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

Vern Charles Hagen

Vern Charles Hagen

Feb 25, 2026

Vern C. Hagen, 84, died February 25, 2026, from dementia complications. He was born April 2, 1941, in Anchorage, Alaska, and grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota. He graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, earned a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Iowa, Iowa City IA and then taught at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis TN for two years....

Jimmy Alexander Richardson

Jimmy Alexander Richardson

Feb 24, 2026

Jimmy Richardson went to join the Lord and Celia in heaven for eternity on 24 February, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on April 30, 1935, in the ten-room farmhouse, belonging to his parents, Harold and Iris Richardson, in upper Lancaster County, SC. Twenty minutes later his unanticipated twin sister, Floy was born (a big surprise for Mom and...

Sally Ann Davis

Sally Ann Davis

Feb 24, 2026

Sally Ann Davis, born on July 13, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she resided. Sally was a beloved mother, sister, and friend, known for her warmth, humor and kindness. She is survived by her son, Charles Brysson Davis and wife, Veronica Davis, and granddaughter, Reina Davis; and her son, Zachary...

Thomas Henry Coffman

Thomas Henry Coffman

Feb 23, 2026

Thomas Coffman, age 93, died on Monday February 23, 2026. He passed suddenly and peacefully at home with his wife Sally. Tom was born in Edinburg, Virginia and was the youngest of 11 children. He was raised by his father and older sisters after the death of his mother. He joined the United States Air Force in 1949 at the...

Amar Bharadwaj

Amar Bharadwaj

Feb 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Amar Bharadwaj

June 17, 1949 - February 23, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Amar Bharadwaj, who left this world peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old. He was born and raised in Jamshedpur, Amar carried with him a lifelong...

Ray Wallace Surface

Ray Wallace Surface

Feb 22, 2026

Ray Wallace Surface

Ray Wallace Surface transitioned into eternal honor to be with our Lord and Savior, on February 22, 2026, at the age of 96. He passed peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, at the home of his daughter, Sharon K. Surface-Lucero and son-in-law, Benjamin Lucero. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Ray W. Surface is survived by...

Ronald Montoya

Ronald Montoya

Feb 22, 2026

Ronald Montoya, age 68, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated servant to his country, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Born on May 6, 1957, in Albuquerque, Ron lived a life defined by commitment and care. He joined the New Mexico Army National Guard in 1978, serving with distinction for 20 years and achieving the rank of Chief Warrant...

Susan Elise Nolan

Susan Elise Nolan

Feb 21, 2026

Susan Elise Nolan, 61, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026. Susan is proceeded by her husband, Ray Di Greco; daughter, Montana Di Greco and fiancé Andrew, son, Nolan Di Greco; father, Irwin Nolan and wife Barbara; siblings, Mark (Cecilia), Kathy, Kristine, and Karen (Ruben). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews Jennifer (James), Holly, Matthew...

Janet Bunny Sanchez

Janet Bunny Sanchez

Feb 21, 2026

Janet Bunny Sanchez, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on July 4, 1947, to Earl and Betty Lou Boule.

Bunny graduated in the class of 1965 from Highland High School and attended the University of New Mexico. Bunny married the love of her life,...

Lillian Bernice Tagliaferri

Lillian Bernice Tagliaferri

Feb 21, 2026

Lillian Bernice Tagliaferri 91, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. Lillian was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 13, 1934, to Gilbert and Clorinda Pacheco as the fourth of four children. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School in 1952 and three years later met her future husband Pete Tagliaferri. Lillian and...

Mildred "Millie" Irby Weeks

Mildred "Millie" Irby Weeks

Feb 21, 2026

Mrs. Mildred Irby Weeks of Albuquerque, NM passed away on February 21, 2026, the day after her 99th birthday. She was born on February 20, 1927 in Raton, NM to Arthur Blaine Irby and Ora Belle Victor.

After high school Millie moved to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She got...

Thomas Paul Northrup

Thomas Paul Northrup

Feb 20, 2026

Thomas Paul Northrup, 79, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away at his home on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born on January 3,1947, in Indianapolis, IN to Charles Northrup, Sr. and Wanda (Carrico) Northrup. He was beloved Husband of Jeanine Mary Sukis, a loving brother, "Big Bro" to Charlie, Mike, Bruce, Bobbi and Scott (deceased), and a special uncle of...

David James McCloskey

David James McCloskey

Feb 19, 2026

Dave McCloskey, 89, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on May 21, 1936, in Stockton, California to Downs and Helen McCloskey. His older brother, Downs, was born in 1930. Dave spent much of his childhood in Pasadena after his father was transferred to the Los Angeles office of Amerada Petroleum Company. He attended San Rafael Elementary...

Mollie Constancia

Mollie Constancia

Feb 19, 2026

Our loving mother, Mollie Constancia passed peacefully on February 19, 2026. She was 91 years old, she devoted herself to her 3 children who were her pride and joy. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mollie retired from APS as Teaching Assistant for special needs children at Bel Air, Los Ranchos, La Luz, and Alameda Elementary schools for...

Thomas Andrew Parkhill III

Thomas Andrew Parkhill III

Feb 19, 2026

Thomas Andrew Parkhill III



Thomas Andrew Parkhill III, age 80, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tom was born in Newburgh, New York, at St. Luke's Hospital on September 8, 1945, to Thomas Andrew Parkhill II and Margaret Parkhill, nee Margaret Formes, now both deceased.

Tom graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1964. Tom's college career included earning...

Adeline Elisa Vega

Adeline Elisa Vega

Feb 18, 2026

Adeline Vega (nee Lopez) age 98, a beautiful, devoted and above all, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was escorted to heaven by Angels of God on Ash Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026.Our Dear one was known by everyone as sweet, kind and adoring, with a strong belief in God, praying the rosary and finding peace reciting special prayers. In...

Bill J. Zoucha

Bill J. Zoucha

2026

Bill passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his girls on February 17th after a long struggle with multiple health issues. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Heart Hospital for their loving care during his long stay there. Bill was born in Concordia, Kansas, on September 19, 1950 to Fred E. Zoucha and Geneva Ratcliff...

Kathryn Louise Malone

Kathryn Louise Malone

Feb 17, 2026

Kathryn Louise Henderson Malone, age 82, was called home to be with God on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born on November 4, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, Kathryn spent her early years there before her family moved to Waco. From a young age, her life was filled with music, friendship, and joy. She loved running around with her friends, singing...

Dale Allyn Mochko

Dale Allyn Mochko

Feb 17, 2026

Dale Allyn Mochko peacefully departed on February 17, 2026. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he was 77 years old. Born on October 2, 1948 in Cleveland Ohio, he graduated from the University of Toledo in 1970 and entered the Air Force in 1971. A position with the NM Air National Guard brought him to Albuquerque where he continued his...

Eleanor Simson Boecker

Eleanor Simson Boecker

Feb 17, 2026

Eleanor Simson Boecker of Albuquerque, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She dedicated her life to her Savior, Jesus Christ, and peacefully went home to Heaven.

She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband of 60 years, Bruce Boecker. Together they traveled to many places, enjoying the beauty and uniqueness of the world. They also built a...