RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Benjamin Theodore Mares
Feb 17, 2021
Theodore “Ted” Benjamin Mares, age 82, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
He entered this world on August 12, 1938 in Dawson, NM born to Jenaro and Antonia Mares. He is survived by his former wife, Linda Mares; and their children, Laura Mares, Jose “J” Mares (Elizabeth), John Lujan (Lizeth), Denice...
Joan Dorothy (Quist) Beddo
Feb 17, 2021
JOAN DOROTHY QUIST BEDDO August 20, 1931-February 17, 2021
Joan Dorothy Quist was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Herbert A. and Thelma Elizabeth Quist. Her birth was an ominous day in U.S. and family history. The Great Depression had begun and Joan’s father, called Hub, lost his job at the Northwest Engineering...
Rita Casaus Coleman
Feb 17, 2021
Rita Casaus Coleman passed peacefully at home in Old Town, Albuquerque on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Cuba, NM in 1930, Rita was known to friends and family alike as “Grandma”. A graduate of New Mexico Highlands University, Rita was a successful mother, teacher, entrepreneur, and a friend to everyone she met. “She had a kind,...
Peter Chuen
Feb 16, 2021
Peter Chuen, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The eldest son of Tommy Chuen and Lily Lee, he is survived by his mother, brother Ronnie, and his two children. Peter proudly served his country in the 25th Army Infantry during the Vietnam War. A Memorial Service will be held...
Jessica Evette Arteaga
Feb 16, 2021
37 anos, nacio el dia 10 de Enero, 1984 en El Paso, TX. Atendio la escuela en Anthony, TX y Canutillo, TX. Y termino graudandose de Rio Grande High School el ano 2002 en Albuquerque, NM. Saliendo de High School asistio Pima Medical Institute donde recibio su diploma de Medical Assistant en el 2003. El deseo de...
Barbara Ann (Sullivan) Embery
Feb 16, 2021
Barbara Ann (Sullivan) Embery was born in Lubbock, Texas, to Robert N. Sullivan and Jewel Sullivan on Sunday, October 10, 1937. The family farm was located near Ropesville, Texas. Barbara attended and graduated school in Ropesville, graduating in 1955. Following graduation, Barbara enrolled at Wayland Baptist College, Plainview, Texas, from which she graduated with teaching credentials in 1959. Her...
Betty Sue Weagley
Feb 15, 2021
On February 15, 2021 Betty Weagley, born March 25, 1932, left to join her husband Don of 54 years and the love of her life.
She was a native of Albuquerque, a graduate of Albuquerque High School, and attended the University of New Mexico. She was a driver for Meals...
Mark J. Husman
Feb 15, 2021
Mark J. Husman passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Mark was born at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines on May 2, 1968. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Husman; and infant sister, Theresa. He is survived by his mother, Sheila Husman; his brother, Eric Husman and wife, Kathleen; sister, Stephanie Telge; niece, Riley Telge;...
Irwin Seymour Kern
Feb 15, 2021
On February 15, 2021, our dad, Irwin S. Kern, passed away from complications related to Parkinson's Disease. He was 85 years old.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, became a Bar Mitzvah at 13, and went to Brooklyn College at the age of 16, having been advanced two grades. He fished in Jamaica Bay, got his...
Dorothy Winifred McKenzie
Feb 15, 2021
Dorothy Winifred McKenzie, beloved mother, and friend to many, passed away on February 15, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 94. Born on August 21, 1926 in Timaru, New Zealand, Dorothy had a full and passionate life, achieving her goals and impacting many people along the way. Her social circle was...
Maria Viola Martinez-Metzgar
Feb 15, 2021
Viola was born on Tuesday, October 23, 1928, to Jose De La Luz Sanchez and Henrietta Mary Sanchez. Viola passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the age of 92. Her life was simply, a love story. Our Mom lived her entire 92 years within a two-mile radius of where she was born, in the heart of the...
Gerald Lee Williams
Feb 15, 2021
Gerald Williams (Jerry) passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 15, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jerry received a BS in math and a MS in computer science while serving in the Air Force. He retired from service and went on to teach at TVI and work in a computer tech company. But his favorite...
Tom "Speedy" Trujillo
Feb 15, 2021
Tom "Speedy" Trujillo, age 75, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, February 15, 2021. He entered this world on September 25, 1945 in Gallup, NM, born to Prudencio and Victoriana Trujillo. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Percy Trujillo; daughter, Vickipauline Trujillo (Mark Herrera); son, Tom Harold (Sasha ...
Marion (Gibbs) Belcher
Feb 14, 2021
Marion Gibbs Belcher was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Samuel and Sarah Gibbs on April 9, 1927. Marion passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021, Valentine’s Day. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Belcher. Marion worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Detroit and Los Angeles. Not long after marrying Willie on an Alaskan cruise,...
Raymond William Hartley
Feb 13, 2021
On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Raymond "Ray" William Hartley (Raymond Rosendo Sanchez), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76. Raymond entered this world on December 16, 1944 in Belen, NM, born to William Henry Hartley and Josefita Chavez. Raymond was preceded in death by his father, William, a Ball Turret Gunner in the Army...
Elvira Luisa (Lorio) Luna
Feb 13, 2021
Elvira Luisa Luna, 91, was born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama on June 15, 1929 and died peacefully at home in Albuquerque on February 13, 2021. Elvira was raised in a deeply faithful home. She attended Colegio de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, David, Panama where she further developed her lifelong, profound and unwavering faith in God, which sustained her...
Edward Esteban Vigil
Feb 13, 2021
Edward E. Vigil, Jr., (Eddie) 100, a longtime resident of Chama, NM, departed this life on February 13, 2021. He was born and raised in Ensenada, NM, one of nine children born to Eduardo Vigil, Sr. and Ignacita Martinez Vigil. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe. Upon learning of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Eddie...
Lucille H. Chavez
Feb 13, 2021
Lucille H. Chavez, age 81, peacefully took our Lord’s hand and followed him into heaven on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Lucille was born in Sena, NM on May 7, 1939 to Oliver and Rita Hern. Lucille lived in Sena most of her life but had moved to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho due to declining health.
She married...
Sharon Lee (Christy) Neely
Feb 13, 2021
Sharon Lee Christy Neely
Sharon Lee Christy Neely left this world to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13 2021. She died in her sleep having dealt with Dementia for many months. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Catherine Christy as well as her sister, Caroline.
Sharon was...
Vance August Hedin
Feb 12, 2021
Lt Col Vance A Hedin, age 81, resident of New Mexico since 1987, passed away on Friday, February, 12, 2021. He is survived by his spouse, Ofilia Hedin of Sandia Park; children, Kristin Hedin, Karlin Hedin, Maxwell Hedin-Page,Kurt Hedin, 9 grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Lt Col Hedin was preceded in death by his parents,...
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