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

Jerrie Lee Schear

Jerrie Lee Schear

Jun 19, 2019

Jerrie Lee Schear, age 80, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM. Jerrie was born in Belton, TX, Tuesday, November 8, 1938 to Durwood Murphy and Beatrice Reneau. She married William (Bill) Schear August 26, 1956 and were happily married 62 years. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Bill Schear, father, Durwood Murphy, mother...

Eloise Frances Paul

Eloise Frances Paul

Jun 18, 2019

Eloise F. Paul, 82, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Tuesday, June 18, 2019.  She is survived by her children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends. Services will be Saturday, June 29, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution NE. Friends may visit Friday, June 28, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m....

Theresa (Padilla)  Jaramillo

Theresa (Padilla) Jaramillo

Jun 18, 2019

Theresa (Padilla) Jaramillo, 81, devoted wife and beloved mother, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was an active member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church for many years, and after moving to Albuquerque, became a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Church. Theresa was born and raised in Belen, NM and there she met the love...

Grace Bracht

Grace Bracht

Jun 18, 2019

Grace Bracht, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2019 surrounded by friends and family.

She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Carson and Cheryl Palmer; grandchildren, Kassandra Carson, Stephen Palmer and Christy Palmer; great-grandchildren, Elsa Palmer and Bodan Palmer.

There will be a Memorial Service for...

Perry L. Chase  Sr.

Perry L. Chase Sr.

Jun 17, 2019

Perry Lind Chase Sr. passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 73.

He was a resident of ABQ for over 40 years.  Chase served his country honorably during the Vietnam War and retired from the US Army in 1983 after 20 years of service.  He was in the 5th Special Forces Group...

Dorothy Douglas

Dorothy Douglas

Jun 17, 2019

Dorothy Dieckmann Douglas died Monday, June 17, 2019, after a short illness.

Mrs. Douglas was born Friday, March 14, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to McComb, Mississippi, as a child.  Her parents, Herbert and Harriet Dieckmann moved to McComb during the Depression, where her father was the music director of the high school.  She...

Virginia "Ginny" (Moyer) McCausland

Virginia "Ginny" (Moyer) McCausland

Jun 17, 2019

Virginia “Ginny” McCausland of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born in Kansas City, KS on March 7, 1927; the daughter of Floyd and Hazel Hutchings.  She was preceded in death by her son Richard “Ricky” Moyer and her brother Floyd Jr, at age 95 last September, and sisters...

Patricia Anne Durgin

Patricia Anne Durgin

Jun 17, 2019

In the late evening hours of Monday, June 17, 2019, Patricia Anne Durgin passed away, after a long battle with cancer. She was 79 years old at the time of her passing. She is survived by her brothers, David McBride and Jay McBride; daughters, Dana, Dianne, and Patricia; sons-in-law, Jim, Steve and Ben; former husband, Dave; grandson, Tre; and...

Clara Schell

Clara Schell

Jun 17, 2019

Clara Schell, 97, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. She is survived by sons, Chris and wife, Patty, Ronald and wife, Kathy, Kent and wife, Karen; daughter, Debra and husband, Robert; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Corrine. Clara was a homemaker for most of her life and loved to bake for her family and friends. She...

Col. Gerald A. Lovett

Col. Gerald A. Lovett

Jun 17, 2019

Col. Gerald A. Lovett, US Army, Ret’d, age 89, passed on Monday, June 17, 2019 after a brief illness.

Gerald “Jerry” was raised in Belen, NM, the grandson of Paul B. Dalies and son of Austin and Dorothy Lovett. His family started a mercantile business in the early 1900’s and in later years it became...

Rita Kay Sullivan

Rita Kay Sullivan

Jun 17, 2019

On Monday, June 17, 2019, Rita Kay Sullivan went to be with the Lord at the age of 86.  Rita was born in Chicago, Illinois to William and Elizabeth Moosbrugger on December 20, 1932. Throughout Rita’s younger years her father’s military profession allowed Rita to experience life in a variety of places across Illinois and Maryland. She spent her...

Mary Lofgren

Mary Lofgren

Jun 17, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Louise Lofgren announces her passing after her brief but brave battle with cancer on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 87.

Mary was born Saturday, July 18, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and married Robert F. Lofgren in 1954. They remained in the Chicago...

Suzanne (Furbeck)  Strange

Suzanne (Furbeck) Strange

Jun 16, 2019

Suzanne Furbeck Strange age 82, passed away on June 16, 2019, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, where she had recently moved to be near her daughter. Suzanne, the daughter of Jeanne Furbeck (Nixon) Joyce and Carlton Everett Nixon, grew up in the care of her maternal grandparents, Philip C. and Mabel Fraats Furbeck. In 1954, she married William R....

Nancy Hartshorne Bell

Nancy Hartshorne Bell

Jun 16, 2019

Nancy Hartshorne Bell Thursday, February 15, 1923 – Sunday, June 16, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank (Francis E) Bell, Nancy died on Sunday at Elmcroft of Quintessence in Albuquerque, NM. Born in New York City to Ellen Fritz Sahlin and Judge Richard Hartshorne, she was raised in East Orange, NJ. Both she and Frank were...

Martha Jean Badsgard

Martha Jean Badsgard

Jun 16, 2019

Martha Jean Badsgard, who was known as Jean by those close to her, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Jean was born in Albuquerque to Abe and Alice Goodman on Thursday, August 3, 1933. She grew up on High Street in downtown Albuquerque where she and her twin sister Jane were crowned co-homecoming queens at Albuquerque High in...

Michael Ray Dawes

Michael Ray Dawes

Jun 16, 2019

Michael R. Dawes, age 58, of Albuquerque and Bosque Farms left this earth the evening of Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was a long-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Belen and a member of American Legion Post 81. Rough around the edges, Mike was a truly kind-hearted and beloved brother, uncle, and boyfriend who will be deeply...

Denali Jessedy-Montana Price

Denali Jessedy-Montana Price

Jun 16, 2019

Denali Jessedy Price passed peacefully in the arms of her loving mother on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Denali Price was born on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  During her 11 short days here on earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Denali had big dark brown eyes that can pierce anyone’s heart. Her little...

Jodi Leigh Gallen

Jodi Leigh Gallen

Jun 16, 2019

Jodi Gallen of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jun 16, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Bradley B Harmon

Bradley B Harmon

Jun 16, 2019

Bradley Harmon passed away on Jun 16, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Isabelle Jane Roybal

Isabelle Jane Roybal

Jun 15, 2019

Isabelle Roybal, 87, beloved Mother and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on June 15, 2019. She entered this world on March 16,1932 in Herington, KS, born to Riley and Rachel Larkin. Isabelle graduated from Herington High School in 1950. She continued her education at Kansas State University and completed the School of Medical Technology at St....