RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Gregory V. Smith
June 26, 2019
Gregory V. Smith, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019. 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH-Westside.
Wade Oliver Fredrickson
June 25, 2019
Wade Oliver Fredrickson was born September 4, 1927, in Galveston, TX. He was an only child that loved the beach, and with many cousin's around, it was never lonely. After serving in the Navy from 1945 to 1948, he went on to graduate from North Texas State University where he met the love of his life, Jonnie Sue Patterson....
Gary W. Gerew
June 25, 2019
Gary Gerew, age 63, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at home unexpectedly. He was born in Rochester, NY and lived in Syracuse, NY, from 1985 to 2009 before moving to Albuquerque. He spent a four-decade career in journalism, as a reporter and editor for the Democrat & Chronicle, Syracuse Newspapers, and Albuquerque Business First. Predeceased...
Mary Mai
June 25, 2019
Mary Louise Mai was passed away on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mary was born October 16th, 1931 in Louisville, Colorado. Mary is preceded in death by husband, Robert V Mai; son, Richard; father, George Mudrock; stepfather, Homer Lambrecht; mother, Doris Lambrecht; and her brother, George Mudrock. She is survived by a brother, Homer...
Orlando Gonzales Jr.
June 25, 2019
Orlando Gonzales Jr. of Los Lunas, NM passed away at age 60 on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 with loved ones at his side. He was born to Orlando Gonzales Sr. and Herminia (Guerrero) Gonzales on Monday, May 11, 1959 in San Antonio, TX where he spent his childhood. He was the middle of five children. During his teen years,...
Adrian Navarro
June 25, 2019
On June 25, 2019, Adrian Navarro gained his wings and the gates of heaven opened wide to welcome a new angel. Adrian, 37, passed away from this life with his family at his side in Albuquerque, NM. Born October 11, 1981 in Chicago, IL to parents, Frank and Enriqueta Navarro. He is the youngest sibling to Blanca,...
Leslie Kim Cassidy
June 25, 2019
Leslie Kim Cassidy, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 unexpectedly. She is survived by her children, Charlie May Messer and husband Aaron, Willis Raymond Cassidy and wife Amanda; grandchildren, Brysen Tinker, Juliet Hertel, Caeleb Cassidy, Riley Cassidy and Connor Cassidy. She is also survived by six siblings, Debbie Wegley, Judith Betz and husband Mark, Robert Bigham and wife Yvonne,...
Cathy Dee Sheyka
June 25, 2019
Cathy Dee Sheyka, 71, moved on to her eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born November 14, 1947 in Albuquerque, NM; spent her childhood as part of a proud Air Force family living in Glendale, AZ, Etain, France, and Ramstein, Germany. After graduating from Kaiserslautern High School, she...
David Leroy Sickles
June 24, 2019
David L. Sickles, age 71, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. David was a child at heart yet always had a bit of advice to share. He loved and cherished his relationship with Jesus and his family. He was his happiest when all his grandchildren were around him. He is survived by...
Helen M. Johanson
June 24, 2019
Helen M. Johanson, age 98, of Albuquerque NM, died Monday, June 24, 2019. Helen is survived by her daughter, Barbara Jackson and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Billy and Mike and their spouses, Kim and Felicia; and great-grandchildren, Brenden, Viviana and Mason, all of Albuquerque. The devoted and loving wife of 74 years to her beloved late husband Chuck, Helen...
Don Ray Fisher
June 24, 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Don R. Fisher, EdD died peacefully at North Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Albuquerque on June 24, 2019. He was born in Wichita Falls, TX, on October 8, 1936, to Ethel Ray Varnell and Arthur “Doc” Fisher. After graduation from Texas A&M University and commissioning in the US Army, Don married Virginia Lee (Ginny) Cowey in...
Jennings Bryan Bostic
June 24, 2019
Jennings Bryan Bostic, known as J.B. by close friends and family, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at the age of 91. He is survived by his beautiful, caring, and loving wife, Esther, who was and still is the family heart. They would have been married 66 years on July 5, 2019. He is also survived by son, Gene...
Eva Layman
June 23, 2019
Eva Layman beloved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Eva was born in Central, NM on May 31, 1941 to Benny and Nora Parra. She was a proud graduate of Silver City High School. After graduation, she worked at Holloman Air Force Base where she met the love...
Larry Romero Vigil
June 23, 2019
Larry (Lauro) Romero Vigil passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his family.
Larry was born on October 12,1922 to Lorenzo Vigil and Doloritas Romero in San Antonio, NM. As one of many sons, he grew up with strong values and practical, laser-focus for forming his own future. As a fiercely...
Elizabeth (Tarr) Vaughn
June 23, 2019
Elizabeth Tarr Vaughn, age 83, passed away at UNM hospital on Sunday, June 23, 2019 after suffering a massive stroke at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marion G. Huson; her father, Earl C. Tarr, and brother, Charles Tarr. She is survived by her husband, Valentine W. Vaughn; her children, Valerie E. Steen, Robert L....
L. Deane Crawforth
June 23, 2019
L. Deane Crawforth, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Deane was born to Lealand and Evelyn Crawforth in Boise, Idaho, the second of six sons. He was raised in Boise and graduated from the University of Idaho. Deane is survived by Diane Crawforth his loving wife of 61 years....
Gertrude Pentheny Fraser
June 22, 2019
At GGertrude Pentheny Fraser of Albuquerque, NM, and longtime resident of Verona Island, ME, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the age of 102. Gertrude was a pediatric nurse at Boston Floating Hospital, and enlisted in the Army in 1942, serving returning soldiers stateside. After the war, she returned to civilian nursing practice, completing her Bachelor of Science—Nursing...
Donna Lou (Sathre) Williams
June 22, 2019
Donna Lou Williams was born October 9, 1928 and was peacefully called home on June 22, 2019 at the age of 90. Donna was born to Johnny Burdette and Bertha Emelia Sathre in Austin, MN. Austin is a small community that was established by Norwegian settlers long ago, and continues to thrive as a farming community, along with the...
Leonard Esparza
June 21, 2019
Leonard “Len” Esparza, 60 years old, went to go be with our Lord and Savior Friday, June 21, 2019. Len was a strong Christian man who was a testament to his family, friends, and everyone he met throughout his life. He was a talented artist and enjoyed cars of every type, but Hot Wheels held a special place in...
Dorothy Clay Morgan
June 21, 2019
Dorothy Clay Morgan, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully went to heaven on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born Monday, March 16, 1931 in Bath County, Kentucky to Sidney and Mary Clay. She graduated from Carlisle (KY) High School and then attended Kentucky Christian College where she met and married her college sweetheart Bill Morgan. Dorothy’s life was spent...



