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

Maria Ovijilia Lovato

Maria Ovijilia Lovato

Jul 9, 2013

Lovato, Maria Ovijilia Maria Ovijilia Lovato went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tiburcio Lovato. She is survived by one brother, Leo Lovato; and thirteen children, Phillip and his wife Nellie, Rosalie Walker and her husband Glen, Gloria Pantoja, Stella Lovato and her husband Tony, Benny Lovato, Gilbert...

Robert V. Peet

Robert V. Peet

Jul 9, 2013

PEET, ROBERT V. On Tuesday July 9, 2013, Robert V. Peet began a new journey with the Lord after a two year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter, Rebecca, and two sons, David and Arthur; his brother, Roger; nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Bob was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 18, 1929. He...

Erlinda Sedillo

Erlinda Sedillo

Jul 7, 2013

Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, July 7, 2013. She is survived by her children, Ernest Sedillo Jr., Cindy Valencia and husband, Tony, Toni Galvan, JoJo Candelaria Sr. and wife, Mary, and Jr. Candelaria and wife, Marlena; 27 grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Yvette, Richard, Nadine, Anthony, Tina, Celina, Lisa, Rique, Richard Anthony, Angel, Adriana, and Joseph Jr.; brother,...

Michael Arthur McNutt

Michael Arthur McNutt

Jul 6, 2013

Michael, age 44, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013. He is survived by his son, Nathan; his parents, Brian and Marty McNutt; his sister, Rebekah Stanford and her husband, Travis, and their children, Mackenze, Whitley and Maddox; his brothers, Matthew and Philip McNutt; and beloved girlfriend, Christina Johnson. Our precious son, taken suddenly...he is now resting in heaven with...

Betty J. Miller

Betty J. Miller

Jul 6, 2013

BETTY J. MILLER Age 85, passed away at home with her beloved Scottish Terriers on Saturday, July 6, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Billie J. Miller and son, John Steven Miller; sister, Dorothy Wymond; and several nieces and nephews. She retired from GMAC and enjoyed oil painting in her free time. Services will be held on Thursday, July...

Peter H. Johnstone

Peter H. Johnstone

Jul 6, 2013

On Saturday, July 6, 2013, Peter H. Johnstone, "Pete," passed away peacefully after a short battle with brain cancer. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, on July 13, 1946, to Stewart D. and Georgine C. Johnstone, Pete and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1955, and Pete spent the next 58 years loving everything about New Mexico. During that time, Pete did...

Shunchun L. Hsu

Shunchun L. Hsu

Jul 6, 2013

HSU, SHUNCHUN L. Age 54, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 6, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Rana O. Chan; son, Ryan O. Chan of Albuquerque, NM; her parents, Hsueh-Kan Hsu and Wanchen Leung; and four siblings. Services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson St....

H. Agnes Zipperian

H. Agnes Zipperian

Jul 6, 2013

Passed away in the early hours of 6 July 2013 of consequences of old age, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Agnes was born 10 August 1920 in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana to Joseph Frank and Kestina Caroline (Sjostrom) Steiner. She was the second of four children, all of whom preceded her in death. Agnes was married 1 April 1939 in Ft....

John S. Eilar Dds

John S. Eilar Dds

Jul 6, 2013

EILAR, JOHN S. DDS Age 86, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 6, 2013. He is survived by son, Gary Wilson Eilar; daughter, C J (Jim) Upchurch; grandchildren, Cody Wilson Eilar, Aaron (Melissa) Upchurch and Benjamin (Nicole) Upchurch. Eilar was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; and daughter, Patty. John was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Freda Champion Harris

Freda Champion Harris

Jul 5, 2013

HARRIS, FREDA CHAMPION Freda Champion Harris, 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 5, 2013. She was the daughter of Teresa (McBride) and Arthur B. Champion, born on May 18, 1920, in Raton, New Mexico. She graduated from Raton High School in 1937. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from UNM. In 1941, she graduated from UNM...

