RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Philip Duryea Thacher
Jun 30, 2014
Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away peacefully at home after a 15 year battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his soul mate and loving wife of 51 years, Aija; daughter Nara of Albuquerque; son Jeff and wife Kelly of Fort Worth, TX, and their children Larisa, Kyra, Connor, and Jenna; brother John H. Thacher...
Audrey Bernice Mack Corn-Smart
Jun 29, 2014
Audrey Bernice Mack Corn-Smart passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Anna Kaseman Hospice at the age 93. She was the youngest of six children born November 6, 1920 in Jetmore, KS to Herbert Avery Mack and Jessie Rae Beaver. After graduation she attended El Dorado Junior College. On December 24, 1942 she married Lloyd Leonard...
Steven Robert Beffort
Jun 29, 2014
Steven R. Beffort, 76, of Albuquerque, NM died Sunday June 29, 2014 at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico. Steve was born August 26, 1937 in Salina Kansas, son of Edmund and Myrtle (Borgstadter) Beffort. Steve graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in business administration. Following graduation, Steve began his career at Sears where he held numerous executive...
Luz Bazán Kalaczik
Jun 29, 2014
Luz Bazán Kalaczik, age 93, born in Santa Rosa, NM and a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM died Sunday, June 29, 2014, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al, and her daughter Janice, both of Albuquerque. Luz was a 1938 graduate of St. Mary's High School. She married Alexander Kalaczik on January 12, 1942,...
Missy Pruett
Jun 29, 2014
Age 42, our beloved daughter, sister, cousin, niece and best friend passed away on June 29, 2014. Missy was born July 8, 1971, in Grants, NM. She grew up in Albuquerque's West Side, and attended parochial at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. She graduated from West Mesa High School in 1989. She was an unbelievable lover of animals, often...
Lovett Viola (Roberts) Elizabeth
Jun 28, 2014
Born in Bailey, MS and went to heaven June 28, 2014, at home, surrounded by family. Viola, age 99 � was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert "Louis" Lovett. She is survived by sons Wade Lovett and wife Marie of Florida, Algene Lovett and wife Lloyce of...
George S. Kinoshita
Jun 28, 2014
KINOSHITA, GEORGE S. George S. Kinoshita, 86, long time resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was survived by his daughter, Carrie Miller; his two grandchildren, Candace and Elliott Miller; his daughter-in-law Gail Kinoshita, and her daughters, Jamie Crum, Leslie Woods and Ashley Woods. George was preceded in death by his wife Unis; daughter Krystal; and son Daniel....
Roberta Joanne "Robbie" Harris
Jun 28, 2014
Harris, Roberta "Robbie" Joanne May 18, 1953 - June 28, 2014 On the afternoon of Saturday, June 28, 2014, Roberta passed away at her home in Rio Rancho, after an eight year fight with cancer. Roberta was surrounded by her family and was peaceful and at rest during her final moments with us. She was 61 years old. Roberta was...
Stella Prenni
Jun 28, 2014
PRENNI, STELLA Age 88, a lifetime Albuquerque resident, went to rest with her Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2014. She is survived by her children, Emily Blea and husband, Gary, Linda Wilson, David Prenni and wife, Debbie, Pete Prenni Jr, Esther Ciocca and husband, Gilbert, and Elsie Ashbaugh; daughter-in-law, Mildred Weller; grandchildren, Thomas Benjamine Christiansen IV and wife, Melissa, Greg...
Pete Smiley
Jun 28, 2014
Our most wonderful and precious son, Pete Smiley passed away on June 28, 2014, at the early age of 21. He was a passionate, kind, loving, and generous young man with a tremendous heart. He will be missed dearly. We will miss his beautiful smile, his commanding presence, his embracing hugs, and contagious laughter. Pete was an Animal Control Officer...
