Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Linda Sanchez

Linda Sanchez

January 20, 2021

Linda Sanchez left an undeniable footprint in this world. She loved with her whole heart, gave generously, and was a woman of deep faith. She was born on Thursday, June 18, 1931 to Jose Sandoval and Felipa Silva Sandoval. She lost her loving mother Felipa at a young age, but that only propelled her to become the most devoted...

Calvin Scott Hjelle

Calvin Scott Hjelle

January 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of 27-year-old Calvin Hjelle announces his passing on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born on Wednesday, March 3, 1993 he was a beautiful, vibrant baby who filled our hearts with joy and love. He had a robust and infectious laugh and sense of humor even as a young child. Throughout his life...

Karen Beck

Karen Beck

January 20, 2021

Karen passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  She is survived by her mother Lottie Mae Beck, brothers Steven Beck, wife Candy, David Beck wife Suzette, and John Beck wife Debbie and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father Bill Beck.

Karen attended UNM and obtained her BS in Nursing in...

Esther Maria Marquez

Esther Maria Marquez

January 20, 2021

Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, Esther Marquez, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 just shy of her 99th birthday.

Our comfort is in knowing she will join the love of her life, Dan R. Marquez, who proceeded her in death. They were married 66 years prior to his...

Robert Allen Palmer

Robert Allen Palmer

January 20, 2021

Robert (Bob) Palmer, 60, beloved Husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He entered this world on Friday, May 27, 1960 in Denver, CO, born to Robert and Miley Palmer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Palmer; daughter, Chelsea Palmer and her husband Alex Long; son, Keenan Palmer; father, Robert...

Marian Honorio

Marian Honorio

January 19, 2021

Marian Honorio, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

As soon as anyone mentioned Marian, everyone got a smile because they knew she loved to dance.  She met her husband, Fred at a dance, they fell in love and never looked back.  They started with Latin dance then gradually moved to...

David Roberto Gracia Dominguez

David Roberto Gracia Dominguez

January 18, 2021

David R. Gracia Dominguez, edad 42 años, fue llamado a su eterno descanso el 18 de enero del 2021. Nació el 3 de junio de 1978 en Ciudad Guerrero Chihuahua donde vivió hasta su adolescencia. El resto de su vida vivió en Albuquerque, Nuevo Mexico. Le sobreviven su esposa, hijo, madre, padre, hermana y hermano. Era muy noble y...

Alison Rae Wilson

Alison Rae Wilson

January 18, 2021

Alison Rae Wilson (known to her friends as Bunny), beloved daughter, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 18, 2021 due to a fatal automobile accident in the mountains, north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Alison was born on Tuesday, March 16, 1993 in Conroe, TX. She grew up in The Woodlands, TX and graduated from Kingwood High...

James "Jim" Harrison

James "Jim" Harrison

January 18, 2021

Gone Fishing

I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, so put me on a boat headed out to sea.

Please send along my fishing pole, for I’ve been invited to the fishing hole.

Where everyday is a day to fish, to fill your heart with...

Marie Flaurance Fofo Voltaire-Snow

Marie Flaurance Fofo Voltaire-Snow

January 18, 2021

Marie Flaurance Fofo Voltaire died very suddenly from a heart attack on Monday morning the 18th of January, Martin Luther King Day. She was 72. Her death was such a shock because she had no diagnosed heart condition. She had boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything she set her mind to. She was the first child of Enevre Voltaire...

Philip Villanueva

Philip Villanueva

January 17, 2021

Philip Villanueva Philip Villanueva, age 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Philip is survived by his children, Michelle Torrez, Melissa Roveto, Martin Villanueva and Matthew Villanueva and his wife, Lolli, all of Albuquerque, seven grandchildren, Br. Gabriel Thomas Mosher O.P., Jared Mosher and his wife, Jill, Justin...

Walter Arthur Wilson

Walter Arthur Wilson

January 17, 2021

Walter Arthur Wilson Walter Arthur “Art” Wilson passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 17, 2021, at the age of 97. Born in Sewickley, PA, to Walter and Ruth (Ague) Wilson, Art’s early years inspired a lifelong passion for sports of all kinds. Primarily a gymnast in high school and for 2 years at Slippery Rock State...

Ivan E. Ocobock

Ivan E. Ocobock

January 17, 2021

Passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 89.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Shirley A. Ocobock; children, Julie Reyes, Sherri Repichowski, Suzan Walker (Dennis), Stephanie Holmes (Fred), Joni Philbin (Jim), and David Ocobock; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He will be loved and missed...

Cletus Bernard Baudendistel

Cletus Bernard Baudendistel

January 17, 2021

Golf Enthusiast, Patriot Missile System Manager

Cletus, known as Abe to his friends, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 90. The cause of death was a heart attack that was brought on by a short illness. We are saddened by the sudden loss of our father; however, we are grateful...

Harold A. Myers

Harold A. Myers

January 17, 2021

Harold A. Myers, 77, resident of Albuquerque. Our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Memorial donations may be made in Harold's name to the Animal Humane Society at www.animalhumanenm.org or 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Due to current restrictions, Harold will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Sunset...

William Joseph Rodway

William Joseph Rodway

January 16, 2021

Lieutenant Colonel William (Bill) Joseph Rodway, a retired Delta Airlines Captain, retired New Mexico Air National Guard/USAF and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico took his last solo flight to heaven on January 16, 2021.

He was born on July 13, 1951 to the late William and Edythe Rodway in White Plains, New York.  He is survived by...

Richard L. Buss Jr.

Richard L. Buss Jr.

January 16, 2021

Richard L Buss Jr., 47, beloved by his friends and family, was called to his eternal resting place on January 16, 2021.

He entered this world on March 6, 1973 in Muncy, PA, born to Richard and Linda Buss Sr.  He is survived by his wife, Michelle Myers-Buss; son, Michael L Buss; stepson; Brandyn T. Myers; father,...

Eric Lindsay

Eric Lindsay

January 16, 2021

Eric Lindsay was remarkable. He will be remembered as the larger than life man he is. His strength, wit, and intelligence always at the forefront. He had a big heart for his family— for me. Oh, I love him, and he loved me. Not in spite of me, but because of me. The space missions were his life's work....

Thaddeus Francis Kocon

Thaddeus Francis Kocon

January 16, 2021

Thaddeus “Ted” Francis Kocon, 95, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Margaret (Puskar); sister, Celia Kocon from Allentown, PA.; daughters, Terry Kocon and husband Ed Jaworski, Kathy Kocon, and Elizabeth Levine and husband Daved Levine;...

Gary Murray

Gary Murray

January 15, 2021

Gary Murray, 73, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 15, 2021. He entered this world on Sunday, November 16, 1947 in Mishawaka, IN, born to Paul and Ruth Murray. He loved bow hutting and walks in the forest and playing in the snow with his grandchildren. Gary is survived by his...