Lois A. Duke

Lois A. Duke

Jul 5, 2013

Lois ascended to Heaven on Friday, July 5, 2013 with her family by her side. Lois is survived by her children, Jerald (Nancy) Duke, Charlotte Erhardt and Darla (Doug) Livingston; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and one brother. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, 10 siblings, her husband Joseph Beecher Duke, and one granddaughter. Lois was...

Theresa Marie Wiacek

Theresa Marie Wiacek

Jul 5, 2013

Theresa Marie Wiacek was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1931 and passed away on July 5, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Mary Stankiewicz; and sister, Maureen. She is survived by a sister, Alvena (Herbert) Clark; and brother, Anthony (Diane) Stankiewicz. She also leaves behind her loving daughters, Deborah (Michael) Zamora and Kathleen (Nicholas) LaPuma;...

JoAnn Sanchez

JoAnn Sanchez

Jul 5, 2013

SANCHEZ, JOANN (ZAMORA) Age 63, was called by God on July 5, 2013 after a life-long battle with diabetes and kidney disease. JoAnn enjoyed sewing and making baby blankets for family and friends. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother. She graduated from Del Norte High School in 1968 and was a Nurse's Aide. She was preceded in...

Barbara Marilyn Chiavario

Barbara Marilyn Chiavario

Jul 5, 2013

CHIAVARIO, BARBARA MARILYN Age 84, passed away on July 3, 2013 after a long battle with Parkinsons. She is survived by her loving husband Richard; daughters, Jeron Kerwin and husband Mike; Lisa Henry and husband Matt; grandchildren Chris Kerwin and wife Tammy; Kenny Henry and wife Mandy; Kurt Henry; and Kyle Henry and wife Nan; great-grandchildren Kelly Henry, Lacey Henry,...

Gov. David F. Cargo

Gov. David F. Cargo

Jul 5, 2013

GOVERNOR DAVID F. CARGO 1929-2013 David F. Cargo of Albuquerque, NM passed away at age 84 on Friday, July 5, 2013. He was born in Dowagiac, Michigan, the eldest of three children born to Francis and Mary (Harton) Cargo. He earned his Bachelor's degree, Master of Public Administration and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan. He served two...

Tony R. Gallegos

Tony R. Gallegos

Jul 5, 2013

GALLEGOS, TONY R. Age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away in his home Friday, July 5, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Emma; his two children: son, Lonnie and his fiancée, Beverly and daughter, Regina and husband, Jeff; grandson, James and wife, Natalie; granddaughter, Haley "Mijita"; and special God-daughter,...

Magdalena Anaya-Rehberg

Magdalena Anaya-Rehberg

Jul 5, 2013

Passed away July 5 at her beloved "Mi Tierra Encantada" in the Zuni Mountains. Magdalena was preceded in death by Magdalena and Felipe Chavez, Espiridiona and Santiago Anaya, Paulita Saavedra, and Angelina Ruiz. She is survived by her husband Daniel; daughters Amy and Katie Rehberg; son Charles Rehberg and wife Jennifer Lomeli; grandson Benjamin; siblings Josecito Chavez and wife Terry,...

Donald Leroy Thompson Jr

Donald Leroy Thompson Jr

Jul 4, 2013

THOMPSON, DONALD J., JR. Age 52, born in Chelsea, MA on November 1, 1960, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Donald L. Thompson, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; son, Keith; daughter-in-law, Brandy; grandson, Brandyn; mother, Juanita; brother, Randy; six sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; thirty-three nieces and nephews; and...

Tomasita (Aragon)  Gonzales

Tomasita (Aragon) Gonzales

Jul 3, 2013

TOMASITA (ARAGON) GONZALES Our hearts are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother Tommie on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born March 9, 1926 in Socorro, NM to Herminio and Josefita Aragon. She spent her early life in Socorro, NM and graduated from Socorro High School. Tommie was married to Jose Leon "Leo" Gonzales for 67 years....

Ellen Catherine Phillips

Ellen Catherine Phillips

Jul 3, 2013

Ellen Catherine Phillips, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, lost her battle with cancer and left this world on July 3, 2013. Ellen was born August 29th, 1950, and was the oldest of eight children. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Keaveny Sr. She is survived by her mother, Virgina Keaveny; husband, Larry Phillips; mother-in-law, Bernice...

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