RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Jan (Ramey) Browning
Apr 17, 2019
Jan Ramey Browning of Albuquerque, NM passed away April 17, 2019 at age 63. She was born March 3, 1956 in Hobbs, NM. She held a B.A. in Music Education from West Texas University (now West Texas A&M) and a M.S. in Ministry from Pepperdine University. Jan had three loves in life. Her first was her husband, Jim Browning,...
Eva G. Timmons
Apr 17, 2019
Eva G.Timmons, 87, of Bosque Farms, entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Walter E. Timmons; her children; Richard Timmons (Joanne) and Vickie Cook (Russell). She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Her sisters Betty Howard, Ruby Martin and Charlene Campbell and brother James Mann...
Mary Ann Garcia
Apr 16, 2019
Mary Garcia of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Ja-Zay Simpson
Apr 16, 2019
Ja-Zay Simpson, 10, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, was called to his eternal resting place Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He entered this world Sunday, November 2, 2008, born to Lakesha Chaney and James Simpson, in Albuquerque, NM.
Ja-Zay was the essence of joyfulness and life. He touched the lives of so many; he was the...
Robert "Bob" E. Elks
Apr 16, 2019
Robert "Bob" Elks, age 70, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in his wife's arms. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Elks; son, Edward Elks of Albuquerque,; step-daughters, Pamela and husband, Daniel Saul of Lacey, WA and, Michelle and husband, Miguel Martinez of Fairfax, VA; granddaughters, Caitlin, Emily, and Vanessa; grandsons, Andrew, Donovan, and Aidan;...
Irene L. (Ellis) Gunby
Apr 16, 2019
Irene Louise Ellis Gunby was born January 23, 1931 in Hot Springs, AR and passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Albuquerque at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late Davie Dee Ellis and Florence Beatrice Nichols. She grew up in Compton, CA where her father owned a small grocery store. She graduated from Roosevelt...
Margaret "Peg" May (Porter) Galloway
Apr 16, 2019
Margaret May Galloway, born on April 7, 1938, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born and raised in Massachusetts by her parents, Ralph and Dolly (nee Rooney) Porter, Peg graduated from Boston College. Peg married her beloved husband, Lt. Col. (Ret.) John C. Galloway (deceased) on June 10, 1962.
Peg is survived by...
Wayne Allan White
Apr 15, 2019
Wayne A. White age, 87, of Rio Rancho passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was born in Albion, NE on Monday, March 14, 1932 to John and Eva (Sallach) White. He is survived by his wife, Joan; and four children.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday April 23, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at...
The Honorable Pat Murdoch
Apr 15, 2019
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of a man who was a beloved brother, a respected figure in the community, and a district court judge for 26 years. Albert Spencer “Pat” Murdoch passed away suddenly from cardiac complications April 15, 2019. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
...Christian Albert Smith
Apr 15, 2019
Christian Albert Smith “Haebauhdee-Zhoh”, age 31, started his journey to the Creator on Monday, April 15, 2019.
He was born in Santa Fe, NM to his loving parents, Cecilia Redd and Ervin Smith. He’s a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the oldest of four children. He grew up in Valencia County and...
Leonard M. Greenspan
Apr 15, 2019
Leonard M. Greenspan, 95, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. Leonard was born in Chicago in 1923, the son of immigrant Jewish parents who came from what is now Belarus. His father, Jacob, a respected doctor, passed away when Lenny was 6 years old. His mother, (Tauba), spoke little English and supported the family as a seamstress. Lenny...
Burton Edward Sachs
Apr 14, 2019
Burton Sachs, 69, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, April 14, 2019. He entered this world on Friday, April 29, 1949 in Baltimore, MD, born to the late Seymour and Elaine Sachs. He is survived by his wife, Kimberley Sachs; sons, Barry Sachs, Benjamin Sachs, and Joshua Sachs; sister, Arlene...
Carl E. Dickerson
Apr 14, 2019
Carl E. Dickerson, age 90, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Dickerson; two daughters, Mary Cockerham and her husband, Bob and Jan Rivard and her husband, Neil; two granddaughters, Carly Cockerham and Naomi Robison; and two great-grandchildren. Carl loved bowling, fishing, hunting, and feeding his...
Ambrosio Sanchez
Apr 14, 2019
Ambrosio Sanchez, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born on Thursday, February 26, 1931 in Albuquerque, he graduated from St. Mary’s High School and later received his master’s degree in Microbiology from UNM. Ambrosio was preceded in death by his wife, Melita V. Sanchez and long-time partner, Ann Robinson....
Anita M. Hernandez
Apr 14, 2019
Anita M. Hernandez born Saturday, September 16, 1923 in Hurley, New Mexico and completed her earthly journey April 14, 2019 on Palm Sunday, surrounded by her loved ones. She went back home to heaven to live forever with her Father God, Holy Spirit and Jesucristo her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her three children, Irma Montaño, Doris...
Sue Ann Maynard
Apr 14, 2019
Sue Ann Maynard (formerly Stefan) age 78, passed away suddenly at her home in Los Lunas, NM, Sunday, April 14, 2019. Mrs. Maynard was born Friday, November 14, 1941, in Ft. Sumner, NM. She spent her early years in Newark, NJ, before her family moved back to Santa Rose, where she attended middle and high school. Sue Ann excelled...
Edwin Albert Zamora
Apr 13, 2019
Edwin Zamora, 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Criselda Zamora; daughter, Melissa Russell; son, Edwin Zamora II; and girlfriend Dena Griego; and granddaughter, Madison Russell. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Parish Hall of...
Eloise Christine (Dressler) Cumiford
Apr 13, 2019
Eloise Christine Dressler was born on Thursday, May 13, 1943, in Albuquerque and was the youngest of six children. She lived for a time in her youth in Bluewater, NM, but mostly spent her life in Albuquerque except when she lived in Gallup for approximately 15 years. She married James H. Cumiford, Sr., on September 11,1971, at Hoffmantown Baptist...
Albert A. Gustafson
Apr 13, 2019
Albert A. Gustafson, a dedicated husband and father, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. Albert was known for his story telling, joking nature, laughter and love. Albert enjoyed music, he played the guitar and violin.
He is survived by his children, Cheryl Gustafson and family, Richard Blakely and family, Patrick Gustafson and family, Christine Gustafson and family,...
Dorothy Irene Chaffee Cheromiah
Apr 13, 2019
Dorothy Irene Chaffee Cheromiah, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019 and has joined her beloved husband, George in heaven.
Dorothy was born to Vernie and Georgia Chrisman on Tuesday, October 28, 1924 in Bucklin, MO. At age 14, after moving to Brookfield, MO., she proudly earned 11-1/2 cents an hour as a clerk...



