RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Francisca E. Tapia
Apr 16, 2016
Francisca E. Tapia Daughter, Sister and Aunt followed Jesus Christ to a room in God's house he prepared for her. She is free of earthly burdens and feeling the warm light and heavenly breeze upon her beautiful face and smiling down upon us. Francisca was a resident of Avondale, AZ and passed away on Saturday, April 16th in Albuquerque, NM....
Andrew Rausch
Apr 15, 2016
Andrew Rausch, 26, beloved son and brother, was called to heaven on April 15, 2016. He entered this world on March 12, 1990 in Mountain Home, ID and is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Margaret Bernat and Gene and Mary Rausch. Andrew is survived by his parents, Robert and Sandra Rausch; brother Robert Stephen (Alaina) Rausch; brother...
Lorrie Ann Davis
Apr 15, 2016
Lorrie Ann "Lukie" Davis, age 54, loving mother, daughter, and wife passed away Friday April 15, 2016. Lorrie was a woman full of life, which showed through her humor and love of all those around her. Even after concluding her career as a Registered Nurse, Lorrie continued to find fulfillment in taking care of others. She hated weeds in her...
Gwendolyn M. Whiting
Apr 15, 2016
Gwendolyn M. Whiting, age 85, loving mother and grandmother, went to her eternal rest on April 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Lt. Col. Herbert R. Whiting. She is survived by her children, Dr. Valerie W. Brewer, Rebecca W. Sheppard (Patrick), Laurie W. Morgenstern, and Scott R. Whiting (Debbie Nix); and grandchildren,...
Virginia Ruth Johnson
Apr 14, 2016
Virginia Ruth Johnson, lived a great life of 86 years. She was born on a farm outside of Carmen, OK. She became a switchboard operator in Oklahoma and was one of the first switchboard operators in Albuquerque. Before working and retiring from Rio Grande High School, she worked at the Road Runner Jewelry Shop in Old Town. She was a...
Jane Page Smith
Apr 14, 2016
Jane P. Smith, born November 29, 1919 in Johnson, Vermont, passed away on April 14, 2016. In the last few years of her life, she was known as "Grandma Jane" or "Mama Jane" due to her kindness, compassion and sweet smile. She was also known for her faith, independence and strength. She loved to dance and travel and was a...
Kikue Kowell
Apr 14, 2016
Kikue Kowell passed away peacefully on April 14, 2016. She was 93 years old. Kikue Matamura Kowell was born July 23, 1922 in a village named Hakodate in southern Hokkaido (northern island) Japan. Her parents were Kanjuro and Kie Matamura who were descendants of the Matamura samari clan. Her family were ship builders before moving to Tokyo, Japan. Kikue met...
Cindy C. Chavez
Apr 14, 2016
Cindy Chavez of Albuquerque, NM, born September 25, 1940, passed away on April 14, 2016. Cindy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bob; son Robbie Jude Chavez (wife Candis); daughters Tracy Snow (husband Tony) and Daphne Padilla (husband Ray); brothers Ray Herrera (wife Jeanie), Henry Herrera (wife LuLu), George Lopez (wife DeeDee), Albert Herrera and Steven Herrera; sisters...
Laura Ann Kammerer
Apr 14, 2016
Kammerer, Laura Ann Laura Ann Kammerer passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was 61. Laura was born in Gettysburg, PA on March 1, 1955 to Richard Eames Kammerer, Sr. and Nancy Abigail (Weaver) Kammerer. She grew up on the family farm in Hunterstown, PA, near Gettysburg. After...
Flora Soncrant
Apr 13, 2016
Flora Soncrant passed away on April 13, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the wonderful age of 101. She was born November 15, 1914 in Monroe, MI to Flora and Oliver Green. She spent her youth in MI with her two brothers, Burton and Oliver. She met the love of her life Lester Soncrant in Monroe, MI and after leading him...
David Martin Ericson, Jr
Apr 13, 2016
Ericson, Jr., David Martin David Martin Ericson, Jr., child of God, completed his baptismal journey on April 13, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved by his family and friends, he was a man of faith with the heart of a champion who lived a life of service. He was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania September 15, 1932. A scientist, thinker,...
Mary Jane Brown
Apr 13, 2016
Mary Jane Brown, 96, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at her home on the west mesa Wednesday, April 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Alan Brown, Sr., and her daughter, Patricia Kay Wristen of Long Beach, California. She is survived by her son, Jack Alan Brown, Jr. and his wife Carole of Albuquerque; her...
Derek Edward Johnson
Apr 13, 2016
A memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Derek Edward Johnson will be hosted by his father, Carl Ed Johnson, Jr., at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Road, NE in Albuquerque. All friends and family of Derek and his dad are welcome. A reception will immediately follow the service. Derek...
Raymond Vernon Smith
Apr 13, 2016
Raymond Smith, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Ray was born in Rush Springs, OK. He served in the army during the Korean War. After marrying Pat, they moved to Albuquerque, where he worked for the US Postal Service for 31 years. Ray was known for his love of guitar playing and singing old country songs; and his...
Perciliana C'de Baca
Apr 13, 2016
Perciliana C'de Baca, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Catherine "Cathy" C'de Baca and her partner, John Rose, Mary "Mag" Forrest and husband, David, Roberta "Bobbie" C.De Baca, Manuel "Manny" C'de Baca and wife, Shirley; her grandchildren, Brynn Sartain-Baca, Shawnda Sartain, Cristen Copeland, Cara Forrest and Jaimie...
Billie (Opperman) Nelson
Apr 12, 2016
Billie (Opperman) Nelson, age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She is survived by her children, Eric Nelson, and Jennifer Nelson and fiance, David Royster; two grandchildren, Carlee Habicht and husband, Daniel, and Gregory Nelson; one great-grandson, Nathaniel Habicht; siblings, Lawrence Opperman and wife, Debbie, and Donna Hoffman; and other relatives and friends. Billie was...
Ernest S. "Ernie" Stapleton
Apr 12, 2016
Ernest S. "Ernie" Stapleton, age 89, a life-long resident of New Mexico, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Rose Mary Stapleton; daughters, Dawnelle Askew and husband, Travis and Leslie Gonzales; four grandchildren, Maya Gallegos and husband, Daniel, Alexandria Askew and husband, Steven Davidson, Caitlin Gonzales, and Patrick Gonzales; two great-grandchildren, Ingrid and...
Gregory Roy "Greg" McMorris
Apr 12, 2016
Gregory Roy "Greg" McMorris, 63, died suddenly April 12, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Linda; his parents, Orville and Charlene McMorris; his brothers, Paul McMorris and wife, Sue, Harold McMorris, Allan McMorris and wife, Sandi; his sister, Mary Pouttu and husband, Gerrett; 17 nieces and nephews; four great-nieces; and many other family and friends....
Patricia V. Fitzgerald
Apr 12, 2016
Patricia V. Fitzgerald, age 85, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1986, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She is survived by her children, Anthony Centrone and wife, Mary, Kathy Pilato and husband, Anthony, and Carolyn Worline and husband, Barry; three step-sons; six grandchildren; two great-grand sons; twenty beloved nieces and nephews; and many friends. Pat was preceded in...
Mary Alice Showalter
Apr 12, 2016
Mary Alice Showalter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 75, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 12, 2016. Mary Alice was born in Pueblo, Colorado and was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM. Her loving husband of 54 years; her sons, Ron, wife Donna, Bill, wife Kami, and Greg; her grandchildren, Ryan, wife Tara, Kyle,...
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