Obituaries

Joseph Ortiz

Joseph Ortiz

Jul 3, 2022

Joseph Ortiz

Age 70

June 14, 1952 – July 3, 2022

 

Our father Joseph Ortiz (6/14/52-7/3/22) of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home on July 3, 2022. 

 

He is survived by his children Crystal Ortiz and partner Phillip and Joey Ortiz and wife Desiree and his granddaughter Eliana Padilla. 

 

He is also survived by his...

Sharalyn (Shari) Napualani Nobles-Bungard

Sharalyn (Shari) Napualani Nobles-Bungard

Jul 2, 2022

Sharalyn (Shari) Napualani Nobles-Bungard (formally Jones and Farless) was 59 years old at the time of her death. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 11th, 1963 and died in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on July 02, 2022.

 

She is survived by her daughter Victoria-Rose (spouse Evaristo), son James (spouse Brandi), grandchildren Brooke, Isaiah, and Antonio, spouse Ernest, and...

Rosie Carbajal

Rosie Carbajal

Jul 1, 2022

Rosie Carbajal

Age 86

April 24, 1936 – July 1, 2022

Our beloved, Rosie Carbajal was called to her heavenly home on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the age of 86. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, auntie, and friend. 

Rosie was a godly woman who loved the Lord. She was a beautiful, loving and giving...

Billy W. Plumb

Billy W. Plumb

Jun 28, 2022

Billy W. Plumb, 73 passed away at his residence on Tuesday June 28,2022 of natural causes.

Billy was born April 5, 1949 to Selma and Howard Plumb, born and raised in Jacksonville, Fla. He attended Paxon High School, later received his G.E.D. Billy joined the United States Marine Corps. at the age of 18.

Billy spent 22 honorable yrs. in...

Tommy H. Chavez

Tommy H. Chavez

Jun 27, 2022

Tommy H Chavez

October 25, 1950 - June 27, 2022

 

Tommy, age, 71, passed away June 27, 2022 at his home.

 

He was born October 25,1950 to Benny and Beatriz Chavez in Albuquerque, NM

 

He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, his sister Georgia, and his brother Lorenzo.

 

He is survived by his children...

Oscar Anchondo Jr

Oscar Anchondo Jr

Jun 27, 2022

Oscar Anchondo Jr, age 45, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. He was from Bernalillo NM, Born on April 15,1977. Oscar was preceded in death by mother Mary Trujillo, and  brother Jose Anchondo. Oscar is survived by his father Oscar Anchondo Sr, Wife, Elicia Anchondo, Children Destiny, Emilio, and Faith, grandson Bentley, Sisters, Sonia Rocha husband Salvador, Sylvia Fierro husband...

Yasser Andres Franco Salazar

Yasser Andres Franco Salazar

Jun 26, 2022

Yasser Andres Franco Salazar passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 41.

Andres was born on August 4th, 1980, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua to Jesus Felipe Franco Ruiz and Maria Guadalupe Salazar. His grandparents Giberto and Esperanza Franco (fraternal), and Jose and Dulce Salazar (maternal) were overjoyed to welcome him into the family. Andres’...

JORDAN ANTHONY MEDINA-MONTOYA “JAMM”

JORDAN ANTHONY MEDINA-MONTOYA “JAMM”

Jun 25, 2022

JORDAN ANTHONY MEDINA-MONTOYA “JAMM”

Jordan Anthony Medina-Montoya, 22, went to be in the loving arms of his LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on June 25, 2022, unexpectedly due to a car accident.

Jordan was born on February 2, 2000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Tony Montoya and Donna Medina.

JAMM graduated in 2018 and recently started working at the...

RUTH ANN HOMAN MORRISON,  RN, MS, PH.D

RUTH ANN HOMAN MORRISON, RN, MS, PH.D

Jun 24, 2022

RUTH ANN HOMAN MORRISON,  RN, MS, PH.D 

 

September 28, 1941—June 24, 2022

Ruth passed away Friday, June 24th at her home in Corrales, NM surrounded by her husband of over 50 years, Steve Morrison, and her beloved Akitas, Tomo and Yoshi. She was born in Erie, PA, the 5th of 10 children to Raymond and Barbara Kolenda Homan.  She was preceded...

