RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Rubin L. Thompson
Aug 22, 2021
Rubin Lorenza Thompson passed away on August 22, 2021.
A Rosary followed by the Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 17, 2021 beginning 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee.
Interment will be Monday, September 20, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe Street, Santa...
Charles Norman Maguire
Aug 22, 2021
Charles N. Maguire, or Chuck as he much preferred, passed away on the evening of August 22, 2021, surrounded by his children and the songs of the Beach Boys. Chuck was born in Harford, CT, but liked to say that he convinced his parents to move to Albuquerque when he was 8 months old. He attended Highland High...
Juanita Vernice (Wilkinson) Davis
Aug 21, 2021
Juanita Vernice Davis, 96, was called home to Heaven on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1925, in Perry, MI, to Roy William Wilkinson and Ethel Leila Hunt Wilkinson. She married Charles Davis on December 13,1953. Upon his death, she married Milton Davis in 2007. Juanita is survived by her son, Dale Perdew; his daughter,...
Lucia Yvonne (Flores) Lopez
Aug 21, 2021
Lucy Lopez, 66, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was a pillar of strength and fortitude. Lucy was a known wrecking ball no matter where she went. She to took control over any and every situation. Whether we wanted her to or not. She raised more than her own children and taught each and every one of them...
Jacki Lee (Richards) Anderson
Aug 21, 2021
Jacki Lee "Richards" Anderson, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021, due to a short battle with Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer. Her twin sister, Vicki Nycum and her husband, Buster, were with her when she left this life. Jacki and her twin sister were born January 4, 1946, in La Junta, Colorado to Alec and Mae...
Hilda Marie Syme
Aug 20, 2021
Hilda Marie Syme departed from this earth to begin her newly restored life in heaven on August 20, 2021. She owes this to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Marie was born in Laurel, Mississippi in 1922 to Laurence and Hilda DeBoxtel, and lived in Florida and San Benito, Texas before moving to Albuquerque with her mother in 1939....
Gary L. McKennon
Aug 20, 2021
We are saddened to announce the passing of MSGT Gary L. McKennon, age 80, on August 20, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Gary was born August 19, 1941, in Flint, Michigan to Raymont and Virginia McKennon. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on September 17, 1959 and was serving in Big Spring, Texas...
Michael Norbert Toyzan
Aug 20, 2021
Michael Norbert Toyzan, 86, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 20, 2021. Michael Norbert Toyzan was born in 1934 on a farm near Munger, Michigan to his parents, Anthony and Catherine Toyzan.
He was baptized and confirmed at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Munger.
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Mary E. Guthrie
Aug 19, 2021
Mary rejoined her love, Jim, in heaven during the early hours of August 19, 2021. Living without him for nearly four months had her beside herself, finally released from the bondage of this world, she is free again with the Lord. A caring woman who could always be found playing with the children instead of chatting with the adults....
Bernadette Chavez
Aug 19, 2021
Bernadette Chavez, 53, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Bernadette was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed dearly by all those who loved her. She is survived by her son, Lukas Chavez and wife, Jillian; grandchildren, Vincent, PJ, Allison, and Jaden; sisters, Connie (Jimmy), Ruth (Gonzallo Dozal),...
Rita Gandert Schroeder
Aug 19, 2021
Rita Gandert Schroeder, 90, a beloved lady of faith and grace passed away in Albuquerque on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend. Rita was a Registered Nurse and Nurse Administrator for 55 years. She was born in Chacon, New Mexico on July 9, 1931. Rita graduated from Mora High School and...
Diana Earl
Aug 19, 2021
Diana Earl peacefully passed away on August 19th to join loved ones in heaven. Diana was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and Nana. She enjoyed solving puzzles on the back porch with Dad and watching hummingbirds.
She is survived by her children Jason Earl of Deming and Tammy Jaramillo, her spouse Donald, and...
Flora (Martinez) Padilla
Aug 19, 2021
Padilla, Flora E., age 73, a longtime resident of Albuquerque died Thursday, August 19, 2021. She is survived by her two children, daughter Stephanie Mora and husband Brian Mora of Albuquerque; son, Eddie Cotton Padilla and wife Pamela of Corrales; grandchildren Zoe (9) and Zaiden (5) Padilla; sister Loretta Sanchez; brothers, Frank Martinez, Richard Martinez, James Martinez;...
John Lee Anderson
Aug 19, 2021
John Anderson, age 82, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
He entered this world on October 10, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA, born to John and Myrtle Anderson.
He is survived by his spouse, Donna Anderson; sons, Tom (Mary) Anderson, Jerry Anderson, and John (Jackie)...
Clyde William Thompson
Aug 18, 2021
Clyde William Thompson passed away on August 18, 2021. Clyde was born in Glendale, California to William Gallespie and Patricia Trafford Gallespie Thompson. At age 2, Clyde was adopted by John Thompson. He graduated high school in Concord, CA. As a youth he spent his summers at camp near Lake Shasta, CA, where he earned his Eagle Scout medal....
Genevieve Russo
Aug 18, 2021
Genevieve "Ginger" Russo, a woman of faith departed on August 18, 2021, to meet the love of her life; Jesus Christ. Hopefully she left a light for others to follow.
Genevieve was proceeded in death by her husband Michael Russo and daughter Sabrina Cassidy.
She will be missed by her...
Robert Anthony Jaramillo
Aug 18, 2021
Robert A. Jaramillo (Jara), age 50, was born on Tuesday, April 27, 1971. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving Valerie, his two beautiful children, and his adoring parents. Robert is survived by his fiancé, Valerie Preston; children, Robert D. (Valerie) and Cristela (Tyler); his bonus granddaughter, Ivy; his parents, Robert B....
Theresa A. Hoefel
Aug 18, 2021
Theresa A. Hoefel (Memere), 90, from West Warwick, Rhode Island, and a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021. She is survived by her grandchildren, Zachary Hoefel and wife LeeAnn, kids, Elena and Mason of Rio Rancho, NM, Dustin Hoefel and his wife Kelsey, kids Colby and Blake of Edgewood, NM. Theresa...
Esther Loyola Lopez
Aug 17, 2021
My Mom, Esther,
My dad said to me, "Esther's life story was all about making others happy and making them feel good about themselves."
My mom, Esther Loyola Pacheco, was born on April 20, 1938 in El Quique, New Mexico. She was the 3rd of eight children. Esther shared wonderful stories of growing...
Raymond Roger Clement
Aug 17, 2021
Raymond Clement (a.k.a. Safety Ray) 79, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, after a long illness on August 17, 2021. Ray was commonly known as Pépère by his grandchildren, the name brought him a feeling of great pride. Ray was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on August 8th, 1942. He settled in California after leaving the...



