Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Anthony "Tony" Johnson

Anthony "Tony" Johnson

October 26, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Johnson.  Born in Portales, NM on April 5, 1985 and passed away in Albuquerque, NM on October 26, 2020.

He was a loving father, son, brother and Prim.

Tony was preceded in death by his father; Raymond Chavez; brother, Matthew Chavez; sister, Marissa Chavez; grandparents, Raymond Johnson and Victor Chavez. He is survived...

John Dal Santo

John Dal Santo

October 26, 2020

John Quentin Dal Santo, age 96, of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2020.

His death was preceded by his wife of 69 years, Helen Dal Santo, and their daughter, Ret. Judge Diane Dal Santo. He is survived by his son, John Dal Santo Jr.; his daughter, Marlene Hubbard (Roger Hubbard deceased); daughter,...

Casimiro Zamora

Casimiro Zamora

October 26, 2020

Casimiro Zamora, 93, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Casimiro was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend.

He was born on September 11, 1927 in a small farming community called La Cienega near Mountainair, NM. and proudly served in the US Army from 1953 to 1956.  He is the...

Frank Sanchez

Frank Sanchez

October 25, 2020

Frank Sanchez, age 51, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born on September 12, 1969 in Albuquerque, NM. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Emma Sanchez; and brother-in-law, Clarke Glover. He is survived by his sisters, Sylvia Dean, husband, Ray; Yolanda Alley, husband, Peter; brother, Jose Alvarez, wife, April, and Tia Maria Inez Ferrales....

Doyce Charles Webb

Doyce Charles Webb

October 25, 2020

Doyce Charles Webb, age 86 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Sunday, October 25, 2020. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no services at this time. Hopefully, there will be a planned celebration in the spring to celebrate his life with his family and friends. Charles was born March 28, 1934, in Headley, Texas and was the son of...

Gilbert E. Miranda

Gilbert E. Miranda

October 24, 2020

Gilbert Emilio Miranda, our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa passed away peacefully on October 24, 2020 at his home in Albuquerque, NM.  He was 98 years old.

Gilbert (aka Gil), son of Emilio Herrera Miranda and Francisca Vigil Madrid Miranda, was born at his family home in Lincoln, NM.  Gilbert was the 6th born child in a...

Dedric Gilbert ("Billy")  Luecke

Dedric Gilbert ("Billy") Luecke

October 24, 2020

Our beloved son, Dedric Gilbert Luecke “Billy”, age 18, passed away from us on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque at home Thursday, February 21, 2002. He attended highland, Ace, and Cesar Chavez Highschool. He was a self-taught artist and complete genius with a pencil and sketchbook. He was also known for his talented freestyle sessions....

Patricia Ann Brower

Patricia Ann Brower

October 24, 2020

Our mom, Patricia “Pat” Anne (Ortiz) Brower, age 67, of Belen, NM, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by her family. Patricia was born on November 29, 1952, in Santa Fe, NM to Alfonso and Annie Ortiz. Patricia attended St. Michaels High School before she graduated with her master’s in public administration from the...

Clark Henderson

Clark Henderson

October 24, 2020

Clark Henderson, 68, worship pastor at Sandia Baptist Church for the last 34 years, went to be with his savior Saturday, October 24, 2020.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Elaine (Roberts) Henderson; beloved daughters, Amy Childs and her husband Kirby Childs, Leah Andrews, and her husband Mike Andrews, and Joy...

Magdalen Maes

Magdalen Maes

October 24, 2020

Magdalen Tenorio Maes, Nena or Maggie to many, age 84, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

She was born in Willard, NM on August 24, 1936.  She was the sixth of ten children of Amalia and Manuel Tenorio.  Nena’s summertime passion was gardening.  She tended the most amazing flower garden.  She loved the Telenovelas in...

James Greenwoll

James Greenwoll

October 23, 2020

James I "Jim" Greenwoll, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for 62 years, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, October 23, 2020 in the care and company of family.

Jim was born in Chicago, IL in 1931, to Clara and Ivan Greenwoll, who predeceased him in Albuquerque. Mr. Greenwoll joined the Air Force in 1952 during the...

Raymond (Ray) Paul Churan

Raymond (Ray) Paul Churan

October 22, 2020

On Thursday, October 22, 2020, Raymond (Ray) Paul Churan, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home after a long battle with heart disease. He was 83 years old. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Paul R. and Verna A. Churan. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sally; two sons, Ken and Carl;...

Viola Amalia Castillo

Viola Amalia Castillo

October 21, 2020

Viola Amalia Castillo passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020. Vi, as she liked to be called, lived an incredible 80 years. By her standards 25 words would suffice for her obituary. She was not world famous; had a soft clear voice; rarely accepted others’ help; gave to others daily; never complimented herself, and generally kept a...

Judith Amanda Churchill

Judith Amanda Churchill

October 21, 2020

Judith Amanda Churchill, of Albuquerque, NM, was born in Thomasville, GA, May 17, 1938. She came into this world with nothing but the love of her parents, Margaret, and Wendell Mims, and left with her eternal soul. She is with Jesus in paradise today. She met Him in person Wednesday, October 21, 2020. “Truly I tell you, today you...

Robert Emmett Sheridan

Robert Emmett Sheridan

October 21, 2020

Robert Emmett Sheridan of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Born January 18, 1943 in New Jersey, Robert was raised as an only child by his father and mother, Robert and Helen Sheridan.

As a child, Robert excelled in science and mathematics and went on to study both at Pennsylvania State University receiving...

Connor Everett Dix

Connor Everett Dix

October 21, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Connor Everett Dix . Connor was born in Albuquerque on May 16, 2000, and passed on Tuesday, October 21, 2020. Connor graduated from La Cueva High School and was attending the University of NM with an interest in medicine. He had a...

Gloria Eleanor Martin

Gloria Eleanor Martin

October 21, 2020

Gloria Eleanor Martin, born in Pecos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving behind her children, Andy J. Anderson, Michael L Anderson and his wife, Shirley, Theresa (Teri) M. Cella and her husband, Brian; 6 grandchildren, Jacob Cortez and wife, Kasey, Jerrid Cortez, Joseph Cortez, Aubreanna Cortez,...

Michael Anthony Sanchez

Michael Anthony Sanchez

October 20, 2020

Michael Sanchez, age 41, beloved son, brother, grandson, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He entered this world on May 18, 1979, in Belen, NM, born to Michael Sanchez and Sandra Littrell. He is survived by his mothers, Sandra Littrell and Lisa Fonseca; father, Michael Sanchez Sr. and wife, Brenda; siblings,...

Ernst H. Blumenthal

Ernst H. Blumenthal

October 20, 2020

Ernst H. Blumenthal III (Ernie), age 67, died peacefully at his Placitas home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Ernie was renown for his meticulous restoration of vintage cars, from Crown Victorias to muscle cars. His restorations were all the more remarkable because he was paralyzed in a car accident at age 21 and did all the work from his...

Bettye G. Hoover

Bettye G. Hoover

October 20, 2020

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.     Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Bettye Hoover, age 85, loving wife and devoted mother, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  Bettye...