RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Emma Gonzales
Nov 14, 2023
Emma Cordova Gonzales transitioned to eternal glory peacefully on November 14th, 2023 in her Albuquerque home, while on comfort care for a recent cancer diagnosis, she was 92 years old.
Emma was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and cherished friend. Emma was a faithful member of her church, an inspirational politician, respected public servant, talented artist,...
Richard Holden Berg
Nov 14, 2023
Richard Holden Berg (Dick) passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ on November 14, 2023 at the age of 93. He was born on November 17, 1929 in Alton, IL. He married the love of his life, Ruth Kishkunas, on June 11, 1952 while stationed in Key West, FL.
Dick was a Navy veteran and graduated from Marquette University in 1955,...
Pauline "Charla" Escalante
Nov 14, 2023
At 4:00 pm on November 14th, 2023, Pauline “Charla” Escalante passed away at home with family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Pauline’s legacy lives on through her two children (Veronica, Carlos), five grandchildren (Cassandra, Abigail, Andrew, Anthony, Shayna), and seven great-grandchildren (Romy, Penelope, Aiden, Ari, Cella, Charlotte, Henry). She was survived by her husband...
Robert Hodges
Nov 14, 2023
Dave Hodges, 69, of Albuquerque, passed away at home on the evening of Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Ben Ruehle; son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Devon Hodges; grandsons, Isaiah, Gabriel, Elijah, Dante, and David; brother, Bill Hodges; sister, Carol Spears; and many other beloved family and...
Sandra Kedge
Nov 14, 2023
Sandra Jean Kedge, age 84, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Sandy was born in Evanston, Illinois but had many childhood experiences in Los Alamos and the Jemez Mountains that ultimately led to the Kedge family's move to northern New Mexico in 1972. Sandy retired from the Los Alamos...
Robert L Duckett
Nov 14, 2023
Robert L Duckett, 90, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 14, 2023.
He was born on March 27, 1933, the youngest of five children, hence known as Bubba, to Lila Reynolds and Frank Burke Duckett in Pittsburg, Texas where he spent most of his childhood. He graduated from the University of Houston with a...
Nan Tangyunyong
Nov 13, 2023
Nan Hai Tangyunyong
August 10, 1958 - November 13, 2023
Nan Hai Tangyunyong, age 65, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, while returning home from an extended stay with her daughter in Tulsa, OK.
Born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, "Nan" was loving, generous, and devoted to her family, friends, faith, and ministry. She moved from Taiwan to...
Rand Rensvold, Jr
Nov 13, 2023
Rand E Rensvold Jr., 64, a longtime resident of New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, surrounded by his family after battling cancer.
Rand was an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs and loved watching games with family and friends.
He loved his family. Loved watching his children and grandchildren grow up.
He...
Jonathan David Silva
Nov 13, 2023
Jonathan David Silva JonThe name Jonathan means God's Precious Gift and David, Beloved.He was certainly All of that.Jon passed away suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2023.
God called him...
Carl Cambridge
Nov 13, 2023
Carl James Cambridge was born on February 2nd, 1981. He was 42 years old at the time of his passing. He was born in Shiprock, New Mexico; his parents were Bruce James Cambridge Sr. And Eloise Yellowhair. Alongside him, being raised, he had three brothers and three sisters: Diane, Bruce Jr, Mariam, Carlos, Travis, and Carleta Cambridge-proud descendants of the...
Sarah Kathleen Sullivan
Nov 12, 2023
Sarah Kathleen Sullivan, age 38, passed away on November 12, 2023, with family by her side. Sarah was born on March 29, 1985, in Albuquerque, NM, and was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Don and Kathy Morse, and her uncle, Shawn Sullivan. Sarah is survived by...
James Donald Smith
Nov 12, 2023
James Donald Smith, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2023. He was a beloved Catholic, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Partner and a respected businessman.
James (Jim) was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Delores Smith. He is survived by his three daughters and son-in-laws; Kelly and Vaughn, Karie and Winton, and Karla and Man and...
Yolanda Sanchez Alley
Nov 12, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Yolanda Alley, a cherished member of our community. Yolanda, age 51, was born on June 28th, 1972, in Albuquerque, NM, to the late Alex and Emma Sanchez. She was the youngest of three children, Sylvia Dean, and pre-deceased Frank Sanchez.
Yolanda was an accomplished individual, having pursued her education and...
Rene Rincon
Nov 12, 2023
On November 12th, 2023, Rene Rincon was called home to heaven. Rene Rincon was born on June 19th, 1973. Rene was the youngest of nine siblings. Rene graduated from Deming High School in 1993. Although Rene was given a diagnosis of “down syndrome,” the world never held him down. Rene was considered non-verbal, although he could effectively communicate in...
Beverly Mae Larson
Nov 12, 2023
Beverly Mae Morrell Larson died peacefully on November 12, 2023. She was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, on August 30, 1936, and grew up in Issaquah, Washington.
Bev attended Issaquah High School, where she served as president of the girls club. During her high school years, Bev was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an illness she faced uncomplainingly throughout her...
Juanita Dorr-Kuehn
Nov 11, 2023
In Loving Memory of Juanita Dorr-Kuehn
Juanita Dorr-Kuehn didn't want an obituary. She didn't want a funeral or a memorial service either. She was modest like that, perhaps to a fault. While she didn't give herself enough credit for it, she understood more than most how to love people.
We will miss her Christmas cookies, birthday cards and great...
Terence Nelson
Nov 11, 2023
Terrence L Nelson (Terry) entered heaven to be with our Lord on November 11, 2023. He was born March 3, 1949 to parents, Arthur Lee and Elizabeth Nelson in Atlanta, Georgia, where he resided until the age of 30.He left behind his dedicated and loving wife of 42 years, Linda Diane; his son, Ryan Galey and wife Diana and...
Maryon Mund
Nov 10, 2023
In memory of Alvin David Mund (93) who passed away the evening of November 5, 2023 and of Maryon Lisbeth (Plotkin) Mund (88) who passed away the morning of November 10, 2023 following her life love.
Alvin Mund was predeceased by his father, Charles Louis Mund, mother - Anna (Whitehead) Mund and sister Barbara (Mund) Garbowit. He is survived...
Nora Rael Gálvez
Nov 10, 2023
Nora was born on January 6, 1927 in Questa, NM and named Nora Estella. Her first name is derived from the Arabic word Noour, meaning Bright Light and describing great beauty and wisdom; Estella is Latin for the word, star. On Friday, November 10, 2023, her light on earth dimmed, but that same day she rose into the sky and...
Sharon Weisler
Nov 10, 2023
Sharon Yvonne Weisler, age 80, longtime Lovington resident until her retirement in 2013, entered Heaven's gates Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born to the late William (Bill) and Burtris (Bea) Zahn in Kermit, TX, on September 16, 1943.
Sharon's father, Bill, was in the oilfield so they moved around until settling in Lovington where Bea's family, the Crocketts, were...
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