RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Kenneth John Armstrong
Mar 19, 2023
Kenneth John Armstrong passed peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland, to Hugh and Catherine Armstrong. One of five brothers, Kenneth went to school at Dairsey House and Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Glasgow and a PhD in pharmaceutical...
Jacob Andrew Alcon
Mar 19, 2023
Jacob (Jake) Alcon, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Jake was born May 5, 1935, in Ojo Feliz, NM, preceded in life by his parents, Macedonio and Beatrice Alcon and his love of his life, Petrita (wife). Surviving and supporting Jake were his only son, Kelly and wife, Julie; and his beloved grandsons, Philip and Jacob. He was...
David Tomas Herrera
Mar 19, 2023
David Herrera, 42, beloved son, father, brother, grandson and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He entered this world on Wednesday, February 4, 1981 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Patricia Torres and Tomas Herrera. David is survived by his sons, Nathan Gallegos-Herrera and Estevan Herrera; his mother, Patricia Torres, and...
Paula Jane (Gray) Hesler
Mar 19, 2023
Paula Hesler, 90, a long time resident of Los Lunas, NM, died Sunday, March 19, 2023. She is survived by her loving daughter, Claudette Gentry and her husband Jeff of Gallup, NM; her grandchildren, Keith T. Gentry, Nicole R. Bradshaw, her husband Justin of Bosque Farms, and their children, Christopher, Joshua, and Andrew. Paula was preceded in death by...
Onetia Jean (Kelley) Leonard
Mar 19, 2023
Onetia Jean Leonard of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after several years of declining health.
Jean, age 91, was born Thursday, February 4, 1932 in Hollywood, CA to David Otis and Onetia May Kelley. She graduated from high school in Lexington, KY and attended Abilene Christian College for...
Sandra Gay Richardson
Mar 18, 2023
Sandra Gay Richardson, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, after living a life full of love and generosity. Sandra is predeceased by her mother, Gladys L. Richardson; and father, Rich 'EW' Richardson. She is survived by her children through marriage to Michael J. Lucero, Brennan Michael Lucero and Vanessa Suzanne Lucero; daughter-in-law,...
William Alex Dunbar
Mar 18, 2023
William A. Dunbar passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Bill Dunbar; and his sister, Mary Helen Rojas. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Terry Dunbar (Navarrete); his sisters, Eleanor Orton and Antoinette (Vicente Silva) Silva-Dunbar; his children, Leslie (Jeffery Sallade) Dunbar, William...
George Lovato Sr.
Mar 18, 2023
George Lovato Sr., beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was preceded in death and is reunited with his lovely wife of 69 years, Marjorie. George is survived by his daughter, Carole "Joanie" Simon and husband Jay; his son, George Lovato Jr. and his wife, Gale; grandsons, Jordan Simon, Sean Ramirez...
Nelda Lee (Miller) Baldwin
Mar 18, 2023
Nelda Lee Miller Smith Baldwin, 82, who called Canyon Lake, Texas, home for the last 20 years, passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Earl Baldwin. Nelda was an only child born to Norvill Lee Miller and Opal Lee Thompson on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1940. She is survived...
John Ray Taylor
Mar 18, 2023
John R. Taylor (43) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023. JT "Hitman" was known for his love of riding his motorcycle which led to some great adventures with his brothers. He had an infectious smile and was always there when you needed him. He was a proud Marine, a father, a son and most importantly...
Robert Harold Neill
Mar 17, 2023
Robert Harold Neill set sail on the unknown sea of the afterlife on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born on Sunday, February 9, 1930, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Rosemary and William Neill and considered himself to be a lifelong "Jersey Boy." Bob delighted in saying he began his education at a one-room schoolhouse in Lyndhurst,...
Ronald Bruce Maestas
Mar 16, 2023
Ronald B. Maestas, 73, beloved father and grandfather was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ron was born in 1949 in Albuquerque, NM, to Ralph and Lucy Maestas. He was a direct descendant (5th generation) of Martinez Town founders. Ron retired from the City of Albuquerque and was a proud board member of...
Richard Alan Bauling
Mar 16, 2023
Richard Alan Bauling passed away suddenly, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, after a two-year struggle with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis (heart disease). Surviving him are his loving family: sons, Riley (Leah) and granddaughter, Stella; and Zach (Katherine) and granddaughter, Beatrice; sisters, Barbara Reeback (Del Packwood) and Ronni Roper (Tom); nephew, Adam Reeback; nieces, Meredith Reeback, and Tracy and Stephanie...
Michelle Anne (Ziefel) McBride
Mar 16, 2023
Michelle McBride, 56. Our beloved spouse, mother, daughter, sister, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Phillip McBride; and two sons, Seth McBride and Spencer McBride; and two daughters, Sydney McBride and Steel McBride; and sisters, Ellen Chavez, Melissa Liddell; and father, Raymond Ziefel....
Effie Lois (Bundrant) Railey
Mar 16, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the age of 101. She was born in 1921 in Rogersville, Tennessee. She had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy. They were married for 77 years. After retirement they enjoyed camping and traveling...
Luis Pedro Olay
Mar 15, 2023
Sr. Luis Pedro Olay Perez nació el martes, 29 de junio de 1936 en Monterrey, Nuevo León, México y falleció el miércoles, 15 de marzo de 2023. Graduado del IPN como Contador Público en 1971 y más tarde obtuvo una maestrÃa en Comunicación por UPICSA (IPN). Además de ejercer su profesión en compañÃas como AHMSA y GM, fue locutor...
Tomomi Su Surran
Mar 14, 2023
Tomomi Surran, 52, born in Akita, Japan, passed away suddenly at her home in the village of Los Lunas on 14 March 2023. She is survived by her husband, Justin; her two children, Alicia and Jesse; her parents, Katsuro and Miyoko Sato; her brother, Masaru; and her parents-in-law, Robert and Linda Surran. Tomomi lived life to the fullest and...
Tristan Sean Isaacs
Mar 14, 2023
Tristan Isaacs, 33, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born April 30, 1989, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has joined our Lord in Heaven, reunited with beloved family and friends who preceded him.
Tristan, who was driven in life, obtained his CDL license and was employed with US Foods. His dedication to his profession reflected...
Edmund Thomas Mata
Mar 14, 2023
Edmund "Uncle Ed" Mata, 68, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He entered this world on Thursday, February 17, 1955, in Mosquero, NM, born to Ermenio and Corina Mata. Ed retired from Bernalillo County where he worked as maintenance at the District Courthouse. Ed loved going back home to...
Effie Marie (Fresquez) Chavez
Mar 13, 2023
Effie Marie Fresquez Chavez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt was born in Picacho, NM on Friday, June 28, 1935. She was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2023. She was the daughter of Porfirio Fresquez and Maria Sedillo Fresquez.
Known to most as Grandma Honey, Effie is...



