RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Russell Givler
Oct 20, 2023
Russell Givler, 79, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Marvin Givler and Willabelle Barnett (Givler). Russell retired from the City of Albuquerque at the age of 60. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement. He worked tirelessly on his H/O model railroad. He enjoyed painting the tiny cars and laying...
Jana Berry
Oct 20, 2023
Jana Berry, age 79, of Taos, NM, soared her way into the great beyond on October 20th, 2023. Born December 30th, 1943 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was the creative force behind a life filled with love, laughter, and a touch of mischief.
Known as "Mom" to her son Kyle Berry, and daughter Carissa Berry, Jana was more than generous....
Beverly Dillard
Oct 19, 2023
Beverly Ann Dillard, age 88, left our world suddenly on Thursday, October 19, 2023, exactly 24 years to the day of her oldest son passing, Robert Paul Dillard. She had recently recovered from multiple illnesses and was doing very well.
She was born Beverly Ann Heritage to Paul E. Heritage and Josephine E. (Gless) Heritage on February 12, 1935, in...
Leonard Gales Steeves
Oct 18, 2023
Leonard (Lenny) G. Steeves was born January 9, 1948 in Omaha, NB to Donald and Wilma (Stephan) Steeves both deceased. He was the 2nd of 5 children in the family. Passed away October 18, 2023.
He is survived by his wife Vicki (Jensen) 4 children: Ronald, Timothy Steeves, Lynea (Kyle) Nye-Beeson, Mindee Jo (Robert) Lewandowski, 4 grandchildren, Sarah, Reese, Chandler and Jensen, and 1 grandson...
Otis Thomas, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Otis James Thomas, Jr. age 73, was born in Jackson, TN and lived in Albuquerque, NM. James was a loving, caring yet stubborn husband to Marcia Valdez. He was a brave, bold, and caring father to Dawnmarie M, Camille B, and Sean V. He was very adamant that we learn and grow in knowledge about our rights and how to...
Katherine (Katy) Chacon
Oct 18, 2023
Katherine (Katy) Chacon, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She entered this world on October 30, 1943 in Gallup, NM, born to Joe and Adelia Lopez. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Chacon; grandsons, Aiden Chacon, Jacob Austin, and Darrien Chacon; aunt, Rosie Lopez; sisters, Marcella...
Josephine Chavez
Oct 18, 2023
Josephine Chavez, 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Chavez; her mother and father, Rosabel and Leopoldo Martinez; and sister, Minnie Harper. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Joyce), Jerry (Pearl), and Ralph (Judge) Chavez; grandchildren, Tom Chavez, Pam Chavez Williams, Larry Chavez, Jr., and Marina Rubio; great-grandchildren,...
Mary Lou Parks
Oct 17, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, MaryLou Malm Parks, on October 17, 2023.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 28, 1934, she was the cherished daughter of Charles and Francis Bowles.
MaryLou leaves behind a loving legacy in her son, Charles Malm; daughter-in-law, Annique Malm; her grandson, Gavin Malm; granddaughter,...
Betty Jean (Bourbonia) Davis
Oct 17, 2023
Betty Jean (Bourbonia) Davis, 92, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed on October 17, 2023, in her beloved home while surrounded by her entire family.
Betty embodied the best of an almost bygone generation, cherishing being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was exceedingly gracious and always elegant and was described by many as the person they most admired...
John C. Niedbala, Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
John C. Niedbala, Sr. passed away at home on October 16th, 2023 at the age of 84. John entered this world on October 9 in Detroit, MI, born to John and Rose Niedbala, whom preceded him in death as well as his sister Rose Witkowski. John is survived by wife of 58 years, Sherrie Niedbala, son Chuck Niedbala and his...
Jace Chavez
Oct 16, 2023
Jace Michael Chavez, age 6, beloved Son, Brother and Grandson, was called to his eternal resting place on October 16, 2023. He entered this world on November 12, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Emilio and Christina Chavez. He is survived by his mother Christina Chavez; father Emilio Chavez; brother Christjen Chavez; sister Brianna Chavez; grandparents Frank and Ana Carrillo;...
Ronald Douglass
Oct 15, 2023
Ronald Eugene Douglass passed away peacefully on Sunday October 15, 2023, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by his loved ones and his loyal companions. He was predeceased by his wife Joanne Douglass and is lovingly remembered by his sons, Ronald Douglass Jr. and John Douglass, his daughter Joanna Duarte and his granddaughter Tammara Duarte. Ron loved his...
Diana Louise Allred (Klipping)
Oct 15, 2023
Diana Klipping Allred, age 75, devoted daughter, loyal sister, loving wife, dedicated mother, adoring grandmother, and fierce friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Diana was known for her kind heart, inspirational spirit, and loving soul. Diana was, first and foremost, the defender of her family and was unconditionally dedicated to them. She deeply loved her parents, siblings,...
Randall Gillespie
Oct 15, 2023
SMSgt Randall H. "Gil" Gillespie, USAF, Retired, participated in his final Commander's Call, Sunday, October 15th, 2023. He was surrounded by loving family when he realized, "it was time to come home, his tour of duty was through, you've given as much as anyone could be expected to do". These words are from a poem by Robert Longley, A Hero's...
Steven Plante
Oct 14, 2023
Steven Plante, age 74, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on October 14, 2023, due to natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories.
Steve had a deep passion for baseball and spent countless hours both as a remarkable ballplayer, and as a devoted Red Sox fan. Steve also had a strong affinity for the outdoors. He shared...
Dolores Hance
Oct 14, 2023
Dolores Ann Hance, nee Hernandez, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents Dionisio and Jennie Hernandez; her brothers Dennis and Raymond Hernandez; her husband Claude William Hance; her son Eric Hance; and her daughter Deb Hance Treadwell and...
Patricia Herrera
Oct 14, 2023
Patricia (Patsy) J Herrera, 83, passed away peacefully in her home in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday October 14, 2023. She was born February 6, 1940, in Roy, New Mexico to Alfonso and Rachel Lujan. Patsy spent her early years on her family's ranch in Sabinoso, NM. Tough as nails and with true grit, she was known for riding anything that...
Robert Silver
Oct 14, 2023
Robert "Bob" Silver passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Saturday morning October 14, 2023. Bob was born on April 19th 1935 to Edward and Gladys Silver in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bob married Dorothy "Dottie" Basile in 1966 and they were together for 50 years until her death in 2016.
He graduated from Highland High School and attended...
Alice Tirey
Oct 14, 2023
Alice Margaret Tirey, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Don Tirey. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Dean) Schachtner, Peggy (Tim) Holland, and Michelle Tirey; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces. Since her retirement of 33 years in the...
Geraldine (Jerri) Funderburke Camuglia
Oct 14, 2023
Geraldine (Jerri) Funderburke Camuglia
Jerri returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 16th, 1940. She graduated from Valley High School in 1957. Jerri married John Camuglia in 1962 and moved to Poughkeepsie, New York. They had two children, Joy and Johnny. They returned to New Mexico in 1967....
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