RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Cynthia Jean (Blunthorn) Moquino
December 11, 2020
Cynthia Moquino, 82, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 11, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born March 27, 1938 in Pine Ridge, SD. Cynthia enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, sewing and shopping. She was very active and loved to travel and be outdoors. One of her favorite places she traveled to was...
Robert "Bobby" Lue
December 11, 2020
Robert "Bobby" Lue, 56, passed away from COVID19 and other health complications Friday, December 11, 2020.
He is survived by his beautiful bride of almost 30 years Dianne; children, Tavianna and husband Toby, Jonathan, and Kristofer; his mother, Loretta; sisters, Jackie, Patricia and Leslene; and brother, Dennis. He is also survived by five...
Patrick Josey
December 10, 2020
Patrick Josey, 64, loving son and father, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020.
He loved to cook, read and play the bag pipes. Patrick used to say to his children "Be good, be kind and be careful".
He attended Our Lady of Fatima Grade School, St Pius High School, and graduated from UNM...
Juliet (Julie) Mary (Fiorilli) Stone
December 10, 2020
Juliet (Julie) Mary Stone, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, was welcomed into heaven on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She entered this world on Saturday, January 3, 1931, born in the Bronx, NY to Edward Fiorilli and Jennie Rano Fiorilli, who had immigrated to America from Italy. Julie was the youngest of three children, a little...
Robert "Bob" Davis
December 10, 2020
Robert “Bob” Davis, aged 91, beloved father, grandfather and friend was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
He passed peacefully in his home attended by his children. Bob was born in Taylorville, IL to Joseph and Alma Davis on July 9, 1929 and there met the love...
Lynsey Allene (Gooding) Horcasitas
December 9, 2020
Lynsey Allene (Gooding) Horcasitas, age 34, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Lynsey is survived by her parents, Steven and Diana Gooding, her brother and sister-in-law, Cole, and Renee Gooding. She is also survived by her grandmother, Helen (Nanny) Gurule, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Lynsey was a proud member of...
Donna Kay (Kutch) Nicolaides
December 9, 2020
Donna Kay Nicolaides (née Kutch), age 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born May 6, 1940 in Walla Walla, WA, but spent her childhood in Coos Bay, OR. Donna graduated Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, OR and loved to return home frequently to attend reunions and catch up with her high...
Harold C. Pound
December 9, 2020
Tad (Harold C. Pound), age 80, peacefully left his earthly body on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; and four sons, Peter (Helen), Sean (Mary), Tad and Daniel; his daughter, and Kathrine Marion, preceded him in death at age 22 months. Tad is also survived by his half-brother, Peter Hughes....
Roger Marsh Sargent
December 9, 2020
Roger M. Sargent, 87 born Tuesday, August 1, 1933, was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Ruth Sargent, sister Reita Huddleston and son Kirk. He just celebrated his 63rd wedding anniversary on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 with his wife, Karen. As a beloved husband, father, grand/great grandfather, he passed away peacefully as “When the Saints Go Marching...
Marie Nakayama
December 8, 2020
Marie Nakayama, 94, passed away at home on December 8, 2020 with her children and longtime caregiver by her side.
She was born on May 8th, 1926 in Olathe, CO, the sixth of nine children of Suye and Kameo (Tom) Togami, Japanese immigrants. Her family were farmers in Colorado and New Mexico, and she was no stranger...
Dorothy Rich
December 8, 2020
Dorothy Rich, 92, of Tijeras passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital.
A native of Cos Cob, CT, Dorothy was a loving wife to Patsy J. Rich, her husband of 60 years. She is survived by five children, Susan Rich, Kathleen Rich, Kevin Rich, Thomas Rich, and Anne House; and five grandchildren, Rebecca Rich,...
Gerald Hilsenhoff
December 8, 2020
Gerald Hilsenhoff, 72, beloved by God, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He entered this world on May 11, 1948 in Madison, WI, born to Robert and Charlotte Hilsenhoff. He is survived by spouse, Colleen "Gracie" Hilsenhoff; his daughter, Angela (and Dewaine) McFadin; his step-son, James Swartz;and; granddaughters, Kaylee McFadin and Athena Swartz....
Lilia Ondina Escobar
December 8, 2020
Lilia “Nani” Ondina Escobar, age 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque was welcomed to heaven on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020. She was born on October 25th, 1924 in Holguin, Cuba to Aida Martinez and Adalberto Pena. Lilia was a family woman and would do anything and everything she could for her loved ones. She immigrated from Cuba with her...
Joseph Lee Lifke
December 8, 2020
Joseph Lee Lifke, age 60, transcended this life on December 8, 2020, after a heroic two year fight with brain cancer.
He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the first of four children of Sally Starkovich and Donald L. Lifke. His father passed away only three years earlier at age 83, also from cancer. He...
Chris Johnson
December 7, 2020
Chris was an active person and enjoyed the outdoors, nature photography and hunting. Despite his good health and athleticism, he was not able to overcome Covid-19. This sudden loss is devastating for his family and friends and he will be greatly missed. A beloved husband, and wonderful father and grandfather, he was a respected member of his community. Chris's...
Larry Lubar
December 7, 2020
Larry Lubar, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at age 83. Larry lived a long and full life and touched many hearts along the way. With a huge smile and a big laugh, he lit up every corner of the room.
Originally from Milwaukee, he attended Marquette University Dental School...
Rufus Doyle Meadows
December 7, 2020
Rufus Doyle Meadows was born July 20, 1930 in Amarillo, Texas to E.W. and Janie Meadows.
He grew up in the Texas panhandle along with brother Charles and sister Billie, attending school in Skellytown and White Deer where he played football, basketball and baseball. He married his high school sweetheart, Junie Shipley, on September 3, 1950. Doyle...
Arthur Hugh (Grimes) Grimes
December 7, 2020
Arthur Hugh Grimes, age 67, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Arthur was born in Clayton, OK on May 6, 1953 and lived in Boise City, OK. He attended Boise City Elementary and High School. He graduated from Pikes Peake Community College in 1993 with a degree in Electronics. Arthur worked for Cimarron County District #2 in Boise City...
Denise Snyder (Berry) Hoffman
December 7, 2020
Denise S. Hoffman, 72, died after a short illness on Monday, December 7, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. Denise is survived by her husband, James C. Hoffman, M.D. also of Albuquerque; their two children, Charles Hoffman, Esq. of Claremont, CA and Cynthia Lipson of San Jose, CA; and her sister, Candida Berry of Alcalde, NM. She is also survived by...
Maria Elena "Mary Ellen" Lujan
December 7, 2020
Maria Elena "Mary Ellen" Sena Lujan who would have been 89 on February 22, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday December 7, 2020.
She was born in 1932 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Jose Adolfo and Dolores (Fulgenzi) Sena. She married Richard M. Lujan July 16, 1948. They moved to Albuquerque in...



