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

Leisa Ann Sedall

Leisa Ann Sedall

Dec 23, 2021

Leisa Ann Sedall, age 64, loving mother, grandmother, wife, and nurse passed away on December 23, 2021. Leisa was known for her faith, her kindness and caring for others, her dedication to her family, and was the epitome of what it means to be a nurse. Born and raised in Albuquerque, a graduate of Valley High School, where she...

Fidel Sena

Fidel Sena

Dec 22, 2021

Fidel Sena, beloved and treasured "Papa" passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the age of 99. Fidel was born in Sena, NM on December 15, 1922 to Pablo and Vitalia Sena. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 1/2 years, Katie, and his parents Pablo and Vitalia Sena. He...

Conner James Winburn

Conner James Winburn

Dec 22, 2021

Conner James Winburn

February 3,1994 - December 22, 2021.

Our son Conner went to be with our Lord and savior on December 22, 2021, way too soon.

He is survived by his family, Michael and Lynn Winburn; his brother, Matthew Winburn; and his sister, Haley Winburn; sister-in-law, Ashley Bundy;...

Deborah Clarke Rifenbary

Deborah Clarke Rifenbary

Dec 22, 2021

Deborah C. Rifenbary, PhD April 26, 1950 - December 22, 2021 Deborah "Deb" Rifenbary's infectious laugh was an outward sign of her joy for life, love of her husband Vince and their shared passion investing in family and friends. Deb looked at life as an adventure that needed to be lived. This was evidenced in her extensive...

Reita Jordan

Reita Jordan

Dec 22, 2021

We lost our wonderful Reita on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Reita Ruth West was born Friday, October 11, 1935, on her grandparents' farm near Neosho Falls, KS. She attended local schools until the summer of 1951, when an historic Neosho River flood destroyed her parents' home in Neosho Falls. Her family then moved to nearby Iola, KS. Reita...

Danielle Aguilar

Danielle Aguilar

Dec 22, 2021

Danielle Aguilar, 36, beloved Sister, Mother, Daughter, Niece, Cousin and Friend, was called to her eternal resting place on December 22, 2021. She entered this world on December 27, 1984, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Raymond Aguilar and Carol Dunlap. She is survived by her sister Marissa Aguilar; father, Raymond Aguilar; son Davien DiMaggio and spouse Don DiMaggio. A...

Eva Katherina Johnson

Eva Katherina Johnson

Dec 22, 2021

Eva Johnson, 71 was called to her eternal resting place on December 22, 2021.

She entered this world on December 19, 1950 in Pittsburg, CA, born to Joe and Elizabeth Edgins, and one older brother, Herbert Edgins. She is survived by her former husband, Frank Johnson and friend Melanie Brunson.

Eva was retired from Presbyterian...

Covert Dean Anderson

Covert Dean Anderson

Dec 21, 2021

Covert Dean "Fritz" Anderson, 88, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 21, 2021. He entered this world on October 23, 1933, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, born to Donald and Josephine Anderson. As a young man, Covert moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico with his family where he graduated from high school and later...

Edna Opal (Dzikiy)  Worf

Edna Opal (Dzikiy) Worf

Dec 21, 2021

Edna Opal Worf, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on December 21, 2021, at age 76 due to COVID. She is survived by her son Darin; daughter Joylyn Mora, grandchildren Jacob and wife Jessica, great-grandchild Easton, Jonathon, and Elizabeth and great-grandchild Riley; son Russell Worf and grandchildren Steven...

Glyndene Gladys (Hamm)  Terry

Glyndene Gladys (Hamm) Terry

Dec 21, 2021

Glyndene Gladys Terry, 92, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away December 21, 2021. She was born in Oklahoma to Callie (Clark) and Oblen Glen Hamm. She wed Howard Terry and celebrated 70 years of marriage before he passed in 2018. Glyndene spent a career as an accountant. Glyndene's greatest joy was her family.

Glyndene is survived by...

Lillie Margaret "Peggy" Panter

Lillie Margaret "Peggy" Panter

Dec 21, 2021

After a difficult battle with Alzheimer's, Lillie Margaret "Peggy" Panter, age 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was peacefully called to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 6:57 p.m. She passed while she was surrounded by her loved ones who were singing "Silent Night" to her.

Our Lord brought her into this...

Janie Mae (Benson)  Eggers

Janie Mae (Benson) Eggers

Dec 21, 2021

Janie Mae Benson Wirth Eggers

Janie Mae Benson age, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born April 25, 1949, in Spokane, WA to Robert and Frances Benson, the youngest of four children. The family lived north of Colfax, WA, on a ranch raising wheat and some livestock. She was a bright, gentle, kind...

John R. Miller

John R. Miller

Dec 20, 2021

Commander John R. Miller USN (Retired) passed away December 20, 2021 peacefully at age 92.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 1929, the only child of I. Russell Miller and Sophie Brereton Miller (nee Shuman) and was baptized three months later at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. In 1932...

Christopher Sean Melo

Christopher Sean Melo

Dec 20, 2021

Christopher Sean Melo unexpectedly passed away of a heart attack on December 20, 2021, at 53 years old. A son, partner, older brother, uncle, great friend, community volunteer and above all else an amazing father. The loss of his presence to everyone he knew and everything he touched will never be fully measured. Chris is survived by...

Cub Fowler Dillard III

Cub Fowler Dillard III

Dec 20, 2021

Cub "Cubby" Fowler Dillard, III March 1952 - December 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and friend, Cubby Dillard. He passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 20, 2021, after a battle with congestive heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis. He would have celebrated his 70th...

Ruth Dorothy (Gramita)  Gumprecht-Koenig

Ruth Dorothy (Gramita) Gumprecht-Koenig

Dec 20, 2021

Ruth Gumprecht-Koenig, 102, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on December 20, 2021. She entered this world on January 23, 1919, in Merricourt, ND, born to Peter and Anna Gramita. She is survived by her son Lee; grandchildren Jennifer (Husband Nick), Michele, and Justin, and great grandchildren Alysa and...

Arivone Nivanh

Arivone Nivanh

Dec 19, 2021

Arivone Nivanh, son, husband, father, and brother died Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Nivanh was born Arivone "Liu" Nivanh on Saturday, March 8, 1980 in Nongkai Thailand to parents Chanthala and Panom Nivanh. Liu was preceded in death by his father, Chantala. He is survived by his mother, Panom; spouse, April; son, Nicholas; daughters, Alyssa...

Herbert Koogle

Herbert Koogle

Dec 19, 2021

Herbert G. Koogle, age 94, devoted husband and loving father, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 19, 2021.

He was known for his successful, engineering firm, Koogle & Pouls Engineering, 1964-1997, here in Albuquerque. In addition, his monumental involvement with National Society of Professional Engineers, NM Rotary Club, and the NM Symphony Orchestra....

Stuart McIntosh

Stuart McIntosh

Dec 19, 2021

Clifton Stuart McIntosh, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, September 7, 1946, to Ralph Vinson McIntosh and Lydia Rosenberger McIntosh. He was raised amongst the elm trees and orchard groves of Albuquerque's Stronghurst Neighborhood, where families are still connected by generations of annual harvests, irrigation water, warblers singing beautifully, and frogs skipping between fences. Stuart lived in...

Rita (Mack)  Slowen

Rita (Mack) Slowen

Dec 19, 2021

Rita Slowen, devoted wife of 67 years and mother of three, passed peacefully the morning of December 19, 2021, at her home with her husband, Frank Slowen, at her side. She was loved by many and will be missed by her family and friends.

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