RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Gary Tsosie
Mar 10, 2017
Gary Tsosie, 34, beloved son, passed from death into a life of eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 10, 2017. Gary loved the outdoors, the snow, and mountains; thus, lived in the state of Colorado for a time and enjoyed every moment of it. He was young and had an active lifestyle. He loved to...
Kenneth L. Flandermeyer
Mar 9, 2017
On March 9, 2017, Dr. Kenneth L. Flandermeyer passed away peacefully at home. Ken was with his wife and son at time of his death. Dr. Flandermeyer had a distinguished career as a military and private practice physician. He was born in Concordia, MO in 1939 and graduated from Concordia High School in 1957. Ken was a graduate of the...
Arthur Charles Allpass
Mar 9, 2017
Arthur Charles Allpass, 86, died peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2017, surrounded by family. Art was a widower of his beloved wife of 57 years, Edla Allpass. He is survived by this children, Brad (Lora) Allpass, Amy (Larry) Stone, and Doug (Sarah) Allpass; grandchildren, Ashleigh, Ally, Jennifer (Aaron), Jamie (Nick), Matthew, Patrick, and William; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Makenzie, Cannon and Dodger; nieces,...
Howard Sapon
Mar 9, 2017
On March 9, 2017, a wonderful man left us. Howard Sapon was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 11, 1931, to Leonard Sapon and Anna Jaffe. Howie grew up in Brooklyn, playing stickball in the streets and becoming president of his class at Brooklyn High School. After a stint in the Navy, he held a number of small jobs until...
Oleta Riddle
Mar 9, 2017
Oleta Riddle was born in Mclean, Texas to Thomas and Della Holloway and died March 9, 2017 in Albuquerque . She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gladys Smith, and Laeuna Caldwell; her husband, Durwood Riddle; her son, Tony Riddle; grandson, Richard Smith; son-in-law, Ralgh George; one niece; and one nephew. She is survived by her daughter, Gwen...

Adria Lawson
Mar 8, 2017
Adria Lawson, 75, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2017. She entered this world on December 3, 1941 in Granite, OK, born to Loyd and Lily Rogers. She is survived by her son, James Lawson; daughter-in-law, Davina Lawson; and grandsons, Parker and Preston Lawson. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Helen M. Gonzales
Mar 8, 2017
Helen Gonzales, 74, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2017. She entered this world on September 15, 1942 in Taos, NM, born to Eutimio and Eufelia Medina. She grew up in Taos, NM and Rock Springs, Wyoming. She met the love of her life in Taos while he was working at his brother-in-law's gas...

Wilma Patricia "Pat" McCollum
Mar 8, 2017
Wilma Patricia "Pat" McCollum, age 67, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She is survived by her children, Alicia Webb and husband, Jason, Rachel Singer and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Shelby and Killian Webb. Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park ,...

Albert Emmet "Al" Hodapp Jr
Mar 8, 2017
Albert "Al" Hodapp, 77, of Albuquerque, NM, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Rosalina "Rosie;" daughter, April Mount and husband, Tracy of Albuquerque, NM, grandsons, Austen and wife, Brynne of Manhattan, KS and Evan of Washington D.C.; daughter, Mary Abt and granddaughter,...
Howard G. Lotz
Mar 7, 2017
Howard G. Lotz passed on peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital on March 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 60. Howard is survived by his son, Justin Lotz; daughter, Desiree Lotz; former wives, Ann Bur and Deborah Williams; mothers, Jo Ann Dee and Emma Badgley; sisters, Linda Torres, Brenda Bales and Grega St. John; and brother, Leon Dee. He...
Gale C. McElwain
Mar 7, 2017
Gale C. McElwain, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, passed away on March 7, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL, to Harry and Martha McElwain. After graduating from Casey High School, he attended Eastern Illinois University for a year before he joined the Army. A Korean War veteran, he served for three years, two of which were at...

MarciLynn "Mercedes McGowan" Robinson
Mar 7, 2017
MarciLynn Robinson (aka: Mercedes McGowan) born May 22, 1992, in Portland, Oregon, died March 7, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM. She was survived by her parents, Dennis (Robi) and Susanne Robinson; siblings, Kimberly Robinson, Kathryn Robinson Bowden, and Christopher Robinson. The great tragedy of her drug addiction is the three small children she left behind, ages five, two, and six months....
Kenneth Robert Henderson
Mar 7, 2017
Kenneth Robert Henderson, age 84. Our beloved father passed away in Albuquerque on March 7, 2017. Born in Britton, SD March 28, 1932. He is survived by his five children, Nikki Henderson of Albuquerque, Shari Pearce of Burbank, CA, Lisa Scott of Albuquerque, Joby Henderson-Still of Albuquerque, and Sean Henderson of Denver, CO; and four grandchildren. He is preceded in...
Marcella Naranjo
Mar 7, 2017
Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Marcella Louise Doyle Aceves Naranjo was called to her eternal resting place engulfed in beautiful love by the Father on March 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She entered this world on March 22, 1936 in Anderson County, IN, born to Paul and Helen Doyle. Marcella loved the Catholic Mass since her childhood days....
Jimmie L. Warren
Mar 6, 2017
Celebrating the accomplished life of Jimmie L. Warren who died at the age of 91 in Albuquerque, NM on March 6, 2017. He was a son, a husband, a father, and a grandfather before succumbing to dementia. Jimmie was a WWII Naval Officer. He was born on September 28, 1925 near Castor, LA. His parents were Asa and Willie Mae...
Mary Lou Kanikaynar
Mar 6, 2017
Mary Lou, 87, born September 22, 1928, in Wheeling, West Virginia, finished her life's journey on March 6, 2017, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Rio Rancho, NM. She was pre-deceased by her son, Mark Erroll Kanikaynar and her parents, Charles and Marion Slater. She leaves behind her daughter, Ayla Quintana and husband Michael Sr.; grandchildren, Michael Jr. Quintana...
Thomas "Tom" Maher
Mar 6, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Maher, 71, our beloved father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. He is survived by his daughters, LeAnne Maher Seng and Collen Maher. He will be especially missed by his grandchildren, Bibiana, Brendan, and Brannoc. Tom was born in 1945 in Pennsylvania and after graduation from high school, entered the United States Navy where he...
Mary Anne Meredith
Mar 5, 2017
Mary Anne Meredith November 10, 1940-March 5, 2017 Mary Anne Keese was born in Houston, TX to Jerry and Margie Keese. She moved to Dallas when she was two years old, and grew up in a family of four sisters, of whom she was the eldest. She attended school in Dallas and graduated from North Dallas High School and Texas...
Marian F. Rocco
Mar 5, 2017
Marian Frances Rocco died peacefully on March 5, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 84. Marian was born in Old Town, Albuquerque on April 27, 1932 to her parents, Frank and Mary Mann. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1951 and married Jim Rocco in 1954. Marian was a loving wife and mother. She was a generous person...
Mary Elizabeth Martinek
Mar 5, 2017
Mary Martinek, age 66, of Placitas, New Mexico was called to her eternal resting place on March 5, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved mother, of Jennifer House and Julie Martinek. Mary was born in Denver, Colorado on July 8, 1950 to Leonard and Clara Schlytern. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer House and...