Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Jeanne Langham Wimmer

Jeanne Langham Wimmer

Jan 21, 2016

Jeanne Langham Wimmer, 74, of Speedway, WV and longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, departed this life to be with her Lord on January 21, 2016. Born on August 3, 1941, she was the eldest daughter of the late Marjorie Walker Watson and Arnette Cunningham. Making friends wherever her path took her, she enjoyed working among friends at Richardson Motor Company,...

Shirley M. Templeton

Shirley M. Templeton

Jan 21, 2016

Shirley M. Templeton, Age 91, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Raymond H. Templeton and wife, Melinda of San Antonio, TX and Robert S. Templeton of Chance, MD; six grandchildren, Christopher Templeton and wife, Tabitha, Justin Templeton and wife, Tara, Raymond Templeton II and wife, Tia, Destiny Templeton, Cheyenne Templeton, and Tyler Templeton; five...

Robert Earl "Bob" Basham

Robert Earl "Bob" Basham

Jan 21, 2016

Basham, Robert "Bob" Earl Robert "Bob" Earl Basham was born on July 26, 1958 in Hobbs, NM, to Bill and Pat Basham of Santa Fe. He attended school in Albuquerque and was a 1980 graduate of UNM. Bob was a long-time Golf Professional, working in Rio Rancho, NM, San Diego, CA, Carlsbad, NM, and Albuquerque, NM and was currently the...

Wanda Garrison

Wanda Garrison

Jan 20, 2016

Wanda Ray Garrison was born in 1928 and very peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Wanda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Garrison; and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family members. She was in banking and financial institutions for 43 years. She was head bookkeeper at Ranchers State Bank in...

Celeste "Chick" Nole

Celeste "Chick" Nole

Jan 20, 2016

Celeste "Chick" Nole peacefully departed this life to join her loving Creator on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the age of 93 ½. She was born June 9, 1922, the daughter of Celeste "Mamo" and Jordan Charlton. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as friend to many. Over her lifetime she warmed many hearts...

Paul Longoria

Paul Longoria

Jan 19, 2016

Paul Longoria, age 79, a well-respected and beloved neighbor, friend, husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather and long-time Albuquerque resident passed away January 19, 2016. Paul was known for his refreshing kindness, friendship and his "mucho grande" love of life. He never met anyone that could not become his friend. He is survived by his amazing wife and best friend, Leslie Longoria....

Patricia Ann Dixon

Patricia Ann Dixon

Jan 19, 2016

Patricia Ann Dixon age 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 19, 2016. Patricia was born in Baton Rouge, LA to Octave and Mable Fleitas and adopted into the family of Anthony and Ruth Mance. She is survived by her husband Gary Dixon, her children Jessie Fowler and wife Donna Douglas Fowler, Michelle Klug...

Norma J. Lavery

Norma J. Lavery

Jan 19, 2016

Norma J. Lavery, 83, died January 19, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Allan; her sons, David Lillie and wife, Carol, Mark Lillie and wife, Lisa; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, David Denney and wife, Kim and Danny Denney; and many other family and friends. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nellie Denney and...

Roland Knight "R.K." Van Gaasbeek

Roland Knight "R.K." Van Gaasbeek

Jan 19, 2016

Roland Knight "R.K." Van Gaasbeek was born on January 21, 1929 in Atchison, Kansas. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the army. He was stationed in Europe to aid in the post-WWII reconstruction efforts. His time served overseas had a profound effect on him, turning him into an avid WWII history buff. Upon completion of his military service, R.K....

Francis "Frank" Troup

Francis "Frank" Troup

Jan 18, 2016

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, Francis "Frank" Troup, passed away at the age of 75 on Monday, January 18, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Susquehanna, PA on March 25, 1940 to George and Helen Troup. He was the youngest of seven siblings: John, Elizabeth, George, Donald, Betty and Jimmy, who all preceded him in death....

Susan Joyce (Harris)  Weimer

Susan Joyce (Harris) Weimer

Jan 18, 2016

Susan Joyce Weimer, née Harris There was a disturbance in the Force early on January 18, 2016 when artist and iconoclast Susan Joyce Harris Weimer ("Biba") died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 93. Born in Bronxville, NY in 1922, Biba was the daughter of George Edgerly Harris and Ruth Colony Harris SoRelle, both also artists. She was...

Barbara Maria Sanchez

Barbara Maria Sanchez

Jan 18, 2016

Barbara Maria Sanchez was 88 when she passed peacefully to the spirit world at her home with her family on January 18, 2016. Maria Barbarita Padilla Sanchez, a native of Albuquerque, was born on March 18, 1927. She attended Albuquerque High School and worked retail businesses. Barbara was the middle of nine children - Nicolas, Rebecca, Isabel, Eliseo, Maria Barbarita,...

Wanda C. McGuire

Wanda C. McGuire

Jan 17, 2016

Wanda C. McGuire, 65, beloved sister, mother and grandmother, was called home to be with our glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 17, 2016. She was born January 20, 1950 in Roswell, NM, to Alvord and Vera Arnold. She is survived by her brother, Ronald Arnold; daughter, Pamela McGuire; son, Brian McGuire; grandchildren, Taylor Affentranger, Ashley Affentranger, Bracton...

Barton Darrow

Barton Darrow

Jan 17, 2016

Barton Darrow was born 94 years ago to Earl B. and May Darrow in Colorado. He moved to Albuquerque in 1929. He attended Fourth Ward Elementary, Washington Junior High, Albuquerque High, and is a graduate of NMSU. While attending AHS he achieved All-State Honors in both football and basketball and was a member of the AHS Athletic Alumni Hall of...

Josie Garcia

Josie Garcia

Jan 17, 2016

Service Details

Thursday, January 21st, 2016, 6:00pm, FRENCH - Westside

Friday, January 22nd, 2016, 11:00am, FRENCH - Westside

Norman Lee Westerfeld Sr

Norman Lee Westerfeld Sr

Jan 17, 2016

Norm left this world for his next great adventure on January 17, 2016. He left behind his beloved wife of 60 years Sandra, the light and love of his life. He is also survived by his son, Norm Westerfeld Jr. and wife Vicki; grandchildren, Norm Westerfeld III and wife Melissa, Jared Westerfeld and wife Stephanie, Jacob, Michelle and Ryan Westerfeld;...

Mary Ellen Walley

Mary Ellen Walley

Jan 17, 2016

Mary Ellen Walley, 95, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away on January 17, 2016. Mary is survived by her son, Robert J. Walley of Los Lunas; and grandson, Eric Walley of Florida. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Service Details

Monday, January 25th,...

Lucille Helen Mulcahy

Lucille Helen Mulcahy

Jan 17, 2016

Lucille Helen Mulcahy (née' Burnett) passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the age of 97. Lucille was born on November 10, 1918 in Albuquerque and lived here most of her life. She loved the Southwest and was the author of several children's books set in this area. Lucille worked at the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library for a number...

Mollie Krattiger

Mollie Krattiger

Jan 17, 2016

God called Mollie Krattiger home on January 17, 2016. While the call seemed sudden to us, it was exactly the right time for her. She was the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and because of that, we ask you to smile and celebrate her life and how she touched you. Her spirit lives in all of us and...

Shirley A. Johnson

Shirley A. Johnson

Jan 17, 2016

Shirley A. Johnson, 84, passed away on January 17, 2016. Shirley was born in Oklahoma and moved to New Mexico during her childhood. She attended and graduated from Albuquerque High School. During high school she met her husband Bobby J. They married after Bobby J returned from his service in the Navy, on July 22, 1949. Together Shirley and Bobby...