RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Manuel Rito Salinas
November 25, 2016
Mr. Manuel Rito Salinas died peacefully in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 85 on November 25, 2016. Manuel was surrounded by love. He is survived by his children, Loretta, Frances, James, and Nicole Salinas, and Carl, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Stephanie Lujan; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Manuel was preceded in death by his daughter, Jacqueline Salinas; parents, Guadalupe and Manuel...
Paul M. Greenberg
November 25, 2016
Paul M. Greenberg passed away on November 25, 2016 after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 16, 1940. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1945 and he attended Eugene Field Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated from Highland High School. He received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from UNM. He went on to...
Barbara Elizabeth Martin
November 24, 2016
Martin, Barbara Elizabeth Barbara Elizabeth Martin, 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1925 in Charles City, Iowa to Anna Marie and Jay Joseph Smith. She married Arville Dean Martin on November 5, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa; they were married for 35 years until his passing...
Julia E. Bowers
November 24, 2016
Julia E. Bowers of Albuquerque, went to our Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis. Julia is survived by beloved husband, Harold "Sandy" Bowers; daughters, Carrie A. Penney and husband, Gordon Penney and Pamela J. Bowers; mother, LaVern E. Brett; sisters, Theresa Meek and husband, James Meek, Mary Gruber, and Rose Bailey...
Marcella Louise Gutierrez-Gilchrist
November 24, 2016
Marcella Louise Gutierrez Gilchrist, beloved sister, entered into eternal peace on November 24, 2016. Marcella was born in Albuquerque, NM, living most recently in Bosque Farms, NM, and was predeceased by parents, Peter A. and Gertrude Montoya Gutierrez; as well as infant brother, Robert Gutierrez. She is survived by her sisters, Annette Gutierrez Turk, Albuquerque, NM and Clare Gutierrez O'Malley...
Lt. Commander Roger William Smith, Ret. US Navy
November 24, 2016
Smith, Roger William Lt. Commander Roger William Smith, Ret. US Navy, was born in 1946 and passed away on Thanksgiving Day, 2016. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Alma; his brothers, Kenny, Larry and sister-in-law, Suzan; and their daughters, Laura, Krista and Jessica; and Tom Smith; his son, Isaac and daughter-in-law, Teresa. He was a great man....
Brayson Norwood Morgan
November 23, 2016
Brayson Norwood Morgan, 5-years-old, of Mooresville, IN, was lifted by the Lord's hands early Wednesday morning on November 23, 2016. He was born on June 23, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN to Justin Morgan and Meghan Price. Brayson, a.k.a. "Bray Bray," was the sweetest, kindest soul who brought joy to many. He was always full of energy and always kept busy....
Theresa Jane Eberhardy
November 23, 2016
Theresa Jane Eberhardy, 83, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and many other titles too many, was called to her eternal resting place on November 23, 2016. She entered this world on September 12, 1933 on a farm in Pierce County, WI, born to Louie and Esther Kainz. After graduation, Jane moved to Milwaukee, WI, where she met Vernon Eberhardy. The...
Billy Dale "Bill" Fickel
November 23, 2016
Billy Dale (Bill) Fickel went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2016. His was a "Life Well Lived." He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He always said he was proud to be a Native New Mexican, born in Tucumcari and raised in San Jon. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University and came...
Martha Elizabeth Terrazas
November 23, 2016
Martha Elizabeth Terrazas, age 83, beloved wife, mother of three daughters, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2016 surrounded by the family she loved. Martha was known for her devotion to her family, love of music, and social grace. She had a deep appreciation of Native American art and pottery, and was a lifetime collector. Martha was born...
Ashston Smethurst
November 22, 2016
Ashston Smethurst, son of Gary and Jane Smethurst of Albuquerque, was born August 29, 1997 and transitioned November 22, 2016. Ashston came to us as a gift of the Creator. As a baby he was involved in a near drowning incident and upon release from the hospital he came to us in early February of 1999, through the ARCA Home...
Suzie M. Rodriguez
November 21, 2016
Suzie M. Rodriguez, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Monday, November 21, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bobby Joe; daughter, Michelle Hernandez and husband, Tom; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Jake Rivera, Ralph Rivera, and Gabe Rivera and wife, Alisha; sister, Rita Rivera; mother and father-in-law, Joe and Viola Rodriguez; brother and sisters-in-law,...
Elizabeth "Beth" Meeks
November 21, 2016
Elizabeth (Beth) Meeks, 63, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 21, 2016. She entered this world on December 31, 1952 in Bozeman, MT, born to Lee and Mary Brainard. She is survived by her son, Justin Meeks, and wife Laura; her two grandchildren, Addison and Sutton; her brother, Dar Brainard and wife Kathy and many...
Doris B. Neuman
November 21, 2016
Doris B. Neuman, 94, kind and loving mother, grandmother and wife, passed away November 21, 2016. Doris was known for her adventurous, playful spirit. She loved travel, walking, swimming, singing and dancing. She also enjoyed music, theater, cultural events and art. She was the Go-Girl. Doris is survived by her husband, Elmer A. Neuman; her daughter, Deborah R. Neuman; her...
Edith "Ede" Raybould
November 21, 2016
Edith "Ede" Davenport Raybould, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died at home on November 21, 2016. Born Edith May Davenport on January 17, 1925 in Roy, NM, she was the second of three children, between sister Allie and brother Fred, to Mary Aletha Gray and Alfred Moore Davenport. She attended Roy Public Schools and graduated from Roy High School in...
Irene L. Mitchell Langley
November 21, 2016
Langley, Irene L. Mitchell Irene L. Mitchell Langley, 83, died November 21, 2016. She is survived by her children; Renee Evans (David), Wendy Riesland (Randy), Nancy Coriz (Joe), Kenneth Langley (Connie), Douglas Langley (Frederica), Paulette Waite (Milton), Paul Langley (Amy), Virginia Rice (Kevin); 20 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren; sister; Vera Oates; brother, Carl Mitchell (Gert); and many other family and...
Kenneth R. Jones
November 20, 2016
Kenneth R. Jones, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. A Pennsylvania native, Ken served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wright before returning home to later become a proud Penn State graduate. After receiving his college education, Ken moved to Albuquerque where he met the love of his life, Nancy Duhigg, and they married in 1964....
Martha Jaramillo
November 20, 2016
Martha Jaramillo, age 85, our beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son, John Paul; daughter, Lou Rivera; sister, Sadie Buffington; and brothers, Jose Gonzales and Salvador Gonzales. Martha is survived by her husband of 68 years, Johnnie; children, Estella Walsh, James G., and Barbara; four grandchildren;...
Chester Sherman Gibson
November 20, 2016
Chester Sherman Gibson, known to all of us as Sherman Gibson, 96 years young, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Sherman was born in Padroni, Colorado on December 16, 1919 to Chester Hubert Gibson and Florence A. Straub. He is the 3rd oldest of the six children, his brothers, Fred and Robert, and sisters, Florence, Ruth and Velma. He is...
Marguerite Gloria Romero
November 20, 2016
Marguerite Romero, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was promoted to glory on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Marguerite was known by her loving and welcoming nature and as a great hostess for family and friends who came to visit her home. She was born in Roswell, NM on August 5, 1927 to Conrad and Ethel Gallegos, and lived...
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