RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Prudence Crollett
July 16, 2017
Prudy was born on February 1, 1922. Surrounded by her family, she went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Crollett, and their son, Fred Crollett, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Richard Crollett and wife, Dolores; Robert Crollett and wife, Sue; and...
Mary Ann Brunick
July 15, 2017
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to my precious sister, Mary Ann Brunick. She was a dear friend to her boyfriend, Adam, her baby Sadie, and lots and lots of good friends, many of whom were like family. Mary Ann was born in Annapolis, Maryland on February 13, 1969 to Patricia Ann Sheldon and Herbert Roy...
Elizabeth Ann Stone
July 15, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Stone “Ann”, 65, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called home to Heaven unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on July 15, 2017. She entered this world on July 14, 1952 in Las Vegas, NM, born to Billy Ray Miller and Loretta Miller.
She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Ray Miller; her...
Opal P. (Smith) Cooke
July 15, 2017
Opal Pauline Cooke, age 105, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, James F. Cooke. She is survived by her four children, Juanice Forrester (Don-deceased), Wanda Poe (Bob), Jim Cooke (Carla) and Roger Cooke. Opal had 12 grandchildren, Bryce Forrester (Judy), Steve Forrester, Jody Forrester, Teri Lynn Price (Bobby) , Lori...
Jean Ellen Rosenburg
July 14, 2017
Jean took her final flight on July 14, 2017 from La Mesa, CA.
Born in Jackson, MI, Jean was a flight attendant for TWA from 1948 to 1951 and again in 1986. When not flying, she worked at the New Mexico Art League and at the Final Straw in Old Town. She married Walter Robert Rosenburg from...
Salvatore Maggio
July 14, 2017
Salvatore Maggio, 93, former owner of M. Maggio Cheese Co., passed away on July 14, 2017. He was born July 19, 1923 in Wildwood, NJ to Michael and Maria (Sole) Maggio. Salvatore was known for his warm and welcoming spirit. His kindness to family, friends, acquaintances and perfect strangers was known and appreciated by many. He was always dignified...
Edward Anthony Junker
July 14, 2017
Edward Anthony (Eddie) Junker, 63, of Bernalillo, died suddenly Friday afternoon, July 14, 2017 from a stroke. Eddie was born in Gallup, NM to Edward and Cecilia (Birdshead) Junker, the sixth of eight children. He attended Cathedral Elementary and Gallup High school before exploring the wilds of Brazil during a year abroad. He returned to attend Creighton...
Dora (Marshall) Atkins
July 14, 2017
Dora Marshall Atkins passed away July 14, 2017. Dora was born in Carthage, AR, September 6, 1922, to H.L. and Nancy Marshall. Dora lived a long and meaningful life, filled with love given and received.
From a very young age, Dora wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Infirmary nursing...
Deborah DePalo
July 14, 2017
Deborah DePalo, age 61, beloved wife, mother and accomplished attorney, passed away on 14 July 2017. Debbie was a kind and generous person who always considered the impact on other people of her actions and decisions. A graduate of DePaul Law School, Debbie practiced law in five different states, the last of which was New Mexico, where she served...
Dorothy A. Christensen
July 13, 2017
Dorothy Adele "Dot" Christensen, age 91, passed peacefully in her sleep to His Eternal Kingdom on Thursday, July 13, 2017.
Some of her fondest memories in her youth were growing up in a loving Christian Children's Home in Fort Lee, NJ.
After graduation, Dot moved to Brooklyn, NY to pursue her career at Equitable Insurance...
Mildred L. "Millie" Conrad
July 12, 2017
Conrad, Mildred L. “Millie”
Millie Conrad, age 90, a loving mother and grandmother went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ely McKibben Hyatt and Mildred Long Hyatt; and her husband of 65 years, Harry B. Conrad. She is survived by...
Robert Lee Thompson
July 12, 2017
Thompson, Robert Lee
Robert Lee Thompson, 66, loving father and Albuquerque businessman, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Bob was known for his love of the outdoors, being a great carpenter, and having a passion for fly fishing. He is survived by his son, Chris Thompson and family; his stepdaughter, Rachelle Pengelly and family; and his brother,...
Marion Bulgin
July 12, 2017
Marion “Marnie” Bulgin, beloved wife of Brigadier General Richard Bulgin, passed away peacefully at home at age 98 on July 12, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 75 years; daughter, Ann Christensen; son, Greg Bulgin; and grandchildren, Gregory and Jeffery Bulgin and their children. She was the typical military spouse who followed her husband wherever and set...
Ramona Wilson
July 11, 2017
Ramona Mapes Wilson completed her life's journey on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
She was born in Indiana in 1921. She graduated from Santa Fe High in 1941 and married her high school sweetheart, Leon Wilson the same year. During the war, she lived in San Diego while her husband worked in the aircraft plants. They settled in...
Louise Soto Padilla
July 11, 2017
Padilla, Louise Soto
Louise Soto Padilla, age 70, a dedicated teacher, mother, and friend passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Louise was known for her deep dedication to her family and friends. Louise had a passion for teaching. Her love of teaching extended beyond the classrooms within Albuquerque Public Schools where she taught for 27...
Sandra L. (SanDee) Grisham
July 11, 2017
Sandra L. Grisham ( SanDee )
1940 - 2017
Sandra L. Grisham (SanDee), age 77, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on July 11, 2017 surrounded by her beloved husband and children.
SanDee was born in North Chicago, IL and...
Maurilio Sanchez
July 11, 2017
Maurilio (Mave) Sanchez was guided to his eternal home by the angels on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. In this life he fought a courageous battle with cancer. So tired and so brave, he never complained nor wanted his family to know his suffering. His faith and quiet ability to carry his cross will always be an inspiration to those...
William (Bill) R. Hardy, M.D.
July 11, 2017
William (Bill) R. Hardy, M.D. died peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Bill was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on September 8, 1929 to William and Dorothy Hardy. He was the third of seven children. Bill first came to New Mexico in 1947 to attend what is now New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. It...
Major William E. Barker, (USMC Retired)
July 11, 2017
William Ernest Barker, the Major
Attention to Orders: On July 11, 2017 Major William E. Barker (USMC Retired) at the age of 73 received his orders for a Permanent Change of Station, and was reassigned to the Pearly Gates of Heaven’s 777th Marine Corps Detachment. His new assignment will include teaching Close Order Drill, Color Guard,...
Anita G. Gonzales
July 11, 2017
Anita G. Gonzales, 93, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, one day before her birthday.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry Gonzales and wife, Karen of Hurricane, UT, Dr. Ben Gonzales and wife, Judy of Davis, CA and Johnny Gonzales and wife, Gloria; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in...



