RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Evyenia Lula Triandafilidis
May 8, 2019
Evyenia Lula Triandafilidis, (Dr. T) Born Saturday, May 4, 1929 passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, Stefanos Andrea Prodromidou and Anti Terzioglu-Prodromidou. Also preceding her in death was her husband and soulmate, Dr. George E Triandafilidis, a retired professor at the University of New Mexico. They were...
Dean Edward Henson
May 8, 2019
Dean Edward Henson passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Dean was born Saturday, June 30, 1934 in Pretty Prairie, KS. His parents were Elmer Monroe Henson and Matilda Graber Henson. The family moved to Ponca City, OK in 1945. He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1953 and worked in the family floor covering business. He loved aviation...
Floyd Orlando Prando
May 7, 2019
Floyd passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in the evening hours of Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Floyd was born and raised in Valdez, New Mexico. Early in his life Floyd worked in agriculture, surveying and road construction. He then served as Probate Judge in Taos County. Floyd then worked at the New Mexico...
Baheej Hindi
May 7, 2019
Baheej Hindi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born Saturday, May 30, 1931 in Duran, New Mexico. Baheej was a native New Mexican.  He graduated from high school in Vaughn, NM and attended college at the University of New Mexico.
Baheej was preceded in...
Sally Rae Walker
May 7, 2019
Sallie Ray Walker 1948-2019
Our mom, wife and grandmother (AKA) grumpy was the most loving, giving and understanding person we all knew. On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, surrounded by loved ones, Sallie Rae Walker passed away peacefully at the age of 70. Born in Albuquerque NM, to Ray and Evelyn Scott, she grew up with her sister,...
Cira Michelle "Shelley" Mikulas
May 7, 2019
Cira Michelle Mikulas, age 66, a dedicated mother, a loving aunt, a special daughter and sister, and a precious friend to so many, passed away very peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Cira was known for her infectious kindness for people and her abundant love for her family. Her truly sincere heart's desire to put other's needs ahead...
Leslie K. Greene-Martinez
May 6, 2019
Leslie K. Greene-Martinez passed away at her home in Sandia Park on Monday, May 6th, 2019. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan Friday, November 8, 1946. She attended college at Northern Arizona University and studied Police Science. There, she met and married former spouse, William F. Martinez. They had two daughters. Her daughters married and gave her beautiful grandchildren...
Doris A. Benoit
May 6, 2019
Doris A. Benoit, age 91, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Doris was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, a Central Falls, RI business owner for 33 years, and really enjoyed golfing. She is survived by her son, Paul B. Benoit; daughters, Charlene B. Schuyler and Norma-Jean Baxter; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren....
Albert Don Romero
May 5, 2019
Albert D. Romero, age 83, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, after battling complications with Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is survived by his three children, Sim Romero and wife, Pamela, Donna Garcia and husband, Fred, Desiree Stilwell and husband, Rob; six grandchildren and; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial Service for Mr. Romero will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at...
Johnny F. Chavez
May 5, 2019
Johnny Chavez, age 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, May 5, 2019. He entered this world on Monday, June 6, 1938 in Albuquerque, NM born to Paul and Josephina Chavez. He is survived by his daughters, Eleanor Lucero and Jenny Orona; spouse, Emily Chavez; grandchildren, Alysha and...
Chad King
May 5, 2019
Chad King, 49, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. Chad was known for his loyalty and generous loving heart. He loved his daughter, honored his mother, and wanted to make his family proud. He is survived by his daughter, Isabella; his mother, Mitzi Wencewicz; step-father, Don Wencewicz; sister, Shannon Vasquez; brother-in-law, Adolfo Vasquez; niece, Cira Sandoval; and nephews, Adam...
Ruth E. Reiners
May 5, 2019
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was a veteran of World War II, serving three years in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant stationed at Camp Shanks, NY. She was born Monday, February 24, 1919 in Decatur, IL, married 51 years, and was preceded in death...
Judy Kay (White) Rader
May 5, 2019
Judy Kay Rader, age 64, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019.
She was born in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, November 6, 1954 to Robert and Annabel White. Judy graduated in 1972 from Del Norte High School. She worked at Sandia National Laboratories until her retirement in 1998. She...
Frank O. Packard Jr., Lt. Colonel (Ret.)
May 4, 2019
Frank O. Packard, Jr., Lt. Colonel (Ret.) passed away on May 4, 2019 at the age of 93. He was born on November 15, 1925, in Booneville, Missouri, the first son of Frank and Marie Packard. Early on, the family moved to Oklahoma, then on to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Frank was enrolled at Santa Fe High School....
Gloria Dora Turner
May 4, 2019
Gloria D. (Rivera) Turner, age 82, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Albuquerque, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Gloria was born in Ribera, NM to Eutimio and Cipriana Rivera on Saturday, March 27, 1937. Her family then lived in Jerome, AZ until moving permanently to Albuquerque, where she graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955. Gloria...
Orlando L. Chavez
May 4, 2019
Orlando Leroy Chavez, 61, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Orlando was born in Santa Fe, NM and was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was a veteran and served his country in the US Army. He was employed with the City of Santa Fe. Orlando was known for his love of...
Victor Orselio Medina
May 4, 2019
Victor Medina, 90, beloved Husband, Father, and Paw-Paw, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Victor, the son of Orselio Medina and Frances Romero Medina, was born in Cleveland, NM, and loved the Mora Valley where he was raised. Victor joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and served as a paratrooper in northern Japan during the Occupation. Later, Sergeant...
Paula Mirella Chacon
May 4, 2019
Paula Chacon, age 60, beloved daughter, sister, mother, wife, and aunt was called to her eternal resting place with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on surrounded by her loved one's Saturday, May 4, 2019. She entered this world on February 13, 1959 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico, born to Cira and Paulo Rivera. She made Albuquerque her home...
James A. Arias
May 4, 2019
James A. Arias, 81, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 in his home, surrounded by family. He lived a fulfilling life as a husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and family man. He is survived by his loving wife, Toby; his brother, Richard Arias; his two daughters, Alison Arias Givens and Julie Arias Young, his sons-in-law, Kevin Givens and Mark Young;...
Albert D. Guerra
May 4, 2019
Albert Guerra, age 83, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He entered this world on Thursday, July 18, 1935 in Framingham, MA, born to Vittorio and Corina (Cason) Guerra. He is survived by his wife, Valerie (Tosti) Guerra; daughter, Lynn Wilson and her husband, Dave of Arlington, MA; son,...



