RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Grant David "Dave" Mathes
Jun 28, 2013
MATHES, GRANT DAVID "DAVE" Age 52, of Albuquerque, passed away after a long illness on Friday, June 28, 2013. He is survived by parents, Robert "Bob" and Sue Toney Mathes; sisters, Amy Sanchez and Kelly Mathes and husband, BJ Nigh; nieces, Nicole Sanchez and Hannah Nigh; nephews, Justin Sanchez and Rowan Nigh; grandmother, Francis Bradley; and close friends. Dave was...
Sean Hopkins
Jun 28, 2013
Sean Christopher HopkinsAge 43, died on June 28, 2013, of an unexpected heart attack. Sean was born December 6, 1969, in Springfield, MO, and attended schools in Indianapolis, Winston-Salem, and Amarillo. He graduated with a B.S. in psychology from Texas Christian University in 1992, where he was a member of Sigma Chi, and moved to Albuquerque in 1993 where he...
Edith Pierce
Jun 27, 2013
Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Thursday, June 27, 2013. She is survived by her children, Nelma Gresham, Shirley Ward, and Tom Pierce, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren Danny Gresham of Ridgecrest, CA, Monty Gresham of Albuquerque, Brian Gresham of Albuquerque, Kim Sugg of Albuquerque, Carla Aquilar of Gilbert, AZ, and Tom Pierce III of Albuquerque; eight great...
Joseph Lovato
Jun 27, 2013
Age, 20, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Naomi Martinez-Lovato; mother, Michele J. Lovato and William Rivera; brother, Oscar Lozoya II; sister, Zoya Lozoya; grandparents, Angela and Dennis Peña; aunts and uncles, Monica and Henry Chavez and Mark and Jennifer Lovato; first cousins, Eric Chavez, Lucas Chavez, Jenae Romero...
Grace Bridges
Jun 27, 2013
Grace Bridges, born March 13, 1927, has gone gently into that good night. She leaves behind her husband, Slim Bridges; daughter, Lynda Peterson and husband, David; grandchildren, Chris Peterson, Melissa Schooley and husband, Minton, Melynda Sanchez and husband, Jose; great-grandchildren, Jeauniel Peterson, Ryan Waters, Mason Schooley and Maya Sanchez. We want to thank the gentle hands provided by all those...
Rita Suazo
Jun 26, 2013
Age 58, a longtime resident of Paraje, Pueblo of Laguna, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 after a short illness. She is survived by her spouse, Dale Suazo of Paraje Village; mothers Constance Smith and Louella Joseph; children, Jolynn Sandoval and companion Nicholas Cheromiah, Jason Waseta, and Justin Suazo and companion Michelle Bautista; grandchildren, Troy Sandoval, Christian Sandoval, Jason Sandoval, Monique...
Walter Sonnenberg
Jun 26, 2013
Age 81, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Sonnenberg; children, Maxine Fullinwider and husband Jay, Greg Sonnenberg and wife Julie, Connie Clark and husband Jim, and Garth Sonnenberg and wife Sandra; grandchildren, Janel, Cameron, Morgan, Erik, Tarron, Ian, Max, and Clark; sisters, Editha, Ella, and Marlene; and brothers,...
Walter Saran
Jun 26, 2013
Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife, of sixty-one years, Jean, of Albuquerque; children, Pegi Saran of Lubbock, TX, Karen Thompson and husband, Don of McHenry, IL; Skip Saran and wife, Wilma of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Pociask and husband, Ken. Mr. Saran...
Ann Mitchell
Jun 26, 2013
Ann, age 79, a fourth generation New Mexican, left this Earth to join her husband on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, surrounded by her family. Her passing followed a stroke on Sunday evening. She is survived by her children, Mary Katherine Rehm, Karen Mitchell (Neil) Johnson and Steven Charles Mitchell; granddaughter, Katharine Erinn Rehm; grandson, William Mitchell Rehm; grandson, Ryan Mitchell...