Dennis A. Saavedra

Dennis A. Saavedra

Jun 22, 2022

Dennis A. Saavedra (aka No-No) passed away June 22, 2022 at 39, surrounded by his loved ones. Dennis was born In Albuquerque New Mexico on June 3rd 1983 during his life Dennis touched a lot of people survived by his son Dennis Saavedra and daughter Alexis Saavedra.  Mother; Maria Saavedra, Stepfather; David Valdez & Sisters; Davina Valdez and Grace Saavedra...

Richard Martinez

Richard Martinez

Jun 21, 2022

Richard Martinez, 75, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly  on June 21,2022 at 3:05 PM at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his beloved wife Julia of 53 years, his children who he was so proud of: Susan Martinez and husband  Art, Rick Martinez , and Paul Martinez;...

Joe E. Gallegos Jr.

Joe E. Gallegos Jr.

Jun 21, 2022

Joe E. Gallegos Jr., age 67 of Rio Rancho, NM, was called to be with Our Lord from his home on June 21, 2022. He was the only son born to Joe Duplido Gallegos Sr. and Delovina S. Segura of Albuquerque, NM on January 22, 1955. Joe had one older and two younger sisters. He attended Bernalillo and Valley High...

Felipe Chavez Jr.

Felipe Chavez Jr.

Jun 20, 2022

Felipe Chavez Jr.

 

Felipe was born on December 6, 1945 to Felipe Chavez and Mercedes Lueras in Albuquerque, NM.  He was the fifth of nine siblings and grew up in the San Jose neighborhood.  He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1964 and joined the New Mexico Air National Guard in 1965.  He married Lorraine in 1968 at San...

Bill Woodlief

Bill Woodlief

Jun 18, 2022

Bill Woodlief

 

Bill fought a good fight against cancer for several years, however Covid-19 proved to be a greater force.  Bill lead a varied and colorful life, and lived it to the fullest.  Bill worked as a home remodeling contractor in Albuquerque.  He turned his life over to the Lord many years ago and was a man of faith. ...

Matilda "Matti" Diane Brown

Matilda "Matti" Diane Brown

Jun 14, 2022

Matilda "Matti" Diane Brown, 67, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 14, 2022. She is survived by her children, Andrea Huber and husband, Joshua, Steven Brown, and Cassandra Brown; cousin (who was like a sister), JoAnna Pepe; nephews, Nick DelCampo and Dylan DelCampo; and many other relatives and friends. Matti was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jeremy Keith Franks

Jeremy Keith Franks

Jun 13, 2022

Jeremy Keith Franks, 50, of Albuquerque, N.M. passed sadly, June 13th despite the best efforts and thoughtful care by Presbyterian hospital staff. He was born to Paula Taylor and Trentice Franks in 1972. He was forgiving, kind, a gifted artist, and a hilarious jokester.

He will never be forgotten by his true love Amanda Tidey, daughter Kylie Elizabeth—who stayed with...

Dale Galvan

Dale Galvan

Jun 13, 2022

Dale Galvan

 

 

Dale Galvan, 66 years old of Rio Rancho, New Mexico went home to be with his Lord. He passed away at his residence from natural causes on June 13, 2022.He was born June 21, 1955 in Santa Ana, California to Rufugio and Josephine Galvan. He graduated from Gilbert High School, then went onto Cypress Community College,...

Dr. William “Bill” Christopher Epler

Dr. William “Bill” Christopher Epler

Jun 12, 2022

Dr. William “Bill” Christopher Epler passed peacefully in his sleep on June 12, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1937 in Russell, Kansas to Pauline and John Epler. Bill, a self-declared “biped mathematician,” was a lifelong learner with an open mind and open heart. His pursuits ranged from graduate level philosophy at Oklahoma University, classical piano at University of...

Louella Mo

Louella Mo

Jun 10, 2022

Louella Mo was born on March 24, 1938, in Pecos, New Mexico and was called home by our heavenly Father on June 10, 2022. She is survived by her three daughters: Glenda, Elizabeth, and Audrey. Grandchildren: Kristofer, Jade, Brittany (Olivia), Lynee (Kevin), Jacob, Nicholas, and Ryan. Great-grandchildren: AndraLeigha, Evianna and Valentino. She is also survived by her siblings: Georgia Barrett,...

Nick ‘Tata’ Garcia

Nick ‘Tata’ Garcia

Jun 10, 2022

Nick ‘Tata’ Garcia was called home by our heavenly father on June 10th, 2022 at the age of 91.  He passed peacefully at home with Kristina ‘Queena’ by his side. 

 

I Kristina was very fortunate and proud to call him my Dad. 

 

Tata was a kind and generous man, who had a huge heart made of gold, and...