RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Alison Rae Wilson
Jan 18, 2021
Alison Rae Wilson (known to her friends as Bunny), beloved daughter, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 18, 2021 due to a fatal automobile accident in the mountains, north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Alison was born on Tuesday, March 16, 1993 in Conroe, TX. She grew up in The Woodlands, TX and graduated from Kingwood High...
James "Jim" Harrison
Jan 18, 2021
Gone Fishing
I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, so put me on a boat headed out to sea.
Please send along my fishing pole, for I’ve been invited to the fishing hole.
Where everyday is a day to fish, to fill your heart with...
Marie Flaurance Fofo Voltaire-Snow
Jan 18, 2021
Marie Flaurance Fofo Voltaire died very suddenly from a heart attack on Monday morning the 18th of January, Martin Luther King Day. She was 72. Her death was such a shock because she had no diagnosed heart condition. She had boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything she set her mind to. She was the first child of Enevre Voltaire...
Philip Villanueva
Jan 17, 2021
Philip Villanueva Philip Villanueva, age 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Philip is survived by his children, Michelle Torrez, Melissa Roveto, Martin Villanueva and Matthew Villanueva and his wife, Lolli, all of Albuquerque, seven grandchildren, Br. Gabriel Thomas Mosher O.P., Jared Mosher and his wife, Jill, Justin...
Walter Arthur Wilson
Jan 17, 2021
Walter Arthur Wilson Walter Arthur “Art” Wilson passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 17, 2021, at the age of 97. Born in Sewickley, PA, to Walter and Ruth (Ague) Wilson, Art’s early years inspired a lifelong passion for sports of all kinds. Primarily a gymnast in high school and for 2 years at Slippery Rock State...
Ivan E. Ocobock
Jan 17, 2021
Passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 89.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years Shirley A. Ocobock; children, Julie Reyes, Sherri Repichowski, Suzan Walker (Dennis), Stephanie Holmes (Fred), Joni Philbin (Jim), and David Ocobock; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He will be loved and missed...
Cletus Bernard Baudendistel
Jan 17, 2021
Golf Enthusiast, Patriot Missile System Manager
Cletus, known as Abe to his friends, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 90. The cause of death was a heart attack that was brought on by a short illness. We are saddened by the sudden loss of our father; however, we are grateful...
Harold A. Myers
Jan 17, 2021
Harold A. Myers, 77, resident of Albuquerque. Our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Memorial donations may be made in Harold's name to the Animal Humane Society at www.animalhumanenm.org or 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Due to current restrictions, Harold will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Sunset...
William Joseph Rodway
Jan 16, 2021
Lieutenant Colonel William (Bill) Joseph Rodway, a retired Delta Airlines Captain, retired New Mexico Air National Guard/USAF and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico took his last solo flight to heaven on January 16, 2021.
He was born on July 13, 1951 to the late William and Edythe Rodway in White Plains, New York. He is survived by...
Richard L. Buss Jr.
Jan 16, 2021
Richard L Buss Jr., 47, beloved by his friends and family, was called to his eternal resting place on January 16, 2021.
He entered this world on March 6, 1973 in Muncy, PA, born to Richard and Linda Buss Sr. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Myers-Buss; son, Michael L Buss; stepson; Brandyn T. Myers; father,...
Eric Lindsay
Jan 16, 2021
Eric Lindsay was remarkable. He will be remembered as the larger than life man he is. His strength, wit, and intelligence always at the forefront. He had a big heart for his family— for me. Oh, I love him, and he loved me. Not in spite of me, but because of me. The space missions were his life's work....
Thaddeus Francis Kocon
Jan 16, 2021
Thaddeus “Ted” Francis Kocon, 95, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Margaret (Puskar); sister, Celia Kocon from Allentown, PA.; daughters, Terry Kocon and husband Ed Jaworski, Kathy Kocon, and Elizabeth Levine and husband Daved Levine;...
Gary Murray
Jan 15, 2021
Gary Murray, 73, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 15, 2021. He entered this world on Sunday, November 16, 1947 in Mishawaka, IN, born to Paul and Ruth Murray. He loved bow hutting and walks in the forest and playing in the snow with his grandchildren. Gary is survived by his...
Monty H. Roach
Jan 15, 2021
Monty H. Roach, 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico went home to heaven on Friday, January 15, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Debra of Albuquerque; daughters, Kristin, Robyn, and Ambyre all of Albuquerque; son Jeremy of Indiana; sisters, Nancy, Lola, and Patti; brothers, Ronny, Danny and Joe; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was...
James "Jim" P. White
Jan 15, 2021
James “Jim” P. White, age 78, died peacefully in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, January 15, 2021.
He is survived by his children, Jennifer White, Julie Goldblatt (John), Christopher White (Angela Wehr); sisters, Joyce Bousquet and Karen Brienzo; brother-in-law, William Stadnik (Jan); grandchildren, Mitchell, Jessi, Dallan, and Justine; and an aunt; cousins;...
James Moody Gustafson
Jan 15, 2021
The life of James M. Gustafson ended on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Norway, MI on December 2, 1925 to Swedish immigrant parents, he went on to serve in the army during WW11 as a high speed radio operator building the Ledo Road in Burma. He then pursued what became an illustrious career as an ordained minister in...
LeRoy Dennis Crandell
Jan 14, 2021
LeRoy Dennis Crandell November 28, 1938 – January 14, 2021 LeRoy (Lee) Dennis Crandell, like so many before him, left this world and his loved ones too soon on the evening of January 14. He was comforted by his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Orvel and Edna Crandell, his precious wife Joyce...
Margaret (Sanchi) Devoe
Jan 14, 2021
Margaret DeVoe, 88, our beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away on January 14, 2021. She was predeceased by her mother, Esther (Rafaelli) Sanchi and father, Romeo Sanchi; her beloved brother, Gino Sanchi and her husband, Louis DeVoe. She leaves behind her son, Steve Armour; her daughter, Jean Graham; and son-in-law, Scott; and her stepson, Gary DeVoe; and daughter-in-law, Kim;...
Sussanne Carroll
Jan 14, 2021
What a legacy you have left Grandma! 3 Children, 5 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grandson. Some people say "now all I have left are photographs'', but that isn't true. I have your love for GOD. I have your eyes, I have all the love you always gave us, we have all of our great memories,...
Ann Pope
Jan 13, 2021
Ann Pope age 92 passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born Saturday, August 25,1928 in Santa Fe N.M. Ann is survived by her children, daughter, Dotti Sell and husband Bud; son, Orrmond Pope and wife Jocelyn; daughter, Rhonda Prando and husband Mike; daughter, Gayle Torres; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...



