RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
John Wright
Dec 12, 2023
Our John Lemon Wright was gentle and true, a devoted and beloved husband, father and grandfather. A larger than life presence whose bright smile lit the way to his open heart, engaging all he encountered. As a father, his generosity knew no bounds and his unconditional love fostered a safe and thriving home we all aspired to match. In business,...
Georgia Aker
Dec 12, 2023
Georgia Lou Shaw was born on June 9, 1915, in Lubbock, Texas. A year later, the family moved to Mountainair, New Mexico, where her father homesteaded. She is the youngest of six kids. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Davis and Mettie Maud Shaw; also, by her daughter, Jo Bond; and her grandson, Kyle Bond. Georgia Lou...
Dale Elliott
Dec 11, 2023
Dale Richie Elliott
Dale Richie Elliott, age 74, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Albuquerque. Dale R. Elliott was born February 8, 1949, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Elmer D. Elliott and Marilyn Louis Richie Elliott. He went to school at Awalt High School in Mountain View, California; Sandia High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico; New...
Melissa Murphy
Dec 11, 2023
Melissa Brooke Murphy (Adkins), passed away unexpectedly on December 11th, 2023, at home, in Albuquerque, NM. She was only 48 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.
Melissa will be greatly missed by Carol and Chris (mother, step-father), Steve and MaryAnn (father, step-mother), Savannah (daughter), Miles (brother), and a great many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Melissa...
Billie Joy Forrest
Dec 11, 2023
Billie Joy Forrest, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on December 11, 2023, at her home at the age of 83 following a battle with cancer. She was born in Mangum, Oklahoma, on September 7, 1940, to Lewis Rudolph and Maggie Eunice (Collins) Cooper. In 1943 her family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico, where she went...
Harvey Morse
Dec 11, 2023
Harvey E. Morse age 92 of Albuquerque passed away December 11, 2023. He was a wonderful husband, father and uncle who will be greatly missed. A native of Muskegon, Michigan, Harvey graduated from Muskegon Junior College and The Georgia institute of Technology. Harvey was retired from Sandia Labs after 39 years of service. He was a proud Air Force veteran....
Trelva Vaow
Dec 10, 2023
Trelva Vickie Vaow, age 85, was born on June 3, 1938, in Tremonton, Utah to Elmer Theodore and Thelma (Hodges) Godfrey. She passed from her earthly home and joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Vaow of Missoula, Montana; and her five children, Clint (Robin) Bowman, Dee...
Kenneth Ferguson
Dec 10, 2023
FERGUSON, KENNETH A. "FERGIE"
Ferguson, Kenneth (74) a beloved Albuquerque balloonist, loving husband, father and grandfather flew his last flight to meet our Lord on Sunday, December 10. Fergie was born in El Paso, Texas on January 15, 1949. He was preceded in death by Noble and Eileen Ferguson. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 and a...
Suzanne Fate
Dec 10, 2023
Suzanne Fate, 72, beloved mother, daughter, mother-in-law, and Mimi, sadly passed away at her home on December 10, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Jessica Fate, son-in-law Liang Banh, granddaughter Lily Banh, grandson Ethan Banh; son Rick Fate; daughter Ashley Fate, son-in-law Mike Parrish.
Suzanne dedicated her life to helping others as a mental health professional, working with youth...
Gloria Deffenbaugh
Dec 10, 2023
Gloria Marina Deffenbaugh died Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born December 30, 1951 in Belen, New Mexico, daughter of the late Tom and Angie Blake. She was a retired clerk with Albuquerque Public Schools.
Gloria is survived by sons, Christopher and James; and husband, Roger; two sisters, Rose Marie and Cynthia; and one brother, Tommy.
Services will...
Robert Lee Parker
Dec 9, 2023
Robert (Bob) Parker was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. He served in the Navy for 5 years, 2 enlisted and 3 at the “request” of Harry S. Truman. After attending school at the University of Arizona, where he graduated with honors with an electrical engineering degree, he married the love of his life, Nancy Dotson, and moved to Albuquerque...
Albert Howard Dietz
Dec 9, 2023
Albert Howard Dietz, 67, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on December 9th, 2023
Howard was born on May 5th, 1956, to Dolores Hair and Albert Louis Dietz Jr., in Baton Rouge, LA. His early years in Baton Rouge laid a foundation for a life characterized by a love for sports and an unwavering commitment to excellence. After...
Jo Ann Cigolle
Dec 9, 2023
Jo Ann Cigolle, 61, passed peacefully away the morning of Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.
Jo Ann was born on October 21, 1962, to Norma Del Frate and Joe Cigolle. She was preceded in death by both parents; Norma and Joe, her beloved aunts and uncles, and her best friend; Patricia. Jo Ann is survived by many family...
Jack Irwin
Dec 9, 2023
Jack R Irwin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 94. He left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born on June 2, 1929, he lived a life filled with...
Linda Genie McConkey
Dec 9, 2023
McConkey, Linda Genie, 76, a wonderful woman, friend, wife, mother and grandmother, passed on Saturday, December 9th.
On September 13th, 1947, Linda and her sister Lana were born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their Father was Milton Tucker, a South Dakota farm boy who joined the Navy at eighteen and served on Submarines in the Pacific as a Pharmacist Mate –...
Amelinda Zertuche
Dec 8, 2023
Amelinda "Mela" Zertuche, 90, of Benbrook, Texas, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023.
Mela was born June 15, 1933, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Meliton Silva and Prescilliana Morales Silva. She was a proud New Mexican who loved to socialize with her many friends from the Birthday Girls, Latin Clubs, bowling and softball leagues. She worked 25...
Sandra Louise Armijo
Dec 8, 2023
Sandra Louise Armijo, age 78, a resident of Belen, NM, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 8, 2023. She was greeted by our Lord Jesus Christ, and we believe ran into the arms of the love of her life, Jake. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church (OLB). She was a former finance volunteer...
William Jaramillo
Dec 7, 2023
William (Billy) Jaramillo, age 62, our beloved brother was called to his resting place on December 7, 2023.
He was born on June 16, 1961 in Grants, New Mexico to Adelino and Lilly Jaramillo. He is survived by his sisters Gloria Padilla and Barbara Griego, his brothers John Jaramillo and Anthony Jaramillo. He is also survived by 3 nephews and...
Rainy Ortiz
Dec 7, 2023
What beauty, creativity, and brilliance came into this world when Rainy Dawn Ortiz was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 5, 1973. From her first breath, she made a unique creative path. She came to us when our Native nations were gathering for sovereignty, to affirm our place in the stories given to us to care for through time....
Vincent Lardner, Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Vincent J. Lardner Jr., 92, of Los Lunas passed away on Thursday, December 7th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois M. Lardner (Layer) (married for 50 years); his oldest son, Timothy J. Lardner; step-daughter, Stacy Toal; step-son-in-law, Jeffrey Evoy; two grandchildren, Nicole Lardner and Christopher Lardner; and sister, Margaret Mary Schomers. He is survived by his...
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