RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Harold Herbert Gruen
July 25, 2020
On Saturday, July 25, 2020, Harold (Harry) Gruen, loving husband and father of four sons, passed away peacefully at the age of 92.
Harry was born on June 11, 1928, in Jamaica, NY, to Leo and Caroline (Buck) Gruen. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948, and at the end of his four-year...
James Michael Russo
July 25, 2020
James (Michael) Russo, born December 20, 1988, in Georgetown, South Carolina, passed July 25, 2020. He lived most of his life in New Mexico. Michael is survived by his sweet daughter, Micaela Russo; friend and mother of Micaela, Anna Herrera; the Herrera family; the Parson family; brother, Mario Russo; and sister, Norma Russo. He is preceded in death by...
Dolores Olivas
July 25, 2020
Dolores Olivas, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 25, 2020, surrounded by her children and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel; son-in-law, Jack Dawson; grandchildren, Sonya Olivas and Randy Mondragon; as well as other extended family members. Dolores is survived by her seven children, Andres Olivas and wife, Verena Olivas,...
Jean Choi
July 25, 2020
Jean Choi was born in August 1945 in Seoul, Korea. As a youth he was an avid boy scout through which he developed an affinity for the outdoors and camping. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Biology and served as a lieutenant in the military before moving to the United States with his family. After polishing...
Arnold Gregory Klein
July 25, 2020
Arnold G Klein, age 60, beloved father, ex-husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed from this world on July 25, 2020, from a stroke caused by complications of leukemia which he had been battling for seven months.
Arnold and his twin sister Hilarie were born on August 16, 1959 in Denver, Colorado to Gerald B. and Fernand Klein....
Zella Mae Hammond
July 25, 2020
Zella Mae Hammond left us on Saturday morning, July 25, 2020, after a lengthy farewell. She died altogether too soon, having reached her 100th birthday just barely four months ago on April 1. She was born in 1920 in Baca County, CO in a dugout in the most barren and desolate part of the state. She was a nurse...
Ronald Edward Carson
July 25, 2020
Ronald Edward Carson, 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on November 29, 1935, in Endicott, NY to the late Donald and Grayce Carson.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Estella; daughter, Julie Ann;...
Maria (Elnikovskie) Strokan
July 25, 2020
Maria Strokan, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Lincoln, NE, died Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born in Novoukrayinka, Ukraine on June 5, 1929 to Phillip and Natasha Elnikovskie. She lived a remarkable life, punctuated by both hardships and good fortune. As a 12-year-old child she was ripped from her home in the...
Isabella "Bella" Maynes
July 25, 2020
Isabella "Bella" Maynes, age 24, beloved daughter and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She entered this world on Friday, January 5, 1996 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Adolph Maynes and Roberta Maynes. Bella loved her family and friends passionately. She enjoyed watching the sunset, the smell of rain, sunflowers, and a...
Arthur Lewis Hosek
July 25, 2020
Arthur “Art” Hosek, aged 92, passed away in his Albuquerque home on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He is survived by his son, Gregory Hosek; sisters, Beverly Bramer, Rachel Madges, and sister-in-law Gertie Madges Hosek; stepchildren, Barbara Gaunt, Wesley Erickson, Catherine Ortiz and husband, David. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gloria Trujillo, Nicole Hosek Wiley and husband, Randy,...
Rosalie Gutierrez
July 25, 2020
Rosalie Gutierrez passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her home with her husband and her babies (dogs) by her side. Rosalie was born on Saturday, November 11, 1950, to Martin and Ramona Gonzales in Tucumcari, NM. She was preceded in death by her Father Martin Gonzales Jr. and her Brother James David Gonzales. Rosalie is survived...
Kent William Turner
July 24, 2020
Kent Turner, age 74, a loving husband, a beloved brother, and favorite uncle passed asway on Friday, July 24, 2020. Kent was known as an avid football fan, a fiercely loyal gun advocate, and a proud defender of the American flag. He supported many charities including the local homeless center and animal rescue centers.
Kent was a...
Sarah "Sally" C. (Pearson) Price
July 24, 2020
Sarah C. (Sally) Pearson Price, 79, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 24, 2020, surrounded by love, family, her cat, and favorite books. Sally was born Tuesday, October 15, 1940, to Henry Clay "Pop" and Sarah Carlton Pearson, in Athens, Georgia. Sally graduated from Athens High School, the University of Georgia, Widener University, and the University of New...
Jeremy Lynn Banks
July 24, 2020
Jeremy Banks, age 49, devoted husband, dedicated father, fearless leader, and loyal friend, passed away at their home, in the loving arms of his wife on Friday, July 24, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. Jeremy was known for his strong yet gentle spirit. Everyone who knew Jeremy appreciated his leadership qualities and personal connections. His quiet strength made people feel...
Billy Gene Carlen
July 24, 2020
Billy Gene Carlen, age 66, of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 surrounded by family in his home following a short battle with cancer.
Billy grew up in Taylorville, IL and graduated from Taylorville High School in 1972. After graduation he joined the Army and served in the Army Security Agency for 8...
Rozanne Bowers
July 24, 2020
Rozanne Caserta (Bowers), age 75, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 after fighting valiantly with chronic illness for many years. Through illness and hard times her strength and humor were unmatched.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Bowers; and son, David who were by her side, hand in hand during her final...
Sidney B. Gasser
July 24, 2020
Longtime Albuquerque Sidney Benjamin Gasser passed away during a brief hospital stay on Friday, July 24, 2020, just weeks short of his ninety-seventh birthday and almost six months to the day of his beloved wife, Myra’s passing. Sidney was the oldest of three sons born to a couple that emigrated to the United States in the early 1900’s to...
Valentino Torres
July 23, 2020
Valentino Torres of Albuquerque - February 2, 1932 - July 23, 2020. Valentino always found great satisfaction in working hard, learning about new concepts and being ingenuitive, and always admired others with those same qualities. He was successful in most of his endeavors and found joy in helping others to succeed.
After retiring, he enjoyed...
Robert Lafayette West Turner
July 23, 2020
Robert L.W. Turner, an Albuquerque resident for over 50 years, passed away July 23, 2020. Bob’s battle with cancer commenced in February 2007. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Deana, the love of his life and his best friend for 54 years.
Bob and Deana loved to travel and traveled to Europe, the Caribbean and...
David Harold Lange
July 23, 2020
David Lange, age 83, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He entered this world on Saturday, May 15, 1937 in Pipestone, MN, born to John and Alice Lange. His memory will be carried on by his daughter Jennifer Lange, granddaughter Hannah, daughter Sarah Barba, son-in-law Javier Barba, and grandson...



