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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Carmen Franco

Carmen Franco

Aug 20, 2023

Our beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Carmen Franco, born in Albuquerque, NM July 18th, 1931, departed this life on Sunday, August 20th, 2023, at the age of 92. A Rosary will be held Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Wyoming. A Mass will be held on Friday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. at...

Sandra Mae Burd

Sandra Mae Burd

Aug 20, 2023

On August 20, 2023, Sandra Mae Burd went to be with the Lord.  She took her last breath at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 81 years old. Sandra, known as Sandy by family and friends, is survived by son Richard, his wife Susan, and grandsons Anthony and Alexander.   She is also survived by numerous close friends and...

Bertha Lena (Vallucci)  Trollinger

Bertha Lena (Vallucci) Trollinger

Aug 20, 2023

Bertha Trollinger nee: Vallucci, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born in Swastika, NM (later Brilliant, NM after WWII) on Thursday, September 11, 1924. She is preceded in death by her husband Clifford; and her parents, Vincenzo and Adelina; brother, Frank Vallucci, and sister Loretta Moore. She is survived by her...

Ann Marie (Eversgerd)  McCauley

Ann Marie (Eversgerd) McCauley

Aug 19, 2023

Ann Marie McCauley, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 19, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Duane McCauley; parents Alvin and Crescentia Eversgerd; brothers Louis, Alvin and Jerome Eversgerd; and nephews Marc and Jamie Eversgerd. She is survived by her nieces Kristi Berretta and Beth...

Geraldine Marie (Gelmi)  Thomsen

Geraldine Marie (Gelmi) Thomsen

Aug 19, 2023

On Saturday, August 19, 2023, Geraldine Marie Thomsen (Gelmi) died after a lengthy illness. She was born on Friday, April 3, 1942 at Ishpeming, Michigan Hospital to Emelio and Dorothy Gelmi of North Lake, Michigan. She attended North Lake School through the 8th grade and graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1961. Shortly thereafter she attended nursing...

Noma Lee (Nuckols)  Hopkins

Noma Lee (Nuckols) Hopkins

Aug 19, 2023

Noma Lee Hopkins went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 18, 2023. Her daughters, Cheryl and Jan, were with her at the time of her passing. Noma was born Saturday, February 1, 1930 in Springhill, Texas to Ethel Noma Ramsey Nuckols Davis and Edward Lee Nuckols. She married the love of her life,...

Theodore "Teddy" Chavez

Theodore "Teddy" Chavez

Aug 17, 2023

Theodore ("Teddy", "Ted") Chavez, 74, beloved Father, Son, Brother, and Coach, died on August 17, 2023. He was born on June 1, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Beatriz Chavez; his brother, Francisco Chavez; sister-in-law, Geraldine Chavez; sister-in-law, Arlene Chavez; and his eldest son, Jason Luther Chavez. He is survived by his...

Charles Richard Breckenridge

Charles Richard Breckenridge

Aug 17, 2023

Charles Richard Breckenridge, 91 passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born to William and Francis Breckenridge on Friday, September 11,1931 in Blufield WV. He is preceded in death by his wife Andrea, (2018) who was also an incredible mother; and his first grandchild Charles (Charlie) Richard Breckenridge lll (1985). He is...

Paul Rowe Souder

Paul Rowe Souder

Aug 17, 2023

Paul Rowe Souder peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends following a fall on August 17, 2023 and skied through the pearly gates.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay in 2016 and by his parents, Paul and Alverta and sister, Ann.  He is survived by his daughters and their families:  Kate and Chuck...

Joseph Louis Bufalino III

Joseph Louis Bufalino III

Aug 17, 2023

Joseph (Joey) Louis Bufalino III left this world on Thursday, August 17th, 2023.  Joey was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, December 4th, 1990, and spent his childhood between California and Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He loved his family and friends above everything else and lived by the code and the creed: be fair, be kind, be...

Wayne Saxon

Wayne Saxon

Aug 16, 2023

WAYNE SAXON Beloved Husband and Father September 11th, 1941 - August 16th, 2023

Survived by his wife, Jeanne; his daughter, Heather; his sons, Courtney, Forrest, and Chad.

