RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Jennifer Lee Riordan
Apr 17, 2018
Jennifer Riordan, 43, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, community and philanthropic leader--the list goes on and on--was called to her eternal resting place on April 17, 2018.
She entered this world on November 11, 1974 in Burlington, VT, born to Peter and Joy. She moved to Albuquerque in 1994 with Michael, the love of...
Eleanor Ruth Backart
Apr 17, 2018
Eleanor Ruth Backart, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eleanor was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 14, 1922. She is survived by her daughters, Jan Bernson and Rudi Owens or Corrales, New Mexico; her son, Lloyd Steven Backart of Illinois and her sister Esther J. Obermeyer of Colorado. She is lovingly remembered...
Ronald Albert Metzger
Apr 17, 2018
Ronald Albert Metzger, 69, a retired Albuquerque Police Detective, outdoorsman, and loving husband and father was called home to his Lord Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born January 3, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY to Albert and Charlotte Metzger. He married his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Ferranti Metzger, on August 12, 1983. He completed the joy in his...
Jane Anne Lujan
Apr 16, 2018
On Monday, April 16, 2018, Jane Anne Lujan passed away at the age of 64. Jane will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 40 years, Kelly, her children, Amber Carpenter (John), and Amanda Cuneo (Matthew), and her five grandchildren, Evan, Cole, Cameron, Knox,and Violet. She will also be forever remembered by her three sisters,...
Lois Janet Fink
Apr 16, 2018
Lois Janet (Janette) Fink, age 87, an Albuquerque resident since 2000 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 16, 2018. Janet was born in Elkhart, IN, on January 17, 1931. She graduated from Wakarusa High School, Wakarusa, IN, in 1949. In 1950 she married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Fink. They had four children:...
Betty Alice Stanford
Apr 15, 2018
Betty Alice Stanford, age 81, resident of Albuquerque and native of Texas, passed away peacefully just before 9 pm on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice.
She is survived by her children, Jon Stanford and wife Meghan, Jena Siedler and husband Jim; grandchildren, Riley Stanford, Max Siedler, Kate Stanford, Mari Siedler, and Sawyer Stanford; nieces...
Steven Robert Macy
Apr 15, 2018
Steven Macy, 45, beloved husband, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on April 15, 2018. He entered this world on August 21, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Marvin and Barbara Macy. He is survived by his wife, Mona Moleres; sister, Susan Macy Turrini her husband, Ross; and niece, Emily and nephew, Nicholas;...
William Mace Floyd
Apr 14, 2018
William Mace Floyd was born on October 10, 1942 in Harrisburg, IL, to William and Lucille Floyd. While still a young boy, Bill and his family moved to Midland, Texas, where he was raised, acquiring his love for the outdoors and wildlife of all kinds, especially birds. After graduating from Seminole High School in west Texas, Bill attended Northern...
Sandra Jean Leal
Apr 14, 2018
Sandra Leal, age 75, has departed us to be with the Lord on April 14, 2018.
She was an Army Veteran and later worked for the U.S. Air Force as a budget analyst. She then retired after 30 years of government service.
She is survived...
James Newton Sweet
Apr 14, 2018
James N "Jim" Sweet, age 79, died April 14, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary; his children, Dennis Sweet, Nancy Sweet and husband, Russ Ethington, Liz Sweet; his grandchildren, Corey and Isabella; and many other family and friends.
Jim was...
Jack William Sheppard
Apr 13, 2018
Jack Sheppard, age 86, retired Air Force Major General and former Wing Commander at Kirtland AFB, (1979-1981) passed away April 13, 2018.
General Sheppard was known for his love of nation and family. A command pilot with more than 7000 flying hours, General Sheppard flew 302 combat missions flying AC-47 gunships in Vietnam. General Sheppard received his...
J Stephen Primrose
Apr 13, 2018
J Stephen Primrose was born in Norman, Oklahoma, on October 10, 1934, to his loving parents Odies and Blanch Primrose, and passed away on April 13, 2018, at the age of 83. Through the journey of life, he kept his faith in Jesus as a cornerstone and now lives in Heaven with his Lord and Savior for eternity. He...
Carl Dennis Gjertson
Apr 13, 2018
Gjerston, Carl D. Gjertson, Carl D., 78, extraordinary Husband and Father, left this earth on April 13, 2018. He was born to Carl and Emma Gjertson on May 26, 1939 in Owatonna, MN. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Janice Gjertson; son Richard Hobson and wife Jennifer; son Aaron Hobson, and six adoring...
Judy Wille
Apr 13, 2018
Judy Wille 65, wife to Charles Wille passed away suddenly on Friday April 13, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 47 years; daughter, Laura Nix and her husband, Kevin; son, Rodger Wille and wife, Rae Ann; grandchildren, Christopher Rogers, Paige and Cameron Nix, Jarod, Teddy and Reagan Wille, and her granddogs Lola, Missy and Tank. She enjoyed...
Elmira N Tafoya
Apr 12, 2018
Elmira Tafoya, age 87, passed away April 12, 2018 in the comfort of her home.
She was a long time resident of Albuquerque.
She is survived by her brother, Jose N. Tafoya (wife Gregoria); nephew, Peter Tafoya (wife Lynn); nieces, Karen Robinson (husband John), and Nina; great nephew Mark Tafoya, Hunter...
Rafael O. Rocha
Apr 12, 2018
Rafael Rocha, 79, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2018. He entered this world on April 10, 1939 in Del Rio, TX, born to Marciano and Petronilla Rocha. He is survived by his wife, Dora Rocha; daughter, Zenia Cable; son-in-law, Devin Cable; son, Zaul Rocha; daughter, Zebrina Young, son-in-law, Jesse Young;...
Joan (Roth) Guenther
Apr 12, 2018
Joan Roth Guenther, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 12, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 7, 1933, and raised in West New York, NJ, Joan married her high school sweetheart Dr. Art Guenther. She was an award-winning seamstress, efficient bookkeeper, conference organizer, frequent volunteer at her children’s schools, and active Toastmaster. Joan loved to...
Lillian M (Martinez) Nagle
Apr 12, 2018
Lillian Nagle, 70. Our beloved Wife and Mother passed away on April 12, 2018 of complications from pancreatic cancer. Lillian is survived by her husband, Ray E. Nagle II of Albuquerque, a son, Andrew of Albuquerque, and a daughter and son-in-law, Felicia and Rich Collins, of Austin, TX.
Three words that describe Lillian’s life are family, friends,...
Verlene Slease
Apr 12, 2018
Verlene Slease, 90 years of age, passed away on April 12, 2018. She lived most of her adult life in Santa Fe where she worked, raised her family, and was a devoted member of our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Verlene was preceded in death by her parents Francesco and Elena Cherubini, and her daughter Cathy Overdorf. She leaves her...
Jean Ann Walsh
Apr 12, 2018
Jean Ann Walsh
August 27, 1953 – April 12, 2018
Jean Ann Walsh, age 64, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend went home to the Lord April 12, 2018. She was one of three children born to Edward and Edith Oliver on August 27,...



