RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Martha Viola Martinez
Dec 7, 2015
Martha Viola Martinez, 76, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on December 7, 2015, after a short battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on May 6, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM, to Alfredo and Lola Martinez, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John Martinez;...
Nicholas G. Durka
Dec 7, 2015
Nicholas Durka, 72, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. Nick was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He was known for his love of music and enjoyed playing his accordion and drawing. He served in the United States Air Force and is a Vietnam veteran. Nick was a retired Farmers Insurance agent and was also a member of the Civitan...
Benjamin Sarracino
Dec 7, 2015
Sarracino, Benjamin Benjamin Sarracino, 93, beloved Benny, was called to his eternal resting place on December 7, 2015. He entered this world on October 17, 1922 in Pajarito, NM, born to Mariano and Nicelsa Sarracino. Benny lived his entire life in Albuquerque. He was a self-starter and entrepreneur by heart. He owned various businesses including a grocery store, restaurants, and...
Howard Ray Tolman
Dec 6, 2015
Howard Ray Tolman, age 68, a long time resident of Albuquerque died Sunday, December 6, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Ray was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the Army. He was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place and interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery will take place at...
Ann Glover
Dec 6, 2015
Ann Glover, born in Skidmore, Missouri in 1923, died December 6, 2015 in Albuquerque of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Gordon Glover. She is survived by her son, Tom Glover and wife, Mary; daughter, Pat Glover; two granddaughters, Trisha and Carrie; her sister Barbara Clyde and husband Wallace, and two nieces, Beth...
Robert Herve "Bob" Ouellette
Dec 6, 2015
Robert Herve (Bob) Ouellette, age 72, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, Bob will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity towards others. Bob was the son of Herve and Dorothy (Tilevitz), born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is survived and lovingly remembered by Mary Ann (Gonzales), wife for more than...
Joan C. Turner
Dec 5, 2015
Joan C. Turner passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the age of 83, with her husband of 40 years, Edgar Turner, at her side. Joan is survived by her husband, Edgar H. Turner of Bosque Farms; sister, Barbara Miller of Chicago, IL; daughters, Caryl Rodriguez and partner, Brehn Travis of Santa Fe, Ilene LaMond and husband, Roland;...
Rosabrita Aurora VanDruff
Dec 5, 2015
Rosabrita Aurora VanDruff, age 70, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Michael; her daughter, Donna and husband, Lyle Archer; grandchildren, Raquel Hunter, Carolyn Hunter and Zakery Munoz; her siblings, Rosa Clark, Linda Armijo, Maria Baca, Cris Muldoon and Tina Armijo. She was preceded in death...
Beth Ann Fincham
Dec 4, 2015
FINCHAM, Beth Beth Ann Fincham passed away December 4, 2015 at the age of 62. Beth was born May 27, 1953 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard and Mary Theresa (Terri) Elsen. In 1962, Beth's family of 10 moved to Albuquerque where Beth graduated from Sandia High school in 1971. In 1981, Beth married Lowell Fincham and soon had two...
Juanita Dominguez
Dec 4, 2015
Juanita Dominguez, 73, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 4, 2015. She was known by her family and friends for her love of the Christmas season. She is spending her first Christmas in Heaven with her Son, Freddie Dominguez, Jr. and Grandson Freddie Joe Dominguez at the Lords side this year, and all...
Genevieve R. Quintana
Dec 4, 2015
Genevieve R. Quintana, age 92, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Genevieve is survived by her children, Linda Medina, Michael Quintana and wife, Helen, Carla Chirigos and husband, Mickey and Kathy Suarez and husband, Marshall; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Donna Belle Brown
Dec 4, 2015
Donna Brown, age 62, dedicated wife, mother, and nurse, passed away December 4, 2015. Donna was known for her joy in everything she did. Her favorite motto was "What Ever You Do Make It Fun!". Nursing, sewing, traveling, painting, going to the movies, and helping others is what she lived for. She is survived by her husband, David Brown; her...
Stewart Anthony Sporleder
Dec 4, 2015
Stewart Anthony Sporleder, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque for over 40 years, died Friday, December 4, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Esther Sporleder; daughter, Leslie Sporleder; daughter, Siera Sporleder and her two sons, Jay Anthony Baca and Jerry Dean Sporleder Baca; and special friends, Kim Kennedy and Terry Carillo and many many other friends and relatives. Stewart...
Ben Garcia
Dec 4, 2015
Ben Garcia, 51, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Carla Garcia; daughters, Vanessa (Jaime), Valerie (Shannon) and Victoria (Miguel); five grandchildren, Destiny, Americus, Amoriana, Hunter and Daneva; mother, Maria (Emilio); brother, Jimmy; sister, Monica (Oscar). Ben is preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Garcia. A Funeral Service will be held...
Joyce Burgess
Dec 4, 2015
Burgess, Joyce Joyce Laverne Burgess, a resident of Albuquerque and Placitas for 30 years, passed away in Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 4, 2015 at the age of 76. Joyce is survived by Edward Burgess her loving husband of more than 54 years. They were married in Royal, Arkansas on June 16, 1961. Joyce is lovingly remembered by her children,...
John Shirm Ingles
Dec 3, 2015
John Shirm Ingles, Jr., age 49, left us for his heavenly home on December 3, 2015. John Jr., was preceded in death by his grandparents Thelma Jones, George and Mignon Stevens; his great grandparents Ivan and Hazel Scarbrough. He is survived by his parents John and Tracy Ingles; brother Cameron Ingles and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial...
John Joseph "Are you smiling?" Hickerson
Dec 3, 2015
Our beloved Dad, John Joseph Hickerson, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 95. John was born November 16, 1920 in Vandalia, Missouri. He was lovingly raised on the family farm by his parents, John Kenneth and Naomi Hickerson. John had two brothers, Jim and Earl, both of whom preceded him in death. He...
John J. Contreras
Dec 3, 2015
John Contreras, 73, beloved son, brother, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 3, 2015. He entered this world on May 17, 1942 in Veguita, NM, born to Manuel and Beatrice Contreras. He is survived by his mother Beatrice Contreras; his sister Mary Garcia and brother-in-law Gilbert Garcia; his four children: Sandra Donaldson, Rhonda Falcone,...
Paulita (Hernandez) Botello
Dec 3, 2015
Paulita (Hernandez) Botello, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and Matriarch, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She entered this world on January 7, 1934. Paulita was the daughter of Ramon and Juanita Hernandez. She was married to the late Cruz R. Botello, the father of her children, who is also deceased. Paulita enjoyed making...
Sherry Marie (Hammond) Ricketts
Dec 3, 2015
Sherry Marie (Hammond) Ricketts, born on April 6, 1949 in Clovis, New Mexico to James and Grace Omega Hammond, left this earth for her home in heaven on December 3, 2015, when she finally won her battle with cancer. The cancer died with her physical body, but Sherry went with her Heavenly Father to her eternal reward. Sherry is survived...
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