Obituaries

Bernice M. Belarde

Bernice M. Belarde

Bernice M. Belarde

April 12, 1928 - April 25, 2024Bernice M. Belarde was born on April 12, 1928, in Pine River (Los Pinos), NM, to Jose Velasquez and Ramoncita Lucero. She passed away peacefully in Las Cruces, NM, on April 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of her children.
Freeman Gayle Lusk

Freeman Gayle Lusk

Freeman Gayle Lusk

Freeman Gayle Lusk, 76, came into this world December 31, 1947, through the high mountains of West Virginia. He passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Freeman is proceeded in death by his parents, Nathan Lusk, and Lola Squires. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Lusk of Grants, New Mexico.
Catalina Anita Tafoya-Martinez

Catalina Anita Tafoya-Martinez

Catalina Anita Tafoya-Martinez

Catalina Anita Tafoya-MartinezMarch 3, 1933 — April 15, 2024 Grants, New MexicoCatalina “Katie” Martinez age 91 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born March 3, 1933 in El Carmen, NM to her loving parents Praxedes and Estefanita Tafoya.
Herbert Lewis Welsch Jr.

Herbert Lewis Welsch Jr.

Herbert Lewis Welsch Jr.

Herbert Lewis Welsch Jr. passed away on April 15th, 2024, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Janice Welsch; daughter, Shawna Garcia and spouse, Mike; son, Herbert L.
Evelyn Gholson

Evelyn Gholson

Evelyn Gholson

Our mother, Evelyn (Anita) Gholson sadly passed away on April 12, 2024.She had a love for her crafting and crocheting and was an excellent cook. Some have described her as stubborn, but she could also be fiercely protective of her family.
Rebecca Louisa Baca

Rebecca Louisa Baca

Rebecca Louisa Baca

Rebecca Louisa Baca, 86, passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM.Rebecca was born in Moquino, NM, she retired from Grants, NM Health Department, and moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 2002, Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents Luis M. Baca and Andrea M. Baca both of Grants, NM.
Alfonso Pilar Anzures

Alfonso Pilar Anzures

Alfonso Pilar Anzures

Alfonso Pilar Anzures 94 years, 6/10/1929 – 4/3/2024 has been summoned home to his Lord Jesus Christ.He was born in Seboyeta, N.M., and Graduated from Menaul High School in Albuquerque NM.
Hamp Andrew Porter II

Hamp Andrew Porter II

Hamp Andrew Porter II

Hamp Andrew Porter II born May 25, 1989 passed on April 3, 2024 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM.Hamp was a wonderful father to his children. He was an amazing son, brother and uncle. He was always smiling and loved to make everyone laugh. His smile lit up the room.
Oliver L Etsitty Sr.

Oliver L Etsitty Sr.

Oliver L Etsitty Sr.

He was Navajo. His clans were: Kiyaa’anii.-The Towering House Clan Naaneesht’ézhi.-The Charcoal Streaked Maternal Grandfather: Tódich’íí’nii.-Bitter Water Clan Paternal Grandmother: Tl’ògí.
Bernadette Marie Gonzales

Bernadette Marie Gonzales

Bernadette Marie Gonzales

Bernadette Marie Gonzales, 76, passed away on March 27, 2024, at her home in Grants, New Mexico. She was born in 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Bernadette is known by everyone who knew her as a loving, kind and compassionate person.