RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Elizabeth Reid Smith Wilson
May 11, 2016
Elizabeth Reid Smith Wilson (aka Liz or Tommie), age 94 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2016. She was predeceased by her loving husbands, Richard T. Smith (1966) and Archer M. Wilson (1999) and step-daughter Joan Wilson Witsil (2014). Liz is survived by daughter, Shirley Smith-Kerns (Douglas) of Osprey, FL; a son Larry T. Smith (Alice) of...
Lt. Col. William H. Carroll, Jr
May 11, 2016
Lt. Col. William H. Carroll, Jr., (USAF), Ret., age 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lettie Carroll; children, N.M. State Police Officer Dean Carroll, Bill Carroll and wife, Marcy, and Shelly Andes and husband, Rick; grandchildren, Teresa Yvonne Carroll Moore and husband, Bob, Brian...
Deborah Reid
May 11, 2016
In Loving Memory Deborah Reid, age 57, passed away peacefully at home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Wednesday May 11, 2016. She was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on June 22, 1958. Deborah is survived by her husband of 24 years, Terrance M. Beale. She is also survived by Kenneth Wayne Golay (father), Jeff Golay (brother) and a host of...
Mary Loretta "Loretta" Garcia
May 11, 2016
Mary Loretta Garcia passed away on May 11, 2016 at the age of 61, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Loretta is predeceased by her father, Ramon Garcia, and her brother, Steve Garcia. Loretta is survived by her loving mother, Socorro Garcia;three loving children, Chassidy Renee Garcia and fiancé Patrick Aragon, Christa Rae Garcia, and Jeromy James Garcia and his...
Vicki Lynn (Griffith) Dolash
May 11, 2016
Vicki Lynn (Griffith) Dolash, 65, of Stagecoach Road, Albuquerque NM, formerly of Worthington, OH passed away May 11, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Decatur, IL, daughter of the late Pershing and Maxine Griffith. Vicki earned an A.S. degree in nursing at Vincennes University and a B.S. degree in nursing at Otterbein University. She was...
Ryan C. "Rhino" Gilliland
May 11, 2016
Ryan C. "Rhino" Gilliland, 18 passed away on May 11, 2016. Ryan was born on February 1, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. Ryan will always be remembered for his fast smile and quick wit. With a giant heart, he was always ready to help a hurting friend with a joke and a hug. He took time to really know people; his...
Joe Dave Baca
May 10, 2016
Joe Dave Baca, 31, had a heart of gold. He would give the shirt off his back if you needed it. He loved to be around family, talk and be the center of attention. Joe passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2016. Joe was known for his kind heart and generosity; he was willing to be there for anyone. Joe's...
Carlos Clyde Baca
May 10, 2016
Carlos Clyde Baca, 29, devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2016. Carlos had an entrepreneurial spirit and he and his wife owned their own business and put most of their focus on their family. Carlos was quiet and shy, but when people got to know him, then he was funny and sarcastic. He prided...
John R. Doughty PhD
May 10, 2016
Dr. John R. Doughty, 79, went to be with the Lord Jesus on May 10, 2016. He lived a full life. He served as Lt. Col. in the Air Force, received his Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, was a pilot and chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol, a Professor at Ben Gurion University in Israel, President of Albuquerque Bible College,...
Carol A. Connor
May 10, 2016
The Honorable Judge Carol A. Connor (Lacan) died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM with all her beloved family near. Carol, a strong, wise and powerful Assinibione Sioux woman was born in Wolf Point Montana on December 31, 1941 to Lora M. Worthington and Fred Whitebear Connor. Carol had three children, Robert Mark Gilbert, Cindy Montgomery and Lori Matier...
Esther Anastasia Auld
May 10, 2016
Esther Anastasia Auld, 96, of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Gus Capels and Richard Auld and wife Karen; step-son, Eddie Auld and wife Linda; daughters-in-law, Linda Auld and Dorothy Auld; brother, John Argeanas; grandchildren, Kyrenn Auld, Mike Auld, Mark Auld, Aaron Auld, Heath Auld and Kenny Auld; great-grandson, Tavin Leonard; as well...
Pete Vigil
May 10, 2016
Pete Vigil SR, July 17, 1936-May 10, 2016 Pete Vigil SR, 79, was called into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Pete is preceded in death by his father, Louis Vigil; mother, Precilliana T. Vigil; and sister, Ramie V. Montoya. Pete is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Herrera-Vigil; children, Pete Vigil Jr (Julie),...
Herman Berl Claiborn
May 9, 2016
Herman Claiborn, born in Jacksonville, Texas on May 30, 1931 to Ruby Bearden Claiborn and George Herman Claiborn. He went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2016. Berl was preceded in death by his brother Choice Claiborn and grandchild Johnathan Claiborn. Berl was a Korean War veteran served in the USAF. He retired from the...
Elaine T. Schwers
May 9, 2016
Elaine Timms Schwers, was born on January 12, 1934 Albuquerque, NM to Pauline and Norman Timms. Elaine was called to the Lord on Monday, May 9, 2016. She was the loving wife of Russell Schwers of Rio Rancho and mother to three wonderful hard working sons, Earl his wife Liz, and Mark and wife, Sandy and Norman and wife, Laurie....
Loma Anita Austin
May 9, 2016
Loma Austin, 86, beloved mother, grandparent and friend, passed away at her home in Albuquerque on Monday, May 9, 2016. Loma was devoted to her church and her family and always enjoyed a challenging game of bridge. She was married to Arnold Austin for 58 years and had missed him every moment since his passing in 2003. Loma is survived...
Joseph Yardumian
May 9, 2016
Joseph Yardumian passed away peacefully on May 9, 2016, after a battle with Alzheimer's and cancer. Joe was known for his kindness, his sense of humor, and his love for the United States. It was his honor to serve in the Air Force during the Korean War, and to help mankind achieve space flight with his work on the Atlas...
Stacy Ann Eliason
May 8, 2016
Stacy Ann Eliason left the world a better, although slightly dimmer in her absence, place on May 8, 2016. Born in Chicago, IL on November 2, 1953, Stacy offered love, kindness, and encouragement to all she knew. An exceptional dancer, singer, listener, thinker, and poet, Stacy made an indelible impact in the lives of everyone she loved. Stacy was preceded...
Bettye J. Boggs
May 8, 2016
Bettye J. Boggs, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Bettye was preceded in death by her parents,Troy and Esther Johnson. She is survived by her husband Sam of 34 years and their beloved dog "Shuggi"; one daughter, Brenda (Dirk) Williams; one son, Kevin (Tina) Sanchez; three grandchildren: Sara (Brian) Bailey, Billy Williams and Ginny Williams; two great...
Roy Venaglia
May 7, 2016
Roy Venaglia, 86, died May 7, 2016. He is survived by his children, Fred Venaglia, Julie Ann Garcia and husband Larry, Roy Venaglia Jr.; his grandchildren, Larry Garcia, Jason Garcia and wife Olivia, Johnny Garcia and wife Melissa, Amie Venaglia, Brandon Venaglia, Nicholas Venaglia and wife Pesya, Carlin Venaglia and wife Teara, Tina Fout and husband Josh, Catherine "Katie" Venaglia,...
Joyce E. Holder
May 7, 2016
Joyce Elaine Holder was born on February 15, 1930 and joined her daughter, Jennifer Rose in heaven on May 7, 2016. Joyce was born and raised in Indiana where during her senior year in high school she met her husband Max, whom she was married to for 66 years. They had two children; Jerry Lee and Jennifer Rose. In 1960...
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