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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Neomi Pierce

Neomi Pierce

Nov 10, 2014

Neomi Pierce of Prosper, Texas went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Neomi is survived by the love of her life, her loving husband of 35 years, Les Pierce of Prosper; her mother, Margaret Lopez of Albuquerque; her son, Duane and two grandsons, Anthony and Ethan of Albuquerque; her sister,...

Robert E. "Bob" Melloy

Robert E. "Bob" Melloy

Nov 9, 2014

Age 91, died November 9, 2014. He is survived by his children, Pam Shumard, Joe Melloy and wife, Laura, Steve Melloy and wife, Anita, Nick Melloy and wife, Ann, Guy Melloy and wife, Penny, Dan Melloy and wife, Cathy, Michael Melloy and wife, Marianne; 20 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Charles and wife, Jean and many other family and friends....

Shirley Banford Mullen

Shirley Banford Mullen

Nov 9, 2014

MULLEN, SHIRLEY BANFORD Shirley died on Sunday, November 9, 2014 after a courageous fight against cancer. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Charles Mullen III; and her brother, Dean Banford. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucille Banford. After teaching for many years, Shirley worked as a paralegal for Bank of America. She...

Guadalupe Vigil

Guadalupe Vigil

Nov 8, 2014

Guadalupe Vigil, born in Puerto de Luna, NM on July 25, 1927 to Antonio Sandoval and Candida Sandoval-Maestas, died peacefully in her home Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Vivian Vigil and Rachel Cannon; sisters, Petra Lucero and Miquela Dodge and two brothers, Jose and Eduardo Sandoval. She is survived by Juan...

Paul A. Gallagher

Paul A. Gallagher

Nov 8, 2014

Paul, age 85 passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on November 8, 2014. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Gallagher. He graduated from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis MD in 1951 as an Ensign USN. While on Washington shore duty at the developing POLARIS missile system he met and married his wife, Leigh...

Georgina Chavez

Georgina Chavez

Nov 8, 2014

Georgina Chavez, defined as the most maternal, loving, selfless, and dignified woman is once again united with her mother, father, son, aunts, uncles, primos, and primas in eternal heaven. Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on November 8, 2014. She entered this world on February 22, 1944, in Albuquerque, NM, to Alfredo and Tomasita Valdez. She is survived...

Eloyd L. Gonzales

Eloyd L. Gonzales

Nov 8, 2014

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Eloyd L. Gonzales, passed away November 8, 2014 at the age of 94. He was born in Madrid, NM, April 23, 1920, and graduated from Cerrillos High School. Shortly thereafter, he began his military service in WWII, landing in Normandy and being part of the battles in France and Germany. Upon his return after the...

Jane Key

Jane Key

Nov 8, 2014

Jane Key, age 96, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was born in Madison, Indiana, the oldest daughter of Leota and Wilburn Mickel. She was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. George Denny. She grew up in Indiana and moved to Albuquerque in 1949 with her husband, Perry Key. Jane and her husband Perry were married for 76 years, and...

Albert "Chuck" Wennekamp

Albert "Chuck" Wennekamp

Nov 8, 2014

WENNEKAMP, ALBERT "CHUCK" Beloved father, grandfather, and brother, unexpectedly joined his wife Helen in heaven on Saturday, November 8, 2014, three months after his seventy-fifth birthday. Since 1973, Chuck resided in Albuquerque, NM. Chuck is survived by his sons, Curt and wife, Veronica of Lakeland, TN, Daniel and wife, Trudy of Sauk Rapids, MN, Wynn and wife, Jennifer of Adair,...

Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham

Nov 8, 2014

Age 59, died November 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Myrna; his siblings, Teresa Harris and husband, Tommy, Bob Burnham and wife, Faye, Marti Neeley and husband, Billy; sister- in- law, Anania Perez and husband, John and many other family and friends. Terry was born and raised in Arkansas, served in the United States Air Force, Persian Gulf...

Cora Romero

Cora Romero

Nov 8, 2014

Cora Romero, born July 15, 1912, Cora Romero went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 102. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Amarante; her daughter, Phoebe; and her son, Horacio. She is survived by her children, Ruth Martinez, Rufina Tafoya, Armando Romero, Fina Rivera, Patsy Aragon, Florence Vennen, Ernest...

Siegfried Ristau Ret Col. (Fred)  Usaf

Siegfried Ristau Ret Col. (Fred) Usaf

Nov 7, 2014

Age 93, passed away on November 7, 2014. He is survived by his son, Steve Ristau of Albuquerque; sister, Frieda Stoll; and nieces, Nancy Stoll, Carolyn Ristau, and Joan Bolde. Col. Ristau retired after 29 plus years with the USAF, entering during WWII. Fred completed his education at UNM and TVI and retired after 20 years as an electronics teacher...

Madeline Scott

Madeline Scott

Nov 7, 2014

Madeline was born October 28, 1930, in Reydon, Oklahoma, to Ebe and Lola Bowman, and spent her childhood in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. She met Gordon Wyndall Scott in the summer of 1951, while working as the evening supervising nurse at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. They were married in Clovis, New Mexico on September 14, 1951. Madeline was known for...

Sheldon Kalberg

Sheldon Kalberg

Nov 5, 2014

KALBERG, SHELDON The world lost Sheldon Kalberg on November 5th, 2014. He was born June 16th, 1943, to Martin and Karen Kalberg in Glendive, Montana. Sheldon leaves behind his adoring daughters, Kirstin and Lisa Kalberg of Albuquerque, son-in-law Andy Browning and grandson, Dylan. He is also survived by his dear sister, JoAnn Roe, brother-in-law, Carl Roe, and their children, Peggy...

Blossom R. Richardson

Blossom R. Richardson

Nov 4, 2014

Blossom, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She is survived by her two sons, Keith, of South China, ME and Dana, of Bolivia, NC; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ronald "Red". Blossom was a devoted wife and mother, serving as a military wife during her...

Judith Ann Smith

Judith Ann Smith

Nov 3, 2014

Judith Ann Smith, age 71, originally of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away in Watertown, MA on November 3, 2014. A Rosary service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Judy's life will be celebrated at a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of...

Wanda Dee Cook George

Wanda Dee Cook George

Nov 3, 2014

Wanda (Dee) Cook George, born April 7, 1925, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2014. She is survived by five children, Karen and Robert Ingram, Pat and Ron Jackson, Cathy and Roger Brown, Linda and Barry Duffee, and Dave and Irene Cook. From these unions came 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Also surviving are stepchildren, JW George, Tina Wood, Debbie...

Peggy L. Gannon

Peggy L. Gannon

Nov 3, 2014

Peggy, born Margaret-June Lutgens on June 13, 1918 in Sebastopol, California, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at 5:45 p.m., peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Peggy married Thomas Melvin Gannon, Jr., (who preceded her in death on April 1, 2003) on March 15, 1943 in San Rafael, CA and had two boys ("My greatest thing in...

Theodore William Schettler III

Theodore William Schettler III

Nov 3, 2014

SCHETTLER, THEODORE WILLIAM, III Age 76 passed away peacefully at his home of 2 months in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by his wife and family, on November 3, 2014. Theodore, "Ted", was treasured deeply by his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ted was born in Detroit, MI and grew up in Ohio...

Fidelina Flores

Fidelina Flores

Nov 1, 2014

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Service Details

Friday, November 7th, 2014, 3:30pm

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