RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Michael Anthony Ortiz
September 16, 2018
Michael Ortiz, age 30, passed away September 16, 2018 after a long illness with A-T (Ataxia telangiectasia). He is survived by his parents, Vicky and Steve; his three sisters, Erica, Jessica and Tristina; his grandma, Dora; and his nina, Lydia Velarde and nino, Johnny Ortiz. Michael is preceded in death by his aunty, Jeannie; grandma, Eloisa Ortiz;...
Charles W. Mikkelson
September 16, 2018
Charles W. Mikkelson, from Albuquerque NM, 87, beloved father, and loving husband to DeAnne Mikkelson who passed April 13, 1999 was called to his eternal resting place on September 16, 2018. He entered this world on June 18, 1931 in Rifle, CO, born to Carl and Oral Mikkelson. He is survived by his daughter Carrie Mikkelson; son Brian Mikkelson;...
Samuel Jaramillo
September 16, 2018
Samuel Jaramillo, 86, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 16, 2018. He entered this world on December 22, 1931 in Albuquerque, N.M., born to Demetrio and Lucy Jaramillo. Sam retired in 1994 after more than thirty years as a meat cutter with Safeway and Furr's Supermarkets. After retirement Sam enjoyed traveling...
Daniel Chamberlain Lehman
September 15, 2018
Captain Daniel Chamberlain Lehman
United States Army
February 6, 1990 – September 15, 2018
My beloved son, Daniel, died unexpectedly in Colorado. Daniel was born in California, spent his youth in Santa Fe, but was a true world citizen. He will be remembered for his intelligence and...
Augusta "Gussie" Helen (Syme) McNamara
September 15, 2018
Augusta Helen “Gussie” McNamara, 93, passed away peacefully the evening of Saturday, September 15, 2018, with her only grandson by her side. She joins her husband of 53 years, William “Bill” McNamara. Theirs was a true, mutual, “love at first sight” story. Gussie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Syme, and her brothers, Oscar Syme,...
Jean Carol Sanderson
September 15, 2018
Jean Sanderson, 83, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2018.
Jean was born in Berea, Ohio on August 26, 1935. In 1951 Jean and her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Just a few short years later she met the love of her life, Luther Eugene Sanderson, they were married in 1954. Together...
John "Jack" Griffin
September 15, 2018
Jack Griffin
September 20, 1947-September 15, 2018
Mr. John “Jack” Griffin, 70, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 of cancer.
Jack was born on September 20, 1947 in Franklin, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lynn, and two children:...
James "Jimmy" Sanchez
September 14, 2018
James “Jimmy” Sanchez, 58, of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe A. and Mary Catherine; step-mother, Pauline; brothers, Gilbert, Richard, James and Frank; and sister, Nancy. He is survived by siblings, Barbara Ann, Robert and Sylvia; nephew, Brandon; niece, Kendell; aunt, Mary Ann; cousins,...
Victor Fresquez
September 14, 2018
On Friday, September 14, 2018, Victor passed peacefully with his daughter and son by his side.
He is preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon Ripley; and parents, Victor and Esther. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Gina and David Ripley; son and daughter-in-law, Armando Fresquez and Teresa Kizziah; granddaughter, Danielle Ripley; his...
William Sam Bedwell
September 14, 2018
William Sam (Bill) Bedwell, age 96, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born in Sturdivant, Missouri, on November 7, 1921 to Harry and Mattie Bedwell. He had no siblings. He married Wanda Walker, his childhood sweetheart from the third grade, who was his love for the rest of his life. They were married...
Lila Anne (Parker) Eilers
September 14, 2018
Lila Anne Eilers (called Anne by most), beloved mother and grandmother, was called by God to her eternal resting place on September 14, 2018. She entered this world on August 20, 1935 in Augusta, GA, born to Durham and Inez Parker. She is survived by her only child, daughter Kimberly Eilers Baird; son-in-law Michael Baird; grandsons Devon (20), Brendan...
Lawrence Clark Sullivan
September 14, 2018
Lawrence Sullivan of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sep 14, 2018.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m.
Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 20, 2018, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation...
Thelma Lorine Clay
September 14, 2018
Thelma Lorine Clay, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away September 14, 2018. Thelma was born to Charles and Retha Clay, May 27, 1939 in Lone Grove, OK. After moving to Texas as a young girl, the family settled in Albuquerque. Thelma is survived by her sisters Veleta Clay and Sharon Duplechin; brothers Olin Clay and Cledith Clay....
Hugh Gary Hanson
September 13, 2018
Hugh Gary Hanson, age 76, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away suddenly on September 13, 2018 while vacationing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hugh was born on January 13, 1942 in Richmond, CA to Hubert L. Hanson and Geneva F. Hanson. Hugh was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He graduated from...
Jose G Castillo
September 13, 2018
Jose G. Castillo, 81, loving father and grandpa, passed away September 13, 2018.
Jose, or Joe as some know him by, was known to offer help to anyone who needed it. He loved NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He never missed a race and even had the opportunity to see a few races in person....
Patricia H Brown
September 13, 2018
On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Patricia Brown, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 82. Patricia was born on February 12, 1936 in Boston, MA to William and Ann Henehan. She held many different jobs throughout her life including being a special needs bus driver, an assembly inspector for Honeywell, and creating custom...
Edwin Clyde Van Orden
September 13, 2018
Our devoted loved one passed away peacefully being reunited with his son, Chuck. He was a loving, kind, patient, compassionate and all around good guy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and flying. Ed was born in N.J. where he met his high school sweetheart. He served 21 years in the Air Force and 15 years Parks & Rec., Corpus Christi,...
Joseph Salvatore Catasca, DDS
September 13, 2018
Joseph is survived by his wife, Georgia, and children; Stephanie, John, Paul and their spouses and grandchildren. Joseph served in WWII in the Navy on the John C. Butler-class destroyer escort USS Grady in Saipan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After WWII he graduated from the University Of Illinois Dental School on the G.I. Bill. He gave two years of...
Alex David Winter
September 13, 2018
Alex Winter, 30, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 13, 2018. He entered this world on December 11, 1987, in Albuquerque, NM, born to his parents, Bruce and Sandra. He is survived by his father, Bruce Winter, his mother, Sandra DuCharme, his brother, Nicolas Winter, and his daughter, Alexia Winter,...
Patricia Ann Mauck
September 13, 2018
Patricia “Pat” Ann Mauck, age 73, of Edgewood, NM, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Bowles; her parents, Lee and Leona Bale; and her very best friend, Roberta Ann Bland. She is survived by her daughter, Ranee (Jeff) Bland; granddaughter, Michelle (Josh)...



