Obituaries

Viola Ruth (Cisneros) Peña

Viola Ruth (Cisneros) Peña

Viola Ruth (Cisneros) Peña

Viola Ruth (Cisneros) Peña was born in Bernalillo on June 26, 1926, and passed on March 20, 2022, of natural causes. The viewing will be at Compassion Mortuary on March 31st from 6:00 to 8 p.m., and the rosary and mass will held be at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Terry Rodney Molina

Terry Rodney Molina

Terry Rodney Molina

It has been a year since you left us. It seems like just yesterday we were reminiscing about the past, how I miss those days. I see you in my dreams, I see you when I wake up. The loneliness never goes away. Our Lord took you from me without even a goodbye.
Steven Tucker Buchanan

Steven Tucker Buchanan

Steven Tucker Buchanan

Steven Tucker Buchanan, age 68, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on the 20th of January, 2022 Steve was born in St. Albans, Vermont to William J. Buchanan, Jr., and Mildred B. Sites Buchanan on the 17th of August, 1953.
James Gregory

James Gregory

James Gregory

James Gregory passed away at home at the age of 69 on February 23, 2022. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 20, 1952.
Mary Ellen O'Connor

Mary Ellen O'Connor

Mary Ellen O'Connor

Mary Ellen O’Connor of Grants and Placitas, New Mexico, died peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on September 16, 1945, to parents Elizabeth J. and Kenneth D. McCloskey. Mary Ellen graduated from Bald Eagle Nittany High School.
Salvador Benavidez

Salvador Benavidez

Salvador Benavidez

The Man, The Myth, The Legend Salvador Benavidez was born on April 8, 1947 in Tinaja, NM, to Clara Benavidez, but was adopted as a toddler by Roman and Martina Chavez, when his mother unexpectedly died. He grew up on the Loma, in Grants New Mexico, and was loved by the entire Chavez family.
Donald Troy Ray

Donald Troy Ray

Donald Troy Ray

Donald Troy Ray, passed away on February 18, 2022, in Grants, New Mexico. He was born on October 2, 1958, in Arlington, Texas. For sixty-three years Mr. Ray blessed the lives of many. He was formerly employed by US West, Qwest, STS, and USIC.
Thomas E. Habiger

Thomas E. Habiger

Thomas E. Habiger

Thomas E Habiger, 84, of Grants NM passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 surrounded by his family. He died unexpectedly but peacefully. Thomas was born on September 18, 1937 in Bushton Kansas to Joseph Bernard and Ella Catherine (Schneweis) Habiger.
Becky P. Herrera

Becky P. Herrera

Becky P. Herrera

Becky P. Herrera, 64, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 12, 2022. She loved cooking, baking and was a cake decorator. She was a dedicated mother and caregiver to her youngest daughter, Veronica.
Joseph (Joe) Allen Ross

Joseph (Joe) Allen Ross

Joseph (Joe) Allen Ross

Joseph (Joe) Allen Ross, 37, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 29, 2022, he was born to Carol and Joe Ross on April 28th, 1984, in Grants, New Mexico. He was a 2002 Grants High School graduate and was passionate about sports, basketball, and baseball.