Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Roland Eugene Johnson

Roland Eugene Johnson

August 10, 2020

Roland Johnson was born on Sunday, November 6,1938 in the Laguna Pueblo, village of Paguate, he was raised by his grandparents. Paul and Eulogia Johnson. While in their care he fluently spoke the Keres language, which he considered to be his primary language. His upbringing consisted of helping his grandfather with all tasks associated with farming and ranching. He...

Francine F. Gariss

Francine F. Gariss

August 10, 2020

Francine Gariss, 70, the strongest woman in existence, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Francine was known for her hard work, dedication to her family, and being a fierce mama bear. Francine was a long-time member of the American Legion and retired after 23 years of dedicated service at Social Security Disability.

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Rod E. Anderson

Rod E. Anderson

August 9, 2020

Anderson, Rod E. Rod Anderson, age 61, dedicated son and father, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. A proud Army veteran, Rod was known as an avid hunter and woodworker. He enjoyed elk hunts and crafting knives and furniture in his home workshop. He is survived by his mother, Mary Anderson; his children, Ryan Anderson and Catherine Morris;...

Annabella "Bella" Candelaria

Annabella "Bella" Candelaria

August 9, 2020

Annabella "Bella" Candelaria age 78, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and her sweetie, LeRoy, on Sunday August 09, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born to Rafael and Cora Sanchez in Albuquerque, NM, both of her parents have preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Patrick Candelaria and wife Karen; Tina Parrish;...

Bill K. Hanges

Bill K. Hanges

August 9, 2020

Bill K. Hanges, age 59, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albuquerque, NM on September 29, 1960, he was the son of Greek immigrants, his mother, Sia Hanges, and his late father, Gus (Kosta) Hanges. He is also survived by his sister, Thoula Hanges Mallory and her husband,...

Alfred Martin Smith

Alfred Martin Smith

August 8, 2020

Al was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Alfred and Frances Smith. Al was an only child. He attended Robert B. Glenn High School where he made lifelong friends. He had aspirations of becoming a pro golfer, and while obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he earned...

Willard Roy Randall

Willard Roy Randall

August 8, 2020

Willard Roy Randall lived a full life of 94 years on this earth, before our Lord called him home. He passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He passed comfortably, in the home built by his own hands. He was surrounded by his children at his passing. He at last was rejoined with Margie, his wife of 54 years...

Shirley Ann (Swanquist)  Weaver

Shirley Ann (Swanquist) Weaver

August 8, 2020

Shirley Ann Weaver, age 92, our precious mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and lover of Jesus stepped into the presence of her Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Shirley was born in Cadillac, Michigan, on November 13, 1927 to Ralph and Gladys Swanquist. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Paul Weaver Jr, and her...

Joseph Carl Miles

Joseph Carl Miles

August 7, 2020

Joseph Carl Miles, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Friday, August 7, 2020.

He is survived by his son, Carl Miles and wife, Aubra; and numerous friends and family. Joe joined the U.S. Army in 1960 and retired in 1982 and worked on Aircraft Radar systems including the AWACS. Joe then worked for Intel...

Delbert V. Hamilton

Delbert V. Hamilton

August 6, 2020

Delbert V. Hamilton, age 102, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. A private graveside service will be held by family invitation only due to the current pandemic.

Ramona Danice Riddle

Ramona Danice Riddle

August 6, 2020

Ramona Danice Riddle, age 60, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Danice was a lifelong car enthusiast, having worked rebuilding engines in high school, owning and working in parts stores and finally as a successful car saleswoman for many years. She had multiple repeat customers, who became friends through her career. She is survived by her husband, Gary Riddle...

Jerry Edward Depoy

Jerry Edward Depoy

August 6, 2020

Jerry Depoy, age 70, beloved Husband, Father, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He entered this world on Monday, October 31, 1949 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Wynoa and Esther Depoy. He is survived by his wife, Linda Depoy; son, Jason Depoy, wife Marleen; daughter, Leslie Depoy; brother Rod Depoy, wife...

Fred Aaron Skaggs

Fred Aaron Skaggs

August 6, 2020

Our father, Fred Aaron Skaggs, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Dad was born in Plano, TX on April 18, 1935 to Raymond Wesley Skaggs and Lela McDowell Skaggs. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Keyes Skaggs; daughter, Elaine (Michael) Rising of Albuquerque, NM; son, Robert (Donna) Skaggs of Solana Beach, CA; and five grandchildren, Austin and...

Virginia Shepard

Virginia Shepard

August 6, 2020

Virginia Shepard, age 97, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born in West Virginia in 1923 where she met some of her lifelong friends. She married the love of her life, naval officer William Blount Shepard, Jr. in 1946. Navy life was busy and adventurous. They began their married life in Corpus Christi where they started...

Ladislado Armijo

Ladislado Armijo

August 6, 2020

Ladislado F. Armijo passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, August 6, 2020, just six days prior to his 91st birthday.

He was born on a small ranch in Quemado, NM. He was preceded in death by his father Antonino and mother Ester Armijo as well as seven of his siblings. He is survived by his wife...

Timothy Joyce

Timothy Joyce

August 6, 2020

Tim enjoyed a good life, and he loved being with family and friends. As a young man he worked in the Arctic and throughout South-East Asia as a contract employee with the Department of Defense. He then had 30 great years with NJ Bell/Verizon: retiring in 2003. Tim was well traveled, having been in all 50 States and 22...

Darlene M. Bohlken

Darlene M. Bohlken

August 6, 2020

Darlene M. Bohlken

May 30, 1934 – August 6, 2020

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me.”

Rest in peace my beautiful mother.

Nancy Carolyn (Wolfe)  Smith

Nancy Carolyn (Wolfe) Smith

August 6, 2020

Nancy C. Smith, age 80, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away after a long fight with Alzheimer’s and COPD on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Nancy was known for her compassion, helping others when in need, he ability to make people laugh, her strong work ethic, and her cooking, especially her cookies. After working as a...

Joe E. Garcia

Joe E. Garcia

August 5, 2020

Joe E. Garcia of Sandia Park, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Byrl Blount Jr.

Byrl Blount Jr.

August 5, 2020

Byrl Blount Jr, age 82, much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  Byrl was a man of few words and one who was deeply respected by all he knew.  A retired oral surgeon in Albuquerque, a roper, a wrangler for his friends and grandchildren, a pilot, and overall Renaissance man, he had a special...