RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Nancy (Burn) Chavez
March 24, 2023
Nancy died peacefully at her home in Albuquerque surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. Nancy was born on Tuesday, September 9, 1941. She is Hooghan ł áni (Many Hogans), born for Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water). Her maternal clan is Tó'aheedlíinii (The Water Flows Together) and her paternal clan is T ł 'ááshchí'í (The Red Bottom People)....
Gary Schwartzman
March 23, 2023
Gary J. Schwartzman, (78), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Born on Thursday, July 20,1944, Gary was a life-long resident of Albuquerque. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended the University of New Mexico.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents...
Donna Mae (Ormsby) Cox
March 23, 2023
Donna Cox, 59, beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, mother-in-law, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, March 23, 2023. She entered this world on Friday, November 15, 1963 in Mesa, AZ, born to Gerald and Patricia Ormsby. She is survived by her husband, Robert Cox; sons, Jacob Ormsby and Justin Cox; daughter, Sandra...
Alma Margaret Hall
March 22, 2023
Alma Margaret Dismuke Hall (Peggie), 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. Peggie was born in Magdalena, NM on May 4, 1932, to Dewey and Neita Dismuke. Peggie is survived by her children, Russell Hall (Rachel) of Albuquerque, NM, Margery Thompson (Wade) of Tonganoxie, KS, and Marion Salopek (David) of Las Cruces,...
Lucy Mary (Vallejos) Bartlett
March 22, 2023
Lucy Mary Bartlett, 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Lucy was born Sunday, November 27, 1932, in Jaroso CO. She graduated from Alamosa High School and then earned her nursing diploma in 1955 from Mercy Hospital in Denver. Nursing was her passion, and Lucy was especially proud of her...
Kathryn (Kay) Swanson
March 21, 2023
Kathryn (Kay) W. Swanson, 84, born July 15, 1938, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Kay was born in Granite City, IL, Madison County. She was married to Robert J. Swanson, who passed in 2015. Mrs. Swanson was a retired Albuquerque Public Schools teacher and loved her church communities and her horse association friends. Kay is survived by her...
Connie Lee Huber
March 21, 2023
Connie Huber, age 75, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Tim Huber, Jr. and partner, Michele Reyna, and Brian Huber and wife, Natalie; granddaughter, Amelia; mother, Phyllis Allaway; sister, Debbie Leigh; brothers, Robert Allaway Jr. and Jeff Allaway; along with many other family members. She was preceded in...
Ruben Soriano Manese
March 21, 2023
Ruben Manese had many titles during his lifetime, but his favorite role was being a father. He is survived by his wife, Lucia, and daughters, Ariel and Aileen. Though his passing was unexpected, Mr. Manese's contagious laughter and humor will forever be with us. He was welcomed into God's Kingdom on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023. Ruben was born on...
Carol (Carrano) Adams
March 20, 2023
Carol Carrano Adams, a most remarkable women, unexpectedly passed away on March 20, 2023, in Albuquerque NM. Her passing came as a complete surprise to members of her family and friends.
Carol was born in Bridgeport CT. attended and graduated from Stratford Grammar School. Her parents, Irene, and Alfred Carrano, moved to Fairfield...
Kenneth Clare Lachmann
March 20, 2023
Kenneth C. (Ken) Lachmann left his earthly home to enter eternal life on March 20, 2023, at age 100. He was born to Philip and Mabel Lachmann on November 18, 1922, in their Conklin, Michigan farm home. Ken attended Conklin School and graduated from Coopersville H.S. He received 3 degrees in education from Michigan State University (BA...
Christina Michelle Geissler
March 20, 2023
Christina Michelle Geissler was welcomed into Heaven on March 19, 2023. She is reunited with her grandparents, family, and friends. Christina was born on April 4, 1985 in Albuquerque, NM. Christi as she chose to be called lives on in the memory of her beloved parents, Josie and Patrick Geissler, her amazing brother Sean Geissler, his wife...
Jaden Paul Garcia
March 20, 2023
Jaden Paul Garcia was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at the young age of 16. Jaden was a sophomore at Eldorado high school where he played football. He also enjoyed basketball, baseball, snowboarding, skateboarding, camping and most of all, spending time with his many friends. Jaden was preceded in death by...
Danny Max Thompson
March 20, 2023
Danny Max Thompson age 82 a resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Danny was born in Arnett, OK. on Saturday, February 1st, 1941. He grew up in Clovis NM, and later Belen NM. He married his first wife Adele Marie Dykers in July 1960 and has three kids from this union....
Helga Evelyn (Stauth) Lindner
March 20, 2023
Helga Evelyn Lindner, 91, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Helga went to the school of nursing at St. Luke's in Bethlehem, Pa where she started her career as a nurse anesthetist. She later transferred to Lovelace hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After retiring from Lovelace, Helga started a...
Norma Jo (Eddings) Goodwin
March 20, 2023
Norma Jo Goodwin, 85, formerly of Metropolis, Illinois and Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Norma is survived by her children, Carl Goodwin and Jane Hotchkiss (Chris); grandsons, Robert and Joseph Hotchkiss; great-grandchildren, Lucien, Adrianna, and Baylee Hotchkiss; and former husband, Harris A. Goodwin (Mary Ellen...
Cynthia TenBroeck Snowden
March 19, 2023
Cynthia TenBroeck Snowden passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from Covid complications. She was 85. Cynthia was born on August 16, 1937, in Clinton, Indiana, to John (Jack) and Juliet (Judy) Catherine Ott Snowden. Cynthia was the eldest of four; her brothers Eric, Duncan, and Andy Snowden survived her. Cynthia spent her early childhood...
Kenneth John Armstrong
March 19, 2023
Kenneth John Armstrong passed peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland, to Hugh and Catherine Armstrong. One of five brothers, Kenneth went to school at Dairsey House and Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Glasgow and a PhD in pharmaceutical...
Jacob Andrew Alcon
March 19, 2023
Jacob (Jake) Alcon, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Jake was born May 5, 1935, in Ojo Feliz, NM, preceded in life by his parents, Macedonio and Beatrice Alcon and his love of his life, Petrita (wife). Surviving and supporting Jake were his only son, Kelly and wife, Julie; and his beloved grandsons, Philip and Jacob. He was...
David Tomas Herrera
March 19, 2023
David Herrera, 42, beloved son, father, brother, grandson and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He entered this world on Wednesday, February 4, 1981 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Patricia Torres and Tomas Herrera. David is survived by his sons, Nathan Gallegos-Herrera and Estevan Herrera; his mother, Patricia Torres, and...
Paula Jane (Gray) Hesler
March 19, 2023
Paula Hesler, 90, a long time resident of Los Lunas, NM, died Sunday, March 19, 2023. She is survived by her loving daughter, Claudette Gentry and her husband Jeff of Gallup, NM; her grandchildren, Keith T. Gentry, Nicole R. Bradshaw, her husband Justin of Bosque Farms, and their children, Christopher, Joshua, and Andrew. Paula was preceded in death by...



