RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Sammie Romero
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
Jeanice Jansen
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
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