Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Huguette Montano

Huguette Montano

March 12, 2018

Huguette Montano started her life on February 28, 1930 in a shack by a river with no running water or electricity. She didn't make it through the third grade but she had a thirst for learning that didn't stop for 80+ years. She watched the Germans roll through her village in 1940 and watched the Americans roll through in...

Pearl Debbie Gutierrez

Pearl Debbie Gutierrez

March 12, 2018

Pearl “Debbie” Gutierrez, 56, passed on March 12, 2018. She has now joined the Lord and her husband, Sylvester Gutierrez. Pearl was born in Albuquerque and was the daughter of Carmen T. She enjoyed her family and traditions. Pearl is survived by her children, Donna and Lawrence, David and Mary, and Victoria and Phillip Sr.; grandchildren, Julian, Amber, Nevaeh,...

John Arthur Andrews

John Arthur Andrews

March 12, 2018

John Arthur Andrews passed comfortably the morning of Monday, March 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Sterling, CO and raised outside of Fleming, CO on his family’s farm. He graduated from Colorado State University with degrees in Agricultural and Civil Engineering. John and Elaine were married in Albuquerque in 1957. He began his career...

Richard Charles Williams

Richard Charles Williams

March 12, 2018

Richard Charles Williams, 72, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on May 31, 1945 in Denver CO to William Charles Lord Williams and Maxine May Wilcox.

Richard grew up in Trinidad, CO. He moved to Albuquerque, NM when he was 14. He graduated from Highland High...

Paul David Baca

Paul David Baca

March 11, 2018

Paul David Baca, 59, beloved son, brother, and godfather was called to his eternal resting place on March 11, 2018. Born to Paul Joseph Baca and Helen Cedeno. He is survived by his mother, Helen Cedeno; stepfather, Joe Cedeno; siblings, Frank (Nubia) Cedeno, Sylvia Cedeno, and Teresa Cedeno; nieces and nephews, Leyna Cedeno, Bronson Avalos, and Elijah Cedeno; aunt...

Twyla "Shirley" Davis

Twyla "Shirley" Davis

March 11, 2018

Twyla “Shirley” Davis, 83, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born on December 30, 1934 in Spelter, WV.  She is survived by her daughter Kelly Virostko and her husband Edward; granddaughters Brittany and Madison Virostko; son Kevin Davis and his wife Susan; grandsons...

James M "Jim" Barnett

James M "Jim" Barnett

March 11, 2018

James M. Barnett "Jim" passed on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda; son, Richard and his wife, Debbie and their children, Tyler and wife, Alice, daughter, Krista and Fiancé, Mark Kibler; daughter, Rebecca and husband, Bob Dumas and their children, son, Chris and wife, Heather, and their children, Avery and Taylor; son,...

Barbara Emilia (Gonzales)  Baca

Barbara Emilia (Gonzales) Baca

March 11, 2018

Barbara Emilia (Gonzales) Baca was born on August 29, 1924 in Trinchera Plaza, CO and passed on March 11, 2018 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Retired Navy CWO Raymond Baca. They married at the Long Beach Navy base chapel in 1964. She is also preceded in her passing by her father, Paul and...

Megan Mariah Callison-Martinez

Megan Mariah Callison-Martinez

March 11, 2018

Megan Callison-Martinez, 16, our precious child passed away March 11, 2018. Megan was known for her love of unicorns, rainbows, and all things glitter but most importantly her love of life. She is survived by her parents, Janna Callison and Nicky Martinez. She also leaves many cherished cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Also touching Megan’s life were her everyday...

Margaret Julia Wells

Margaret Julia Wells

March 10, 2018

Margaret Julia Wells, 95, died March 10, 2018.

She is survived by her nieces, Diane Staggs and Paula Reiser both of California; as well as many friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Wells.

She will be laid to rest with him at Santa Fe...

Lawrence Baca

Lawrence Baca

March 10, 2018

Lawrence Baca went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 10, 2018.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 ½ years, Rose Baca; his children, Monica, Kevin, and Jason; grandchildren, Aleaha, Aubrey, Joseph, Layla, Deja, Ken and Jenika.  He is also survived by two brothers, James Baca and Leon Baca and wife, Nettie; sister-in-law, Angie Baca; and...

Alvaro N. Olivas

Alvaro N. Olivas

March 10, 2018

Alvaro Olivas, 93, passed away on March 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Emilia; his son, Santiago and wife, Bernadette. A Rosary will be held Monday, March 19, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW with Mass to follow at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park.

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Evelyn Ione Davis

Evelyn Ione Davis

March 10, 2018

Afterglow I'd like the memory of me To be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles When life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering Softly down the ways. Of happy times and laughing times And bright sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the...

Eric C. Murphy Sr.

Eric C. Murphy Sr.

March 9, 2018

Eric C. Murphy Sr. was born September 13, 1966 and passed away on March 9, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth A. Murphy, and his brother, Jay M. Murphy. He is survived by his father, Fred Murphy and wife Margaret; his brother, Nathaniel Murphy and wife, Jeanette; sisters, Darlene Murphy, Nellie Murphy and husband, Mark...

Ramon M. Gonzales

Ramon M. Gonzales

March 9, 2018

Ramon Michael Gonzales

May 8, 1955 – March 9, 2018

A Life Well Lived

Ramon passed peacefully from all who loved him in the early morning of Friday, March 9, 2018. At 62 years of age, Ramon leaves his husband, Ross K Henke of 17 years and his two best dog friends, Sophie...

Charles Albert Monroe

Charles Albert Monroe

March 9, 2018

Charlie A. Monroe, 90, passed away March 9, 2018 at home in Albuquerque.

He is survived by his four children, Charlie Monroe Jr. and wife, Melinda, Josephine Sanchez and husband, Sigie, Cynthia Valle and husband, Dan, Judith Long; and numerous grandchildren.

He retired from Sandia National Labs after 35 years of service. Charlie enjoyed family...

Hugh Graham

Hugh Graham

March 9, 2018

Hugh Graham, age 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. Hugh was known for his love of the outdoors which includes fishing, hunting, and camping in the Mora and Guadalupita, NM area. He is survived by his wife, Polly Graham; his children, Max (Kat), Louis, Pam (Frank) and Daryl; his grandchildren, Camille,...

Cordelia M. (Valdez)  Rypma

Cordelia M. (Valdez) Rypma

March 9, 2018

Cordelia "Cordy" M. (Valdez) Rypma, 86, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 9, 2018. She entered this world on January 13, 1932 in Tierra Amarilla, NM, born to Uvaldo and Siria Valdez. She is survived by her husband, Jay Rypma; daughter, Catherine "Cathy" Rypma-Dixon; son, Jay Rypma; granddaughter, Clarissa Dixon; and son-in-law,...

Alan K. Miller

Alan K. Miller

March 9, 2018

Alan was born on August 29, 1936, at the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. He passed away March 9, 2018 at home.  Alan remained a lifelong resident of New Mexico. During WWII the family remained in Albuquerque and shortly thereafter Alan’s father, Kenneth, moved the family to Carlsbad, NM. It was in Carlsbad where he graduated from high school and...

Lynn Albert Wilson

Lynn Albert Wilson

March 9, 2018

Lynn Albert Wilson, age 97, a resident of Albuquerque for 57 years, died Friday, March 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Matilde Wilson; children, Judy Prestwich and husband, Michael of Albuquerque, Dorine Kartchner and husband, Kevin of Albuquerque; Brian L. Wilson and wife, Dona of Grantsville, UT, Donald M. Wilson and wife, Margarita of Albuquerque, Terry L....