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

Marie Smith

Marie Smith

May 1, 2013

Age 91, a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She is survived by son, Stephen and wife, Bjorg Austrheim-Smith of Newcastle, CA; son, Bradley and wife, Anita Smith of Edgewood, NM; son, Philip and wife, Kelly Smith of Colorado Springs, CO, five Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

May 1, 2013

71 years old, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard (Dick) Johnson, of Albuquerque; two sons, Richard Johnson of Albuquerque and Robert Johnson, of Denver and our 3 grandchildren; Sara, Jacob, and Berkeley; her two sisters, Mercedes Mott, of Albuquerque and Algeria Eastman, of St...

Harmon Carnes

Harmon Carnes

Apr 30, 2013

Age 69, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He is survived by wife of 47 years, Peggy Carnes of Albuquerque, NM; son, Kevin Carnes and his wife, Debbe; grandchildren, Chris, Cassidy and Kaleb; and his daughter, Tracy and her husband, Joel Alter; grandchildren, Jordan and Hailey. The family will host a celebration for family and friends. In...

Robert Wolfe

Robert Wolfe

Apr 30, 2013

Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Wolfe; four sons, Ricky, Steven, Kerry and wife, Lori, and David and wife, Aleta, and John Rodriguez and wife, Kara; seven grandchildren; brother, Marvin and wife, Sylvia; sister-in-law, Dottie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in...

Evelyn Jones

Evelyn Jones

Apr 30, 2013

Evelyn Allender Jones passed away very unexpectedly on April 30, 2013 in Oviedo, FL, where she had made her new home only five months prior. At the age of 87, complications from a fall at her residence critically weakened her and led to her untimely passing. Born on July 16, 1925 in Stillwater, OK, Evelyn was preceded in death by...

Mike Goodson

Mike Goodson

Apr 30, 2013

Age 95, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie M. Goodson of Albuquerque, NM, son, Edison J. Goodson of McAlester, OK, daughter, Toni M. Montessi (Rinaldi) of Porter, OK, son, Michael Goodson (Ellen) of Albuquerque, NM, and son, Wesley Goodson (Michele) of Albuquerque, NM. He also leaves behind grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...

Andrew Rutkiewic

Andrew Rutkiewic

Apr 30, 2013

A resident of Tijeras, died April 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Woodworth; children, Judith B. Rutkiewic of Berlin, MD, David M. Rutkiewic and wife Becky of Salem, SC, Carol E. Cason and husband Christopher of Williamsburg, VA, Steven A. Rutkiewic of Preston, MD, and two step children. He is also survived by five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren,...

Martha Ruscetti

Martha Ruscetti

Apr 30, 2013

Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 30, 2013. She is survived by her children, Joey Ruscetti, Karen Ruscetti, Cheryl Ruscetti, Tony Ruscetti and his wife, Tina; her 6 grandchildren; her 5 great grandchildren; her brother, Eli Markovich; nieces, nephews and friends. Ms. Ruscetti was preceded in death by her father, Eli Markovich and mother, Mildred Markovich. Services...

Gwendolene Gallegos

Gwendolene Gallegos

Apr 29, 2013

Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, April 29, 2013. She enjoyed painting, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by husband, George Gallegos of Albuquerque, NM; and daughter, Denise Petree. Gwendolene was a member of Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church. A...

George Rivera

George Rivera

Apr 28, 2013

Age 85, beloved brother, uncle, father and grandfather, was called by Our Lord to his heavenly home on April 28, 2013. Born in Santa Fe on September 9, 1927, his dedication to an active, healthy lifestyle makes his untimely passing difficult for family and friends sharing in this loss. George will be welcomed into Eternal Life by his sons Christopher...

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith

Apr 28, 2013

Age 86, from Albuquerque, residing in El Paso, TX was born July 25, 1926 in Northwood, IA and went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Joy Smith; children, Ron Smith and his wife, Sue of Washington Crossing, PA, Kathy Swingle and her husband, Steve of El Paso,...

Paul Roper

Paul Roper

Apr 27, 2013

Paul Roper, age 57, a resident of Tijeras, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 27, 2013. Roper was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Roper; and father, Cecil Roper. He owned and operated Roper Plumbing for 35 years. Roper will be missed by all who knew him. A reception will be held at FRENCH - Lomas on Thursday, May 2, 2013...

Ida Anzures

Ida Anzures

Apr 27, 2013

Ida Mae Anzures, age 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 27, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Sparks; son, Thomas Anzures and daughter in law, Carol; grandchildren, Vanessa Huebner and husband, Anthony, Maria Anzures, Steven Sparks and wife, Jessica, Jonathan Sparks and wife, Kari; as well as six great-grandchildren; and the McBride family. She was...

Ernest Earick

Ernest Earick

Apr 27, 2013

Husband, father, friend.Born 19 March, 1960 in Roswell, NM to Joyce and Rex Earick, Ernerst passed on 27 April, 2013 from cardiac arterial disease. Yet his emotional heart and spirit were invincible, driving his passions for card magic innovation, music, cooking, books, philosophy and especially his coworkers, friends, and family in whom he lives on and who lovingly remember him....

Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis

Apr 27, 2013

Barbara Davis a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, went home to heaven on her 87th birthday, Saturday, April 27. She always liked a birthday celebration and loved to entertain. Barbara's caring heart poured love through her strong mind and outspoken personality. Between sewing, baking, gardening, working, marriage and family, her time on earth was well spent. Her children, grandchildren and...

Robert Fate

Robert Fate

Apr 26, 2013

Age 94 years, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on 26 April, 2013. Bob was born in Weiser, Idaho and grew up in Nebraska. He received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, and graduated in 1940. He soon went to Europe to serve in World War II in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Following the...

Deacon L. Gogan

Deacon L. Gogan

Apr 26, 2013

Harry Leo Gogan, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, was born April 6, 1922 in Buffalo, New York, and went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan Lorraine Gogan; children, Mary Jo Davee and husband, John of Tucson, AZ, Eileen Martinez and husband Marty, Susan Folkner...

Larry Weaver

Larry Weaver

Apr 26, 2013

WEAVER, LARRY A.Age 59, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Patricia; son, Jasin A. Weaver and wife, Ashley; mother, Joan Whiting; brothers, Gene Weaver and James Weaver; and extended family members and many friends. He will be remembered as a man who was devoted to his wife,...

David Hill

David Hill

Apr 26, 2013

Age 70, dad, papa, brother and friend left this earth for greener pastures on Friday, April 26, 2013. He is survived by daughters Davarie Hicks and husband, Larry, Tracie McRee and husband, Tim; grandchildren Katelyn, David and Colton; sister Nina Grizzard and husband, Bill; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred Hill and...

Billie Shelton

Billie Shelton

Apr 26, 2013

SHELTON, BILLIE GOODRUM Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, O.E. "Gene" Shelton; children, Denise and Jerry Honeycutt, David and Lucinda Shelton, and Dary and Lori Shelton; grandchildren, Amy and Nathan Alexander, Lisa and Randy Allen, Deona and Colin...