RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Madison Eve Rodgers
March 14, 2026
Madison Rodgers age 22, our precious child, passed away on March
14th, 2026. Madison was known for her great sense of humor, quick wit
and kindness to others. She was a great dog mom. She loved holidays,
fireworks, and traveling. Ocean beaches, lakes and mountains were her
favorite vacation spots. She was great guitar player and loved music,
atending concerts and dancing. She was authentic,...
James (Ed) Edward Brown
March 14, 2026
James (Ed) Edward Brown was a loving husband and awesome father, grandfather and brother.
Born 11/20/1953 in Rantoul, IL he passed away peacefully in his sleep 03/14/2026 in Albuquerque, NM.
Ed is survived by his wife, Teresa Davidson Brown. His children Robin Brown, Devon Brown and Megan Brown and his grandchild Stella Linville. His sister Sara (Sally) Brown.
Ed was a Family Practice...
Mathew Joseph Roach
March 14, 2026
Mathew J. Roach, age 88, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Bayfield, Colorado. He was born on August 9, 1937, in McCamey, Texas, the youngest of five children. Mathew and Peggy Rhoden were married on October 13, 1956, in Amarillo, Texas. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Matt began a nearly 50-year career at Sandia National...
Patricia Schuessler
March 14, 2026
Patricia Schuessler, 93, passed away on March 14, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1933 in Boston Massachusetts. She is survived by her two loving children. Patricia will be greatly missed by those who knew her.
Ronald Crater Jones
March 13, 2026
Dr. Ron Jones
May 13, 1937 - March 13, 2026
It is with great sorrow we mourn the passing of Dr. Ronald "Ron" Crater Jones, 88, following complications of a fall. He was surrounded by family in his final moments.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1937 to Thomas and Maureen (née Crater), Jones was a 1955 graduate of Highland High School. It...
Judith Casey Mares
March 13, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann Casey Mares
Judith "Judy" Ann Casey Mares passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, leaving behind a life filled with love, family, and lasting friendships. She will be remembered for her kind heart, her honesty, and the many relationships she nurtured throughout her life.
Judy was born in Russell, Kansas. She spent her early years in Hoisington and Chase,...
Ron Keyworth
March 13, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and family member, Ron Keyworth, Jr., Age 75.
Ron passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 75. Born on December 23, 1950 in Portales, New Mexico, Ron lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family...
Richard Henry Dickhaut
March 12, 2026
Richard H. Dickhaut, 91, passed away March 12, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM after a brief illness. He was born November 30,1934 in Boston, MA to Viola M Morgan Dickhaut and Paul G Dickhaut and grew up in Waltham, MA. He was very involved as a youth from boy scouts to summer lifeguard, chess clubs, and library page.
Dickhaut graduated in...
Dora Wyler Torrez
March 12, 2026
Dora Wyler Torrez, 88, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born and raised in the Martinez Town neighborhood of Albuquerque, a place she proudly called home throughout her life.
Dora was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family was the center of her life. She was the beloved mother of...
Paul Thomas Donaldson
March 12, 2026
Paul Donaldson, 67, a resident of Rio Rancho, died March 12th after a recent illness. Paul was born October 5th, 1958 in Mobile, Alabama and was preceded in death by his parents, James Melvin Sr. and Jean Marie Donaldson, his infant sister, Denise, and his first partner, Kevin Mills. Paul is survived by his husband, Keith Coffee, sisters Jamie McClure...
Clayton Mitchell Simmons
March 12, 2026
Cdr. (Retired) Clayton Mitchell Simmons, 97, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2026. Born on February 14, 1929, in Orleans, Nebraska, he was the beloved son of Harold and Grace Simmons (both deceased). He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard, and his stepmother, Gladys, both of whom he remembered with...
Joseph Charles Demijohn Jr.
March 12, 2026
Joseph Charles Demijohn Jr. passed away on March 12, 2026, while surrounded by family. He battled Parkinson's disease for over 20 years. Joe was born on January 4, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joseph and Gertrude Demijohn. Joe attended Central Michigan University, where he played both football and basketball. He graduated in 1972 with an MBA in marketing. In 1987,...
Nicholas Arthur Garrison
March 11, 2026
Nicholas A. Garrison, 36, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born June 12, 1989, Nick was the kind of person who felt like comfort-someone you could call, sit with, and laugh with. He had an easy, genuine way of showing people they mattered, whether it was through a perfectly timed joke, a quiet check-in, or simply...
Donna Lee Fuller
March 11, 2026
In Loving memory of Donna L. Fuller, 87, who passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Donna was born March 23, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she married and raised her family.
Donna was a strong Christian woman, warm hearted and home loving.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mary Miller; her husband, Don V. Fuller; sisters,...
Yolanda Jane Griego
March 11, 2026
Yolanda Jane Griego was born in Belen, New Mexico in 1952. She received her BS in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Mexico while putting herself through school, working in administration at the UNM Medical School. She would go on to work for many years as a kindergarten teacher and substitute teacher throughout the Albuquerque area. She was...
Ernest Olivas Chavez
March 11, 2026
Ernest Olivas Chavez, born on April 25, 1925, in Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 100. Ernest was a beloved husband, father, grandfather of five, great-grandfather of seven and a great-great grandfather of nine, and a friend to many.
We were blessed to have him around through five generations. He is survived...
Joseph Francis "Joe" Neas
March 11, 2026
Joseph Francis "Joe" Neas, 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Joe was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Miriam and Frank Neas. He spent much of his life working in construction and owned his own business for many years. Joe was known for helping those in need, often stepping in to lend his skills and support...
Doris L. Burress
March 10, 2026
Doris L. Burress
Doris L. Burress, long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1928, to George and Esther Bulluss in Whitewater, Montana. She was raised on a small ranch outside of Malta, Montana. She graduated from Northern Montana College in the spring of 1947 and worked...
Flavius Chircu
March 10, 2026
We are saddened to share that Flavius Chircu has passed away on March 10, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A private service will be held on Thursday morning, March 19, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted once available.
Charlene Dominga Grine
March 10, 2026
Charlene Dominga Grine
Charlene Dominga Grine, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, just twelve days shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on March 22, 1936, in Clayton, New Mexico, and spent her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she created lasting memories. She enjoyed each moment spent with her children, grandchildren,...
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