Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Mary Alice Lightfoot

Mary Alice Lightfoot

December 16, 2020

Mary Alice Lightfoot, 91, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She entered this world on Thursday, January 3, 1929 in Mexico City, MX, born to Carlos Egry and Margarita Mester Egry from Budapest, Hungary. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Dennise Kennedy Egry; son, Mark Edwin Kennedy and daughter, Kim Maria Lightfoot....

Martha Faussone

Martha Faussone

December 16, 2020

Martha Quintana Hume Faussone passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

She was born to Ramon and Libradita Quintana on April 2, 1931 in Pojoaque, NM.  Martha was fortunate to be loved by two wonderful men.  James T. Hume, the father of her children who passed away in 1977 and Roscoe Faussone whom she married in...

Susana M. Lozano

Susana M. Lozano

December 15, 2020

Suzanne M. Lozano, 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Suzanne was born on Sunday, January 13, 1952 to Ramon and Bernice Casaus. She graduated from Grants High School in 1970 and in 1971 met the love of her life Manuel Lozano jr. Suzanne was a jack of all...

Anne (Lanigan)  Reed

Anne (Lanigan) Reed

December 15, 2020

Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to so many. She will be missed by her husband of 60 years, Wayne Reed. Theirs’s was a love at first sight, and they shared so many happy times, such as the birth of their children, Robert S. Reed and Susan P. Bellemore. Mam taught us the importance of family and...

Kenneth Lee Corazza

Kenneth Lee Corazza

December 15, 2020

KENNETH LEE CORAZZA 1942 – 2020 Much-loved brother, uncle, and friend Respected pharmacist, horseman, and community leader Kenneth Corazza died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 of natural causes. Ken was the owner of The Medicine Chest Pharmacy and a member of the New Mexico State Racing Commission. Those two achievements demonstrate his dual passions: he practiced pharmacy in his beloved...

Thomas Everett Berger

Thomas Everett Berger

December 15, 2020

Thomas Everett Berger of Albuquerque passed at home peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

He was born in Pekin, IL on March 7th, 1932 to Everett and Maxine (Webber) Berger. He married Marilyn (Lichtenberger) on May 29th, 1968. He was preceeded in death by his wife Marilyn of 49 years; his parents, Everett and Clarabelle Berger, Charles...

Melvin Miller

Melvin Miller

December 14, 2020

Melvin T. Miller, 96, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2020. Mel was born in Detroit, MI to parents Melvin and Jennie Miller on Tuesday, March 11, 1924. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Mel is survived by his daughter Mara Dohrmann (Brian) and son Marc. Mel’s...

Raymond Henry (Baros)  Baros

Raymond Henry (Baros) Baros

December 14, 2020

Raymond H. Baros, 72, Veteran, business owner, and longtime resident of Seminole, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in Tijeras, New Mexico. Raymond was born in Denver, Colorado and was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his daughter, Renae Lockwood (Kirk); sons, Raymond A. Baros (Gayle), and Victor Ray Baros (Yvonne); brother, Jimmy; as...

Kathleen Marie Hale Riley

Kathleen Marie Hale Riley

December 14, 2020

Kathleen Marie Hale Riley, “Katie”, age 46, formerly of Albuquerque passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. She was a graduate of Valley High School in 1992. Preceded in death by her father, Bruce Hale. She is survived by her best friend and husband Kevin; her son, Noah Altamirano; mother, Marcella Neville; brothers, Joe and Nate, their wives Kendra and...

Charles Melvin Young

Charles Melvin Young

December 14, 2020

Charles Young, 100, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 14, 2020.

He entered this world on August 16, 1920 in Geuda Springs, KS, born to Charles and Lois Frem Young. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 65 years Edna Lee Young and by a brother and...

Robert Edward ((Bob/Eddie))  Harris

Robert Edward ((Bob/Eddie)) Harris

December 14, 2020

Robert E. Harris (Bob/Eddie), age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020, in Los Alamos, NM. Eddie was born in Brownfield, TX, Saturday, August 3, 1940. He was the second oldest of six children by his mother Mary (French) Newby. He married Linda Mae Wherley on Saturday, June 6, 1964 in Albuquerque, NM. Eddie was raised by...

Damian Martin Arellano

Damian Martin Arellano

December 14, 2020

Damian Martin Arellano, 35, beloved son and brother was called home to his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 14, 2020.

Damian was born on April 1, 1985 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Daniel and Alice Arellano. He is survived by his brother, Dante Arellano; sisters, Ciara Iverson, Royale Jareno, and Danielle Arellano.  Damian was baptized at...

Mother Natalia Tasca

Mother Natalia Tasca

December 14, 2020

Our dearest Mother Natalia Tasca entered into eternal life Monday, December 14, 2020 at the age of 95 and 71 years as a Canossian Sister. Mass (limited attendance) will be celebrated Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish. Please pray for the eternal repose of her soul.

Sally (Rideg)  Welter

Sally (Rideg) Welter

December 13, 2020

Sally Rideg Welter October 8, 1932 – December 13, 2020 Welter, Sally, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for 29 years passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Sally was a generous, kind, and fun-loving individual. Born Saturday, October 8, 1932 in Cedar Grove, NJ to John Rideg and Jane Timko. A loving wife to her husband of 42...

Joseph William Yeske

Joseph William Yeske

December 13, 2020

Joseph William Yeske, entered into the arms of God on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the age of 67, after a tough battle with prostate cancer. Joe was born Thursday, October 15, 1953, in New Hope, Pennsylvania, to Elmer Calvin and Leanna Lillian Yeske (née Scheets). He is survived by his brothers, David and Keith (Marian), and his sister...

Gretchen Junker

Gretchen Junker

December 13, 2020

Gretchen Junker, 69, beloved mother and sister was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, December 13, 2020. She entered this world on August 8, 1951 in Gallup, NM, born to Edward and Cecelia Junker. She is survived by her sons, Matthew and Nickolas Salazar; her sisters, Kristine Johnson and Holly Day; brother, Greg Junker; brother-in-law, Rick Johnson;...

Robert Lynn Bassett

Robert Lynn Bassett

December 13, 2020

Robert Lynn Bassett had a life that was destined to be an adventure from the moment he entered the world. There are many ways to describe him; beloved husband, proud father and grandfather, college football star, Vietnam Veteran, passionate businessman, karaoke king, painting enthusiast, fisherman, golfer, mid-life surfer, tall-tale-teller and mischievous practical joker. He had a twinkle in his...

Charles Wesley Marx

Charles Wesley Marx

December 13, 2020

Charles Wesley Marx, 76, died Sunday, December 13, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara; his nephew, Patrick Marx; and many other relatives and friends.  Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ada; and his brother, James.

He served our country in the United States Navy on a...

Stanley Walter Solarz

Stanley Walter Solarz

December 13, 2020

Stanley moved on to his heavenly home on December 13, 2020.

Stanley was born in Cleveland, Ohio March 6, 1922 to Joseph and Pauline Solarz. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a proud World War II navy veteran who was part of the first wave on Omaha Beach.

He...

Mary Lou Ottino

Mary Lou Ottino

December 12, 2020

Mary Lou Ottino, 91, beloved mom, grandmommy, aunt and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

She entered this world on November 14, 1929 in Somerville, TX, born to Spurgeon and Annie Lou Fitt and grew up in Belen, NM. She is survived by her brother, Curtis Fitt (Barb); daughters, Janette Diewald and Carol Torres...