RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Max A. Gonzales
Jul 7, 2019
Max Gonzales was born in Magdalena, New Mexico, on Monday, February 22, 1932, to Antonio and Tiburcia Gonzales. He went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 7, 2019. His passing was peaceful- surrounded by family members.
Max retired from Monarch Properties where he was a property manager for many years. He previously...
Esther J. Smith
Jul 7, 2019
Remembrance Note:
Esther J. Smith (“Nana”), 98, died last Sunday. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph. She is survived by sons, Max Otero and wife Gloria, Frank Otero and wife Mary Lou; and daughter, Jeanette Jenkins and husband Ron. Also surviving her are eleven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She had dedicated her life to...
Richard D. Casaus
Jul 7, 2019
Richard D. Casaus, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in the presence of his family.
Richard was born and raised in Jemez Springs, New Mexico and entered the US Marine Corps in April 1948. He served for four years during the Korean War where he bravely fought in 3 major battles: Battle...
Epifanio Raymond Lovato
Jul 7, 2019
Epifanio R. Lovato 64, of Albuquerque NM, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Epifanio Sr. and Mary Luz Lovato; his brothers, Nickolas, Jose Louis Lovato; grandparents; and two sister-in-law’s, Silvia Marquez and Carol Ortega. He is survived by five brothers, Ben Lovato, David Jose Lovato, Victor...
Eileen Lommasson
Jul 6, 2019
Eileen Lommasson, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Memorial donations may be made in Eileen's name to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund. She entered this world on Wednesday, April 21, 1926, in Anaconda, MT, the oldest daughter of Walter and Violet Verdan Roy. She was predeceased by her sister, Mildred Roy Bennett. The first in her family to...
Evadina Iguado Mendoza
Jul 6, 2019
Nacio in la region de las Varas Chihuahua MX. El 20 de Mayo de 1931. Ella fue la hija de Onofre Iguado y Carmen Mendoza. Ella siempre disfruto una tacita de café o soda. Siempre tenia una sonrisa en sus labios y siempre se reia de nuestros chistes. Se podia sentir el amor que iradiaba de ella cuando estabamos...
Billy Caskey
Jul 6, 2019
Billy Charles Caskey, 85, of Albuquerque, NM a dedicated husband and father passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday, July 6th, 2019.
Billy was born in Oklahoma City, OK on July 2, 1934 and was raised in Linthicum Heights, MD. Billy graduated from Glen Burnie High School and then attended college...
Mary Rita Casaus
Jul 6, 2019
Mary Rita Casaus was called from this life on July 6, 2019. She was born April 24, 1934 in th evillage of Torreon, New Mexico to Hipolito Chaves and Josefita (Josie) Lobato. Before Mary was one year old the family moved to Los Ranchos e Albuquerque. The majority of her early years were spent in Albuquerque and other communities...
Mark Ira Cohen
Jul 5, 2019
Mark I. Cohen, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Friday, July 5, 2019, from complications of bladder cancer and Parkinson’s disease in the presence of his wife Raye Symons Cohen and daughter Lindsay Cohen Jones. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Cohen, mother Lillian Fine Cohen, and sister Sheila Joyce Cohen. Besides his wife and...
Gerald E. Romero
Jul 5, 2019
Gerald E. Romero, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Gerald was preceded in death by his Wife, Suzanne Romero; Mother, Mary Romero; Father, Gregory Romero and Brother, Ray Romero. He is survived by his Daughter, Tanya Harden of Rio Rancho; Son, Earl Harden of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Roxanne Farfan and her...
Clyde Raymond McDonald
Jul 4, 2019
Clyde Raymond Crowdus McDonald (CR), a proud native son of New Mexico and the village of Roy passed away on Thursday, July, 4, 2019 at the age of 86. He was born on December 11, 1932 to Clyde Ernest McDonald and Beulah Mary Proctor. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Audilee, sister, Dolores Doitchinoff; and...
Rose Marie Kleweno
Jul 4, 2019
Rose Marie Kleweno, 88, beloved Mother, was called to Heaven on Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born on Saturday, November 1, 1930, in Port Arthur, TX, born to David and Autye Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Belinda Miller, grand-daughter; Amber Scott; grand-sons, Enoch White and Noah White, also other family members and many great-grand kids. All...
Henry Carlton Ellis
Jul 4, 2019
Dr. Henry C. Ellis, age 91, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2019, surrounded by family. Henry is survived by his three children, their spouses, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by Florence, his beloved wife of 58 years.
Henry was born on Sunday, October 23, 1927 in New Bern, NC. His family...
William Francis Wittman
Jul 4, 2019
William Francis Wittman, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019.
A Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with Rosary to follow at FRENCH - Wyoming. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont St. NE....
Thomas E. Morris
Jul 4, 2019
Thomas Edward Morris, 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Tom was born Monday, December 21, 1925 in Three Sands, OK to J.C. and Georgia Morris. Tom and his family moved to NM in 1931. He grew up in the Venus/Edgewood/Cedargrove area. Tom graduated from Stanley High School in...
Allen E. Elmore
Jul 3, 2019
The union of William Lewis and Mildred Lucille Elmore gave us the welcoming of Allen Edward Elmore on November 4, 1950 in Chicago, IL (1555 Christiana Ave - west side). Mildred and William both preceded Allen in death.
As a child, Allen enjoyed going to the Old White Palace Theatre after church and swimming at the YMCA...
Henry George Coors IV
Jul 3, 2019
Henry George Coors IV, dedicated husband, father, and attorney passed away at home on July 3, 2019 at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife, Zoe Ann Coggins-Coors; his daughters, Kirsten Coors-Houliston, Shelly Coors Riccobene and Lori Coors-Polosky; brother, Kenneth Coors; sister, Rowena Hobby; and granddaughters, Sydney Cooper, Ashley Cooper, Caroline Polosky and Claire Polosky....
Marylyn "Lyn" Hennessey
Jul 3, 2019
Growing Up and Education: Born in Albuquerque at Presbyterian Hospital. Enjoyed playing on back ditch with brothers. Helped with family run goat dairy. Enjoyed games with brother such as Dungeon ad Dragons. Wrote poetry in spare time. Participated in 4H activities at home and State Fair.
Educated at Pajarito Elementary where she played clarinet. Attended a black...
John Padraic Mahoney
Jul 3, 2019
John Padraic Mahoney ,age 25, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, died after a sudden illness on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born on Monday, September 20 1993, in Albuquerque. Mr. Mahoney was preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Mahoney; and his grandparents, John R. Mahoney Sr., Mary "Bubbie" Mahoney (nee Walsh), Isabel Coats (nee...
Rene Theresa West
Jul 3, 2019
René Theresa West, 87, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born on Monday, March 21, 1932 in Marshfield, WI, René graduated from Divine Savior High School in Milwaukee, WI. René received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Nursing Administration from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Her nursing career took...



