RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Audrey Jeanne Ramsey
February 29, 2016
Audrey Jeanne Ramsey (Munsey), a longtime resident of Albuquerque died peacefully on February 29, 2016 at the age of 92. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband James Theodore Ramsey (Ted); father and step-mother, Fred and Peggy Munsey; mother Idel Roth Munsey; and sister Rosemary Weber (Harry). Audrey is survived by her daughters Carol Jones and husband Gary, Denise...
Mercedes Roque "Mercy" Arreguin
February 29, 2016
Arreguin, Mercedes "Mercy" Roque Our loving child Mercedes "Mercy" Roque Arreguin, age 12, was granted her angel wings on February 29th, 2016. Jesus said it is time and she leapt right into his arms. She filled our lives with unspeakable joy, she was loved by everyone, and was truly a sweetheart who deeply moved the hearts of so many. On...
Bertha Vera Lujan
February 28, 2016
Lujan, Bertha Vera Bertha Vera Lujan passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 surrounded by her family at home. She was born to Ambrosita and Victor Mares in Raton, NM on September 8, 1918. She is survived by her children, Lillian Gallegos, Alex Lujan Jr. (Irma), Judith White, Betty Baca (Robert), and Louise Sandoval (Lee); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren....
Loretta R. Meyer
February 28, 2016
Loretta R. Meyer, age 92, a loving wife, dedicated mother, and great friend, passed away February 28, 2016 in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Loretta was born in Ozora, MO on July 23, 1923. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Carol Sue Meyer who resides in Albuquerque; and a sister, Stella Singley of St. Louis. Preceding Loretta in death...
James L. Lawrence PhD
February 28, 2016
Dr. James L. Lawrence died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the age of 74 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque NM. James L. Lawrence was born on October 22, 1941 in New York City to Telete and Ernice Lawrence formerly of Ft. Worth, TX. His father Ernice was a renowned operatic tenor, and his mother Telete was an accomplished speech pathologist....
Jerry Shelburn
February 28, 2016
Jerry Shelburn, 81, died Sunday February 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 65 years; four of his five children; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren his sister Mary and many nieces, nephews and friends. Jerry will be most remembered for his love of Jehovah and of all the people he met throughout his life. We would like to thank...
Milton F. Sanchez
February 28, 2016
Milton F. Sanchez, 85, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Milton was born in Belen, NM to Ramon and Rosalia Sanchez. Milton is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ninfa Sanchez; five children Roland Sanchez, Theresa Brenner (David), Milton JD Sanchez (Renee'), Lisa Valencia (Frank), Patrick Sanchez (Cindy Eden-Sanchez); 10 grandchildren;...
Dean Lewis Arguello
February 28, 2016
Dean Lewis Arguello, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was an Oakland Raiders fan who lived life to the fullest. He will be missed by many family and friends. Dean was preceded in death by his father, Ramon H. Arguello. He is survived by his mother, Ernestine Arguello; brother, Donald Arguello; sisters, Debra Arndt and Dorleen...
David M. Ortega
February 28, 2016
David Marcial Ortega, 51, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 28, 2016. He entered this world on September 22, 1964 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Victor and the late Carolyn Ortega. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Danielle Samantha Ortega of Albuquerque, NM; his father and step-mother Victor R. Ortega and Carol Homuth Ortega...
Mary Belle Hammonds
February 28, 2016
Mary Belle Hammonds died peacefully of natural causes in Vancouver, WA on February 28, 2016. Mary Belle was born August 7, 1932 in Alabama to Mary Pressley and Rufus Webb. She lived the past six years in Vancouver, WA, though her longest place of residence was Albuquerque, NM for more than forty years. She was preceded in death by her...
Edward Padilla
February 27, 2016
Padilla, Edward Edward (Eddie) Padilla peacefully went to eternal happiness on February 27, 2016, after 96 years in this world. Edward was born October 12, 1919 to his cherished parents, Eugenia and Tranquilino Padilla. Edward helped to support his family at an early age including entering the Civilian Conservation Corps during the construction of Elephant Butte Dam. Edward was a...
Suzanne Ivener-Pettersson
February 27, 2016
Suzanne, 69, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away after battling a long illness on February 27, 2016. Born May 21, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, she moved to Albuquerque in 1962. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Ivener; and is survived by her sons, Elias-Axel Pettersson and Efraim-Eugen Pettersson and his wife...
Joe Rosauro "Pepe" Gallegos
February 26, 2016
Joe Rosauro (Pepe) Gallegos at the age of 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2016. He passed away at the VA hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on July 8, 1927, in Delia, NM to Jose Rosauro Gallegos and Juanita Casaus Gallegos. He was drafted into the Navy at the...
Benjamin Osuna
February 26, 2016
Osuna, Benjamin A. Benjamin A. Osuna, 24, a beloved son and friend, passed away on February 26, 2016. Ben was known for his creativity, his cartoon art, his short movies, his quirky sense of humor and his hat. He was a Valley high school graduate and attended UNM and CNM. He is survived by his loving mother, Patricia Osuna. He...
Roger Anton Steers
February 26, 2016
Roger Steers, 93, of Albuquerque passed away at the New Mexico Veteran's home in Truth or Consequences on Friday 26 February 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Steers and Linda Huss; and wife, Shirley Steers. Roger is survived by five children, Ruth Coates and husband Jim, Nancy Cottle and husband Larry, Terry Dejong and Wife Susan,...
Paul Cisneros
February 26, 2016
Cisneros, Paul Alexander Paul Alexander Cisneros, age 65 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on February 26, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Josefita Cisneros. Paul is survived by his sister, Ann Snyder; nephew, Terry Snyder; niece, Angela Buelow and husband, Jason and their children, Alexandra and Luke Buelow. The Rosary will be recited on Friday,...
Mary Frances Winemiller
February 26, 2016
Mary Frances Winemiller, age 91, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, February 26, 2016. Mary Eddleman was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She married William (Bill) Winemiller, a career USAF officer and lived in many places in the US, Europe and Asia. Bill and Mary moved back to Albuquerque after Bill retired from the Air Force and they...
Marybeth Crocket
February 26, 2016
Marybeth Crocket, age 55, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Marybeth was born in Brighton, MA to Douglas and Mary Crocket. She is survived by her loving husband James J. Woodbury of 34 years. Marybeth grew up in Arlington, MA where she and James made their way to Rio Rancho by way of York, ME. She is survived by...
Lazetta Walsh
February 26, 2016
Lazetta Walsh, 84, died Friday, February 26, 2016. She was born in Three Corners, Oklahoma, to Robert and Edna Conner. Lazetta is preceded in death by her husband, William B. Walsh, and siblings Vernon, Lyle, Evelyn, Bobby, Jimmy, Frank and Roy. She is survived by her son Charles and wife RoseAnn; two grandchildren, Charles and wife Elishia and Nicole; two...



