RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Lucinda Ann (Knepper) Shellenberger
November 21, 2019
Lucinda Ann (Knepper) Shellenberger, age 85, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 with her children and grandchildren by her side. Cindy was born on Friday, May 18, 1934, in Altoona, PA, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1978. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ada Knepper; brother, Joseph Knepper; son-in-law,...
Karl Anthony Kelsey
November 21, 2019
On November 21, 2019, Karl Anthony Kelsey, 59, beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend went to his eternal resting place. He entered this world in Gallup, NM, born to Ronald and Maura Kelsey who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers and spouses, Keith and Janelle, Kevin and Regi, Ken and Joni; sisters and husbands, Karen...
Colette Anne Marie Miles
November 21, 2019
Colette Anne Marie Miles passed away suddenly, at the age of 82, on Thursday, November 21, 2019 with her two sons, Patrick Paul Miles and Marc Stanley Miles by her side.
She was born, Colette Anne Marie Morand, on March 30, 1937 in Pacy sur Eure, Normandy, France to father Paul Lucien Emile Morand and mother Marie...
Donella Owen
November 20, 2019
Our lives must have been blessed if the loss of someone we loved hurts so much. Donella Owen, 96, passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter, Carroll Ann Pullen of Sugar Land, TX and husband Scott and their...
Shawn Edward David Fiske
November 20, 2019
Our father, Shawn Edward David Fiske, born Saturday, October 22,1966, has gone to Heaven on, Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Shawn was born in Des Plaines, IL and grew up in Wheeling IL. He served 6 years in the U.S Navy during Desert Storm. He was a First-Class Petty Officer (E6 Sonar Tech) and had the pleasure of...
Sarah Ann "Sue" (Horner) Peattie
November 20, 2019
Sue Peattie, age 100, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Harry A. Peattie Jr.; and daughter, Susan Peattie Worthy. After Harry’s WWII service in Burma and the Pacific Theater, they served in Bermuda, Washington D.C., Cape Cod and other bases before coming to Albuquerque in the early 1960’s. She served...
Mari-Luci (Antuna) Jaramillo, Ph.D.
November 20, 2019
Mari-Luci Jaramillo, Ph.D. passed away with grace on November 20, 2019. Mari-Luci – as she was affectionately known to her friends - will be remembered by her notable accomplishments as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras and civil rights advocate. Mari-Luci was born in Las Vegas, NM on June 19, 1928 to Maurilio Antuna Sr., a Mexican-born shoemaker and musician,...
Janie Lee Kelly
November 19, 2019
Janie Kelly, age 82, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Albuquerque where she had lived since January. She was in the company of family as she finalized her life and accepted her angel wings.
Janie Lee was born November 17, 1937 to Elizabeth and Wesson Burrow in La Junta, CO and spent her early childhood on the...
Flotilla Rolison
November 19, 2019
Flotilla Rolison, 85, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, with her husband and daughter by her side. She entered this world on Monday, February 26, 1934, in Clayton, NM, born to Franklin and Flotilla Lawrence. Flotilla (Flo) moved to Santa Fe, NM with her family as a young child and lived there until...
Wheeler Mark Green
November 19, 2019
Wheeler Green passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Green and son Bryan Hedrick. He is survived by sons Gary Hedrick, Mike Hendrick, and wife Kelly, Wheeler R. Green and Christina. He has 8 grandchildren Cody Hedrick, BJ Hedrick, Zach Hedrick, Tanner Hedrick, Jacob Hedrick, Helsey Hedrick,...
Polly (Rodriguez) Castillo
November 19, 2019
Polly Castillo, age 90, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Castillo was a near lifelong resident of Quemado, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, Leborio Castillo; parents, Ramon and Susie Rodriguez; and brothers, Albert and...
Nancy Ann (Toppins) Mauk
November 18, 2019
Nancy Ann (Toppins) Mauk, a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019. The smiles and laughter she created will live on forever. The life that she lived and the ways she touched hearts will always be remembered. Nancy was born January 20, 1935, to John and Emily Toppins...
Charles Rex Williams
November 18, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Williams, 85, beloved husband and father, was welcomed into his Savior's arms on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born on Friday, August 17, 1934, in Delta, CO, to Ralph Bert and Ruth Williams. He was one of seven children. He is survived by brothers; Ray and Ralph Williams; sisters, Betty and Charlotte; and his wife of...
Sue Jen Hughes Hinkle Easterling
November 18, 2019
Sue “Susie” Hughes, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. She was a “Christmas baby”, born Sunday, December 25, 1938, in Valparaiso, IN, to Rush and Gertrude Hughes. The family moved to Raton, NM in 1948 because of her brother’s asthmatic condition. Rush Hughes was a band instructor, first at Raton HS and then at Highlands University in Las Vegas,...
Isaiah Nicholas Telles
November 18, 2019
Isaiah was born 17 short years ago. Isaiah came into this world fast and left this life fast. When he was born, we were blessed with this kind and gentle spirit. He was loved and he loved back fiercely. Isaiah never met a stranger. His smile is infectious and looking at it, you couldn't help but smile. Isaiah always...
Ella Woods
November 18, 2019
Ella Woods, 89, passed away peacefully Monday, November 18, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Flynn; grandchildren, Michelle Shook, Michael Flynn and wife Tara; great-grandchildren, Kaelin Shook, Hailey and Brenin Flynn; and many other family and friends. Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Woods; her parents, Valentine and Emma Biemuller;...
William Williford Vickers, Colonel (Ret.) USAF
November 18, 2019
William Williford Vickers, Colonel (Ret.) USAF, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM, at age 83. He was born in his ancestral home in Madison, GA on September 3, 1936 to Erdelle Baldwin Williford and William Moody Vickers.
Vic grew up in Madison, GA, and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta,...
Edward Charles Lattig
November 18, 2019
CMDR Edward C. Lattig, US Navy, Ret'd, passed away peacefully Monday, November 18, 2019, with his family at his side. He is survived by his son, Derik Lattig (Suzanne); sister-in-law, Mary Ann Holt (Dennis); nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends including his special poodle, Travis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Sue Lattig,...
Ronald Laverne Dilley
November 18, 2019
Ronald L. Dilley, 80, of Albuquerque, formerly of Colton, Oregon, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marian Dilley; his sons, Brian Dilley (Dawn) and Kevin Dilley (Marygold); as well as six grandchildren, Michael, Gabriel, Anna, Madeline, Huck and August. Ron and his brother, Wayne proudly managed forests and harvested...
Tony Vigil Jaramillo
November 17, 2019
Tony V. Jaramillo, 90, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, November 17, 2019. He entered this world on Thursday, October 31, 1929 in Torreon, NM, raised by Juan and Savalita Jaramillo. Tony graduated from Estancia High School. He used to be a projectionist at the Pinto Theater in Mountainair, NM. He served...



