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

Jeffrey Anthony Chavez

Jeffrey Anthony Chavez

Aug 7, 2021

Jeffrey Chavez, age 51, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, August 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Jinzo-Chavez; sons, Joseph Chavez, Jeffrey Chavez, Jr., Dustin Chavez, Corey Chavez, and grandson, Jeffrey Chavez, III.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Chavez Sr., brother, Leroy Chavez Jr. He is survived...

James Edward Seifert

James Edward Seifert

Aug 7, 2021

James Seifert passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the young age of 43, among family.

James lost his battle with Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), an inherited genetic disorder. His fight was long but valiant and mighty. James' spirit was strong to the very end.

James was a life long resident of...

Mary Margaret (Bradley)  Goen

Mary Margaret (Bradley) Goen

Aug 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary Margaret Goen, age 86, was called to meet our Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ray Goen in 2015. Mary is mother to four children, Jack Goen and wife, Joye from Tucumcari, Marla Ray, who preceded her in death in 1981, Jefferey Goen and wife, Angela from...

Priscilla Silva-Baldonado

Priscilla Silva-Baldonado

Aug 6, 2021

Priscilla Silva-Baldonado, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, Neighbor, and Friend was born March 24, 1936, and left this world for her heavenly home, Friday, August 06, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Michele Baldonado-Gonzales; her son, Eric (Margaret) Baldonado; daughter-in-law, Olivia Baldonado; grandchildren, Jon (Eufelia) Baldonado, Jessica McParlin, Jenise Gonzales; great grandchildren, Alyssa Baldonado, Meighton McParlin, Luke...

Lewis H. Goldberg

Lewis H. Goldberg

Aug 6, 2021

Lewis (Lew) Goldberg passed away August 6, 2021, from advanced Parkinson’s disease, with Lewy Body dementia. He was born July 18, 1942, in Glens Falls, NY and raised in Bolton Landing on Lake George, NY. Lewis was the son of Morris and Dora Goldberg who predeceased him. He was a devoted father to Marc Goldberg (Lila) and David...

James LuVerne Skogen

James LuVerne Skogen

Aug 5, 2021

"As long as we remember a person, they're not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, their memories, they become a part of us." - Justin Cronin, The Twelve. James LuVerne Skogen, 81, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2021, at home surrounded by family. James was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Sisseton, SD, to...

Edna C. Moore

Edna C. Moore

Aug 5, 2021

Edna went home to be with her Lord on August 5, 2021. She was born February 3, 1920 on the family farm near Harlan, Iowa, to Peter Jespersen and Carrie (Sorensen) Jespersen. Edna graduated from Harlan High School in 1938 and married the love of her life, Joseph Perry Moore on November 15, 1941. They lived in the Midwest...

Elva Vasquez (Vasquez)  Reyes

Elva Vasquez (Vasquez) Reyes

Aug 5, 2021

Elva Vasquez Reyes, 85, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. A Viewing will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH-University. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 5415 Fortuna Rd....

Martha Sue (Bledsoe)  Donham

Martha Sue (Bledsoe) Donham

Aug 5, 2021

Martha Sue (Bledsoe) Donham, age 86 Martha was born on November 18, 1934, in McComb, Oklahoma to Gladys and Elmer Bledsoe. God’s chariot came to get her on August 5, 2021.

She and her parents moved to New Mexico when she was young. She graduated from high school in Melrose, NM in 1953 and...

Michael D. Hannah

Michael D. Hannah

Aug 4, 2021

Michael D. Hannah, 74, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 4, 2021. He entered this world on May 20, 1947 in Silver Creek, NY, born to David and Geraldine Hannah. He is survived by his wife, Joanna Hannah; daughter, Tiffany Pierson (Chad) of Oregon; sons, Joseph (Joy) and John (Michelle) of Albuquerque;...

Jonathan Gabriel Baca

Jonathan Gabriel Baca

Aug 4, 2021

Jonathan Gabriel Baca, born January 12, 1988, in Albuquerque, NM left us on August 4, 2021, to begin a new adventure. Jonathan leaves behind his mother, Mary Gueldenzoph; sister, Margaret (Baca) Sumruld and her husband, Chris; brother, Robert Baca; and beloved niece, Naura Sumruld, all of Albuquerque, a number of aunts, uncles and cousins, closest of whom are...

Carol Ann Torres

Carol Ann Torres

Aug 4, 2021

Carol Torres, age 57, a dedicated mother and the glue that kept our family together, passed away Wednesday, August 4th, 2021. Carol was known for her generosity and fun-loving nature. She loved to help people in any way she could. Whether she was giving beautifully wrapped gifts or providing financial help, she was always willing to lend a hand....

Gregory (Grog) John Haas

Gregory (Grog) John Haas

Aug 3, 2021

Gregory (Grog) John Haas, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Susan Hobson; nephew, Jacob; and niece, Emily. He will be laid to rest in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Harold James Culbertson

Harold James Culbertson

Aug 3, 2021

Harold James Culbertson Aŋpetu Teča Wičaša Harold James Culbertson passed away at the age of 83, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Harold was born in 1937, in Poplar, Montana, on the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation to Harry Alexander Culbertson and Matilda Marie Culbertson (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate). The family lived on the reservation...

Raymond Raczek

Raymond Raczek

Aug 2, 2021

Lt. Cmdr. Raymond J. Raczek, USN Ret. passed away on August 2, 2021 at his residence in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 93.

Ray, as he was known by family and friends, was born on June 18, 1928 in Hammond, IN, the son of Joseph and Mary (Dvorscak) Raczek.  He grew up on...

William Clayton Overmier

William Clayton Overmier

Aug 2, 2021

On Monday, August 2, 2021, William Clayton Overmier, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 101.

How do you summarize 101 years of life in just a few short paragraphs?

Let us start at the beginning, in the state of...

Robert (Bob) Partido

Robert (Bob) Partido

Aug 2, 2021

Robert (Bob) Partido, age 85, was born October 18, 1935, in Woodward, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Kane, and Andrea Partido; and his 10 brothers and sisters. From childhood to high school Bob was active in sports and activities that included Boy Scouts, Baseball, Football, and Boxing.

Bob was drafted into the...

Kathryn L. Risinger

Kathryn L. Risinger

Aug 2, 2021

Kathryn L. Risinger, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963 and longtime resident of Mart, TX, died Friday, March 26, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Fay Risinger, Sr.; five sons, Fay Albert Risinger, Jr. and wife Ruth, Jim Risinger and wife Jo Ann, Randall Risinger and wife Ann, all of Albuquerque, Ron Risinger and wife...

Georgia Amanda (Lucero)  Dziurzynski

Georgia Amanda (Lucero) Dziurzynski

Aug 1, 2021

Georgia A. (Lucero) Dziurzynski 1932-2021 Georgia A. Dziurzynski née Lucero was born June 24th, 1932, in Guadalupita, New Mexico. She was the only daughter among 6 sons of Abelino Lucero and Carlota Archuleta Lucero. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Clarence T. Dziurzynski, and children Rene' Ann and J. Robert Dziurzynski. She...

Robert Wayne Praus III

Robert Wayne Praus III

Jul 30, 2021

Robert Wayne Praus, III April 29, 1994 - July 31, 2021

Robert Wayne Praus, III (Bobby) died at age 27 as the result of a motorcycle accident on July 31, 2021. He lived his entire life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bobby worked as a machinist following obtaining his G.E.D. and training in the industrial arts...