Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Marian M. (Barreras)  Groman

Marian M. (Barreras) Groman

Aug 4, 2017

Marian Barreras Groman was welcomed into the divine presence of Our Lord on a beautiful Friday evening, August 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Marian was born in San Marcial, NM on January 8, 1930. She grew up in the South Broadway area, graduated from Albuquerque High School, and received a degree from the University of...

Katie Sena

Katie Sena

Aug 4, 2017

Katie Sena, beloved and treasured "Nana" passed away peacefully, Friday, August 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Fidel; her children, Mabel Santiago (Joe), Richard Sena, and Sylvia Wimberly (Mike); grandchildren, Joey Santiago (Lindsay), David Santiago (Mary), Steven Wimberly,...

Herbert J. Newman

Herbert J. Newman

Aug 4, 2017

Herbert J. Newman passed away peacefully at home August 4, 2017. Herb worked at the Los Alamos National Labs for over 50 years. He was a resident of Los Alamos since 1955. He was predeceased by his wife Bunnie, together they were a fixture in the social life of the Los Alamos community. Herb for many years was an...

Elizabeth Ann Charette

Elizabeth Ann Charette

Aug 3, 2017

Elizabeth Starkey Charette, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, since 1986, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

Born in 1925, in Boston, MA, and a graduate of Brown University, her life was characterized by a steadfast commitment to family, church, community, teaching and the pursuit of higher education. After her marriage...

Collie Mae "Peggy Jean" Spears

Collie Mae "Peggy Jean" Spears

Aug 3, 2017

Collie Mae “Peggy Jean” Spears, age 77, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Peggy Jean was born in Victoria, TX on January 21, 1940, to her parents Arthonia Hiawathis and Lillie Mae Todd who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Lee...

Ila Belle Farris

Ila Belle Farris

Aug 3, 2017

Ila B. Farris passed peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2017 and, as she stated, “I get to meet Jesus.” It was always her wish to go to sleep and not wake up. We thank God for granting her this last wish.

Ila was born on June 12, 1924 in Terre Haute, Illinois to Virgil and...

Michael William Rogers

Michael William Rogers

Aug 2, 2017

Michael William Rogers, age 61, recently passed away in Las Vegas, NV after a long illness, with his son, Spencer Evan Rogers by his side. Spencer is a resident of Seattle, WA where he works as a software engineer. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James Willis Rogers, Sr. and Mary Ann (Keleher) Rogers both of Albuquerque,...

Miguel S. Gutierrez

Miguel S. Gutierrez

Aug 2, 2017

Miguel S. Gutierrez, 89, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2017, after a brief illness.

Miguel was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gutierrez. He is survived by his daughters, Christine Zaccaria and husband, Frank, and Eileen Lucero; his stepsons, George Padilla and Gerald Padilla, as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a great-grand...

Prescilla Gonzales

Prescilla Gonzales

Aug 2, 2017

Prescilla Gonzales, 79, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 2, 2017 with her loving son and family members by her side. She is survived by her son, Albert Gonzales and his longtime companion, Antoinette Benevidez; her companion, Trinidad Lovato; brothers, Henry "Hank" Gonzales and wife, Vickie, Carlos Gonzales and wife, Sally; and Raymond Gonzales and wife, Betty;...

Joan White

Joan White

Aug 1, 2017

Joan White, age 88, a dedicated mother, grandmother, and businesswoman, passed away on August 1, 2017. Joanie, as her family and friends knew her, was always a beaming light in every setting. Joanie was an Albuquerque native, born February 27, 1929. Growing up, she was extremely independent and always strived for success. Joanie graduated from Belen High...

Laura Ann Graham

Laura Ann Graham

Aug 1, 2017

Laura “Laurie” Graham, 55, beloved wife, was called to her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2017. She entered this world on September 26, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, born to Richard and Audrey Elliott.

Laurie is survived by her husband, Curtis Graham; her father, Richard Elliott; her brother, Mark Elliott, many brothers- and sisters-in-law, as well as...

Patricia Ann (Marsh)  Milligan

Patricia Ann (Marsh) Milligan

Aug 1, 2017

Patricia Ann Milligan, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed August 1, 2017, at the age of 70. She was born in Dubois, PA to Bob and Viola (Wright) Marsh, who preceded her in death.

Patricia graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1969. While going to school, she...

Diana L James

Diana L James

Jul 31, 2017

James, Diana L.

Diana James, age 65, talented artist, passed away with strength and grace, surrounded by loving friends, after an extended illness, Monday, July 31, 2017 in Albuquerque, N.M.  She graduated from Frostburg State University in Maryland with a B.A. in Art Education. A lifelong learner, at age 56, Diana received her MFA from the Academy...

Karen Ruth Cutshall

Karen Ruth Cutshall

Jul 31, 2017

Karen Ruth Cutshall, 77, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 31, 2017. Karen is preceded in death by her son, Nicholas Cutshall. She is survived by her husband, Jack Cutshall; her son, Jimmy Cutshall and wife Mary; her brother, Bill Duckett and wife Marlene; her granddaughter, Lyndayle Mattis-Revell, and numerous other grandchildren...

Carol Ann (McClary)  Myers

Carol Ann (McClary) Myers

Jul 31, 2017

Carol Ann McClary Myers was born in Dawson, New Mexico on June 2, 1928. Carol grew up with her older brother, Robert McClary, and a younger sister, Marcia McClary. After graduating High School in Dawson, Carol attended the University of Redlands in California.

Carol met Dwight Myers when she was a senior and he was...

Danielle Lee (Begay)  Begay

Danielle Lee (Begay) Begay

Jul 30, 2017

Danielle Begay of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jul 30, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside.

Charles William McClarren

Charles William McClarren

Jul 30, 2017

Charles “Chuck” William McClarren, Colonel, USAF retired, passed away on Sunday, July 30, after a battle with Alzheimer's.

He was born on July 26, 1930, in Spencer, Indiana. He was the beloved husband of Joyce Buckley McClarren who preceded him in death in late 2016.

Charles attended Purdue University on academic scholarship until 1950 when...

Donna Jenine Kerr

Donna Jenine Kerr

Jul 30, 2017

Donna Jenine Kerr, 79, passed away in Clovis, New Mexico, on July 30, 2017.

Donna was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, on February 23, 1938, to Amza and Alice Faye Key. Donna is survived by her sons, Andrew and Ted Dressler; daughter, Jenine Cooper; brothers, Tom and Art Key; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

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Lucille Frances Coleman

Lucille Frances Coleman

Jul 29, 2017

Lucille Frances Coleman, born July 12, 1921, in Hutchinson, Kansas, and passed away peacefully on July 29, 2017, to join her husband, William Peter Coleman and her oldest son, Thomas Eugene Coleman, who preceded her. She lived an extraordinary, full, and meaningful life. She worked for 27 years in the school cafeteria department of the Albuquerque Public School system....