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

Juanita Ports

Juanita Ports

Nov 3, 2012

Juanita M.Ports-Westerfeld, August 24, 1927 - November 3, 2012. What matters the most is the dash between the years. For the dash represents all the years of love that she gave. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Penny Ports and husband, Tom Gray; her son, John Ports and wife, Carrie; grandchildren, Matthew Ports and wife, Misha, Amanda Goolsby and husband,...

Irma Trujillo

Irma Trujillo

Nov 3, 2012

Age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Irma was a lifelong resident of El Paso Texas and later Albuquerque New Mexico. Irma is survived by her children: son, Joseph D. Trujillo Jr. and wife Lia Salcido-Trujillo of Placitas New Mexico; sisters, Imelda Aragon, her children Tanya Aragon and Michelle Aragon-Allerano. Irma was preceded in death by her husband...

William Nohrn

William Nohrn

Nov 3, 2012

WILLIAM (BILL) NOHRNA long-time resident of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, died recently after a short illness. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his two daughters, Jan and Barbara; son-in-law, Ward; six grandchildren, Jenny, Chad, Shane, Jordan, Drew and Brett; and five great-grandchildren, Katharine, Dez, Julian, Alexandrea and Lucinda. Services will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2012,...

Nobuko Haworth

Nobuko Haworth

Nov 2, 2012

NOBUKO "NOBBY" HAWORTHAge 85, born August 10, 1927, passed away suddenly on Friday November 2, 2012. Mrs. Haworth is survived by her sisters, Eiko Faircloth and husband, Charles of Las Vegas, NV and Amy Miyaki of Albuquerque, NM; brother; Joe Toda and wife, Akiko of Japan. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and especially her...

Arleigh Heacock

Arleigh Heacock

Nov 2, 2012

Arleigh Kermit Heacock entered into rest on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. He was born December 16, 2012 in Dallas, Texas to Allen Heacock and Patricia Ruth (Evans) Heacock. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Ruth Heacock, father Allen Heacock, brother Evans Heacock and wife Deanna. Services are pending.

Helen Ponder

Helen Ponder

Nov 1, 2012

PONDER, HELENAge 61, a resident of Albuquerque, where the sun set on the Ponder family Thursday, November 1, 2012. The sun rose September 20, 1951 when she was born. She is survived by her four daughters, Crystal J. Ponder, Chesa Smith, Jesse Ponder, Rachel Ponder; and many other family including several grandchildren and friends. Mrs. Ponder was preceded in death...

William Wright

William Wright

Nov 1, 2012

Dr. William F. Wright, at age 89, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012. He is survived by his son, Dr. William F. Wright, Jr. of Hobbs, NM; his daughter, Teresa Clack and husband, Robert of Florissant, MO; and two grandchildren, John and Jenna Clack. Bill was born on April 13, 1923, in Pennville, IN to Reverend Fred and...

Terry Mayville

Terry Mayville

Nov 1, 2012

MAYVILLE, TERRYAge 65, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Peggy Mayville; children, Debra Griego of Ruidoso, NM, Ronald Schutz and wife, Debbie of Kennewick, WA, Aaron Mayville of Las Cruces, NM; five grandchildren, two great- grandchildren; his sister, Shirley Courier of Newport, NH, and many other family...

Florence Norlander

Florence Norlander

Nov 1, 2012

Born October 3, 1936, age 76, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2012, in Irmo South Carolina. Florence was born in Albuquerque, NM. She was the wife of the late Melvin Douglas Norlander, to whom she was married 50 years. Together they raised four children. She was preceded in death by her father Gilbert H. Hawkinson and Mother Jennie F....

Joyce Medina

Joyce Medina

Nov 1, 2012

Age 36, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012 surrounded by her family after a long struggle with a chronic illness for many years. Joyce is survived by her husband, Manny; sons, Christopher, Adrian, and Matthew; and daughter, Olivia Medina; mother, Celeste Tapia; father, Sendalio (Sandy) and wife Bernie Garcia; brother, Eugene and wife Tanya...

