RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Gerald Malloy
Mar 10, 2025
Gerald Malloy, 87, passed away on March 10, 2025. He will be laid to rest at B'nai Israel Cemetery.
Lawrence Bandoni
Mar 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Bandoni, who left us on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, June 11th, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM.
Larry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, survived by Linda Bandoni, spouse of 55 years; children, Keith Bandoni, Lenae MacPhail, husband, Kevin, and...
Karen Ann Sargent
Mar 8, 2025
Karen Ann Sargent, 88 years old, was born on November 14, 1936 in Blue Rapids, Kansas, six years after her sister Pat. She spent her formative years in Waterville, Kansas where her father owned and ran a small business and her mother worked for a dentist.
Karen was a very social person and told stories of how she would often be...
Mary Naranjo
Mar 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo
With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo, who peacefully left this world early Saturday morning. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Mary dedicated much of her time to supporting her community, serving in various...
Jean Kirkpatrick
Mar 8, 2025
Jean Kirkpatrick, beloved mother, grandmother, caregiver, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 8th. Jean was born in Lubbock, Texas November 16th, 1941 to J.C. and Elsie Haley, being the youngest of their three daughters. Jean moved to Albuquerque with her family as a child where she resided until her death. She graduated from Sandia High School and later went...
Delmira Botello
Mar 7, 2025
Delmira Botello was born in La Joya, NM on 29 November 1935 to Miguel and Emma Griego. She lived in Socoro, NM and after graduating from high school she attended Latin American Bible Institute in El Paso, TX. Upon graduation from LABI, she was wed to Johnnie Botello in Albuquerque, NM. Together they heeded the calling of the Ministry of...
Leslee Corin Howse
Mar 7, 2025
Leslee Corin Howse, 37, the beloved daughter of Ben and Laura Howse of Laurel Mississippi, passed away on March 7, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Leslee loved singing, ballroom dancing (especially Tango), and playing the piano. She also enjoyed working with preschoolers at her church and visiting with the elderly.
Leslee received a music scholarship with an emphasis in opera from William...
Judy Babel
Mar 7, 2025
Judy Louise Babel, a woman of extraordinary strength and unwavering dedication, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on the morning of March 7th, 2025, at the age of 75. Her life, a testament to resilience and compassion, leaves behind a legacy of profound impact.
Born on May 17th, 1949, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Richard W. and Lillian M. Burnett, Judy's...
Lee Johnson
Mar 6, 2025
Lee Johnson, beloved mother and grandmother, aged 86, passed away on March 6th, 2025.
Lee grew up in Michigan and moved to New Mexico with her husband Sheldon in 1972. She was an avid reader, and was active in her church, playing handbells and helping with numerous projects.
She enjoyed camping in the Jemez with her family, boasting about her grandchildren, hosting...
Danny Gonzales
Mar 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danny C. Gonzales, a devoted husband, father, son, and grandfather.
Danny passed on March 5, 2025 at the age of 66. Danny was born June 17, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM to Maryann Teegarden and Tony Gonzales (deceased). Danny is survived by his beloved wife Anna and their children, Alicia Curran and husband Curtis,...
Nikki Carleton
Mar 5, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Heather Nikole (Nikki) Celina Carleton on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born on August 3, 1999, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Nikki left us far too soon.
Nikki was a beacon of light in the lives of those who knew her. She was a devoted wife to Bailey Carleton, and a loving and...
Helen Flores
Mar 4, 2025
Celebrating the life of Helen Flores feels like painting a vibrant picture of joy, love, and faith. Born on May 1, 1936, in the warm embrace of Santa Rosa, NM, Helen graced this world with 88 beautiful years before peacefully departing on March 4, 2025. Hers was a life lived fully, with a whimsical mix of grace, dedication, and a...
Rosalita Mitchell
Mar 4, 2025
Rosalita Emily Del Castillo Mitchell, 80, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Lawrence D. Mitchell, her children Madeleine (Mimi) Rodriguez Loeffler and husband Jimmy Loeffler, and Stephanie C....
Carolyn Irene Maxwell
Mar 4, 2025
Carolyn Irene Maxwell of Albuquerque, NM was born in Austin, TX on May 29, 1957 to Jimmy and Marlene Wier. As a young child she moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ where she lived during most of her school years. The family moved to El Paso, TX where Carolyn graduated from Highschool. Shortly after she completed HS the family...
Carol Ruvolo
Mar 3, 2025
Carol J. Ruvolo, a devout servant of the Lord and a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, having celebrated a vibrant 78 years of life. Born on November 7, 1946, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Carol was known for her deep faith, which she exemplified daily through love and generosity.
Carol's academic accomplishments included earning a...
Ray O. Esquibel
Mar 3, 2025
Raymond Esquibel, 95, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, March 3, 2025. He entered this world on Tuesday, December 10, 1929 in Santa Fe, NM, born to Manuel Esquibel and Rafaelita Esquibel, nee Valdez. He married the love of his life, Donna Wise, on Friday, March 18, 1955. Ray and Donna are now reunited. He...
Inez Haskie Paywa (Nezzie)
Mar 3, 2025
Inez Haskie Paywa (Nezzie) born January 5, 1945, was raised by Pauline and Ross Hakey in Fort Wingate, New Mexico.
Inez resided in Gallup, New Mexico, until moving to Lawrence Kansas to attend school at Haskell Institute where she met the love of her life Louie, they grew so found of one another that by the end of school in 1965...
Richard A. Lindberg
Mar 2, 2025
Richard A. Lindberg, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 2, 2025. Born in Santa Fe, he spent most of his life in New Mexico, residing in both Albuquerque and Farmington. Richard served in the Navy for four years before pursuing various occupations in retail and as a milk and bread delivery driver, ultimately returning to retail work...
Penelope Hadley
Mar 2, 2025
On Sunday, March 2, Penelope Brooks Pope Hadley died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by family. She was 81.
In recent years, Penelope's focus was on her beloved family: husband Phil, daughters Virginia and Elizabeth; son-in-law Freddy, and her grandson Bjorn. She loved the acequias and birds in the North Valley where she lived and was always up for taking a...
Stephen Crouch
Mar 2, 2025
Stephen John Crouch was born in Seattle, Washington on March 5, 1947 and passed away on March 2, 2025. He graduated from Davis High School, Davis, California, in 1965 and from NMSU in 1973 with a degree in Management. He taught at Taylor Middle School for many years. Steve was a long-time member of the Cathedral of St. John in...
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