Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Adelaide Eleanor (Baca)  Tallon

Adelaide Eleanor (Baca) Tallon

Feb 20, 2021

TALLON – Adelaide (Lila) E. Tallon, age 82, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was born to Dennis and Margaret Baca.  She was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Church.  Lila was a strong woman with an enormous heart.  Once she had her mind made up, it could not be swayed.  ...

Joe Sandoval

Joe Sandoval

Feb 19, 2021

Joe Sandoval was born in Vaughn, New Mexico February 17, 1932 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 19, 2021. Joe supported his wife of 65 years, Lydia, as they raised a wonderful family. Mr. Sandoval was a very hard-working man even after he retired. He was preceded in...

Joseph Rodwick

Joseph Rodwick

Feb 19, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Rodwick III was born in Boulder, Colorado on 08/07/1939. His parents were Ruth Martin and Joseph Rodwick Jr. Their home was in Lafayette, CO, where Joe Rodwick III and his half-sister, Joan, who was 7 years his senior, were raised. Joseph is preceded in death by Joan, and son-in-law Wes Boyette and nephew David Sheley. Joseph lived in...

Gloria Chavez

Gloria Chavez

Feb 19, 2021

Gloria Chavez, age 79, beloved wife, mother and grandmother peacefully passed away at her home in Rio Rancho, NM on Friday, February 19, 2021.  She was a longtime resident of Antonito, CO.

Gloria came into the world on November 20, 1941, born in Lobatos, CO to Jose Archuleta and Anna (Garcia) Archuleta.  Gloria enjoyed shopping, cleaning house,...

Jose Maria Morales-Olivas

Jose Maria Morales-Olivas

Feb 19, 2021

Jose Maria Morales Olivas age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, February 19, 2021.

He was born September 14, 1945 in Colonia Alvaro Obregon Chihuahua, Mexico. Born to Hipolito Morales and Maria Olivas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hipolito Morales and Maria Olivas; sister,...

Michael Allen Schober

Michael Allen Schober

Feb 19, 2021

Michael Schober, age 56, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021.  He is survived by his daughters, Nickole and Kalin Schober; his parents, Carol and Herbert Schober; his sisters, JoAnn Deer (Cody), Jennifer Schober; and many other family and friends.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date....

Timothy Lynn Quakenbush

Timothy Lynn Quakenbush

Feb 18, 2021

Timothy Lynn Quakenbush, 72, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM. Tim was born on December 11, 1948 in Frankfort, IN, to Harley Quakenbush Jr. and Gertrude (Suhre) Quakenbush. He grew up in Forest, IN, and after graduating from Clinton Central High School in 1966, he attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. While at Purdue,...

Mamie Zamora Garcia

Mamie Zamora Garcia

Feb 18, 2021

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Mamie Zamora Garcia, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord at the age of 85. Mamie was born on April 29, 1935 to Eubaldo and Lena (Duran) Zamora. Her maternal ancestors (the Durans) were among the first Spanish settlers of Albuquerque. Mamie was a 1953 graduate of St. Mary's High...

Richard (Dick) Lee Coughenour

Richard (Dick) Lee Coughenour

Feb 18, 2021

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Richard (Dick) L. Coughenour died peacefully at home after a long illness. He entered this world May 15, 1933 in Berlin, Pennsylvania. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Leah. Also, his children; Linda (Max), Cindy (Britt), Kurt (Kris), and Michael (Anita), and six grandchildren;...

Eduard Yeremeev

Eduard Yeremeev

Feb 18, 2021

Eduard Yeremeev, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter, Tatyana; grandchildren, Marianna, Samvel and Vartan and their families.  He was preceded in death by his wife Elena.

Lieutenant Eduard Yeremeev was a first class commercial pilot and then was the chairman of the veterans society of pilots in...

Charles Juliana Villa

Charles Juliana Villa

Feb 17, 2021

Charles (Charley) Juliana Villa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, businessman, mentor and friend died Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born in Madrid, New Mexico on Thursday, January 8, 1931, to Charlie Villa and Edith (Edye) Juliana Villa. His father, who had immigrated from Strombino, Italy, was the foreman of the Albuquerque and Cerrillos Coal Company Mine, and...

Katherine Keleher Simms

Katherine Keleher Simms

Feb 17, 2021

Katherine Keleher Simms (Kathie), age 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to the Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She died peacefully at her residence of many years. Kathie was born on November 5, 1952.

She was preceded in death by her previous husband, Tom (Thomas); her mother, Virginia Keleher (Hillsman);...

Benjamin Theodore Mares

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...