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

Marjorie Banter Ulrickson

Marjorie Banter Ulrickson

Nov 1, 2014

Marjorie Banter Ulrickson, 93, died November 1, 2014. She is survived by her sons, Michael Ulrickson and wife Gracia, Paul Ulrickson and wife Susie, grandchildren; Andrew, David and wife Jessica, Matthew and wife Amy, Joy and husband Nathan and Diana and husband Raul, eight great-grandchildren and several other family members and friends. She was born Leonardo, NJ, lived in Maine...

Mary Gomez

Mary Gomez

Nov 1, 2014

Mary Gomez, 89, of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Albuquerque. A rosary service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Parish, 2005 North Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 9 a.m. at San Felipe de...

Marion Ethel Briley Bechdel

Marion Ethel Briley Bechdel

Nov 1, 2014

Marion Bechdel, 67, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2014. She was born in 1947 in Albuquerque and was a graduate of Valley High. Marion traveled the world, served as a government civilian, was a diehard Green Bay fan, and was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church. Marion is preceded in death by her parents, Alice and...

James T. McGuckin

James T. McGuckin

Nov 1, 2014

McGUCKIN, II, JAMES T. Dr. James T. "Jim" McGuckin, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 1, 2014. Jim was a loving and generous man who had an uncanny ability to create a unique and adventurous life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Gay McGuckin; son, Tom McGuckin and wife, Suzanne;...

Paul V. Greenfield

Paul V. Greenfield

Nov 1, 2014

GREENFIELD, PAUL V. Paul V. Greenfield passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at the age of 91. He was born in Urbana, IL to the late R. Edman and Eleanor Greenfield on December 14, 1922. Paul served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and worked...

Almirante Feliciano Paiz

Almirante Feliciano Paiz

Nov 1, 2014

Age 60, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, was called to his eternal resting place on the morning of November 1, 2014. He was born November 28, 1953 in Santa Fe, NM, to mother Tesse Silva and father Margarito Paiz. Al is survived by his loving wife, Judy; sons, John Almirante, and Mark Geoffrey; daughters, Leandra Valerie...

Robert R. Reinier

Robert R. Reinier

Nov 1, 2014

Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 surrounded by his family. Robert was a devoted husband, father and grandpa. Robert's fondest memories were being raised on a remote ranch in southern Colorado where he enjoyed being outdoors. He was an avid antique collector and accomplished historian. Robert was a wonderful storyteller and had a...

Ronald Rioux

Ronald Rioux

Oct 31, 2014

Retired Senior Master Sargent Ronald Vernon Rioux "Top" has received his final Air Force wings and is no longer fighting his illness. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 10, 1950 to Ronald and Bernice Rioux, who preceded him in death, along with in-laws Pete and Darrleene Fuller, and daughter Cori Huddleston Scheppe. He is survived by his loving...

James Bradley Galloway

James Bradley Galloway

Oct 31, 2014

James Bradley Galloway (affectionately known to family as "Brad", to co-workers as "Jim", to his grandson as "Nampa", and as "Mr. Jim") passed away October 31, 2014 at the age of 64. He was born December 16, 1949 in Albuquerque to William McKinley Galloway and Billie Raye (Lambert) Galloway. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy and later began...

Alphonse "Al" Rakoczy

Alphonse "Al" Rakoczy

Oct 31, 2014

Alphonse "Al" Rakoczy, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. He is survived by his children, Cecilia A. Marks and husband, Bob, Eloise A. Bennett, Frank A. Rakoczy and wife, Val, Gerard A. Rakoczy and wife, Cindy, Harriette A. Smith, Jennifer A. Rakoczy; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Al was preceded in death...

Diego Juan Anaya SR

Diego Juan Anaya SR

Oct 30, 2014

Age 65, a life-long resident of New Mexico, was called home by our Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2014 after fighting and overcoming many medical conditions, including cancer. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lupe Anaya; children, Josie Laing and husband, Robert, Monica Sundeen, Theresa Benavidez and husband, Christopher, Diego Anaya, Jr. and wife, Felicia; eight grandchildren,...

Flo Stein

Flo Stein

Oct 30, 2014

Flo Stein, died peacefully on October 30, 2014, after a short illness, with family and her dear friend Kathleen Fagen and Dr. Kate Morris, MD at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Sylvia and Harry B. Stein and sister, Marsha Lissauer. She is survived by her life partner Becky Bosch; daughter, Heather DeLair; granddaughter, Brandi Bynon...

Onofre M. (Fred)  Horcasitas

Onofre M. (Fred) Horcasitas

Oct 29, 2014

Horcasitas, Onofre (Fred) M. Onofre (Fred) M. Horcasitas died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 after a long illness. He was born on January 1, 1935 in Santa Rita, NM to Julian and Rosaura Horcasitas. Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; sons, Richard, Steven (Emily), and David (Cuilan); daughter, Barbara Perkins; three grandchildren, whom he...

Ronald C. Morgan

Ronald C. Morgan

Oct 29, 2014

Ronald Calvin Morgan, a prominent Albuquerque trial lawyer, made a peaceful transition from this earthly life at sunrise on October 29, 2014. He died at home, surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness, during which he suffered greatly. His equanimity and grace during that time was a gift to us all. Ron was born and raised in Central...

Alice Jean Parker

Alice Jean Parker

Oct 29, 2014

Age 87, of Albuquerque, died on Wednesday, October 29 at her home in the La Vida Llena retirement community. Memorial services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Avenue SW, in Albuquerque on Thursday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m. and at the La Vida Llena retirement community, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, in Albuquerque on Friday,...

Leah M. Scully

Leah M. Scully

Oct 28, 2014

SCULLY, LEAH M. Age 83, went home to the Lord on October 28, 2014. She is survived by her children, Joseph, Marsha (Clay) and Steve; grandchildren, Rian (Emily) and Jenni (Mark); great-grandchildren, Ben, Miles and Lincoln; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A.; and her sisters, Bess, Elsie and Priscilla. She was...

Kanda Aran

Kanda Aran

Oct 28, 2014

Kanda Aran, 74, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed Tuesday, October 28, 2014 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Valli Aran; his children Elliot J. Byrnes, Timothy L. Byrnes, Devaraj Aran, Vani S. Aran, Tara S. (Aran) Kunkel, and Chandi U. Aran; his siblings Lois Schmidt, Graham Byrnes, and Kathleen Skidds; his granddaughter Jaymie...

Sheila Linda Barnes

Sheila Linda Barnes

Oct 28, 2014

7/11/1943 - 10/28/2014 To a wonderful and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother who left us this day has gone to a better place where she will be remembered and loved forever. She had compassion, devotion, dignity, honesty, trust, integrity, a great personality and most of all, LOVE. She was a much respected veteran and she will be cherished...

Maxine Louise Pruitt

Maxine Louise Pruitt

Oct 28, 2014

PRUITT, MAXINE LOUISE Maxine Louise Pruitt passed away on October 28, 2014, in Seward, Alaska at the age of 91. She was at her home in Seward, Alaska with her daughter, Dixie, and dog, Poppy, by her side. Mickey passed of natural causes. Mickey is survived by her daughter - Dixie Dianne Bencardino and husband Louis Bencardino from Seward, Alaska;...

Eleanor T. Sanchez

Eleanor T. Sanchez

Oct 28, 2014

Eleanor T. Sanchez departed this world on October 28, 2014, following a lengthy illness. She was born, lived and worked in Santa Fe, and spent her final days in Albuquerque with her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Sanchez, her father, Arturo Sanchez, her brother, Pete Sanchez, her brother, Jimmy Sanchez, her niece Denise Sanchez...

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