Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Jack Lee Mortley

Jack Lee Mortley

Dec 18, 2022

Born to Ernest and Thelma Mortley on Nov. 6, 1930, in Newton, Iowa during the Great Depression, Jack Mortley knew a happy childhood despite the hardships around him. His mother and father had four children, and even though they did not have much and worked demanding blue-collar jobs, they taught him the value of kindness and charity...

John Dileanis

John Dileanis

Dec 17, 2022

John Dileanis passed away December 17, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 28, 1944, to Gus and Kathryn Dileanis. When he was a young boy, John and his family moved to Los Angeles, California, for a few years before eventually settling in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1954, where...

Jose Nasario Vargas

Jose Nasario Vargas

Dec 17, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Nasario Vargas, age 92, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born Friday, November 28, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Altagracia and Jesse Vargas; his life time partner, Emma Gabaldon; and three sons, Victor, Gilbert, Peter; and daughter-in-law, Jeanette Vargas....

Dorothy Maxine (Conaway)  Vanderslice

Dorothy Maxine (Conaway) Vanderslice

Dec 17, 2022

Dorothy Maxine Vanderslice was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1926, to Archie Leo and Lutreacy Ann Conaway in Major County Oklahoma. She passed away into the arms of Jesus, her Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clyde Robert Vanderslice of Waynoka, Oklahoma; as...

Dotsy Alyne (Duncan)  Schreiner

Dotsy Alyne (Duncan) Schreiner

Dec 17, 2022

Dotsy Schreiner, age 86, passed away on December 17, 2022, from complications due to a stroke. She was born November 15, 1936, in Oklahoma City. She is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, Herbert (USAF, ret.), along with four children: sons, Mark of Flagstaff, AZ, Steve (Maggie) of San Diego, CA, Jeff (Kay) of Lakeway,...

Mary Joan Windes

Mary Joan Windes

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Joan was born in the Barelas Neighborhood of Albuquerque, on April 27, 1946, to Robert Benham, Sr., and Florence (Shanks) Benham, and she passed on Friday, December 16, 2022. She is survived by husband, Thomas C. Windes; son, Brandon Todd and his daughters, Keara and Elizabeth; and son, Connor Lee Windes, wife, Allison, and their children, Madelaine and...

Marilyn Schaef (Beck)  Whitehouse

Marilyn Schaef (Beck) Whitehouse

Dec 16, 2022

Marilyn Whitehouse. February 10, 1929 - December 16, 2022. Born to Raul and Virginia Beck in Sydney, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Wendell H. Whitehouse. Survived by her two sons, Kirk B Whitehouse and Jeffery H. Whitehouse. Her love for her boys was palpable. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of...

Beverly Fern (Burk)  Furrow

Beverly Fern (Burk) Furrow

Dec 16, 2022

Beverly Furrow, 77, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 16, 2022. She entered this world on March 13, 1945, in Princeton, MO, born to Clifford and Ruby Burk. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Furrow, son LeRoy Furrow, daughter-in-law Maureen Furrow, grandson Marcus Furrow, grandson Jacob Furrow, granddaughter...

Brett Railey

Brett Railey

Dec 16, 2022

Brett Railey, age 41, a cherished and loving husband, father, son, and friend to many passed away Friday, December 16th, 2022. Brett was known for his easygoing demeanor, affectionate smile, and infectious laugh. Brett loved spending time with his wife and children, video games, and camping, hunting, and fishing in the outdoors. Brett is survived by his wife, Kayla...

Gloria Wanland

Gloria Wanland

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Wanland was called home to her Lord Jesus on December 16,2022. She was 96 years old. Gloria was born December 11, 1926, in Paducah, Kentucky to Al and Nell Pfalzer. She graduated from Berea College School of Nursing in Berea, Kentucky where she met her soul mate Jim Wanland, who was in the Navy V12 at the college....

