RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Mattie Louise (Young) Burton
Nov 19, 2022
Louise was born in San Angelo, TX, on December 12, 1924. Her parents were George E. Young, Sr. and Exyah Reuble (Tidwell) Young. She attended San Angelo High School and was a member of the Drill Team and the Spanish Club.
She was married for 69 years to Ernest Leonard Burton, who passed away in...
Sarah (Byrd) Weaver
Nov 19, 2022
Sarah Byrd Weaver passed away on Nov. 19, 2022, following a struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harry; son, Harry, Jr. of Levelland, Texas; daughter, Catherine Warner of La Spezia, Italy; son, Don of Denver, Colorado; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was born on Dec. 1, 1939, in Brewton, Alabama. She then...
Troy Alfred Wingo
Nov 17, 2022
Troy Alfred Wingo, our family's cornerstone, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 87. He is survived by his beloved wife, April; son, Marc and daughter in-law, Pam; his daughters, Beryl, Bobbi and son-in-law, Dave, and Bonnie; ten grandchildren; plus, many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Linda and brother in-law, Ted; and sister...
Diep Hoang Cao
Nov 17, 2022
Diep Cao of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 17, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Victor Lopez
Nov 16, 2022
Victor Lopez, age 38, beloved spouse, father, brother, uncle, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He entered this world on July 2, 1984, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Richard and Gloria Lopez. He is survived by his spouse, Elaine Lopez; daughter, Eva Lopez; son, Victor Lopez (VJ); youngest daughter, Bella; mother,...
Shirley Eleanora (Whitehurst) McGuire
Nov 16, 2022
Lt. Col. Shirley Eleanora Whitehurst McGuire, US Air Force Nurse Corps Retiree, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on November 16, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born in Florida on November 25, 1933, grew up in Tampa, attended Nursing School in New Orleans, and joined the A.F. Nurse Corps in January 1960.
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Paul Michael Valencia
Nov 16, 2022
Paul Michael Valencia passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the age of 57, he had so much more life to live. Mike was loved by many and there is no way to measure how much he meant to those around him. Mike was a gift to all those he encountered, with his humble, loving soul and big...
Tony Ray Garcia
Nov 16, 2022
In loving memory of Tony Ray Garcia, who passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the age of 67. Tony was born in Roswell, NM on November 10, 1955, to Mary Agnes "Willie" Jimenez. He was legally adopted and raised by his grandparents: Augustine and Jesusita "Jessie" Garcia. He was the devoted husband of Martha Garcia, and proud...
Loretta (Cockrell) Martinez
Nov 15, 2022
Our beloved mother, Loretta Cockrell Martinez, passed peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her pet yorkie, Zoey. Loretta was 83. Loretta was born September 19, 1939 in Santa Rosa, NM to Wade and Estella Moreno Cockrell. During her...
Frank Cleofes Melendez
Nov 14, 2022
Frank C. Meléndez, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the triumphant age of 95. He was born on November 8, 1927 in Mora, NM and attended high school in California where he lived with his Aunt Celina and Uncle Filimon. Frank enlisted in the US Navy in 1945, served as...
Madison Riley Valdespino
Nov 14, 2022
Our precious little angel, Madison Riley, was taken to heaven on November 14, 2022. The light she brought into this world will never go out. In her short life she touched and brought joy to many hearts.
She is survived by her mother and father, Tracy Harris Valdespino and Damien Valdespino; big brother,...
Eleanor Caroline (Brady) Pfeifer
Nov 14, 2022
Eleanor Caroline Pfeifer or as close family addressed her, Grandma 5F, was a long-time resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico for 45 years, passed peacefully in her sleep at 94 years young on Monday, November 14, 2022. She entered this world on July 3, 1928, in Bronx, NY, born to James and Carrie Brady; brother, Owen Brady (deceased), married...
Patricia Ann (Case) Burckel
Nov 14, 2022
Patricia Ann (Case) Burckel passed away Monday, November 14th, 2022, at her home. Born Thursday, April 8th, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, Pat was the daughter of Roberta May (Bentley) and Carl Coleman Case. She began life in the horse country near Lawrenceburg, KY, with her older brother Carl T., where they lived in a modest sharecropper house located on...
John Louis Russo
Nov 14, 2022
Deacon John Louis Russo, born Wednesday, July 24, 1946, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully at his home on Monday, November 14, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Martha (Stager) Russo; brother-in-law, Phillip J. Stager, of St. Petersburg, FL.; many cousins, and dear friends. John retired from Albuquerque Public Schools after a lengthy...
Katherine Lucille (Yearout) Mahoney
Nov 13, 2022
Katherine Lucille Yearout Mahoney, 98, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, six days before her 99th birthday. Lucille was born Monday, November 19, 1923 in Hawthorne, CA. She was the daughter of Lamon and Ola Yearout. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1930. Lucille graduated from Albuquerque High in 1941 and attended the Regina School of Nursing. She married...
Ernie Clyde Wisdom
Nov 13, 2022
Ernie Clyde Wisdom, age 73, Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Ernie was born on February 24, 1949, in Wellington, Texas, to Clyde Ernest Wisdom and Melba Dean Wilkerson. The oldest child had four younger siblings, James, Dennis, Timmy, and Janet. After graduating from Amarillo High School in 1967, he completed six months of college...
Robert Lee Metheny
Nov 12, 2022
Robert Lee Metheny passed away peacefully in his home in Albuquerque New Mexico on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
After his wife passed away in April, his girls surrounded him with love and care to give him the best quality of life possible. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on Saturday, July 8, 1939. Robert served in...
Helen Marie (Herrera) Roybal
Nov 12, 2022
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Helen Marie Roybal our amazing, beautiful mother, Nana/grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed from this world into the care of our Heavenly Father, to be joined with her husband John B. Roybal of 63 years, her parents and all her loved ones that have gone before. She passed away peacefully surrounded by...
David Michael Julius Tibbs
Nov 12, 2022
David Michael Julius Tibbs, beloved son, brother, friend, family member, and coworker, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, peacefully at home. He is survived by his father, David Brian Tibbs (Rose); and by his mother, Terri Lynn McHugh Spiak (Stephen). David had six siblings from his loving Brady Bunch kind of family: his beloved sister, Caitlin Armijo (Chris...
Aaron Matthew Huerta
Nov 12, 2022
With great sadness we are announcing that Aaron Matthew Huerta was taken from us in a tragic accident in the late hours of Friday, November 11, 2022. Aaron was born on June 8th, 1996, in El Paso, Texas. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his son, Adriel Huerta; parents: Maribel and Rene Huerta; and siblings, Dominic...



