RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Barbara Joan Goodman
Jun 9, 2021
Humanitarian, educator, and loving mother, Barbara Joan Goodman (“Joan”) passed away at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long illness.
Joan was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Monday, May 14,1945 to the late Dr. Milton M. Goodman and Mrs. Harriet Claire Goodman. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Claire,...
Jerald Ray Duke
Jun 9, 2021
Jerald Ray "J.R." Duke was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long debilitating struggle with the health effects beset upon him from his service in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Nancy; his two sons, Danny and Joseph and...
Robert Earl Hooker, Jr.
Jun 8, 2021
Robert Earl Hooker, Jr., age 90, loving, supportive husband and father, born on July 16, 1930, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Known to most as Bob, he served one-year active duty in the Army and seven years in the National Guard. He attended college in Troy, NY and after graduating he and his family relocated to Albuquerque,...
Patricio Candido Jaramillo
Jun 8, 2021
Patricio "Pat" Jaramillo, 81, was reunited with his loving wife, Linda on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Tomasita J. Chavez; children, Roberta Wirch, Trishelle Montano (Trent), Tammy Jaramillo-Baker (Chawn Kutschbach), Bruce Jaramillo (Yvette), and Mika Markham (Seth); his beloved grandchildren, Tifani, Kaylee, Samantha, Dylan (Jacquelyn Garcia), Justin, Ryann, Delaney, Sydney, Avery, Cruz, Adam, and...
April Suzanne Hein
Jun 8, 2021
April Suzanne Hein (Herbeck) passed away at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 after her battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
April was born April 28, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Her love of the West moved her to NM in 1976 where she resided in the East Mountains for 40 years before moving to...
Thomas Eugene Gray
Jun 8, 2021
Tom Gray January 15, 1947 - June 8, 2021
What matters the most is the dash between the years. For the dash represents all the years of love that he gave.
Tom is survived by his wife of 30 years, Penny Ports; his father, Gene Gray; brother, Don Gray and wife, Sue; sister, Jane Gray...
Deborah (Christopherson) Schuetz
Jun 8, 2021
Deborah Schuetz passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the age of 71 at Rogers House assisted living facility after courageously battling the debilitating effects of a stroke for more than 24 years.
Deborah was born on July 12, 1949 in Waco, TX to parents Travis and Margaret (Peevey) Christopherson. Following graduation...
Garry Phillip Rinaldi
Jun 7, 2021
Garry Rinaldi, what a good man, what a good life. 64 years he lived on this earth and 42 of them with his loving wife, Rita. He has three amazing children, Rico (wife Rebecca), Gino (wife Sabrina), and daughter, Rebecca (fiancé Bobbie); and six beautiful grandchildren, Brielle, Gianni, Abrianna, Ellory, Juliette and Dominic. Garry was preceded in death by...
Dr. Samuel D. Stearns Jr.
Jun 7, 2021
Dr. Samuel D. Stearns, born June 18, 1930, went to his Eternal Home June 7, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; her daughters, Lynda and Cheryl Olman; children, Jennifer (Paul) Civerolo, Laurie (Tom) Selby, and Charles (Frederica) Stearns; grandchildren, Steven and Michael (Jacqueline) Civerolo, Nicholas and Lucas Selby, Nathaniel and Samuel Stearns; great-grandchildren, Cooper and...
Mary Madeline (Jensen) Halper
Jun 6, 2021
Mary Madeline Halper, 84, of Albuquerque, NM peacefully passed away June 6, 2021, after an extended battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was born to the late Morgan M. and Adela Jensen, June 16, 1936, in San Rafael, NM and raised in southwestern Colorado. Madeline graduated from Nucla High in 1954, in Nucla,...
Doran Gene Weaver
Jun 5, 2021
Doran Gene Weaver, 91, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 5, 2021. He entered this world on April 20, 1930, in Liberal, KS, born to William and Nancy Weaver. He is survived by his wife Clare Weaver; their five adopted children sons, Marcus, Bryan; daughters, Joanna, Laurie, and Kara Weaver. He is...
Judith Sigrid Johannsen
Jun 5, 2021
Judith Anderson Johannsen, age 80, a dedicated mother and friend to many, passed away on June 5, 2021. Judith was known for her boundless generosity, welcoming home, endless friendship, and creative spirit. Judith taught first grade in Minnesota, Japan, and Germany, and briefly taught history at Eisenhower Middle School in Albuquerque. Always a teacher, she inspired people...
Rowena Aurora Rivera King
Jun 4, 2021
Rowena Aurora Rivera King died on Friday, June 4, 2021, after a long illness. She was born in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday, December 28, 1933, to Serveriano Rivera and Guadalupe Ordones Rivera, both of whom predeceased her. She was married to Dr. Elbert W. King at the time of his death. Rowena had a long and fruitful career...
Joyce Ann Barham
Jun 4, 2021
Joyce Ann Barham was born to Frances M. Sheaffer and Wilbur B. Sheaffer on July 19, 1940, and passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM.
She was born in Emporia, KS and moved to Albuquerque at age four. Joyce married David C. Barham on December 5, 1959.
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Isidoro Chavez
Jun 4, 2021
Isidoro (Lolo) Chavez, 80, beloved husband and father was called to heaven to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 28, 1941. He is preceded in death by his parents, Secundino and Elsie Chavez; and his son, Mark Chavez. He is survived by his devoted wife, Rita Chavez; daughter,...
Larry Reed Trussell
Jun 4, 2021
Larry Reed Trussell passed on 4 June 2021, at the age of 78, in his hometown of Albuquerque, NM. His battle with kidney and Parkinson's disease showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile. Despite his adversities, Larry continued to love life and enjoy his family until the final day of his life. Larry was...
Theodore "Ted" James De La O
Jun 4, 2021
Theodore James De La O born May 7,1952 was called to be with his lord and savior on June 4, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 36 years, Mary Ann; mother, Irene; children, Yvette (Brent), Nathan (Irene), Greg (Tamara), Melissa (Domonic), Isaac (Jolissa). Grandchildren, Jovan, Devon, Samantha, Matthew, Johnathan, Liliana, Josh-Lynn, Janea, Azariah,...
Jeanne Alexis Ardans
Jun 4, 2021
Jeanne Alexis Ardans Gray was born on March 23, 1945 to Herman & Helen Ardans in Fort Smith, Arkansas and grew up in Nob Hill, Albuquerque. She attended Bandelier Elementary, Wilson Middle School, and then Valley High School- a decision she independently made, "because the horses were there." Jeanne's father, Herman Ardans founded the Zuzax Trading Post, which earned...
Zoey Rae Miller
Jun 4, 2021
Zoey Rae Miller, 29, beloved daughter, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, in her father's home. She entered this world on Wednesday, March 11, 1992, in Moline, IL, born to Chance Miller and Carlee Bradley [Bos]. She is survived by her mother, Carlee Bos; father, Chance Miller; sisters, Blaze Miller and Ivalisse Perez; brothers, Shelby...
Jon Powers
Jun 4, 2021
Jon Powers, 76, beloved father, grandfather and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, June 4, 2021. He entered this world on November 29, 1944 in Charleston, WV, born to Elmer and Virginia Powers. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vivian Powers; sister, June Mackey; daughter, Christy Cunico; son-in-law, Garrett Cunico; granddaughters, Ashlyn...
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