RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Hildegarde deVermandois (Brewster) Bird
May 27, 2021
Hildegarde deVermandois Brewster Bird B. Saturday, August 24, 1935 D. Thursday, May 27, 2021 Hildegarde deVermandois Brewster Bird was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on St. Bartholomew's Day, Saturday, August 24, 1935, and departed an eclectically full and vibrant life on Thursday, May 27, 2021. An extraordinary wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend to all of God's creatures, our...
Janice Evelyn (Anderson) Roberts
May 27, 2021
Janice Evelyn (Anderson) Roberts of Albuquerque died on May 27, 2021. She was the daughter of longtime New Mexico educators Marian Wynn Anderson and John Boring (J.B.) Anderson. She is survived by daughters Wynn Roberts and Carol Roberts (Adrian Jansz), grandson John Antonio Roberts, brother John W. Anderson and wife Barbara of Virginia, and many nieces, nephews and cousins...
Samuel G. Giron Jr.
May 27, 2021
Samuel G. "Sam" Giron Jr, 75, passed away May 27, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Evelyn; his children, Denise Montoya and Greg Giron; grandchildren, Serena and Mirra Garcia; his brothers, Ernest Giron, Fred Giron (Delia) and Barney Giron (Diane); his sisters, Mary Lou Giron, Elizabeth Boerstler (Charles); numerous nieces, nephews,...
Mickey Joe Wagner
May 27, 2021
Dr. Mickey Wagner died peacefully at home of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, May 27, 2021. If he were writing this he would say, "I was here" and be done but those of us who loved him would add a few words to that. He was born in Clovis, NM to Amos and Ada Wagner on Monday, February 1, 1937....
Louise Ann Gallegos
May 27, 2021
Louise Ann Gallegos, 82, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She entered this world on Saturday, February 18, 1939, in Loveland, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Henry; and children, Sandra Hewitt, Debbie King and husband, Jerry King, Mary Martinez and partner, Agapito Silva, and Mark Gallegos. Louise...
MaryLou (Lopez) Buckley
May 27, 2021
MaryLou Buckley, age 77, passed away on May 27, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1943, to Eddie & Frances Lopez. MaryLou is preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Buckley, and her mother Frances Russell. She survived by her sons, Michael & David Buckley, of Morris Plaines, NJ; her grandchildren, Lauren, Mike, Payton and Leo; her...
Steven Ballard
May 26, 2021
Steven “Steve" Ballard, age 73, originally from Portland, Oregon passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
He retired from the USAF as a Master Sergeant, serving his country from 1968-1988. During this time, he fell in love with and married Marie Ballard in 1972. After retiring from...
Mildred JoAnne Risinger
May 26, 2021
JoAnne Risinger, 67, a dedicated wife, devoted daughter, an unconditional loving mother, and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born August 7, to Estevan & Maclovia Sanchez; and lovingly raised by Edulia and Medardo Romero. JoAnne loved and cared for her everyone around her. JoAnne was a professional, exceptional Nurse in pediatrics. She semi-retired from UNMH, then...
Celeste Jane Sullivan
May 25, 2021
Celeste Jane Sullivan passed away on May 25, 2021. She was born in Huntington West Virginia on December 28, 1928.
She moved to Albuquerque in 1961. Celeste retired from Mountain Bell in 1983 with 25 years service.
She enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Albert Stanley Svolba
May 24, 2021
Albert Svolba, 93, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 24, 2021. He entered this world on July 23, 1927 in Lena, WI, born to Albert and Rose Svolba. Albert served in the Army from 1945 - 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 54 years, Eileen Doolin, and son Albert. He...
Gregory R. Hensel
May 24, 2021
Gregory R. Hensel, 59, of Tijeras, NM, passed away on May 24, 2021, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Leigh Ann, and his son, Ryan.
He was born September 14, 1961, in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Robert F. and Audrey A. Hensel. Greg graduated from Deer Lakes High School...
Shirley Jane (Marsolek) Patterson
May 24, 2021
On the morning of May 24th, 2021, Shirley Jane Patterson returned to her heavenly home. A caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, she devoted her life to faith in God and love of her family. Born in 1933 to Thomas and Melinda Marsolek of Claremont, Minnesota, she was the third of four siblings. She started...
Ronald Dean Craven
May 24, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ronald Dean Craven.
Ron was born to Juanita Henry Craven and Carl V. Craven in Wray, CO on July 20, 1935 and departed this earth after courageously battling a lengthy illness on May 24, 2021 with his family by his...
David Earl Simpson
May 23, 2021
David Simpson, a loving husband, amazing father, adored Papa, and kind friend, passed away at the age of 61 after a courageous battle. He is survived by his wife, Shelli, his high school sweetheart, and soul mate. They were married for more than 40 years and were by each other's side through all the struggles and joy life had...
Stephen Rufus Garcia
May 23, 2021
Stephen R. Garcia, 93, beloved husband and father was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He entered this world on Wednesday, February 29, 1928 in Belen, NM, born to Desiderio and Sylvestra (Torres) Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna (McKain) Garcia; his children, Stephen D. Garcia, Raymond A. (Rosie)...
Janell Naomi Katesigwa
May 23, 2021
A Time To Be Born:
As the family album opens, we find recorded a beautiful baby girl. Janell Naomi Groomes Katesigwa, was born on June 18, 1979, in Hoboken New Jersey to Donald
Groomes and Rosalie Groomes. Janell was educated in the Albuquerque public schools’ system.
A Time...
Vivian Martinez
May 23, 2021
Vivian Martinez, age 87, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by her Loving family. Vivian was born on March 25, 1934, to Policarpio and Filomena Armijo in the town of Ojo Del Padre, New Mexico. Vivian was the eldest of three children. Vivian went to school in Cuba,...
John Perez
May 23, 2021
John "Juan" Perez, 77, a native of Albuquerque, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He is survived by his children, Debbie Cahill and Gilbert Perez; three grandchildren; sister, Margaret Garcia and husband, Marty; and brother, Frank Perez. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at...
Matina Nacos Mallory
May 23, 2021
Matina Mallory, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. Matina was known for her positive outlook on life, her gentle heart and kindness, and her deep love and compassion for all. She was always up for any adventure dreamed up by her children and grandchildren. Matina was born in Washington DC...
Wayne Allen Bobrick
May 23, 2021
Wayne “Biff” Bobrick passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 23rd, 2021. Over the past year, he bravely battled a number of serious medical issues, exacerbated by the pandemic. Throughout, his courage, along with his friends, family, and loving wife of 61 years, have helped him face his life’s challenges with a...
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