RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Daniel E. Sandoval
Jul 15, 2021
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Dan Sandoval, loving son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend passed away at the age of 68.
Dan was born on September 11, 1952 in Raton, New Mexico, to Eloy and Betty Sandoval. He attended Highland High School, class of 1970, and later attended the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute. Serving briefly...
John Michael Casias
Jul 15, 2021
John Michael Casias December 27, 1954 - July 15, 2021 My Dad went home to be with the Lord but still holds a place in the hearts of those that love him. He is survived by his mother Ingrid Casias; sisters Marcy and Sharon Casias; brother-in-law George White; nieces Natasha Casias, Cynthia Clements, Christine Highum, Samantha Davidson;...
Doris Jean Walters
Jul 15, 2021
Doris Jean Walters, age 83, loving wife and mother, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Henry Walters; her parents, Van and Clara; and her daughter, Julie Ann Desterhouse. She is survived by her children, Beverly Kimble (Dellroy, Ohio) and Anita Parks (Rio Rancho, New Mexico); five grandchildren, Elias,...
Doyle W. Hensley
Jul 15, 2021
Doyle W Hensley, age 96, a permanent resident of Albuquerque since 1974, passed away on 15 July 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Claire Elaine Hensley (Rose), his children Doyle W Hensley II (Georgia), Pamela H Spriet (Clay), and Richard M Hensley. Grandchildren Jill Culver (Chance), Erica Via (Craig), Clayton...
John K. Kapuranis
Jul 15, 2021
John K. Kapuranis, age 96, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 25, 1924, in the village of Nizepoli, near the city of Bitola, in what is now the Republic of North Macedonia. He was the son of Kosta Kapuranis, his father, and Eleni...
Jane Elizabeth Goodwin
Jul 13, 2021
Jane Goodwin of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jul 13, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Richard Sanders
Jul 13, 2021
Richard Cody Sanders, better known as dad, passed away on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021.
He is survived by sons, Wade Sanders, Shane Sanders (Ida) and Kim Sanders; daughter, Shannon Sanders (His world) who he shared with late wife Bonnie Sanders; stepdaughter, Traci Wolf; granddaughters, Morgan Sanders and Justine Sanders; grandson, Josh Sanders; and numerous great-grandchildren.
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James Ira Irvin
Jul 13, 2021
James Ira Irvin, "Jim", age 71, was born and raised in Alameda and Los Ranchos. He passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 surrounded by family. He was survived by his children, Pamela Irvin and partner, Andrew Maes, Lilly Irvin-Vitela and husband, Jason Vitela, James Irvin and wife, Ashley, and Charles Irvin and wife, Amy. He was also survived...
George Rayford Vavra
Jul 13, 2021
George Rayford Vavra, age 89, was born to Phil and Mary Francis Keeney Vavra on January 10, 1932 in North Hollywood, CA.
He dropped out of high school but went to work for one of his uncles who recognized that he needed to return to school. In 1953, he married Emily Jene Allen in Austin, TX. He...
Lewis & Rosie Campbell
Jul 13, 2021
Lewis O. Campbell October 26, 1929 - December 16, 2020
Rosie M. Campbell June 16, 1939 - January 29, 2021
Lewis Campbell, 91, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 surrounded by friends and family. Lewis was born in Kansas City, Mo. on October 26, 1929, he had two older sisters,...
Helen Duran
Jul 12, 2021
Helen Duran, age 71, passed way on Monday, July 12, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside.
Nancy Overton Covalt
Jul 12, 2021
Nancy Overton Covalt, beloved mother and grandmother, faithful, dedicated, and loving companion, succumbed to cancer on Monday, July 12, 2021, after a brave fight over the past year. Born Friday, June 28, 1935, in Rochester, Minnesota to Dr. Lewis and Helen Overton, Nancy was the oldest sibling to Lewis Overton Jr (deceased) and Mary Pashyo. While Nancy was...
Christina Riker
Jul 12, 2021
Christina Maria Riker, age 64, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died July 12, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy Martinez (husband Benjamin Martinez); her son, James Paul Riker; her sisters, Rita Flores (husband John Flores) and Julia Maddux (husband Gary Maddux); and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Randy Perea
Jul 12, 2021
Santiago (Randy) Perea, 76, proud owner of Perea's New Mexican Restaurant passed away on July 12, 2021, to be with our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Seferino and Ella Perea. He is survived by his wife Claudia Perea of 37 years; children, Liz, Santiago, Dominic, Maria, Chris, Amanda; 18...
Connie Melendez
Jul 12, 2021
Consuelo (Connie) Melendez, departed her loving family to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021, at age 90. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Juanita Gomez, and her sister, Delfina Gonzales. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Edwardo (Eddie) Melendez. Their son’s, Lionel Melendez, wife, Kathy, Rick Melendez,...
Raul Gallegos
Jul 11, 2021
Raul, 22, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died July 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Alyssa Pfieffer. Raul was a son to Alan & Reyna Lopez as well as a brother to Samantha Gallegos and Cynthia Salinas. Belonging to an extended family of many aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings, he will be missed very much....
Brian Lee Roache
Jul 11, 2021
Brian Roache, age 70, passed away July 11th, 2021.
He was the most LOVING, WONDERFUL HUSBAND.
He was so proud of his children, Shawn Roache, Jeremy Roache and Erin Roache. He adored his grandchildren Ebin, Ashlin and Christian. He was absolutely so proud to...
Cynthia D. (Herring) Swafford
Jul 11, 2021
Sunday, July 11, 2021 Cynthia Dell Swafford loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away at the age of 96. Cynthia was born September 17, 1924 in Hillsboro Texas to Fred and Iola Herring. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Herring. The Herrings moved from Hillsboro to Wink in 1936. Cynthia graduated from Wink High...
Judith Carole (Kranich) Otero
Jul 11, 2021
Judith Carole Otero, of Albuquerque, passed away July 11, 2021. "Judy's" smile, sense of humor, giggles, and generosity of spirit will be deeply missed by those who loved her. Judy was born May 20, 1934, in Litchfield Ill. Judy attended HS in Jerseyville Ill and studied nursing at mound City Business College in St Louis. Judy found...
Judy Ann Graeber
Jul 11, 2021
Judy Ann Branson Graeber was born at home September 22, 1940 in Bernalillo, New Mexico and has died at home July 11, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
She was a graduate of Bernalillo High School. In 1959 she married Billy D. Graeber and to that union two sons were born, Kurt Dean Graeber and Karl Duane...
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