RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
John Andrew "JK" Kellogg
Mar 2, 2014
KELLOGG, JOHN ANDREW "JK" Age 39, of Rio Rancho, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014, after a short illness. John will be greatly missed by his son, Matthew; parents, Rich and Mary Jo Kellogg; sisters, Cyndie and Sarah; brother, Gerald; parents-in-law, Miguel and Maria Cuevas; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was very active in youth sports, loved to fish...
Don E. Viets
Mar 2, 2014
Don E. Viets, age 67, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 2, 2014. He is survived by his husband, Kevin Blackerby; and son, Joshua Viets and his husband, Tyler Anderson. Don was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, volunteering his time and love in the Adopted Families Program, and as a Stephen Minister. He...
Irene Adams
Mar 2, 2014
Age 93, died Friday, March 2, 2014 at her home. She is survived by her children, Dennis Adams and wife, Janice and Dona Liberty; grandchildren, Robert Adams and wife, Melissa, Bradley Adams and wife, Christina, Lance Liberty, Jennifer Hood, Jason Funk and wife, Heather, and Donald Funk. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many other family...
Irene Adams
Mar 2, 2014
Age 93, died Friday, March 2, 2014 at her home. She is survived by her children, Dennis Adams and wife, Janice and Dona Liberty; grandchildren, Robert Adams and wife, Melissa, Bradley Adams and wife, Christina, Lance Liberty, Jennifer Hood, Jason Funk and wife, Heather, and Donald Funk. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many other family...
Ryan Lee Hiley
Mar 2, 2014
Born in London, England (United Kingdom) 30 years ago and a resident of Albuquerque, NM, The Woodlands, TX, and Los Angeles, CA died March 2, 2014. Ryan was a graduate from Lone Star Community College in Houston and a recent student from CNM and UNM. He is survived by his mother, Carla M. Hiley of Albuquerque, NM; his father Mark...
John Andrew "JK" Kellogg
Mar 2, 2014
KELLOGG, JOHN ANDREW "JK" Age 39, of Rio Rancho, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014, after a short illness. John will be greatly missed by his son, Matthew; parents, Rich and Mary Jo Kellogg; sisters, Cyndie and Sarah; brother, Gerald; parents-in-law, Miguel and Maria Cuevas; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was very active in youth sports, loved to fish...
Loretta Ann Whaley
Mar 1, 2014
Loretta Ann Whaley, age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, born in Hackensack, NJ on July 17, 1941, peacefully entered Heaven's gates on March 1, 2014. Loretta had an unwavering faith in God and was a member of John XXIII Catholic Community. She was well known for making friends feel like family and offering warm meals and kind words. Her nurturing...
Isaiah Anthony Romo
Mar 1, 2014
ROMO, ISAIAH ANTHONY Isaiah Anthony Romo was granted his angel wings on Saturday, March 1, 2014. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family and friends whose hearts were touched by Isaiah throughout his short, yet very memorable life. With Isaiah's passing we remind others that his life is one to be celebrated. Although we will miss him...
Barbara "Bobbie" Lujan
Mar 1, 2014
Barbara "Bobbie" Lujan, age 83, joined her beloved husband, T.J. on March 1, 2014, two weeks following his return to heaven. A lifelong New Mexico resident, Barbara lived most of her life in Santa Fe and the last ten years in Albuquerque. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Placido Urban; daughter, Geralynn; and grandson, Corey....
Margaret Ann Harrison
Mar 1, 2014
Margaret Ann Harrison, 86, born July 2, 1927 to William and Lelia Gleason. A beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother took her rest in the arms of the Lord on a rainy morning March 1, 2014. She passed away in her home of over thirty years surrounded by her sons, daughters and grandchildren. Margaret was a beautiful, sweet, and loving...
Harold "Max" Wakitsch
Feb 28, 2014
HAROLD "MAX" WAKITSCH, LT. COL. USAF (RET) Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014. He is survived by his family; two sons, Pete Wakitsch and Scott Wakitsch and wife Sandra; two daughters, Karen Rivera and husband Jimmy and Sandy Mayne and husband, Jeremy; five grandchildren, MyraShea Wakitsch-Dunlap and husband David Dunlap, Nicole Rivera, Bethany Rivera,...
Joan B. Lillie
Feb 28, 2014
Joan B. Lillie, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, returned home Friday, February 28, 2014. She is survived by her children, Debbie Lane Snyder of Albuquerque, Betsy Farmer of Glendale, AZ, Douglas Lane and wife, Sasha of North Carolina, David Lillie and wife, Carol, of Longmont, CO, and Mark Lillie and wife, Lisa, of Albuquerque; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren;...
Mary F. Caraway
Feb 28, 2014
CARAWAY, MARY F. Mary F. Caraway, 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and a current resident of Harker Heights, TX, returned home on Friday, February 28, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Thelma Martin; nephew who was like a son Tommy Ellis and wife, Donna Kaye; granddaughters Vanessa Forbes and husband, Larry and Tabitha Hannun; great-grandson Christopher Close and...
James W. "Jim" Wilson
Feb 28, 2014
Age 86, died Friday, February 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Roseann; his children, Marilyn Wilson Denison of Dallas, TX, and Paul Wilson of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kristen Bowman and husband, Stacey, of College Station, TX, Joe Denison and wife, Aimee, of Spring, TX; great grandchildren Amaya, Graylen; and many other family and friends. Jim...
Vicente Trevino Ximenes
Feb 27, 2014
Vicente Trevino Ximenes, and in family circles known as Chente, passed away on February 27 and has joined his lifelong love Maria; son Estevan; sister Hercilia Toscano; and brothers Ben, Edward and Waldo. Vicente would say in moments of reflection, how his path through life was started in a small town in Floresville, Texas, serving his country on the world...
George F. Harrison
Feb 27, 2014
HARRISON, GEORGE F. George F. (Sonny) Harrison, 76, of Albuquerque, joined the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth (Billie) Harrison, his children; Clint Harrison and wife Amanda, Kathleen St. Clair and husband Ray; his brothers; Robert, Mike, Ronny and Jerry; his sisters; Pearl, Deana, Susie, Norma, Tana, Barbara, and Margaret....
James R. Doty
Feb 27, 2014
Age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, died February 27, 2014 following a long illness. He was predeceased by his father, George. He is survived by his mom, Frances Doty of Albuquerque; brother Ray and wife, Merry, of Tulalip, WA; brother Charles and wife, Peggy, of Hampton, VA; brother Joe and wife, Pat, of Apex, NC, brother David and wife, Blair,...
Barbara T. Lenz
Feb 27, 2014
LENZ, BARBARA T. In 1962, the Lord sent us an angel and now He has taken her home. Barbara was born August 17, 1962 at the Air Force Academy. She was joy, happiness, and love; and spread those to all her family and those she met. Barbara attended the Rocky Mountain Rehabilitation Center and learned many skills. She was a...
Frank William Crites
Feb 26, 2014
Frank Crites, age 92, went home to dance once again with his beloved wife Lue on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Born April 4, 1921, to Frank and Josie Crites in Prescott AZ, Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lue; his great grandson, Gavin Pepper; and by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his...
Robert Ward Baird
Feb 26, 2014
Robert Ward Baird, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Robert was born and raised in Preston, Idaho, and obtained a master's degree from the University of Utah. Robert was a proud 30-year retired military colonel, and retiree of White Sands Missile Range as a computer analyst. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his...



