RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Nazario C de (Nick) Baca
Jul 31, 2013
Nazario C' de Baca, 96, passed away at home in Bernalillo, NM on July 31, 2013. He was born in La Cienega, NM to Manuelita (Gallegos) and Tomas on November 12, 1916. The youngest of seven children, he grew up on the family's irrigated farm in La Cienega. After finishing eighth grade in La Cienega's two-room schoolhouse, he lived with...
Anna Elizabeth Keeker
Jul 31, 2013
Anna Elizabeth Keeker, 78, of Albuquerque, died on July 31, 2013. She was born on May 21, 1935 in Washington, D.C. Ann graduated from Iowa State University and received a BS in Applied Art in 1957. She married her husband Maury in 1957 and they lived together in the Midwest before relocating to Albuquerque in 2001. Ann had an early...
William Joseph Fitzgerald
Jul 31, 2013
FITZGERALD, WILLIAM JOSEPH Age 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013. He is survived by wife, Patricia V Fitzgerald of Albuquerque, NM; children, William, James, and Edward of New York; and seven grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho.
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Margaret Fae Atwood
Jul 30, 2013
Age 95, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. She is survived by her son, Charles O. Atwood and wife, Ann of Albuquerque, NM; grandsons, Gregory Atwood and Christopher Atwood; sister-in-law, Wanda Gard; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Atwood was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Atwood; parents, Orrmond and Mary Gard;...
Bill C. Carroll
Jul 30, 2013
Age 83, passed away on July 30, 2013. It's been quite a journey. Starting with core beliefs and values. Bill never knew a stranger. Perhaps it was the fact that he was raised by a single dad in difficult circumstances. Throughout life he knew the importance of lending an unjudgmental helping hand to others down on their luck. He never...
William Vincent McCormick
Jul 30, 2013
William Vincent McCormick, age 84, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2013. Bill was born to the late John A. and Bridget Gallagher McCormick on June 6, 1929, in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA. Educated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia and the Christian Brothers, he served his country for over two decades in the...
Margery Wach
Jul 30, 2013
WACH, MARGERY Margery Wach, 91, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013. A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Friday, August 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset prior to the service. Please visit our online guestbook...
Donald William Schwenig
Jul 29, 2013
DONALD WILLIAM SCHWENIG Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, July 29, 2013. He is survived by his children, Sheri Martinez and husband, George, William C. Schwenig, Heidi Schwenig, Susie Lente and husband, Kevin, and Robert Schwenig; three grandchildren, Amanda and Avery Martinez, and Daisy Lente; brother, Robert Schwenig and wife, Violet; and numerous other relatives and friends. Don...
Hattie Belle Butler
Jul 29, 2013
Hattie Belle Butler, Born Hattie Belle Ferrel on July 7, 1976, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Don and Helen Ferrel lost her long battle with breast cancer on Monday, July 29, 2013, at the age of 37. She loved horses, friends, life and most of all she loved her family. She was preceded in death by her older brother Jason...
Beverly J. Beckman
Jul 29, 2013
This precious 77 year old wife and mother passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at home in her sleep surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; sons, Ron and wife Bernie of Pagosa Springs, and Mark and wife Rose of Alamogordo; granddaughter, Dani and boyfriend Ian Wright of Denver; sister, Joyce and husband Ron of Fremont,...
Barbara Grimmer Strome
Jul 28, 2013
Age 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Strome and husband, Bill Saxton of Santa Cruz, CA, and Diane Strome Gagon and husband, Kenny of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Jayson Gagon and wife, Jenny, Daniel Saxton, Sarah Saxton, and Beau Gagon; and sister, Gloria Hathaway of Albuquerque. Barbara was...
Stephen Edwin John "Dido" Pierce
Jul 27, 2013
PIERCE, STEPHEN EDWIN JOHN "DIDO" Age, 15, beloved son of Brian Pierce, Nella Rogers, Marc Mirabal and Joseph Segura, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 27, 2013. Although Stephen never spoke a word, his life reflected happiness and energy that resonated volumes. He endeared himself to those around him, whether it was at home with Marc and Joe, at Hippo therapy,...
Roberto L. Cordova
Jul 26, 2013
CORDOVA, ROBERTO L. Age 80, of Rio Rancho, died Friday, July 26, 2013. If heaven could possibly be better, it is now. The Lord now has a great man by His side and without a doubt, will have His ear talked off. We have lost a great friend, and this world will never be the same without him. He is...
Richard Albert Pollay
Jul 26, 2013
Age 78, a resident of Edgewood, died Friday, July 26, 2013. He is survived by wife, Jennie Pollay of Edgewood, NM; daughter, Cheryl (Dale) Cates; sister, Ethel Mason. Services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas, with Pastor Talon Noh officiating. Interment will take place at Mountain Valley Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial...
Joseph Rasheed Lari
Jul 25, 2013
Age 26, born in Albuquerque on December 16, 1986 left this world for a new Journey with God on Thursday July 25, 2013. Joseph is survived by parents, Rochelle Gurule Lari and Mohammad Reza Lari; his brother, Daniel Lari; precious son, Dylan "Dilly" Rasheed Lari; loving partner, Serena Willet; grandparents, Angie (Jim Vergo) Gurule-Vergo; grandmother, Zahra Sultan Tahanzadeh; his loving...
Andrea Collinge
Jul 25, 2013
Otherwise know to her friends as "Annie" sharp shooter, passed away on July 25, 2013, as a result of complications from an ATV accident. Andrea had a love and passion for dancing, shooting guns, riding horses, and otherwise enjoying life. She was a world-class skier and the first women in Canada to drive "formula ford" racing cars in competition and...
Barbara Eileen Ferrel Swortwood
Jul 24, 2013
SWORTWOOD, BARBARA EILEEN FERREL Barbara was born on Nov. 24, 1955. She grew up on Fourth Ave. in Garwood, N.J. where she spent her youth as a very happy "Jersey Girl". After graduating from David Brearley Regional H.S. in 1972, Barbara worked for a branch of the Dept. of Defense until her first marriage to William Lounsbury, a Lt. Colonel...
Wiliam Mitchell Swortwood II
Jul 24, 2013
SWORTWOOD, WILLIAM MITCHELL II Bill, age 65, was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He is finally at peace after a long battle with depression and chronic pain following an accident in 2009. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ferrell Swortwood; his parents, Harry Thomas and Mary Lurlene Swortwood; his niece, Stephanie...
Johnny N. Lovato
Jul 24, 2013
Age, 71, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Angelica Lovato; children David Lovato and wife, Laura, Anna Marie Monte Calvo and husband, Nick, Arnold Lovato and wife, Cindy, Steven Lovato and wife, Cathy, Tomas Lovato, Mario Duran, and Rachel V. Duran; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandson;...
Arthur (Art) Jones Jr
Jul 24, 2013
JONES, ARTHUR (ART) JR. Art (also known as "Billy" among family members and friends from the days of his youth) was born January 10, 1934 to Raley Jones and Wilma Durst Jones in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1951 and from the University Of South Carolina College Of Pharmacy in January 1956. He entered...
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