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

John Ross Smotherman

John Ross Smotherman

Sep 1, 2015

John Ross Smotherman, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 2003, moved to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. He is survived by his children, Bruce and Paula Smotherman of Dayton, OH, Bryan Smotherman of Albuquerque, Cara and Dan Flynn of Albuquerque and Brenda and Rob DeShurley of Spring, TX; grandchildren, James and Fahm Smotherman of Sumter,...

Sue Francis Jillson

Sue Francis Jillson

Sep 1, 2015

Sue Francis Jillson, 88 of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. She was born on May 31, 1927 in Chanute, Kansas to Archie and Hazel (Cottrell) Newland. She was raised in Kansas and Chicago and married Earl Wiley during World War II and they later divorced. She remarried J. Austin Jillson and they lived around California while he...

Marion Amelia Johnson

Marion Amelia Johnson

Aug 31, 2015

Marion Johnson was born in Jamestown, NY on February 20, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester L. Johnson in 1988 and her sister, Helen Coons, in 1984. She is survived by her daughter, Diana (David Bower) of Portland, Oregon and Chautauqua, NY; Wayne Johnson (Patricia) of Salt Lake City; twin sons, Mark Johnson (Rochelle) also of...

Dana N. Prilliman

Dana N. Prilliman

Aug 31, 2015

Dana N. Prilliman, age 66, born on December 15, 1948 in Beckly, WV and longtime resident of New Mexico, passed away on August 29, 2015. He is survived by his niece, Neala Lopez and fiancAC., Danny Flores; her children, Drake Lopez and Layla Sinha; and extended family members. Dana is also survived by his long time dear friends. He was...

Jackie C. Martinez

Jackie C. Martinez

Aug 31, 2015

Jackie Martinez, age 66, our family's strongest supporter and protector, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 from complications of lung cancer. Jackie was born in Los Alamos in 1949 and graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1967. He continued to have a very close relationship with several of his high school buddies, the Los Alamos "Clan." Jackie had three...

Charlene "Charly" Jaramillo

Charlene "Charly" Jaramillo

Aug 30, 2015

Charlene "Charly" Jaramillo, 71, a resident of Albuqeurque for 62 years, died peacefully Sunday, August 30, 2015 with her family at her side . She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ray Jaramillo; children, Billy Jaramillo and wife, Kristine, Monie Jaramillo and wife, Jade Chase, Andrea Powell and husband, Kirk, and Ryan Jaramillo; grandchildren, Samantha, Mirranda, Brittany, Ryan,...

Lucy Sullivan

Lucy Sullivan

Aug 30, 2015

Lucy Sullivan, 77, died August 30, 2015 following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Tim; children, Lisa Gusweller and husband, Michael, Timothy M. Sullivan and wife, Claudia, Carol Smilowitz and husband, Michael; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Connie; and...

Carole J. Mahuron

Carole J. Mahuron

Aug 30, 2015

Carole J. Mahuron was born in Milwaukee, WI and was an Albuquerque resident for more than 80 years. She graduated from UNM with a degree in music and was an active member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and PEO. She was married to Len Eldon Mahuron for 56 years. Carole loved traveling, opera and a good game of cards or...

Juanita Parsons

Juanita Parsons

Aug 29, 2015

Juanita Parsons gave back her gift of life on August 29, 2015. She was 83, and attributed her long life to the deep love she had for her friends and family. She is leaving behind her sisters, Laura Ashton, Jo Fulkerson and Almeda Cox; a son, Desmond Ballard; and grandchildren, Danielle Ballard, Leah and Jacob Ballard, Lanna Loomis and Levi...

Josephine Fulgenzi Chavez

Josephine Fulgenzi Chavez

Aug 29, 2015

Josephine Fulgenzi Chavez, 95, of Albuquerque, NM passed peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on August 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dolores Fulgenzi of Las Vegas, NM; her husband, Edward E. Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; five brothers, Carlos Fulgenzi, Fred Fulgenzi, Ernest Fulgenzi, William Fulgenzi, and Lawrence Fulgenzi; her sister, Dolores...

