Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Nora (Sanchez)  Garcia

Nora (Sanchez) Garcia

May 5, 2023

Nora Olivia Sanchez Garcia beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and spouse, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, May 5, 2023. She entered this world on Wednesday, July 12, 1939 in Palo Verde, NM, born to Samuel and Altagracia Sanchez. Nora was raised with her six brothers - Rufino, James, Benito, Sam, Aron, and Truman...

Mark Allan Miller

Mark Allan Miller

May 5, 2023

Mark A. Miller, DMD passed away at his home on Friday May 5th, 2023. He was born on Monday, November 10th, 1947 to Ruthe and Louis Miller in Elmont, NY. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; children, Karen, Tanya, Tara, Nicole, and Sean; sister, Judy; and grandchildren, Logan, Hunter, and Scarlett. He established his dental practice,...

Laura Adele Delambre-Melloy

Laura Adele Delambre-Melloy

May 5, 2023

Laura Delambre-Melloy, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM was born Friday, November 25, 1949 and died on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was surrounded by her family after a long illness.

Laura is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Lorry Delambre and his wife, Mary. She is survived by her husband of...

Bernice Louise Hayes

Bernice Louise Hayes

May 5, 2023

Bernice Louise Hayes, age 62, passed away suddenly at her home in Albuquerque on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was the cherished daughter of Dr. Fredrick and Jean Hayes; loving mother of Ryan Toovey. She is also survived by Ryan's wife, Jackie and son, David; sister, Adrienne Archibeque and daughter Khadijah Judd; brother, Stacey Hayes and wife,...

Reynalda (Gardea Hernandez)  Benitez

Reynalda (Gardea Hernandez) Benitez

May 5, 2023

Reynalda Benitez, nacida Reynalda Gardea Hernandez, el dia 21 de Marzo del año 1939 en Santa Bárbara, Chihuahua, México fue una de 9 hijos del matrimonio de Reynalda Hernandez y Jose Gardea. Ella fue llamada a casa por Dios Padre el día 5 de Mayo del 2023. Hoy estamos reunidos para celebrar su vida, una vida llena...

Gladys Ann Blea

Gladys Ann Blea

May 5, 2023

Gladys Miller Blea, 88, passed away on May 5, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Blea, who she was married to for 70 years; children, Frank E. Blea, and his wife, Sandra, Alberta Roxanne Baca, and Steven M. Blea, and his wife, LuAnn; grandchildren, Frank E. Blea II and Alicia, Christopher M. Baca and...

Mary Ann (Mares)  Melo

Mary Ann (Mares) Melo

May 4, 2023

Mary Ann Melo, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, with her loving children at her side. She was born on Wednesday, July 20, 1932, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Jacobo and Lala Mares. Mary Ann moved to Albuquerque in 1949, where she graduated from St. Mary's...

Bobby Gene Day

Bobby Gene Day

May 4, 2023

Bobby Gene Day, 89, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered peacefully into the full presence of the Lord on May 4, 2023. Bob is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Howard and Dera Day. He is survived by his lovely wife, Mildred Day; his children Debbie Ackerman and husband Roy of Lubbock, Texas, Bryan Day and wife...

John Owen Donham

John Owen Donham

May 3, 2023

John Owen Donham passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the age of 78 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. John was born in 1944 in Indiana and grew up in the small town of Hillsboro.

He is survived by his wife, Sonja; children, Lisa Donham, Joely (Scott) Colburn, Charles (Morgan) Donham, and Mackenzee...

Amy Lucinda Brandzel

Amy Lucinda Brandzel

May 2, 2023

Dr. Amy Lucinda Brandzel, a beloved sister, daughter, cousin, colleague, teacher, and friend passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the care of her family and surrounded by her cherished pets. (Amy used she/her and them/they pronouns) Amy's distinctive personality was genuine and honest. She was truly her own person, but she did embody many...

