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

Rita Roybal

Rita Roybal

Apr 20, 2023

Rita (Anita) Roybal

Passed away on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family. Rita was a very dedicated and wonderful mother who always put her children first when caring for her family. She had been a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1960.

Rita is survived by her...

Edward Allen Wagner

Edward Allen Wagner

Apr 20, 2023

Edward Allen Wagner passed away 20 April 2023 and was greeted in heaven by his beloved daughter, Christie Paige Wagner. Ed was born 27 October 1943 and raised in Eugene, Oregon by Lloyd and Ester Wagner with siblings, Judy Wagner of Alameda, CA and Richard McCormick of Colorado Springs, CO. Ed's early life was shaped by his father's service...

Lucille M. Banghart

Lucille M. Banghart

Apr 19, 2023

After being apart for so long Lucille M. Banghart was called home to be with the love of her life Dallas J Banghart. Dallas (Dick) and Lucille (Lila) found each other in 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The moment they met each other they knew they had found the "one." Dick and Lila were married a short time later....

Terrie Black Flores Baca

Terrie Black Flores Baca

Apr 19, 2023

Terrie Black Flores Baca, age 92, found peace on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a full and productive life filled with family, love and service to her community. Born in Albuquerque to Joseph Treviňo Black and Teresita Baca Black, she was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and attended secretarial school in San Francisco. Terrie had a successful career...

Thomas Daniel Langdon

Thomas Daniel Langdon

Apr 19, 2023

Thomas Daniel Langdon, "Dan", age 81, our family's rock, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a hard Alzheimer's battle. Dan was known for his boisterous laugh and dedication to his family in any time of need - mostly for caring for his late wife, Carla, the love of his life who he's...

Margaret Joanne Schmit

Margaret Joanne Schmit

Apr 19, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce that Margaret Schmit has passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Detroit, Michigan in June of 1934. She attended St. Anthony High School class of 1952. She then attended Wayne State University where she was a member of Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority. Graduating in 1956, Margaret...

Theresa C. Garley

Theresa C. Garley

Apr 19, 2023

Theresa C. Garley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Theresa was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend. She was born and raised in Bernalillo, NM.

She was a wonderful, giving, and caring person. She gave from her heart anything that anyone needed. She was a great cook, seamstress, and baker and...

Doris S. Edmonds

Doris S. Edmonds

Apr 18, 2023

Doris S. Edmonds was born in Shiro, Texas, August 18, 1934. She spent her teenage years in Huntsville, Texas and graduated from Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas. She married George F. Edmonds September 1, 1950. During their lifetime together, Doris and George lived and worked in Germany; New York; Glastonbury CT; Nyeri and Nairobi, Kenya; Hingham MA;...

Edith Lorraine Frank

Edith Lorraine Frank

Apr 18, 2023

E. Lorraine "Lorie" Frank, age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Lorie was a kind and loving person who dedicated her life as a Registered Nurse at the VA Hospital for over 30 years.

She is survived by her adopted family, Javier, Lorena and Karina, and many friends.

David Alexander McArthur

David Alexander McArthur

Apr 18, 2023

David Alexander McArthur passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi and attended schools in Meridian and Jackson. Because of severe asthma, he moved in 1954 to the Brandeis School in Tucson, Arizona. His health rapidly improved, and he graduated in 1956 at the very top of...

Sandra Kay Casper

Sandra Kay Casper

Apr 18, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Sandra Kay Casper at the age of 75 years. Sandra spent her long career as a licensed Nursing Home Administrator working with dedication to improve the conditions for those elderly patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. She worked in many states including South and North Carolina, Georgia,...

Nathaniel Kroeker

Nathaniel Kroeker

Apr 17, 2023

Nathaniel Kroeker, age 40, our beloved brother and son went to join his beloved father, Jeffery Kroeker and beloved grandparents on April 17, 2023. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his father, Jeffery Kroeker; grandfathers, John Kroeker and Kenneth Lacey along with grandmothers, April Underwood and Patricia Kroeker. Nathaniel is survived by two children, Natalie Kroeker and Nathaniel Kroeker...

Deena Louise (Gurule)  Gurule

Deena Louise (Gurule) Gurule

Apr 17, 2023

Deena Gurule, age 56, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. Deena is survived by her mother, Cecilia Gurule, she was preceded in death by her father, Reyes Gurule (April 12, 2023). She is survived by her siblings, Larry Gurule (Lorraine), Sandra Varela (Bill),...

Nicolas Milligan

Nicolas Milligan

Apr 15, 2023

Nicholas Milligan, a former communication specialist and crypto specialist in the United States military, passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, April, 15 2023. He was born on Monday, January 27, 1941 in Aragon, New Mexico. Nicholas served in the military from Sunday, November 3rd, 1963 to Thursday, November 10th, 1966, specializing in communication, and...

Julie Avery Dees Avery Dees

Julie Avery Dees Avery Dees

Apr 14, 2023

Julie Avery Dees, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend and volunteer died on Friday, April 14, 2023, in her home in the Sandia Mountains above Albuquerque, New Mexico. Julie had struggled with a devastating intestinal disease for over 20 years, and she fought the ravages of it with grace and dignity until the very end....

George Henry Pat Etheredge

George Henry Pat Etheredge

Apr 14, 2023

Rev. George Henry Pat Etheredge, 91 was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, April 14, 2023. George was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1931 in Houston, TX to Edward and Rowena Etheredge. He is survived by two daughters, Kim Etheredge of Dallas, TX and Michelle Maher of Austin, TX; two grandchildren, Jason Faith and James...

Alfonso Edward Borrego

Alfonso Edward Borrego

Apr 13, 2023

Alfonso Edward Borrego, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mela; 2 children, son, Ronnie Borrego (Erica), daughter, Regina Borrego Reish (Greg); grandchildren, Sheri, Cianna, Chenoa, and Niko (Jessica); and 2 great-grandsons, Elijah and Ethan Borrego.

 

Richard Harvey Follingstad

Richard Harvey Follingstad

Apr 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard H. Follingstad announces his passing on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois to Betty and Dr. Alvin Follingstad on Sunday, November 9, 1941. He was a life long resident of New Mexico.

Richard is survived by his wife, Caroll,...

Frank Mathew Gurule

Frank Mathew Gurule

Apr 13, 2023

Frank M. Gurule, age 74, a devoted and loving man, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. Frank was extremely devoted to his lifelong love, Lee Ann. They shared 50+ years of happiness and memories. He was a very loving brother and brother-in-law to Liz and Earl. He was an intelligent, friendly, kind, caring gentleman who was always smiling and...

Mary Louise Andrews

Mary Louise Andrews

Apr 12, 2023

Mary Louise "Bo" Andrews, age 76, passed away April 12, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. Mary was born January 10, 1947, in Detroit, MI to James D. and Mary Davis. She moved to Albuquerque with the family in 1959. Mary graduated from Sandia High School. She attended UNM and was president of the Phi Mu Sorority. She met her future...