RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dolly Ann Kelly
Oct 6, 2024
Dolores Ann Kelly embraced almost 94 years of life with a smile on her lips, a song in her heart, and a question on her mind. She passed away early in the morning on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Dolly, the daughter of Rufus and Albena Miller, was born October 31, 1930 in California, moved to Albuquerque as a child, and attended...
Robert Leighninger
Oct 5, 2024
Robert Allan Leighninger, 94, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, after a long struggle with various illnesses. Robert was born to Ralph and Wilma Leighninger in Newcomerstown, Ohio on Monday, June 23, 1930. He grew up in nearby Coshocton, Ohio which fostered a humble and thoughtful perspective that he carried on throughout his life. Robert...
Shirley Gallamore
Oct 5, 2024
Shirley J. Gallamore, known for her unwavering strength and boundless love, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on October 5, 2024, with family at her home in Evergreen, Colorado. She was born on June 7, 1943, in Lockney, Texas to A.L. and Imogene Smith.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lt.Commander John Gallamore, her father and...
Frank Joseph Hink
Oct 5, 2024
Frank Joseph Hink, was born in Odebolt, IA on December 8, 1941, and passed away on October 05, 2024, at the age of 82 in at the VA Hospice Unit in Albuquerque, NM. Fr. Francis Bijoy gave Frank his Last Rights, and the nurses gave him a beautiful military service.
Frank joined the Navy on October 18, 1960. He was stationed...
Carlos Valenzuela Segura
Oct 4, 2024
Carlos German Valenzuela Segura, amado esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo, partió en paz el 4 de octubre de 2024, a la edad de 88 años.
Nacido el 13 de Enero de 1936 en Moniquirá, Colombia, hijo de Eusebio Valenzuela y Blanca Segura, German creció con una gran pasión por la música (acordeón), el deporte (bicicleta) y una profunda curiosidad...
David Goude
Oct 3, 2024
Dave Goude was born to medical missionary parents in Nigeria, Africa on September 24th, 1959, and there spent the first six years of his life. He lived the majority of his life in Southern California and only recently moved to New Mexico.
On August 15, Dave and his wife, Elizabeth, celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary. On September 24 he turned sixty-five....
Ascencion "Chona" Mares
Oct 3, 2024
Born in a rural part of Guadalupe County (Colonias), New Mexico, Chona grew up on a working ranch along with her 8 siblings. The fourth in line of the Sisneros family, she helped with chores, including traveling to Greeley, Colorado to help pick beets to add to the family coffers. The work was difficult and eventually led to a life-...
Peter Campbell
Oct 3, 2024
Peter A. Campbell
Peter A. Campbell age 56 passed away on October 3, 2024. Peter was born to Mike and Peggy Campbell in Aurora, IL. on December 15, 1967, where he was raised with his two sisters Anne Bredow and Deborah Elmquist. Peter was a beloved husband to Leslie Campbell and a cherished father to Ethan Campbell (Vanessa), Erin Martinez and...
Matteo (Matt) Buscema
Oct 2, 2024
Matteo was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on May 7, 1941, and passed away on October 2, 2024. He and his wife, Frances, were married 62 years, and were blessed with two children, Lisa Ann Womack and Vincent Matthew Buscema: six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Matt was fifth generation custom furniture designer and builder having learned from his father...
Maurice Carpenter
Oct 2, 2024
Maurice “Morey” Carpenter was born on July 20th, 1941, in San Diego, California, and passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at home with his wife, son and daughter by his side.
He is predeceased by his parents, Maurice Layton, and Josephine Carpenter, and brother Larry Carpenter. Maurice is survived by his beautiful wife of 62 years, Susan L Carpenter, sisters...
Clarita "Clara" Chavez - Lopez
Oct 2, 2024
Clarita "Clara" Chávez-Lopez, age 98, passed away 10/02/2024
She is preceded in death by her husband Orlando Lopez, and sons Felipe and Gilbert Lopez; her grandsons; Andrew Padilla, Clifford (Jr.) Abeita and parents Elias Chavez, Felis Rael-Chavez; seven siblings, Oralia Otero, Wences Chávez, Armida Otero, Merlinda Perea, Eddie, Edwin and Elmer Chávez.
Clarita is survived by her daughters Berlinda Lopez-Rabe (Robert Valdiviez),...
John D. Herrera
Oct 2, 2024
John D. Herrera was born on April 28, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at home with his wife and daughters by his side.
He is predeceased by his parents, Juan De Dios and Soila Nolasco Herrera. John is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Dolores...
Jeanette Evelyn Smith
Oct 1, 2024
Jeanette Evelyn Smith was born in Rockdale, IN on Dec. 21, 1918, and entered eternal rest in her heavenly home in her sleep at her home in Albuquerque, NM on Oct. 1, 2024, with her daughter, Linda, by her side. Jeanette’s funeral will take place on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. at French Funerals, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE...
Angela "Angie" Louise Henton
Oct 1, 2024
Angela "Angie" Louise Henton was born on March 17, 1964 on a St. Patrick's Day in Massachusetts, Kansas, in the United States of America. Angie passed away on an autumn day on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully surrounded by her three children and multiple grandchildren. Angie was and will always remain a beloved soul who is...
Carlos Eduardo Osuna
Oct 1, 2024
Lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Carlos Eduardo Osuna, passed away October 1, 2024. He was born March 14, 1945 to Isabelle R. Osuna and E. Eduardo Osuna (Babe). Carlos married JoAnn (Jody) Childers, November 20, 1976. He is survived by sons, Scott (Mary) Childers, of T or C, NM, and Paul (Stephanie) Childers of Littleton, CO; sisters, Sylvia Osuna of Buffalo...
Nona Beth King
Oct 1, 2024
Nona Beth King, 92, of Albuquerque, NM was called home by her Savior October 1, 2024. Born in Gilmer, TX in 1932 to Bert and Mabel Wooldridge. The family moved to Childress, TX then on to Carlsbad, NM. Nona married Donald King and lived in Artesia, NM where they raised their three children. Nona worked as a school bus driver...
Mary Beth Chumney
Oct 1, 2024
With hope in the resurrection, we announce the falling-asleep of Mary Beth Chumney (nee Jannakos) on October 1, 2024. Mary Beth was born on April 24, 1970, in Denver, Colorado to Nicholas and Elizabeth Jannakos. She was a graduate of Wheatridge High School and the University of Colorado in Boulder, where she excelled in Journalism. A devoted wife to Daniel...
Richard Eitzen
Sep 30, 2024
Knowing he was in declining health, Richard wrote his own obituary, almost a year before his death. Here it is:
Richard Eitzen, an Albuquerque native, died on September 30, 2024, after a period of declining health.
He is survived by his wife Linda Neun Eitzen; his brother, Harold Eitzen (Carole); sister-in-law Mary Stiles, sister-in-law Georgia Simpson (Jim); as well as numerous cousins,...
John McOwen
Sep 29, 2024
John M. McOwen passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 87, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Dearly loved and desperately missed, John is survived by his wife Kathleen McOwen, daughter Lisa Schall (Brian), grandchildren Katie Schall and Owen Schall, and multiple brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
John was born on November 16, 1936...
Joseph (Joe) James Kramer
Sep 29, 2024
Joseph (Joe) James Kramer, 49, of Albuquerque, NM, died on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Joe was born in March of 1975, in DuPage County, IL, the son of Joseph and Diane Kramer.
Joe married Susan Core on a beautiful May morning overlooking the Sandia Mountains while celebrating with mounds of bacon and multiple types of pie.
Joe loved being Andrew's dad and taught...
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