RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Erwin Carl Wiechert
Dec 3, 2022
Erwin Carl Wiechert, age 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022, at his assisted living home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was in the loving care of his amazing "angel" nurse, Anna Neiderman, RN, at Legacy Home Health and Hospice. He was surrounded by his loving family and attended to by the...
Sieglinde Hildegart (Weber) Rowton
Dec 2, 2022
Sieglinde (Linda) Hildagart Rowton Sieglinde was born in Bretten, Germany. She died peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William C. Rowton of Albuquerque, NM; three sisters, Christa Beehler, Heidi Lauer and Traute Philips; children Carmen Ramos, Anita Eakins, Kathy (Kat) Beasley, Marie Ritchy and stepson Richard...
Sieglinde (Linda) Hildagart Rowton
Dec 2, 2022
Sieglinde (Linda) Hildagart Rowton
Sieglinde was born in Bretten, Germany. She died peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William C. Rowton of Albuquerque, NM; three sisters, Christa Beehler, Heidi Lauer and Traute Philips; children Carmen Ramos, Anita Eakins, Kathy (Kat) Beasley, Marie Ritchy...
Juan Dario Chavez
Dec 2, 2022
Juan Dario Chavez (JD), born February 2nd, 1945, in Cedar Crest, NM, lost his courageous battle with Parkinsons on Friday, December 2nd, 2022. Reunited with his parents, Faustin and Maria Chavez; brothers, Modesto, Alfides and Joe Trujillo, and nephew, Daniel Hughes.
JD is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Hope Gallegos Chavez; daughters, Bobbi Chavez,...
Regina Suazo
Dec 2, 2022
Regina Suazo, 61, our precious Sister, was called to be with our Lord on December 2, 2022. She entered this world on March 21, 1961 in Embudo, NM, born to Leopoldo and Cecilia Suazo. She is survived by her brother, Silas Suazo; brother, Leo Suazo; sisters-in-law, Janell Suazo and Laura Suazo; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, good...
Phyllis Lea Harper - Rispoli
Dec 1, 2022
On Thursday, December 1st, 2022, Phyllis Lea Harper-Rispoli departed this earth to be with our Heavenly Father. She was born in Webb City, Missouri, but raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her parents James Clayton Harper and Betty (Heilman) Harper raised Phyllis by providing many summers on the Texas ranch of her grandparents and attending twelve years of Catholic...
Gary Lee Rieg
Dec 1, 2022
Gary Lee Rieg was born on Sunday, November 23, 1941, in DuBois, PA and passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Gary was preceded in death by his father, William Rieg, Sr; his mother, Mary Josephine Rieg; brothers, William Rieg, Jr. and Jeff Rieg; and sisters, Mary Josephine Rieg, II and Michelle (Mike) Walton; father-in-law,...
Ernest René Doyon
Dec 1, 2022
With sorrow, the family of Captain (retired) Ernest Rene Doyon (USAF) announces his passing on December 1, 2022. Ernest was born to Emile and Bertha (Cyr) Doyon in Waterbury, CT, on July 4, 1937. Growing up in Waterbury, he attended St. Anne’s Catholic School and Sacred Heart High School. During those years he used his middle name;...
Phyllis Jean (Hickam) Miller
Dec 1, 2022
Our sweet mother, Phyllis Jean Miller, was called to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born on Wednesday, April 7th, 1943, in Albuquerque, NM, to Ulysses and Jewel Hickam. She was widowed by her husband, Rodney, after 38 years of marriage. She is survived by her brother,...
William Hubbard Burk
Nov 30, 2022
William "Bill" Burk With deepest sorrow, the family of William Hubbard Burk announces his passing on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Bill was born to Freeland Evert (F.E.) and Pauline Burk in Safford, AZ on Tuesday, February 23, 1943. After attending high school in House, New Mexico, Bill entered the Air Force and traveled the world as a Medical/Dental equipment...
John Randolph Gladden Spence
Nov 30, 2022
John Randolph Gladden Spence October 7, 1949 - November 30, 2022 John Randolph Gladden Spence (Randy), was born on October 7, 1949, in Abilene, Texas. He died on November 30, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, of a sudden heart attack, in his sleep. Randy's mother was the former Wanda May Smith of Loraine, Texas. His father was Vernon Gladden...
Timothy Lynn Rice
Nov 30, 2022
Timothy Lynn Rice September 12, 1948 - November 30, 2022 Tim Rice died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 12th, 1948 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, the second of three children of Winston P. Rice and Billie Jean (Robinson) Rice. Tim graduated Olney High School, class of 1966 where he...
Frances V. Martinez
Nov 30, 2022
Frances V. Martinez, Dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend went on to meet our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to parents Roman Trujillo and Dorothy (Babcock) Trujillo. She attended Santa Fe schools and then advanced to the study of nursing. She was married to Edward Anthony Martinez...
Ellen Ann (Lembke) Ryan
Nov 29, 2022
Ellen Ann Lembke Ryan claimed her angel wings on November 29, 2022. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 6, 1924 to Charles H. and Ruth "Bunnie" (Tompkins) Lembke. Ellen Ann was very close to her sister, Lois Lembke Benedict, who predeceased her. She considered her greatest accomplishment to be those who will survive her and carry...
Jimmy Kwok Sing Ning
Nov 29, 2022
Jimmy Ning, 86, beloved spouse, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Jimmy was born to Timothy and Marian Ning in Shanghai, China. He grew up with five siblings, brothers, David, Mickey, and Jack, and sisters, Vicki and Judy.
Fleeing World War II, Jimmy’s family moved to Bangkok, Thailand....
Charles Vernon Simms
Nov 29, 2022
Charles (Chuck) Vernon Simms passed away November 22, 2022, at La Vida Llena in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chuck was born on May 14, 1933, to Vernon and Meriam Simms in Fairmont, Minnesota. In 1952 he joined the Air Force, and when stationed in Texas he met Mary Ellen Ritan. They were married in September of 1955.
Chuck...
David James Mullen
Nov 29, 2022
David James Mullen March 17, 2004 – November 29, 2022
David was born on a bright beautiful St. Patrick's day in the City of Angels. We could see the Hollywood Hills from our hospital room. From the very beginning, he was a lovely balance of confidence and sensitivity, engaging but also deeply private. David was always his...
William "Butch" Harvey Chesterfield II
Nov 29, 2022
CPO William "Butch" Chesterfield, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. He was born to William and Virginia Chesterfield on Wednesday, December 29, 1943, in Terre Haute, IN and later relocated to Florida where he was raised. Butch was a decorated veteran who served 23 years in the Air Force and Navy. He was...
Edward Paul Jaworski
Nov 29, 2022
Edward Paul Jaworski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 after a long illness. Ed was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and lived part of his adult life in Manhattan. He is survived by his wife, Terry Kocon who he was married to for 38 years; sister Doris O'Brien of Houston; sisters-in-law Kathy Kocon and Liz Levine...
Wanda Nadine (Sanders) Oliver
Nov 29, 2022
Our sweet mother, Wanda Sanders Oliver, departed this earth Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born Friday, April 1, 1938 in Post, TX to Carroll & Myra Sanders. Wanda retired from Social Security Administration in 1999 after 20 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, Silver Sneakers and reading. She is survived by her daughters, Karen...



