RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Judith R. Brose
August 29, 2020
Judith R. Brose, age 76, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Roselma Syrcle. She is survived by her sister, Sonia Crandall; children, Todd Allen, Trent Allen, Tina Smellage; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
We will love and miss you always.
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CDR Harold Arthur Smith, USN (Ret.)
August 29, 2020
CDR Harold Arthur Smith, USN (Ret.), 95, of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully in his sleep on August 29, 2020. Born in Las Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Dr. Merrick A. V. Smith and Wilma Merrick Smith.
A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, CDR...
Betty Jean Coker
August 28, 2020
Betty Jean "BJ" Coker, age 85, a long time resident of Belen, passed away August 28, 2020 at Bear Canyon Rehab in Albuquerque. She was born November 12, 1934, in Amarillo, Texas to Aubrey E and Mattie May (Meador) Hanks. BJ worked many jobs in Texas, Nebraska, and New Mexico. She was most proud of working for JB Hunt...
Steven Taron Walker
August 28, 2020
Steven Taron Walker was born on June 18, 1955 to Herbert Hoover Walker and Juanita Virginia Walker as the youngest of 3 children in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Bataan Memorial Hospital. He attended Albuquerque Public Schools, graduating from Highland High School in 1973 where he was a leading player on the Varsity Basketball Team. He received an athletic scholarship...
Johanna Dawson
August 27, 2020
Johanna Mochow Dawson, Green Valley, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico, went to be with her Lord on August 27, 2020.
She was born on February 26, 1929 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and was the daughter of Hans Joachim and Janet Mallams Mochow. Johanna graduated from Oklahoma University with M.A. in Library Science which she used as an army...
Jean Thompson Stanton
August 27, 2020
Jean Stanton of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Aug 27, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Proceeded by: Mother Jesse Coplin and Husband Arthur P Stanton
Survived By: Daughter Ann V Stanton, Son Thomas A Stanton
Grandchildren: Jesse Snipper, Christopher T...
Fred Whisenhunt Wellborn
August 27, 2020
Fred W Wellborn, Jr., "Bud" lost his two and one half year battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Bud was a long time resident of Albuquerque and is survived by four brothers, his wife, his son, and many nieces, nephews, and a vast circle of friends. He was a generous soul with a passion, his life's...
Marilyn Irene Sanders
August 26, 2020
Marilyn Irene Sanders passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 1, 1932 to Leo and Cornelia Cramer.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert; and her sister, Kathleen. She is survived by three daughters, Julie Sanders, Lauri...
Shirley Mae Harrison
August 26, 2020
HARRISON, Shirley Mae, age 81, of Los Lunas passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She is survived by her children; daughter, Debbie Weisman and husband Bruce and son, Shawn Harrison; and sister, Marelen Burgett and husband Rodney. Shirley was a proud and loving grandmother to five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Mary Hungridge
August 26, 2020
Mary Hungridge, age 94, our beloved Mother, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Mary was born on April 12, 1926 in Coolville, Ohio, daughter of the late Trevey and Mary G. Kimble. After spending much of her life raising a family near Groveport, Ohio, Mary retired from real estate sales and left Ohio in 1978. During retirement, Mary...
Robert George Smith, Jr.
August 26, 2020
Robert George Smith, Jr. was born in Ely, MN on Sunday, April 5, 1942 to Eunice Jane Coombe and Robert George Smith Sr. He was preceded in death by brother, James Alfred Smith, and daughter Lori Frances SmithLucero. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances of 58 years; daughter, Debra and husband Claude of Waldorf, MD; son-in-law, Gene...
Pauline (Rowley) Dolezal
August 26, 2020
Pauline Rowley Blevins Dolezal departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at her home in Grants. With regrets of the temporary separation from her loved ones left behind, she looks forward to being reunited with her daughter, sister and parents who preceded her on this part of the journey. Pauline was born on Thursday, August 4, 1932,...
Max Allen Evans
August 26, 2020
Max Allen Evans, 95, has gone to meet the Great Mystery in the Sky Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
He passed peacefully at the VA hospital. Max is survived by his wife of 71 years, Pat; his daughters, Charlotte and Sheryl Evans; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Lillian Romero Lopez
August 26, 2020
Lillian R. Lopez, age 88, from Rodarte, NM, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, surrounded by her family. Her precious smile and gentle nod said goodbye as she slipped into a deep sleep and peacefully departed. Her granddaughters, Nicole Lopez and Destiny Valdez, must have been waiting happily to greet their grandma...
Diane G. Gillen
August 25, 2020
Diane G. Gillen, age 77, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia, with her beloved husband of 56 years by her side. She was born in Detroit in September 1942.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Selma Chait. She is survived by her husband, Ken;...
Geraldine Sara (Allen) Freyermuth
August 25, 2020
Geraldine “Gerry” Sara Freyermuth, age 104, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Trace John Allen and Sarah Dain. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Barr of Meadville and her second husband, Russell Freyermuth of Albuquerque. Gerry worked in banking in Meadville but retired in 1975 when she moved to...
Juandiego Corral
August 25, 2020
Juandiego “Jd” Corral, age 29, precious son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Jd was born September 16, 1990 in Las Cruces, NM. As a child, Jd was full of energy, often keeping his mom, aunts, and teachers on their toes. A profoundly intelligent individual, Jd had earned a 186 IQ score and...
Jerraldine Neufeld
August 25, 2020
Jerraldine Neufeld, age 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dear friend to all, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She entered this world on Tuesday, July 6, 1943 in Clovis, NM. She is survived by her spouse and best friend, Gordon Neufeld; daughters, Pamela Jacobs and Valorie Baum; her son,...
Mason Matthew Hinton
August 25, 2020
Loving son and brother, Mason Matthew Hinton was an inspiration to so many. His legacy will continue through everyone who knew him, through everyone that has learned from him and loved him. He defied all the odds stacked against him. And will always be remembered by his friends and family as “our little feisty fighter”.
In consideration...
Nora Padilla
August 25, 2020
Nora Padilla, age 99, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She led a busy and interesting life and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her son, Arnold Padilla and wife, Stephanie; grandchildren, Emily Wiersma and partner, Mike Evans, Caitlin Padilla and husband,...



