RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Nancy Anne Frederick
Mar 12, 2021
Nancy A. Frederick, 89, an Albuquerque resident since 1954, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. She is survived by her children, Nicki of Salem, Oregon; Kurtis of Ellenton, South Carolina; and Matthew of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has two grandchildren, Shawn and Karen Frederick of Summerville, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Frederick....
Allen James Tetreault
Mar 11, 2021
Allen Tetreault, aka "Tet", age 49, was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 5:15 a.m. after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Allen was born Sunday, July 18, 1971 to Al and Shirley Tetreault. Growing up his days were spent playing baseball and mentoring his younger brother, Kenneth. Allen graduated from Manzano...
Lela (Chavez) Montoya
Mar 11, 2021
Lela C. Montoya, 87, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on March 11, 2021. She entered this world on June 7, 1933 in Hot springs, NM, born to father Alberto Chavez and mother Mariana Martinez. As a young teenage girl, Lela rode horses and helped her father tend to...
Dorsey Edward Bishop
Mar 11, 2021
Dorsey Edward "Ed" Bishop, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on Thursday, March 11th, 2021. Ed was born in Elizabethtown, PA in their family home. At the time of his birth, it came as a shock to everyone that there was one more baby on the way. The Bishop's had a name picked out for...
Dr. Amy G. Hernandez Ph.D.
Mar 11, 2021
Dr. Amy G. Hernandez, Ph.D.
“Amy” Amada Genoveva Hernandez (Romero), 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 70 years, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was born in Truchas, NM on September 22, 1935, moved to Albuquerque to attend Menual High School. Amy went on to receive a BS in Education, a Master in Educational Administration,...
Michael Arnold Dickerson
Mar 11, 2021
Colonel (Ret.) Michael Arnold Dickerson, 83, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on March 11th at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky in October 1937 to Chester Arnold and Dorothy Elizabeth (Webb) Dickerson. Graduating with a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, Mike was a member of Beta...
Kenneth James Abeita
Mar 11, 2021
Kenneth was a wonderful soul. He was genuine, kind-hearted, especially towards animals, and was always there when you needed him. He loved to read, and he loved to learn. His mind was an encyclopedia, and he would have a conversation with you about almost any topic. He was not just a serious person, but he was incredibly funny. For...
Paula M. Neri
Mar 11, 2021
Paula M. Neri, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2021 after a long illness.
Paula was born on June 4, 1926 in Glen Avon Illinois. She is survived by sons, Paul (Mary), Thomas Heck; daughter, Beverly Heck; grandson, Justin Heck (Alice); great granddaughter,...
Patricia A. (Dickert) Krause
Mar 11, 2021
Patricia A. Krause, 91, passed away at Palmilla Senior Living in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Patricia (Pat) was born February 28, 1930 in Wausau, WI to parents Clarence and Elizabeth (Duval) Dickert. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Krause, in 1950. They moved to Stratford in...
Gilbert Sanchez
Mar 11, 2021
Gilbert Sanchez, age 82, was born in Belen, NM to Macedonia and Josephine Sanchez, the second of three children, Freda Clinton, and Susana Sanchez. Gilbert graduated from Belen High School in 1957. He attended New Mexico State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in microbiology.
He married Lorena Tabet in 1961, and together they have three...
Sylvia "Sparks" Louise (Haugh) Byrnes
Mar 11, 2021
Sylvia Louise "Sparks" Byrnes departed for Heaven on March 11, 2021. She was born April 13, 1935 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles Hubert Haugh and Blanche Esther (Hammond) Haugh. She attended schools in State College and Tyrone, Pennsylvania, graduating from Grier School in 1953. She attended the Pennsylvania State University 1953- 1956. On December 23, 1955 she...
Riley Skinner
Mar 10, 2021
Riley Skinner, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Riley was known for his universal kindness, unconditional compassion, exceptional art, adoration for dogs, and love for his family. He leaves behind his parents, Thomas and Mary Skinner; brothers, Aaron, Garrett, and Jordan; sisters-in-law, Brittney, and Rebekah; nieces, Julia, Emilia, Emrys, and Eris; nephews,...
Florence Campbell
Mar 10, 2021
Florence Campbell, age 98, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Florence was known for her loving spirit, gentle heart, and warm smile. She enjoyed being around her family, playing bingo at the senior centers and volunteering at a local feeding kitchen.
Florence is survived by her son, Norman Campbell; daughter, Chris Erwin (husband Joe); daughter-in-law,...
Alice Maestas
Mar 10, 2021
Alice D. Maestas, wife of the late Samuel E. Maestas, went to her heavenly home peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the age of 93. Alice was born and raised in Chacon to Elias and Agapita Leyba-Duran. She attended Allison James and Menaul School. She interrupted her studies to marry the love of her...
Helen (Perrin) Glanz
Mar 9, 2021
Helen Glanz, 100, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was received into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Helen was born on October 4, 1920, in Granger, Ohio to Oise and Luella Perrin. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, of 57 years; her parents; and her granddaughter, Autumn...
Doyle Warren Kelley
Mar 9, 2021
Doyle Warren Kelley, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1954, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Joyce Ballew and husband Rick of Franklin, NC; Darrell Kelley and wife Jane of Las Cruces, NM; Beverly Kirschman of Franklin, NC; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Jones...
Elijia Sanchez
Mar 9, 2021
Elijia Sanchez, age 87, a beloved wife, mom, grandma and mamacita passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born October 18, 1933 in Chilili, NM. Her family moved to California for a short period of time and came back to permanently live in Albuquerque, NM.
In 1952, Elijia met her husband of 68 years and...
Jorge Efrain Romero Lozano
Mar 9, 2021
Jorge Efrain Romero Lozano, 66, passed away surrounded by family on March 9, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jorge was born in Huánuco, Peru on January 19, 1955 and raised in Lima, Peru. At the age of 15, he came to the United States as an exchange student to Price, Utah. He attended the University of Utah...
Cathy Castillo
Mar 8, 2021
Cathy Castillo passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. Cathy was known for her generosity, strong will, and perseverance. She spent quality time with her family playing Scrabble, Rummy, and Mexican Dominos. Cathy was preceded in death by Gillie J. Castillo, husband of 63 years, and mother, Cuca Apodaca. She is survived by brother, Julian (Linda) Apodaca; sister, Sally (Lorie)...
Eloida E. Torres
Mar 8, 2021
Eloida E. Torres born September 26, 1922 in Capulin, CO passed peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Torres.
Eloida is survived by her brother, Arthur Ortiz and wife, Dolores Ortiz; sister, Louisa Samora; five children, Marina Duran and husband, Paul...



