RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Thelma Allene Snyder
December 21, 2018
Allene Snyder, 90, a life-long resident of New Mexico passed away in her home December 21, 2018, after an extended illness. She was born October 14, 1928 in Venus (now Edgewood), New Mexico to Charlie and Effie Madole. She moved with her family to Albuquerque in 1940 where she attended Albuquerque High School and graduated in 1946. During a...
diana bunnell
December 21, 2018
diana bunnell, age 63, beloved mother and nana passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. diana was known for her sharp wit, brilliance, and amazing capacity for love.
She is survived by her daughter, Morgan; son-in-law, Tony; and grandchildren, Chadwic and McKenna. She is survived by her parents, Gene and Erma Bunnell; and sisters, Debra Fisher, Denise Bunnell ...
Martin Graham Minard
December 21, 2018
Martin Minard, age 88, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 21, 2018. He entered this world on March 31, 1930 in Sandusky, MI. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley Minard; son, Michael Minard (Michealene); daughter, Martha Garcia (Jose); three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter....
John Matson Pearce
December 20, 2018
John Matson Pearce, 88, went to be with Jesus on December 20, 2018. He is survived by his children, Theresa Salmon and husband Jerald of Albuquerque, Cherie Sager and husband Wayne of Midland, TX; grandchildren, Joshua Salmon and wife Carleigh of Las Cruces, NM, Tamra Aragon and husband Antonio of Albuquerque, Shelby Sager, Olivia Pomponio, and Gregory Sager of...
Joyce Elaine (Haislip) Fornea
December 19, 2018
Joyce Elaine Fornea (née Haislip) left this earth and its joys and tribulations on December 19, 2018. Joyce loved Christmas and its divine message so much her loving family postponed her funeral. She is survived by her children, Cindi Thompson and Melissa Stephenson; her four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She leaves behind one remaining sister-in-law, and many beloved nieces,...
Maria Rosa ("Rose") Sandoval
December 19, 2018
Sandoval, Maria Rosa “Rose”
On December 19, 2018, the Lord took the loveliest of flowers, Maria Rosa Sandoval (“Rose”), to be with Him in His heavenly garden. Rose was born November 16, 1927, in Lumberton, NM to Venceslao and Maria Aleja Suazo. After graduating from Española high school, Rose worked in Los Alamos for the US War...
Col. Marshall W. Nay Jr., RET
December 19, 2018
Col. (Ret.) Marshall Wren Nay Jr. died at the age of 76 on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He is survived by his daughters Mary Alice Nay of Washington DC, Margaret (Meg) Bartmess of Helsinki, Finland; his son-in-law Jason Bartmess of Helsinki, Finland, his two granddaughters Chloe Bartmess and Ashby Bartmess both of Helsinki,...
Rebecca Ann Chestmolowicz
December 19, 2018
Rebecca A. Chestmolowicz, 75, died December 19, 2018.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children, Bill Judd and wife Mary, Cindy Waite and husband Dennis, Christine Samuels, Shannon Chestmolowicz and wife Sharon, and Patrick Chestmolowicz. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and many other family and friends. Rebecca was preceded in death...
Betty L. Cook
December 18, 2018
Mama went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2018 at 10:27 a.m. She passed unexpectedly in her home in the arms of her daughter. She loved her Lord with all her heart and is rejoicing in Heaven with Him today. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 52 years...
Lawrence Monico Jaramillo
December 18, 2018
Lawrence M. "Larry" Jaramillo, 80, passed away December 18, 2018. He is survived by his beloved older sister, Crucita; three children; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. Larry was preceded in death by his dear partner of many years, Faye Ward. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy before retiring.
A Rosary will be...
Helen Lenore Cullen
December 17, 2018
Helen Lenore Cullen, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2018. She was born on December 16, 1926 in NYC and grew up in Woodside, NY. Since 1974, she called Albuquerque home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lydia Fluddy; husband, Donald Cullen; and brother, Raymond Fluddy. She...
Zacery Forbes Morgan
December 17, 2018
Zacery Morgan of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Dec 17, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Keith Truitt
December 17, 2018
Keith Truitt, 76, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 17, 2018.
He entered this world on October 19, 1942 in Greeneville, TN, born to Ray and Elizabeth Truitt. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Truitt; sons, Steven Truitt and Brian Truitt; daughter, Dawn Martz; granddaughter, Lyla...
Bobbie Corinne (Cabbell) FitzGerald
December 16, 2018
On Sunday, December 16, 2018, Bobbie Corinne FitzGerald, quietly passed away at UNM Hospital at the age of 88. She was born in Hillsboro, TX on June 4, 1930 and moved to Fort Worth, TX when she was 6 years old. After graduating high school, Bobbie joined her aunt, who she was named after, on a trip to New...
Carolyn F. Zentner
December 16, 2018
Carolyn Francis (Von Bergen) Zentner, age 86, beloved wife and mother and public servant passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Carolyn lived a full life as a military wife during the Korean and Vietnam War time frames while raising two boys. Carolyn was born in Savanah, Georgia and grew up just outside the big city, in...
David N. Rosner
December 16, 2018
Lt. Col. David N. Rosner USMC, Ret., age 53, died suddenly December 16, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
He is survived by his parents, Alan Rosner and Nancy Levick; his sisters, Alison Rosner-Allison, Esq., and husband Thomas, Dr. Melissa Kaye; niece, Bria; nephew, Jackson of New York; brother, Richard Rosner of California; his love and partner,...
Ross B. Garcia
December 15, 2018
Ross B. Garcia, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 15, 2018 where he was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and family.
He was born April 14, 1932 in the village of Manzano, NM. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, worked as a Bus driver for...
Eloy R. Gutierrez
December 14, 2018
Eloy Ramon Gutierrez, 94, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, December 14, 2018. He is the son of Antonio and Anita Gutierrez. Eloy was born in Albuquerque on June 1, 1924. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1941. He married his Miss America, Cecelia...
Marjorie Jane (Nehe) Kannolt
December 14, 2018
Born Marjorie Jane Nehe in Lincoln, Nebraska she died at the age of 86 on December 14, 2018. She was a loving spirited and spiritual woman who volunteered with many church and community groups. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Mary Nehe and younger brothers, Jerry and Jim. Her surviving sisters are Nancy (Bill) Krueger, Mary Beth,...
Glenda Marie Baber
December 14, 2018
Glenda Baber, 71, resident of Albuquerque, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 14, 2018, after her struggle with dementia. She is survived by her daughters, Deanna Ruff and husband Bret, Michelle Reyner and husband Robert; grandchildren, Kylen and Kaitlyn Reyner and Mackenzie Ruff; sister, Charllene Brito; along with nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was...



