RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
James Lobley
September 25, 2017
James Lobley, 101, beloved grandfather, husband, and father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 25, 2017. He entered this world on May 14, 1916 in West, NM, south of Tucumcari, NM and was born to William and Lois Lobley. He is survived by his son, Dennis Lobley and wife Patsy Lobley; granddaughters, Kari Kopchick, Yvonne Porter,...
Cynthia "Cindy" Fayne Miller
September 24, 2017
Cynthia “Cindy” Fayne Miller, 43, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017, at her home. She is survived by her mother, Clare Miller; brother, Derek Miller and his wife, Jessica; niece, Jordan; nephew, Max; aunts; cousins; other relatives; partner, Stacey Van Pelt; close friend, Becky Cremin; and many other dear friends. She was preceded in...
Ronald James Gedrim
September 24, 2017
Ronald James Gedrim, 68, born May 25, 1949, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2017 lovingly surrounded by family. He had survived cancer long past his original prognosis in part by loving cancer as an integral part of his body and life journey. This brought him many gifts of presence, appreciation, and deep connection with loved ones...
E. Diane McGovern
September 24, 2017
E. Diane McGovern, 81, beloved mother, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Born on February 19, 1936 in Willmar, MN, to William O. and Eleanor Peterson. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Ben C. McGovern. She is survived by her daughters, Gwen Brogdon and Tara Mercado; and son, Rory McGovern; a sister, Betty Votapka; brother,...
Josie M. Sanchez
September 24, 2017
Josie Sanchez, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. Josie enjoyed gardening, ceramics, quilting, and drawing. She immersed herself in her family and reveled in the joys of her grandchildren. Josie was devoted to her husband of 62 years, Archie, and had a strong belief in God that never wavered. She retired from the...
Rosemary Stella Cordova
September 24, 2017
Rosemary Stella Cordova, 85, of Albuquerque (Barelas, USA), joined her soulmate, Margarito “Richard" Cordova, in heaven on September 24, 2017. Many of us knew her as Vieja, momma, madre, Nani, grandma, Mrs C., Mrs. Cordova, and Auntie Stella. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, friend, and above all, a devoted woman of God. Stella was committed to her faith,...
Dyxie Wilkerson
September 24, 2017
Dyxie Wilkerson, 99, beloved Mother, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2017. She was born on May 27, 1918 in Seiling, OK to Harry and Ella Canaday. She is survived by her daughter, Susan McCasland Wilkerson and son-in-law, Neil McCasland. Dyxie was raised in western Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University through a master's degree in English literature. In...
Christopher Atencio
September 23, 2017
Christopher Atencio, Jr., age 25, went home to Heaven on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Christopher was a loving son, brother, nephew and cousin. He is survived by his mom, Theresa; siblings, Rachael Isaiah and Nathan; grandfather, Daniel Atencio; and many extended family and friends. Visitation will be Friday, September 29, 2017, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at FRENCH -...
James "Jimmy" Robert Porter
September 23, 2017
Jimmy Porter, 39, beloved son, husband, father, and brother, was unexpectedly called to his eternal resting place on September 23, 2017. He entered this world on December 21, 1977 in Gunnison, CO, born to R. Scott and Susan Porter. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Porter; daughters, Jaylyn, Jacquelyn and son Ryan; mother, Susan Porter; father, R. Scott...
Damien Morett
September 23, 2017
Morett, Damien It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Damien Morett announces his unexpected passing at the age of 38, on the morning of Saturday, September 23, 2017. Damien was born on April 29, 1979 in Albuquerque, NM, to Allan and Merle Ann Morett. He attended Highland High School and went on to earn a...
Kathryn Armenta-Palmer
September 23, 2017
Kathryn Armenta-Palmer, age 67, went home to be with our Lord on September 23, 2017. Her family and friends will remember her beautiful smile and generous heart and wonderful cooking. She was a recipient of many awards from GE and Smiths foods where she later retired from. She is survived by her loving children, son, Robert Harvey and wife,...
Tish Carnes Brown
September 23, 2017
Tish Carnes Brown was born on January 25, 1944 to Chapin Sears Carnes and Amelia Evans Carnes in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The family relocated to Albuquerque in 1946. Tish graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in political science and worked at the NM Department of Health and Social Services as a child welfare worker. She and...
Delano F. Surdahl
September 23, 2017
Delano F. Surdahl, 84, of Albuquerque, passed away, Saturday, September 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maxine; his sons, Scott and Brian; his grandchildren, Brenna, Todd and Emily Surdahl; as well as his great-granddaughter, Madison. Del is also survived by two sisters, Edith and Olive; as well as many other loving family members and...
Ted "Joey" Lopez
September 23, 2017
Ted “Joey” Lopez, 54, born on February 12, 1963 in Albuquerque, NM. A beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, took his rest in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He passed away surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Dawn Lopez; his sons, Joey Lopez and Theron Lopez; his...
Gwendolyn Forrester
September 23, 2017
Gwendolyn “Gwen” J. (Gish) Forrester, age 86, died Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, James Harold Forrester; and by her parents, Jesse F. and Lillian Gish. Gwen is survived by her children, Janet Copenhaver and husband, Steven, of Round Rock, TX, and James B. (Jim) Forrester and wife, Beth,...
L. Virginia Podvin
September 22, 2017
L. Virginia Podvin, a resident of Albuquerque since the 1970’s, joined the Lord, her parents, her brother and sister in Heaven on her 93rd birthday, September 22, 2017. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Armedose and Marie Podvin; her brother, Father Albert J. Podvin; and her sister, Sister Catherine Podvin, O.P. of Adrian, MI. Virginia was born...
Ammon B. (Moyer) Moyer
September 22, 2017
Moyer, Benton Ammon Ammon Benton Moyer, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on September 22, 2017. He entered this world on March 13, 1941 in North East, PA, born to Howard and Ann Moyer. He is survived by his wife, Sumlee Moyer; son, Michael Moyer; daughter-in-law, Yolanda Moyer; granddaughter, Zia Moyer;...
Carol Williams Sallee
September 22, 2017
Carol Williams Sallee passed away on September 22, 2017 in her sleep surrounded by family. Born August 3, 1923, 11 miles south of Grady, NM, Carol grew up in Fort Sumner and Capitan. Carol is survived by her sister, Suzy Greene and brother-in-law, Wally; four sons, Alvin, David, Steven, and Brian and their wives; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren....
Michael "Mickey" Kelly
September 22, 2017
Michael "Mickey" Kelly, 66, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 22, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM, to John and Marguerite Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Dick Kelly. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Satchell and her husband, Frank; best friends, Art and Joan Torres; and...
Stephen Paul Francis
September 21, 2017
Francis, Stephen Paul Sr. Stephen Paul Francis Sr., 65, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, October 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH – Westside. FRENCH – Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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