RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Patricia Rhea Hamilton
Jan 3, 2020
Patricia Rhea Hamilton, BSN, MSN, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, after a brief illness. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, nurse, nurse administrator, and nursing instructor. She is survived by her daughter, Joy; sister and brother-in-law, Nakita and Joe Williams; niece, Karen Evans and her husband Joe. She is also survived by her fur babies,...
Filemon Ramon Sandoval
Jan 3, 2020
Filemon R. Sandoval, 66, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 3, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He entered this world on Saturday, October 3,1953, in Santa Fe, NM, born to Epifanio and Magdalena Sandoval. He is survived by his son, Jose Sandoval and wife, Jessica; son-in-law, John Glenn Vigil and wife, Rima;...
Eloisa (Gutierrez) Lucero
Jan 3, 2020
Eloisa Lucero, age 100, beloved mother, grandmother, and great – grandmother, stepped into Everlasting Glory on Friday, January 3, 2020. She entered this world on Sunday, December 21, 1919 in Sanderson, Texas, born to Modesto and Guadalupe Gutierrez. She was preceded in death by her devoted, loving husband of 63 years, Antonio B. Lucero, and son, Antonio, Jr. She...
Gayle Ann Bernas
Jan 2, 2020
Gayle Ann Bernas, 62, of Sandia Park, NM passed away unexpectedly from an illness on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Gayle was born on July 30, 1957 in South Bend, IN and moved to Sandia Park, NM in 1991. Gayle was a loving person and what was most important to her were her family and her friends. Gayle would like...
Dolores (Lola) Torrez
Jan 2, 2020
Dolores (Lola) Torrez, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Lola was born March 3, 1940 in Cebolla, NM, the daughter of Faustin and Isabel Martinez. Lola married the love of her life, Joe M. Torrez, on December 26, 1959 at the San Jose Catholic Church in Los Ojos, NM. After graduating...
Anna Palmira (Viviani) Machemehl
Jan 2, 2020
Anna V. Machemehl passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She is survived by her beloved sons, Brian and Craig; her devoted daughter-in-law, Julie; her especially caring niece, Diana Barasch; nephews; and nieces here and in Oklahoma; and many dear friends. Anna was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, A.E. “Chuck” Machemehl; her parents, Yolanda and Aladino Viviani;...
Patricia Ann Wolf
Jan 1, 2020
Patricia Ann Wolf, age 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on Friday, August 21, 1936, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Harry and Juanita Hughes. She was a dedicated teacher and artist who touched many lives. In 1967, Pat made her first trip to Taos, New Mexico and fell...
Joseph M. "Andy" Anderson
Jan 1, 2020
Joseph M. "Andy" Anderson, 84, of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He is survived by his children, Kathleen Eggemeyer and husband Justin, Joseph E. "Joe" Anderson and Michael Anderson and wife Amy; his grandchildren, Liana and husband Terry Collie, Sara, Jacob, Kaitlyn and Drew; and his great-grandson, Declan. He also leaves behind many other loving family...
Dolores (Dominguez) Holcomb
Jan 1, 2020
Dolores D. Holcomb, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass to follow at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Molly Valentine-Burmeister
Jan 1, 2020
Molly Valentine-Burmeister, 61, passed away after a long illness, Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Kent; her children, David, Stephanie, Brigitte, and Jacob; her grandchildren, Isaiah and Christina; as well as many other family and friends.
Eric Karl Miller
Jan 1, 2020
Eric Miller of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Jan 1, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
A Memorial Service will take place Saturday, January 4, 2020 at The Neighborhood Rio Rancho Life Plan Community.
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Carol J Singleton
Jan 1, 2020
Carol J Singleton beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Wednesday, January 1st 2020. Carol was born on May 20th 1935 in Kansas. She is survived by her husband Joe Sawyer, her son Randy Carlson, and nine grand and great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters (Dori Goss and Linda Woodward), and many...
Jack T. Waller
Dec 31, 2019
Jack T. Waller, 94, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Albuquerque where he had resided for the last 58 years. Jack was a devoted husband and loving father who is now at peace with the Lord.
Jack was married to Betty Jean Waller for 73 years. Betty passed away in June 2019. Jack is survived by his...
Gerry Shelton
Dec 31, 2019
Quote:
“I believe that everyone has a dance in them, if they have enough nerve to let it out.” Gerry Shelton, April 25, 2014
Biographical Sketch:
Geraldine F. Shelton was born July 18, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. Named Frances Geraldine Brown by her parents, Maude and Thomas Brown, everyone knew her...
James "Don" Donald Greene II
Dec 31, 2019
James Donald (Don) Greene II, passed away on December 31, 2019 after an extended illness. He is survived by his daughter Heather Greene and her husband Harvey Carreathers, son Shawn Greene, and grandchildren Cameron, Charlie, Lorrick, Cooper, and Jessica. He will also be missed by brother Michael Greene and wife Terri Greene, sister Patti Williams and family friend Jim...
Leroy Phillip C'de Baca
Dec 31, 2019
Leroy Phillip C’deBaca of Albuquerque, age 89, formerly of Las Vegas, NM, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, in his home. Leroy was a Korean War Veteran who spent two years in the National Guard, two years in the Army, and four years in the Navy. As someone who always focused on the positive, one of his favorite memories...
Julia Joan Holdridge
Dec 31, 2019
Julia Holdridge, age 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her eternal home on Tuesday December 31, 2019. She entered this world on October 26, 1939 in Sweetwater, Texas, born to F.L. and Noble Shaw. She is survived by her husband John Holdridge, daughter Linda O’Neal; sister Linda Hambric; and grandson Casey O’Neal. She...
Allegra Jean Hanson
Dec 30, 2019
Allegra Hanson, age 74, of Albuquerque, NM, died on Monday, December 30, 2019. Allegra was born in Roswell, New Mexico to J. Kenneth Smith and Alice (Reischman) Smith. Allegra graduated from Roswell High School in 1963. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in education in 1967. Allegra was an art educator for the...
Marcelle (Givens) Orr
Dec 30, 2019
Mrs. Marcelle “Punking” Orr, age 88, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Charles Orr; children, Patricia Hikes, Icelee Stanley, and Charles Orr Jr.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley Jones. Mrs. Orr was a military wife for over 30 years arriving in Albuquerque in...
Valerie Jeanne (Meyer) Girard
Dec 29, 2019
Valerie Jeanne Meyer-Girard, age 60, dedicated wife, loving mother, caring grandmother, longtime occupational therapist at Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Valerie was known for her passion and hard work helping people with disabilities. She always remembered to "sparkle" no matter what. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Anthony Girard; her...



