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

Robert "Bob" M. Dawson

Robert "Bob" M. Dawson

January 22, 2020

Robert “Bob” M. Dawson, age 99, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Born in Portland, OR, Bob dedicated a great deal of his life to the service of his country. Enlisting in the Army Air Corp in 1942, Bob became a B-17 pilot in WWII. When his plane was shot down over Germany, a mere 12 miles from Switzerland, he...

Marilyn Mae Palmer

Marilyn Mae Palmer

January 22, 2020

Marilyn Mae Palmer passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born in Carroll, Iowa, on Thursday, May 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Vincent Seuntjens and Clara (Wolterman) Seuntjens. Marilyn graduated in 1951 from Highland High School. She met her future husband, Billie (Bill) Lee Palmer at a USO dance. They were married on November 13, 1954....

Charlotte May (Turner)  Jorgensen

Charlotte May (Turner) Jorgensen

January 22, 2020

Charlotte May Jorgensen (Turner), age 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born in Decatur, Illinois on June 16, 1937, the eldest daughter of Thad and Doris Turner (Jackson). She married her life-long love, Erling Ingard Jorgensen Jr., on January 28, 1956. She is survived by her...

Raul Tarango Loya

Raul Tarango Loya

January 21, 2020

Raul Tarango of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Jan 21, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mary Jo Dawe

Mary Jo Dawe

January 21, 2020

“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance” guided the life of Mary Jo Dawe until her passing on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Mary Jo, nicknamed JoJo by her grandson,

spent her life bringing a smile to others. With her husband, Russell Thomas Dawe, they raised their family in Bernardsville and Morristown, NJ.

JoJo loved taking...

Samuel Bolin

Samuel Bolin

January 20, 2020

Samuel E. Bolin, 80, born in Chicago, IL and passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, January 20, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel A. and Marcella O'Neil Bolin of Kansas City. Sam retired from Sandia National Labs after 34 years of service as an electrical engineer. Before that he served...

Douglas Leroy Dunbar

Douglas Leroy Dunbar

January 19, 2020

Douglas L. Dunbar, 86, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. He retired from Sandia National Labs and Los Alamos National Labs, where he was best known for the creation of a “camera” to take pictures of fusion energy. He is survived by his life partner, Marya (Mary Jane) Low. Cremation has taken place.

Joyce Unita (Killough)  Brown

Joyce Unita (Killough) Brown

January 19, 2020

Joyce U. Brown, 89, went to be the Lord Sunday, January 19, 2020. Joyce was born to Olta and Aubrey Killough in Pocahontas, AR on Saturday, August 23, 1930. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Joe "Kayo" Brown; a son, Joey; and a daughter, Linda. She is survived by three sons, Donald, Douglas, Arlie, and their wives;...

Deborah Marie Broussard

Deborah Marie Broussard

January 19, 2020

Deborah Marie Broussard, 67, was a kind and gentle soul. Known for her generosity and her magnetic personality, Deborah was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. Passionate about living a life of simplicity and balance, Deborah pursued interests in gardening, fitness and Ayurvedic medicine throughout her life....

Mary Charlene Allred

Mary Charlene Allred

January 19, 2020

Mary Charlene Allred, age 97, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020.

She is survived by three children, Ron and Susan Allred, James R. Allred, Deborah and Gary Frankhouse; three grandchildren, Catron and Sam Bensen,  Clayton and Candace Allred, Kyle and Jessica Smock; and one great-grandchild, Esme Bensen.

A Visitation will be held Friday, January 31,...

Joseph John Mohorcich

Joseph John Mohorcich

January 19, 2020

Joseph John Mohorcich, age 87, was escorted by the angels to that big ball field and fishing stream in the sky on Sunday, January 19, 2020. “Pro Joe” loved sports, everything outdoors, his church, people everywhere, his friends and family, and especially his sweetheart Barbara, wife of 65 years. An exceptional athlete, Joe received All Conference Honors and was...

Jerome Michael Rooney

Jerome Michael Rooney

January 19, 2020

Jerome “Jerry” Rooney, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Jerry stoically battled cancer for the past four years before his body refused to allow it any longer.   Jerry was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on March 18, 1948.  Jerry spent his childhood in Wisconsin where he...

Anna Marie Malavolta

Anna Marie Malavolta

January 18, 2020

Anna Marie (Mastrogiovanni) Malavolta, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2020, with family by her side. She is survived by her two sons, George and Steve; three grandchildren, Tracy Ann Haas, Bradley Austin Malavolta and Laney Ann Malavolta; four grandchildren, Jamie, Ty, Julia and Lilly, and a large family of friends.

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Mercedes Cabrales

Mercedes Cabrales

January 18, 2020

Mercedes Cabrales, age 76, our beloved mother passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Mercedes will be remembered for her diligent ways and dedication to all her family. Mercedes was a seamstress. She loved to dance and cook. Since her lupus diagnosis nine year ago she remained steadfast and battled her way to...

Elsie Sharon Coffee

Elsie Sharon Coffee

January 18, 2020

Elsie Sharon Coffee Born Thursday, October 8, 1942, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020. A life-long resident  of Truth or Consequences and Williamsburg, and having served in the County Treasurer’s Office for many years, many will remember Sharon’s cheerful smile and her kind words to the people she saw each day. Sharon’s daughter Billie Jean...

Magdelene Lucero

Magdelene Lucero

January 18, 2020

Magdelene Lucero, age 69, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born on Saturday, June 24, 1950 in Mora, NM, to Milnor and Dolores Vigil. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Seferino Lucero; daughter, Barbara Lucero-Martinez; son-in-law, Bill Martinez; son, Milnor Lucero;...

Retired M/Sgt. David K. Stamm

Retired M/Sgt. David K. Stamm

January 18, 2020

Retired M/Sgt. David K. Stamm, born in Indianapolis, IN, on August 30, 1930, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1963. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Edith (Edie); children, Beverly Diakur (Randy) of Santa Rosa, CA, Carolyn Seidman of Rockville, MD, Robert Stamm (Mary), and Brenda Grimmer (Will),...

Walter Frank Wolf, Jr.

Walter Frank Wolf, Jr.

January 18, 2020

Walter Frank Wolf, Jr., age 88, was peacefully called home to The Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020 while surrounded by family, ending a courageous battle with lung cancer. Walter was born on Thursday, January 22, 1931 in Washington D.C. as the only child to his parents Walter Frank Wolf and Blanche Estelle Wolf (formerly Underwood), who have preceded...

Dakota "Doc" James Woodard

Dakota "Doc" James Woodard

January 17, 2020

Dakota James “Doc” Woodard, a resident of Dorris, California, a veterinarian and lover of animals and life, unexpectedly went to be with his Savior on January 17, 2020 while doing what he loved on his ranch. He was 31 years old. Doc was born to Scott and Cathy (Fuhrman) Woodard in Alamogordo, New Mexico on February 1, 1988. He...

George Schuyler Jenks

George Schuyler Jenks

January 17, 2020

George Schuyler “Sky” Jenks passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, two months short of his 93rd birthday. A kind, humble and generous man, he departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Sky was born Friday, March 11, 1927 in Sydney Australia where his parents, Ernest E. and Dorothy Tarbell Jenks, were conducting business. The family...