RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Sharon E. Standridge
Jun 17, 2014
Sharon E. Standridge age 65 passed away peacefully on 6/17/2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Sharon is survived by her husband of 45 years of marriage, David A. Standridge Sr. and two sons, Jeremy Standridge and David A. Standridge Jr., a daughter in love, Debbie Standridge, and two grandchildren, Isaac Standridge and Rylee Standridge. Trained professionally as a nurse, her true passion...
Irene G. Tafoya
Jun 17, 2014
Age 83, of Albuquerque, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Maggie Brown, Janet Tafoya, and John Tafoya and wife, Helen. She also leaves behind her siblings; Sally Tafoya and husband David, Victor Gutierrez, Juan Gutierrez and wife Angie, Ocaris Gutierrez, Florenio Gutierrez and Damian Gutierrez and...
Margaret L. Groom "Peggy" (Whetstone) Vassallo
Jun 16, 2014
Margaret Louise Vassallo, 82, long-time resident of Sandusky, Ohio and most recently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully June 16, 2014. Peggy was born April 26, 1932, in Mentone, Indiana and was one of three children of William and Ina Whetstone. She married and had six children with her first husband, the late William F. Groom. For most of...
Ann Watters
Jun 16, 2014
Ann was born in Montana in 1919 and raised by her aunt and uncle, a family doctor for 50 years, in Lacon, Illinois. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in 1941, not with the degree in nursing that she wanted but in secondary education. Ironically, her uncle whose life was devoted to medicine had selfishly dissuaded her...
Thomas Alexander Monroe
Jun 16, 2014
Age 77, resident of Edgewood, NM, passed away peacefully June 16, 2014. He was born in 1937 Portsmouth, OH, moving to Albuquerque in his teen years and was a student at Highland High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 14 years achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant as Air Traffic Controller. He was a fourth generation...
Marilyn J. Miller
Jun 15, 2014
MILLER, Marilyn J. Age 74, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Cindy Doty and husband, Dean, Tracy Sinclair, and Robert Sinclair and wife, Terina; grandchildren, Jeremy and Cody Duran, Stevie and Joey Marino, Kristopher Sinclair, Cheryl Brown, Tiffany Plourde, Lynnette Teeter, and Jesse Sinclair;...
Mary Ann Joseph Lehmann
Jun 15, 2014
Mary Ann was born on June 16, 1924 in Trier, Germany. She left Germany for England one month prior to the outbreak of WWII on the last children's transport. After one and half years in England, she emigrated to the U.S. via Canada. She was reunited with her brothers in Portland, OR and later that year they were joined by...
Bernard John "Bernie" Mechenbier
Jun 15, 2014
Bernard John "Bernie" Mechenbier, 82, husband, father, grandfather, and long -time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Pat; daughter, Pamela Hainlin and husband, David, and their children, Evan, Zachary, and Christopher; daughter, Caryn De Rochie and husband, Tony, and their children, Randy and Sarah; siblings, Norb...
Glenn L. Krauth
Jun 15, 2014
Age 92, a Las Cruces resident since 2002, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He previously resided in Albuquerque which became his home in 1946 while assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base as both a B-24 and B-29 pilot. After his military service, he became a Registered Architect in New Mexico and Arizona and was Board Certified with...
Jefferson Sims Hooten
Jun 15, 2014
Jeff, "Hoot", 47, flew his last flight June 15, 2014 and spent Father's Day with his Heavenly Father. No parent should outlive a child, nor should a child lose a father so soon. But when God calls one home, we don't question His wisdom. The hundreds of posts on Jeff's facebook attest to the scripture, "Well done, good and faithful...
Leo Ralph Smyth
Jun 15, 2014
Age 84, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He is survived by his brother, Don Smyth of Amarillo Texas; his children, Robert Smyth and wife, Sonya of Albuquerque, Larry Smyth of Edgewood, and Kathleen Walsh and husband, John of Edgewood; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his wife...
Sherman W. (Red) Zacharias
Jun 14, 2014
Sherman W. "Red" Zacharias, 84, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 one day short of his 85th birthday. He is survived by his children, Deborah Butler of Albuquerque, NM, James A. Zacharias of Hartsville, AL, Steven A. Zacharias and wife Robin of Morgan, VT, Dennis A. Zacharias and wife Gigi of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Marna Reed and husband Bob, Jennifer...
Marcella Sargent Sly
Jun 14, 2014
Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, passed away on June 14, 2014, surrounded by the family she loved. Marcy was born in Strawberry Point, Iowa, and is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne L. Sly, whom she met while roller skating as a teenager; her children Kristina Sly-Linton and husband Terrence Linton of Albuquerque; and Rodney...
Yesenia Hippensteel
Jun 14, 2014
HIPPENSTEEL, YESENIA (GARAY) Our Angel sent to us on October 19, 1984 went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was an amazing woman who blessed many hearts, a loving mother and wife, a wonderful daughter, and a great sister. Her soul will live on through her family and her memory will keep us strong....
Ted J.L. DeWalt
Jun 14, 2014
Age 76, died Saturday, June14, 2014. He is survived by his six sons, Christopher DeWalt and wife, Kari, Michael DeWalt and wife, Susan, Steven DeWalt and wife, Glenda, Jeff DeWalt and wife, Brenda, Marc DeWalt and wife, Mary Lou, and Chance DeWalt; grandchildren, Stephanie, Julie, Tiffany, Sean, Ciera, Chris, Tabatha, Lisa, Gina, Mugsy, Nicky, Tabatha, Kara, Isaac, Gilbert, and Tara;...
Romie Trujillo
Jun 14, 2014
Born in San Marcial, NM on July 23, 1922, died on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Delfino and Isabel Gonzales; her sister, Isadora Gomez; and her husband, Lorenzo Trujillo. She is survived by her brothers, Joaquin and Delfino Gonzales; sister, Domenica Sanchez; sisters-in-law, Romana and Odilia Gonzales; brother-in-law, Ralph Sanchez; daughter, Anna Archuleta;...
Caroline J. "GG" Martinez
Jun 14, 2014
Psalm 23:4 - "Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me." Caroline is survived by her husband, Gilbert, "Shorty" Lopez; son, Michael and wife, Nora; daughters, Lisa, Cindy and husband, David; grandchildren, Jacob, Felicia and husband, Alonzo, Angela and husband, Anthony, Adam and Nicole; great - grandchildren, Kayla, Tyler,...
Paul A. De Blassie Jr
Jun 14, 2014
On June 14, 2014, Heaven welcomed Paul A. DeBlassie, Jr. home. He was born on February 19, 1930 and was preceded in death by his parents, Old Town Pioneers, Paul Sr. and Adela DeBlassie; and his brothers, Donald and Dr. Richard DeBlassie. After graduating from St. Mary's High School, Paul valiantly served our country as a sergeant in the US...
Baby Emilia Diane Borquez
Jun 13, 2014
BORQUEZ, BABY EMILIA DIANE Was called to Heaven to receive her wings and halo on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born on April 27, 2014 and fought for each of her 48 days here on earth. She had not one, but many health issues to overcome in order to stay with us as long as she did. She touched...
Rose Marie Montoya
Jun 12, 2014
Rose Marie Montoya, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed into the light on the morning of Thursday, June 12, 2014. Rose, 68, died at her home while in the arms of her two sons, Abel Abeita and Leo Montoya, after a 10 year battle with cancer. She was preceded by her brother, Max Montoya; sister, Linda Mendoza; and parents, Louise...
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