Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Philip M. Ciofalo

Philip M. Ciofalo

Dec 26, 2016

Philip M. Ciofalo, age 94, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. Philip was a beloved partner, uncle and friend and lived life to the fullest. He was born in New York City on October 28, 1922 and graduated from UNM. As Vice President of Shell Oil, he lived in New Jersey, Texas and New Mexico. He loved people and interacted...

DeWayne Charles Crosson

DeWayne Charles Crosson

Dec 26, 2016

Charles DeWayne Crosson, age 94, died Monday, December 26, 2016. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Vannah and husband, Nathan, and Charles D. Crosson, Jr. and wife, Josephine; five grandchildren, Daniel "Kip" East and wife, Marsha, Dusty Muscato and husband, Dave, Tracy Villanueva and husband, Tony, Lori Drake and husband Andrew, and Charmaine Crosson; great-grandchildren, Benjamin East, Anthony Villanueva,...

Edward Ray Wiest

Edward Ray Wiest

Dec 26, 2016

Edward Ray Wiest, age 75, passed into the hands of God on December 26, 2016, after a long illness. Edward, the son of Jodie and Ida Wiest was born on April 12, 1941 in Hobbs, NM. He graduated from Alamogordo High School and Abilene Christian College with an advanced degree in psychology. He then joined the US Air Force where...

Elias Walter Gallegos Sr

Elias Walter Gallegos Sr

Dec 25, 2016

Elias Walter Gallegos Sr., age 75, went home on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Elias was a loving father and grandfather and was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He retired from General Electric after 36 years as a machinist and was also a proud Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his...

Dolores Lucy Sanchez-McGlotten

Dolores Lucy Sanchez-McGlotten

Dec 24, 2016

Dolores Lucy Sanchez-McGlotten, age 74, was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was our family's rock and the most loving mother you could ever ask for. Dolores was called to be with the Lord on December 24, 2016. The Lord took Dolores' hand and led her to His kingdom to celebrate His birthday. Dolores was known for her loving heart...

Earl Parker Jr

Earl Parker Jr

Dec 23, 2016

Earl Parker Jr., 82, went home to the Lord on December 23, 2016. He entered this world on May 3, 1934 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Earl and Doris Parker. He was raised in Estancia, NM, moving to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico where he joined the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp and received his Bachelor of...

Nancy Irene (Nicholas)  Escue

Nancy Irene (Nicholas) Escue

Dec 23, 2016

Nancy Irene (Nicholas) Escue, 71, died on December 23, 2016, having lost her life to cancer. She was a loving and beloved Christian, daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, R. C. "Hap" Escue. Her children are Charles (Corey) Escue and Peter (Jacque) Escue. Charles and his wife Corey live in Chicago...

William Murray

William Murray

Dec 23, 2016

William N. Murray our beloved father passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born on April 5, 1930. William is survived by his daughter, Billie Gibson; son, Ted Murray; and daughter, Connie Murray. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn M. Murray; mother of his children, Elois A. Townley; daughter, Patricia Livingston; and son, Terry Murray....

Anthony "Tony" Jele

Anthony "Tony" Jele

Dec 23, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Jele, 92, passed away on December 23, 2016. Tony was born in "Germantown" Chicago, IL and graduated from St Michaels High School. He was inducted into the US Army in 1943 when he was 18 years old. Tony landed on Utah Beach in Normandy, France in the first wave of the D Day Invasion, and as part of...

Shirley Ann Krasulick

Shirley Ann Krasulick

Dec 23, 2016

Shirley Krasulick, 79, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 23, 2016. She entered this world on September 24, 1937, in Palmerton, PA, born to Wayne and Lottie Wallace. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Krasulick; son, Stephen Krasulick, daughter-in-law, Susan Krasulick, and granddaughter, Amanda Krasulick; brother, Paul Wallace, and several nieces and...

