RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Leola Stafford
Apr 22, 2017
Leola Stafford, age 87, our family matriarch, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on April 22, 2017.
Born to Lewis and Lucille Williams in Vernon, TX. Leola Stafford, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved one's.
She is survived by 11 children, Mary Woods and family, Andra Woods, Shannon...
William David Tryens
Apr 21, 2017
William Tryens passed away peacefully on April 21, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Christine; and his parents, Harry and Marie Tryens. Bill is survived by his son, Daniel, Daniel’s wife, Amanda, and granddaughter, Ahnalise; along with siblings Judy, Alan, and Jeff.
Bill was born is Chester, PA in 1951. In 1969 he...
Kenneth L. Martin
Apr 21, 2017
Kenneth L. Martin was a man adored by all. He passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind his wife, Delia; his daughters, Lori and Lisa; his grandchildren, Tyler and Kylie; brothers, Wayne and Avin; sisters, Darlene, Lynelle and Marjorie as well as many nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was born January 19,...
Frances "Joan" McGinnis
Apr 21, 2017
Frances "Joan" McGinnis, 76, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 21, 2017. Born in Chicago, IL in October 1940, she moved with her family to New Mexico when she was ten years old, and lived most of her life in Albuquerque's North Valley.
She is survived by her three sisters, Janice Pollard, Janine Carter...
Ferdinando Rael
Apr 21, 2017
Ferdinando Rael, age 87, of Sandia Park, NM passed away peacefully in his home on April 21, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Juanita Rael; his beloved son, Luis Rael; and daughter, Josie Vargas. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edwina Rael; his children, Bertha Moya, Dolores and husband,...
Katherine J. (Wanda) Stewart
Apr 21, 2017
Katherine J. (Wanda) Stewart passed peacefully at the age of 90 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Albuquerque. She was a passionate conservationist, organic gardener and advocate for animals. She was most proud of her family and the genealogical library in Roswell that she helped establish. The Wilson-Cobb library carries her Cobb family name. She was...
Carlos Gallegos
Apr 20, 2017
Carlos Anthony "Los" Gallegos, age 25, a resident of Albuquerque, was called home on Thursday, April 20, 2017.
He is survived by his fiancée, Tiffany Gallegos; children, Majestic Gallegos and Joesuph Gallegos; parents, Anthony and Cathy Gallegos; grandparents, Carlos and Bertha Gallegos; grandfather, Arthur Salazar Jr.; great-grandmother, Cicilia Gallegos; brothers, Gabriel Gallegos, Anthony Gallegos, and Steven Gallegos;...
Carlos Anthony Gallegos
Apr 20, 2017
Carlos Gallegos of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on Apr 20, 2017. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
James E. Davidson
Apr 20, 2017
.James Davidson, age 95, passed away on April 20, 2017 at his home with his wife and daughter at his side.
He was born November 29, 1921 at his family homestead in Plains, NM. Jay was known for his love of family and country. He served in the Marine Corp during WWII. When he returned he married...
Jane Vinsonhaler Koch
Apr 20, 2017
Jane Vinsonhaler Koch passed away on April 20, 2017 at the age of 86 due to complications from gall bladder surgery. She is survived by her sister, Emily Berberich; her two children, John W. Koch and Thomas L. Koch; her five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Jane was born in Jackson, Mississippi, spent her earliest years in...
James E. "Jim" Henderson
Apr 20, 2017
James E. (“Jim”) Henderson was born on November 14, 1931, on a farm near Seymour, IA. Jim passed away on April 20, 2017. He was the fourth of five children born to Meredith C. and Neva (nee Richard) Henderson. On December 23, 1968, he was united in marriage to Ruth M. Hoyenga. Jim and Ruth had two children, son,...
Maria D. Esquibel "Lou"
Apr 19, 2017
Maria D. Esquibel (Lou), born November 12, 1930 in Delta, Colorado, passed away April 19, 2017.
Lou worked at Lee’s Dry Goods in her early years. She was also a waitress at Denny’s and Christy’s Coffee Shop for many years. She was a devout Jehovah’s Witness most of her life.
She is survived by her...
Robert Eugene Stinebaugh
Apr 19, 2017
Robert Eugene Stinebaugh devoted husband, father, and grandfather Robert Eugene Stinebaugh, age 80 passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
He was born February 10, 1937 in Clayton, NM and was raised in Mosquero, NM. After high school he attended New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Sandia National Laboratories...
Lorene A. Brown
Apr 19, 2017
Lorene A. Brown, age 69, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She is survived by her sisters, Cindy Brown, Laura Daley, and Lucinda Brown; brother, Lester Brown; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Mary T. and Sydney Brown; her brother, Leroy Brown;...
Ruth Valetta Dull
Apr 18, 2017
Ruth Valetta Dull, 84, went to be with her Lord April 18, 2017.
She is survived by her children, Robert Pugh and wife Neva, Rick Pugh and wife Leda, Rowene Ennis and her husband, David Castner; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dull;...
Janet Sims
Apr 18, 2017
Janet Sims, 64, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on April 18, 2017. She entered this world on November 8, 1952 in El Paso, TX, born to James and Peggy Joyce Sims. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Smith; sons, Jason Long and Curtis Harper; brothers, Anthony, James Jr., and John Sims;...
Danny C. Dobbs
Apr 17, 2017
Danny Dobbs of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Apr 17, 2017.
His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Col. James Richard Smith, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Apr 17, 2017
Colonel James Richard Smith, US Army, Retired, passed away on April 17, 2017. He was born to Junius R. and Marie F. Smith on June 21, 1929, in Manhattan, NY. He spent his early childhood years in Brooklyn and West Hempstead, Long Island. The family moved to Alexandria, VA before his father was stationed overseas in Europe with the...
Mary A. McClure
Apr 17, 2017
Mary A. McClure
Mary Adelaide McClure was born in San Diego, California in 1922 to Fred Henry McClure Sr and Mary Louisa Scott McClure. She had four older brothers, Chuck, John, Bill and Fred Jr.
After a few years in San Diego the family moved to Pasadena, CA where Fred Sr had a...
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