RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Grace Mansfield
Mar 2, 2026
Grace Willeto Mansfield passed away on March 2, 2026. She was 89 years old.
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Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Mansfield; parents, Mary and Frank Willeto, Sr.; sisters, Rose Cowboy and Julie Badonie; brothers, Frank Jr., Johnny Sr., and Bobby Willeto.
A Funeral Service...
Judith W. Mead
Mar 2, 2026
Judith died peacefully in her sleep after a prolonged illness at age 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Mead; daughter, Catherine Miners and husband Sam; and stepdaughter, Marge Mead. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Garratt and husband Michael; grandson Steven White and husband, Jonathan Lees; brother Hugh Scilley and wife Janis; stepdaughter Roberta Michaud...
Carol Lee Fox
Mar 2, 2026
Carol L. Fox, age 78, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family. Her passing followed a lengthy battle with dementia. Carol was born on July 26, 1947, in Kerrville, TX, to her parents, Robert S. Hays, Sr. and Barbara E. (Roop) Hays. During her early childhood, her family moved frequently due to her father's government...
Patricia "Pat" Kinney
Mar 1, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Kinney, 94, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, went to be with the Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026. Pat was born on December 20, 1931, in Lansing, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents Herold and Flossie Imhoff, husband Forest "Tom" Kinney, daughter Pamela Reed, and brother Richard Imhoff, Gerold Imhoff. Pat...
Raymond D. McGrath
Mar 1, 2026
Raymond D. McGrath, 82, passed away on March 1, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1943 in Oakland, CA, born to Pete and Erlinda McGrath.He served in the United States Marine Corp. He is survived by his aunt, Libby Waites; as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces and family members.Services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00...
Delmar John Klinetobe
Mar 1, 2026
Delmar John Klinetobe, known to his friends as Del, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 83.
Del was born on June 18, 1942. He made his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1962, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. He spent 38 years at Sandia National Laboratories, where he built a career...
David Ora Smallwood
Mar 1, 2026
David Ora Smallwood, born on January 20, 1939, in Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on March 1, 2026. A devoted mechanical engineer, David dedicated much of his career to Sandia Labs, where his innovative spirit and tireless work ethic left a lasting impact.
He was a cherished father to his four children: Robin Seaman, Joel Smallwood, Kellie Bischoff, and Heather...
Dr. Karl William Hattler
Feb 28, 2026
Dr. Karl W. Hattler, PhD, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnson City, New York on November 5, 1942, to Betty and Clarence Hattler, Karl grew up playing baseball in the streets, working as...
Marie Ann Cain
Feb 28, 2026
Marie Ann Cain was born on April 27, 1935, in Cloquet Minnesota.
She left her earthly body at the age of ninety to be in the presence of her lord and savior Jesus Christ. She knew that to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. I Corinthians 5:6-8 and to be with Christ is better by...
Judith Roberta Baca
Feb 28, 2026
Beloved mother and grandmother, Judith R. Baca, born on August 19, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, gracefully departed this life on February 28, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy lived a life of joy, wonder, and optimism. She was dedicated to her loving family, her many friends, and her adored pets. Her career spanned decades as an administrative assistant at Sandia...
Jennifer Fae Coats
Feb 28, 2026
Jennifer Fae Coats, born on April 12, 1963, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.
Jennifer was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Mark Coats, and an immensely proud and caring mother to her daughters, Brittany and Tess. She was also a cherished grandmother to her two granddaughters, Aiko and Vidalia, who brought so much joy and light...
Bobby Linoel Slater
Feb 27, 2026
Bob Linoel Slater was born on July 7,1940 to Bertha Adams and Darrel Slater in Portales, NM. He passed surrounded by his loving family on February 26, 2026, In Albuquerque NM. He was a devoted husband to Noami Romero Slater, for 61 years, who preceded him in 2024; a loving father to Julie Slater Amato (Ron) and Patrick Slater (Lynn...
Marilyn K. Peake
Feb 27, 2026
Marilyn K. Peake
Marilyn K. Peake, age 89, passed away February 27, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Marilyn was born on February 4, 1937, in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, to Carl and Mabel Stoneburg. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Colonel Erwin C. Peake. She is also survived by her children, Andrew and Janine; 8 grandchildren; and 5...
Robert Frank Cone
Feb 27, 2026
Robert Frank Cone (known as "Spike" to many of his friends) was born on September 26, 1941, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Adrian Jiles (AJ) and Caline (Bone) Cone. He joined his older sister, Louise, and together they later welcomed their younger sisters, Mary and Deborah.
A true child of Albuquerque, Robert grew up loving baseball, swimming,...
Thomas J. Gill
Feb 27, 2026
Thomas J. Gill passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, with his family at his side. He was born to Thomas and Ann Gill in Bridgeport, Connecticut and spent his younger years there before making New Mexico his home.
Tom spent more than forty years in the HVAC industry, where he made many friends and kept homes and businesses warm or cool.
He...
Steven Eric Carlson
Feb 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Steven E. CarlsonOctober 9, 1956 - February 27, 2026Steven E. Carlson, age 69, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and formerly of Chicago, Omaha, Crystal Lake, and Ridgewood, passed away peacefully. A devoted husband, father, and the ultimate Chicago sports fan, Steve leaves behind a legacy of loyalty and laughter. As all who knew him are aware,...
Kaye Don Weaks
Feb 27, 2026
Kaye Don "Don" Weaks passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 93. Don was born on April 27, 1932, in Flint, Michigan, to Otto Dwight Weaks and Mary Beatrice Weaks.
Don later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he graduated from Albuquerque High School. Shortly after graduating, he proudly served his country in the United States...
Robert Morris Fass
Feb 26, 2026
Robert Morris Fass of Albuquerque passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, after a short illness. He was born in Marysville, California, and grew up in Dillon, South Carolina, as the son of Harry and Sylvia Fass. During his teenage years, he was a soda jerk, played trombone in the high school marching band, and worked as a "Pedro" at...
Katharina Naase
Feb 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Katharina Naase, who left this world peacefully at the age of 100 years old on the morning of February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a remarkable woman whose strength, courage, and unwavering positivity left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege...
Fernando "Nelson" Rodrigues
Feb 25, 2026
Fernando Nelson Rodrigues, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, due to health complications from Alzheimer's Disease.
Nelson was born on September 4, 1942, in Machico, Madeira Island, Portugal. His family moved to the United States in April 1949, where he became a U.S. Naturalized Citizen.
Nelson grew up in Provincetown, MA, and graduated with honors from...
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