RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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,...
James Randolph Kennedy
May 3, 2019
James Randolph (Ranny) Kennedy born Wednesday, August 9, 1922 in Sylvester, Texas to Roscoe C. and Myrtle Lauderdale Kennedy went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sally Shore; brothers, Martin, Royce, Horace, Gene Kennedy and Roland Robinson.
Ranny married the love of his life,...
Mary Ellen Burnett
May 3, 2019
Mary Ellen Burnett, 88, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Great-great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 11:30 a.m. at Netherwood Park Church of Christ.
Mary C. Casaus
May 2, 2019
Mary C. Casaus, a wonderful mother, grandmother, friend and colleague, died May 2, 2019 in Albuquerque. She was 80, and treated each day as a gift. But it was the people she knew and loved who received the treasures. She was born July 9, 1938, in Tajique, NM, to Felipe and Gertrudes Chavez. She graduated from Estancia High School...
Jimmie Jeff Rutherford
May 2, 2019
Jimmie Jeff Rutherford passed away on May 2, 2019 at the age of 86 in McKinney, TX. Jimmie was born to Jeff and Irene Rutherford on September 29, 1932 in Ponca City, OK. He was a graduate of the University of New Mexico in 1957 and proudly served his country in the Korean Conflict in 1953 to 1954. He...
Alice Mary Glasnapp
May 1, 2019
Alice M. Glasnapp, age 83, our beloved sister and mother passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; daughter, Robin; sister, Shirley; and bother, Stan. She entered this world in Kirkwood, MO. She is survived by her four children, Martha, Geri, Bill and Mike; nine grandchildren; and nine great grand children....
Preston Jordan Watch
May 1, 2019
Preston Watch of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 1, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Flossie M. Stillwell
May 1, 2019
Flossie M. Stillwell, 89, of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
She was born Wednesday, July 17, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Clarence White; sisters, Mildred Rose and Sue White; and brother, A.C. White. She is survived by her husband, Charles B. Stillwell; and brothers, Walter White (Kay) of...
Irene Hovey
May 1, 2019
We thought and hoped this day would never come. With the deepest, strongest love we have in our hearts, we said goodbye to our beautiful Irene early in the morning of Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was 79.
Irene Ortiz Hovey was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Fermin and Rose Ortiz. The family moved to...
Weine Maurice Nyhlen
April 30, 2019
Weine Nyhlen of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Apr 30, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Cecilio Ernesto Sanchez
April 30, 2019
Cecilio Ernesto Sánchez was born on November 7, 1929 in Albuquerque, N.M. and passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Albuquerque N.M. surrounded by family. He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School and received a Bachler’s of Arts from the University of Albuquerque. Cecilio was in the US Army Airborne and served during the Korean conflict. During his...
Marilyn J. Stutt
April 30, 2019
Born August 25, 1927, Marilyn Heebink- Anderson- Stutt passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Marilyn grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm where her parents, Myron and Margaret Heebink raised her to “assume you can do just about anything, because you probably can.” She took them at their word and went on to lead an extraordinary life. After...
Hadi Mostaghni
April 29, 2019
Hadi Mostaghni, 63, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. Hadi, who owned and operated an Albuquerque cafe for more than 20 years, was known for his delicious cooking, love for his family, enjoyment of the outdoors, and scoring a great deal at garage sales. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law,...
Reldon Reed Jackson
April 29, 2019
Reldon Reed Jackson died Monday, April 29, 2019. Reldon was born in Corning, Iowa to Chester and Myra Jackson on June 16, 1929. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sue Jackson; a sister, Doris Swartz; brother, Dale Jackson; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Jackson; and a favorite cousin, Donna O’Connell. He is also survived by three children and...
Dorothy J. (Ramsdale) De Vore
April 29, 2019
Dorothy Jean Ramsdale De Vore, 87, of Albuquerque died on Monday, April 29, 2019 following a short illness. She was born on Saturday, June 20, 1931, in El Paso, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Edmund DeVore; parents, Bryan and Helen Ramsdale; brothers, Donald Ramsdale and Dan Ramsdale. Dorothy is survived by her two children:...
Joe Torres
April 28, 2019
Joe Johnny Torres, 31, died Sunday, April 28, 2019.
He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Torres and fiance Jesus Colunga; brother, Eloy Torres and wife, Jessica; Michael Torres and life partner, Gary Castillo; his father, Gustavo Ramos and daughter, Tikal Ramos, Joe's half-sister; his step-father, Eloy Torres Sr. and wife, Virginia; and numerous nieces,...



