RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ernell Harding Hermanson
Jan 30, 2018
Ernell Harding Hermanson, age 96, passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. Ernell was born on March 18, 1921 in McGregor, ND to Helmer and Elise Hermanson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Bernice Allen Hermanson. He is survived by his sons, Thomas Hermanson and wife, Kaye of Kaneohe, HI,...
Felix Andrew Hall
Jan 30, 2018
Felix "Andy" Hall, age 85, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He is survived by his children, Carolyn, Patricia and husband, Robert, Andy and wife, Robin, Mary, and Ramona and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Nick and wife, Jayme, Cristi and boyfriend, Adam, Amanda and boyfriend, Eddie, Victoria, Jacob, Servando and Mercedes; and great-grandson, Jericho; his sister,...
Ellis E. McClellan
Jan 30, 2018
SSG (US Army Retired) Ellis E. McClellan went home to be with the Lord on 30 January 2018.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty A. McClellan. He is survived by his five children; three boys and two girls. He had many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
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Michael Edwin Marquez
Jan 29, 2018
Marquez, Michael E. Michael E. Marquez age 56, passed away Monday, January 29th, 2018, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Angie Marquez and nephew Brandon Marquez. He is survived by his son, Lawrence and wife Elizabeth; grandchildren, Xavier and Olivia; his father, Eloy; sister, Denise and husband Ron; niece, Amanda Delle...
Elizabeth “Bette” Brown
Jan 28, 2018
Bette Brown, 93, died January 28, 2018. Wife, mother, teacher, horsewoman. Member Hoffmantown Church. Raised four children in Albuquerque with former husband Dick Vivian (deceased). 1978 married Bernard Brown (deceased) and lived in Tijeras several happy years, riding their horses, Search & Rescue volunteers, RV group travels. Bette was preceded in death by her parents Neva Grace & Herbert...
Edna Ann Linthicum
Jan 28, 2018
Linthicum, Edna A. Edna A. Linthicum passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in Oak Groves, LA on January 21, 1941. Edna later moved to California, where she worked as an “Eligibility Worker III” and was well respected by her co-workers. After over 30 years of service for Humboldt County, she...
John Francis Halper
Jan 28, 2018
John F. Halper, Sr. The “Highway Guy of Jemez Springs” is now walking the heavenly streets paved of gold with his Lord after passing away peacefully, Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Marie Halper; brother-in-law, Ken Miller; and granddaughter, Ashley Smith, he is survived by his children, John Halper,...
Robert Francis Osborne
Jan 28, 2018
Robert Francis Osborne, age 86, passed away on January 28, 2018 surrounded by family at home in Albuquerque. He was born to Robert and Wallie Osborne in Seaford, NY. He was married to Barbara Rahe Osborne, the great love of his life, for 47 years. At 17, he enlisted in the Air Force. He was sent to UNM to...
James Drew Hawk
Jan 28, 2018
James Hawk, 61, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, was called home to his Heavenly Father on January 28, 2018 after a courageous eight month battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. He entered this world bringing joy with him on February 22, 1956 in Albuquerque, NM....
Lindsay Laurence Buswell
Jan 27, 2018
Lieutenant Commander Lindsay Laurence Buswell, 94, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in his home on January 27, 2018.
Born in Saugus, MA, on November 24, 1923, LCDR Buswell enlisted in the Navy full time in 1942 and completed a degree in engineering management at Roosevelt University and officer training at Tufts University. While serving in the...
William K. Walters
Jan 27, 2018
William K. Walters, 58, died January 27, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Barbara A. Harris; his father, William E. Walters; his sister, Shari Walters; his niece, Brittany; and many other family and friends.
A Memorial Service in his honor will be Thursday, February 15, 2018, 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.
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Pearl Cook, Jr.
Jan 27, 2018
Pearl Cook Jr., age 94, of Albuquerque passed from this life on Saturday, January 27, 2018 after a fall resulting in a broken femur and then suffering a massive heart attack.
Pearl was born a twin on June 22, 1923, in Gridley, Kansas to Pearl Cook, Sr. and Almedia Scales Cook. Pearl was in the United States...
Joel Simko
Jan 27, 2018
Joel Simko, 66, our beloved brother passed away on January 27, 2018. He is survived by his brother, Charles Simko Jr. (Belinda) and many friends. He was a talented musician and was a very caring person who many people loved. Services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018, 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University with a Visitation one...
Orvin Clarence Espelien
Jan 27, 2018
Espelien, Orvin Clarence
Orvin Clarence Espelien, 77, passed away January 27, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Edinburg, ND on November 17, 1940. Orvin was raised on a farm outside of Lankin, ND and his first eight years of school were in a one-room schoolhouse in Norton Township. Following that, he...
Lupe O. Chavez
Jan 27, 2018
Lupe O. Chavez, age 81, of Albuquerque passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Eufelia Orona; siblings, Eloy Orona, Lucy Reyes, and Toni Nieto; and father of her children, Joe R. Chavez. Lupe is survived by her children, Karyn Bernicke, and boyfriend, Gerald Trimmer, Diana Chavez, Ronald Chavez, and...
Ann Marie (Emley) Lindberg
Jan 26, 2018
Ann Marie Emley Lindberg, retired teacher and principal, passed away January 26, 2018. Ann was born June 20, 1934 in Wisner, Nebraska to Joseph O. and Hester G. Emley. Joseph and Hester moved their family to California when Ann was a young girl. Ann focused on her studies and graduated from Jordan High School, Long Beach, California at the...
Lola Lenz
Jan 26, 2018
Lola Lenz, 92, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 26, 2018. She entered this world on April 18, 1925 in Jamestown, NY, born to Charles and Jennie Brunacini. She is survived by her sons, Tom and Jim Lenz; and daughter, Lisa Smith. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 29, 2018 at FRENCH...
Carlos Chavez
Jan 25, 2018
Carlos Chavez, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and dear friend was taken to his eternal resting place. Carlos is survived by his loving wife, Delia Chavez; children, Maya Chavez and Julisa Gomez; parents, Chris and Mary Chavez; and sister, Lisa Holland. Carlos will be dearly missed by all that knew him. The Memorial Services will be held Friday, February...
Jean Anne (Gleason) Moreland
Jan 25, 2018
Jean Anne Moreland, age 92, loving mother, passed away January 25, 2018. Jean was known for her service at the Cherry Hills Library and Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, daily walks along Barstow Park, square dancing with Church House Squares and Levi’s and Lace, and kind dedication to family and friends. Born in New Hampton, Iowa, Jean moved to...
James Demetrio Martinez
Jan 25, 2018
James Martinez of Gallup, New Mexico passed away on Jan 25, 2018.