SERVICES Friday, September 8th ' 4:00 pm ' Sandia Baptist Church: 9429 Constitution NE, 87112

Opera singer, conductor, workshop leader, teacher/vocal coach, and beloved husband and...

Bertha Nicoll

Bertha Nicoll

Aug 16, 2023

Bertha Nicoll was called home to her final resting place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Bertha was born on July 6, 1957, in Socorro New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Nicoll; daughter, Frances Montoya; mother, Petrita Montoya; father, Joe Montoya and sister, Francis Martinez. Bertha is survived by her son, Raul Guzman (Janelle); daughter,...

Peggy Susan Cheney

Peggy Susan Cheney

Aug 16, 2023

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and friend. Our beloved Susan Cheney, born Peggy Susan Leach in Derry, New Hampshire on October 19th, 1947, passed away August 16, 2023; leaving behind a legacy of profound individuality, incredible resilience, and indelible creativity. Susan's early years were spent in Falls Church, Virginia alongside her parents, Elsa Margaretha Wilkes Neilson,...

Aldo Fabian Arias

Aldo Fabian Arias

Aug 15, 2023

Aldo Fabian Arias, age 58, passed away in his sleep on the morning of Saturday, August 15, 2023 at his home in Albuquerque. Aldo was born on July 3, 1965 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Arturo and Raquel Arias. He grew up in Guadalajara, along with his brother, Arturo and sister, Adriana. Aldo completed training to become a hair...

Fannie Rodriguez Rodriguez

Fannie Rodriguez Rodriguez

Aug 15, 2023

Estefanita Maria Rodriquez (Fannie Farmer, Fannie Rodriquez), age 88, was born on February 2, 1935, in Espanola, NM. She lived in Rio Rancho for the last 20+ years. She passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Rodriquez; parents, Antonio and Feles Rodriquez; sister, Helen...

Priscilla S. Martinez

Priscilla S. Martinez

Aug 15, 2023

Priscilla S. Martinez passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 95. She was raised and lived in New Mexico her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalio and granddaughter, Jessica; parents: Meliton and Clorinda; sisters: Cecilia, Luz and Rosa (surviving spouse, Jim); brothers: Willie (wife, Julia) and...

Jason Edward Gunn

Jason Edward Gunn

Aug 14, 2023

Jason Gunn, 36, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed unexpectedly on August 14, 2023.

Jason was born on October 24, 1986. He is survived by his beautiful 7-year-old daughter Dakota; along with his father, Russell Gunn and wife Darlene; mother, Brenda Clark and husband, Robert; and 3 siblings: Kevin Gunn and wife Heidi; Bradley Gunn and husband, Daniel...

W. Randolph Schlegel

W. Randolph Schlegel

Aug 14, 2023

W. Randolph Schlegel died at his home in Malibu on Sunday, August 13th. He is survived by his sons William, Gunnar, and Cruz, his mother Jessie Lucero, brother Troy, and sister Alexandria Strong. Randy was born and raised in Albuquerque. He attended Eldorado High School and later went on to study business at the University of New Mexico where...

Chloe (Libby) Sterba

Chloe (Libby) Sterba

Aug 14, 2023

Chloe (Libby) Sterba was born on August 8th, 1937, in Brevard, North Carolina. She was the oldest of 6 children. Despite her love for the mountains of North Carolina, she married a handsome young sailor and moved to Illinois to start her life. With a passionate love for writing, she spent the rest of her life creating beautiful poetry...

Elbert "Ebb" L. Shoemate

Elbert "Ebb" L. Shoemate

Aug 14, 2023

Elbert "Ebb" L. Shoemate, our husband, dad, grandpa, and brother, stepped over into eternity and into the house of the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born in Paris, TX, May 3, 1938, and moved with his family to Clovis, NM soon after. He leaves a wife of 37 years, Mary Aynn; daughter, Karin Cahill (Chris); granddaughter,...