Obituaries

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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Phillip Baca

Phillip Baca

Jul 5, 2011

Phillip "Pilo" "Felipe" Baca, 75, a former resident of Santa Fe and a resident of Albuquerque for the past 55 years, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Juanita Montoya Baca; children, Liz Marquez and husband, Abel of Peralta, NM and Chris Baca and wife,...

Edward Fittipaldi

Edward Fittipaldi

Jun 26, 2011

10th Anniversary 6/26/11

A Life of True Love

True love is like a beautiful rose, Inside your heart it grows and grows

You vow to each other, ‘til death do us part”, That true love grows deeper within your heart

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Robert Kathryn Holmes

Robert Kathryn Holmes

May 3, 2011

Colonel Robert Albert Holmes, MD US Army (Ret.) United States Army Retired, born May 3, 1933 in Lansford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holmes died peacefully with his family surrounding him on Saturday, March 31, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Gwendolyn Holton Holmes. Known to many as Bob, he is also survived by his daughter, Allison Ann Holmes...

Doris Mildred Hamelstrom

Doris Mildred Hamelstrom

Aug 22, 2010

HAMELSTROM -- Doris Mildred Hamelstrom, beloved wife and mother, was called to the Church Eternal, on the Lord's Day August 22, 2010. Doris was born in Nemo, South Dakota. Her mother died when she was ten days old and her maternal grandmother raised her during the depression era in the Black Hills. It was there she met and married George,...

Edie Ruby Becker

Edie Ruby Becker

Jan 12, 2010

BECKER - Edie Becker, love of my life, beloved mom, meeem and treasured friend whispered her last "I love you" and slipped quietly away in the arms of her angels January 12, 2010. She waged a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer the same way she faced all of life's challenges, with strength, pride, love and dignity. Born in Belen, New...

Joshua Yonker

Joshua Yonker

Mar 24, 2009

YONKER, SR. JOSHUAAge 72, as the sun rose on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, Daddy passed away. Daddy was born May 5, 1936 in Maryland to John Thomas Yonker and Elsie Smith. He entered the USAF in 1955 and retired in 1984 from Kirtland AF Base. He married Mary Clark. To that union was born their three children. He is survived...

Excelso Aragon

Excelso Aragon

Mar 21, 2009

Excelso Aragon, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Valencia, NM, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009. 

Mr. Aragon was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Esac and Raquel Aragon; brother, Isidro Aragon; sister, Mary Castillo brother-in-law, Jimmie Castillo. 

He is survived by his children, Vicky Reyes and son-in-law Martin, Gilbert Jose Aragon and daughter-in-law, Denise, John Anthony Aragon, Mauricia Susan...

William Durward Crowder

William Durward Crowder

Mar 16, 2008

William Durward (DC) Crowder, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died Sunday March 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Camoleat Crowder; his daughters; Camellia Barnes, Dianna Johnson, and Camie Marney, and his son, Craig Crowder, as well as their spouses, who are all residents of Albuquerque. He was also blessed with nine grandchildren, and...

Joyce Marie Murken

Joyce Marie Murken

May 14, 2006

Joyce Marie Murken, 74, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 14, 2006. Born on February 29, 1932, in Indianola, Iowa, Joyce lived a life defined by vision, leadership, and community spirit. 

Together with her husband, Alro Murken, she co-founded New West Realty, where their dedication and professionalism helped countless families find homes and build futures. Beyond her career, Joyce's...

William Paul Alexander

William Paul Alexander

Dec 10, 2003

William Paul Alexander, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 10, 2003. He was born in Dawson Springs, KY. Mr. Alexander is survived by his loving wife, Viola, of 71 years. He was the loving father of three sons, Norman Paul, Robert Lewis and Kenneth John; grandfather to eight grandchildren, Linda,...

Olga Metzger

Olga Metzger

Nov 1, 2002

Olga Metzger passed away on November 1, 2002 from natural causes in Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Frances Bazant, and her husband, Harold Charles Metzger Sr.

Olga was born in Illinois in 1915. She grew up in Chicago during the roaring 20's, the Great Depression, and prohibition eras and...

Jeanette Marie De La Cruz

Jeanette Marie De La Cruz

Nov 16, 1999

It is with great sadness that we announce the belated passing of Jeanette Marie De La Cruz, who was reported missing on October 20, 1999. She passed away on Nov 16, 1999, just weeks after her 20th birthday.

Jeanette was born Nov 3, 1979, in Albuquerque NM to parents Chris De La Cruz and Rene Morris. She spent most of her...

Tyler P. Cook

Tyler P. Cook

Aug 27, 1995

Tyler Cook, 21, our precious child, passed away April 14, 2017. Tyler was known for his quick wit and humor. He took interest in motorcycles, cars, the outdoors, science, music and animals. Tyler had a fascination with the Japanese culture and was learning the language. He also enjoyed spending time interacting with friends in other places around the world....

Leland Robert Jones

Leland Robert Jones

Jan 1, 1970

Leland Jones, 91, beloved Father and Grandfather, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1963, passed peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day. He is survived by daughter, Deborah Repp, and husband, David, of Albuquerque; Son, Dean Jones, and wife, Jenipher, of Albuquerque; Grandson, David J (DJ) Repp, and wife, Sara; Granddaughter, Stephanie Repp, and husband Shaun; Grandson, Michael...

Ann Nattress

Ann Nattress

Jan 1, 1970

Ann Nattress, having fought the good fight and having finished the race, is now HOME at last in the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, and is more alive today than she has ever been! She is survived by 3 children, Tina Ellison and husband, Jackson, Carol Elliott, and Craig Elliott and wife, Wendy. She...

Sonja Soon Waldin

Sonja Soon Waldin

Jan 1, 1970

Sonja Soon Waldin (born 순송자), 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2023. Sonja is survived by her sons, Ray Waldin and Walt Waldin; her grandsons, Timothy Waldin and Oliver Waldin; her sisters, Nam Shin Pak (순남신), Ok Cha Caparas (순옥자), and Sun Cha Rotter...

Idalia - Casarez

Idalia - Casarez

Jan 1, 1970

Idalia Casarez, 83, was a loving, caring, and dedicated Wife and Mother, who passed away April 23, 2023. Idalia was known for her love of her late husband Isidro Chick Casarez. She also loved and cared for many stray cats in her neighborhood, making sure they never missed a meal. She was a loyal friend and a hard-working person....

Priscilla Rodger

Priscilla Rodger

Jan 1, 1970

Priscilla Rodger, 80, beloved mother, daughter, and spouse, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, April 14, 2023. She entered this world on Thursday, May 28, 1942 in Santa Rita, NM, born to Arthur and Elvira Holtry. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Gilbert and Donna Gomez; sons, Steven Rodger and David Rodger; six...

Angelika Choudhry

Angelika Choudhry

Jan 1, 1970

Angelika Choudhry, a loving mother and wife passed away on February 28, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Angelika was born in Germany and created beautiful displays for retail showrooms while working as an interior decorator. She moved to the American desert southwest with her first husband and young boys because she enjoyed bright and sunny...

Maxine Dawson

Maxine Dawson

Jan 1, 1970

Maxine Dawson of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 19, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.