Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Antonio "Tony" Gilberto Vigil

Antonio "Tony" Gilberto Vigil

February 1, 2018

Antonio “Tony” Gilberto Vigil, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the age of 86.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo and Clara Vigil, his brother Ernesto and his son Jacob.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary, his daughter Maureen Belinda and husband Steve, and grandchildren, Eric and Mariah.  Antonio was...

Robert M. Quanz

Robert M. Quanz

February 1, 2018

Quanz, Robert “Bob” M.

Robert M. Quanz, 64, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He not only fought a courageous battle with MDS & Leukemia, but 2018 would have marked his 30th anniversary as a recovering alcoholic/addict.  Bob and his brother Rick had a passion for building...

Adeline V. Wilson

Adeline V. Wilson

February 1, 2018

April 29, 1921 – February 1, 2018 Adeline V. Wilson (Maria Adelina Varela) was born and lived in Albuquerque, NM.  Adeline was a graduate of St. Vincent Academy and completed School of Business studies in Albuquerque. World traveler during work and retirement years. Executive secretary, federal government for 30 years (U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Dept. of Interior). Devoutly Catholic,...

Imogene "Gene" Hines

Imogene "Gene" Hines

February 1, 2018

Imogene “Gene” Hines, age 87, passed away February 1, 2018. She is survived by

her daughter, Patti Malouff and husband Mike; grandson, Steven Sanchez and wife

Robyn; and great grandson, Devon Sanchez, all of whom live in Albuquerque. Gene

was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne “W.T.” Hines; sister, Mary Evans,

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Dorothy Harris

Dorothy Harris

February 1, 2018

Dorothy Harris, age 81, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. She was a long time resident of Estancia, NM. Dorothy is survived by her children, Ovidia and her husband, Jim Adams, Delores and her husband, Larry Jones, Clifford and wife, Cindy Harris, and Donald Harris of New Mexico. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother,...

Harold Charles Metzger

Harold Charles Metzger

January 31, 2018

Harold (Hal) Charles Metzger was welcomed into Heaven in the early morning of January 31, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Charles Metzger Sr. and Olga Bazant Metzger. In 1944, Hal was brought by his parents from Chicago, Illinois to Albuquerque where he lived most of his life. He attended Highland High School and played...

R. Michael Rivers

R. Michael Rivers

January 31, 2018

R. Michael Rivers, age 79, died in his home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 after a difficult battle with cancer. Born on August 23, 1938, he lived most of his young life in Jefferson, TX where he was Valedictorian of his High School class. In 1963, after obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Texas at Austin, he married...

Gerardo (Jerry) Paul Romo

Gerardo (Jerry) Paul Romo

January 31, 2018

Gerardo (Jerry) Paul Henry Romo January 3, 1960 – January 31, 2018 is preceded in death by his father and mother, two sisters, and a daughter.

Jerry is fondly remembered for his humorous personality, his love for sports, and unique zest for life. His many nieces and nephews appreciate his coaching and involvement in their youths. His...

Jennifer (Tanny)  Belt

Jennifer (Tanny) Belt

January 31, 2018

Jennifer Tanny-Belt February 23, 1968 – January 31, 2018 joined her mother and father John and Judith Tanny on January 31, 2018, after a short but courageously fought battle with sarcoma cancer. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Al Belt; her son, Adrian Gutierrez; sister, Rita Diamond and David; brother, Greg and Monica Tanny; sister, Rachel Tanny and Brian;...

Mary Kate Hopkins

Mary Kate Hopkins

January 31, 2018

Heaven gained a witty, one-of-a-kind angel on January 31, 2018, she was 94. Those who knew her will never forget her. Mary Kate will always be "fine as frog's hair." We will always remember the twinkle in her eye, her strong faith, devotion to Jesus, her love of the Blessed Mother, her familiar sayings, her strong will, her repertoire...

Wayne Thomas Corbett

Wayne Thomas Corbett

January 31, 2018

Wayne Thomas Corbett, 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on January 31, 2018. Wayne was the younger of two children born to Thomas and Beulah Corbett in Haddam, Kansas in 1929.

He lost his father when he was 18 months old; but, his mother and beloved Uncle, Jake Halferty, provided the love and support Wayne...

Anna (Ulibarri)  Lewis

Anna (Ulibarri) Lewis

January 31, 2018

Anna Lewis, 82, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 31, 2018. She entered this world on July 24, 1935 in Mountainair, NM, born to Manuel and Luisa Ulibarri. She is survived by her husband, Donald Lewis; daughter, Monica; son, Charles; grandchildren, Kamryn and Jace; sisters, Emily Perea and Mary Chavez; and many...

Bruce David Sokolov

Bruce David Sokolov

January 30, 2018

Bruce David Sokolov passed away on January 30, 2018.  Bruce, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, was born on Long Island, NY; originally from Sands Point he then moved to Athens, OH.  Bruce was owner of Such A Deal Antiques since 1990.  Those who knew Bruce will remember him as a unique guy who lived an unconventional life.  Bruce, a...

Ernell Harding Hermanson

Ernell Harding Hermanson

January 30, 2018

Ernell Harding Hermanson, age 96, passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. Ernell was born on March 18, 1921 in McGregor, ND to Helmer and Elise Hermanson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Bernice Allen Hermanson. He is survived by his sons, Thomas Hermanson and wife, Kaye of Kaneohe, HI,...

Felix Andrew Hall

Felix Andrew Hall

January 30, 2018

Felix "Andy" Hall, age 85, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He is survived by his children, Carolyn, Patricia and husband, Robert, Andy and wife, Robin, Mary, and Ramona and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Nick and wife, Jayme, Cristi and boyfriend, Adam, Amanda and boyfriend, Eddie, Victoria, Jacob, Servando and Mercedes; and great-grandson, Jericho; his sister,...

Ellis E. McClellan

Ellis E. McClellan

January 30, 2018

SSG (US Army Retired) Ellis E. McClellan went home to be with the Lord on 30 January 2018.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty A. McClellan. He is survived by his five children; three boys and two girls. He had many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Friends my visit one hour...

Michael Edwin Marquez

Michael Edwin Marquez

January 29, 2018

Marquez, Michael E. Michael E. Marquez age 56, passed away Monday, January 29th, 2018, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Angie Marquez and nephew Brandon Marquez. He is survived by his son, Lawrence and wife Elizabeth; grandchildren, Xavier and Olivia; his father, Eloy; sister, Denise and husband Ron; niece, Amanda Delle...

Elizabeth “Bette” Brown

Elizabeth “Bette” Brown

January 28, 2018

Bette Brown, 93, died January 28, 2018. Wife, mother, teacher, horsewoman.  Member Hoffmantown Church.  Raised four children in Albuquerque with former husband Dick Vivian (deceased). 1978 married Bernard Brown (deceased) and lived in Tijeras several happy years, riding their horses, Search & Rescue volunteers, RV group travels.  Bette was preceded in death by her parents Neva Grace & Herbert...

Edna Ann Linthicum

Edna Ann Linthicum

January 28, 2018

Linthicum, Edna A. Edna A. Linthicum passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in Oak Groves, LA on January 21, 1941. Edna later moved to California, where she worked as an “Eligibility Worker III” and was well respected by her co-workers. After over 30 years of service for Humboldt County, she...

John Francis Halper

John Francis Halper

January 28, 2018

John F. Halper, Sr. The “Highway Guy of Jemez Springs” is now walking the heavenly streets paved of gold with his Lord after passing away peacefully, Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Marie Halper; brother-in-law, Ken Miller; and granddaughter, Ashley Smith, he is survived by his children, John Halper,...