RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Doris Deveice D'Lamater
July 3, 2020
Doris D’Lamater died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 3, 2020, 10 days before her 94th birthday. She was finally granted her prayer to join her husband, Robert, with whom she enjoyed 67 years of marriage. Doris and Robert spent their life together in the Marine Corps and on the golf course. In 1965, they won the Paradise...
Herbert Myron Silverberg
July 2, 2020
Herbert Myron Silverberg died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 81He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Meister of Albuquerque, NM and his son, David Silverberg and grandsons Koji Silverberg Shirota and Kaito Silverberg Shirota of Palo Alto, CA. He was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Silverberg of Alexandria,VA. He is also survived by his...
Helena Beatrice Casey
July 2, 2020
Helena Beatrice Casey, 89, was called to her eternal resting place on July 2, 2020.
She entered this world on October 10, 1930, in West Palm Beach, FL, born to George and Helena Lamb. She was raised primarily by her father and loving step mother, Libby, and enjoyed adventures with her brother, George Jr. (deceased);...
Joel Valenzuela Maldonado
July 2, 2020
Joel Valenzuela Maldonado, born in the small town of Praxedis G. Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico on Friday, August 16, 1935 and passed away in his home in Los Lunas, NM on Thursday, July 2,2020. He was born to Luis Maldonado and Santos Valenzuela who preceded him in death. Joel also lost a younger sibling, Porfirio in January of 2020....
Mittie Sue Hughes-Johnson
July 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Mittie Sue Hughes-Johnson announces her passing on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the age of 92 years. Sue will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Melinda (Tom) Novembrino and Laura (Lawrence) Sanchez. She will also be fondly remembered by her five grandchildren, Nicole, Andrea, Michael, Natasha, and Christina; great-grandson,...
Jay D. Hertz
July 2, 2020
Jay D. Hertz passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 72. Jay was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, and graduated from Highland High School in 1965, the University of New Mexico in 1969, and the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1972.
Jay is survived by his wife, Helen Grevey; daughter, Abbi...
Benjamin Marlin Butler
July 2, 2020
Benjamin Butler, age 76, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He entered this world on October 28, 1943 in Pecos, TX, born to Marlin and Carrie Butler. He is survived by his wife, Lea Ann Butler; daughter, Ann-Marie McCollough and her husband, Steve; daughter, Jennifer Scrivner and her husband,...
Steven "Steve" Gerald Roybal
July 1, 2020
Steven “Steve” Gerald Roybal, age 64, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Marie J. Roybal. Steve retired from General Electric. He was a caring man. He was always willing to help out those in need and loved his family dearly. He had...
Patricia Kay (Reynolds) Archibeck
July 1, 2020
Mrs. Ronald (Patricia Reynolds) Archibeck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into her Savior's presence on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Her bereaved family would like everyone to know what a remarkable person she was. She was born to John P. Reynolds, Sr. and Kathryn Osborn Reynolds on Saturday, August 19, 1939, in South Gate, California. Reynolds was the...
Regina Angelita (Baca) Baca
July 1, 2020
Regina Baca, beloved mother, sister and aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on July 1, 2020. She was born on July 17, 1949, in Carrizozo, NM, to Juan and Angelita Baca. Although the baby, she became one of the matriarchs as an adult, hosting Sunday dinners for years. She earned her bachelor's degree as a first-generation Chicana...
Jerry Deuaine Hardin
July 1, 2020
Jerry Hardin, 65, beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
He entered this world on Wednesday, May 25, 1955 in Blytheville, Arkansas, born to G.G. and Bonnie Hardin. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Hardin.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 17,...
Patricia Gale Koetting
June 30, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Gail Koetting, age 85, passed on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at home in Rio Rancho, NM. Her husband of 66 years, Jerome, was by her side.
Born in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lowery and Gladys Tackwell Lowery of Paducah, Ky. Her education included the Chicago Institute of Art and...
Bernard Vern "Lucky" Lieberman
June 30, 2020
Bernard Vern “Lucky” Lieberman, our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at age 95, on June 30, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Irving and Regina Lieberman (Kupferman). Lucky was good spirited and always had a smile on his face, laughing and cracking jokes. He had the most positive outlook on life....
Juanita (Ortiz) Caldwell
June 30, 2020
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Juanita Caldwell announces her passing into the Loving arms of God in Heaven above, while being held and comforted in the arms of her family. Beautiful, precious, loving, and beloved, Juanita, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM, where caring and competent medical professionals worked...
David Bruce Woolcott
June 29, 2020
David Bruce Woolcott, artist and salesman, born July 26, 1949 Terre Haute, Indiana, died in his garden in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 29, 2020. He was son to W. Bruce and Donna Raley; brother to W. Roger; spouse to Carolyn Moore; father to Doug Ericson, Christopher David, and Daniel LaMoin; spouse to Rose Velasquez; grandfather to Carolyn, Phoenix,...
Elizabeth Ruth Shurter
June 29, 2020
Elizabeth (Buffy to her family, Liz to her co-workers) age 64 was born December 17, 1955 in Albuquerque where she lived before moving to Corrales in 1963, until her passing Monday, June 29 2020. Elizabeth was known for her generosity, dependability, fortitude, friendships and love of all animals - especially her horses, cats and dogs. She was a member...
Lisa Ann Newsome
June 29, 2020
Lisa Ann Newsome 53 years old loving mother, giving sister, and a light to everyone she touched. Passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Lisa was known for her HUGE personality and beautiful smile. She is survived by her father, Louis McClendon; her son Ron McClendon and daughter-in-law Jade McClendon; her grandchildren, Jaysha McClendon, Niko McClendon, and Tayo McClendon. She...
Elizabeth "Betty" Erickson
June 29, 2020
Elizabeth “Betty” Erickson, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 29, 2020. Betty had a long life and entered heaven at age 94. She was born in Jacksonville, Illinois and was the daughter of UNM History Professor and author Marion Dargon and Lena Dargon. She loved to tell the...
Rudolfo Alfonso Anaya
June 28, 2020
New Mexico’s Native Son, Rudolfo Anaya, of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on June 28, 2020. He was considered the godfather of Chicano literature and was instrumental in bringing Chicano culture and identity narrative into the mainstream. His seismic wave of contributions in the literary world is a legacy which will continue to endure. He...
June Applegate
June 28, 2020
June L. Applegate passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. June was born Sunday, June 2, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT to Dutch and Marge Kammerman. She had one sister, Kathryn (Thompson).
She is survived by her husband of 64 years Lewis (Paul); sons, Charles (Amy Mathis, fiancé), James (Jim) and wife Trish; and three grandsons, Ian,...



