Albuquerque, New Mexico
Edwin Eugene IvesMarch 15, 1934-April 23, 2023Edwin Eugene "Gene" Ives passed peacefully from this life into the presence of the Lord on April 23, 2023, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On May 3, 2025, his family gathered in Birmingham, Alabama, for a joint celebration of life to honor...
Read MoreSpent my first summer after high school working backstage for the Albuquerque Civic Light Opera (1969). I was in awe listening to Mr. Ives as he sang in Kismet. He made the whole show shine. RIP Mr. Ives.
Kathy Richardson Lamar
March 29, 2026 | Other
From the opera orchestra pit we always looked forward to hearing Gene sing. We was such an important part of the musical community here. Our condolences to the entire family, Rhonda and Frosty Blech
Rhonda A Blech
March 29, 2026
From the orchestra pit for opera performances, we always looked forward to hearing Gene sing. What a gift he was to our musical community here. Our condolences to the family, Rhonda and Frosty Blech
Rhonda A Blech
March 29, 2026
