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

Kenny Madrid

Kenny Madrid

Nov 18, 2024

Kenneth James Madrid, 64, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family, after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

As family is grieving, they are also working on a fully obituary that will encompass his life and accomplishments.

Please return to this page for updates and the full obituary.

Until then, the family would like a place...

Sonia Sedillo James

Sonia Sedillo James

Nov 18, 2024

Sonia James, 88, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her Albuquerque home surrounded by her loving family on November 18, 2024. Sonia was born on Valentines Day in 1936 to Filo and Emily Sedillo. Sonia is survived by her son Kino James (Kelly) and her daughters, Tara Bishop (Jim), Erika Bernardone (Dean) and Ariana West; her six grandchildren...

Juana Villa Dominguez

Juana Villa Dominguez

Nov 18, 2024

Juana Dominguez, age 91, who was a beloved individual who had many titles such as mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother was called to join her husband Jose R. Dominguez on Monday, November 18, 2024. Juana was born Tuesday, August 29, 1933, in Artesia, New Mexico to Hejesipa and Nemesio Villa. Early on in life she met her husband of...

Lynn Scheller

Lynn Scheller

Nov 18, 2024

Lynn Charles Scheller, born on May 25, 1944, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin passed peacefully on November 18, 2024, at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lynn is survived by Susie Scheller, many family members in Wisconsin and some good friends.

Lynn dedicated his life to the field of engineering, working for The State of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratory. He loved...

Janice Schmidt

Janice Schmidt

Nov 18, 2024

Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. - Psalm 103:2-5

Janice Lorena Schmidt of Albuquerque, New Mexico...

Rose Lopez

Rose Lopez

Nov 16, 2024

Rose Lopez, age 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, our family's rock, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with a strong faith who had wit and humor. An independent lady that had open arms and a large heart for all. She loved cooking and caring for others. Throughout her life...

Lorene Ervin

Lorene Ervin

Nov 14, 2024

Lorene Ervin a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed from this life into the next on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at home surrounded by her children.

Her husband, Henry L. Ervin, preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by her children; Ronald L. Ervin, Valerie Ervin, Alan Ervin, Pamela Ervin and Yvette Ervin and her beloved dog Pixie....

Mary Casillas

Mary Casillas

Nov 13, 2024

Mary Casillas, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 13, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1931, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to Santiago and Laura Colón. Mary lived a long and vibrant life filled with love for her Lord Jesus Christ, family, and an abiding passion for dressmaking, cooking, quilting and gardening.

She...

Joan Bowen

Joan Bowen

Nov 13, 2024

Joan Marjorie Bowen, born April 8th, 1930, in the south of Scotland and moved to north London when she was around 5. She was the eldest of 5 children and lived through the ratios of war, which she carried with her, her entire life. Joan and I never threw food away.

Joan married her teenage sweetheart, and they lived and worked...

Craig (Oly) Olson

Craig (Oly) Olson

Nov 13, 2024

Craig (Oly) Olson of Corrales, age 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born March 31, 1950, in Riverside, CA, to Charles (Chick) and Elizabeth (Betty) Olson. He is survived by his son, Cisco Sedillo and spouse Audra of Arvada, CO; daughter, Michelle Sedillo and spouse, James Vallejos of Rio Rancho; grandchildren, Devon and spouse, Abby, Cameron,...

Dorothy Ann Cooper

Dorothy Ann Cooper

Nov 13, 2024

Dorothy Ann Cooper

Dorothy Ann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on November 13, 2024, two days after her 94th birthday. Dorothy and her twin brother Donald were born in Baldwin Park, California on November 11, 1930, to Inez and George Foster. Dorothy and her many siblings were raised in Lindrith, New Mexico, where she would later graduate...

Gwyneth O. Frye

Gwyneth O. Frye

Nov 12, 2024

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Gwyneth O. Frye, gained her Heavenly wings and went to her eternal home on November 12, 2024.

Gwen was born on December 8, 1930 in Tip, Arkansas to William E. Totty and Jewell R. (Jelks) Totty. She lived her formative years in Arkansas and graduated from McCrory High School in 1949. Shortly after graduating high school,...

John H. Oglesby

John H. Oglesby

Nov 12, 2024

John Henry Oglesby, 86, passed away at home on November 12, 2024, after a three plus year battle with lung cancer and associated health issues. John was born on July 7, 1938 in Graymont (now Twin City), GA. to Frank J. Oglesby and Lois Cowart Oglesby. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Pamela Oglesby, sister Margie Walden,...

John Guzman

John Guzman

Nov 12, 2024

John Edward Guzman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal rest on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 1, 1936, to Manuel Francisco Guzman and Jennie Chavez Guzman as the youngest of three sons. He married the love of his life, Helen McMahan, whom he lovingly...

Shelly Wenk

Shelly Wenk

Nov 11, 2024

Shelly Wenk, a lifetime resident of the South Valley passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, and a good friend by many.

Most folks who aren't family are likely know her from D & S Country Market, a family owned convenience store that served the South Valley for over...

Fred Lawrence Johnson

Fred Lawrence Johnson

Nov 11, 2024

Fred was born September 10th, 1953, first beloved son of Lawrence and Billie Ann Johnson. Fred made the crossing peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11th, 2024, with his cherished and devoted wife, Rita by his side.

Fred and his siblings grew up in Albuquerque, attending Eubank, Bellehaven, Grant and Manzano public schools. Fred...

Ramona A. Mascareñas

Ramona A. Mascareñas

Nov 11, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, age 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, November 11, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Catalina; her seven siblings; and her cherished husband of 54 years, Eloy.

Born on October 30, 1930, in Reserve, New Mexico, Ramona later moved to Belen, New Mexico, and eventually...

Rose Lujan

Rose Lujan

Nov 11, 2024

Rose Marie Lujan, age 95, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Brookdale Tramway Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born December 16, 1928 in Grenville, a small town in northern New Mexico. She was the 4th child of Tovey and Marie Smith, Lebanese immigrants. She and her siblings, Fauad, Wedad, and Margaret, grew up in the humble living...

Mary Ann Howard

Mary Ann Howard

Nov 10, 2024

Mary Ann's life story is currently being comprised. Please check back for more updates.

Janice Bailey

Janice Bailey

Nov 10, 2024

Janice Bailey, 91. Our beloved mother and sister was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She is survived by her three daughters, Jody Woody (husband Clay), Michelle MacDonald (husband David) and Cindy Krauss (Friend Rick Kruger). She is also survived by sisters, Carol Cox and Diane Barrett of Albuquerque; and brother, Richard Lippert of Florida.

Janice...

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