RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Betty Jo Coddington
Apr 7, 2023
Betty Jo Coddington, age 81, wife of Neil A. Coddington and daughter of Snowden and Maetrelle Shehan, departed this Earth peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Good Friday, April 7, 2023 surrounded by family and beloved friends. Born December 16,1941, in Valdosta, Georgia, this southern lady was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...
Eric Lee Wilson
Apr 6, 2023
The family of Eric L. Wilson sadly announces his passing on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the age of 50. Eric was born Wednesday, May 17, 1972 in Las Vegas, NV to Jimmy D. and Mary Lynn Wilson, who moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1974 to raise their family of which Eric was the middle child, with...
Charles Allen Lucas
Apr 6, 2023
Charles Allen Lucas, resident of Albuquerque since birth, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Charles, also known as Chuck, was born on May 31, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Highland High School in 1957, served in the US Army 1961-1963 and was an employee of Mountain Bell Telephone from 1964...
James Llewellyn Thorson
Apr 5, 2023
James Llewellyn Thorson, (Jim Thorson to his family, friends, and students) passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Thorson was a professor of English and American Literature at the University of New Mexico from 1965 until his retirement in 2002. He was born in Yankton, SD on Sunday, January 7, 1934, the son of James A. Thorson...
James Gleason
Apr 5, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce to you the passing of our beloved father, James H. Gleason, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the age of 91. He died peacefully at home with his family in attendance.
Jim was an Air Force veteran and a Dentist in Albuquerque for 35 years. He was known for...
Vivian Laverne Powers
Apr 5, 2023
Vivian Powers, 75, beloved mother, wife, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She entered this world on April 21, 1947 in Daytona Beach, FL and was raised by loving parents, John and Mary Walczak. She was happily married to her spouse, Jon Powers for 52 years. She is survived by her...
Adelbert Dwain Weaver
Apr 4, 2023
Adelbert "Dwain" Weaver, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Mr. Weaver was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed. Dwain was an avid hunter and loved spending time outdoors. He was a retired land surveyor. He is fondly remembered as a little league coach and being an all-around great dad. Dwain...
Divinia Placino Brown
Apr 4, 2023
Divinia Placino Brown, 72, of Albuquerque NM, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Divinia (also known as Divine or Mama D) was born on August 3, 1950, to Misael and Cecilia Placino (preceded in death) in Cavite City, Phillippines. She spent her childhood in Olongapo, Phillippines with her parents and 7 siblings, 1 brother, Antonio (preceded in death),...
Vineta (Rensink) Davis
Apr 4, 2023
After a brief illness, Vineta (Rensink) Davis, recently of Albuquerque, NM, passed on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born on Shakespeare's birthday in rural Darrington, WA, to Fred and Leitha (Warner) Rensink. She enjoyed a childhood of days filled with big snows, vast gardens, and the sometimes-mighty Sauk River. Music, education, and religion loomed large in the Rensink's...
Don Dwayne Moseley
Apr 4, 2023
Don Dwayne Moseley was born June 16, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Don B. and Ada V. Moseley. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his husband, Barry Simon; daughter, Elyssa; daughter-in-law, Bibi Boynton; granddaughter, Raia; sister, Vivian Godby and her husband, Russell; nieces, Michelle and Sandra and their families; and many...
Angela Chavez
Apr 4, 2023
Lupe Angela Chavez, 77, beloved mother, mother-in-law, daughter, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She entered this world on December 29, 1945, in Ely, Nevada, born to Juan and Daisy Chavez. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Natalie Pacifico; mother, Daisy Chavez; and father, Juan Chavez. She is survived...
Hoang Ngo Phung
Apr 4, 2023
Hoang N. Phung, 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born on Friday, November 23, 1951 at Hue City, Vietnam. Hoang was preceded in death by his parents, Phung Da Phuc and Ngo Thi Hiep. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lan Nguyen; brother, Phung Hung and his family; sister,...
Mary Etta Yu
Apr 4, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Mary Etta Yu, a beloved wife, mother, and dear friend entered in the presence of Jesus. Mary Etta grew up in Powhatan, VA but moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2000 with her husband and first child. Despite living more than 20 years in NM, she never lost her Virginia accent. While Mary Etta was...
Edward Brito
Apr 3, 2023
Edward Brito (Bear, Brutus, Smokey Bear), age 84, born May 7, 1938, known in the Albuquerque Fire Department as (Bear, Brutus, Smokey Bear) went home to the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his spouse, Rose Brito; sons, Les, Brian, and Patrick Brito, and daughters, Anita Molina,...
Maria Emiliana Rael
Apr 3, 2023
Maria Emiliana Rael, 79 of Albuquerque New Mexico and a former resident of Santa Rosa, NM passed away Monday, Monday, April 3, 2023, peacefully in her South Valley home. Maria was born August 29, 1943, in Cuervo New Mexico to the home of Maximiliano and Miquelita Rael. Maria worked for Furr's Cafeteria for many years, she loved...
Helen Regina Jackson Deatherage
Apr 3, 2023
Helen Regina Jackson Deatherage (Our Angel) went home to see our Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by family. Helen was born January 5, 1935 in Jacksonville FL, where she met her husband, Don. They were married on June 23, 1956 and moved to Albuquerque shortly thereafter. She was a devout believer in God and was very involved...
Mildred (Millie) Kemp
Apr 3, 2023
Mildred (Millie) Kemp (nee Miser), 96, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, and Shaler Twp. PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Seneca Place, Verona PA. Millie was born into a large, loving family in Anaheim, CA, on the eve of the great depression. A spirit of generosity, optimism, humility, and love for her family marked her long...
Marilyn Ruth Bromberg
Apr 3, 2023
On April 3 at midnight, Marilyn Ruth Bromberg, age 89, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and grace. Marilyn was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many. Marilyn dedicated her time generously to community projects while also cherishing her Jewish faith and involvement in her synagogue community....
Graham Eric Bell
Apr 2, 2023
Graham "Eric" Bell, age 81, of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Born October 22, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Graham Earle and Vernal [Weaks] Bell. He grew up in Albuquerque and graduated from Highland High School in 1959. Eric enlisted in the Army and, after completing his...
Richard (Dick) Michael Moran
Apr 2, 2023
Richard Michael (Dick) Moran, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Sunday, April 2, 2023. He passed from this life to the next suddenly but peacefully at the age of 70. Dick was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents, Col. Charles Moran (retired) and Anne Moran on November 4, 1952, who preceded him in death. His brother, Dr....



