RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Alois J. (Al) Tlush
Jan 22, 2014
Age 91, a resident of Belen, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Princetor Place on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty Tlush of Belen, NM; sons, Jan F. Tlush of TX, Dr. Charles Tlush and wife, Eileen of NC, and Geof Tlush and wife, Geraldine of PA;...
Gladys May (Pecsok) Lekson
Jan 21, 2014
GLADYS MAY LEKSON, an Albuquerque resident since 1975, died peacefully on January 21, 2014 at the age of 92, after five years of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband John Lekson and her brother Robert Pecsok, as well as by in-laws Ann, Betty, Bill, Dolores, Ed, Josephine, Lou, Mary Pecsok, Mary Pierce, and Max. She is...
Brian Lee Bradley
Jan 21, 2014
BRADLEY, BRIAN LEE Age 48, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He is survived by sons, Connor Lee Bradley and Arik Thomas Bradley; mother, Vicki Bradley; father, Howard Bradley; one brother, Derek Bradley; niece and nephew Taylor and Trevor Bradley. Family and friends may visit FRENCH - Westside on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 5:00 p.m....
Barry Lane Ferguson
Jan 20, 2014
Barry Lane Ferguson, a resident of Placitas, NM, age 61, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home Monday, January 20, 2014. Barry is survived by his wife of 39 years, Stacie Ferguson; daughter, Lyndsay Lovell and husband, Chad of Boston, MA; mother, Laverne Young of Wimberley, TX; mother-in-law,...
Matthew Wildau
Jan 20, 2014
Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Corinne A. Wildau; children Matthew J. Wildau and wife Regina of Albuquerque, Marybeth Smith of Albuquerque; his sister, Anna M. Gnieser of Ridge, NY; grandchildren Danielle, Matthew, Robert, Shannon, William and many other family and friends. Mr. Wildau was preceded...
Monica Stephany Dominguez
Jan 20, 2014
Age 50, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2014. She is survived by her sons Christopher McArthur and Aaron McArthur; her grandson Noah McArthur; and her father Reynaldo and his wife Charlotte Dominquez; her brothers, D. Dominguez, Roman Dominguez, and Troy Quintana. Her sister Wendy Belger. Monica was preceded in death by her mother Dominga, and brother...
Fred T. Skasik
Jan 20, 2014
Fred T. Skasik, age 70, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother died unexpectedly Monday, January 20, 2014. A resident of Albuquerque since 1955, he is survived by his former wife of 36 years, Joyce Knipfing; daughters, Bridget M. Goldfarb and husband, John, Suzanne M. Skasik and fiancé, Dave Rochau; grandchildren, Lauren K. and Kyle J. Goldfarb, and Jacob T....
Alcario Valentin Velasquez
Jan 19, 2014
Alcario Valentin Velasquez, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, January 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Pauline M. Velasquez of Albuquerque, NM. Alcario was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited January 24, 2014, 8:00 am at Blessed Nativity of the Virgin Mary Catholic Church at 9502 Fourth Street...
David Nash Loughridge
Jan 19, 2014
LOUGHRIDGE, DAVID NASH Age 33, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 19, 2014. David is survived by his father, Bruce; mother, Lesle; brother, Brian and wife, Cherokee; niece, Makayla; and nephews, Aiden and Tanner. David was born in Albuquerque, NM. He attended Eisenhower middle school. La Cueva high school and Hope Connection School...
Catherine Irene "Cathy" Cheever-Romero
Jan 19, 2014
Age 56, passed away Sunday morning, January 19, 2014 into the presence of our Lord Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her grandson, Joesuph Gallegos; and her parents, Barney and Irene Romero. She is survived by her four children James "Jimmy" Esquibel and wife, Angelina; Jessie Salazar and wife, Erika; Cathy "Nana" Gallegos and husband, Anthony;...
Jack Edward "Jiggs" Henry
Jan 19, 2014
93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Sunday, January 19, 2014. He is survived by his daughter, Carla Vallem; sister, Betty Nordeen and her husband, Ronnie; grandson, Jack Volpato and wife, Julie; granddaughters, Sherry Neatherlin and Lori Dawson and husband, Randy. Jack was a great-grandfather to; Jeremy Neatherlin, Jemma Volpato, and Randal Dawson. He was preceded in death by his...
LaVerne E. Smith
Jan 19, 2014
Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Sunday, January 19, 2014. She is survived by her spouse Claire and her children Gary Smith of Albuquerque, NM, Alan Smith and wife Carolyn of Albuquerque, NM; Rebecca Peterson and husband Stephan of Albuquerque, NM; Rodney Smith and wife Bonnie of Portales, NM; seven grandchildren Arnold Smith, Danise Ahlen and husband...
Leroy Bullard
Jan 18, 2014
Leroy Bullard went to meet his Lord on January 18, 2014. Leroy was a loving father to Carol (Tim) of Edgewater, FL and Richard (Gina) of Jakarta, Indonesia. He was step-father to Beth (Mason), Esther, Tim (Patti), and Mary. He was known as Papa to David (Kimberly), Jason, Michael, Brooke, Erin (Tyler), Ryan, Amanda, Nick, and Brooklyn. He was Great...
Priscilla S. Leach
Jan 18, 2014
LEACH, PRISCILLA SMITH Priscilla Smith Leach, 88, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at UNM Hospital. Priscilla was born in Albany, New York on February 4, 1925. She graduated from Milne High School in 1942 and enjoyed a life-long relationship with friends from school. She worked as a homemaker...
Jo Maxine Boyd
Jan 18, 2014
Jo Maxine Boyd,beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, at age 98, went to spend eternity with her faithful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan 18, 2014. She was born in Munday, Texas on August 23, 1915; the daughter of Mattie Lee Newsom and in addition to her mom she was raised by her grandparents Will and Joise Bailey of...
Cipriano Carlos "Nano" Wildenstein
Jan 18, 2014
Cipriano "Nano" Carlos Wildenstein, a Bronze Star recipient, well-decorated, distinguished, and respected veteran of the United States Military passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Kindred Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on April 29, 1938 to Charles "Charlie" Margarito Wildenstein and Juanita "Jane" Ortega. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Virginia M. Colucci
Jan 18, 2014
Virginia M. Colucci passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Albuquerque on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Mildred. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Onorio; her devoted sons, Anthony and his wife Joy, Thomas and his wife Patricia, Richard and his wife Cecilia, Daniel and his wife Kelly,...
Donaldo S. Chavez
Jan 17, 2014
CHAVEZ, DONALDO S. "DON" Age 69, of Albuquerque, died Friday, January 17, 2014. He is survived by daughter, Dawn S. Chavez and her two daughters; and many close friends. Don was preceded in death by his father, Ben Chavez and mother, Gertrude Sedillo. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. A committal...
Sandra M. Schafer "Sandy" Achenbach
Jan 17, 2014
Age 63, born in Sioux Falls, SD and a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, January 17, 2014. She is survived by her brother, Larry W. Schafer and wife, Bonnie of Sioux Falls, SD; sister, Jane E. Walczak and husband, Peter of Buffalo City, WI; niece; Anne Ruud and husband, Christian; nephew, Andrew Schafer and wife, Mona, and many cousins. She...
Darrell Eugene Munson
Jan 17, 2014
Darrell Eugene Munson was born January 18, 1933 at the General Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, at the height of the Great Depression. The son of Kirsten (Kate) Josefine (Nelson) and Goliat Johannes (Jack) Munson, joined three siblings: two sisters, Alma Jacquline and Selma Maxine, and a half brother, Fred Nelson Oberg. Darrell graduated from Rapid City High School...



