RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Donna Eileen Lynch
Feb 8, 2024
Donna Lynch passed away peacefully in her home, with her dog Pepper at her side, on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The world lost a phenomenal sister, treasured mother and mother-in-law, esteemed grandmother and great-grandmother, admired aunt, and dearest friend.
Donna was born Saturday, February 12, 1949, in Coldwater Michigan to George and Phyllis Swan. Donna was vibrant, passionate, and a...
Charles McMath
Feb 7, 2024
Charles McMath, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024. His wife Betty was by his side at Palmilla Senior Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Charles was the family rock and was known for his love of God, family, friends, sports (golf #1), hunting, fishing, and traveling in their RV. Charles is survived by his wife Betty Jane (Lundy)...
Robert Butterfield
Feb 7, 2024
Robert Vernon Butterfield passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on February 7, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born on August 15, 1933, in Flint, Michigan, the only child of Russell and Margarete Butterfield. He graduated from Maple Grove High School in Chesaning, Michigan and worked his way through General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) in...
Emilia Martinez
Feb 7, 2024
Born August 5th, 1954 in Camargo Chihuahua Mexico to her beloved mother Cristina Jimenez who preceded her in death, and her surviving father Felipe Jimenez 97 years old also from Camargo. Emilia had 11 siblings four cherished brothers who precede her in death are Felipe, Andres, Marcelino, and Mario. Emilia also loved and precedes the death of her mother-in-law Emma...
Christopher Fallen
Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Christopher Thomas Fallen, 46, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1977, in Miles City, Montana. Chris and his parents moved to Longmont, Colorado before his first birthday, and he completed his secondary education there. In 2000 he graduated summa cum laude from Fort Lewis College in...
Vijaya Manne
Feb 6, 2024
Vijaya Lakshmi Manne, our beloved mother and wife, was known for lighting up the room with her laughter, her energetic and vibrant personality, and her immense kindness to everyone around her.
Born in Andhra Pradesh in India, Vijaya was one of five children of D. Mangathayaramma and D. Ranganayakulu and raised by D. Nagarathnamma in Appikatla village. She married Kishore Babu...
Benito Chavez
Feb 6, 2024
Benito I. "Bennie" Chavez passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Bennie was born Monday, August 16, 1926 in Wilard New Mexico. He attended Mountainair High School and upon graduation was inducted into the United States Army, 11th Airborne Battalion, where he served as a paratrooper in World War II....
Sharon Craven
Feb 6, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we said goodbye to our beautiful Mom, Grandma and Friend, Sharon Ann Renzelman Craven. Sharon departed this earth unexpectedly on February 6th, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM with her family by her side.
Sharon was born in Wray, CO on October 29, 1938, to Elmer and Eileen Renzelman.
Proud of her country roots, she would often share...
Ssang Krastel
Feb 5, 2024
Ssang Cha Krastel, age 76, dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024. Cha was known for her resilience through life, traveling to America on her own in an effort to create a better life for her and her daughter as well as her delicious Korean cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Ollom (husband David...
Clyde Chris Archuleta
Feb 4, 2024
Clyde Archuleta, age 57, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, a beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting on Sunday, February 4, 2024. He entered this world on Wednesday, March 23, 1966, in Colorado Springs, CO, born to Ralph and Joan Archuleta. He is survived by his mom, Joan Archuleta; sister, Cynthia Grigg and husband, Keven,...
Betty Anne McDermott
Feb 3, 2024
Our dear, sweet Betty Anne passed away unexpectedly Saturday night, February 3, 2024, with her husband of 52 years and their children by her side. She is survived by her husband, Terry; daughters, Kathleen McDermott (wife Felicia), Shannon Posey (husband Seth); sons, Terry (wife Rachael), Michael (wife Rebecca); grandsons, Quinn, Jameson, Josiah, with granddaughters Emersyn Elizabeth and Delaney Anne due...
Dale McManus
Feb 3, 2024
Dale Allison McManus, age 76, dental hygienist, wife, and grandmother, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. Dale was known for her caring and humor. She enjoyed art, sewing, traveling the world and volunteering. She is survived by her husband James McManus; her children, son, Allen Diewald and wife, Debra Diewald (Rockville, Maryland) and daughter, Nanette McManus and Derwin Cupp (Albuquerque)...
Kristoffer Mallett
Feb 2, 2024
Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32
It is with an ache in our hearts that we announce the passing of Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer K. Mallett (to the military) and beloved son, brother and friend to many. Kris, was killed in a single vehicle accident in Hoke County, North Carolina on...
Kenneth Opp
Feb 2, 2024
Ken Opp entered into heaven by passing at the age of 80 on Friday, February 2, 2024. Born September 6, 1943 in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama, Ken's final moments were spent peacefully at home in the presence of his wife, Dolores, and friends.
Ken is survived by his wife, three children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves...
Carlos Mascareñas
Feb 2, 2024
Carlos Amarante Mascareñas went peacefully to heaven on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 94. Carlos is survived by his wife Molly, whom he shared his life and love for 75 years; daughter, Dolores (husband, Paul); son, Carlos (wife, Sheila); grandson, Nicklaus (wife, Sylvia); great-grandsons, Tanner, Shane (wife, Kaitlyn), and Jesse Amarante (his buddy); brother, Robert Mascareñas; stepbrother,...
Barbara Thomason
Feb 1, 2024
The world was blessed when Barbara L. Thomason was born on August 1, 1952 in Los Alamos. She passed away on February 1, 2024 after an almost three year courageous battle with cancer, knowing full well that her condition was incurable. During that battle she remained optimistic and held fast to her religious beliefs.
Barbara was the oldest daughterof William L....
Miguel A. Sanchez Contreras
Feb 1, 2024
Miguel Sanchez Contreras, 65, beloved Father and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 1, 2024. He entered this world on April 11, 1958 in Torreon, to Julio and Manuela Sanchez Contreras. He is survived by his daughters Sonia Contreras-Plath, Emilia Contreras, Camilla Contreras and his son, Miguel Contreras, and his grandchildren, Kobe Rayne Contreas Plath, Indiga...
Shirley Villa
Feb 1, 2024
Shirley Mae (Eggert) Villa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died Thursday, February 1st, 2024. The second of three children, she was born in Albuquerque on June 26, 1932, to William E. Eggert and Anna S. Eggert. She spent the early years of her life in Santa Fe, attending Loretto Academy for Girls. In 1943, the family moved...
Linda Medlock
Jan 31, 2024
On Sunday, May 7, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas, a baby girl was born to Solomon "Buster" James Garnett and Emorine Wilson. She was the second child of four children. They named her Linda Kaye Garnett. Linda received her early childhood education in Lamesa, and later relocated to Odessa,Texas, where she would attend Ector High School and graduate in 1968. After...
Eric Matthew Gannon
Jan 31, 2024
Eric Matthew Gannon, 33, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, NM, on January 31, 2024.
Eric was born on August 15, 1990, in Albuquerque to Michael and Maureen Gannon. Though small in stature and faced with numerous health challenges, Eric quickly learned to be tough and stand strong in a household of three boys - something his brothers made sure of. He...
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