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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Birdie Lee (Alexander)  Parrish

Birdie Lee (Alexander) Parrish

Jan 18, 2023

Birdie Parrish, age 94, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Sabrina Parrish Jackson (Michael Jackson) and Charnia Parrish. Her loving husband, Charles; and daughter, Pamela preceded her. Her one remaining sibling is brother, Ralph Alexander (Lu Alexander). She has several nieces and nephews that she dearly loved...

Betty J. Wilson

Betty J. Wilson

Jan 18, 2023

Betty was born May 23, 1934 in Portales, New Mexico. Her parents were S. Tom and Ora (Guffy) Jernigan. The family moved to Santa Fe when she was 4 years old. She graduated from Santa Fe High School and received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Religious Education from Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, TX. She spent most of...

Gasper William Bucalo

Gasper William Bucalo

Jan 17, 2023

Gasper William "Glen" Bucalo, 99, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Fredina A Bucalo; his children, Ron Bucalo, Glenn Bucalo, and Dawn "Toni" Ramacciotti ; grandsons, Sean Bucalo, Damon George, and Anthony Leone; and one great-grandson, Angelo Michael Leone as well as many friends. Glen served our country in the United States Army Air...

Grace Truman Nelms

Grace Truman Nelms

Jan 17, 2023

Mother Grace Truman Nelms was born on June 10, 1925, in Quanah, Texas to Juanita Mitchell (Jones) and Shane Booker. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 97-1/2. Grace's mother moved her to Floydada, TX when she was an infant; she...

David Michael Fiedler

David Michael Fiedler

Jan 17, 2023

David (Dave) Fiedler, age 73, beloved father, son, spouse, grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He entered this world on October 6, 1949, in Chicago, IL, born to Patrick and Alice Fiedler. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse Kathy Fiedler, and stepson, Kevin Torres. He is survived...

Ruth Marion (Elder)  Ericson

Ruth Marion (Elder) Ericson

Jan 16, 2023

Ruth Marion Elder Ericson, blessed child of God, completed her baptismal journey at the age of 89 (and a half!) in the comfort of her home held in the hands of family. Her Oopie to his Marty, she has rejoined her beloved husband David M. Ericson, Jr. and they are dancing throughout the heavens together again. Beloved by her...

Charles Dittman Leonard

Charles Dittman Leonard

Jan 16, 2023

Charles Dittman Leonard, known by "Chuck" was born July 7, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas. Chuck passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on the morning of January 16th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 13 years, Rosemary; his wife of 35 years, Margie; and his son, Mark. He is survived by his daughter-in-law,...

Delia Margot Rojas

Delia Margot Rojas

Jan 16, 2023

Delia Margot Rojas passed away on Monday, January 16th, 2023. Ms. Rojas was born to Merced Rojas and Teodora "Lola" Galaviz Rojas on October 13th, 1950, in Lubbock, TX. She was predeceased by her beloved brother, Domingo Merced Rojas.

Ms. Rojas graduated from Texico High School (Valedictorian) where she attended school during her beginning of education. She...

Darlene Lou Evers

Darlene Lou Evers

Jan 16, 2023

Darlene Lou Evers, 93, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and well-known mezzo soprano/alto vocalist, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Darlene was born Saturday, October 12, 1929, in Oelwein, Iowa and began singing at a young age for church, school, and local organizations, and successfully competed in many vocal competitions. After...

John Patrick Van Dyke

John Patrick Van Dyke

Jan 15, 2023

John Patrick Van Dyke, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. John was born in Ashland, Oregon, to Naomi and Frank Van Dyke. John received a Bachelor of Science at CalTech and his PhD in Physics at the University of Oregon. John was a valued Systems Analyst for Sandia National Laboratory, recognized for his significant contribution...

Loren Dean Harstine

Loren Dean Harstine

Jan 15, 2023

Loren Dean Harstine peacefully passed away in his home on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Harstine; his 3 children, Doug, Pam, and Lisa; their spouses; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He faithfully served in the Air Force in his early years. He was a generous...

Michael William (Zenge)  Zenge

Michael William (Zenge) Zenge

Jan 14, 2023

Michael Zenge died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born and raised in Canton, MO. After graduating from Oberlin College, he received a master's degree in Piano Performance from the University of Illinois. In addition, he studied at the Mozarteum Hochschule für Musik in Salzburg, Austria. He taught piano at Fort Hays State University...

Melvin T. Neiberger, Jr.

Melvin T. Neiberger, Jr.

Jan 14, 2023

Melvin T. Neiberger, Jr., age 80, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1942, to Melvin and Betty Neiberger in Upland, CA. Melvin and Nora were united in marriage on November 28, 1968, in Las Vegas, NV. Melvin and Nora enjoyed going to church, spending time with friends and...

Mary Virginia (Mitchell)  Little

Mary Virginia (Mitchell) Little

Jan 14, 2023

Mary Little passed peacefully into Heaven on Saturday, January 14, 2023, two months shy of her 100th birthday. Mary is survived by her son, Robert Little; her daughter, Susan Bartholomew (Russell); grandsons, Michael Bartholomew (Courtney) and Jacob Bartholomew (Sara); great-granddaughter Ellie;  great-grandson, Logan; brother, Earl Mitchell (Jeanette), and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death...

Viola Adela (Archuleta)  Singletary

Viola Adela (Archuleta) Singletary

Jan 14, 2023

Viola Adela Singletary, 103, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She entered this world on Friday, September 19, 1919, in Albuquerque, NM., born to Antonio and Adela Singletary.

Viola was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and a wonderful mother of two children. She loved traveling and spending time with...

Jean Billie (Churchwell)  Hulbert

Jean Billie (Churchwell) Hulbert

Jan 13, 2023

Jean Billie Hulbert, age 70, wonderful mother, loving grandmother, devoted wife, generous friend, creative genius - passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, with her family by her side and surrounded in love. Jean was known for her eternal giving, loyalty to family, helping others, always creating something, and frequent sarcasm.

Jean was a gifted Special Education teacher...

Jesus Alonso Ramirez

Jesus Alonso Ramirez

Jan 13, 2023

Jesus Alonso Ramirez Olivas Querido hijo, hermano, y amigo August 17, 2002 - January 13, 2023 Jesus Alonso simpre ha sido muy reservado pero tenia el don de reflejar felicidad a quien lo conocio. La fortaleza para seguir adelante y tu fuerza de ser feliz siempre ha sido admirable, estoy segura que lo obtuviestes de mama y...

Betty Love (Kessinger)  Easley

Betty Love (Kessinger) Easley

Jan 13, 2023

Betty L. Easley passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2023.

Betty was born at her family's farm near Carlinville, Illinois, on April 29, 1926, to parents Fred and Pearl Kessinger. After receiving a two-year degree from Blackburn College, she taught for three years in a local one-room schoolhouse. This began a lifelong pursuit of...

Juan Martin Aguilar

Juan Martin Aguilar

Jan 13, 2023

Juan (aka's Johnny, Cholo, Juan Loc, and Johnny Long Sleeves) born in Albuquerque to Panfilo and Teresa Aguilar. Known by his family as the "Mayor of the South Valley". Juan would talk and make friends with everyone he met. He was one of the most generous men, and always willing to help anyone. Reminiscing about his childhood in the...

Robert Archer Osborne

Robert Archer Osborne

Jan 12, 2023

Robert Osborne, 68, passed away on January 12, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Juanita Osborne; brother, Murray Tyler; sisters Kathy Kittle and Monica Root; brother, Toby Osborne; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Osborne; his mother, Beverly Tyler; stepmother,...

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