Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Billie T. Leverette

Billie T. Leverette

November 5, 2020

Billie T. Leverette passed away at home on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born in Thibodaux, LA to Joseph and Anita Thibodaux and grew up on their farm in the country six miles from the town of Thibodaux. After high school graduation, she went to business school in Baton Rouge, LA and upon...

Brandon Paul Dane Ray

Brandon Paul Dane Ray

November 5, 2020

Brandon Paul Dane Ray, born March 9, 1992, to Paula C. Ray Lockwood, her "Golden Boy", passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Brandon was a shining star to the Navajo Nation-a bright light. He was a man of integrity, quiet, honest, determined, with a searching mind, a quest for learning and an eagerness to share his knowledge. ...

Zoilo Victor Dominguez

Zoilo Victor Dominguez

November 5, 2020

Zoilo Victor Domínguez, almost 82 years old, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 7:47 p.m. with his family holding his hands and telling him how much he was loved.  Zoilo is survived by his wife of 53 years, Angela Viola Domínguez; his eldest daughter, Pía Aurelia Salazar and husband Jesús Salazar and their children Téa and Diego; his...

Michael Stephen Wilson

Michael Stephen Wilson

November 4, 2020

Michael Stephen Wilson, Born March 5, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was the youngest son of 5 children of the late Murrlle Staker Wilson and Pearl Marie West. He graduated from Granite High School and attended the University of Utah. He married Laura Eve Jorgensen on September 6, 1966, in...

Arthur Valdez

Arthur Valdez

November 4, 2020

August 3, 1958- November 4, 2020 Arthur (Art) Valdez at the age of 62 beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to his Eternal resting place on Wednesday November 4, 2020 resident of Albuquerque. He is proceeded in death by his loving mother Perfilia Valdez. He is survived by wife Margaret (Donna)Valdez 4 Daughters Linda and Spouse Rob, Loretta,...

Joshua Robert Cordova

Joshua Robert Cordova

November 4, 2020

Joshua Robert Cordova, 35, of Albuquerque, New Mexico drew his last breath, November 4, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital, the same hospital he was born in, exactly 35 years and 11 months earlier. He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Luis Cordova. Joshua succumbed to the overall influences of a devastating disease: Schizoaffective Disorder; a disease of the...

Lynn Tarleton Ritchie

Lynn Tarleton Ritchie

November 4, 2020

Lynn Tarleton Ritchie was born in Rexburg, Idaho of Sunday, May 13, 1934, to George Wendel & Fern Ritchie. Lynn passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at the home of his son Marshall, on November 4, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his home for 65 years. He celebrated his 86th birthday the previous May. After graduating from Rick’s College with...

Bobbie Jones Lacy

Bobbie Jones Lacy

November 4, 2020

LACY – Bobbie Jones, age 89, a longtime resident of Valley Gardens neighborhood passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from natural causes after a long battle with various illnesses.

She had been a resident at The Rio at Las Estancias care facility for the past five years.  Bobbi is survived by her five children, Tamara Lacy,...

Joyce Lee (Davidson)  Andes

Joyce Lee (Davidson) Andes

November 4, 2020

Joyce Lee Davidson Andes, of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born in Clovis, NM on Monday, November 21, 1934 to Sumner and Lola Davidson. Following graduation from Clovis High School, Joyclee went to the University of Oklahoma, Trinity University, and the University of New Mexico, majoring in Music Education....

Ronald Gene Krueger

Ronald Gene Krueger

November 4, 2020

Ronald Krueger, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

He entered this world on April 22, 1936 in Quincy, IL, born to Carl and Alice Krueger. He was proceeded in death by his loving parents, Carl and Alice; and his sons, Jeff and...

Kathleen McCarty Cash

Kathleen McCarty Cash

November 3, 2020

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, the world became a lesser place because a great lady left this earth. Kathleen McCarty Cash went home reentering the presence of her Lord and Savior and her heavenly parents. Kathy is reunited with her family, friends, and loved ones that had preceded her through the veil. A year ago, Kathy fell and broke...

Larry Elvin Chapman

Larry Elvin Chapman

November 3, 2020

Deacon Larry Elvin Chapman was born in love to Willie Alvin Chapman and Juanita Lunn (Willis) in Forrest County, MS. He was the eldest of eight and cared very deeply for each of his siblings. As a young man Larry enlisted in the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country and honorably retired after 23 years, continuing...

Deanna Marie (Moore)  Linthicum

Deanna Marie (Moore) Linthicum

November 3, 2020

Deanna Marie Linthicum, 66, beloved daughter, wife, mother, aunt and grandmother was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. with her family by her side. She was born on September 11th, 1954 in Holly, CO, to Horace Dean and Helen Marie Moore. They soon moved to Portales, NM where she grew up....

Tom Thomas

Tom Thomas

November 3, 2020

Louis Nathanial “Tom” Thomas, Jr. was born in Huntington, WV, but he got to Texas as fast as he could. He passed away suddenly in his beloved New Mexico home on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Tom grew up in Abilene and attended Cooper High School before moving to Plainview, TX. A lifelong Red Raider fan, he attended Texas Tech...

Edwin Charles Wittwer

Edwin Charles Wittwer

November 3, 2020

Edwin Charles Wittwer, born Saturday, November 3, 1928 in Lincoln, NE to Edwin Joseph and Elsie Mae Wittwer, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, on his 92nd birthday.

Ed graduated from High School in 1946.  He joined the Air Force in 1948 and was assigned to the 4925th atomic test group at Kirtland AFB...

Elizabeth (Liz) B. Crain

Elizabeth (Liz) B. Crain

November 3, 2020

Elizabeth (Liz) Crain, age 98, passed away from natural causes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by sons, Bob Jr. and partner, Judy Ducharme of Albuquerque, NM and Jim and wife, Sylvia of Santa Fe, NM. She grew up in Crawfordsville, AR and met her husband of 76 years, Robert, at Arkansas A&M in chemistry...

Gloria Marquis Mitchell

Gloria Marquis Mitchell

November 2, 2020

Gloria Marquis Mitchell, a resident of Saint Augustine, Florida, has returned to Albuquerque. She often said when she moved to Albuquerque in 1982 that she "had come home" and now she has.

Gloria was born in Miami, Florida on Tuesday, September 21, 1937. Bill, her husband and soul mate, survives her. Gloria is survived by...

Bonnie Lou Peter

Bonnie Lou Peter

November 2, 2020

Bonnie Peter, 97, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020.

Bonnie was born in Iowa where she lived until she married Vernon and moved to Minnesota. They lived in California before moving to Albuquerque in 1971.

Bonnie was a teacher for over 50 years and co-founder of Tiny Tots Preparatory School...

Marie Antoinette Silva

Marie Antoinette Silva

November 2, 2020

Marie Antionette Silva passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, on All Souls Day.  Her niece, Jamie Silva Steele, was present holding her hand at her death.

We are grateful to the doctors, nurses, and aides who cared for Antoinette and were so considerate to her family, keeping us informed, and responding to our questions.  We recognize that...

Victoriana (Vickie) Salguero

Victoriana (Vickie) Salguero

November 2, 2020

Victoriana (Vickie) Salguero, age85, beloved Wife and Mother, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was surrounded by her children and family. She was born to Reymundo and Inez Sena on Thursday, November 15, 1934 in Fort Sumner, NM.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Delfino (Pino) Salguero; four...