RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
James LuVerne Skogen
August 5, 2021
"As long as we remember a person, they're not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, their memories, they become a part of us." - Justin Cronin, The Twelve. James LuVerne Skogen, 81, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2021, at home surrounded by family. James was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Sisseton, SD, to...
Edna C. Moore
August 5, 2021
Edna went home to be with her Lord on August 5, 2021. She was born February 3, 1920 on the family farm near Harlan, Iowa, to Peter Jespersen and Carrie (Sorensen) Jespersen. Edna graduated from Harlan High School in 1938 and married the love of her life, Joseph Perry Moore on November 15, 1941. They lived in the Midwest...
Elva Vasquez (Vasquez) Reyes
August 5, 2021
Elva Vasquez Reyes, 85, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. A Viewing will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH-University. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 5415 Fortuna Rd....
Martha Sue (Bledsoe) Donham
August 5, 2021
Martha Sue (Bledsoe) Donham, age 86 Martha was born on November 18, 1934, in McComb, Oklahoma to Gladys and Elmer Bledsoe. God’s chariot came to get her on August 5, 2021.
She and her parents moved to New Mexico when she was young. She graduated from high school in Melrose, NM in 1953 and...
Michael D. Hannah
August 4, 2021
Michael D. Hannah, 74, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 4, 2021. He entered this world on May 20, 1947 in Silver Creek, NY, born to David and Geraldine Hannah. He is survived by his wife, Joanna Hannah; daughter, Tiffany Pierson (Chad) of Oregon; sons, Joseph (Joy) and John (Michelle) of Albuquerque;...
Jonathan Gabriel Baca
August 4, 2021
Jonathan Gabriel Baca, born January 12, 1988, in Albuquerque, NM left us on August 4, 2021, to begin a new adventure. Jonathan leaves behind his mother, Mary Gueldenzoph; sister, Margaret (Baca) Sumruld and her husband, Chris; brother, Robert Baca; and beloved niece, Naura Sumruld, all of Albuquerque, a number of aunts, uncles and cousins, closest of whom are...
Carol Ann Torres
August 4, 2021
Carol Torres, age 57, a dedicated mother and the glue that kept our family together, passed away Wednesday, August 4th, 2021. Carol was known for her generosity and fun-loving nature. She loved to help people in any way she could. Whether she was giving beautifully wrapped gifts or providing financial help, she was always willing to lend a hand....
Gregory (Grog) John Haas
August 3, 2021
Gregory (Grog) John Haas, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Susan Hobson; nephew, Jacob; and niece, Emily. He will be laid to rest in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Harold James Culbertson
August 3, 2021
Harold James Culbertson Aŋpetu Teča Wičaša Harold James Culbertson passed away at the age of 83, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Harold was born in 1937, in Poplar, Montana, on the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation to Harry Alexander Culbertson and Matilda Marie Culbertson (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate). The family lived on the reservation...
Raymond Raczek
August 2, 2021
Lt. Cmdr. Raymond J. Raczek, USN Ret. passed away on August 2, 2021 at his residence in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 93.
Ray, as he was known by family and friends, was born on June 18, 1928 in Hammond, IN, the son of Joseph and Mary (Dvorscak) Raczek. He grew up on...
William Clayton Overmier
August 2, 2021
On Monday, August 2, 2021, William Clayton Overmier, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 101.
How do you summarize 101 years of life in just a few short paragraphs?
Let us start at the beginning, in the state of...
Robert (Bob) Partido
August 2, 2021
Robert (Bob) Partido, age 85, was born October 18, 1935, in Woodward, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Kane, and Andrea Partido; and his 10 brothers and sisters. From childhood to high school Bob was active in sports and activities that included Boy Scouts, Baseball, Football, and Boxing.
Bob was drafted into the...
Kathryn L. Risinger
August 2, 2021
Kathryn L. Risinger, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963 and longtime resident of Mart, TX, died Friday, March 26, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Fay Risinger, Sr.; five sons, Fay Albert Risinger, Jr. and wife Ruth, Jim Risinger and wife Jo Ann, Randall Risinger and wife Ann, all of Albuquerque, Ron Risinger and wife...
Georgia Amanda (Lucero) Dziurzynski
August 1, 2021
Georgia A. (Lucero) Dziurzynski 1932-2021 Georgia A. Dziurzynski née Lucero was born June 24th, 1932, in Guadalupita, New Mexico. She was the only daughter among 6 sons of Abelino Lucero and Carlota Archuleta Lucero. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Clarence T. Dziurzynski, and children Rene' Ann and J. Robert Dziurzynski. She...
Robert Wayne Praus III
July 30, 2021
Robert Wayne Praus, III April 29, 1994 - July 31, 2021
Robert Wayne Praus, III (Bobby) died at age 27 as the result of a motorcycle accident on July 31, 2021. He lived his entire life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bobby worked as a machinist following obtaining his G.E.D. and training in the industrial arts...
Olivia (Gabaldon) Baca
July 30, 2021
Olivia Baca, 92, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 30, 2021. She entered this world on October 17, 1928 in Mangas, NM, born to Juan and Perfecta Gabaldon. She is survived by her son Steve Baca; daughter Lorrain; daughter Teri Daly; two sisters and one brother; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A rosary...
Andrea Mae Gilbert
July 30, 2021
Andrea Mae Gilbert, age 85, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 30, 2021. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH-University, with a Graveside Service to follow, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE.
Clare Anne (Knoll) Francis
July 30, 2021
On Friday, July 30, 2021, Clare Anne Francis, PhD, (previously Deborah Anne Knoll) a loving friend, mother, and sister, passed away at the age of 72. Clare was born on Tuesday, January 4, 1949, in Mandan, North Dakota to Tony and Martha (Stamaris) Knoll. Clare accomplished much in her life. She earned degrees from Moorhead State University (BA), Pennsylvania...
Carol Ann Klein
July 29, 2021
Carol Ann Lossing Klein took her last quiet breath early July 29, 2021, singing off on a life that was generally well-lived, loved by her family and with few regrets. She fought valiantly against ever increasing odds to rid her body of the medical maladies that gradually increased in recent months. God finaly eased her pain. Born Carol...
Elizabeth (B.J.) Miller
July 29, 2021
Elizabeth (B.J.) Miller, age 88, left this world for her heavenly home, Thursday, July 29, 2021. This vivacious, loving friend will be deeply missed by her twin brother Robert Cheshire, sister-in-law Marie and husband Peter Whelan, daughter Nicole and husband Richard Castellese, granddaughter Candace and husband Colt Stout and their daughter Cedar, granddaughter Christen and husband Phillip Wise...
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