RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Edward Chauvin
Sep 23, 2020
Edward Chauvin, age 89, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He entered this world on June 4, 1931 in Plattsburgh, NY, born to Elmer and Jeanette Chauvin.
He is survived by his spouse, Peggy Dolan; his sister, Jane; and a sizable clan of children, stepchildren, grandkids, and great-grandkids, who all have...
Carlton James Pearl
Sep 22, 2020
Carlton J. Pearl was born on Saturday, July 25, 1942 in Menard, TX and has passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents LC. and Ellouise Pearl and numerous Aunts and Uncles. He is survived by his Husband, Greg A. Dumas of 30 years, and many cousins in NM...
A. Adams Lovekin
Sep 22, 2020
“I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:36
The Reverend Canon A. Adams Lovekin, Ph.D. passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2020. Known fondly as “Father Ads,” he is remembered...
Caroline (Brentari) Beaumont
Sep 22, 2020
Caroline Brentari Beaumont passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. A native New Mexican, she was born to Dorothy Dean Smoak and John Andrew Brentari, Gallup, NM, Thursday, March 1, 1923. Caroline graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) in 1945 and became a teacher at Longfellow Elementary School in Albuquerque. Caroline married Edward C...
Ronald Jaye
Sep 21, 2020
Ronald Jaye, 83 years old a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1975 passed away at home on Monday, September 21, 2020. He is survived by his spouse, Sally of Albuquerque; children, Laura and husband, Joe Cassata; grandchildren, Joey and Megan Cassata all of Buffalo, New York. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter Jaye. Ron...
Patricia Nekoranec
Sep 21, 2020
Patricia Nekoranec September 21, 2020 Patricia, our family’s example of love, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. She is a beloved wife of 73 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Nekoranec; children, Joseph and Allen Nekoranec, Jeanne Finfrock and Penny Brown; six grandchildren, Jacob, Patrick, and Grant Nekoranec, Howard, Matthew and...
Linda Marie Van Klompenberg
Sep 21, 2020
Linda Van Klompenberg, age 82, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020. Linda loved Bible study, volunteering at thrift stores and working in her yard. She also enjoyed making puzzles and playing scrabble with friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Lavern Van Klompenberg; her children, Julie De Groot (Tim De Groot),...
Alvin "Al" B. Krawietz
Sep 21, 2020
Alvin B. “Al” Krawietz passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. His wife of 59 years, Sherry (Wilson) Krawietz, was by his side, just as she has been throughout his struggle with dementia in recent years. Al and Sherry have two children, their daughter Melissa and son Tony; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Al was born August...
Ernie Ray Crawford
Sep 20, 2020
Ernie Ray Crawford passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Born in Guymon, Oklahoma, Ernie moved to Texhoma, Oklahoma, where he was captain of the Texhoma High School football, basketball, and track team. Ernie earned a bachelor's degree from Panhandle State University before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he lived for over 35 years. Ernie leaves behind...
Charles Edward Hughes
Sep 20, 2020
Charles (Chuck) E. Hughes passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1931, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Chuck joined the United States Air Force in 1951 and was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, where he subsequently worked for the Civil Service at the Special Weapons Lab for the next 34 years.
Chuck...
Mathilde Huff
Sep 20, 2020
Mathilde Osorio Huff passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20th, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born Mathilde Osorio Fernández, in the town of Pacho, Colombia, she was raised with her parents, Pacífico Osorio and Delfina Fernández de Osorio, and her six siblings, Beatriz, Sofía, Álvaro, Fernando, Cecilia, and Solita.
She is survived by her...
Alvin Ludwig Eversgerd
Sep 20, 2020
Alvin Eversgerd, age 79, the family hermit passed the evening of Sunday, September 20, 2020. Alvin was known for his mastery of all things mechanical. Drag racing, Auto racing, even lawn mower racing was of particular interest. “Measure twice, cut once” and “No wasted motion” were the principles he lived by. Alvin possessed a wicked sense of humor, but...
Patricia June Garcia
Sep 20, 2020
Patricia June Garcia passed peacefully the morning of Sunday, September 20, 2020, in her home of Albuquerque, NM.
Patricia was born on June 23, 1949, to Elizabeth D. Sanchez and Gregorio A. Trujillo. She was preceded in death by both her parents; her in-laws, Robert Sr. and Isabel; brothers, Ronald, Donald, and Paul; sister-in-law, Clara; brother-in-law, Mike;...
Betsy Ann (Ross) Harrell
Sep 19, 2020
Harrell - Betsy Ann Ross 98, of Albuquerque, passed away September 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Sam L. Harrell of Clovis, New Mexico. They married in Washington, D.C. where they raised their two children, Patricia Ives Harrell Hoech, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Michael Ross Harrell, of Falls Church,...
David C De Baca
Sep 19, 2020
David C De Baca, age 74, passed away on Saturday 19, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 13, 1946. David was a Christian first and a Marine second. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. Upon his graduation from Menaul High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps at the...
Olga Amfitriti Pouls
Sep 19, 2020
Olga Amfitriti Pouls, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Born and educated in Europe, she came to New Mexico in 1956. After graduating from Southwest Business College, she met and later married Basil George Pouls. She spoke several languages and loved classical music (especially opera), animals, and her garden, but most of all...
Mildred Doris Franz
Sep 18, 2020
Mildred ‘Millie’ Doris Franz of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 97.
Millie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three children to Harry and Mary Kellerman. Millie resided in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine and Arizona before moving to New Mexico in 2008.
Millie...
Juanita I. (Jeni) Baca
Sep 18, 2020
Juanita "Jeni" I. Baca, age 84, a native of Albuquerque, went to be with The Lord on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Adam H. Baca; daughter, Rachael Baca; and her parents, Aurelio and Esther Brito. She is survived by two daughters, Clarissa Villalobos and husband, Adalid, of Albuquerque...
Felicia O. Santisteban
Sep 18, 2020
Felicia Santisteban, edad 88, la mayor de seis hermanos(as) fue una mujer amada y respetada por muchos. Que desde muy temprana edad trabajó fuerte y luchó siempre por su familia. Una madre dedicada, que en sus últimas palabras fue para saber cómo estaba su familia. Nos dio su último adiós Septiembre 18, 2020 junto a sus familiares queridos. Felicia,...
John A. Martinez
Sep 17, 2020
John A. Martinez, age 88, passed away at home on Thursday, September 17, 2020, surrounded by his wife and two children after a multiyear-long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born Anastacio Martinez in the small village of Vallecitos, NM in 1932 to Juan Geronimo Martinez and Amalia Martinez, he was the second of four children. He attended elementary school in...



