Obituaries

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

Adria Lawson

Adria Lawson

Mar 8, 2017

Adria Lawson, 75, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2017. She entered this world on December 3, 1941 in Granite, OK, born to Loyd and Lily Rogers. She is survived by her son, James Lawson; daughter-in-law, Davina Lawson; and grandsons, Parker and Preston Lawson. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Helen M. Gonzales

Helen M. Gonzales

Mar 8, 2017

Helen Gonzales, 74, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2017. She entered this world on September 15, 1942 in Taos, NM, born to Eutimio and Eufelia Medina. She grew up in Taos, NM and Rock Springs, Wyoming. She met the love of her life in Taos while he was working at his brother-in-law's gas...

Wilma Patricia "Pat" McCollum

Wilma Patricia "Pat" McCollum

Mar 8, 2017

Wilma Patricia "Pat" McCollum, age 67, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She is survived by her children, Alicia Webb and husband, Jason, Rachel Singer and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Shelby and Killian Webb. Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park ,...

Albert Emmet "Al" Hodapp Jr

Albert Emmet "Al" Hodapp Jr

Mar 8, 2017

Albert "Al" Hodapp, 77, of Albuquerque, NM, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Rosalina "Rosie;" daughter, April Mount and husband, Tracy of Albuquerque, NM, grandsons, Austen and wife, Brynne of Manhattan, KS and Evan of Washington D.C.; daughter, Mary Abt and granddaughter,...

Howard G. Lotz

Howard G. Lotz

Mar 7, 2017

Howard G. Lotz passed on peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital on March 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 60. Howard is survived by his son, Justin Lotz; daughter, Desiree Lotz; former wives, Ann Bur and Deborah Williams; mothers, Jo Ann Dee and Emma Badgley; sisters, Linda Torres, Brenda Bales and Grega St. John; and brother, Leon Dee. He...

Gale C. McElwain

Gale C. McElwain

Mar 7, 2017

Gale C. McElwain, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, passed away on March 7, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL, to Harry and Martha McElwain. After graduating from Casey High School, he attended Eastern Illinois University for a year before he joined the Army. A Korean War veteran, he served for three years, two of which were at...

MarciLynn "Mercedes McGowan" Robinson

MarciLynn "Mercedes McGowan" Robinson

Mar 7, 2017

MarciLynn Robinson (aka: Mercedes McGowan) born May 22, 1992, in Portland, Oregon, died March 7, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM. She was survived by her parents, Dennis (Robi) and Susanne Robinson; siblings, Kimberly Robinson, Kathryn Robinson Bowden, and Christopher Robinson. The great tragedy of her drug addiction is the three small children she left behind, ages five, two, and six months....

Kenneth Robert Henderson

Kenneth Robert Henderson

Mar 7, 2017

Kenneth Robert Henderson, age 84. Our beloved father passed away in Albuquerque on March 7, 2017. Born in Britton, SD March 28, 1932. He is survived by his five children, Nikki Henderson of Albuquerque, Shari Pearce of Burbank, CA, Lisa Scott of Albuquerque, Joby Henderson-Still of Albuquerque, and Sean Henderson of Denver, CO; and four grandchildren. He is preceded in...

Marcella Naranjo

Marcella Naranjo

Mar 7, 2017

Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Marcella Louise Doyle Aceves Naranjo was called to her eternal resting place engulfed in beautiful love by the Father on March 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She entered this world on March 22, 1936 in Anderson County, IN, born to Paul and Helen Doyle. Marcella loved the Catholic Mass since her childhood days....

Jimmie L. Warren

Jimmie L. Warren

Mar 6, 2017

Celebrating the accomplished life of Jimmie L. Warren who died at the age of 91 in Albuquerque, NM on March 6, 2017. He was a son, a husband, a father, and a grandfather before succumbing to dementia. Jimmie was a WWII Naval Officer. He was born on September 28, 1925 near Castor, LA. His parents were Asa and Willie Mae...

Mary Lou Kanikaynar

Mary Lou Kanikaynar

Mar 6, 2017

Mary Lou, 87, born September 22, 1928, in Wheeling, West Virginia, finished her life's journey on March 6, 2017, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Rio Rancho, NM. She was pre-deceased by her son, Mark Erroll Kanikaynar and her parents, Charles and Marion Slater. She leaves behind her daughter, Ayla Quintana and husband Michael Sr.; grandchildren, Michael Jr. Quintana...

Thomas "Tom" Maher

Thomas "Tom" Maher

Mar 6, 2017

Thomas "Tom" Maher, 71, our beloved father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. He is survived by his daughters, LeAnne Maher Seng and Collen Maher. He will be especially missed by his grandchildren, Bibiana, Brendan, and Brannoc. Tom was born in 1945 in Pennsylvania and after graduation from high school, entered the United States Navy where he...

Mary Anne Meredith

Mary Anne Meredith

Mar 5, 2017

Mary Anne Meredith November 10, 1940-March 5, 2017 Mary Anne Keese was born in Houston, TX to Jerry and Margie Keese. She moved to Dallas when she was two years old, and grew up in a family of four sisters, of whom she was the eldest. She attended school in Dallas and graduated from North Dallas High School and Texas...

Marian F. Rocco

Marian F. Rocco

Mar 5, 2017

Marian Frances Rocco died peacefully on March 5, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 84. Marian was born in Old Town, Albuquerque on April 27, 1932 to her parents, Frank and Mary Mann. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1951 and married Jim Rocco in 1954. Marian was a loving wife and mother. She was a generous person...

Mary Elizabeth Martinek

Mary Elizabeth Martinek

Mar 5, 2017

Mary Martinek, age 66, of Placitas, New Mexico was called to her eternal resting place on March 5, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved mother, of Jennifer House and Julie Martinek. Mary was born in Denver, Colorado on July 8, 1950 to Leonard and Clara Schlytern. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer House and...

Donald G. Weidner

Donald G. Weidner

Mar 5, 2017

Donald G. Weidner, 87, passed away after a painful battle with cancer. He was born in Wheeling, Ill, and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Donald is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia. His extended family consists of many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Don was a retired independent long haul trucker, tour bus driver and...

Susana N. Derado

Susana N. Derado

Mar 4, 2017

Susana N. Derado went with her Savior on March 4, 2017. She was born on August 11, 1930 to Quirino Navarette and Clara Palafos Navarrette in Artesia, NM. Susana married the love of her life, Joseph R. Derado on September 26, 1964 and he preceded Susana in death on April 28, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her...

William Bixby

William Bixby

Mar 4, 2017

William E. Bixby was born in Columbus, OH on October 17, 1927, and died on March 4, 2017, in Belen, NM. He is now walking the streets of gold in heaven because, when he was a teenager, he committed his life to his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Joanne. He is...

Harry Hodges Dickson

Harry Hodges Dickson

Mar 4, 2017

Harry Hodges Dickson, age 96, passed away March 4, 2017. Harry was born in Philadelphia, PA to George Lewis Dickson and Alma Louise Hodges. Harry's namesake was his grandfather, General Harry Hodges. General Hodges was responsible for much of the design and building of the Panama Canal. In 1938, Harry graduated from Taft School. After school, he attended UCLA and...

Raymond Louis Seaton

Raymond Louis Seaton

Mar 4, 2017

Raymond Louis Seaton died on March 4, 2017 at the age of 82 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ray was born in Louisville, Kentucky and was the only son of Raymond Patrick Seaton and Mary (Owsley) Seaton. He served in the Navy Seabee's at the end of the Korean War as a court recorder, serving mainly in the Pacific. He graduated...