RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Marshall Thomas Wabnum
May 25, 2015
Marshall Thomas Wabnum (Nso Wah Quet), age 36, died May 25, 2015. He is survived by his father, Thomas Wabnum, of Mayetta, KS; brother, Rondell Vigil and Rema Vigil of Dulce, NM, and Anjanette Cook of Northeast, MD; his nephews, Jeremiah Vigil, Melaki McLemore, Gabriel and Broden Jens Cook; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death...
James Steven Williams
May 25, 2015
James Steven Williams (Steve), 64, was born in Carthage, MO, January 26, 1951. He peacefully passed away May 25, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer. A long-time resident of the Albuquerque area, Steve attended Highland High School and graduated from the University of New Mexico with dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Steve retired from Intel in 2007, after...
Della Herrera
May 24, 2015
Della Herrera, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since the early 50's went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2015. She is survived by her sons, Gilberto Herrera, Bill Herrera, wife, Nancy, and Charles Herrera; daughter in-law, Patsy Herrera; three grandchildren, Ronnie, Sandie and Melissa and husband, Richard Browne; five great-grandchildren; special friends, TraciLynn,...
Carolyn V. Day
May 24, 2015
Carolyn V. Day, 85, passed away May 24, 2015 with her family at her side. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Stroup and husband, Michael, Sheri Maloy and husband, TJ; grandchildren, Ryan Matson and partner, Katie Levi, Shelby Alexander, Aaron Maloy and wife, Kelli, and Shawn Maloy and friend, Marie Robinson and her daughter, Nevaeh; great grandchildren, Audry, Presley;...
Bryant Lee Roberson
May 24, 2015
Bryant Lee Roberson, 56, a longtime resident of Albuquerque went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 24, 2015. He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Lueck and husband Gary of Albuquerque, Stacy Johnson of Jenks, OK, Judy Goforth and husband Ray of Owasso, OK and Barbara Jenkins of Chicago; nieces, Chantelle Lovato, Tiffany...
Madalynne Mary "Maddy" Strascina
May 23, 2015
Madalynne Mary "Maddy" Strascina, age 94, passed away peacefully of natural causes, joining her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Daughter of the late John J. and Rose M. James, Maddy was born in the coal-mining town of Pittston near Scranton, PA and raised in Buffalo, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent...
Lorraine Duran
May 23, 2015
Lorraine Duran Burns died Saturday May 23, 2015 with her large family of loved ones by her side. Lorraine was born March 22, 1930 in Penasco, New Mexico to Dionicio and Bersabe (Ortiz) Duran. Lorraine graduated from Penasco High School in 1948 and then worked for two years as Secretary to the Penasco High School Superintendent, the late Mr. Alfredo...
Rose Marie Machin
May 23, 2015
Rose Marie Machin, 85, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 23, 2015. She entered this world on February 23, 1930 in St. Louis, MO and was born to Frank and Josephine (Jablonsky) Huber. Rose married Edwin Machin in 1949 in Albuquerque, NM. Rose was a home-maker who focused on the well-being of her family. She...
Romayne Layaou Thomas
May 23, 2015
Romayne Thomas died on May 23, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Romayne Layaou Thomas and her twin brother, Donald Pettebone Layaou were born on August 12, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. to Ernest and Gertrude Johnson Layaou. At 6 years of age, Romayne knew that she wanted to be a nurse after her cousin, Jean Thompson, who was a student nurse, showed...
Frank Venaglia
May 23, 2015
Venaglia, Frank Known as "Mr. Capo" to many with his great humor and sparkling green eyes, Frank Venaglia, a long time businessman/restauranteur passed away on May 23, 2015. Born in Chicago in 1928, Frank met his future bride Anna Psaltis, an opera singer from Albuquerque, NM, and fell in love. Frank and Anna moved to Albuquerque in 1955 to open...
Manuel Levi Olivas
May 23, 2015
Manuel Levi Olivas, 89, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2015, surrounded by his wife and seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings and son-in-law, Jack Dawson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Dolores, his butterfly. He is also survived by his seven children: Andres Olivas and wife, Verena,...
Shirley E. Starr
May 22, 2015
Shirley Starr, 91, a dedicated sister and aunt, passed away May 22, 2015, in Livermore, CA. Shirley was a graduate of the Palmer Chiropractic School. She and her husband, Anthony, moved to Albuquerque where she was a longtime, loyal employee of Walgreens. She loved her cats and dogs and always had at least one pet. She was dedicated to the...
Thomas Dale Clark
May 22, 2015
Thomas Dale Clark, 83 went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2015. He was born November 26, 1931 in Gary, IN. Tom moved to Albuquerque in 1962 to serve in the U.S. Army at Kirtland Air Force Base for two years and then worked for the US Air Force at KAFB for 30 years. Tom was a...
Abraham Garcia Santana
May 22, 2015
Abraham Garcia Santana, born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, on September 8, 1916, died on May 22, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eva Baca Santana; Joe Santana his son and his wife, Gloria; Joanna Santana Midyette, and her husband Monty; five grandchildren: Jennifer Santana Cerutti, her husband Charles, Julia Santana Saites, her husband Greg, Jolene...
Jacob Lucero
May 22, 2015
Lucero, Jacob Jacob Lucero age 22, passed away on Friday May 22, 2015. Jacob is survived by his mother, Christene Lucero; father, Fred Lucero; sister, Rachael Lucero; son, Jude Luciani; grandparents, Ramon and Rosalie Garcia and Ray and Annabelle Lucero. Jacob will be greatly missed by numerous relatives, friends and all that knew and loved him. His two PIC's Auntie...
Eugene C. Martinez IV
May 22, 2015
Eugene C. Martinez IV Eugene C. Martinez, IV, age 26, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 22, 2015. Eugene was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugenio Martinez. He is survived by his parents, Eugene T. and Libby Martinez of Pecos, NM; brother, Robert J. Martinez; sister, Jennifer Martinez and Miguel Cruz; nephews, Joshua Soto and...
Jackie Wayne Bruce
May 21, 2015
Jackie W. Bruce, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 21, 2015. He entered this world on April 21, 1930 in Wichita Falls, TX, born to Bert and Bertie Bruce. He was raised in Oklahoma City, OK. He was an avid "Sooners" Oklahoma University fan. He has been a resident of...
Joe Allen White
May 21, 2015
Joe Allen White, 63, passed away Thursday, 21 May 2015 of health complications, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born 27 May 1951 in Cheyenne Wells, CO; the second child of Bernard D. White and Ruby (Underwood) White. Joe was preceded in death by both parents. He was raised in Aztec, NM. Joe played baseball throughout his child hood and through...
Jerome Gerald "Jerry" Beckman
May 20, 2015
Jerome Gerald Beckman September 15, 1931 - May 20, 2015 Jerome "Jerry" Gerald Beckman passed away at his home Wednesday, May 20, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer with his wife Barbara providing care for him. Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 15, 1931 and spent his childhood there known affectionately by his siblings as...
Linda Martino
May 20, 2015
Linda was born in Galveston, TX on September 23, 1928. She was the daughter of Manuel and Maria Diaz and sister to Arthur Diaz. Linda is survived by her son, John; daughter, Diana Quinn; and four grandchildren, Donna Hayman, Ryan Quinn, Daniel Quinn, and Michael Martino. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John A. Martino....
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