RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Klaura Cecilia "Kay" Gerard
Oct 11, 2016
Klaura (Kay) Cecilia Gerard passed away peacefully on October 11, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on January 4, 1926 in Thunder Butte, SD and was the daughter of the late Stanley (Oglala Sioux) and Emily (Sisseton-Whapaton Sioux) Pugh. Her brother, Norman Pugh, and sister, Alyasmae Janvier, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Oglala Lakota...
Cathy Valdez
Oct 11, 2016
Cathy Valdez, 62, peacefully passed away in her sleep on October 11, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now resting with our Savior. Cathy is preceded in death by her father, Andres Casias; her brother, Richard Casias, and her nephew, David Vigil. She is survived by her husband, Ron Valdez; her daughter, Melissa Apodaca (Steve); two grandchildren,...
Jane B. Smith
Oct 11, 2016
Jane B. Smith, born as Aura Jane Burcham, entered the world on November 12, 1927 in Albuquerque, NM. She passed peacefully on October 11, 2016 at the age of 88. She was the daughter of Annette G. Burcham and John Carl Burcham, who was the principal of Stronghurst Elementary School, where Jane attended grade school. Her mother was a piano...
Breann Ashley Kalivoda
Oct 10, 2016
Breann Kalivoda, 28, beloved daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on October 10, 2016. She entered this world on August 21, 1988 in Albuquerque, NM, born to James and Monica Kalivoda. She is survived by her father, James; mother, Monica; sister, Kristin Vincent and husband Andy; nephews, Jacob and Austin; niece, Taylor; her brother, James, and his wife...
Frederick J. "Jack" Head
Oct 10, 2016
Frederick J. (Jack) Head passed away October 10, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 91. Jack was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Mabel and Heber Head on June 28, 1925. He graduated from Alamosa High School in 1943 and entered the US Army. As a radio operator in the 41st Infantry Division Artillery, Jack served in the Southern...
James Daniel Davis
Oct 10, 2016
Lt. Col. James Daniel Davis, 97, a resident of Albuquerque for 57 years, passed away on October 10, 2016. James is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Mary Davis; three children, Mary "Bo" Andrews, John Davis (Cheryl) of Albuquerque, and Jennifer Steinman (Steve) of Canyon, Texas, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. James was preceded...
Billie Ruth Koonce
Oct 10, 2016
Billie Ruth Koonce was born September 25, 1931, in Elk City, Oklahoma. She passed away on October 10, 2016, in Sun City, Arizona after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Hayes, Dr. Jack Alexander, Debra McLin, Dr. Sally McGill, and Richard Koonce; her grandchildren, Emily Risvold, Stephen Luadzes, Callie Noyes, Dustin Luadzers, Patrick Luadzers, Jonathan McLin,...
Ora Lucille Machacek Yaroshek
Oct 10, 2016
Ora Lucille Machacek Yaroshek, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, at North Ridge Special Care Center in Albuquerque. A native and longtime resident of Austin, Minnesota, Ora and her husband, Elmer Yaroshek, were career employees at George Hormel Corporation; and both, being part of "The Greatest Generation," served as U.S. Marines during World War II. They were...
Lt. Col. Darrell L. Howarth. (Ret.) USMC
Oct 10, 2016
Lt. Col. Darrell L. Howarth passed away in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his four children, Tom, Dan and Ben and Susan Kelly; his wife, Jeanette Harrell-Howarth; and her children, Renee Dixon and Tim and Kathy Dixon. He will be missed by his family and by his friends in the Marine Corps League. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Darlene Foster
Oct 9, 2016
Darlene Ann Foster, age 77, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and daughter passed away after a courageous battle with illness on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Darlene shared a love of photography with her husband, Joe. They were happily married for 44 years. She gave her service to the Messiah Lutheran Church as well as serving as...
Susan F. Kramer
Oct 9, 2016
It is with great sadness the family of Susan F. Kramer announces her passing on October 9th at the age of 56. She was born in Philadelphia in 1959. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Jay M. Harrison and brother; Jeffrey Kramer and sister-in-law Jan Kramer and their daughter Grace of Dallas, Texas; as well as aunts,...
Pastor Dinah Baca
Oct 8, 2016
Pastor Dinah Baca went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for her eternal home on October 8, 2016. Dinah was preceded in death by her husband Pastor Marcimiliano Baca; her son, Paul Baca; her brother, Wilfred Sanchez; and sister, Amy Baca. She is survived by her children, Linda Darlene Pohl; Joyce; and her husband, William Arroyo and Ken...
Murl B. Moore
Oct 8, 2016
Murl B. Moore, 83, of Albuquerque passed into God's hands on October 8, 2016. Murl, son of Ruth Jenkins, was born December 5, 1932 in Los Angeles, California. The loves of Murls' life were his family, the church and the community. He is survived by wife and college sweetheart Sara, who he met at UNM and married at the Cathedral...
Wayne G. Andrews
Oct 6, 2016
Wayne G. Andrews, 86, of Albuquerque passed away on October 6, 2016. Wayne was born October 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL. He served in the US Army as a M.P. during the Korean Conflict. Wayne graduated from the University of Illinois School of Architecture. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and practiced Architecture in New Mexico...
Lila Casaus
Oct 6, 2016
Lila Casaus, 86, beloved wife and mother, was called to Heaven by her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2016. She was born May 1, 1930 in Cuba, NM, to Fermin and Senida Casaus. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Benito Casaus, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at...
Pauline Gerhardt
Oct 6, 2016
Pauline Gerhardt, 81, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal resting place on October 6, 2016. She entered this wold on December 16, 1934, born to Jacob and Martha Madrid in Trementina, NM. It is with great joy that we celebrate the life of Pauline Gerhardt as we usher her passing to our Lord Jesus Christ. From the...
Celine Dimas Valdez
Oct 6, 2016
Celine Dimas Valdez was born to eternal life in resurrected glory on October 6, 2016. Celine was born August 14, 1923 to Jesus and Maria (Vigil) Dimas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Valdez, and her brothers, John, Bennie and Luis. She is survived by five siblings, Angela Maestas of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, Joe and Dolores...
Michael Chavez
Oct 5, 2016
Michael Chavez, 69, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He entered this world on May 25, 1947, in Capitan, NM, born to Mariano (deceased) and Lucy Chavez. Michael honorably served in the NM Army National Guard and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He worked...
Mark Andrew Bouchard
Oct 5, 2016
Mark Andrew Bouchard, 57, fondly known as Pepe, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away October 5, 2016. He was born in Urbana, IL, raised in Oak Park, IL and formerly resided in Decatur, IL. Mark died doing two of the things he loved; riding his motorcycle and hiking in the mountains. Mark graduated from the University of Illinois Civil Engineering Program...
Richard "Dick" Tischhauser
Oct 4, 2016
Richard (Dick) Joseph Tischhauser, 89, beloved husband, brother, and father, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Dick is survived by his wife, Patricia; twin brother, Jack; sister, Eustelle; daughters, Jean Jacobi (Rick), and Carol Rowan (Doug); grandchildren, Jessica (Logan), Jeremy, Casey, Zachary, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Jameson and Jacobi; and many nieces and...
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