RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Beverly Jo Cillessen
Nov 30, 2015
Beverly Jo Cillessen, 75, a dedicated and selfless mom and grandmother, passed away November 30, 2015. Beverly lived in Denver, Colorado for a time but resided most of her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Beverly was always there for her children. She loved people and lived for her family. She made friends everywhere she went. In her younger years, she...
Burton Maxwell
Nov 29, 2015
Burton Lynn Maxwell, Lt Col (ret), USAF, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. A loving husband, father, friend, teacher, veteran and servant, he will be missed by so many. Burt began his earthly adventure in Ponca City, Oklahoma on December 27, 1941. He graduated from Ponca City HS in 1959. In 1963, after spending summers working on the Denver freight...
Marina H. Hendy
Nov 29, 2015
A beautiful shining light was extinguished after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer on November 29, 2015. Marina Hendy was with her daughters and companion in her final moments. Marina H. Hendy was born in Limerick, Ireland in 1934 to Frederick Hendy and Matilda Baynham Hendy. She left Limerick after finishing school and moved to London where she...
Margaret Foster
Nov 29, 2015
Margaret Foster, 84, of Albuquerque, passed away November 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Foster Sr. She is survived by her children, Robert P. Foster Jr. and Anna Marie DeCoste; one grandson, Barry Foster; and one granddaughter, Ashley Miller. She was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean...
Grace Sinfield
Nov 29, 2015
Grace Sinfield, 20, cherished daughter of Brenda and Bill Sinfield and beloved sister of Gabriella Sinfield was tragically taken from us on November 29, 2015. Grace was born on May 15, 1995. She was an angel on earth, and she was taken too soon. She leaves behind a host of family and friends who love her dearly. A Memorial Service...
Richard "Dick" Striker
Nov 29, 2015
Richard (Dick) Striker, age 82, retiree of Sandia National Labs, has gone to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He is survived by his children, Tina Lockhart, Denise Dumit, Sharon Trigg, Pat Striker, Joe Striker, Don Striker and Mike Striker; nine grandchildren, Michael, Sean, Matthew and Erik Lockhart, Chris Colgan, Michelle Trigg, Joseph and Shawn Striker,...
Michael Sheikh Jr
Nov 29, 2015
Michael Sheikh Jr., age 81, passed away in Spokane, WA. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandy Sheikh of Albuquerque; son, Michael M. Sheikh and wife, Joy of Spokane; two grandchildren, Troy Sheikh and Laura Anne Sheikh; brother, Mahmoud Sheikvand of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Frough Houmanfar of Reno, NV and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial...
Emma Gillespie
Nov 28, 2015
Emma A. Gillespie, 95, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 28, 2015, surrounded by her family. She is survived by three children and their families; one sister; and many extended family members. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 6:00 p.m., at FRENCH-University. Emma...
Robert G. Eres
Nov 27, 2015
Robert G. Eres, 92, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 27, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Toni Gutierrez and Marjorie Burciaga; grandchildren, Deborah Arnett and husband, Joseph, and Rick Gutierrez and wife, Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Sabrina Gutierrez, Maverick Gutierrez, Tristan Arnett, and Mikeah Arnett; nephew, Joe Ontiveros; niece, Bernie Balizan; dear friend, Casey; and many extended family...
Eberhard M.W. ""Lou"" Lubitz
Nov 27, 2015
Eberhard "Lou" M.W. Lubitz, 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on 27 November 2015 at 4:51p.m; surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Stolp, Germany to Max and Gerda Anneliese Lubitz. Lou is survived by his wife Valerie of 32 years and mother-in-law Mary Jane Bunce, sons Richard, Albert (Kathy) and Max (Andrea) and sister Monica (Udo)...
Louise Rolfe Wood Klein
Nov 26, 2015
Louise Rolfe Wood Klein, 74, beloved mother and grandma was called to her eternal resting place on November 26, 2015. She entered this world on October 18, 1941 in Houston, TX. She was raised in Santa Fe New Mexico and raised her children and grandchildren in Albuquerque. Preceded in death by her father Edward R "Ned" Wood (daddy Jefe), Mother...
Margaret Margie Alice Sandoval
Nov 26, 2015
Margaret (Margie) Alice Sandoval of Albuquerque, NM, born January 11, 1946 in Sacramento, CA. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and those less fortunate, her husband Joe Sandoval, her Children; Michelle Sandoval, Michael Sandoval (Rocky), Melissa Merrick (Kevin) and her grandchildren Austin, Delanie, Danielle, Hunter, Kerri, Kameron and Jasper. Margie was preceded in death by her mother,...
Margaret Williams Silva
Nov 26, 2015
Margaret Byrd Williams Silva, 80, accomplished gardener and dedicated mother and grandmother, passed away on Thanksgiving evening, 26 November, 2015. Margo was a creative and talented woman who spent a lifetime teaching others the things that mattered to her most - gardening, art and nature. She spent countless hours leading nature walks with her children and many of their friends,...
Michael Young PhD
Nov 25, 2015
Michael Young, Ph.D., 67, passed away on November 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Clara Young, as well as other loving family members and friends. Mike spent 40 years serving at Sandia National Laboratories as a nuclear engineer. During his free time he enjoyed computer programming, woodworking as well as other artistic expressions. Friends and...
Earlene Claypool
Nov 25, 2015
CLAYPOOL, Earlene CLAYPOOL, Earlene, 63, died November 25, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ron, children; Jennifer Claypool, Jessica Claypool and husband Paul Street, Jeff Claypool and wife Danielle, grandchildren; Hayden, McKenna, Lily, Max, Eli, Noah, Tyla, Terra, and Michael; her sister Tricia Brown and husband Gene, and her brother Michael Rupe and many other family...
Thomas Newton
Nov 25, 2015
February 14, 1928 - November 25, 2015 Thomas passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning in the company of his wife, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren after a decade long battle with the effects of dementia. He remained a faithful servant to God his entire life, constantly praying in his final weeks, "Nearer my God to thee from here to eternity"....
Soledad Serna
Nov 25, 2015
Soledad Serna, 76, our beloved mother, passed away November 25, 2015. She was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico, and was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. Soledad was an auxiliary member of the St. Jude Thaddeus Legion of Mary in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her children, Samuel (Patricia) of Rio Rancho, NM and Saul (Lori) of...
Emma Rodriguez
Nov 25, 2015
Manuelita Emma Gurule Rodriguez, 91, beloved mother, wife, sister and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 25, 2015. She entered this world on March 28, 1924 in La Jara, NM, born to Francisco and Eloisa Lovato Gurule. Emma grew up on a farm, where she helped her parents and also helped raise her younger siblings. She...
Michael H. Clayton MD
Nov 25, 2015
Beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Michael H. Clayton, M. D., long-time Albuquerque physician, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning at the age of 64 while out jogging with his dog, Slim. Mike was born in Ft. Sill, OK on May 29, 1951, lived in Crowell, TX, and then moved to Albuquerque in 1959 at the age of 8. He went...
Andrew W. Frazier Jr
Nov 24, 2015
Andrew W. Frazier, Jr., age 54, died peacefully at home on November 24, 2015 after struggling for many years with multiple illnesses. He was born November 28, 1960 in Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Susie Frazier, William "Bill" and Lucy Herre, and Rosalind Ratzlow; uncle, Robert "Jerry" Frazier; aunt and cousin, Etta and...
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