RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dolores Jene Nield Barnhart
Jan 18, 2018
Dolores Jene Nield Barnhart, 83, passed away January 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and longtime friends. She was born in Wiley Ford, WV to Silas and Effie Nield. She was preceded in death by the love of her life of 56 years, Stanley Barnhart; her parents; and all her siblings, Joe, John, Tom, Bill,...
Marie B. Lopez
Jan 17, 2018
Marie B. Lopez, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2018. Marie was born August 22, 1919 in Albuquerque, NM to Marie Nicolas de la Luz and Joe J. Brazil. Marie was raised on a ranch in Scholle, NM. She attended elementary school in a one room schoolhouse in Scholle where her mother was the teacher. Marie graduated...
Ralph Robinson Spengeman
Jan 17, 2018
Ralph Robinson Spengeman, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The son of Alfred Henry & Marian Mae Robinson Spengeman was born on May 25, 1939 in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by wife Katherine Jane Hollingsworth Meadows and ex-wife Norma Lou Maloney Cantrell. He is survived by sister Rae Jean Nelson of Freeland, WA, brother...
Rachel Anne (Carroll) Cook
Jan 17, 2018
Rachel Anne (Carroll) Cook, an unparalleled mother, wife, daughter, and friend, passed away January 17th, 2018. She was 49. Rachel was the head special education teacher at North Star Elementary School and was known and beloved for her unique ability to develop lasting bonds with everyone around her. She was a tireless advocate for all students — especially those...
Claude Eric Lee
Jan 17, 2018
Claude Lee, 75, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on January 17, 2018.
Claude spent his youth traveling throughout the country following his father’s profession. He graduated from high school in Sarasota, Florida. He then graduated from North Texas State
University with a BBA following his service with the United States Air Force in...
Wanda D. Ivey
Jan 17, 2018
In loving memory of our mother, Wanda Ivey, who in her 91 years lived a life-well-lived, passed away earlier this month. Affectionately known as “Mom” and “GG” she leaves behind four children and spouses, Tricia and Lee Smith, Kathy and Jack Henning, Joe and Linda Liebich, and Russell and partner Tony Solano; two grandchildren, Mark Smith and Lisa O’Dell,...
Richard Lawrence Stygar
Jan 17, 2018
Richard Lawrence Stygar Sr., age 84, and resident of Albuquerque since 1966, losing his battle with bladder and lung cancer, he passed at home on January 17, 2018, surrounded by his family.
He was born February 28, 1933. Richard proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a HM2. He...
Mary Callahan
Jan 17, 2018
Mary Callahan, 75, died January 17, 2018 in Albuquerque. She was born in Salt Lake City, UT, September 2, 1942. She is survived by her husband, Michael; son, John; daughter, Elizabeth Weese; and brothers, Gordon Pugh, Jeffrey Pugh and Kenneth Pugh. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Norman (Bill) Pugh and Dennis Pugh. Mary had a degree...
Catherine Frick Mosman
Jan 17, 2018
Catherine Frick Mosman, born July 3, 1918, Detroit, MI, to Helen and William Frick peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord on January 17, 2018. She was preceded by her brother, John Frick (MIA-WWII), half-brothers, Harry and Charles “Bud” VanDine; her parents, William and Helen; and her husband, Col. Ormond John Mosman (USAF Ret.) Catherine graduated from University...
Mary Sorrentino
Jan 17, 2018
Mary Sorrentino, age 95, passed away on January 17, 2018. Mary was born in Madrid, NM and is survived by her sister, Margie McNamara of Denver; daughters, Shirley Butler and husband, Bob, Cynthia Sorrentino, Janette Schuyler and husband, Jim; grandson, Jerry Butler; great-granddaughter, Rhiannon and husband, Casey Casias; and three great-great- grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, January 20,...
Coral W. Stupp
Jan 16, 2018
Coral W. Stupp, age 99, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
She is survived by her son-in-law, John Pierce; daughter–in-law, Glynda Stupp; grandchildren, Sheri Pritchard and fiancee, Philip Clark; Robert Pierce and wife, Drichelle, Jessica, Jennifer, and Bryan Stupp; great grandchildren, Mitchell, Mikayla, Dax, Jesse, Ashton,...
Joseph Thomas Kozlowski
Jan 16, 2018
Joey Kozlowski, 65, passed away on January 16, 2018. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his children, Joey, Candice (Cooper), and Travis; his grandson, Clark; brothers, Dick (Luanne) and Don. He also leaves many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also touching Joey’s life were countless friends. A Viewing will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018,...
Jimmie Thomas Helm
Jan 16, 2018
Jimmie Thomas Helm, age 96, a long time business man and a devoted husband and father went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Gladys Helm of Sage, AR; his sisters, Melda Cone and Minnie White. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Nathaniel G. Hurwitz
Jan 16, 2018
Nathaniel G. Hurwitz, MD was a compassionate doctor, a brilliant theorist, and most importantly a loving husband and father. He died tragically at 52 in a weather-related multi-vehicle collision on January 15, 2018. He was born on June 29, 1965 in Bethesda MD to Aryeh Hurwitz MD and Judith Pfeffer Hurwitz MD. He is survived by his daughters, Leah...
Clarice M. (Whiting) Stone
Jan 16, 2018
Clarice Mae Whiting Stone was born in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin to Leslie and Mae Whiting. She had two older brothers, Leslie Junior and Vernon. She graduated from East High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Her parents and brothers preceded her in death.
Clarice met and married Donald H. Stone in Denver, Colorado in 1956. They had three...
Carla Therese Zabalza
Jan 16, 2018
Carla Therese Zabalza, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11:44 a.m. with her family and friends by her side. She is survived by her loving husband, Johnny Zabalza; daughter, Andrea Griego and husband, Jude Griego; son, Felipe Zabalza; mother, Andrea Lucero; brother, Michael A. Lucero and wife Barbara Surbey; mother -in -law, Dolores Zabalza; brother and sister-in-law,...
Josephine Ruth (Archuleta) Gutierrez
Jan 16, 2018
In the early morning of January 16, 2018, Josephine passed away quietly, surrounded by family, after a long battle with dementia. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Jose F Gutierrez. She is survived by her three children, Aaron Garcia (Sandra), Ruth Candelaria (who was also her primary caretaker), and Ida Gutierrez-Baker (Dave); seven grandchildren, Mario, Dominic, Juan...
Joe D. Fulmer
Jan 15, 2018
Joe D. Fulmer, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2018. He entered this world March 30, 1931 in Subiaco, Arkansas. Joe joined the Army in 1950. In 1951, he was honorably discharged and joined his family in Albuquerque where he met the love of his life, Erin M. (Buchanan) Fulmer. They married on...
R. Kenneth George
Jan 15, 2018
R. Kenneth George, 83, long-time Albuquerque Pastor and Superintendent of the Assemblies of God New Mexico District, passed peacefully from this life to his heavenly home Monday, January 15, 2018, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Patsy George, of Albuquerque; his daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and husband, Dennis Kidder of Irving, TX, and Cheryl and...
Thomas William Bisbee
Jan 15, 2018
Bisbee, Thomas Thomas Bisbee, 73, passed peacefully from this world on January 15, 2018. He was born in Poynette, WI, to John and Lorraine Bisbee, Tom is survived by his wife, Peggy; brother, James; sister, Marlene Howell; brother, Patrick; sister, Mary Hiers; son, Scott; step-daughter, Leah Eaton Moelgaard; six adored grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter, and Jake Bisbee, Max,...



