RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Parke Ernest Davis
Jun 13, 2021
Parke E. Davis, age 72, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Parke was known for his strong work ethic as well as his amazing sense of humor, and most of all, his dedication to family and friends. Parke was in the midst of enjoying his retirement with daily five-mile walks and recent travels throughout...
Parke Ernest Davis
Jun 13, 2021
Parke E. Davis, age 72, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Parke was known for his strong work ethic as well as his amazing sense of humor, and most of all, his dedication to family and friends. Parke was in the midst of enjoying his retirement with daily five-mile walks and recent travels throughout the...
Luz G. Vigil
Jun 13, 2021
Luz G. Vigil, 92, a longtime resident of Chama, NM and recently of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1929, in Peralta, NM to Abenicio and Maria Gallegos. She attended elementary school from first through seventh grade in Estancia, NM. She attended eighth grade through high school in Los Lunas,...
Beverly (Reid) Croff Combs
Jun 13, 2021
Beverly (Reid) Croff Combs, 90, born October 27, 1930 in Buffalo, Wyoming, passed away on June 13, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her parents were C.T. and Hazel Reid. Throughout her life, Beverly spent much of her time in the Buffalo area where she made lifelong friends. In her youth she loved to dance and undoubtedly won a few...
Aaron Albert William Carrillo
Jun 13, 2021
Aaron Albert William Carrillo, 35, beloved son, brother, father, partner, and friend passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 13, 2021.
Aaron was born on November 10, 1985, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to parents Lee and Coreen Carrillo of Albuquerque. Aaron graduated from Sandia High School and subsequently from the...
Stella Bearce
Jun 13, 2021
Stella Lea Bearce went home to Jesus on June 13, 2021 at age 92.
Stella was born to Claude and Docia Wilson on March 11, 1929 in Spruce, Missouri. As a young woman she taught at country schools in both Springfield, Missouri and Appleton, City, Missouri. Stella met her husband LeRoy Bearce in Appleton City, Missouri at...
Garth Lynn Torres Porragas
Jun 12, 2021
Garth Lynn Torres Porragas was born February 28, 1969 at 4:10 in the afternoon at the Los Alamos Medical Center. He leaves behind a large family that loves him and will greatly miss him.
He has two children, Samuel Lorenzo Torres Porragas (Samy) and Sabrina Lynn Torres Porragas (Bia), his parents Ella and Samuel Torres Porragas, an...
Kenneth Orvis Reil
Jun 12, 2021
Kenneth Reil, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 12. He joins his one true love, Elizabeth. He had a fun and quick sense of humor and loved his family with his whole heart. He made a big impact on the lives of the people he worked with throughout his stellar career of over 45 years at Sandia...
Dorothy Case
Jun 12, 2021
Dorothy Bernice Niedens Case, age 88, passed away June 12, 2021.
She is survived by her children, Celeste Case and Roger Case; and many other family and friends.
A Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 18, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd NE.
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Betty Jane (Kurtz) Dorko
Jun 11, 2021
Betty Jane Dorko died at her home on Friday, June 11, 2021. Betty Jane was born Elizabeth Jane Jurtz, daughter of Mary Jane (Serrer) and Robert R. Kurtz on March 26, 1936. She is survived by her husband, Ernest A. Dorko; son Thomas Steven. She also leaves behind 4 sisters, Barbara Fecher of Beavercreek, OH, Sue Shepard...
Louis Jancula
Jun 11, 2021
Louis Jancula, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2021.
He was born in Brackenridge, PA to Stephen and Josephine Jancula. Louis served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, retiring in Albuquerque. He then worked for Ed Black’s Chevrolet and retired in 1998. He was an avid golfer and a...
Dorothy K. Holland
Jun 10, 2021
Dorothy K. Holland, 87, went to be with the Lord June 10, 2021.
A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Dorothy leaves behind her children, Michael Holland (Donna) of Tennessee, Timothy Holland (Michael) of Arizona, Marie Holland of New Mexico; her brother, Thomas Alires; and two grandchildren; as well as many other family and friends. Dorothy was...
Gregory Paul Showalter
Jun 9, 2021
Gregory Showalter, 47, was called to join his beloved parents in his eternal resting place on June 9, 2021. He entered this world on December 20, 1973 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Ronald and Mary Alice Showalter. He is survived by his brother Ron Showalter; brother Bill Showalter. Greg worked for Southwest Airlines most of his life in Albuquerque...
Joseph Orlando Apodaca
Jun 9, 2021
Joseph O. (Jody) Apodaca, born Friday, September 7, 1962, was welcomed into Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Jody was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. Apodaca; brothers, Paul Raymond, Ronald Gene, and James Armand. Jody is survived by his mother, Alvina P. Apodaca; son, Jeremy De La Cruz; partner, Tracy Lovato;...
Jack Miller
Jun 9, 2021
Jack, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 9, 2021.
The love of his life Janice preceded him in death on October 9, 2017. Jack was born in La Junta, Colorado on November 23, 1931, to parents G. Ray and Cecil F. Miller. He had one sister, Florence, also deceased. He left...
Barbara Joan Goodman
Jun 9, 2021
Humanitarian, educator, and loving mother, Barbara Joan Goodman (“Joan”) passed away at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long illness.
Joan was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Monday, May 14,1945 to the late Dr. Milton M. Goodman and Mrs. Harriet Claire Goodman. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Claire,...
Jerald Ray Duke
Jun 9, 2021
Jerald Ray "J.R." Duke was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long debilitating struggle with the health effects beset upon him from his service in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Nancy; his two sons, Danny and Joseph and...
Robert Earl Hooker, Jr.
Jun 8, 2021
Robert Earl Hooker, Jr., age 90, loving, supportive husband and father, born on July 16, 1930, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Known to most as Bob, he served one-year active duty in the Army and seven years in the National Guard. He attended college in Troy, NY and after graduating he and his family relocated to Albuquerque,...
Patricio Candido Jaramillo
Jun 8, 2021
Patricio "Pat" Jaramillo, 81, was reunited with his loving wife, Linda on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Tomasita J. Chavez; children, Roberta Wirch, Trishelle Montano (Trent), Tammy Jaramillo-Baker (Chawn Kutschbach), Bruce Jaramillo (Yvette), and Mika Markham (Seth); his beloved grandchildren, Tifani, Kaylee, Samantha, Dylan (Jacquelyn Garcia), Justin, Ryann, Delaney, Sydney, Avery, Cruz, Adam, and...
April Suzanne Hein
Jun 8, 2021
April Suzanne Hein (Herbeck) passed away at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 after her battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
April was born April 28, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Her love of the West moved her to NM in 1976 where she resided in the East Mountains for 40 years before moving to...
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