RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ramon Herman Martinez
February 8, 2021
Ramon, (known to his family as Herman) was born in Cuarteles, NM on Monday, March 20, 1939, to Ramon Martinez and Arminda Fresquez Martinez. Herman was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Arminda; brothers, Agapito, Lupe, and Leo; brothers-in-law, Manual Bustos, Ross Bustos, and Tito Bustos. Herman is survived by his former wife, Stella Martinez, and their...
Adelina Maria Puccini Timofeyew
February 7, 2021
Adelina Maria Puccini Timofeyew, born Tuesday, July 6, 1915 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved professor, wife, friend, and mother, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 105 years and 7 months.
After her graduation from the University of New Mexico in Music, she was accepted at the Conservatory of St. Cecelia in Rome Italy and was...
Paul Barnum
February 7, 2021
Paul Barnum, 87, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Paul was known for his sense of humor and patience. He loved God and his family.
He is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Cara and Ray Candelaria, Brenna and Ron Dotson; his five grandchildren and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Elwin E. Chestor
February 7, 2021
Elwin E. Chestor (Chet) passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
Born on the western slopes of Colorado in 1925, he spent his youth in Redvale, Norwood, Fort Collins and Denver. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1944 and traveled around the US before taking a job with Western Electric in El Paso where he...
Irene Barbara Garcia
February 6, 2021
Irene Barbara Garcia 71, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her Eternal resting place on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She entered this world on October 16, 1949 in Buckeye, AZ born to Serafine Martinez Conde and Olga Nadine Rubalcava.
She is survived by her spouse, Benito Garcia Sr; two sons, Benito Garcia Jr., Abel Garcia;...
Joseph Martinez
February 5, 2021
José Martinez passed away February 5, 2021 in Kennewick, WA at age 97. He was a direct descendant (11th generation) of Hernan Martin-Serrano, a member of Oñate’s colony in New Mexico (1598).
José’s family was from Santa Fe. Joe was born in Walsenburg, Colorado, the son of Estéban and Refugio (Trujillo) Martinez. He grew up in the...
James Roger Kannolt
February 5, 2021
James R. (Jim) Kannolt, born to Carl and Pearl Kannolt in 1932 on the family ranch in Oelrichs, SD and longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 5th, 2021. After attending high school in Chadron NE (where he met our mother) he went on to receive a Bachelors of Science from Chadron State. Upon completion of his degree,...
Maurice Seelinger
February 5, 2021
Maurice Seelinger
When someone has lived almost one-hundred years, how does one summarize the experiences and achievements of such a rich and full life in one short page? This task is made all the more difficult especially when one considers not only my Dad’s history, but also how his history intertwined with that of his wife and...
Antonio Joseph (Tony) Bandoni, Jr.
February 5, 2021
Antonio Joseph (Tony) Bandoni, Jr. born November 19, 1932 passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Bandoni; children, Steven R. Bandoni and Gina Louise Bandoni (partner Peggy Lowe); five grandchildren, Uneik Ferrel, Dane Bandoni, Aaron and Kendal Paul (wife Destinie), and Michael Bandoni; two great-grandchildren, Rikar and Venn Ferrel; daughter-in-law, Amelia...
Timothy K. Leatherman
February 5, 2021
Timothy K. Leatherman, 55, of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 5, 2021. Tim was born in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, October 5, 1965 to Sharon Payne (Rainwater) and Harvey Leatherman. Tim is survived by, Jordan Riebel (Leatherman)(daughter); Sharon Payne (mother) and her spouse Bob Payne; Darrel Leatherman (brother); and Tom Payne (step-brother). Tim was predeceased by his...
Victor Manuel Quinones
February 4, 2021
Victor Manuel Quinones was called home to the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021 after a long battle with covid. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Victor also known as Chapo was born in Suaz de Abajo, Durango Mexico on July 27, 1959. He married Adriana Quinones in 1986. He is preceded in death by...
Roy Frank Tachias
February 4, 2021
On February 4, 2021, Sergeant First Class Roy F. Tachias, United States Army Retired, went home to be with the Lord. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Maxemiliano and Erlinda Tachias, his brothers Max, Rudy, and Charlie Tachias, and his sisters Lydia Tachias and Elsie Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Ramoncita, his brother Arnold Tachias,...
Maxine Joyce Melbourne
February 4, 2021
Maxine Joyce Melbourne, 83, passed away peacefully at home after being surrounded by all of her family on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Maxine was born on Friday, February 12, 1937 to John T. and Effie Snyder Dunning in Dove Creek, Colorado. She grew up in Southern Colorado and moved to Albuquerque in 1956 where she met the love of...
Tracy A. Fowler
February 4, 2021
Our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and nephew, Tracy A. Fowler passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age of 51. Tracy was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 18, 1969. In 1973 he moved to Berkley, CA with his parents and then to Los Alamos, NM in 1975. On February 15, 1978 Tracy...
Geraldine "Gerry" Joanne (Kelble) Caraveo
February 3, 2021
Geraldine “Gerry” Joanne Kelble Caraveo, age 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at The Retreat in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She would have been 92, on February 26, 2021.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Joseph Caraveo, and her son, Raymond William Caraveo (Bonnie Wheat)....
Jennifer Lynn (Montoya) Montoya
February 3, 2021
Jennifer Lynn Montoya, loving daughter, mom, grandma and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Jennifer was born to Leroy Montoya and Lucy Lovato on Sunday, November 5, 1972. As a child she loved spending her summers in Cuba, NM with her maternal grandmother, Mary Jane Lovato. Her daughters will always remember how she “lit up” when...
Russell Thomas Davis
February 3, 2021
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share that Russell Thomas “Tyrannosaurus” Davis, aged 37, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021.
Russell was an outgoing, boisterous individual who never met a stranger and loved his people with his whole being. He left behind the love of his...
Maria Alicia Rodriguez (Martinez)
February 3, 2021
Maria Alicia Rodriguez (Martinez) was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Linda, Kenneth, Janette, James, and Edward. She had the joy of watching three grandchildren grow, Christina, Audrey, and Alexander. In addition, she relished her time with her great-grandchildren, Addison, Hayden, and Liam.
Maria...
Tina L. Medina
February 3, 2021
Tina L. Medina, loving, caring, devoted and strong wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Tina was born in Saginaw, MI on Saturday, December 7, 1963. She was raised in Alamogordo, NM, went to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, and obtained a BS in...
Mary Stella (Garcia) Duran
February 3, 2021
Mary Stella Garcia Duran died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born to Anastacio Garcia and Clotilde Gallegos Garcia on May 22, 1928 in Tucumcari, NM.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Fred (Bascillo) Garcia, Vincent (Chente) Garcia, Natividad (Tive)...



