RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Charles Edward McCrea
November 2, 2020
Charles Edward McCrea 3 August 1934 – 2 November 2020 Charles was known as Charles, Chuck, and Mac to his family and friends. He was born in Brinkley, AR and passed away in Rio Rancho, NM after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Edward McCrea (1977)...
Wentworth Charles Brown
November 2, 2020
Wentworth Charles Brown, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for 81 years, passed away in his sleep on Monday, November 2, 2020.
He was born in Chicago, IL on August 10, 1924 and moved to Albuquerque in 1939. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1942. After a brief stint at UNM, he joined the US Army Air...
Robert G. Clay
November 1, 2020
Robert G. Clay passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020, several days after celebrating his 100th birthday. He was born in Taylor, NE and raised in Iowa. Bob attended Iowa State. He served in the US Army (Air Corps) during WWII. Following his service, he completed his civil engineering degree at Iowa State. He worked in the mid-west...
Anita Mae (Farrer) Smith
November 1, 2020
Anita M. Smith passed peacefully after a very brief illness on Sunday, November 1, 2020. She just celebrated her 89th birthday! She was born on October 22, 1931, as Anita Mae Farrer in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1949 and then went on to Nursing School at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, KS. She graduated...
Donald Leon Morgan
November 1, 2020
Donald Leon Morgan, age 70, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at UNM Hospital. Don was born to Harry and Georgina Morgan in Albuquerque on Sunday, February 26, 1950. A lifelong resident of the city, he was a graduate of Del Norte High School, and made his career as an electronics technician at GTE Lenkurt and Siemens. Don was preceded...
Mary Louise Hibbard
November 1, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Louise Hibbard share her passing on November 1, 2020.
Mary was born Mary Louise Limbaugh in Las Cruces, New Mexico on December 1, 1926. She was raised in Albuquerque and has many longtime friends here and in Roswell where she raised her family.
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Pilar Llamas
November 1, 2020
Pilar Llamas left this world to be with Our Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was 91 years old. She was feisty and spunky to the end. Pilar was known for her dedication to her Catholic faith. She was a member of Catholic Daughters for many years. She loved to play bridge. She is preceded in death by...
Robert McLemore Fleming
October 31, 2020
Mandolin-playing physicist, Robert McLemore Fleming, 74, died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his beloved wife of 52 years, Diane Fleming, his daughter, Dr. Chandler Todd (of Albuquerque), his son, Swope Fleming (of Boston) and son-in-law, Dr. Richard Todd. Born Saturday, June 1, 1946,...
Bettie Ashcraft
October 31, 2020
Our mother, Bettie Ashcraft, was born in Austin, Texas in 1936 to parents Albert “Doc” Calhoun and Minnie Elizabeth (Smart) Calhoun. Mom was the fifth of six children. Mom passed on October 31, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents and all of her siblings.
She will be greatly missed and vividly remembered by her...
James Lincoln Franchell
October 30, 2020
James Lincoln Franchell was born in Medina, New York on Thursday, October 23, 1930 and passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Jim is survived by Jean Starnes Franchell, his wife of 64 years; children, Carol (Bill Pinnell), Anne, James (Mindy), Chuck (Robyn) and Jeff (Lynn); grandchildren, Jeremy (Tanya), Jennae, Katie (Mark...
Helena Pearl Frazee
October 30, 2020
Helena Pearl Frazee, 93, died peaceably in her sleep the morning of October 30, 2020, from a year-long bout with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Moriarty on September 06, 1927.
Helena spent her entire life worshiping her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Helena belonged to Calvary Chapel in Mcintosh, New Mexico and taught Bible Study there...
Jeanene (Inklebarger) Lawrence
October 30, 2020
Jeanene Lawrence, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born on December 10, 1929 to Jay and Leona Inklebarger in Altus, Oklahoma. She graduated from Blair High School in 1947. Her interests were playing the piano and singing. She and her twin sister, Pauline sang on a radio station...
Andrew Larry Romero
October 29, 2020
Andrew (Larry) Romero, age 76, beloved Father, Husband, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, October 29, 2020. He entered this world on Saturday, November 6, 1943, in the small town of Marquez, NM, born to Andres and Dionela Romero. He is survived by his spouse, Evelyn Romero; daughter, Denise Martinez; son, Adrian Romero and...
David Jackson
October 28, 2020
David Jackson, 70, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He entered this world on November 24,1949 in Henderson, NC, born to William and Mollie Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Lupe Jackson; sons, Johnathan, William Jackson, Sr., and Michael; daughters, Nichola Bacon and Michelle Jackson; granddaughter, Natisha...
Edward L. Lane
October 28, 2020
Edward L. Lane age 89 died October 28, 2020 after many years fighting cancer from complications of a fall.
He was born September 27, 1931 to Ralph and Lucile Lane in Freeport, IL. Graduating schools in Forreston, IL class of 1949 he then served his country in the Navy aboard the USS Columbus CA-74 for...
Andon Lee Barreras
October 27, 2020
Andon Lee Barreras July 17, 1989 -October 27, 2020 Andon will always be remembered as a sweet, outgoing, fun loving, young man with a very kind and giving heart. He was loved dearly by his family and by those whose lives he touched. Andon loved many things in life. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved his...
Roman "Ray" Montano
October 26, 2020
Roman "Ray" Montano, 47, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, October 26, 2020. He entered this world on January 7, 1973 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Roman Sr. and Isabel Montano. He was a lifelong Albuquerque resident and South Valley native. Ray was reunited with his dad, Roman Sr.; mom, Isabel; and sister, Lisa. His spirit...
Overa Gibson
October 26, 2020
Overa Gibson, a beloved mom, grandmother and friend went into the presence of Jesus her savior and Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert B. Gibson. Survived by sons, Don E. Gibson-Hale, wife, Ida, David E. Gibson Sr. and wife Becky, Doyle M. Gibson and wife...
Darrell L. Nichols
October 26, 2020
Remembering Darrell L. Nichols today and every day. A very loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Nichols; his son, Andrew Large and wife, Suzanne; his daughter, Donna Grier and husband, Sean; his stepson, Donald Romero, and stepson, Ron Romero and wife, Mindy; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His zest...
Lola Barnett
October 26, 2020
“Precious in the sight of the LORD
is the death of his saints.”
Psalm 116:15
Lola Barnett stepped from this life into the presence of Jesus Christ her Lord and
Savior on Monday, October 26, 2020, at 4:30 a.m. Lola received Jesus as her Savior
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