RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Fred Bolwahnn
Dec 5, 2013
Fred L. Bolwahnn, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 5, 2013. He is survived by his children, Patrick M. Bolwahnn and wife, Mary of Amarillo, TX., Paul Hill and wife, Lina of Maui, HI, Dolores Moreno and husband, Danny of Dalhart, TX, Mary Jeanne Wesling and husband, John of Napa, CA, Sarah Cadwell and husband, Mike of Draper,...
Adelina Josephine Brito
Dec 5, 2013
BRITO, ADELINA JOSEPHINE Adelina Josephine Brito, infant daughter of Matthew and Stephanie Brito, joined the Angels in Heaven on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 surrounded by family. Made in the image of God, she smiled and laughed throughout her 11 months of life. She brought joy and happiness to everyone she came in contact with. In addition to her parents, she...
Isaac James Streeter
Dec 4, 2013
Age 6, a resident of Tijeras, NM, died December 4, 2013. He was born July 17, 2007, in Albuquerque, NM. He was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras, NM. In six short years, he has touched the lives of many. Isaac is survived by his parents Nicholas and Christina Streeter and siblings John, Paul, Mary, and Emma...
Ralph "Wayne" Brown
Dec 4, 2013
Wayne, 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 after a brief illness. He is survived by his step-daughter, Barbara Garcia; step-son, Albert E Spisak; grandchildren, Danika Ann Nicole Spisak and Tessia Shawn Spisak; great-grandchild, Shane Ryder Cote; and sisters, Bonnie Caldwell, Evelyn Conn and Virginia Ballew. Wayne was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Ann...
Maurice H. Towne III
Dec 4, 2013
TOWNE, MAURICE H. III Born January 16, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of Lt. Col. Maurice H. Towne Jr. and Georgia Reed Towne, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Maurice and his family settled in Albuquerque where he attended Highland High School and the University of New Mexico. Maurice (Moe) was an avid sportsman, long term member of the...
Sarah E. Phillips
Dec 3, 2013
Passed away December 3, 2013 after a short illness. Sarah was born in Waukegan, IL to Julia and George Gagosian, and served in the Army as a nurse taking care of servicemen returning from WWII. She moved with her family to New Mexico in 1960 and retired as a civilian employee from Kirtland AFB in 1986. She is survived by...
Dina Socorro Torres
Dec 3, 2013
Age 54, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She is survived by her siblings, James Torres, Paula Veronica Torres and Felix Mauro Torres and wife, Jonice all of Albuquerque. Ms. Torres was preceded in death by her parents, Mauro and Evangelina Torres. Dina graduated from UNM with a Pharmacy degree and began her career as...
John Gaillour
Dec 3, 2013
GAILLOUR, JOHN Age 89, of Rio Rancho, formerly of Questa and Las Vegas, NM, was born in Vaughn, NM, in 1924 to immigrants from the Basque region of southern France (the Pyrenees). The family also resided in La Leindre; a time that was greatly memorable for John. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and in the U.S....
Doris Knight
Dec 2, 2013
Doris Knight, age 90 years old, a resident of Albuquerque for over 25 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2013 after suffering a stroke. She was born in 1923 in New Effington, SD to Orlie and Velma Holland. Doris was the second oldest of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Knight,...
Elsie Kear
Dec 2, 2013
Elsie Kear Born in 1919 of Northern Italian emigrant parents, her first language, culture, and name was Italian. Elsie later shared her Italian heritage with her husband and children. As a nursing student, she served in the US Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII. When she graduated from Massachusetts Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1946, Elsie began a 45 year...
Josie Garcia
Dec 2, 2013
Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, December 2, 2013. She is survived by her dear friend, Ralph Jordan; children, Michael Garcia, Sylvia Hollowell and husband, Danny, Barbara Garcia, Rebecca Garcia, Teresa Mirabal and husband, Sal and Fred Garcia and wife, Donna; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and other family and friends. Ms. Garcia was preceded in death by...
Betty Higgins Thurber
Dec 2, 2013
Born September 9, 1927 - Died December 2, 2013. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Barnard (Skeet) Thurber. She leaves Jim and Cindy Hogue, Wanda and Bill Boatmun, Betty and Dan Houston, Pamela Bakke, David Hill, Cathy and Dave Grife y Vigil, Michelle Cordova and Roberta Rinehart. She has 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren. Betty...
William Henry "Bill" Gleason
Dec 2, 2013
William "Bill" Henry Gleason, devoted husband, loving father and loyal friend, entered eternal peace on December 2, 2013. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Jean Gleason. He is survived by his wife of nearly three years, Georgia Vredenburgh-Gleason; son, William Lawrence Gleason and his wife, Melanie, of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, William Brendan Gleason and...
LaMont Mills
Dec 2, 2013
Age 73, died Monday, December 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Loretta Mills, daughter; Michele Mills, and sister; Lois Mills. He will be remembered for his humor, giving spirit, and talkative nature. A Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. at Celebrate Wesleyan Church, 12417 Constitution Ave. NE. Please visit our online guest book...
Librada "Libby" Macias
Dec 1, 2013
MACIAS, LIBRADA "LIBBY" April 21, 1914 - December 1, 2013-Libby lived a life of faith, peace, and moderation. She was gentle, kind, and full of grace. She was a life-long devout Catholic. A naturalized citizen of the United States, Libby was a 10th generation descendant of one of the founding families of the colonial city of Aguascalientes in the state...
Leroy Roger Bogan Dr.
Dec 1, 2013
Dr. Leroy Roger Bogan 85, a U.S. Army Veteran and longtime resident of Belen and Albuquerque, died December 1, 2013. He is survived by his sister, Darlene Caldwell, of San Diego, many nieces and nephews including Faye Armstrong of Lansing, MI, Sandra Martin of Aurora, IL, Richelle Caldwell of San Diego, CA, and Jessie Bogan of Wichita Falls, TX, as...
George Robert "Bob" West
Nov 30, 2013
Of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2013. George was born on December 25, 1925 to the late Sylvia Walton Beasley and Warren Earl West in Afton, WY. He is survived by his special friend, Geraldine Lessard, the love of his life for 24 years; a son, Robert Dower of Dansville, NY; a daughter, Carol Cobb of...
Mary E. (Betty) Johnson
Nov 30, 2013
Mary E. (Betty) Johnson, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Albuquerque on November 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Orville; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Laura and their son Bradley; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Michelle and their daughters, Esther and Marie; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Jeffery Idol; and her youngest daughter, Lisa...
Christian James Foucault
Nov 29, 2013
Christian James Foucault, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 29, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Barry J. Foucault and Carol C. Foucault; sister, Melanie Foucault; grandmother, Dorothy Nadolski; and his dog and dear friend, Bella. Christian graduated from La Cueva High School in 2008 and was attending CNM. He was devoted to his family and friends...
Scott Douglas Dodson
Nov 29, 2013
DODSON, SCOTT Scott danced his way toward Heaven on November 29, 2013. A native of Albuquerque and resident of the city and of San Diego, California, he attended Monte Vista, Jefferson and graduated from Highland High School in 1968. He attended UNM and then entered the international ballroom dance world as a student, teacher and coach. He was a Fellow...
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