Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Clara Medina

Clara Medina

June 11, 2016

Clara Medina, age 100, beloved mother and grandmother of six generations was called to her eternal resting place on June 11, 2016. She was born to Stephen and Serapia Sanchez in Juan de Dios (Santa Rosa), NM in 1916. She moved to Albuquerque in 1959 with her husband, Alfonso. She retired from the University of New Mexico. Clara was preceded...

Lisa L. Higginson

Lisa L. Higginson

June 11, 2016

Lisa L. Higginson, 54, was born and raised in Grants, NM. She was a longtime resident of Winslow, AZ. Lisa passed away surrounded by her family in Albuquerque, NM on June 11, 2016. Lisa enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, and laughter. Lisa always took care of everybody around her, right up until the day she passed away. Her smile and laugh...

Kenneth Edward Marler MD

Kenneth Edward Marler MD

June 11, 2016

Ken Marler passed away on June 11, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Kerry Marler; his son, John Marler; daughter-in-law, Michaeli Marler; daughter, Aasha Marler; step-daughter, Sydney Alfonso, as well as his sister, Dianne Gateley and brother-in-law, Ray Gateley from Santa Barbara, California. Those acquainted with Ken know he was an accomplished anesthesiologist, guitarist, cowboy,...

Woodrow Leroy Siler

Woodrow Leroy Siler

June 10, 2016

Woodrow Leroy Siler, 97, a passed away on June 10, 2016 in his Albuquerque home. He is survived by his daughter, Rozella Drumm of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Woodrow Drumm, Carmalee Pinson, and Ricky Lee Drumm and his wife, Becky; his great-grandchildren, Britney Meilleur and her husband, Peter, Deminica Stout and her husband, Donny, Jeffrey Hugaboom and his wife, Alexia, Rylee Drumm,...

James Henderson Gary

James Henderson Gary

June 10, 2016

James Henderson Gary, 90, Lt. Col. Civil Air Patrol went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 10, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Jim was a man of great faith, strength, character and depth of caring for his wife, Barbara, family, friends and those lost, in life or the wilds of NM. Jim was born July 26, 1925 in Rockdale,...

Marcelino Millan

Marcelino Millan

June 9, 2016

Marcelino Millan, 47, of Albuquerque, passed away on June 9, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Veronica Aranda; his children, Aaron, Zulema, Crystal, Marcelino, Belinda, Inez, Ezequiel and Jacob. He is also survived by his parents, Ramon Millan and Guillermina Millan; his siblings, Nave, Jose, Alex, Claudia and Ramon Jr.; as well as many other loving...

LaVerne "Pinkie" Riley

LaVerne "Pinkie" Riley

June 9, 2016

LaVerne "Pinkie" Riley, a long term resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and member of the First Christian Church, died peacefully on June 9, 2016 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold and nine siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Verna Lee Latham; son, Vance Riley; two grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. In...

Linda M. Skocypec

Linda M. Skocypec

June 9, 2016

Linda M. Skocypec, 57, our loving wife and mother, passed into God's hands June 9, 2016. Linda was born in East Chicago, IN to Richard and Joan Gammie. She loved her family and friends, and she focused her life helping others. Linda earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and then served as an RN over a 12-year career...

Lois Joan Homrich

Lois Joan Homrich

June 8, 2016

Lois Joan Homrich passed away June 8, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 88. Lois is survived by her sons Robert and Eugene Homrich; her daughters, Judy Hardy (Robert) and Mary Del Mar (Pete); nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Homrich, Sr., and her son, Thomas Homrich. Lois was...

Harry Weil

Harry Weil

June 8, 2016

Harry Weil, of Los Ranchos, New Mexico, was born in Bregenez, Austria 1931, eight years before the Anschluss (German invasion). He came to the United States with his mother, Anglina Tavonatti, and father, musician, Harry Weil, of Hohenems, Austria, as refugees. After embarking on Ellis Island, the Weil family soon found a sponsorship with the University of Illinois and Harry,...

