RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Lawrence Shortman
Dec 16, 2017
Lawrence Shortman began his journey home on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born in Watonga, OK on June 18, 1927. He was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma. He was a Headsman in the Cheyenne Bow String society. His Indian name was Brown Bear. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II....
Anna May Currier
Dec 16, 2017
Anna May Currier, 80 years old, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on December 16, 2017.
She was born in Lincoln County, CO July 28, 1937 to Lenard and Cecilia Thompson. Anna married Gene G. Currier May 19, 1956 and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1970.
She is survived by her children,...
Cris A. Hopkins
Dec 16, 2017
Cris Hopkins passed away on December 16, 2017 at age 60.
Cris loved life and never met someone who wasn’t a friend. Cris was a proud graduate of Manzano High School class of 1975.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Paine; brother-in-law, Matthew Paine; nephew, Austin Paine; and niece, Kristen Paine. He is also...
Edith Lorraine (Davis) Lemke
Dec 15, 2017
Edith Lorraine Davis Lemke, 70, passed away on December 15, 2017. The wife of Paul D. Lemke, mother to Terrill (Amy) of White Rock, NM; Holly Kidd (Michael) of Eagle Mountain, UT; and Troy (Julie) of Colorado Springs, CO. She was the devoted and beloved grandmother to 13 (soon to be 14) grandchildren, Kaitlin, Justin, Anna, and Tessa Lemke;...
Deacon Robert "Bob" Aragon
Dec 15, 2017
Deacon Robert (Bob) Aragon, 73, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 15, 2017. He entered this world on January 12, 1944 in Central, New Mexico now known as the Silver City area and raised in Horse Springs, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beulah...
Maclovia B. Zamora
Dec 15, 2017
Maclovia B. Sanchez de Zamora passed into the Light of Eternal Mind on Friday, December 15, 2017. Her life and legacy will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
Maclovia, (age 86) is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Sanchez; mother, Anita Gonzalez de Sanchez; and stepmother, Juanita Sanchez y Rael. She is survived by...
Phil Chavez
Dec 15, 2017
Phil Chavez, age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, went to rest in our Heavenly Father’s arms on Friday, December 15, 2017. Phil is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline; his children, Charles Troy and wife, Amy, grandson, Ian Philip; Phyllis Anne Chavez Cordova; grandson, Julian Philip Cordova; and sister, Mary Chavez Casaus; along with...
Gregory Carl Ross II
Dec 14, 2017
Gregory Ross II, 30, our precious son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017.
Gregory was known for his ability to make people laugh, creativity, positivity, loving and joyful spirit, and his love for God. Gregory lived his life “One quarter mile at a time.” He is survived by...
Isidoro Paz
Dec 14, 2017
Isidoro Paz, age 93, A lifelong resident of Carnuel, NM went home on Thursday, December 14, 2017, just one day short of his 94th birthday, to celebrate with his wife, Carlota Paz and son, Vernie, who with open arms, awaited his arrival.
Isidoro was born to Enrique and Eduvigen Paz and was one of five children. He...
Willadean Elliott
Dec 14, 2017
Willadean was born in 1931 to Artie L. Hood and Maudie L. Scott Hood in Spring Creek Oklahoma. As a child she also spent time living with her maternal grandparents, William and Suzie Scott. When she was in 8th grade her and her mother moved to Konawa, Oklahoma. While attending Konawa high school she met Arthur Elliott Jr. when...
Gordon Rhoads Post
Dec 12, 2017
Gordon Post, age 87, died on December 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Christel; sisters, Carol Post of Denville, NJ and Sue Fenske of Lake Parsippany, NJ. Gordon was born July 24, 1930 in East Orange, NJ and grew up and attended schools in West Orange and Livingston, NJ. He graduated from Syracuse University in June of...
Charles Mann
Dec 12, 2017
Charles Mann, 69, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place alongside his dogs and brothers on December 12, 2017. He entered this world on February 3, 1948 in Denver, CO, born to George and Stella Mann.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Mann; daughter, Hayley Mann; son, Christopher Mann; and his grandchildren....
Deborah JoAnne (Weaver) Weaver
Dec 12, 2017
Deborah JoAnne Weaver, 63, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 after a long struggle with multiple medical conditions. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Kathleen Nicole Parker, of Omaha NE; her sister, Denise Weaver Ross; her mother, JoAnne Weaver of Albuquerque NM; her nephews, Colin Alexander Ross and Nicholas Ross; and countless extended...
Dean Walton Davis
Dec 12, 2017
Dean Walton Davis, age 84, a resident of Los Lunas for 50 years, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean; children, Jerry Davis, Steve Davis and wife, Brenda, Cynthia Parker and husband, Rick, and SharonKay Petmecky and husband, Don; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, with two on the way; sister, Marjorie Dewey;...
Emma V. Griego
Dec 11, 2017
Emma Griego, 91, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 11, 2017. She entered this world on July 25, 1926 in Sierra Madre, CA, born to Joseph and Latuaria Garcia and raised by Pablo and Guadalupe Vallejos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nefi B. Griego; son, Michael P....
Patty Ann (Miller) duPlessis
Dec 11, 2017
Patty was born to Edward and Lucille Miller on June 23, 1953 in Farmington, NM. Her parents preceded her in death. She passed unexpectedly into God’s arms on December 11, 2017 at the age of 64. A talented ice skater, Patty competed nationally in figure skating. She placed 2nd in the 1968 US Figure Skating Novice Ladies Competition. After...
Lilliana Marie Janis
Dec 11, 2017
Lilliana Marie age one year passed away gently in her mother’s arms at UNM children’s hospital on December 11, 2017 after becoming very ill and constantly battling a sickness unknown. Lilliana was born on October 31, 2016 at 4:17 p.m. in Farmington, New Mexico weighing a beautiful 5lbs 10oz. The short time that the good Lord had allowed her...
Marilyn J. Blomberg
Dec 11, 2017
Marilyn J. (“Lynn”) Blomberg passed away peacefully on December 11, 2017.
She was born August 27, 1926 in Moline, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Willard C. Blomberg; and her son, Mark Willard Blomberg. She is survived by a wonderful extended family and her daughter, Karen Blomberg...
Bernard Rosenblum
Dec 11, 2017
Bernard Rosenblum, beloved husband, brother, friend, and son, passed away at age 72 in his home on December 11, 2017. He was born July 19, 1945 in Bronx, New York, son of Lillian and Herman Rosenblum. Bernard graduated from Ohio State University, Cleveland Marshall Law School, and practiced family law in Albuquerque for 24 years. He is survived by...
Maria Teodorita Perea
Dec 11, 2017
Maria Teodorita "Dora" Perea, age 75. Our beloved sister and mother passed away on December 11, 2017. Dora worked for the State of New Mexico for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo and Delfinia (Anaya) Perea; sisters, Delia Lopez and Vitalia Candelaria; and six brothers. Dora is survived by her son, Santiago Garcia;...



