Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Michele M. Eagleman

Michele M. Eagleman

March 29, 2017

Service Details

Saturday, April 1st, 2017, 1:00pm, FRENCH - Rio Rancho

Joan Lorraine Gogan

Joan Lorraine Gogan

March 29, 2017

Joan Lorraine Gogan, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, was born August 28, 1927 in Buffalo, New York, and went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2017. She is survived by her children, Mary Jo Davee and husband, John of Tucson, AZ, Eileen Martinez and husband Marty of Albuquerque, NM, Susan Folkner and husband Mark of...

Alice M. White

Alice M. White

March 29, 2017

Alice M. White a resident of Albuquerque since 1947 passed away March 29, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. White; her brother, Gordon Dickson; and children, Beth and Donald. She is survived by two grandchildren, Marla Brown, and Stacie Rae; several great grandchildren; and a nephew, Andrew Dickson and his family. Alice retired from the...

Clarence Garcia

Clarence Garcia

March 29, 2017

Clarence H. Garcia, passed away on March 29, 2017. He was born is Pena Blanca, NM on March 9, 1933. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Clarence is preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Garcia; sons, Anthony L. Garcia and Joseph A. Garcia. He was a consument, outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, and a drywall refinisher contractor. We will...

Leon J. Wugofski

Leon J. Wugofski

March 29, 2017

Wugofski, Leon J. On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, under the warm New Mexico afternoon sun, Leon J. Wugofski made his journey to the other side surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Born on August 25th, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Leo Wugofski and Mary Kubis. Leon lived for an incredible and full ninety-five years of life....

Dorothy Fay Henderson

Dorothy Fay Henderson

March 28, 2017

Dorothy Fay Henderson, age 93, passed away on March 28, 2017 in Ventura, California. She was born December 28, 1923 in Celina Texas to Ella Sue and Albert Burton Norris. Dorothy lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico for over 80 years. She married Ervin Claude Henderson on May 21, 1943. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, class of 1943,...

Harriet Knighten

Harriet Knighten

March 28, 2017

Harriet Knighten passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017. She was beloved by so many people. She was a great mom, wife, grandmother, friend and mentor. Her joy for life spread to the many that knew and loved her. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY where she enjoyed the freedom of a kinder time in a big city. She moved...

Amy Naranjo

Amy Naranjo

March 27, 2017

Amy Ferran Naranjo, on March 27, 2017 she unexpectedly passed from this earth. She was born in the Fairview Clinic in Espanola, NM. Amy spent her early years in Santa Cruz, attended Santa Cruz High School then went on to attend nursing school at University of New Mexico, completing that one in the second nursing class of that school, then...

Edith D. Kamoss

Edith D. Kamoss

March 26, 2017

Edith D. Kamoss, a long-time Albuquerque resident and a die-hard Cubs fan passed away in her sleep, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les; and son, Ervin. Edith was a long-time nurse practitioner in the South Valley. She is survived by her children, five daughters and...

Earl E. Roybal

Earl E. Roybal

March 26, 2017

Earl "Payaso" Roybal 58, was called to Heaven on March 26, 2017. Earl was born on June 27, 1958 to Eugene and Mary Jo Larson Roybal in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Earl is survived by his three children, Erik Roybal and wife, Constance, Ashley Roybal and husband, Coneil Begay and Erin Roybal; his mother, Mary Jo and husband, Isaac "Ike"...

Queen Ester Bennett

Queen Ester Bennett

March 26, 2017

Queen Ester Bennett, born September 19, 1941 in Greeleyville, South Carolina to Sam and Luleather Bennett, passed away March 26, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a child, Queen moved to Braddock, PA, where her family joined Holiday Memorial AME Zion church. She graduated with honors from Braddock Senior High School and later from the Robert Morris School of Business...

Gene Lies

Gene Lies

March 25, 2017

Gene Lies, 68, beloved husband and father, passed peacefully in his own home surrounded by family on March 25, 2017 after a six year battle with prostate cancer. He was born to Henry and Sue Lies on March 22, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM. He married the love of his life, Pamela Lies, and together they had one son, Joshua Lies,...

Harriet Gerding

Harriet Gerding

March 25, 2017

Harriet Gerding, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 after a brief illness. She is survived by her sons, Patrick R. Gerding and wife, Stephanie of Seattle, WA, Michael W. Gerding, of Denver, CO; brother-in-law, Richard L. Gerding; and sister-in-law, Eileen of Farmington, NM; her stepsister-in-law, Millie McMahon of Albuquerque; son-in-law, Flint Morris; granddaughters, Madeline Gerding...

Robert Anthony Chavez

Robert Anthony Chavez

March 25, 2017

Robert Anthony Chavez, 56, life-long resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Robert was born on November 6, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Margie Chavez. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Pauline who will deeply miss...

Ralph Lee Workman

Ralph Lee Workman

March 25, 2017

Ralph Lee Workman, 83, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Anne Maxine; his children, Jim, Marilyn and husband Glenn, Vickie and husband Dan, his grandchildren, Rob and wife Denise, Anne , Jessica, and Sam. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Ashton, Sydney, and Logan...

Denny Gonzales

Denny Gonzales

March 25, 2017

Denny Gonzales, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Gonzales and husband, Art Sandoval; four children, Devin, Jeremiah, Isaac and Isabella. He is proceeded in death by his father; and two brothers. Denny graduated from Highland High School in 1987. He was a very loving father and uncle and will...

Lezlie Ann Rayner

Lezlie Ann Rayner

March 25, 2017

Lezlie Ann Rayner, 63, of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lezlie was born in El Paso, Texas to Inis Geraldine Boney and Kenneth Lee Abrams on February 9, 1953. She went to school at Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas. She married Bob Rayner on November 9, 1974,...

Grace Marta Lujan

Grace Marta Lujan

March 25, 2017

Grace Marta Lujan, a dedicated wife and loving mother, went home to be with our Lord on March 25, 2017. Grace was known for her faith in God and her love for her family and friends. She loved to dance and was part of a dance group. She was a selfless person and poured herself into other people. She was...

Bruno V. Alfieri

Bruno V. Alfieri

March 25, 2017

Bruno V. Alfieri, 93, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 25, 2017. As a minister of pastoral care at Legacy Church, Bruno was known for his passion in praying for the sick, encouraging others and sharing his faith. Coming from an Italian family, he loved sharing good food, playing the piano, and most of all,...

Maria "Rey" Mirabal

Maria "Rey" Mirabal

March 24, 2017

Our beloved sister, Maria "Rey" Mirabal, 70, passed away on March 24, 2017. She is preceded in death by parents, Monico and Belinda Mirabal; siblings, Sylvester Mirabal and Cecelio Mirabal. She is survived by Christina Wieland, Rose Silva, Ruth Farallo, Lorrie Mirabal, Miguel Mirabal; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was a teacher at Grants Public Schools. Services will be...