RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Donna Kelly Cairns
Aug 15, 2025
Donna Kelly Cairns was full of life. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and friend to many. She was known for her creativity and overflowing generosity. She was an excellent, seamstress, gardener, and homemaker. She loved her precious husband, Bobby Cairns, her children, Kathleen Baldwin and Norman Cairns, and her extended family and many friends and neighbors.
Her career in...
Donald MacKenzie
Aug 14, 2025
Donald R. MacKenzie, 93, passed away on August 14, 2025. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and special friend to many. He was born November 16, 1931, and grew up in Freeport Illinois, where he graduated as a proud Freeport High School Pretzel in 1949. As a boy, he worked mowing lawns and delivering newspapers to help his family,...
Lorenz Herrera
Aug 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lorenz Herrera, who passed away August 14, 2025, at the age of 56.
Lorenz was born on April 24, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A dedicated electrician and a valued member of the Enterprise Electric service team, Lorenz showcased his skills in electrical work throughout his career as well as...
Walter Dennis Leatherwood
Aug 14, 2025
Walter Dennis Leatherwood, 71, beloved Son, Brother, and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on August 14, 2025. He entered this world on March 12, 1954 in Newport, AR, born to Walter and Mary Leatherwood. He is survived by his sister Patricia Leatherwood.
He was a hard worker who was dedicated to his employers and coworkers. He was a...
Anthony Garcia
Aug 13, 2025
Anthony Ray Richard Garcia, eldest child of Alysha Montano and Matthew Montano, age 23, was taken to rest with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was an avid collector of Legos, Hot Wheels, and Star Wars.
Anthony is preceded in death by his grandfather Richard Garcia, great grandparents Philip and Esther Zamora, great grandparents Henry and Gloria...
Katherine Louise Daw
Aug 12, 2025
Katherine Louise Daw, 96, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, on August 12, 2025. To most, she was always Louise. She was born on June 25, 1929, to Katherine and Clifford Ramsdale.
Louise grew up in Columbus City, IA, Fresno, CA, and Los Angeles, CA, in a spiritual, musical family with her three siblings. During her childhood she learned to play...
John Tondl
Aug 12, 2025
Lt. Col John A. Tondl USAF retired (95) passed away on August 12, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Catherine A. Nealand and husband Greg of Laguna Hills, California, daughter Nancy M. Palmer of Mesa Arizona, grandchildren Christopher Nealand, Dr. Lee Palmer, Dr. Amanda Walsh, and great grandson Beckham Walsh. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Tondl, sister...
Dianne Forrest
Aug 12, 2025
Phyllis Dianne Forrest was born into a farming family and, apart from a few years spent in Texas, was raised on the farm set in the gentle hills east of Vici, Oklahoma. Her childhood memories were rich with the rhythms of rural life: pumping water from the well, playing in the corral water tank with her sisters Glenda and Arleata...
Maria Eugenia Fowler
Aug 12, 2025
Maria “Eugenia” Fowler passed away Tuesday August 12th 2025, surrounded by her loving husband Bobby of 41 years, and some of her 10 siblings.
Eugenia was born October 27, 1950, in McAllen, Texas, to Margarito and Ofelia Bravo.
She was raised and lived in Layton, Utah, for most of her life, graduating from Davis High School.
She received her Bachelor of Arts in...
Bianca Elizabeth Ruiz
Aug 11, 2025
Bianca Elizabeth Ruiz, 36, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025.
The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.
She attended Albuquerque Public School and graduated from high school in May, Class of 2007. When she was in elementary school, she competed and won many spelling bees. When she was in middle school, she was...
Muriel Dorothy Ross
Aug 11, 2025
Muriel Dorothy Ross, age 98, passed away on Monday August 11, 2025, at Morning Star Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Muriel was born in Grand Rapids, MI where she attended Mount Mercy Academy and Aquinas College. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Muriel had a distinguished career as a professor and scientist, teaching neuroanatomy at...
Patrick Wheeler
Aug 10, 2025
Patrick Wheeler was a man larger than life, that was not confined or defined by typical human limitations. Born to Michael G. Wheeler and Debi Hansen, Patrick began pushing the limits of life October 15th 1976. From the beginning, the world knew that it had gained a leader, a friend, and someone who lived as their true authentic self. Patrick...
David Mathis
Aug 10, 2025
David Mathis, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. He is survived by his sister Mary Miller, his brother, Raymond Mathis, and many nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 45 years, Marlene Mathis, his parents, James and Ethel Mathis, and his brother Johnny Mathis.
Mr. Mathis was born in Houston...
John Harry Formea
Aug 9, 2025
Formea, John Harry, age 102, former long-time resident of Albuquerque (1957-2022), passed away on August 9, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. John is survived by his children: Jim and Florence of Colorado; Jeanne and Troy Ray of Colorado; Jude and Joe Sanders of Colorado; John T. and Ida of New Mexico. In addition, there are seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two...
Betty "Becky" Beardsley
Aug 9, 2025
Betty Beardsley joined our Lord on August 9th, 2025 after a brave battle with dementia. All the while caring for her husband Don, who is dealing with dementia as well. She is survived by her sons Eric and Mark, and Mark's wife Darla, Her sister Amelia and brother Glynn. Her other sibling Ronnie proceeded her in passing. She also has...
Jason Christopher Hart
Aug 8, 2025
Jason Christopher Hart April 3, 1970 -August 8, 2025
Jason Christopher Hart was born on April 3, 1970, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in New Mexico, attending Onate Elementary, Hoover Middle, and Eldorado High before graduating from Hope High School in 1988. He later studied at Central New Mexico Community College.
Over the years, Jason...
Polidor Chavez
Aug 8, 2025
Polidor B. (Grandpa) Chavez, aged 85, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on May 25, 1940, in Tajique, New Mexico, Polidor dedicated 25 years of his life to crisscrossing the United States as a truck driver, a job that reflected his love for travel and adventure.
Polidor was not only known for his hard work but...
Cynthia Marie Strubhar
Aug 7, 2025
Cynthia Marie Strubhar, born on October 15, 1964, in Las Cruces, NM, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Ashley Strubhar; her brother, Stephen West; and her son-in-law, Judd Nelson.Cynthia was a vibrant soul who brought joy to everyone around her. She was a proud graduate with an Associate's Degree...
Loretta Sandoval
Aug 6, 2025
Loretta June Sandoval, born on June 20, 1947, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 78. A devoted wife for over 50 years to her beloved husband, Ed Sandoval, Loretta cherished her family above all else. She leaves behind her daughter, Christina Sandoval, and was a loving second parent to her three...
Sandra Marlene Andrews
Aug 6, 2025
Sandra Marlene Andrews passed peacefully away in Albuquerque, NM on August 6, 2025. Daughter of Arthell Andrews and Winnie Snodgrass, she was born in Graham, TX on Jun 1, 1946. She is survived by her children, Catherine (husband, Jim Leventhal) and Robert Barde (wife, Beth); her brother, Father Mark Andrews (wife, Anne), and her adopted half-sisters, Pamela and Rebecca plus...
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