RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Eva Church
May 13, 2020
CHURCH, Eva, 94, of Albuquerque. Our beloved Mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She is survived by her children; Frank Martinez, Dolores Serna and husband Isidro, Gloria Gallegos and husband Rick, Debbie Segura and partner, Lupe Sanchez. Eva was a grandmother to 39 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Eva was proceeded in death by her husband,...
Larry Robert Vasey
May 13, 2020
Larry Vasey, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020 after a well fought battle with cancer. Larry was born on February 11, 1951 in Kemmerer, Wyoming; he was preceded in death by his parents Leslie C. Vasey and Wanda M. Vasey, and his older brother Leslie J. Vasey. He is survived by his wife, Anita, of Rio...
Leticia Mercado
May 12, 2020
Leticia Mercado of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 12, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
A Funeral Service will be Held on Wednesday, May, 2020, 4:00 p.m. a live stream will available below.
Joseph Gerard VanDenHeuvel
May 12, 2020
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being; bless His Holy Name.” -Psalm 103 Our dad, husband, grandfather, father-in-law, grandfather-in-law, and psychologist was carried by dear Jesus, the angels and saints, and our mother to Heaven on Tuesday, May 12, 2020; the clamor and celebration of love when he arrived could be heard throughout Eternity. We would...
Kathleen Marie Martinez
May 12, 2020
Kathy Martinez, 53, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister & aunt was born on May 21, 1966, in Grants, NM and was called to be with our lord on May 12, 2020. Kathy was raised in San Mateo, NM and then moved to Albuquerque, NM after graduating from Grants High School. Kathy worked in the jewelry business before...
Cory Lynn Smith
May 12, 2020
Born December 22, 1959, in Walnut Creek, California, firstborn son of Rodney and Sandra Smith. Raised in John Day, Oregon, alongside his brothers Tim and Monty. His parents and brothers say his youth was filled with fishing, camping, and swimming in the creek. His mother recalls that “He grew up outdoors” and “just enjoyed life.” He especially...
Cody Ryan Bond
May 11, 2020
Cody Ryan Bond passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the age of 28. He is survived by his two children, Marilyn and Jason; two step-children, Laela and Cole; his mother, Michelle Bond; sister, Alexis Ortega – Bond; his grandparents, Betty and Jerry Bond; aunts and uncles, Danielle Bounds, David and Rena Bond, John Bond, Stephen and Carla Bond,...
Dr. Anne Lee Madsen
May 11, 2020
Dr. Anne Lee Madsen, age 74, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born May 1946 in Provo, Utah, to Kenneth and Barbara Madsen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Susan White. Anne is survived by her sister, Kay Neumann, and her daughter, Sarah Nason. Though raised...
Ramon G. Hernandez
May 11, 2020
Ramon G. Hernandez, 82, died Monday, May 11, 2020.
He is survived by his wife Daisy; his children, Samantha Moor, Raymond Steven Hernandez; grandchildren, Jonathan and Lucy Jane; his siblings, Dolores Hance, Gregory Hernandez, Francis Hernandez and Philip Hernandez; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his children, Clifford, Mary...
Robert "Bob" M. Axline Jr.
May 11, 2020
Robert “Bob” M. Axline Jr. was born on Saturday, May 1, 1948, in Hardtner, Kansas, to Robert M. and Agnes (Nurse) Axline and passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, May 11, 2020, after a long illness. Bob was 72 years old.
He grew up in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, where he excelled in academics...
Dan Conrad Hovious
May 11, 2020
Dan Conrad Hovious, age 86, passed from this life on Monday, May 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was a life-long believer in the teachings of Christ, and that his purpose in living was to worship and honor God, to practice his faith, and to love and support his family, friends, and community. Dan was admired for...
Pierce Tanquary Ford
May 10, 2020
Longtime Albuquerque resident and APS teacher, Pierce Tanqueray Ford passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Pierce was born on Friday, November 18, 1966, in Houston, Texas to Lucile and Douglas Ford. He moved to Roswell, New Mexico in his youth and graduated from Goddard High School in 1985. He attended both UNM and NMSU, where...
Linda Marie Mantyla
May 10, 2020
Linda Mantyla, age 51, beloved daughter and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, May 10, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. She entered this world on December 15, 1968, in San Diego, CA. She is survived by her parents, Arnold and Norma Mantyla; her brother, Paul Mantyla (Laura); niece, Rachel; and nephew, Jake. Linda...
Charles Ronald Loeber
May 10, 2020
Charles Ronald Loeber, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born in Rahway, NJ to Charles George and Margaret Loeber. He graduated from Linden High School with first honors in the general curriculum. He played on two state championship football teams and was inducted into Linden’s Athletic Hall of Fame....
Winifred Veltkamp
May 10, 2020
Winifred Veltkamp died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday, May 10, 2020. She is survived by her children, Sandy Veltkamp, Meri Beth Hillard (Claire), Gayla Darrah (Mike), and Tim Veltkamp (Tatia); grandchildren: Jessica Morris (Tim), Kelsey Davis (Blake), CJ Hillard (Ann Marie), Spencer Veltkamp, Ryan Veltkamp, Justyn Veltkamp; great-grandchildren: Sadie, Sally, Hudson, and Jack; sisters Martina, Mary Ann...
JoAnn McCaleb
May 10, 2020
JoAnn McCaleb, age 77, beloved mother, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was born on October 4, 1942, in Albuquerque, NM, the daughter of Euell and Earlene McMillen. She is survived by her daughter, Jolene McCaleb, of Albuquerque; her son, Lee McCaleb, and his wife, Patricia, and grandchildren,...
Albina Gertrude (nee Mitrenga) Adams
May 9, 2020
Albina, age 94, was born in Chicago, IL on September 9, 1925. She passed peacefully, in her sleep on Saturday, May 9, 2020. The only daughter of Walter Mitrenga, a Polish immigrant and cabinet maker, and Frances Malinowski Mitrenga, the daughter of Polish immigrants and a telephone operator. She had three older brothers, Arthur John, Thaddeus (Ted) Walter, and...
Barbara Helen Mueller
May 9, 2020
Barbara Mueller, age 83, journeyed home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. People who knew Barb would describe her as warm, gracious, kind, and generous. To say that she was big-hearted would be an understatement. Even huge-hearted would not come close. She used to say, “there’s always room for one more sheep in the barn” and so her heart and...
Robert James Anderson
May 9, 2020
Robert J. Anderson, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, of 59 years; and his daughter, Lisa Kay Anderson. He is survived by his two children, Mark (Erin) Anderson of Maryland, and April (Loren) De...
Nicole Janine Ewing
May 7, 2020
Nicole Janine Ewing, age 52, walked on to the Spirit World on Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. She was with her family, including her beloved dog, Hank, at her side. She died of complications of a longstanding illness.
After graduating from Ignacio (CO) High School in 1986, Nicole enrolled at Moorhead State University, earning a...



