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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Daniel Arthur Murphy

Daniel Arthur Murphy

Sep 13, 2023

 

Daniel Arthur Murphy passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the age of 91, with family members present at his bedside.  He was born in Spalding, Nebraska in 1931 to Jerome and Helen Murphy.  Daniel is survived by Ellen Murphy, his wife of 68 years; their son, Michael Murphy; daughter, Ann Murphy; son, Patrick Murphy and wife, Jolyn;...

Kevin M. Joseph

Kevin M. Joseph

Sep 13, 2023

Kevin M. Joseph, age 66, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Joseph; parents-in-law, Joe I. Sr., and Ramoncita Salazar; and grandparents, Russell and Fern Joseph, and Frank and Mary Succetti. He is survived by his loving...

JoAn L. Ford

JoAn L. Ford

Sep 13, 2023

JoAn L. Ford, 78, a native of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, after a long struggle with dementia and Parkinson's disease. She was born in Albuquerque on December 13, 1944 and lived for a few of her younger years in Jemez Springs, NM. JoAn retired from French Mortuary in 2011 after 22 years working as an administrative assistant...

Peggie Roe

Peggie Roe

Sep 12, 2023

Peggie Roe, a dedicated servant of the Lord, wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved friend to many passed away at age 93 on September 12th, 2023. Even though she wore many hats, her main identity rested in Christ. She trusted the Lord with all her heart and glorified Him in the way she lived her life.

Peggie was born in Birmingham,...

Maria "Trinnie" Chavez

Maria "Trinnie" Chavez

Sep 12, 2023

 

Maria T. Chavez, known by her loved ones as Trinnie, age 90, our family rock, passed away peacefully September 12th 2023. Trinnie was a silent hero, friend to all, and loved her family and friends unconditionally. She had a deep love for Jesus. It was believed she had a direct connection to heaven and could even pray bad weather...

Juanita Charllene Brito

Juanita Charllene Brito

Sep 12, 2023

Charllene Brito, of Albuquerque NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born August 19, 1940 in Estancia, NM to Charlie and Musa Baber. She graduated from Estancia High School in 1959 where she was Homecoming Queen, Mrs. EHS, and a cheerleader. She married Herold Brito , her highschool and they founded, owned and operated Parcel Delivery...

Edward Thomas Crawley

Edward Thomas Crawley

Sep 12, 2023

 

Edward T. Crawley passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 ---three weeks shy of his 100th Birthday! Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean, of seventy years; and his son Daniel Edward in July of last year. He is survived by his daughter Joyce and partner Fred; and daughter-in-law Celine. Also survived by...

Anderson Joseph ("AJ") Robinson

Anderson Joseph ("AJ") Robinson

Sep 11, 2023

A. J. Robinson, born February 16, 1940, in Delwin, Texas, died September 11, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.  He joins his beloved wife, Janet, to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery.  AJ is survived by his three children, Jennifer Robinson (Fred Lewis), Andra Ridout (Brian Ridout), Cody Robinson (Lindsey Robinson); and two grandchildren, Lillian Ridout and Alexander Ridout.  After the completion...

Beryl Granval Strong

Beryl Granval Strong

Sep 11, 2023

Beryl Granval Strong, age 92, passed away September 11th, 2023.  Beryl had a brilliant, calculating business mind and his life passion was his work.

Beryl was born in New Gulf and raised in Liberty, Texas. These were company towns revolving around Texas Gulf Sulphur plants and tight knit communities. He maintained life long friendships with the with...

Stephen Anson Matthews

Stephen Anson Matthews

Sep 10, 2023

 

Stephen Matthews passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023, while in hospice care at the Starlight House in Albuquerque, NM. 

Born in Boise, Idaho, March 25, 1938. Stephen leaves behind his loving wife, Janice M. Stubbs of 62 years; daughters, Sara and Pam; his adoring sister, Susan Wingfield; sister-in-law, Nancy Rasmussen; and dear nieces and nephews, Sam Matthews and...

