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

Carroll Glen Bassett

Carroll Glen Bassett

Dec 1, 2017

Carroll Glen Bassett, 82, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Friday, December 1, 2017. He was born May 30, 1935, in Edgewood, New Mexico, to the late Ray and Evelyn Bassett. He was a graduate of Moriarty High School and the owner/operator of Hydro Source Water Company in Edgewood. He...

Lavonne H. Gage

Lavonne H. Gage

Dec 1, 2017

Lavonne H.  Gage was born in Washington D.C in 1944 and passed away  Friday,  December 1, 2017.

She is survived by her husband,  Johnny B. Gage Sr. of 50 years; son,  Johnny B. Gage Jr. (wife) Anna Gage;  daughter,  Denise M. Gage (Fiancé) Barry Harris; grandchildren, Angela, Tommy, Johnny III, Jordan, and Janelle; great-grandchildren,  Aubrey and Giuliana;...

Philip Serna Callahan

Philip Serna Callahan

Nov 30, 2017

The incomparable Dr. Philip S. Callahan peacefully and prayerfully passed from this world with his family at his side in hospice at Beehive Assisted Living in Edgewood, NM on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was 94 years of age. The son of Eugene Crehan Callahan and Enid Ainsa Callahan, he was a true renaissance...

Frances Mary Sanchez

Frances Mary Sanchez

Nov 30, 2017

Frances Sanchez, age 82, passed away on November 30, 2017. Frances had three sons, Paul Benavidez, Ron (Amanda) Sanchez, and Ben Benavidez who preceded her in death; three daughters, Darlene Sanchez, Barbara (Kevin) Eiseler, Linda (Marty) Raimondi; eight sisters, Martha Bachicha, Isabel Torrez, Lydia Maestas and Evon Segura preceding her in death Angie Gabaldon, Lisa Pavia, Ernestina Martinez, and...

Bernice P (Aragon)  Jensen

Bernice P (Aragon) Jensen

Nov 30, 2017

Bernice Patricia (Aragon) Jensen born September 21, 1940 in Santa Fe, NM, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on November 30, 2017. Bernice is survived by her daughters, Angela Denise (Gonzales) Jensen and children, Adam, Andres, Adrian, and Ayanna, Jane Gutierrez and children, Tammy, Robin, Lawrence, and Anita, Susan Jensen and daughter, Tricia, and Petie...

Duane Rigdon

Duane Rigdon

Nov 30, 2017

Duane Rigdon, 56, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 30, 2017,  surrounded by his family and dear friends.

Duane is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Judy Rigdon; parents, Mac and Helen Rigdon; mother and father-in-law, Lloyd and Georgia Howeth; brother, Brian Rigdon and wife, Missie; brother-in-law, Greg Howeth and wife, Deena;...

Jerry Elizabeth (Lasseter)  Bell

Jerry Elizabeth (Lasseter) Bell

Nov 30, 2017

Geraldine Elizabeth "Jerry" Bell, 97, went to be with the Lord November 30, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 72 years Tom; her children Tula Bell and Nancy Bell Ulman and husband Dave; her grandchildren, Andrea Ulman Tapp and husband Kenny and Meredith Ulman Robinson and husband Jackie; great grandchildren, Abigail, Evan and Elizabeth Tapp and many...

Lila Mae (Peregrine)  Robillard

Lila Mae (Peregrine) Robillard

Nov 30, 2017

Lila Mae Peregrine Robillard, born in Newell, SD on November 2, 1922, to Glenn and May Boyner Peregrine, passed away on November 30, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert (Bob) G. Robillard; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Barbara Peregrine and Bill and Delores Peregrine; her nephew, Dale...

Mary "Bambi" Adams

Mary "Bambi" Adams

Nov 30, 2017

Mary "Bambi" Prince Adams, beloved wife, mother and daughter, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born November 25, 1937 to William Bradford and Margaret Prince in Chattanooga, TN.  Her father served in the Army for many years and Bambi was raised as an "army brat".  She spent some of her early school years in Albuquerque...

