RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Mary Bradford
Apr 8, 2013
A resident of Sandia Park, NM, died early Monday morning the 8th of April 2013 in her home with her family by her side. Born 1944 in Dubuque, I.A., Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Monica Kuhl along with brother, John Kuhl. Mary graduated from High School at the Academy of the Visitation in Dubuque IA...
Odella Medina
Apr 8, 2013
Odella Ruiz Medina, age 90, of Raton NM, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 7:30 a.m. in Albuquerque, NM. She was born December 24, 1922 in Dawson, NM, the daughter of Filiberto and Virginia Coleman Ruiz. Odella's occupation was as a secretary at KRTN radio station in Raton, and at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance in Albuquerque. Her last...
Baby Cordova
Apr 8, 2013
On Monday, April 8, 2013, our precious angel, Baby J, left us to become an angel for our Lord. Baby J is survived by parents, Julian and Yvette Cordova; brother, Julian, Jr.; sisters, Jazmin, Joscelyn and Juliette; grandparents, Wilfred Moralez and Barbara Cordova. Baby J was preceded in death by nana, Patsy Sena; and grandfathers, Catalino Madril, Sr. and Catalino...
Ignatios Kellis
Apr 7, 2013
KELLIS, IGNATIOS JACKAge 56, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. He is survived by his sisters, Marianthe "Mary" Kellis Scanlan and husband, Kevin of San Diego, CA, and Olympia Kellis Katelanis of Novato, CA; nephew Gavin Scanlan; nieces Katelin Scanlan, Electra Katelanis, Eleni Katelanis, Eliana Katelanis and Emalia Katelanis. Jack was a member of St....
Sandra Smith
Apr 7, 2013
Smith, Sandra Rae entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2013 at the age of 69. She was survived by two daughters, Adrienne Marie Alberts and Stacy Marie Alberts Plaisance. She was the grandmother of Jason Medlin, Alyssa Medlin, Rachel M. Fisher, Kyle Kinsel, Luke Plaisance Jr., Casey Plaisance, Mandy Plaisance, and Jolie Jones. The great grandmother of Jayden Fisher...
Herb Newton
Apr 7, 2013
NEWTON, ALAN HERBERTNovember 5, 1931 - April 5, 2013. A longtime resident of Tijeras and Albuquerque passed away at home. He is survived by his children, Harlan (Wilmington, NC), Owen Newton (Albuquerque), Alana J. Lambear and husband, James Dendy (Albuquerque); grandchildren, Amanda and husband, Bill Montgomery (Seattle, WA), Andrew and wife, Suzie Searles (Birmingham, AL) and several great grandchildren. Mr....
Denise McLoughlin
Apr 7, 2013
At the much too young age of 61, Denise passed away quietly at home, surrounded by her loving husband and family, on Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was a trailblazer: world traveler, not afraid of taking chances, full of life and adventure. Denise traveled to the UAE to work as a nurse, and there met her husband, Ron, beginning a...
Olita Garcia
Apr 7, 2013
Olita left this world to join our Lord on April 7, 2013. She was born on May 22, 1925 in Lake Arthur, NM. Her parents were Rufino Padilla and Guadalupe Zamora Padilla Aldaz. She grew up in a blended family of eight siblings along with her mother and step-father, Epifano "Barney" Aldaz. Her siblings included, Perry Zamora, Lorenzo Aldaz, Isabel...
Alan Newton
Apr 7, 2013
November 5, 1931 - April 5, 2013. A longtime resident of Tijeras and Albuquerque passed away at home. He is survived by his children, Harlan (Wilmington, NC), Owen Newton (Albuquerque), Alana J. Lambear and husband, James Dendy (Albuquerque); grandchildren, Amanda and husband, Bill Montgomery (Seattle, WA), Andrew and wife, Suzie Searles (Birmingham, AL) and several great grandchildren. Mr. Newton was...
