RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Elena Marie Lenz
March 30, 2023
Elena Marie Lenz, 40, beloved wife, daughter, mother, daughter-in-law, sister, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Elena was born on April 29, 1982 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was raised by her adoptive parents, Christopher and Paula Rasmussen. She was the oldest of four siblings - Anna Deyhle, Benjamin Rasmussen,...
Linda Klaurens
March 30, 2023
Celebrating Linda's Story Her journey began: Her journey ended: June 22, 1950 March 30, 2023 Linda Klaurens was born to Clay and Violet Whetstine in North Carolina on June 22, 1950. The family moved to New Mexico when she was a child. She met her soul mate Larry Klaurens at Jackson Middle School in Albuquerque, and they...
Dolores Jaramillo Martinez
March 30, 2023
Dolores Jaramillo Martinez, died peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023, at age 84. Dolores was born in Albuquerque in 1939, a descendent of the first Jaramillo to settle in New Mexico in 1598. She was the eighth of nine children. Her father, Demetrio, was a butcher. Her biological mother, Lucia Sanchez died when Dolores was six years old....
Sheryl Lynne Fleck
March 29, 2023
Sheryl Lynne Fleck, née Lunde, formerly of Denver, CO and residing in Albuquerque, NM, beloved spouse, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at age 70 after a long, hard fight with cancer. Born to Robert and Marjorie Lunde on January 9, 1953, she graduated from Colorado State University...
Louis Flores
March 29, 2023
Louis Flores, 95, beloved father, son, brother, and husband, was called "home" to our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He entered this world on December 13, 1927 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Luis and Carolina Flores. He is survived by daughter, Ceci Stott and husband, Pat; son, Daniel Flores and wife, Alexa; son, Robert Flores and...
Thomas Francis Growney
March 29, 2023
Thomas Francis Growney passed away in Albuquerque on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 after a brief illness. Tom was born in Conception, MO on November 28, 1928. He was the second oldest in a family of seven children. Growing up in the depression era made for a difficult childhood but instilled in Tom a determination and drive that carried him...
Okhui McCallister
March 29, 2023
Okhui McCallister, 78, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She entered this world on October 20, 1944 in Busan, South Korea. She is survived by her husband, William McCallister; daughter, Tanya (McCallister) Lunn; son-in-law, Michael Lunn; grandsons, Crosby Lunn and Jackson Lunn of Evans City, PA; and...
Freddie Paul Hawley Jr.
March 28, 2023
Freddie Paul Hawley, Jr. born in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 30, 1951 passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was a kind, generous and loving person with a great sense of humor. He dedicated his life to his entire family and a was always a loyal friend. He is survived by his loving...
Susan Mary Maldonado Romero
March 28, 2023
Susan Mary Maldonado Romero, 70, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with family by her side. She was known by everyone for her big welcoming heart and looking on the positive side of things. She loved learning and teaching others to enjoy the love of learning. She spent much of her life as...
Geraldine "Gerry" Johnson
March 28, 2023
Geraldine "Gerry" Ozelle Johnson November 7, 1933 - March 28, 2023 We are sad to announce the passing of Geraldine "Gerry" Johnson. She left us on Tuesday, March 28th, surrounded by her family after a valiant 2-year battle with cancer. She was born to Herb and Clyde Bartlett in Chilocco, Oklahoma. She grew up in Arkansas (Ark)...
Theodoro Saavedra Otero
March 28, 2023
Theodoro Saavedra Otero, Sr. age 71, cherished, brother, husband, father, and grandfather entered into his Heavenly inheritance with God the Father on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Ted grew up in Los Lunas, New Mexico where his charm, good looks and vivacious personality made him a popular figure in Valencia county. He was very athletic during his high...
Robert Leon Slavens
March 27, 2023
With great sorrow, the Slavens, Lomax, Jamieson, Parry, Dulaney, and Keys families announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Leon Slavens, 88, of Roswell, New Mexico on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Bob would say, "Leave things better than when you found them." His friends and family would agree this is how he lived his...
Andreas Michael Smith
March 27, 2023
Andreas Michael Smith, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside.
Joyce Juanita (Eustace) Chenault
March 26, 2023
Joyce Juanita Chenault was born in Texas on Wednesday, June 3, 1931. She went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 26, 2023. During her 74 years of marriage to her husband, Billy, they had 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Craig. Her other daughter, Sandra, passed...
Dora Mae (Brito) Campos
March 25, 2023
Known as Mama Dora to many amazing friends, Dora was born in Artesia, New Mexico on Thursday, May 23, 1935. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Hilario Brito and Theresa Gomez; mom, Micaela G Brito; husband, Juvencio "Louis" Campos; daughter, Lena Marquez; sister, Stella Saiz; brother, Joe Brito Gomez Sr.; and grandson, Baby Boy Marquez...
Patricia "Pat" (Cummings) Gay
March 25, 2023
Patricia "Pat" Gay aka Granny, 85 of Albuquerque, died Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Megan Gay; great granddaughter Aria Lucero; and her husband and love of her life Gerry Gay. She is survived by brother John; sons Bob, Tom, Jim and Bill; four granddaughters; four grandsons; and ten great grandchildren. She...
Billy Wayne Duggin
March 25, 2023
Billy W. Duggin was born in Artesia, NM on Tuesday, October 7, 1930 and departed this earth to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He is survived by his Albuquerque High School sweetheart, Mary Lou Shelton, who were married 2 months short of 74 years. He was a loving father of three children,...
Paul Wayne Mason
March 25, 2023
Paul Mason, age 90, of Peralta, New Mexico went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Paul was born to Wilmer and Pearl Mason on Saturday, February 4th, 1933 in Hazel Park, Michigan. At 10 years old Paul accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He married the love of his life...
John Hughes McCausland
March 25, 2023
John Hughes McCausland, 93 years old, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023, following a long illness. John was born November 17, 1929, in Steubenville, OH to Kathryn Mae (Chayter) and Charles Hubert McCausland. He was raised in a very close Christian family with 1 sister and 2 brothers.
Ruth Ann Fogleman
March 24, 2023
Ruth Ann Fogleman (nee Nielsen) passed away peacefully at her home in Bosque Farms on Friday, March 24, 2023.She was born in Scottsbluff, NE, February 16, 1954, to parents, Fred and Virginia Nielsen. Ruth is survived by her loving husband, George Fogleman; daughter, Jennifer Fogleman (Brian); sister, Nora Sotak (Richard); brother, Chris Nielsen (Jan); brother-in-law, Joel Fogleman (Kathy); and...



