RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Paul Edwin "Ed" Herrera
August 27, 2024
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Paul Edwin "Ed" Herrera, kind and caring son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at the age of 60.
Ed was born in 1964 in Albuquerque to Claude and Mary-Alice Herrera. After graduating from Moriarty High School, Ed served in the United States Army and later attended The Art Center. By profession, Ed was a sign...
Anthony Raymond Archer
August 27, 2024
Anthony Archer, 18, precious son, grandson, great grandson, and loving brother passed away August 27th 2024.
Anthony was known for his humor, respectful, and kind personality. Anthony loved his hot wheels and his toy cars. He was a great brother and nothing made him happier than being with his younger brother, Carlos. He was well spoken and loved by all that...
Gloria Moore
August 27, 2024
GLORIA RITA ST. JOHN-MOORE
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gloria Rita-St. John-Moore, who left us peacefully on August 27, 2024, at the spriteful age of 86. Born on May 22, 1938, in Albuquerque, NM. Gloria was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, god-mother and friend to many. Her life was a testament to love,...
Gary Leitch
August 27, 2024
Leitch, Gary W., 63 years old, a beloved father, grandfather and brother passed away August 27th, 2024. Gary was known for his great sense of humor and immense love of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working on his cars, watching movies and delivering the best dad jokes. He is survived by his children Serena, Brandon and Brian, and his...
Joanne Bess
August 27, 2024
Joanne (Mulroy) Bess
Aged 73 years, passed away in her bed peacefully August 27th, 2024.
She wore many hats.
She was very involved in dog rescue, military help of all kinds, team mom den mom, class mom, coach, umpire, board member, involved in fieldtrips and sponsorship of too many things to list.
While she did all of that and more, somehow, she also was...
Baby Rhae Brienne Tafoya Garcia
August 27, 2024
Baby Rhae Brienne Tafoya Garcia was stillborn Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Rhae is deeply loved by her moms' Amorette and Vanessa; big sister, Isabella; big brothers, Sebastian and Logan and grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and cousins. Though her time with us was limited, the love for her is not.
You were born silent,
Perfect and beautiful,
Still loved, Still missed,
Still remembered.
Everyday.
Stillborn,
But still born.
Rhae's...
Emil Robert Kadlec
August 27, 2024
Emil Robert Kadlec, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pioneer in the Fantasy Football industry, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on July 22, 1957, Emil lived a life marked by passion, innovation, and a deep love for his family and work.
Emil is survived by his devoted wife, Maria Kadlec, and his children:...
Helen Beatrice Carlberg LeKates
August 26, 2024
Helen Beatrice Carlberg LeKates, our much-loved Mom and Nanny passed away peacefully on August 26th, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Helen was born November 19th, 1925 to Sadie and Edwin Carlberg in Higbee, Missouri. She grew up in Missouri, Illinois and Washington and as an adult lived in Delaware, Florida, Arizona and finally, New Mexico. Helen was a registered nurse...
SMSgt Keith B. Morrison, USAF (Retired)
August 26, 2024
First Sergeant (SMSgt) Keith B. Morrison (Ret.)
First Sergeant (SMSgt/E-8) Keith B. Morrison (Ret.), age 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 26 August 2024 at 0624 with his beloved wife of 23 years, Teresa Morrison by his side. Taken way to early in life after a 2-year battle with esophageal, stomach and liver cancer.
Keith graduated from Clearview...
Terri Day
August 25, 2024
Terri Y. Day was born September 2, 1957 to Ben and Tincy Day. Terri was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. She graduated from Rio Grande High School in 1975 and her career was spent enriching the lives of senior citizens in the Albuquerque community. Terri loved many things like cooking, gardening, music, movies and traveling, but what she loved most...
Marilyn Howard Little
August 25, 2024
Marilyn Howard Little, age 88, a long time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Marilyn was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Albuquerque with her parents when she was 13. One year later, she met her husband to be, Jon Warner. They went to Highland High School together and got married in 1959....
Shirley Smith
August 25, 2024
Shirley J. Smith passed away August 25, 2024. She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The family soon moved to Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where she grew up with her brother and graduated high school. Shortly after, they moved to Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She then attended Wheaton College. Shirley began her teaching career in Carlisle Junior High School in 1955. She acquired her master's...
Robert Christopher Castaldo-Nys
August 25, 2024
Robert Christopher Castaldo-Nys passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, after a long and hard-fought battle with many ailments.
Robert was a bright spot in so many people's lives - sharing an uncanny wit, genuinely caring heart, impeccable character and bright blue eyes that warmed our souls.
He recently enjoyed a couple of hot air balloon rides with his spouse - having...
Dolores "Dee" Rippin
August 25, 2024
Dolores "Dee" Rippin, age 87, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 surrounded by her family. Dolores was born in Illinois and moved with her family to Albuquerque.
She is survived by Joe, her loving husband of 66 years, her 3 children: Joseph, Karen Goatcher (Larry), and Denise Coffield (Jaime); 7 grandchildren: Madeline, Daniel, Matthew, and Luke Rippin; Kaley Woelfel (Destin),...
Rodger Burnett
August 24, 2024
Rodger A. Burnett was born in Albuquerque on Tuesday, January 7, 1947, and passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. Rodger is survived by his wife Susan, his daughter, Jennifer Reife (Karl); and sons, Rodger Jr. (Theresa) and Scott. Rodger has 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Rodger is proceeded in death by his parents James and Avis; his daughter Lisa and...
Adriz Gutierrez
August 24, 2024
Adriz David Gutierrez born on September 19, 2019 is now an angel in heaven as of August 24, 2024. Adriz was a shining light and an immense source of love in his mother's life. His brief presence brought joy to his entire family and his gentle spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him. Though his time with us...
Irene Sanchez
August 24, 2024
Irene Sanchez, age 91; a long-time resident of Old Town Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home on August 24, 2024.
She was surrounded by her daughters, Regina, Jeannette, and Carol; her goddaughter, Irene; and beloved dog, Rosie.
Irene was born in Cerro, New Mexico, March 16,1933 to Abedenago Segura and Eloisa Tafoya Segura. She was the youngest of five sisters. She...
Marjorie Adele Lalicker
August 24, 2024
Marjorie Lalicker, 91, passed peacefully at home on August 24, 2024, with family by her side. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, she is survived by her daughters Terry Haley and husband Mark, Gigi Chinisci and husband Frank and Lisa Cook and husband Chris of Diablo, CA, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William...
Margaret Shirley Davis
August 24, 2024
Margaret Shirley Davis, age 94 (known to all as "Shirley"), of Rio Rancho peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Shirley was born Margaret Shirley Haldeman, on June 26, 1930, in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania; her parents were John and Margaret (Weaver) Haldeman. Shirley graduated from Summit Hill High School in 1948 and joyfully maintained long-distance...
Michael Brady
August 23, 2024
Michael Brady, long time Albuquerque resident, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Margaret and daughters, Suzanne and Jolie and grandchildren, Nate, Samara, and Oliver. He is predeceased by by his parents, the late Michael and Josephine Baca Brady and older sisters, Emma Brady and Ruby Teta. Michael is the great grandson of Captain...