Lois Purdue
Apr 6, 2013
PURDUE, LOIS HOPEMusician, Wife, Mother, Teacher: Lois passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. She was born in Cynthiana, IN in 1923 to John and Vercie Pearl Rutter. Lois could type 90 words per minute and became an excellent pianist while in high school. She met and married Clinton Harding Purdue in 1942, while they were attending Evansville Music College. They...
Dana Wood
Apr 5, 2013
Dana C. Wood passed peacefully from this life on April 5, 2013, at the age of 57. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, to his loving parents, Everett and Edna Wood. He graduated from Gallup High School. He completed B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico. Dana was a businessman, a private pilot, and...
Frank Cortinas
Apr 5, 2013
Age 70, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, born October 10, 1942, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, April 5, 2013 with his family at his side while at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yolanda Cortinas whom he married on November 16, 1968 until December 11, 1978. He is survived by his children, sons,...
Eugene Fairfax
Apr 5, 2013
Seaman Recruit to Rear Admiral - U.S. NavyGene Fairfax died Friday, April 5, 2013 in Albuquerque. He was born on November 6, 1916 in Naples, UT. He attended grades 1-5 in Price, UT; grades 6-7 in Provo, UT; and grades 8-11 in Salt Lake City. He was president of the debate club, and quarterback and captain of the "A" football...
Earl Francis
Apr 5, 2013
FRANCIS, EARL WILLIAM (PAPA) Age 90, was born on May 22, 1922 and was raised in Kansas City, KS. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in October of 1940; he was activated for one year, and was stationed in Little Rock, AR. After the Pearl Harbor attack, his unit was moved by troop train and spent New Year's Eve...
Mary Morris
Apr 5, 2013
Mary died Friday April 5, 2013 from complications of a long battle with arthritis. She is survived by daughter, Rev. Sheila Hammond; son Keith Morris; granddaughter, Kris Morris & her husband, David: grandson, Scott Pettit-Morris, great grandson, Sam Morris; and great granddaughter Syven Pettit-Morris. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Morris. In lieu of flowers, contributions to...
Robert Alexander Allison
Apr 5, 2013
Age 16, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, April 5, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Mark and Sasha Ardoin Allison of Albuquerque; siblings, Matthew and David Allison of Albuquerque; grandparents, Steven and Vicki DeVito of Denver, CO and Charles Douglas Prentice of Las Vegas, NV, and Darlene Webber Murray of Evergreen, CO, and Raymond Arthur Allison of...
Dorothy Formea
Apr 5, 2013
Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her husband, John; children Jim Formea and Florence of Colorado; Jeanne Ray and Troy of California; Jude Sanders and Joe of Colorado; John T. Formea and Ida of New Mexico; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded...
Roger Sherrel
Apr 5, 2013
Roger Sherrel Cox passed away Thursday, April 5, 2013. He went peacefully surrounded by his family. Roger was born February 10, 1931 in Cortez, CO to Hendrix Candler and Elizabeth Lucretia Cox. He married Elizabeth Cannon (Dee Dee) on May 24, 1980 in the Salt Lake LDS temple. He happily served as a High Priest, in a bishopric, as Young...
Peter Pagan
Apr 4, 2013
PAGAN, PETER JAY Age 36, a resident of Albuquerque since 2000, passed away April 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Laura Pagan; children, Karina Pagan and Evelyn Pagan-Gibbons; parents, Pedro and Debra Pagan of Prince George, VA, Ron and Polly LaTray-Bachman of Cut Bank, MT; sisters and brothers; nieces, nephews and friends. Jay's childhood best friends were his...
Ruth Morrison
Apr 3, 2013
Age 85, a native New Mexican, and longtime resident of Albuquerque, currently residing in Pennington, Texas with her daughter and son-in-law, passed triumphantly and joyously through Heaven's gate Wednesday, April 3, 2013. She was reunited with her parents, Rev. L.M. and Gladys Walker; parents-in-law, John Calvin and Mildred Morrison; her only son, Richard Alan Morrison and her beloved and devoted...
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