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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Monica Margarita Barela

Monica Margarita Barela

Sep 12, 2022

Margarita Monica Barela beloved wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother passed from this world to her eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2022, with family at her side. She has joined her husband of 65 years, Candido in heaven. Monica was born July 20, 1935, in Pecos, NM.

Monica is survived by children; Janet Barela &...

Julie Mae (Walls)  Moslow

Julie Mae (Walls) Moslow

Sep 12, 2022

Julie Mae Moslow

Saturday, August 2, 1941- Monday, September 12,2022 Beloved wife of Bob Moslow and mother of Mitchell and Russell Fine. Beloved aunt and great-aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. A magical teacher and nanny. A blessed giver. A true friend. May her memory be a blessing.

Please visit our online guestbook for Julie at...

Marilyn Jean Kifer

Marilyn Jean Kifer

Sep 12, 2022

Marilyn Jean Kifer passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. She was born Monday, May 22, 1933, in Norton, Kansas to Milo and Lola Rundle. She lived in Denver and Salt Lake City before moving to Albuquerque, and graduated from Highland High School in 1951, and then attended UNM. She married Richard Kifer in 1954 and moved east living in...

Dr. Dayana George-Lucero

Dr. Dayana George-Lucero

Sep 12, 2022

Dr. Dayana George-Lucero, age 57, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Steven Lucero; daughter, Tiffany Harrell (Justin Harrell); granddaughters, Ariana Powdrell and Jayla Harrell; grandsons, Jaxon and Noah Harrell; 5 sisters; 3 brothers; and several extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Elias Lucero;...

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Sep 12, 2022

William Thomas "Tom" Bell, 103, went to live in Heaven, September 12, 2022. Tom passed away peacefully with his family present. He was born on August 19, 1919, in Diboll, TX, to Homer and Mary Bell. He was proceeded in death 5 years ago by the love of his life his spouse Geraldine "Jerry" Bell and they celebrated 72...

Peggy W. Cole

Peggy W. Cole

Sep 11, 2022

Peggy Wallace Cole was born September 29, 1924, in Comanche County Texas. She passed away on September 11, 2022, in Haslet, Texas. She is preceded by husband, Lt. Col. Jack H. Cole, USA Ret.; brother, Gilbert S. Wallace; grandsons, Dr. Shawn P. Williams, and Dr. James E. Williams; parents, D.T. Wallace, and Opal Garner Wallace. She is...

Dorothy Virginia (Cathey)  Walton

Dorothy Virginia (Cathey) Walton

Sep 11, 2022

Dorothy Virginia "Tooker" Cathey Walton, 99, was born Thursday, March 1, 1923 in Jackson, MS and died Sunday, September 11, 2022 peacefully at home in Los Ranchos, New Mexico. She graduated from AG Parrish High School in Selma, AL and attended Montevallo, a women's Liberal Arts college in AL. She was recruited from Montevallo in 1943 to join the...

Jessica Dillard

Jessica Dillard

Sep 11, 2022

Jessica Dillard, age 28, beloved daughter, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She entered this world on February 8, 1994, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Terry and Liz Dillard. She is survived by her sons, Rosendo Cruz, and Alakai Benavidez; father, Terry Dillard; mother, Liz Dillard; brother, Matthew Dillard; sister-in-law,...

Mary "Nickie" Eisenzimmer

Mary "Nickie" Eisenzimmer

Sep 11, 2022

Mary 'Nickie' Eisenzimmer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Leonard Eisenzimmer. Mary is survived by her daughter, Katrina Gonzales and husband, Joe; daughter, Trish Eisenzimmer and boyfriend, Edward Lovato; granddaughter, La Tecia Lovato and boyfriend, Osvaldo Lozano; great-grandchildren, Carolina, Destiny and Noah-John; grandson, Adrian...

Wayne Spence

Wayne Spence

Sep 11, 2022

Wayne Spence, Lawrenceville, VA native and longtime Albuquerque resident, passed on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Wayne was the ninth of ten children born to John Thomas Spence and Irene Baird Spence, both of Brunswick County.

Wayne grew up in Lawrenceville where he remained until joining the Army. While on leave he visited his friend's hometown of Albuquerque,...