Alfred Richard "Dick" Hardin

Alfred Richard "Dick" Hardin

Aug 28, 2015

Alfred Richard, "Dick" Hardin was born on March 25, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas and went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2015. He is survived by three children; Jim Hardin and his wife, Effie, of Tijeras, Dede Hardin Ferguson and her husband, David, of Sandia Park and Lisa Hardin Innis and her husband, Mark of Albuquerque. He was...

Milton Alvarez-PagA�n Dr.

Milton Alvarez-PagA�n Dr.

Aug 28, 2015

Dr. Milton Alvarez-PagA�n died August 28, 2015 surrounded by his family at his home in Albuquerque, NM. The son of Enrique Alvarez and Dolores PagA�n, he was born in MayagA�ez, Puerto Rico, on July 26, 1924. Dr. Alvarez-PagA�n was a beloved pediatrician in Puerto Rico and Florida, committed to the improvement of health, education and the social well-being of all...

Judith A. "Judi" Nechero

Judith A. "Judi" Nechero

Aug 28, 2015

Judith A. "Judi" Nechero of Albuquerque, NM passed away on August 28, 2015. She was 74 years old. She was born in Wichita, KS on January 9, 1941 to Rolland R. Watson and Wanda "Fern" Watson (Shipley). After receiving a degree in elementary education from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS she taught for several years in the Kansas City area....

Marjorie Covington

Marjorie Covington

Aug 28, 2015

Marjorie Covington, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1979, passed away on August 28, 2015. She was born in Cohasset, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1951. She was a dedicated social worker for many years before her retirement. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, J.D. Covington. She is survived by her...

James "Jimmy" McGlaughlin

James "Jimmy" McGlaughlin

Aug 28, 2015

James "Jimmy" McGlaughlin, 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side on August 28, 2015. Jimmy was born May 24, 1955 in Compton, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan and Josie McGlaughlin; and his beloved sister-in-law, Lera McGlaughlin. Jimmy is survived by his brother, Jerry McGlaughlin of...

Dama Maycumber

Dama Maycumber

Aug 28, 2015

Dama Maycumber, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, August 28, 2015. She is survived by her son, Mark H. (Kimberly) Maycumber of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Susan M. Maycumber of League City, TX; and daughter, Jacklyn P. (Ken) Larson of Colorado Springs, CO; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Lloyd Pape of Houston, TX. Dama Maycumber was preceded in death...

Myron Minkin

Myron Minkin

Aug 27, 2015

Myron Minkin, 90, died August 27, 2015. Mr Minkin served in the United States Army as an infantryman during World War II where he received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was born in Kansas City, MO and later moved to Albuquerque, NM. Myron was preceded in death by his parents Gottlieb and Blanche Minkin. A Funeral service will...

Steve Jacobson

Steve Jacobson

Aug 27, 2015

Steve Jacobson, 71, died August 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bonnie; his children Michele Koenigsberg and husband Pete, Chris Jacobson and wife Casey; grandchildren Owen, Ian, Katie, Logan, and Ben; his sister Carol Collings and husband Randy; brother in law John Lovetinsky and wife Mary and many other relatives and friends. Steve was preceded...

Norval Miller

Norval Miller

Aug 26, 2015

After living 96 years, Norval passed away peacefully Wednesday with his wife and son at his side. Norval's journey began April 17, 1919, in Doby Springs, Oklahoma, as he was born to William "Nolan" and Mildred Lee. At the time, he had only one older brother, William Nolan, Jr. After their first sister, Mildred "Naomi" was born, the family moved...

Dollie Jo Oldham

Dollie Jo Oldham

Aug 26, 2015

Dollie Jo "Douglass" Oldham, 92, a resident of Albuquerque died Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She was born in 1923 to Joseph Clifton and Myrtle (Smith) Douglass at Grenville, NM. Dollie was the seventh of nine children all of which preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, Aubrey Oldham; children Bettie Jonell Nelson and...