Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Stella Bearce

Stella Bearce

June 13, 2021

Stella Lea Bearce went home to Jesus on June 13, 2021 at age 92.

Stella was born to Claude and Docia Wilson on March 11, 1929 in Spruce, Missouri.  As a young woman she taught at country schools in both Springfield, Missouri and Appleton, City, Missouri.  Stella met her husband LeRoy Bearce in Appleton City, Missouri at...

Garth Lynn Torres Porragas

Garth Lynn Torres Porragas

June 12, 2021

Garth Lynn Torres Porragas was born February 28, 1969 at 4:10 in the afternoon at the Los Alamos Medical Center. He leaves behind a large family that loves him and will greatly miss him.

He has two children, Samuel Lorenzo Torres Porragas (Samy) and Sabrina Lynn Torres Porragas (Bia), his parents Ella and Samuel Torres Porragas, an...

Kenneth Orvis Reil

Kenneth Orvis Reil

June 12, 2021

Kenneth Reil, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 12. He joins his one true love, Elizabeth. He had a fun and quick sense of humor and loved his family with his whole heart. He made a big impact on the lives of the people he worked with throughout his stellar career of over 45 years at Sandia...

Dorothy Case

Dorothy Case

June 12, 2021

Dorothy Bernice Niedens Case, age 88, passed away June 12, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Celeste Case and Roger Case; and many other family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 18, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd NE.

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Betty Jane (Kurtz)  Dorko

Betty Jane (Kurtz) Dorko

June 11, 2021

Betty Jane Dorko died at her home on Friday, June 11, 2021. Betty Jane was born Elizabeth Jane Jurtz, daughter of Mary Jane (Serrer) and Robert R. Kurtz on March 26, 1936. She is survived by her husband, Ernest A. Dorko; son Thomas Steven. She also leaves behind 4 sisters, Barbara Fecher of Beavercreek, OH, Sue Shepard...

Louis Jancula

Louis Jancula

June 11, 2021

Louis Jancula, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2021.

He was born in Brackenridge, PA to Stephen and Josephine Jancula.  Louis served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, retiring in Albuquerque.  He then worked for Ed Black’s Chevrolet and retired in 1998.  He was an avid golfer and a...

Dorothy K. Holland

Dorothy K. Holland

June 10, 2021

Dorothy K. Holland, 87, went to be with the Lord June 10, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Dorothy leaves behind her children, Michael Holland (Donna) of Tennessee, Timothy Holland (Michael) of Arizona, Marie Holland of New Mexico; her brother, Thomas Alires; and two grandchildren; as well as many other family and friends. Dorothy was...

Gregory Paul Showalter

Gregory Paul Showalter

June 9, 2021

Gregory Showalter, 47, was called to join his beloved parents in his eternal resting place on June 9, 2021. He entered this world on December 20, 1973 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Ronald and Mary Alice Showalter. He is survived by his brother Ron Showalter; brother Bill Showalter. Greg worked for Southwest Airlines most of his life in Albuquerque...

Joseph Orlando Apodaca

Joseph Orlando Apodaca

June 9, 2021

Joseph O. (Jody) Apodaca, born Friday, September 7, 1962, was welcomed into Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Jody was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. Apodaca; brothers, Paul Raymond, Ronald Gene, and James Armand. Jody is survived by his mother, Alvina P. Apodaca; son, Jeremy De La Cruz; partner, Tracy Lovato;...

Jack Miller

Jack Miller

June 9, 2021

Jack, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 9, 2021.

The love of his life Janice preceded him in death on October 9, 2017.  Jack was born in La Junta, Colorado on November 23, 1931, to parents G. Ray and Cecil F. Miller.  He had one sister, Florence, also deceased.  He left...

Barbara Joan Goodman

Barbara Joan Goodman

June 9, 2021

Humanitarian, educator, and loving mother, Barbara Joan Goodman (“Joan”) passed away at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long illness.

Joan was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Monday, May 14,1945 to the late Dr. Milton M. Goodman and Mrs. Harriet Claire Goodman.  She also was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Claire,...

Jerald Ray Duke

Jerald Ray Duke

June 9, 2021

Jerald Ray "J.R." Duke was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long debilitating struggle with the health effects beset upon him from his service in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Nancy; his two sons, Danny and Joseph and...

Robert Earl Hooker, Jr.

Robert Earl Hooker, Jr.

June 8, 2021

Robert Earl Hooker, Jr., age 90, loving, supportive husband and father, born on July 16, 1930, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Known to most as Bob, he served one-year active duty in the Army and seven years in the National Guard. He attended college in Troy, NY and after graduating he and his family relocated to Albuquerque,...

Patricio Candido Jaramillo

Patricio Candido Jaramillo

June 8, 2021

Patricio "Pat" Jaramillo, 81, was reunited with his loving wife, Linda on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Tomasita J. Chavez; children, Roberta Wirch, Trishelle Montano (Trent), Tammy Jaramillo-Baker (Chawn Kutschbach), Bruce Jaramillo (Yvette), and Mika Markham (Seth); his beloved grandchildren, Tifani, Kaylee, Samantha, Dylan (Jacquelyn Garcia), Justin, Ryann, Delaney, Sydney, Avery, Cruz, Adam, and...

April Suzanne Hein

April Suzanne Hein

June 8, 2021

April Suzanne Hein (Herbeck) passed away at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 after her battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

April was born April 28, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Her love of the West moved her to NM in 1976 where she resided in the East Mountains for 40 years before moving to...

Thomas Eugene Gray

Thomas Eugene Gray

June 8, 2021

Tom Gray January 15, 1947 - June 8, 2021

What matters the most is the dash between the years. For the dash represents all the years of love that he gave.

Tom is survived by his wife of 30 years, Penny Ports; his father, Gene Gray; brother, Don Gray and wife, Sue; sister, Jane Gray...

Deborah (Christopherson)  Schuetz

Deborah (Christopherson) Schuetz

June 8, 2021

Deborah Schuetz passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the age of 71 at Rogers House assisted living facility after courageously battling the debilitating effects of a stroke for more than 24 years.

Deborah was born on July 12, 1949 in Waco, TX to parents Travis and Margaret (Peevey) Christopherson. Following graduation...

Garry Phillip Rinaldi

Garry Phillip Rinaldi

June 7, 2021

Garry Rinaldi, what a good man, what a good life.  64 years he lived on this earth and 42 of them with his loving wife, Rita.  He has three amazing children, Rico (wife Rebecca), Gino (wife Sabrina), and daughter, Rebecca (fiancé Bobbie); and six beautiful grandchildren, Brielle, Gianni, Abrianna, Ellory, Juliette and Dominic. Garry was preceded in death by...

Dr. Samuel D. Stearns Jr.

Dr. Samuel D. Stearns Jr.

June 7, 2021

Dr. Samuel D. Stearns, born June 18, 1930, went to his Eternal Home June 7, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; her daughters, Lynda and Cheryl Olman; children, Jennifer (Paul) Civerolo, Laurie (Tom) Selby, and Charles (Frederica) Stearns; grandchildren, Steven and Michael (Jacqueline) Civerolo, Nicholas and Lucas Selby, Nathaniel and Samuel Stearns; great-grandchildren, Cooper and...

Mary Madeline (Jensen)  Halper

Mary Madeline (Jensen) Halper

June 6, 2021

Mary Madeline Halper, 84, of Albuquerque, NM peacefully passed away June 6, 2021, after an extended battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was born to the late Morgan M. and Adela Jensen, June 16, 1936, in San Rafael, NM and raised in southwestern Colorado. Madeline graduated from Nucla High in 1954, in Nucla,...