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

James Lyman Rasmussen

James Lyman Rasmussen

Aug 9, 2021

James Lyman Rasmussen, 74, passed away in his home on August 9, 2021. Jim was born on March 30, 1947, in Richland, Washington, as the second of seven children. From age 19 to 21, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Switzerland. He received his BA, MBA, and JD from Brigham...

Valentine Petrochko

Valentine Petrochko

Aug 9, 2021

Valentine Petrochko, age 100, passed away on 9 August 2021.

She was born in Nanticoke, PA on 23 March 1921.  Her husband, Wasil R. Petrochko; her parents, John and Anna Adamshock; and her sister, Joan Casiero, proceeded her in death.  She was a career civil service Contracting Officer at Kirkland AFB.  She loved life...

Robert Blake Molina

Robert Blake Molina

Aug 7, 2021

Pharmacist assistant and artist, a whole hearted, loved youngest child, Robert Blake Molina passed away August 7, 2021 and was born on December 4, 1986. Robert lost his battle to a very hard struggle with alcohol and substance abuse. He was surrounded by a family that gave him great support and loved him dearly.

He was survived...

Gerald Schroer

Gerald Schroer

Aug 7, 2021

Gerald’s nickname, given to him by his brother Bob, was Good Jerry – a nickname he would spend a lifetime embodying. Jerry was a man who valued people, relationships, and family over everything else (although he had a hard time passing up a good deal at Costco when he saw one). He showed us that true strength comes...

Raymond Earl Zellner

Raymond Earl Zellner

Aug 7, 2021

Raymond Earl Zellner, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was a well-known musician, loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Raymond was born on May 24, 1935, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, one of 12 kids. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Bessie Zellner; his...

Jeffrey Anthony Chavez

Jeffrey Anthony Chavez

Aug 7, 2021

Jeffrey Chavez, age 51, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, August 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Jinzo-Chavez; sons, Joseph Chavez, Jeffrey Chavez, Jr., Dustin Chavez, Corey Chavez, and grandson, Jeffrey Chavez, III.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Chavez Sr., brother, Leroy Chavez Jr. He is survived...

James Edward Seifert

James Edward Seifert

Aug 7, 2021

James Seifert passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the young age of 43, among family.

James lost his battle with Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), an inherited genetic disorder. His fight was long but valiant and mighty. James' spirit was strong to the very end.

James was a life long resident of...

Mary Margaret (Bradley)  Goen

Mary Margaret (Bradley) Goen

Aug 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary Margaret Goen, age 86, was called to meet our Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ray Goen in 2015. Mary is mother to four children, Jack Goen and wife, Joye from Tucumcari, Marla Ray, who preceded her in death in 1981, Jefferey Goen and wife, Angela from...

Priscilla Silva-Baldonado

Priscilla Silva-Baldonado

Aug 6, 2021

Priscilla Silva-Baldonado, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, Neighbor, and Friend was born March 24, 1936, and left this world for her heavenly home, Friday, August 06, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Michele Baldonado-Gonzales; her son, Eric (Margaret) Baldonado; daughter-in-law, Olivia Baldonado; grandchildren, Jon (Eufelia) Baldonado, Jessica McParlin, Jenise Gonzales; great grandchildren, Alyssa Baldonado, Meighton McParlin, Luke...

Lewis H. Goldberg

Lewis H. Goldberg

Aug 6, 2021

Lewis (Lew) Goldberg passed away August 6, 2021, from advanced Parkinson’s disease, with Lewy Body dementia. He was born July 18, 1942, in Glens Falls, NY and raised in Bolton Landing on Lake George, NY. Lewis was the son of Morris and Dora Goldberg who predeceased him. He was a devoted father to Marc Goldberg (Lila) and David...

James LuVerne Skogen

James LuVerne Skogen

Aug 5, 2021

"As long as we remember a person, they're not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, their memories, they become a part of us." - Justin Cronin, The Twelve. James LuVerne Skogen, 81, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2021, at home surrounded by family. James was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Sisseton, SD, to...

Edna C. Moore

Edna C. Moore

Aug 5, 2021

Edna went home to be with her Lord on August 5, 2021. She was born February 3, 1920 on the family farm near Harlan, Iowa, to Peter Jespersen and Carrie (Sorensen) Jespersen. Edna graduated from Harlan High School in 1938 and married the love of her life, Joseph Perry Moore on November 15, 1941. They lived in the Midwest...

Elva Vasquez (Vasquez)  Reyes

Elva Vasquez (Vasquez) Reyes

Aug 5, 2021

Elva Vasquez Reyes, 85, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. A Viewing will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH-University. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 5415 Fortuna Rd....

Martha Sue (Bledsoe)  Donham

Martha Sue (Bledsoe) Donham

Aug 5, 2021

Martha Sue (Bledsoe) Donham, age 86 Martha was born on November 18, 1934, in McComb, Oklahoma to Gladys and Elmer Bledsoe. God’s chariot came to get her on August 5, 2021.

She and her parents moved to New Mexico when she was young. She graduated from high school in Melrose, NM in 1953 and...

Michael D. Hannah

Michael D. Hannah

Aug 4, 2021

Michael D. Hannah, 74, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 4, 2021. He entered this world on May 20, 1947 in Silver Creek, NY, born to David and Geraldine Hannah. He is survived by his wife, Joanna Hannah; daughter, Tiffany Pierson (Chad) of Oregon; sons, Joseph (Joy) and John (Michelle) of Albuquerque;...

Jonathan Gabriel Baca

Jonathan Gabriel Baca

Aug 4, 2021

Jonathan Gabriel Baca, born January 12, 1988, in Albuquerque, NM left us on August 4, 2021, to begin a new adventure. Jonathan leaves behind his mother, Mary Gueldenzoph; sister, Margaret (Baca) Sumruld and her husband, Chris; brother, Robert Baca; and beloved niece, Naura Sumruld, all of Albuquerque, a number of aunts, uncles and cousins, closest of whom are...

Carol Ann Torres

Carol Ann Torres

Aug 4, 2021

Carol Torres, age 57, a dedicated mother and the glue that kept our family together, passed away Wednesday, August 4th, 2021. Carol was known for her generosity and fun-loving nature. She loved to help people in any way she could. Whether she was giving beautifully wrapped gifts or providing financial help, she was always willing to lend a hand....

Gregory (Grog) John Haas

Gregory (Grog) John Haas

Aug 3, 2021

Gregory (Grog) John Haas, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Susan Hobson; nephew, Jacob; and niece, Emily. He will be laid to rest in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Harold James Culbertson

Harold James Culbertson

Aug 3, 2021

Harold James Culbertson Aŋpetu Teča Wičaša Harold James Culbertson passed away at the age of 83, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Harold was born in 1937, in Poplar, Montana, on the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation to Harry Alexander Culbertson and Matilda Marie Culbertson (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate). The family lived on the reservation...

Raymond Raczek

Raymond Raczek

Aug 2, 2021

Lt. Cmdr. Raymond J. Raczek, USN Ret. passed away on August 2, 2021 at his residence in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 93.

Ray, as he was known by family and friends, was born on June 18, 1928 in Hammond, IN, the son of Joseph and Mary (Dvorscak) Raczek.  He grew up on...

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