RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Claudia Melendrez-Rel
July 11, 2026
Claudia Melendrez-Rel of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully entered eternal life on July 11, 2026 with her family by her side.
Claudia was born on January 6, 1954, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Beatriz and Sam Melendrez. The third oldest of eight children, Claudia's courageous spirit and generous heart made her a constant source of comfort, guidance, and encouragement to her...
Fred Mark Ader
July 11, 2026
Fred Mark Ader, born on June 20, 1963, in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his devoted mother, Melchora Ader; his loving wife, Patricia Ader; his cherished daughter, Nohelani Ader; his beloved son, Keith Ader; and his siblings, Bong Ader, Mely Gazelle, and Philip Ader. Fred was a proud grandfather...
Frank E. Gurule
July 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Everett Gurule, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. His body went on July 11th, but his spirit began to slowly deteriorate after a stroke and dementia diagnosis. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, he lived most of his life in the same house he grew up in with his...
Rosemary Elizabeth Schmitt
July 11, 2026
Rosemary Schmitt was born July 13, 1935 in Tilden Nebraska, the daughter of Kathryn Morin and Edward Morin. She received her education in the Tilden Public Schools and attended the Lincoln School of Commerce, earning her Private Secretarial Degree in 1954. She worked in Lincoln before marrying Peter Schmitt on February 12, 1956.
Pete took a job with Phillips Petroleum...
Jim Ed Tillerson
July 11, 2026
Jim Ed Tillerson, our beloved son and a true friend to many, passed away on July 11. He valiantly fought the ravages of Multiple Sclerosis for over 25 years. His spirit was always positive and his smile warmed your heart.
He was educated at Sunset Mesa, Albuquerque Academy, Tulane University, and the University of Phoenix. As a HR specialist, Jim made...
Kyonia Teresa Tecumseh
July 11, 2026
Kyonia Teresa Tecumseh was born on December 1, 1947 in Wenatchee, WA to Chief Kiutus Tecumseh and Marie Jefferson Tecumseh. She grew up in White Swan, WA. She completed high school at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM.
Kyonia was an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and a member of the LDS church. She...
Tracy John Skipp Sr.
July 10, 2026
Dr. Tracy John Skipp Sr. passed away on July 10th 2026 at 60 years old. He was born to Nannette and Herbert Skipp on February 10th 1966 in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Raised in a military household his family was stationed along the east coast, in Hawaii, and then New Mexico. This is where he would go on to spend his...
Warren Reid Pleyte
July 10, 2026
Warren Pleyte passed away peacefully on July 10,2026, leaving behind a legacy of service and hard work. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 22, 1933, Warren dedicated his early years proudly serving his country in the United States Navy and in the United States Marine Corp. He then worked as a diesel mechanic. He and his wife Lidia moved to Rio Rancho...
Monica Ranee Archuleta
July 10, 2026
Monica Ranee Archuleta was born in 1971. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Victoria Archuleta.She is survived by her three children, Crystal Renee Leyba, Jimmy Joseph Romero, and Christopher Ray Romero; two grandchildren, Koda Romero and Kai Romero; siblings, Frankie Archuleta and Johnny Joe Archuleta; and father, Leroy Archuleta.She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren....
Susana V. Gaxiola
July 10, 2026
Susana V. Gaxiola, born on August 11, 1948, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by all her family in her home in Midlothian, Texas. Her legacy is one of unwavering faith and profound love, both of which she exemplified throughout her life. Susana devoted herself to serving the Lord from an early age, having been baptized at the...
Ervin Lee Smith
July 9, 2026
Ervin Lee Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home on July 9, 2026. Born on December 20, 1936, in Choctaw, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of Homer and Mary Smith. Ervin grew up alongside his brothers, Marvin and Jesse, and his sister, Eva.
In March of 1958, Ervin married the love of his life, Trudy Petermann. Together, they...
W. Kay Jones
July 9, 2026
The usual notices are not what I want at all. The people who knew me... knew me. The people who didn't know me won't be impressed by who my parents were, where I went to school or the BS accomplishments in my life. I've already blown through two of three goals in life...live fast, die young and leave a pretty...
Carmen Wayne Tweeten
July 8, 2026
Carmen Wayne Tweeten was born on February 4, 1936, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Tillman and Minerva (Dahl) Tweeten. He grew up in Grand Forks and Dickinson, North Dakota, graduating from Central High School in Dickinson in 1954. He married Henrietta Oukrop on June 13,1954, in Dickinson. They celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this year. In February...
Sally Neel
July 7, 2026
Sally Nevarez Neel, age 89, beloved wife, mother grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 7, 2026. She entered this world on September 27, 1936, in Hatch New Mexico, born to Jose and Leisa Nevarez. She graduated from Hatchh Valley High School after which she moved to Albuquerque to attend legal Secretarial school. Sally and...
Dora Sanchez
July 7, 2026
Generated: 7/12/2026 at 3:56pmDora Sanchez, beloved wife, daughter, and sister, passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on July 2, 1967, in Juarez, CHH, Mexico, Dora embraced life with passion and grace. A proud homemaker, she dedicated herself to her family and created a warm, loving environment where everyone felt welcome. Residing in Albuquerque, NM,...
Bruce Kuhlmann MacLauchlan
July 7, 2026
Bruce MacLauchlan, age 92, of Placitas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on February 13, 1934 in Alamosa, Colorado, Bruce was the beloved son of John and Cornelia MacLauchlan. From an early age, he was known for his involvement with the Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout. Bruce graduated from Albuquerque High...
Robert (Bob) Franklin Hall
July 7, 2026
Robert (Bob) Franklin Hall passed away on July 7, 2026, in Albuquerque NM at age 92. Bob was born in McCall, Kentucky. He was the only son of Fonnie Farley Hall who died of TB in 1939 while rehabbing in Albuquerque and living in Tucumcari. He was the oldest son of Franklin A Hall with 8 half brothers and sisters.
Bob's...
Viola M. Wasson
July 7, 2026
Viola M. Wasson, age 93, was called to her eternal resting place on July 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wasson; father, Tom Martinez and mother, Alice Montoya Martinez; sister, Molly Wasson and husband, Eloy; sister, Ruth Casados and husband, Philemon. Viola and James shared marriage of 66 years upon James' passing. Viola will be...
Helen and Tanya Ortega
July 6, 2026
Helen T. Ortega and Tanya A. Ortega
Helen T. Ortega, a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026. Her beloved daughter, Tanya A. Ortega, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2026. Their family is honored to celebrate their lives and remember the love, kindness, and compassion they shared with so many.
Helen...
Christine Szczepanski
July 6, 2026
Inseparable for 46 years, Christine "Chris" (née Cawley) Szczepanski and Joseph "Joe" Thomas Szczepanski departed the world just ten days apart: July 6 and July 16, 2026 respectively. They leave their five children and in-laws- Jill Utaga, Stephanie Simpson, Christa Peckham, Noel and Jaci Szczepanski, and Andrew and Lily Szczepanski- with one final admonishment: "Behave!".
Chris was born September 23,...
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