Medardo Gonzales

Medardo Gonzales left the family he loved to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 20, 2021. He died of natural causes at the VA hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 88. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of West Albuquerque, 6400 Gold Course Rd.

Debra Ann Bodley

Debra Ann Bodley was born October 17, 1974, in Denver, Colorado, passed October 11, 2021. Services were held October 16 at Grace Baptist Church. Debbie enjoyed reading her Bible, riding horses and trying to make those around her feel comfortable.

Charlotte Russell

Charlotte Russell passed away on November 1, 2021 after a long battle with numerous illnesses. She was 73 years old. Charlotte will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Compassion Mortuary at 2 p.m.

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Do not feel obliged to include cause of death While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.

George Walter McBeath

George Walter McBeath passed away on October 16, 2021 after a motorcycle accident in Pinehill, New Mexico. He was born on November 28, 1938 to George and Harriet McBeath in Chicago, IL. George served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had a midget racing career with Bay City Auto Racing.

Stephen Richard Murrietta

Stephen Richard Murrietta passed away on October 18, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, he was 65 years of age. Stephen was born on September 2, 1956 in Grants, New Mexico. Stephen retired as a mechanical welder with Tri-State generation and transmission power plant.

Viola Marie Rodriguez

Viola Marie Rodriguez was born on June 28,1951, in Grants, New Mexico. She was 70 years old when she passed away on October 18, 2021, at Cibola General Hospital in Grants. Her Rosary will take place at the San Rafael Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. and mass will follow at 10 a.m.

Maria Elena Sanchez (Helen)

Maria Elena Sanchez (Helen) was born on March 1, 1947 to Jose T and Virgilia Sanchez (Sarracino) from Cubero, N.M., and passed away on October 7, 2021. Funeral services for Maria Elena Sanchez will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Way the Truth and the Life at 1 p.m.

June M. (Junie) Jaure

June M. (Junie) Jaure, 45 was born June 10, 1976, to Pablo “Primo” Jaure and Dulce “Candy” Trujillo Jaure. She passed away October 8, 2021, in Grants, New Mexico. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Howard E. Michael

Howard E. “Howie” Michael passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, N.M. with his two children by his side. He was 50 years old. A rosary is planned for 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 500 East High St., Grants, N.M.