RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Frederick Joseph "Joe" Brandiger
Jan 25, 2016
Frederick Joseph "Joe" Brandiger beloved brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 25, 2016 at the age of 93. He will be deeply missed. Joe was born to Cordelia and Frederick Brandiger on December 20, 1922 in Hesperus, Colorado, the third of five children. He is survived his sister,...
Bob Ehret
Jan 24, 2016
Bob Ehret, age 68, fought a long, hard battle with cancer and lost that battle on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Ehret; and his brother, Dave. He is survived by his daughter, Jami Rosas and her husband, Josh; and grandchildren, Jade and Jacob. He had a great impact on his...
Richard W. Willey
Jan 23, 2016
Willey, Richard W. Richard W. Willey, 94, passed away on January 23, 2016. Dick was born in 1921 in Erie, PA along with his twin brother, Ray. During his youth he helped his family with money by trapping muskrats in the cold PA winters. After high school he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp and was introduced to New Mexico. In...
Perry Schanefelt
Jan 23, 2016
A Funeral Mass for Perry Hershey Schanefelt, 78, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart Cathedral where Perry was a lifetime member. Reverend Matt Keller will officiate. A rosary will be said before Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow Mass at Hillcrest Cemetery in the family plot. A reception will be held at...
Ruth Loretta Taylor
Jan 23, 2016
Ruth Loretta Taylor, 89, resident of Casa Grande, AZ and previously of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on Saturday January 23, 2016. She was born in Washington, MO on October 3, 1926. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bruce R. Taylor who died on June 13, 2000, at age 69. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Brown and...
Shirley Roberts
Jan 22, 2016
Shirley Roberts was called Home on January 22, 2016 to be with her late husband, William "Bill" Roberts. Born and raised in Michigan, Shirley was a Los Lunas resident for over 15 years and taught oil painting classes at Leftovers, etc. Shirley leaves a legacy of many loving family members. She was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and...
Francis Paul Krim
Jan 22, 2016
Francis Paul Krim, 85, a 26 year Air Force Veteran and family cornerstone, entered Heaven's Gate on Friday, January 22, 2016. Frank was known to many for being a staunch patriot who dedicated his life to serving our country. He delighted in spending time with his family, especially his 3 grandchildren - Adam, Tiffany, and Emily. He loved golf, photography,...
Marie Antoinette "Toni" Brisky
Jan 22, 2016
Marie Antoinette (Toni) Brisky passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the age of 67. Toni was born in Albuquerque, and although she lived in Illinois, Alaska, and Washington state, she returned to Albuquerque. Upon her return she devoted her life to her career; working first on Manzano Base, and then Kirtland Air Force Base managing the security police...
Shirley M. Templeton
Jan 21, 2016
Shirley M. Templeton, Age 91, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Raymond H. Templeton and wife, Melinda of San Antonio, TX and Robert S. Templeton of Chance, MD; six grandchildren, Christopher Templeton and wife, Tabitha, Justin Templeton and wife, Tara, Raymond Templeton II and wife, Tia, Destiny Templeton, Cheyenne Templeton, and Tyler Templeton; five...
Robert Earl "Bob" Basham
Jan 21, 2016
Basham, Robert "Bob" Earl Robert "Bob" Earl Basham was born on July 26, 1958 in Hobbs, NM, to Bill and Pat Basham of Santa Fe. He attended school in Albuquerque and was a 1980 graduate of UNM. Bob was a long-time Golf Professional, working in Rio Rancho, NM, San Diego, CA, Carlsbad, NM, and Albuquerque, NM and was currently the...
Harriet Joan "Jo" Albright
Jan 21, 2016
Harriet Joan Albright, 85, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Milford, Iowa, beloved mother, grandmother and wife, was called home on January 21, 2016. Jo entered this world on May 30, 1930 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, born to Resor and Maude Cowan. Jo grew up in Spencer, Iowa and attended Reynolds Grade School. She was united in marriage to Merle...
Jeanne Langham Wimmer
Jan 21, 2016
Jeanne Langham Wimmer, 74, of Speedway, WV and longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, departed this life to be with her Lord on January 21, 2016. Born on August 3, 1941, she was the eldest daughter of the late Marjorie Walker Watson and Arnette Cunningham. Making friends wherever her path took her, she enjoyed working among friends at Richardson Motor Company,...
Wanda Garrison
Jan 20, 2016
Wanda Ray Garrison was born in 1928 and very peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Wanda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Garrison; and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family members. She was in banking and financial institutions for 43 years. She was head bookkeeper at Ranchers State Bank in...
Celeste "Chick" Nole
Jan 20, 2016
Celeste "Chick" Nole peacefully departed this life to join her loving Creator on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the age of 93 ½. She was born June 9, 1922, the daughter of Celeste "Mamo" and Jordan Charlton. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as friend to many. Over her lifetime she warmed many hearts...
Paul Longoria
Jan 19, 2016
Paul Longoria, age 79, a well-respected and beloved neighbor, friend, husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather and long-time Albuquerque resident passed away January 19, 2016. Paul was known for his refreshing kindness, friendship and his "mucho grande" love of life. He never met anyone that could not become his friend. He is survived by his amazing wife and best friend, Leslie Longoria....
Roland Knight "R.K." Van Gaasbeek
Jan 19, 2016
Roland Knight "R.K." Van Gaasbeek was born on January 21, 1929 in Atchison, Kansas. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the army. He was stationed in Europe to aid in the post-WWII reconstruction efforts. His time served overseas had a profound effect on him, turning him into an avid WWII history buff. Upon completion of his military service, R.K....
Patricia Ann Dixon
Jan 19, 2016
Patricia Ann Dixon age 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 19, 2016. Patricia was born in Baton Rouge, LA to Octave and Mable Fleitas and adopted into the family of Anthony and Ruth Mance. She is survived by her husband Gary Dixon, her children Jessie Fowler and wife Donna Douglas Fowler, Michelle Klug...
Norma J. Lavery
Jan 19, 2016
Norma J. Lavery, 83, died January 19, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Allan; her sons, David Lillie and wife, Carol, Mark Lillie and wife, Lisa; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, David Denney and wife, Kim and Danny Denney; and many other family and friends. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nellie Denney and...
Francis "Frank" Troup
Jan 18, 2016
Our loving husband, father and grandfather, Francis "Frank" Troup, passed away at the age of 75 on Monday, January 18, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Susquehanna, PA on March 25, 1940 to George and Helen Troup. He was the youngest of seven siblings: John, Elizabeth, George, Donald, Betty and Jimmy, who all preceded him in death....
Barbara Maria Sanchez
Jan 18, 2016
Barbara Maria Sanchez was 88 when she passed peacefully to the spirit world at her home with her family on January 18, 2016. Maria Barbarita Padilla Sanchez, a native of Albuquerque, was born on March 18, 1927. She attended Albuquerque High School and worked retail businesses. Barbara was the middle of nine children - Nicolas, Rebecca, Isabel, Eliseo, Maria Barbarita,...
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