RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Pablita (Montoya) Goni
Dec 27, 2022
Pablita (Polly) Goni, age 88, of Albuquerque, NM became an angel in heaven on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was a very devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She was born to parents, Florencio and Isabel Montoya on Sunday, May 20, 1934 in Ault, Colorado. She lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming for many years before moving to Albuquerque,...
Henry D. Gallegos
Dec 27, 2022
The world has lost a rare and beautiful soul.
Henry D. Gallegos passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He joins his wife Louise who left us Tuesday, May 27, 2021. They leave behind the beautiful family they created together. Their four children, Sandra Hewitt and partner Dan Cosper, Debbie King and husband Jerry, Mary...
Duane Leroy Foster
Dec 26, 2022
Duane Leroy Foster,77 passed away Monday, December 26,2022. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He served in the Navy during Vietnam from 1965 to 1969. He met his wife, Mickey Cheryl Foster, and was married in December 1966. She preceded him in death, Thursday, August 31 1989. He was also preceded in death by his father, Ralph...
Laura Sellards Prins
Dec 26, 2022
Laura Elizabeth Sellards Prins 74, deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went rejoicing into the presence of her Heavenly Father December 26, 2022. Laura was born on March 27, 1948 and was known for her deep love of Jesus and her ability to hide His word in her heart. She is survived by her husband...
Andrew Dudley Lyons
Dec 26, 2022
On December 26, 2022, Andrew Dudley Lyons, Jr. died quietly and peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 98. Andrew was born in 1924 in Hillsboro, NM. His parents were Andrew Dudley Lyons, Sr., and Cora Daniels Lyons. Andrew grew up on the Lyons Ranch in Sierra County, NM, and he attended local schools in Truth...
Norma Anne (Matthies) Peterson
Dec 26, 2022
Norma A. Peterson, age 85, of Albuquerque, Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was born in Albert Lea, MN on Thursday, September 16, 1937. She married Wayne Peterson in 1965. He was a vehicle maintenance officer at Kirtland AFB, served on the testing of the Hydrogen Bomb, and Operation Castle in 1953. He preceded Norma in...
Melvin Eugene Garner
Dec 26, 2022
Melvin Garner, 87, beloved spouse, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 26, 2022. He entered this world on April 2, 1935, in Memphis, TN, born to Jack Garner and Helen Van Landingham. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Laura Garner; daughter Janice and husband Gabriel Portillo...
Ruth Eleanor (Nelssen) Mayhew
Dec 26, 2022
Ruth Eleanor Mayhew, born Ruth Eleanor Nelssen on Tuesday, September 11, 1923, was the daughter of the late John M. and Jessie Belle Nelssen in Phoenix, Arizona. She departed this life on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 99. She is the perfect example of beauty and grace. Ruth earned her bachelor's degree in Home...
Rosemary (Torres) Mora
Dec 25, 2022
Rosemary T. Mora 82, of Albuquerque NM, passed into God’s waiting arms, Sunday December 25, 2022. Rosemary was born Friday, August 9th, 1940, in Socorro, NM, to Anastacio and Piedad Torres. Rosemary, married to Paul H. Mora for 65 years, is survived by 4 of her 6 children and son-in-law; Deborah Mora-Nieto and husband, Isidro Nieto, Barbara Mora, Carlos...
Evelia (Cobos) Yusuf
Dec 25, 2022
Our beautiful, brilliant Evelia Cobos Yusuf passed away on Sunday December 25, 2022, Christmas Day. Her vibrant, caring, and passionate personality will stay with all who were lucky enough to meet her. She was a former high school teacher and piano instructor as well as a published author. Evelia was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ruben Cobos...
Stacey Erin Bell Reed
Dec 25, 2022
Stacey Erin Bell Reed, 52, beloved Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2022. She entered this world on March 11, 1970, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Graham Eric Bell and Joan Morgan Bell Reed, deceased. She is survived by her father, Graham Eric Bell;Â stepmother, Carol Spray Bell; stepsister, Stephanie Spray Stiehr;...
Leonard Otero
Dec 25, 2022
Leonard Otero, 52, beloved husband, son, father, uncle, brother, son-in-law, grandfather (Babu), and father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on December 25, 2022. He entered this world on August 15, 1970, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jimmy and Rosie Otero. He is preceded in death by Jimmy Otero, Rosie Otero, Monalisa Davenport, Ryan Davenport, Levi...
Nona "Louise" Ramirez
Dec 25, 2022
Nona "Louise" Ramirez, age 61, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt was called to her eternal resting place surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She entered this world on June 9, 1961, in Springer, NM to Olmedo Sr. and Frances Ramirez. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Mari Ulibarri, and Cynthia Ramirez. She...
Lawrence Leon Cooley
Dec 25, 2022
Lawrence Leon "Jack" Cooley went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at the age of 94. Jack was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jack was born in Bald Knob, Arkansas on September 26, 1928. He served in the U.S. Airforce from 1947-1950. He married Andrea Roybal on May 6, 1950, and...
Manuel Ubaldo Montoya
Dec 25, 2022
Manuel Ubaldo Montoya, age 87, born July 2, 1935, in Cuba NM, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. He is survived by his children, William (Eileen), Stephen (Amanda) and Felicia (Pilar David) Giron; his siblings, Leonard (Karen); Pauline (Jerry) Brummell; Dianne Brack; and brother-in-law, Sal (Sarah) Ramirez; his grandchildren, Samuel, Jessie, Nichole, Victoria, Aurora, Carolyn, Gabrielle, Manuel, Pilar, Sarah,...
Thomas A. Minnery
Dec 24, 2022
**Updated 1/23: Tom's memorial service will be live-streamed for any who want to join. Click http://rckcty.tv/minnery at the time of the service (11am Est Saturday, 2/4) to view the live-stream. For those able to attend, a reception at the church will follow the memorial service. Instead of flowers, Tom and Deb would love to see Hilltop Ranch (in Colorado...
Earl Bryan Hobbs Jr.
Dec 24, 2022
Earl Bryan Hobbs Jr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Earl was born on June 1, 1941, in Dallas, Texas to Earl Bryan Hobbs and Patti (Hopping) Hobbs. Â He was raised in Lubbock, Texas where he helped his parents with the family cotton gin and attended the First...
Phyllis Gay (Coffman) Peterson
Dec 23, 2022
Phyllis Peterson, 77, beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Daughter, Spouse, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal home with her Lord on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born on Tuesday, January 23, 1945, in Big Spring, TX., to Deane and Fayne Coffman. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Peterson and daughter-in-law, Beth Peterson of Albuquerque;...
Kristin Anne (Moriarty) Wyatt
Dec 23, 2022
Kristin Anne Wyatt, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 23, 2022. She is survived by her spouse, Charles Wyatt; children, Danielle Wyatt and David Wyatt; grandparents, Larry and Lois Berger, Nancy Wyatt of Reseda, CA; aunt and uncle, Connie Levy and husband Kevin Levy, Larry...
Abel Chavez
Dec 23, 2022
Abel A. Chavez passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the age of 90. He passed at home with his family by his side. Abel was born in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, May 9, 1932, to his parents, Abel Sr. and Jesse Chavez. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Inez Rubio; and his...