Martin Robertson
Jun 26, 2013
Age 60, resident of Tijeras, NM, passed away June 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Robertson of Tijeras, NM; daughter, Jeanette Gonzales and husband, Jeremy Gonzales; daughter, Cindy Sandoval and husband, Jeremy Sandoval; grandchildren, Xavier, Kyle and Zachary; brother, Tim Robertson and wife, Carol Robertson; sister, Mary Roberts and husband, Terry Roberts and many...
Royce Boutwell
Jun 25, 2013
Royce passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene; his daughter, Mary; son-in-law, Randy; and two sisters, Arlene and Gail. Royce was preceded in death by his parents, Pliny and Edith Boutwell. He has now found peace after a long illness. A brief memorial service will...
Vernita McKinney
Jun 25, 2013
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, our beloved Vernita Ann McKinney departed this world to dwell in Heaven among other angels and the Lord Jesus Christ. Her passing leaves a void within us all that is only filled with joyous memories of a life well lived. Born January 27, 1948 in Natchez, Alabama, Vernita was the first child and only daughter...
Billy Hedrick
Jun 25, 2013
Age 83, a resident of Los Lunas, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Hedrick of Los Lunas, son, Robert Samuel (Layne) Hedrick of Los Lunas, daughter, Bonnie (Steven) Kelly of Albuquerque, son, Jeremy Thomas (Kacha) Hedrick of Corrales, son, Christopher Lee (LaShawnda) Hedrick of Los Lunas, son Sean Eric Hedrick of Los Lunas...
Laverne Gordon
Jun 24, 2013
Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 11 years, died Monday, June 24, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Gordon; daughter, Carolyn Gordon; and numerous other relatives and friends. Laverne was preceded in death by his parents, John and Palameda A. Gordon; and son, Kevin Wells Gordon. He was born in 1926 in Ross, CA...
Ermelinda Lynch
Jun 24, 2013
Age, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Tom P. Lynch; children, Patricia J. Garcia and husband, Roy, Joseph P. Lynch and wife, Eleine, Elizabeth A. Rogers and husband, Mike, Tom M. Lynch, Marie Lynch Lacey, James A. Lynch and wife, Debbie, Marguerite Mote and...
Dora Maestas
Jun 24, 2013
Dora Mascareñas Maestas flung off her earthy bonds on Monday, June 24, 2013 and joined her beloved husband Max who passed away on January 1, 1997. At age 89, Dora had lived a full life and had been a faithful sister to her one remaining sibling (Theresa Medina Griego of Albuquerque), a loving wife, supportive mother to four daughters, caring...
Patricia Duff
Jun 23, 2013
DUFF, PATRICIA J. BUEGEAge 72, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2008, died on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Richardson and husband, Larry of Albuquerque, NM; son, Thomas Micheline and wife, Michele of Marco Island, FL; grandchildren, Logan Richardson and Grace Micheline; and sisters, Mary Ann Clark of Sheldon, IL and Sandra Harvey of...
Louise Smotherman
Jun 23, 2013
SMOTHERMAN, LOUISE A.Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 2003, died Sunday, June 23, 2013. She is survived by her husband, John Smotherman; children, Bruce Smotherman and wife, Paula of Dayton, OH, Bryan Smotherman of Albuquerque, Cara Flynn and husband, Dan of Albuquerque, Brenda DeShurley and husband, Rob of Spring, TX; grandchildren, James Smotherman and wife, Fahm of...
Miquelita Maestas
Jun 23, 2013
MAESTAS, Miquelita Age 84, of Albuquerque, died Sunday, June 23, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Gloria J. Maestas-Garcia; son, Nick Maestas; daughter, Helen Jordan; son, Steven Maestas; son, Michael Maestas; daughter, Ada DeAguero; daughter, Gina Pesata; and son, Patrick Maestas. Miquelita was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac U. Maestas; parents, Matias and Elena Sanchez; and son, Albert...
Long Nguyen
Jun 22, 2013
Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, June 22, 2013. She is survived her husband, Hao T. Nguyen. Mrs. Nguyen was preceded in death by her parents, Day and Tiep Nguyen. She was a member of the Catholic Church St. Charles Borromeo. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, June 27, 2013 and Friday, June 28, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at...
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