RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Machelle Janell McFall
September 14, 2020
Machelle Janell McFall, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 14, 2020, two days before her 56th birthday. Machelle was born on September 16, 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Norman Austin and Marion Janell McFall. She graduated from Manzano High School in 1984. Machelle was preceded in death by her mother, Janell McFall, and her father,...
Lell May (Charlton) Arasim
September 14, 2020
Lell May Charlton Arasim, born November 4, 1923 to William Henry and Irene (Dura) in Michigan Center, MI passed away peacefully at Morningstar Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, NM on Monday, September 14, 2020. Lell was just shy of her 97th birthday. Due to Covid-19 restrictions her family only had window visits until the final week of her life....
Jacqueline Kay (Edwards) Walters
September 14, 2020
Jacqueline Kay Edwards Walters, age 55, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born in Ames, IA. She grew up in Albuquerque, NM. Jacquie attended Del Norte High School and is an Alumni of the University of New Mexico where she graduated with an accounting degree. She became a successful...
Hubert Rex Holland Jr.
September 13, 2020
Hubert Rex Holland, Jr., 67, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 13, 2020.
He was born on October 12, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana as the first child of Dr. Hubert Rex Holland and Jane Cooper Holland. Rex grew up in Paducah, Kentucky as an all-American boy, even playing on...
Frankie Lee Piscitelli
September 13, 2020
Frankie L. Piscitelli, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, and neighbor, died peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in her home.
She was born in Many, LA to Ellis and Bessie Sibley on April 30, 1928 and graduated from Many High School in 1946. Frankie Lee was one of seven children and joined the U.S. Army-Air Corps, stationed...
Betty Goldsworthy
September 13, 2020
Dr. Betty Christina Leitet Goldsworthy March 20th, 1954 - September 13th, 2020
Beloved wife to Vernon Patrick, beloved mother to Joan Marie and Arne Stig, beloved mother-in-law to Daniel Clayton, beloved grandmother to Abigail Rose and Genevieve Marie, beloved aunt to Courtney, Samantha, Sean and Emily. "Let all you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14...
Samantha Sabrina Martinez
September 13, 2020
Samantha "Sami" Sabrina Martinez, beloved wife, mommy, daughter, granddaughter, auntie and sister, born on May 20, 1992, was called to be with her family in her eternal resting place on Sunday, September 13, 2020.
Sami is preceded in death by her father, David Atler, her paternal Grandfather, Dominic Atler, and her two uncles, Damien and Desiderio "Desi"...
Terry Don Rains
September 13, 2020
Terry Don Rains, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 13, 2020 in Albuquerque after an unrelenting battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born January 18, 1938 in Roswell, NM to Guy (aka Jack) and Mildred (Wilhite) Rains. He lived in Roswell for a few years, in San Francisco during the war, and then...
Elizabeth Ann Cruz
September 12, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Cruz January 4th, 1960—-September 12, 2020 The world sadly lost a pure heart on Saturday, September 12, 2020, when Elizabeth Ann Cruz (Beth), 60 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away. She is survived by her brothers Wayne Cruz and Jim Cruz. Beth, the youngest of four siblings, was a surprise baby, and Betty her mother...
Jackie Ann Smith
September 12, 2020
Jackie A. Smith passed away unexpectedly early on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on October 24, 1953 in Albuquerque, and was the daughter of John and Irene Patricia Miziker.
Jackie graduated from Sandia High School, Class of 1971. Following graduation, Jackie married her high school sweetheart and began her...
Bartley Dow Montgomery
September 12, 2020
Bartley Dow Montgomery, 86, of Edgewood, New Mexico crossed the finish line to claim his eternal reward on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
He was born June 16, 1934 to James and Lily May Montgomery in Roswell, New Mexico and was the oldest of five boys. After his parents divorced, Lily May married Luke Hill and he had...
Doris Jean Guenther
September 11, 2020
Doris Jean Louise Guenther passed away peacefully on September 11, 2020. She was born in Kimball, Nebraska on June 2, 1934, the fifth daughter out of six.
Doris is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lloyd Robert Guenther; her parents, Albert and Anna (McElroy) Schultz; her sisters, Lucille Schuemaker, Vera Graham, Verna...
Nicholas Michael Amari
September 10, 2020
With the deepest sorrow and heartbreak, we announce that Nicholas Michael Amari “Nick”, age 30, our beloved son, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed suddenly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Those who knew Nick for any length of time have lost a unique personality characterized by humor, intellect, varied interests, empathy, big-heartedness, enthusiasm, and love. Nick was always concerned about...
Michael James Sepich
September 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael James Sepich announces his passing on Thursday, September 10, 2020, after an extended illness. Michael was born June 23, 1940 to Frank and Mary Ann (Jellicoe) Sepich in the small coal mining camp of Gardiner, NM near Raton. Surviving Michael are his wife, Karen; his son, Peter; daughters, Teresa...
Hae Kyun Chon
September 10, 2020
Hae Chon, 64, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He entered this world on January 1, 1956 in South Korea. He is survived by his sister, Yong Ikeoka; brother, Sae Chon; and sister, Sarah Mattos. Hae is retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
John "Jack" Charles Babel
September 10, 2020
George and Therese Babel introduced their first-born son, John Charles Babel, to the world on July 24, 1947 in Rock Springs, WY. Jack was raised in a warm-loving home and because of this, became a man with good character and morals. On Thursday, September 10, 2020, Jack joined his parents and his two brothers, Dr. Stephen Babel, and Jimmy...
Joan Chavez
September 10, 2020
Joan (Grealish) Chavez Of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with her blessed Savior on September 10, 2020.
Joan is survived by her beloved husband of almost 56 years, Amarante J. Chavez. Devoted mother of Christina Dupuis (Paul) of Fort Worth, TX, David Chavez (JoJo) of Garden Grove, CA, and Eric Chavez (Kristin) of Cypress, CA....
Frances Dee Ogle Short
September 10, 2020
Frances Dee Ogle Short, age 88, passed away quietly in her sleep early Thursday morning September 10, 2020.
She was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on August 5, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Warren Short, her high school sweetheart and husband of 48 years. She was also preceded in death by...
William Thomas Hoskins
September 9, 2020
William T. Hoskins was born on February 16, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware to the parentage of the late William and Roberta Hoskins. He honorably retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service in August 1980. Among many of his dreams in life, he successfully created and led a band in Anchorage, AK, formerly known as “Soul...
Robert Sedillo
September 9, 2020
Robert (Bobby) A. Sedillo, 75, slipped quietly into the arms of our Heavenly Father on September 9, 2020.
Born in Las Vegas, NM to Zac and Mela Sedillo. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved having all those titles. After high school he served his country proudly in the U.S. Air...



