RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Paul John Matteucci
March 13, 2017
Paul John Matteucci, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away March 13, 2017 at age 79. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Christianson) to whom he was married for 54 years with the hope of many more to come. Paul was born in Albuquerque on November 18, 1937. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955, University of New...
A. D. (David) Garris
March 13, 2017
A.D. (David) Garris, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather was called to heaven on March 13, 2017. He entered this world on December 9, 1928 in Runnelstown, MS born to Lonnie and Willie Garris. David was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Rhenea. David is survived by his second wife, Celia; daughter, Roxanne Salsman and husband,...
Loretta Rodarte
March 12, 2017
Loretta Rodarte (Salas) passed peacefully on March 12, 2017, surrounded by her family after a valiant five-year battle with cancer. She was born August 6, 1938 to David and Lucy Salas of Alameda, NM. Loretta attended St. Mary's High School and graduated from Valley High School in 1957. She married her wonderful, adoring husband, Ray Rodarte, on October 25, 1958....
Michael Ross London Jr
March 12, 2017
Michael Ross London, Jr., born August 28, 1951, went to join our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Michael lived a very rough life, but he always kept a smile on his face and he gave the best hugs in the world! Even through all his suffering as a child and later into his adult years, he never stopped...
Teresa Ruth Sei
March 12, 2017
Teresa Ruth (Guest) Sei August 26, 1921 - March 12, 2017 Teresa Ruth Sei lived a full life and passed away at 95. She was born in Cole, OK and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque. Teresa Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Amerigo Sei, who owned and ran Mori's Lounge. Her two brothers and...
Daniel Espinosa
March 11, 2017
Daniel Espinosa of Albuquerque, NM passed away Saturday March 11, 2017. Daniel Espinosa spent most of his adult life dedicated to Veterans. He worked at the VA Hospital in the Orthotics/Prosthetists Deptartment measuring, fitting and fabricating artificial limbs and braces for disabled veterans. His career started in the Marine Corp in Korea where he repaired tents and boots. The skills...
Curtis Alan Landes
March 11, 2017
Curtis Alan Landes, beloved husband and father was called home March 11, 2017. He entered this world on April 28, 1957 born to Curtis and Ruth Landes from Franconia, PA. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Landes; and son, Chase Landes from Rio Rancho, NM; father, Curtis Landes from Sellersville, PA; brother, David Landes from Elkhart, IN; sisters, Jane...
Yvonne L. Tafoya
March 11, 2017
Yvonne L. Tafoya, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, March 11, 2017. Serving Christ and others was Yvonne's primary passion. Yvonne was a registered nurse for over thirty years, highlighting her distinguished career by receiving the high honor of being named Pride Nurse at Presbyterian's Anna Kaseman Hospital. Pursuing the other passion in her life, she earned a Master's degree in...
Ann T. Gutierrez
March 10, 2017
Ann T. Gutierrez, 81, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was a dedicated Catholic with a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. One of her proudest moments was traveling to Yugoslavia to the shrine of Our Lady of Medjugorje. She retired from the State of New Mexico Department of Human Services where she had many valued friends and...
Gary Tsosie
March 10, 2017
Gary Tsosie, 34, beloved son, passed from death into a life of eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 10, 2017. Gary loved the outdoors, the snow, and mountains; thus, lived in the state of Colorado for a time and enjoyed every moment of it. He was young and had an active lifestyle. He loved to...
Kenneth L. Flandermeyer
March 9, 2017
On March 9, 2017, Dr. Kenneth L. Flandermeyer passed away peacefully at home. Ken was with his wife and son at time of his death. Dr. Flandermeyer had a distinguished career as a military and private practice physician. He was born in Concordia, MO in 1939 and graduated from Concordia High School in 1957. Ken was a graduate of the...
Arthur Charles Allpass
March 9, 2017
Arthur Charles Allpass, 86, died peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2017, surrounded by family. Art was a widower of his beloved wife of 57 years, Edla Allpass. He is survived by this children, Brad (Lora) Allpass, Amy (Larry) Stone, and Doug (Sarah) Allpass; grandchildren, Ashleigh, Ally, Jennifer (Aaron), Jamie (Nick), Matthew, Patrick, and William; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Makenzie, Cannon and Dodger; nieces,...
Howard Sapon
March 9, 2017
On March 9, 2017, a wonderful man left us. Howard Sapon was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 11, 1931, to Leonard Sapon and Anna Jaffe. Howie grew up in Brooklyn, playing stickball in the streets and becoming president of his class at Brooklyn High School. After a stint in the Navy, he held a number of small jobs until...
Oleta Riddle
March 9, 2017
Oleta Riddle was born in Mclean, Texas to Thomas and Della Holloway and died March 9, 2017 in Albuquerque . She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gladys Smith, and Laeuna Caldwell; her husband, Durwood Riddle; her son, Tony Riddle; grandson, Richard Smith; son-in-law, Ralgh George; one niece; and one nephew. She is survived by her daughter, Gwen...
Adria Lawson
March 8, 2017
Adria Lawson, 75, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2017. She entered this world on December 3, 1941 in Granite, OK, born to Loyd and Lily Rogers. She is survived by her son, James Lawson; daughter-in-law, Davina Lawson; and grandsons, Parker and Preston Lawson. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Helen M. Gonzales
March 8, 2017
Helen Gonzales, 74, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2017. She entered this world on September 15, 1942 in Taos, NM, born to Eutimio and Eufelia Medina. She grew up in Taos, NM and Rock Springs, Wyoming. She met the love of her life in Taos while he was working at his brother-in-law's gas...
Wilma Patricia "Pat" McCollum
March 8, 2017
Wilma Patricia "Pat" McCollum, age 67, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She is survived by her children, Alicia Webb and husband, Jason, Rachel Singer and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Shelby and Killian Webb. Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park ,...
Albert Emmet "Al" Hodapp Jr
March 8, 2017
Albert "Al" Hodapp, 77, of Albuquerque, NM, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Rosalina "Rosie;" daughter, April Mount and husband, Tracy of Albuquerque, NM, grandsons, Austen and wife, Brynne of Manhattan, KS and Evan of Washington D.C.; daughter, Mary Abt and granddaughter,...
Howard G. Lotz
March 7, 2017
Howard G. Lotz passed on peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital on March 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 60. Howard is survived by his son, Justin Lotz; daughter, Desiree Lotz; former wives, Ann Bur and Deborah Williams; mothers, Jo Ann Dee and Emma Badgley; sisters, Linda Torres, Brenda Bales and Grega St. John; and brother, Leon Dee. He...
Gale C. McElwain
March 7, 2017
Gale C. McElwain, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, passed away on March 7, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL, to Harry and Martha McElwain. After graduating from Casey High School, he attended Eastern Illinois University for a year before he joined the Army. A Korean War veteran, he served for three years, two of which were at...
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