RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Anthony Tyrone Ward
May 29, 2020
Anthony Tyrone Ward, age 71, of Rio Rancho, NM, a beloved partner, father, grandfather, and friend was called home to be with our Lord, on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 29, 1948 to the late Jerlean C. Sumler and Eugene Ward. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Barbara Lucero; his two...
Andalecio (Andy) Garcia, Jr.
May 29, 2020
Andalecio (Andy) Garcia Jr. age 82, born April 18, 1938 to Elvira and Andalecio Garcia. Andy married the love of his life Priscilla Lovato on June 9, 1957. He is survived by his four daughters, Ramona Waldrep, Darlene Gurule, Natalie Garcia and Prudencia Lucero; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five siblings; and many other family and friends. He was preceded...
Diane K. Lujan
May 29, 2020
Diane was born in Denver, CO to James and Emma Smith. She spent her early years in Pueblo, CO and moved to Albuquerque in the late 1940s. She attended St. Charles and graduated from St. Pius High School. She has one younger brother, Jim Smith. She married in 1962 and had two children, Monique Mosher and Jim Archuleta. Diane...
Ramona Caplan
May 29, 2020
Ramona Caplan, age 91, loving wife and mother, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.
She was a long-time resident of Albuquerque and member of Congregation Albert. She worked for many years at the University of New Mexico, where she earned an M.A. in Art Education. She was a wonderful baker.
She is survived...
Gregory Kyle Krawciw
May 29, 2020
Tobinsport, Indiana
Gregory Kyle Krawciw, 30, passed away May 29, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was born at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas, on October 9, 1989, to Lagina (Boiles) and Andrew Krawciw.
Kyle was first and foremost an incredible son, grandson, brother, and friend....
Dwight Weaks
May 29, 2020
Dwight Weaks , age 92, long-time resident of Albuquerque, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully from natural causes at his home with his wife Joan, sons Dan and Tim and other family members at his bedside on Friday, May 29, 2020. Dwight was born in February 1928 in the small farming town of Fenton, Michigan...
Stephen Farris
May 28, 2020
‘… and, when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun.’
Stephen Farris attained a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Geology...
Connie Jean (Seifried) Higgins
May 28, 2020
Connie Jean Higgins, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28, 2020. Connie was born one of three children to Wanda and Charles Seifried in Wichita, KS on Friday, September 10, 1948. She grew up in Albuquerque, NM, where she met and married the love of her life Charles “Charlie” Higgins...
Ross Patrick Armijo
May 27, 2020
Ross Patrick Armijo Sr, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ross was born to Patsy (Limon) and Ross Armijo on Monday, March 13, 1950 in Albuquerque. He was pre-deceased by his parents Ross and Patsy Armijo, and sister, Vivian Armijo-Cordova and stepfather, Clyde Partch. He is survived by his...
Gracie Smith
May 27, 2020
Our beloved mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gracie Smith, passed on Saturday, May 27, 2020. She was 80 years old and a lifelong resident of Smith Lake, NM.
Her clans were Water’s Edge Clan (Tάbąąhά), born for the Towering House Clan (Kinyaa’άanii). Her parents were Mary and Little Cowboy. Our Mom graduated from Albuquerque Indian High School in...
David Raymond Larribas
May 27, 2020
David Raymond Larribas, age 71, our beloved brother, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. May he rest in eternal peace. David was born in Albuquerque, NM and served in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Raymond Martinez...
Pilar Maria Valverde
May 27, 2020
Pilar Maria Valverde went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born to Amadeo and Demecia Fernandez in Truchas, NM on July 7, 1939. Pilar was very loving, passionate, and humorous. She lived her life to the fullest, everyone that knew her absolutely loved her,...
Scott David Browne
May 26, 2020
Scott D. Browne, 81, steadfast and beloved husband, passed away on May 26, 2020 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was a master marketer and loved golf, baseball, music, dancing and cooking. He championed fairness, equality and was loyal and therefore most proud to be a Marine. Scott leaves behind his bereaved wife,...
Randall (Randy) William Jay
May 26, 2020
Randall (Randy) William Jay passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, after a courageous 21-month battle with esophageal cancer. He took his last breath in his home surrounded by his Albuquerque family.
Randy was born on May 29, 1960. An Iowa boy, he was born in Greenfield and raised in Creston. After college, he moved to Albuquerque...
Donald J. Locke
May 26, 2020
Donald J. Locke passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; father, Percival; brothers, Jack and Tom; and sister, Mitsy. He is survived by his wife, Laura; and sons, Charles, and David and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Jake, Carly, Samantha, Arianna and Natasha Debevec, David Santi, Danny, Darren,...
Cheryl Lynn Hall
May 25, 2020
Cheryl Buchanan Hall passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. She had been struggling with her health for a time, but her passing was unexpected. She leaves behind her husband, Michael Bustamante; her beloved son, August Hall (Judy); stepchildren, Nichole Bustamante Morgan (Jason) and Carlos Bustamante (Eleni); as well as two adored grandchildren, Kamrynn and Dylan. She is also...
Mary Murphy
May 24, 2020
Mary Jean Murphy (MJ) died on Sunday, May 24, 2020, of complications from heart disease.
She was born in Clinton, OK, in 1937 to Mary Ruscha Murphy and Eugene R. Murphy. She was the oldest of six children. All her life she was independent, adventuresome, and capable. Her early life was spent moving through Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas,...
Eliza (Hamilton) Heinsen
May 24, 2020
Eliza Heinsen has changed addresses, she has gone to be with our Lord in Heaven. She passed away on May 24, 2020 due to complications from a fall. Eliza was born on August 23, 1920 to John and Mallie Hamilton in Frew, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Heinsen; parents, John and Mallie Hamilton; siblings, May,...
Helen May Urbane
May 24, 2020
Sunday, May 24, 2020 we lost the first love of our lives. Mom, we say goodbye to you and Godspeed as you join the greatest love of your life, John “Bud” Urbane and tell God “Hi” too. No more “itching”, no more sleepless nights, no more pain. You deserve to walk the yellow brick road to heaven....
Anthony Ielacqua
May 24, 2020
Anthony Ielacqua born in Uhrichsville, OH in 1932, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 peacefully at the age of 87. He is survived by his spouse of 67 years, Imadell Ielacqua; son, Paul; and two grandchildren, Kayla and Megan Ielacqua.
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