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IN MEMORIAM
Obituaries and photos provided by NMHBA
Edmundo Benavidez
“SSG Edmundo “Mundo” Benavidez, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 3,2023. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife of fifty-five years Antonia Garcia Benavidez; children, Carmen Benavidez, Chris Benavidez and wife, Annette; grandchildren, Santiago, Samantha, Michelle, and Anthony; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Orlando Benavidez, and Ben Benavidez; the special people in his
life, Orlando Ben Benavidez, Paul Benavidez,
and Gilbert Gutierrez. Mr. Benavidez served his country proudly and retired from the United States Army National Guard. Visitation for Edmundo will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. at Holy Family Catholic Church 562 Atrisco Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:30 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 9:00a.m. Interment with follow the Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd NE with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Orlando Ben Benavidez, Paul Benavidez, Donald Garcia, Gilbert Gutierrez, Gabriel Castillo, and Noah Ortega.”
Patricia F. Sanchez
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Patricia F. Sanchez of Los Chavez, New Mexico, born in San Diego, California, who passed away on September 15, 2023 at the age of 64. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Patricia F. Sanchez to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her grandparents, Geronimo Gallegos, Margarita Martinez (Salomon Martinez), Cipriano and Pablita Flores; her parents-in-law, Arsenio and Dora Sanchez; and her siblings-in-law, Rita Sanchez, Monica Joan Sanchez, Christy Flores and Joe Silva.
She is survived by : her husband David “Hossie” Sanchez of Los Chavez, NM; her children, Jessica Goehner (Joshua) of Albuquerque, Casie Feldkamp (Michael) of Louisville, KY and Micah Sanchez of Albuquerque; her parents, Filomeno Flores and Erlinda Flores; her grandsons,
Martin Magnus Feldkamp and Ezekiel Filomeno Feldkamp of Louisville, KY; her siblings, Barbara Chavez (Juan) of Fort Sumner, Deborah Salas (Joe), Yolanda Sena (Leo) of Fort Sumner, Michael Flores (Janice) of Monterey, TN, Phillip Flores (Renee) of Oxnard, CA and Andrew Flores of Fort Sumner; and her uncles, Leroy Gallegos (Eileen) and Arsenio Gallegos of San Antonio, TX. She is also survived by family and many good friends.
A rosary will be held on Thursday, September 21st 2023 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church (101-A N 10th St, Belen, NM 87002). A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 22nd 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church - Santa Rosa (439 S 3rd St, Santa Rosa, NM 88435). A burial will be held on Friday, September 22nd 2023 from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM at the San Bar Ranch Family Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Patricia F. Sanchez to St. Mary’s Catholic School, Belen, NM at stmarysbelen.com.
Dr. Matthew Louis Rounseville
June 2, 1941 - October 3, 2023
Dr. Matthew L. Rounseville, DO, a longtime Albuquerque physician, was born June 2,1941 and was called home Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Matthew practiced medicine for over 40 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, mostly in the north valley where he had a large practice and would treat almost anyone. He never took appointments and always said “you don’t get sick by appointments”. He was always available to anyone who needed him. Matthew will be lovingly remembered for his love of animals, especially his horses and cats. He served on
the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association and the New Mexico State Livestock Board for
over 25 years. He was the track doctor in the Jocks room, to many of the horsemen, in his office and on the backside. He enjoyed raising and racing thoroughbred horses and actively participated in their care.
Matthew was preceded in death by his parents, William and Victoria Rounseville;
his aunt, Edith Carellas and by his stepson, Kenneth Moore. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Frenda; daughter, Rene Romero (Albert); son, Will Rounseville (Tammy); stepdaughter Kristi Baca (Manuel); 9 grandchildren; 1 great- grandson and 1 on the way.
He was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. He asked that all the people he loved and cared for remember him for his service to patients, friends and family. He truly loved being a physician.
As per his request there will be no services and the family kindly asks, in lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Fred Sorenson
Froylan Villegas
Also in memory of:
Andy Griego
Byron Woodard
Eliseo “Cheo” L. Montoya E.L. “Shep” Shepard
John Martinez
Rigoberto Villalobos, Jr.
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