RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
W. George Rose
Nov 11, 2021
Born October 10, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, W. George Rose, the first of six children of Thelma Pearl (Billings) Rose and William G. Rose, spent his childhood moving - from Galveston, Texas to Hungry Horse, Montana, to Alamogordo, New Mexico (where he played football and basketball for the AHS Tigers) and finally back to Albuquerque. George...
Kevin L. Burke
Nov 10, 2021
A gifted mechanic and loving husband and father, Kevin Burke crossed over on November 10, 2021, age 66, taken from this life by cancer after gratefully living 32 years in remission.
Raised in the car culture of mid-century Southern California, Kevin had a need for speed. His passion was kickstarted at thirteen when he was offered a...
Lois Mae Sherwood
Nov 10, 2021
Lois M. Sherwood passed away quietly in her sleep on November 10, 2021, at the age of 97. Prior to her passing, she requested the following be included in her obituary: "I am thankful for the many blessings I have had during my 97-year journey here on God's green earth with my 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren....
Christian Christensen
Nov 10, 2021
Christian Christensen went to be in the house of our Lord November 10, 2021. Met there with open arms were his wife, Dorothy; sister, Kay; and son-in-law, Brian.
Chris was born in Germany of Danish decent. At the age of six he, his grandma and sister immigrated to the USA to meet up with his father who...
Thomas Nance Jones
Nov 10, 2021
Thomas Nance Jones - dedicated dad, fisherman and attorney-at-law - passed away in the comfort of his home in Albuquerque, NM, on Nov. 10, 2021. Tom was born on Feb. 22, 1950 in Marshalltown, IA, to Dorothalee "Lee" Nance and Norman "Nick" Jones and grew up in Lima, OH. He is survived by his wife, Patty Schoonover Jones, who...
Adele Pope Coplen
Nov 10, 2021
Adele Pope Coplen (nee Blais) passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the age of 95.
Adele is survived by her children: Angela D'Ambrosio and husband Rico, Emily Hildenbrand and husband Richard, Joan Artiaga widow of Pasqual Armijo, Margie Rothchild, Anthony Pope and Pierre Pope and wife Sonya. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren...
Richard Charles Irvin, Jr.
Nov 10, 2021
Richard Charles Irvin Jr., 71, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on Monday, May 8, 1950, on March Air Force Base in Riverside, California, to Richard C. Irvin Sr. and Olive Irvin. When he was three years old, they relocated to Johnstown, Pennsylvania which became home. As he...
Nina Kay Wells & Dean John Wells
Nov 10, 2021
"For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
- Jeremiah 29:11
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Bobbie Jean Cranford
Nov 9, 2021
Bobbie Jean Cranford, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, following a short illness and a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Bobbie was born in Quanah, Texas on July 6, 1940, to Mamie and Harlan Cranford. She grew up in Mineral Wells, Texas. After attending college and upon completion of her master's degree she was employed by...
Joe Kline
Nov 9, 2021
Joe Kline, age 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away into God's graces on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Joe was born to Esubio and Angie Kline on May 31, 1950, in Aragon, NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Benita Kline; four sons, Troy Kline (spouse, Angela), Sean Kline (spouse, Sherry), Scott Kline, and...
Joe Armenta
Nov 9, 2021
Joe Armenta, a resident of Tijeras, NM, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2021
He is survived by his 5 children and their spouses. Geraldine Gutierrez and husband Morris, Cindy Armenta, Irene Armenta, Steve Armenta, Deborah Armenta, and husband Tom. Grandchildren, Shuri Romero and husband Jonathan, Roberta Maestas and husband Ric, Carol Armenta,...
Margarito Trujillo
Nov 8, 2021
Margarito Trujillo, 86, a longtime resident of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away Monday November 8, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter, Crystal DeVilbiss and husband, Tim DeVilbiss. His daughter-in-law, Rebecca Trujillo; and his grandchildren, Cassaundra Trujillo, Cheyenne Trujillo, Timothy DeVilbiss, Angel DeVilbiss, and Milo Trujillo II. Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by his...
Charlotte Elaine Kaiser-Leon
Nov 8, 2021
Charlotte, age 65, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Monday, November 8, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Hanks; sister, Monica Anderson, who was not only her sister but was also her best friend for the last ten years; children, Jeremy Kaiser and Jennifer Trujillo; grandchildren, Katie Kaiser-Monochie, Richie Trujillo; and great-grandchild, Aurelia Kaiser.
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Robert Eugene Skarsgard
Nov 8, 2021
Robert Eugene Skarsgard, born September 18, 1945, in Minot, ND, died Monday November 8th after suffering a stroke on November 6th. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Jo Skarsgard, 78, of Albuquerque; son Erik, daughter-in-law Amanda Gonzales Skarsgard, and grandchildren Shelby and Austin, of Las Cruces, NM; son Steve, daughter-in-law Mary Beth Vogt Skarsgard,...
Roman Melo
Nov 8, 2021
Roman Melo, 89, beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, with loving family at his side. He entered this world on December 17, 1931 in Albuquerque's Old Town, born to Manuel and Euphelia Melo. Roman served his country from 1951 through 1989. He served in the Air Force, the Air Force National...
Brownie Burkett
Nov 8, 2021
Brownie Joyce Burkett, 96, of Albuquerque, NM was sweetly and calmly swept into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:43 pm Monday, November 8, 2021, at the University of New Mexico Hospital. An accomplished musician playing piano, organ, accordion, marimba, and vibraphone; music played a focal and vital role in Brownie's life. She...
Rebecca (Barela) Varela
Nov 8, 2021
Varela, Rebecca "Becky", age 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, with a dedication to her hometown of Las Cruces, NM. She is survived by her two children: Jacob Varela and Kristine White, both of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by her beloved three grandchildren: Ryan Varela, Elizabeth Varela, and Atticus White. Becky was loved by...
Margaret "Margie" Clark
Nov 7, 2021
Margaret "Margie" Clark, 76, passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Margie was born on June 25, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Max and Carmen Casaus; brothers, Robert and Juan Casaus; and grandson, Branden Clark. She is survived by her son, Paul Clark and...
Eldon R Julius
Nov 7, 2021
Eldon R. Julius departed this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Steve Julius (Cynthia) of Madison, WI and Craig Cottle (Linda) of Corrales, NM; grandchildren, Kristi Forcucci (Gino), Brad Julius (Kayla), Bailey Atwood (Tanner), and Cydnee Cottle (Freddie Gardea); great-grandchildren, Silas and Miles Atwood, Jovana, Yurani, and Ezekiel Gardea, and...
Joan C. Gammie
Nov 6, 2021
Joan C. Gammie, age 88, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born on December 31, 1932, in Harvey, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Marie (Nielson) Worcester. She graduated from high school in Harvey, IL, received a bachelor's degree in Education from Northern Illinois University, and a Master's in Education...



