Laura Alley
Jun 21, 2025
Laura Alley of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 21, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Julia King
Jun 21, 2025
Julia B. Montoya King, age 95, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on August 7, 1929, in Lucero, NM, near Mora to Aureliano Montoya and Maria Luz Mitchell Montoya. She grew up and went to school in Las Vegas, NM. She lived with her family in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank, and Tehachapi, California...
Barbara Ann Williams
Jun 19, 2025
Barbara Ann Williams, age 81, born February 3, 1944, passed away June 19, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Dennis and was preceded in death by her parents, Plenn and Mary Cooley.
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Martha Driggers
Jun 19, 2025
In loving memory of Martha Driggers, age 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend who passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Martha was born on November 13, 1929, in Monte Vista, CO. She grew up working hard, even as a kid-she would play and work in the potato fields. During the offseason, her family lived in...
Roger Cesarz
Jun 18, 2025
Roger Allan Cesarz, 73, of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2025.
Roger was born October 26, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Alexander and Ruth Cesarz .
He graduated from Wagner High School on Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines in 1969. He attended the University of the Philippines and later transferred to UNM.
Roger married Felice Lujan on September...
Michael Eric Woodward
Jun 17, 2025
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Eric Woodward, who departed this life on June 17, 2025, at the age of 62, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Michael was born on June 1, 1963, in Watertown, New York, the third of four children to Kenneth H. Woodward, Jr., and Martha I., Woodward (nee Giltz). He is...
Melissa "Missy" Brazfield Fernandez
Jun 17, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Brazfield Fernandez, 56, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2025, after a courageous fifteen-month battle with renal medullary carcinoma. Missy was born in the Bronx, NY but called Charlotte, NC her home. She graduated from Pennsbury High School in Yardley, PA, then completed her bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology from Appalachian...
Duane DeWerff
Jun 17, 2025
Our beloved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Duane Lee Dewerff, age 87, was peacefully welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025.
Born on July 12, 1937, Duane was raised in Ellinwood, KS and graduated with the Ellinwood Rural High School Class of 1955. He attended the University of Kansas as a member of the...
Eligio Jose Velasquez
Jun 16, 2025
Eligio J. Velasquez, 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on June 16, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Eva Velasquez, with whom he shared 35 beautiful years of marriage.
Eligio was born in Payton, Utah, but spent most of his life in Coyote, New Mexico. He was the son of the late Eligio Jose Velasquez...
Joseph Morse
Jun 16, 2025
To many people in Valencia County and Albuquerque who knew Joseph Morse, he was known simply as "The Ragman."
On June 16, 2025, Elohiim called Joseph home as he passed away in his sleep, surrounded by his family in his Belen home a month before his 71st birthday.
Joe ran "The Ragman" business for 38 years alongside his beloved wife, Gloria. The...
Evangeline Baca
Jun 16, 2025
In loving memory of Evangeline Grace Baca, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully in her home on June 16, 2025. She was born to Willie and Lucy Garcia, August 12, 1935, in Denver, Colorado. She called Albuquerque, New Mexico her home, where she worked as a bartender, while attending college to obtain her degree...
Mary E. Bruskas
Jun 15, 2025
Mary E. Bruskas, age 75, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. The youngest of five children, she was born in Boise, Idaho, to Marlyn and Ellen Cram.
She was preceded in death by her parents Marlyn and Ellen Cram, her siblings, Bob, Beverly, Sue and Merle;...
Rose Marie Lucero
Jun 14, 2025
Rose Marie Lucero, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on June 14, 2025. Rose was born on February 6, 1961, to Frederico and Andrellita Lucero in Las Vegas, NM.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Frederico and Andrellita Lucero; her in-laws, Jose and Ramona Armijo; and brother, Robert Lucero. Rose is survived by her husband,...
Wayne Carl "Bud" Mathias
Jun 14, 2025
Wayne Carl "Bud" Mathias, 75, passed away peacefully, reuniting with his beloved mother, Evelyn, father George Frederick and brother, George. Born on January 23, 1950, in Hamilton, Ohio, Bud lived a life defined by service, craftsmanship, and an enduring passion for sports.
A gifted athlete, Bud lettered in both baseball and football at West Mesa high school, later earning a degree...
Sari Krolik
Jun 14, 2025
Sari Ann Krolik, born on April 22, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, gracefully departed this world on June 13, 2025, at the age of 81. Sari's life was a tapestry woven with vibrant threads of dedication, warmth, and joy that she generously shared with everyone she encountered.
Sari spent nearly three decades shaping young minds as a devoted teacher in the...
Cecilia Gurule
Jun 13, 2025
Cecilia Gurule, age 90, born in Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home on June 13, 2025, surrounded by her Family. Cecilia is survived by her children, Larry (Lorraine) Gurule, Steve Gurule, Becky (Patrick) LeFaive and Sheila Gurule (Gene Johnson). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angela Gurule (Carl Armijo), Sarah (Mark) Rogowski, Desi Gurule, Racquel Gurule, Sylvia (Kristy)...
John Smelser III
Jun 13, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of John Smelser III, who left this world at the age of 75, surrounded by the love of his family.
He is survived by his devoted wife and love of 55 years, Yolanda Smelser, and his three children:Ian and Michelle, Heather and Ben, and Jennifer. His legacy continues...
James Ray Aragon
Jun 12, 2025
James Ray Aragon of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 80. Leaving this world to continue his faithful service to his beloved Catholic faith.
James was born on November 23, 1944, in Rowe, New Mexico, to Alice Archuleta. He attended school in Santa Fe and, at a young age, enlisted in the...
Dorothy Mae Parrish
Jun 12, 2025
Dorothy Mae Parrish, 92, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 12th, 2025. She was born in Perry, Missouri on October 26, 1932. She married Leon Parrish on April 27, 1952 and they had 4 children. Dorothy was actively involved in Christian Womens' Fellowship, a leader of Campfire Girls, a homemaker, seamstress, and artist. She served...
Patti Cavin
Jun 12, 2025
A wonderful woman has entered heavenly peace.
Patsy Sue (Patti) Cavin, 79, beloved wife, mother, teacher, pianist, and choral conductor passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 12th. She was born December 23, 1945, at the Naval Dispensary in Babbitt, Nevada to Floyd Richard (Dick) Owens, Torpedoman 2/c USN, and Mary Francis (Sue) Owens. Patti is survived by her husband of...