RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Albert "Ray" Cortez
May 12, 2024
Albert "Ray" Cortez, age 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and beloved son-in-law to Estela Perez, was called to his eternal resting place on May 12, 2024. He entered this world on April 8, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jose and Flora Cortez.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cortez of 58 years, and his five daughters,...
Patricia Ann Conley
May 12, 2024
Patricia A. Conley, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Patricia lived most of her life in Albuquerque, graduated from Albuquerque High School, class of 1953, and married J.B., her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed traveling, camping, and were zoo docent volunteers for many...
James Houston
May 12, 2024
James Gordon Houston passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 20, 1937, to Vernon Cecil Houston and Ima Ruth Pegram Houston. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Beverly Houston. He is survived by his wife of nearly twenty-five years, Molly McGinnis Houston.
Jim was in the...
Juanita Bercier
May 12, 2024
Juanita Garcia Bercier, a coal miner's daughter, was born March 28, 1936 in Dawson New Mexico to Amelia Lopez Garcia and Jose Marcos Garcia. She passed away on May 12, 2024 at the age of 88, with her loving husband by her side.
Juanita was one of three children, brother Pat Garcia and sister Mary Frances Reza. She is survived by...
Dr. Gerald Gold, MD
May 12, 2024
Dr. Gerald N. Gold, MD, prominent neurosurgeon serving the Albuquerque NM community for over 30 years, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after battling several years of a nerve degenerating disease and at least two strokes. The Gold family extends their appreciation to the staffs of UNM Hospital, Comfort Keepers, and Advanced...
Son Ba Nguyen
May 11, 2024
Son Nguyen, 49, beloved Husband and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on May 11, 2024. He entered this world on October 14, 1974 in Vietnam, born to Doan Nguyen and Khanh Lang. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Vo; and mother, Khanh Lang. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:30pm,...
Carol Carthew Tallman
May 11, 2024
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, Carol passed away on May 11th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carol Carthew Tallman was born in 1935 to Arthur and Maybelle Moore Carthew in Los Angeles. Carol's father was a university professor who worked as a ranger-naturalist in the National Parks. Carol therefore spent her childhood summers in Lassen and Yosemite National...
John Joseph Standish
May 10, 2024
John Joseph Standish, 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away quietly on May 10, 2024.John was born on January 29, 1939, to Lillian Kazmierczyk and John B. Standish, and lived in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania as a young man. John is survived by his wife, Jean; stepchildren, Lucas, Sonny, Linh, Julia; daughters, Rebecca (Tom) Frock, Gail (Anthony) Standish, and Debra (Doug) Day; and...
Karen Krout
May 10, 2024
Karen Beth Krout passed away May 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born January 24, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Albuquerque since early childhood and graduated from Sandia High School. She was an only child.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Edward and Violet Bernard, her grandchild, Aaron Martinez, and her son-in-law Jesús...
Laura Olivia Vazquez-Castillo
May 9, 2024
Laura Olivia Vazquez-Castillo, age 75, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by love on May 9, 2024. Laura was known for her kind spirit, strength, and intelligence. Laura received her master's degree in business administration and retired from Bernalillo County as the Director of Risk Management. She loved to dress up, getting her nails done and...
Phyllis Thayer
May 9, 2024
Phyllis Jean Thayer beloved Mom, passed away peacefully with family at her side on May 9, 2024. She entered this world on December 28, 1933 in Richwood WV. She is survived by son Bill Barber and wife Margie. She is also survived by four step-children; Lynn Thayer, Lisa Lueras, Barbara Pastore and Chuck Thayer from Clinton, IL. She is survived...
Aaron Clark
May 8, 2024
Aaron Clark, 33, beloved Brother, Son, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He entered this world on March 2, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Maria K. Clark and step-son to Darrell S. Rickert. He is survived by his mother, Maria Clark; step-father, Darrell Rickert; older brother, Austin Clark; and younger brother, Ryan Rickert....
Carol Maas
May 8, 2024
Carol Ida Maas, age 87, of Edgewood, New Mexico died on May 8, 2024, from complications of cancer at home with her beloved husband, Edward, and daughter, Kaye, by her side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Edgewood, New Mexico. Visitation will be held for one hour...
Elma Landgraf
May 7, 2024
Elma Landgraf, 70, beloved Mother, Spouse, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She entered this world on June 26, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM, born to William and Esther Hopkins. She is survived by her daughter, Leah Landgraf; sister, Jerry Hopkins-Velarde; and grandchildren, Hendrix and Nina Smith.
A Graveside Service will...
Thomas Gregory Hudson
May 7, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Thomas Gregory Hudson announces his passing on May 7, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Greg was married to Jennifer Kelley Hudson and the son of Carolyn and Tom Hudson of Marietta, Georgia.
He is also survived by his sister Mandi (Rick), niece Sophie, and brother Grant.
Greg graduated from the University of...
Daniel L. Estrada
May 6, 2024
It is with the utmost sadness that we say goodbye to Daniel L. Estrada who passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife, Angie Jimenez Estrada; and his siblings, Ernesto J. Estrada, Josefina Manriquez, Jesus E. Estrada, Ed Estrada, and Gloria Estrada in addition to nephews and nieces around the country and abroad. He...
Stanley Gibson
May 6, 2024
Stanley "Stan" Gibson was born on September 25th, 1946, in Albuquerque, NM and passed away on May 6th, 2024, in Los Lunas NM surrounded by family.
Stan met and married the love of his life in 1969, They spent 47 years together until her passing in 2016.
Stan was a long-time member of Moose Lodge 1517. He also was a Bernalillo County...
Gary Allan Payne
May 6, 2024
Gary Allan Payne
Born August 15, 1957
Called home by the Lord God on May 6, 2024.
This is less of an obituary and more of a thank you note.
So I would like to tell everyone.
Family, friends and clients. That I have felt like I was the luckiest guy who ever lived. To have so many people who cared for me so much....
John Raymond Sampson, Jr.
May 5, 2024
John R. Sampson, Jr. died Sunday, May 5th, 2024 of natural causes. John was born on Sunday, May 15th, 1949 in Las Vegas, NM. His father, John R. Sampson, and his mother, Constance Galassini Sampson, and his brother Major Clarence A. Sampson, preceded his death. He is survived by his Aunts Harriet Mathis in Florida; Susie Turner in Albuquerque, NM...
Virginia Ann Voigt
May 5, 2024
Virginia Ann Voigt, nee Clough, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on May 5, 2024. She entered this world on January 4, 1938 in Cortland, NE, born to Donald and Johanna Clough. She was preceded in death by her brother Donald W Clough Jr in 2020, husband Ruthyn "Rudy" Voigt in...
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