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

Steve Williams

Steve Williams

Feb 9, 2014

Age 58, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Shannon; his sons, Gabriel and Bubba; his sister, Mary Castillo and husband, Jerry; his brother, Tom Williams and wife, Lorraine and many other family and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhold and Margaret Williams and his brothers, Jim and...

Anne B. Ross

Anne B. Ross

Feb 8, 2014

Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Anne was also a long time resident of Dallas, TX before moving to Albuquerque in 2002. She is survived by her son, James Ross of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Kay Ross Burton of Monticello, AR, and two grandchildren, Claire and Miles Ross. Anne was preceded...

Polly Herrera

Polly Herrera

Feb 8, 2014

Age 79 resident of Albuquerque, NM joined her husband, Frank Herrera with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Born and raised in Torreon, New Mexico, Polly moved to Albuquerque with her loving husband and raised five children. She is survived by her son, Frank Jr., and wife, Debra of Gilbert, AZ; son, Larry and Jana of Atlanta, GA; son,...

Tony Garcia

Tony Garcia

Feb 8, 2014

GARCIA, TONY Tony Garcia was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the age of 101. He was born in Bernalillo, NM on February 18, 1912. He was preceded in death by his parents, Magdalena and Antonio Garcia; his cherished wife, Minnie; son, Leonard; and grandson, Robert. He was the last survivor of 11 siblings....

Colleen Katherine (O'Neill)  Cawthon

Colleen Katherine (O'Neill) Cawthon

Feb 7, 2014

Colleen Katherine (O'Neill) Cawthon entered heaven singing and rejoicing on February 7, 2014. She was born on March 14,1970 in Waukegan, Illinois to Virginia "Ginny" (O'Neill) Edmund and John O'Neill. Colleen was the youngest of four children - brothers Jack O'Neill and Don O'Neill and sister Beth Ortega. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1978 where Colleen graduated Eldorado High...

Joseph Jewell Brown

Joseph Jewell Brown

Feb 7, 2014

BROWN, JOSEPH J. Age 85, of Albuquerque, passed Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife Joyce Brown, his children; Donald Brown and wife Brenda, Linda Brown, Douglas Brown and wife Marquitta, Arlie Brown and wife Denese. He was a grandfather to; Zachary, Dustin, Nolan, Anna, Derek, Craig, Jacqueline, Jordan, Rhonda and Richard; great-grandfather to; Elizabeth, Emmarie and...

Ken "Blackie" Honeycutt

Ken "Blackie" Honeycutt

Feb 7, 2014

Age 63, born in Espanola, NM, passed away in his home Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by two brothers, three daughters, six grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends. A loving father, poppy, family member and friend. Ken loved telling rich detailed stories, reading, writing and a good hearty laugh. He loved skiing, fishing and golfing and is...

Jerry Brice

Jerry Brice

Feb 7, 2014

When Jerry Brice became the first female Certified Purchasing Manager in New Mexico in 1981, she was already on her fourth or fifth career, not that she was counting such things. Jerry always liked to stay busy, but more than doing an outstanding job, she enjoyed the people that she encountered along the way: Hearing their stories, learning about their...

Jose Laycock

Jose Laycock

Feb 7, 2014

Jose Laycock, age 39, of Albuquerque, passed away, Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Katherine and Harry Laycock; his brother, Christopher Laycock and wife Nickeya; his grandmother, Conception Chavez; uncle, David Chavez and wife Peggy Sufall, uncle, Johnny P. Laycock Jr. and wife Daisy. He was also an uncle to Desiree, Samira and Dylan. He graduated...

Christine A. Barreras

Christine A. Barreras

Feb 7, 2014

BARRERAS (URIBE), CHRISTINE A. Age 64, a resident of Albuquerque since 2001, died Friday, February 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Barreras; sons, Barry Hambleton and Jeffrey Smith and partner, Sandy Painter; grandchildren, Bella, Lawrence, Justine and Arianna; sister, Diana Bailey; brother, Richard Bailey; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She also had 2 stepsons, Michael Barreras...

