RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Doris R. Storm
Feb 3, 2016
Doris R. Storm, 93, went to be with the Lord and her husband, Rev. Edward E. Storm Jr., on February 3, 2016. Doris was born in High Point, NC and graduated form nursing school in 1941. Doris and Edward moved to Albuquerque in 1953 and she worked with APS as a school nurse from 1969-1987. After her retirement she served...
Cordell Gilford Puckett
Feb 3, 2016
Cordell Gilford Puckett, age 81, passed away peacefully with his family and a good family friend, Jim Lenfesty, by his side on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Cordell was born in Paducah, Texas in 1934. He moved to California during the dust bowl era with his parents when he was 28 months old. Then they moved to Arizona for awhile and...
Josephine Troy
Feb 3, 2016
D. Josephine Troy, 89, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. She is survived by her children, Johanna Webb and husband, Mike, of Camas, WA, Debra Sofer and husband, Sam, of Nutley, NJ, and Joseph Troy, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael Webb, Dallas DeVilliers, Ashley DeVilliers-Cox and husband, Aherin, Jacqueline Troy, and Justis Cousins; great-grandchildren, Vinessa Lollis...
Cecilia R. C'de Baca
Feb 3, 2016
Cecilia R. C'de Baca, 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with her lord on February 3, 2016. She was in her home with her family by her side. Born November 24, 1929 in Belen, New Mexico, Cecilia was the fourth daughter of nine to Rafael and Eduvigen Sanchez. After graduating from Belen High in 1948, Cecilia did a...
Gregorio Samuel Ojeda
Feb 2, 2016
Gregorio Samuel Ojeda, age 96, was called home by Jesus on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He entered this world on November 17, 1919 in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a beloved grandfather and uncle to four generations under him. He is survived by his granddaughter Raquel Solis and great-granddaughters Andrea Kexel and Christina Solis-Montoya; great-great grandchildren Jace and Reece Kexel...
Alice L. Hicks
Feb 2, 2016
Alice L. Hicks, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, J.C.; daughter, Mildred "Mylli" Zdunek and husband, Dennis of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Estell L. Gilbert and husband, Andy of Portland, OR, J. Stephen Zdunek and wife, Andrea of Temecula, CA, and Molly B. Lindley...
Arthur Schroeder Wellbaum
Feb 2, 2016
Arthur Schroeder Wellbaum, age 96, completed his journal on this earth on February 2, 2016. Arthur was born on March 8, 1919 in Richmond, Indiana and graduated from Morton High School in the class of 1936. He went on to graduate from the University of Illinois (BA) and New Mexico Highlands University (MA). Arthur served in the US Army in...
Kathryn "Kayte" Blanke
Feb 2, 2016
Kayte Blanke of Albuquerque, New Mexico died Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Her unexpected death has left family members and friends alike stunned and grief stricken. Kayte was born Kathryn Blanke on November 2, 1945 in Watertown, South Dakota to Elisabeth Underwood and Robert Mayer Blanke. Throughout her young life, she lived in New York, South Dakota and South Carolina, where...
Mary Trujillo
Feb 2, 2016
Trujillo, Mary On February 2, 2016, Maria Montiel de Trujillo, age 93, our beloved sister, aunt, and family matriarch went to see the face of God after a long and fruitful life. Mary, a nonagenarian and 3rd Order Franciscan, was born October 30, 1922 in High Rolls, NM to Juan Evangelista Montiel and Juliana Montes, who preceded her in death...
William R. "Bill" Nanney
Feb 1, 2016
William "Bill" R. Nanney, 85, longtime resident of Albuquerque, born March 19, 1930, passed away on February 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Judy; four biological children; seven other children who he helped raise; twenty five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many loved friends and family members. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 7:00...
Pauline Rose Kelly
Feb 1, 2016
Pauline Rose Kelly, 78, an angel here on earth was taken to a far better place February 1, 2016. She is survived by her husband, William; her son, Donald Ames and her daughter, Suzanne Keaty and husband, Chris; three grandchildren; her sisters, Joanne, Dianne, Linda and Bonnie and many other family members and friends. Pauline was preceded in death by...
Helen Marie Fitzsimmons
Feb 1, 2016
Helen Marie Fitzsimmons, age 94, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Helen loved traveling and cooking but most of all had a deep love for her family. Her generosity and love will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Helen is preceded in death by her son, Bobby Fitzsimmons; sisters, Ruth Wells and Clemie...
Daryl "Dinny" Orth
Feb 1, 2016
Daryl "Dinny" Orth, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Monday, February 1, 2016 with his children at his bedside. He is survived by his children, Pamela Vath of Albuquerque, Karen Tomchuk and husband, Kenneth of Frisco, TX, Scott Orth and wife, Tamara of Edgewood, and Daryl "Bill" Orth, Jr. and wife, Mary of Las Vegas, NV; nine...
Clifford William Sharrar
Jan 31, 2016
Clifford William Sharrar, age 64, a life-long resident of Albuquerque died Sunday, January 31, 2016 after a long bout with cancer. He is survived by his children, Jason, James and Brandy; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Kevin Sharrar; and many friends. He was born in 1951 in Oil City, PA and graduated from Manzano High School. After graduation he entered...
Bennie J. Aragon
Jan 31, 2016
Bennie J. Aragon, 85, of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, with his family by his side. He is now in the presence of our Lord. Bennie was born on May 26, 1930, and became a Democratic state political figure in New Mexico, serving in the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979, when he accepted an...
Orie Bachechi
Jan 30, 2016
Orie Bachechi, 86, our beloved father passed away on January 30, 2016. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 4, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at FRENCH - University. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Orie's name to The Veterans of Foreign War, www.vfw.org. Please visit...
Marian "Sparky" Ipiotis
Jan 30, 2016
Ipiotis, Marian "Sparky", age 90, was born in San Marcial, NM and she went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was very involved with the Catholic Church, was a crusisita, and a Eucharistic Minister. She attended Loretta Academy in Santa Fe and graduated high school in Socorro. She retired after 30 years of...
Joan Clare Dawson
Jan 30, 2016
Joan Clare Dawson, 83, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on January 30, 2016. She entered this world on August 25, 1932 in Snyder, TX, born to Lon B. Favor and Mary Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, James Dale Dawson; seven children, Helen, Tim, John (Jay), Lon, Jennifer, Tom, Candice, and their...
Raymond Trujillo
Jan 29, 2016
Trujillo, Raymond Raymond Trujillo, husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, passed away on January 29, 2016 surrounded by his wife and family. He is preceded in death by his mom, Josephita; dad, Milton; brothers, Charlie and Luis; and sisters, Vicky, Helen and Barbara. Ray was married to the love of his life, Ramona, for 61 years. He was a devout Catholic who...
Adam K. Schutz
Jan 29, 2016
Adam K. Schutz, 60, beloved husband, brother, and friend passed away on January 29, 2016. Son of the late Melvin and Rhoda Schutz, Adam was born in Washington, DC and raised in Bethesda, Maryland. He became a Master Gunsmith before joining the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, where he spent 25 years before retiring to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was...
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