RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Laura Maxine "Maxine" Baksa
Jan 16, 2016
Our beloved mother, Laura Maxine Baksa, 89, passed away on January 16, 2016. She is survived by her daughters and their families: the Sandrys, Laura, Frank, and Brandon, and the Steins, Paula, Stephen, Jason and Kristin. She was a dedicated mom, attending plays that her daughter, Paula, directed or acted in. She was very proud of Laura for giving her...
Eloy J. Barela
Jan 16, 2016
Eloy J. Barela, 84, loving husband, dedicated father and friend to many, died peacefully on January 16, 2016. He is survived by his children, David Barela, (wife Marina), Bernadette Brown (husband Richard), Diane Zaiter, (husband Larry), Brian Barela, (wife Robin), ten grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his Sister Martha Driggers and brothers Aladino (wife Karen)...
Doris Elaine Conley
Jan 16, 2016
November 18, 1934 - January 16, 2016 Faithful and beloved wife of Col. John T. Conley, USAF, (Ret.), cherished mother of Annadru Lampert (Richard), John T. Conley, Jr. (Laura), Patrick Conley (Cynthia), and Alea Rae Shipman (John), and loving "Huggy" of many grandchildren. Born to the late Viola and Edward "Red" Tucker in Casper, WY, her early childhood was spent...
Katherine "Kitty" Kyger
Jan 16, 2016
Katherine Kyger, age 95, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Born as Katherine Reidy in 1920, the fourth of seven children, "Kitty" and her family lived in a small one bathroom home in Philadelphia. Decades before the Women's Lib Movement, Kitty and her sisters took flying lessons, and she earned her solo certificate in 1944. During WWII she did...
Robert F. Akerley
Jan 16, 2016
Akerley, Robert F. Major Robert F. Akerley, age 76, beloved father, brother and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Bob was known for love of his kid, world traveling, girl watching, and his wry wit. He loved his country, politics, his USAF career, and always felt life was an adventure! He is survived by his daughter, Cherlyn Akerley;...
John Jacob Sadler
Jan 16, 2016
John Sadler, 82, passed away in Albuquerque, NM January 16, 2016 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and after high school, enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in Hawaii where he worked on radar for airplanes. He was very talented in repairing electronics and appliances. He worked...
Brandon William Ledbetter
Jan 15, 2016
Brandon William Ledbetter, age 32, went to be with our Lord on January 15, 2016. Brandon was born on February 1, 1983 in Roswell, NM. He was known for having such a big heart and would go out of his way to help others. Brandon loved being outdoors and enjoying the beauty of the country. He was an excellent swimmer,...
Esther Lopez
Jan 15, 2016
Esther Lopez went to be with our Lord on January 15, 2016, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Trinnie Padilla; her brothers, Joe, Lawrence, Robert, Johnny, Michael, and her sister, Annabel. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Lopez; her sons, John Gene, Raymond, Adam (Mara) and Mario; her grandchildren, Leah, Rachel...
Janet Schultz Kahn
Jan 15, 2016
Janet Schultz Kahn, much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, died as she lived - with courage and determination on January 15, 2016. Born in Columbia, South Carolina on April 19, 1947, Janet grew up in Albuquerque attending Zia and Montezuma elementary schools and Jefferson Jr. High. She was a proud member of the Highland HS Class of...
Melissa Warren
Jan 15, 2016
Melissa Warren, 37, passed away quietly in her sleep in her home in Rio Rancho, NM on Friday, January 15, 2016. Melissa's life was characterized by her passion for serving God with her entire life and by how naturally she showed love to the people around her, how she made everyone feel at home in her presence - from her...
Tammy Goins-Basin
Jan 15, 2016
Tammy K. Goins-Basin of Moriarty, NM, born October 27, 1957 in Clovis, NM passed away on January 15, 2016 after an extremely short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie and Carolyn Minner. Tammy is survived by her husband, Matthew Basin, her children Crystal and Andrew Handlon, and Randall and Rosemary Goins, her granddaughter Athena...
Peter Wells
Jan 14, 2016
Wells, Peter Peter Wells, 85, passed away on January 14, 2016. Peter was born in Hitchin, Herts, England in 1930 to Frank H. and Elizabeth C. Wells. Peter grew up in England and even after coming to United States in 1958, he remained a British subject. Upon his arrival in the US, Peter went to work for Motorsport and later...
Nick Vargas
Jan 13, 2016
Nick Vargas, 84, a native of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nora; sons, Nick Vargas, Jr. and wife Cindy and Victor Martinez and wife, Sonia; grandchildren, Liane Armijo, Joanne Vargas, Dominic Vargas and wife Kayla, and Anissa Kosick; great-grandchildren, Gavin King, Damien...
James Clifford "Jim" Pecha
Jan 13, 2016
James Clifford Pecha made his transition on January 13, 2016. He was born June 28, 1945 in Marquette, Michigan. He, his parents and his sister arrived in Albuquerque in 1950 where he lived the rest of his life. He was very talented and creative in many mediums. He graduated from UNM with a degree in architecture. Jim was a professional...
Gladys Hankins
Jan 13, 2016
Gladys Hankins, 91, went peacefully to be with her Lord on January 13th, 2016. Gladys was born in Bisbee, Arizona and grew up in San Diego, California. She was proceeded in death by Clyde, her beloved husband of 64 years. Jesus said, "... "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he...
Donald Leroy Trone
Jan 13, 2016
Our loving father, Donald "Don" Trone, passed away at the age of 78 on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born in Durango, CO on January 23, 1937 to Grace Mosty Trone and Ralph Trone. He was the oldest child of four siblings: Shirley, Kenneth and Richard. He grew up on a farm with his family....
Dawn Marie Sandoval
Jan 13, 2016
Dawn Marie Sandoval died as she lived: with serenity, humility, and grace. After a steadfast and courageous 19 month battle with cancer, Dawn, beloved wife and mother, joined her precious daughter Lisa Marie in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born March 29, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY, Dawn was preceded in death...
Robert S. Lucero Jr
Jan 13, 2016
Robert S. Lucero Jr. (44) found peace and freedom from pain on January 13, 2016. He was raised in Albuquerque and Estancia and graduated from Sandia High School in 1989. Robert had an infectious smile and a huge heart. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, Harley Davidson motorcycles and his dogs. Music and dancing lifted his heart. He laughed often and...
Marcelle M. McCormack "Mickey" Daly
Jan 12, 2016
Marcelle M. McCormack Daly (Mickey), 92 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Marcelle was born in Bayonne, NJ on May 17, 1923. She was the daughter of Joseph T. McCormack (principal of Horace Mann High School) and Marcella Earle McCormack (US Army Nurse). Marcelle is survived by her sister,...
Mary Irene Visser
Jan 12, 2016
Mary Irene Visser, born in a log cabin in Washington to Max and Edith Luft on July 15, 1929 died January 12, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Jim Visser his wife Andrea and John Visser his wife Penny; three grandchildren, Del Visser of Seattle, Zack Visser of Albuquerque and Tori Visser of Phoenix; brother, Max Luft his wife...
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