RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Joyce Schoenfelder
June 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19, 2020, Joyce Paulsen Schoenfelder, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 94.
Joyce was born July 9, 1925 in Luverne, ND to Anna Christina and Andrew C. Paulsen. She was the next-to-last of ten children, and the last surviving member of her siblings. She grew up helping...
Barbara Elizabeth Walton
June 18, 2020
Barbara Walton, 97, beloved mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She entered this world on January 14, 1923, in Evanston, IL, born to Welford and Lillian Sizemore. Her parents; all four siblings, Welford Jr., Furman, Charles, Ruth; her husband, Guy Walton; and her son, Guy Walton Jr. preceded her in...
Evelyn Elizabeth Swank
June 18, 2020
Evelyn Elizabeth Swank was born on Tuesday, August 31, 1926 to Elzie and Annie Marie Davis in Willow, Oklahoma. She then grew up on an orchard/cattle farm in Espanola, New Mexico. After high school graduation and most of her working life Evelyn worked as an accountant for a trucking company. Evelyn was married to Lowell Sharp, Sr. Early in...
Jean Therese Whalen
June 18, 2020
Jean Therese (Douris), 91, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
She was born to the late John and Laura Douris, May 25, 1929, in Butte, Montana. She graduated from Girls Central High School in Butte, obtained a nursing degree at Carroll College in Helena, MT, as well as her...
Scott Allison McCray
June 17, 2020
Scott "Scooter" Allison McCray, age 54, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Scott was born November 27, 1965, in Avondale, AZ to Patricia and Frankie McCray.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah; sons, Scott "Austin" and Ryan; granddaughter, Cleona and her mother, Adessa; his mother, Patricia; sister, Jeannie Fox and husband...
Irene Mary Oravecz
June 16, 2020
Irene Oravecz of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, Jun 16, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Jack Pope
June 16, 2020
Jack Pope, age 92, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was born Friday, December 9, 1927, in Childress, TX. Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann Pope; children, Jim Pope and wife Anita, Jackie Imfeld and husband Wally, Rhonda Prando and husband Mike, Gayle Torres, Patrica Bangerter and husband Bob, Dotti Sell and...
Evangeline Lucille Sanchez
June 16, 2020
Evangeline Sanchez, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 2 a.m. Her daughter Bonnie was by her side. A dozen family members were just outside, unable to gain hospital entrance because of the COVID quarantine, were all able to share personal prayers by video.
A life-long resident of...
Charles Daniel Poore Sr.
June 16, 2020
Charles Daniel Poore Sr., of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, just 14 days before his 91st birthday. He was born in Stoneham, Massachusettes on Friday, June 28, 1929 and moved to New Mexico in 1946.
Charlie served in the U.S. Army 31st Dixie Division, 155th Infantry Regiment, Training Battalion during the...
Neva (Daugherty) Wenzel
June 15, 2020
Neva Daugherty Wenzel, age 72, a longtime resident of Placitas, NM, left us on Monday, June 15, 2020 to be with God and the angels.
She is survived by her husband, Jamie of Placitas; children, Brenda and husband, Bubba of Elephant Butte, Bryan and wife, Jackie, of Albuquerque, Paul and wife, Meaghan, of Oahu, HI;...
Diana Malott
June 15, 2020
Diana Malott left this imperfect world on Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born to Max and Becky Goldenberg in Bronx, N.Y. on Wednesday, May 18, 1927. Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., she graduated Samuel Tilden HS and worked as a bookkeeper. In 1948, she met Irv Malott, another Tilden HS grad, who told her on their first date that...
Norbert Orlando Chavez
June 14, 2020
Norbert would like to let everyone know his work here is done. He received a call, a type of offer he could not refuse, and as a savvy businessman looking for the best deal in town, Norbert signed a new contract. One where he has the grandest seat in the house with the most beautiful view. He signed on...
Richard Lee Lamoureaux
June 14, 2020
My hero died today, Sunday June 14, 2020. Our Uncle Dick is one of those men who epitomize words like HONOR, LOYALTY, FAMILY, and LOVE. As a proud veteran and Sioux (Lakota) he believed in serving and protecting his country. He showed strength through his gentle manner and how he’d make you feel protected and cared for when you...
Jennie Lee DiGregorio
June 14, 2020
Jennie Lee DiGregorio passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jennie was born in the scenic mountain town of Ouray, Colorado on April 3, 1933. She grew up on a ranch near Cerrillos with many foster brothers and was able to hold her own. She went to school in the...
Kirk Lynn Arnold
June 14, 2020
Kirk Lynn Arnold was 68 years old when he passed away peacefully in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday, June 14, 2020. He was born to Ernest and Delma in January 1952 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Kirk is a Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and attended Hawaii...
Kevin Dale Marbach
June 14, 2020
Kevin Dale Marbach completed his life’s journey as he passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the age of 62. Kevin was the eldest of four children born to Robert Marbach and Lois Blume. He had two sisters and a brother, Susan Pool (Sonny), Diane Schmidt (Bill), and David Marbach (Shannon). Kevin grew up in Roswell, NM, after...
Barbara Jane (Wright) Seward
June 14, 2020
Barbara (Wright) Seward died peacefully at North Ridge on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 87. She is survived by her children, Pamela Wilson and husband, Larry Wilson, Paul Seward Jr., Judy Bott and husband, Scott McLean; eight grandchildren, Rob Wilson, Rita Seward, Sally Seward, Patty Seward, William Seward, Simone Seward, Ida...
Cozette Dearing
June 14, 2020
Cozette Hill Dearing, 87 went Home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be deeply missed.
Cozette was born July 15, 1932 in Canadian, Texas to Charles W. and Beulah Lee (Regan) Hill. She was the youngest of...
Craig Bryant Hanson
June 13, 2020
Craig Hanson died suddenly at home on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Craig was a construction superintendent and has lived in Albuquerque for the past 14 years. Originally from Salt Lake City, he worked on many large projects during his career and enjoyed being the boss (bossy is a family trait.) Naturally, a handyman and able to fix and repair...
Jeanne Uhl
June 13, 2020
Jeanne (Mehrling) Uhl passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020 after a short illness. Â Â She was 94 and a half years old.
J eanne was born on November 6, 1925 to Walter Daniel Mehrling and Doris (Gonder) Mehrling in Pottstown, Pa where Walter was a minister in the Evangelical and Reformed Church (later United Church of Christ)....



