RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Susie Villescas
February 17, 2017
Villescas, Susie Our mother, Susie Villescas, age 85, went to be with our Lord on February 17, 2017. She passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Torres (Edmund), Carol Baca (Mark), and Charlene Baca (Anthony); six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorial service will be held on Friday,...
Joe "Fito" Chavez
February 17, 2017
Our father, Joe "Fito" Chavez, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. Mr. Chavez is survived by his children, LoriAnn Vargas and husband, Sammy and Lee Ann Gallegos and husband, Jon; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Bernie Chavez; sisters, Ramona Turrietta and Christine Gonzales; along with many nieces, nephews and Godchildren who loved him very...
Raymond Jack Lang
February 16, 2017
Raymond Jack Lang, 90, of Montezuma, Iowa, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 16, 2017, during his annual winter visit to family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He entered this world on May 28, 1926, in Des Moines, IA, born to Raymond and Ila (Zeber) Lang. Jack was proud of his service as...
Deolinda Leyba
February 16, 2017
Our mother, Deolinda Leyba, 89, passed peacefully with family at her side to be with Our Lord on February 16, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1927 in Pena Blanca, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Leyba; son-in-law, Doyle Miller; her parents, Santiago and Lucianita Aragon; and sister, Joann Ortiz. She is survived by her...
Dan D. Chávez
February 16, 2017
Dan D. Chávez, age 83, UNM professor and administrator, died at home on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born on the family farm in Pajarito, Bernalillo County, NM to Nicodemus Chávez and Petrita Peña. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Manuel, Eloy, and Paul. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Adeline Sánchez...
Nicholas "Nick" Oxford
February 16, 2017
Nicholas "Nick" Oxford, age 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born in 1944 in San Francisco, CA to Eugene and Virginia Oxford. Nick was one of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Mickey and Jackie Oxford. Nick served in the U.S. Air Force for...
Thomas Raymond "Tommy Ray" Barber
February 15, 2017
Tommy Ray Barber, age 13, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Mary Barber of Albuquerque; grandparents, Lonnie and Doris Barber of Flora Vista, NM; uncles, Raymond Barber and wife, Lorie, Captain Thomas Dean Barber and wife, Tina, David Hellwig, and Keith Hellwig and wife, Susan; aunts, Londa Hanson...
Louis H. Conley
February 14, 2017
Louis H. Conley, our loving father, went home to the Lord on February 14, 2017 with his daughter Pamela by his side to join his wife of 45 years and the love of his life, Lynn; his son, Vincent; his parents, Mildred and Earl Conley; his brother- in- law, Zip Zummo; and his nephew, Guy Zummo. He is survived by...
Audie Gerald Warford
February 13, 2017
Audie Gerald Warford, age 89, peacefully passed away at his home with family by his side in Albuquerque on February 13, 2017. He is survived by his daughter and granddaughter. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will take place Thursday, February 23, 2017, 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery....
Henry Crespin
February 12, 2017
Henry Crespin, 76, born and raised in San Antonito passed away on February 12, 2017. Henry was a loving husband, father, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Romie; daughter, Sandra and husband William; son, Brian; daughter-in-law, Erica; grandkids, Tyra, Damian, Martin, Marcus, Jaslyn and great-grandkids, Jalen, Taya, Jayceon and Isabella. He will be...
Charles "Nick" Vuillemot Jr
February 12, 2017
Nick Vuillemot passed away February 12, 2017. Nick was a native of New Orleans, LA, born on August 3, 1943. He is survived by his wife, Rachel L. Lanier of Bernalillo, NM; his son, Eric Charles Vuillemot; grandsons, Jessie T. and Zachary C. Vuillemot of Dallas, TX; his sisters, Madeline C. James of Loreauville, LA and Suzanne V. Sloan of...
Sandra Lujan
February 11, 2017
Sandra Lujan, 55, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 11, 2017. She entered this world on October 10, 1961 in Belcourt, ND, born to John and Irene Delorme. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Lujan and Courtney Lujan; son, Phillip Lujan; mother, Irene Delorme; grandchildren, Jaylee Jojola, Adam Jojola, and Scarlette Contreras; sisters, Debbie...
Arthur Leupold
February 11, 2017
Visitation Details
Thursday, February 16th, 2017, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, FRENCH - University
Service Details
Friday, February 17th, 2017, 10:00am, FRENCH - University
Interment Details
Sunset Memorial Park
Keith Martin Eckrich
February 11, 2017
"I asked you a month ago to write your own obit and now I'm stuck doing it... " Love, Helene Keith Martin Eckrich, 77, loving husband, father, and "BaPa" died peacefully in his Albuquerque home, wearing his favorite plaid BaPa shirt, with his beloved classical music playing in the background, on Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born in St....
Dr. William Krieger
February 10, 2017
Dr. William Krieger, 78, beloved brother, uncle, cousin and devoted friend, passed away on February 10, 2017. He was born in New York, NY to Louis and Beatrice Krieger. He is survived by his sisters, Arline (Michael) Berkson, Audrey (David) Garrison; nephews, David (Jennifer) Berkson, Jake (Stephanie) Garrison; nieces Patrice (Andrew) Steier, Lauren (Eric) Freedman; and many great nieces and...
Robert Howard "Bob" Rogers
February 10, 2017
Robert Howard "Bob" Rogers Jr., 72, passed away February 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Eileen Rogers; his son, Robert Howard Rogers III; and daughter, Lisa Gillespie. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric Gillespie, Ashley Schultz and Joshua Miller; as well as other loving family members, Tom and Kim Miller, Carol and Jim...
Phillip Young
February 10, 2017
Phillip "Phil" G. Young, Jr., 79, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on February 10, 2017. Phil was born on July 21, 1937, in Beeville, Texas, to Phillip (Sr.) and Allie B. Young. He was raised in Refugio, Texas with his brothers and sisters, Allie, John, Martha "Moye" and Michael Young. Through his early school days, playing football...
Winford L. (W.L.) Walker
February 10, 2017
Winford L. (W.L.) Walker, age 91, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Audrey L. of the family home; daughter, Marsha J. Kirby and husband, Jack of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Gary L. Walker and wife, Cindy of Phoenix, AZ; step-daughter, Sandra B. Byer and husband, Randy of Corrales,...
Frances D. Russell
February 10, 2017
Frances D. Russell, age 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to rest in our Heavenly Fathers arms on February 10, 2017. Born on August 5, 1923 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Frances was known for her strength and her zest for life. She loved her family more than anything on this earth. She had an unwavering faith and...



