The Obituary Section

Helen Volkerding

Socorro, New Mexico

February 8, 2026

Helen Volkerding Dec 10, 1920 - February 9, 2026 Helen, age 105, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was born on December 10, 1920, and passed away on February 9, 2026. Helen was the you...

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GillianRose Francis Hagarty

Socorro, New Mexico

July 14, 2008

Gillian-Rose Hagarty, age 17, was received into the arms of her Savior on February 7, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on July 15, 2008, in Landstuhl, Germany, to...

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Lois Dean Meinrath

Socorro, New Mexico

Lois D. Meinrath passed away February 9th at 93. She was preceded by her husband Irving E. “Bud” Meinrath, sons David Meinrath (Elizabeth) and John Meinrath. Lois was survived b...

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Lily Lopez

Socorro, New Mexico

Lily M. Lopez, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born September 21, 1935, i...

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Stella Priscilla Romero

Socorro, New Mexico

Stella Priscilla Romero February 19, 1937 – February 9, 2026 Stella Priscilla Romero, age 88, a lifelong New Mexican, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexic...

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Wanda Sue Jones

Socorro, New Mexico

Love of a good woman in a world of people making good decisions. For others to be loved in good times of good people in a place of love for people of good character. She was a b...

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Fidel Padilla Jr.

Socorro, New Mexico

Fidel Padilla Jr. passed away on January 31,2026 at home. He was born in Albuquerque on May 26,1954 to Fidel Padilla Sr. and Erlinda Chavez. He graduated from Valley High School...

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