RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Carmen Rosa Hurtado
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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.
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Richard Lee "Bub" Abraham
August 5, 2015
Richard "Bub" Lee Abraham, age 80, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at his home in northeast Albuquerque following an extended illness. He was born on October 18, 1934 in Joice, Iowa to George and Evalene Abraham. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores; sons, Michael George and James Lee; daughter, Rochelle "Shelly" Marie Duran and...
Beatrice Andazola McSweeney
August 4, 2015
Beatrice Andazola McSweeney, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat McSweeney; her daughter, Kathy-Jo; brothers, Frank, Ismael (Smiley), and Seferino and her sisters, Elena, Tila, Julia and Lupe. She is survived by her brother, Simon Andazola, her sister, Mary McDaniel, and many nieces and nephews. Raised in...
Robert William "Bill" Elder
August 4, 2015
Robert William "Bill" Elder, 83, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. A native of Albuquerque, Bill graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1949, and received his undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of New Mexico. In 1950, Bill married his beloved Beulah, and they enjoyed almost 64 years together. During the Korean Conflict, he proudly served as...
Cruz F. Chavez
August 4, 2015
Cruz Chavez, the last of her siblings, passed away August 4, 2015 at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her husband Orlando Chavez Sr.; her son, Pelajio Tapia, and her grandsons, Phillip Chavez and Maurice Keyohara. She is survived by her children, Candy Chavez, Lorraine Baca, Frances and husband Jerry Salazar, Orlando Chavez and wife Cathy;...
Mildred Griffo
August 3, 2015
GRIFFO, Mildred Mildred Griffo, age 73, our family's matriarch and rock, passed away peacefully in her home on August 3, 2015. Millie was an amazingly strong, beautiful and giving woman who battled cancer and the effects of cancer for years. She retired from Sandia National Laboratories after 25 years of service. She enjoyed golf, spending time with family and friends,...
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