RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Julio Ramos
Dec 30, 2014
Age 89, beloved husband, father, and "Papo" passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2014. He was born July 9, 1925 in San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, to parents Cirilo and Lina (Padrino) Ramos. Julio began his professional baseball career with the Cuban Leagues in 1948. He then continued playing in the...
Maria Isabel Carroll
Dec 30, 2014
CARROLL, MARIA ISABEL Maria Isabel Carroll, 80, our beloved Mother passed away on December 30, 2014. Isabel was born on September 4, 1934 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Filiberto and Juanita Baca. A long-time resident of the Albuquerque area, she worked for the State of New Mexico Health Department until her retirement. Isabel loved spending time with her...
Patricia "Pat" McClean
Dec 30, 2014
Patricia "Pat" McClean departed this world for Heaven, December 30th after a bout with cancer. She passed peacefully and willingly, knowing she was going to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, and previous departed friends welcoming her. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Bob; and four children: Sally Prazeres, Greg McKinsey, Cathy Toffel and Rick...
Patricia Carpenter
Dec 30, 2014
Patricia Carpenter, 85, passed away on December 30, 2014 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born to Benjamin and Bernice O'Dell in Price, Utah in 1929. Soon after, they moved to Cripple Creek, Colorado where she lived until they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado. While finishing her Associates Degree at Mesa Jr. College in Grand Junction, she met the...
Rosina Sandoval Sister Sfcc
Dec 30, 2014
A long and faithful life of Christian service has come to an end. Sister Rosina Sandoval, SFCC died peacefully at her home in Albuquerque on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 80 years of age. She was born in Truchas, NM to Pablita and Apolinar Sandoval. She graduated from Santa Cruz High School then entered the order of Dominican Sisters of...
Jeffrey Craig Harris
Dec 30, 2014
HARRIS, JEFFREY CRAIG April 30, 1959 - December 30, 2014 Age 55, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Jeff was a skilled woodworker and carpenter who took solace in the great outdoors. He enjoyed fly fishing, camping and mountain biking. He is preceded in death by his father, Elliot Harris and his sister,...
George Douglas Blevins
Dec 30, 2014
BLEVINS, GEORGE DOUGLAS Went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2014. "Doug" was born on December 20, 1931, in Freeman, Missouri. He was the only child of Harold Blevins and Nina Steele Blevins who have preceded him in death. Doug was raised in Freeman, Missouri, and in February, 1951, he joined the United States Air Force. He was...
M. Kathryn Ballard
Dec 29, 2014
Imithe ar shlA� na fA�rinne. Age 63, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and the Outlands, passed beyond on Monday, December 29, 2014. She graduated from The University of New Mexico in 1987, and worked there for more than 25 years with Information Technology and the Registrar's Office. She enjoyed her travels throughout the country meeting and making friends and was...
Frank Maestas
Dec 29, 2014
Age 89, a life-long resident of Roy, NM passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Monday, December 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Caroline; son, James Maestas (Dolores Gallegos); daughters, Geraldine Maestas, Karen George (William), and Arlene Maestas; grandsons, Joshua George and Zachary Vigil; sisters, Margaret Baca, Tillie Cruz (Patricio), Martha Ebell (Andres) and Mary Tapia...
Kenneth R. "Dick" Edwards
Dec 29, 2014
Kenneth R. Edwards, "Dick," 94, born in Ft. Sumner, NM on May 30, 1920 to Raleigh and Frona Hunter Edwards, passed away December 29, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Bracey Edwards; two sons, Kenneth R. Edwards, Jr. (Vicki), and Thomas Phillip Edwards; one grandson, Shane Edwards; three step-grandchildren, Sharese Low, Jonathan...
Anna Mae Felts
Dec 28, 2014
Anna Mae Felts, born February 16, 1922, passed away on December 28, 2014. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Anna Mae is preceded in death by her husband, Delbert A. Felts. She is survived by her children, Bob and Kay Felts, Lois Ledbetter, Sue Nicley and Don and Karin Felts. She is also survived by eight grandchildren...
Fred Wilford Baca
Dec 28, 2014
Fred "Alfredo" Baca, 70, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, December 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Kathie Esquibel-Baca; his son, Alfred Baca; sisters, Jeanette, Juliette, Theresa, and Elizabeth, and brothers Joseph, Eresmo and Jesse; as well as a large, extended family. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, William and...
Howard Charles Volkin
Dec 27, 2014
Dr. Howard C. Volkin passed away on Dec. 27, 2014, at the age of 91. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque. Howard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hilda Appel Volkin; two daughters, Paula Volkin Kehoe and...
Loretta Jean Jones
Dec 27, 2014
Our loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Saturday, December 27, 2014 surrounded by her family. Loretta was born on September 24, 1935 in Mexia, TX to Alice and Virgil Cox who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Max Jones. She is survived...
Levi W. Miller
Dec 27, 2014
Levi William Miller, born March 25, 1929 in Kalona, IA, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2014, after succumbing to cancer. He is survived by Arlene, his wife of 18 years; his step-children, Dennis and Tillie Poper, of Albuquerque, and Michele and Chris Johnson, of Las Cruces; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Levi is also survived by...
Roger Joseph Kurucz D.C. Dr.
Dec 26, 2014
Age 75, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on December 26, 2014. He entered this world on August 30, 1939 in Cudahy, WI, born to Dr. Joseph and Helen (Batskai) Kurucz. He is survived by his children, Christina Kurucz Noble and husband, Gary, Jeffrey Cheney and wife, Jerilyn, and Douglas Cheney and wife,...
Holly Balistrere
Dec 26, 2014
Holly Balistrere, of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles "Chas" who passed away on December 9, 2014. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Rosalie Ianaro of Ohio; as well as other nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. During life, Holly loved music, dancing, friends and...
Paul Stanley Laybourne
Dec 26, 2014
Paul S. Laybourne joined his Lord on December 26, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Julie Laybourne; his daughters, Rebekah Dumas (Clive), Alice Laybourne and Krista Laybourne (Nuno Cardoso); and his grandchildren, Andrew Dumas, Hayley Dumas, Isabel Laybourne, Clarissa Laybourne, and William Laybourne. Paul was born on February 15, 1945 in Columbus, OH. Paul's childhood...
Placida Castillo
Dec 26, 2014
Placida Castillo passed away on December 26, 2014. She was born in Belen, NM and retired from Kirtland Air Force Base after 25 years of service. She is survived by three sisters: Ida C. Garcia, Olive Castillo and Lena Castillo; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Anita Castillo, a sister; Cecilia...
James O. Wood
Dec 26, 2014
James O. Wood, 82, passed away at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on Friday, December 26, 2014. He was born on February 8, 1932 to Clarence Wood and Ola Smithers Wood in Tucumcari, NM. He is survived by his wife of 60 an a half years, Patricia "Patsy" Wood; sons David Wood and wife, Maria and Michael Wood and...
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