RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Robert D. House
Nov 14, 2014
Robert D. House, age 90, passed away on November 14, 2014. Bob was a decorated WWII Veteran and Purple Heart recipient from the Battle of the Bulge. He moved to Albuquerque in 1954 to work at Sandia Labs and retired in 1980. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Helen Marie House. Bob is survived by...
Gilbert Sanchez
Nov 14, 2014
SANCHEZ, Gilbert R. Gilbert R. Sanchez, age 73, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque who grew up in the community of Barelas, died Friday, November 14, 2014. He was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anita L. Sanchez; sons, Michael G. Sanchez and wife, Angela, Anthony Sanchez and Kathy and her kids, Daniel...
Daniel Richard Jones
Nov 13, 2014
Daniel Richard Jones, age 69, longtime resident of Albuquerque, and founding partner of SignArt of New Mexico Inc., died November 13, 2014. He is survived by his lifelong love and spouse Linda E. Jones; his children Dwayne L. Jones and wife Tanya, David W. Jones and wife Gidget, Richard K. Jones, and Deborah L. Jones; his grandchildren Jacquelynn & Holly...
Joey Jesse Herrera
Nov 13, 2014
Joey Jesse Herrera, age 34, our beloved Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 13, 2014. He entered this world on July 6, 1980 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Dale and Loretta Herrera. He attended school in Albuquerque and went to work for CEI Enterprises, where he worked in many different areas and most recently as a...
Dorothy "Dot" Maestas
Nov 12, 2014
A beautiful saint on earth has been asked to become our guardian angel in heaven. Dorothy "Dot" Maestas entered eternal life on November 12, 2014. She was with her tremendously caring and supportive husband, David Maestas. She was born on January 8, 1950 and is preceded in death by her loving mother, Regina Aragon who gave selflessly of herself; her...
Stephen Alexander Abbott
Nov 12, 2014
Born September 16, 1968, Stephen died unexpectedly in his home at the age of 46 on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Avery Abbott of New Hampshire; and his mother, Mary Jo (Donnelly) Abbott of California. Stephen is survived by his wife, Denise Clement; his younger brother, Jeff Abbott; his daughter, Alexandria (Abbott)...
Patricia Anne Lewis
Nov 12, 2014
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Patricia Anne Lewis, 66, was joyously welcomed into her Heavenly Father's arms. Born May 29, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa to James and LaVerne Walston, Patricia joins; her father, James Berkeley; sister, Janet Carol; and brother, Freddie Wayne in Heaven. After living somewhere over the rainbow, Patricia clicked the heels of her ruby red slippers...
Cecil Douglas Buck
Nov 12, 2014
Cecil Douglas Buck, age 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, entered the arms of Jesus November 12, 2014, after a diagnosis of cancer in May 2014. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 51 years, Bonnie of Albuquerque; his daughter, Keri Spriggs and husband Steve of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Graham and Bailey Spriggs of Colorado Springs, CO;...
Mario J. Menicucci
Nov 11, 2014
MENICUCCI, MARIO J. Mario J. Menicucci, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 27, 1922 to his parents Amerigo and Davina Menicucci. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Theresa, who still resides in the family home. He...
David F. Wetzel
Nov 11, 2014
David Flynn Wetzel, Age 66, died November 11, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Jan Wimsatt and husband, Ron of Las Cruces; brother, Dick Sparks of Pecos, NM; half-sister, Susi Wetzel of Indiana; Aunt Donna and husband, Leo of Richmond, Indiana; three nephews, and numerous cousins. He is also survived by his angel and caretaker, Lana Wright and his...
Michael Lawrence Denkler
Nov 10, 2014
DENKLER, Michael Lawrence Age 47, resident of Los Lunas, NM since 2008, died November, 10, 2014. He is survived by his life partner, Nancy J. Sankovic of Los Lunas, NM; Daughter, Sarah Denkler of Las Vegas, NV, Sister, Heather Angus of Elizabethtown, KY; Father, Roger Denkler of Louisville KY; and Mother, Patricia Benningfield of Elizabethtown, KY. Michael earned a BS...
Wilma Miller
Nov 10, 2014
Wilma E. Miller, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, went to be with her Lord, Monday, November 10, 2014 (the Marine Corp's 239th Birthday.) She is survived by her sons, Mike Miller, Jim Miller and wife, Lynn, and Doug Miller; grandchildren, Jennifer Miller, Erin Thomas and husband, Billy, Steven Miller, USMC, Daniel Miller, and Rebecca Miller, (Doug's child);...
Neomi Pierce
Nov 10, 2014
Neomi Pierce of Prosper, Texas went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Neomi is survived by the love of her life, her loving husband of 35 years, Les Pierce of Prosper; her mother, Margaret Lopez of Albuquerque; her son, Duane and two grandsons, Anthony and Ethan of Albuquerque; her sister,...
Robert E. "Bob" Melloy
Nov 9, 2014
Age 91, died November 9, 2014. He is survived by his children, Pam Shumard, Joe Melloy and wife, Laura, Steve Melloy and wife, Anita, Nick Melloy and wife, Ann, Guy Melloy and wife, Penny, Dan Melloy and wife, Cathy, Michael Melloy and wife, Marianne; 20 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Charles and wife, Jean and many other family and friends....
Shirley Banford Mullen
Nov 9, 2014
MULLEN, SHIRLEY BANFORD Shirley died on Sunday, November 9, 2014 after a courageous fight against cancer. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Charles Mullen III; and her brother, Dean Banford. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucille Banford. After teaching for many years, Shirley worked as a paralegal for Bank of America. She...
Guadalupe Vigil
Nov 8, 2014
Guadalupe Vigil, born in Puerto de Luna, NM on July 25, 1927 to Antonio Sandoval and Candida Sandoval-Maestas, died peacefully in her home Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Vivian Vigil and Rachel Cannon; sisters, Petra Lucero and Miquela Dodge and two brothers, Jose and Eduardo Sandoval. She is survived by Juan...
Terry Burnham
Nov 8, 2014
Age 59, died November 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Myrna; his siblings, Teresa Harris and husband, Tommy, Bob Burnham and wife, Faye, Marti Neeley and husband, Billy; sister- in- law, Anania Perez and husband, John and many other family and friends. Terry was born and raised in Arkansas, served in the United States Air Force, Persian Gulf...
Paul A. Gallagher
Nov 8, 2014
Paul, age 85 passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on November 8, 2014. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Gallagher. He graduated from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis MD in 1951 as an Ensign USN. While on Washington shore duty at the developing POLARIS missile system he met and married his wife, Leigh...
Georgina Chavez
Nov 8, 2014
Georgina Chavez, defined as the most maternal, loving, selfless, and dignified woman is once again united with her mother, father, son, aunts, uncles, primos, and primas in eternal heaven. Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on November 8, 2014. She entered this world on February 22, 1944, in Albuquerque, NM, to Alfredo and Tomasita Valdez. She is survived...
Eloyd L. Gonzales
Nov 8, 2014
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Eloyd L. Gonzales, passed away November 8, 2014 at the age of 94. He was born in Madrid, NM, April 23, 1920, and graduated from Cerrillos High School. Shortly thereafter, he began his military service in WWII, landing in Normandy and being part of the battles in France and Germany. Upon his return after the...
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