RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
James Barnum Robinson Jr.
December 1, 2020
COL James Barnum Robinson Jr. US Army, (Retired), 89, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. “Facing the end, I’m sad at ‘leaving the party’ ” was a favorite saying of his as he neared the end of a truly marvelous life.
Born September 26, 1931 in Savannah, GA, Jim was the first-born son...
Frances Arndell
December 1, 2020
Emma Frances “Fran” Arndell who would have been 94 on January 8th, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
She was born in 1927 in Cleaton, Muhlenberg County, KY, to Jess Franklin and Maggie Lou (Carnell) Vincent. She married James Crews Arndell on October 5, 1947 and moved to Elkton, Todd...
Marlyn W. Sterk
December 1, 2020
Marlyn W. Sterk, age 78, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Marlyn is survived by his wife Shirley of 59 years. Marlyn is also survived by his children, Todd and wife Rosa, Troy and wife Meredith, and Dawn and husband Tim Harrington; and grandchildren, Ryan (Amber), Kaitlyn (Matt), Amber (Reilly), Amanda (Robby), Kyle...
Crawford Henry Lydle
December 1, 2020
Crawford H. Lydle III passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He was a wonderful friend and mentor to many. Crawford served in the US Marine corps for 6 years including tours in Viet Nam and Rota, Spain. After his discharge he joined the University of California Police Force attaining the rank...
Richard Westphal
November 30, 2020
Richard Westphal died peacefully at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, on Monday, November 30, 2020.
He is survived by his children, Mary Katherine (Roger) Wolverton, Susan Kjell (Richard Yochem) and Patricia Robertson; grandchildren, Katherine (Emmett) DeGuvera, and Stephanie Robertson; and great grandchildren, Harper and Emmett DeGuvera. He will be missed by his long-time caregivers, Dottie and...
Shirley Esther Wilson
November 30, 2020
Shirley Esther Wilson, a beloved lady of faith and grace peacefully passed away in Albuquerque on Monday, November 30, 2020. Shirley was a lovingly devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, friend, and mentor. Besides being a dedicated homemaker, she was also a loyal Sears retiree.
She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 21, 1928. After her...
Jane Buckley
November 29, 2020
Jane Buckley, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, died Sunday, November 29, 2020.
She is survived by her sister, Ruth Ecker, of Albuquerque, and many cousins and family in Christ Jesus, their children and grandchildren to whom she will forever be Nana Jane! She graduated from Nyack Bible College in 1952 and was a director in...
Celia Ruiz Tomlinson
November 29, 2020
Celia Ruiz Tomlinson has embarked onto her next adventure. Celia was born on Thursday, January 25, 1941 in San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines and passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In between those years, she navigated a turbulent path becoming a pioneer in her profession. Celia...
Veronica Trujillo-Vaisa
November 28, 2020
Veronica Trujillo-Vaisa, 25, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place suddenly on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She entered this world on Monday, December 5, 1994, in Albuquerque.
She is survived by loving husband Nathan; and children, Jaylin and Ricky. Veronica is also survived by stepdaughter, Karina Vaisa; her birth brothers, Andy, Joaquin, Dominic...
Dion Wade Rumney
November 28, 2020
Dion Wade Rumney, 72, beloved Father, passed away from the Novel Corona Virus on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He entered this world on Thursday, December 18, 1947, in LaSalle, CO, born to Donald and Betty Rumney. He is survived by his son, Dylan. Wade served in the Navy from 1969 to 1972. After his military service, Wade completed his...
David Moore del Castillo
November 28, 2020
Dr. David Moore del Castillo, age 82 of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away on November 28, 2020.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janice Lee Strawn del Castillo (known as Jay); children, Genevre del Castillo, Patrick del Castillo, Nicholas del Castillo (Carolyn), and Libby King (Jeff); ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister,...
Rafael Angel Calvo
November 28, 2020
Rafael Angel Calvo went home to be with our Lord in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 28, 2020 due to complication from pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 18, 1955 in San Jose, Costa Rica, a son of Rafael and Maria Elena Calvo. He moved to the United...
Nicholas C. LoBue
November 27, 2020
Nicholas C. LoBue, age 71, passed away on Friday, November 27th, 2020. Nick is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy; their 3 children, Lisa, Lauren and Andrew; their spouses, Tami, Jason and Lauren; and his beloved grandchildren, Gianna, Ava, Avery, Bryce, Reagan and Rowen. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Virginia LoBue.
...Cynthia Browning
November 27, 2020
Cynthia Browning, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 during her afternoon nap. She was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1933 to Frank and Ivy Sharpe in Grimsby, England. She survived the bombing of England and met her future husband, Bert in October of 1955 who was in the United States Air Force. They...
Marjorie "Marge" Gruen
November 26, 2020
On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Marjorie (Marge) Gruen, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 91 and went to be with her Lord and Savior.
Marjorie was born in Pittsfield, MA on July 7, 1929. Her childhood years were spent growing up on dairy farms in Stockbridge, MA. ...
Guy Anthony Bien
November 26, 2020
Guy Bien of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 26, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Victoria Helene (Mahan) Cannavale
November 26, 2020
Victoria Helene Cannavale, 79, passed over to the Jesus she adored at midnight on Thursday, November 26, 2020 while in her husband’s arms. Victoria was born on May 9, 1941 at Saint Barnabas Hospital in Newark, NJ to Ross and Virginia Mahan. On November 25, 1974, Victoria and Louis followed God's will for their lives and were married after...
Rosa Sylvia (Herrera) Rodriguez
November 25, 2020
Rosa Rodriguez 59 Nacio en Juarez, Chihuahua el 2 de Septiembre del 1961, madre, abuela(ma), hija, esposa y hermana abrio sus alas para estar con dios el 25 de Noviembre. Dejando a su esposo Everardo Marquez y a sus tres hijos Raquel, Manuel y Aaron Rodriguez. Fue una maravillosa madre. Amaba y ayudaba a todos alredor de ella. Le...
Robert Lee Hall
November 25, 2020
Robert Lee Hall, beloved husband and father passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Bob was born Tuesday, November 9, 1948, in Princeton, Missouri, and is preceded in death by his mother Anna Bess “Fadness” Hall, adopted father Ray Hall, natural father George Covey, aunt Barbara Hyler, and son Steven Hall. Bob is survived by his wife Elizabeth Hall,...
Patsy Ann (Hargrove) Daily
November 25, 2020
Patsy Ann Daily, 78, beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She entered this world on February 23, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM born to Donald and Laura Opal Hargrove.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald L. Daily; her daughters, Debbie Gleason...



