RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Patricia Ann Wolf
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
Bryan Douglas Burkinshaw
December 29, 2019
Bryan Burkinshaw was born September 10, 1959 to Neil and Velma (Inglett) Burkinshaw. He grew up on their family ranch in Keya Paha County Nebraska. Bryan joined the Air Force a few years after graduating high school. While in the Air Force Bryan received many awards, certificates and honors. He became an instructor for the Security Police while stationed...
Laura (Montoya) Baca
December 29, 2019
Laura Montoya Baca passed away peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law with whom she lived with, Gary and Vivian Weidner. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Mike E. Baca She is survived by her grandchildren, Victor Sanchez Jr (Dana), and Ricky Sanchez (Vi Rice); great-grandchildren, Elias Sanchez, Michael Sanchez,...
Craig Marlyn Engel
December 29, 2019
There just aren’t enough words to describe Craig Engel. For those of you who were blessed to cross paths with the man, you know exactly what we mean. Born on Feb 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, MN, to Duane and Marilyn Engel, he was one of four children. He grew up on a dairy farm in Howard Lake, MN, was...
Mary Ann (Hartline) Rozzell
December 29, 2019
Mary Ann Rozzell (Hartline), age 83, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at home. Her family was with her in her last days. She had been receiving treatment at the New Mexico Cancer Center for lung cancer and passed away from complications of her disease. Mary Ann was born in Albuquerque on Tuesday, September 29,...
Vito Santangelo
December 29, 2019
Vito Santangelo left this earth to be with his beloved Lord and love of his life, Zina, on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the age of 90. He breathed his last breath in his Albuquerque home of 47 years, surrounded by love and family. Vito was born in Sicily, Italy on May 8, 1929 to Biagia Marchese...
Mohammad Rizwan Khan
December 29, 2019
Mohammad Rizwan Khan, 68, died on Decmber 29, 2019. He is survived by his children, Burhan Khan, Rehan Khan, Imran Khan and wife, Nour and Anthony Montano; brother, Shahid Khan;sister, Nighat Arif grandchildren, Isaiah and Sonia; and many other family and friends. Mr. Khan was born in Pakistan where he met his wife and came to the United States...



