RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dr. Elisabeth "Libby" Blanton
October 5, 2017
Dr. Elisabeth “Libby” Blanton (Drew) died peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 5, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 70.
Libby is survived by her husband Dr. James Rodney Blanton, Sr.; her sons Jonathan Drew Blanton and James Rodney Blanton, Jr.; her daughters Katherine Elisabeth Gibeau and Sarah Elizabeth Blanton; her...
Terry Lynette Hertz
October 5, 2017
Terry Lynette (Unthank) Hertz, first-born and only daughter of (Robert) Mike and Sue Unthank, was born in Albuquerque in 1966, and reborn through Christ in elementary school.
She graduated from Eldorado High School, where she ran track and excelled at Biology and creative writing. Her near-photographic memory gave her ability to excel in music and attended Hardin-Simmons...
Margaret (Turner) Caldes
October 5, 2017
Margaret Turner (Beebe) Caldes left us on Thursday, October 5, 2017,to join her husband William E. Caldes, who passed away in August of 2009. She was born in 1921 in Princeton, NJ to Orren Jack Turner and Margaret Applegate Turner. She attended Princeton schools after which she joined the Gallup Poll organization and also the Institute for Advanced Study....
Jason Romero
October 4, 2017
Jason Romero, age 37, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He is survived by his son, Joseph Romero; parents, Octaviano and Jeanette Orosco; sister, Susana Bosley and husband, Chad; nephew, Joshua Bosley; niece, Amelia Bosley; grandmother, Beatrice Romero; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends. Jason was born in November, 1979 in...
Alexandra Sauers
October 4, 2017
Alexandra Sauers, 87 a loving and dedicated wife passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and family. Alexandra was known for her dancing skills and her friendliness with all her neighbors and friends. Alexandra and her husband, Albert Sauers of 51 years, entered many dance competition throughout their lives, which included ballroom dancing...
Victoria L (Dunston) White
October 4, 2017
Victoria White of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Oct 4, 2017. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Jose "Andy" Chavez
October 4, 2017
Jose “Andy” Chavez, 91, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Mr. Chavez was a former longtime resident of Los Alamos, where he and his wife resided for 30 years before moving back to Albuquerque in 1997. Andy was born on February 28, 1926 in Albuquerque, NM. He...
Lawrence Raymond Felicetti
October 4, 2017
Lawrence R. "Larry" Felicetti, 96, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017.
He is survived by his sons, Gary Felicetti and wife, Billie and Terry Felicetti and wife, Chris; grandchildren, Lee and wife, Emily, Justin, Brad, Lindsey, Katie and Blair; great-grandson, Jameson; and many other family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years,...
Oscar Solis Morales Sr.
October 3, 2017
Oscar Morales, Sr., age 80, patriarch, husband, and loving father passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Oscar, before he retired, was a truck driver. He was a dedicated father who always put his family first. He had a passion for fishing, and a love of nature. Oscar is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Frank, Catherine, Valerie, and...
Robert H. "Bob" Krueger
October 3, 2017
Robert H. “Bob” Krueger, born in Mason City, IA in 1925 and longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 3, 2017. After graduating high school in Iowa, Bob joined the US Navy to serve during World War II. Bob was a member of the Underwater Demolition Team in Subic Bay, Philippines. After the war, Bob attended Iowa State...
Jean B. (Grabitz) Dawe
October 2, 2017
Jean B. Dawe (nee Grabitz) July 14, 1930 – October 2, 2017 Jean was the beloved mother of four children, grandmother of seven, great grandmother of three, a loyal sister, and loving aunt. She was a graduate of the University of Illinois in 1952. Jean married that same year and started to raise a family. She was a faithful...
Bernice (Esidro) Notah
October 2, 2017
Bernice Esidro Notah, age 89, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Verna Miller of Kensington, MD, Janice Notah and Anice Notah Reichbach; grandchildren, Jason Miller of Phoenix, AZ, Anthony Notah, Mariah Mata of Denver, CO, David Reichbach, and Marisa Mata; two sisters, Isadora Dyea of Laguna (Mesita) NM,...
Edward Bonfoy Giller Jr.
October 1, 2017
Edward Bonfoy Giller 1918 - 2017 Edward Bonfoy Giller, USAF Major General Retired, passed away on October 1, 2017 at the age of 99. He grew up on an Illinois farm learning the value of hard work and self-reliance. His country upbringing gave him his love of hunting and fishing. As a young man he earned a private pilot...
Arley Wayne Ragan
October 1, 2017
Arley Ragan, age 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
He was born in Cherryvale, KS on July 7, 1918, to Eddie and Cora Ragan. He moved with his family to Albuquerque when he was a high school senior and graduated from Albuquerque High School. On April 22, 1940, Arley married his high school sweetheart,...
Jerry Romero
October 1, 2017
Jerry Romero, 65, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 with his family at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Christine; his daughter, Renee Rondeau; his son, Carl Romero; his grandchildren, Anabel, Joseph, Ella and Jacob; his mother, Lucille Romero; siblings, Pat Jaramillo and husband, Art, Michael Romero and wife, Ollie, Gloria Baca and husband, Tom,...
Mary Jane (Cox) Dickens
September 30, 2017
Mary Jane (Cox) Dickens, died peacefully in her home in Albuquerque on September 30, 2017. Her family was there with love and support during her passing. She was 93 years old. Mary Jane was born on April 13, 1924 in Lexington, KY, the youngest child of Lloyd and Zehra Cox. She had two older brothers, Owen and Bill. The...
Mary Mares
September 30, 2017
Mary Mares, 91, born in San Marcial, NM and longtime resident of Albuquerque NM, passed away Saturday, Sept 30, 2017. She is survived by son, Gary; daughter, Michele Boland; son-in-law, John Boland; daughter, Janelle Howe; grandchildren, Sam Mares (Brianne), Victoria Boland, Andrea Howe, Rio Mares, Winston Howe and Matthew Boland; great-grandchildren, Jayden Howe, Myah Drummond, Ellie and Audrey Mares;...
Judith K. Davidson
September 30, 2017
Davidson, Judith “Judy” K., 64, dedicated wife, daughter, aunt, sister, friend to many, and caring registered nurse, passed away September 30, 2017 during a tragic bicycle accident on the Tour of the Moon bicycle ride held in Grand Junction, CO. Her husband, Artie and she were together on the bike ride when the weather took a turn for the...
Paul Anthony Barabe`
September 30, 2017
Paul Barabe`, age 70, it is with heavy hearts, the family of Paul Barabe` wishes to inform you of his passing on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Paul was born on October 20, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ to Vertin G. and Margaret Vogel Barabe`. He is survived by his wife, Joni Barabe` of 50 years; three children, Jennifer Barabe'-Snyder (Tom),...
Dinah Lynn Tolentino
September 30, 2017
Dinah Lynn Tolentino, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 after a two year battle with cancer. She was born on August 6, 1957 in Rolling Fork Mississippi to Maxine and Boyd Tallada. She is survived by her mother, Maxine; father, Boyd Tallada of Albuquerque NM; husband of 16 years, Errol Tolentino of Albuquerque NM; and two...



