RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Janell Naomi Katesigwa
May 23, 2021
A Time To Be Born:
As the family album opens, we find recorded a beautiful baby girl. Janell Naomi Groomes Katesigwa, was born on June 18, 1979, in Hoboken New Jersey to Donald
Groomes and Rosalie Groomes. Janell was educated in the Albuquerque public schools’ system.
A Time...
Vivian Martinez
May 23, 2021
Vivian Martinez, age 87, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by her Loving family. Vivian was born on March 25, 1934, to Policarpio and Filomena Armijo in the town of Ojo Del Padre, New Mexico. Vivian was the eldest of three children. Vivian went to school in Cuba,...
John Perez
May 23, 2021
John "Juan" Perez, 77, a native of Albuquerque, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He is survived by his children, Debbie Cahill and Gilbert Perez; three grandchildren; sister, Margaret Garcia and husband, Marty; and brother, Frank Perez. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at...
Matina Nacos Mallory
May 23, 2021
Matina Mallory, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. Matina was known for her positive outlook on life, her gentle heart and kindness, and her deep love and compassion for all. She was always up for any adventure dreamed up by her children and grandchildren. Matina was born in Washington DC...
Wayne Allen Bobrick
May 23, 2021
Wayne “Biff” Bobrick passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 23rd, 2021. Over the past year, he bravely battled a number of serious medical issues, exacerbated by the pandemic. Throughout, his courage, along with his friends, family, and loving wife of 61 years, have helped him face his life’s challenges with a...
Gloria May Archuleta
May 21, 2021
The family of Chris and Gloria Archuleta are deeply saddened at the passing of their beloved Mother and Father. Gloria passed away suddenly on May 21, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital while Chris passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2021 at Anna Kaseman Hospice. They both leave behind two grieving daughters and two sons: Kathy Urban and husband Stan, Diane...
Laura Catherine Rasmussen
May 21, 2021
Laura Catherine Rasmussen
Born August 26, 1988 in Albuquerque, NM to John and Janel (Faherty) Rasmussen. Died May 21, 2021. Laura is survived by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Matthew and Kathleen Rasmussen; aunt, Kay Faherty; uncles, Steve, Dan, Terry, Randy, and Neil Faherty and Ross Rasmussen. Laura is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Margaret Leonilda (Garafalo) Hammond
May 21, 2021
Margaret Leonilda Hammond (Garafalo) died Friday, May 21,2021 with her family by her side. Lee, as she was fondly known, was born in Boston, MA on September 13, 1944 to the late Margaret M. Garafalo and Joseph Garafalo of Watertown, MA. Lee is survived by her loving husband, Donald Wayne Hammond Sr.; her sons, Donald Wayne Hammond Jr. and...
Edward "Jeff" H. Brantley
May 21, 2021
Edward H. "Jeff" Brantley, 86, passed away May 21, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce; his children, Mickey Brantley and wife Kimberly, Sharla Haley and husband Steve and Steve Brantley and wife Rosina; his grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Justin, Daniella, Mandy, and Lacy and their spouses; 11 great grandchildren; and many other family...
Helen Martinez
May 20, 2021
Helen A. Martinez was born in Las Vegas, NM on September 17, 1934, to Lorraine Sapp and Prudencio Martinez. She was raised with many cousins, nieces, and nephews that she considered sisters and brothers, by her paternal Aunt Mary Martinez whom she lovingly referred to as Nane. She attended school in West Las Vegas until her marriage,...
Gavino Ricardo Hernandez
May 20, 2021
Gavino Ricardo Hernandez III (Baby G) was three months old when he left us on Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born two months premature in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 2 pounds 6 ounces. He fought his battle in the NICU at Presbyterian Hospital Downtown and came home in April, where he spent a...
Thomas Alvarez
May 20, 2021
Thomas Alvarez passed away on his 88th birthday, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Thomas, born in Santa Fe, spent most of his life in the city he loved. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was very quick to correct anyone who used the term ex-marine with "once a Marine always a Marine" we are former Marines. He...
David Eylicio
May 20, 2021
David Eylicio, age 71, of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. David was born in Oakland, California on October 24, 1949.
He attended Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque. He worked as a Locksmith since the young age of 20 and owned and operated All-City Key Lock & Safe Service. He was...
Ernest "Bernie" Butterfield Jr.
May 20, 2021
Ernest Bernard Butterfield Jr. "Bernie" was born August 23, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois and passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 20, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Bernie moved to Albuquerque with his family in 1944 and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946. He studied horology (watch repair) at Precision Instrument Laboratory in Los...
Michael David Bruce
May 18, 2021
Michael David Bruce, born 1 Feb 1949 and passing 18 May 2021.
He is survived (and very sadly missed) by his daughter, Wendy Dixon; and two grandsons, Austin Cowan, 20 and Morgan Cowan, 18, of Australia.
He was an avid hunter and a life-long British car enthusiast, turning his passion into a business...
Jack Douthett
May 18, 2021
Jack Douthett, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 after a long illness. He was born on November 24, 1942, to Woody and Ann Douthett and was raised and lived in Albuquerque most of his life. Jack leaves behind his beloved wife, Leah; along with siblings, Mark Jackson, Adriane Anderson, Anne Parks, Jane Fischer, Ellen Webb, Kirk...
Marjorie Joan (Nelms) Lovato
May 18, 2021
Marjorie N. Lovato died peacefully on May 18th, 2021, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of George Lovato Sr., devoted mother to Carole Joan Simon and her husband Jay, George Lovato Jr. and his wife Gale, and cherished Nana to Jordan Simon, Sean Ramirez and his fiancé Raquel, and her great grandchildren Mariah Garcia Ramirez and Eliza Ramirez. She...
Rena (Atencio) Dragoo
May 17, 2021
Rena Dragoo, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born in Los Ojos, NM on Sept. 22, 1937 to Jesus M. and Maria R. Atencio. She moved to Albuquerque as a child and resided in the North Valley.
Rena lived a life for others, with her family...
Jose Oliver Garcia
May 17, 2021
Jose Oliver Garcia, 83, beloved son, brother, and uncle was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, May 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. He entered this world on Saturday, July 17, 1937 in Madrid, NM, born to Daniel Garcia and Maryann Martinez. He is survived by his sisters, Lena Gonzales and husband, Robert and Cora Martinez and...
Walter Lawrence McMurtry
May 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Walter Lawrence "Larry" McMurtry announces his passing on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Albuquerque, at the age of 82. Larry was born in 1939 in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his family were among the few civilians to have witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor. Larry grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado,...
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