RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Adeline LaJean (Raff) Raff
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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...
William (Bill) Easley
July 25, 2022
We are very sad to announce the passing of William (Bill) Easley on Monday, July 25th, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Gallup, NM on November 29th, 1935 to William and Mary (Rocco) Easley. He was raised in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Albuquerque High in 1954. Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy of...
Jimmy R. Gomez
July 24, 2022
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, COL Jimmy R. Gomez. He departed this life and entered eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
COL Gomez was born in Las Cruces, NM on August 9, 1949,...
Robert "Rob" Henry Walker
July 24, 2022
Robert "Rob" Henry Walker, age 37, beloved husband, father, son, and brother was called to his resting place on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He entered this world on August 18, 1984, in Bremerhaven, Germany, born to Randall and Sarah Walker. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Walker; daughter, Maryanne Elizabeth Walker; father, Randall Walker; mother, Sarah Walker; brothers,...
Ernest David Niper
July 24, 2022
Ernest David Niper, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born Tuesday, September 20, 1932, in Warwick, NY. Mr. Niper graduated Warwick High School and received electronics training from DeVry Technical Institute. He worked as a mechanical rubber parts designer before entering the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. In...
Benino "Bennie" Lovato
July 24, 2022
Honorable Judge Bennie Lovato, born on June 22, 1934, a life-long resident of Algodones, was called home to our Lord on July 24, 2022. Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro and Florencia Lovato; grandsons, Jonathan Trujillo, and Eric Debroisse; siblings, Pedro, Mandy, Tony, Vicky, Juanita, Irene, Jessie, Casimiro and Frances. He is survived by...
Ernestine Archuleta
July 24, 2022
It is with a heavy heart; we announce the peaceful passing of Ernestine (Tina) C. Archuleta. Ernestine was called to heaven on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Tina was born on December 15, 1939, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Augustine and Eliza Casaus, she was the 2nd oldest of four brothers and a sister: Augustine Casaus Jr, Felix Casaus,...
Hilario Gilbert Velasquez
July 23, 2022
Hilario (JR) Velasquez, 76, of Albuquerque, NM was called home to the Lord and passed away peacefully at his home on July 23rd, 2022 surrounded by his immediate family. Hilario was born in Colorado on Thursday, October 4th, 1945 to Hilario & Aurelia Velasquez. He grew up in the town of Dilia, NM in a large family with several...
Cecilia Kotara Pounds
July 23, 2022
Cecilia Kotara Pounds (known to some as "CeCe" and known to others as "G'ma") passed away at home on July 23, 2022, with her daughters and Goddaughter by her side. Cecilia loved her family; she will be deeply missed. Cecilia was born to Sam and Irene Kotara in Groom, Texas, on December 14, 1935, and was the...
Luther Clemente Garcia
July 21, 2022
On July 21, 2022 Luther "Mr. G" Garcia, 77, breathed his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven. Luther beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and friend entered this world on October 20, 1944 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Eleuterio and Estella Garcia. He is survived by his spouse, Karen Garcia; daughter, Elisa (Matthew) Chavez; daughter, Elreena Garcia;...
Bryan Tagle
July 21, 2022
Bryan Tagle, age 43, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
A Rosary will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 12:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside followed by a Reception.
Sydney (Morris) Doughty
July 21, 2022
Sydney M. Doughty, a longtime resident of Edgewood, NM passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Sydney was born on September 5,1941 to Joseph and Emily (Barryman) Morris in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Howard Doughty and is survived by...
Peter Levi Owens
July 21, 2022
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved father, Mr. Peter Levi Owens "Levi". Levi was called home at the age of 63. He served in the US Army and the US Army National Guard. Levi recently retired from the Department of Corrections. Levi was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Owens, and Pearl Johnson Owens....
Mela Candelaria
July 21, 2022
Mela Candelaria, our strong, dedicated mother, and matriarch of our family, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Mela, whom we in the family called wife, Nana, and mom, was in a way every one's mother. She loved to spoil her family along with anyone she knew with food that she made, cards to brighten their day, and phone...
Nancy Francis (Martinez) Sanchez
July 20, 2022
Nancy M. Sanchez, age 92, our strong, brave, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away July 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Corrales, New Mexico, she graduated from Albuquerque High School and worked for Sandia Labs for 35 years. She was an excellent and avid bridge player, was known for her delicious tortillas,...
Donna May (Greenacre) Frederick
July 19, 2022
Donna May Frederick was born in 1954 to Irvan F. Greenacre and Marjorie E. Greenacre, both of South Dakota. Her family moved to Albuquerque in 1958, and she graduated from Manzano High School in 1972. Shortly after graduation, she married her first husband, Jeffrey Herzog, and they were stationed in the Azores Islands, Portugal, where she gave...



