RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Frank Meza
Feb 10, 2015
Frank Meza went to the Lord on February 10, 2015. He was born in Nogales, AZ and served in the United States Army earning the medal of Valor. He was an industrial fireman for 36 years with Rockwell International in Anaheim, California. During his retirement he worked for the Deer Valley School District in Glendale, AZ and loved going to...
Lillian Mae Damron
Feb 10, 2015
Age 91, a life-long New Mexican, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She is survived by her children; Thelma Gaston and husband, Jerry of Los Lunas, NM and Shirley Damron of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Cari Kaiser and husband, Chris of Los Lunas, NM, Brandon Gaston and wife, Jen of Fredericksburg, VA, Misty Damron of Albuquerque and Mike Damron and Tiffany Jones of...
Hester Holtman
Feb 9, 2015
Hester Holtman, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died February 9, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Dirk C. H. Holtman in 1998; and her son-in-law, Robert E. Smith in 2014. She is survived by her daughters Cecilia (Lia) Smith; Anne (Ansje) Stansell and husband, Howard; son Dirk H. Holtman and wife, Norma; grandchildren,...
JoAnn D. Putnam
Feb 9, 2015
Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died February 9, 2015. Mrs. Putnam was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Putnam and her son, J.R. Putnam. Mrs. Putnam was a member of John XXIII Catholic Community since its origin and a member of the Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary since 1976. She is survived by her daughters, Annette Putnam...
SSG Christopher K. Kelso USA RET.
Feb 9, 2015
SSG CHRISTOPHER K. KELSO, (USA) RET, Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, died Monday, February 9, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Anne; mother and father- in- law, Don and Virginia Fisher; sisters-in-law, Lynn Fisher and Ellen Fisher; his two devoted dogs, Hansel and Gretel; and numerous other relatives and friends. Chris was...
Miguelita Jojola Histia
Feb 8, 2015
Miguelita Jojola Histia, age 90, dearly loved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Miguelita was born on March 28, 1924 in Isleta Pueblo, NM, where she was a tribal member. Mrs. Histia is preceded in death by her first husband Myron F. Hunt and her second husband Andres A. Histia. She is survived by her...
Thomas Clifford Horton Jr
Feb 8, 2015
Thomas Clifford Horton Jr. (Tom, TC), the beloved father, brother, and friend died peacefully on February 8, 2015 in his apartment at The Village at Alameda in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 64. Thomas Clifford Horton Jr. was born on November 9, 1950 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Thomas Clifford Horton Sr. and Rita S. Horton. He earned...
Jane Hampton
Feb 8, 2015
HAMPTON, JANE SISTEK Age 77, of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, February 8, 2015 after a long battle with leukemia. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Fred; and three sons, Ted (Patricia) of Billings, MT, Tim (Katie) of Henderson, NV and Tom (Ty) of San Diego, CA; four grandchildren, Patricia, Theodore and Victoria Hampton of Billings, MT...
Patrick Joseph Gallacher
Feb 8, 2015
GALLACHER, PATRICK J. Patrick Joseph Gallacher (1934-2015) died at home on February 7, 2015. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher. He is survived by his wife Patricia; his daughters, Gail and husband Steve Gess of Denver, Kathleen and husband Greg Atkin of Albuquerque, Francie and husband Chuck Anderson of Denver, Annie and husband Ruben Ramirez of...
Junia L. Stevens
Feb 8, 2015
Junia Larue Hughes Stevens, 90 years old, died peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Danville, Indiana in 1924, she had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1932. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended Choinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, California. Junia was a charter member of the Rio Grande Woodcarvers association....
Rita Mae Floryancic
Feb 8, 2015
FLORYANCIC, RITA Rita Floryancic, 83, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 8, 2015. She entered this world on February 22, 1931 in Texhoma, OK, born to Arthur H. Webb and Lilly M. Crabtree Webb. She is survived by her husband, Harold Floryancic; two sons, Larry W. Floryancic and his wife Betty of Colorado...
Molly MacGillivray
Feb 8, 2015
Molly MacGillivray, 96, went to be with the Lord February 8, 2015. Born in Santa Fe to Herbert and Grace Gerhart , she grew up in Santa Fe and later spent all of her adult life in Albuquerque. She is survived by her two sons, Jim MacGillivray and wife, Jody and Jack MacGillivray and wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Jim MacGillivray and...
Carol Adler
Feb 7, 2015
Carol Adler, 55, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her brother, Frank Coffey; sisters, Cindy McGill and husband, Curt, and Janet Hrncir and husband, John; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Mike and Bob Coffey and Adrienne and Steve McGill. Carol was preceded in...
Max McWhirter
Feb 7, 2015
Max was born in Mountainair, New Mexico, October 1920. He had a sister, Donna Gail, who was four years older. He spent his summers helping on his grandmother's farm in House, New Mexico. It his early teens his mother passed and he and his father moved into the Shaffer Hotel. Later he attended and graduated from NMMI in Roswell, New...
Charles V. "Jack" Jakowatz Jr. Dr.
Feb 7, 2015
Dr. Charles V. Jakowatz Jr. ("Jack"), devoted father, friend, and most adored husband, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM on February 7, 2015, with his family and close friends by his side. Jack was born on March 5, 1951 in Urbana, Illinois to Dr. and Mrs. Charles V. Jakowatz Sr. He spent his childhood in Schenectady, NY...
Richard Schafer
Feb 7, 2015
Richard Schafer, 70, beloved Husband, Father, and Papa, passed away on February 7, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Silver City, NM, to William and Evelyn Schafer. After graduating from Deming High School, and receiving his Bachelor's degree from Western New Mexico University in 1967, he moved to Albuquerque. He received his Master's degree from the University...
Ollie Williams
Feb 7, 2015
Ollie Williams, 84, our Beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 7, 2015. She entered this world on October 20, 1930 in Houston, TX, born to Earnest Warner and Fannie Ola (Gill) Braxton. She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Rick) Sidler Howard (Denise) Williams and Diana (Michael) Alexis; five grandchildren, Alicia Alexis, Jesse Alexis, Jacob...
Loretta M. Cabbage
Feb 7, 2015
CABBAGE, LORETTA M. Age 75, long-time resident since 1959, died peacefully on February 7, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan C. Rodden; son, Steven and wife, Maria Luisa; step-son, George Cavvage and children; brother, William Murphy; sister, Anne Senatore; and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She lived a long full life, always giving to others. Services will be...
John Peter Wagner
Feb 7, 2015
John Peter Wagner, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. John was born in Evanston, IL on November 21, 1931 and joined the USAF in 1951 as an aircraft and jet engine mechanic. He served overseas in England, Guam and Tripoli ultimately being stationed in New Mexico where he gave 21...
Charles "Charlie" W. Brown
Feb 7, 2015
Charles W. Brown, "Charlie", age 87, passed away on February 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane; and his children, Obie and Polly. Charlie was an Eagle Scout, and he also served in the Korean War. He moved to Albuquerque in the 1950's and started Charlie Brown Insurance Inc. in the 1960's. He was an...
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