Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Cecelia Marie Santistevan

Cecelia Marie Santistevan

Jul 10, 2023

Cecelia Marie Santistevan, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico born in Taos, New Mexico passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Cecelia is survived by her husband, Johnny R. Santistevan, and their six children, Anthony, Michael David, Dale, Donna, and Danny. Cecelia is survived by 21 grandchildren, and...

Jimmy Lopez

Jimmy Lopez

Jul 10, 2023

Jimmy Lopez, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023, after battling a long illness. Jimmy was born on August 12, 1962, in San Juan, Texas. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1969 and this became his home. He loved New Mexico in all its' beauty! Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife,...

Tommy Martinez

Tommy Martinez

Jul 10, 2023

Tommy Martinez was welcomed into his savior’s arms on July 10, 2023 at the age of 79.

He was born on June 18, 1944, in Lagunita,New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his mother, two brothers, two sisters, three brother-in-laws and many other family and close friends.

He will be lovingly remembered by his...

Alfredo Ochoa Gutierrez, Sr.

Alfredo Ochoa Gutierrez, Sr.

Jul 9, 2023

Alfredo Ochoa Gutierrez, Sr., age 90, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Anita Gutierrez; his son, Rudolpho Gutierrez; brother, Manuel Gutierrez; sisters, Aurora Granados, Norma Garbey, and Counselo Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife, Julie Gutierrez; his sons, Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr., Gustavo Gutierrez; daughters, Dolores Solomon, Patricia Gutierrez,...

Placida Gutierrez

Placida Gutierrez

Jul 9, 2023

Placida was born in Chilili NM on April 17, 1945, to Pedro and Manuelita Gutierrez. She peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on July 9, 2023. Oh, what a beautiful Sunday morning in heaven this must have been for our Beloved Placida. She was faithful to her Catholic Religion and very devoted to our Blessed Mother Mary....

Anna Lee (Yoder)  Torres

Anna Lee (Yoder) Torres

Jul 8, 2023

Anna Lee Torres 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, died Saturday July 8, 2023. She is survived by her daughters Jeannine Whiting and husband Jeff, Dana Gonzales and husband Marty, and Julie Torres; grandchildren Antoinette Whiting, Martin Gonzales (Crystal) Matthew Whiting (Sarah), Alejandro Sanchez (Karena)Heather Gonzales (Andrew), Maximiliano Sanchez, Anna Sanchez and Danielle Sanchez. Great- grandchildren...

Michael Andrew Glasnapp

Michael Andrew Glasnapp

Jul 7, 2023

Michael Andrew Glasnapp, age 54, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. Mikey was a great man honest always had a smile on his face loved his family loved life his hobbies were going to the lake.

Benjamin Gilbert Aragon, Jr.

Benjamin Gilbert Aragon, Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

Benjamin Gilbert Aragon, Jr., known as Gilbert, was born on December 9, 1941, to Benjamin, Sr., and Annie V. Aragon in Las Vegas, NM. He passed away surrounded by his loving and devoted family on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM and now rests peacefully in the arms of our Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by...

Dr. Daniel Henry Rupp IV

Dr. Daniel Henry Rupp IV

Jul 7, 2023

Dr. Daniel H. Rupp, beloved missionary, preacher, author, father, and servant of God, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born on Wednesday, November 1, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Daniel and Elizabeth Ann Hills Rupp. Daniel married Linda Dianne Boyd on...

Hong Thoa Thi Nguyen

Hong Thoa Thi Nguyen

Jul 7, 2023

Hong Thoa Nguyen, 81, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a valiant battle with lung cancer.

She was born on Tuesday, December 15, 1942 in the village of My Khe, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam to My Nguyen and Tranh Truong. She...

Georgia Evelyn (Marquez)  Hamilton

Georgia Evelyn (Marquez) Hamilton

Jul 6, 2023

Georgia Hamilton 78, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born Friday, March 16, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM the daughter of Mabel Gonzales and Porfilio Marquez. She was a very strong willed and outspoken woman who cared very much for her family. She was one of the best cooks who could cook and bake. She loved to...

Margaret Anne McKillip

Margaret Anne McKillip

Jul 6, 2023

Margaret (Maggie) McKillip, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be Friday, July 14, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church followed by Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Wyoming and Paseo del Norte. A...

Lt. Aaron B. Loggins, Jr.

Lt. Aaron B. Loggins, Jr.

Jul 5, 2023

Lt. Aaron B. Loggins Jr. passed on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Aaron Jr. was born on Tuesday, December 26, 1961, in Otero County. He served our country in the U.S. Army. He was in the Persian Gulf War (Desert Storm). He graduated from UNM with a bachelor's degree in criminology. He worked...

Kenneth Carroll Yost

Kenneth Carroll Yost

Jul 5, 2023

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Kenneth Carroll Yost, 95, passed peacefully at the home he shared with his beloved wife of 72 years, Claryce Yost, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ken was born in his family home on Thursday, December 8, 1927 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Maurice and Irene Stump Yost. Although living...

Doris Jean Moore

Doris Jean Moore

Jul 4, 2023

Doris Jean Moore, age 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Susan Sexton and son-in-law, Phil Sexton who were by her side. Jeanne, as she was affectionally known, was born on July 29, 1929, in Vaughn, New Mexico to Archie Raymond Boone and Mary...

Damacio Isidro (Ulibarri)  Ulibarri

Damacio Isidro (Ulibarri) Ulibarri

Jul 4, 2023

Damacio Isidro Ulibarri Sr., 91, of Ogden, Utah passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Gardens Assisted Living where he was a resident for nine months. Born on Thursday, February 4, 1932, in Ribera, N.M., Damacio was a life-long resident of New Mexico until late 2022. Damacio and his seven siblings grew up on the ranch...

Robert Gene Reed

Robert Gene Reed

Jul 3, 2023

Robert (Bob) Reed, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, July 3, 2023. He entered this world on Thursday, October 16, 1930, in Denver, Colorado, born to Orvil and Cleo Mardell Reed. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Reed; children Adam Reed, wife Janine, Baron Reed,...

Phyllis Jean (Heath)  Bobb

Phyllis Jean (Heath) Bobb

Jul 2, 2023

Phyllis Jean Bobb passed away Sunday evening, July 2, 2023, at HavenCare Home in Albuquerque. Born Phyllis Jean Heath on Sunday, February 17, 1935 in Bernalillo, NM, she was the youngest of four children born to Ed and Lula Heath. She joined brother Ed Heath Jr, sister Cora Bell, and sister Edna. Aside from Bernailillo, the family...

Warren David Smalley

Warren David Smalley

Jul 2, 2023

Warren Smalley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 83, father, husband, former CEO, and man of God, passed away on Sunday July 2, 2023. Warren was known for loving his family, church and trains and serving his community and church. He is survived by his wife, Dallas Ward; and his children, Declan Smalley and Rebbeca Julagay; and his grandchildren, Trenton and...

Marcella Theresa (Derenge)  Molley

Marcella Theresa (Derenge) Molley

Jul 1, 2023

Marcella Theresa Derenge was born Monday, March 28, 1932, in Quinwood, West Virginia. She was the second youngest of eight children of Mr. and Mrs. William Derenge. She married T. Sgt. John Molley at the age of 26 on Saturday, April 26, 1958. Within 4 years, she was the proud mother of three children-John Francis, Perry, and...