RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Robert S. Marquez
Oct 29, 2021
Robert S. Marquez October 19, 1931 ~ October 29, 2021 (age 90)
Robert S. Marquez, 90, of Albuquerque, NM, passed into God's waiting arms Friday, October 29, 2021. Robert was born October 19, 1931 in Marquez, NM, to Eliseo and Petrita (Sandoval) Marquez. Robert's story begins in the small community of Marquez, NM where...
Ruth Moller Monteverdi
Oct 29, 2021
Age 93, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Ruth was born in Aarhus, Denmark on April 8, 1928, to Johannes and Agnes Moller. She is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren and their spouses. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; her parents; and a son.
Ruth was a graduate of the...
T. David Croné
Oct 28, 2021
T. David Croné, beloved husband, passed from this life on October 28, 2021. He was born in Gallup, New Mexico, on June 23, 1943. David grew up in Gallup, Loveland, Colorado, and Albuquerque. He graduated from Sandia High School and enlisted in the US Air Force. He served on active duty for four years during the Vietnam...
Joshua Joseph Jardine
Oct 28, 2021
Joshua Joseph Jardine, age 44, loving son and uncle, passed away October 28, 2021.
Joshua was known for his appreciation of the arts, nature, and friendships. Josh had a great sense of humor and loved to look at all forms of life through an alternative lens. He is survived by his parents, Ellen, and Donald Jardine.
...Dora Marie Jacobs
Oct 28, 2021
Dora Marie Jacobs, AKA Dora The Explora & The Snake Lady, has crossed the bar and is exploring new universes. Her human and animal family and friends have sent her off with a Blessed Be and Happy Trails.
Socorro Garcia
Oct 28, 2021
Socorro Garcia passed away October 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in 1933 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to father Jose Sanchez and mother Carolina Sanchez.
Socorro was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Nana) and great-grandmother. She was a hard-working and determined woman. She had strong faith and her values led...
James Xavier Mooney
Oct 28, 2021
After a long and courageous battle with heart disease; James Xavier Mooney Sr. passed away peacefully, at home, with his children by his side. A beloved patriarch, brother, and friend; Jim was loved and respected by many over his 88 years. Family always came first to Jim, and he showed this, through his words and his actions,...
Audilio Barela
Oct 28, 2021
Audilio “Mike” Barela passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. Audilio was born in Veguita, New Mexico on May 12, 1929, to Bonifacia and Eulalio Barela. He graduated from La Joya High School in 1948. Mike received an athletic scholarship to St. Joseph College where he played basketball and baseball. Mike was employed at Sandia National Laboratories for 44...
Geraldine I. Adams
Oct 28, 2021
Geraldine I. “Geri” Adams, age 99, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.
She was born on September 4, 1922, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
She is predeceased by her parents, George and Hazel Miller; her husband of 50 years, Frank W. Adams; sister, Virginia Wellendorf; brothers-in-law, Ted Wellendorf, James T. Adams, Clyde...
William Robert Hale
Oct 27, 2021
William (Bill) Robert Hale with his wife Kay by his side, stepped into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Bill was a native of North Fork, West Virginia and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a graduate of North Carolina's Gaston Technical Institute and moved to Albuquerque, New...
Patricio "Patrick" Daniel Lopez
Oct 27, 2021
Patricio "Patrick" Daniel Lopez, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM. Patrick was born in Albuquerque on March 27th, 1939, St. Patrick's Day.
His early years through high school were spent in the Barela's neighborhood. Patrick attended Coronado Elementary School, Washington Junior High School, Albuquerque High School and graduated from Valley High...
Michael Robert Ulibarri
Oct 26, 2021
Michael was born to Jose Miguel and Maria Carmel de Jesus Martinez Ulibarri, “Jessie” at 4:10 am Saturday July 13, 1946, in the home his father built on Sunnyside in Monte Vista, Colorado. At the young age of 75, Michael was welcomed into heaven’s gates on Tuesday October 26, 2021, by his parents, sisters Libby, Lydia, Teddy, and...
Alexander Farrand
Oct 25, 2021
Alex Farrand, long time resident of Albuquerque and beloved volunteer at Dennis Chavez Elementary School, now rides a different range. Mr. Farrand visited several classrooms during the 2013-2019 school years but admitted Mr. Ormrod's second grade class was his favorite. He wore his cowboy boots and hat each time he visited the children, and usually played his guitar with...
Brandon VanGeest
Oct 25, 2021
It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Brandon VanGeest. Brandon suffered a heart attack on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, and despite the valiant efforts of friends and all the medical staff at the University of New Mexico Hospital, he never regained consciousness. Brandon passed away comfortably on Monday, October 25, 2021, with his...
Larry D. Walters
Oct 25, 2021
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Dr. Larry D. Walters. "Dr. Larry" as he will forever be known, was born March 1940 in Aurora, Missouri. He passed peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021, surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was an Air Force Veteran and proudly served as an MP for Manzano...
Virginia Trombley-Anderson
Oct 25, 2021
Virginia Trombley-Anderson Oct 28, 1921-October 25, 2021 Connie was a remarkable woman. Born in Bismark, ND, Connie moved with her family to Tacoma, Washington, where she spent most of her childhood. She was an accomplished athlete in swimming, tennis, and golf (where she earned 4 holes-in-one). Married at 18 to Howard Trombley, she spent the...
Jessie Ramirez
Oct 25, 2021
Jessie Ramirez, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Ramirez; children, Peggy and Bob Friend, Steven Ramirez, and Janie and Richard Carrillo; grandchildren, Jessica, Cassidy (Regis), Tanya Friend, Mario Carrillo, and Daniel Carrillo (Marilyn); four great-granddaughters; brother, Max Ramirez; and...
Joseph Neil Cihak
Oct 25, 2021
Joseph Neil Cihak, age 90, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away at home on Monday, October 25, 2021. Born April 24, 1931, in South Bend, IN to Anton and Theresa (Cecrle) Cihak. Joseph was an Indiana State Trooper from 1956 to 1976. On June 17,1978 , he married Marsha Fuchs who survives. Also surviving are Joseph's two children: Marcia...
Viola Pinkham
Oct 24, 2021
Viola P. Pinkham, 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Viola was born on December 14, 1934 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Antonio Pino and Francis Delgado Pino. Viola lived her early life in Santa Fe with her parents and siblings. She attended Loretto Academy, graduating...
Loretta Stark
Oct 23, 2021
Loretta Stark, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born Tuesday, April 15, 1930, in Great Bend, KS to Lloyd and Alice Vanderfecht. They moved to Albuquerque in 1946. She graduated from Albuquerque High in 1948. Loretta is survived by her three children, Frank Ruvolo and wife, Carol, Roger Ruvolo and wife, Dianne, and Diana Duke...



