RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Brian G. Salazar
Aug 14, 2020
Brian G. Salazar, 26, was born March 3, 1994 to Ernest Salazar and Valerie Pacheco in Las Vegas, NM “The real Las Vegas”. Brian was a graduate of Tularosa High School in 2012- after graduating High School, Brian immediately attended The New Mexico Corrections Training Academy (NMCTA). Starting his career in July of 2012 at the Penitentiary of New...
Steven Gregory Martinez
Aug 13, 2020
Steven Gregory Martinez, 59, born in Inglewood, CA, passed away August 13, 2020 in Monrovia, CA .
He is survived by his mother, Corinne Koelsch; his sister; Seanne Garcia; his children, Christina Aguilar and husband Ralph, Gregory Martinez, Danielle Martinez, James Martinez and Angela McRae; his grandchildren, Christopher, Danielle, Isabella, Harper, Callie; his nephew, Eric; many other...
Theresa Rhydonia Eunice Montoya
Aug 13, 2020
Theresa Montoya, age 57, beloved mother, Grandma Babe, and sister, began her eternal life on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Born to Jose Montoya and Rosalind Montoya-Cata in Gallup, NM in February 1963, Theresa was the youngest of seven children. Theresa was preceded in death by two of her siblings, Alfred and Francis Montoya.
She is survived by...
Michele (Shelley) Rae Markham
Aug 11, 2020
Michele (Shelley) Rae Markham, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at the age of 68.
Words cannot adequately describe the beautiful and loving person Shelley Markham was. While those still here, her husband of 35 years, Ben Markham; son, Gavin Markham; daughter, Mallory Spangler (Zach); brother, Dennis Malouff; half-brother, Ernest Malouff; and many...
Geraldine Lucy Arviso
Aug 11, 2020
Geraldine was born in Gallup, NM on July 21, 1959 to Perry and Preciliana (Prissy) Schanefelt and left to her heavenly home on August 11, 2020 where she was greeted by her dad, Perry Schanefelt.
Geraldine retired from Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Agency Facility Management after 33 years and 9 months in June of...
Annie (Cano) Griego
Aug 10, 2020
Annie Griego, age 90, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie was called to her eternal resting place Monday, August 10, 2020. She entered this world on Thursday, August 15, 1929, in Algodones, NM, born to Luis and Ciprianna (Gurule) Cano. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Tobias (Toby) Griego; her beloved grandson, Samuel Diego...
Gladys Mary Gaudette
Aug 10, 2020
Gladys Mary Gaudette, wife, mother, grandma and mamaw, entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 10, 2020. Gladys was born to Harold and Margaret Thomas in Greenfield, MA. She met the love of her life, Paul, at a local dance hall (she was a Greenfield gal and he was a Bondsville boy) and...
Vonceil Clark
Aug 10, 2020
On Monday, August 10, 2020, Vonceil Clark, beloved mother of three sons, passed away at age 96. Vonceil was born on Friday, March 14, 1924 in Haynesville, Louisiana to Chester Arthur and Mary Coffman. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, James Robert Clark. She is survived by three sons, James, Osceola and Thomas, five...
Gary R. Esquibel
Aug 10, 2020
On Monday, August 10, 2020, this world lost one of the strongest young men we were all blessed to know and love. Gary R. Esquibel died peacefully in his home in the arms of his beloved mother and surrounded by his family. Gary was born on February 17, 1994 in Las Vegas, NM, but has called Albuquerque, NM home...
Roland Eugene Johnson
Aug 10, 2020
Roland Johnson was born on Sunday, November 6,1938 in the Laguna Pueblo, village of Paguate, he was raised by his grandparents. Paul and Eulogia Johnson. While in their care he fluently spoke the Keres language, which he considered to be his primary language. His upbringing consisted of helping his grandfather with all tasks associated with farming and ranching. He...
Francine F. Gariss
Aug 10, 2020
Francine Gariss, 70, the strongest woman in existence, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Francine was known for her hard work, dedication to her family, and being a fierce mama bear. Francine was a long-time member of the American Legion and retired after 23 years of dedicated service at Social Security Disability.
...Rod E. Anderson
Aug 9, 2020
Anderson, Rod E. Rod Anderson, age 61, dedicated son and father, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. A proud Army veteran, Rod was known as an avid hunter and woodworker. He enjoyed elk hunts and crafting knives and furniture in his home workshop. He is survived by his mother, Mary Anderson; his children, Ryan Anderson and Catherine Morris;...
Annabella "Bella" Candelaria
Aug 9, 2020
Annabella "Bella" Candelaria age 78, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and her sweetie, LeRoy, on Sunday August 09, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born to Rafael and Cora Sanchez in Albuquerque, NM, both of her parents have preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Patrick Candelaria and wife Karen; Tina Parrish;...
Bill K. Hanges
Aug 9, 2020
Bill K. Hanges, age 59, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albuquerque, NM on September 29, 1960, he was the son of Greek immigrants, his mother, Sia Hanges, and his late father, Gus (Kosta) Hanges. He is also survived by his sister, Thoula Hanges Mallory and her husband,...
Alfred Martin Smith
Aug 8, 2020
Al was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Alfred and Frances Smith. Al was an only child. He attended Robert B. Glenn High School where he made lifelong friends. He had aspirations of becoming a pro golfer, and while obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he earned...
Willard Roy Randall
Aug 8, 2020
Willard Roy Randall lived a full life of 94 years on this earth, before our Lord called him home. He passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He passed comfortably, in the home built by his own hands. He was surrounded by his children at his passing. He at last was rejoined with Margie, his wife of 54 years...
Shirley Ann (Swanquist) Weaver
Aug 8, 2020
Shirley Ann Weaver, age 92, our precious mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and lover of Jesus stepped into the presence of her Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Shirley was born in Cadillac, Michigan, on November 13, 1927 to Ralph and Gladys Swanquist. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Paul Weaver Jr, and her...
Joseph Carl Miles
Aug 7, 2020
Joseph Carl Miles, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Friday, August 7, 2020.
He is survived by his son, Carl Miles and wife, Aubra; and numerous friends and family. Joe joined the U.S. Army in 1960 and retired in 1982 and worked on Aircraft Radar systems including the AWACS. Joe then worked for Intel...
Delbert V. Hamilton
Aug 6, 2020
Delbert V. Hamilton, age 102, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. A private graveside service will be held by family invitation only due to the current pandemic.
Ramona Danice Riddle
Aug 6, 2020
Ramona Danice Riddle, age 60, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Danice was a lifelong car enthusiast, having worked rebuilding engines in high school, owning and working in parts stores and finally as a successful car saleswoman for many years. She had multiple repeat customers, who became friends through her career. She is survived by her husband, Gary Riddle...



