RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Jack Harold Darling
May 22, 2024
Jack H. Darling, age 84, passed away at home on May 22, 2024, in Albuquerque. He was born in Cushing, Oklahoma, on September 19, 1939, to John H. Darling and Ann (Sherlock) Darling.Jack is survived by his wife Norma; twin sons, Brian and James; his grandchildren, Alexandra, Gabriella, Kaleb, and Joshua; and twin great-grandsons, Angelo and Frankie. He is also...
Elizabeth "Lil" Ann Campbell
May 22, 2024
Campbell, Elizabeth "Lil" Ann
Elizabeth "Lil" Campbell, age 53, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. Lil was known for her love for her family and friends, love for animals, and passion for her students and colleagues. Lil enjoyed doing crafts, thrifting, craft shows, house plants, baseball, spending time with her...
Miguel Avila
May 22, 2024
Miguel Avila, 37 beloved husband, father, son, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He entered this world on July 18, 1986 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born to Raul Avila, Sr. and Marquita Avila Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Avila; daughters, Isabelle Avila and Alyssa Avila; brother, Raul Avila, Jr.;...
Ruben Urenda
May 22, 2024
Ruben Simeon Urenda, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend was called to heaven on May 22, 2024.
He was born January 11, 1934, in Oklahoma City, OK, a first-generation American son of immigrants Simeon and Sofia Urenda. He valued education enough to transfer schools on his own while still in grade school. This was a lesson he'd later apply for the...
Cecil Paul Tafoya
May 22, 2024
Cecil, an Albuquerque, NM Native, was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, and chef, even if it was in just the eyes of his grandchildren. A beloved coach, friend, and, most importantly, a family man. Cecil was married to his high school sweetheart & travel partner, Frances, for nearly 63 years and was the father of two incredible sons, grandfather to three...
Gordon Jorgensen
May 21, 2024
In loving memory of Gordon Jorgensen, 81, who died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, children and dogs after a long battle with Lewy body dementia.
Gordon was born on Monday, April 19, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Ted Jorgensen and Dolores (Pollock) Jorgensen. His brother Ted was born in 1944.
Gordon moved...
William Lindquist
May 20, 2024
William "Bill" Bailey Lindquist, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away quietly on May 20, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1942, in Waterloo, Iowa.
Out of high school, Bill joined the Air Force and achieved a 20-year career, receiving his Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University. After retiring from Kirtland Air Force Base, he worked in software...
Gabe "John" Juric
May 20, 2024
On Monday, May 20, 2024, John Juric passed away peacefully. John was born in Ely, Nevada, on March 25, 1939, to Gabe and Katie Juric. Katie had immigrated from Slovenia and Gabe from Croatia. John was always very proud of his Slavic heritage.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Emma; and his brother, Karl. John is survived...
Patricia Moon
May 20, 2024
Patricia Ann Moon, 84, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother was peacefully called to be with God May 20, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at her home. She was born into this world, March 17, 1940 in Mosquero, NM to Santos and Simona Quintana.Patricia is survived by her three beloved children, Maria Lopez of Rio Rancho, David Lopez of Albuquerque,...
David Padrino
May 20, 2024
David Robert Padrino, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born in Havana, Cuba, on March 17, 1946, Dr. Padrino was the eldest child of David Padrino Calzadilla, MD, and Señora Ilda Arbelo Santiago.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of more than 53 years, Susan Aileen Padrino; his children, Susan L. Padrino Iler, MD, of Ohio; Patricia...
Tracy D. Hall
May 20, 2024
Tracy D. Hall, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 . Tracy was born on June 12, 1941 in Anderson, Indiana and moved to Albuquerque with his parents in 1948. He has lived in Albuquerque since that time.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Grace Hall; his youngest son, Darryl Hall, who...
Joyce Willis King
May 20, 2024
Joyce Willis King, age 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was the second child born to Ansley and Joyce Herring Willis. She was blessed with one sister and three brothers. Joyce was born at home in Jena, Louisiana, on September 29, 1933. Upon graduation from Jena High School in 1951, Joyce made her...
Suzanne Phelan
May 19, 2024
Suzanne Phelan, loving wife and mother, and lifelong educator and learner, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Suzanne was born in Evansville, Indiana, on September 13, 1938 to William D. and Dorothy Gleason Murray.
Suzanne is survived by her daughter Margaret Armijo and her husband John, son Kevin Phelan and his wife Debbie Rochford, daughter Kathleen Phelan,...
Edwina Miller
May 19, 2024
Edwina Miller, age 73, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Edwina was born in Clovis, NM on Monday, January 1, 1951, to the parents; Victoriano Fajardo and Casianita “Annie” Fajardo.
She married Scott Miller on December 23, 1969, they settled in Clovis, NM and had two daughters: Michelle L. Miller Grimes and Leslie D. San Juan. She...
Zelda Jiron
May 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zelda Stella Jiron of Santa Fe, beloved wife, mother, and friend. Zelda, 55, transitioned peacefully on May 19, 2024, at Lovelace Hospital. Born in Santa Fe in 1969, to Elena Lucero, she was the cherished daughter of Catalina and Sixto Martinez. Zelda's passion and love for family was evident to all who...
Belinda Rosie Koenig
May 18, 2024
Belinda Rosie Koenig peacefully left this world to be with our Lord on May 18, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 77. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Joe and Amelia Maestas, sister, Lillian Maestas, and brother, Raymond Maestas. Belinda is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Henry Koenig, daughter, Elizabeth Dominick, son-in-law, Michael Dominick Jr.,...
Marcus Byrne
May 18, 2024
Marcus P Byrne, age 88, a resident of the Juan Tomas NM area since the early 1950s passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. His is survived by his sons Paul and His wife Marti of Edgewood, NM, Joe and his wife Tammy of Nesmith Alabama, Mathew and his wife Leslie of Plainfield, Illinois, 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He...
Mary Lou Miera
May 18, 2024
Mary Lou Miera, 76, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister was called to her eternal resting place on May 18, 2024. She entered this world on May 14, 1948 in Carlsbad, NM, born to Robert Trujillo and Julia Ramirez, raised by Amador Alvarado. She is survived by her Husband Albert Miera; daughters, Angela Miera and Stephanie Miera; grandchildren; Angelique Miera-Ulibarri,...
Alice Rita Gibson
May 18, 2024
Alice Rita Gibson, age 74, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by Michael R. Gibson, her husband of 50 years.
Michael said, “Alice was easy to get to know because she was friendly. I fell in love with her when I first saw her. She became my soulmate in 1973....
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