Obituaries

May 19, 2024

Dagny U. Billingham age 100, born 03/11/1924 died of ovarian cancer on 05/19/2024. She was preceded in death by her husband USAF Major Albert J. Billingham who died in 2009, along with their youngest daughter Leslie McCleary, and grandson Jon Hon.Dagny U. Billingham is survived by her two oldest children Elsa Billingham of Albuquerque, NM, and son James B. Billingham,...

May 15, 2024

Marino "Reno" Gauna, 75, passed away on May 15, 2024 at home with his family.He was born on October 23, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo N.M.He graduated from Bernalillo High School with Honors in advance band. Upon graduation he was already a member of the band Tommy G and The Charms. A number of years later Reno...

May 12, 2024

Joy Herring passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home in Rio Rancho, NM, with her loved ones by her side.  She was 91 years old.  She was born in Ralls, Texas, on September 21, 1932, to John and Lena Tarleton.  She was married on September 24, 1948, to Odell Herring in Ralls.  They ran Furniture Land, a...

May 11, 2024

Surrounded with an abundance of love, Reno R. Aragon, age 55, passed as a result of cancer, in his peaceful residence of Corrales, on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  Reno was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 16, 1969, to parents Enrique and Genova Aragon. Reno is survived by his mother Genova, girlfriend Rachel, brother Anthony and sisters Christina and Reina;...

May 1, 2024

Our beloved mother Eva Mae Castillo was of the Tódích'íi'nii clan (The Bitterwater People) and born for the Hashtł'ishnii clan (The Mud People) her maternal grandparents were of the Ta'neeszahnii clan (The Tangle People) and her paternal grandparents were of the Naasht'ézhí clan (The Zuni People). She was from Torreon, New Mexico and resided in Tinian, New Mexico with her...

Apr 26, 2024

Rickee Mace, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 26, 2024, at 54. Born on October 5, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rickee's kind heart and generous spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Ann Mace; his siblings, Tresa, Victor, and Willie; his Uncle Jerry;...

Apr 26, 2024

Ernie “Papa” Montoya 70, a resident of Bernalillo passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Liberato and Victoriana Montoya, father Ernesto “Tata” Montoya, mother Mary Romero Madore, stepfather Ervin Madore, father in-law Eliseo Saavedra, brother in-law Gerald Saavedra. Mr. Montoya was a well-respected community member in the Town of Bernalillo and the Rio...

Apr 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Beloved sister, Kathleen Baca Sanchez, who passed away on April 21st at the age of 76, at home, surrounded by her family.  

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents Ismael and Bessie Sanchez  her sister Gloria Marie Chavez, and her two nephews, Rogelio and Danois Calderon .

She's...

Apr 14, 2024

The world became a brighter place on January 8, 1999 when Marco Christopher Harrison Trujillo was born in Albuquerque, NM. Marco grew up in the North Valley where he played baseball and football. Marco graduated from Valley High School in the class of 2017 and continued his education at NMSU Las Cruces, NM. Marco was proud to be an Aggie...

Apr 14, 2024

Delilah Dinah Chavez, who graced the world with the kindness, love, and light that she brought to everyone around her, her journey ended with us on this earth on April 14th, 2024. She was born on June 4th, 2004, in Albuquerque, NM, the place where her journey both began and peacefully ended.Delilah's presence in the lives of those who knew...

Mar 25, 2024

Our beloved angel Jacob was called home to be with our Lord after a long, fruitful and prosperous life on this Earth. Jacob was perhaps most notably known in his community for being a member of the Las Huertas Land Grant, operating and eventually owning the Standard Oil Company/Chevron fuel distribution plant in Bernalillo until its closure as well as...

Mar 15, 2024

Joseph Gene Vigil (Geno) February 1, 1956-March 15, 2024

Gene J Vigil, 68, of Guadalupita NM, loving Husband, Father, and Grandpa passed away in Albuquerque of Natural Causes on March 15, 2024. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Taos NM on February 1, 1956, to Alfonso and Frances Vigil, and lived in Rainsville NM with...

Mar 14, 2024

Cecilia “Celia” Grano was a caring daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on March 14, 2024 in Rio Rancho at the age of 71.  She was born to Petra and Franciso Grano on April 27. 1951 in Gallup, New Mexico.  She was a resident of Rio Rancho and graduated from Gallup High School in 1970.  

Celia is...

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Ann Garcia passed away on March 11, 2024. She was born August 15, 1934 in Santa Fe, NM.  Mary Ann was the youngest child of Onofre and Guadalupe V. Ortiz’s 17 children.  She was raised in Santa Fe and moved to Espanola, NM after her and Gilbert W. Garcia were married in 1964.  They raised their three daughters there,...

Mar 7, 2024

Beloved mother and grandmother, Nellie Sandoval, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th 2024 at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born on July 7th, 1933 at home in Whitehorse Lake, NM to Kee and Juanita Sandoval. She attended Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah. She never married. She volunteered most of her time...

Mar 2, 2024

Elizabeth (Beth) Wood, Wife, Mother, and Educator, Passes Away

Beth Wood a beloved wife, mother, foster-parent and dedicated educator, passed away March 2, 2024 after a difficult battle with cancer. She was 65 years old.

Beth is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Ted Wood, her children, Jim Wood (married to Heidi Wood) and Ben Wood, her mother, Ruth Yaeger,...

Feb 28, 2024

Feb 27, 2024

Kathy L. Rivera 

December 5, 1958 — February 27, 2024 

Kathy Rivera (age 65) beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Albuquerque, NM, raised in Bernalillo, NM, and was a resident of Algodones, NM, where she worked in the Bernalillo Public Schools District...

Feb 25, 2024

Antonio Medina, age 82, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born in Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas MX and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM.  



Some of Antonio’s hobbies were spending time with his family, fishing, and working on cars.  Antonio will be fondly remembered for his gentle soul and his ability to make people...

Feb 19, 2024

Tonya Marie Sanchez, born on October 27, 1979, in Ogden, Utah, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Cuba, New Mexico. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many.

Tonya dedicated seven years of her life working at Presbyterian Medical Services in Cuba, New Mexico. Starting as a CAR and eventually becoming the administrator was one of...