RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Barbara Gunderlach
Dec 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Gunderlach, 69, passed away on December 28, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born September 10, 1956 in Allegan, Michigan to Eugene Gunderlach and Lois Gunderlach nee Ostrand.
She served in the United States Air Force in both the United States and Germany. Following her Air Force service, she graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois and...
Seth Rochefort
Dec 29, 2025
Born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 3, 1989, Seth was a bright-eyed child who never met a stranger. He loved to dance, had a natural way with elderly people, and carried a spirit that made others feel instantly at ease. Seth was always the life of the party -and when there was no party, he had a way of turning...
Kate Padilla
Dec 29, 2025
Kate (Catalina) Padilla went on to be with the Lord on Dec. 29 2025, she joined family that preceded her in heaven, husband Benny, son Paul and daughter Gloria as well as 11 brothers and 1 half sister and half brother. She was born on June 13, 1928 and grew up in New Mexico, moved to California and returned to...
Richard Ralicki
Dec 29, 2025
Richard Ralicki
January 24, 1946 - December 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Ralicki, age 79. Rich passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 29th in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William P. Ralicki and Helen L. (Szambelan) Ralicki on January 24, 1946. Predeceased by his parents, sister Patricia (Ralicki) McGowan and...
Emilia Brudos
Dec 29, 2025
Emily Mariana Aguilar Brudos
Emilia (Emily) Mariana Brudos, born on October 3, 1938, in Vaughn, NM, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of all those who knew her with her warmth and kindness.
Emily is survived by her devoted...
William Chambers
Dec 28, 2025
William Bell Chambers, known to family and friends as Bill, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, following a long illness. Bill grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico where he was active in the Boy Scouts, learned to ski at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, and played guitar in a high school rock-and-roll band. Music was a lifelong passion-he continued...
Evangeline Lopez
Dec 28, 2025
Evangeline Mary Lopez, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully among family at home on December 28, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, Bonifacio Lopez, she lived a life defined by devotion to family, quiet generosity, and a love of music.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Belinda Spangle and Yvonne Garcia, and by her...
Rayoma Martin
Dec 28, 2025
Rayoma Sue Martin, 85, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Gorman, Texas on November 4, 1940 to Ray and Lona Smith.Later on as a young child, she moved to Lubbock, Texas. In 1960, she met the love of her life, Sam Martin, while attending Texas Tech and Southside Church of Christ....
Jonathan David Sher
Dec 28, 2025
Jonathan David Sher, known to friends and loved ones as “Jon” and to many as “Dr. Sher,” passed away on the morning of Sunday, December 28, 2025. Jon was born on May 10, 1964 to Verna Nystrom-Sher and Larry Sher. Jon grew up with his loving parents in Albuquerque, NM along with siblings Debbie and Robert. As an adult, Jon...
Myrna Finke
Dec 28, 2025
Myrna Jean (Claggett) Finke, 89 years of age, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on December 28, 2025. She is survived by three of her four children, Aaron Bauman, Denise Baechtel, and Ginger Iglesias in addition to her two granddaughters, Vanessa Baechtel and Una Leonard.
Myrna was a talented artist and her work as a Cartographer was appreciated by countless people in her...
Nancy Marie Roberts
Dec 27, 2025
Nancy Marie (Preston) Roberts 85. Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granny and aunt passed unexpectedly December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born in the Buffalo, New York area to Charles and Lucille (Cory) Preston. Nancy was the third of four daughters born to Charles and Lucille.
Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy, her...
Brandon Keane
Dec 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandon Nathaniel Keane, born on June 25, 1988, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Brandon left us on December 27, 2025, at the age of 37, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and a deep love for animals.Brandon was a devoted son to Gregory and Teresa Keane, beloved brother to Matthew...
Sarah Donelan Soldini Murphy
Dec 27, 2025
Sarah (Sally) Murphy passed from this world on December 27, 2025 after living a life of compassion, strength, grace and love. She was born during the Roaring 20's in Massachusetts as one of eleven siblings. She graduated from St. Bernard's High School. She loved singing and was active in her church.
Sarah was married to Bob Soldini until his death. She...
Shannon Baldwin
Dec 26, 2025
Shannon K Baldwin (66) passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born February 3, 1959 to parents Irl and Carolyn Baldwin in Albuquerque New Mexico. She is survived by brother Lance Baldwin, Ruthie Baldwin (wife), Jerrod and Jesse Baldwin (nephews) and lifelong partner Rhea McDevitt.
Shannon graduated from Sandia High School in 1977. As an accomplished rider, she pursued Jockey...
Lucille Rodriguez
Dec 26, 2025
Cordelia Lucille Rodriguez (Lucy) was born on December 30, 1945, in San Luis, Colorado to Fermin and Beatrice Vigil.
She was called to heaven to rest in God's embrace in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 26, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband George, son Robert, sisters and brother: Bertha (Levi) Roybal, Sister Helen, M.S., Inez (John) Serrano, and Alfonso...
Andy Wilson
Dec 26, 2025
Andy R. Wilson (1928-2025) Andy R. Wilson, 97, passed away on December 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by his devotion to his family, his country, and his lifelong passion for creation. Raised by a single mother in El Paso, Texas, Andy learned the value of resilience early on. Upon turning 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving...
Donovan Wilkins
Dec 26, 2025
Donovan Wilkins, 18, The rock of our family, passed away December 26, 2025. He was born in Alexandria,VA but raised in Albuquerque,NM. Donovan was known for his ability to light up a room that he walked in. He was an angel. He is survived by his mother Dolores Willis and his stepfather Karlon Willis, Sisters Kymani, Zeriah, Aminah, Stepmom Alicia...
Mary Theresa Santa Maria
Dec 25, 2025
Mary Theresa Santa Maria, age 94, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Mary was born on March 4, 1931, to Don and Josephine Torres in Bernalillo, New Mexico. She was the eldest of four sisters, including Jane, Agnes, and Diane. At a young age, her family moved from Bernalillo to Los Angeles....
Patricia Gibson
Dec 25, 2025
Patricia Allison Odell (Pat), 80, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning of 2025. Pat was born November 9, 1945, in New Haven, Connecticut, and was the beloved daughter of Larry and Betty Odell. She was a devoted wife to William J. Gibson Sr. for 58 years, and a guiding light for their only child, William J....
Stephen Gilbert Wiley
Dec 24, 2025
Stephen Gilbert Wiley, 87, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at his residence December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 29, 1938, in Albuquerque, lived in Texas and Oklahoma with his parents, returning to Albuquerque in 1950.
Steve was a devoted family man and served as an Elder of Foothill Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He...
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