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RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Barbara "Bobbie" Lujan

Barbara "Bobbie" Lujan

Mar 1, 2014

Barbara "Bobbie" Lujan, age 83, joined her beloved husband, T.J. on March 1, 2014, two weeks following his return to heaven. A lifelong New Mexico resident, Barbara lived most of her life in Santa Fe and the last ten years in Albuquerque. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Placido Urban; daughter, Geralynn; and grandson, Corey....

Margaret Ann Harrison

Margaret Ann Harrison

Mar 1, 2014

Margaret Ann Harrison, 86, born July 2, 1927 to William and Lelia Gleason. A beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother took her rest in the arms of the Lord on a rainy morning March 1, 2014. She passed away in her home of over thirty years surrounded by her sons, daughters and grandchildren. Margaret was a beautiful, sweet, and loving...

Harold "Max" Wakitsch

Harold "Max" Wakitsch

Feb 28, 2014

HAROLD "MAX" WAKITSCH, LT. COL. USAF (RET) Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014. He is survived by his family; two sons, Pete Wakitsch and Scott Wakitsch and wife Sandra; two daughters, Karen Rivera and husband Jimmy and Sandy Mayne and husband, Jeremy; five grandchildren, MyraShea Wakitsch-Dunlap and husband David Dunlap, Nicole Rivera, Bethany Rivera,...

Joan B. Lillie

Joan B. Lillie

Feb 28, 2014

Joan B. Lillie, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, returned home Friday, February 28, 2014. She is survived by her children, Debbie Lane Snyder of Albuquerque, Betsy Farmer of Glendale, AZ, Douglas Lane and wife, Sasha of North Carolina, David Lillie and wife, Carol, of Longmont, CO, and Mark Lillie and wife, Lisa, of Albuquerque; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren;...

Mary F. Caraway

Mary F. Caraway

Feb 28, 2014

CARAWAY, MARY F. Mary F. Caraway, 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and a current resident of Harker Heights, TX, returned home on Friday, February 28, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Thelma Martin; nephew who was like a son Tommy Ellis and wife, Donna Kaye; granddaughters Vanessa Forbes and husband, Larry and Tabitha Hannun; great-grandson Christopher Close and...

James W. "Jim" Wilson

James W. "Jim" Wilson

Feb 28, 2014

Age 86, died Friday, February 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Roseann; his children, Marilyn Wilson Denison of Dallas, TX, and Paul Wilson of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kristen Bowman and husband, Stacey, of College Station, TX, Joe Denison and wife, Aimee, of Spring, TX; great grandchildren Amaya, Graylen; and many other family and friends. Jim...

Vicente Trevino Ximenes

Vicente Trevino Ximenes

Feb 27, 2014

Vicente Trevino Ximenes, and in family circles known as Chente, passed away on February 27 and has joined his lifelong love Maria; son Estevan; sister Hercilia Toscano; and brothers Ben, Edward and Waldo. Vicente would say in moments of reflection, how his path through life was started in a small town in Floresville, Texas, serving his country on the world...

George F. Harrison

George F. Harrison

Feb 27, 2014

HARRISON, GEORGE F. George F. (Sonny) Harrison, 76, of Albuquerque, joined the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth (Billie) Harrison, his children; Clint Harrison and wife Amanda, Kathleen St. Clair and husband Ray; his brothers; Robert, Mike, Ronny and Jerry; his sisters; Pearl, Deana, Susie, Norma, Tana, Barbara, and Margaret....

James R. Doty

James R. Doty

Feb 27, 2014

Age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, died February 27, 2014 following a long illness. He was predeceased by his father, George. He is survived by his mom, Frances Doty of Albuquerque; brother Ray and wife, Merry, of Tulalip, WA; brother Charles and wife, Peggy, of Hampton, VA; brother Joe and wife, Pat, of Apex, NC, brother David and wife, Blair,...

