Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Betty Jean (Silvernale)  Eskridge

Betty Jean (Silvernale) Eskridge

January 27, 2020

Betty Jean Eskridge passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Betty Jean was born Sunday, September 19, 1943, in Crump, Michigan daughter, of Reverend James P. and Naomi Silvernale. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Reverend Ronald G. Eskridge; son, Ronald Allen Eskridge and wife, Tracy, son, Jonathan Lee Eskridge and wife,...

Frank Alphonso Pompeo

Frank Alphonso Pompeo

January 26, 2020

Frank Alphonso Pompeo of Cimarron, NM, lovingly known as Chucky to his family and friends, 86, passed away January 26, 2020. The fourth son of Guiseppe and Nancy Brandolino Pompeo, born in Springer, NM on November 16, 1933. A graduate, and valedictorian of Maxwell High School, Chucky was well known in Northern New Mexico as a highly sought after...

Dennis D. Brand

Dennis D. Brand

January 26, 2020

Dennis D. Brand passed away suddenly Sunday, January 26, 2020. He is survived by his son, Dustin D. Brand (Albuquerque); his daughter, Taryn B. (Matt) Fine; and his four grandchildren, Aaron, Adam, Abigail and Adalynn (Indiana).

Dennis worked as a professional Civil and Environmental Engineer for over 50 years. He was involved in everything from bridges to...

Myra Ravel Gasser

Myra Ravel Gasser

January 26, 2020

Myra Ravel Gasser, 92, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly after a short illness on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was married for 70 years to the love of her life, Sidney B. Gasser. They met after World War II and married while Sidney was studying at the University of Oklahoma on the GI Bill. Returning to...

Gilbert Paul Sanchez

Gilbert Paul Sanchez

January 25, 2020

Gilbert Paul Sanchez, 94, a Native New Mexican followed his wife, Barbarita Maria Padilla de Sanchez of 69 years into heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2020.  He was the son of Herlinda Salazar Chavez and Pablo Rendon Sanchez and would say he was from Barelas USA. A dedicated, stellar and joyful family man, Gilbert was proud of his decorated...

William "Bill" Adam Reider

William "Bill" Adam Reider

January 25, 2020

William Adam “Bill” Reider, born in Oak Park, IL on October 17, 1928 to William F. Reider and Rose C. Wittry Reider, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Helene Lepley Reider; daughters, Barbara J. Dye and Laurie Valdez; grandchildren, Michael A. Reider, Joseph A. Barbarone, Christopher P. Barbarone, James...

Jennie C. Sandoval

Jennie C. Sandoval

January 25, 2020

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, January 25, 2020.  She was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 9, 1927 and was preceded in death by her parents, Roman and Josefita Chavez; husband, Joe B. Sandoval; three sisters, Ascencion Garcia, Alice Otero, and Frances Godinez; brother, Moises Chavez, granddaughter, Ramona Boyd and...

Roger Paul Milbert

Roger Paul Milbert

January 25, 2020

Roger Paul Milbert, 79, born in Dyersville, Iowa on September 3, 1940 passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2020 after being diagnosed 17 years ago of mantle cell lymphoma.

He is remembered by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Mary Todd Milbert of Albuquerque and their children, Todd (Helene), Tracy and Kristen...

Robert "Bob" H. Bolton

Robert "Bob" H. Bolton

January 25, 2020

Bob Bolton was called Home to Heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was 93 years old. Bob was born in Columbus, KS to Ora Corbett Bolton and Leona Mae Beecham Bolton. The family moved to New Mexico when he was eight and he has lived here since. He was fortunate to find love...

Clarence Anthony Meyer

Clarence Anthony Meyer

January 24, 2020

Clarence Anthony Meyer passed from this life at home with his wife of 63 years, Margie Meyer, on Friday, January 24, 2020 just five days shy of his 85th birthday. He was born in Conway, Arkansas to Joseph and Ida Meyer on Tuesday, January 29, 1935. Clarence was the middle child in the sibling line up of Joseph,...

Lucille Carmelita (Trujillo)  Garcia

Lucille Carmelita (Trujillo) Garcia

January 24, 2020

Lucille Carmelita Garcia, 81, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born in Cuba, NM on Thursday, August 18, 1938, to Samuel (Pampo) Trujillo and Josie (Fefa) Trujillo. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Trujillo.

She is survived by...

Benjamin Soblick

Benjamin Soblick

January 24, 2020

Benjamin Soblick (1926-2020)

Born on Tuesday, May 11, 1926, Benjamin Soblick passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Ben is survived by his sons, Martin, Steven, and Leonard; as well as by six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers. Ben’s wife of over 50 years predeceased him as did a...

Alice (Apodaca)  Ramirez

Alice (Apodaca) Ramirez

January 24, 2020

Alice Ramirez 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque (San Jose), passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 with her loving family by her side and is now in Heaven with her husband of 58 years, Nick Ramirez.

Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her seven children, Tacho Ramirez and wife, Lorraine, Jackie Salgado, Ramon Ramirez, Rebecca Montoya and...

Norman Larry Armijo

Norman Larry Armijo

January 24, 2020

Norman Larry Armijo, 76, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 24, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ernestine Armijo; his son, Chris Armijo and wife Monica; grandson, Joseph Armijo; his sister, Leanora Armijo Vasquez and husband Mario; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in...

Lily Hilger

Lily Hilger

January 24, 2020

Lily Hilger, age 76, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1943 in Nha Trang, South Vietnam. Lily was preceded by her son, Dwayne Hilger. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles Hilger; sons, Chas Hilger, Tom Hilger, John...

Miriam Rachel Simmons

Miriam Rachel Simmons

January 23, 2020

Miriam Rachel Simmons, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from Acute Leukemia. She was born on June 22, 1951 in Caracas, Venezuela. Miriam is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vicente and Dawn Quezada; and her grandchildren, Taylor N. Quezada, Savannah R. Quezada and Vicente M. Quezada Jr., all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by...

Mary Ann (Peters)  Bush Wright

Mary Ann (Peters) Bush Wright

January 23, 2020

Mary Ann Bush Wright, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. MaryAnn was a native New Mexican born to parents Milo and Anna Peter and the youngest child of 5 brothers; Earl, Ray, John, Gene Leon and 3 sisters Opal, Eva, and Helen.

MaryAnn was preceded in...

William Henry Hansen

William Henry Hansen

January 23, 2020

William Henry Hansen, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020. Bill was born in Tucson, AZ, December 28, 1943, to Henry and Rebecca Hansen. Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Toni; sons, Brian (Tautra) and Adrian (JaMi); grandsons, Kyle and Patrick (Tami); brothers, Michael and David (Ruth); and nephews, Matthew and Aaron....

Dolores Niles

Dolores Niles

January 23, 2020

Dolores Niles, 89, of Cheyenne, WY passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Dolores was born October 30, 1930. She was a secretary/bookkeeper for the state of New Mexico in her early years and a homemaker later. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved her family beyond measure. She was a woman of deep faith and practiced...

Karl Erik Nilsson

Karl Erik Nilsson

January 23, 2020

Karl Erik Nilsson died in Albuquerque on Thursday, January 23, 2020. He was born in Chula Vista, CA, on July 28, 1968, and was adopted shortly thereafter by Shirley and Hal Nilsson. Karl grew up in San Diego and Salt Lake City, graduated from California Lutheran University, and spent his career in retail in California, Arizona and New Mexico....