Ronald D. Calloway

Ronald D. Calloway

Feb 7, 2014

Ronald D. Calloway, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1989, died Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Vicki of Albuquerque; son, Jeffrey and wife Amy of Bloomington, IN; daughter, Kristin and future son-in-law, David Ray of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Avery Olivia and Oliver Dean of Bloomington. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents,...

Taylor Gene Bowen

Taylor Gene Bowen

Feb 7, 2014

Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1996 died Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years; Joan; and other relatives and friends. Taylor was born in 1929 in Bloomington, IN and was the eldest of two brothers. Summers were spent working in his father's coal mine and later driving tractor-trailer rigs in the...

Esther Silva-Kozak

Esther Silva-Kozak

Feb 7, 2014

SILVA-KOZAK, ESTHER Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1997, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Bakersfield, CA in 1953 to Lorenzo and Connie Silva. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Kozak of Albuquerque, NM; four children: one, son Luis Chacon and spouse, Staci, one daughter, Natalie Chacon and husband,...

Herb Runkle

Herb Runkle

Feb 6, 2014

Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, was born on February 25, 1934 and passed away peacefully February 6, 2014 with his family around him. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; his daughters, Kathy Sager and husband, Brett, Rebecca Sanchez and husband, Victor; his son Sam Runkle and wife, Sherry; his mother in law, Mae Naranjo; his grandchildren, Ryan, Delaney,...

Neyda Maestas

Neyda Maestas

Feb 6, 2014

July 21, 1925 - February 6, 2014. It is with great sadness that the family of Neyda Maestas, beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, announce the passing after a long illness at the age of 88. Neyda was raised in Canon, New Mexico. Neyda and her husband, Herman traveled and lived throughout the world as Herman served in...

Lois Bednar

Lois Bednar

Feb 6, 2014

Lois Bednar passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born on February 7, 1932 on a farm near Maynard, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Heschke; three sisters; and two brothers. Lois is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert; son, Rory (Amy) Bednar; daughter, Renae (Gary) Muller; and granddaughters, Erica and...

Mark Wayne Lilley Sr

Mark Wayne Lilley Sr

Feb 6, 2014

Age 76, a 20 year Veteran of the USAF & a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, February 6, 2014. He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Eliza and grandson, Alan. He is survived by his son, Mark W. Lilley Jr. (Denise); daughter, Eliza C.M. White (James); son, Thaddeus G. Lilley (Carol); daughter, Donna K. Sanchez (LeRoy); son, Henry...

Arturo R. Rivera Jr

Arturo R. Rivera Jr

Feb 5, 2014

RIVERA, ARTURO R., JR. Age 46, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He is survived by daughter, Magdelene E. Rivera of Round Rock, TX; mother, Irma Y. Rivera; father, Arturo R. Rivera, Sr., of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Norma A. Rivera of Albuquerque, NM; brother, David Rivera of Albuquerque, NM; and fiancée, Nadine H. Garcia and her two...

Willard Henry Schmidt

Willard Henry Schmidt

Feb 5, 2014

Master of his own world, an inventor, thinker, genius, Realtor, retailer, entrepreneur, father, and friend to many and a burr under the saddle for some, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the young age of 93. Dad's amazing journey started on January 28, 1921 in Whitehall, Montana as the son of a rancher and gold...

Sue C. Sturgill

Sue C. Sturgill

Feb 4, 2014

Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February, 4, 2014. She is survived by her children, Bill Sturgill and wife, Lori, Sandi Luce and husband, Randy, and Laurel Rooks and husband, Paul. She was a grandmother to, Paul, April, Brandi, Heather, Samantha, Christopher, Ryan, Stephen, Patrick, Aaron, Alex, Caleb, Cassandra, Haley, Laine, Jeffrey,...

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