RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Cristobal Alfredo Gonzales
Dec 25, 2021
Cristobal A. Gonzales passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 25,2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chris was born in Roy, New Mexico to Alfredo Gonzales and Elena Chavez Gonzales, on October 12, 1934. After graduation from Roy High School, he served in the Air Force, then worked in electronics at sites in the United States...
Kenneth Woodrow Raupach, Jr.
Dec 24, 2021
Kenneth W. Raupach, Jr. passed away suddenly on Friday, December 24, 2021, at his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on April 6, 1943, in Cleveland, OH.
He was preceded in death by both father and mother Kenneth Sr. and Francis Raupach; wife, Sharon; sister, Miriam. He is survived by daughters, Beverly (David) Kollar, Sandra Harper;...
Richard Allen Garcia
Dec 24, 2021
Richard Garcia, 64, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 24, 2021. He entered this world on May 27, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Benjamin and Norma Garcia. He is survived by his spouse Diane Garcia; son Steven Guinn. Richard served in the Air Force from 1976 - 1980.
A Memorial Service...
Travis Sentel Snider
Dec 24, 2021
Travis Snider, age 41, a great son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away late Christmas Eve 2021. He was at home and in his bedroom where he loved to be. Travis loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. He loved to go bowling and play video games. He collected board games that...
Harry Booth Miller
Dec 24, 2021
Harry B. Miller, of Bernalillo, New Mexico passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, at the age of 78. He was a quiet man who loved to learn new things, continuing his education on-line after he retired from 30 years at Farmers Insurance. Prior to moving to Bernalillo, Harry and Madeline retired to Colorado Springs after many...
Raymond Clark Berry
Dec 24, 2021
Raymond (Ray) Clark Berry, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on December 24, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM.
Born on November 20, 1936, in Dallas, TX, to William and Frankye Berry, he is survived by wife, Carroll;Â daughters, Denise (husband Curtis) Crawford, Nancy (husband Paul) Gordy, and Bonne Cleveland; grandchildren,...
Harold Ernest Payn
Dec 24, 2021
Harold Payn Jr., 93, better known as Jim, passed away on December 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM after many years of struggling with Parkinson's Disease. Born and raised in New Jersey, Jim was an electrician by trade, but a cowboy at heart. You could say he lived the lyrics of many a country song. After serving in the...
Evelyn Maguire
Dec 24, 2021
Evelyn Lujan Baca Maguire was born February 24, 1934 in Las Vegas NM, to Carlos Barromeo Lujan and Ignacia Paula Duran at her maternal grandmothers house. She died December 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.
Evelyn went to school in Las Vegas at Our Lady of Sorrows and Immaculate Conception, graduated from Roy High School. She got a...
Frank J. Smith
Dec 23, 2021
Frank J. Smith beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, and uncle transitioned this life on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 87.
Frank was born on October 9, 1934, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Roscoe and Lucinda Smith. His parents; his son, Robin Smith; his only brother, Robert Smith; his...
Charles Edward Wood
Dec 23, 2021
Charles E. Wood, our greatly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, left to be with his Lord in Heaven on December 23, 2021. He passed quietly at his home with family by his side, waiting for the first glimmer of sunlight on his beloved Sandia Mountains. Charlie was born on November 17, 1937, in Oklahoma City, OK...
Walter Leo Hildabrand
Dec 23, 2021
Walter L. Hildabrand, 89, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Savior on December 23, 2021. He entered the world on February 7, 1932 in Elizabeth, NJ, born to Walter and Sarah Hildabrand. His beloved wife, Marlene Hildabrand preceded Walter in death on January 11, 2017.
He is...
Randall Jay Tanner
Dec 23, 2021
Randall Jay Tanner, age 61, a native of Gallup and resident of Albuquerque went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2021. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Dixie Lee Tanner; and sister, Brandi L. Tanner of Gallup, NM. He is survived by his father, Ellis Tanner of Gallup, NM; son, Matthew Tanner of Columbia, MD;...
Adelina Ortega
Dec 23, 2021
Adelina Ortega, 99, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Adelina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
She was born in Montoya, NM on July 22, 1922, to Rosalio and Clarita Ortega. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clemente Ortega; daughter, Diana May; and...
Leisa Ann Sedall
Dec 23, 2021
Leisa Ann Sedall, age 64, loving mother, grandmother, wife, and nurse passed away on December 23, 2021. Leisa was known for her faith, her kindness and caring for others, her dedication to her family, and was the epitome of what it means to be a nurse. Born and raised in Albuquerque, a graduate of Valley High School, where she...
Fidel Sena
Dec 22, 2021
Fidel Sena, beloved and treasured "Papa" passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the age of 99. Fidel was born in Sena, NM on December 15, 1922 to Pablo and Vitalia Sena. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 1/2 years, Katie, and his parents Pablo and Vitalia Sena. He...
Conner James Winburn
Dec 22, 2021
Conner James Winburn
February 3,1994 - December 22, 2021.
Our son Conner went to be with our Lord and savior on December 22, 2021, way too soon.
He is survived by his family, Michael and Lynn Winburn; his brother, Matthew Winburn; and his sister, Haley Winburn; sister-in-law, Ashley Bundy;...
Deborah Clarke Rifenbary
Dec 22, 2021
Deborah C. Rifenbary, PhD April 26, 1950 - December 22, 2021 Deborah "Deb" Rifenbary's infectious laugh was an outward sign of her joy for life, love of her husband Vince and their shared passion investing in family and friends. Deb looked at life as an adventure that needed to be lived. This was evidenced in her extensive...
Reita Jordan
Dec 22, 2021
We lost our wonderful Reita on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Reita Ruth West was born Friday, October 11, 1935, on her grandparents' farm near Neosho Falls, KS. She attended local schools until the summer of 1951, when an historic Neosho River flood destroyed her parents' home in Neosho Falls. Her family then moved to nearby Iola, KS. Reita...
Danielle Aguilar
Dec 22, 2021
Danielle Aguilar, 36, beloved Sister, Mother, Daughter, Niece, Cousin and Friend, was called to her eternal resting place on December 22, 2021. She entered this world on December 27, 1984, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Raymond Aguilar and Carol Dunlap. She is survived by her sister Marissa Aguilar; father, Raymond Aguilar; son Davien DiMaggio and spouse Don DiMaggio. A...
Eva Katherina Johnson
Dec 22, 2021
Eva Johnson, 71 was called to her eternal resting place on December 22, 2021.
She entered this world on December 19, 1950 in Pittsburg, CA, born to Joe and Elizabeth Edgins, and one older brother, Herbert Edgins. She is survived by her former husband, Frank Johnson and friend Melanie Brunson.
Eva was retired from Presbyterian...



