RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Bernadine Bowling
April 18, 2019
Bernadine Bowling, of Albuquerque, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Bernadine is survived by four children; Lydia Sue Moorhead, Carl, Mel, and Mike Bowling; grandchildren, Eric Moorhead and Scott Moorhead; great-grandchildren, Danica, Trent, Anaiya, and Breileigh Moorhead; brother, John Milton and wife, Tina. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Michael S. Perkins
April 17, 2019
Michael S. Perkins, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Rio Rancho, NM. He is survived by his first wife, Caroline and current wife of 35 years, Dolores; sons, Troy and Paul Perkins; daughter, Leah Thayer; stepdaughters, Yvette Romero, and Judith Sakolosky; brother, Jerry Perkins and wife, Delores (Dee); and sister, Susan Traver. He was a grandfather to...
Elisabeth Anne (Hedlund) Mulkern
April 17, 2019
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Elisabeth Anne Mulkern, beloved wife and mother, passed away at age 53 after a brief battle with cancer. Elisabeth was born April 14, 1966 in Minneapolis, MN to William and Maureen (McNeive) Hedlund. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Journalism in 1988 and worked in TV news. On May...
Lauriano D. Lujan
April 17, 2019
Lauriano (Larry) Lujan, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Tobias Lujan and Gomancinda Montoya, who preceded him in death. Larry fought in the Korean War and is a decorated veteran that received the Purple Heart Medal. Larry was the first solider to return...
Eileen Laurel Gonzales
April 17, 2019
Eileen L. Gonzales, a long-time resident of the Albuquerque area, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in the comfort of her son’s home.
During Eileen’s long life she was fearless, full of spirit, quick witted and laughed wholeheartedly alongside her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Miguel A. Gonzales; son,...
Jan (Ramey) Browning
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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...



