RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ralph Fortag
Mar 5, 2021
The family of Ralph Marion Fortag is saddened to announce his passing on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the age of 90 years.
Born September 8, 1930, in Ashley, Illinois, he was the son of the late Leo and Elsie Fortag. He is survived by his loving wife, Lotte and family Harvey, Rositta and Ashley; his three...
Linda Jane Vose
Mar 5, 2021
Linda Jane Vose, age 65, a dearly loved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, March 05, 2021. Linda was known for her generous heart, quiet gentle spirt, and devotion to her loved ones. Linda will be remembered as a faithful mother, grandmother, friend and Baha'i. Linda was very proud of her time as a middle school librarian....
Ethel Marie Hunter
Mar 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ethel Marie (Bug) Hunter, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Bug joined the love of her life, husband W.A. Hunter, Sr. on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the age of 98 years. Bug will always be remembered by her family for her love and devotion to them....
Edward Albert Walters
Mar 4, 2021
Edward Nelson Edward Albert Walters, 81, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday morning, March 4, 2021. Ed was born and raised in Whitefish, Montana, whose rugged beauty and terrain shaped his sense of purpose and self-reliance as much as his love of the outdoors. Upon leaving Whitefish, he studied at Pacific Lutheran University (where he met his...
Raymond Paul Marchi
Mar 4, 2021
Dr. Raymond Marchi, 83, beloved Husband and Father, was taken suddenly on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Ray was born Saturday, March 27, 1937 in San Francisco, CA, to Paul and Frances Marchi. He grew up in Daly City and met Luise Roesner in college. After graduating from the University of California at Berkley they married in 1959. They moved...
Marcia Holmberg
Mar 3, 2021
Marcia Alban Holmberg, 69, beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma "Maca" and Friend, was called to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday March 3, 2021.
She entered this world on June 28, 1951 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, born to Angel and Ines Alban. She was the youngest of seven siblings and lovingly referred to as Bachita, a nickname that suited her...
Josephine Marie (Valerio) Herrera
Mar 3, 2021
Josephine Marie Herrera. Wednesday, September 4, 1929 - Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Heaven is a real place. On Wednesday, March 3, amongst all her children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and dear friends, Josephine's life and death sounded these words, "God called me home, and even though you can't come with me, I'll be waiting for you. Don't wish I were still...
Clarissa Jane (Harker) Clark "Janie"
Mar 3, 2021
Clarissa Jane Harker Clark, "Janie", age 81, of Rio Rancho, NM was guided by the angels and received in the arms of the Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
Janie is survived by her daughters, Clarissa Clark (Lissa) and Kelcy Clark; brother, Albert C. Harker and wife, Rev. Peg Harker; and nieces and nephews she lovingly adored.
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Edward C. Sandoval
Mar 3, 2021
Former State Legislator Edward C. Sandoval passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. His wife of 50 years Loretta and his daughter Christina were holding his hands as he peacefully left earth to go be with the Lord. His legacy as a civil servant will live on for years to come. Through projects he championed like the Rio Grande...
Roscoe Faussone
Mar 2, 2021
Roscoe Faussone, 93, left this world on March 2, 2021.
Roscoe was born on June 25, 1927 to Mary (DeJulio) and Tony Faussone in Montrose, Colorado. After graduating from Montrose High School, Roscoe moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico and worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory in the materials technology department. After losing his first wife, Anita,...
Carol Jean Ele
Mar 2, 2021
Carol Jean Ele, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter, Ellen; grandson, Michael and family Amy, Zachariah and River; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Nicole. She is also survived by brother, William; sister-in-law, Janice; nephew, David and family; niece, Jody and family; as well as numerous family in Missouri. She is...
Charlene Whitmore
Mar 2, 2021
Lois Charlene Whitmore, 95, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
She was born in San Francisco, California on November 14, 1925. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Betty Scott and Esther Scott, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Whitmore; parents, Charles R. and Susie...
William "Bill" Burt
Mar 2, 2021
William “Bill” James Burt, 77, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Katherine Burt; his daughter Roxanne Rodriguez; granddaughters Alei Maxson and Brei Brooke along with their husbands, Garrett Maxson and Christian Brooke; great-granddaughter Charlotte “Critter”...
Leona Florence Kurtinitis
Mar 2, 2021
Leona Florence Kurtinitis, age 92, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home. She is survived by her daughter Leona Dill and many friends. Leona Kurtinitis was preceded in death by her parents William & Florence Kurtinitis. She served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
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Bernard "Bernie" Eugene Frakes
Mar 1, 2021
"Marines care for their own. And that is in life and in death. And so, they see their duty not complete until they are resting in their homeland with their families." -Gordon Ritchie Bernard "Bernie" Eugene Frakes passed on Monday, March 1, 2021, at his son and daughter-in-law's home in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his...
Leopold Joseph Lopez
Mar 1, 2021
Leopold was born September 17, 1947 in Seattle, WA and passed away Monday, March 1, 2021.
Leo was proceeded in death by his father, Joe F. Lopez; mother, Mary Lopez; and brother, Marion Lopez. Surviving family members are his wife, Lora Lopez; son, Leopold J. Lopez II; daughter, Cynthia E. Lopez; sisters, Amalia Lopez, Mary Lopez and...
Sally (Jaramillo) Romero
Mar 1, 2021
Sally Romero, 93, beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend went home to the Lord surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2021. She entered this world on December 25, 1927 in Cuba, NM, born to Alfredo Jaramillo and Candelaria Salaz. As a child, Sally came from a poor family who couldn't afford to care for her...
Gerald Bernard Stuyvesant
Mar 1, 2021
Gerald Stuyvesant, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died Monday, March l, 2021 after a prolonged and courageous battle with Plasma Cell Leukemia. He is survived by his spouse, Kilcha of Albuquerque; children, Joseph Stuyvesant and wife, Angela of Albuquerque; Joshua Stuyvesant and wife Shannon of Albuquerque; Jacob Stuyvesant and girlfriend Nicole of Albuquerque; grandchildren,...
Gloria Marie Olds
Feb 28, 2021
On the still unbelievable morning of Sunday, February 28, 2021, Gloria Marie Olds left our loving presence to return to the angels. It was surprising, sudden, unexpected, and a tragic loss. However, we know that it was a blessing for her. Gloria was soon to engage in a battle with cancer that she could not win. She was spared...
Debra (Syme) Vahabzadegan
Feb 28, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Debbie who left us on the evening of Sunday, February 28, 2021. We have lost a wonderful daughter, mother, sister, auntie, and friend who will be missed forever. She was a warm, generous, smart, talented, and creative women with a great sense of humor....
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