RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
John Wayne Smith
Aug 10, 2015
John Wayne Smith, beloved father and brother, passed away August 10, 2015. He entered this world on March 13, 1937 in Bassett, VA, born to the late John Russell and Mattie Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Aloisia Smith; stepchildren, Linda Hamill and Daniel Hamill, and granddaughter, Sabrina. He...
Richard S. Jupp
Aug 9, 2015
Richard S. Jupp, age 86, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2015. Although he spent the last months of his life in a nursing home following a stroke, he remained upbeat and always had a smile for family, friends, and staff. He will be sorely missed. He was born in Lakewood, OH and grew...
Jeanne Mora
Aug 9, 2015
Mora, Jeanne Jeanne Mora, 69, went to the Lord after a long fight with lung cancer on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Jeanne was known for her generous nature, sparkling blue eyes and bright smile. She touched many people's lives and will be remembered fondly. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Juan P. Mora; children, Michael Mora...
Joe P. Herrera
Aug 9, 2015
Joe P. Herrera, 72, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on August 9, 2015. He entered this world on March 5, 1943 in Roswell, NM, born to Lupe Herrera. He is survived by his wife Martha; children Johnny, Jodi, and Jeannette; son-in-law Nathan; and grandchildren Benjamin, Myranda, and Jonathan, soon to be daughter-in-law Ann and...
Manuel Jose Fierro
Aug 9, 2015
Manuel Fierro, 55, of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, August 9, 2015 after a long illness. He was born on March 24, 1960 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Carlos and Amalia (Carrillo) Fierro. He is survived by his children, Eric Angel, Alan Jacob, Karissa Nicole and Sebastian Anibal; his father, Carlos A. Fierro, of Albuquerque; his sister, Leticia Elicio and husband Andy;...
Carmen Rosa Hurtado
Aug 8, 2015
Carmen Rosa Hurtado December 10, 1930- August 8, 2015 It is remarkable! In the year 1959, a young woman came to the United States from Lima, Peru. She was sponsored by a business lady and rancher- Mrs. Willie Mae Walsh. The goal was to work and go to school. Somehow the process was slowly achieved and Carmen received both a...
Sam Miners
Aug 8, 2015
Sam Miners, age 56, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2015. Sam was known for his free spirit, artistic expression, and straight forward nature. His cause fighting strength and focus always shined brightly. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Miners; brother, Patrick Miners and nephew, Ian Miners; cousin, Cory Kaveny; aunt, Linda Kaveny; sister-in-law, Julia Garratt and her...
Charles V. Sheldon Jr. Phd
Aug 8, 2015
Charles V. Sheldon Jr,, PhD, 52, beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on August 8, 2015. He entered this world in 1963, in Los Angeles, CA, born to Charles and Sharon Sheldon. He is survived by his brothers, Richard William Sheldon, Steven Lance Sheldon, and his sister, Crystalin Quintina Moyer and four nieces and one nephew. Services...
Bob H. Malcolm Jr
Aug 8, 2015
Bob Malcolm, Jr. passed away August 8, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; children, Bob Malcolm, III and wife Susie of Grapevine, TX and Julie Smith and husband Brian of Las Cruces, NM.
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Monday, August 10th, 2015, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, FRENCH - Wyoming
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Lena Nelsen
Aug 7, 2015
Lena Nelsen, 93, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 7, 2015. She entered this world on July 11, 1922 in Greenville Township, IL, born to Harry and Cassie Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ernest Nelsen. She is survived by her children Melody Garduno and husband Tony, Monica Pardo and husband...
Brenda Alley Morrison
Aug 7, 2015
Brenda A. Morrison, age 74, died Friday, August 7, 2015 of Stage 4 Lung Cancer. She was born on September 17, 1940 to Claude and Margaret (Johnston) Alley. She is survived by her life partner, Jack Brannock; her children, sons, Roby Morrison of El Centro, CA, Shawn Morrison and wife Julianne White of Coolidge, AZ, and daughter Cassandra Morrison of...
Laurence Sisson
Aug 7, 2015
American Artist, Laurence Sisson (1928-2015) Sisson -- Laurence P., an artist who pursued a professional career spanning 72 years, dies at age 87 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Laurence (Lonnie) Sisson was born in Boston, Massachusetts, April 27, 1928. and from age 15 became a professional artist, renown from Boston to Maine. His landscapes and seascapes were inspired...
Lucian C. Hendren Rev.
Aug 7, 2015
Father Lucian C. Hendren, born in Belen, NM on February 8, 1935, passed away on August 7, 2015. As an infant, his family moved to Tucumcari - his dad's ancestral home. He was very active in Tucumcari Public Schools' extracurricular activities, especially sports. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucian Hendren and Ramona Armijo Hendren, and siblings, Linda,...
Viet Thi Vu
Aug 7, 2015
Viet Thi Vu, 92, our beloved Grandmother and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 7, 2015. She entered this world on December 25, 1922 in Muou Giap Ninh Binh, born to Khe and Cong Vu. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 9:00 am at the Our Lady of Lavang Church....
Rudolfo V. Castillo
Aug 6, 2015
Rudolfo V. Castillo (Rudy) passed away Thursday, August 6th after a sudden illness. He died surrounded by his family. Rudolfo was born on March 6, 1929 in Socorro, NM to Josefita and Juan Castillo. He was one of seven children. After his high school graduation, he joined the US Navy in 1946. He was stationed on the USS Jeffers where...
Odilia (Lilly) Silva
Aug 6, 2015
Odilia (Lilly) Silva will be celebrating her 97th birthday in Heaven. She passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015, one week shy of her birthday. She was born on August 13, 1918 in Belen, New Mexico to Rosalio and Maria Sanchez, Lilly married Lincoln Silva on January 3, 1942. The couple resided in Belen until 1970 when they moved to...
Sandra Blaney "Sandy" Norlander
Aug 6, 2015
Sandra "Sandy" Blaney Norlander, age 75, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2015. Sandy was born on February 5, 1940 to Thomas and Lucille Blaney in Bethany, OK. She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Smith and brother, Richard Blaney. Sandy is survived by her husband...
Richard G. Myers
Aug 6, 2015
Richard G. Myers, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Richard was born on December 4, 1933, in Lincoln, NE to Charles and Ada Myers. Richard served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Albuquerque in 1961. In 1986, Richard established Agape SW Pueblo...
Matias "Henry" Duran
Aug 5, 2015
Duran, Matias (Henry), age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rose (Rosina); his children, Deborah Brown (John), Christine Cordova (Joe), Randy Duran (Lucia), Susie Romero (David) and Vincent Duran; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary...
Evelyn Mitchell
Aug 5, 2015
Evelyn P. Mitchell "Nena", 90, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 5, 2015, with family by her side. She is survived by her children, Allan Mitchell and wife, Glenna, and Janet Trask and husband, Charlie; grandchildren, Kenneth Mitchell and wife Morgain, Chad Trask and wife Christi, and Laura Trask; great-grandchildren, James, Thomas, Ren, Annie, and Caroline; brother-in-law, Dave...



