RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Phyllis (Chavez) Villescas
August 11, 2021
Phyllis Villescas, "Bella", of Albuquerque passed away on August 11, 2021, with her loving sister by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvaro Villescas; parents, Dino, and Elsie Chavez; brother, Lolo Chavez; and nephew, Mark Chavez. She is survived by her sister, Lydia Knauber; nieces, Marlene, and Kendall; sister-in-law, Rita Chavez; 4 great-nieces and nephews;...
John Edward Genero
August 11, 2021
John passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, with his wife, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by his side. John was born August 18, 1932, in Berlin, Vermont. John joined the Air Force out of high school and served in Korea and then spent 30 years serving with the "Tacos Unit" in the Air National...
Marceau DiJon Fields
August 10, 2021
Marceau DiJon Fields January 11, 1993 - August 10, 2021 Marceau DiJon Fields passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the young age of 28. Marceau was born in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, January 11, 1993. He moved with his family to New Mexico when he was a young child, and Albuquerque became his home. He graduated from...
Martha Dolores (Dee) Cook
August 10, 2021
Dolores Martha “Dee” Cook passed away on August 10, 2021, surrounded by family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Michael, father Max Abeyta and mother Marie.
She is survived by daughter Debbie Cook-Raver, husband Ken, son Adam Otero and wife...
Ray Benjamin Sanchez
August 10, 2021
Ray Sanchez, age 70, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Ray was known for his deep faith and love of his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Elisa Sanchez; his 10 children, Elias Sanchez, Rachel Caranta, Diego Sanchez, Rey Sanchez, Elizabeth Blan, Jacob Sanchez, Priscilla Morales, Cristina Vigil, Gabriel Sanchez, and...
Patricia Ann (Shannon) Conover
August 10, 2021
Patricia Ann Conover, née Shannon, 89, died on August 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her brother Jackie; parents Hazel and Harold Shannon; husband Fred; daughter-in-law Doddie Conover; and son-in-law William Vought. She is survived by her children, Bill Conover, Sue Vought, Kurt Conover (Kris Conover); eight grandchildren, Dawn Conover, Dusti Conover (Justin Forsythe), Rebecca and Rei...
Margaret Caryll Hanson
August 9, 2021
Margaret (Margie) Hanson, a resident of Albuquerque since 2014, died August 9, 2021 at the age of 70. As an avid reader with an adventurous spirit, Margie pursued her love of literature, history, and travel through a BA at St. Olaf College, study abroad programs at the Universities of Cambridge and Hamburg, travel throughout Europe, and stints...
Michael Scott Ross
August 9, 2021
Michael Scott Ross (Mike), age 57, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend passed away on Monday August 9, 2021, after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. From the time he was diagnosed, Mike maintained a positive outlook, never complained, and gained his strength through his faith.
Mike is so loved...
Jerrene (Bass) Dixon
August 9, 2021
Jerrene Dixon, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 9th. Jerrene met and married Clem Dixon, in 1945 while he was still in the US Army. They married, moved to Albuquerque where they raised two sons, David and Jerry. They were married for 69 years until Clem was "called home" in 2015. Now Jerrene has joined...
George Edward Pinkerton
August 9, 2021
George Edward Pinkerton (fondly known to many as "Ed"), age 72, our beloved father, brother, uncle, loyal friend, and mentor to many, passed away from this earthly life and entered the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 9, 2021. He was loved by so many from all over, and was known for his unfailing faith,...
James Lyman Rasmussen
August 9, 2021
James Lyman Rasmussen, 74, passed away in his home on August 9, 2021. Jim was born on March 30, 1947, in Richland, Washington, as the second of seven children. From age 19 to 21, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Switzerland. He received his BA, MBA, and JD from Brigham...
Valentine Petrochko
August 9, 2021
Valentine Petrochko, age 100, passed away on 9 August 2021.
She was born in Nanticoke, PA on 23 March 1921. Her husband, Wasil R. Petrochko; her parents, John and Anna Adamshock; and her sister, Joan Casiero, proceeded her in death. She was a career civil service Contracting Officer at Kirkland AFB. She loved life...
Robert Blake Molina
August 7, 2021
Pharmacist assistant and artist, a whole hearted, loved youngest child, Robert Blake Molina passed away August 7, 2021 and was born on December 4, 1986. Robert lost his battle to a very hard struggle with alcohol and substance abuse. He was surrounded by a family that gave him great support and loved him dearly.
He was survived...
Gerald Schroer
August 7, 2021
Gerald’s nickname, given to him by his brother Bob, was Good Jerry – a nickname he would spend a lifetime embodying. Jerry was a man who valued people, relationships, and family over everything else (although he had a hard time passing up a good deal at Costco when he saw one). He showed us that true strength comes...
Raymond Earl Zellner
August 7, 2021
Raymond Earl Zellner, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was a well-known musician, loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Raymond was born on May 24, 1935, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, one of 12 kids. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Bessie Zellner; his...
Jeffrey Anthony Chavez
August 7, 2021
Jeffrey Chavez, age 51, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, August 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Jinzo-Chavez; sons, Joseph Chavez, Jeffrey Chavez, Jr., Dustin Chavez, Corey Chavez, and grandson, Jeffrey Chavez, III.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Chavez Sr., brother, Leroy Chavez Jr. He is survived...
James Edward Seifert
August 7, 2021
James Seifert passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the young age of 43, among family.
James lost his battle with Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), an inherited genetic disorder. His fight was long but valiant and mighty. James' spirit was strong to the very end.
James was a life long resident of...
Mary Margaret (Bradley) Goen
August 7, 2021
Mrs. Mary Margaret Goen, age 86, was called to meet our Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ray Goen in 2015. Mary is mother to four children, Jack Goen and wife, Joye from Tucumcari, Marla Ray, who preceded her in death in 1981, Jefferey Goen and wife, Angela from...
Priscilla Silva-Baldonado
August 6, 2021
Priscilla Silva-Baldonado, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, Neighbor, and Friend was born March 24, 1936, and left this world for her heavenly home, Friday, August 06, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Michele Baldonado-Gonzales; her son, Eric (Margaret) Baldonado; daughter-in-law, Olivia Baldonado; grandchildren, Jon (Eufelia) Baldonado, Jessica McParlin, Jenise Gonzales; great grandchildren, Alyssa Baldonado, Meighton McParlin, Luke...
Lewis H. Goldberg
August 6, 2021
Lewis (Lew) Goldberg passed away August 6, 2021, from advanced Parkinson’s disease, with Lewy Body dementia. He was born July 18, 1942, in Glens Falls, NY and raised in Bolton Landing on Lake George, NY. Lewis was the son of Morris and Dora Goldberg who predeceased him. He was a devoted father to Marc Goldberg (Lila) and David...
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