RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Bertha Ann Skinner (Birdie) Gallegos
September 10, 2015
Bertha Ann Skinner Gallegos (Birdie) entered into Heaven on September 10, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 2, 1924. She was the eldest daughter of Harry and Emma Skinner. Bertha lived her life with an undying faith. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who left a legacy of love and joy for...
Emma Louise Damron Webb
September 10, 2015
Emma Louise Damron Webb, 83, resident of Albuquerque since 1980, passed away on September 10, 2015. Known as Louise, she was born to Max and Elsie Damron on October 11, 1931 in Ceredo, WV. She spent some of her happiest childhood years in Hopkinsville, KY. Louise loved horses and was an avid equestrian. She moved to Louisville, KY in her...
Jerryl Wayne Ingle
September 10, 2015
Jerryl Wayne Ingle, 62, passed away after a short battle with cancer on September 10, 2015. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Kiraly; brothers, Rick Ingle and wife, Kristi, Ron Ingle, Don Ingle and wife, Gloria, and Keith Ingle; nieces and nephews, Jeff and wife, Janette, Kariann, Scott, Kelli, Jessica, Jeremy, Theresa, and James; and other loved family members...
Diana Rae Barreras
September 9, 2015
Diana Rae Barreras, 55, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 9, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Anna Marie Barreras, Barbara Barreras and significant other, Matt Saiz and Sharron Rae Barreras and husband, Steven Mendoza; mother, Anna Rae Buhr; grandchildren, Marissa Barreras, Andres, Vanessa, Sarah, Anthony and Derek Mendoza; brother, Ed Buhr; sister, Bernie Buhr;...
Betty Ingram
September 9, 2015
Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Ingram went home to her Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Betty was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 3, 1925. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Ingram, Sr. (Bob); an infant daughter, and her parents Bill and Zella Weisse of Albany, Indiana. Betty is survived by: son...
Dr. Edward Vincent De Santis
September 8, 2015
On September 8, 2015, New Mexico lost a gentle spirit and one of its finest educators and scholars. At the age of 78, with his loving wife, Rosario, ever by his side, Dr. Edward Vincent De Santis died peacefully. As a teacher in the University of New Mexico Honors Program and a Graduate Dean, as well as a professor in...
LaVerne Lewis Pollat
September 8, 2015
LaVerne Pollat, formerly of Los Alamos, NM., passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2015, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was 80 years old. LaVerne was born February 27, 1935 in Cozad, NE. He was the son of Patrick and Ruth (Gayman) Pollat. He served in the U.S. Army and received an Honorary Discharge in 1956. He married Eldene Miller of...
Gary Alexander Kellam
September 8, 2015
Dr. Gary Alexander Kellam, 72, passed away Tuesday morning in his home in Los Ranchos. His wife of 27 years, Sherry, was at his side when he lost his long fight with congestive heart failure. Maintaining a positive attitude in his final months, Gary always tried to make family around him comfortable with his plight with quips like, "I'll have...
Barbara E. Griego
September 8, 2015
Barbara E. Griego, 80, passed away September 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Reynaldo; sons, Steven, Lawrence, Nicolascito and daughter, Nocolascita. She is survived by Amadeo Sanchez, her companion and caregiver for more than 40 years. She is also survived by her children, Modesto, Sarah Griego and husband David, Theresa Griego, Michael and wife Marie,...
Geraldine D. Flynt Brooks
September 8, 2015
Geraldine Brooks, 70, was born in Las Vegas, NM. Gerrie peacefully passed away September 8, 2015. She was an empathetic and generous person and was known for her "unique" personality and laugh. Never a person to be shy, Gerrie made many friends that she enjoyed calling to chat. The night Gerrie passed away, she surprisingly called her friends at the...
Maria del Refugio "Cuca" Garay
September 8, 2015
Garay, Maria del Refugio "Cuca" Cuca was born in Huejucar, Jalisco, Mexico and moved to the US in the early 1950's. Maria was an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Cuca was preceded in death by her husband, Cruz of 55 years; her parents, Jose and Juanita Villegas; brothers, Irineo, Agustin and Ralph; sisters, Lupe and Adelaida. Cuca is...
Vernon Clark
September 8, 2015
Vernon Clark, 75, beloved father and husband, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2015. He entered this world on November 7, 1939 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Wesley and Mary Clark. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Clark; and his three children, son, Rocky Clark and his wife LeAnee, daughter, Michelle Marquez and...
Florence Marie Chrissinger
September 7, 2015
Florence Marie Chrissinger, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away of natural causes Monday evening, September 7, 2015. She was 94-years-old. Florence was born in Cedar Bluffs, NE on December 27, 1920 to Ella Mae and Bert Lyman. The family moved to Orlando, FL when she was 4-years-old and she graduated from Orlando High School in 1938. She...
Barbara Joann List
September 7, 2015
Barbara Joann List, 84 passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, in her Albuquerque, NM home. Barbara was born in Michigan on July 15, 1932, to Captain Mark and Doris Hocking. She met her late husband, Dean Bernard List, at the Coronado Club on base here in Albuquerque, while she was visiting a sister. They fell in love at first...
Johnnie Edward Barker Jr
September 6, 2015
Johnnie Edward Barker, Jr, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynne Barker; his two daughters, Stacy Stone and husband, Gary of Abernathy, TX and Mary Jo Brown and fiancee, James Thomas of Albuquerque; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his siblings, Carolyn Madsen and husband,...
Dora O. Jacobo
September 6, 2015
Dora O. Jacobo, age 80, a life-long resident of New Mexico, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at her home on September 6, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Manuel R. Jacobo of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Alyce Naranjo and husband John Naranjo of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Cynthia Jacobo and partner Ray Montoya of Albuquerque, NM; son Thomas Jacobo...
Lillian Bernardini Lente
September 6, 2015
Lillian Bernardini Lente passed away peacefully on September 6, 2015. She was born on September 17, 1923 in Grosetto, Italy and came to the United States in 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe L. Lente of Isleta Pueblo; her parents Cesare Bernardini and Tersilia Mostardini; brothers Mauro and Piero; and sister Cessarina all of Grosetto, Italy....
Ryan C. Chavez
September 5, 2015
Ryan C. Chavez, age 29, died suddenly on September 5, 2015 in a motorcycle accident. Ryan was preceded in death by his father Clarence Chavez; grandmother Jean McCormick; and uncle David McCormick. Ryan was blessed in his life to have had two fathers. He is survived by his loving parents, Elliott and Cynthia Teller; grandfather retired Col. David McCormick; sister...
Karen Elizabeth Will
September 5, 2015
Will, Karen E., age 31, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, September 5, 2015, after a valiant and courageous struggle against cancer. Karen is survived by her parents, Julie and Max Will; sister, Jennifer Sandoval and husband, John and their children, Ryan, Anthony, Dylan, and Marina; her grandmother, Tillie Will; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who...
William Wesley Oxford
September 5, 2015
William Wesley Oxford, age 84, an extraordinarily exceptional man, passed away on September 5, 2015. William was known for his love of life, laughter, and the thrill of excitement. He pursued his excitement through racing sprint cars and loved the adrenaline rush of buying new cars. He is survived by his "precious wife," Patricia Oxford; his five children; nine grandchildren;...
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