RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Lucille Mercedes Pena
Mar 7, 2026
Lucille Mercedes Peña, 84, a beloved mother, grandma, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, after an unexpected but brief illness. She was born on December 13, 1941, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Tomas and Lucia Montoya, but raised in Encino, New Mexico. She was a graduate of Encino High School and briefly attended the University...
Jerilynn Cecelia Loeber
Mar 7, 2026
Jerilynn Cecelia Loeber, 84, resident of Albuquerque since 1978, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Jerilynn is survived by her children, Lisa Loeber of Monument CO, David Loeber of Horseheads, NY, Laura Bowermaster of Albuquerque, and Patricia Loeber of Centennial, CO. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Ryan Wooldridge and Sarah Foreman of Albuquerque, Jeremiah, Jacob, and Matthew...
Carolyn Sue Ferguson
Mar 7, 2026
Carolyn "Sue" Crenshaw Ferguson, born on January 10, 1946, in Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. Sue is survived by her daughters Vonda England and Paula Gonzales, along with their spouses, and a loving pack of grandchildren: Joshua...
Jim Johnson
Mar 6, 2026
James Thomas Johnson passed away on March 6, 2026 - the day after his 99th birthday.
Jim was born James Thomas Ashburn on March 5, 1927, in Akron, OH, to Lena (Pedigo) Ashburn and Leo Ashburn. Lena died when Jim was only 6 years old and he was adopted and reared by his mother's sister, Nell Pedigo Johnson, and his uncle,...
Mark Francis Mahoney
Mar 6, 2026
Mark Francis Mahoney, a man whose life was defined by service, faith, and unwavering devotion to others, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 70. He died surrounded by his family after years of courageously facing two rare neurodegenerative diseases.
Mark's faith in God was the foundation of his life. He lived with humility, purpose, and a steadfast...
Colonel Bert Joseph Terrazas, U.S. Army (Retired)
Mar 6, 2026
Bert Joseph Terrazas, age 91, father of three daughters, and grandfather of three, passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Bert was known for his devotion to family, to community, and to public service. He deeply appreciated Native American art and pottery, and was a lifetime collector. Bert was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In high...
Robert Everett Corkran
Mar 6, 2026
Robert Everett Corkran, born on March 23, 1931, in Holden, Missouri to John William and Katie Lou (Courtney) Corkran, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, surrounded by his family. A dedicated father, husband, and professional, Robert leaves behind his beloved wife, Margaret (Harrison) Corkran, and their four children: son James Corkran, daughter Julie Ann Marcey,...
Alfonso Benjamin Martinez
Mar 5, 2026
Alfonso "Ponch" B. Martinez, 76, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, surrounded by family, after fighting cancer bravely until he heard his Heavenly Father call him home.
Born on October 13, 1949, Ponch grew up with a quick wit that could light up any room and a heart ready to help anyone in need. He...
Stephen Michael Dobbins
Mar 5, 2026
Stephen M. Dobbins passed March 5, 2026 at age 78 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Steve was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He worked for the Bank of America in many locations in Asia, including Japan, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Thailand. He raised ostriches in China and South Africa. He enjoyed Costa Rica and deep-sea fishing. He began playing golf when he was tasked with...
Ryan Joseph Stahulak
Mar 4, 2026
Ryan Joseph Stahulak, age 26, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1999, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Ryan is survived by his father, Robert; his stepmother, Racheal; his brother, David; and his stepbrothers, Josh and Jon. He is also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins who will continue to cherish his memory.
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Sharen Seu Hart
Mar 4, 2026
Sharen Seu Hart, a beloved mother and cherished member of her music and gardening community, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on January 10, 1942, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Sharen's life was a vibrant tapestry of love, creativity, and service. Residing in Louisiana for many years, she exemplified the spirit of the South-warm, generous, and...
Carole Widmaier Jones
Mar 4, 2026
Carole W. Jones, 84, a physician, veteran, and animal lover, died peacefully and painlessly in her Albuquerque home on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026.
A graduate of Ursinus College and Temple Medical School, certified in Psychiatry, Carole treated thousands of patients at Lovelace Clinic, in private practice, and with Presbyterian Medical Group.
Since moving to Albuquerque 50 years ago, Carole, along with her...
Shirley Mae Fowler
Mar 4, 2026
Shirley Mae Fowler left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2026 (the 34th anniversary of her son Ricky Stephen Willis' death).Also preceding her in death was her husband Jack Fowler who went to his eternal glory on October 8,1996.Her life will live on in her children: son, Fred M. Willis, and daughters, Cindy E. Brueggemann...
John Garrett Stam
Mar 3, 2026
John Garrett Stam, M.D., 58, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington. He was born on April 14, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio, to Richard P. Stam, M.D., and Elaine Schoonhagen Stam. The family moved in 1969 to Rehoboth, New Mexico, where John spent his childhood and youth. He attended Rehoboth Christian School through ninth grade and graduated...
Huey Edgar Poe "Bud"
Mar 3, 2026
Huey Edgar Poe, known as "Bud" was born on March 3, 1944, to Hugh Hudson Poe and Katie Belle Rives Poe in Houston, Texas.
He passed peacefully on his 82nd birthday, March 3, 2026. Bud's parents were deaf, his mother by birth but his father was "late deafened" by a fever that is now prevented by vaccinations. His first language was...
William Slaton Hays
Mar 3, 2026
William Slaton Hays, age 86, passed away March 3, 2026. Born January 2, 1940, to John and Ruby Jones Hays in Harrisburg PA, where he spent his early childhood before moving at age 9 to Clovis, New Mexico, where his mother was born and his maternal grandparents lived. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1957 and attended the University...
Merrill Arter Palmer
Mar 3, 2026
Merrill Arter Palmer, known to his friends as Pete, 99, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1926, in Rochester, New York. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17, during World War II. After the war, he attended Washington and Lee University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in...
Mark C. Willis
Mar 3, 2026
Mark C. Willis, age 85, passed away at home of heart failure on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born January 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothy Elizabeth Ryan and Henry Frank Willis. Shortly after graduation from Highland High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of New...
David Ray Alexander
Mar 3, 2026
Celebrating the Life of David Alexander
David Ray Alexander, a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and esteemed engineer, passed away peacefully on...
John Francis Heck IV
Mar 2, 2026
John Francis Heck IV passed away at his home in Albuquerque on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathy Heck, daughter Kendra Heck, his pride and joy, his parents, John Francis Heck III and Janet Heck, his mother-in-law Veronica Bustamante, sister Jenise and brother-in-law Mike, sister-in-law Kelley and brother-in-law Ralph, and numerous nieces...
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