RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Kathleen Yellowhorse
November 23, 2014
Our beautiful, loving, and cherished mother, Kathleen Yellowhorse, 73, of Sanders AZ, passed away in Albuquerque NM on November 23, 2014. She was born August 24, 1941 into the Black Sheep clan and born for the Red Streak Water-Zuni clan. She is survived by her husband, Paul Yellowhorse, children, daughters Lois Watts of Alexandria VA, Katie Gilbert of Farmington NM,...
Boris Murray
November 22, 2014
November 22, 2014, Boris Murray, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away at 78 years of age of natural causes. Boris is survived by two sisters, Joan (Lolly) Rivers and Candy Nelson; his children, daughter, Tracy (Louie) Pangburn; son, Scott (Margie) Murray; his stepchildren, Joanne (Tony) Del Grosso, Denise (Martin) Campos-Thompson, Dianne (Eddie) Campos Garcia; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren....
Cuvier Allen McGarr
November 22, 2014
McGARR, CUVIER ALLEN Cuvier Allen, 67, of Albuquerque, our angel on Earth, our anchor, joined our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was an active member at Riverside Baptist Church, serving the Lord in various duties. He attended UNM, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees. Allen was an APS teacher for 25 years, retiring in 1994. During...
William Parmenter Romizer
November 22, 2014
William Parmenter Romizer, 84, a resident of Albuquerque for 18 years, died Saturday, November 22nd. He was a patriot who served in the Korean War and was always proud of that service, which also enabled him a college education. He worked at General Electric for decades and traveled the world, where he was part of a team known as the...
William Angus "Bill" Thomas
November 22, 2014
William Angus "Bill" Thomas, age 61 passed away November 22, 2014. He was born in Farmington, NM on February 6, 1953 son of James L. Thomas and Elizabeth Chisholm Thomas. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Thomas of Rio Rancho, NM, his sisters Cathie Haggard and husband James of Rio Rancho, Candi Mitchell of Rio Rancho and Gin Thomas...
Alice M. Pacheco
November 22, 2014
Alice M. Pacheco, age 80, died Saturday, November 22, 2014. She is survived by her five daughters, Rose Pacheco, Delma Gallegos and husband, Raymond, Gloria Delgado and husband Eddie, Madeline Velasquez, and Angela Aguilar; 14 grandchildren, Hope, Desiree, Helen, Dave, Rick, Eddie Jr., Bernadette, Johnny, LisaMarie, Aaron, Eric, Trish, Andrew, and Diego; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives...
Matthew Kyle Grant
November 22, 2014
Matthew Kyle Grant, age 21, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2014. He was a senior at UNM majoring in criminology and a member of the SAE fraternity. Matthew was loved by so many. He was the best of all of us; the best son, brother, uncle and friend that this world...
Duane Shannon Clink
November 21, 2014
Duane Shannon Clink, former resident of Pella, Iowa, died Friday, November 21, 2014, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Duane was born in Montrose, Pennsylvania on November 17, 1945. He spent his childhood years in Middleburgh, New York, and later served as a member of the U.S. Navy, stationed in Hawaii. Duane met and married his true love, JoAnn Williamson, in...
May Isabel Albright
November 21, 2014
May Isabel Albright, "Isabel" to all who knew her, was born October 18, 1924, to Eldon and Mary (Prickett) Preston in Bend, Oregon, and passed on November 21, 2014, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Raised in a loving family, with her brother Kenny, Isabel Albright shared her love with her family and friends. She enjoyed people, and had lifelong deep friendships....
Alice O'Bryan
November 21, 2014
O'BRYAN, ALICE Alice C. O'Bryan, 91, died November 21, 2014. She is survived by her sister, Roberta Stovall, several nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Her husband, Randall; her son, Ricky; her parents, Robert and Allie Carlton; her two sisters, Martha Forston and Josephine Cowan preceded her in death. She met her husband in San Antonio, TX where he served...
Robert C. Garcia
November 21, 2014
GARCIA, ROBERT C. Robert C. Garcia, 89, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 21, 2014. Robert passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home. He was born to Clodio and Dolores Garcia in Anton Chico, NM on November 11, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Ida Garcia; five daughters, Sandra...
Carlos E. Zafra
November 21, 2014
Age 51, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 21, 2014 and is now resting with the Lord. He was born on February 1, 1963 in Quezon City, Philippines, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1973. He is preceded in death by his father, Eugenio Zafra. He is survived by his mother, Consuelo P Zafra; brothers Eddie and...
Julia B. Hendren
November 21, 2014
HENDREN, JULIA B. Julia B. Hendren, native of Albuquerque, affectionately known as "Big Mom", peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus, on November 20, 2014. She is survived by her children; Lonn Hendren and wife, Jacqui, Lucille Hendren and husband, Ernie, Evangeline Davis and husband, Bennett, Sylvia Cannon and husband, Joe, Carl Hendren, Kenn Hendren, Martin Hendren and wife, Diane,...
Providence "Trudy" Liparoto-Censoprano
November 21, 2014
Providence "Trudy" Liparoto-Censoprano, age 82, of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014, in Rio Rancho. She was born on October 11, 1932 to Anthony and Nancy (Limongi) Censoprano. She was an excellent dance partner and her Sunday spaghetti and meatball dinners will never be duplicated. A huge San Francisco 49'ers fan, mom will continue to cheer for them...
Pete Montoya Valencia
November 21, 2014
VALENCIA, PETE MONTOYA Pete was born on November 25, 1946 and went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2014. His loves were family, friends, and anyone he came in contact with. Pete loved golfing, Raiders, fishing, camping, and having a good time. He is survived by his wife, Becky of Socorro, New Mexico; two children, Gina and Pete...
Gladys Black Smart
November 20, 2014
SMART, GLADYS BLACK passed away peacefully on November 20, 2014, at age 106, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born to Albert Franklin Black and June Adkins Black in rural Myra, West Virginia, on August 23, 1908, at the home of her paternal grandparents. Following her father's election as clerk of Lincoln County in 1914, the family moved from...
Rosemary Martinez
November 19, 2014
Rosemary Martinez, age 85, died November 19, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by her children, Veronica, and her husband, Phil Nevada, Kathy, and her partner, Heather, Joe, and his wife, Carisa, and Jack, and his wife, Cathy; Sandy Dietrich; her grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Aaron, Justin, Tanya, Charles, Adam, Phillip and April and 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded...
David L. Fox III
November 19, 2014
FOX, DAVID, L. III Age 72, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, with his wife by his side in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gisela, their daughters and their families: Belinda and John Peltz; granddaughter Emily Peltz, Kentucky and Patricia and Dietmar Licht; grandson Kevin, Germany and his...
Reyes Amador
November 19, 2014
Reyes Amador, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1933, in Las Vegas, NM. Reyes is survived by his two sons, Ken Amador and Keith Amador; five grandchildren, Cale Amador, Nicholas Amador, Troy Amador, Trevor Amador and Mikenna Amador; and one great granddaughter, Lucy Amador....
Ethan Phillip "Bubba Kat" Hebner
November 19, 2014
Ethan Phillip Hebner ("Bubba Kat"), 20 of Albuquerque, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Ethan was born on July 5, 1994 in Albuquerque to Greg and Tammy Hebner where he attended Dennis Chavez Elementary, Madison Middle School and La Cueva High School. Ethan was very involved in Boy Scouts and this was a...