Barbara T. Lenz

Barbara T. Lenz

Feb 27, 2014

LENZ, BARBARA T. In 1962, the Lord sent us an angel and now He has taken her home. Barbara was born August 17, 1962 at the Air Force Academy. She was joy, happiness, and love; and spread those to all her family and those she met. Barbara attended the Rocky Mountain Rehabilitation Center and learned many skills. She was a...

Frank William Crites

Frank William Crites

Feb 26, 2014

Frank Crites, age 92, went home to dance once again with his beloved wife Lue on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Born April 4, 1921, to Frank and Josie Crites in Prescott AZ, Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lue; his great grandson, Gavin Pepper; and by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his...

Ralph T. Yeoman

Ralph T. Yeoman

Feb 26, 2014

Ralph T. Yeoman, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque for six years, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014 after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Roberta; children, Steve Yeoman, Michael Yeoman, Kim Hadley, Jeff Yeoman, Russell Holloman and wife, Holly, and Roger Holloman and wife, Julia; grandchildren, Patti Francis and husband, Edgar, Joe Yeoman, Steve Yeoman,...

Mary Louise Childers

Mary Louise Childers

Feb 26, 2014

Age 86, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM died Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She is survived by her children, daughter Kim Louise Pietrenka and husband Mike of Escondido, CA, and son Kerry Elbert Childers of Gardnerville, NV; grandchildren, Benjamin Michael Pietrenka of Santa Cruz, CA, and Bethany Louise Bohn and husband Kyle of Costa Mesa, CA; sisters Marge Sharkey...

Marian "Mar" Dreger

Marian "Mar" Dreger

Feb 26, 2014

Age 72, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2014 with her daughter by her side. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Darby, Pennsylvania and grew up in Ridley Township, PA. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Onischuk; son, David Onischuk and daughter-in-law, Lisa; brother, David Dickson and sister-in-law, Nancy; and numerous close and lifelong friends. She had...

Kurt Kruse

Kurt Kruse

Feb 26, 2014

Kurt Kruse passed to his eternal home on February 26, 2014. He was the second of four sons born to German immigrants, William and Marie Kruse on May 8, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kurt graduated from Indiana University and served in the Air Force. On September 13, 1958 he married Barbara Ellis. They had two daughters, Kristi and Karla. In...

Sherilyn M. Altepeter

Sherilyn M. Altepeter

Feb 26, 2014

Sheri passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, February 20th. Sheri was born in Easton, PA, May 4, 1958. She was the youngest child of Carl and Rosemary Altepeter. Her family moved to Albuquerque just in time for her to start first grade at Holy Ghost Catholic School. One more move took the family to Orange County, CA in...

Robert Ward Baird

Robert Ward Baird

Feb 26, 2014

Robert Ward Baird, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Robert was born and raised in Preston, Idaho, and obtained a master's degree from the University of Utah. Robert was a proud 30-year retired military colonel, and retiree of White Sands Missile Range as a computer analyst. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his...

Rosetta Benelli FdCC Sister

Rosetta Benelli FdCC Sister

Feb 25, 2014

Our dearest sister and friend to so many people, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Sister Rosetta was born August 29, 1922 in San Bernardino di Crema, Italy. Her parents, Angelo and Francesca Cerioli Benelli had four children, Giovanni, Rosetta, Maria, and Angela (deceased). She is survived by her older brother Giovanni, and a younger sister Maria, as...

Theresa Martine Greenwell

Theresa Martine Greenwell

Feb 25, 2014

Age 83, a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM, formally of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Robert M. Greenwell and a daughter Carolyn S. Lancaster of Seattle, Washington; her parents, Joseph A. Stuart and Minnie C. Ballard Stuart; brothers: Marvin Stuart, Gerald Stuart, sisters: Helen Warren and brother-in-law...

Charlie Elias

Charlie Elias

Feb 25, 2014

Age 81, owner of Charlie's Front and Back Door, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 after a short illness. Charlie is survived by his son, Jamie Elias; daughters Jehan Elias and Pam Trent; granddaughters Lori and Abby; sister Sissy Elias and brother Dick Elias; two special family members Patti Morrison and Steve Arias, Godson Jamie Morrison and many nieces,...

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