RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Irene Boudreau
Jan 13, 2015
Irene Boudreau, 93, went to the express line in Heaven, January 13, 2015. She died peacefully in the loving arms of her son, John, and with the wonderful staff at the New Mexico State Veterans home in Truth or Consequences, NM. Irene was one of the first women in New Mexico to join the Army when it began allowing women...
Melba Mae Williams
Jan 13, 2015
WILLIAMS, MELBA MAE Age 87, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 13, 2015. She is survived by son, Edwin R. Williams; daughter, Paula D. Casey; granddaughter, Cherish Hegwood and husband, Chase; and three great-grandchildren, Juliet, Coleman, and Caycen Hegwood. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lawrence Edwin Williams. Friends may visit FRENCH- Westside on Thursday,...
Edward Louis Rubio
Jan 13, 2015
Edward Louis Rubio, 84 of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on April 21, 1930 in Las Vegas, NM to Timoteo and Virginia (Mondragon) Rubio. He graduated from Robertson High School in Las Vegas, and later attended Western NM University in Silver City. Edward was a military veteran, having served...
Adeline Smith
Jan 13, 2015
Adeline Smith, formerly of Pena Blanca, NM, passed away on January 13, 2015 at her home in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Alex Smith; her children, Stanley Smith and Sydney Smith; her grandsons, Ryan and Ashley Smith; five great-grandchildren; as well as many other loving family members and friends. Adeline was a life-long resident of...
Nancy Mills Lee
Jan 12, 2015
Nancy Mills Lee, 87, died on January 12, 2015, in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Day Lee; daughter, Pamela Lee Cranston (Edward) of Oakland, CA; daughter-in-law, Margaret Lee of New Ipswich, NH; granddaughter, Rebecca Lee of New York City; brother, John Welch Mills (Louise) of Kenilworth, IL. Nancy was preceded in death by her...
Ruth M. Clokey
Jan 12, 2015
CLOKEY, RUTH M. Age 91, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died on Monday morning, the 12th of January, 2015. She is survived by her children, Edward G. Clokey and wife, Patricia of Rio Rancho, Michael J. Clokey and wife, Susan of Las Vegas, NV, Diana E. Clokey of Albuquerque, William D. Clokey of Albuquerque, Margaret A. Lyman and husband,...
Jody Marions
Jan 12, 2015
Jody Marions, 72, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Garry Marions; daughter, Robin Herring and husband, Lat; son, Darryl Calkins; granddaughters, Jolie Hair and Aubrey Herring; sisters, Betty Hughes and Shirley Hainds and husband, Fred; and brother, Kenneth Nunn. Cremation has taken place and private...
Gayle Eugene Madison Col. Ret.
Jan 12, 2015
Gayle Madison was born August 23, 1918 in Wallowa, OR and died peacefully on January 12, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 96. Gayle graduated from high school in Walla Walla, WA, where he swam and was a member of the Drama Club and Army ROTC. After high school, Gayle enlisted in the Army and was stationed at...
Cory Matthew Blankenship
Jan 11, 2015
On January 11, 2015, we lost our precious Cory Blankenship and Christopher M. Jaramillo. Christopher Michael Jaramillo, born December 31, 1983, is survived by his parents, James Owen and Cynthia Marie Blankenship and his children, Christopher Jaramillo, Jr., and Christopher Naakaii "Buddy" Jaramillo. Cory Blankenship, born January 11, 1996, is survived by his parents, James Owen and Cynthia Marie Blankenship;...
Liliana Shreve
Jan 11, 2015
Liliana Shreve, 88, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 11, 2015. She entered this world on November 23, 1926 in Trieste, Italy. Liliana was on the board of the Military Widows Club. One of the greatest pleasures Liliana had was being surrounded by her good friends otherwise known as the Water Angels at...
Christopher Michael Jaramillo
Jan 11, 2015
On January 11, 2015, we lost our precious Cory Blankenship and Christopher M. Jaramillo. Christopher Michael Jaramillo, born December 31, 1983, is survived by his parents, James Owen and Cynthia Marie Blankenship and his children, Christopher Jaramillo, Jr., and Christopher Naakaii "Buddy" Jaramillo. Cory Blankenship, born January 11, 1996, is survived by his parents, James Owen and Cynthia Marie Blankenship;...
Mary Fulgencia "Tita" Kurucz
Jan 10, 2015
Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter and aunt, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 with family by her side. Mary entered this world on September 20, 1939 in Ranchitos, NM, the daughter of Adolfo and Fulgencia Garcia. She is survived by her children, Douglas Cheney, Jeffrey Cheney and Christina Kurucz Noble; grandchildren, Brittany Cheney, Samantha Cheney Rivera-Bagley, Sebastian Thornley, CAC.leste Cheney,...
Charles M. "Chuck" Clendenin
Jan 10, 2015
Age 88, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 10, 2015. He is survived by his sons, Michael B. Clendenin and wife, Isabel and Bruce Clendenin and wife, Krissy; and grandchildren, Carrie Clendenin and Neil Clendenin. Charles was preceded in death by his son, John C. Clendenin; first wife, Betty Lou; and second wife, Earla Margaret. Charles...
Elfriede A. January
Jan 10, 2015
Elfriede A. January, 95, of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. She was born on September 22, 1919 in Goglau, Germany to Paul and Agnes Krause. In 1957, she moved to the United States, where she later met her husband, Wibur January. She was a long-time bank clerk at the First National Bank of Albuquerque, where she then...
Jessie Devine Shenuski
Jan 10, 2015
Age 94, passed away January 10, 2015 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children; Tony Shenuski and wife, Edrie, Jolene Ratliff and husband, Frank and Doris Shenuski Zetocha; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren and many other family and friends including her very special neighbor and "sister" Addie Purchase. Jessie was preceded in death by her beloved...
Buddie Gene Chappell
Jan 10, 2015
Buddie Gene Chappell passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, 2015, after battling a long-term illness. Buddie was born in Encino, NM on May 7, 1931. Buddie was a lifelong resident of New Mexico, living in Albuquerque and Corrales, after spending time in the Air Force. He was married to Mary Jone Harrington Chappell for 51 years. Before she passed,...
James Douglas Wingfield
Jan 10, 2015
James D. Wingfield, 73 of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born on July 25, 1941 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Alexander and Marie (Smith) Wingfield. He was raised in Hamilton and attended Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a long time hotel general manager in the Caribbean before settling in South Florida. After...
Leroy C. Stevenson
Jan 10, 2015
Saturday, January 10, 2015, the world lost the most beautiful person to have ever lived: Leroy Stevenson - father of three, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, best friend, business owner, dog lover, patriot, optimist member and supporter. The list is never-ending. His life was full and, as he would say, "his saucer runneth over." How lucky we all were to have had...
Rebecca Browne
Jan 9, 2015
Rebecca Browne, 50 of Albuquerque, passed away on January 9, 2015 after a brief illness. She is survived by her mother Sandra and sister Anne and her beloved dogs Stanley and Bitsy. She was preceded in death by her father Graham Browne. Rebecca was whip-smart, exuberant, loyal, cool, funny and most of all kind. Cremation arrangements are under the direction...
Bessie Frangos
Jan 9, 2015
Age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2015. Bessie was born in Peristasis, Thrace, Greece on January 1, 1919. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1947. Mrs. Frangos was preceded in death by her husband, James Frangos and son, Harris Frangos. She is survived by her brother, Ioannis Triantafyllidis and wife, Fotini of Lemnos, Greece; daughter, Helen...