David Patrick Gonzales

David Patrick Gonzales

Sep 10, 2022

David Patrick Gonzales, 52 years old, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on September 10, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. David was born at Loving AFB Hospital in Limestone, Maine to Ely and Anita Gonzales on March 17, 1970. He went to school at Marie Hughes Elementary, John Adams Middle School and West Mesa High School - Class of 1988. He...

Monica Renee Trujillo-Willis

Monica Renee Trujillo-Willis

Sep 10, 2022

Monica Trujillo-Willis, 49, of Albuquerque, NM passed away September 10th 2022, surrounded by family, after a two year long battle with cancer. Monica was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 15th 1973. The oldest daughter of Bernice Trujillo and Benny Brown, she was raised alongside her younger sisters Veronica Trujillo and Nashiela Brown in the Northeast heights area of...

Martha (Gibson)  Deveneau

Martha (Gibson) Deveneau

Sep 10, 2022

Martha Gibson Deveneau, age 93, educator, gardener, lover of cats and longtime NM resident, died in the comfort of her home on Saturday, September 10, 2022, beside loving family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Martha was born in Springhill, Alabama. She graduated from Troy High School in Troy, Alabama, and attended Troy...

Mary Eloisa (Rivera)  Aguilar-Lee

Mary Eloisa (Rivera) Aguilar-Lee

Sep 10, 2022

Mary E. Aguilar-Lee, 88, of Bernalillo passed into the care of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving children. Mary was born in Sile, New Mexico, to José Leandro Rivera and Linda Rael Rivera. Mary was born into a ranching family and loved being at the family ranch in the Jemez Mountains...

Jose "Joe" Gabaldon

Jose "Joe" Gabaldon

Sep 10, 2022

Jose Gabaldon "Joe", age 89, lived in Barelas most of his life, passed away Saturday, September 10th, 2022. Mr. Gabaldon is survived by his loving daughter, Joann Gabaldon-Chavez and husband, David Chavez; his two sons, Ruben Gabaldon and wife, Esther Gabaldon; Donald Gabaldon and wife, Esmerelda Gabaldon; and his girlfriend, Olga Barefoot. He also leaves behind two cherished sisters,...

Frances "Fran" Evelyn White

Frances "Fran" Evelyn White

Sep 9, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Frances “Fran” Evelyn White, Albuquerque, NM, resident of 50 plus years. Born Thursday, May 6, 1943, and called home Friday, September 9, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Fran grew up in Springfield, IL, where she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Some years later...

Eutilia "Tillie" (Duran)  Martinez

Eutilia "Tillie" (Duran) Martinez

Sep 9, 2022

Eutilia (Tillie) Martinez (94), loving sister, mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. A resident of Albuquerque since 1971, she is survived by her sister, Piedad (and husband, Louie) Martinez of Albuquerque; children, Joseph and Connie Martinez from Albuquerque, Frank and Jean Duran from Espanola, and David Johnson from Wisconsin; grandchildren, Anamaria, Alexis, Amy,...

Laura Jane (McMillan)  Claunch

Laura Jane (McMillan) Claunch

Sep 9, 2022

Laura Jane was born on November 21, 1937, in Oakland, California, to William Herschel Benton McMillin and Mary Edith McMillin. She was a miracle baby, as her mother had been told shortly after her son, Albert Wayne, had died, Mary Edith could have no more children. Laura Jane lived with her parents in the Golden State until...

Alfredo Martinez

Alfredo Martinez

Sep 9, 2022

Alfredo Martinez, 57, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 9, 2022. He entered this world on August 20, 1965 in Santa Fe, NM, born to Charles and Rose Martinez. He is survived by his father, Charles Leo Martinez; mother, Rose Ellen Martinez; sister, Veronica Martinez; brother-in-law, Jerome Madrid; son, Marquez Martinez; daughter, Aleah Martinez;...

Jerry Alan Lopez

Jerry Alan Lopez

Sep 8, 2022

Jerry Alan Lopez was an entrepreneur, businessman, son, brother, husband, father, partner, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born on Friday, October 31, 1941, in Raton, New Mexico, to Jose Joaquin and Conrada Sandoval Lopez, along with seven beloved siblings, all of whom he called his favorite: Dora, Margo, Irene, Bertha, Elsie, Lucy, and Junior. The home they shared as...