RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Herbert J. "Herb" Hammond III
June 6, 2016
Herbert J. Hammond, III, a fifty-year resident of Alamogordo, taught science to two generations of high school students there. He died on Monday, June 6, 2016 in Albuquerque, where he had lived for the last ten years, having just celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday. Born in Clayton, NM in 1921, Herb grew up in Santa Fe, graduating from Santa Fe High...
Edna Kessel Geiszler
June 6, 2016
Edna Kessel Geiszler, 97, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on June 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and lifelong companion of 56 years, Albert. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Geiszler of Albuquerque and Susan Swigert of Jeffersonville, OH; her two granddaughters, Christie Swigert and Amy Swigert of OH; her brother Marvin...
Joanne B. Keene
June 6, 2016
Joanne B. Keene, 86. A loving wife, mother, grandmother went to be with our Lord on June 6, 2016. Joanne was a strong woman and devoted catholic. Joanne had many talents and hobbies that included tap dance, sewing, cooking, baking and gardening. She loved to travel the world and had many adventures. She was known for her beautiful red hair,...
Roy J. Farmer
June 5, 2016
Visitation Details
Thursday, June 9th, 2016, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, FRENCH - Lomas
Service Details
Thursday, June 9th, 2016, 3:00pm, Santa Fe National Cemetery
Interment Details
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Anna Mae Olona
June 5, 2016
Anna Mae Olona, 90, died June 5, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert Olona; her children, Robert M Olona Jr., Kathy Olona and Eileen Olona Poirier and husband Tom; grandchildren, Robert Lee Locklin Jr., Francine Locklin, Bryan Price, Phd and wife Claire, Miranda Poirier and Marisa Poirier and one great grandchild on the way. She...
Paul Wagy
June 5, 2016
Paul Wagy was born in Flasher, ND on September 26, 1935 to Walter and Ida Wagy. Paul went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta (Letty) Wagy to whom he was married for 52 years. He is survived by his four sons, Dale...
Kirby W. Reed
June 5, 2016
Kirby William Reed died on June 5, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 6, 1955 in Albuquerque, attended Zia Elementary School, Jefferson Jr. High School, and Highland High School, graduating from the latter in 1973. He worked a few years in Lake Tahoe and Albuquerque and then earned a degree in Computer Science from the University...
Leborio A. Castillo
June 5, 2016
Leborio A Castillo, age 89, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, went to be with our Lord on June 5, 2016, surrounded by his family. Mr. Castillo was a near lifelong resident of Quemado, NM. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Polly Castillo; his sister, Placy Padilla and husband Steve; his children, Joe Castillo...
Louise Hernandez
June 4, 2016
Louise Hernandez, 70, was called up to heaven on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family as she took her last breath after a nine month battle with lung cancer. Louise was a loving and kind mother, a patient and special "Nanie" to her grandkids, a devoted wife, and beloved sister and friend. Louise was born...
Catherine "Cathy" Davis-Ray
June 4, 2016
Catherine "Cathy" Davis-Ray, age 55, passed on Saturday, June 4, 2016 after fighting a battle for the last several months. She is survived by her husband, Wade Ray; son, Joshua Davis and wife, Zonia of FL; step-daughter, Amber Ray; grandchidren, Haily and Kaylee Davis and Cyela, Fynlee and Lyana Ray; brother, Patrick Paasche; special friend, Becky Jenkins; and other relatives...
Alice Milazzo
June 4, 2016
Alice Milazzo, 65, passed away on June 4, 2016. Alice was born in Aderdeen, MD to Clarence and Vera (Davies) Jenke. Alice grew up in Buffalo, NY attending school there and later meeting her husband Charles Milazzo. Alice received an Associate's degree in Radiology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina. Together, Alice...
Joseph William "Joe" Hoffman
June 4, 2016
Joseph (Joe) Hoffman, 74, loving husband and devoted father, loyal friend and employee, born in Brooklyn, New York July 14, 1941, passed away June 04, 2016. Joe was known for his dedication to his family and friends. He was a man of countless talents and unending eagerness to accept new challenges. Joe joined the Navy in 1959 which brought him...
Virginia Gibbs
June 4, 2016
Virginia Lee Vollmer Gibbs, "Ginny" beloved wife, mother and grandmother was born at St. Lukes in Chicago, IL on April 30, 1942 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 4, 2016. Ginny had never met a stranger in her life, and had a way of making friends with every person she encountered. Those who knew her well, knew...
Jean T. Yonemoto Kishiyama
June 4, 2016
Jean T. Yonemoto Kishiyama, 95 years young, passed away peacefully at her longtime Albuquerque home Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wajuro and Koyo Ishikawa; elder sister, Nellie; and elder brother, Henry. Jean was first married for 31 years to Miyuki "Mike" Yonemoto until his death in 1985. She then married Moss Kishiyama in...
Leslie Ralph "Les" Russell
June 3, 2016
Leslie Ralph Russell, our family's rock, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 77 years old. Les was known for his strong work ethic, family morals and values. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Russell; mother, Sue Daniels Russell; and brother, Wayne Russell. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley; three children, Shawna...
Irene Montano Sandoval
June 3, 2016
Irene Montano Sandoval, beloved sister, aunt, mother and grandmother, passed away June 3, 2016. Irene was born on June 11, 1952 in Albuquerque to Canuto and Gregorita (Lola) Lovato Montano. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Irene attended Albuquerque High School and worked for APS, Amity and Intel. Irene was an animal lover and was devoted to her family. She always...
Marjorie Wilma Henry McCulloch
June 3, 2016
Marjorie Wilma McCulloch, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2014 passed away June 3, 2016. She is survived by her spouse of 64 years, William Crews McCulloch of Albuquerque; daughter Sharon Paris and husband Michael of Graham, TX; daughter Jane Clinger and husband, Leslie of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother Ray Henry of Hillsboro, MO; sister Mary...
Amelia Schutellas
June 3, 2016
Amelia Schutellas, 82, resident of Albuquerque since 1972, passed away on June 3, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Schutellas; one brother and one sister, both of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry and Amelia owned and operated Burger Barn East in New York, NY, for ten years before coming to Albuquerque where they...
Donald Max Zachary
June 3, 2016
Donald Max Zachary died peacefully at home on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born in Newcastle, Indiana on January 23, 1928. He was the third of ten children born to Jesse Cordell and Laura Carter Zachary. Don was proud of his service in World War II as a member of the Honor Guard under General Douglas MacArthur. He was...
Ellwood Leon Coleman (Ret.) USMC
June 3, 2016
Ellwood Coleman, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, and faithful friend passed away June 3, 2016. Ellwood was born April 27, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia to Elsie Cheatem and Herbert Coleman. He went to school in Richmond. He then joined the Air Force for four years. Shortly thereafter he joined the Marines. He served a little more than 15 years....