Pastor John Richard Botello
Jun 27, 2014
BOTELLO, JOHN RICHARD "PASTOR RICK" Age 54, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, went home Friday, June 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jackie Botello; son Josiah Botello and wife, Samantha; daughter Janelle Valencia and husband, Isaac; four grandchildren J.J., Ethan, Janessa, and Ezekiel; parents Johnny and Delmira Botello; brothers, Joel Botello and wife, Deborah,...
Ramona "Jean" Bygel
Jun 27, 2014
Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 27, 2014. She is survived by her children, Ric Salter and wife, Susan, Shanon Wheat, and Randy Salter and wife, Doris; granddaughters, Kat Crabtree and husband, Adam, and Alicia R. Salter; great-grandson, Cameron Ryan Crabtree; cousins, John Bygel and wife, Emily, Phyllis Zuschneid, and...
Laura June Pacilli
Jun 27, 2014
Laura June Pacilli, 46, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27, 2014. Laura graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque in 1986. She thoroughly enjoyed working as a waitress at Village Inn and she remained there as long as she was able. After retiring from waitressing, she happily spent her time at home taking care of...
Dwayne R. Ulibarri
Jun 27, 2014
ULIBARRI, DWAYNE R. Age 51, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 27, 2014. Dwayne is survived by his wife of 23 years, Ginger; his sons, Dru and Garrick; brothers, David Jr. (Mary Lou), Paul, Gilbert (Carmella), Herman (Gina), Alex (Theresa); sisters, Connie (Abran), Isabel, Mary (Robert), Evelyn,...
Virginia Catherine Dockweiller
Jun 27, 2014
Dockweiller, Virginia C. Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1938, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2014. She is survived by her children, Margaret "Peggy" Whitson and husband, Cecil, Albert "Al" Dockwiller and wife, Pat, Mary Catherine "Cathy" Smythe, Christopher "Chris" Dockweiller, and Suzanne "Susie" Dockweiller; eight grandchildren, Laurie, Gene, Leslie, Jaime, David, Danny, Todd,...
Mary Frances Biering
Jun 26, 2014
BIERING, MARY FRANCES Age 92, was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Breckenridge HS at age 16. She received a bachelor degree from Texas Woman's University. While attending TWU she was known as Frankie. In 1946 she began her 43 year professional Girl Scout Career. Her love of Girl Scouts started at age 10. Mary received...
Julia B. Cocks
Jun 26, 2014
Age 86, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, June 26, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, H. Blaine Wimberly and husband, Dick, and Anne M. Clark; grandchildren, Hugh Wimberly, Michael J. Hansen, Melissa A. Potter and husband, Brock, and Nigel Wimberly; great-grandchildren, Tye Potter, Draven Potter, and Keira Potter; and numerous step-children and step-grandchildren from her marriage to...
Barbara F. Fezzi
Jun 26, 2014
Beloved wife of Thomas Fezzi, dearest mother of Raymond (Nancy) Fezzi and the late Brian Fezzi, "Nani" to grandchildren Justin (Katherine) Fezzi, and Janna Fezzi. Resident of Albuquerque since 2000, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Native of Pittsfield, MA, she was soloist at First Congregational Church. She immersed herself fully in everything she did as a wife,...
Reba J. Schlientz
Jun 25, 2014
Reba J. Schlientz, age 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Tucumcari, died June 25, 2014. She is survived by her children, Darla Humphreys of Albuquerque, and Steve Schlientz and wife Brenda of Davidsonville, MD; five grandchildren: Lindsay Humphreys (spouse Blake Moore) and children Bryson and Lenna, Ryan Schlientz, Allison Golightly (spouse Daniel) and children Jerran, Kaylah, Kole...
Ramos "Ray" Barela Jr
Jun 25, 2014
Ramos (Ray) Barela, Jr. was called Home on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Truchas, NM. After moving to the Espanola Valley with his family, he graduated from McCurdy High School, attended York College in Nebraska, and finished advanced degrees from Highland University and UNM. After an eight-year career with the post...
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