RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Franklin Brett Barker
April 11, 2016
Franklin Brett Barker, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1996 and from 1951 - 1954, died April 11, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Martha L. Barker of Albuquerque, and by his parents, Ballard B. Barker and Jenny Barker. He is survived by his step-daughter, Judith A. Oliver and her husband Thomas of St....
Reba Price
April 11, 2016
Reba Price was born in Charlotte, NC on August 3, 1958, and passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2016 in Peralta, NM. She is survived by her friend and life partner Hal Mackey; his daughter, Samantha; their pets, Misty and Dori; and numerous friends in New Mexico and Ohio. Reba received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a...
Julia "Judy" Gafford
April 11, 2016
Julia "Judy" Gafford, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on April 11, 2016. She was born on June 17, 1922 in Salina, KS to Nathaniel P. and Iva Jean Woods. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Wolfe and Julia (Dwight) Wolf; granddaughters, Lisa (Ken) Sidenblad and Alison (Ricki) Marshall; grandsons, Jeff (Leigh) Wolfe and Danny Coker; and...
Paul A. Kuenstler
April 11, 2016
Paul A. Kuenstler, Sr, our family rock, passed away April 11, 2016. After an illustrious Air Force career, Paul continued to serve his community through volunteerism on the Tru-West Credit Union board, White Mountain Regional Medical Center board, Alpine Action Alliance Board and homeowners' board for Chapache subdivision. He served with these groups as President/Chairman/member for many years. He is...
George Edward Gleason
April 10, 2016
Service Details
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, 9:00am, FRENCH - Westside
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, 12:00am, FRENCH - Westside
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, 2:15pm, Santa Fe National Cemetery
Mary Jane (Kaiser) Crane
April 10, 2016
Mary Jane Kaiser Crane went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on April 10, 2016. Mary Jane Kaiser was born December 6, 1924 to Paul and Leeta Kaiser of Albuquerque. She was married April 2, 1942 to Wayne Spencer Crane, of Albuquerque. She is survived by their five children, John Crane and wife, Cheryl, Peggy (Crane) Huber-Vallejos and...
Valda M. Kaminski
April 10, 2016
Valda M. Kaminski, 96, of Huntley, Illinois, died on April 10, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Patricia Cox. She was born in Rock Island, IL on December 26, 1919 to James and Meta Marre. Valda was the village clerk of Milan, IL for several terms and worked in the payroll department at Rock Island/Milan School District #41 for...
Nicholas Joseph Walsh
April 9, 2016
Nicholas Joseph Walsh-Floch passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the young age of 17. He was born on July 30, 1998 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Walsh and Robert Floch. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Floch (Judy Hofer) and Linda Walsh, and his grandparents, Gary and Jean Kittle...
Beverly Joan Wier
April 9, 2016
Beverly Wier, 83 was called home by our Lord on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 Born in Berkley MI to Alfreda M.Peterson and Earl F.Wolfman. She had two brothers who preceded her in death, William Wolfman and Earl F. Wolfman Jr. Beverly moved to Albuquerque in 2002 to be with her daughter Edee and her family. She was a loving daughter,...
Loretta Frances Garcia
April 9, 2016
Loretta Frances Garcia, age 58, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully, after a year long battle with cancer on Saturday, April 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, David M. Garcia; children, Martin Garcia and Monica Johnson and husband, Denver; grandchildren, Ethan and Audrey Johnson; parents, Ruben and Barbara Otero;...
Shirley Ann Ferguson
April 9, 2016
Shirley Ann Ferguson, 74, joined her husband, Alvis Ferguson in heaven on April 9, 2016 which would have been their 52nd anniversary here on earth. But instead they celebrated their first anniversary in heaven together. Shirley left this world with the peace only her Lord and Savior could give her. Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, "come to me, all of...
Sandra Lee Jean-Bordelon
April 9, 2016
Sandra Jean-Bordelon, 71, beloved mother, passed away on April 9, 2016. Sandra was born in Ruston, Louisiana on September 28, 1944. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor's degree in education and later earned her master's degree at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Sandra was a dedicated kindergarten teacher and loved teaching all of the children in her...
Veva C. Lowe
April 9, 2016
In the early morning hours of April 9th, 2016 Veva Cohee Lowe, aka Mamaw V, earned her wings and began her long-awaited reunion waltz with her husband Jerry. The other attendees of her heavenly welcome party include; her parents Roy and Helen Cohee, daughter Patti Gomez, her brothers Mike, Lloyd, baby Patrick, and "Bud", her sisters "Barb", Norma, and Audrey,...
David Alan Miller
April 8, 2016
David Alan Miller, 80, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016, surrounded by his wife and family members. Dave was born January 8, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to the late F. J. Christensen and Elizabeth Moline and was adopted by the late Leonard Miller. He grew up in Glendale, CA and, after graduating from high school,...
Emilio Sanchez
April 8, 2016
Emilio Sanchez, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, was called to his eternal rest on April 8, 2016 at his home in Dana Point, California. He entered this world on September 4, 1931 in Valencia, NM, born to Alfredo and Tercila Sanchez. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Sanchez; children, Alfred Sanchez and wife Sara, Emily Avendano...
Lowbyane "Sis" Schneider
April 8, 2016
Lowbyane "Sis" Schneider, 96, a long-time resident of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 after a long full life. She was born in Dale, OK on February 27, 1920 to H.C. and Maud Rooker. Sis was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend to many. She loved spending time with her family, working in her flower garden and taking...
Imogene R. "Gene" Hutchins
April 8, 2016
Imogene R. "Gene" Hutchins, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, passed away quietly at an Albuquerque assisted living home on April 8, 2016. She is survived by five children, James Hutchins and wife Debra of Albuquerque; Larry Hutchins and wife Kay of Colorado Springs; Steve Hutchins of Ada, Oklahoma; Dan Hutchins and wife Cathy of Cedar Grove, New...
Kathleen Stout
April 8, 2016
Kathleen Stout, 96, passed away on April 8, 2016. Kathleen was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid bowler and continued to bowl in leagues until she was 88. She loved being a homemaker, loved gardening and all things sweet, and most of all, loved her family. She will be remembered for her competitive spirit,...
David Lee Harrison
April 7, 2016
David Lee Harrison, age 62, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Eileen Harrison; sister, Dana Powell (Bob); sons, Kris Harrison (Anna), and Steven Harrison (Veronica): grandchildren, Ashley Harrison, Jessalynn, Wesley, and Jeffrey; mother of his sons, Rebecca Harrison. Service will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 11:00 a.m.at Northdale Baptist Church, 123 Osuna Rd NW...
Helen Peralta (Elena) Quintana
April 7, 2016
Helen Quintana, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, went home to her heavenly Father on April 7, 2016. She was born on August 18, 1922 to Demecio Peralta and Francisquita Silva and was the second oldest of ten children. She was delivered by her Grandmother, Rebecca Silva, at the Enrique Silva Sr. Ranch in the Tucson Mountains, near...



