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

Sammie Doris Ashcraft Pickard

Sammie Doris Ashcraft Pickard

Dec 27, 2013

A lady of faith and family, Sammie Pickard made her long awaited trip to be with her Lord and her Savior December 27, 2013. She was born November 14, 1920. She was preceded in death by her precious husband A.J. and her daughter, Pat and son-in-law, Herb. She is survived by an amazing sister, Shirley Pike (Don); her two sons,...

Charles F. Carper

Charles F. Carper

Dec 27, 2013

Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, N.M. since 1954, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 after a short courageous struggle with cancer. He was born, June 17, 1933 in, Craig Co, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, William R. Carper and Sally L. Reynolds Carper; brothers, William Carper Jr., Lloyd Carper and Richard Carper. He is...

Brenda Mae Condit O'Connor

Brenda Mae Condit O'Connor

Dec 26, 2013

Brenda Mae Condit O'Connor, 45, of Rio Rancho, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. She is survived by husband, Don O'Connor; brothers, Mark (Cindy) Condit, Gary (Ruby) Condit; six nieces and nephews. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen Condit. At her request, no public services will be held. Brenda will be greatly missed by all...

Ruth L. Hurt

Ruth L. Hurt

Dec 26, 2013

Passed away December 26, 2013. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Rick Hurt and husband of 70 years, Lloyd Hurt. She is survived by daughters Sharon Easley and Shirley Richardson and husband Jim; grandchildren John Easley, Mike and Brian Richardson; Mary Davis, Michelle, Jason, Kimberly Hurt; great-grandchildren Caden Easley, Morgan and Wyatt Davis; and Brady Richardson. Ruth Hurt...

Lucinda F. Kayate

Lucinda F. Kayate

Dec 26, 2013

Lucinda F. Kayate "Rachenda or Rusty", 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died Thursday, December 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bernard C. Kayate of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Donna Fuentes and husband, Randy; granddaughters, Alexandra and Brandi Fuentes; siblings, Ruby Antonio and Victor A. Sarracino; twenty-three nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and...

Ronald S. Spurlock

Ronald S. Spurlock

Dec 26, 2013

SPURLOCK, RONALD S. Age 62, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, Veteran of the U.S. Navy and recently retired from Intel, died Thursday, December 26, 2013. He is survived by his children, Ryan and wife, Becky Spurlock, Derek, Amy and Benjamin Spurlock; grandchildren, Austyn Quiggle, Emily and Joshua Spurlock; brother, Denny and wife, Dee Spurlock; and sister, Donna Sink. Friends may...

Armand Audini

Armand Audini

Dec 25, 2013

AUDINI, ARMAND Age 95, long time resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013. His spouse, Enrica, his parents, all his brothers and sisters and a niece, Michele preceded him in death. He is survived by a niece, Janice Sluga; her husband, Ev; her three sons, Mark, Jim and Tony, all of Washington State; Michele's husband, Steve D'Benedetto; his two...

Violet L. Silva

Violet L. Silva

Dec 25, 2013

Age, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Gail Silva; grandson, Justin C. Hammond; and sister, Elsie Kennedy of Fresno, CA. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo M. Silva; son, Gary A. Silva; parents, Guy Arnel and Sarah May Triplett; and brothers, J.D., Kenneth, and Ernest Triplett. Services will...

Harry L. Meek

Harry L. Meek

Dec 25, 2013

Age 68, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He is survived by his lifelong companion, Nancy Elks; daughters, Michelle and husband, Miguel Martinez of Fairfax, VA, and Pamela and husband, Daniel Saul of Fountain, CO; granddaughter, Vanessa Saul; grandson, Aidan Martinez; brothers, Burl Dean Meek of Oak Harbor, WA and Jim Meek of Citrus Heights, CA;...

