RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
James Melfi Jr.
March 20, 2020
What follows is the story of a life lived large, with a big heart and a beautiful mind. He rode through life’s wide-open spaces, never to be fenced in. James Melfi Jr. (Jim) was born on Thursday, May 21, 1928, in Newark, New Jersey to James Joseph Gerard Melfi (“JJ”) and Antoinette Elena Melfi (Pizzani). He was the eldest...
Samuel Dawson Fore Jr.
March 20, 2020
Samuel Fore, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and godfather was called to eternal rest on Firday, March 20, 2020. He entered this world in Crossnore, NC, born to Samuel and Cordia Fore, who preceeded him in death. He was also preceeded in death by his godson/nephew Joseph and his nephew Antonio. He is survived by his wife of...
Kathaleen Boyd
March 20, 2020
Kathaleen (Katie) Boyd died Friday, March 20, 2020, at age 100. Born in 1919 in Fleetwood OK, Katie moved to Terral, OK at age 6. After graduating from high school she worked at Fort Sill where she met her late husband, Roy Boyd. They married in 1951 in Laughton, OK, and thereafter made their home in Albuquerque. Katie was...
Donald Raymond Barcheck (Barczak)
March 20, 2020
Donald R. Barcheck (Barzack), 89, beloved husband, father and grandfather died March 20, 2020. Born April 8, 1930 to Edward and Edna Barcheck in Natrona, PA he is survived by his loving wife Marjorie Barcheck; daughter and husband Michelle & Eric Helewicz; granddaughters Hannah Carrara, Kristen Carrara, Serena Helewicz, and Katie Carrara. Throughout his life, Don expressed...
Joaquin Ramon Garcia
March 19, 2020
Joaquin Ramon Garcia, June 28, 1945 – March 19, 2020 at age 74, Joaquin was released from his earthly body to be with Jesus.
Born to Ramon and Flora Garcia, he entered this world in Bosque, New Mexico. In his early years he was a wise protector of his 11 siblings. He served in the...
Jayda-Lynn Marie Romans
March 19, 2020
Jayda-Lynn Marie Romans, also known as "Sissy," beloved daughter and sister, was called home to our loved ones in the Spirit World, in the early morning of Thursday, March 19, 2020. She entered this world on July 27, 1980 in Shiprock, NM, born to Clifton and Iva Romans. She is survived by her mother, Iva Romans; and her brothers,...
Orene Dotson
March 19, 2020
Orene Dotson, age 83, beloved grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
She entered this world on November 21, 1936 in Springer, NM, born to Homer and Opal Moore.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Alishia Duran; great-grandchildren, Sabrina Ariaz-Mayville, Ondria Sedillo, Seleste Ariaz, Leah Ariaz and Leo Duran...
Martha Belle (Bridenstine) Howell
March 19, 2020
Martha Belle Bridenstine Howell, age 94, passed on to be with God and family on Thursday, March 19, 2020, “Her big heart just wore out”. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Kennon Howell; her parents, Vern and Ida Bridenstine; sons, Rodney and David Howell; and seven brothers and sisters. Martha is survived...
Corine Gurule
March 18, 2020
Corine Gurule, 90 years young, joined her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great grandmother. She is survived by her husband Gilbert of almost 71 years, children, Eileen (John), Eddie (Veleda), Pat (Cathy) and Tina (Leonard). Corine has joined her son, Bert in heaven. She enjoyed reading,...
Ezra Trager-Tarrant
March 18, 2020
Ezra Jude Trager-Tarrant, an Albuquerque High School junior with a gift for music and devotion to friends and his tight-knit family, died Wednesday at University of New Mexico Hospital, devastating his loved ones. He was 16. The “beautiful boy,” as his mother, Beth Tarrant called him, had been hospitalized after feeling under the weather a few days ago. Doctors...
Dorothy Losee
March 18, 2020
Dorothy Inglis Losee passed away peacefully at home on March 18 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Arthur Jarrell Losee.
Mrs. Losee was born on December 2, 1923, the only child of Helen Blanchard Inglis and David Donaldson Inglis. She graduated from the Hampton, Iowa High School...
John E. Sweeney Sr.
March 17, 2020
On August 28, 1936, John E. Sweeney, Sr. was born in Las Vegas, NM. John married Viola Sweeney on September 3, 1960. They had a total of five children. He moved to Aztec, Santa Fe, and eventually settled in Albuquerque where he has lived since 1970. He was a State Farm Insurance Agent for 30 plus years and eventually...
Georgia Mae (Aguilar) Crabtree
March 17, 2020
Georgia Mae Aguilar Crabtree, born Thursday, October 6, 1949, passed gently into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Georgia touched the lives of many people and was a bright light in a lot of dark places. She leaves behind her daughter, Amy Crabtree; son, James Crabtree; and grandson, James Crabtree. She...
Margaret Oralia McMahan
March 17, 2020
Margaret Oralia McMahan, age 87, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, surrounded by her daughters. She was born September 4, 1932, in Aguilar, CO, the daughter of the late Ben and Laura Acosta. She was the oldest of six siblings. On January 13, 1954, she married her husband, Earl “Gene” McMahan, who preceded her...
Lottie Jane (Horn) Horn
March 17, 2020
Lottie Jane Horn was born Thursday, May 13, 1948 and passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was named for her grandmothers and was the first of seven children. Being the oldest she always felt responsible for her younger siblings. Lottie graduated from Highland Highschool, The College of Artesia, and received her Master’s Degree from UNM. Lottie spent her...
Nelson Lee Craig
March 16, 2020
Nelson Craig, 86, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2020. He entered this world on November 2, 1933, in Belen, NM, born to Orville and Ruth Craig. He is survived by Patsy Craig, the love of his life for 68 years; children Cami Klein and husband Terry, Lance Craig...
Frank Robert "Bob" Dodson
March 16, 2020
Frank Robert Dodson “Bob”, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 16, 2020. In his last days he was surrounded by family and friends especially his childhood friend Tom Testerman. Bob was born December 15, 1946, in Albuquerque, NM to Conrad Dodson and Martha Dodson (Delgado).
Graduating in 1964 from St. Pius...
Lynne Bennett Schmolke
March 16, 2020
The love of my life and my wife of 53 years passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. We were married on February 4, 1967. Lynne was born in Little Rock, AR to Clayton C. and Mary Ellen Bennett. She was an outstanding student during her time at Franklin Elementary, Southwest Junior High, and Little Rock Central High schools,...
Adelaide Carroll Tucker
March 15, 2020
TUCKER, MURIEL ADELAIDE CARROLL went to live with her Heavenly Family on Friday, March 15, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Adelaide and her husband, William Moore (Bill) Tucker, were married for 59 years before his death in 2015. She is survived by her sons, John Scott Tucker and wife, Shawna Leann, of Albuquerque, NM, James Mark Tucker and...
Alice Mae (Mead) Shover
March 15, 2020
The family of Alice Mae Mead Shover regrets to announce her passing on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 11:00 p.m., 10 days short of her 95th birthday, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Aspen Care Assisted Living Facility. Alice was born Thursday, March 25, 1925 in Greenwich, Connecticut the daughter of the late Gidion and Alice (Peterson) Mead of Georgetown,...
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