Linda Carole (West)  Faire

Linda Carole (West) Faire

May 2, 2023

Linda Faire, 81, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. She entered this world on Thursday, January 15, 1942 in Blackwell, OK, born to Dale and Dorothy West. Linda is survived by her daughter, Tonya Franklin and husband, Bob; daughter, Cheri Faire; daughter, Michelle Welch and...

Robert Nixon Denton

Robert Nixon Denton

May 2, 2023

Robb was born in Hamilton Montana, the son of Robert Nixon Denton Sr. (Nick) and Melinda Louise Justus. He is survived by his parents, Nick and Connie Denton, and Melinda Louise Justus; brother Shawn Denton; nephews Gage and Tyler Denton; and many aunts and uncles who all adored Robbie. Robb went home to heaven on May 2nd,...

Gail (Schuyler)  Walsh

Gail (Schuyler) Walsh

May 2, 2023

Sadly, Gail Walsh left us May 2, 2023. Gail loved to travel and was able to visit almost every continent in the world. She was also a pioneer in the early years of computer programing having spent over thirty years as a programmer and analyst. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald R and Frieda...

Lois Margaret (McDaniels)  Heister

Lois Margaret (McDaniels) Heister

May 2, 2023

Lois Margaret Heister, 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023. She was the third of four daughters born to Ray and Verna Maring McDaniels on June 16, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lois graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1959 and worked for Mountain Bell Telephone, Alison Engineering, and retired from the New...

Dan Roung Ly

Dan Roung Ly

Apr 30, 2023

Dan R. Ly, (68), of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away while on vacation in Cambodia on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Yong, and two children, Elizabeth and Anthony. Dan was born in Sóc Trăng, Vietnam to Chin and Hien Ly. He grew up with his siblings, Hol, Duc, Ral, Ren, Ret, and...

Eric Patrick Joe Guidarelli

Eric Patrick Joe Guidarelli

Apr 30, 2023

Eric Patrick Joe Guidarelli was born to Diana Barron in Clovis, NM on Monday, June 3, 1996. At the age of two, she courageously blessed us with a new family member, and Eric came to live with Greg, Loretta and Nicole Guidarelli in Albuquerque, NM. His adoption was finalized on Thursday, February 11, 1999. He instantly brought...

Edward David Paboucek

Edward David Paboucek

Apr 30, 2023

David, age 55, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1967, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to parents Edward and Carlen Paboucek. David loved life and was happiest when working on cars. He was a reliable and sought after mechanic and went out of his way to...

Glenn Robert Herreid

Glenn Robert Herreid

Apr 30, 2023

Glenn Robert Herreid, 96, passed away at home on Monday, April 30, 2023, after a long illness. Born June 22, 1926 in Winona, Minnesota, he was the son of Bert and Hilma (Simonson) Herreid. Having attended schools across Wisconsin (Galesville and Milwaukee), he graduated high school in Appleton, which he considered home. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and...

Theresa "Treat" Moore

Theresa "Treat" Moore

Apr 29, 2023

THERESA "TREAT" MOORE - BORN IN DESIRE, PENNSYLVANIA ON JULY 19, 1958 THE YOUNGEST OF SIX. THERESA JOINED THE US AIR FORCE AS AN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST IN 1976 AND WAS STATIONED IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS WHERE SHE MET HER HUSBAND JOHN MOORE, MARRYING ON JUNE 10, 1977. DURING HER MILITARY SERVICE SHE TRAVELED THE WORLD AND SPENT...

Peggy (Maes)  Wright

Peggy (Maes) Wright

Apr 28, 2023

Former New Mexico resident Peggy M. Wright 96, died April 28, 2023 at her home in Albuquerque, NM.

Peggy was born Saturday, November 20, 1926 in Las Vegas NM to Manuel D. and Margarita Maes. She was one of 18 siblings growing up on the Maes cattle ranch outside Las Vegas. She met Calvin C. Wright Jr. in the late 1940's...