RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Gary Allan Payne
May 6, 2024
Gary Allan Payne
Born August 15, 1957
Called home by the Lord God on May 6, 2024.
This is less of an obituary and more of a thank you note.
So I would like to tell everyone.
Family, friends and clients. That I have felt like I was the luckiest guy who ever lived. To have so many people who cared for me so much....
Ronald Lee Poland, MD
May 4, 2024
Ron was born to Belle and Charles Poland on August 15, 1940, and was raised in Philadelphia. He wanted to be a doctor from age 6, when the future Surgeon General C. Everett Koop made a housecall to him when he was sick.
Ron graduated from Jefferson Medical College, then did a pediatric residency and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins with...
David W. Bunting
May 4, 2024
David W. Bunting - 8/23/1950 - 5/4/2024
Dave was born to Elizabeth Crawford Bunting and Ned L. Bunting in Danville, Illinois. He and his wife Jill fell in love early, and spent 58 years together. Dave served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1973, with a tour in Vietnam.
Dave was a Director at the Rodey Law...
Fred Montoya
May 1, 2024
MONTOYA, FRED
Fred Montoya, age 77, a dedicated husband & father, our family's rock, a well-known Albuquerque Wood Carver, passed away Wednesday May 01, 2024. Fred Montoya was born on January 16, 1947 in the Barelas Neighborhood. Fred Montoya was a US Army Veteran and was known for his amazing wood carvings, friendly smile, being a hard worker, and dedication to...
Patti Magnuson
May 1, 2024
After an 8-year battle with endometrial cancer, Patti (Hirte) Magnuson died on May 1, 2024 at her home, at the age of 66. She leaves behind her husband, Greig Magnuson; her sister, Ann Chavez; her nieces, Lisa and Lauren Chavez; and her nephew, David Chavez.
Patti was born on February 5, 1958, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Patti...
Joann Chavez
May 1, 2024
Joann Chavez, 81, beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Friend, and Confidant was called to her eternal resting place on May 1, 2024. Joann entered heaven dancing her way through the streets made of gold while introducing herself to everyone she met on her way to run into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At the moment...
James Lyndel "Lyn" Hendren
May 1, 2024
James Lyndel Hendren, affectionately known as Lyn, was born on May 24th, 1937, in Seminole, Oklahoma, and passed away on May 1st, 2024. Lyn grew up in Albuquerque, since the age of 5 and graduated from Highland High School. Following his passion for business, Lyn earned a business degree from Southern Methodist University where he met the love of his...
Clifford Edwards
Apr 30, 2024
Clifford Larry Edwards passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 9, 1939. True to his roots, Larry was always very much a southern gentleman. He had called New Mexico home since moving here with his Air Force father in 1955. Larry is survived by his wife of...
Ray Espinosa Jr.
Apr 30, 2024
Raymundo (Ray) Espinosa is survived by his loving wife Sadie, daughters Dorothy Gaddis (spouse George), Theresa Hoffman (spouse Pat), Susan Albert, Angel Armijo (partner Tommy Pannullo), Anthony Armijo (partner Evette Desoto) Adolph Armijo ) wife Mari Armijo). Ray had many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Ray was born in San Luis Colorado to Raymundo Espinosa Sr. and Simonita Vigil....
Laura Jean Larence
Apr 29, 2024
Laura Jean (Desjarlais) Larence, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, known as Jean to family and friends. She is the daughter of the late Eugene and Germaine Desjarlais of Florida, formally of Burrillville, RI. She is the wife of the late Bertrand E. Larence, Sr., and the mother of sons, Bertrand Jr., Christopher and wife, Jane (Blackmar),...
Thomas Allen Stecher
Apr 28, 2024
Thomas Allen Stecher, age 75, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 2006, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. He is survived by his spouse; Madonna K. Stecher, of Rio Rancho, NM, children; Shannon Stecher and his wife Summer, Justin Eidem and his wife Darlene, and Carrie Friend; along with four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Thomas was a Christian, a husband,...
Kenneth Long
Apr 27, 2024
Kenneth C. Long passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 27,2024 at the age of 78. Ken was born in Portales, New Mexico to Millard and Letta Long.
Ken was a salesman for Sears for many years. He sold tools and developed a life long love for a good home project. He enjoyed many things - his cabin, his dogs,...
Ruth Payne
Apr 27, 2024
Ruth Payne, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ruth started as a 6th grade teacher and then moved to Middle School English and Social Studies at seven different APS schools. Ruth was great at embroidery and produced many baby blankets and table cloths. Ruth was a...
Jose "Rudy" Jaramillo
Apr 26, 2024
April 26, 2024, Jose R. Jaramillo (Rudy), 85, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Sennie (Serna) Jaramillo and his daughters at his side. Rudy was born on February 21, 1939 in El Rito, NM. He was raised in the beautiful small northern New Mexico town by his parents Antonio M. Jaramillo (Papa Tony) and...
Jose Chavez
Apr 26, 2024
Jose Antonio "Tony" Lorenzo Chavez, 86, beloved father, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 26, 2024. He entered this world on Sunday, March 20, 1938, in Roy, NM born to Mariano Antonio Chaves and Cresencia Grace Martinez.
Jose is survived by his children, son, Tony and wife, Consuelia Chavez; daughter, Angela and...
Laura F. Rechtenbach
Apr 26, 2024
Laura Francis Shafsky Edwards Rechtenbach
d. April 26, 2024
Laura Rechtenbach, age 74, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 from a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born in Connellsville, PA in 1949 to Albert and Mary Belle Shafsky. When she was two, Laura and her family moved to Casper, WY. There her love of animals...
Tony (Nene) Navarro Jr.
Apr 25, 2024
On April 25, 2024, Tony (Nene) Navarro passed away peacefully at his home with his children at his side. Tony was born to Antonio Sr and Lucy Boone on February 7, 1924, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lived his entire life in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Tony attended school in Bernalillo with the Christian Brothers and Sisters of Loretto. In...
Edward Hanish
Apr 25, 2024
Edward Hanish died on his 93rd birthday, April 25, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1931 in Hopedale, OH, to Frank and Marie Hanish. He was the youngest of five sons. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ardis; daughter, Robin; son, Kurt; daughter-in-law, Rebecca; and grandchildren, Carmen and Jack. He was preceded in death by his...
Nancy Daulton
Apr 23, 2024
Nancy Daulton, born January 4th, 1947, passed away Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 at age 77. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends and Family. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 10 am on Wednesday May 8th, 2024, at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Funeral Service will be held at 11 am...
Margaret Jean Nelson
Apr 23, 2024
Margaret Jean Nelson, 72, was born on January 12,1952 to Harry Eugene Busey and Joy
Grace Betry Busey in Topeka, Kansas.
Jean went to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Bob Nelson, her son, David (Carla), and her daughter Kim, her grandchildren, Nicole (Cameron), Kyle (Katie),...
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