Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Xavier Francisco Castillo

Xavier Francisco Castillo

December 20, 2020

Mr. Xavier Castillo of Albuquerque, NM left this world to be reunited with his Lord and Savior Jesus on December 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Lou Castillo and children Javier Castillo, Ruben Castillo and Mari Castillo; brother Enrique Castillo; sister Antonieta Briceno; numerous nieces and nephews and 9 grandchildren; numerous cousins including...

Joe Willie Purdy

Joe Willie Purdy

December 20, 2020

Joe Willie Purdy passed away at age 67 on Sunday, December 20th, 2020 at 9:10 pm. He was born March 16th, 1953 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Frank Purdy and Maxacine Ford. His childhood nickname was Pete. He is survived by his Life Partner Donna; his father Frank; brothers, Chester and Tommy Watson; and sister Lattie Watson.

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Leona Lee Calderwood

Leona Lee Calderwood

December 20, 2020

Leona (Lee) Calderwood, Born Saturday, August 16, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas to her father, Anton C. Gloger; mother, Leona Nelson Gloger; and stepmother, Concepcion de la Garza-Gloger. A child of the depression, Lee was born in San Antonio, Texas. Her parents moved to Colorado where her mother received treatment for TB and as an infant Lee was placed...

Olivia (Barbara)  Roybal Stover

Olivia (Barbara) Roybal Stover

December 20, 2020

Olivia Roybal (Barbara) Stover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Barbara was a successful businesswoman, partnering with her husband, Charles “Smokey” Stover in opening La Mesita Restaurant in 1951 and operating the same for 45 years. She was known throughout the Pojoaque Valley for her homemade pies and chocolate...

David Charles Richards

David Charles Richards

December 19, 2020

David Richards, 89, peacefully passed away in his home on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania and son to the late Milford and Elizabeth (Vaughn) Richards.

Dave graduated from West Pittston High School where he started his football legacy. An outstanding football player and athlete, Dave proceeded...

Sam Ashe

Sam Ashe

December 19, 2020

Sam Ashe, starting his next amazing journey. Dad loved traveling to new places around the world. He now has a free pass to travel for eternity... Samuel David Ashe, age 85, died suddenly on Saturday, December 19, 2020 with his precious friend Marina Barela by his side. Sam is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Goodie Ashe....

David Edward Wayham

David Edward Wayham

December 19, 2020

David Edward Wayham born in Carrollton, IL May 6th, 1929 went to be with the Lord and reunite with his wife, Dorothy Teel-Wayham on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  David earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois and went on to serve the Navy starting in 1947 for 25 year as a pilot and retired as Lieutenant Commander. ...

Caroline Ferryman

Caroline Ferryman

December 18, 2020

Caroline Ferryman, 90, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 18, 2020.

She entered this world on July 30th, 1930 in Clint, TX, born to Alfredo Villalobos and Maria Villalobos. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Carlie Begley; sister, Emma Lucero; brother, Alfredo Villalobos Jr., Robert Villalobos, Saul Villalobos; and...

Nancy Miller

Nancy Miller

December 18, 2020

Nancy Miller, age 81, died in her home of more than fifty years on Friday, December 18, 2020 due to cancer. She was born Sunday, November 26, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Byron and Winnie McVicker. Her beloved husband of 49 years, Ronnie Miller, passed before her in 2014.

Ronnie was the owner of Ronnie Miller...

Delphine Delores Stephenson

Delphine Delores Stephenson

December 18, 2020

Delphine Delores Stephenson, 86, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Delphine was born on December 8, 1934 in Denver, CO.  Her family moved to Dodge City, KS where she worked as a nurse’s aide during high school.  Delphine received a scholarship to attend Bethany Hospital Nursing School in Kansas City, KS and after graduating...

Raymond Neal Gaskill

Raymond Neal Gaskill

December 17, 2020

Raymond Gaskill passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2020, after a brief illness. He was an Albuquerque NM native, and was a graduate of Highland High School where he had been a baseball and football player. He joined the family business while in his teens and became the third-generation owner of Gaskill Painting & Decorating, which he operated for...

Patricia Kay Fowler

Patricia Kay Fowler

December 17, 2020

Patricia Kathryne (Kay) Fowler, resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in 1944 and raised in Beaumont, TX, Kay was passionate about conserving the environment and reducing the suffering of others, including our animal friends on planet Earth. She transitioned at age 76 without suffering. Kay was co-owner with Nancy Stem of Fresco...

John Leland Greer

John Leland Greer

December 17, 2020

John Leland Greer, age 85, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He entered the world on November 9, 1935 in Topeka, KS, born to Roy and Marion Greer. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Greer; sister, Joan Snodgrass; son, Brandon Greer (Suzanne); son, Brett Greer (Dana); grandchildren,...

Hector Eugene Lucero

Hector Eugene Lucero

December 17, 2020

Hector Lucero, 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away unexpectedly after a short illness.

Hector is survived by wife Lupe; his six children, David wife Nadine, Sharon husband Armando, Debbie husband Teddy, Jennifer husband Carlos, Marie fiancé Phillip, and Anthony wife Michelle. Hector is also survived by his 18 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

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Mark Howard Cohen MD

Mark Howard Cohen MD

December 17, 2020

Mark Howard Cohen MD, 74, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Mark was born on Monday, February 18, 1946 in Evansville Indian. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Starkman Cohen; mother, Diane Cohen; sister, Adrienne Cohen; and niece, Erica Hein. Mark graduated from Bosse High School and Indiana University with a B.A. in Zoology and...

Charles Edward Barry

Charles Edward Barry

December 16, 2020

Charles Edward Barry was born Tuesday, December 13, 1927 in Anniston, Alabama. The slow-talking Alabama farm boy was the second son of Willis Clifford Barry and Mary Emma Lett. He graduated from Jacksonville High School. He was predeceased by his wife, Norma Hudson Barry in 2019. He is survived by his brother, Hubert Barry; sister, Mary Mann; and many...

Urban Sam Atterbury

Urban Sam Atterbury

December 16, 2020

Urban Sam Atterbury On Tuesday, December 16, 2020, Urban Sam Atterbury (Sam) passed away at the age of 88 after a courageous battle with complications from the COVID-19 virus. Sam was born June 21, 1932 in Ft. Snelling, Minnesota as the sole son and only child of Roy Clifford Atterbury and Mary Ila Atterbury (née Forare). He was named...

Mary Alice Lightfoot

Mary Alice Lightfoot

December 16, 2020

Mary Alice Lightfoot, 91, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She entered this world on Thursday, January 3, 1929 in Mexico City, MX, born to Carlos Egry and Margarita Mester Egry from Budapest, Hungary. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Dennise Kennedy Egry; son, Mark Edwin Kennedy and daughter, Kim Maria Lightfoot....

Martha Faussone

Martha Faussone

December 16, 2020

Martha Quintana Hume Faussone passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

She was born to Ramon and Libradita Quintana on April 2, 1931 in Pojoaque, NM.  Martha was fortunate to be loved by two wonderful men.  James T. Hume, the father of her children who passed away in 1977 and Roscoe Faussone whom she married in...

Susana M. Lozano

Susana M. Lozano

December 15, 2020

Suzanne M. Lozano, 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Suzanne was born on Sunday, January 13, 1952 to Ramon and Bernice Casaus. She graduated from Grants High School in 1970 and in 1971 met the love of her life Manuel Lozano jr. Suzanne was a jack of all...