RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Josie D. Spencer
March 22, 2015
Josie D. Spencer, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died Sunday, March 22, 2015. She is survived by her two children, Cindy Strubhar of Denver, CO and Stephen West and fiancee, Kerri Ferriegel of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Ashley Strubhar, Eric Dietz, and Joey Ferriegel; sisters, Mary Jennings of Albuquerque and Elvira Valadez and husband, Vincente of Redlands, CA; and...
Cassandra Jessica Melvin
March 22, 2015
Melvin, Cassandra Jessica Cassandra Jessica Melvin, 20, beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, March 29, 2015 due to injuries sustained from a pedestrian accident. Born on June 11, 1994, Cassie was an animal lover and active in hiking, kickboxing and yoga. Cassandra is survived by her mother and father, Thomas and...
Fred McLain Hamlin
March 22, 2015
Fred McLain Hamlin, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, NM died March 22, 2015 from acute respiratory disease. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann of Albuquerque; children, David Hamlin of Edmond, OK, Jane Kellerman and husband, Bill, Nancy Sullivan and husband, Greg of Albuquerque; step-children, Michelle Castaneda of Santa Fe, NM, Stephen Edens of CanCun, Mexico and Shirley...
June E. Allen-Axness
March 21, 2015
June Elizabeth Allen Axness, born in St. Louis, Missouri June 27, 1931 was the last surviving child of Joseph and Cecelia Goeke. She was known as Mom, Nana, Junie, June Baby, and JB and was loved and adored by all who knew her. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Kevin Allen, his wife Carolyn, their 2 children Sean...
Maya Spencer
March 21, 2015
Maya Spencer, 17, beloved daughter, was called to Jesus' side on March 21, 2015. She entered this world on February 23, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Alan and Barbara Spencer. She loved horses, dogs, and just about any other animal she came in contact with. Music was her passion and she followed several local and regional bands. Maya never...
Albert John Atkins Jr
March 21, 2015
John Atkins passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015, surrounded by his family. John was born in Las Vegas, NM to Albert John, Sr. and Mary Hayes Atkins. John enlisted in the US Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war ended, John returned to Las Vegas, where he soon met and married Dora Arlene...
Dorothy Hopkins
March 21, 2015
Dorothy Hopkins, 90, passed away March 21, 2015. She is survived by her children, Cris Hopkins of Albuquerque, Nancy Paine and husband, Matthew of Arizona; grandchildren, Austin and Kristen Paine; and many other family and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, James and Irma Hopkins and her brother, James Hopkins Jr. Dorothy graduated from Iowa State with...
John Richard Street
March 21, 2015
John Richard Street, known always by his family and friends as "Richard," passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Richard was born September 7, 1930 to Gordon and Gladwys (Dunakin) Street in Santa Fe, NM. He grew up in Santa Fe, attended public schools there, and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He attended the University...
John H. Tenbrink
March 20, 2015
John H. Tenbrink, 93, passed away on March 20, 2015 peacefully in his home. He was the devoted and loving husband of Opal Tenbrink sharing 63 beautiful years of marriage together. He was born in Spearville, KS the youngest son of Edward and Margaret (Basgall) Tenbrink. He was raised on the family farm and served in the United States Army...
Priscilla "Cilla" Lopez
March 20, 2015
Priscilla Lopez (Cilla), age 85, passed away on Friday March 20th. She was born on June 30, 1929 in Albuquerque to Guadalupe and Nicolasita Lopez. After her mom died, she was raised by her grandparents Jesus and Telesflora Benavidez. Cilla was a hairdresser in Albuquerque and once owned Charms Beauty Salon on 5th and Central. Cilla faced some difficult trials...
Lawrence G. Lucero
March 20, 2015
In loving memory of Lawrence G. Lucero who passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 76. His family would appreciate for his friends and extended family to attend a service in his memory. Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at FRENCH - University. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday,...
Araceli M. Garcia
March 20, 2015
Garcia, Araceli,91, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away Friday, March 20, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Elisa Flecha of Rio Rancho; a son, Freddie Garcia of Los Angeles, CA; 2 granddaughters and 2 Great-Grandsons and other relatives. She was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1923. She had lived in New York and Miami, Florida and worked as...
Charles Polston
March 20, 2015
Charles Franklin Polston (Papaw for Denny's) was born in Melrose, NM on February 11, 1918, to Reverend F. O. Polston, who served as Director of Missions for Plains, Portales, and Tucumcari Associations in New Mexico for 33 years, and Mattie D. Monroe Polston. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1936 and went on to graduate from Eastern New Mexico...
Luis Michael Chavez
March 20, 2015
Luis Michael Chavez, 53, beloved Husband and Father, was called to be with God on March 20, 2015. He entered this world on January 18, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Luis and Marian Chavez. He is survived by his wife Yvonne; son Josh Chavez; mother, Marian Romo and brother, Chris Chavez. "Lou" retired from the Albuquerque Police Department after...
Hazel J. Romero
March 19, 2015
Hazel Romero, age 60, of Bernalillo was called home to our Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She is survived by her love and companion of 23 years, Paul Aguilar; daughters, Vanessa Gutierrez (Joey), Michelle Castro and Andrea Romero; grandchildren, Alcario, Daniel, Marisa and Felicia; and sister, Sherri Royce. She is also survived by her nephews, niece, many special aunts,...
Claude Dwayne Willcox
March 19, 2015
Claude Dwayne Willcox passed away March 19, 2015, at home in Albuquerque with his loving family at his side. His passing was due to a lengthy illness. Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Harriet Wilcox. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheri Willcox of twenty-five years; his two daughters, Dakota Willcox and companion Wacey Cotant,...
Delfina Gutierrez
March 19, 2015
Delfina Gutierrez, 92, of Albuquerque, passed away at home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Delfina is survived by her children, Eddie (Bobbie), Rick, Cris (Tony), Lydia, Dolores, Linda, Consuelo, Corky, Angel (Bruce), Michael (Melissa) and Bobby (Laura). She was a grandmother to 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Delfina was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Angel Domenique Garcia; her grandson,...
Joseph Ryan (Jojo) Casuse
March 19, 2015
Casuse, Joseph Ryan (Jojo) Joseph Ryan (Jojo) Casuse, age 20, resident of Albuquerque since 2004, began eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Christina Casuse; siblings, Liana Grey (Casuse), Kara Casuse and Malachi Casuse all of Albuquerque; grandparents, Lucy Gonzales of Gallup, NM, William (Shine) Moorehead of...
Vivan E. "Nana" Armijo
March 18, 2015
Vivian E. "Nana" Armijo, 67, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Doreen Sanchez and husband, Matthew, Lynda Martin and husband, Ryan, and Trish Sanchez and husband, Agustin; grandchildren, Augustine, Santiago, Vanessa, Phillip, Matthew, Johnathan, James, Sean, Marisa, Robyn and Sofia; five great-grandchildren; brother, Ross Armijo; and sister, Trudy Leyba...
Alta Fern Smith
March 18, 2015
Alta Fern Smith, 78, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 18, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. She entered this world on October 6, 1936 in Judsonia, AR, born to Earl and Lucy Young. Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Harold. She is survived by her sons, Gregory Smith and Dennis Smith; and daughter, Rebecca...
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