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

Marion Lee Miller

Marion Lee Miller

February 21, 2017

Marion Lee Miller passed away February 21, 2017 at home in Albuquerque. Lee was born in Lebanon, Ohio on November 23, 1934 spending his childhood years on a farm just north of Lebanon. He received both a bachelors and master's degree the of arts in the German Language and Literature from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He later continued his...

Edwin Herman "Ed" Gast

Edwin Herman "Ed" Gast

February 21, 2017

Gast, Edwin Herman Edwin Herman Gast "Ed" Msgt USAF Ret WWII Veteran passed away February 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary M. Gast and granddaughter, Kimberly "Kimi". Ed is survived by sons, Robert (Tina), Richard (Maria Teresa); 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, Ed's number one major passion was airplanes and flying....

Barbara Jean Louise Alvarez

Barbara Jean Louise Alvarez

February 21, 2017

Barbara Alvarez, age 59, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Barbara was known for her sense of humor, loyalty, and passion to help others. She is survived by her husband, Harold; their children, Dominic, Damien, Edduina; and their grandchildren, Kateri, Nakai, Dyamii, Shay, Damien Jr., and Logan. She is also survived by her...

Sharon A. Pearce

Sharon A. Pearce

February 21, 2017

Service Details

Saturday, March 4th, 2017, 2:00pm, Family Church

Ida Apodaca

Ida Apodaca

February 21, 2017

Ida Apodaca, 91, of Albuquerque, NM passed away surrounded by her family on February 21, 2017. Ida was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM and born in Dixon, NM. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Porfirio. She is survived by her daughter, Maxine Gurrola and husband, Ignacio; sons,...

Barbara T. Mitchell

Barbara T. Mitchell

February 20, 2017

Barbara Mitchell, 84, loving mother and long-time Albuquerque resident, passed away on February 20, 2017, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Barbara was highly active in the New Mexico art community during the 1960s and 1970s. She specialized in pastel portraiture of people and animals; her work was shown in many juried art shows, including the 1st NM Arts and Crafts Fair...

Patricio Antonio Cruz

Patricio Antonio Cruz

February 20, 2017

Patricio Antonio Cruz 9/10/1926 - 2/20/2017 A member of the "Greatest Generation" has gone to claim his place in the promised mansion of the Lord on February 20, 2017. Patricio was born in Springer, NM to Jose Damacio Cruz and Luz LeDoux. He had six sisters, Isabel, Edith, Viola and Clorinda, all deceased and as well as Rosarito and Priscilla....

Alvin E. Farmer

Alvin E. Farmer

February 20, 2017

Alvin E. Farmer peacefully passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was surrounded by family who recounted wonderful memories and spoke of his dedication to family, friends, church, and work. Alvin was born on August 8, 1928 in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna M. Rideout; mother, Mary Bau; father, William A. Farmer; and sister,...

Peter Sims

Peter Sims

February 20, 2017

Peter Sims, age 44, passed away on February 20, after a short illness. He died peacefully surrounded by his parents, Tom and Ann Sims; his brother, Brian Sims and wife, Cheryl; and his sister, Beth Tate and husband, Keith. He leaves behind his nephews, Hayden, Carson, and Alexander whom he loved dearly and who gave him great joy. His life...

Mary Bennita Toohey

Mary Bennita Toohey

February 20, 2017

Mary Bennita Toohey, 86, beloved sister, wife and mother, died peacefully at La Vida Llena Retirement Community on February 20, 2017. She entered this world on January 11, 1931, in Dallas, TX, born to Paul and Doralee Giffin. She is survived by her sons, Timothy Toohey and Kevin Toohey; four grandchildren; and her sisters, Judith Darr of Seattle, WA and...

Robert Bevan Mortensen

Robert Bevan Mortensen

February 19, 2017

Robert Bevan Mortensen, 87, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Sunday evening, February 19, 2017, at his home. Bevan was born October 26, 1929, in Virden, N.M. He was the oldest of seven children of Robert and Katie Jane McDonald Mortensen. He received his Eagle Scout rank and graduated from Virden High School in 1947. There, he was student body president and...

Virginia P. Skinner

Virginia P. Skinner

February 19, 2017

Virginia P. Skinner, 83, died February 19, 2017. She is survived by her children, Kenny Skinner and wife, Cathy; Terrell Skinner; Gai Gai Anderson and husband, Jim; Patty Wiemers and 5 grandchildren; her sister, Glenda Johnson and many other family and friends. A Celebration of her life will be Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017 2:00p.m. at Albuquerque's First Baptist Church. Memorial...

Kenneth "Ken" Anderson

Kenneth "Ken" Anderson

February 19, 2017

Kenneth Anderson (1935-2017) Ken was born in Chicago, IL to Hazel and Lewis Anderson. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1943 where he attended Bandelier and Jefferson and graduated from Highland High School in 1953. At the University of New Mexico he earned BA and MA degrees in music. He played principal trumpet in the Albuquerque Civic Symphony and the...

Ida M. Ehrman

Ida M. Ehrman

February 18, 2017

Ida Ehrman, age 91, long time resident of the east mountains, dedicated wife, homemaker and mother. Passed away peacefully February 18, 2017. Ida was known for her beauty, love of gardening and activities. She was a dedicated member of The Republican Women and Sando Club. She was a great bowler, golfer, skier, square dancer and would also scuba dive. Ida...

Ross Riboni

Ross Riboni

February 18, 2017

Ross Riboni, 84, passed away on February 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Ross is survived by sister-in-law, Christine; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 562 Atrisco Dr., SW, with a Rosary beginning at 8:30 a.m. Entombment will...

Evan William Armstrong

Evan William Armstrong

February 18, 2017

Visitation Details

Wednesday, March 1st, 2017, 11:00am - 12:00pm, FRENCH - Westside

Interment Details

Santa Fe National Cemetery

Mildred Berneice "Milli" Buchanan

Mildred Berneice "Milli" Buchanan

February 18, 2017

Mildred Berneice Buchanan, precious child of God and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Jess Buchanan Jr. She is survived by four children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: William J. Buchanan III, his wife, Becky of Gig Harbor, WA, their daughter and son-in-law,...

Ramon Baca Sr

Ramon Baca Sr

February 18, 2017

Ramon Baca Sr., age 83, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Veronica. He is survived by his wife, Marcella; his children, Ramon Baca, Jr (friend, Luella), Suzanne Herrera (husband, Joseph DeLaO), Christopher Baca (wife, Carla), Dixie...

Ansel Jove Schauffert

Ansel Jove Schauffert

February 17, 2017

Ansel Jove Schauffert, beloved baby was born silently on February 17, 2017. He entered this world weighing 4lbs, 8oz, 19 inches long, born to Maurice and Leah Schauffert. He had big hands and feet like his Daddy. He is named Ansel meaning God's protection and Jove meaning Jupiter, the Roman mythological god of light, Father of the sky, and protector...

Mary Stebbins Combs

Mary Stebbins Combs

February 17, 2017

Mary Stebbins Combs, age 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1994, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Montebello Assisted Living. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Combs Schott and husband, Marvin of Albuquerque; grandchildren: Mollie Combs McClellan and husband, Marty; and Jason Combs of Columbia, SC; Walter Ryan Gill; and Mary Gill Puccini and husband, David, of Albuquerque, NM;...