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

Michael Anthony Sanchez

Michael Anthony Sanchez

October 20, 2020

Michael Sanchez, age 41, beloved son, brother, grandson, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He entered this world on May 18, 1979, in Belen, NM, born to Michael Sanchez and Sandra Littrell. He is survived by his mothers, Sandra Littrell and Lisa Fonseca; father, Michael Sanchez Sr. and wife, Brenda; siblings,...

Ernst H. Blumenthal

Ernst H. Blumenthal

October 20, 2020

Ernst H. Blumenthal III (Ernie), age 67, died peacefully at his Placitas home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Ernie was renown for his meticulous restoration of vintage cars, from Crown Victorias to muscle cars. His restorations were all the more remarkable because he was paralyzed in a car accident at age 21 and did all the work from his...

Bettye G. Hoover

Bettye G. Hoover

October 20, 2020

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.     Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Bettye Hoover, age 85, loving wife and devoted mother, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  Bettye...

Marty Martinez

Marty Martinez

October 20, 2020

Marty Martinez passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at age 86, after living an amazing and fulfilling life. He was born on March 27, 1934 in Mora, New Mexico. After serving 3 1/2 years in the Navy he returned to New Mexico. He attended barber school and began a highly successful career as...

Margie Baca

Margie Baca

October 18, 2020

Margie Baca, 102 years old, resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico joined the Lord Jesus Christ on October 18th, 2020 surrounded by family in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Margie was born on October 10, 1918 in Dahlia, New Mexico to Porfirio and Eulogia (Lucero) Martinez.  Margie was preceded in death by both parents; 12 brothers and sisters; her...

Theodora Y. Lavender-Borland

Theodora Y. Lavender-Borland

October 18, 2020

Theodora Borland, age 61, beloved wife, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She entered this world on October 19, 1958, in Whiteriver, AZ (Fort Apache Indian Reservation), born to Asa and Ronda Lavender. Theodora was a strong White Mountain Apache Christian woman who was raised in the Lutheran Church under the leadership of...

Esther (Aragon)  Cuthrell

Esther (Aragon) Cuthrell

October 18, 2020

Esther Aragon Cuthrell of Albuquerque died on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at age 84 at her home, surrounded by loving family members. Esther was preceded in death by her husband love of her life, Robert Cuthrell; and parents, Jess Aragon, and Clara Dominquez Aragon. She is survived by her siblings, George Garcia (Belinda), Gloria Powell (Daniel), Edwina Lascano (Joe),...

Lynda M. Chandler

Lynda M. Chandler

October 18, 2020

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Lynda Marsinkavage Chandler, loving wife and stepmother of two children, passed away at age 57.

Lynda was born on November 30, 1962 in Alamogordo, NM to Don and Gloria Marsinkavage. She graduated from Highland High School, attended the University of New Mexico and recently received her degree from Eastern New Mexico University....

Levi K. Martinez

Levi K. Martinez

October 17, 2020

Levi K. Martinez born September 6, 1995 sadly passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020.  He was a beautiful young soul who had big dreams of making music and creating captivating art pieces.  Most of all he loved to rip and ride the streets and schools on skateboard and chillin with his family and friends.

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Tyler Paige Hernandez

Tyler Paige Hernandez

October 17, 2020

Tyler Hernandez of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Oct 17, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mary Frances (Sheffield)  Boughton

Mary Frances (Sheffield) Boughton

October 17, 2020

Mary Francis (Sheffield) Boughton was born April 11, 1929 in Sherman, Texas, just in time for the kick-off of the Great Depression. This was followed by her birth certificate being destroyed in the Grayson County courthouse fire of 1930, a marker in her memory she used to teach her children about the lynch mob that set the blaze. Next...

Kristin Rene (Phipps)  Heyler

Kristin Rene (Phipps) Heyler

October 17, 2020

Kristin Rene (Phipps) Heyler, age 43, born September 2, 1977, to William C. Phipps and Patricia A. Garamella passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, following a valiant fight with cholangiocarcinoma. Kris grew up in St. Louis, MO and in her brief but exciting life lived in Australia, Albuquerque, St. Louis, and Chicago while also traveling the world and...

Richard Darryll Weaver

Richard Darryll Weaver

October 17, 2020

Our treasured son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle Richard Darryll Weaver died on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Rich was born on Tuesday, August 28, 1956, in Las Vegas, NV. After moving around the country with his Naval family, he went to Highland High School and attended the University of New Mexico here in Albuquerque. He served in the Navy...

Albert Allen Heckes

Albert Allen Heckes

October 17, 2020

Albert A. Heckes, widower to Marian Heckes and Retired Chemical Engineer from Sandia National Laboratories, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 after living a long and happy life.

Albert was born June 3, 1930, to parents, Ed and Ethel Heckes in Ordway, CO, and has one remaining sister, Shirley Gasper.

Albert was a force of...

Rosie Armijo

Rosie Armijo

October 17, 2020

Rosie Armijo, age 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She entered this world on March 30, 1931, and grew up in Corrales, New Mexico. She loved spending time with her family, and hosting holiday gatherings. One of her favorite hobbies was to do research on her family tree. Rosie...

Gerald L. Wood

Gerald L. Wood

October 16, 2020

Gerald L. Wood was born October 24, 1932 to his parents, Laurence and Gladys Wood.

As a child the family moved several times as his father’s occupation required. The final destination being Albuquerque, where Gerald graduated from Highland High School. He then later met Shirley and they married on August 7, 1954. During their 54 years of...

Raquel Odila Velasquez

Raquel Odila Velasquez

October 16, 2020

Raquel Odila Velásquez, 83 passed away on October 16, 2020. Raquel was born in Laredo, Texas on March 8, 1937 to Dolores Contreras Velásquez and Juan Ángel Velásquez. Raquel was an Honor Student who graduated in 1954 from Jefferson High School, San Antonio, Texas. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1962 where she raised four children and worked...

Steven Blaine Ashley

Steven Blaine Ashley

October 16, 2020

Steven Ashley, 70, died unexpectedly Friday, October 16, 2020.

He is survived by his wife Carol; daughters, Jaime and Carlee; and many other family and friends.

Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sally Ann Jacobsen

Sally Ann Jacobsen

October 16, 2020

Sally-Ann Jacobsen was born January 3, 1939, to Clarence and Mary Elizabeth Heimbigner, older sister to Lewis and Joan. Sally died October 16, 2020, at home with Claire at her side.

Sally is survived by caregiver daughter, Claire Jacobsen; son, Hans Jacobsen (Michelle); granddaughter, Danielle Jacobsen; sister, Joan Nye (Jerry); sister-in-law, Pat Weiss; niece, Tamara (Gary); niece,...

Walter Jorge Canchucaja

Walter Jorge Canchucaja

October 16, 2020

Our beloved daddy, Walter Jorge Canchucaja, was called to heaven on Friday, October 16, 2020, where his precious dog, Uno was waiting for him. Walter passed away at home, which he filled with faith, love and strong family traditions. Walter was born on May 2, 1947, in Lima, Peru. He eventually left Lima, to Austin, TX to pursue a...