Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Virgie Uvaughn Beall

Virgie Uvaughn Beall

Sep 2, 2025

Virgie Uvaughn Beall was born on March 9, 1948, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Sam and Garnet Birdsey. At her birth, she was welcomed home by her two brothers, Norman and Rocky Birdsey; and sister, Leslie, who all preceded her in death. Also preceding her death were her four-legged best friends, Branny, Lobo, and Bailey.

Uvaughn grew up in Creede, Colorado and...

Margaret "Marge" Meoli

Margaret "Marge" Meoli

Sep 2, 2025

Margaret "Marge" Meoli, age 95, of Albuquerque, NM, went home to be with the LORD Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Marge was born in Jamaica, NY, on March 23, 1930, to Carmela and Nicholas Meoli.

For most of her life, Marge worked in the Music Recording Industry at RCA Records in New York City, and RCA Hollywood Operations, Los Angeles, CA, West...

Valerina Engbrock

Valerina Engbrock

Sep 1, 2025

Valerina Louise Engbrock was born in Denver, Colorado on November 30,1957. Val was the middle of seven children and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 6. She graduated from Del Norte High School in 1976, and worked as a childcare worker at Heights Christian Church Daycare for 24 years.

She is survived by her loving sister Veronica...

Robert Franklin Gish

Robert Franklin Gish

Sep 1, 2025

Robert Franklin Gish, distinguished author, professor, musician, and much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 1, 2025, in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 85 years old.

Born on April 1, 1940, in Albuquerque, Robert's life was one of curiosity, creativity, and boundless intellectual striving. Of Cherokee-Anglo American descent and an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation...

Patrick Flanagan

Patrick Flanagan

Sep 1, 2025

Patrick Thomas Flanagan, 37, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 1, 2025.

Patrick was born on July 29, 1988, to Cristie and the late Kirk Flanagan. He grew up in Albuquerque with his brother, Cole, and was part of a family who will remember him with deep love and affection. He is survived by his mother, Cristie Flanagan; his...

London Brown

London Brown

Aug 31, 2025

London Lamar Brown, age 36 loving son and father, passed away on August 31, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Hattie Lindsey, father, Kevin Brown, brothers, James Anderson and Caleb Lindsey, sister, Sophie Brown, grand mothers, Estella Lindsey and Joyce Brown, uncles, Glenn and Bryant Lindsey and a host of uncles in Chicago and Albuquerque, aunties, Cherry Lindsey, Ann...

Marie Romero Ferenczy

Marie Romero Ferenczy

Aug 30, 2025

Marie Romero Ferenczy (born Maria de la Paz Romero on February 13, 1937 in Manzano, New Mexico) passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Marie was known for her kindness, joy, and warm smile. She held a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree, and was a dedicated school teacher in the Albuquerque Public School District for more than 20 years,...

Antonio "Tony" Marquez

Antonio "Tony" Marquez

Aug 30, 2025

Antonio Marquez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Born on August 12, 1925, Tony lived a life of service, devotion, and love.

As a young man, he proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, training in San Diego before being stationed in Guam. His courage and sacrifice remain a...

Theresa Luna Robinson

Theresa Luna Robinson

Aug 29, 2025

Theresa ("Terry") Robinson passed away peacefully on August 29 after a life full of love, laughter, joy, strength and resilience. She was born in the small town of Polvadera, NM on March 15, 1927, to parents Margarita Sanchez and Luciano Luna, the ninth of eleven children. She was proud of her Luna family, Spanish heritage and quaint hometown. She returned...

Frances "Fran" Berglund

Frances "Fran" Berglund

Aug 29, 2025

After a long life of grace and beauty our beloved mother, Fran Berglund, peacefully passed away at the age of 87 on August 29, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico of natural causes. In her last few days she was surrounded by family and friends who love & adore her.

She was born in Mattoon, Illinois on July 2, 1938 to...

Keith Suazo

Keith Suazo

Aug 29, 2025

Keith Suazo, 63, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at his home on August 29, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Keith was born on July 13, 1962, to Victor and Caroline Suazo in Albuquerque, NM.

After graduating from Highland High School in 1980, he earned a degree in education. His teaching career spanned 28 years, during...

Elaine Viola Moat

Elaine Viola Moat

Aug 29, 2025

Elaine Viola Moat, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 18, 1943, Elaine lived a fulfilling life in Wisconsin and New Mexico. She dedicated over 25 years to the physical therapy industry, working as a technician at MJ Care. She also spent nearly a decade working...

Carroll Orvis Werling

Carroll Orvis Werling

Aug 29, 2025

Carroll Orvis Werling, 88, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carroll was born February 16, 1937 in Ancon, Canal Zone, Republic of Panama to Mallie C. Adams and Martha Zell Mauldin Adams.

Carroll is survived by her daughters: Sandra Orvis Enterline and husband Bob, Terri Orvis, Jenni Orvis Roswurm and husband Scot, Kathi Orvis Caccamo and husband...

Tony Lovato

Tony Lovato

Aug 28, 2025

Tony G. Lovato, born Antonio Lovato on June 14, 1933, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Tiburcio and Genarita, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn Lovato; his five children, Jerry, Lorrie, Sherri, David, and Leslie; and seven beloved grandchildren, Scout, Keely, Sydnie, Sadie, Ryan, Emily, and Alex.

Tony grew up in...

Mary Ann Schroeder

Mary Ann Schroeder

Aug 27, 2025

Mary Ann Schroeder, 76, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 9, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James and Marie Pezzillo.

Mary Ann married her high school sweetheart, Gary Schroeder on January 23, 1971. Together they raised two children, Greg and Kellie, who were the joy of her life....

Ruth Klein

Ruth Klein

Aug 27, 2025

Ruth Klein, 76, of Albuquerque, passed away on August 27, 2025. Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1949, to Gladys and Edgar Estridge, she was the seventh of eight children. With a background in ballet, she first found work as a teen fashion model, and soon embarked on a journey that took her to New York City and then abroad, where...

David Gomez

David Gomez

Aug 26, 2025

David P. Gomez, age 61, passed away on August 26, 2025. A Rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:45am, followed by a Funeral Mass. A Graveside Service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery East, 2400 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938. 

Jean Hollenbach

Jean Hollenbach

Aug 26, 2025

Jean Hollenbach, born on May 13, 1924, in Rahway, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 101.

Jean dedicated more than two decades of her professional life to the University of New Mexico, where she served secretary for the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Her commitment and excellence were...

John Singer

John Singer

Aug 26, 2025

John Bernard Singer Jr., 85, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday evening, August 26, 2025. Born on August 9, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the beloved son of John Bernard Singer and Eleanor (Welenc) Singer.

John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his loving...

William Matthew "Matt" Ross

William Matthew "Matt" Ross

Aug 26, 2025

William Matthew "Matt" Ross, 71, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 26, 2025. Born on December 22, 1953, in Las Cruces, NM, he was the beloved son of the late Rex R. and Lady Eugenia (Seay) Ross. Matt was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother; he is survived by his...