RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Natalie Celeste Romero
Feb 24, 2023
Natalie Celeste Romero was born in the Rocky Mountains of Durango, Colorado on October 3, 1980. She entered Heaven's gates on Friday, February 24, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. A loving sister, daughter, aunt, and social worker. Natalie enjoyed being around her friends and enjoyed her time with her students. Natalie graduated from Mancos High School as Valedictorian...
Fabiola Theresa Mingo
Feb 24, 2023
Fabiola G. Mingo passed away early Friday, February 24, 2023. She is survived by her son, Louis Mingo and his family; as well as daughter, Mary Mohagheghi and her family. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. She will be greatly missed.
Elizabeth Ann (Maes) Ruiz
Feb 23, 2023
Elizabeth Ann (Maes) Ruiz On Thursday, February 23, 2023, Elizabeth Ann (Maes) Ruiz, 72, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Liz was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Sunday, November 26, 1950. She was the second of five children in the family and reared in Las Vegas by her parents,...
Adele Morelli Davis
Feb 23, 2023
Adele Morelli Davis, an Albuquerque native, sustained by family, community, and faith, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 100. She will be remembered for her insatiable curiosity, love of bridge, and her passion for gardening. Mostly, Adele adored her five children, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and delighted in all...
Diane Hilary Polasky
Feb 22, 2023
Diane Polasky, 70, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, died on Thursday, February 22, 2023. She was born on Tuesday, December 16, 1952 in Saginaw, MI to Frank and Betty Polasky; older sister Wendy (Polasky) Good, and younger brother William Polasky. She has treated the Albuquerque community as an acupuncturist and healer since 1987 and held...
David Mark Bogost
Feb 22, 2023
David M. Bogost, Ph.D., 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the youngest of three born to Rose and Ben Bogost. In 1968 he made Albuquerque his home, first working at Lovelace Medical Center and later in private practice as a clinical psychologist. Dave is survived by his wife of...
Jennifer Anne (Davis) DiTucci
Feb 22, 2023
Jennifer Anne DiTucci, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 76 on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed and was a wonderful loving person to her family and many friends. Jennifer was born to Joel S. Davis and Audrey Wilson Davis at the US Naval...
Mercedes Lucero
Feb 22, 2023
Mercedes (Arellanes) Lucero was born September 10, 1922, in Las Vegas NM and resided in Chaparito, NM as a child. Mercedes went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 100. She lived and followed our Lord's word in traditional Roman Catholic Faith. Mercedes married Severo Lucero of Las Vegas, NM on June...
Virginia Strike Malone
Feb 21, 2023
Virginia Strike Malone, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1927, in Amarillo, Texas, to Wendell and Beuna Strike. Wendell died a few months before Virginia was born, and during her childhood, she and her mother lived near relatives in various places. When Virginia was eleven years old, her mother married...
Maxine Frances Stefoin
Feb 21, 2023
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Maxine F. (Juvan) Stefoin, died peacefully in her sleep. She was born May 20, 1929, in Kemmerer, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she married Rudolph Stefoin and they moved to Albuquerque, NM where they raised two sons. They enjoyed traveling, square dancing, playing bridge and later Maxine learned and loved to...
Maxine Frances Stefoin
Feb 21, 2023
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Maxine F. (Juvan) Stefoin, died peacefully in her sleep. She was born May 20, 1929, in Kemmerer, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she married Rudolph Stefoin and they moved to Albuquerque, NM where they raised two sons.
They enjoyed traveling, square dancing, playing bridge and later Maxine learned and...
Robert Leslie Gleason
Feb 21, 2023
Robert Gleason, 92, beloved husband, father, and papa, was called Home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He entered this world on April 18, 1930, in Albuquerque, NM, born to William and Lelia Belle Gleason. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gault; son, Daniel Gleason and wife, Angie; son, Thomas Gleason and...
Eric Alfred Strauss
Feb 21, 2023
Eric Alfred Strauss of Albuquerque, NM, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a long illness. His loving family was with him. He was the son of Fredrick and Edna Strauss, father of Erick Christian Strauss, and brother of Glenn Ernest Strauss, who all predeceased him. He leaves behind a devoted family: sisters,...
Vivian Holliday Pennington
Feb 21, 2023
Vivian Holliday Pennington (nee; Vivian Louise Holliday) joined her beloved "Preach" on their final journey together on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, just 7 days short of her 100th birthday. Vivian was the firstborn of seven children born to Millard Alvarez Holliday and Nina Maude Holliday (nee; Morrison). She was born in Edmond, West Virginia. She was preceded...
Rita Juanice Pitts
Feb 20, 2023
Rita Pitts, 84, was called home to be with her husband, Herb Pitts, and her parents, Buck and Ora Rayburn, on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on March 10, 1938 in Lubbock, TX, to Buck and Ora. Rita grew up in Albuquerque, attending Highland High School and ultimately retiring from Sandia Labs, after other roles in real...
Frances Margarita (Mondragon) Cruz
Feb 20, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Frances Margarita Cruz of Albuquerque, born in Taos, NM. She left this world for eternal life on Monday, February 20th, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Emelio Cruz; brothers, Pat Mondragon and Manuel Mondragon; and parents, Jose and Lucilla Mondragon. She survived...
Isabella Ana Bewley
Feb 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the untimely passing of our beloved Isabella (Bella) (Izzy) Bewley. Bella was born on April 22nd, 2004, and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by her grandparents Kathy and Henrique Valdovinos. She was a beautiful soul who endured so much during her time among us. She loved music, animals, and the underdog....
Alonzo Carpio Chavez
Feb 19, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alonzo "Al" Chavez on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Alonzo was born on September 17, 1934, in Torreon, New Mexico, to Juan and Maria Chavez. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leticia "Tootsie" Chavez. He is survived by his children, Barbara Chavez, Stella LeFebre (Donald), Lizzi Jay,...
Bobbie Ann Salaz
Feb 19, 2023
Bobbie Ann Sullivan Salaz was born on March 20, 1954 and died February 19, 2023. Bobbie recently lost her five-year battle with cancer and went to be with her Lord. She was delivered by her mom and dad, John L. and Carrie Sullivan in their home. While the doctor was looking for the right house, Bobbie decided not to...
Mary Louise (Knapp) Hanley
Feb 19, 2023
Mary Louise Hanley (Knapp) gained her angel wings in the morning of Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. She was 89 years old.
She was a Registered Nurse and worked with the Indian Health Service for 35 Years retiring from Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. She graduated from Nursing School in Buffalo, NY. Upon graduation, a fellow...