Mary Dresser Bejcek

Mary Dresser Bejcek

Dec 15, 2022

Mary D. Bejcek, Age 91, passed away December 15 peacefully in her sleep. Mary was born in Cleveland Heights, OH and attended Bowling Green University where she met the love of her life, Charles. After marriage, they moved around the US and Bermuda due to Chuck's work. Mary volunteered at her kids' schools, and various committees and...

Karlan Hugh Denio

Karlan Hugh Denio

Dec 14, 2022

Karlan Hugh Denio was born Thursday, April 14, 1960, in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Nellie Denio and his wife of 41 years, Connie. He is survived by two children; Lisa and Dillon, and their spouses; three grandchildren; four siblings; and many friends. Karlan entered into rest on Wednesday, December 14, 2022....

Maribeth Gunning (Riddle)  Mead

Maribeth Gunning (Riddle) Mead

Dec 14, 2022

Maribeth Riddle Gunning Mead died unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, 14  December 2022, after a brief illness. She was born in Altus, Oklahoma and became a lifelong ardent Sooners football fan.  She knew from the age of four that she wanted to be a pianist and quickly found her mentor, Juanita Hubbard, who also became her...

Adell (Geddie)  Lewis

Adell (Geddie) Lewis

Dec 14, 2022

Adell Lewis was born Thursday, July 9, 1931, to John and Julia Geddie in Deatsville, AL (Beat 14). She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Julia Geddie; husband, Albert Lewis; son, Richard Lewis; siblings, Lucille White, Hazel Geddie, twin sister, Maybell Lewis, Loomis Geddie, and David Geddie. She is survived by her sister, Marietta Macrander (Jim);...

Jerry Lee Williams

Jerry Lee Williams

Dec 12, 2022

Always curious about where each road might lead, Jerry Williams ended his final field trip on Monday, December 12, 2022. Parkinson's Disease made this a rough one, yet he never lost his infectious smile, sense of humor, nor gratitude for the increasing help he was forced to accept. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family and much love. The...

Robert Leslie Schmidt

Robert Leslie Schmidt

Dec 12, 2022

Robert (Bob) Schmidt, 82, passed away December 12, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM where he lived with Joan, his wife of 61 years. He was born in Hartford, Ct. He was predeceased by his parents, Ida and Paul Schmidt, Sr., and brother Paul Schmidt Jr. Bob resided in East Hartford until he graduated from East Hartford High School...

Dickie Dean Glenn

Dickie Dean Glenn

Dec 12, 2022

Dickie Dean Glenn, a loving and wonderful man, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2022. He was 76 years of age. Dickie was born in Plainview, Texas, to Jim and Alice Glenn on February 23, 1946. He was raised in West Texas along with his three brothers and two sisters. The family settled in Midland, Texas,...

Mildred Jean (Workman)  Paques

Mildred Jean (Workman) Paques

Dec 11, 2022

Millie (mom) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 11,2022, just short of her 89th birthday. Even given her advanced age, her passing was unexpected because we thought (hoped) she would live forever. Up until the end she enjoyed life, and her mind was as sharp as a tack. She greatly enjoyed bossing us around, analyzing the meaning of life,...

Paul Eugene Hurd

Paul Eugene Hurd

Dec 11, 2022

Paul E. Hurd, 89, passed away on December 11, 2022. He was born September 15, 1933, in Greensburg, PA, the middle child of seven, and grew up in White Plains, NY. After graduating from high school, Paul enlisted in the Army, and considered his time of service to be a defining period in his life. He was...

Frank Hunter Vice

Frank Hunter Vice

Dec 11, 2022

Frank Hunter Vice, age 87, was called to heaven on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela "Pam" Vice of 65 years; his children, Denise Case (Roger), Mark Vice (Glynda), and Sandra Wessell (Jeff); grandchildren, Mike, Carrie, Chad, Zach, Jeffrey Jr., Desiree, Eva, Robert Jr., David Sr., and Amanda; and his brother, John Vice...