RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ralph T. Yeoman
Feb 26, 2014
Ralph T. Yeoman, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque for six years, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014 after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Roberta; children, Steve Yeoman, Michael Yeoman, Kim Hadley, Jeff Yeoman, Russell Holloman and wife, Holly, and Roger Holloman and wife, Julia; grandchildren, Patti Francis and husband, Edgar, Joe Yeoman, Steve Yeoman,...
Mary Louise Childers
Feb 26, 2014
Age 86, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM died Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She is survived by her children, daughter Kim Louise Pietrenka and husband Mike of Escondido, CA, and son Kerry Elbert Childers of Gardnerville, NV; grandchildren, Benjamin Michael Pietrenka of Santa Cruz, CA, and Bethany Louise Bohn and husband Kyle of Costa Mesa, CA; sisters Marge Sharkey...
Marian "Mar" Dreger
Feb 26, 2014
Age 72, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2014 with her daughter by her side. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Darby, Pennsylvania and grew up in Ridley Township, PA. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Onischuk; son, David Onischuk and daughter-in-law, Lisa; brother, David Dickson and sister-in-law, Nancy; and numerous close and lifelong friends. She had...
Kurt Kruse
Feb 26, 2014
Kurt Kruse passed to his eternal home on February 26, 2014. He was the second of four sons born to German immigrants, William and Marie Kruse on May 8, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kurt graduated from Indiana University and served in the Air Force. On September 13, 1958 he married Barbara Ellis. They had two daughters, Kristi and Karla. In...
Sherilyn M. Altepeter
Feb 26, 2014
Sheri passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, February 20th. Sheri was born in Easton, PA, May 4, 1958. She was the youngest child of Carl and Rosemary Altepeter. Her family moved to Albuquerque just in time for her to start first grade at Holy Ghost Catholic School. One more move took the family to Orange County, CA in...
Theresa Martine Greenwell
Feb 25, 2014
Age 83, a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM, formally of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Robert M. Greenwell and a daughter Carolyn S. Lancaster of Seattle, Washington; her parents, Joseph A. Stuart and Minnie C. Ballard Stuart; brothers: Marvin Stuart, Gerald Stuart, sisters: Helen Warren and brother-in-law...
Charlie Elias
Feb 25, 2014
Age 81, owner of Charlie's Front and Back Door, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 after a short illness. Charlie is survived by his son, Jamie Elias; daughters Jehan Elias and Pam Trent; granddaughters Lori and Abby; sister Sissy Elias and brother Dick Elias; two special family members Patti Morrison and Steve Arias, Godson Jamie Morrison and many nieces,...
Rosetta Benelli FdCC Sister
Feb 25, 2014
Our dearest sister and friend to so many people, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Sister Rosetta was born August 29, 1922 in San Bernardino di Crema, Italy. Her parents, Angelo and Francesca Cerioli Benelli had four children, Giovanni, Rosetta, Maria, and Angela (deceased). She is survived by her older brother Giovanni, and a younger sister Maria, as...
Patricia Lucille Simpson
Feb 24, 2014
Patricia Lucille Hatfield Simpson, 87, of Albuquerque, passed away on February 24, 2014 at the Clare Bridge Memory Care unit of Brookdale Place. Patricia was born on March 29, 1927, to Clarence and Oleita Hatfield, in Burlington, Iowa. Growing up she spent time in Elkhart, IN, before moving to Kansas City, MO. There she graduated from Southwest High School. She...
Esther Vallejos
Feb 24, 2014
VALLEJOS, Esther 87, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 24, 2014. She is survived by her children; Mary Alice Baca, Berna Garcia, Merlinda Mirabal and husband, Eddie, Yvonne Toledo and husband, Gilbert, Grace Romero and husband, Jimmy, Alex Vallejos and wife, Antoinette, Peter Vallejos, Debbie Trujillo and husband, Anthony, Caroline Vallejos,...
Carl Underwood
Feb 24, 2014
Age 67, resident of Albuquerque since 1972, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, February 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife Kathy of Albuquerque; children Jacob Underwood and step-son Anthony (Pamela) Garcia; granddaughter Elli; sisters Lynn Astiz and Zana (Chip) Davis; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. and...
Edward George Biskis
Feb 24, 2014
BISKIS, EDWARD Edward G. Biskis, PhD, age 78, of Placitas, New Mexico passed away suddenly on Monday, February 24, 2014 due to complications of pancreatic cancer. Edward was born in Coaldale, PA on April 2, 1935 to Alice (Vitkauskas) and Edward R. Biskis. Upon graduation from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Edward completed his Master's...
Amy Gayle Howieson
Feb 24, 2014
Amy Gayle Howieson, age 40, of Rio Rancho went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 24, 2014. Amy's devotion to her husband and children was unparalleled; to be the best mother she could be was her passion in life. Amy's beautiful soul was reflected in her amazing singing. She was also an avid reader. She was involved in many...
Isabel Lucy (Cook) Schneider
Feb 24, 2014
SCHNEIDER, ISABEL LUCY (Né�E COOK) Isabel, age 95, went to heaven on Monday, February 24, 2014. Isabel was born to John and Lena Cook and grew up on a farm in Plainview, Minnesota with four brothers, Joe, George, Albert and Louis and sister, Anna. She attended secretarial school after high school, and while living with roommates in St. Paul, she...
Russ Sturtcman
Feb 24, 2014
Age 61, passed away early Monday morning, February 24th. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Shirley Sturtcman; his daughters, Michele Hicks and Krista Mireles; his son, Jose Mireles; his grandsons, Lucas Lucero, Daniel Mireles and Rylan Hicks; his loving sister-in-law, Gloria Candelaria; and brother-in-law, Byron Congleton. His brother, Bob; wife, Edna; and nephew, Robb Sturtcman of...
Keiko Kobayashi
Feb 24, 2014
of Albuquerque, age 87, passed away February 24th. Cherished mother of Marcia Togami, Calvin Kobayashi (Mary Render), and Brenda Underwood. Devoted grandmother of Abbey (Jeff) Miksch, Laura Togami (Rohn Sanchez), Kori Kobayashi, Jacob Underwood, and John Togami (Trey LeFleur). Proud great grandmother to Jackson and Lily Miksch; and Sophia and Olivia Togami. Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2014,...
Timothy J. Bleier
Feb 24, 2014
Timothy J. Bleier, age 60, Beloved Husband, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Diana; parents, Fred and Loraine Bleier of Wisconsin; brothers, Mike Bleier and wife, Jan, and Jeff Bleier and wife, Charolette, all of Wisconsin; nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends. Tim was born in 1953...
Leslie G. Piazza
Feb 24, 2014
Age 51, went to be with her heavenly Father, February 24, 2014. She is survived by her best friend husband David; her children Sara, Johnny and Mitch; her mother, Elaine Novakovich; her little brother Loren and wife Michelle; their children Nick and Alex and many other family and friends including her best friend Connie. She was preceded in death by...
Michael Wellstood
Feb 23, 2014
WELLSTOOD, Michael Age 54, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014, after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Belinda Lueker and his beloved animals; his mother, Janice Wellstood; brother, Robert Wellstood, Jr.; and nieces, Destiny Wellstood and Paige Tharp. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wellstood, Sr. Michael loved...
Charlotte Dudnow
Feb 23, 2014
DUDNOW, Charlotte J. Age 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother; husband, Chester "Chet" J. Dudnow, and son, Chester E. Dudnow. She is survived by her son, Marc and wife Aimee; granddaughter, Serena; grandson, Damian; great-grandson, Tre'Vonn; and numerous nieces, nephews and many great friends. She was a devout member...



