Obituaries

Bill Barney

February 13, 2023

Bill Barney, 57, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Bill's life celebration will be on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 601 Susan Ave, Gallup, NM 87301

A full obituary will be posted on a later date....

Marion "Lee" Smith

February 13, 2023

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marion "Lee" Smith on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Lee is survived by his wife of 56 years, Georgia; children: Douglas (Bonnie), Michael (Charla), Christine (Mike); six grandchildren: Garrett, Dallas, TX, Grant, Lexington, KY, Evan, Meredith, Jordan, David all of Albuquerque; and one great grandson Caz, Dallas,...

Beatrice "Bea" Carroll

February 8, 2023

Beatrice "Bea" Carroll, 81, went to be with Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Bea is preceded in death by her loving husband, Claude "Jack" Carroll; and parents Orlando and Mary Helen Chavez.

Bea is survived by her children: Claude Cleveland Carroll, James Gregory Carroll (Elizabeth), Charles Edward Michael Carroll, Teresa Marie Carroll; siblings:...

Bradley "Bj" Dailey Soza

February 6, 2023

Bradley "BJ" Dailey Soza, 41, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Marie Bow Soza, brother, Edward Soza and nephew, Christopher Atencio.

He is survived by his father, Bradley Dailey; son: Alessio Soza; brother Isaac Soza; sisters: Shelia Nunez, Theresa Atencio, Emma Dailey Soza, Mary Soza,...

Juan Santiago

February 5, 2023

Mr. Juan Santiago passed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He is preceded in death by Mrs. Nina Santiago, mother of their children; parents Sisto and Maria Santiago; sisters Pauline, Lourdes; son-in-law, Dr. Joe Valles, and loving and most precious daughter Rita Santiago-Greene.

Juan's surviving children are...

Vonna Louise Hopkins

February 2, 2023

Our beloved Vonna went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 90 with family by her side.

Vonna was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew “Bud” Hopkins, daughter Jane Cordova, sons Michael Hopkins and Willard “Bill” Hopkins.

Vonna is survived by her son Barry...

Jose S. Rodriguez

January 31, 2023

Jose Saul Rodriguez, 18, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jose is survived by his father Filemon Velazquez, mother Maria Rodriguez, brother Luis Velazquez, and sister Kassandra Velazquez.

Jose's life celebrations will begin with a visitation on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Salazar...

Otoniel Rubio Aguilar

January 31, 2023

Otoniel Rubio Aguilar, 47, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Cesar Omar Rubio Aguilar.

Otoniel is survived by his children:  Irvin Rubio and Adriana Rubio; parents:  Oscar Rubio and Olga Aguilar; niece Andrea Rubio, nephew Javier Rubio and nephew Omar Rubio.

Otoniel's Life Celebration will begin...

Bonnie Harbin

January 30, 2023

Bonnie Harbin, 68, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Bonnie's Life Celebration will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:00 am at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church located at 5901 St. Josephs Dr. NW, 87120. Bonnie will be laid to rest with her husband David at 1:30 pm at Santa Fe...

Christopher Alan Behnke

January 30, 2023

Christopher Behnke, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and longtime resident of Michigan, passed away on January 30, 2023. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in October 1993.

After completion of Marine Corps boot camp and Marine Combat Training he was directed to Camp Johnson, NC where he earned the MOS of 3531, Motor Vehicle Operator....

Ronald "Ron" Herrington

January 28, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Herrington, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers: Roger Herrington, Robby Herrington, and nephew Wes Robert Allen.

Ronald is survived by his mother Shirly "Gwen" Gwendolyn James; children: Nicholas Herrington, Christina Herrington (Paul Valdez); siblings: Rodney Herrington, Rick Herrington, Renita...

Jorge Enrique Carreon Rodriguez

January 28, 2023

Jorge Enrique Carreon Rodriguez, 28, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2023.

Jorge was preceded in death by Manuel Carranza, Leandro Carreon, and Patrocinia Rogriguez.

Jorge is survived by his loving wife of 2 years, Aracely Acosta; mother Socorro Carreon; sons: Gael Manuel Carreon Acosta, Sebastian Carreon Acosta; brother Marco Carreon.

Jorge loved...

Rosemary O. Gergen

January 28, 2023

Rosemary O. Gergen, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her father Dionicio B. Ortiz and father-in-law George N. Gergen and mother-in-law Mary Gergen.

Rosemary is survived by her husband of 48 years Neil Gergen, son Christopher Gergen (Rae-Ann), daughter Brandi Daniel (Kevin), brother Eddie Ortiz (Yvonne Concini),...

John M. Easton Aka Donald Tyson

January 26, 2023

John Martin Easton AKA Donald Tyson, 80, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by love on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Alice Tyson.

John was survived by his son Travis Tyson (Lena); daughters: Victoria Farr (Michael), Zan Luna, Joy Gutierrez (Eddie, Jr.), Jennifer Tyson; brothers:...

Michael Anthony Martinez

January 22, 2023

Michael Anthony Martinez, 57, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 10 years, Anna Torres; father, Juan H. Martinez.

He is survived by his sons, Mathew Torres (Bianca Torres) and Isaac Torres (Sienna Salazar); mother, Gloria Martinez; sisters, Mary Lou Garcia and Michelle Johnson; one grandchild,...

Michael Galindo, Jr.

January 21, 2023

Michael Galindo, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2022.

Michael and his son Eric will be laid to rest together on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery located at 501 N Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501.

Maj. Paul C. Hockett Usa Ret.

January 21, 2023

Maj. Paul C. Hockett US Army Ret. went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2023 at the age of 69.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Bernice, and brother-in-law Chris Guillot.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Hockett; sisters: Cathryn Smyth (Michael), Maureen Guillot; children: Sarah McKenney (Brian),...

Douglas A. Powell

January 11, 2023

Douglas Andrew Powell, 47, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Doug is preceded in death by his wife Sarah, grandparents: P. Lloyd Powell, Ruth Powell, and Maria Griego.

Doug is survived by his 4 sons: Garion Powell of Longview, TX. Jaden Powell, Conner Powell, Kylan Powell all of Albuquerque, NM;...

Jesus "Jesse" Munoz, Jr.

January 11, 2023

Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend, Jesus "Jesse" Munoz, Jr., 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his wife Aurora "Dora" Munoz, mother Tomasa Munoz, father Jesus Munoz, brother Antonio Munoz, Sr., sister Dolores Riojas, and nephew Antonio "Tony" Munoz, Jr.

Jesse...

John C. White

January 8, 2023

John C. White, a respected veteran, farmer, and businessman passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the age of 90.

He is survived by his son Greg White, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nephew Leroy Hunton, niece Johna Elaine Bishop and friend Ida.

He was born in Clovis NM in 1932 and spent much of...