RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Oliver Burton Cohen
Sep 6, 2019
Longtime New Mexico attorney, Oliver Burton Cohen, a.k.a., Ollie or O.B., died at home in Albuquerque, NM, on Friday, September 6, 2019, at the age of ninety-two. He is survived by Elizabeth Johanna (O’Grady) Cohen, his wife of sixty-seven years; his daughters, Julia and Dianne Cohen; son, Paul Cohen; and grandchildren, Jeremy and Alisha Brach. His oldest son, Mark...
Daniel Hughes
Sep 5, 2019
Daniel Dean Hughes, 62, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019.
He is succeeded by his parents, Charles and Irma Hughes; his brothers, David (Cyndy Bush-Hughes) and Tom Hughes; and one niece.
A native of New Mexico, Daniel served in the United States Air Force, following his service with a lengthy...
Dolores Melero (Melero) Algeo
Sep 5, 2019
Dolores “Lolita” Melero Algeo, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 inAlbuquerque, NM after suffering a stroke. Lolita was born in Madrid, Spain on Friday, March 4, 1932, and is survived by her son and daughter: Edmund A. Algeo of Cleveland, Ohio and Beatriz V. Algeo Gronert (Brian) of Albuquerque, NM as well as her granddaughters, Nona Maria Gronert (Madision,...
Jerry W. Forester
Sep 4, 2019
Jerry W. Forester, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He is survived by his two sons, Steve A. Forester and wife, Tammy, of Nashville, GA and Jeffery L. Forester, of New York City, NY; his sister, Martha R. Adkins, of Albuquerque, NM; and his brother, Lynden J. Forester, of Arkansas. A private...
Donna M. Tomky
Sep 4, 2019
Donna M. Tomky ended a courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at home in Albuquerque with husband, Bob Geer and friends at her side. Donna was born in La Junta, Colorado on Saturday, August 25, 1951 to Orville and Loretta Tomky where she grew up with siblings Tom, Karen, and John on their family farm....
Steven J. Perich
Sep 4, 2019
Steven J. Perich, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at his home in Albuquerque on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, with his wife and children by his side. Steve was born on March 9, 1959, in Columbus, OH to Joe and Delores Perich. He was the eldest of six children. Steve attended grade school in Sioux...
Brian Timothy FitzPatrick
Sep 3, 2019
Brian FitzPatrick of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sep 3, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Roy F. Hopper
Sep 3, 2019
Roy F. Hopper, 94, a resident of Albuquerque NM, passed from this life on September 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mellie Hopper, by all of his six siblings, and by his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Bobbie) Hopper. Roy is survived by his daughter, Gayle Hopper, and by a number...
Francys Ivener
Sep 3, 2019
Francys, 100, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, after a very long life. Born Friday, December 20, 1918, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota she moved to Albuquerque in 1962. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Ivener, and daughter, Suzanne Ivener-Pettersson; and is survived by...
Robert J. BeBault, Jr.
Sep 2, 2019
Robert J. BeBault Jr. was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on Tuesday, September 30, 1969. He lived there until he was 9 years old. He was a very active and motivated kid: he was into Cub Scouts, baseball, bowling, fishing, swimming in lakes and river, bows and arrows, and BB guns. Then the family moved to New Mexico,...
Mary R. Chavez
Sep 2, 2019
Mary Rose Chavez, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, joined our Lord in Heaven on Monday, September 2, 2019. Mary was preceded in death by her son, Patrocinio Chavez. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Antonio F. Chavez; son, Antonio M. Chavez (Sallie); son, Lorenzo Chavez (Dolores); son, Charles Chavez; daughter, Veronica Garner (Kevin). Mary had...
Robert Carlos Yeaman SPC, US Army
Sep 1, 2019
Robert C. Yeaman passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 25 years of age in the arms of his wife, Olivia Yeaman.
He is survived by his wife and their daughter, Camila Yeaman; his parents, Louise Lopez and John Yeaman; his sister, April Perales; as well as many other loving family members. Robert served his country in...
Joe Paul Kindrick
Sep 1, 2019
Joe Paul Kindrick passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the age of 87. Born in Venus, New Mexico, near Edgewood, he loved the beauty and history of his home state. The youngest of six children, he was preceded in death by his parents Charles Wesley “Sam” Kindrick and Bessie Lee Whinery Kindrick, a brother George Kindrick, and...
Vicki L. Stewart
Sep 1, 2019
Vicki L. Stewart, 70, died Sunday, September 1, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mike Stewart; her sons, Chris Stewart and wife Stephanie, Matthew Stewart; her grandchildren, Kaylee and Kason; and many other friends and relatives. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Dorigen Anderson; and her aunt,...
Richard Joel Crespy
Sep 1, 2019
On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Joel Crespy passed away at his home in Albuquerque. He brightened this world for 64 years. Blessed with an infectious smile and mischievous sense of humor, Joel had a knack for lighting up any conversation and a gentlemanly manner that put people at ease.
The son of Harry and Lorraine Crespy, Joel...
Lana Sue Carver
Sep 1, 2019
Lana Sue Carver age, 73, beloved wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and great friend to many passed away peacefully at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2019. Lana was born Thursday, June 13, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 plus years, George L. Carver ll; daughters, Melissa Bianco and husband, David, Krista...
Frankie Macey Soto Lopez
Aug 31, 2019
Frankie Macey Soto Lopez, age 23, was born in Gallup, New Mexico and was raised in San Diego, California for the majority of his childhood. Our Precious Coastie passed away on August 31, 2019 in Valdez, Alaska. Frankie was known for his amazing smile, wonderful advice, contagious laugh, daredevil personality, selfless acts and unconditional love. Frankie is survived by...
Marilyn Jo Harp
Aug 31, 2019
A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, Marilyn Jo Harp passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born Saturday, January 27, 1945 to Frank and Marian Bohn in Whitinsville, MA. She spent her early childhood in Maine until her father was recalled to active duty during the Korean conflict. Her greatest childhood memory...
Nicole Andrea Lardner
Aug 30, 2019
Nicole (Nikki) Andrea Lardner was born on August 24th, 1992, to the amazing husband & wife duo of Timothy & Janice Lardner. Early on, she followed in the footsteps of her 3 fast-paced siblings: her “B. Lardner” (Britney Lardner), her “Favorite Bro” (Michael V. Lardner), and her “Rockin’ Nurse” (Michelle Deitchman). Tim & Janice raised their family in Belen,...
Estella Marie Gahala
Aug 30, 2019
Estella Marie Crouse Ranck Gahala Lange, Ph.D. died peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday morning, August 30, 2019. Her beloved husband Dale Lowell Lange was at her side. She was 90 years old.
Estella was born on March 28, 1929, the first child of Ivan Grant Crouse and Margaret Estella Beck; at the...



