RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Benito Serna
Aug 18, 2012
SERNA, BENITO "BEN"Age 78, a resident of Bosque Farms since 1968, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dolores "Dee" Serna; daughter, Yvette Ortega and husband, Rupert; granddaughters, Jennifer Ortega and Jenelle Ortega; siblings, Willy Serna, Martha Serna and husband, Ruben, Claudia Huerena and husband, Alex, Celedon Serna...
Beatrice Deck
Aug 18, 2012
DECK, BEATRICE N. A resident of Corrales, lovingly known as Granny, passed away Saturday morning, August 18, 2012. She is survived by her daughter; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and extended family members and friends. Bea was born on July 29, 1920 in Las Cruces, NM. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and...
Jane Fahey McDonald
Aug 17, 2012
JANE ANNE MCDONALD (NEE FAHEY)Age 65, of Albuquerque, NM passed away suddenly on August 17, 2012. Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Brian McDonald; her loving daughter, Kelly Anne of Albuquerque, married to Jason Smith and mother of Connor Brian, Jane's cherished grandson; her brothers Richard (Sonia) Fahey of Los Altos, CA, Thomas (Kris) Fahey of...
Helen Fuge
Aug 17, 2012
FUGE, HELEN MATTHEWSAge 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, passed away Friday, 17 August 2012, after a lengthy struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Ed; children: sons Michael (and wife Barbara} of Albuquerque, Patrick (and wife Sharon Novak) of Ocean Beach, San Diego, California: daughter, Edwina (Wendy) (and husband Jon Helton), Sandia Park ; son, James,...
Clinton Abel
Aug 17, 2012
ABEL, JR., CLINTON N. Age 93, passed away Friday, August 17, 2012. Clinton is survived by his children, Pat and Ellen Abel, Phyllis and Steve Suttle, and Janie and Ed Thomas; grandchildren, Mike Skaff, Steve Skaff, Tom Skaff, Angela Duran, Brian Abel, Jeffrey Abel and Katie Thomas; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Joe Jimenez
Aug 17, 2012
JIMENEZ, JOE M "BUCKY" Age 87, born in Pueblo, CO in 1925 came to Albuquerque in 1951, and died Friday, August 17, 2012. He retired from APS after 27 years. He was the survivor of a family of thirteen brothers and sisters. Bucky was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Desideria Jimenez who were born in Aguascalientes, Mexico;...
Jeanette Franks
Aug 17, 2012
FRANKS, JEANETTE GENDRONJeanette Gendron (Youngblood) Franks was born August 4, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and departed this life on August 17, 2012, at the age of 69 years, 13 days. She was married to Larry Youngblood in 1966 and to that union was born one son, Charles Perry Youngblood. The couple was divorced and Jeanette remained single for more than...
Frank Rizzo
Aug 16, 2012
Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 2008, and a long time resident of North Versailles, PA died Thursday, August, 16, 2012. He is survived by his children, Debra Brady and husband, Martin of Albuquerque, NM; Linda Smeltz and husband Jack of Clearwater, FL; Joseph Rizzo of East McKeesport, PA; and Robert Rizzo and wife Kelly of Irwin, PA; Grandchildren...
COL. H. Jones (Ret.) Usaf
Aug 16, 2012
JONES, FRED H.Fred. H. Jones, Lt Col USAF (ret) died August 16, 2012. Born in Houston, TX, 12/6/17 to Mary Belle Howell and C. Gordon Jones. Brothers, Gordon, Blandin, and David Howell Jones and sisters, Mary Frances Reid, Dorothy Galindo, and Edyth Preussner preceded him in death. He is survived by Dorothy Ann, his wife of 63 years; son, Bob...
Charlene Wallace
Aug 15, 2012
Wallace - Charlene Joanne (Alderson) Wallace, 60, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012. She is survived by husband, Douglas A Wallace of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Shauna Hobbs and husband, Jacob of Albuquerque, NM, two sons, Justin and Jeremy Wallace, one sister, Sharon Gonzales and brother, Michael Alderson, also on grandson, Tyler Hobbs. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in...
Jayne Thurman
Aug 14, 2012
Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. She is survived by daughter, Janet Lyn (James) Lane, son, R. Bry Thurman, daughter, Gloria Colleen Perry, son, Dale Wayne (Billie) Gordon; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Royal and Clara Stone, husband, Clyde Thurman, son, Trent Thurman, daughter, Cara Thurman, grandson Trace Howard.....
James Bratcher
Aug 14, 2012
JAMES EARL BRATCHER July 25, 1935 - August 14, 2012Jim Bratcher, a highly respected musician, arranger, mentor and driving force in the Albuquerque musical community, died on August 14, 2012 in Albuquerque. He was 77. His parents, Edwin Earl and Cora Selma Smith Bratcher, preceded him in death. A memorial service to honor Bratcher's exemplary role in enriching the cultural...
Tino Turri
Aug 14, 2012
TURRI, VALENTINO "TINO" Age 82, a 40 year resident of the Albuquerque area, peacefully passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012 with all his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; sons, Michael V. Turri and wife, Johnese, Patrick Turri and wife, Anne, Gene Turri and wife, Jini, Chris Turri and wife, Jan, Tim Turri and wife,...
DeAndree Robertson-Freitas
Aug 14, 2012
Robertson- Freitas, Elijah Equante Robertson-Freitas, DeAndree JasonOur Beautiful Little Angels were born and went to be with our Lord on 8.14.2012. They are survived by their mother, Aliyah Robertson and their father, Felipe Freitas; grandparents Jason and Michelle McDonnell of Albuquerque, NM; David and Valdicea Loyola Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; Great-Grand parents Mike and Tina Martinez and John and Maggie...
Elijah Robertson-Freitas
Aug 14, 2012
Robertson- Freitas, Elijah EquanteRobertson-Freitas, DeAndree JasonOur Beautiful Little Angels were born and went to be with our Lord on 8.14.2012. They are survived by their mother, Aliyah Robertson and their father, Felipe Freitas; grandparents Jason and Michelle McDonnell of Albuquerque, NM; David and Valdicea Loyola Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; Great-Grand parents Mike and Tina Martinez and John and Maggie McDonnell....
Paula Basile
Aug 14, 2012
BASILE, Col. Paula W. Col. Paula W. Basile, (USAF Ret), age 56, of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012. She is survived by husband, Dennis Basile. Services will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012, 10:30 am at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors. Paula's Family will receive guests and celebrate her life, Sunday, August 19, 2012...
Karen Cherry
Aug 13, 2012
CHERRY, MRS. KAREN JAYNE SEYMOUR Age 71, born in Albuquerque, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Cherry; daughter, Jaylene Ingelhart and husband, John of Parachute, CO; sons, Kevin (Annette) Cherry of Las Vegas, NV and Craig Cherry and wife, Shelley of Aiken, SC; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Kathy...
Aundre' Craig
Aug 13, 2012
CRAIG, AUNDRE'Aundre' Claire Craig, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, August 13, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert F Craig, son, Michael Craig, daughter, Marilyn Craig, grandchildren; Eric, Bryan, Matthew, Becky, Jack and many other family including her sister, Virginia and many friends. Mrs. Craig was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond &...



