RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Pauline Catherine Ney
October 1, 2020
Pauline Catherine Ney, age 82, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Pauline loved her family with fierce devotion. She loved traveling with her husband, really enjoyed roses from their garden, and was well-known among her family and friends for her card writing and homemade cinnamon rolls. Pauline was a...
Peter Little
October 1, 2020
Peter Little, age 83, beloved spouse, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Peter passed the way he lived, with courage, dignity, and an abundance of love in his heart.
Peter was a humble, self-disciplined man with an enormous heart. He always had a listening ear...
Normagene Hardcastle (Moore) Jenkins
October 1, 2020
Normagene Hardcastle (Moore) Jenkins Norma came into this world on December 9, 1932 during a snowstorm in southeastern Oklahoma, at the Iron Cross where the counties of Pushmataha, McCurtain, and Choctaw meet. It was the dark of night and her father Gene Debs Hardcastle, rode his horse to pick up the doctor to help Della Arene Mowdy give birth...
Elizabeth Shirley LaChey
October 1, 2020
Elizabeth Shirley LaChey, two days shy from her 87th Birthday, passed away peacefully in her home on October 1, 2020, after “the Journey with the Long Goodbye” with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by family members who had lovingly cared for her during her time of declining health.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Cora...
William Marion Jordan
September 30, 2020
Dr. William Marion Jordan, age 84, passed through life’s threshold at 0215 on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He had been in a major traffic accident a couple of years ago, which severely impacted his health. Dr. Jordan was born in 1936 in Lyons, Georgia; graduated from the Medical School of Georgia in 1961...
Orlando Ray Archunde Jr.
September 30, 2020
Orlando Archunde Jr, lifelong resident of San Rafael, NM., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 50. He is survived by his only son, Orlando Ray; his parents, Orlando Sr., and Darlene Archunde of San Rafael; his brother, Patrick Martinez of Las Vegas, NV.; his sisters, Peggy Martinez of Las Vegas, NV., and Isabel...
Jane A. Cordova
September 30, 2020
Jane A. Cordova “Janie” born January 29, 1951, went to heaven Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend, and our family’s rock. She was also the teacher to our community known as ‘Ms. Janie’. Janie was known for being so much to so many, but most of all her genuine heart and...
Tommy Michael Hayes
September 30, 2020
Tommy Michael Hayes, aka “Mike or Mitch”, 72, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with ALS.
Mike was proceeded in death by his parents; stepfather; and a brother. The loss of his son, Kevin Lynn Hayes age 24, was an unexpected tragedy in Mitch’s life. Mitch is survived...
Jeffrey Roybal
September 30, 2020
Jeffrey Roybal, age 60, beloved husband, son, father, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He entered this world on August 18, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his spouse, Rachael Doheny; son, Jeff Alan; mother, Kathy Roybal; brother, Ben Roybal (Connie); sisters, Debbie Gorenz, Carla Parmoon (Jay), and Diane...
Earl Qualler
September 30, 2020
Earl Qualler, 93, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He entered this world on July 10, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI, born to John and Viola Qualler.
He is survived by his children, Susan, William (Nancy), Jean, Betty (Darin), Cindy; and his 41 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private...
Jerry Buckner
September 29, 2020
Beloved husband, father, and friend, Jerry Buckner passed away on September 29, 2020 at the age of 71. While Jerry was born in Texas, he considered himself a lifelong resident of New Mexico and called Albuquerque home. Jerry cherished his educational experiences and attended schools primarily in NM. He was a proud graduate of Lovington High School, where...
Erin Myrl Fulmer
September 29, 2020
Erin (Buchanan) Fulmer was born on July 4, 1933 in Sumpter, South Carolina to William and Sara Beth Buchanan. 87 years provides many opportunities for the joys and the sorrows of this life. Through all of those years, her love of God brought her the greatest joy, perfect peace and gentle comfort.
As a young girl, she...
Eddie Lee Chavez
September 29, 2020
Eddie Lee Chavez, who would have turned 72 on Monday, October 19, 2020, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Eddie was born Tuesday, October 19, 1948 to Julio and Irene Chavez in Willard, NM. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Viet Nam war and was Honorably Discharged. Eddie was...
Nadean Navalesi
September 28, 2020
Nadean Navalesi, age 91, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. She was born in Delcarbon, Colorado and moved to Albuquerque in 1947, with her husband, Gene Navalesi, where together they owned Gene’s Auction Center. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially grandchildren who made her very happy. She loved the holidays...
Matthew Tate
September 27, 2020
Matthew Tate, age 30, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020
Matthew was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque born on Friday, August 31, 1990
Matthew's favorite pass time was skateboarding, but most of all spending time with his niece's Isabella and Sierra.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Valerie Nieto and step-dad Stephen...
Mary L. Boardman
September 27, 2020
Mary L. Boardman, age 91, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was the widow of Robert G. Boardman, who died in 1992.
Survivors include granddaughter, Danielle Hsu and husband, Cary; grandsons, Todd Ditto and Brady Ditto; great-granddaughters, Leah and Samantha Ditto, and Allegra and Astrid Hsu; and great-grandson, Colton; and stepdaughter,...
Eloy L. Zamora
September 27, 2020
Eloy L. Zamora, 88 years old of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully to be with his Lord, on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Eloy was born August 10, 1932 in Alameda, NM. He was adopted by David and Theadorita “Tillie” Cuellar (Zamora). He attended Albuquerque High School and later married to Maclovia B. Sanchez. He entered the service in 1951,...
Esther Irene Catanach
September 26, 2020
Esther Irene Catanach, age 73, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Born in Clayton, she was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend of 51 years, Raymond Catanach. She is survived by her daughters, Keely Catanach, Kristin Grenemyer, her husband, Dr....
Margaret M. (Heckinger) Recker
September 26, 2020
Margaret M. “Margie” Recker, 85, a loving mother and friend to all, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020. Margie was known for her friendly and witty personality. She made everyone feel special when you were around her. As an unselfish mother, she always made sure her children’s needs came first before hers. She would cook large amounts of food...
Maria Loya
September 26, 2020
Maria Loya of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Sep 26, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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