RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
William Clayton Overmier
Aug 2, 2021
On Monday, August 2, 2021, William Clayton Overmier, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 101.
How do you summarize 101 years of life in just a few short paragraphs?
Let us start at the beginning, in the state of...
Robert (Bob) Partido
Aug 2, 2021
Robert (Bob) Partido, age 85, was born October 18, 1935, in Woodward, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Kane, and Andrea Partido; and his 10 brothers and sisters. From childhood to high school Bob was active in sports and activities that included Boy Scouts, Baseball, Football, and Boxing.
Bob was drafted into the...
Kathryn L. Risinger
Aug 2, 2021
Kathryn L. Risinger, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963 and longtime resident of Mart, TX, died Friday, March 26, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Fay Risinger, Sr.; five sons, Fay Albert Risinger, Jr. and wife Ruth, Jim Risinger and wife Jo Ann, Randall Risinger and wife Ann, all of Albuquerque, Ron Risinger and wife...
Georgia Amanda (Lucero) Dziurzynski
Aug 1, 2021
Georgia A. (Lucero) Dziurzynski 1932-2021 Georgia A. Dziurzynski née Lucero was born June 24th, 1932, in Guadalupita, New Mexico. She was the only daughter among 6 sons of Abelino Lucero and Carlota Archuleta Lucero. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Clarence T. Dziurzynski, and children Rene' Ann and J. Robert Dziurzynski. She...
Robert Wayne Praus III
Jul 30, 2021
Robert Wayne Praus, III April 29, 1994 - July 31, 2021
Robert Wayne Praus, III (Bobby) died at age 27 as the result of a motorcycle accident on July 31, 2021. He lived his entire life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bobby worked as a machinist following obtaining his G.E.D. and training in the industrial arts...
Olivia (Gabaldon) Baca
Jul 30, 2021
Olivia Baca, 92, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 30, 2021. She entered this world on October 17, 1928 in Mangas, NM, born to Juan and Perfecta Gabaldon. She is survived by her son Steve Baca; daughter Lorrain; daughter Teri Daly; two sisters and one brother; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A rosary...
Andrea Mae Gilbert
Jul 30, 2021
Andrea Mae Gilbert, age 85, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 30, 2021. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH-University, with a Graveside Service to follow, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE.
Clare Anne (Knoll) Francis
Jul 30, 2021
On Friday, July 30, 2021, Clare Anne Francis, PhD, (previously Deborah Anne Knoll) a loving friend, mother, and sister, passed away at the age of 72. Clare was born on Tuesday, January 4, 1949, in Mandan, North Dakota to Tony and Martha (Stamaris) Knoll. Clare accomplished much in her life. She earned degrees from Moorhead State University (BA), Pennsylvania...
Carol Ann Klein
Jul 29, 2021
Carol Ann Lossing Klein took her last quiet breath early July 29, 2021, singing off on a life that was generally well-lived, loved by her family and with few regrets. She fought valiantly against ever increasing odds to rid her body of the medical maladies that gradually increased in recent months. God finaly eased her pain. Born Carol...
Elizabeth (B.J.) Miller
Jul 29, 2021
Elizabeth (B.J.) Miller, age 88, left this world for her heavenly home, Thursday, July 29, 2021. This vivacious, loving friend will be deeply missed by her twin brother Robert Cheshire, sister-in-law Marie and husband Peter Whelan, daughter Nicole and husband Richard Castellese, granddaughter Candace and husband Colt Stout and their daughter Cedar, granddaughter Christen and husband Phillip Wise...
Danisha Lynn Peterson
Jul 28, 2021
Danisha L. Peterson, a resident of Rio Rancho passed, away on July 28, 2021.
She is survived by her campion Larry Dyer; children, Devin Robinson and husband Rollin, Diana Chance and boyfriend Bobby Hamilton, Brian Peterson and wife Sheri. Sister Janine Jones. Grandchildren Cody Chance, Nathen, and Savannah Peterson.
Should...
Herta Vizcarra
Jul 28, 2021
On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Herta Vizcarra passed away at the age of 88. Herta was born on June 10, 1933, in the city of Ulm, Germany.
She was the daughter of Gisela and Wilhelm Gluck. Herta was the wife of Carlos Vizcarra, and the mother of Mario and Susan. Herta took care of the family as...
Patrick Albert Benavides
Jul 28, 2021
Patrick Benavides, 71, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend of many was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He entered this world on May 17, 1950 in Las Cruces, NM. He is survived by his daughter, Mercedes Benavides; grandson, Jayden Benavides; his sister, Sylvia Gurule. He was preceded in death by his...
Russell Alan Church
Jul 28, 2021
Russell Alan Church, age 61, of Red River, New Mexico passed peacefully on July 28, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was comforted and surrounded by his immediate family. Russell was recently diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma of the brain that was compounded by Stage 5 renal failure from Polycystic Kidney Disease.
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George Joseph Koury
Jul 27, 2021
George J. Koury, 90, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary Koury; first wife, Betty Turrietta Koury; brothers Nasseeb Koury and Joe Koury; and sisters, Linda Hakeem, Lillian Deeb and Lorraine Mogab. George was born in Boston, MA on June 3, 1931. He...
Leon Hurwitz
Jul 27, 2021
Dr. Leon Hurwitz passed away on July 27, 2021. He passed peacefully with his family nearby. Leon was born in Rochester, New York on August 29, 1921. He passed one month shy of his 100th birthday. He served in World War II as a medic/stretcher bearer in the European theater. He was wounded in combat and received...
Richard James Arias
Jul 26, 2021
Richard James Arias, 72, father, brother, uncle and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on July 26, 2021. He entered this world on January 27, 1949 in New York City, born to Joseph and Rose Arias. He is survived by his son Brian Arias; grandsons Jacob Arias and Aaron Arias, his nieces Alison Arias Givens...
Steven Cebada Duran
Jul 26, 2021
Steven Cebada Duran, age 31 Born November 27, 1989, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Survived by his mother Regina Dutchover, father Raymond Duran, spouse Celeste Gallegos, siblings Felicia Duran, Edward Cebada, Andrea Duran, Brian Duran, children Cieana Cebada, Xavier Cebada, Noah Cebada, Tristan Cebada, nephew Diego Martinez, niece Neenah Martinez, nephew Ravi Duran, nephew Niko Hernandez, Grandmother Louisa...
Jennifer Marie (Leisle) Flynn
Jul 26, 2021
Jennifer Marie Flynn, a loving mother, sister, daughter, auntie, and friend, passed away unexpectedly July 26th, 2021, one month after her 44th birthday. She is survived by her son, Ryan Flynn; her mother, Cheryl Leisle; her stepfather, Mark Howard; her father, Frank Leisle; and her brother, Jason Leisle. She has two nieces and four nephews. She was preceded in...
Ronald Kirk Cooper
Jul 26, 2021
Dr. Ronald K. Cooper, MD, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021. Ronald K. Cooper was born on October 11, 1933, in Melrose, New Mexico. He was the younger son of Earnest and Joyce Cooper. Ronald grew up on a small farm west of Melrose during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl years. As a child,...
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