Marie Lombardozzi Whaley passed away September 13, 2026, in Roswell, New Mexico

Marie was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 4, 1936, to Alfred and Carolina (Zampella) Lombardozzi. Her parents had immigrated to New York from Italy.

Preceded in death by the love of her life Theodore J. Whaley and her parents. Marie is survived by children (spouses) / grandchildren // great grandchildren [in these localities] as follows:

Monica Ann (Obed) Fuentez / Alex Fuentez and Nick Fuentez [Carlsbad];

Barbara Ann (Nicholas) Annarumo/ Daniel Curl and Benjamin Curl [Boardman, OH];

Theodore Roy Whaley (Vickie) [Roswell] / Kara (Steven) Kraus // Mavis Kraus and Rowan Kraus; [Moreland Hills, OH] /Brandon (Laura) Whaley // Kaleb Whaley, Sophie Whaley, Maggie Whaley, Stoic Whaley, and Jayden Garcia [Carlsbad] / Josh Whaley [Carlsbad].

Christine Lynn Castillo / [Carlsbad], Nicole (Angie) Castillo // Jaxson Castillo [Albuquerque]; Gerad (Crystal) Castillo // Logan Castillo and Olivarius Castillo [Billings MT]; // Justin Castillo [Carlsbad]

Also survived by Sisters Gerladine Catalano [Melbourne, FL.], Tina DePasquale [Hollywood, FL]., Vivian Coleman [Port St Lucie, FL]

Brother-in-Laws: Gerard (SalIy) Whaley/Syracuse NY. Joseph (Anna) Whaley/ Pigeon Forge, TN. As well as nieces and nephews.

After exchanging letters thrice weekly with her sweetheart in the Navy, Marie Lombardozzi, married the love of her life on Sunday 19, April 1959. Their four children were born in Brooklyn. To Carlsbad NM they moved in 1972, seeking warmer winters and an affordable home.

Marie loved to crochet, cook and sew, making clothes, prom dresses and even wedding bridesmaid dresses for her children’s weddings. She was a wonderful cook and made all kinds of Italian food for her family. Marie also helped Ted with silk-screening T-shirts in their retirement. She really liked crocheting and she made blankets for her grandchildren.

Marie belonged with the Elks (with Husband) and the American Legion Auxiliary (in Carlsbad and Ohio) and she held several officer positions with Auxiliary over the years. To help she made several hundred lap blankets for veterans in the VA Hospital.

Amongst family and friends, this loving Mother, grandma, great-grandma and neighbor will be remembered.

A visitation is scheduled from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on September 28th at Denton-Wood Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM.

A cremation and burial will take place at a later date in honor of both Marie and Theodore J. Whaley.