Edward Chavez

Edward Chavez

Sep 10, 2023

Edward A. Chavez, age 89, a life-long resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, September 10, 2023. He is survived by his children, Jason Chavez and his wife, Pamala, Maria Chavez and her fiancée, Kenny Flores, and Eddie Chavez and his wife, Margaret Saiz; four grandchildren, Christina Mosely and her husband, Sean, Brandon Chavez...

Gregory Alan Chalk

Gregory Alan Chalk

Sep 10, 2023

Gregory Alan Chalk, age 65, passed away on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio and was a resident of New Mexico since 1989. Greg is survived by his daughter, Heather Smith and son-in-law, Carl Smith of Edgewood, NM; granddaughters, Carly and Christa Smith of Edgewood, NM; father, David Chalk of Hamilton, OH; brother, Dave Chalk and...

Mary Beth (Koehler)  Klein

Mary Beth (Koehler) Klein

Sep 10, 2023

Mary Klein, 59, beloved Wife and Mother, was suddenly called to her eternal resting place on September 10, 2023. She was born to Dale and Kathleen Koehler on December 12, 1963, in Huntsville, Alabama. She is survived by her spouse, Warren Klein; son Seth; father, Dale Koehler; sisters Lynn Hartenberger and Tammy Koehler; and brother David Koehler....

Antonio Humberto Quinones-Rivera

Antonio Humberto Quinones-Rivera

Sep 9, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that we announce the passing of Antonio Humberto Quiñonez on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at 81 years old. 

 

A loving husband, father, grandfather, Albuquerque business owner, and friend. Visitation and Rosary will be held on Thursday Sept 28th, 2023, starting at 6:00pm at FRENCH- Lomas. A Funeral Mass will be held...

Carol Kathleen Thorman

Carol Kathleen Thorman

Sep 9, 2023

Carol Thorman, age 84, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 surrounded in love and prayer by her children. She was born in Wisconsin and happened to move to Albuquerque, New Mexico, when her car broke down on a trip to Arizona. After falling in love with the turquoise skies, majestic Sandias, and June temperatures, she...

Eleanor Victoria Jones

Eleanor Victoria Jones

Sep 9, 2023

Eleanor Jones, 93, beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, and Grandmother, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She entered this world on February 3, 1930, in Brenham, TX, born to Willie and Mamie Green. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mamie Green; her husband, Jim Jones; her brothers, Walter and Marcus Green;...

Edumenio (Ed) Rael

Edumenio (Ed) Rael

Sep 9, 2023

Edumenio (Ed) Rael, age 93, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023. He was born to Albinita Page Rael and Lecadio Rael who's other four children Kathryn, Justin, Cecilia, and Margaret, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Pauline Rael, his eight children: Greg (Patti) Rael, Mark Rael, Jeanette (David) Nevarez, Paul (Luanna)...

Thomas Henry Sanchez

Thomas Henry Sanchez

Sep 9, 2023

Thomas Henry Sanchez, a resident of Cedar Crest, NM, was born Thursday, September 2, 1943, in Old Town Albuquerque. He passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, after suffering for several years from various medical issues, including cancer. Tom graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1962. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brigitte. He...

Virginia Benita (Apodaca)  Chavez

Virginia Benita (Apodaca) Chavez

Sep 8, 2023

Virginia Benita Chavez, 96, was born Thursday, September, 8, 1927 in Chilili, NM to Ignacio Apodaca and Filomena Apodaca (nee) Montoya. Virginia married Louis Chavez in 1946. Louis preceded her in death in 2004. Together, they had eight children, John Chavez (Ilona), Barabara Jaramillo (Robert), Robert Chavez, deceased, Margaret Chavez, Ignacio Chavez (Dina), Christine Rostro (Dave), Patricia...

Marilyn Kay (DeVries)  Hughes

Marilyn Kay (DeVries) Hughes

Sep 8, 2023

"Well done, thy good and faithful servant," was heard by Marilyn Kay DeVries Hughes on the evening of Friday, September 8, 2023, as she entered the pearly gates of Heaven. Marilyn Kay DeVries, born Sunday, June 28, 1942, at Marilyn's Cottage in Sumas, Washington, peacefully departed this world with her husband Robert Arlin Hughes of sixty-one years...

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