M. Arlyn Elmer

M. Arlyn Elmer

Dec 24, 2013

ELMER, M. Arlyn Age 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1993, formerly of Elgin, Illinois, passed away on December 24, 2013. Survived by wife of 55 years Martha; children Theresa (Jeff) Ahle, Craig (Mary Pat) Elmer, Randal (Stephanie) Elmer and Candace (Nigel) Sargent. Grandchildren Kevin Ahle, Brooke Elmer, Cassidy Elmer and Andrew Sargent. One sister Shila (Dave) Froehlich. Arlyn was...

Helen P. Agats

Helen P. Agats

Dec 24, 2013

Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Garberina; her grandchildren, Karen Gilliam and husband Mike, Angela Garberina, Billy Garberina and wife Anna, Iris Kelley and husband Steve; great grandchildren, Garrison, twins Ada and William and many other family and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Frederick, her parents Stephen...

Johnny R. Ortiz

Johnny R. Ortiz

Dec 23, 2013

Johnny passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. He is survived by his sisters and brothers; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Liberato and Josie Ortiz; brother, Filomeno Ortiz; and sister, Irene LaGrange. Johnny served in the Army during the Vietnam War, where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He graduated...

Laura K Miller

Laura K Miller

Dec 23, 2013

MILLER, LAURA KAY Age 83, a long-time resident of Albuquerque until recently, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2013. She is survived by her sister, Carol Lorraine Foster and brother, Duane Leroy Foster, both of Albuquerque; her children, Steven Miller, Sr. and wife, Gale, of Weatherford, Texas, Jane DuBose and husband, Perry, of Sugar Land,...

Mary Mignardot

Mary Mignardot

Dec 22, 2013

MIGNARDOT, MARY C. Age 94, born on May 10, 1919 in El Rito, N.M., and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. She is survived by her Grandson, John Mignardot; Granddaughter, Nicole Ortega; Brother, Robert I. Chavez; Sister, Rebecca C. Lucero; Great Grandchildren, and many Nieces and Nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Marcelino...

Marcella M. Toohey

Marcella M. Toohey

Dec 22, 2013

Age 101, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale at Valencia Assisted Living, where she had resided for the past three and a half years. For the last several days, her son and friends were at her side supporting her in prayer and with their presence. Marcella was born July 2,...

Micaela H. "Mickey" Gonzalez

Micaela H. "Mickey" Gonzalez

Dec 22, 2013

Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Gilberto B. Gonzalez, her children, Eliser Florez of Albuquerque, Eduardo Gonzalez of Placitas, Elena Sanchez of Albuquerque, Margarita Gonzalez of Albuquerque, Leandra Gonzalez of Albuquerque, Maria (Christopher) Knight and husband Christopher of Tijeras, 14 Grandchildren, 17 Great Granchildren, and many other family and...

Jean Carol Smith

Jean Carol Smith

Dec 22, 2013

On December 22, 2013, Jean entered into eternal rest with her Lord Jesus. She was born June 1, 1924 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to George Frazier Gray and Mazie English Gray. She is survived by her daughter, Loretta Jean McBee; and son, Lawrence Eugene Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 68 years, Lyle Eugene...

Mary F. Goin

Mary F. Goin

Dec 22, 2013

Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Kennith Goin of Albuquerque, NM; her son, Kennith William Goin of New York City; her daughter, Diane Goin-Ryde of Albuquerque; and two granddaughters, Kelly D. Ryde and Kara A. Ryde, both of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her brother, Willie Basel McCoy...

Lola Lee Smith

Lola Lee Smith

Dec 22, 2013

Lola Lee Smith passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald J. Smith; her father Leonard Floyd Lucas; her mother, Mattie Lee (Nunnally) Lucas; her brothers Al Lucas, Ray Lucas; and her sister, Martha Lucas, all of Albuquerque. She is survived by two brothers, Bill Lucas and wife, Darlene, of Burbank,...

James Carlos Spiess

James Carlos Spiess

Dec 21, 2013

SPIESS, JAMES CARLOS Services for James Carlos Spiess have been cancelled on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 due to the death of his wife, Helen Spiess on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Updated service times will be announced at a later date. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333

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