RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Rev. John Gilman Ramsey
Apr 8, 2018
Reverend John Gilman Ramsey passed away April 8, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. John is survived by his wife, Nellie Ann Conover Ramsey of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a sister, Edna Alice Ramsey Mosig (Dirk) of Kearney, Nebraska, and a brother, Newell Roy Ramsey (Brenda) of Sandia Park, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newell Robert...
Michael "Mac" McCulloch
Apr 7, 2018
McCulloch (Peters), Michael "Mac" G., US Air Force Veteran and Retired Albuquerque Fire Department Lieutenant passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2018.
Mac had the biggest heart and was known for his kind and generous spirit. He lived his life always wanting to serve others, whether it was in his role at AFD, or with...
Roberta Rose Ponto
Apr 7, 2018
Roberta C. Ponto, 79, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at home April 7, 2018. Roberta at times was very active in politics and a board member for the German American Club. She was employed by the University of New Mexico as the Administrator of the School of Banking in the 1970’s & 1980’s. Roberta enjoyed the simple...
Davis Mackenzie Carlson
Apr 7, 2018
Davis Carlson, age 21, a loving daughter, sister and friend, passed away April 7, 2018. Davis was known for her larger than life smile, loving heart and great love of animals. She was a high school cheerleader and accomplished ice skater. With her cheer and skating teams, she made lifelong sisters. She was attending Metropolitan State University in Denver,...
Ola M. Gardner
Apr 7, 2018
Ola M. Gardner went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 07, 2018 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She is survived by five daughters, Doris Reiter and husband John of Dallas, Texas, Betty Reynolds and husband Sam of Bethany, Oklahoma, Rena Wynne and husband Leo and Reba Ruiz, all of Rio Rancho and Kathy Davis and husband,...
Joyce C. Harris-Mulqueen
Apr 6, 2018
Mulqueen, Joyce Chaney Harris Joyce Chaney Harris-Mulqueen, born April 28, 1933 moved on to her next adventure on April 6, 2018 just 3 weeks shy of her 85th birthday. Mom had 5 favorite things in her life, her family, her friends all over the world, her pets, Smirnoff Vodka and her cigarettes and not necessarily in that order. She...
James R. McBride Sr.
Apr 6, 2018
James Richard McBride Sr. was born on February 19, 1933 in Flint, Michigan and sadly left the world on April 6th, 2018. He will always be known as a great father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who loved his family and friends dearly.
He was the firstborn to James William and Dorothy (Mathews) McBride. James...
Felice Colella
Apr 6, 2018
Felice Colella, 82, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother was called to his eternal resting place on April 6, 2018. He entered this world in 1935 in Italy, born to Gioacchino Colella and Pasqua DiMarco Colella.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maria Colella; daughters, Connie Peterson and husband, Edwin, Maria Marcon and husband,...
Phyllis Jane Uhde
Apr 6, 2018
Phyllis Jane Uhde, 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 6th, 2018 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was born on March 17, 1927 in Bradgate, Iowa. She was married to, Earl E. Uhde in 1945. She and her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1989 from Belmonte, California. Phyllis retired from...
Patsy Sue "Pat" Bradshaw
Apr 5, 2018
Patsy Sue “Pat” Bradshaw, 88, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born November 22, 1929 in Wilson, Oklahoma to her mother and father, Fairie and Hoyt Turner. Pat began school in Oklahoma and moved with her family to Albuquerque, NM when she was 12. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1947 where she was...
Alice (Blea) Whitson
Apr 5, 2018
Alice Whitson, 83, passed away and returned to her heavenly home on April 5, 2018. She was faithful to her family and firm belief in God. Alice was completely devoted to her children, grandchildren, and all her family members and friends. She is survived by her three children, Sharon Aiuto, Randy Whitson (Kelly), Mark Whitson (Linda); grandchildren, Tina (Bryan)...
Marcie Summerlin
Apr 5, 2018
Marcie Bolton Summerlin, died of primary brain cancer on April 5, 2018. She had just turned 66 on Route 66. Marcie was born in the Columbia Women’s Hospital, Washington DC on March 11, 1952. From an early age, Marcie demonstrated her ingenuity, personal initiative, and concern for others. At age 10, she started a local newsletter to tell of...
Charles William "Bill" Burns
Apr 5, 2018
Burns, Charles William Thank you all for joining my mom and I and our family, Saturday, April 7th to celebrate my dad’s life. He was such a fun dad. He was a favorite dad to all of my friends growing up. He was silly and goofy and always made things interesting. When I was a young girl...
Ida M Ramirez
Apr 5, 2018
Ida M. Ramirez, beloved wife, mother and daughter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born February 28, 1953 to Max and Selza Gallegos of Albuquerque, NM. She was survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Antanette and Ricardo Sedillo; her three grandchildren, Steven, Isabella, and Gabriella; her brothers, Max and Richard and her sisters, Mary, JoAnn...
Hazel G. Neeley
Apr 5, 2018
Hazel G. Neeley, 98, of Albuquerque, NM passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Farmington, NM. Hazel was born November 1, 1919 in Boonville, MS. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, O. Nelson Neeley. She is survived by her son, Gregory and wife, Kathy; grandsons, Devin, and Ryan and wife, Stephanie; and the joy...
Rhianwen Mai Gerard
Apr 4, 2018
Rhianwen Mai Gerard passed away on Wednesday evening, the 4th of April 2018. She was born Rhianwen Mai Roberts on May 21, 1923 in the town of Abercynon in the country of Wales to Robert Roberts and Hannah Humphreys. Rhianwen met her future husband, George Gerard, when he was an American soldier in the 2nd World War. In 1947,...
Frederick Samuel Thurmond
Apr 3, 2018
Frederick Samuel Thurmond, “Fred”, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the age of 86. Fred fought a brave battle against stroke, COPD and dementia. He is at peace with God now.
Fred was born in Ames Iowa to Harry L. Thurmond and Erma L. (Mann) Thurmond. He was the youngest of...
Laura Louise Galbraith
Apr 3, 2018
Laura Galbraith, loving sister, aunt, cousin and friend went to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at age 57.
She is survived by her sister, Beth; Beth’s husband, Scott; niece, Joanna; nephew, Nathan and his wife, Marly. She also leaves behind her Aunt Eleanor and the many cousins who have been her close family throughout...
Annette Lockwood
Apr 2, 2018
It is with great joy and sadness we celebrate the life of Annette Lockwood. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the home of her granddaughter and in the loving care of her family and friends. Annette was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, and came to enchant us after spending her early years in...



