RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dennis A. Schlessinger
Apr 4, 2016
Dennis A. Schlessinger, age 65, was born in St. Louis, MO to Kenneth and Lorraine Schlessinger. Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 4, 2016. Dennis was known for his infectious laugh and humor. He was a well-known businessman and a very active member in his community and touched so many with deep compassion. He is survived...
Ellen Maureen "Candie" McKillip
Apr 4, 2016
Candie McKillip, 63, the most amazing mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away in the early morning hours on Monday April 4, 2016. Candie was born September 29, 1952 in New Westminster British Columbia, Canada. Candie was always willing to help anyone and even when she needed help she still managed to put others first. She adored spending time...
Jolene Hylton
Apr 3, 2016
Jolene Hylton, 88, was called to her eternal resting place on April 3, 2016. She entered this world on December 4, 1927 in Dallas, TX. She was happily adopted in March of 1928 by Roy and Addie Applewhite. Jolene was a red-headed accountant in the Albuquerque area for over 30 years, serving and loved by many of her clients and...
Leatrice L. "Lea" Harris
Apr 3, 2016
Leatrice "Lea" L. Harris, age 85, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. Lea will be remembered for her witty sense of humor, sunny disposition and love of life. She was a retiree of the Albuquerque Country Club. She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy and Michael Knox, Shelley and Robert Machac; three sons, Bruce Frederick, Craig and Laura Frederick,...
Clara Carmel Roybal Williams
Apr 3, 2016
July 12, 1918 - April 3, 2016 Clara was born July 12, 1918 in Albuquerque, NM. Clara was a long time resident of Albuquerque and moved to California in 1961 and now after her passing she is returning home to be buried with her daughter, Julia Mojarro. She also lost a son, Robert Mojarro a year ago. She was a...
Jeanne Anne Stokes
Apr 2, 2016
Jeanne Anne Stokes, our beloved sister, age 53, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, the youngest child of Vincent and Louise Stokes, but spent the last 30 years living in Rio Rancho, NM. She was dearly loved by all her family and friends - to know her...
Laura Mae Baker
Apr 2, 2016
Laura Mae Baker passed away, peacefully in her sleep on April 2, 2016. She had always had an unshakeable faith in God, and it gave her strength through good times and these difficult times. She is survived by her husband; sons, William Howard and James Dale; daughter, Laura Ann; and grandson, Joshua Dale. Her parents were Oscar and Mattie Mae...
Eva Jean Chavez
Apr 2, 2016
Eva Jean Chavez, age 68, passed away April 2, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Eva lived a meaningful life full of love, both given and received, guided by compassion and respect for everyone no matter their station in life. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and a very special friend to anyone lucky enough to know her. Eva was a...
Daniel Paul Lucero
Apr 2, 2016
Danny Lucero, 51, lost his battle to a rare neurological disorder on April 2, 2016 with his wife and children surrounding him. He is survived by his loving wife, Prudence; son, Daniel, Jr.; daughter, Andi; mother Rachel Luna and step-father Manuel; brothers Morris and Chris, as well as many friends, family members and law enforcement brothers and sisters. He was...
Robert John Lloyd Spurgeon
Apr 2, 2016
Robert Lloyd John Spurgeon, loving husband, father, son, and friend passed away after a brief illness on Saturday evening, April 2, 2016. Robert was born in Los Alamos, NM, December 16, 1981 to William Spurgeon and Kerry Dick. He attended Los Alamos High School, UNM, and Central New Mexico Community College. In 2005, he began dating his future wife Liliana...
George Edwin Luecker
Apr 1, 2016
George Edwin Luecker, 94, passed away peacefully April 1, 2016 at the Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD, surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 20, 1921 in Manitowoc, WI to the late Edwin and Adeline (Hinz) Luecker. George graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin in June of 1944 and...
Leo Lucero
Apr 1, 2016
Leo Lucero, age 101, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness on Friday, April 1, 2016. "Tio Leo" was a beloved and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He was a World War II Army veteran and was among the few who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was an...
Eugene Ray
Apr 1, 2016
Eugene Ray, 92, beloved father, grandfather, pastor, and friend went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 1, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to R. Minte and John Ray in Heavener, Oklahoma on February 4, 1924. He lived most his life, 50 plus years, as a pastor to small mission churches in Arizona and New Mexico. He...
Julia Trujillo Sena
Apr 1, 2016
Julia Trujillo Sena, age 86, passed away in Albuquerque on April 1, 2016 after a short illness. She passed with her daughter Sylvia and granddaughter Jessica at her side. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia Gonzalez and husband Mario, Anita Little and husband Lee, and son Dennis Sena and wife Natalia. She is also survived by seven granddaughters, one...
Darrell W. Poe
Apr 1, 2016
Darrell Wood Poe, 75, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016. He was born in a half-dugout in Whiteface, Texas, and over the years lived in Texas, Washington, California, Montana, Oregon, and in New Mexico for more than 40 years. He graduated from Aztec High School and got his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from New Mexico State University in...
Col. Clentis W. "Clent" Bailey, USAF
Mar 31, 2016
Col. Clentis "Clent" W. Bailey USAF began his final journey to the Lord on March 31, 2016 at the age of 84. He was prededed in death by his parents, William J. Bailey and Addie Bea Bailey; his first wife, Shirley Gordon Bailey; and his son, Clentis William Bailey Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years,...
Carter Derek Camp
Mar 31, 2016
Carter Derek Camp, 48, passed away on March 31, 2016. He left behind his mother, Karen McLaren; a brother, William David Camp and family of Radcliff, KY; an aunt, uncle and many cousins. Carter was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, David V. Camp of Gallup, NM. His joy in life was dirt bikes and prerunners. No...
Brian P. Garriffa
Mar 30, 2016
Brian P. Garriffa, 65, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on March 30, 2016. He entered this world on November 21, 1950 in Sheridan, WY, born to Philip and Doris Garriffa. He is survived by his wife Martha Watkins Garriffa; his daughters Colleen Garriffa and Michelle Garriffa, Vernae White (Eric White) and Lamae Koogler (Paul, deceased); his...
Diane E. Otts
Mar 30, 2016
Diane E. Otts, age 51, passed away on March 30, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a loving wife, mother, and special friend to anyone lucky enough to know her. Diane was born in Leechburg, PA in 1964 and grew up in Butler, PA. She earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and moved to Maryland...
Carmela Julietta "Mella" (Grasso) Villane
Mar 30, 2016
Carmela Julietta "Mella" Villane (née Grasso) passed at her family's home on March 30, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 82. When Mella was born on November 24, 1933, in New Hampshire, her father, Joseph Grasso, was 44 and her mother, Susie Grasso, was 26. She married Gerald A. Villane on August 2, 1958 in Milford, New Hampshire...
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