RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Alice Alemayehu
Aug 1, 2019
Alice Alemayehu, age 86, born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She lost her loving husband and best friend Zelalem Alemayehu on Monday, December 30, 2009. We are comforted knowing she has reunited with him. Alice was loved and deeply cherished by many friends and family...
Emma Dolores (Herrera) Martinez
Aug 1, 2019
On Thursday, August 1, 2019, our dear Emma Martinez, “mamacita” went home to be with our dear lord. We have been blessed to be able to celebrate her life – all 92 years! Anyone who ever came in contact with her knows how vibrant, funny and full of life she was. Her stories, anecdotes, jokes and antics kept us...
Rafael Everett Hernandez
Aug 1, 2019
Rafael Everett Hernandez, age 48, flew to the angels on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019, 12:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Flora G. Garcia
Jul 31, 2019
Flora G. Garcia, 92, beloved mother, grandmother and sister was called to her eternal resting place surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was born on Saturday, January 17, 1927 to Ignacio and Margaret Gutierrez. She is survived by her only son and daughter-in-law Randy and Marie Garcia; grandchildren, Crystalee De Hoyos and husband Gabriel,...
Ana Maria (Baca) Garcia
Jul 31, 2019
For 98, what a life Ana Maria Baca Garcia has had! Ana Maria was born January 24, 1921 in Albuquerque, NM. Ana was the 11th and youngest child of Margarita and David Baca. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Pancha, Alfredo, Lito, Jane, Nela, Luisa, and Margaret. Three siblings died during the diphtheria epidemic. She...
Dorothy R. Archibeque
Jul 31, 2019
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, Dorothy Archibeque, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away from a broken heart, missing her husband, Sam, who passed away in December 2018. Dorothy leaves behind three children, Chris Archibeque, Linda Garcia, and Joanne Davis and husband, Stan; her grandsons, Travis and Derick Davis; granddaughters, Candice Lopez, Tara and Martina Archibeque; and great-grandchildren,...
Sandra A. Roybal
Jul 30, 2019
Sandra A. Roybal, age 58, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and daughter passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
Sandra was known for her un-wavering faith in her Heavenly Father, her million dollar smile and her unconditional love for her family. Sandra always had a special place in her heart for all animals, a giving personality and...
Marion J. Bueffel
Jul 30, 2019
Marion J. Bueffel, age 99, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Preceded by her husband, Bernard, she is survived by son, Bernard III (Elaine) of Portland, OR; and daughter, Janet (Clark) Mount-Campbell of Columbus, OH. Other survivors include eight grand-children and 13 great-grandchildren.
Marion was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...
Nancy J. Sinha
Jul 29, 2019
Nancy Joyce Sinha, age 76, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born December 4, 1942, in Hackensack, NJ. Nancy had a successful career as a hotelier alongside her husband, Ashwini Kumar Sinha with whom she had two sons, Amar and Alok. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ashwini. She...
John "Johnny" Carrillo
Jul 28, 2019
John "Johnny" Carrillo, 72, beloved father; grandfather; brother; and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He entered this world on Saturday, November 30, 1946, in Los Angeles, CA, born to Nick and Louisa Carrillo. He is survived by his daughter, Rosalinda “Rosebud” Espinoza; grandson, Joshua Carrillo-Hernandez; sisters, Frances Carrillo, Mary Ann Tenney,...
Amelia Alice Martinez
Jul 28, 2019
Amelia Alice Martinez, age 83, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. She is survived by her son, Delfin Quintana; sisters, Mary Gomez, Gloria Halama, Irene Farmer; and brother, Bill Martinez. She retired from the State of NM. She was an avid bowler and artist. She was a member of First Bilingual Baptist Church....
Daniel Eric Chavez
Jul 27, 2019
Daniel Eric Chavez, 35, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and cousin was called to his resting place on Monday, July 27, 2019.
He entered this world on February 27, 1984 in Hobbs, NM, born to Debbie Chavez. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Chavez Garcia; dad, Andy Garcia; sister, Jessica Houlton; grandparents, John...
Daniel Victor Lopez
Jul 27, 2019
Daniel Victor Lopez, 59, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born on Monday, November 2, 1959 to the late Dorothy Gonzales (Perea) and Alfonso Lopez. He called Albuquerque, NM home for most of his life. He had many roles in life, son; brother; nephew; uncle, but the roles he loved most was that of dad and...
William "Bill" Ross Suttles
Jul 26, 2019
William (Bill) Ross Suttles, age 53, beloved husband, son and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, July 26, 2019. He entered this world on January 18, 1966, in Dayton, OH. He is survived by his wife, Laura Anne Suttles; parents, Kay and Bobby Suttles; siblings, Robert (Gwendolyn), Ruth, Tim (Cindy); niece, Shaylyn; nephews, Jacob and...
Bruno V. Bednarz
Jul 25, 2019
Bruno Bednarz, beloved father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, was called to his eternal home on July 25, 2019. He was born in 1924 on the south side of Chicago. In high school, he excelled at football and earned a scholarship to college. However, he heard the call of duty and enlisted in the Army Air Corps. It was the adventure...
Louise Lawanna (Hankins) Bouton
Jul 25, 2019
Louise Lawanna Bouton (Hankins), 86, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. She was born in Chickasha, OK on Saturday, July 1, 1933. She was a resident of Albuquerque and Alameda, NM since the early 60s. Louise and her husband Alfred George Bouton, built the Alameda Greenhouse in the late 1960s and maintained it until 2014. The friendships she developed...
Lou M. Highum
Jul 25, 2019
Myrtle Lou Highum, age 94, passed from this Earth into the arms of Our Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Roanoke County, VA to Henry Thomas Childress and Myrtle Ellen Mallory. She married James G. Highum in December 1944 in Richmond, VA. They raised five children after...
Rudolph S. Stefoin II
Jul 24, 2019
Rudolph "Rudy" Stefoin II, age 65, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2019. Born August 29, 1953, in Albuquerque, NM. Rudy was a life long resident of Albuquerque. After graduating from Eldorado High School, he attended New Mexico State University.
Rudy was an avid fan of the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque as...
Mary Joanne (Tawzer) Vaughn
Jul 24, 2019
Mary Joanne Vaughn, age 91, of Albuquerque NM, passed away July 24, 2019. She was born October 3, 1927 in Chicago, IL, and raised in Oak Forest, IL. Her father died suddenly when she was nine. She began college at 15. A “Rosie the Riveter” during WW II, she earned her Baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering from UNM. She worked...
Leonard Manuel Vigil
Jul 23, 2019
Leonard (Leo) Manuel Vigil, 86 years old, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather returned to his Father in Heaven on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was born on Sunday, November 6, 1932 to Manuel and Theresa Vigil. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Jessie Bernice Vigil, his parents, and...



