RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Elizabeth Louise Latenser
May 29, 2015
Elizabeth Louise (Clark) Latenser died peacefully at home in Overland Park, Kansas on Friday, May 29, 2015. Bette was born on Aug. 2, 1924 in Atchison, Kansas to Joseph Francis and Martha Hudgins Clark. She spent her childhood in Atchison, where she married Russell Edward Latenser on Jan. 23, 1946. Bette was an adventurous, accomplished, generous, creative, and vivacious woman....
Adolph Evaristo Candelario Jr
May 29, 2015
Adolph Evaristo Candelario, Jr., age 63, after fighting an extended illness, May 29, 2015, Jesus took his hand and guided him home. He was born in Embudo, NM, on May 17, 1952. He grew up in Northern New Mexico, graduated from West Las Vegas High School and attended Highlands University. At the age of 19, he became the youngest Journeyman...
Margarita Elena Garcia
May 29, 2015
On May 29, 2015, Margarita Elena Garcia went home to be with our Lord and Savior. She is preceded in death by her husband Marcos, parents Victoria and Dionicio Moya, and daughter Norma Gutierrez. She was a beloved mother of Mary Medina, Anna and Larry Armijo, Marcos Garcia, Carlos and Yoli Garcia and Virginia Lucero. She had many grandchildren and...
Mary Hernandez
May 28, 2015
Mary Hernandez, 92. Our beloved Wife and Sister passed away on May 28, 2015. Mary is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ignacio Hernandez; brother Salomon Aguilar, Sr. and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, June 1, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 2, 2015,...
Ralph Hugh Aaron
May 28, 2015
Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Aaron; sons, Vonn Aaron and wife Sandy and Daryl Aaron and wife Marilyn; grandchildren Josh Aaron and wife Lindsey, Miranda Proctor and husband Chris and Kim Aaron; great grandchildren, Alexa Aaron,...
Christian "Chris" Friedmann
May 28, 2015
Christian (Chris) Friedmann, beloved husband and father, passed away on May 28, 2015 at the age of 84. He was a Korean War Veteran. Chris, of Albuquerque, was an avid Golfer and model-train enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Janice Friedmann, Deborah Clark, and Kurt Friedmann; grandchildren, Robert Clark and Jamie Laughrin and great-grandchildren, Harrison Clark, Katrina...
Beatrice V. Pineda
May 27, 2015
Beatrice V. Pineda, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, May 27th. She entered the world on March 20th, 1934 in EspaA�ola, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents JosAC. Ignacio and Genevieve Martinez, husband Jess Pineda, twin sister Martha, and brothers Horace and...
Mabel Eunice Wingo
May 27, 2015
Age 97, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Mabel is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Cole, Sandra Gutierrez and Pamela (Bill) Fuller; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; other relatives and close friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH-Lomas with a visitation one hour prior to...
Esther J. Collado
May 26, 2015
Esther J. Collado, passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2015, peacefully at home surrounded by love. Esther was born on September 15, 1924 in Santa Rita, NM. She was the loving wife to Angel B. Collado for 59 years. Esther lived life to the fullest. She loved to dance, sing, and travel the world with her husband and adult children....
Virginia "Ginger" Gillespie
May 26, 2015
Virginia "Ginger" Gillespie, 58, passed away May 26, 2015. She is survived by her children, Nathan Thompson, Kaleena LeClaire and husband, Ryan, former husband and good friend, William "Biff" Thompson, brother Charles Gillespie and wife, Frances, and their children Katie and Rachel, other family, Sherri Bingert and husband, John, Bill Richardson and his daughter, Shelby, Kathy House and husband Sean...
Katrina E. Zamora Ammens
May 26, 2015
Katrina E. Zamora Ammens is now at rest as of May 26, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Zamora Montgomery and step-dad, John Henry Montgomery; father, Kenneth Harris and wife Carla; grandparents, Joan Jones and her husband, Bobby Jones; step-brothers, John Paul Montgomery and wife Kai, and Anthony Perea; half-brothers, Chris Harris and Val Harris and several other...
Marshall Thomas Wabnum
May 25, 2015
Marshall Thomas Wabnum (Nso Wah Quet), age 36, died May 25, 2015. He is survived by his father, Thomas Wabnum, of Mayetta, KS; brother, Rondell Vigil and Rema Vigil of Dulce, NM, and Anjanette Cook of Northeast, MD; his nephews, Jeremiah Vigil, Melaki McLemore, Gabriel and Broden Jens Cook; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death...
James Steven Williams
May 25, 2015
James Steven Williams (Steve), 64, was born in Carthage, MO, January 26, 1951. He peacefully passed away May 25, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer. A long-time resident of the Albuquerque area, Steve attended Highland High School and graduated from the University of New Mexico with dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Steve retired from Intel in 2007, after...
Della Herrera
May 24, 2015
Della Herrera, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since the early 50's went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2015. She is survived by her sons, Gilberto Herrera, Bill Herrera, wife, Nancy, and Charles Herrera; daughter in-law, Patsy Herrera; three grandchildren, Ronnie, Sandie and Melissa and husband, Richard Browne; five great-grandchildren; special friends, TraciLynn,...
Carolyn V. Day
May 24, 2015
Carolyn V. Day, 85, passed away May 24, 2015 with her family at her side. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Stroup and husband, Michael, Sheri Maloy and husband, TJ; grandchildren, Ryan Matson and partner, Katie Levi, Shelby Alexander, Aaron Maloy and wife, Kelli, and Shawn Maloy and friend, Marie Robinson and her daughter, Nevaeh; great grandchildren, Audry, Presley;...
Bryant Lee Roberson
May 24, 2015
Bryant Lee Roberson, 56, a longtime resident of Albuquerque went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 24, 2015. He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Lueck and husband Gary of Albuquerque, Stacy Johnson of Jenks, OK, Judy Goforth and husband Ray of Owasso, OK and Barbara Jenkins of Chicago; nieces, Chantelle Lovato, Tiffany...
Romayne Layaou Thomas
May 23, 2015
Romayne Thomas died on May 23, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Romayne Layaou Thomas and her twin brother, Donald Pettebone Layaou were born on August 12, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. to Ernest and Gertrude Johnson Layaou. At 6 years of age, Romayne knew that she wanted to be a nurse after her cousin, Jean Thompson, who was a student nurse, showed...
Frank Venaglia
May 23, 2015
Venaglia, Frank Known as "Mr. Capo" to many with his great humor and sparkling green eyes, Frank Venaglia, a long time businessman/restauranteur passed away on May 23, 2015. Born in Chicago in 1928, Frank met his future bride Anna Psaltis, an opera singer from Albuquerque, NM, and fell in love. Frank and Anna moved to Albuquerque in 1955 to open...
Madalynne Mary "Maddy" Strascina
May 23, 2015
Madalynne Mary "Maddy" Strascina, age 94, passed away peacefully of natural causes, joining her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Daughter of the late John J. and Rose M. James, Maddy was born in the coal-mining town of Pittston near Scranton, PA and raised in Buffalo, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent...
Manuel Levi Olivas
May 23, 2015
Manuel Levi Olivas, 89, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2015, surrounded by his wife and seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings and son-in-law, Jack Dawson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Dolores, his butterfly. He is also survived by his seven children: Andres Olivas and wife, Verena,...



