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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

John Peter Wagner

John Peter Wagner

February 7, 2015

John Peter Wagner, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. John was born in Evanston, IL on November 21, 1931 and joined the USAF in 1951 as an aircraft and jet engine mechanic. He served overseas in England, Guam and Tripoli ultimately being stationed in New Mexico where he gave 21...

Charles  "Charlie" W. Brown

Charles "Charlie" W. Brown

February 7, 2015

Charles W. Brown, "Charlie", age 87, passed away on February 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane; and his children, Obie and Polly. Charlie was an Eagle Scout, and he also served in the Korean War. He moved to Albuquerque in the 1950's and started Charlie Brown Insurance Inc. in the 1960's. He was an...

Bernardo "Bernie" Fernandez

Bernardo "Bernie" Fernandez

February 6, 2015

Age 89, passed away peacefully Feb 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Lorraine "Laurie", his children; Mark Fernandez and wife Kim , Elena Fernandez, grandchildren; Noelle and Barret Vermilion, brother in law, Al Caisse and wife Kay and countless beloved friends and students whose lives he touched. Bernie, son of Serafin and Edna Fernandez was...

Florence Jackson

Florence Jackson

February 6, 2015

Florence "Flo" Jackson, 89, resident of Rio Rancho since 2009, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2015. She was born in Danbury, CT and moved to Virginia Beach, VA in 1968 until she moved to Rio Rancho with her daughter and son-in-law. She retired from Raytheon Service Company in 1989. In her free time she enjoyed bowling....

Maj. Kenneth D. Sexton (USAF)  Ret

Maj. Kenneth D. Sexton (USAF) Ret

February 6, 2015

Age 77, passed away at his home February 6, 2015 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's which he fought for five years. Ken was a decorated veteran serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars early in his military career. He was commissioned in the Air Force in 1962 and stationed at Shaw AFB where he...

Keith H. Phillips

Keith H. Phillips

February 6, 2015

Keith H. Phillips, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Friday, February 6, 2015. He is survived by his spouse of 70 years, Edith Phillips of Albuquerque; daughter, Gail Gruler and husband, Andy of Greer, SC; grandson, Aaron Gruler and wife, Rory of Augusta, GA; granddaughter, Rachel Piper and husband, Donnie of Goose Creek, SC, and great-grandson, Caleb...

Marybelle Fisher

Marybelle Fisher

February 6, 2015

FISHER, MARYBELLE Marybelle Fisher, 90, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 6, 2015. Marybelle was born on May 15, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska to J. Floyd and Marion Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband, James; son, Bryan Fisher; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and RJ Kirkpatrick; and granddaughter, Tess Kirkpatrick. In lieu of flowers the family...

Florence Betty Brooks

Florence Betty Brooks

February 5, 2015

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend to all, Florence Betty Brooks went home to the Lord on February 5, 2015. She was 96 years young. She was cherished by friends and family and will be forever in our hearts. She is survived by her son Albert C. Brooks and daughter-in-law, Diane Brooks of Houston, TX, their children Clay...

Lois H. Amsden

Lois H. Amsden

February 5, 2015

Died as she lived, with quiet dignity and grace on February 5, 2015 at the age of 89. Lois was born on March 14, 1925 in the small Scandinavian community of New Effington, SD. After high school, she "escaped" South Dakota and journeyed to Washington D.C. to support the WWII effort. The war offered her a chance to learn skills...

Marianella Domenici S.C.

Marianella Domenici S.C.

February 5, 2015

DOMENICI, MARIANELLA, S.C., Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, Marianella Domenici S.C, passed away on February 5, 2015 at the age of 84 in her Albuquerque, NM home. Sister Marianella was born Nella Jeannette Domenici on May 24, 1930 to Cherubino and Alda (Vichi) Domenici in Albuquerque, NM. She was a Sister of Charity for 67 years. Sister grew up in...

David W. Smith

David W. Smith

February 5, 2015

SMITH, DAVID W. David W. Smith of Albuquerque NM, age 48, died on February 5th, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. Mr. Smith was born on June 1st, 1966 in Borger, TX; he was the son of Carole A. Smith of Apple Valley, MN and the late Jack P. Smith, Jr; brother to Jack P. Smith III, Burnsville, MN and Meghan T....

Wilma Lynn Shull

Wilma Lynn Shull

February 5, 2015

Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Thursday, February 5, 2015. She is survived by her children Dave Shull and wife Phillis, Duane Shull and wife Susie, Sandra Mercer and husband Bill and Robynn Sower; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister Wanda Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husband, David D. Shull. She was a member...

Jane LaRue

Jane LaRue

February 4, 2015

LaRUE, JANE Jane LaRue, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died in her home on February 4, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1921 in Carrizozo, NM to William S. (Bill) Norman and Laura Dalton Norman. She was always proud of her educational accomplishments, and graduated at age 16 from Carrizozo High School. She moved to Albuquerque in 1937...

Betty Harris

Betty Harris

February 4, 2015

Heaven just got a little more beautiful with the arrival of Betty Harris on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, after living a wonderful life for 97 years. Betty was a well-loved New Mexico artist, art teacher, community volunteer and dear friend to the luckiest among us. Art has been a part of Betty's life since childhood. After high school she studied...

Thomas A. Borden MD

Thomas A. Borden MD

February 4, 2015

BORDEN, THOMAS A., M.D. Dr. Thomas A. Borden, age 77, well known and loved Albuquerque physician, passed away peacefully February 4, 2015. A native of Indiana, Dr. Borden was a graduate of Earlham College (A.B., Chemistry). Thomas received his M.D. from the University of Chicago Medical School, training under Nobel Prize winning Urologist Charles Huggins, M.D. Dr. Borden also received...

Lois Catherine Reed

Lois Catherine Reed

February 4, 2015

REED, LOIS CATHERINE Lois Catherine Reed, 93, passed away February 4, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born to Edith and John Linville on July 26, 1921 in Chicago, IL. She lived there until she moved to New Mexico to marry Jack W. Reed, who preceded her in death in November 2007. She was also preceded in death by...

Philip D. Calkins

Philip D. Calkins

February 3, 2015

Philip D. Calkins, "Phil," 55, passed away February 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, of Albuquerque; sisters, Cheryl Cordero and husband Steve, of Rio Rancho, Kathy Cooney and husband Pat, of Los Lunas; brothers, Cliff Calkins, of Norcross, GA, Mike Calkins and wife Carol, of Aurora, CO, and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Phil was...

Lois R. Latimore

Lois R. Latimore

February 2, 2015

Lois R. Latimore passed away February 2, 2015. She was born May 7, 1918 and grew up in Seattle, WA. She has been a longtime resident of Albuquerque. She is survived by her son, Dan Latimore; daughters, Janet Augustine (Al) and Donna Overson (Frank); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Autumn Nicole Love

Autumn Nicole Love

February 1, 2015

Autumn Nicole "Dodd" Love was born on April 21, 1987 in Phoenix, AZ to Cheryl Ann Love. She departed this life on February 1, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Winnie Rozelle. She leaves to cherish her sweet memories, three sons, Isaiah (8), Armando (7) and Monty (1); their father, Jimmy Caldwell; her father,...

Gary L. Dawsom

Gary L. Dawsom

February 1, 2015

DAWSON, GARY L. Gary L. Dawson has taken his final hike to begin his eternal life. Gary was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 2, 1938 and died February 1, 2015 after a valiant effort to recover from a head injury sustained in March of 2014. Gary moved to Pueblo, CO, with his family where he graduated from High School...