Perscilla Monroe

Perscilla Monroe

Oct 31, 2012

Age 85, passed away October 31, 2012 at home in Albuquerque surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Monroe Sr.; children, Charles A. Monroe Jr. and wife, Melinda, of Spokane, WA; Josephine Sanchez and husband, Sigie of Rio Rancho, NM; Cynthia Valle and husband, Dan of El Paso, TX, Judith M. Long of Kansas...

Kendall Berry

Kendall Berry

Oct 31, 2012

Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife, June Berry of Albuquerque; daughter, Linda (Stan) King; step-daughter, Ruby Tatum of Texas; and many grandchildren. Kendall was preceded in death by his parents, Pixley and Bessie Berry; and son, Ken Berry. He was a member of Mountainside United Methodist Church, the...

Rosalie Deuschle

Rosalie Deuschle

Oct 31, 2012

Deuschle, RosalieAge 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Strehl and daughter, Ashley; son, Larry Deuschle and wife,Judy and their children, Kevin and Shannon; great-grandson, Dylan; and sister, Norma. Rosalie was a member of The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her....

Sammy Jackson

Sammy Jackson

Oct 30, 2012

JACKSON, SAMMY B.Age of 75, a resident of Texas and New Mexico, since September 8, 1937, passed away on October 30, 2012. He is survived by his mother, 9 children, 3 sisters, and one brother. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, a host of grand and great-grandchildren, and plenty of friends. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death...

Homer Adams

Homer Adams

Oct 30, 2012

HOMER B. (BEEZY) ADAMS, JR.Age 84, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Carole Lark Adams; children, Wesley Adams Wormhood and husband Wayne of Albuquerque and Craig Eugene Adams and wife Alexis of Dallas; step-children, Shelley Hayley of Parker, CO, Veronique Boyd of Austin, TX and Foy W. Boyd III...

Connie Williams

Connie Williams

Oct 30, 2012

Age 67, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 30, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, George M. Williams Jr.; sons, George Clifton Williams, David Carlton Williams, and George Clifton Williams Jr.; daughter, Connie Yvonne Williams; and mother, Gwendolyn Juanita Douglas. Connie worked as a social worker and a...

Raymond Simmons

Raymond Simmons

Oct 29, 2012

Raymond J. Simmons, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, died October 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Alice Simmons; children, Sylvia "Squirt" Gallegos, Gail "Half-pint" Simmons, Michelle Marquez, Rocky Clark, and Wade Clark; mother, Irene Simmons; brother, Richard Simmons; sisters, Wanda Oloman, Rose Pfleger and Mary Ann Huntman; eight grandchildren, Sonya Gallegos, Raymond Gallegos, Gabriella Gallegos, Tanner Walton,...

Vernon Mundt

Vernon Mundt

Oct 29, 2012

Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2012. He was born March 12, 1936, near Litchfield, MN. Vern grew up working on a farm where he participated in 4H events. Later he became involved in tractor pulling competitions. However, his main passion was flying. He purchased an airplane and loved giving friends and family rides. Vern...

Miles Ellison

Miles Ellison

Oct 29, 2012

ELLISON, MILES JOSEPH Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Monday, October 29, 2012, only six months after his beloved wife, Dorothea. He is survived by his children; Desiree Woodland and husband, Gary of Albuquerque, Sondra Lang of Albuquerque, Jocelyn Beaulieu of Albuquerque, Jeannine Clock and husband, Ron, of Albuquerque, Joseph Ellison of Lakewood, CO, and Matthew Ellison and...

Gabriel Marquez

Gabriel Marquez

Oct 29, 2012

GABRIEL L. "GARB" MARQUEZAge 84, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Emily S. Marquez; daughter, Paula Armijo; granddaughter, Monette Vezelici; grandsons, Marcus, Dominic, Robert, and Adan Armijo; great-grandsons, Gabriel Martinez-Perales and Estevan Vezelici; great-granddaughters, Shania, Ashley, and Alexandra Vezelici; and sisters, Josephine Sarracino, Teresa Sanchez, Rachel...

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