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

Patricia Corbett

Patricia Corbett

Sep 20, 2014

Age 77, went to be with her heavenly father on September 20, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ohio and has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1970. Pat is survived by her husband, Richard Corbett; children Pamela Penick, Shelly Johnson and Perry Penick; Richard's children Gayle Chaney and Steven Corbett; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren....

Frances Mae Opperman

Frances Mae Opperman

Sep 19, 2014

OPPERMAN, FRANCES M Age 85, beloved Mother, passed away on September 19, 2014. She entered this world on July 15, 1929 in Sweetwater, TX, born to Alfred and Lora Newsom. She is survived by children, Dale Opperman, Lora Denise King and husband Paul Arsenault and daughter-in-law Angela Opperman, grandchildren; Susan Opperman, Mark Opperman, and Jesse King of Albuquerque and the...

William James Henning

William James Henning

Sep 18, 2014

William James Henning passed away quietly at home on Thursday, September 18, 2014, after a long illness. William was born on October 2, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM. He was the second son of Vernon Otto Henning (d. 2005) and Margherita Mueck Henning (d. 1980), who were well known and well respected members of their community. William graduated in 1973 from...

Ruth Ann Duggan

Ruth Ann Duggan

Sep 18, 2014

After a wonderful life with husband, David and daughter, Erin, God has called Ruth Ann (Aerts) Duggan to the end of her 55 year earthly journey. Additionally, Ruth is survived by parents, Robert Sr. and Velma Aerts; siblings, Robert Aerts Jr.and wife, Sandra, Elizabeth Aerts, Christopher Aerts and wife, Geri, Phillip Aerts and wife, Paula, Annette Blackwell and husband, Thad;...

Ruth Marie Giombolini

Ruth Marie Giombolini

Sep 17, 2014

Ruth Marie Giombolini, age 91, of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 after a long illness. Ruth was born on November 6, 1922 in Bessemer, MI to Steve and Susan (Stefanik) Fodor. She was raised in Iron River, MI where she attended schools. She attended the University of Michigan and finished her education degree at Texas Western (UTEP)...

John Henry Tomasi

John Henry Tomasi

Sep 17, 2014

Age 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, was peacefully called home to his Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, while he slept at home. He was born in Los Angeles, California on June 8, 1933, to Aurelio (Tom) and Pierina (Irene) Tomasi. He graduated from Loyola University of Los Angeles, with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. He married Lillian Domenici...

Joseph B. Thomas

Joseph B. Thomas

Sep 17, 2014

THOMAS, JOSEPH B. A resident of Albuquerque since 1978, passed away on September 17, 2014. He is survived by his parents, George B. and M. Douglas Thomas; and his siblings, Jerry S. Thomas (Susanne) and Deborah Klose (Benjamin). He is also survived by his much loved nieces and nephews, Lowell Thomas, Katherine Thomas, Michael Klose, Sarah Klose and John Klose....

Charlene F. Burditt

Charlene F. Burditt

Sep 17, 2014

BURDITT, CHARLENE F WHEELER Age 72, of Albuquerque died Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Charlene was born June 25, 1942 in the town of Wellington, TX to the late Clifford Wheeler and Georgia Martin. She graduated from Duncan Arizona High School and married Dickie Burditt on November 05, 1960 in Los Alamos, N.M. Charlene will be remembered for her love of...

Leopoldo C. "Leo" Romero

Leopoldo C. "Leo" Romero

Sep 17, 2014

ROMERO, LEOPOLDO C. "LEO" Leo Romero, born on March 15, 1962, was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. He lost his battle against a very aggressive form of cancer, was embraced by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was welcomed into eternal glory on September 17, 2014. Leo was a kind and gentle man that will be greatly missed by...

Trudy Lynn Bergen

Trudy Lynn Bergen

Sep 16, 2014

Trudy L. Bergen, age 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1995, died on September 16, 2014 after a brief illness. Trudy was born in Bakersfield, CA to Harry L. Bergen and Thelma Mae Bishop Bergen, and grew up in Maricopa, Paso Robles, and Bakersfield. She attended Foothill High School in Bakersfield, graduating in 1970. The summer before her junior year,...

