RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Richard B. Traub
Apr 30, 2016
Judge Richard B. Traub passed away peacefully April 30, 2016. He was born in Mason City, IA on October 8, 1927. Richard graduated from Drake University with a Law Degree. He moved to Albuquerque to practice law with brother, Ben Traub. Richard served as a NM State Representative and was on the Board of Carrie Tingley Hospital. He was appointed...
Jack Wayne McMains
Apr 29, 2016
AOC Jack W. McMains, USN (Ret), age 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died Friday, April 29, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Alcyon McMains; children, James and Leann, Lane and Keith, and Danial; step-children, Allen, Leslie, Marilyn, and Michael; seventeen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends. Jack was preceded in death...
Galyn Paul "Joe" Bushee
Apr 29, 2016
Galyn "Joe" Paul Bushee, 72, resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away on April 29, 2016 with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold R. and Lois Eileen Bushee; and niece, Connie Alleyne Stagner. Joe is survived by sister, Carol Stagner and husband, Charlie; brother, Terry Bushee and wife Janice; nieces and nephews, Gregory...
Maureen Denise Murphy Harkins
Apr 29, 2016
Maureen Denise Murphy Harkins died peacefully on April 29, 2016 at Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. She was 56 years old. Maureen was born in Albuquerque in 1959. She graduated from Del Norte High School in 1977. Her greatest joys in life were her daughter Katie, her work as an esthetician, her family, and...
Catherine Lee "Cathy" Fraser
Apr 28, 2016
Catherine Lee Fraser went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2016 after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her son, Patrick; her daughter, Amy, and her father, Jim. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bob; her three boys, Andrew, Zachary and Nathaniel; her mother, Linda, and her two sisters, Carri and Crissi. Cathy was...
Paul Robert Starkman
Apr 28, 2016
Paul Starkman, born August 12, 1928, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 28, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife, Charlotte to whom he was married for over 63 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Susan Reed and husband Roland; sons, Steven Starkman and wife Debbie and Peter Starkman and wife Carrie; grandsons, Daniel Brelsford...
Ralph A. Schmidt
Apr 28, 2016
Ralph A. Schmidt passed away at his home Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 85, surrounded by family. Ralph was born March 2, 1931 in Allentown, NJ to Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Schmidt. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Drexel University, after serving his country in the Korean War. Ralph married his wife...
Patti Lu Derganc
Apr 27, 2016
Patti Lu Derganc, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 after a tragic auto accident. She is survived by her son, Michael McElroy and wife, Ann-Louise; step-daughter, Katherine Derganc - Billings and husband, Mark; significant other, Jim Templeton; grandchildren, Allyson McElroy Martinez and husband, Christopher, Ian McElroy, Katharyn McElroy, Andrew Billings, and Lucia Billings;...
Betty Louise Kubler
Apr 27, 2016
On April 27, 2016, Betty Louise Kubler passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord. She was born Dec. 18, 1920 in Muncie, IN to John and Louise Whitson. She is survived by her sister Margaret Krug of Vero Beach, FL; son Charles Kubler, Jr. (wife Sharon) of Fallbrook, CA; son John Kubler (wife Sandra) of Brandon, FL; daughter...
Norma Curry
Apr 26, 2016
Norma Gail Curry, passed away April 26, 2016 at the age of 89. Norma was born in Tulsa, OK on March 5, 1927. She attended Albuquerque High School with the class of 1945. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harold J. Curry. As a couple they enjoyed traveling in their RV and joining the kids...
Gloria Maria Lucero
Apr 26, 2016
On April 26, 2016, our wonderful and beautiful mother was escorted into heaven by the angels and met by her mother and father, Anna and Espirion Lueras; her beloved son, Vincent Lucero; and grandson, Eugene. Gloria was a strong woman with a great love of the Lord. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gloria...
Jennie Pavlantos
Apr 26, 2016
Jennie M. Pavlantos, 93, passed away on April 26, 2016 at Casa San Pablo. Jennie was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, moving to Albuquerque after her husband George returned from World War II. Together with George, they owned and operated Goody's Coffee Shop. Jennie was a lifetime member of the Greek Orthodox Church and had attended St. George Greek Orthodox...
Jacob Lee Vernon
Apr 26, 2016
Our loving son, Jacob Lee Vernon age 34, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was a member of the local 480 Studio Mechanics Union Family. Jacob worked on numerous movies, television and live music productions throughout the country. He passed away while doing what he loved most, working at the Coachella Music Festival where he is known...
Darrell Lee Rushing
Apr 25, 2016
Darrell Rushing, 61, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, April 25, 2016. He entered this world on October 7, 1954 in Yakima, WA, born to Otis and Betty Rushing. He is survived by his loving wife Darlene of 32 years; son's Christopher and Aaron; daughter Alana; five grandchildren; brothers Larry, Terry, and Jerry...
Clara Elizabeth Glynn
Apr 25, 2016
On April 25th the heavens welcomed a new angel. Clara Elizabeth Riggle was born in El Cajon, California to George and Catherine Riggle. She was raised in Glendale, Arizona and graduated from Glendale High School. She married John C. Glynn, while he was stationed at Luke Field as a pilot instructor. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1952 and then...
Linda S. Gonzales
Apr 24, 2016
Linda S. Gonzales, age 64, was called home on Sunday, April 24, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Charles Gonzales; children, Angelo Gonzales, Charlene Gonzales (Joe), Michele Garcia, and Lindamarie Gonzales; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; father, David Graham; brother, Fernando Graham; sisters, Diane Tapia and Donna Schuler; and numerous other relatives and friends. Linda was preceded...
Maxine "Mickey" Reed
Apr 24, 2016
Maxine J. "Mickey" Reed, a long time resident of Edgewood, NM, passed away April 24, 2016 after her long illness of dementia and brain tumor. She was born in Clio, MI on December 20, 1930, and raised as a farmer's daughter. Mickey graduated from Clio High School and then married Robert "Ray" Reed in 1949. She is survived by her...
Eileen Wilshusen
Apr 24, 2016
Eileen Wilshusen died of a heart attack after a long bout with breast cancer at age 66. She was with her husband, Al, the love of her life, when she passed. Eileen was born to Delbert and Mary Pierson, who preceded her death. Eileen was raised in Boulder, CO with three sisters. She married Al Wilshusen on May 31, 1969....
Eddrina "Nikki" Cooke
Apr 23, 2016
Eddrina "Nikki" Cooke, age 71, beloved sister and friend of many, was called to her eternal resting place on April 23, 2016. She entered this world on April 13, 1945 in Chicago, IL, born to Edward and Bernice Nixon. She was an adventurous soul who loved socializing. Nikki was an avid reader, a dedicated Bible Study member, sports enthusiast and...
Ruth Elizabeth Sadowski
Apr 23, 2016
Ruth Elizabeth Sadowski, 94, beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on April 23, 2016. Born October 15, 1921 in Monticello, NM, to Joseph and Verena Joerger. She is survived by two sons, Joseph and John; daughter, Susan, son-in-law Fred DeGuio; two grandsons, Alex and Zach Sadowski, all of Albuquerque; her sister, Columba Reid,...
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