RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Les Houston
Dec 8, 2017
Les Houston passed away on December 8, 2017 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Diane; son, Dennis Houston and his wife, Diane; son, Jason Houston; daughter, Holly Houston; two grandchildren, Joshua Duvall-Houston and Shane Houston; brother, Ralph Houston and his wife, Karen; sister-in-law, Sandy Houston; and numerous extended family. Les was preceded in death...
Tac Thi Tran
Dec 8, 2017
On Friday December 8, 2017, Tac Thi Tran passed away peacefully in her sleep following a long illness. Our “Ba Ngoai”, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was 86 years old. She was born November 12, 1931 in An Giang, Long Xuyen, Vietnam. She worked hard to provide for her family of five children, even working for the American government...
Richard C. Davisson
Dec 7, 2017
Richard C. Davisson passed away December 7, 2017 at 11:20 am. He was born July 11, 1934 to Richard B. and Margaret E. Davisson in Lima, Ohio.
He is survived by his sons, Richard A. Davisson, and Deric G. and Mari Lynn Davisson; his sisters, Joan and Mike McGue (Lima, Ohio) and Cheryl Davisson (Lima,...
Joshua J. Hill
Dec 7, 2017
Joshua J. Hill, age 30, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Josh was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Hill; his grandmother, Johnnie Mae Tutt and his grandmother, Clara Hill. He is survived by his wife, Liie Hill; parents, Rick and Harriet Hill; grandfather, Wilbur Hill; and many aunts, uncles and...
Goldie Rose Lewis
Dec 7, 2017
Goldie Rose Lewis was born January 17, 1932 in Terre Haute, IN to Martin and Minnie Borders Thomas. She breathed her last breath on December 7, 2017 at 12:07. She retired from APS. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Richard Lewis; daughter, Connie Leonard and husband, Gary; son, Darren Lewis and wife, Deaun; granddaughter, Kim...
William Webster
Dec 6, 2017
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, William (Bill) Webster, a previous long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away in Fayetteville, AR at the age of 96.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Katherine (Bea) Webster (January 2004); his parents, James C. and Velma L. Webster; his brother and sister-in-law, Walter A. and Joy...
Karen Lynn
Dec 6, 2017
Karen Alice Turner Lynn, age 68, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on December 6, 2017.
She was born to Howard and Christine Turner on June 7, 1949 in Albuquerque, NM. Karen is survived by her husband, Jimmie Lynn; and her daughter, Kristene Rae Lynn Buchholz and husband, Eric, all of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by...
Donald G. McGee
Dec 5, 2017
Donald G. McGee (Maggie), age 79, loving father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away December 5, 2017. Don was known for his kind, caring and joking personality. He loved going out with friends, traveling, meeting new people and people watching. Don was that guy that would give you the shirt off his back and never once ask you...
Culby Keene
Dec 5, 2017
Culby Keene was born on March 30, 1931, in Levelland, TX, the oldest son of Draper and Violet Keene. He passed from this life on December 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Audie Keene; his brother, Tommy Keene and wife, Molly; his three children, Steve, Terry and Lori and their spouses, Janis Keene, Anna...
Joan Wilkie
Dec 4, 2017
Joan Wilkie, age 92, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away December 4, 2017. Joan was always cheerful, optimistic, and looked for the best in everyone. She was born June 30, 1925 in Philadelphia, and grew up in New York City. Joan graduated from New York University and worked for many years as an elementary school teacher. Joan was...
Dorothy P. (Marsh) Hall
Dec 4, 2017
Dorothy Pauline Hall, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 4, 2017. She entered this world on March 20, 1927 in Clayton, NM, born to J. Paul and Mildred Hall. She is survived by her son, Kent Hall and wife, Linda; son, Larry Osborn, wife, Sheree and family; granddaughter,...
Theresa (Hoving) Van Wyk
Dec 4, 2017
Theresa (Teri) Van Wyk, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend was called to her eternal resting place with the Lord in Heaven, on December 4, 2017. She entered this world on May 28, 1928 in Chicago, IL, born to John and Alice Hoving. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, of 54 years and...
Dennis S. Pena
Dec 4, 2017
Dennis S. Pena was born on June 9, 1935 and died on December 4, 2017. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at FRENCH – University. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, 5901 St. Josephs Dr. NW with Burial to follow...
Bella (Sugarman) Endzweig
Dec 3, 2017
Bella Endzweig, beloved wife and mother, passed away December 3, 2017. Born Bella Sugarman in Toronto, Canada, August 18, 1927, she was Sugar Belle, sweet and beautiful. Bella moved to Detroit as a young woman, where she met her future husband, Abraham. They married in 1953, and she became a US citizen. Daughter, Pamela, was born in 1955. After...
Lillian G (Pongetti) Pongetti
Dec 3, 2017
Pongetti, Lillian G.
Beloved Lillian Pongetti, 87, passed away peacefully; surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 3rd. Lillian was born in Shelby, MS, September 27, 1930. She was raised on the family farm and received her tenacious spirit and extraordinary homemaking skills from her “Mama” and “Nona”. After graduating from Shelby High School,...
Charles Julius Miller
Dec 3, 2017
Charles Miller, 79, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 3, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He entered this world on September 10, 1938 in Cushing, OK. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda; his three sons, David (Rebecca) of Huntsville, Al, Mark (Renee) of...
Salomon Jojola
Dec 3, 2017
Salomon, “Salo” Jojola was born on June 6, 1935 and died on December 3, 2017.
At the age of 16, Salomon enlisted in the United States Navy where he earned the National Defense Service Metal and the Korean Service Metal. He served 4 years and continued to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Naval Reserve...
Edith Alice Blackwell
Dec 3, 2017
Edith Alice Blackwell completed her life’s journey on December 3, 2017. She was born on February 24, 1922 in Seneca, NM, where her family homesteaded in 1907. Edith was one of eight children born to Garrett and Lucy Blackwell. Her brother, Bert Blackwell and his wife, Barbara, along with a number of nieces and nephews, survive Edith. Her family...
Robert Harrison Albright III
Dec 2, 2017
Robert Harrison Albright III (born in, Rosieres en Hayes, Alsace-Lorraine, France 1959), a beloved, gentle and brilliant husband, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend died Saturday morning, December 2, 2017, after a long illness.
You are welcome to join us for a Celebration of Life Service Monday, December 11, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephens UMC, 4601 Juan...
Jon Warner Little
Dec 2, 2017
Jon “Warner” Little was born 82 years ago in Albuquerque. He succumbed to pneumonia December 2, 2017, after a long battle with dementia. He married Marilyn Howard, his high school sweetheart, on May 31, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons, Mike and Ron; and sister, Judy Auger of California. Warner graduated from Highland High in 1953....



