Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

David R. Freelove

David R. Freelove

Jun 27, 2022

On Monday, June 27, 2022, David R. Freelove passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by his family. David is the husband of Mary Jane Freelove; father of Mark, Brian, Robert, and Dawn Freelove; and father-in-law to Anita, Karen, and Amy; proud Papa to grandchildren, Haley, Trevor, Eric, Delynne, Mary and Lukas; even prouder great-Papa, to...

Naomi Ruth Whitaker

Naomi Ruth Whitaker

Jun 26, 2022

Naomi Wathen Whitaker, 72, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, since 1963, died Sunday, June 26, 2022. She is survived by her sons Michael and Jason; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Liz Wathen; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Larry Seibert; brother Mark Wathen; and 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent...

Nasaria Montoya

Nasaria Montoya

Jun 26, 2022

Nasaria T. Montoya, (Nancy) 90, ended her journey on June 26, 2022. Born in Monticello, NM on July 12, 1931, Nasaria was preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Montoya. She is survived by her daughters. Rosemae McKillip (Ray), Elaine Johnson (Myron), Joyce Roach (Jerry), and Dori Cloud (Jasen); and her grandchildren, Chris, Shawn, Kenny, Stefan, Justin, Jessica, Amanda,...

Matilda Causey

Matilda Causey

Jun 25, 2022

Our dear mother and closest friend, Matilda (Tillie) Causey, left this world on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother that was born to immigrant parents who came from Yugoslavia. Her parents, Paul and Angelina Mataya settled in the small mining community of Dawson, New Mexico where Matilda was born...

Leonard Fresquez

Leonard Fresquez

Jun 25, 2022

While his family and friends mourn his death, they are thankful for his life. Leonard was a quiet, thoughtful soul who loved his son and his art dearly. He was a fervent art and furniture collector, photographer and enjoyed spending an occasional evening with friends. He had an uncanny ability to show humanity through mixed mediums of art. Leonard...

Jerry A Duran

Jerry A Duran

Jun 25, 2022

Jerry A. Duran, age 93, long time resident of Tucumcari, NM, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Jerry was born Friday, July 20, 1928, in Bovina, TX, to Alfredo Amado Duran and Delfina Virginia Anaya Duran. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Mary Stella Garcia Duran. He is survived by his...

James Raymond Anderson Jr.

James Raymond Anderson Jr.

Jun 25, 2022

Jimmy passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born April 8, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK to Jim Anderson and Geneva Gateley. Jimmy worked for Pan American Airlines, was a bar owner in Oklahoma City prior to becoming a business owner and longtime Albuquerque resident. He had a life well lived, traveling the world, playing golf, and enjoying...

Charles E. Spencer

Charles E. Spencer

Jun 24, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Earl Spencer, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was the son of Shirley Ester Crow and Earl Mitchell Spencer. He was born December 4,1929 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. After high school he attended the University of Arkansas for one semester and Henderson State Teachers College where he graduated in...

Doris (Exum)  Condon

Doris (Exum) Condon

Jun 24, 2022

At last, Doris Condon is celebrating with Jesus in her forever life! Doris Exum Condon was born in 1928 in Amarillo, Texas. She attended high school in Artesia, New Mexico. In 1948 she married Ray Bell and moved to Roswell. They had one child, Richard M. Bell. Doris loved playing her piano. In 1965 she obtained her private pilot's...

Margaret Mae (Tracey)  Haskew

Margaret Mae (Tracey) Haskew

Jun 24, 2022

Margaret Mae Haskew, 69 born, raised and resided in Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She is survived by her only daughter, Tracie Haskew and husband, Sebastien Deutsch and grandson; brothers, Leo Tracey Jr. and Norman Tracey; sister, Norma Chackee and husband, Ray; nephews, Everette and Michael Chackee; niece, Gwen Chackee; grandnephews, Chad Chavez, DJ Johnson,...

Ana Dozal Velez

Ana Dozal Velez

Jun 24, 2022

Ana Silvia Dozal Velez, age 49, resident of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022. Born in Sonora, Mexico, Ana took pride in her heritage and was very happy to become a resident of the United States as well. Ana loved to cook, bake, and host for those she loved, she opened her doors for all...

Evelyn Martinez

Evelyn Martinez

Jun 24, 2022

Evelyn Martinez, 83, born in Espanola, New Mexico, was a resident of Albuquerque when she passed away on June 24, 2022. She was born to Juan Isidro Herrera and Carlotta Maestas Herrera of La Mesilla. She was one of nine children.

"Ev" as she was referred to affectionately, was beautiful inside and out....

Inez (Contreras)  Maddalen

Inez (Contreras) Maddalen

Jun 23, 2022

Inez C. Maddalen was born on January 21, 1941 to Fernando and Trinidad Contreras in Dawson, NM.  The family lived happily in Dawson until the death of her father in 1949, when they were forced to move to Albuquerque, NM.  Inez was devoted to her mother, Tila, and while a teenager worked various jobs in order to help ends...

Edwin Carl Daub

Edwin Carl Daub

Jun 23, 2022

Edwin Carl Daub, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since April 2022, and longtime resident of Binghamton NY, died peacefully on June 23ʳᵈ, 2022 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mini Daub; daughter Stephanie Kuzio and husband Kenneth; daughter Heidi Daub and husband Bill Schubeck of Blue Hill, ME; grandsons Tyler...

Donald Lavern Wright

Donald Lavern Wright

Jun 23, 2022

Donald Lavern Wright, age 97, died peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society - Manzano del Sol Village, in Albuquerque, NM. Don was born on April 14, 1925, in Elkton City in Marshall Township, Mower County, Minnesota to parents, Ray and Hilda (Besser) Wright. He attended Grand Meadow High School, earned his bachelor's...

Ronnie Martinez

Ronnie Martinez

Jun 23, 2022

Ronnie Martinez, 56, beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend was called to his Eternal resting place on Thursday, June 23, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He entered this world on Monday, March 14, 1966, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, born to Adrian Martinez and Sylvia Garbagni. After graduating Rio Grande High School, Ronnie worked...

Harriet S. (Shapiro)  Shane

Harriet S. (Shapiro) Shane

Jun 22, 2022

Harriet Shapiro Shane, 92 of Springhill, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Born to Morris and Rose Shapiro on April 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. She was an accomplished artist and graduated from the Pratt Institute of Art with a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts, becoming the first person in her family to attend college, with her...

Lorene "Lori" Michelle Peterson

Lorene "Lori" Michelle Peterson

Jun 22, 2022

Lorene "Lori" Michelle Peterson, age 42, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was a very much loved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 9, 1979, the youngest child of David and Brenda Werling. She graduated from Sandia High School...

Donald Ray Poteat

Donald Ray Poteat

Jun 21, 2022

Donald Poteat, 86, was called to his eternal resting place on June 21, 2022. Don was born on March 4, 1936 in Carthage, NC, to Clarence and Wilma Poteat. He was a kind and generous son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, well respected in his community. Don was a retired Air Force veteran who proudly served his country...

Ruth Mae Rougeaux

Ruth Mae Rougeaux

Jun 21, 2022

Ruth Rougeaux, 74, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on June 21, 2022. She entered this world on October 18, 1947 in Basile, LA, born to Dubbisson and Beatrice Rougeaux. She is survived by her son Albert Rhodes; daughter Angela Rougeaux; son David Rougeaux; son Leonard King; son Richard Rhodes; grandchild...