Almon Burton Strong

Almon Burton Strong

Dec 22, 2016

Lt. Colonel, Almon Burton Strong USAF, Ret. devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and patriot passed away December 22, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. His beloved wife of 63 years, Marjorie Foster Strong, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Ann Lee and husband, Knute of Albuquerque; son, Cameron Strong and wife, Irish of Seattle, WA; and daughter,...

Sammie Romero

Sammie Romero

Dec 22, 2016

Sammie Romero, 59, our beloved husband, son, and father passed away on December 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by father, Ferdinando Romero. Sammie is survived by his mother, Luz Romero; wife, Suzanne Romero; daughter, Beverly Telles; brother, Larry Romero his wife, Peralina Romero; step-children, Mitchell Espinda, Ryan Espinda, and Geri Espinda; and six grandchildren. Sammie worked for over...

Patricia Kay McCarron

Patricia Kay McCarron

Dec 22, 2016

Patricia K. McCarron, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully on December 22, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on May 23, 1946, to Irma Strese Randall and Christian Randall. After attending Lawrence College in Wisconsin, Patricia went on to earn a master's degree in child development from the University of Illinois. She...

Thomas V. Keohane

Thomas V. Keohane

Dec 21, 2016

Thomas V. Keohane was born June 26, 1929, in Punxsutawney, PA. He is survived by Joan M. Keohane (Kager), his cherished wife of 61 years; his seven children, Thomas Jr., Michael, Susan (Morikawa), Robert, James, Jack and Timothy; his three siblings, Phyllis Mucha, Frances Keohane and Patricia Stockman, and 13 grandchildren. Tom once said, "Nothing in my life turned out...

Betty Lowery

Betty Lowery

Dec 21, 2016

Betty Lowery, 89, passed away peacefully and went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She is survived by her son, Scot and wife Trish; granddaughter, Morgan; and was preceded in death by her husband Duane in 2011. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL, and moved to Albuquerque after marrying Duane in 1947. She...

Cecyl Armistead-Delleney

Cecyl Armistead-Delleney

Dec 21, 2016

Cecyl Armistead-Delleney, 89, of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Cecyl was born on February 24, 1927 in Redlevel, Alabama to Frank Gordon Martin and Dale Beasley. She was the second-oldest of four daughters - Civel, Cecyl, Christine and Clara. On January 19, 1946, Cecyl married Syd Armistead. Their son, Sydney, was born...

Ray E. Heckman Sr

Ray E. Heckman Sr

Dec 21, 2016

Ray Heckman, 87, dedicated husband, father and grand-father, passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife, Flora; his children, Gloria Torres, Shirley Gabaldon, Kathy Finley, Ray Heckman Jr, Cindy Martinez, Paul Heckman; their spouses; his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and his brother, Paul Heckman. He was proceeded in...

Charlene Warwick

Charlene Warwick

Dec 21, 2016

Charlene Warwick, 77, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to Heaven on December 21, 2016. She was born on April 5, 1939 in Kermit, TX, to Charles and Opal Alpine Morgan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Bobby Morgan. She is survived by her daughter, Devin Marshall and her husband, John; son, William Warwick; granddaughters,...

Barbara Leola Morales

Barbara Leola Morales

Dec 21, 2016

Barbara Leola Morales, beloved wife of Tom for 49 years, went home to meet her Lord on December 21, 2016. Barbara was born in Birch Tree, MO on January 27, 1938 to William and Ruby Hillix. Barbara is survived by her husband; her two sons, Rod and wife, Chris of La Mesa, CA and Shawn and wife, Joy of Albuquerque;...

Bruce Harl Strotz

Bruce Harl Strotz

Dec 20, 2016

Bruce Harl Strotz, age 70, a devoted husband and father who filled every moment of his life with laughter, loyalty and love passed away on December 20, 2016. Bruce is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cheryl Strotz; children, Sondra Carpenter and husband, Kevin, Karla Pinckes and husband, Michael; and grandchildren, Drake and Kaylin Carpenter and Caden and Addison...