RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Betty Nadine McDowell
August 13, 2018
Betty McDowell of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Aug 13, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Bruce F. Burton
August 13, 2018
Bruce F. Burton, 76, left us on August 13, 2018 being cared for and tended to by his “lovely bride” Darlene.
Bruce was born December 4, 1941 in Glendale, California to Oliver and Marge Burton. After Bruce moved to Clovis, New Mexico, he met and married his soulmate, Darlene. They moved to Albuquerque where they started their...
Faith K. Welter
August 12, 2018
Faith K. Welter, a 53 year resident of Albuquerque, died on August 12, 2018.
She was born in Red Cloud, Nebraska on May 21, 1924 and was married to William Welter, a World War II glider pilot, for 52 years until his death in 1998. She completed her RN program at the University of Albuquerque...
Harold L. Bennett
August 12, 2018
Harold L. Bennett, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque for almost 30 years, died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at home with his family at his side.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patsy; children, Marjorie Bennett, Frances Symons and husband, Edward, Joyce Leatherwood and husband, James, Lawrence Bennett, Daniel R. Bennett, and...
Norman Carson Ribble III
August 11, 2018
Carson Ribble passed away the evening of August 11, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM to Norman C. Ribble, Jr. and Dorothy Ribble. He lived, for his formative years, in Albuquerque. He attended New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from Highland High School. He received his bachelor’s from New Mexico State University, and his MBA from Texas A&M...
Elizabeth Ellen Whitefield-Thorne
August 11, 2018
Whitefield-Thorne, Elizabeth
The Honorable Elizabeth E. Whitefield died peacefully in her home on August 11, 2018 after a courageous 11 year battle with cancer. She died as she lived, graciously and generously. Her loving husband, and devoted caretaker, Paul Thorne and her dear friends, Mary Torres and John Chavez were at her side.
Elizabeth was...
Lorenzo M. Cowan
August 9, 2018
Lorenzo M. Cowan, age 26, Went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 9, 2018. Our beloved son, grandson, brother, godson, and best friend. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, N.M. and is survived by his mother, Lynn Trujillo and his father, Shalon Cowan; his grandparents; and lots of loving family and friends. Lorenzo...
Gwendola T. Tilley
August 9, 2018
Gwendola T. Tilley, age 81, of Los Lunas, NM passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Karen Marberry and husband, Phillip; Kathy Tilley. She was a loving and proud grandmother to six grandchildren, Melissa Profitt and husband, Scott, Jennifer Marberry and husband, Daniel Johnson; Matthew Grindell, Jessica Grindell, Sarah Grindell, and Emily...
Cecil Ruth Lennox
August 9, 2018
Cecil Ruth Lennox, age 82, passed away on August 9, 2018 in Lovington, NM. Cecil was born in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan on September 9, 1935. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduation and served during the Korean Conflict. During his last year, he was stationed at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM, where he met...
Lorenzo Shaw
August 9, 2018
Lorenzo Shaw passed away on Aug 9, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Michael P. Pettenuzzo
August 8, 2018
Michael Pettenuzzo, 65, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 8, 2018. He entered this world on March 24, 1953 in Chicago, IL, born to Angelo and Beatrice Pettenuzzo.
Michael, better known as Mike, fell in love with New Mexico right from the start. He played football and baseball for the...
Carolyn Treadwell
August 8, 2018
Carolyn Treadwell, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Carol as she was known to many was very kind, warm-hearted, dedicated and loved her family. She also enjoyed gardening and decorating. Carol loved animals. Carol knew no strangers, and was friendly to everyone she met and ready to help any way she could. ...
Emily Louise Villars Zander
August 8, 2018
Emily Louise Villars Zander, 95, passed away at home with her family on August 8, 2018. She will be deeply missed. She was predeceased by her parents, Col. Horace Sumner Villars and Alice Winchell Stacy Villars, and brother Horace Villars (Patti). She is survived by her daughters Louise Zander and Jacqueline Zander-Wall (Kent), and granddaughter Annelise Wall. Other survivors...
James H. Cumiford
August 8, 2018
James Cumiford of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Aug 8, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Gisele "Jackie" Caster
August 8, 2018
Gisele "Jackie" Caster, 82, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on August 8, 2018. She entered this world on August 20, 1935 in Bordeaux, France, born to Maxmine and Henriette Malzat. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon Caster; and her eldest daughter, Robin Armenta. She has found peace being...
Karlene Kay (Krueger) Kohls
August 8, 2018
Karlene (Krueger) Kohls, daughter of Gilbert and Dorothy (Person) Krueger, was born September 18, 1948 in Wisconsin and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico in her home. She had attained the age of 69 years. Karlene had made Wisconsin, Indian and New Mexico her home. She was...
Emma P. Baca
August 8, 2018
Emma Padilla Baca peacefully departed this life on August 8, 2018 in the company of her immediate family. Emma was loved and cherished by all of her family and friends during her long and full life of 91 years.
Emma was born to her parents Nocario and Adela Padilla on June 12, 1927 in Trementina, New Mexico....
Philip Albert Stynes
August 7, 2018
Philip Albert Stynes died quietly on the morning of August 7, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother Peter, his daughter Stephanie, and his grandchildren, Nora, Nate and Maddy. One of five sons, Philip was born in Somerville, Massachusetts in 1934. He attended West Point Military Academy and went on to serve in...
Dorothy Irene (Blegen) Olson
August 7, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Irene Olson, age 95, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on July 13, 1923 to Peter L. and Leona Blegen. She is survived by her sisters, Florence Evelyn Sweeney of Watertown, WI, Jean Rosamond Yagobian of Sun Lakes, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death...
Charles Eugene O'Haver
August 7, 2018
Much to his surprise and disappointment, Old Charley died on August 7, 2018 at the age of 92. In 2011, he was preceded in death by Donna Mae Beck O’Haver, his wonderful wife of 62 years. He is survived by two daughters, Trudy and Vandi; and a son, Brett; as well as six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Charley was...



