RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Bonifacio Sanchez
Sep 20, 2023
Bonifacio "Boney" Sanchez, age 93, a beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Papacito passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 24, 1929. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1949-1952. He was a Korean War Veteran and was honorably discharged. He was proud to be an American and was very patriotic.
In...
Thomas McCalmont
Sep 20, 2023
Thomas V. McCalmont "Tom"
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Tom, who left this world on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was a beacon of light to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Tom touched countless lives with his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering love.
Born on May 14, 1948,...
Joseph Gerado Hipkins
Sep 20, 2023
On September 20, 2023 Joseph, 13, passed suddenly in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Martinez, California on September 13, 2010, and passed away a week after his 13th birthday. He loved making art and spending time with his brothers and friends from school. He was an adventurer, very curious and inquisitive. He was precocious. He...
Richard Rock
Sep 20, 2023
Richard “Dick” Rock, 86, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, due to complications from chronic illness.
Richard was born in Sterling, Illinois, on Saturday, June 26, 1937, to William Patrick Rock and Mary Rose (Keenan) Rock. In Sterling, he attended St. Mary’s Grade School where he was famous for sneaking home during lunch and hanging...
Leileda Billie
Sep 19, 2023
Leda was born on Monday, September 16, 1974, in Provo, Utah. She passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from heart failure.
Mother of 3 children, Gene Domonic Anaya (29), Zeriah Marie Humelsine (20) and Xaleah Hope Humelsine (14) all of Albuquerque, NM. Leda is survived by her 3 children; mother, Cynthia White (Tsinnijinnie); stepfather, Larry Melvin White, from Duchesne,...
Richard Malitz
Sep 18, 2023
Richard Edgar Malitz, 74, passed away in his home in Albuquerque in the presence of family members on September 18, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 12, 1949. An interment memorial service with full military honors will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on October 17, 2023, at 11 a.m.
Richard Malitz retired as a Lt....
Terry Cruz
Sep 18, 2023
Terry Susanna Cruz passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born October 3, 1952, in Taos, NM to Patricio and Tillie Cruz. Terry will be missed by all that knew her. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 29, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Lomas Chapel with interment to follow at Gate...
Lindia Summers
Sep 17, 2023
Lindia Sue Chadwick Summers passed away in her sleep in the early morning of September 17th, ending her 5 month battle with ovarian cancer.
Lindia was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 15, 1949 to Gilbert Lee (Bud) and Theresa (Pat) Chadwick. In the early 1960's she attended Grant Middle School, and it was there that she would first...
Gloria Dominguez
Sep 17, 2023
On the night of Sunday, September 17, 2023, we lost Gloria G. Dominguez. As she made her way on the path to the rainbow's end, she joined her brothers, Billy, Anselmo, and Rudy; sister, Rosie; mother and father, Lena and Rudolfo; aunt, Angelita; grandparents, Epifanio and Agapita and Ramoncita; and nieces, Cindy, and Tahnee.
In the stillness of remembering her,...
Rolf Lindquist
Sep 17, 2023
Rolf Eugene Lindquist, PH. D
Dr. Rolf E. Lindquist passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of ninety-three.
Rolf was born on April 25, 1930, in Chicago Illinois to Nels S. and Alma C. Lindquist, both immigrants from Sweden. He grew up in Chicago and Riverdale, a suburb of Chicago. He attended Thornton Junior College and graduated from...
Michael Anthony Sisneros
Sep 17, 2023
Michael A Sisneros
December 31, 1957 - September 17, 2023
Michael passed away at home shortly following a cancer diagnosis that was unexpected. He was surrounded by his wife, children, siblings, and granddaughter. His last days were filled with love, music, storytelling, and laughter.
Michael’s wife, Teresa, and his children find comfort in their family’s strength during...
Billie Carl Thoms, Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Billie Carl Thoms, Sr., age 92, passed away during the early morning hours of September 16, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born on April 2, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the union of Sammie Carl Thoms and Susan Augusta Muth Thoms.
He is survived by three children, Billie Thoms,...
Patricia Malcolm
Sep 16, 2023
Patricia Marie (Nelson) Malcolm, born May 13, 1944, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 16, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in both Brooklyn and Long Island, New York, with her family. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy Academy in 1961, and then attended...
George Janetakos
Sep 16, 2023
George Bill Janetakos died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born to William Janetakos and Niki Manolakou Janetakos in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 15, 1939. His parents participated in the founding of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Albuquerque. George was raised in the Nob Hill neighborhood, graduated from Highland High School and...
Jennie Cordova
Sep 16, 2023
In loving memory of our mom, Jennie H. Cordova, who passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the age of 90. Born on May 18, 1933, to Onesimo and Susie de Hererra in Cuba, New Mexico. Jennie was the first of five children. She was the devoted wife of Roberto L. Cordova for 57 years and loving mother of...
Marvin Taylor
Sep 15, 2023
Marvin "De" Taylor, 84, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Son, and beloved member of our community, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, September 15, 2023. He entered this world on February 13, 1939 in Adel, GA, born to Jessie and Estie Taylor.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Agnes Marie Taylor; daughter, Cindy Taylor; granddaughter, Jessica Taylor and...
Marc Simmons
Sep 14, 2023
Marc S. Simmons, one of New Mexico's best-known historians, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2023, at La Vida Llena in Albuquerque. He was 86.
Marc was born in Dallas, Texas, to his parents J.M. Simmons and Lois Simmons. He grew up in an historical time period that glorified the Old West and during his childhood...
Joseph O. de Amusategui
Sep 14, 2023
COL. (Ret.) Joseph O. de Amusategui
COL. (Ret.) Joseph O. de Amusategui, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Betty Lucille Groom
Sep 14, 2023
Betty Lucille Starbuck Groom, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, passed from this life on September 14, 2023. She was born September 20, 1933, in Alton, Illinois, the third of three children born to John B. and Margie Pauline Starbuck. She married her “pen pal”, Joe Clint Groom on November 10, 1951 and they had three children. They enjoyed...
Lydia Lopez
Sep 13, 2023
Lydia Benavidez Lopez, a beloved wife and mother, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She graced this world with her presence on Tuesday, June 27, 1950, in the town of Chama, NM, as the cherished child of Samuel and Josefine Benavidez. Lydia's legacy of love endures through her devoted husband, Joe Lopez; her son, Mario; her daughter,...
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