RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Robert Eugene Higgins
Nov 22, 2017
Robert E. Higgins, age 82, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM where he lived with his son and daughter-in-law. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Hereford, TX where he was raised and graduated high school. Robert married his wife, Jeanette, on June 9, 1956 and they were married for 60 years. “Bullitt Bob”, as...
Corinne Wagner
Nov 22, 2017
Corinne Wagner, 86, resident of Albuquerque, NM. since 1963, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She entered this world on November 28, 1930 in Palmyra, MO, born to Lynn and Cora Banks. She is survived by her sons, Michael Wagner and wife, Christy, Jeffery Wagner and wife, Ruth, Tim Wagner and...
Daniel F. Roper
Nov 22, 2017
Daniel F. Roper, 94, beloved father, passed away, November 22, 2017. He is survived his children; Nora Smith and husband Burton, Diana Roper, Kathryn Hayes and husband Guy, Linda Hightower and husband Larry. Dan is also survived by six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren as well many other loving family members and friends. He retired as a Deputy Regional Engineer with...
Fusako (Chiko) Jaramillo
Nov 22, 2017
Fusako Jaramillo (Chiko), age 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1988, entered eternal life Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Joseph Cresencio Jaramillo and son, Joseph (Joey) Shokichi Jaramillo. Chiko was born in Mie Ken Japan on March 20, 1939. After the Second World War, she and her family...
Gerald Edward Weinstein
Nov 22, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Jerry was born September 10, 1928 in Troy, NY. After graduating from Troy High School, Troy, NY in 1946 at age 17, Jerry enlisted in the US Navy where he rose to the rank of Electronic Technician 2/c. He was later assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School in...
Basil George Pouls
Nov 22, 2017
Basil George Pouls died peacefully at Genesis Healthcare in Albuquerque on November 22, 2017. 'Billy' was born in Albuquerque on February 11, 1932 to parents Costandino 'Gus' Pouls and Olga Darana Pouls. He attended Jefferson Middle School and went on to graduate from the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, having experienced the transition from horse cavalry...
Marc E. Brule
Nov 21, 2017
Marc E. Brule 10-30-1957 to 11-21-2017
Marc E. Brule, who was a loving son, father, brother, and uncle, died unexpectedly on November 21, 2017 at age 60. Words cannot express our sorrow at his passing, and he will be missed every day by all those who loved him and...
James P. Martin
Nov 21, 2017
James P. Martin, age 76, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Jim was known for his love of family and adventure. He enjoyed being a pilot, fishing, turkey hunting, traveling and his Wednesday lunch bunch at La Salita. James is survived by his wife, Kaye; his children,...
Henry Charles Schniepp
Nov 21, 2017
Henry Charles Schniepp “Hank” June 30, 1952 - November 21, 2017 Hank was the beloved husband of Susan Schniepp (nee Dawe) and a loving father to Martha and Anna. Hank was the grounding influence and touchstone of family love to his daughters and wife throughout his life. Hank was a loyal brother, a companion to his relatives,...
Bernice Kubica
Nov 21, 2017
Bernice Kubica, age 90, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 21, 2017. She entered this world on June 27, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the first of her family to be born in America. She worked for many years in the U.S. Postal Service. She is survived by her husband, Paul Kubica; son,...
Catherine (Wright) Grandia
Nov 21, 2017
Catherine Grandia, 97, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, in the comfort of her home. Catherine was born in Northampton, MA on November 21, 1920, to David and Florence Wright and was the oldest of five children. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Smith College in 1942; about seven months after the...
James Russell Ward
Nov 21, 2017
James Russell Ward, age 79, beloved brother, passed away on November 21, 2017. He was born to Benjamin and Emma Ward. He was preceded in death by parents; and brother, Kenneth Wayne Ward. He is survived by his sisters, Marjorie Joann Mitchell and Shirley Frances Hunt; and many nieces and nephews. James served in the Navy for 24 years....
Donna Lyn Mosier
Nov 20, 2017
Donna Lyn Mosier, age 63, remarkable mother, sister, daughter and midwife, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. Donna was passionate in everything she did from salsa dancing to higher education, from caring for her patients to creating beauty wherever she was. She was a teacher and a strong leader, dedicated to serving and empowering women and their families through...
Rosemary (McGuigan) Bloemker
Nov 20, 2017
Rosemary Bloemker was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1942, the daughter of Helen and Joseph McGuigan. She married her high school sweetheart in 1964 and they spent 54 lovable, memorable years together. Rosemary and Carl moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1979 and made it their home. Rosemary was a military wife, which is one of the toughest jobs in...
Ronald E. Salazar
Nov 19, 2017
Ronald E. Salazar, 86, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was known for his quick wit, strong opinions, dedication to his family, and trust in God. Ron was a small business owner who took pride in the quality of his service and always thought of his employees and customers as friends; and...
Ruth Harriet Anderson
Nov 19, 2017
Ruth Anderson, 88, beloved friend, was called to her eternal resting place on November 19, 2017. She entered this world on March 22, 1929 in Quincy, MA, born to Ralph and Eva Anderson. She is survived by her cousin, Betsy David; very special friends, Karen and David Ross, Margie and Tom Bass, as well as other special friends. She...
Faye Yates
Nov 19, 2017
Eunice Faye Yates
July 28, 1922 – November 19, 2017
Faye, as everyone knew her, spread her wings and flew to be with her beloved husband of 50 years, John, on November 19, 2017.
Faye is survived by her daughter, Bonnie S. Yates; her son, John R Yates, Jr.;...
William Padilla
Nov 19, 2017
William Padilla, age 94, went to be with the Lord and his beautiful wife, Sophie G. Padilla, on November 19, 2017. Bill was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Sophie and was a lifelong, active member of El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church. William and Sophie lived in Germany, Japan, and numerous cities throughout the United States while...
Stanley Mark Cordova
Nov 19, 2017
Stanley M. Cordova, born May 12, 1962, in Albuquerque, NM, loving brother and friend to many, passed away on November 19, 2017, as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident. Stan was doing what he loved with his fiancée by his side.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin M. and Frances C. Cordova; brother,...
Charles W. O'Donnell
Nov 18, 2017
Charles W. O’Donnell 1931-2017 Charles W. O’Donnell, age 86, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Schertz, TX. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was born March 26, 1931, in Pittsburg, PA to Lathan and Virginia (Schmidt) O’Donnell, was raised and lived in Butler, PA. He married Shirley May Moore on September 13, 1955 in Cumberland,...



