Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Ross Billie Herbert

Ross Billie Herbert

November 22, 2020

Ross Billie Herbert, 90 years old, born in Naschitti, New Mexico. He passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.

Ross was drafted into the Army and served in active duty from 1947 to 1951.  He served overseas in Korea during this time. He was discharged...

Shirley Morgan

Shirley Morgan

November 22, 2020

Shirley Morgan, age 74, was called home Sunday, November 22, 2020, to be with the Lord Jesus. She is reunited with all her brothers and sisters, mother and father, and husband. She is survived by her only son, MB Morgan; and special nieces, Anita Romero, and Lucia Romero-Davis and Lucia's children, Dakota and Sara. In lieu of flowers, please...

Ranae Lynn (Aebersold)  Terhune

Ranae Lynn (Aebersold) Terhune

November 21, 2020

Ranae Lynn Terhune, age 57, of Albuquerque, NM unexpectedly and very peacefully went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2020. She passed away from a major cardiac failure due to a rupture of a previously unknown aneurysm. Her husband was with her.

Ranae is survived by her loving husband, Mark Terhune; son, Brandon Terhune...

Stephen Gerald Armijo

Stephen Gerald Armijo

November 21, 2020

Stephen Gerald Armijo, (Steve) age 65, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Steve was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on October 15, 1955 to Roberto L. and Ann P. Armijo. Steve was predeceased by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his siblings, Anita Naranjo and husband Joseph, Roberto Armijo and wife Janie, Adea Armijo, Tom...

Patricia Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller

November 21, 2020

Patricia Ann Miller, age 60, beloved wife, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal rest on Saturday, November 21, 2020, laying down her burden after a long battle with cancer. She entered this world on October 7, 1960 in Jersey City, NJ, born to Donald and Mildred Juechter, and spent her childhood living with her family in Secaucus,...

Marvin Philip Schneider

Marvin Philip Schneider

November 21, 2020

Marvin Philip Schneider, age 75, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. Marv passed at home from cancer with his family with him. He was born in Belvidere, IL, September 5, 1945. Marv and his wife, Kathleen (Mullen) moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1979 from Elgin, IL.

Marv is survived by his children, Erika...

Widad Nasri Kassicieh

Widad Nasri Kassicieh

November 21, 2020

Widad N. Kassicieh, age 91, beloved sister and aunt passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Albuquerque. She was born in Jerusalem, Palestine on February 27, 1929. Widad, a devout Christian, joins her parents, Nasri and Katina; and three brothers, Khalil, Munir and Victor, in the arms of our Lord.  She is survived by her brother, Naim Kassicieh;...

Sylvia (Cohen)  Malkin

Sylvia (Cohen) Malkin

November 21, 2020

Sylvia Cohen Malkin of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Live Spire Assisted Living. She was born in the Bronx, NY on July 23, 1929, the daughter of Morris and Rose Cohen, where she grew up with her two brothers, Robert (Bobby) and Jack (Georgie) Cohen. She relocated to...

Reyes Andres Kahn

Reyes Andres Kahn

November 21, 2020

Reyes Andres Kahn passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Reyes was greeted by his great-grandparents, Audrey and Frank Gallegos, Simon and Ramona Calles, and Margaret Kahn; aunts, Mary Kahn, Lisa Gallegos, Fina Borrego, and Consuelo Calles; uncles, Perfecto Gallegos and Teddy Kahn; and cousins, Bobby Borrego and Kenny Kahn. He leaves behind his mother and father, Tabitha and...

Arthur M. Chavez

Arthur M. Chavez

November 21, 2020

Arthur M. Chavez, age 88, our beloved husband and father peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, with his wife of 60 years, Erlinda lovingly by his side. He was a resident of Belen and a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of six....

Sammy Ray Baca

Sammy Ray Baca

November 20, 2020

Sammy Ray Baca was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, November 20, 2020.

Born June 7th, 1960, he spent 25 of his years on earth being a loving husband, life partner and best friend to Christine Tafoya. Together they raised seven children; Samuel Baca, John Baca, De Andra Chavez, Judy Gurule, Lee Archuleta, Jerry Archuleta...

Ralph Anthony Lopez

Ralph Anthony Lopez

November 19, 2020

Ralph "Anthony" Lopez, 66, beloved Father, Grandfather and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He entered this world on Friday, November 27, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Albert and Emilia Lopez. Tony is survived by his daughter Trace and her husband Ricky Scott; four grandchildren: Aria, Aidan, Nate and Abigail; brothers...

Melvin J. Heath

Melvin J. Heath

November 19, 2020

Melvin J Heath, age 84, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Melvin will be remembered for his love of family, the Zuni Mountains and all of God’s creatures living there. Melvin was born in Grants, NM and spent most of his childhood in the logging camps in the Zuni Mountains and Grants. He graduated from Grants High school,...

Vera Gonzales

Vera Gonzales

November 19, 2020

Vera Gonzales, formerly Vera Ruiz, was born Vera Mary Moya, on August 26, 1931, and left us on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Vera was a beautiful, loving, generous soul. She rarely complained, and always had a wonderful hug and smile when she greeted people. She helped others whenever she could. Vera was well-known for her impeccable sense of fashion...

William Edward Stanford Jr

William Edward Stanford Jr

November 19, 2020

Dad had a really dry sense of humor, Loved golf, and was a green chili fanatic.

He loved his kids and grandkids. He is survived by his sister Suzi of Dallas, OR, his son Jeff, daughter in law Brandi, Grandkids Courtney and Austin of Springfield, MO. Also his so Mickey in Lexington, TX According to his wishes...

Laurie D. Lujan

Laurie D. Lujan

November 19, 2020

Laurie D. Lujan, 75, beloved mother and grandmother ("Mamoo"), was called to her eternal resting place on November 19, 2020. She entered this world on September 15, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Joseph Edward and Margaret Chavez. Laurie was a devoted mother and grandmother and the heart and soul of her family. She was an exceptional person who...

Samuel Garcia-Villegas

Samuel Garcia-Villegas

November 18, 2020

Samuel Garcia-Villegas of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 18, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Samuel Garcia-Villegas, de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, falleció el 18 de noviembre de 2020. Sus seres queridos están escribiendo su obituario, que podrá leer aquí.

Laurie Marie (Liesenfeld)  Trujillo

Laurie Marie (Liesenfeld) Trujillo

November 18, 2020

Laurie Marie Trujillo, 59, beloved wife, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Rio Rancho, NM. She entered this world on October 3, 1961 in Saint Louis, MO, born to Edward and Billie Liesenfeld. She is survived by her husband, Larry Trujillo; brother, Matt (Rhonda) Liesenfeld; sister, Nora (Keith) Benack; brother-in law, Richard Boulton...

Rosalva (Villa)  Jaramillo

Rosalva (Villa) Jaramillo

November 18, 2020

Rosalva Jaramillo, 40, beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on November 18, 2020. She entered this world on June 3, 1980 in Wichita, KS, born to Celerino and Guadalupe Villa. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Jaramillo; her two sons, JJ and Christian Jaramillo; mother, Guadalupe Villa; sister, Lisa Villa; brothers,...

Frank Orlando Salazar

Frank Orlando Salazar

November 18, 2020

Frank Orlando Salazar went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was born on tuesday, May 24, 1932, to Frank and Celia Salazar. He graduated from Menaul High School and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married his love, Reyna Armijo and began his family. He received his Bachelor of...