Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Richard William Tavelli

Richard William Tavelli

June 4, 2020

Richard William Tavelli was one of those people that everybody knew. He passed peacefully with his wife of 45 years, Loretta, his son, Andy, and daughter, Larissa with her husband, Nick, by his side. Andy's wife, Kelly, and his four children, along with countless others, were with him in spirit. As he slipped these surly bonds, his favorite band,...

Francisco Urrea Jr.

Francisco Urrea Jr.

June 4, 2020

Francisco Urrea Jr. passed away Thursday morning, June 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Urrea and Rosalia Duran Urrea; his four sisters, Maria Chamberlain, Isabel Mondragon, Emilia Santillanes, and Carmen Christian; and his son, Matthew. He is survived by his wife, Alberta C. Urrea of 63 years; and his six children, Trey, Tessa, Tina,...

Dimitrios Aristedes Pappas

Dimitrios Aristedes Pappas

June 4, 2020

Dr. Dimitrios A. Pappas, 82 passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Berwyn, IL on Thursday, December 16, 1937, and moved to Albuquerque in 1948. He graduated from UNM with a BS in Science, received his DDS from Marquette University School of Dentistry,...

Michael Peter Rossi

Michael Peter Rossi

June 3, 2020

Please join us; Michael’s family as we celebrate the life of Michael Peter Rossi as he has returned in glory to our Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

Michael was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He graduated high school and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy at age of 18. In the military,...

Jaime Valenzuela

Jaime Valenzuela

June 3, 2020

Jaime Valenzuela of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jun 3, 2020. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park.

Jaime Valenzuela, de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, falleció el 3 de junio de 2020. Será enterrado en Sunset Memorial Park

Raymond Christian Romero

Raymond Christian Romero

June 3, 2020

Raymond Christian Romero age 56 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in the presence of his family. Raymond was born to the late Christian Walter Romero and Flaminia Romero on June 12, 1963 in Greeley, CO. At a young age he moved from colorful Colorado to The Land of Enchantment, the place where he would call home....

Mary Louise Holmquist

Mary Louise Holmquist

June 2, 2020

Louise Holmquist, age 80, passed away peacefully to meet her Lord Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elsie Holmquist. Louise was born in St. Paul, MN, on January 11, 1940, and grew up in Northfield, MN, where her father was a Biology Professor...

Benigno "B A" Rodriguez

Benigno "B A" Rodriguez

June 2, 2020

Benigno Amos Rodriguez, 88, entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

He was a hard working family man who was respected by many in the oil fields as well as his church. B A is one of eight children, was born in Blanco, NM to Rose and Manuel Rodriguez and was raised by his grandmother,...

Teddy Lon Harris

Teddy Lon Harris

June 2, 2020

Teddy Lon Harris (Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, retired), age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 after a long, difficult battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Josephine Harris; two sons, Gary Noel Harris (wife Carolyn) and Joel Lon Harris (wife Rebecca); and two grandchildren, Anna...

Wanda Jean Kieyoomia

Wanda Jean Kieyoomia

June 1, 2020

Wanda Jean Kieyoomia, age 61, a Planner for Pacific Architect and Engineering of Albuquerque, NM, passed away unexpectedly in her Albuquerque home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Wanda is survived by her son, Timothy Boyer; mother, Lita Mae Kieyoomia; and six sisters, Roberta Atcitty (Clifford), Elvira Kieyoomia-Crockett (Randy), Victoria Kieyoomia, Lucinda Kieyoomia (Marty Dechilly), Joan Kieyoomia (Bryan Gorman), and...

Betty Jane Salazar

Betty Jane Salazar

May 31, 2020

An Earthly Angel, woman of God, grace, beauty, wisdom, and strength. Betty Jane Salazar entered the Gates of Heaven on a beautiful Pentecost Sunday morning, May 31, 2020.

She was an incredible daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and spent many years as a homemaker for her husband and five adoring children. She taught valuable lessons instilling a...

JoAnn Alarid

JoAnn Alarid

May 31, 2020

JoAnn Alarid was a native New Mexican born in Santa Fe, Sunday, July 2, 1939, and passed Sunday, May 31, 2020. Her parents, Ernest Alarid and Genevieve Maestas moved to Albuquerque when she was in elementary school where she completed her studies and graduated from Albuquerque High School. JoAnn studied nursing in New Orleans and was a...

Nga Nu Truong

Nga Nu Truong

May 31, 2020

Nga Truong, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She read bible and prayed every day even when she was really ill. She was very generous and always giving. She cared deeply for her family. She raised nine children.

Nothing gave mother greater joy...

Kathleen M. Quinn

Kathleen M. Quinn

May 31, 2020

Kathleen M. Quinn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and great aunt, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Socorro, NM where she attended Mt. Carmel Elementary School and Socorro High School. After graduating high school, she moved to Albuquerque and worked for Kirtland...

Patricia Archer (Archer)  Jiacoletti

Patricia Archer (Archer) Jiacoletti

May 30, 2020

Patricia Jiacoletti, age 87, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. Patricia was known for her spaghetti sauce, her coffee, and her love for all animals, great and small.

Patricia was born to Nettie and Bryan Archer, on Sunday, September 18, 1932, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, the second of two children. Patricia and Richard...

Linda Kaye Herrera

Linda Kaye Herrera

May 30, 2020

Linda Kaye Herrera passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29th, 2020 at the age of 72.

She was born to Howard and Donella Jimmerson on November 16th, 1947 in the town of Port Arthur, Texas, seated on the South Western edge of Sabine Lake which is bifurcated by the Texas and Louisiana boarder and empties into the...

Alicia Wylie Hawkins

Alicia Wylie Hawkins

May 30, 2020

Alicia Wylie Hawkins of Albuquerque passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the age of 79 years. She was born in Carlisle, Kentucky on Tuesday, October 1, 1940 and grew up in Indiana and Illinois. She met Charlie Hawkins during college years at Florida State University, and they were married in December 1962. She became an elementary school...

Cherril Snow Lloyd

Cherril Snow Lloyd

May 30, 2020

Cherril Snow Lloyd, age 97, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020. We are very grateful for the many years we were able to spend with this gentle, kind woman. Cherril was born in 1923 in Santa Clara, Utah. She spent her childhood and youth in southern Utah. During the summers, she...

Angela Fay Gallegos

Angela Fay Gallegos

May 30, 2020

Angela Fay Gallegos, age 93, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.

She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Joe Gallegos.  She is preceded in death by her sisters, Crucita Casaus and Josie Atler, and brother, Tony Garcia.  Angela had a tremendous amount...

Anthony Tierney

Anthony Tierney

May 30, 2020

Anthony Tierney died peacefully of natural causes. He can now be with his beloved wife, Rebecca, who preceded him in death and whom he missed dearly. Anthony is survived by his son, Gene Tierney, of Las Vegas, NV.