RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Imaleta (Jackson) Hunt
Aug 27, 2022
Imaleta Hunt- On Saturday, August27, 2022 Imaleta Jackson Hunt passed away at the age of 90. Imaleta was born Wednesday, January 20, 1932 near Ada, Oklahoma to George Buel Jackson and Daisy Backus Jackson. Imaleta was a full-time homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. She loved her family, her church, and the state of Oklahoma. Some of her...
Ruth R. Detmer
Aug 27, 2022
Ruth R. Detmer, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Detmer; her son, Mark R. Detmer; and her granddaughter, Melissa S. Foster. She is fondly remembered by her children, Lisa R. Foster and husband, Bob, Jill Detmer and Todd Detmer and fiancee' Heather...
Freddy Albert Ray Toledo
Aug 26, 2022
Freddy Toledo of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Aug 26, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Freddy Albert Ray Toledo
Aug 26, 2022
Freddy Albert Ray Toledo, age 46 passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. His loving heart left a beacon of light for all his friends and family. Freddy was a proud father of 6 children: Freddy, Ashley, Denise, Alexsus, Chelsea and Marcella. Feddy was very kind and quiet. He was best known for enjoying time to himself. Freddy would...
Andres Baca
Aug 26, 2022
ANDRES BACA (7/30/49 - 8/26/2022) Funeral on September 12th at St. Therese Church (Rosary at 8:30 a.m. and mass following at 9 a.m.) On August 26, 2022, The O.K. Kid otherwise known as Andres, Andrew, Andy, or Eddy Baca left this earth to join his eternal resting home with Jesus in Heaven. Andres was born on July 30, 1949,...
Commander George M. Bell, UNS Ret.
Aug 25, 2022
Commander George M. Bell, UNS Ret. George Milo Bell (Joe) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Edson W. Bell and Georgia Bell; and two sisters, Kay Lowell and Betty Schwenke. He is survived by his loving wife, Carmen; two sons, Mike (Dotty) Bell and Rick (Stephanie) Bell;...
Sarah Katherine Shafer
Aug 25, 2022
Sarah Katherine Shafer, age 42, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born in Albuquerque, she was the daughter of Amy Shafer and the late James W. Shafer.
She is survived by her mother; aunts, Pauline Reel of West Virginia, Reva Reel of El Paso, TX, Freeda Curtis of North Carolina, and Hilda Kaye Perry of California;...
Nancy Marie Banes
Aug 25, 2022
Nancy Marie Banes, born October 9, 1942, passed away August 25, 2022, at the age of 79 in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Claude Wylie, husband W. Tom Banes, and brother Alan Wylie. She is survived by her two children, Stacey Banes, (children Samantha and Megan Finlayson), Brandon Banes, wife Alicia (children...
Grace (Maestas) Giron
Aug 25, 2022
Grace Giron, 70, life long resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. In death Grace was reunited with her parents; Elfigo and Lucy Maestas; in-laws, Florian and Stella Giron; sister, Jessica Maestas; brothers-in-law, Rick Garner and Karl Giron; sister-in-law, Jeanette Garcia; and great-niece, Samantha Jewel. Grace is survived in death by her husband, Pat...
Michael Darl Carlson
Aug 25, 2022
Michael (Mike) Darl Carlson, age 74, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He served as a Naval Medical Corpsman during the Vietnam War and went on to retire from the Texas Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his wife, Heidi Marie Carlson. He is survived by his son, Christopher Carlson,...
Kathleen Frances McKenna
Aug 25, 2022
Kathleen Frances McKenna, 82, an Albuquerque resident, was surrounded by loved ones when she was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Donna Ruiz (Alex) of San Antonio, TX; her son John, McKenna; and her daughter, Karen Asher (Ryan) of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by...
Bernie "Pido" Saavedra
Aug 25, 2022
Bernie "Pido" Saavedra Bernie Saavedra, age 79, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 25, 2022, after a short illness. Bernie was a retiree of the Albuquerque Fire Department and was also a homebuilder who built several custom homes for him and his wife, Virginia, including for each of his daughters. Bernie loved boating, fishing, camping, and going...
Dwayne Edward Lucero
Aug 25, 2022
Dwayne Edward Lucero, 37, beloved husband, father, brother, son and uncle, went home to the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He entered this world on Thursday, February 7, 1985, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is survived by his daughter, Alina Lucero; stepchildren, Alyssa, Lorena, and Aj Ramirez; spouse, Stephanie Lucero; father, Edward Fernando Lucero; mother, Evelina Zuni...
Christine (Sienko) Rabi
Aug 25, 2022
Chris Rabi, age 74, a longtime Albuquerque resident died at home on August 25, 2022, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Rabi. Chris retired from the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), where she worked for many years and made lifelong friends. She and her husband were members of...
Thomas James McTigue
Aug 24, 2022
Thomas James McTigue, 93, a devout Catholic, long-time member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Albuquerque businessman, and proud father to 5 sons, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He entered this world Wednesday, May 8, 1929 in Blue Island, IL, born to Thomas and Mary McTigue. He loved to travel and learn about new places. He visited several countries...
Ira Jay Rimson
Aug 24, 2022
Ira Rimson of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Aug 24, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Ira Jay Rimson
Aug 24, 2022
Ira Rimson, age 87, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He is survived by his family Erika Rimson & David Bernstein, Elena & Steve Mullican, Lorraine Rimson & Gwen Mathewson, Eli Bernstein, Max Bernstein, Shelby & Elijah Fleming, and Emily Mullican. Ira was predeceased by his wife Arlene and his parents Goldie & Oscar Rimson.
Graveside Service...
Christian Josiah Candelaria
Aug 24, 2022
Christian Josiah Candelaria born December 1, 2004, died tragically on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the very young age of 17. Christian is survived by his mother, Sarah Candelaria, and stepfather, David Trujillo; four brothers: Donivin Candelaria-Mendoza, Noah Trujillo, Damien and Marcus Mendoza; maternal grandparents, Vince and Dawn Candelaria; maternal great-grandparents, Wally and Judy Iverson, and Gabriel and Peggy...
Delma Alice Montoya
Aug 24, 2022
Delma A. Montoya passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Delma was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Monday, October 21, 1940, to Angelica and Jose Ignacio Montoya. She was preceded in death by her brother, Nash Montoya; and sister-in-law, Kathy Montoya. She is survived by her...
Linda Lee (Kelly) Goff
Aug 23, 2022
Linda L. Goff went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, as a result of complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was born at March Field AFB, California on September 25, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walton, and Addie Kelly; her older sister, Joanne Swearengin; and her brother Steve Kelly. She...



