RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
John C. Fries
Apr 2, 2024
John C. FriesMarch 12, 1927 - April 2, 2024Veteran U.S, Merchant Marines World War II, Fireman/WatertenderU.S. Postal Service, Mail Carrier, Retired
John was born in Fresno, CA to John and Mary Fries. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marines, at age 17. He completed boot camp on Catalina Island after which he began a Pacific crossing...
Sally Bayne Savage
Apr 2, 2024
Sally Bayne Savage, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 2, 2024, with her two children at her bedside.
She was born to Russell and Ione Glaves Bayne in Canton, MO, September 11, 1936. She attended Culver-Stockton College where she majored in Education and Journalism and was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. During the summer, she visited her aunt and...
Susan Mary Raab
Apr 1, 2024
Susan Mary Kane Raab, age 73, died after an illness on April 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on September 25, 1950, Susan (sometimes called Sue) loved to play and ski, was in the Girl Scouts, and was Little Miss Portsmouth in 1957. She met California-born sailor John Milton Raab, Jr., on a blind date...
Alice Anne Thaddia Harsh
Mar 31, 2024
Alice Anne Thaddia Harsh, 74, of Albuquerque, passed away at her home on 31 March after declining health related to Type 1 diabetes, cancer, and Long COVID.
Alice was born 11 July 1949 to Robert and Marjorie (Shean) Harsh in Silver City, NM and spent her early years in Gila, NM near the Rosedale Dairy family farm. She was preceded in...
Helen Kircher
Mar 31, 2024
Helen Kircher was born on August 29, 1934 in Portland Oregon. She passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 after a sudden decline in her health. Helen was 89 years of age.
Helen is survived by her loving children Joan, Anne, James, Philip and Cheyenne; grandchildren, Eric, Bonnie, Emily, John, Nathan, and Tanner; great-grandchildren, Anna, Emma, Michael, and Char as...
Frank Irwin Robinson, III
Mar 31, 2024
On Easter Sunday, after a courageous 5-year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Frank, at the age of 84, was welcomed into Heaven by his son, Erick Robinson; parents, Margaret and Frank I. Robinson, Jr.; and many other relatives who preceded him in death. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Frank was born in Greenwood, South Carolina and lived numerous...
Sean Sullivan
Mar 30, 2024
Sean Sullivan
May 8, 1985 - March 30, 2024
Sean Sullivan went Home unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He passed away in Albuquerque. Anyone who ever met Sean knew immediately that he was unique. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Sean impressed instantly with his brilliance, honesty, dedication, and good humor. He never approached anyone or...
Javier Argueta
Mar 30, 2024
Javier Robles Argueta
Javier Robles Argueta, age 88, was born on November 15th, 1935, in Fresnillo, Mexico and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was a dedicated, loyal, father and grandfather, who passed away Friday, March 30th, 2024.
Javier was known for his strength and devotion to his Family. Javier, a retired General Contractor, owned and managed...
Ernest Chavez
Mar 30, 2024
Ernest M. Chavez, age 98, proud husband, father, grandfather, devoted Catholic and World War II Navy combat veteran went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Ernest enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 18 and first served at Pearl Harbor, HI. He then was assigned to a destroyer escort ship in the Pacific and participated...
Constance Seligman- Sanchez
Mar 30, 2024
Constance (Connie) Sanchez, 87, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother was called home on March 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She entered this world on January 3, 1937 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Simon and Constance Seligman. She is survived by 6 children; Madeline Gonzales (Dennis), Teresa Ferguson (Robert), Donald Sanchez Jr (Sally), Lorraine Castillo...
James "Jim" Tilwick
Mar 29, 2024
James "Jim" Tilwick passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 81. Born on Saturday, September 26, 1942, in Easton, PA. Jim was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Jim was an outgoing and sociable man, always there for his family and friends. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and the...
Ginger Contreras
Mar 29, 2024
Virginia "Ginger" Contreras, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on a kitchen table in Boston, MA, to Otto and Dorothy Van Schaick on August 10, 1939. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; Ginger was loved by all who knew her.
A professional...
Emily Martiny
Mar 29, 2024
Emily Dole Martiny passed away suddenly in a car accident in New Mexico on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Emily was born in Columbus Ohio, on February 25, 1986 to Lynda (Ken) Fields and Bob (Dianna) Martiny. She is survived by her grandmother, Judy Labadie; her siblings, Rob (Sarah) Martiny, Liz (Jason) Crites, and Michael (Becky) Martiny; aunts and uncles,...
Mela Otero Anderson
Mar 28, 2024
Manuelita (Mela) Otero Anderson was reunited with her Lord and family, Donald Anderson and Manuel Otero; son Ernest Otero; and sisters Mabel Otero and Decloria Sandoval. She leaves behind her children Viola Otero-Bennett, Charlie Otero; and wife Donna and Leve Otero. Grandma Mela was blessed with 7 grand children; Aaron Bennett and wife Raquel Bennett, Erica Bennett, Sarah Bennett,...
Julevieve Morrow
Mar 28, 2024
Julevieve Mae (Moore) Morrow of Cedar Crest, New Mexico passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was 86 years old. Julevieve was born to Cecil and Dorthy (Mahoney) Moore on March 16, 1938 in Solano, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband Donald Roy Morrow, daughter Andrea Balestri (Joe), son Scott Morrow (Lorianne), 6...
Filareti Gesner
Mar 27, 2024
Filareti "Betty" Gesner passed away on March, 27, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Korce, Albania to Constantine and Sophia Kyriakou. The youngest of 10 siblings, Filareti attended The Albanian National Lyceum (Liceu Francez), the first institution of higher learning in Albania which emphasized French culture and European values where all subjects were in the French and...
Matilda "Evelyn" Voos
Mar 26, 2024
Beloved wife to Raymond Voos, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home in Rio Rancho, NM. She was 82 years old.
Born Monday, October 13, 1941, in Mora, NM, Evelyn was the cherished daughter of Amadeo and Amanda Sanchez. She grew up in Los Alamos, NM, with her two brothers; Amo and Eddie,...
Deborah Jones
Mar 26, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Jean Jones passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 72, after bravely battling cancer for eight years. Debbie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She radiated love and beauty, both inside and out, and her presence brought joy to all who knew her.
Throughout her life, Debbie devoted herself to caring...
Alan Lee Bender
Mar 26, 2024
Alan Bender, a cherished husband, father, and beloved "Grampy," departed from this world on March 26, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 79. Born in Dodge City, Kansas, on December 8, 1944, Alan's journey was marked by generosity and a profound dedication to his loved ones.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Myrtle Bender. He...
Ricardo M. Garcia
Mar 26, 2024
Ricardo Manuel Garcia, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico was called to his eternal resting place on March 26, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Ricardo entered this world on June 21, 1940 in La Junta, CO. He is survived by his wife Sylvia Garcia, son Ricardo Garcia, Jr. (Angel) ; son Raymond Garcia (Sylvia); son Robert...
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