RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Donald Hitchner
December 17, 2017
Donald Hitchner, 94, was called home to heaven on December 17, 2017. Don was born on August 14, 1923 in Glenrosa, British Columbia, Canada. When Don was three years old, the family moved to Perry, Kansas where they farmed for many years. Don came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 1943 when he was ...
Margaret Colleen Varner
December 17, 2017
Varner, Margaret Colleen Margaret Colleen Varner, 79, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 17, 2017. She entered this world on November 4, 1938 in Ilion, NY, born to Raoul and Agatha Castonguay. She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Donald Varner; son, Larry Varner and his...
Jacob F. Baca
December 17, 2017
Jacob Francis Baca, age 65, died on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
He was born on October 4, 1952 to Doroteo R. Baca and Carmen Bernal Baca, and was the fifth of eight children. He was a man of few words who valued work and family. Behind his quiet and shy façade, he cared deeply about others and...
Lina Cordova
December 17, 2017
Lina Cordova relocated to heaven on Sunday, December 17, 2017. She was born in Pena Blanca, NM in 1921. Lina attended the local public school back when Catholic Nuns were able to teach in public schools. This is also where she met Alfredo Cordova, the new kid on the block and great love of her life, who recently moved...
Kenneth Andrew Leeper
December 16, 2017
Kenneth Andrew Leeper left this earth to join his brother, David Charles Leeper, on December 16, 2017. Kenneth was born September 1, 1954 in San Antonio, TX to Lyle C. and Lila Ann Leeper. He resided in Albuquerque, NM since 1955. Kenneth attended Del Norte High School, graduating in 1972 and continued his education at the University of New...
Rebecca "Becky" M. (Anaya) Lucero
December 16, 2017
Age 77, loving, devoted and precious mother, passed away December 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was known for her kind, gracious spirit. She frequently opened her home and heart to family and friends. Our beloved Mother’s angelic spirit and beauty radiated from within and touched all who were fortunate to come in contact with her. Her...
Virginia Johnson
December 16, 2017
Virginia Johnson, near life-long resident of Socorro, died peacefully at home Saturday, December 16, 2017 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Iowa and spent her youth there. However, she will be remembered for her life’s work and involvement in so many activities in the community she adopted 62 years ago when she moved here to...
Rembert Leroy Honeycutt
December 16, 2017
Rembert L. (Lee) Honeycutt, 77, of Albuquerque, NM went to be with his Lord and with his wife Leslie on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
He is survived by his son, David; two grandchildren, Matthew and Madison; David’s fiancé, Kim and her daughters, Dallas and Rylee.
Lee was born August 9, 1940 in Birmingham, AL and...
Roosevelt A Aragon
December 16, 2017
Roosevelt A. Aragon went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 16, 2017. Roosevelt was born on October 12, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Francisqita Aragon, four brothers, and eight sisters. He is survived by his brothers, Celedon Aragon and wife, Cindy, Pedro Aragon and wife, Helen; a sister-in-law, Mela Aragon; and a...
Lawrence Shortman
December 16, 2017
Lawrence Shortman began his journey home on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born in Watonga, OK on June 18, 1927. He was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma. He was a Headsman in the Cheyenne Bow String society. His Indian name was Brown Bear. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II....
Anna May Currier
December 16, 2017
Anna May Currier, 80 years old, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on December 16, 2017.
She was born in Lincoln County, CO July 28, 1937 to Lenard and Cecilia Thompson. Anna married Gene G. Currier May 19, 1956 and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1970.
She is survived by her children,...
Cris A. Hopkins
December 16, 2017
Cris Hopkins passed away on December 16, 2017 at age 60.
Cris loved life and never met someone who wasn’t a friend. Cris was a proud graduate of Manzano High School class of 1975.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Paine; brother-in-law, Matthew Paine; nephew, Austin Paine; and niece, Kristen Paine. He is also...
Edith Lorraine (Davis) Lemke
December 15, 2017
Edith Lorraine Davis Lemke, 70, passed away on December 15, 2017. The wife of Paul D. Lemke, mother to Terrill (Amy) of White Rock, NM; Holly Kidd (Michael) of Eagle Mountain, UT; and Troy (Julie) of Colorado Springs, CO. She was the devoted and beloved grandmother to 13 (soon to be 14) grandchildren, Kaitlin, Justin, Anna, and Tessa Lemke;...
Deacon Robert "Bob" Aragon
December 15, 2017
Deacon Robert (Bob) Aragon, 73, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 15, 2017. He entered this world on January 12, 1944 in Central, New Mexico now known as the Silver City area and raised in Horse Springs, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beulah...
Maclovia B. Zamora
December 15, 2017
Maclovia B. Sanchez de Zamora passed into the Light of Eternal Mind on Friday, December 15, 2017. Her life and legacy will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
Maclovia, (age 86) is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Sanchez; mother, Anita Gonzalez de Sanchez; and stepmother, Juanita Sanchez y Rael. She is survived by...
Phil Chavez
December 15, 2017
Phil Chavez, age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, went to rest in our Heavenly Father’s arms on Friday, December 15, 2017. Phil is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline; his children, Charles Troy and wife, Amy, grandson, Ian Philip; Phyllis Anne Chavez Cordova; grandson, Julian Philip Cordova; and sister, Mary Chavez Casaus; along with...
Gregory Carl Ross II
December 14, 2017
Gregory Ross II, 30, our precious son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017.
Gregory was known for his ability to make people laugh, creativity, positivity, loving and joyful spirit, and his love for God. Gregory lived his life “One quarter mile at a time.” He is survived by...
Isidoro Paz
December 14, 2017
Isidoro Paz, age 93, A lifelong resident of Carnuel, NM went home on Thursday, December 14, 2017, just one day short of his 94th birthday, to celebrate with his wife, Carlota Paz and son, Vernie, who with open arms, awaited his arrival.
Isidoro was born to Enrique and Eduvigen Paz and was one of five children. He...
Willadean Elliott
December 14, 2017
Willadean was born in 1931 to Artie L. Hood and Maudie L. Scott Hood in Spring Creek Oklahoma. As a child she also spent time living with her maternal grandparents, William and Suzie Scott. When she was in 8th grade her and her mother moved to Konawa, Oklahoma. While attending Konawa high school she met Arthur Elliott Jr. when...
Gordon Rhoads Post
December 12, 2017
Gordon Post, age 87, died on December 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Christel; sisters, Carol Post of Denville, NJ and Sue Fenske of Lake Parsippany, NJ. Gordon was born July 24, 1930 in East Orange, NJ and grew up and attended schools in West Orange and Livingston, NJ. He graduated from Syracuse University in June of...



