RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Anna Faye (Hopkins) Davisson
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
Travis Duell Flatt
December 13, 2016
Travis Duell Flatt, surrounded by his family, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Travis was born in Mount Pleasant, TX on July 19, 1919. He was raised on a cotton and peanut farm near De Leon, TX. He knew hard work and dedication to family Christian values during those Depression Era Days. Early...
Betty S. Gonzales
December 13, 2016
Betty S. Gonzales, 88, beloved mother, aunt, sister, grandmother andfFriend, was called to her eternal resting place on December 13, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She entered this world on April 10, 1928 in Belen, NM, born to Guadalupe and Aurelia (Garcia) Storey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Gonzales; her parents; two brothers, Eddie and wife, Corrine...
Wilberta Lee Maroney
December 13, 2016
William C. "Bill" Maroney and Wilberta L. "Berta" Maroney were reunited in eternity on December 13, 2016. Bill Maroney was born on July 20, 1920 and entered the presence of Jesus Christ on April 15, 1997. He was the son of Cash R. Maroney and Jessie Drake Maroney of Kokomo, Indiana where he grew up with three sisters, attended Kokomo...
Marjorie Linebarger
December 13, 2016
Marjorie E. Linebarger, 84, died December 13, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John, 5 children; 7 grandchildren and many other family including two sisters and many friends. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Helen Brown and one brother. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandma who will be...
Marlene Proft
December 13, 2016
Marlene Proft, 66, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal heavenly home on December 13, 2016. She was delivered into this world by Tom Brokaw's father-in-law on June 1, 1950 in Yankton, SD. She was the first daughter born to Allen and Leona Smith.Marlene grew up in Woodbury, MN. She graduated from North St. Paul High School in...
Felix Almaraz
December 12, 2016
Felix Almaraz, 87, beloved father and husband passed away on December 12, 2016. Services will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; daughter, Laura Lee and her husband, Todd; sons, Eric Almaraz and his wife, Debra, Greg, and Rob; grandchildren, Trishae,...
Julie Sheehan
December 12, 2016
Julie Sheehan, 52, beloved wife and mother, business partner and friend to many, was called to her eternal resting place on December 12, 2016. She is survived by her spouse, Jack C. Sheehan of Placitas, NM; sons, Jack R. Sheehan II and his wife, Brandy of Rio Rancho and James D. Sheehan and his wife, Santana of Rio Rancho; four...
Constance Billeaudeaux "Connie" Young
December 12, 2016
Constance Billeaudeaux Young, born June 4, 1933 in the vicinity of Eunice, LA, died in her sleep at Brookdale Juan Tabo Place on December 12, 2016. Proud 'Prairie Cajun' accomplished water color artist, gourmet cook, and Albuquerque resident since 1955, Connie loved to entertain and give tours at her Four Hills home. She counted many admirers from all walks of...
Capt. Walter T. (Ret) Jackson
December 12, 2016
Capt. (Ret) Walter T. Jackson, age 78, an Albuquerque resident since 1976, died peacefully at home Monday, December 12, 2016 surrounded by his family. Walt was devoted to the Tridentine Latin Mass at San Ignacio Catholic Church for over 20 years and was a lifetime member of the Commemorative Air Force Lobo Wing. He was an avid Boston sports fan...
Janet Elizabeth Morley
December 12, 2016
Janet Elizabeth Morley, age 76, of Albuquerque went to be with her Savior Monday, December 12, 2016. Janet was born in Adrian, MI on March 26, 1940 to Gay II and Mary Silvernail. She is preceded in death by both parents; daughter, Yvonne; son, Tad; sister, Suzie Meredith; and brother, Gay Silvernail III. On February, 23, 1963, Jan married the...
Virginia Zenz
December 11, 2016
Virginia Zenz, 89, formerly of Chicago, passed away on December 11, 2016, in Albuquerque. She was born January 24, 1927, to the late Robert and Gladys Wurtsbaugh. Virginia is survived by sister Barbara Soukup of Houston; son Richard (Felecia Julian) of Oak Park, Illinois; daughter Kathleen (George Davidson); grandsons Jason and Jonathan; and nephews John and James Soukup. She was...



