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.
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, 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, 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, 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, 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.
Meliton G Ortega (Mele) age 79, passed away on 1/28/2022 at his home in Los Lunas, NM surrounded by his family. Born 12/1/1942 in San Mateo, NM to Tomas and Margarita Ortega.