RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Sylvester J. Gutierrez
Oct 13, 2015
Sylvester J. Gutierrez, 56, a dedicated husband, father and grandpa ("campaa"), passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Sylvester was known for loving the great outdoors and enjoyed doing projects with his children. He also loved to cheer on his Raiders. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; his children, Donna and husband Lawrence, David and wife Mary, Victoria and husband...
Marion M. Cottrell
Oct 13, 2015
Marion M. Cottrell, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away October 13, 2015. He was born September 12, 1929 in Capulin, NM, the son of Marion Madison and Florence A. Ratliff-Cottrell. After his graduation from Des Moines high school, he attended the University of New Mexico obtaining both a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering. After additional studies at...
Natalie Hall
Oct 13, 2015
Natalie Hall, age 80, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Felix; her children, Carolyn, Patricia and husband, Robert, Andy and wife, Robin, Mary and Ramona and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Nick and wife, Jayme, Cristi, Amanda, Victoria, Jacob, Servando and Mercedes; and great-grandson, Jericho; sister, Ernestine Sawyer; and...
Adeline (Addie) Purchase
Oct 13, 2015
Addie was born in Chicago on January 18, 1928, and an Albuquerque resident since 1952. She was so loved by many and appreciated for her quick wit and unwavering faith and resilience even through her final days. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and created many fond memories with them and her husband and children throughout her lifetime. She...
Betty Cravens
Oct 13, 2015
Betty Jeanne Cravens, 93, a longtime resident of Prescott and Scottsdale, Arizona, died October 13, 2015 at the home of Tom and Linda Polachek in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Healdton, Oklahoma on May 19, 1922, Betty moved to Enid, Oklahoma at the age of six months. She lived there until she met her husband, Denver. After marrying, they lived...
Martin F. Barker
Oct 12, 2015
Martin F. Barker, born September 11, 1947, was called to Heaven on October 12, 2015 after a valiant struggle with cancer. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by parents, Johnnie Barker, Sr. and Patricia Barker; brother, Johnnie Barker, Jr.; and beloved daughter, Christy Pat Barker. He is survived by his loving...
Roger J. Armijo
Oct 12, 2015
Armijo, Roger Roger Armijo, age 57, passed away at his home in Albuquerque. He was an amazing father and grandfather and is survived by his daughters, Nicole Armijo and Alicia Cook; three grandchildren, Devin, Alana and Kolby; and his siblings, Carol, Denny, Donald and Aaron. Memorial service will be Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. FRENCH...
Marion Gadevaia
Oct 12, 2015
Marion Gadevaia, age 90, joined our Lord in Heaven on October 12, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Pam and Maria; son, Paul; grandchildren, Chad, Aaron, and Christine; and great-grandchildren, Cydney, Allie, and Brodey. A Rosary will be prayed Monday, October 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 10:00...
John Nelson Shipley
Oct 12, 2015
John Nelson Shipley, 71, CTTCS, US Navy, Ret'd, died October 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathryn Shipley. He is also survived by his sister, Sonya Virts and many other family and friends. John served in the United States Navy and retired after 26 years. Cremation has taken place and his cremated remains will be...
William Fehr Jr
Oct 11, 2015
William Fehr Jr., 30, beloved son, brother, and uncle, went with our lord on October 11, 2015. William was best known for his outgoing personality that everyone fell in love with. He loved spending time with his family, bowling with The Special Olympics, swimming, and showing off his awesome dance moves. He is survived by his father William Fehr Sr.;...
Diann Louise List
Oct 10, 2015
Diann Louise List, 58 passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Albuquerque, NM. Diann was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 26, 1957 to Dean and Barbara List. From a very young age, Diann suffered from an extremely rare kidney disease. Throughout the rest of her life, she had many other medical difficulties including ovarian cancer which ultimately took...
Jerald Jay "Jerry" Friedman
Oct 10, 2015
Jerald Jay Friedman (Jerry), age 90, passed away on October 10, 2015 in Albuquerque. Jerry was born in Syracuse, New York on March 9, 1925 and was the son of Philip and Jennie Friedman. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and then graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Business. At UNM he was an active...
Barbara D. Drake
Oct 9, 2015
Barbara D. Drake, 82, passed away October 9, 2015, She is survived by her daughters, Pamela K. Turner and husband Robert, Penne Lynn Griffin; grandchildren, Daniel, Lacey, Danielle; great grandchildren, Gabby, Kylie, Tristan and Oliver; her sister, Margaret; her brother, Frank; and many other family and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Cedric; her parents, Bert and...
Isabel B. Benavidez
Oct 9, 2015
Isabel B. Benavidez, born and raised in Martineztown, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 8, 1922. She went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2015. She is survived by her greatest treasures in her life: her son, Ed Garcia and wife, Nellie; her grandchildren, Lisa Chavez and husband, Sam, and Damion Garcia; great-grandchildren, Steven L. Mize, Shanay Chavez, Sheila...
Christine Shylo Gelina
Oct 8, 2015
Christine Shylo Gelina, 72, passed away suddenly after a brief illness October 8, 2015. She is survived by her children; Andrew Gelina and wife Patricia of Bridgewater, MA, Stephen Gelina and wife Chelsea of Santee, CA, Susan Fitzsimmons and husband Ryan, grandchildren; Caroline, Julia, Nancy and Jackson along with numerous other family and friends including her partner Noel Pugach whom...
Iris Renee Gutierrez
Oct 8, 2015
Shortly after coming into the world, Iris Renee Gutierrez passed away peacefully in her parents arms at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. She was born at 3:52 p.m. on October 8th, 2015. She was six weeks early just 2lbs 7oz., 11 ½ inches long with lots of dark brown curly hair. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and...
Charles W. Volz
Oct 8, 2015
CHARLES W. VOLZ Charles W. Volz, age 89, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on October 8, 2015. Charles graduated from Pratt Institute as an architect, and he practiced in New York City extensively before moving to New Mexico in 1965. He continued his work here, then served the City of Albuquerque as Chief Building Official for about 18...
Donald Dean Becker
Oct 8, 2015
Donald D. Becker, 68, loyal and dedicated husband, father, and friend, passed away October 8, 2015. Donald was known for his professionalism, ability to be open-minded, devoted and considerate of others. He based his life aspirations on his favorite poem the Desiderata. His career as an attorney gave him meaning and purpose in life through helping others overcome the hardships...
Marie Frances Bonnell
Oct 8, 2015
Bonnell, Marie Frances On October 8, 2015, the world lost a beautiful and kind soul. Marie Frances Bonnell passed away in her home surrounded by her devoted family, her husband, Paul, and her two daughters, April and Cerina. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Bonnell; her daughters: April Garcia and husband Andrew and Cerina Bonnell and boyfriend Justin...
John Edward "Jack" Elder
Oct 8, 2015
John (Jack) Edward Elder passed away on October 8, 2015 at the age of 74. He was a native of Albuquerque and a lifelong resident. Jack was a proud graduate of Eugene Field Elementary, Washington Mid-School, Albuquerque High School and University of New Mexico, where he majored in Business. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity and...
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