All Obituaries

Nestor Peralta, age 90, a resident of Belen, New Mexico passed away on April 12, 2024. Full obituary and service details are currently pending. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, where an online guest register is available at www.noblin.com

Grace Poster, age 88, a resident of Rio Communities, New Mexico passed away on April 11, 2024. Grace was born to Philip and Marie D'Tomaso in Brooklyn, New York. She moved to New Mexico in 1974, and became a bookkeeper until her retirement. She was a Catholic who was devoted to St. Jude and her Italian heritage. That italian heritage spilled over into her kitchen, making her an excellent Italian cook! She loved to feed people! Grace had many joys; elephants, playing rummikub, word...

Edward "Eddie" Baca, age 87, of Tome, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on April 11, 2024. Edward is preceded in passing by his parents, Nicanor and Maria Baca; Antonia Quintana, Frank Baca, Manuelita Baca; and son in lawsEloy Urtiaga and Patrick McNealy He is survived by his Loving wife of 65 years, Priscilla Aragon Baca; his children, Eva Urtiaga, Dorothy (Ron) Baca, Bobby (Linda) Baca, Randy Baca, and Jeanette McNealy. He...

Wendy J. Umberson, age 64, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on April 11, 2024. Services and full obituary are currently pending.. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service, Los Lunas, 2211-D Main Street, SE Los Lunas, NM 87031, (505) 866-9992.

Betty Baker was born to Silas and Mary Starley on June 18, 1928 in Ft Sumner, NM. She passed after a short illness on April 10 th, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, three infant siblings, first and second husband, grandson David Silas Swift, and stepdaughter Lee Adell Korn. She is survived by her son William Robert Van Huss III, wife Louise Van Huss; daughter Mary Lena Swift, husband Rick Swift; stepson Bradley Baker; daughter-in-law Janetta...

Dorothy May (Sloan) Ridley, of Belen, NM passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on a ranch in Quemado, NM to Alma and Roland Sloan. The family moved to Albuquerque when she was age six, and then again when she was twelve to Peralta, NM, where she graduated from Los Lunas High School. Soon after, Dorothy married the love of her life, Darrell Paul Ridley, and they settled in Belen, NM to...

James Gilbert Garley, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, with his loving wife Rosie at his side, surrounded by his children and family. James was preceded in death by his first wife Judy; his parents Eloy and Elfides Garley; brother Eloy Garley Jr.; his father and mother-in-law Trinidad and Mary Moreno; brothers and sisters-in-law: Martha Garley, Phillip Peralta, Mario Moreno; Demecia and Rey Gallegos; Theresa and David Fajardo. He is survived by...

David Trujillo, Sr, age 85, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico passed away on April 6, 2024. Full obituary and service details are currently pending. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, where an online guest register is available at www.noblin.com

Donald Ray Thornton, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his home on April 5, 2024. Don was born on July 2,1950, in Palestine TX to Brown and Annie Lou (Hill) Thornton. He was the eighth of ten children. In 1969, Don joined the Army. After completing basic training and AIT, he was sent to Vietnam. Returning to the States, he received additional training before his assignment to Germany. When Don returned to the States, he met and married Marcia. Together...

Sally L. Vigil, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away on April 5, 2024. Services and full obituary are currently pending.. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service, Los Lunas, 2211-D Main Street, SE Los Lunas, NM 87031, (505) 866-9992.