RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Daryl Streeter
November 17, 2020
Longtime Albuquerque resident, Daryl Streeter, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, following a long illness. Born in Rochester, NY, on April 9, 1949, Daryl grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School. He was named his graduating class's "Class Character." Following high school, Daryl attended Macon Georgia Junior College. Daryl toured the...
Rudy Morales
November 17, 2020
Rudy R. Morales passed through heaven’s gate into the waiting arms of our Lord on November 17, 2020.
He was born on May 8th, 1931 to Pedro Morales and Cuca Rendon in Lordsburg, New Mexico where he spent his childhood. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the National Guard of the United States and honorably...
Richard "Dick" C. Baumann
November 17, 2020
Richard C. “Dick” Baumann, M.D., 85, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandpa, peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Dick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 10, 1935, to Carl and Hazel Baumann.
In 1957 Dick met Barbara Guse on a blind date, and on January 25, 1958, he married the love of his life,...
Leroy Richard Pieart
November 17, 2020
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 5:55 a.m., Leroy R. Pieart (Lee) was called home by his Lord Jesus Christ.
555 is the number of Jesus Christ. The name Jesus has 5 letters, and in one of the reported miracles, Jesus gracefully took 5 loaves of bread to feed 5 thousand. Later toward the end of his...
Grace Louise Colvin
November 16, 2020
Grace Louise Colvin, a resident of Albuquerque and Socorro, New Mexico, died at the age of 78 on Monday, November 16, 2020.
Professionally, Grace was known for her dedication and expertise in hospital pharmacy. She received a degree in science and pharmacy from the University of New Mexico in the 1960's. At the time she was the...
Dr. John Edwin McReynolds
November 16, 2020
Dr. John McReynolds, age 94, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, November 16, 2020. He entered this world on Monday, November 15, 1926 in Ashland, NE, born to Louis and Ola McReynolds.
John grew up on a farm and had many interesting stories about the dust bowl, skunk hunting, and...
Aida (Cortinas) Elliott
November 16, 2020
Aida was born at home in Brownsville, TX on November 25, 1925. After graduating high school, Aida studied to be a nurse at an Army Medical School. She received her certification as a Registered Nurse then started her career as a surgical nurse at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Aida’s first marriage was to Captain Ronald D. Shero, a graduate of...
John Laflin
November 16, 2020
John Laflin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, surrounded by his devoted family at the age of 94. He knew how to love, have fun, and live an amazing life. Goodbye Daddy and Grandpa Perfect. You served as a great example for us all and will be greatly missed. John is survived...
William Francis (Bill) Riordan
November 16, 2020
William (Bill) Francis Riordan passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 after a short illness. His wife and children were able to be by his side when he passed. Bill is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Ruebel, daughters Cindy, Carol, and Stacy, son John, and wife Jessica. Bill had three granddaughters, Carson Kavathas, Sarah Gavaldon and Scottie Riordan, whom...
Magda Brum
November 16, 2020
Magda Brum, age 94, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, November 16, 2020. She entered this world on September 23, 1926, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, born to Octavio and Dea Telles de Freitas. Magda was preceded in death by her husband, Jairo Brum, and her son, Octavio Telles de Freitas Brum. She...
Alice M. (Beaman) Holck
November 16, 2020
Alice M. Beaman Holck, age 89, an incredible woman, nurse, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was surrounded by her beloved cat Mac, grandson Adam Holck, and her granddaughter Elizabeth Holck Fogel, along with Elizabeth’s husband Matthew Fogel. Alice was born Tuesday, September 15, 1931 in Corwith, IA, to Marjorie...
Ramon Encinias
November 15, 2020
Ramon Encinias, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Ramon was born March 28, 1942 in Pecos, NM to Fedencio and Vivanita Encinias. He was a graduate of Santa Fe High School where he excelled at football for the Demons.
Ramon worked for the Santa Fe County Assessor's office in the...
Carol M. Thompson
November 15, 2020
Carol M. Thompson, 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico died Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born June 10, 1939 to Albert M. murphy and Susan Elizabeth McClain Murphy in Twin Falls, Idaho.
She attended schools in Twin Falls, Graduating with the class of 1957. She graduated with a BA degree in Anthropology at Northwestern University in Evanston,...
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Romero
November 15, 2020
Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Romero, 89, of Sandia Park, NM, died Sunday, November 15, 2020.
Born Tuesday, September 1, 1931, he was the son of Antonio M. Romero and Frances Joy Dazzo. Jerry was a native New Mexican and a long-time resident of the East Mountains. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, traveling, and camping around the state. Jerry...
Thomas (Tom) Bailey
November 15, 2020
Thomas (Tom) Bailey, age 80, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2020. Tom was known for his caring nature, quick wit, and ability to tell a story. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, graduated in 1958 from Columbia Heights High School, and served three years in the United States Army working on L-19 and Caribou...
Sonia Anne Smith
November 15, 2020
LaSonia Anne Smith, age 83, our beloved mother, born June 9, 1937, in Weslaco, TX to Arthur Henry and Estelle Florabelle Ruggles-Bullard, returned home to her Father in heaven on Sunday, November 15, 2020. LaSonia was preceded in death by her husband, Louie, her parents, and many other cherished family members. She is survived by her 5 adult children,...
Robert "Robby" Howard Mock
November 14, 2020
From his last ride in the saddle straight into the loving, open arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Robby was born on December 10th, 1970, to Howard and Judy Mock, and was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Robby graduated from Sandia Preparatory School in 1989. He attended NMSU and transferred to Colorado State University to...
Gilberto Garcia
November 14, 2020
Gilberto Garcia, age 86, born in Belen, NM to the home of David and Carolina passed away at his home in Albuquerque Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Gilberto is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Sharon, Catherine and Charles; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; along with many nieces and nephews.
Gilberto retired...
Crystal Brosco
November 14, 2020
Crystal Brosco, age 39, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was fun, loving, witty, and a razzle dazzle dancing queen, and she will be missed dearly. Due to the current pandemic a private family service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Crystal was survived by her mother, Denise Brosco; her brothers, Quinten and...
Frederic Higgins Wilding-White
November 13, 2020
Frederic Higgins Wilding-White Frederic Higgins Wilding-White, age 77, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place to be reunited with his wife, Patricia, on Friday, November 13, 2020. He entered this world on Wednesday, December 9, 1942, in Seattle, WA, born to Charles and Mary Wilding-White. He is survived by his son, James Wilding-White; his sister, Veronica Wilding-White;...