Martin J. Lovato

Martin J. Lovato

June 8, 2016

Martin J. Lovato passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in his home. He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. He leaves behind a loving wife, Olga, and his children, Antoinette, Kanella, and Dillon. PaPouli (Grandpa) was part of a large and loving family and was special to all of his seven grandchildren. One of 11 siblings, he is preceded in...

Maria Lourdes Lucero

Maria Lourdes Lucero

June 8, 2016

Maria Lourdes Lucero was born May 21, 1951 in Loving, NM, and passed on June 8, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Preceding her death were her father, Manuel Sosa Madrid; mother Gloria Bustamante Madrid; sister, Amelia Medrano; brother, JoeRay Madrid; and son Richard Lucero. Her survivors are her brothers, Reinaldo and Lydia Madrid, and Daniel Madrid; spouse, Joe Lucero; son, Tony...

John L. Haas

John L. Haas

June 7, 2016

John L. Haas, age 78, passed away June 7, 2016. Services will be Saturday, July 2, 9:45 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St.

Service Details

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016, 9:45am, Santa Fe National Cemetery

Thomas Lee Garrett

Thomas Lee Garrett

June 7, 2016

Thomas Lee Garrett entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at his home. Thomas is survived by his grandfather, Perry L. and step-grandmother, Carolyn Randall of Belen; parents, Grayson W. and Carol E. Garrett of Albuquerque; two brothers, Michael P. and Jesse S. of Albuquerque; and sister, Sarah L. and her husband, CWO5 Jeffrey A. French-Lujan...

Robert Lewis Richardson

Robert Lewis Richardson

June 7, 2016

Robert Lewis Richardson, 85, of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. He was born April 9, 1931 in Parkersburg, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman E. Richardson and Ida Marie Richardson (Hendershot); sisters, Garnet May, Mildred, Nora Lou; and brother, John. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Boyce Cauble Russell

Boyce Cauble Russell

June 7, 2016

Boyce "Junie" Russell left this world on June 7, 2016 at the age of 85. Boyce is survived by his wife, Noma Russell, and daughter, Robin Russell, of Albuquerque; son, Ron Russell, and wife Cecelia of Creede, Colorado; son, Rockne Russell, and wife Shannon of Weatherford, Oklahoma; grandson, Corey Russell, and wife Bret of Mustang, OK; granddaughter, Randi Evans, and...

Eberhard H. "Uhli" Uhlenhuth

Eberhard H. "Uhli" Uhlenhuth

June 7, 2016

Prominent Professor of Psychiatry dies after 63 year medical career Eberhard H. Uhlenhuth died Tuesday, June 7, 2016. He was 88 years old. Uhli was born in Baltimore, MD., the only child of Eduard and Elisabeth Uhlenhuth. He graduated from Yale University Phi Beta Kappa in 1947 with a BS in Chemistry and received his MD degree (AOA) from Johns...

Emily Batz

Emily Batz

June 7, 2016

Emily Batz, age 27, passed away June 7, 2016. She was born on December 26, 1988. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at FRENCH University. A Celebration of Emily's life will follow on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria Rd. NE.

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Richard B. Wilks

Richard B. Wilks

June 7, 2016

Richard B. Wilks, 85, of Corrales, NM and formerly of Phoenix AZ, was not a tall man, but as a man who knew how to love, he cast a long shadow. Richard went the way of all the earth on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra; his sons and daughters-in-law Jonathan and...

Frank William McDougall

Frank William McDougall

June 6, 2016

Frank W. McDougall, 74, passed away June 6, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Frank was born on November 10, 1941 in Albuquerque to Frank and Noretha McDougall. He was born prematurely at seven months with a hole in his heart. He weighed just two-and-a-half pounds. His doctor told his parents he wouldn't make it. However, Frank, Sr. brought him home...