Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Patricia Ann Richardson

Patricia Ann Richardson

Feb 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Richardson, 89 years old, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who was fondly known as Nanny to many, passed away on February 29th, 2024. Patricia was known for her kind heart, generosity, and ability to make everyone feel loved.

Patricia had many interests including painting, sewing, quilting, and gardening. She had a tremendous love for animals and brought...

Stella G. Goodroe

Stella G. Goodroe

Feb 29, 2024

Stella G. Goodroe, 103, beloved Mother, Wife, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She entered this world on August 22, 1920, in Wagon Mound, NM, born to Rosendo and Lorencita Garcia. Her life was filled with travels and loving family. After having lived through the attack on Pearl Harbor, she made a...

Kathryn "Kay" Diers

Kathryn "Kay" Diers

Feb 28, 2024

Kay passed away on February 28, 2024, at age 107. She had a zest for life and genuine love for family and friends. She taught piano, was a choir director and a long time Real Estate agent in Albuquerque, finally retiring at age 98. She was a member of P.E.O. for over 89 years.She was a loving and ever-supportive mother,...

Martha (Marty) Louise Hill Baker

Martha (Marty) Louise Hill Baker

Feb 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha (Marty) Louise Hill Baker, a beloved wife, mother, friend of all, and accomplished violinist, writer and actor. Marty had been struggling to live since her Sudden Cardiac Arrest on June 26, 2015 and her heart finally gave out.  Marty was born on September 28, 1950, in Lebanon, PA,...

Isabel Sophie Marquez

Isabel Sophie Marquez

Feb 28, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Isabel Marquez, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She has gone in peace to be with our heavenly father and family members who have preceded her in passing, including her husband, Victor Marquez and daughter, Barbara Marquez. Isabel is survived by her children, Ruby Astle, Stevie Marquez,...

Lucia Urrutia

Lucia Urrutia

Feb 28, 2024

Lucy Urrutia, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at age 96. She was born Wednesday, July 6th 1927 in Prescott, Arizona. Lucy was devoted to her family, friends and neighbors. She adored her animals (dogs and birds) and found joy tending to her garden. Lucy lovingly prepared delicious meals served to...

John Dantis

John Dantis

Feb 27, 2024

John Phillip Dantis passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Nick L. Dantis; mother, Beginia Delgado Dantis; brother, Nick "Nicky" Dantis; beloved son, John "JJ" Dantis; and numerous uncles and aunts. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 53 years, Judy Dantis; daughter, Melissa Waller...

David Mueller

David Mueller

Feb 27, 2024

David Brian Scott Mueller passed away February 26, 2024. He is remembered for his physical strength, strength of character, hard work, protectiveness, faithfulness and commitment to those he loved. You could count on David carrying through with all of his other commitments as well.

He loved to beat us at Scrabble. He always said, "I learned everything I know...

James Barbour

James Barbour

Feb 27, 2024

James passed away gently on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with his wife at his side. He was a much loved husband, father, friend, mentor, and teacher. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara B. Barbour and son, Matthew D. Barbour. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Margaret Davidson, sons William W. Barbour (wife Marcella...

Frances Pauline Kekar Jones

Frances Pauline Kekar Jones

Feb 27, 2024

Frances Pauline Kekar Jones, born to Ottilie (Irwin) and Harry Kekar in Saint Joseph, Missouri on July 19, 1928 peacefully passed while in her family home into the loving arms of God on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. As a child, Frances moved from Saint Joseph to Joplin, Missouri, then onto Washington DC. In 1947 Frances moved with her parents to...

Mona Baca-Masse

Mona Baca-Masse

Feb 27, 2024

Mona Baca-Masse (1947-2024) passed away on Tuesday, February 27, at the age of 77. Born on May 16, 1947 in Carrizozo, NM to Angelita Telles Baca and Juan Bautista Baca, Mona moved to Albuquerque as a young adult and lived most of her adult life there. She spent most of her career working in healthcare, notably histology and cytology laboratories...

Steven S Suttle

Steven S Suttle

Feb 27, 2024

Steven S Suttle (1949-2024), a former district attorney and assistant attorney general, passed away on February 27 in Albuquerque, leaving behind his loving wife of 49 years, Denise, his daughter Tovah Close and her husband Bryan, two wonderful grandsons, Asher and Jonah, and his brother Hal Jack.

Steven had many avocations, but especially enjoyed his thirteen years on the air at...

David Henry Huskisson

David Henry Huskisson

Feb 26, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the Huskisson family announces the passing of David Henry Huskisson. David "Husky" Huskisson passed on Monday, February 26, 2024, mere days before his 82nd birthday, from complications related to his long and courageous battle with debilitating heart and lung illness.

David was born on March 3, 1942, in Pekin, IL to Irma and David...

Bonavita Flores

Bonavita Flores

Feb 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Bonavita M. Ferguson-Flores announce her passing on February 26, 2024. Bonavita passed peacefully in her sleep in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 83.

Bonavita was born in Taos, New Mexico to Columbus and Elsie Burch Ferguson. "Bonnie," as most people called her, was the eldest of six children. Bonnie...

Ansel Louise Roney

Ansel Louise Roney

Feb 26, 2024

Ansel Louise Roney passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, February 26, 2024. Ansel was born on October 5, 1953 in Roswell, New Mexico, She was named "Ansel" in honor of her mother's maiden name. She grew up in the farming community of Cottonwood near Artesia. After graduating from high school, she attended McMurry College in Abilene, Texas for two years,...

Evangeline Austria Herdt

Evangeline Austria Herdt

Feb 26, 2024

Vangie Herdt peacefully departed on February 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on August 4, 1950, in the Philippines, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from Virgin Milagrosa University, Philippines. Married to her beloved Ivan Herdt for 29 years, Vangie cherished spending time with her family, indulging in reading, connecting with loved ones through video calls, and mastering...

Rose Guldy-Conner

Rose Guldy-Conner

Feb 26, 2024

Rose was born to Esther and Seferino Moncayo. She was one of the youngest of 13 living children. Rose lived in Puerto de Luna as a child, and later moved to Santa Rosa NM.

After marrying Epitacio Lucero and having 3 children, Bernadette Robinson, Robenette Bloom and Peter Lucero, the family moved to Albuquerque where Rose managed a variety of department...

Karen Lee Kerns

Karen Lee Kerns

Feb 26, 2024

Karen Lee Kerns (Dorcas), born Wednesday, April 1, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio to Charles Richard Dorcas and Mary Kathleen McVicker, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 81.

Karen moved to Albuquerque in or around 1954 with her family of three sisters in a remodeled school bus which was parked in the vicinity of Central Avenue and...

Jesse Currie

Jesse Currie

Feb 25, 2024

Jesse Daniel Currie, 27, passed away on February 25, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on January 13, 1997 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Scott and Kari Currie.

Jesse, was loved dearly as an older brother to Jordan and younger brother to Ryan, Brittany, Tyler, and Karissa Currie. His loss will be felt by his survived grandparents Jim...

Metztli Ortiz

Metztli Ortiz

Feb 25, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beautiful baby girl, Metztli Ortiz, on Feb 25, 2024. She entered this world on Feb 20, 2024 to parents Victor Ortiz and Suzette Gallegos.

Although short, the time Metztli had given to all of her family will be something we will cherish forever. Her soul was too beautiful for this...