RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Robert "Bob" Macy
Mar 21, 2014
Macy, Robert "Bob" Robert Macy died suddenly on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the age of 61. He was born in New Jersey to June and Sidney Macy. He attended Stevens Institute of Technology, where he majored in physics. After graduation, Robert moved to New Mexico and joined the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UNM, where he worked...
Viola A. "Vi" Durand
Mar 20, 2014
Viola A. "Vi" Durand, age 85, went home to be with the Lord and her loving daughter, Louise Eckert, on Thursday, March 20, 2014. She is survived by her son, Richard Durand and wife, Nelly; daughter, Cathy Mahoney and husband, John; grandchildren, Richard and David Durand, Julia and Annie Eckert and Joseph and Allison Self; sister, Esther Chavez and husband,...
Doris E. Lippert
Mar 20, 2014
Age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was born in Wichita, KS and grew up in Denver, CO. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Lucero; grandchildren, Mark Nava and wife, Jessie, Lorenzo Nava and Rebecca Nava and her partner, Anthony; four great-grandchildren, Sadie and Phoebie Nava and Henry and Anthony Nava-Johansen. She was preceded in...
Christopher Thomas Neel
Mar 20, 2014
Age 52, of Albuquerque, passed away from Cancer Thursday, March 20th, 2014. Chris is survived by his parents Joe & Sheena Neel, his wife Lori Neel, his loving children Ryan (17) and Morgan (14), his older brother Jeff Neel and wife Carole Neel and their children Jeffrey and Caitlin of Las Vegas, NV, as well as his younger sister Traci...
Hugo Flores
Mar 20, 2014
FLORES, Hugo Longtime Albuquerque, NM resident Hugo Flores, 90, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. He was born on May 06, 1923 the 2nd of 10 children born to Ramon and Rumalda Flores. He graduated from Tularosa High School in 1941 and worked...
Mike Gibson
Mar 19, 2014
Mike Gibson, age 66, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jo Ann; son, John and his wife, Deb; grandchildren, Abbie and Kara; sister, Beth Attridge; and brother, Clifford Gibson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eileen Gibson; and his brother, Harold Gibson. Mike worked for the Santa...
Carol Ann Bailar
Mar 19, 2014
BAILAR, CAROL ANN Of Albuquerque, age 52, passed away March 19th, 2014, cherished mother of Dean and Derek Bailar; beloved sister of Charles (Camille) Troup, of Livermore, CA. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 3, 2014, at 6:00 PM, at Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque. Friends and family are welcome to gather one hour...
Caitlin Brooke Hubka
Mar 18, 2014
Age 20, a resident of Albuquerque since 1997, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Ryland and Melanie Hubka; brother, Matthew Hubka; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends. Caitlin was born in 1994 in Virginia Beach, VA and after moving to Albuquerque graduated from Sandia High School, Class of 2012. She was active...
Louise "Louie" Montoya
Mar 18, 2014
MONTOYA, Louis "Louie" The Montoya family is saddened to announce the death of Louis "Louie" John Montoya, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Louie blessed us with many gifts-- his integrity and generosity, his good humor and incredible work ethic, his love of God, family and friends. Through these, Louie inspired us all. Louie was born in Albuquerque on...
Ester M. Gonzales
Mar 18, 2014
Gonzales, Ester M. Age 89, a longtime resident of Pecos and Albuquerque, went to be among the angels on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She is survived by her children, Eva Lujan of Albuquerque, Captain Anthony J. Gonzales (USN Retired) and wife, Julie of San Diego, CA, and Angeline Maldonado and husband, Kenneth of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Lisa Guevara, Luke Smith, Loyd...
Darla Fay Smith
Mar 18, 2014
Age 67, of Bloomfield, NM passed away peacefully at home March 18th, 2014, with her family by her side. She is survived by her cherished husband, William; her devoted children Todd (Angie) Smith, and LaShawnda Smith, and seven loving grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Cody, and her parents. A Funeral Service will be Monday, March 24, 2014, 11:00...
Alice Crespin
Mar 17, 2014
CRESPIN, ALICE Age 84 of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; and her grandson, Lorenzo. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, GG, and friend, who will be missed by all. Alice leaves behind her children, Larry and wife, Iris, Victoria and husband, Leroy, Andrea,...
Dwight Ricketson
Mar 17, 2014
RICKETSON, DWIGHT Age 83, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 56 years of marriage, Virginia Ricketson; one daughter, Sherry Ricketson; two grandsons, Christopher and Michael Briscoe; two brothers, Russell and Douglas Ricketson; and three sisters, Peggy Buchanan, Mary Lou Smathers and Cora May Franklin. Dwight is preceded in death...
John Edward Love
Mar 17, 2014
LOVE, John Edward Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 2003, died Monday, March 17, 2014. He is survived by his great-nephew, Dwight E. Robinson of Mississippi; great-niece, Amber A. Lamote and husband, Jeff of Cullman Alabama; great-great-nephew, Karr Barnum Robinson; and great-great-nieces, Joy Alexandra and Josephine August Lamote. John was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Dovie...
James Arite
Mar 17, 2014
James Arite passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at his home in Seboyeta, NM. Born on January 28 of 1933, he was 81. He is preceded in death by his twin sister, Mary Elizabeth; his daughter, Mary Elizabeth; his parents, Giuseppe and Concetta (Allia) Arite; and brothers, Anthony and Samuel Arite. James is survived by his wife of 54 years,...
Irene Janet Auger
Mar 17, 2014
Irene Janet Auger, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She is survived by her children, Tami Auger and her partner, Debbie Reynolds, and Brian Auger and his girlfriend, Julie Chimento; two granddaughters, Lindsey Trainor and Leah Claire Trainor; brother, Jerold Buschke and his wife, Mary Ellen; nieces and nephew; her two cats,...
Paul Anthony
Mar 17, 2014
Of Tijeras, age 60, passed away March 17, 2014, at his home. After achieving Eagle Scout status in 1968, he went on to be a self made man in business and life. He is survived by his cherished wife, Dena; his loving daughter, Brooke (Erik) Heikkila, of St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; his infant grandson, Banyan; his parents and siblings of Dayton,...
Judith Bartholomew
Mar 16, 2014
BARTHOLOMEW, Judith Age 87, a resident of New Mexico since 1988, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014. She is survived by her children, Stephen A. Bartholomew and wife, SueEllen of Bosque Farms and Carolyn Bartholomew of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Devon and Jenelle Bartholomew of Bosque Farms; and many loving friends. Mrs. Bartholomew was preceded in death by her husband,...
Alice D. Goff
Mar 16, 2014
88 ½ years young, passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2014 with her daughter by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Benninghoff; son in law, Robert and grandchild, Jamie of Albuquerque. Mrs. Goff is also survived by her sister in law, Patricia Beaton; niece, Nicola Straw and husband James and their four children; nephew, Gary Beaton all...
Laura Kathleen Padilla PH.D.
Mar 16, 2014
May 26, 1974 - March 16, 2014 Laura Kathleen Padilla of Colorado Springs passed away on March 16, 2014 after living with breast cancer for eleven years. A literary scholar, she received her BA in English from Reed College, her MA from Penn State University and her Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas at Austin with José Limé�n,...



