RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Andrew R. Canessa
July 8, 2017
Andrew R. Canessa of Albuquerque, NM passed away at the age of 86 on July 8, 2017 with his family at his side.
Andrew was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 25, 1930. He is survived by his former spouse and lifetime love, Bernice Zimmer; and five children, Bernadette Ortega, Christina Delgado, Andrew Zimmer, Alicia Zimmer, and...
Fred B. Wyche
July 8, 2017
Wyche, Fred B.
Fred B. Wyche, dedicated family man, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. Fred, 73, was known for the exquisite guitars he hand-crafted. He loved music, making jokes, and fixing things.
He is survived by his wife, Monica; his daughter, Jessica, and his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Dennis Sullins. He...
Sarah Beth Franklin
July 8, 2017
Franklin, Sarah Beth
Sarah Beth Franklin, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and great-aunt, passed away on July 8, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 14, 1932 in Knox City, Texas and was a long-time resident of Dexter, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray...
Robert Ronald "Bob" Milford
July 8, 2017
Robert Ronald "Bob" Milford, age 81, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and business owner went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 8, 2017.
Bob never met a stranger, loved his family immensely and was a life-long friend to many. He spent years ministering and helping others. Bob will forever be...
Victoria "Vikki" Fanning
July 8, 2017
Fanning, Victoria “Vikki”
Victoria “Vikki” Fanning, 72, passed away on July 8, 2017. Vikki was known for her service to the public as a trauma nurse and a fire, rescue and ambulance provider in the Thoreau and Gallup area. She and her husband, Tom, were instrumental in launching a volunteer ambulance service in Thoreau, which...
Stephen Anthony Chemistruck
July 8, 2017
Stephen Anthony Chemistruck, 94, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8th, 2017.
He is survived by his sons, Ronald Chemistruck and wife, Cathy of Windsor, CT, David Chemistruck and significant other, Beth Dennis of Edgewood, NM, and Gary Chemistruck and wife, Elaine of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren; three...
Suzanne (Schutz) Ray
July 6, 2017
Suzanne Ray (Schutz), a retired nurse of 40 years and a life-long resident of New Mexico (Albuquerque, Los Alamos) died unexpectedly on July 6, 2017 at the age of 67 in her home.
Suzanne is survived by her sister, Donna Harris; son, Jeremy Ray and his wife, Wyndi Cross; and four grandchildren, Taylor, Avery, Grayson, and Taryn....
Doris Evelyn (Kendall) Kovaschetz
July 6, 2017
Doris Evelyn Kendall Harrison Kovaschetz passed away on July 6, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born in her grandfather's farmhouse south of Robinson, Kansas on June 19, 1926. Doris was a child of The Great Depression, and during her early years her family moved among several towns in Northeast Kansas as her father found work. Times...
Alice Virginia "Ginny" Gonzales
July 5, 2017
Alice Virginia Gonzales, “Ginny,” passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the age of 97.
Ginny was born May 26, 1920 in Richmond, MO. She traveled to Alaska as a teenager with her parents and 11 siblings. She told wonderful stories about her “Alaska Days.”
She married her first husband...
Anne Marie Zander
July 5, 2017
Anne Zander was born on May 14, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to Leif and Ameila Jacobsen. She passed away from a long illness on July 5, 2017 at the age of 82.
Anne married Tom Zander on April 29, 1961 in the Church St. Catholic Church, Brooklyn, NY. They met in the fall of 1960 when Tom...
Wiley S. Shaw
July 4, 2017
Shaw, Wiley S.
Wiley S. Shaw, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from complications from a recent diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He was born on June 25, 1949 to Burnham and Frances Shaw. He grew up in Omaha, NE and then attended Kansas State University, where he graduated with a...
Bertha Louise Flores
July 4, 2017
Bertha Louise Flores, born May 7, 1971 in Albuquerque, NM was lost to us on July 4, 2017 in a tragic accident. To the moment of her passing, she was smiling and laughing. Bertha is survived by her husband, David Flores; her parents, Miguel and Fidelina Sanchez; grandmother, Paula Sanchez; her daughters, Monique and Stefani Sanchez; son, Pasquale Gallucci;...
E. Frances Rogers
July 4, 2017
E. Frances “Fran” Rogers, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away at Sierra Health Care Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born to Charles and Eva Dick on May 31, 1922, in Brookfield, MO.
She married her husband Ray J. Rogers in Long Beach, CA, on May 9, 1947. Fran and her new...
Larry J. Bettencourt
July 3, 2017
On July 3, 2017 heaven was blessed with a beautiful angel, Larry J. Bettencourt. He is survived by his wife, Grace Marie Bettencourt, three daughters, their spouses and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Tony Bettencourt and wife, and their children and families.
With Larry’s many loves in his life, his family and friends...
Mary Elizabeth (Koller) Griffith
July 3, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Koller Griffith, age 63, died peacefully on July 3, 2017 surrounded by her beloved family, after a brief struggle with cancer. Mary was born February 5, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Joan Koller and has five siblings, Kathi, Steve, Mike, Paul and Becky.
Above all Mary loved and dedicated...
Maydelle Ruth Meier
July 3, 2017
Maydelle Ruth Meier, age 89, passed away on July 3, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Maydelle was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Her main interests were photography, genealogy, water color painting and travel.
She served in the Red Cross in the 1950’s...
James Callahan Olson
July 2, 2017
James Callahan Olson, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 2, 2017. He entered into this world on December 11, 1932 in Chanute, KS, born to David and Lenora Olson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, David, Earl, Charles, and Alfred. He is survived by his...
Jean Pauline Dockery
July 2, 2017
Jean Pauline (Grabhorn) Dockery, 94, born October 12, 1922, passed away July 2, 2017.
She is survived by her children, Pauline Weaver, Patrick Dockery, William Dockery, Kathleen Higginbotham, Michael Dockery, Sylvia Mathews, and John Dockery. She also leaves behind a legacy of many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband,...
Eric Larson
July 2, 2017
Eric Larson, 66, died on Sunday, July 2, 2017.
Born in St. Louis on July 30, 1950 to Eileen Qualley and Paul Larson, he came to Albuquerque from Minnesota to join his father in operating Paul's Monterey Inn restaurant. After his father's death, he owned and managed the restaurant until its closing in 2015. In addition to...
Kirsten J. Anderson
July 1, 2017
Attorney Kirsten Josephson Anderson, 73, of Albuquerque, NM, died at Presbyterian hospital July 1, 2017 due to complications from a short illness.
Daughter of Vernal and Glenna Esplin Josephson, Kris was born in Boston, MA, on Sept. 20, 1943, while her father was a physicist at the MIT Rad Lab working on radar development. After WWII, the...



