RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Kenneth A. Legg
May 7, 2016
Kenneth Appleton Legg, age 94, loving husband, amazing father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was known for his positive attitude and unconditional love of family and friends and zest for life. He was always said, "I enjoy life" and am in "tip top" shape. He loved music, dancing...
Harris "Red" Sanders
May 7, 2016
Harris Ivan Sanders, "Red", of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully on May 7, 2016 at the age of 80, with his family at his side after his long battle with Alzheimer's. Our hearts are broken for our incredible loss, but we rejoice that he is now with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his step-son, Kevin Kirkwood; his brother,...
Jean Tenold
May 7, 2016
Jean Tenold, 85, died May 7, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Darrel Patterson and Donald Patterson; step-daughters, Susan Henson, Sandra Brown and Sharon Noblitt; granddaughter, Airen Patterson; and other family and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Oren Tenold; and her parents, Harry and Dora Hopkins. Mrs. Tenold was an elementary school teacher and was...
David Parham
May 6, 2016
David Parham passed away peacefully on May 6, 2016. David was full of life and love. It was his honor to serve in World War II and the Korean War. He was a man of integrity and well respected. He had an incredible sense of humor that brought joy to every person he met. His Legacy will live on. David...
Andrew Jackson (Andy) Morrow
May 6, 2016
Andrew (Andy) Jackson Morrow, age 73, was called home on May 6, 2016. He was born in Marianna Florida and has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1983. He was a graduate of Graceville High School in Florida; South Eastern Oklahoma State University; and Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. He was dedicated to his career in...
Leslie Ann "Lassie" Simms
May 5, 2016
Lassie passed from this world as she lived - on her own terms. On May 5, 2016, she died peacefully and suddenly with the sounds of hummingbirds and wind chimes coming through the windows. Lassie was 70 years old. She is survived by her parents, Albert G. Simms II M.D. and Barbara Young Simms; her children, Tomas A. Garza (Tag)...
Doris Daigle
May 5, 2016
Doris Daigle, 90, beloved Mother and Wife, went home to her God on May 5, 2016. She was born on October 12, 1925 in Manchester, NH, to Eloi and Emma Bergeron. She is survived by her Husband of 68 years, Joseph; three sons, Paul, (wife Nancy), Dana, (wife Dacia) and Brian; daughters, Colette (husband Jim) and Nanette (husband Don). She...
Bill Henry "Willie" Toledo
May 5, 2016
Bill Henry "Willie" Toledo, 92, passed into the arms of our creator May 5, 2016 in Grants, NM. He is survived by his daughter Sharon Webb (Donn); Grandsons, Derrick Toledo, Michael Toledo (Sarina); Great Granddaughter, Alexis Mae Toledo; Great Grandsons, Xavier Michael Toledo and Jaden Damon Toledo; Sisters, Lavesita Toledo, Dora Rockwell, Dorothy Castillo (James Sr), Carol Clark, Irene Toledo...
Christina Eve Jillson
May 4, 2016
Christina Eve Jillson, 94, was peacefully called into the arms of angels, on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, the anniversary of the death of her beloved spouse, Lt. Col. Edwin T. Jillson. Christina was born in Manchester, NH, on March 25, 1922, to John and Christina Platek. She was married to Lt. Col Edwin Jillson on March 14, 1945 in San...
Juanita White
May 4, 2016
Juanita White passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. A Memorial Reception will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Service Details
Saturday, May 7th, 2016, 3:00pm, FRENCH - Wyoming
Georgia K. Tenorio
May 4, 2016
Georgia K. Tenorio, 67, of Las Vegas NM, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 4th 2016. She was born March 4th, 1949 to Arturo Tenorio of Las Vegas. Her passion was cooking, her grandchildren and enjoyed occasional trips to the casino. She worked for 21 years for the New Mexico Behavior Health Institute where she retired in September of 2015. Georgia...
Jewell Donohue Speegle
May 4, 2016
Jewell Donohue Speegle died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born August 30, 1920 in Pawhuska, OK to Fred and Sylvia Donohue. Jewell was a long time resident of Hobbs, NM and raised her family there. She met and married her husband, Robert (Wink) Speegle in Portales, NM while attending Eastern New Mexico University. They...
Lee James Rowland
May 4, 2016
Author Raymond Carver once said: "And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth." Lee James Rowland was much beloved. He passed away May 04, 2016 as the result of an aneurysm, at the age of 39 in Albuquerque,...
Doreen Affat
May 3, 2016
Doreen Affat (nee Date Chong, Hsieh Ju Lian) passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA on 3 May 2016, aged 86. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James, and daughter, Beverly. Doreen was the wonderful mother to Vivienne, Colleen, Vernon, Cynthia, Richard, Gerald, Laura, Wayne, Bernice, Clive; and dearest grandmother to Paul, Jessica, Rob, Alex, Courtney,...
June Carney
May 3, 2016
On May 3, 2016 longtime resident of Albuquerque and member of St. Luke's Lutheran church went home to rest. She leaves two children and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be Monday, May 9, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
Service Details
Monday, May 9th, 2016, 10:00am, Sunset Memorial Park...
Leticia "Tootsie" Chavez
May 3, 2016
Leticia (Tootsie) Chavez, a resident of Albuquerque, was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 after a brief illness. Tootsie was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She was born on November 25, 1931 in Manzano, NM. One of her greatest accomplishments was graduating...
Lucille C. Montoya
May 3, 2016
The family of Lucille C. Montoya would like to announce to family and friends, that she passed away on May 3, 2016. Private cremation has taken place and private interment with immediate family has taken place at Mount Calvary Cemetery. She was a native of Albuquerque. Lucille's parents were Isabel and Ambrosio Castillo. She graduated from Albuquerque High School, attended...
Luella Willie
May 2, 2016
Luella Willie, 93, passed away on May 2, 2016. Luella Willie was born October 14, 1922, Moriarty, NM to Dennis and Effie Stella Willie. She was born the eighth child of 14. She worked as a cook for Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque for 40 years until retirement. Miss Willie was cherished by her siblings and numerous nephews and nieces, as...
Leroy Sandoval
May 2, 2016
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of the patriarch of our family, Leroy (Sandy) Sandoval. Sandy will always be remembered as the happy fun-loving jokester. He was a retired veteran of the Albuquerque Police Department where he served for 24 years. He was well-liked by everyone he met and made friends wherever he went but he...
Ernest G. Kessler
May 2, 2016
Kessler, Ernest Gayle Ernest Kessler, 69, Loving father, brother, and friend, passed away Monday, May 2nd 2016. Ernie was known for his tremendous sense of humor and kind heart. He never ran out of good jokes and always extended his hand to anyone in need. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him and were his true passion in...



