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

Denzil Reed Rogers

Denzil Reed Rogers

Aug 23, 2022

Denzil Reed Rogers, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His family and his faith in Jesus Christ were the two things he treasured most in his life. Denzil was born on October 2, 1926, in Morgan, Utah. He was the third child of seven born to...

Albert Norris Ballard

Albert Norris Ballard

Aug 23, 2022

Albert "Al" Norris Ballard, 93, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Joan; son, Mark Ballard; parents, Albert, and Leila Ballard; sister, Ruth Helen Johnson; and brothers, Red and Howard Ballard. Al is survived by his daughter, Marsha Rivera and husband,...

Mary Louise (Lamb)  Aragon

Mary Louise (Lamb) Aragon

Aug 22, 2022

Mary "Lou" Aragon died on Thursday, August 22, 2022, just a few weeks shy of her 95th birthday. She endured many losses in her life, including dementia, but continued to have a positive outlook and a beautiful smile until it became clear to us she was ready to go. She is survived by her daughter, Denise and son-in-law, Michael;...

Patrick Michael Butler

Patrick Michael Butler

Aug 22, 2022

Patrick (Pat) passed away suddenly on August 22, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 68. He was born in Espanola, NM on August 3, 1954, to T.J. Butler Jr. and Lillian B. Butler. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Karen Jo Brown and brother R.L. Butler. He is survived by his...

Carol Bowman

Carol Bowman

Aug 21, 2022

Carol Ann J. Bowman, age 78 of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was born on January 3,1944 in Waxahachie, TX to John B and Ann Jenkins and was raised for the majority of her childhood in Corsicana, TX before moving to Dallas, TX at 13 years old with her family and then...

Albert Anderson

Albert Anderson

Aug 21, 2022

Albert Anderson, 77, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his Eternal resting place on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born on Sunday, October 29, 1944, in Albuquerque, NM, to Joe Anderson and Emma Atencio. He is survived by his spouse, Nancy Anderson; son, Eric and wife, Mayra; step-granddaughter, Alina; granddaughter, Emma; brother, Frank; brother-in-law, Mark Ogas; sisters-in-law,...

Judith Mori (Witkoff)  Sussman

Judith Mori (Witkoff) Sussman

Aug 21, 2022

Judith Sussman was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 21, 1935, and passed away on August 21, 2022, at the age of 86. Although her uncanny humor and spirit will be deeply missed, we know she is with her devoted husband Arthur Sussman. Judith was a proud resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years building beautiful...

David Lee Baca

David Lee Baca

Aug 20, 2022

David Lee Baca, 76, a dedicated husband, father and devout Catholic passed away on August 20, 2022. David was known for his quiet demeanor and tireless work ethic. In his free time, he loved to draw, watch his favorite Western shows and movies, and read Catholic theology books. He is survived by his wife, Maria S. Baca...

Laura Mae (Slade)  McInnes

Laura Mae (Slade) McInnes

Aug 20, 2022

Laura Mae Slade McInnes passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 20, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Laura was born in Eagar, AZ on May 18, 1932, to Burdwell and Freda Slade. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Andrew Daniel McInnes. She is...

Maxine (Spradlin)  Workman

Maxine (Spradlin) Workman

Aug 20, 2022

Anne Maxine Workman, 98, of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on August 20, 2022. She was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and Christian. She will be greatly missed. Maxine was born on December 12, 1923, to Arlie and Dessa Spradlin in Edgewood, TX. She was the second eldest...

Emily Ederer

Emily Ederer

Aug 19, 2022

Emily Ederer, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and neighbor, died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of eighty-six. She leaves behind loyal family, friends, and professional colleagues who mourn their loss, yet are comforted knowing that Emily lived a wonderful life, which she shared with her late husband, Chuck, for more than 60 years. She is...

Jose Cruz Gonzales

Jose Cruz Gonzales

Aug 19, 2022

Jose (Joey) Cruz Gonzales

Saturday, February 15th, 1958 - Friday, August 19th, 2022

Joey, age 64, died peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM with his loving family by his side. On this day, he lost his battle to pancreatic cancer.

Joey was born in Albuquerque, NM to Pedro and Georgia Gonzales; and...

Kenneth Wayne Cummings

Kenneth Wayne Cummings

Aug 19, 2022

On Friday, August 19, 2022, Kenneth Wayne Cummings, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at the age of 72.

Ken was born on September 22, 1949, in Key West, FL to Frank and Verna Lewis. In 1967, Ken joined the United States Coast Guard. August 18, 1971, he was honorably discharged. It was...

Angela Reina Pisarra

Angela Reina Pisarra

Aug 18, 2022

Angela Reina Pisarra passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the age of 97, in the loving care of her family.

Angela was born to Salvatore and Catherine Reina on July 17, 1925. She was raised along with her two sisters, Margaret and Constance and her brother, Charles in Brooklyn, NY...

Margarito Romero

Margarito Romero

Aug 18, 2022

Margarito, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather passed peacefully Thursday, August 18, 2022, one week shy of his 95th birthday. He has joined his recently departed wife of 74 years, Virginia, in heaven. Margarito was born Thursday, August 25, 1927, in Estancia, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Cruz and Juana Maria Romero; six ...

Anita Petrosky

Anita Petrosky

Aug 16, 2022

Anita Petrosky, age 88, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, following a stroke. She was born on March 26, 1934, in Bellingham, Massachusetts, the tenth of eleven children to the late Stephen and Efrosena (Wrona) Petrosky. After moving to New York City to work, Anita's independent spirit led her to join the United States...

Mae Beth (Scott)  Hanson

Mae Beth (Scott) Hanson

Aug 16, 2022

On August 16, 2022, Mae Beth Hanson went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ at age 94. She was born on November 3, 1927 and raised in Texas. It was there she met & married the love of her life, Charles B. Hanson, on July 15, 1945. They served the Lord faithfully & raised a...

Christopher Charles Ditmer

Christopher Charles Ditmer

Aug 16, 2022

Christopher Ditmer, age 57, our beloved Brother passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.  Chris attended CNM College and worked as a Plumber.  He loved volunteering as a safety and pit crew member at Indy Car races.

In his spare time he loved to race RC cars. At age 7 he stated he wanted to be a...

Gloria ((Herrera))  Dean

Gloria ((Herrera)) Dean

Aug 15, 2022

Gloria (Herrera) Dean, age 90, was born November 15, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of five children of Eliseo and Minnie Herrera. She passed over to Heaven on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She married Otis Howard Dean on March 24, 1951, and together they had three children. She is...

James Percy Lockamy

James Percy Lockamy

Aug 15, 2022

James P. Lockamy ("Jim"), age 86, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, since 2021, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 15, 2022. Jim was born on September 7, 1935, in Roseboro, North Carolina, to Minson and Eva Lockamy. Prior to moving to Kansas City to be close to his daughter...