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

Glen Allen Thompson

Glen Allen Thompson

Apr 5, 2019

Glen Allen Thompson died Friday, April 5, 2019 at Presbyterian hospital of natural causes. He was born Monday, October 3, 1932 near Hollywood, Missouri to the late Glen B. Thompson and Dona Warbritton Thompson. He grew up near Portageville, Missouri and graduated from Wardell High School in 1950. He worked for Chevrolet in Flint, Michigan until he enlisted in...

Carlos David Trujillo

Carlos David Trujillo

Apr 5, 2019

Carlos Trujillo of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Apr 5, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

George Edwin Kaye

George Edwin Kaye

Apr 5, 2019

George Edwin Kaye, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born to Edwin Ward Kaye and Elma Zane Kaye on March 4, 1941 in Battle Creek, MI. The family moved to Bluefield, WV, where he graduated from high school and then attended Virginia Tech University. He married Mary...

Barbara C. Matson

Barbara C. Matson

Apr 5, 2019

Barbara Matson, age 79, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Memorial Services will be held Friday, April 12, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH – Wyoming. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Project Linus.

In Loving Memory of Barbara C. Matson - These are some of the memories as recalled by her surviving...

Brian C. Harper

Brian C. Harper

Apr 4, 2019

Brian Harper, age 53, our family’s rock, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. Brian was known for his hard work, bravery, integrity, leader-ship, kindness, modesty, gratitude, dedication, and humor. Brian was very passionate about his family and friends and always tried to make sure everyone was taken care of. He enjoyed being out on the golf course, at car...

Joe T. Garcia

Joe T. Garcia

Apr 4, 2019

Joe T. Garcia left us to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born in Clovis, NM on Tuesday, February 27, 1945, to Joe T. Garcia Sr. and Mary Garcia, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Joe Garcia III and his wife, Nikki Garcia; daughters, Bridgette Garcia and Tammy...

Eva Marie Jones

Eva Marie Jones

Apr 4, 2019

Eva Marie Jones, age 95, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019.

A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 10:30 a.m., at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Road NE, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

A private entombment will be held after the Funeral Mass.

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Rosemarie Rose Blakey

Rosemarie Rose Blakey

Apr 3, 2019

Rosemarie ”Rose” Blakey, 82, loving mother, grandmother and retired school teacher, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, April 3, 2019. She fought breast cancer courageously for over twenty years.

Rosemarie Blakey, born Rosemarie Friend to Virginia Brinkman( Friend) was born and raised in Iowa.  She lived briefly in Germany and Tacoma, Washington before moving and...

Martha Jean (Galloway)  Nichols

Martha Jean (Galloway) Nichols

Apr 3, 2019

Martha Jean Galloway Nichols was born in Albuquerque, NM and grew up in the Old Town area. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1949. Martha was employed as an x-ray technician at Anna Kaseman Hospital and at the Veterans’ Administration where she retired at the age of 62. Martha was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth White;...

Frank B. Aragon

Frank B. Aragon

Apr 3, 2019

Frank B. Aragon, age 91, our devoted father, loved by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Frank was known for his wit and snappy personality. Frank’s whole life was his love for his family. Frank enjoyed bowling, golf and being in the open country of Riley, NM with...

Lois M. (Carlson)  Bowlby

Lois M. (Carlson) Bowlby

Apr 3, 2019

Lois M. (Carlson) Bowlby passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM. A long-time resident of Roswell, NM, Lois was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, on Tuesday, November 26, 1929, where she spent most of her childhood. Her family moved to Washington, NJ, during her teen years, where she lived until moving to Roswell in...

Lee Dale Pompeo

Lee Dale Pompeo

Apr 2, 2019

Lee Dale Pompeo, age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Lee Pompeo was born in Maxwell, New Mexico on September 24, 1930 to James Pompeo and Nellie Angelina Pompeo. He was married to Haruna (Kay) Oishi on July 19, 1956. Kay preceded Lee in death in 1997.  Lee was also preceded in death by his son, Edward Robert...

Ileen C. Mattson

Ileen C. Mattson

Apr 2, 2019

Ileen Mattson, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born Tuesday, December 23, 1924 in Duluth, MN.

Ileen had one brother, and enjoyed playing in the snow, ice skating, and other winter sports. She notes that at that time, kids were freer, and parents did not concern themselves about...

Dorothy Peters Bolton

Dorothy Peters Bolton

Apr 2, 2019

Dorothy Peters Bolton, age 88, of Monticello, NM passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, H. Dale Bolton; and son, Gregory Scott Bolton. She is survived by her children, Claudia and husband, Larry Jeffery, Cynthia Linke and partner, Rick Scheiber, Harry D. Bolton, Jr. and partner, Genny Boykin;...

Henry Woodward Fredenburgh

Henry Woodward Fredenburgh

Apr 1, 2019

Henry W. (Fred) Fredenburgh, 93, passed away at home Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born Saturday, January 30, 1926, to Mary W. and Mark N. Fredenburgh, in Orange, New Jersey. Fred is survived by his daughter, Mary C. Fredenburgh and her husband, William Swinney; three grandchildren, Scott Anders, Samantha Moore, Dillon Steelman; seven great-grandchildren; step-daughters, Sharon Rager and...

Jack Carter

Jack Carter

Apr 1, 2019

Jack Carter, 81, beloved Poppa, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born in Grants, NM, to Oscar E. and Caroline Boatman Carter. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Jennifer Kay and Jessica Kellie. He is survived by his children, Jorgen Carter, Jennifer Barut, and Jaclyn Weeks; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Anthony Lawrence Sanchez

Anthony Lawrence Sanchez

Apr 1, 2019

Anthony Sanchez, faithful servant of the Lord, was called home by his Savior on Monday, April 1, 2019. His boundless love, kindness, and selflessness were felt by all who knew him.

Anthony was welcomed into heaven by his wife, Terri Ann. He was Dad, to his son, Alex and wife, Brandi; daughters, Sindy and husband, Vince, and...

Elizabeth S. Reil

Elizabeth S. Reil

Mar 31, 2019

Elizabeth Reil, 72, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, her first Sunday church with Jesus. Elizabeth’s kind and compassionate heart was evident in each endeavor she chose; whether it was at Presbyterian Hospital as an RN, at University Hospital as an RN administrator, or as the owner of Scraps Galore. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Ken; daughter,...

Julia (Maestas)  Romero

Julia (Maestas) Romero

Mar 31, 2019

Julia Romero, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great- great-grandmother, went to heaven on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Julia was born on Thursday, August 29, 1935 to Cosme and Cassandra Maestas in Rodarte, NM. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jose Pablo Romero Jr; children, Margaret, Derek, Vera, and Daniel and their families.  She was welcomed in...

Gary J. Scrivner

Gary J. Scrivner

Mar 31, 2019

Gary Scrivner, 77, passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2019. He is survived by Mary Jo Scrivner, his wife of 52 years; his son Garth and his wife Jennifer; his daughter Tiffany; his granddaughter Addison; his brother Larry; and his sister-in-law Stephanie Heit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eileen and Elbert Scrivner.

Gary and Mary...