RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Kenneth Simpson
Jul 28, 2024
Kenneth Dale Simpson (Ken) was born on July 1, 1943, in Littlefield, Texas. He spent most of his life in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Kenneth graduated from Sunray, TX High School in 1961.
Kenneth served as an Instrument Technician in the United States Air Force from January 1965. During the Vietnam War, he served in the United States and was involved with satellite...
Edward Lynn Link
Jul 28, 2024
Edward Lynn Link died on July 28, 2024. Lynn was born and raised in Fence Lake, New Mexico. His parents, Wilson and Ruth Link, were second generation homesteaders. He is survived by his son, Casey and wife, Tiffany; granddaughters, Hazel and Violet; stepchildren, Lori and Scott; brother, Bob and wife, Pam; nephews, John and Jeff; and niece, Audrey.
Lynn spent his...
John J. Havens II
Jul 28, 2024
In Loving Memory of John J. Havens II
John J. Havens II, beloved father and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with cancer. His warmth, kindness, and unwavering support will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on September 30, 1946, in El Paso, Texas, John lived a life full of love and...
Goldie Buckner
Jul 27, 2024
Goldie Buckner, age 97, peacefully returned to our Father Saturday 27, 2024, at Fairwinds Rio Rancho.
Goldie was born March 1, 1927, in Ayrshire, IA, the 11th of 12 children. She was born with light colored hair in contrast to the dark hair of the first ten children of their family, thus she received her name Goldie. Her farming parents were...
Barbara H. Sanchez
Jul 27, 2024
Barbara H. Sanchez passed on July 27, 2024.
She was predeceased by her mother Gertrude Fuchs, Aunt Anna Gross and Uncle Conrad Gross, cherished in-laws Fred and Nora Putnam, Dave and Alice Mora, Dorothy Litchfield and Jim McBride.
She is survived by her husband Frank Sanchez Jr., two children Steven (Suzanne), Regina (husband Ron), grandchildren Ryianna (husband Joe), Renee (husband Dave), Ryan...
Juan Francisco Velasco, Jr.
Jul 27, 2024
Juan Velasco Jr., beloved father and brother, passed away on Saturday, July 27th at age 60. A New Mexico native, Juan was known for his huge smile, signature voice and giving heart.
Juan was born in Nuremberg Germany in 1963, while his dad was stationed there with the US Army. The family returned home to Alamogordo, NM shortly thereafter. Juan was...
Noami Romero Slater
Jul 26, 2024
Noami Romero Slater was born on March 5, 1940, to the late Alex Romero
Sr., and Florinda Romero in Pojoaque, NM and died unexpectedly on July
26, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was a devoted wife to Bob Slater for
60 years; a loving mother to Julie Slater Amato (Ron) and Patrick Slater
(Lynn Marie Rusaw); a caring grandmother to Matthew, Adam, Jovanna,
Estevan, Antonio,...
Guillermo F. Griego
Jul 26, 2024
With much sadness we announce the passing of our dear Husband, Father, Grandpa, Tata.
Surrounded by his family, Bill passed into his eternal resting place with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 26, 2024.
Bill was born the 4th son to Mauricio and Eloisa Griego on June 8, 1939.
He is preceded in death by his daughters Nester Ann Romero and...
Joseph T. Bee (Tom Bee)
Jul 25, 2024
It's with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Tom Bee, born November 8, 1941, in Gallup, New Mexico, and who departed on July 25, 2024, in Albuquerque. Tom's life journey spanned 82 remarkable years, during which he touched countless lives with his kindness, wisdom, and love.
Tom was a man of many talents and passions. His professional life was...
James Nelson Hicks Jr.
Jul 25, 2024
James Nelson Hicks, Jr., Colonel, USAF (Ret), age 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died on July 25, 2024. Jim was born on July 31, 1928, in Martinsburg, WV, graduated from Martinsburg HS in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1948. In 1949, he was selected for the Naval Academy Preparatory School and entered the U. S....
Lorraine Silva
Jul 25, 2024
Lorraine "Lori" Silva, age 74 loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024. She was born in Belen, NM to Jose Angel Trujillo and Sofia B. Trujillo.
She worked for the State of New Mexico for 25 years and retired.
Lorraine is survived by her husband of 53 years Jose Adelido Silva, her eldest son Jay D....
Yolanda Tucker
Jul 25, 2024
Yolanda Kay Tucker, age 69, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away quietly Thursday, July 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Yolanda is remembered for her love of family and friends, her compassion for others and her unrelenting commitment to anything she was involved in.
Yolanda was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. She was born on November 11, 1954, in...
Wendell Nicholson
Jul 25, 2024
Wendell Don Nicholson
Born July 24, 1950 in Crosbyton, Texas. Passed from this life July 25, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Wendell was preceded in death by his father and mother, Don and Mildred Nicholson. He is survived by his wife Shelia Nicholson, his sister Neta Tuggle and her husband, Clifton, of New Home, TX, his son Nathan Nicholson and wife, Nessa...
Joe Rivera
Jul 24, 2024
Joe M. Rivera, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time of his death. Joe Manuel Rivera was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1952, at the Dixon Hospital in Taos, NM. Joe was born to Jose M. Rivera and Mary Magdalene Esquivel. Joe was preceded...
Ragon Don Kinney, Sr
Jul 24, 2024
In Remembrance of Ragon Don Kinney, Sr.
Ragon Don Kinney, Sr. age 81, passed away peacefully while in hospice care in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after sudden but rapid complications from constrictive pericarditis.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Gail Fletcher Kinney; his two sons, Ragon Don Kinney Jr., and Mark Fletcher Kinney and his wife,...
Patrick Sanchez
Jul 24, 2024
Patrick A. Sanchez
January 9, 1994-July 24, 2024
It is with an indescribable sadness, that we announce the unexpected passing of our son, brother, nephew, and friend, Patrick; who found peace on July 24, 2024 at the age of 30.
Patrick will be loved and missed by his Mother, Mabel Sanchez; Father, Pat Sanchez; his sisters, Gabby Sanchez and Adrianna Pino; brother-in-laws, Justin...
Aurora "Dora" Fidel
Jul 24, 2024
Aurora (“Dora”) Fidel was born on Monday, December 29, 1930. She passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, and lived a full and rewarding 93 years. She married Joseph A. Fidel, on Friday, October 14, 1949. Joe passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
Dora passed peacefully from natural causes and was surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death...
David Thomas "Dave" Stauder
Jul 23, 2024
David Thomas "Dave" Stauder
July 25, 1943 - July 23, 2024
US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) David Thomas Stauder passed away Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at Rust Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque NM.
Dave was born July 25, 1943, to John Joseph and Catherine Louise (Epley) Stauder in Decatur, IL. He was a graduate of St. Teresa High School, Decatur, IL and Southern...
Linda Gloria Suazo
Jul 23, 2024
Linda Gloria Suazo, 82, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 23 in her beloved home. Linda, whom many knew as Gloria, was born on October 1, 1942, to Jose Francisco and Carmen Valdez Suazo in Durango, CO. In 1954, the family moved to Albuquerque NM and laid down permanent roots in the home and community she loved.
The...
Brenda J. Shirk
Jul 23, 2024
Brenda J. Shirk was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1941, and passed away quietly Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She is now at peace and resting with her husband of 23 years, Frederick E. Shirk. She is second eldest of 3 siblings. She is survived by her sister Rita, and 3 children, Dwayne M. Couch, Antoinette R. Jaramillo, and Christopher S....
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