RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Maire Elilzabeth Donovan Reed
Jul 5, 2014
Born Boone, Iowa to Francis and Estella Donovan. Graduated HS in1943 Boone high school. She married Charles J. Reed (deceased) on March 4, 1946. Her siblings included Edward D, deceased, James F and Karen Donovan, Robert J. deceased, and Patricia McDonald. Maire is survived by children Timothy C. Reed, Daniel F and Kristian Reed, Thomas J. and Jeanette Reed, Margaret...
Heather "Honey" Larkin
Jul 5, 2014
A resident of Albuquerque since 1999, passed on Saturday, July 5, 2014. She is survived by her wife, Maria Johnson "Jayson DaBoi"; parents, Ed and Jean Larkin of Las Cruces; grandmothers, Dorothy Olson of Canby, MN and Joyce Larkin of South Plainfield, NJ; brothers, Allen Larkin and wife, Hillery of Phoenix, AZ and Christopher Larkin and Ashley Clapp of Las...
Stuart Harding "Stu" Ferguson II
Jul 5, 2014
Stuart "Stu" Harding Ferguson II, age 68, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away July 5, 2014. Stu was born in Syracuse, NY, on April 22, 1946, to the late Stuart Harding Ferguson and Nancy Trice Smith Ferguson. He was raised in Ashland, OH, and he graduated from Ashland High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington and...
Lonnie E. Clouse
Jul 4, 2014
Lonnie E. Clouse, 62, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on July 4, 2014. He is survived by his son, Kevin and his girlfriend, Mary; daughter, Angela Roark and her husband, Jacoby ; grandson, Jaiden; brother, Bob Clouse and his wife, Sharon; sister, Teri Clouse; and ex-wife, Sherian. Friends are welcome to visit from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,...
Bobby Charles "Bob" Thomas
Jul 4, 2014
Bob was born on June 7, 1934, and passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2014, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Catherine "Cathy" Thomas; children, Karen Shaw and her husband, Carl and Denise Thomas; grandchildren, Jason Shaw (Kellie) and Staci Blanc (Aaron); great-grandson, Jacob Shaw; his sister, Mary Johnson, Winchester,...
Michael August Stops
Jul 4, 2014
Michael A. Stops, 68, resident of Rio Rancho since 2006, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 with his wife by his side. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mary; sisters, Suzanne Bottoni and husband, Donald, and Patricia Mackey; nephews, Todd Bottoni and wife Patti, Timm Bottoni and wife Lori and numerous extended family members and friends....
Basil Nicholas Nellos
Jul 4, 2014
Age 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died on Friday, July 4th, 2014. He is survived by his son, Nicholas Basil Nellos; granddaughter, Tyler Eden Nellos; grandson, Beau Jagger Nellos; and former wife, Cynthia Ellen Nellos, all residing in Albuquerque. He is also survived by brother, George Nellos and wife, Christine; brother, Ernest Nellos and wife, Juanita; brother, Constantine...
Margaret E. Lange
Jul 2, 2014
Age 73, passed away at home July 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dave; her daughters, Jennifer Lange, Sarah Barba and husband Javier; grandchildren, Hannah Lange and Carter Barba; sister, Janet Martin and brother Jack Harbour and many other family and friends. Mrs. Lange was preceded in death by her parents Thurman and Oleta Harbour;...
Linda C. Moriarty
Jul 2, 2014
Linda C. Moriarty, died on July 2, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. She grew up in San Marino, CA and came to live in New Mexico after college. She resided here until this time. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Philip Duryea Thacher
Jun 30, 2014
Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away peacefully at home after a 15 year battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his soul mate and loving wife of 51 years, Aija; daughter Nara of Albuquerque; son Jeff and wife Kelly of Fort Worth, TX, and their children Larisa, Kyra, Connor, and Jenna; brother John H. Thacher...
