RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Florence Cornell
Oct 28, 2012
Age 99, a resident of Los Ranchos, NM since 2000, died on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Florence grew up in NYC and was a schoolteacher there for over 25 years. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Children: Robert Cornell, Lolly Kersey and partner James Fitzpatrick, Alice and husband David Bris, David Cornell...
Gabriela Turner
Oct 28, 2012
TURNER, GABRIELA PADILLAAge 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died on Sunday, October 28, 2012. She was born on March 24, 1932 in Gallup, NM. Gabriela is survived by her spouse, Edward Turner; daughter, S. Linda Turner of Port Angeles, WA; grandchildren, Eva Zafarano of Honolulu, HI, and Caleb Wilmarth of Port Townsend, WA; sisters, Jennie Esquivel of Albuquerque,...
Myrtle King
Oct 28, 2012
Myrtle L. King, long-time resident of Las Vegas (Manuelitas), NM, recently living in Albuquerque, passed quietly in her sleep into the next life at the age of 93, on October 28, 2012. Myrtle was born November 11, 1918, ending the First World War, in Dunkirk, New York, where she grew up. She received a teaching degree from Buffalo State Teachers...
E. Melton
Oct 28, 2012
Age 97, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Mr. Melton was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Ruth Dudek Melton and his parents, Horace Arthur and Sarah Annas Melton. He was the loving father of Jennifer Shelhamer and husband, Don of Soddy-Daisy, TN; David Melton and wife,...
Dulcinea Davis
Oct 28, 2012
DULCINEA EMILIA DAVISAge 80, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 28, 2012. She is survived by her children, Elaine Sanders and husband Harold, Polly A. Lovato and husband George, Daily A. Davis Jr. and wife Pamela Ann, Anna M. Davis, Patricia A. Roland and husband Cole, Donna M. Bachicha and husband Louis, Elizabeth A...
Aaliyah Chavez
Oct 27, 2012
AALIYAH JESSICA and ANDREW PAUL CHAVEZBorn October 27, 2012 passed away on October 27, 2012. They are survived by their mother, Ashley Marie Chavez; grandparents, Anthony and Alvira Garcia; uncle, Andrew and wife, Indra; auntie, Angelita Montoya; great-grandmother, Amelia Chavez; special auntie, Carmen and husband, John Armijo; and numerous aunts and uncles. They are preceded in death by grandfather, Richard...
Marilyn Gordon
Oct 26, 2012
GORDON, MARILYN J.She passed peacefully and comfortable at her home on Friday, October 26, 2012, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, July 11, 1928, she was 84 years old and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico for 56 years. She had been married to her loving husband, Leon M. Gordon for 65...
Elsie Haley
Oct 26, 2012
HALEY, ELSIE K.Age 101, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2012, with her family by her side and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born March 11, 1911, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, J.C. She was also preceded in death by her daughter LaJuanda Helfrich and son-in-law Carl Heberling. She...
Margaret Cummings "Peggie" Elliot
Oct 25, 2012
Age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, October 25, 2012. Margaret is survived by husband, John B. Elliot of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Susan Marie Elliot, Nancy Ellen Mance, Pamela Hix and husband, Ed; son, John B. Elliot II and wife, Dana; grandchildren, Rebecca, Anthony and wife, Jennifer, Danielle and husband, Kyle, Zachary and Amy. She is also survived by...
Emilio Cordova
Oct 25, 2012
CORDOVA, EMILIOAge 83, born in Puerto De Luna, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 25, 2012. He is survived by daughter, Lorraine and husband, Herman Garcia; daughter, Terry and husband, Tino Huertaz; daughter, Debbie and husband, Rudy Pohl; son, Andre Cordova; grandchildren (also serving as pallbearers) Emilio, Damacio,...