Robert H. "Bob" Taylor

Robert H. "Bob" Taylor

Sep 16, 2014

Robert H. "Bob" Taylor, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 16, 2014. Bob was born on August 30, 1945 in Ardmore, OK to Haskell and Kathryn (Leech) Taylor. He attended school in Albuquerque and graduated from Highland High School and later attended UNM and graduated with a degree in business. He served in the United States Air...

Irene Vargas Kosick

Irene Vargas Kosick

Sep 16, 2014

KOSICK, IRENE VARGAS Irene Vargas Kosick, 51, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully after a long fight with cancer. She is survived by Thomas, her loving and devoted husband of 13 years, her loving daughter, Anissa, her mother and father, Nora and Nick Vargas; brothers, Nick Vargas, Jr. and wife Cindy, and Victor Martinez and wife,...

Berniece Vivian "Bea" Barton

Berniece Vivian "Bea" Barton

Sep 16, 2014

Berniece (Bea) V. Barton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Lee Barton; four older brothers and one younger sister. She is survived by daughter Linda Edwards of Albuquerque; son Alan Barton and wife Kathy of Omaha, NE; granddaughter Tara Freeman and husband...

LCDR Raymond Dean Gatterman avyRet Usn

LCDR Raymond Dean Gatterman avyRet Usn

Sep 16, 2014

Age 81, passed away September 16, 2014. He was born in Kinsley, KS to Ralph and Helen Gatterman. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Geta Aileen; his children, Katherine Chapman of Portland, OR, Michael D. Gatterman of Hilton Head Island, SC, David D. Gatterman and wife, Melinda of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Lucas and Amelia; brother, Michael K. Gatterman...

John R. Staley

John R. Staley

Sep 15, 2014

Age 96, passed away Sept 15, 2014 after a brief illness. He is survived by his sons, Gary Staley and wife, Beth, Ron Staley; grandchildren, Eric Hayden, Robin and many other family and friends. Mr. Staley was preceded in death by his wife, Naoma; his parents and his siblings. John served in the US Army during World War II and...

Ernest Gilbert Lujan

Ernest Gilbert Lujan

Sep 15, 2014

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ernest Gilbert Lujan, 72, passed away on September 15, 2014 with his wife and children at his side. He was born on December 8, 1941 to Ernest J. Lujan and Rita Gilbert Lujan and raised in Belen. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Stella Armijo Lujan; his daughter Elicia Lujan, her...

Ann Wolfe

Ann Wolfe

Sep 15, 2014

Age 93, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15th, 2014. She is survived by her son, Kenneth and wife, Monique; grandsons, Stefan and wife, Rachael, and Ken Jr. and wife, Desarae and three great-grandchildren, Addyson, Peyton and Levi. Anne is also survived by her sister, Odelia (Lilly) Silva and many nieces, nephews and friends. A...

Frederick Wendell Johnson

Frederick Wendell Johnson

Sep 15, 2014

Frederick Wendell Johnson, age 67, passed away September 15, 2014 surrounded by his wife, Shirley and two children, Jeff and Melanie. Fred was a native New Mexican. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and UNM. While at UNM, he met his beloved Shirley. As he put it, "I saw her walking down the street and knew she was the one...

Patricia Bultmann

Patricia Bultmann

Sep 14, 2014

Patricia Bultmann was called home by the Lord on September 14, 2014. She was surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on September 29, 1928 to William and Florence Elliott in New Orleans, LA. She spent all of her childhood years in New Orleans until becoming a dedicated United States Air Force wife in 1950. She loved to tell...

Sophie A. Leyva

Sophie A. Leyva

Sep 14, 2014

Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980 died peacefully on September 14, 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Harris and husband, Paul of Albuquerque; nephew, Alfredo Montoya and family of Santa Fe, La Cienega and Las Cruces, NM; nephew, Joe Garcia and family of Albuquerque NM; niece, Alice Hall and family of Chico, CA; nieces Consuelo McCrosson...

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