Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Sudarsan Yanamala

Sudarsan Yanamala

July 24, 2016

Donation web link for the Yanamala family: https://www.gofundme.com/2g76kgc

Visitation Details

Thursday, July 28th, 2016, 12:00pm - 2:00pm, FRENCH - Westside

Margery Jean McCormick

Margery Jean McCormick

July 23, 2016

Margery Jean McCormick, August 20, 1926 to July 23, 2016. Margery was born in Nowata, Oklahoma to Willard and Vinnie (Nida) Cridland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald McCormick; her parents; her brother, Willard Cridland, Jr.; her sister, Myrle Hill; and her twin sister, Anne Maxine Harber. She is survived by her children, Amy...

Patricia Ann Ortiz

Patricia Ann Ortiz

July 23, 2016

Patricia Ann Ortiz passed away July 23, 2016. She is survived by her children, Father Leo W. Ortiz, Wilbert Ortiz, Thomas Ortiz, Mary Gutierrez and Joseph Ortiz; her grandchildren Antonio Gutierrez and Nicolas Gutierrez as well as four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo P. Ortiz, who passed away in 2007. Patricia was a loving mother,...

Kathy Hatch

Kathy Hatch

July 23, 2016

Kathy Hatch (Brady), age 68, passed away on Saturday July 23rd, 2016. She will be able to enjoy the company of cherished loved ones and companions free of pain now. Kathy's deep loves were her granddaughter, gardening, butterflies, and all things green and growing. She was an excellent seamstress and delighted in making the impossible possible. Kathy had a deep-seated...

James Robert "Bob" Cole

James Robert "Bob" Cole

July 23, 2016

James Robert (Bob) Cole, 60, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on July 23, 2016. He entered this world on June 6, 1956 in Waltham, MA, born to James Kenneth and Joan Meadow Cole. He has been a resident of Albuquerque for 59 years. He is survived by his wife, Leigh...

Marguerite Lucina Geissler

Marguerite Lucina Geissler

July 23, 2016

Marguerite Lucina Geissler, born April 14, 1930, was welcomed into Heaven on July 23, 2016. She was reunited with her first daughter Mary and her family and friends. Born in Sile, NM to Spanish speaking parents, Teofilo and Estanislada Rivera, Marguerite learned English in grade school, attended high school in Bernalillo, became the valedictorian, then attended Loretto Heights College in...

Andrew Trujillo

Andrew Trujillo

July 23, 2016

Andrew Trujillo was a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM since his birth on July 11, 1970. He was a graduate of Manzano High School in the year of 1988. Andrew battled a long illness and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2016 with his family and friends at his bedside. Andrew was preceded in death by...

Angela Young

Angela Young

July 22, 2016

Angela Young, 54, of Red River, NM, passed away after a long battle against cancer. She is survived by her husband of 26 years; Harold Young; her daughter, Crystal Swanson; grandson Tristan Lancaster; brother, Bruce Stone, as well as other loving family members and friends. Angela and Harold spent every day in love while working side by side to build...

Ellen "Lynn" Bivens-Pedigo

Ellen "Lynn" Bivens-Pedigo

July 22, 2016

Ellen (Lynn) Bivens-Pedigo, 91 loving, dedicated mother and wife left this world on July 22, 2016 to join John C. Bivens and Emanuel T. Pedigo, her beloved spouses. She is survived by her three children, John (Diane), Mark (Cindi), and Patricia (Elizabeth); and multiple nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Palmilla Senior...

Judith Settle

Judith Settle

July 22, 2016

Judith Settle, beloved mother and friend, died peacefully on the afternoon of July 22, 2016 after a long illness. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Jackson and husband Courtney; son Trigg Settle and wife Mollie Monnig; son Paine Settle; her brother John Beilfuss; and her grandchildren: Andrew Rombach, Faith Gonzales, Julia Jackson, and Lucy Jackson. She will be greatly...

Yolanda Santos Pioquinto

Yolanda Santos Pioquinto

July 21, 2016

Yolanda Santos Pioquinto, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ed Pioquinto; children, Rainier Pioquinto and wife, Kari of Las Vegas, NV, Edward Pioquinto of Albuquerque, Lisa Azul and husband, Victor of Reno, NV, and Gina Martinez of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Keanu Azul, Michael,...

James Hanks

James Hanks

July 21, 2016

James G. Hanks (Jim), 82, recently of Albuquerque, NM, and formerly a long-time resident of Pendleton, OR, died on July 21, 2016, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 2, 1934, in Long Beach, CA, to Earl Hanks and Elizabeth Knackstedt. He grew up in California, the Philippines, Japan, and Oregon. Both his father and his...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Mortensen

Jeffrey "Jeff" Mortensen

July 21, 2016

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gustav Mortensen, husband and father, civil engineer, musician, swimmer, lover of dogs, and old Westerns, died in Albuquerque, NM, on July 21, 2016, at the age of 62, after a courageous encounter with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Jeff was born on March 25, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, to Gustav and Wilma Mortensen. He earned...

Edward J. Madrid

Edward J. Madrid

July 21, 2016

Edward J. Madrid, 77. Our beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away on July 21, 2016. He is survived by his children, Cathy Frazier and husband, Bill Frazier; son, Aaron Madrid; grandson, Chris Frazier and wife, April; granddaughter, Jackie; and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Jacob, and Hannah; and brother, Nick Madrid and wife, Loretta. He was a simple man who was an...

Robert "Bob" McDonald

Robert "Bob" McDonald

July 21, 2016

Robert "Bob" McDonald went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 21, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol; his children, Connie Raikes (Mathew), Rick McDonald (Kathy), all of Rio Rancho, NM, and Lisa Alexander (Stephen) of College Station, TX; grandchildren, Ricky, Matt, David, Madeline,...

James M.L. Smith

James M.L. Smith

July 20, 2016

James M.L. Smith passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2016 at the age of 84. Jim was born in Lubbock, Texas in 1932. After he finished high school, Jim joined the US Air Force and proudly served in England during the Korean War. Soon after leaving the Air Force, he moved to Albuquerque and made it his home where he...

Eleanor Lovato

Eleanor Lovato

July 20, 2016

Eleanor Lovato, 76, our beloved wife and mother passed away on July 20, 2016, at home, in the care of her devoted husband, Gilbert Lovato. She is also survived by her son, Joseph Lovato, daughter/son-in-law, Patrick and Lauris Knight, grandson/wife, Jacob and Ashley Quintana and great-granddaughter, Ellie Quintana. She was eldest to, brother, Jack Pruett, sisters, Sue McGahee and Kay...

Alan Wayne Whitehouse

Alan Wayne Whitehouse

July 20, 2016

Alan Wayne Whitehouse, age 61, of Albuquerque, passed away July 20, 2016. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming, a reception will follow. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400

Service Details

Monday, August 1st, 2016, 5:00pm, FRENCH -...

Betty Will Othmer

Betty Will Othmer

July 20, 2016

Betty Will Othmer died peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 20, 2016. She was born on March 24, 1920, to Margaret and Ralph Will. Betty's life has been one of devotion to God, family and friends. She grew up on a farm in Iowa and moved to town when the depression hit. She attended Catholic schools and then worked until...

Helen C. Yutmeyer

Helen C. Yutmeyer

July 19, 2016

Helen C. Yutmeyer, age 101, passed away July 19, 2016. She is survived by her three children, daughter, Margaret Lomako and husband Lawrence, daughter, Charlene Yutmeyer, and son, William Peter Yutmeyer and wife Susan. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Yutmeyer. A private family service will be...