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

Catherine Eulalia (Marquez)  Snyder

Catherine Eulalia (Marquez) Snyder

Aug 2, 2022

Catherine Eulalia Snyder passed from this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Cathy was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, and leaves behind many who loved her deeply. She is best described as a beautiful, kind, and caring person who could light up a room with her beautiful smile. Cathy was a Valley Viking...

Marina Christina Counelis

Marina Christina Counelis

Aug 2, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Marina Christina Counelis, fell asleep in the Lord, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, after a valiant battle with pancreatic and lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christos and Olympia Makrodimitris; son, Perry B. (Christos) Miller Jr.; and sister, Stavroula M. Romero. She is survived by her husband, Spiros Counelis; children,...

Concha Mendoza

Concha Mendoza

Aug 1, 2022

Concha Nevarez Mendoza was born February 18, 1929 and passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 in the town of Tracy, California. She was 93 years old. Born in the city of Nonoava in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose De La Luz Nevarez and Maria Concepcion Olivas. Concha had ten children (which included three sets of twins)...

Ada Lu Newton Koury

Ada Lu Newton Koury

Aug 1, 2022

On Monday, August 1, 2022, Lu Koury passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughters, Gina Newton Yarber, Kenna Bolan, and Delese Dellios; sister, Anna Lee Henry; and her treasured grandchildren, Nicole Ara Forbes, Robin Vigil, Paige Rhodes, Alyssa Gaiser, Devon Baldwin, Garrett Lukas Dellios, and Taylor Bolan. She is also survived...

Ronald Lee Koerner

Ronald Lee Koerner

Jul 31, 2022

Ronald Lee Koerner, 78, passed away on July 31, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Caryn, of 38 years, sons Chad and Matthew, and his grandsons, Kyle, and Brayden. Please join the family at their home for a Celebration of Life on September 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in...

Daniel Edward Crawley

Daniel Edward Crawley

Jul 31, 2022

Daniel (Dan) Crawley passed away Sunday night, July 31, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Jean Crawley. He is survived by his wife, Celine Crawley; his son, Joshua Crawley; daughter, Cecilia (CJ) Crawley; daughter-in-law, Clarissa Crawley; father, Ed Crawley; sister, Joyce Berg; and many nephews and nieces, all of whom Dan...

Leo Gallaspy Horan

Leo Gallaspy Horan

Jul 30, 2022

In Memoriam of Dr. Leo Gallaspy Horan, 1925 - 2022 We carry you in our hearts

Dr. Leo Gallaspy Horan entered home hospice care on July 6, 2022,

in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he and his wife, Dr. Nancy C....

Tristan Skye Maes

Tristan Skye Maes

Jul 30, 2022

"Forever 19" 3/14/2003 - 7/30/2022 Tristan Skye Maes, 19 years old, completed his journey on this earth on Saturday, July 30, 2022, but remains forever in our hearts and spiritually in our presence. Tristan was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, John Gentz; his uncle, Calvin Smith; and many great-aunts and uncles. Tristan is survived by his...

Esther (Rodello)  Ringsby

Esther (Rodello) Ringsby

Jul 29, 2022

Esther (Rodello) Ringsby, age 86, was born to Rupert and Dolores Rodello on July 5,1936, in Fort Lupton, CO. She attended the University of Northern Colorado and AIMS Community College in Greeley, CO Esther married George F. Ringsby in 1974 and moved to Albuquerque in 1978. Esther was employed at Dillards and Goldwaters, then went on to become a...

Barbara "Bunnie" (Berg)  Reich

Barbara "Bunnie" (Berg) Reich

Jul 29, 2022

Known to all as "Bunnie", Barbara Reich of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on Friday, July 29; she was 90. Born Barbara Berg in Chicago, Illinois, Bunnie first moved to Albuquerque with her parents and two siblings at the age of seven. Except for the family's return to Chicago during World War II, Bunnie lived in Albuquerque the...

Richard Lynn Mitchell

Richard Lynn Mitchell

Jul 29, 2022

Richard (Dick) L. Mitchell passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, July 29, 2022. Richard the son of CJ Mitchell Sr. and Annie Lee Daniels Mitchell was born on Saturday, March 18, 1933, in the farming community of Kildare in northeast Texas. After retiring, following twenty years and six months of service in the U.S. Air...

Cynthia Vernon Warren

Cynthia Vernon Warren

Jul 27, 2022

CYNTHIA VERNON WARREN (Frank), 1938-2022

Cynthia Vernon Warren (aka Cynthia Frank) of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 27, 2022. Cynthia led a life well-worth celebrating that centered on family, friends, and community. She was born November 9, 1938, in Springfield, Illinois, where she lived until her family moved to Edwardsville. She attended Edwardsville High...

Desiderio Phil Padilla

Desiderio Phil Padilla

Jul 27, 2022

Desiderio Padilla, 44, beloved son, brother, father and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on July 27, 2022. He entered this world on August 29, 1977, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Desiderio and Dorcas Padilla. He is survived by his sisters Pavielle and Selah Sandoval; sisters Lupe and Lucille Padilla; brothers John and Leo Padilla;...

David Poling

David Poling

Jul 26, 2022

In Memoriam — The Rev. Dr. (Paul) David Poling

The Rev. Dr. David Poling, a well-known pastor and community leader in the Albuquerque area for 50 years, passed away in peace Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Rio Rancho, N.M. During his 40 years in the pulpit, David served Presbyterian congregations in New York, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and...

Bernice Moyna

Bernice Moyna

Jul 26, 2022

Bernice Moyna, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., at FRENCH – Westside.

The Mass will be on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1502 Sara...

Adeline LaJean (Raff)  Raff

Adeline LaJean (Raff) Raff

Jul 26, 2022

Adeline LaJean Raff, our precious gem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 4 years old after a year and a half battle with Neuroblastoma cancer. Adeline was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania on Monday, October 2, 2017, to parents Aaron Raff and Megan Dunkle. Adeline was a very smart, creative, and sassy little girl. She loved playing...

Barbara Jane Goldsmith

Barbara Jane Goldsmith

Jul 26, 2022

Barbara "Bobbie" Goldsmith Sunrise: January 27, 1943 Sunset: July 26, 2022

Barbara was born in NYC, the first daughter of Arthur and Greta Goldsmith who were both Holocaust survivors. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallis DaCosta, her partner of 36 years, her grandmothers, and her four Scotties. She is survived...

Darlyne Edith (Hill)  Miller

Darlyne Edith (Hill) Miller

Jul 26, 2022

Darlyne Edith Miller was born in Portland, Oregon on March 23, 1934. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, a devout wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. Darlyne grew up in Portland where she enjoyed riding horses bareback with her sisters. She loved that everything in Oregon was so green from abundant rain. She married Jerald...

Robert Keith Johnson

Robert Keith Johnson

Jul 25, 2022

Robert Keith Johnson, 84, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place July 25, 2022. He entered this world December 28, 1937, in Greenwood, IN, born to Paul and Martha Johnson. He is survived by his daughter Paula Cuevas and his grandkids Max, Briana, Ryan, and Great Granddaughter Adelphia; son Michael Johnson; Daughter in...

Christ William Kirikos

Christ William Kirikos

Jul 25, 2022

Christ W. Kirikos, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great - grandfather, brother, son and friend, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the age of 84. Christ was born Monday, May 2, 1938, in Albuquerque, NM, to William "Bill" Kirikos and the former Georgia Capels. He met the love of his life, Phyllis, who he married in 1960, followed...