RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dixie Lee (Ashley) Mally
Jul 21, 2018
Dixie Lee (Ashley) Mally died peacefully in her Albuquerque, NM home on July 21, 2018. She was surrounded by loving family. Born in Oskaloosa, IA on August 29, 1937, Dixie grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1955 and she married Michael Mally in Cedar Rapids on October 18, 1958. Together they moved...
Sidney Leroy Counts
Jul 21, 2018
Sidney Leroy Counts, Sr., age 43, the heart and soul of his family, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Sid was known for his ferocious and undying love for his family. No one could spend any amount of time in his presence without being able to feel that love. He would go out of his way to help anyone...
Dennis Joseph Wilmot
Jul 20, 2018
Dennis J. Wilmot, born August 13, 1949, was taken up to heaven in the arms of God last week. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis P. Wilmot and Jeanette E. (Chambers) Wilmot. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cynthia L. Wilmot, and loved by all his nieces and nephews.
Dennis was...
Elisa "Licha" Gallegos
Jul 20, 2018
Elisa “Licha” Gallegos, age 80, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, July 20, 2018 in her home in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by her daughter, Irene and grandchildren, Sonia, Nancy, and Andy. She entered this world on Friday, June 17, 1938 in Chihuahua, Mexico born to Eulalio and Anastacia Carnero.She...
Margaret H. Brooks
Jul 20, 2018
Margaret H. Brooks lived a long and wonderful life to the age of 95, when she was called to the Lord on July 20, 2018. She was born in Bernalillo, NM, to Epitacio and Martina Hernandez. Her family moved to Albuquerque where she graduated from Albuquerque High School. Shortly after graduation, she worked for the U.S. Corp of Engineers....
June Wildin
Jul 20, 2018
June Wildin, 70, beloved mother, wife and grandma, was called home on July 20, 2018. She was born July 30, 1947, and preceded in death by Stephen and Leta Lagomarsino.
June will be forever remembered by her husband, Maurice Wildin; daughter, Jana Miller (Verlyn); daughter, Heather Crespin (Daren); daughter, Kim Munson; step-daughter, Milly Lierman (Keith); step-daughter, Molly...
Abenicio Cordova
Jul 19, 2018
Abenicio Cordova, 99, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque passed away at his home on July 19, 2018.
He was born on June 23, 1919 in Mora, NM, born to Celso and Marcelina Cordova. He is preceded in death by his wife, Chona; his son, Abie Cordova; his daughter, Priscilla Aragon; his sons-in-law, Luciano Aragon and...
Thao Thi (Bui) Bui
Jul 19, 2018
Thao Bui of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jul 19, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Patricia A. Kelly
Jul 18, 2018
Patricia A. Kelly, 85, of Albuquerque, passed away on July 18, 2018 after a brief illness. She leaves a brother, John “Jack” Kelly and his wife, Elaine of Massachusetts; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Kelly of Florida; nieces and nephews, Joan Rafferty, Rose Kelly-Pond, Timothy Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Kenya Kelly, Kendra Lacoursiere, and Jeremiah Kelly III, along with several grand...
James Sands M.D.
Jul 18, 2018
James Sands MD, 87, beloved Husband and Father, passed away in his home on July 18, 2018. He will be remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. From an early age he was determined to become a doctor. He bused across town in Pittsburgh attending St. James Jesuit High School. He earned an undergraduate...
Arthur Lee Lujan
Jul 18, 2018
Arthur Lujan, 30, beloved son, brother and father was called to his eternal resting place on July 18, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Lujan, father Pete F. Lujan; sister Megan Lujan; soul mate Brittany Sandoval; daughters Avianna Lujan, Anyka Sandoval; maternal grandmother, Helen Regensberg; paternal grandparents, Pete Lujan, and Terry Lujan; as well as numerous aunts,...
Patricia A. Denby
Jul 18, 2018
Patricia “Pat” Denby (Kelly) died in Albuquerque on July 18, 2018 at 85. Patricia Denby was born on September 12, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She married her wonderful and loving husband, Elbert Denby 44 years ago. Patricia was a woman of many talents including bowling, playing the piano and making friends. She loved to travel visiting Australia, the Caribbean,...
Thomas Francis Jacobini
Jul 17, 2018
0n the morning of July 17, 2018, the man, the myth, the legend Thomas F. Jacobini, also known as Tom or Pops, 78, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, made his way to the big fishing hole in the sky. It’s Trout and Catfish forever. He was a loving father and, as many said, a “pistol”. Tom definitely did things...
Ramona L. Scheurenbrand
Jul 17, 2018
Ramona Scheurenbrand, 87, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully at home on July 17, 2018.
She entered this world on January 28, 1931 in Stromsburg, NE, born to Raymond and Elvira Rudeen. She is survived by her daughters, Angela and Susan; grandson, Aaron Ethridge and wife, Stacy Gauthier; great grandsons, Ty and Mikael Ethridge, step-grandson,...
Robert J. Martinez
Jul 16, 2018
Loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and proud Marine veteran passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018.
The patriarch and foundation of our family is home at last with God and his beloved wife, Berlinda. He began his life in Taos, New Mexico on June 8, 1937. A life-long resident of Albuquerque, his...
Juan Lizama Aflleje
Jul 16, 2018
Juan L. Aflleje, 80, was called to his eternal resting place on July 16, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Leon-Guerrero; son-in-law, Tracy Leon-Guerrero; and granddaughters, Micah and Ianna.
Nightly traditional Guam Rosaries will be held every evening at 7:00 p.m. at 10559 Monte Rosso PL NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 until the day of the...
Robert W. Short
Jul 15, 2018
LTC Robert W. Short, USA, Ret., age 79, beloved husband and father, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. Bob was a faithful Christian devoted to his family and friends. When he wasn’t immersed in the Lord’s Word or doing His work, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. Bob was someone you could always count on. He is survived by...
Randall O. Knott
Jul 15, 2018
Randall O. Knott, 63, passed away July 15, 2018. A visitation will be held Friday, July 20, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH-Westside. A Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Westside. Please visit our online guest book for Randall at www.FrenchFunerals.com
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Maria Rosella Chappell
Jul 14, 2018
Maria Rosella Chappell, born May 13, 1923, was delivered to our Lord, July 14, 2018.
Rosella was a World War II veteran, enlisted in 1943 and served as a Staff Sergeant in our United States Marine Corp.
She raised a family with her husband, Jack Chappell, who retired as a Deputy Chief with the Albuquerque...
Ebbie Rhodes
Jul 13, 2018
Ebbie Rhodes, age 88, was a loving, caring and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and was loved by everyone in her community. She passed away July 13, 2018 surrounded by close family and friends. Ebbie enjoyed cooking and sharing her tea cakes with others. She is survived by her children, Patricia Rhodes, Donald Rhodes, and Melinda Washington (Clarence Washington); sister,...



