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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Janice Schmidt

Janice Schmidt

Nov 18, 2024

Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. - Psalm 103:2-5

Janice Lorena Schmidt of Albuquerque, New Mexico...

Rose Lopez

Rose Lopez

Nov 16, 2024

Rose Lopez, age 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, our family's rock, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with a strong faith who had wit and humor. An independent lady that had open arms and a large heart for all. She loved cooking and caring for others. Throughout her life...

Mary Casillas

Mary Casillas

Nov 13, 2024

Mary Casillas, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 13, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1931, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to Santiago and Laura Colón. Mary lived a long and vibrant life filled with love for her Lord Jesus Christ, family, and an abiding passion for dressmaking, cooking, quilting and gardening.

She...

Joan Bowen

Joan Bowen

Nov 13, 2024

Joan Marjorie Bowen, born April 8th, 1930, in the south of Scotland and moved to north London when she was around 5. She was the eldest of 5 children and lived through the ratios of war, which she carried with her, her entire life. Joan and I never threw food away.

Joan married her teenage sweetheart, and they lived and worked...

Craig (Oly) Olson

Craig (Oly) Olson

Nov 13, 2024

Craig (Oly) Olson of Corrales, age 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born March 31, 1950, in Riverside, CA, to Charles (Chick) and Elizabeth (Betty) Olson. He is survived by his son, Cisco Sedillo and spouse Audra of Arvada, CO; daughter, Michelle Sedillo and spouse, James Vallejos of Rio Rancho; grandchildren, Devon and spouse, Abby, Cameron,...

Dorothy Ann Cooper

Dorothy Ann Cooper

Nov 13, 2024

Dorothy Ann Cooper

Dorothy Ann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on November 13, 2024, two days after her 94th birthday. Dorothy and her twin brother Donald were born in Baldwin Park, California on November 11, 1930, to Inez and George Foster. Dorothy and her many siblings were raised in Lindrith, New Mexico, where she would later graduate...

John H. Oglesby

John H. Oglesby

Nov 12, 2024

John Henry Oglesby, 86, passed away at home on November 12, 2024, after a three plus year battle with lung cancer and associated health issues. John was born on July 7, 1938 in Graymont (now Twin City), GA. to Frank J. Oglesby and Lois Cowart Oglesby. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Pamela Oglesby, sister Margie Walden,...

John Guzman

John Guzman

Nov 12, 2024

John Edward Guzman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal rest on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 1, 1936, to Manuel Francisco Guzman and Jennie Chavez Guzman as the youngest of three sons. He married the love of his life, Helen McMahan, whom he lovingly...

Fred Lawrence Johnson

Fred Lawrence Johnson

Nov 11, 2024

Fred was born September 10th, 1953, first beloved son of Lawrence and Billie Ann Johnson. Fred made the crossing peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11th, 2024, with his cherished and devoted wife, Rita by his side.

Fred and his siblings grew up in Albuquerque, attending Eubank, Bellehaven, Grant and Manzano public schools. Fred...

Ramona A. Mascareñas

Ramona A. Mascareñas

Nov 11, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, age 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, November 11, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Catalina; her seven siblings; and her cherished husband of 54 years, Eloy.

Born on October 30, 1930, in Reserve, New Mexico, Ramona later moved to Belen, New Mexico, and eventually...

Rose Lujan

Rose Lujan

Nov 11, 2024

Rose Marie Lujan, age 95, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Brookdale Tramway Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born December 16, 1928 in Grenville, a small town in northern New Mexico. She was the 4th child of Tovey and Marie Smith, Lebanese immigrants. She and her siblings, Fauad, Wedad, and Margaret, grew up in the humble living...

Mary Ann Howard

Mary Ann Howard

Nov 10, 2024

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Janice Bailey

Janice Bailey

Nov 10, 2024

Janice Bailey, 91. Our beloved mother and sister was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She is survived by her three daughters, Jody Woody (husband Clay), Michelle MacDonald (husband David) and Cindy Krauss (Friend Rick Kruger). She is also survived by sisters, Carol Cox and Diane Barrett of Albuquerque; and brother, Richard Lippert of Florida.

Janice...

Barbara (Berber) Roos Brennan

Barbara (Berber) Roos Brennan

Nov 9, 2024

Barbara Roos Brennan was a beauty queen from Enid, Ok. The only child of Chanc T. and Mary Evelyn Roos. She was born in 1936 to Dust Bowl survivors who endured through grit and sheer determination. Mary and Chanc were slightly older when they had their beloved "Babs" and were intent on providing her with the best life they could.

Growing...

Brent Boyack

Brent Boyack

Nov 9, 2024

Brent Evans Boyack, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away after a short, serious illness on November 9, 2024, at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Brent wasborn on June 10, 1940, in Provo, Utah to Harold Joshua and Dona Fay Evans Boyack.

Brent spent his childhood and growing up years in Provo where, as a teenager, he worked as a...

David Cremer

David Cremer

Nov 8, 2024

David Walter Cremer died unexpectedly November 8th, 2024 of natural causes while at his place of business, Jerky by Art in Albuquerque, NM.

David, or Dave, was born May 11th, 1968, in Waukegan, IL (56). He moved several times with his nearly nomadic family and graduated from Deer Lakes High School, Cheswick, PA in 1986.

Immediately following high school and perhaps in...

Laura Jean Williams

Laura Jean Williams

Nov 8, 2024

Laura Jean Bone Williams passed away on November 8, 2024. She was born the youngest of four children born to B.D. and Laura Bone, on August 19, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas. She was the proud valedictorian of her graduating class in 1952, and shortly thereafter, met Ben Williams of Maulden, Arkansas.

Laura and Ben married in 1953, and together had two...

Alfonso Martin Yanez

Alfonso Martin Yanez

Nov 8, 2024

Alfonso Martin Yanez, age 85, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024. He is home now.

Martin was born May 20, 1939, in El Paso, Texas to Martin P. Yanez and Concha Yanez-Ornelas and was the oldest of three children. "Sonny", as Martin was affectionately known by his family, had a wonderful upbringing, spending time between...

Patty Clark

Patty Clark

Nov 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patty) Kay Clark, 67, on November 7, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded with love by her husband - Randy, her children - Sean, Kelly, and Caitlin, and her brother - Mike. She fought to stay with us until her very last breath. Her soul departed against a...

Tony Zamora

Tony Zamora

Nov 7, 2024

Tony Nicholas Zamora, 65, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. Born on February 21, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM, Tony lived a life filled with love, dedication, and compassion.

Tony was retired U.S. Army and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a cherished friend to many.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Zamora; sons, Tomas...

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