RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Fay Matsue Tamashiro
Sep 2, 2024
Fay Matsue Tamashiro ended her five-year struggle with cancer Monday, September 2, 2024 much as she lived her life, passing quietly with composure, courage and grace. She was born on September 16, 1951 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Natsuko (Kaneshiro) and Shigeru Tamashiro, daughter and son of first generation immigrants from Okinawa, Japan. From them she inherited the strong will...
Richard Brazfield
Sep 2, 2024
Richard Brazfield, born on October 2, 1940, in Mountainair, New Mexico, passed away on September 2, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he had lived for many years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joy Adele Keller, and his son, Richard.
Richard is survived by his brothers, Tony Brazfield and Gene Brazfield; his sisters, Delia Padilla and Dorothy...
Rebecca Provenza
Sep 2, 2024
Rebecca Whitten Provenza, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after an almost 11-year battle with breast cancer. With a zest for life that was unparalleled, she lived every minute to the fullest. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas on September 24, 1950, she had an adventurous spirit that would eventually take her around the...
Bonnie Hardin
Sep 2, 2024
Bonnie Sue Hardin, 87, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born to John and Verna Hicks of Burdette, Arkansas on November 2, 1936.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Opal Parnell (Bob), Marion Garner (Gene), Nettie Jones, brother James Hicks (Bonnie), her...
Angeline Lucero
Sep 1, 2024
Angeline Michelle Lucero, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on September 1st, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on February 1st, 1980, to her parents Richard and Marnita Jane Lucero in Albuquerque NM.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marnita Jane Lucero, grandmother Anna Mae Lucero, grandfather Joe Marquez, great-grandmother Jennie Lord, and her uncle Willie Romero II.
She is...
Benjamin Duran
Sep 1, 2024
Benjamin E. Duran Jr., a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on December 15, 1962, in Albuquerque, Ben was a man who devoted himself to his family and his career with unwavering dedication.
He is survived by a loving circle of family, including his devoted wife Jennie,...
L. Patrick Candelaria
Sep 1, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Leroy Patrick Candelaria, known to all as Patrick or Pat, who left us on September 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 61.
Patrick was born to Leroy and Bella Candelaria on March 17, 1963 in Albuquerque, NM. During his childhood, he participated in many youth sports and so began...
Cynthia (Cindy) Kay Nowell
Aug 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia (Cindy) Kay Nowell, born on March 30, 1960, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world on August 31, 2024, at the age of 64. Cindy's life was a testament to love, joy, and the warmth of family and friendship.
Cindy was a remarkable woman...
Verdie Raper
Aug 31, 2024
It is with deep sadness the family of Verdie Raper announces his death. He was born in Eureka, Utah, raised in Victor, Colorado and met the love of his life, Catherine Huber, in Silver City, New Mexico. He is survived by his children Trina Raper and Guy Raper, grandsons Danny Cron, Rob Cron (Reina Urban), and many nieces and nephews....
Kaitlyn Veronica "Katie" Joyce
Aug 31, 2024
Kaitlyn Veronica "Katie" Joyce went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2024. She was born on August 4th, 2006 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At age 17 she trusted Jesus as her personal Savior. She is survived by her parents John and Marilyn Joyce, her sister Brianna Joyce, her grandmother Eunice Mason, and her many loving aunts, uncles, and...
Ola Mae Burr Peete
Aug 31, 2024
A Woman from Hope
Miss Ola Mae (as she liked to be called) was born in Hope, Arkansas, to Reverend and Mrs. Smead P. Easter as the third child of what would grow into a sibling group of eight. She helped her family by picking cotton, taking care of younger siblings, and becoming the family seamstress. She also liked to knit,...
Judith Jojola
Aug 30, 2024
August 30th 2024, Judith Ann (Edblom) Jojola suddenly passed away leaving friends and family with memories of her fun loving spirit, infectious laugh, and her generous heart. The Minnesota girl found love in our nations capitol and settled down in Albuquerque with her beloved husband Robert (Bob) who preceded her in death. Never having children of her own she was...
Caleb Sylvester
Aug 30, 2024
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the news of Caleb's sudden death on Friday, August 30, 2024. Most days his death feels unreal. We grieve for his life that was cut way too short.
Caleb was born in San Francisco on October 23, 1974. He grew up in Larkspur and he loved Mountain Tamalpais, Marin, the...
Lonnie Fitzgerald Lucero
Aug 30, 2024
Our loving son, Lonnie Fitzgerald Lucero, passed on August 30, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is sitting at the right hand of our lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lonnie was born on March 16, 1968 to Dana Dee Mossman-Lucero and Lonnie A. Lucero.
Lonnie was a special soul who always smiled and laughed, who loved everyone he met,...
Mel B. Sanchez
Aug 30, 2024
Mel B. Sanchez was born in Albuquerque on May 10, 1938, passed away August 30, 2024, with his loving wife, Edna who has been by his side for 72 years.
Mel is survived by his wife, Edna his daughter Jeanean Mader (husband Ed) daughter Anita Black (husband Larry) son Mel Benny Sanchez Jr., his brother Paul Sanchez.
His grandchildren Melinda Mader, his...
Constantine G. Hadjidakis
Aug 30, 2024
My dad, Constantine George Hadjidakis, died last Friday evening in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He almost made it to 98. He led a very full life seeing the worst of humans and the best. Dad was born into a strong middle class family in Xania, Crete, Greece. Sadly, during WW2, his teen years were miserable under the boot heel of the...
Joseph John Verhest
Aug 29, 2024
Joseph John Verhest, 81, passed away on August 29, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on November 17, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, Joseph dedicated ten years of his life to the United States Air Force, courageously serving three tours in Vietnam, reflecting his unwavering commitment to his country.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Verhest; daughter, Desiree Pepin; son-in-law,...
Ginger Oliva
Aug 29, 2024
Ginger Jean Oliva, 61, passed away peacefully in her home on August 29th, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, after her nearly 7-month fight with stage 4 colon cancer. She was born on March 10th, 1963, in Hawthorne, California to Mother, Dorothy Crowell and Father, Paul Crowell. She leaves behind her husband of 32 years, Joe Oliva. Her four children...
Elizabeth Arellano
Aug 29, 2024
Elizabeth Arellano, 78, beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Wife, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on August 29, 2024. She entered this world on June 17, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Michael and Frances Garcia; she is preceded in death by husband Joe V. Arellano and her daughter Christina L. Arellano. Elizabeth is survived by sons Paul...
Kyle Ryan Williamson
Aug 28, 2024
Kyle Williamson, age 24, sadly left us on August 28, 2024. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He is survived by his loving parents, John and Susan Williamson, and his sister Kayla Williamson and her son John D. (JD) Felts.
We will all remember him for the many things that made him so special. He had a big loving...
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