RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio
March 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio
January 13, 1935 - March 25, 2026
"Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio entered Heaven on March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love and devotion of his children. Born on January 13, 1935, to Rev. Elias Atencio and Antonia Atencio, he was preceded in...
Patricia Elaine Bianchi
March 24, 2026
Patricia Elaine Bianchi passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM with her dogs Simba and Branson by her side on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after living a very full 80 years of life. In those years, she traveled the globe, shopped for the finest goods, cooked the most exquisite dishes, and above all embodied an unconditional, warm love for...
Billy Thomas Medart
March 24, 2026
Billy Medart, 65, a resident of Truchas, NM, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 surrounded by family following a brief illness. Billy was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandparent. Billy was a caring man that was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved his projects, he was always...
Betty Louise Morrison
March 23, 2026
Betty Johnson Morrison passed away Sunday night, March 22nd, 2026, in her sleep. Betty was born into a family consisting of six sisters. She was born on March 22nd, 1947, to AO and Willie Mae Johnson. Betty is survived by two elder sisters, Anita Long and Sarah Hesket. She is also survived by three younger sisters, Judy Corbet, Teresa Glenn,...
Donna Faye Sauve
March 23, 2026
Donna F. SauveAugust 30, 1948 - March 23, 2026
Donna F. Sauve moved to the Streets of Gold to join her beloved husband, Emery, in Heaven just four days after he stepped away to help their Savior prepare her palace for her.
Donna's life was grounded in her faith, family, and community. She lived what she believed, offering grace, compassion, and encouragement...
Pablo "Paul" Martinez
March 23, 2026
Pablo “Paul” Martinez, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born in Clovis, New Mexico, and made his home in Albuquerque for over 56 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who was known for his loving and generous spirit. A hardworking...
Betsy Sherman Nichols
March 23, 2026
Betsy Nichols grew up in Batavia, Ohio where her love of music blossomed. She played French horn with the Batavia High School Band, the Cincinnati Youth Symphony and Columbia University Orchestra. Later she played violin with the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra and saxophone with the Hill Stompers Band in Los Alamos.  She also supported other musicians in many ways including serving...
Bart Russell Callan
March 23, 2026
Bart Russell Callan passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His loyal boxer, Maggie, remained by his side, keeping watch over him until he was found.
He is survived by his girlfriend Sabrina and her daughter, Samantha; his loving mother Connie Rossignol Callan; his sister Danelle Callan Adams, and her husband, Joseph Adams;...
Caterina Domenica Giraudo
March 22, 2026
Rina was raised in Northern Italy, during a time of great hardship, coming of age during World War II as her homeland endured occupation and conflict. These early experiences shaped her strength, her perspective, and her deep reliance on faith.
After the war, she met and married George Giraudo, an Italian American from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Together, they began a new...
Rae Ellen Nickerson
March 22, 2026
Rae Ellen, Nickerson.
Rae Ellen, age 78, a resident of New Mexico since 1955, passed on to a better life on Sunday, March, 22, 2026. She is survived by her brother, Charles Nickerson of Rio Rancho, NM, and her sister, Cheryl Sanchez of Algodones, NM, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Rae Ellen was preceded in death by her...
Jack Jerome Anderson
March 22, 2026
Jack Gerome Anderson (1937-2026)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Jack Gerome Anderson- Jack, Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Mr. Anderson- departed this life
peacefully in his sleep in the wee hours of the first sunny Sunday of spring, exactly as he had
wished for. After a final year spent practicing the art of forgiveness and saying everything he
needed to say, he left us "softly" as a world made significantly...
Herman Joseph Vogt
March 22, 2026
Herman Joseph Vogt, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
A lover of life, he was born in Victoria, Texas and grew up in farming and ranching. He later served in the Army and Army Reserve, worked in banking, and ultimately retired as a financial analyst for Los Alamos National Laboratory. He loved gardening and flowers, as evidenced by...
Lam Van Nguyen
March 21, 2026
Obituary for Lam Van Nguyen Jr.January 27, 1978 to March 21, 2026
Lam Van Nguyen Jr., 48, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 21, 2026.His life cannot be measured in years alone, but in the depth of his faith, the strength of his love, and the countless lives he touched.
Lam was, above all, a man of God and a...
Margaret Anne Monte
March 21, 2026
Margaret C. Monte passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21st, surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so deeply. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew her.
Margaret was the loving mother of five children: Eileen Monte, Ann Banek, Jeff Monte, Dan Monte, and Katy Slota. Her greatest...
Shirley Jane Brown
March 20, 2026
Shirley Jane Brown (Kingery) of North Oak, Minnesota, passed away at 104 on March 20, 2026. Shirley was born May 18, 1921 in Worthington, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 70 years, Erwin W. Brown (2013). She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Daniel Engen); her son, William Brown; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.Shirley...
Lucille Curley Herrera
March 20, 2026
Lucille Curley Herrera
February 20, 1940 - March 20, 2026
Lucille Herrera was born February 20, 1940, in Two Grey Hills, NM. She passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026.
She is survived by her sons, Lorne (Sharon) Ahkee, and Jared Ahkee; daughters, Leah Ahkee, and Latisha (Leo) Padilla; her sisters, Mary (Art) Davis, Emma Albert, and Elsie Albert; and brothers,...
Pete J. Romero
March 20, 2026
Pete J. Romero, 85, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday March 20, 2026. Pete was born on October 25, 1940, to Cipriano and Eutimia Romero in Jaconita, NM.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Ramoncita and Loyola Romero, Dianna Gonzales, Belinda Lopez, and brother Horacio Romero; his in-laws Ersilia Romero and Billy...
Judy Lynn Duran
March 20, 2026
Judy L. Duran, born on November 25, 1951, in Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Judy was a devoted mother to her daughter, Jennifer Padilla, and son, Shaun Duran. Her love shone brightly for her grandchildren, Aaron and Zachary Padilla,...
Valerie Louise Trujillo
March 19, 2026
Valerie Louise Trujillo, born on February 22, 1943, in Hampshire, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2026. Valerie was a dedicated educator whose teaching career began on the Laguna Reservation in New Mexico. It is there where she met and soon married the love of her life Joe "Isi Trujillo. Her and Joe moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where she...



