Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Thomas P. Moore

Thomas P. Moore

November 14, 2014

Age 33 of Albuquerque, September 8, 1981 - November 13, 2014. Though born with Spina Bifida Tommy remained positive, loving, strong, spunky and never complained. Preceded in death by his mother Joni Bayless Castillo and is survived by his father/uncle Bruce Bayless; aunt Janna Opalich and family; uncle Jeff Bayless and many others too numerous to mention. Many thanks to...

Michael Colin Wilson Dr.

Michael Colin Wilson Dr.

November 14, 2014

Michael Wilson passed away peacefully on November 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Maria Picchi; children, Jonathan and Francesca; brother, John; and abundant extended family members. Michael was an internationally recognized scientist and an invaluable faculty member in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. A scrappy and critical intellect in the...

Lois Eileen Bushee

Lois Eileen Bushee

November 14, 2014

Lois Eileen Bushee, 93, long-time resident of Albuquerque, born in Zanesville, IN on December 10, 1920, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Friday, November 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 39 years, Harold R. Bushee, of Universal Woodworking Inc.; granddaughter, Connie Alleyne Stagner; three sisters; and one brother. She...

Vivian Ruth (Gunn)  Clark

Vivian Ruth (Gunn) Clark

November 14, 2014

Vivian Ruth (Gunn) Clark, 84. a resident of Albuquerque since 2010 and a longtime resident of Katy/Houston, Texas, went home to her Lord and Saviour, Jesus. Ruth considered this her "graduation." She is survived by her daughter, Kristi Willey and husband, Paul of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jonathan Clark and wife, Allissa of Ft. Worth, TX, SSgt Joseph Clark, USAF of Del...

Robert D. House

Robert D. House

November 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

Gilbert Sanchez

November 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

Daniel Richard Jones

November 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

Joey Jesse Herrera

November 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

Dorothy "Dot" Maestas

November 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

Stephen Alexander Abbott

November 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

Patricia Anne Lewis

November 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

Cecil Douglas Buck

November 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

Mario J. Menicucci

November 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

David F. Wetzel

November 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

Michael Lawrence Denkler

November 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

Wilma Miller

November 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

Neomi Pierce

November 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

Robert E. "Bob" Melloy

November 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

Shirley Banford Mullen

November 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

Guadalupe Vigil

November 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...