RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Vernon Kerr
Mar 2, 2013
VERNON EARL "HANK" KERRAge 86, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at home after many months on hospice care. His wife and daughters were by his side. Born in November, 1926, Hank graduated from Albuquerque High School and received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering from the University of New Mexico. He married Barbara Lee Weaver in...
Bernadette Cormier
Mar 1, 2013
Bernadette Norma Cormier of Albuquerque, New Mexico, age 85, passed away early Friday morning, March 1, 2013. Bernadette (Bernie) was born in Toledo, Ohio to Fred and Rozella Harget on August 20, 1927. She was raised in Toledo and attended DeVilbiss High School, where she graduated as class valedictorian in 1945. With two of her best friends, she ventured to...
Ruth Goff
Mar 1, 2013
Ruth was born September 26, 1914 in Nappanee, Indiana to Simon and Annora Schmucker. Ruth passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Ruth's family moved to the Bellville, Texas area in 1918. She graduated from Texas Women's University in 1939 with a degree in Home Economics and completed her master's degree in 1949. Ruth married Del Deese...
Dylan Hreha
Mar 1, 2013
Dylan Michael Hreha "Bubba" of Rio Rancho, age 2, the loving child of Paul and Juliet; brother to Christopher, Daniel, and Sebastian, took flight to heaven on March 1, 2013. Taken from his family far too early. His grandmother; Helen, and grandfather's; David and Michael, grieve with the entire family. Although Dylan lived just a short time on this earth,...
Bennie Vasquez
Feb 28, 2013
Bennie N. Vasquez, age 89, passed away on February 28, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Marie A. Vasquez, both from Chacon, NM and long-time residents of Bernalillo, NM. He leaves behind three children, Margaret Nelson and her children, Eric Nelson and Leslie Smith; Bennie P. Vasquez and wife Mary along with their children, Daniel...
Mary Drago
Feb 28, 2013
DRAGO, MARY ALICEA resident of Albuquerque died February 28, 2013. She is survived by her sisters, Connie Montano, Dora Baca; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Mrs. Drago was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Teresa Montano; her siblings, Rumaldo Montano, Jose Montano, Helen Johnson, Theodoro Montano, Billy Montano and Nick Montano. She was a member of...
Joe Parraz
Feb 28, 2013
PARRAZ, JOE V. Age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, February 28, 2013. He is survived by wife, Estella Q. Parraz of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Paula A. Trujillo and husband, Richard; one son, Joseph Parraz; four grandchildren, Derrick, Mariza, Dominik and Alex Trujillo; one great-grandchild, London June Trujillo; two sisters, Emilia Gutierrez and husband, Polo of Vaughn, NM,...
Jane Klausen
Feb 27, 2013
Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She is survived by her son, David Brogdon and his wife, Stephanie of Albuquerque; daughter, Diane Lombardo of Plainville, CT; and grandchildren, Zachary and Sarah Brogdon of Albuquerque and Alex Headrick of Brooklyn, NY. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Klausen. Jane was...
Floyd Smith
Feb 27, 2013
SMITH, FLOYD MURRAYAge 92, of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Smith; sister, Thelma "Sis" Borchardt and husband, Floyd "Buster" Sr.; and nephew, Floyd "Butch" Smith, Jr. Floyd was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Ann Smith. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, 11:00 a.m.,...
Anita Sanchez
Feb 27, 2013
A long time resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 27, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Manuel Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM. In addition, she is survived by her son, Manny Sanchez; daughter Linda and her husband Joe; brother Alfonso Martinez and his wife Solie; and brother Joseph Martinez...
Harry Crouse
Feb 27, 2013
Went to be with his Lord, February 27, 2013. He was born March 2, 1935, in Hopeton, OK to Ivan G. Crouse and the former Margaret E. Beck. After college, Chicago was his home for many years. Dean and his wife moved to New Mexico in 1981. They have lived in Albuquerque, Angel Fire, and Sandia Park. He is survived...
Charlie Corrales
Feb 27, 2013
Was born on February 6, 2013 and passed away February 27, 2013. Charlie was survived by his parents, Christopher and Tearsa Corrales; and brother, Chance Corrales. He will be terribly missed by his grandparents, Joseph and Carla Corrales, Charles Packard, Gina and Scott Thomas. Charlie was also blessed with great-grandfather, Clint Bridges, great-grandmother, Delfida Corrales, and great-great grandmother, Jane Ventura....
Constance Louise Lyon
Feb 26, 2013
CONSTANCE "CONNIE" THURMAN, age 79, passed away on February 26, 2013. She successfully battled breast cancer and ultimately died from Pulmonary Fibrosis. Connie flourished in her 30 years spent as a real estate broker and small business owner. She had a passion for square dancing, traveling, camping, bridge, other social activities and seeing family through life's tribulations. Connie was strong...
Rosemary Melton
Feb 26, 2013
ROSEMARY PENHALE "PENNE" MELTONRosemary Penhale (Penne) Melton, passed peacefully on February 26, 2013 in the presence of loved ones after living a long and fruitful life. Born in Bartow, Florida, on March 2, 1921, and raised in Texas, Penne was the youngest of two children born to Walter Burton Penhale and Rosella Elizabeth Chesnutt. During college, Penne joined the Coast...
Norris Penny
Feb 26, 2013
PENNY, NORRIS R. Age 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Margaret Penny of the family home; son, Dick Penny and wife, Dotti of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Traci Heagy and husband, Brad and great grandchildren, Sarah and Parker Hegay of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; son, Barry Penny...
Willie Winn
Feb 26, 2013
Because she placed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and Him alone, Muriel went to be with her Lord on February 26, 2013. Muriel was born in Winthrop, Arkansas on January 11, 1913 to Della and Charley Smith. She had two brothers, Clifton and Charles (Happy) Smith. She married Jesse Winn on August 6, 1939. They have one daughter,...
Anton Van
Feb 26, 2013
Age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nghi Thi Vu of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Kim Khanh Dang and husband Hung Dang of Albuquerque, NM; son, Rev. Hoi Q. Tran, Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Peralta, NM, son, Cong Q. Tran and wife Ngoc Tran of Albuquerque,...
Lue Fuller
Feb 25, 2013
FULLER, LUE ELLAAge 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. She is survived by her son, Glen Richardson of Albuquerque, NM, son, Bill Richardson and wife Debra of Flower Mound, TX, daughter, Kathleen Goins of Van Wert, OH, son, Kevin Fuller and wife Cara of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, sisters; Verna Lee Martin and...
Virginia Ratliff Chapman
Feb 25, 2013
Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. M. (Buddy) Chapman, Jr. in 1993. She earned her Associates Degree from Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and thereafter worked and supported the war effort. She met and married Buddy Chapman in 1945. They moved...
Captain Youel
Feb 24, 2013
Captain Roger Howard Youel, 62, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was born in Gordon, NE on October 21, 1950, the son of Dale and Betty Youel. He graduated from Gordon High School in 1969 and the United States Air Force Academy in 1973. He also graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Master's degree in...
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