RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Shayla Alice Spolidoro
Jul 11, 2020
Shayla Spolidoro, age 37, beloved daughter and sister, passed from this world on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Shayla was born on December 15, 1982 in Santa Fe, NM, to Mark and Carolyn Spolidoro. The first years of Shayla's life were in Glorieta, NM, where she lived in a passive solar adobe home built by her parents. It was there...
Teresa Nicole Torrez
Jul 9, 2020
Teresa Torrez, age 34, beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Niece, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, July 9, 2020. She entered this world on Monday, June 16, 1986, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Felix and Margaret Torrez. She is survived by her husband, Christian Ortiz; daughter, Heaven Ortiz; father, Felix Torrez; mother, Margaret Torrez;...
Joe Hepolito Jaramillo
Jul 9, 2020
MSGT. Joe Hepolito Jaramillo
Choche born on July 23, 1936 passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Severo Jaramillo; mother, Rafaela Jaramillo; sisters, Romi, Sista and Fabie; and grandson, Anthony Rey. He is survived by his wife, Gloria;...
Mary Celeste Tapia
Jul 9, 2020
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of a beautiful lady, Celeste Tapia. The 76-year-old native New Mexican, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Thursday morning, July 9, 2020. She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Hurley; and children, Eugene Garcia, Lisa Muth; and honorary son, Raymond Cramer. Celeste was also the proud grandmother of...
Sue Karel Callahan
Jul 8, 2020
Sue Karel Callahan
Sue ( Fritz ) Karel Callahan born January 3, 1945, Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away July 8, 2020.
Survived by her husband; daughter; son; and two grandsons.
The family extends their sincere considerate appreciation to the Retreat Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Sue's five-year stay supported by all caring professional, medical,...
Wanda May Spence
Jul 8, 2020
Wanda May Smith Spence, 95, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Albuquerque. Her family wishes to extend thanks to the wonderful assisted-living staff at Palmilla Senior Living; the nurses, caregivers, and social workers with Hospice of New Mexico; and Wanda's special New Mexico friends Brenda and Dez Sisneros. Her parents were Clyde Douglas Smith, Sr. and Leona Hart...
Connie Ann (Archuleta) Jessen
Jul 8, 2020
Connie A. (Archuleta) Jessen September 14, 1940 – July 8, 2020 Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, departed for Heaven on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Connie was born in Las Vegas, NM, the eldest daughter of Ernest and Agnes Archuleta. The family moved to Albuquerque where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1958. Connie married...
Normandy Montano
Jul 7, 2020
Normandy Montano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to heaven on July 7, 2020, by the loving God that she worshiped.
She was preceded in passing by her stepfather Joe Alire, sister Joyce Palomino, brother Dennis Alire, and grandson Jacob Perea.
Normandy is survived by her mother, Mary Alire (Denver); husband, Joe Montano...
David E. Duran
Jul 7, 2020
David E. Duran, born on Friday, March 25, 1949, slipped away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. David was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Carter; and sister, Naomi Duran. He is survived by his husband of forty-five years, Michael Chavez; his sister, Alberta Lopez; brother, Rick...
Ernesto Casados
Jul 6, 2020
Ernesto Casados of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at age 88. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Dalton Casados and granddaughter Julia Rodger. Ernesto leaves behind two daughters, Barbara Casados of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jo Anna Rodger and husband Steven of Albuquerque, NM; and sister, Biolanda Casados of...
Janet Roebuck
Jul 6, 2020
University of New Mexico Professor Emerita Janet (Jan) Roebuck died on Sunday, July 5, 2020. She was the first woman chair of the UNM Department of History and first female senior administrator in the Office of Academic Affairs. Roebuck was a scholar of modern English social history focused on public policy in...
Barbara Jean Young
Jul 6, 2020
We’re here to celebrate the life of Bobbie Young.
Bobbie was born in Oct of 1932 in Atlanta, GA to Clara & Grover Lloyd, and she was youngest of 6 children. She was a curious child and hence grew up to love the cartoon character, “Curious George.” During Bobbie’s childhood, World War II occurred which changed her...
Christopher "Bubba" Patrick Jones
Jul 6, 2020
Our beloved son, Christopher “Bubba” Jones was called to be with our Lord Monday, July 6, 2020.
Chris was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 7, 1995 but has resided in California for the last ten years. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandra Jones; and his great grandparents, Margaret Jones, Virginia Johnson, Dorothy and...
Wilma M. "Shortie" Lowry
Jul 6, 2020
Wilma M. “Shortie” Lowry journeyed home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020, after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was a fighter, but a three-month COVID-19 experience made her challenge insurmountable. Nicknamed “Shortie” at an early age because of her diminutive 4’9” stature, she was quick to remind those around her that even dynamite comes...
Adrian Vasquez Montelongo
Jul 5, 2020
Adrian Montelongo of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jul 5, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
The Memorial Service will be live Streamed on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 10:00 a.m. which you will be able to view below.
Samuel Thomas Wyman
Jul 5, 2020
Samuel Thomas Wyman was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on Saturday, January 8, 1938. He was raised in Hagerman, New Mexico and graduated with the Hagerman High School class of 1956. He died on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Loma Linda Medical Centre in California. Early on, Sam displayed a unique ability to create almost anything that involved electricity....
Franklin A. Warren
Jul 5, 2020
Franklin A. Warren Sr., age 87, born in Portland, ME in 1933, to Franklin Warren and Carline Franzen. Raised by his grandparents, Simon and Ida Franzen until their deaths, he was only 12. Franklin was drafted to Korea in 1950 through the ROTC with the Maine National Guard. He was enlisted with the Coast Guard from 1951 until retirement...
Sharon Elizabeth Ellis
Jul 4, 2020
Sharon Elizabeth Ellis, age 72, died Saturday, July 4, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH – University.
Tony Cecil Hernandez
Jul 4, 2020
Tony Cecil Hernandez, 81 of Albuquerque, NM went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July, 4 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness. Tony was born Tuesday, November, 22 1938 to Ignacio and Carmen Hernandez in Deerfield, KS. He graduated from Lakin High School in 1957. He spent three years in the U.S. Army in the early...
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