RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Janis Alene (Oldham) Atkinson
Aug 21, 2016
Janis Alene (Oldham) Atkinson, 66, passed away August 21, 2016 in Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan. Long-time resident of Sterling, Colorado she'd been under the care of Centennial Mental Center (CMHC) for many years until recent years when she resided in Sterling Living Center. She is survived by her son; Wesley; and son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Ashley and...
Mary Viola Baldonado
Aug 21, 2016
Mary Viola Baldonado, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965 passed away, Sunday, August 21, 2016, her final days were spent surrounded by family. She is survived by her step-son, Thomas Baldonado and spouse, Ed; step-daughters, Patricia Baldonado, and Kathleen Reed and her spouse, Adam; brother, Mariano Mares Jr. and spouse, Angie; sister, Elizabeth Gallegos and spouse, Lee; sister,...
Anne Jefferson
Aug 20, 2016
Anne Jefferson went to be with Jesus on August 20, 2016. She was born on May 17, 1933, in Amarillo, TX to Edna Rundell and Arthur Boyd Kirby. She met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Jefferson in 1953 and they married a year later. They lived briefly in Biloxi, MI while Bob was in the Air Force. They...
Nicholas Peter Turano
Aug 20, 2016
Nicholas Peter Turano, 33, born on November 26, 1982, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his parents, Peter and Karen Turano of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Marcus Turano of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Amanda Schaefer and her husband Zachary of Scottsdale, AZ; nieces, Kayla Turano, Savannah Schaefer, Lily Schaefer, and nephew,...
Jose Demetrio Torres
Aug 20, 2016
MSGT Jose Demetrio Torres, USAF, (Ret), Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, died Saturday, August 20, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maria; three daughters, Olga H. Boberg and husband, Larry Hewitt, Anita P. Cook and husband, Terry, and Martha C. Mowry and husband, Frank; grandchildren, Michael L. Burnham and wife, Crystal, Ashley P....
Arturo Joaquin Lucero
Aug 20, 2016
The loved ones of Arturo Joaquin Lucero, age 69, a.k.a. "Tatters, Jack, Jr., Art ", with great sorrow informed the world that he decided to go on life's eternal fishing trip. On Saturday, August 20, 2016 Arturo passed due to heart failure. He is survived by his daughters, Eugenia Bencomo and Adelia Lucero; son-in-law, James Bencomo; and six grandchildren, Adam...
William Clayton Wygant
Aug 20, 2016
William Clayton Wygant, resident of Albuquerque since 1972, was born December 3, 1932 in Meadville, PA, to Edward Clayton Wygant and Arlene Snyder Wygant. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only sibling, Arthur Wygant. William attended high school in Meadville and served honorably in the US Navy aboard the USS Tarawa 1953-57. Upon receiving an honorable...
Salvatore Robert Riccobono
Aug 20, 2016
Salvatore "Rick" "Toory" Riccobono passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of August 20, 2016. He was born in Clifton, NJ on December 4, 1924, to Italian immigrant parents. He joined the Army during WWII and continued to serve for more than 20 years. Upon ending his service, he worked as a computer professional for the federal...
Raymond Oscar Wiswell
Aug 20, 2016
Ray Wiswell passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the age of 74. Ray was born in Kansas City, MO September 23, 1941. He spent his childhood on a farm in Grandview, MO with his mother and his sister, Margaret Ann (Maggi), where they learned to ride horses and participate in competitions at the American Royal. The two won many...
David Hunt ""Dave"" Nicholson
Aug 19, 2016
David "Dave" Hunt Nicholson, 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away, Friday, August 19, 2016 at his home. Dave was born May 14, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana to Hubert and Martha (Hunt) Nicholson. On August 15, 1970 he married Debra "Debbie" Janeanne Nicholson in Albuquerque. Dave was employed as an awning salesman/installer/designer and soon after opened his own business, "Daveco...
John Chester "J.C." Moser Jr
Aug 19, 2016
The Lord Jesus called John Chester Moser Jr. home to Heaven on Friday, August 19, 2016. The same Lord first put his hand on John at his baptism in Woodward, OK, May 12, 1940. J.C., as he was called, attended elementary, junior high and high school in Sharon, Oklahoma. J.C. confirmed his faith in God on May 31, 1953. During...
Terry Glen King
Aug 19, 2016
Terry King, 52, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. Terry was lovingly known as "Shorty" to family and friends. He was known for his creative ability, caring heart, and sense of humor. In his tile work, he always strived to incorporate his creative touch. Terry's lively spirit will be remembered and forever be in our hearts. He is survived by...
Eleanor Gertrude Helen Galster
Aug 19, 2016
Eleanor G. Galster, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque for 70 years, died peacefully August 19, 2016. She is survived by many friends, including her church family at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Herman F. Galster and Johanna Preuss Galster; and her brother, Ralph E. Galster. Eleanor was born in 1936 in Gary, Indiana...
Dr. James Joseph "Jim" Calderone
Aug 19, 2016
Retired United States Navy Captain, Dr. James Joseph Calderone, Jim, age 82, born to James and Augusta Calderone on August 1, 1934 in Conneaut, OH, went to his heavenly home on August 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; their eight children and spouses and 18 grandchildren: Dominic (Louise);...
Stephen Achim Suazo
Aug 18, 2016
Stephen Achim Suazo, beloved husband, father, son, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on August 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Rosanna Suazo; daughter, Amanda; son, Aaron; parents, Valentin B. and Annemarie Suazo; brother, Valentin H. Suazo; and sister, Tanya Ozakyol and her husband, Metin Ozakyol. Steve was born on May 12, 1964 in San...
Elizabeth "Jinx" Yost
Aug 18, 2016
Jinx Yost, age 71, passed away August 18, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. She was at home with family by her side. She was born in Denver, CO; obtained a Bachelor's degree in business from CSU and was a stewardess for United Airlines in San Francisco, CA. It was there, her life changed at the flip of a...
Robert Hasaka
Aug 18, 2016
Robert Michael Hasaka was born on the 4th day of July 1930 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was always proud to have been born on his country's birthday. A country he loved and proudly served for 27 years. His parents were Michael and Veronica and his siblings...
Howard William Herbert Sr
Aug 18, 2016
Howard "Howie" Herbert Sr. Howard "Howie" Herbert Sr., a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday August 18, 2016. Howie was born in Chicago IL on January 9, 1930. He moved to Denver, CO when he was a baby. He spent his childhood in Denver. When he was eight years old and attending elementary school, he met the love...
Esther L. Montoya
Aug 18, 2016
MONTOYA, Esther L. Montoya, Esther L., 68, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. She succumbed to multiple myeloma cancer after a valiant three-year battle and now rests in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Esther is survived by her daughter, Roberta Rivera and husband, James; beloved grandchildren Santiago and SevastÃan, as well as Roberta's father, Roberto Griego. She is...
Ralph V Fischer CW4, (Ret.) USA,
Aug 18, 2016
Ralph V Fischer, CW4, US Army (Ret.), age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1969, died on August 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Donna, on June 7, 2001. He is survived by his children, Randy Fischer and friend Beverly Hodge, Greg Fischer and wife Margie, and Gail Conlan;...
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