RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Divinia Placino Brown
Apr 4, 2023
Divinia Placino Brown, 72, of Albuquerque NM, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Divinia (also known as Divine or Mama D) was born on August 3, 1950, to Misael and Cecilia Placino (preceded in death) in Cavite City, Phillippines. She spent her childhood in Olongapo, Phillippines with her parents and 7 siblings, 1 brother, Antonio (preceded in death),...
Vineta (Rensink) Davis
Apr 4, 2023
After a brief illness, Vineta (Rensink) Davis, recently of Albuquerque, NM, passed on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born on Shakespeare's birthday in rural Darrington, WA, to Fred and Leitha (Warner) Rensink. She enjoyed a childhood of days filled with big snows, vast gardens, and the sometimes-mighty Sauk River. Music, education, and religion loomed large in the Rensink's...
Don Dwayne Moseley
Apr 4, 2023
Don Dwayne Moseley was born June 16, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Don B. and Ada V. Moseley. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his husband, Barry Simon; daughter, Elyssa; daughter-in-law, Bibi Boynton; granddaughter, Raia; sister, Vivian Godby and her husband, Russell; nieces, Michelle and Sandra and their families; and many...
Angela Chavez
Apr 4, 2023
Lupe Angela Chavez, 77, beloved mother, mother-in-law, daughter, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She entered this world on December 29, 1945, in Ely, Nevada, born to Juan and Daisy Chavez. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Natalie Pacifico; mother, Daisy Chavez; and father, Juan Chavez. She is survived...
Hoang Ngo Phung
Apr 4, 2023
Hoang N. Phung, 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born on Friday, November 23, 1951 at Hue City, Vietnam. Hoang was preceded in death by his parents, Phung Da Phuc and Ngo Thi Hiep. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lan Nguyen; brother, Phung Hung and his family; sister,...
Mary Etta Yu
Apr 4, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Mary Etta Yu, a beloved wife, mother, and dear friend entered in the presence of Jesus. Mary Etta grew up in Powhatan, VA but moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2000 with her husband and first child. Despite living more than 20 years in NM, she never lost her Virginia accent. While Mary Etta was...
Edward Brito
Apr 3, 2023
Edward Brito (Bear, Brutus, Smokey Bear), age 84, born May 7, 1938, known in the Albuquerque Fire Department as (Bear, Brutus, Smokey Bear) went home to the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his spouse, Rose Brito; sons, Les, Brian, and Patrick Brito, and daughters, Anita Molina,...
Maria Emiliana Rael
Apr 3, 2023
Maria Emiliana Rael, 79 of Albuquerque New Mexico and a former resident of Santa Rosa, NM passed away Monday, Monday, April 3, 2023, peacefully in her South Valley home. Maria was born August 29, 1943, in Cuervo New Mexico to the home of Maximiliano and Miquelita Rael. Maria worked for Furr's Cafeteria for many years, she loved...
Helen Regina Jackson Deatherage
Apr 3, 2023
Helen Regina Jackson Deatherage (Our Angel) went home to see our Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by family. Helen was born January 5, 1935 in Jacksonville FL, where she met her husband, Don. They were married on June 23, 1956 and moved to Albuquerque shortly thereafter. She was a devout believer in God and was very involved...
Mildred (Millie) Kemp
Apr 3, 2023
Mildred (Millie) Kemp (nee Miser), 96, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, and Shaler Twp. PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Seneca Place, Verona PA. Millie was born into a large, loving family in Anaheim, CA, on the eve of the great depression. A spirit of generosity, optimism, humility, and love for her family marked her long...
Marilyn Ruth Bromberg
Apr 3, 2023
On April 3 at midnight, Marilyn Ruth Bromberg, age 89, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and grace. Marilyn was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many. Marilyn dedicated her time generously to community projects while also cherishing her Jewish faith and involvement in her synagogue community....
Graham Eric Bell
Apr 2, 2023
Graham "Eric" Bell, age 81, of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Born October 22, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Graham Earle and Vernal [Weaks] Bell. He grew up in Albuquerque and graduated from Highland High School in 1959. Eric enlisted in the Army and, after completing his...
Richard (Dick) Michael Moran
Apr 2, 2023
Richard Michael (Dick) Moran, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Sunday, April 2, 2023. He passed from this life to the next suddenly but peacefully at the age of 70. Dick was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents, Col. Charles Moran (retired) and Anne Moran on November 4, 1952, who preceded him in death. His brother, Dr....
Douglas Arthur Farrar
Apr 2, 2023
Douglas Arthur Farrar, 73, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Doug was born on August 4, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana to Richard and Phyllis Farrar. Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, landscaping, woodcarving, gardening, photography, Celtic music, fish n' chips, ice cream, and a good cold beer. He loved his wife, Ann dearly and absolutely adored...
Bradford Zeikus
Apr 1, 2023
Bradford Haynes Zeikus, 86, passed away peacefully in his Albuquerque home on April 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gini Silva and his five children, Jeff Zeikus (Molly), Jennifer Zeikus, Jessica Bravo (Manolo), Peter Zeikus and Kelly Zeikus. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kate (Chris), Madeline (Lacie), Ian, Ellie, and Emilia. He...
Charlynn Louise Tschida
Apr 1, 2023
Mrs. Charlynn Louise Tschida, daughter of Leonard and Myrtle Neuser was born July 8, 1946, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She attended public schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Holy Innocence grade school and from Lincoln high school. She married young and is survived by her 3 boys, Shawn, Kevin (daughter-in-law, Cindy) and Todd Majeski. She has 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Sebastian...
Bernardo Robles Leal
Apr 1, 2023
Bernardo (Ben) R. Leal, II, 96, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away quietly in his sleep the morning of April 1, 2023, in his home. Ben was born on May 7, 1926, in Los Angeles, California to Bernardo R. Leal, Sr., and Theresa Leal. Ben attended school in both Los Angeles, CA, as well as Tucson, AZ. Ben was...
Eleanor Mary Higgins
Apr 1, 2023
Eleanor Mary Higgins, 94, of a resident Albuquerque, New Mexico, daughter of John and Caroline Jagodzinski, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She attended Kelly High School in Chicago, Illinois, and was a pioneering woman, earning her B.S. in pharmacy from the University of Illinois in 1951. Eleanor was a loving wife and mother and returned to the...
Norma Seebinger
Apr 1, 2023
Norma Seebinger, 93, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. Norma was known for her kindness, her sense of humor, her generosity, and humbleness. She loved playing bridge, entertaining, and more than anything else being with her family. Norma is survived by her children, Ginny Berger and husband, Jerry, Lew Seebinger and wife, Michelle,...
Victor Alexander Torres
Mar 31, 2023
Victor Torres, 39, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque to Andy and Martha Torres, and spent his youth playing with his younger sister, Veronica and looking up to his two older brothers, Enrique and Rudolph. He is survived by his partner, Yvette Benavidez and the absolute loves of their lives, their children Santos, Neveah,...
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