Lee DiBernardo
Oct 25, 2012
DiBERNARDO, LEE J. Lee J. DiBernardo, 88, of Rio Rancho, died Thursday, October 25, 2012. Beloved wife and mother, she is survived by husband of 67 years, Andrew DiBernardo; daughter, Andie Summers and husband, Doug; son, Leon DiBernardo; granddaughter, Laura DiBernardo-Reddeg; grandsons, Mathew and Adam DiBernardo, great-grandchildren, Mea Laurel Reddeg, Shane and Mason DiBernardo. Services will be held on Tuesday,...
Dolores Wagner
Oct 25, 2012
WAGNER, DOLORES MICHAELDeparted in peace on Thursday, October 25, 2012 after 81 years of fully embracing the tumult and joys of life and family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Clifford, in 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa; her sons, Michael (wife Erin) and David (wife Tina); and grandchildren, Jessica and Alex....
Alice Claussen
Oct 25, 2012
ALICE WALTERS CLAUSSENWidow of Paul D. Claussen, a well-known retired professional with The Boy Scouts of America, passed away. Alice was the daughter of L.D. and Mattie Walters of Arlington, SD, and as a young girl was disappointed she was not a boy, as she worked hard as bat girl and scorekeeper for her dad who managed a semi-pro baseball...
Bertha Solomon
Oct 25, 2012
SOLOMON, BERTHA RICHAge 86, died October 25, 2012 at her home on Albuquerque, NM. The youngest of three children born to Jonathan and Pearl Rich in Devol, OK, Bertha grew up on the farm, in a home full of love. Though devoted to both her parents, she was admittedly something of a "daddy's girl." She accepted Christ as her Savior...
Mary Sheppe
Oct 24, 2012
Mary Frances Smith Sheppe, a gracious, loving wife and mother passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Mary Frances was born in Ayden, NC and moved to Washington, D.C. during WWII. There she met her future husband, Lt. Col. Frank W. Sheppe, of Silver Spring, MD. They shared more than 30 happy, exciting years of Army life in the states, Burma,...
Diana Kellner
Oct 24, 2012
DR. ANNE DIANA KELLNERAge 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. She is survived by her sons, Art Kellner of Albuquerque and Thomas Kellner of McKinney, TX. Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Kellner. She worked for many years as a physician for the VA Hospital in Albuquerque. A service...
Billie Conner
Oct 24, 2012
CONNER, BILLBill Conner, son of William R. and E. Maxine Cale Conner passed away October 25, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1937. Bill is survived by his spouse Sandra, his daughter Jennifer and spouse Jack, his son Pat and spouse Debbie; his grandchildren Jacquelyn, Lillian and Seth, great grandchildren Katie, Dax and Aspen; brother Bob and spouse...
Jill Ziegler
Oct 23, 2012
ZIEGLER, JILL A.Age 61, "Jill has been born to the Kingdom," Tuesday, October 23, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Fred Ziegler; her children, Paul, Philip and his wife, Miranda, and Rebecca; granddaughter, Savannah; mother, Marjorie L. McKenzie; sisters, Judy and Jennifer; and brother, Dennis. She was preceded in death by her father, G. C. McKenzie,...
Tony Tagliaferro
Oct 23, 2012
TONY RALPH TAGLIAFERROAge 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He is survived by his children, Anthony F. Tagliaferro and Taffy Tagliaferro-Epler, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Anthony J., Annette, and Angela Tagliaferro, Katharine and Lauren Tagliaferro-Epler, and sister, Janet McNeil of Farmington, New Mexico. Mr. Tagliaferro was preceded in death by his parents, Fred...
Roy (Rocky) Streit
Oct 23, 2012
ROY L. (ROCKY) STREITAge 66, a resident of Placitas for the last 36 years, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joleen; son, daughter-in-law and grandson, Eric, Diane and Christopher Streit of Houston, TX; mother, Precious Streit of Hernando, MS; and brother and sister-in-law, Dwight and Debbie Streit of Seal Beach, CA....
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