RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Carol Lee Forth
Nov 10, 2016
Carol went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2016. We wish to thank all of the people at Genesis Health Care, Uptown, and Ambercare for the loving care shown to Carol. Memorial Gifts may be made to Operation Christmas Child c/o Garfield Gospel Chapel, 2406 Garfield Ave. SE., Albuquerque, NM 87106. Services are planned at French...
George Sena Sr
Nov 8, 2016
George Sena, Sr., age 85, husband of Wanda Sena, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. George was born July 8, 1931 in Garita, NM, to parents Antonio Sena and Andrellita Olguin. He was a well-known business man in the heavy highway and rock crushing industry in the state of New Mexico. George was President of the Riverside Gen Construction...
Dorothy M. Rostro
Nov 7, 2016
Dorothy M. Rostro, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Bernalillo on Monday, November 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, David E. Rostro; parents, Mariano and Sofia Pino; and her brother, Joe Pino. Dorothy was born in Denver, CO and raised in Las Vegas, NM. She and her husband moved to Bernalillo...
Kristelle Justine Parras
Nov 7, 2016
PARRAS, KRISTELLE Kristelle Justine, age 25, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, returned peacefully to the Lord's loving hands, in the presence of her family on Monday, November 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Don Gallegos; and aunt, Melissa Parras. Kristelle was born on September 19, 1991 in Santa Fe. She is survived by her mother, Rachel...
Betty Joyce "Joy" Flamger
Nov 7, 2016
Betty Joyce Flamger "Joy", age 87, loving aunt, passed away on November 7, 2016. Joy was known for her humor, her passion for gardening, as well as a being a master seamstress. Joy was a bookkeeper for Bekins Moving and Storage for 30 years and Mitchell and Company for another 15 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Margaret Smith
Nov 6, 2016
Age 93, from Albuquerque, residing in El Paso, TX, was born August 2, 1923 in Albuquerque, NM and went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Smith for 62+ years, who passed away in April 2013. She is survived by her brother, James Joy of Sandia Park, NM; sister, Patrica Harrell...
Gary Weber
Nov 6, 2016
Gary Weber, born in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1942, was raised in St. Michael, MN. He passed away November 6, 2016. His first 35 years were spent in Minnesota. From 1975 to 2012, he lived in Espanola Valley, New Mexico and worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He moved back to Minnesota and resided in Waverly and Buffalo from...
Betty Ann Smith
Nov 6, 2016
Betty Ann Smith passed away on November 6, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Betty was born in Emmet, AR to William and Dera Stinnitt Waddle in 1937. Betty was predeceased by her sister, Virginia McKinney and a brother, William (Pete) Waddle; as well as her son, Franklin Buck Smith. Betty was a Registered Nurse, and raised wonderful children. She is survived...
Jack Rodger Crist
Nov 6, 2016
MSTSG Jack Rodger Crist, (USAF), Ret., age 80, went to his eternal home on Sunday, November 6, 2016. A resident of the East Mountains, Jack served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, retired, and then worked for Edison International in California for 11 years. He and his wife, Flossie, moved to New Mexico in 1992. He is...
William Van (Billy) Zile
Nov 6, 2016
Auditions closed for the best on Sunday, November 6, 2016. William (Billy) Van Zile, 55, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed. Billy was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey to Robert (Casey) Van Zile and Ann Osenga. He is survived by his loving wife, Marianna; his four children, Savannah Georgia (Levi) Bookwalter, Sierra Summer Van Zile, Jesse William...
Dr. Jane Somsel Rodman
Nov 6, 2016
Our sister, Jane Frances, also known in her art world as Clancy Frances, passed away on November 6, 2016. Jane was born March 20, 1948 to Clarence and Rita Kessler Somsel. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Sally Somsel Epping and Anne Somsel. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Joan McSweeney (Denis) of Corrales,...
Reba J. Kerns
Nov 5, 2016
Reba J. Kerns, age 78, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Reba was preceded in death by her husband, Bill G. Kerns; and son, Matthew A. Kerns. She is survived by her daughter, Malinda Villani, and husband, Rocco; sons, James Glenn Gammon, and wife, Lisa, and Steve L. Gammon and...
Nancy Ness
Nov 5, 2016
Nancy Ness, born June 3, 1941, age 75, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with her Lord on November 5, 2016. She is survived by loving husband of 34 years, Erwin Ness; son, Craig Buchanan (wife Christy); daughter, Teri Mauldin (husband Jeff); step-daughters, Debbie Bulling (husband Tom) and Paula Ness. She is also survived by nine loving grandchildren,...
David Leyba
Nov 5, 2016
David "Dave" Leyba, 94, was born in Guy, NM in July of 1922. He entered Heaven's Gates on November 5, 2016. A loving son, husband, and father, David was a master carpenter for his entire career and was proud to serve as a loyal member of the Carpenters Union for 70 years. David will always be remembered by family and...
Robert Lee Piper
Nov 4, 2016
Robert Lee Piper, age 59, died of cancer on November 4th, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Valerie, and their two daughters; Synneva, (Shane-fiancé) and Miranda Piper. He is also survived by his father and step-mother; William and Phyllis Piper; his siblings Billy Glen Seago (Vicky, Belinda Harwood (Jimmy)), Elizabeth Perlman, Billie Renee Groot (Richard); 11...
Charlie Richards
Nov 3, 2016
Charlie Richards, age 83, went home to be with our Lord on November 3, 2016. Charlie was born in Dallas, TX in 1933. His family moved to Dumas, TX in 1935 where he was raised and attended school. In 1953, Charlie and his family moved to Shamrock, TX where he met and married the love of his life, Janis Oldham,...
Kent David Carruth
Nov 3, 2016
Kent David Carruth, 45, died unexpectedly November 3, 2016; He is survived by his children; Jayson, Tyler, and Liana Carruth, his mother Jean Carruth, his sister Kelley Carruth Adams and numerous other family members and friends. Kent was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. He was a Project Manager for numerous construction companies including Dev Corp. He was...
Gloria Ryan
Nov 2, 2016
Gloria Ryan, age 77, formerly of Long Island, NY, but a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on November 2, 2016 at home. Gloria will be remembered as a loving, patient and devoted caregiver for most of her life. She not only took care of her mother and mother-in-law, both of whom predeceased her, but she was also...
Albert John "AJ" Carletti
Nov 2, 2016
Carletti, Lt. Col. Albert John "AJ" Lt. Col. Albert John "AJ" Carletti (retired), 95, born in Pittsfield, MA on January 20, 1921, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 2, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his son, David Carletti; daughter, Diane (Carletti) Anderson; grandson, Jason Anderson and partner, Christopher Heise; granddaughter, Michelle Carletti; grandson, Michael...
Mary Grace C. "Grace" Lucero
Nov 2, 2016
Mary Grace C. Lucero, 88, born in La Madera, NM , passed away November 2, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Pablo E Lucero, her son, Orlando Lucero and daughter-in-law, BJ Jones; granddaughter, Estrella M. Lucero and many friends and family. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Bernardita Campos,...
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