Mayme Irene Weller
Jun 30, 2014
Age 101, born on January 28, 1913 near Fort Gibson, OK, a member of the Cherokee Nation, passed away on June 30, 2014. She is survived by her two children, Faye Ward and partner, Lawrence Jaramillo, and Joe G. Weller and wife, Martha; daughter-in-law, Mildred Weller; seven grandchildren, Cole Ward and wife, Jan, Cherokee Spellacy and husband, Brian, Jodie Marshall...
Steven Robert Beffort
Jun 29, 2014
Steven R. Beffort, 76, of Albuquerque, NM died Sunday June 29, 2014 at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico. Steve was born August 26, 1937 in Salina Kansas, son of Edmund and Myrtle (Borgstadter) Beffort. Steve graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in business administration. Following graduation, Steve began his career at Sears where he held numerous executive...
Missy Pruett
Jun 29, 2014
Age 42, our beloved daughter, sister, cousin, niece and best friend passed away on June 29, 2014. Missy was born July 8, 1971, in Grants, NM. She grew up in Albuquerque's West Side, and attended parochial at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. She graduated from West Mesa High School in 1989. She was an unbelievable lover of animals, often...
Audrey Bernice Mack Corn-Smart
Jun 29, 2014
Audrey Bernice Mack Corn-Smart passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Anna Kaseman Hospice at the age 93. She was the youngest of six children born November 6, 1920 in Jetmore, KS to Herbert Avery Mack and Jessie Rae Beaver. After graduation she attended El Dorado Junior College. On December 24, 1942 she married Lloyd Leonard...
Luz Bazán Kalaczik
Jun 29, 2014
Luz Bazán Kalaczik, age 93, born in Santa Rosa, NM and a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM died Sunday, June 29, 2014, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al, and her daughter Janice, both of Albuquerque. Luz was a 1938 graduate of St. Mary's High School. She married Alexander Kalaczik on January 12, 1942,...
George S. Kinoshita
Jun 28, 2014
KINOSHITA, GEORGE S. George S. Kinoshita, 86, long time resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was survived by his daughter, Carrie Miller; his two grandchildren, Candace and Elliott Miller; his daughter-in-law Gail Kinoshita, and her daughters, Jamie Crum, Leslie Woods and Ashley Woods. George was preceded in death by his wife Unis; daughter Krystal; and son Daniel....
Lovett Viola (Roberts) Elizabeth
Jun 28, 2014
Born in Bailey, MS and went to heaven June 28, 2014, at home, surrounded by family. Viola, age 99 � was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert "Louis" Lovett. She is survived by sons Wade Lovett and wife Marie of Florida, Algene Lovett and wife Lloyce of...
Roberta Joanne "Robbie" Harris
Jun 28, 2014
Harris, Roberta "Robbie" Joanne May 18, 1953 - June 28, 2014 On the afternoon of Saturday, June 28, 2014, Roberta passed away at her home in Rio Rancho, after an eight year fight with cancer. Roberta was surrounded by her family and was peaceful and at rest during her final moments with us. She was 61 years old. Roberta was...
Stella Prenni
Jun 28, 2014
PRENNI, STELLA Age 88, a lifetime Albuquerque resident, went to rest with her Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2014. She is survived by her children, Emily Blea and husband, Gary, Linda Wilson, David Prenni and wife, Debbie, Pete Prenni Jr, Esther Ciocca and husband, Gilbert, and Elsie Ashbaugh; daughter-in-law, Mildred Weller; grandchildren, Thomas Benjamine Christiansen IV and wife, Melissa, Greg...
Pete Smiley
Jun 28, 2014
Our most wonderful and precious son, Pete Smiley passed away on June 28, 2014, at the early age of 21. He was a passionate, kind, loving, and generous young man with a tremendous heart. He will be missed dearly. We will miss his beautiful smile, his commanding presence, his embracing hugs, and contagious laughter. Pete was an Animal Control Officer...



