RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Jo Anne Schuster
Dec 24, 2023
Jo Anne Ransdell Schuster, age 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away in her sleep on December 24, 2023. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl Schuster; her parents William and Grace Ransdell; and sisters Sue Malone and Nancy Monfiletto. She is survived by her daughters, Pam and husband, Gary Kissock, Sharon and...
Patricia Howard
Dec 24, 2023
Patricia Ann DeVore Howard was welcomed into eternity by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2023 at the age of 81. She married the love of her life, Robert, Dec. 4, 1960, and their union produced Melinda and Dwaine. She worked many jobs and her favorite years were spent in the office at Frontier Ford. She joined...
Roy E. Patton
Dec 23, 2023
Roy Patton, 89, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 23, 2023. He entered this world on August 12, 1934 in Artesia, NM, born to Jesse and Erma Patton. He is survived by his spouse of 12 years Alma Patton; son Mike Patton; son Royce Patton (Betty) Patton; Grandsons Allan (Lisa)...
Anita Rozzi
Dec 23, 2023
Anita Rozzi, 93, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023. Born on March 12, 1930, Anita was the daughter of Arling T. Austin and Virlena Austin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Rozzi, and her son-in-law, Harold "Woody" Woods.
Anita had a successful career at Bell Communications System, where she became one of...
Anastacio "Archie" Archuleta
Dec 23, 2023
Anastacio A. Archuleta, Jr. "Archie" age 94, died Saturday, December 23, 2023. Archie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josephine "Josie" and daughter, Kathryn Archuleta. Archie is survived by his daughters, Priscilla Lorlovick and husband, Don "Scott" of Albuquerque, Christine Lennicx and husband, Joe of Fairhope, Alabama, and Gloria Couch and husband, Bob of Corrales, NM; and son,...
Gary Peterson
Dec 22, 2023
Gary Lee Peterson, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away at the age of 86 on Friday, December 22, 2023.Gary is survived by his former wife, Shirley Lamar Peterson and their children, Todd Peterson of Fort Worth, Texas; Krista Peterson of Albuquerque and Tiffani Hilliard and husband Pepper of Edgewood, NM. He was also very proud of his three grandsons...
Lorraine Fernandez
Dec 22, 2023
Lorraine (Laurie) “Caisse” Fernandez, age 93 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends, December 21st, 22023,023 after a two-year battle with lung cancer.
Laurie, the firstborn child of Alfred and Antoinette Caisse, was born and raised in Port Chester, New York. At a time when women’s roles were narrowly defined, Laurie...
Lois Berger
Dec 21, 2023
In loving memory of a remarkable soul Lois Cecilia Berger, whose grace and kindness touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21,2023. Lois, a devout catholic, was born in Hamilton Ohio on December 17, 1934 and was a graduate of Notre Dame high school. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Berger, children Connie...
Mary DeSaulniers
Dec 21, 2023
Mary DeSaulniers, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away on December 21, 2023. Mary was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She touched the lives and hearts of all those she encountered. Mary was a dedicated parishioner at Our Lady of Assumption Church, volunteering as a Eucharist Minister and many other activities at the church...
Donald Duke
Dec 21, 2023
Donald Wayman Duke, age 88 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully in his home with loved ones by his side on December 21st. Don was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 28, 1935 to Opal Eliza Sheets and William James Duke. Don spent his childhood in the Phoenix area and served in the US Navy from 1954-1958. Don's career after...
Kathleen Ann Moore
Dec 21, 2023
Kathleen Ann Moore, age 78, was a beloved mother of Anthony Koskey. She was born August 29, 1945 and passed away on December 21, 2023. She was a loving daughter and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Joan M. White
Dec 20, 2023
It is with great sadness, but with great joy that she has gone on to her rewards in heaven, that we share the passing of Joan M. White on December 20, 2023.
Joan was born on May 20, 1937, in Lansing Michigan. God came first in Joan's life. She was a strong Christian woman who put God first, but also...
Vincent Baca
Dec 20, 2023
Vincent Mark Baca had a big heart and was the cherished son of Toby Baca Sr. and Lucy (Torres) Baca. He passed away at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the age of 61.
Vincent's faith in God was unwavering and brought him peace throughout his life. He lives on in the hearts of his sister Joann Baca-Jacobo, brother...
Norma Lee Ziegler
Dec 20, 2023
Norma Lee Ziegler née Young passed away on December 20, 2023, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, surrounded by loved ones. Norma was born on May 13, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was raised in the Missouri and Kansas area and spent much of her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in passing by her parents Merle...
George Alexander Baca
Dec 20, 2023
George Alexander Baca (GAB), age 84, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, joined his Heavenly Father on December 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Bertha Baca; his 4 children, Jennifer VanBergen, Jude Baca, Jillian Goodmacher, and Amy Baca Lopez from his former wife, Rita L. Baca; his 6 grandchildren, Taylor and Katelyn VanBergen, Kodiak and Jaxson...
Jane Neuenschwander Swift
Dec 20, 2023
Jane Neuenschwander Swift of Albuquerque, NM passed on December 20, 2023 at her home at age 94.
In 1929 Jane was born and raised in her beloved Sistersville, WV to Paul Wells and Pauline Neuenschwander. Upon graduating from high school, she graduated from Mount Vernon Junior College in Washington DC. She went on to attend George Washington University,...
Barbara Massey
Dec 19, 2023
On the morning of December 19th, Barbara Ella Dora LaFrenz Massey left this earth to join her husband Dale, and her daughter, Elizabeth Dianne in heaven. There is no doubt her parents William "Bill" and Mary Elizabeth McGarvey LaFrenz together with her sister Mary Caroline LaFrenz and brother Father Jim LaFrenz were there to greet her.
Barbara was born...
Velma Lea Wood
Dec 19, 2023
Velma Lea Wood 97, affectionately known as “Granny” was called home to join her heavenly Father, Tuesday December 19, 2023. Velma was born on April 11, 1926, in Ada, Oklahoma to Heber and Annie Myers, this is where she met and married her husband of 65 years Clifford B. Wood who died in 2008.
Velma was a very successful...
Charles Beecher Stillwell
Dec 19, 2023
Charles Beecher Stillwell passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born in Sylva, NC on February 26, 1930 to EP and Esther Stillwell. He graduated from Sylva Central High School in 1948. After graduation, Charles attended Mars Hill University for one year. He then attended North Carolina State University where he received a degree...
James Edwin Cook
Dec 18, 2023
James E. Cook passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023 after a brief but intense battle with ALS. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a kind friend. He had a quick wit and enjoyed a good laugh.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sondra; his daughter Sara Ashlea Allen, her husband, Elton, and his grandson, Jayden;...
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