RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Charleen Filips Neely
December 18, 2019
Charleen Filips Neely, 90, beloved wife and mother passed peacefully into the ever-loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, one day shy of her 91st birthday. She entered this world on December 19, 1928 in Crofton, NE, born to Otto and Hilda Filips. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Charles...
William A. Mead II
December 18, 2019
Retired SMSGT William A Mead II (Bill) passed away after a lingering illness on December 18, 2019. He was 54. He leaves behind his parents, Martha and Rafael Radillo, his sisters Tami Mead and Michelle Radillo, his nephew Connor Smith, niece Alexandria Baca, spouse Michele Shannon Mead, and William A Mead I.
Bill served his...
Mary Altherr
December 18, 2019
Mary Altherr moved to New Mexico with her husband, Robert, and three children from Kokomo, Indiana in July of 1960. She lived in Albuquerque until her death and loved the Southwest! She was able to finish her college education at UNM, and then went on while she was teaching to get her master’s degree in physical education. Mary taught...
Thomas Edwin Hooker
December 18, 2019
Thomas Edwin Hooker was born October 10, 1934 to Edwin and Helen Hooker and went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. His early life was spent in Hempstead, NY. After graduation from high school, Tom enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Japan. When his term of duty was finished, he taught and...
Patricia Anne (Peterson) Stromberg
December 18, 2019
Patricia Anne (Peterson) was born March 9, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN to Ernest K Peterson and Isabel I (Hall) Peterson. She passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (1925-2003) and children Joseph (1959), John (1954-1975), Tom (1953-2000) and Marcella (1964-2011), son-in-law Ron Sheppeard and...
Roxan Slane
December 18, 2019
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Roxan Slane, our loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend to which all our lives she touched. She passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She is survived by her spouse of 32 years, Henry P. Slane, Jr.; daughter, Carrie Slick; granddaughters, Andrea Slick and Devyn Kapraun; father, Don Wallace; brother, Mark...
Richard Joseph Anthony Keppler
December 18, 2019
Richard Joseph Anthony Keppler, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 18, 2019. He was born the only son of Herman J. Keppler and Marion G. Keppler (Brocksmith) and passed at the age of 83. He grew up in Saint Louis, MO and attended Christian Brothers College in high school....
Mary Drake
December 17, 2019
Mary Drake of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Dec 17, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Barbara Kay (Tidd) Portnoy
December 17, 2019
Barbara Kay (Tidd) Portnoy passed away at her home on December 17, 2019 at the age of 80. She was with her family at her passing. She is survived by her beloved son, Robert (Tamara) Portnoy; and grandchildren, Dana K. Portnoy and Alyssa C. Portnoy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, R. Joyce Portnoy;...
John Robert McCloskey
December 15, 2019
Our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather John Robert McCloskey died peacefully at his home on December 15, 2019. He was 75 years old. Known by all as Jack, he was born on February 1, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The oldest child of Don and Helen McCloskey, Jack and his siblings Kate, Todd, Paul, and Anne grew up primarily...
Harry John Rouckus
December 15, 2019
Harry J. Rouckus, 89, of Albuquerque, formerly a long-time resident of Bosque Farms, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Harry is survived by his sons, Randy Rouckus and wife, Karol of Albuquerque and Mike Rouckus and wife, Lynn of Los Chavez. He also leaves behind his grandsons; Brandon Rouckus and fiance, Kaitlyn Aragon and Kyle Rouckus. He was...
Mike Aragon
December 15, 2019
Joe “Mike” Aragon passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the age of 84, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Mike was born on December 31, 1934, in Tucumcari, NM, son of Jose Piedad and Apolinaria Benavides Aragon.
Mike joined the US Army at the age of 17. He often spoke of how much he...
Brett David Rodriguez
December 14, 2019
Brett David Rodriguez, age 24, our most beloved son, brother, and grandson passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Brett was born on June 26, 1995 to David Rodriguez and Cheri Warren. He was a native of Albuquerque, NM, where he lived out his short life. Brett had many beautiful and unique qualities. He was a sensitive, deep-thinking ...
Adrian Edward Padilla
December 14, 2019
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Adrian Edward Padilla, age 25, our most beloved son, family member and friend, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from a car accident. Those who knew Adrian, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He was born on June 3, 1994 in Albuquerque, NM to Deborah Padilla-Edaburn...
Robert J. Herrera
December 13, 2019
Robert J. Herrera, 86, passed away peacefully in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, December 13, 2019.
He was born November 27, 1933 in Mosquero, NM to Concepcion and Carmelita Herrera. Robert graduated from Mosquero High School and joined the US Army in 1952. After the military, he attended Highlands University in Las...
Cora Sena Garcia
December 13, 2019
Cora Sena Garcia, 91, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, December 13, 2019. She entered this world on Friday, June 8, 1928, in Garita, NM, born to Antonio and Andrilita Sena. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Narciso Garcia; her son, Marvin Garcia; sister, Fermina Boylan; brother, George Sena, brother Henry Sena, sister,...
Thomas Wesley Rainey
December 13, 2019
Thomas W. Rainey of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, December 13, 2019 from the cumulative effects of several health and physical challenges.
Tom or T.W. as he was known, was born on Thursday, June 11, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Dorothy Rainey but spent most of his childhood...
George Wayne Brown
December 13, 2019
George W. Brown, age 79, former Military Service Member and dedicated father, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. He was known for his involvement with the Army, VFW and American Legions. A true American Hero, he is survived by wife, Dianna; children, George K. and Daniel Brown; grandkids, Deja, Nick, Amber, Adreanna; he is also survived by his...
Mary Fay Harkins
December 13, 2019
Mary Fay Harkins, 83, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, December 13, 2019. She entered this world on February 19, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Fidel and Barbara Sanchez. She is survived by her daughters, Christine Vargas, Diana Brown, Barbara Moore and spouse, David; brothers and sisters, Gloria Silva and spouse,...
Donald L Mosher
December 13, 2019
Donald Mosher of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Dec 13, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.



