RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Edward L. Harley
Dec 18, 2014
Edward Harley, 92, died at home on December 18, 2014. Born in January, 1922, in Flagstaff, AZ, Ed has lived in Albuquerque for the last 86 years. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and received a BS and MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from UNM. He was an Eagle Scout and troop master. He entered the Navy in 1942, retiring...
Ivan Innerst
Dec 18, 2014
INNERST, IVAN New Mexico writer Ivan Innerst was born on April 15, 1923 in Canton, China, the son of American missionary parents. He was reared in Westerville, Ohio, and attended both Westerville High School and Otterbein College. In 1943, he married Betty Cook of Dayton, Ohio, and in September of that year was drafted into the U.S. Army during World...
Kathryn Findley
Dec 18, 2014
Kathryn Findley, 72, went home to be with her Lord on December 18, 2014 after battling leukemia for 13 years. She is survived by Jim, her husband of 52 years; daughter Anita Foss and husband, Michael Foss; daughter Amy Rowe and husband, K. Michael Rowe; and grandchildren she adored: Kaitlin Foss, Suzanna Foss, Shelby Hicks, Kale Foss, and Wyatt Hicks....
Donald L. "Andy" Anderson
Dec 18, 2014
Age 84, peacefully passed away December 18, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Du Bois, PA. Andy served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He moved to Albuquerque in 1956 where he raised his family and started his career working for the US Postal Service until he retired in 1985. Andy enjoyed...
Flora Romero Lucero
Dec 17, 2014
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Flora Romero Lucero, beloved and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Flora Romero Lucero, 103, died on Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Casa De Rosa with her family at her side. She was born June 6, 1911 in Torreon, New Mexico. Flora was the granddaughter of Eugenio Romero and...
Robert Leslie Morelos
Dec 17, 2014
MORELOS, ROBERT L. Robert L. Morelos, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Enedina Morelos; and daughter, Yolanda Burke. He is survived by his children, Robert Morelos Jr., Joseph A. Morelos, Mark Morelos, Deborah Hernandez, and Kayla Morelos; a sister, Hazel Brantley; many grandchildren...
Emil E. Komarek
Dec 17, 2014
Age 95, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014. Born in Chicago, IL on October 22, 1919, he was the son of immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Mr. Komarek was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945 in the Asian Pacific Theatre, specifically in the New Guinea and Papuan campaigns. He achieved the rank of Staff Sargent...
Mary Jane Bolton
Dec 17, 2014
Mary Jane Bolton, 96, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014. She was born on May 23, 1918 in Medina, Ohio to Chester and Bertha Ryan. She is survived by her son, David (Marian) Bolton of Placitas, NM; grandchildren, Kevin Bolton of Placitas, NM and Heather (Brad) Dirickson of Bernalillo, NM; great-granddaughter, Katelyn (Jarred) McCullough...
Robin Anne Coletta
Dec 16, 2014
Age 59, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, died December 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Tom Coletta of Albuquerque; children, Daniel Coletta and wife, Kwang Jong Park, Jessica Coletta and Joshua Coletta; grandchildren, JuEun Coletta and JuHa Coletta; brother, Donald Bishop of Syracuse, NY; sister, Tammie DeSeyn of Syracuse, NM and brother, Thomas Bishop of Great Neck,...
Adam G. Padilla
Dec 16, 2014
Age 34, died December 16, 2014. He is survived by his sons; Gabriel, Fabian and Noah Padilla; his parents, Larry and Barbara Padilla; his brother, Chris Scott and wife, Angela; his nephews, Aaron and Peter; nieces, Alyssa, Ashley and numerous other family and friends. Adam was preceded in death by his brother, Francisco. He was a gifted mechanic and handyman....
Zackary Blake Smith
Dec 16, 2014
Zackary Smith, 20, of Clovis, NM, was called home on December 16, 2014. He passed away in Albuquerque, NM, after an extended battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Michael Shane Pugh. Zack is loved and continues his legacy of helping others in the people he cherished and will be missed by many. Zackary is...
William Anthony "Bill" Makarski
Dec 16, 2014
Age 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He is surviverd by his wife of 60 years, Marcella Makarski; daughter, Elizabeth and husband, Kevin Marohl, and son, William A. Makarski II and wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren, William A. Makarski III and wife, Abby, Andre Makarski and wife, Marisa, Ashley, Nicholas, and Melissa Marohl, and Joseph and Veronica...
Troy (Bill) Clear
Dec 16, 2014
CLEAR, TROY (BILL) Age 88, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 16, 2014. He entered this world on January 16, 1926 in Pauls Valley, OK, born to Ray Clear and Okie Forte. Bill moved to New Mexico as a small child, living in the Hatch Valley for 30 years, after a brief time in Arizona...
Arthur Franklin Reeves
Dec 16, 2014
Arthur "Art" Reeves, age 85, born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 with his wife by his side. He was born May 1, 1929 to George and Ada Reeves. Art is survived by his wife, Joan, of 56 years; his five children, Phil Reeves and wife, Beth, of Albuquerque, Don Reeves of Phoenix,...
Jack Ward
Dec 15, 2014
WARD, JACK Jackie Ward, 81, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place in Heaven on Monday, December 15, 2014. He entered this world on August 23, 1933 in Memphis, TX, born to Henry and Martha Ward. Jack served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. He graduated from Adams State College with a Master's...
Joyce Smalley-McDonagh
Dec 15, 2014
Age 66, died December 15, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Warren Smalley; her son, Declan Smalley and wife, Marissa; grandchildren, Trenton and Asha; siblings, Dennis McDonagh and wife, Lori, Lawrence McDonagh and wife, Lee, William McDonagh and wife, Karen, Mary Ellen Shutes and many other family and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and...
Robert Jenne Stamm
Dec 14, 2014
A life well-lived has come to an end. Robert Jenne Stamm died December 14, 2014, at age 93. Bob was a life-long resident of Albuquerque, where he spent his adult life working to enrich his city and state. He was born November 17, 1921 to Roy Allen Stamm and Elizabeth Baldridge Stamm, whose families moved to New Mexico in the...
Walter Hersh Rowe
Dec 14, 2014
Walter Hersh Rowe, 93, died December 14, 2014. He was born in Mifflin, PA, on November 18, 1921. A graduate of Millerstown High School, he excelled in sports, earning the nickname "Varsity." From 1942 until 1945, he served in the U.S. Navy, and on February 16, 1945, he married L. Jean Brannan. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad as a...
Lyrie R. Torres
Dec 14, 2014
TORRES, LYRIE R. Lyrie R. Torres, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Lyrie was born on October 7, 1925 in Belen, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Luis Torres and her parents, Adan and Elsie Romero. She is survived by her brothers, Adam Romero and Bobby Romero; her son, Luis Juan, Jr....
Ernie (Nern) Damon
Dec 14, 2014
Ernie (Nern) Damon, age 63, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2014. Ernie was a beloved husband, father, Papaw, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Regina; sister, Georgia Carrion and husband John; daughter, Tanya Lockey and husband Shawn; sons, Jason Damon and wife Michelle and Chris Damon and wife Tomoko; grandsons, Aaron, Joseph, Taishi...
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