RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Jeanice Jansen
Dec 20, 2016
Jeanice Jansen, 83, passed away on December 20, 2016. Jeanice was born in Albert Lea, MN to Henry and Thora Jacobsen. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Paul (Houston, TX), and Sheila Hernandez (Albuquerque); and three grandchildren, Bryan Paul, Carolyn Paul, and Johanna Hernandez. Jeanice was preceded in death by husband, Charles (Chuck); daughter, Stacy; and son, Craig. Jeanice...
Carol Lynn Franklin
Dec 20, 2016
Carol Franklin, age 78, wonderful wife and loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, surrounded by her family. Carol was known for her upbeat attitude and zest for life! Carol loved to cook, work the crossword puzzle, and she loved her team, the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed her ladies Bible class, her cats, and her precious...
Dr. Michael J. Duggin
Dec 20, 2016
Dr. Michael J. Duggin, age 79, devoted husband, loving father, highly respected scientist and loyal friend, was embraced by the Lord and taken to eternal life on Tuesday morning December 20th, 2016, after an extended illness. Michael retired this month as a Senior Scientist for the Air Force Research Labs at Kirtland Air Force Base, where he had worked since...
Norma J. Adams
Dec 20, 2016
ADAMS, Norma J., Age 82 of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Billy; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol DeLarber. Cremation has taken place and no local services will be held.
Phyllis Burton
Dec 20, 2016
Phyllis Lorraine Burton, age 88, beloved and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Brookdale Place in Albuquerque, NM. Phyllis was born to Wilbur R. Anderson and Glenda Opal (Duncan) Anderson on October 4, 1928 in El Reno, Canadian County, OK. She was the oldest daughter in a family of five children. Phyllis married...
Robert Noel ""Bob"" Dodds
Dec 19, 2016
Robert "Bob" Noel Dodds, 64, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at his home. Bob was born December 20, 1951 in Livermore, CA, to Marjorie and Doug Steele. Bob grew up spending his time camping, hunting, fishing, and taking pride in his animals in the Northern California hills, which were his greatest joys. Bob always...
Richard E. Vaow Sr
Dec 19, 2016
Richard E. Vaow Sr., 78, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. A Public Viewing will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service immediately following at FRENCH-Lomas, 10500 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87112. Richard was born in Waverly, NY on February 4, 1938. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Mardell Hanna
Dec 18, 2016
Mardell B. Hanna, 90, beloved Mother, was called home on December 18, 2016. Born on February 13, 1926, in Tom Bean, TX. She is survived by her son, Sidney M. Hanna III; daughter-in-law, Bivi L. Hanna; grandchildren, Angela C. Hernandez (Tony), Sidney M. Hanna IV (Linda), Christina E. Hanna; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Lt. Col. Lee R. (Ret.) Goettsche, Jr
Dec 18, 2016
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Lee R. Goettsche, Jr., 84, of Albuquerque, passed away from a sudden illness on December 18, 2016. His first and oldest grandchild, Khira Starr Beck Hahnel, age 42, of Casselberry, FL, passed away less than 24 hours later on December 19, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Lee was born in Silver City, NM, on November...
Cheryl Evans Sizemore
Dec 18, 2016
Cheryl Evans Sizemore, age 68, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Sizemore was a retired medical technologist/supervisor with Quest Diagnostic and a member of Tijeras First Baptist Church in Tijeras, NM. She is survived by her husband, David R. Sizemore; sons, David A. Sizemore of Sumter, SC and Craig P. Sizemore of Moriarty, NM; daughter, Cynthia T....
Timothy M. Helmick
Dec 18, 2016
Timothy Mark Helmick passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at home, with his family by his side, after a six-year battle with cancer. Tim was born to Colonel Richard Helmick and Dorothy Helmick in Sacramento, California. Several years later, he moved with his parents and family to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He remained in Albuquerque, graduated from Highland High School and...
Anna Faye (Hopkins) Davisson
Dec 17, 2016
Anna, 82, was born on July 16, 1934 in Adams County, OH and passed away December 17, 2016 at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was a resident of Albuquerque for 51 years. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard C. Davisson; two sons, Richard A. Davisson and wife, Phyliss, Deric G. Davisson and wife, Marilynn; two...
Irwin Welber
Dec 17, 2016
Irwin Welber, age 92, passed away on December 17, 2016. Born on March 3, 1924 in Amsterdam, NY to Phillip and Rose Welber, he is survived by his sons, Peter, Paul, and David; brothers, Herb and Jack; sister, Shirley Stone, and grandchildren, Jeff and Kelsey Welber. His beloved wife, Ellen passed away in February of 2015. Irwin had a long...
Aaron Armijo
Dec 17, 2016
Aaron Armijo, age 55, our beloved partner and brother passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He is preceded in death by parents, Orlando and Madeline; and brothers, Jerry and Roger. Aaron is survived by life partner, Leroy "Lee" Cordova; sister, Carol Armijo; and brothers, Dennis and Donald Armijo. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, December 26, 2016,...
Ragina Moyers
Dec 16, 2016
Ragina Moyers, 61, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 16, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Jim Moyers; her children, Jason, Jason, Jon and Jennifer; siblings Ronnie, Larena and Cindy, and her mom, Virginia. A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed...
Lloyd M. Melick
Dec 15, 2016
Lloyd M. Melick, 94, of Placitas, New Mexico, passed away in Albuquerque on December 15, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Lloyd served in World War II with the Engineer General Service Battalion on Saipan and Oahu. He graduated from the University of Nebraska and married Julia Murphy in 1949. The couple moved to New Mexico, where he worked...
Robert Urvanejo
Dec 15, 2016
Robert Urvanejo, age 68, passed away December 15, 2016. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 12:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque; with the Funeral Mass celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be Wednesday December 28.2016, 9:45 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St.
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Lupe Marquez
Dec 14, 2016
Lupe Angelina Marquez, born on December 12, 1934, died peacefully at home and was surrounded by her family on December 14, 2016. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Lupe was survived by her sons, Albert and wife, Maryann Marquez, and Raymond Marquez; daughters, Patricia M. and husband, Jose Gonzales, Flora and husband, Anthony Gallegos, Emma...
David Martinez
Dec 14, 2016
David Martinez, 68, passed away peacefully at home during the early hours of December 14, 2016. David was known for his bright smile, colorful sense of humor, and quick wit. He had an innate ability to reach out to anyone he saw in need and was always eager to share the wisdom of his life lessons. He was opinionated, honest,...
Franklin Delano Turner
Dec 13, 2016
Franklin Delano Turner, age 80, passed away on December 13, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's. Frankie was born on November 11, 1936 in Pound, Virginia, but lived most of his life here in Albuquerque. He loved to fish, whether it be salt water or fresh, and spent many happy hours boating and fishing at Elephant Butte, salmon snagging...
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