RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Corinne (Rivera) Perez
September 27, 2018
And the Lord smiled, “Welcome home, My Corinne. I’ve got some folks who’ve been waiting to see you.”
Thursday, September 27, 2018. It is a sad parting for the family of Corinne Perez—but another great day in Heaven. There, Albert’s telling windy stories about the best coyote hunt ever, when something catches his eye, and he stops...
Jesus Roberto Martinez II
September 27, 2018
Jesus Roberto Martinez, 61, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, fell asleep in death on Thursday, September 27th, 2018 of cancer.
Roberto was born on November 24th, 1956 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. He is survived by the mother of his children, Janice, and two children Marissa And Robert. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesus;...
Roger Ramirez
September 27, 2018
Roger Ramirez of Edgewood, NM, age 82, passed away September 27th, 2018. Roger was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband whose purpose was to love and support his Lord and his family.
He is survived by his cherished children, Kathleen and Jason Ortega, Cynthia Canaday and Randy Etmer, Romana Ramirez and Rachel Martinez; 17 grandchildren; and 15...
James "Corky" Paxton Morris
September 27, 2018
James Paxton “Corky” Morris, 83, was born in Tulsa, OK., son of Carl Paxton Morris and Kathryn Cross Morris, went to be with our Lord Thursday, September 27, 2018, in Albuquerque, N.M. Corky moved to Albuquerque in 1945, graduating from Highland High School in 1953 and attended the University of New Mexico where he majored in Business Administration, played...
Dolores E. Papp
September 26, 2018
Dolores (Dea) Papp
8/29/28 – 9/26/18
Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, who just turned 90 years young. Dea was born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she lived most of her life. In 2007, she moved to Albuquerque with her husband to make her home with her daughter. Dea...
Howard Douglas Edgar
September 26, 2018
Doug Edgar, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Born in northern Louisiana, Doug moved to Albuquerque more than 50 years ago and started his own construction company; Pogo Construction, after serving as a teacher at St. Pius X High School and Lincoln Jr. High School. He designed, constructed and/or remodeled many homes from Sandia Heights to the South...
Angela (Spring) Kilman
September 26, 2018
Angela Kilman, age 56, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Angela was a creative soul who loved working on many types of crafts.
She is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Jessica, Sarah, Rachel, and Brian; her grandchildren, Tara, Li An, and Shay Li. She is also survived by her mother,...
Samuel Ashley Washburn
September 25, 2018
Sam Washburn, age 89, died September 25, 2018 after courageously living with Parkinson’s disease for many years. He unconditionally loved, appreciated, and accepted his wife of 27 years Jane (Thorne) Ronca-Washburn. They met on Valentines’ Day 1988. Services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at First Unitarian Church, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, please donate...
Virginia "Skip" Holmgren Franzen
September 25, 2018
Skip Franzen, born on July 30, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2018. Skip is survived by her husband, Richard Franzen; sons, Kerry Anonsen and Kent (Kris) Clemmons; two special sisters, Jeanne Stough and Jann (Don) Holm; Shelly Anonsen; and six-grandchildren. After starting her career as an elementary school counselor, Skip became...
Eleanor Grace (Davis) Hughes
September 25, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Grace Hughes on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 102.
Eleanor was born in Pawnee, OK, on September 2, 1916, to her parents, Peter Davis and Edna Kitty Becraft. She had two sisters, Ivory Davis Goodrich, Pauline...
Frances Elizabeth Jockle
September 24, 2018
Frances Jockle, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 24, 2018. She entered this world on May 29, 1923 in Moriarty, NM, born to Lewis and Pearl Marsh. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Shipley of Tucumcari; daughter, Colleen Guess-Smith and son-in-law Mike Smith both of Albuquerque; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....
Joel Gardea-Acosta
September 24, 2018
Joel Gardea-Acosta, 62, passed away September 24, 2018. A Service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Calles De Oror Church at 4100 2nd St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107. Interment will take place in Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park at 924 Menaul...
Emily (DeSoto) Holguin
September 23, 2018
Emily Desoto Holguin of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on September 23, 2018. She was born in Cubero, New Mexico on October 15, 1933. A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:00...
Joseph Paul Looney
September 23, 2018
Joseph Paul Looney, age 60, passed away September 23, 2018 at 2:45 a.m.
Joseph’s hobbies included 4-wheeling in his Ford Bronco, fishing, bowling, landscaping design, and handicrafts. Joseph’s recent occupations were local trucking and landscaping. He was well known for his tireless assistance to friends, relatives, and even strangers.
He is survived by...
Santiago Alfredo Santistevan
September 23, 2018
SANTIAGO ALFREDO SANTISTEVAN, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.
Santiago was preceded in death by his mother, Carmelita Vigil-Santistevan; son, Alfredo Robert Santistevan; grandson, Christopher Santistevan, father-in-law, Regino Valerio; mother-in-law, Epifinia Valerio; nephews, Levy Martinez and Christopher Romero.
Santiago was born in Taos,...
Rachel E Chavez
September 23, 2018
Rachel E. Chavez, age 94, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Rachel was the daughter of Salomon P. and Nemecia P. Chavez and was born in Albuquerque on October 7, 1923. She is survived by her sister, Priscilla Griego; her nephews, Salomon P. Chavez and wife, Eve, Steven Chavez and wife, Gina, Gary...
Walter "Frank" Brown
September 22, 2018
Master Sgt. Walter "Frank" Brown, 78, died September 22, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat; sons, Robert F. Brown and wife, Teri, Rex Harmon and wife, Dena; grandchildren, Staff Sgt. Justin K. Brown and wife, Jessica, Krislynn A. Tabaka and husband, Justin, Landon Harmon and wife, Mindy and Brandi Schuetz...
Aubrey Aragon
September 22, 2018
Aubrey Aragon passed away on Sep 22, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Tomas Carlos Gonzalez
September 21, 2018
Tomas Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., age 74, longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 21 after a short illness. Mr. Gonzalez served as a US Navy veteran on the USS Yosemite in earlier years. Later he also worked in sales and life insurance. He was a graduate of Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. In recent years he was...
Louise Barbara (Stayduhar) Barner
September 21, 2018
Louise Barbara Stayduhar of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, known in Lawrenceville PA as “Tiny” died peacefully at home on September 21, 2018 in Rio Rancho New Mexico. Louise is survived by her children Denise Barner of Albuquerque, James Barner and wife Jacqueline, and Mark Ackley and wife Margaret of Ft. Worth, Texas. She also leaves behind her older sister...



