RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Norma Marie (Hanfelder) Southard
Jun 2, 2022
On Friday, June 2nd, 2022, Norma Marie Southard concluded her life's journey of 99 years with her grace, keen intellect, and gentle personality intact. She was preceded by her sister Nancy Marano and parents Louise Koellman Hanfelder and Frank Henry Hanfelder. Born on January 6th, 1923, Norma grew up in rural Illinois and, following her graduation from...
Randy Kirk Manus
Jun 1, 2022
Randy Kirk Manus, age 63, born July 9, 1958 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he lived most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Allison and Ellen Morene Manus, and by his niece, Alisha Manus. Randy was resourceful and helpful and was always there...
Pitsy Blanche Chapman
Jun 1, 2022
Pitsy Blanche Chapman was born October 20, 1934, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Earl Reneau and Thelma Lovejoy. She passed from this life June 1, 2022, at the age of 87. The family moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico when she was 10 years old. Pitsy married Fred Chapman in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1953. Pitsy worked as...
Carl Anthony Macaluso
Jun 1, 2022
Carl (Mac) Macaluso, 77, beloved Father and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He entered this world on April 29, 1945, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Carl and Adeline Macaluso. He is survived by partner, Curtis Caylor; son, Todd Macaluso and wife Stacie; daughter, Amy Macaluso; grandsons, Kyle and Trevor...
Theola Johnson
Jun 1, 2022
Theola Johnson, 99, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was born in Roby, Texas, October 8, 1922 and grew up in Lubbock, Texas. She is survived by her sons, all of Albuquerque; Robert (Andy), Nicholas (Nick), James (Mike), William (Blake) and wife, Lynette; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nephew, Greg Gentry and wife,...
Vernon Fredrick Gardner
Jun 1, 2022
Vernon Gardner of Livingston, Texas passed away on Jun 1, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Bruce Whiteman Parker
Jun 1, 2022
On June 1, Bruce Parker died peacefully after a long struggle with a progressive neuromuscular disease. He was born on July 31, 1934, the younger of two sons of Dr. Carlisle K. Parker and Louise W. Parker. Bruce grew up in South Bend, IN and was a sports enthusiast from an early age. He played basketball and...
Raymond Anthony Romero
Jun 1, 2022
Raymond Anthony Romero, 78, lifelong resident of Cibola County, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Ray was born on Thursday, July 22, 1943, to Antonio and Sofia (Chavez) Romero in Moquino, NM, and grew up on the Seboyeta Land Grant. Ray retired after 30+ years with the NM State Highway Department. He was known for his caring nature and...
Natividad (Tivie) Espinoza
May 31, 2022
Natividad (Tivie) Espinoza, age 90, went home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Tivie was preceded in death by her mother, Teodorita H. Romero; five brothers, Max (Clara), Narciso (Elena), Ernesto (Eva), Elui (Sherry), and Eloy; and four sisters, Eliria (Andy), Dora, Flossie (Rudolfo), and Lily. She is survived by her...
Henry Nuanes
May 31, 2022
Henry Nuanes, 86, was born in Albuquerque North Valley, Alameda, and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Henry lived a fulfilling life as a husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Henry was also a member of the SNMDMP2. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Charlotte Jean (Gina) Jaramillo-Ortiz
May 31, 2022
Charlotte (Gina) Jaramillo-Ortiz, 64, beloved mother, wife, daughter, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She entered this world on November 12, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Leroy and Marian Jaramillo. She is survived by her daughters, Tana, Audra, and Marisol; her sons, John LeRoy and Savino; her spouse, Alejandro; as...
Stella Gray
May 30, 2022
Stella passed on Monday, May 30th, 2022, at home with her family, who remained by her side continuously during times of struggle. She was born, Stella Helen Monica Anastasia Sullivan on November 25th, 1936, in St. John's, Newfoundland to Michael and Monica (Hafey) Sullivan. Stella married the love of her life, Don Gray, on April 3rd, 1971, only a...
Isaac Reuben Sullivan-Leshin
May 30, 2022
Isaac Sullivan-Leshin was a devoted son, grandson, nephew, and the most loyal friend you could have. He left this world suddenly at age 34 in his hometown of Albuquerque, NM, leaving an unfillable void for his loving family, wide circle of friends, and colleagues.
Kind, gentle, curious and opinionated, Isaac was always willing...
Jesse David Pennington
May 29, 2022
Jess D. Pennington, went to be with our Lord on May 29, 2022 on Sunday. He is survived by his four children; Annette (Randy), Troy (Dianne), Racheal, Mona (Gary). Grand children; Dominic, Natalie, Brenden, Arron, Troy, Olivia, Joseph, Donovan. Great-grandchildren; Cureyn, Makilee, Jet, Hadley.
Allen Jerome Murry
May 29, 2022
Allen Jerome Murry was born on April 14, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Helen Marie Murry and Brad Marshall (both preceded Allen in death). Allen made his transition from this earth on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 4:14 p.m. in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by family. Having been educated in the Detroit school system, receiving his bachelor's...
Alice Judy (Anderson) Moss
May 28, 2022
Alice Judy Moss, 68, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 28, 2022, at the Bear Canyon Nursing Home in Albuquerque. Alice entered this world on April 8, 1954 in Rehoboth, NM, born to Jimmie and Alice Begay. In high school she was a baton twirler and a member...
Lillian Katherine (Wentworth) Hamlin
May 27, 2022
Lillian Katherine Wentworth Hamlin
December 10, 1919 — May 27, 2022
“Thank You For Today”
Lillian died peacefully in her own bed with her family near her.
How do we sum up a life of over 102 years in a few paragraphs. It is impossible, but here...
Matthew Pacheco
May 27, 2022
Matthew Pacheco left us unexpectedly on May 27th, 2022, at 54 years old. He was born to Dorella and Toby Pacheco on June 28th, 1967, and was the older brother to Marc Pacheco.
He became a home designer and constructor and created many works of art throughout his life. He took each day lightly and reminded the...
John Henry Farmer
May 27, 2022
John Henry Farmer was born February 18, 1936, in South Boston, VA to the late Edward Lawson Sr. & Alma Chappell Farmer. Youngest of 6 children. Proudly served his country for 21 years and 6 months as a member of the US Army. In 1965 he married Betty Richardson. From their union had one son John Jon Farmer. John...
Jonathan William Reider
May 26, 2022
On May 26, 2022, Jonathan "Jon" William Reider went to be with the His Lord and Savior. He was 32 years old. Jon was born June 20, 1989, to Barbara J. Reider. He grew up in Albuquerque New Mexico. Jon was a member of the Cub Scouts pack 389 and Boy Scouts Troop 444. He graduated from...