Steven Zamora

Steven Zamora

Nov 29, 2017

Steven Zamora, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of November 29, 2017. Steven was known for his outgoing personality, always making the people who were around him constantly laugh and smile. There was never a dull moment when he was around, he touched the life’s of everyone he came in contact with. He had a heart of...

Ruth Annette Pruett

Ruth Annette Pruett

Nov 29, 2017

Ruth A. Pruett, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

She was born November 4, 1923 to H.C. Jack and Charlotte Rogers of Windsor, MO. Preceded in death by her husband, Peary E. Pruett and son, Charles D. Pruett. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Josette Pruett, of Slidell, LA; two granddaughters,...

Jose & Cecilia Gonzales

Jose & Cecilia Gonzales

Nov 29, 2017

Jose A. (Tony) and Cecilia O. Gonzales, ages 87, residents of Albuquerque for 26 years, went to be with their Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in the same way they lived their lives--together. They are survived by their children, Lupita Aragon, Veronica Estrada (Eddie), Antoinette Montano (Alex), Joseph Gonzales, and Reuben Gonzales (Wayne); nine grandchildren, Michelle Gutierrez (Harlan),...

Nelda R. Darby

Nelda R. Darby

Nov 29, 2017

Nelda Darby was called to Heaven on November 29, 2017 passing away peacefully surrounded by her family. Nelda was born on March 7, 1934 in Duncan, OK to the parents of Hugh and Ruth McCasland. Nelda graduated from Duncan High School and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Felipe Cordova Gonzales

Felipe Cordova Gonzales

Nov 29, 2017

Felipe C. Gonzales, age 90, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, passed on into the arms of our Blessed Lord, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bersabe A. Gonzales; children, Daniel Gonzales and wife, Ada of Newport News, VA; Peter D. Gonzales and wife,...

Charmaine DeWerff

Charmaine DeWerff

Nov 28, 2017

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Charmaine DeWerff, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2017 at the age of 80. Charmaine is survived by her husband, Duane DeWerff; son, Douglas Coughenour and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Kimberly Schwartz and husband, William; brother, Stephen Kapash and wife, Elizabeth; step-daughters, Cheryl LaCounte...

Donald Ray Miller

Donald Ray Miller

Nov 28, 2017

Miller, Donald Ray

Donald Ray Miller, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 28, 2017. He entered this world on July 20, 1931, in Franklin County, IA, born to George Virgil and Cleo (Duffy) Miller and the oldest of 5...

Josephine R. Gonzales

Josephine R. Gonzales

Nov 28, 2017

Gonzales, Josephine

Josephine Gonzales, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt and friend was called to her eternal resting place on November 28, 2017. She entered this world on August 11, 1926 in Tucumcari, NM, born to Secundino and Salome Rivera. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe I. Gonzales...

Maria Fanny (Suarez)  Torres

Maria Fanny (Suarez) Torres

Nov 28, 2017

Maria Fanny Torres, age 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, died . She is survived by three daughters, Olga H. Boberg and husband, Larry Hewitt, Anita P. Cook and husband, Terry, and Martha C. Mowry and husband, Frank; grandchildren, Michael L. Burnham and wife, Crystal, Ashley P. Lingerfelt and husband, Jason, Matthew S. Burnham and wife, Hayley, Greg...

Samuel M. Cummins

Samuel M. Cummins

Nov 27, 2017

Samuel M. Cummins, beloved husband, devoted father, and proud patriot, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2017 at the age of 69.   Sam is survived by his wife of 41 years, Paula, and two sons, Daniel and Bryan, as well as his mother, Sara McSorley, and many other relatives and friends.  Sam will be laid to rest at the...

Fred E. Archibeque

Fred E. Archibeque

Nov 27, 2017

Fred E. Archibeque, 62, went to be with the Lord November 27, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Patricia; brother, Gilbert; and many other family and friends including Linda Hall. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW with Burial to follow at Gate of...