RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Betty Deer Shannon
May 4, 2015
Betty Deer Shannon, 78, of Albuquerque, left this world peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2015. Betty was born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, on August 8, 1936, the youngest child of Alfred Fixico Deer and Munna Hill Deer. A full-blood Creek Indian and enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma, Betty attended Butner School in Wewoka, Oklahoma, and Chilocco Indian...
Carol Mitchell
May 4, 2015
Mitchell, Carol Carol Mitchell, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on May 4, 2015. She entered this world on January 18, 1939 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Ernest and Elsie Teeter. She is survived by her only child, Tammy Pena and husband, George; four grandkids, Alexander, Sabrina, Sara and Fiona; brother, Lloyd...
Cloyce Harrison
May 4, 2015
Cloyce Harrison of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2015. He was born on November 29, 1924 to Howard Cromwell Harrison and Beulah Mae Harrison in Seymour, TX. In 1942 he graduated from Leveland High School, and in December of that year enlisted in the navy. He studied at the University of Texas and the...
Jack McCutcheon
May 3, 2015
Jack McCutcheon, 73, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called home to Jesus on May 3, 2015. He entered this world on January 29, 1942 in Muskogee, OK, born to Julius and Pearl McCutcheon. He is survived by his wife, Linda McCutcheon; his children, Daren and Megan McCutcheon of Bowling Green, KY, Julie McCutcheon and Shane Roland of Albuquerque, Todd...
George Smith Lt. (Ret.) Col.
May 3, 2015
Lt. Col. George Smith, USAF (Ret.) was born in Forty Fort, PA on February 19, 1929 to George W. Smith and Helen Landay Smith. He graduated from Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, PA and Juanita College, also in Huntingdon, with a BS Degree in Mathematics. He was active both in High School and College in football and basketball and was...
Roger Vallejos
May 3, 2015
Roger Vallejos, 64, passed away from this life on Sunday, May 03, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Diana; children Paula Vallejos, Roger Vallejos, Jr.;three grandchildren Adriana Lima (Richard), Marcus Vallejos, Esparanza Vallejos; brother, Danny Vallejos (Cecelia);mother, May Lou Vallejos. Roger retired from the City of Albuquerque as a Parks and Recreational supervisor, after 26 years...
Steve Bowen
May 3, 2015
Steve Bowen, 63, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lucy; son, David Montoya; sister, Brenda and brother-in-law, Scott Short; step-mother, Mary Bowen; his dog, Sandy; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Bowen and Gloria Jean Davis;...
Gilbert D. Pohl
May 2, 2015
Pohl, Gilbert D. Lt. Gilbert D. Pohl "Gibo" was called home to be with our dear Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the age of 49. He is preceded in death by his sister, Diana Lynn Pohl and his maternal and paternal Grandparents. He is survived by his two precious children, Enrique and Ariana Pohl, and their mother, Pilar...
Mary Jo Arias
May 2, 2015
Mary Jo Arias, youngest daughter of Joe and Mary Arias lost a brief battle to cancer Saturday morning, May 2, 2015. She was 49 years old and was proceeded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister Paulette Gnadt and her husband Lt. Col. (Ret.) Larry W. Gnadt; brother Joe H. Arias and wife Frances; sister Barbara...
James Arthur Hansen
May 2, 2015
Born June 10th, 1939, James Arthur Hansen was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, and a resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy McDonald Hansen and Hazel Ilene. He is survived by his wife, Linda K. Hansen; his sister, Linda Ilene Weisser; and his three children, Lori K. Hendrex, Karen L. Johnson, and James...
Larry K. Johnson
May 2, 2015
Larry Johnson left us on May 2, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1940 in Topeka, Kansas to Clarence and Irene Johnson. He was extremely talented and bright, graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He then continued his education at the University of New Mexico and...
Geraldine Rose Manuel
May 1, 2015
Geraldine Rose Manuel passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 in O'Fallon, MO. Geraldine was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Manuel, loving mother of Marilyn (Raymond) Kobza of Buffalo, NY, Russell J. (Prudence) Manuel of St. Peters, MO and Barbara (Jeffrey) Toft of Overland Park, KS. Loving grandmother of Joseph Kobza, Megan (Brian) Sandy and Matt Toft,...
Joan Reeves
May 1, 2015
Joan Lee Reeves, age 85, long time resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, May 1st - her husband Art's birthday who preceded her in death December 16, 2014. She was born April 22, 1930 to Mike and Lona Smith in Mankato, KS. Joan is survived by her children Christine Hethcock and husband Dan Miller of...
Christopher Ronnie Crazythunder
May 1, 2015
CRAZYTHUNDER, CHRISTOPHER In loving memory of Christopher Ronnie Crazythunder who went to be with our Lord on May 1, 2015. You are a loving son, husband and father. Chris is survived by his wife, Nina and children, Nicholas, Chance and Christa Crazythunder of Albuquerque and Noble Bilagody of Chandler, AZ; his mother, Sara Crazythunder-Collier and stepfather, L.W. (Bill) Collier, Jr.,...
John Franklin Shannon
May 1, 2015
John Franklin Shannon, 83, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 after a courageous four-month struggle with brain cancer. His wife of 57 years, Jeanne, was at his side. John was born in Northumberland, Pennsylvania in 1932 to James Baker Shannon and Martha Shoffstall Shannon. In addition to his wife, several nephews and nieces survive him. He was preceded in...
Rolland Robert Pyetzki
May 1, 2015
Rolland Robert Pyetzki, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. He was surrounded by family and close friends during his final hours. Rolland is survived by his daughter, Roberta Clark and her husband, Aaron of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Sarah Greer and Leroy Greer; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Paul, and Haidyn; as well as two nephews and two nieces. His wife, Jeanne; parents,...
Felice Marcus Grad
May 1, 2015
GRAD--- Felice Marcus Grad, died on May 1, 2015. Born in Dayton, Ohio. She attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and graduated with B.A., B.S. and M.A. degrees in Education and romance Languages. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Lambda Theta, and Mortar Board honoraries. She worked in Paris, France and Lisbon, Portugal with the United...
Melvin Robins
Apr 29, 2015
Robins, Melvin Luper Born February 4, 1922 - Died April 29, 2015 Melvin Luper Robins, age 93, died peacefully at home with his two daughters at his side. He is survived by his daughters, Jacquelyn Robins and Joan Robins and spouse, Denise Wheeler. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sue in 2005 after 60 years of marriage. Mel...
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Winter
Apr 29, 2015
Winter, Gerald Lee "Jerry" Gerald Lee "Jerry" Winter, age 65 went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2015. He is survived by his sisters, Carol Ann Winter and Linda Susan Alexander; and his special friend and caregiver, Laura Manire. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Winter; and his parents, Raymond G. and Beulah...
William Stewart "Bill" Shearin Jr
Apr 29, 2015
William Stewart "Bill" Shearin Jr, 94, passed away April 29, 2015. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to William and Mary Ella Shearin. Bill grew up in a Christian home and was saved at the age of 9. He was called to preach at the age of 17 and was lisensed to the ministry in 1939 and ordained in 1962....
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