RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Marlene Gonzales
Sep 23, 2025
Marlene Ambrosia Gonzales passed away on Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025, at the age of 94.
She was born on May 14, 1931, in Las Vegas, NM, and from an early age was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for family. Marlene lived a long and beautiful life filled with faith, service, and joy.
Marlene is survived by...
Corey Chester Klarkowski
Sep 23, 2025
Corey Chester Klarkowski, 41, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning September 23rd, 2025. He is survived by Nel Summers his wife of 14 years; mother, Patricia Rand-Klarkowski; father, James Klarkowski; sister, Alethea; brothers, James and Patrick; nephew, Henry; and niece, Clara.
Born in Albuquerque and raised in Cedar Crest, he attended Our Lady of the Assumption school, St. Pius High School and...
Evelyn Sunderland
Sep 23, 2025
Evelyn Jean Sunderland, "Sissa," went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 23, 2025.
Evelyn was born on April 1, 2013, to her loving parents, Phillip and Ivy Sunderland, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her big brother, Mason, was present to welcome his Sissa into the world.
Evelyn was a loving, kind, competitive, cheerful, bold, obedient,...
Avril Stamps
Sep 23, 2025
Avril Christine Stamps passed away September 23,2025 with her daughters by her side.
Avril was born in Gallup, NM, on January 14,1947 to John Patrick and Maureen Lilian Bigley who both precede her in death. While growing up in Gallup, Avril met and married the love of her life Jack E. Stamps. They married on June 5, 1965. He proceeded her...
Wilbur Gentry
Sep 22, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of Wilbur Gentry of Tijeras, who died on September 22, 2025, at age 81. Wilbur was born in Humboldt, Nebraska and raised on a family farm nearby.
Wilbur attended Westmar College in Iowa on a baseball scholarship, later transferring to University of Nebraska where he met his wife of 57 years, Barbara Gentry, and...
Betty Jean Jones
Sep 21, 2025
Betty Jean Jones was born on Nov. 1, 1932, raised in Sidney, Ohio, and was the middle girl of three born to Esther and Walter Steinkemper. She attended Kent State University, where she met the handsome John Paul Jones. They married in 1952, and Betty became a military wife until John joined the U.S. Secret Service. John guarded U.S. Presidents...
Kathleen Prioleau-Lee
Sep 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kathleen Marie BrownAugust 24, 1967 - September 21, 2025
Kathleen Marie Brown was born to Robbie Jean and James Brown. She was lovingly raised by her mother, Robbie Jean, and stepfather, Henry Ralls.
She leaves behind two beloved younger siblings, Lee and Gregory Ralls.
Kathleen was a devoted mother to three children: her eldest son, Edward...
Betty Lucille Street
Sep 21, 2025
Betty Lucille Street of Longview, Texas, was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. She passed September 21, 2025, after her 100th birthday.
She is survived by her brother, daughter, and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her honor to Answers In Genesis, https://answersingenesis.org/donate/.
John Hunter
Sep 21, 2025
John Thomas Hunter passed away September 21, 2025. He was born in Mt. Dora/Clayton, New Mexico on December 10, 1927, and married Florence Lou Wood on October 7, 1947.
John served in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He was the recipient of the Victory Medal from WWII and the Korean War. After the war, he worked at ACF,...
George Nail
Sep 20, 2025
George Ronald Nail, age 84, of Albuquerque, NM, died on September 20, 2025. George is survived by his children George "Cliff" Nail and fiancée Michelle Rossler, Christopher "Chris" Nail and wife Dina Nail; grandchildren, George "Rusty" Nail, Elizabeth "Beth" Alexander and husband Elliot Alexander, and Nathan Nail; sister Maribet Uravitch and husband Rich Uravitch, and sister Carol Nail and brother-in-law...
Jose "Joe" David Montano
Sep 19, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph David Montano, a beloved son, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin on September 19, 2025. He was born March 19, 1951 in El Paso, TX.
He shared his love and life with his family and friends. He was a very good listener and a magnificent person with a dynamic love of life....
Bebeann Bouchard
Sep 19, 2025
Bouchard, Bebeann. Bebeann, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 19, 2025. Bebeann (fondly known as "B") was vibrant and inspirational. She was known for her kindness and compassion.
Bebeann was born in Buffalo, New York in 1937 and grew up with her two sisters, Christine and Lynette. As the oldest, B was the first to graduate from college,...
Chheng Te Soo
2025
In Loving Memory of Chheng Te Soo
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of our mother, a remarkable woman who lived a life filled with resilience, love, and kindness. Born in Phnom Penh, she survived the Khmer Rouge invasion and went on to inspire all who knew her.
Her warmth, generosity, and unwavering support were a...
Rita Schlosser
Sep 18, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rita Schlosser, age 95. Our beloved matriarch peacefully passed away September 18, 2025. Born March 5, 1930, in La Mesa NM.
Rita's unwavering faith guided her daily life. Rita instilled her strong values and religious beliefs in her family. Raising a family, her devotion to Christ and a trailblazing career in accounting were...
Andrew Joseph Gonzales
Sep 17, 2025
Andrew Joseph "Uncle Andy" Gonzales, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully last week after a brief hospital stay. He was 102 years old. A lifelong resident of New Mexico and a longtime resident of Albuquerque, Uncle Andy lived with deep faith, generosity, and a spirit of adventure that touched all who knew him.
Andy was born on April 6,...
Angelo Tafoya
Sep 17, 2025
Angelo Tafoya born June 24, 2008, A loving son, brother & Senior at Manzano High School passed away on September 17, 2025.
Angelo's vibrant fearless approach to life was contagious. He was an individual who lived life unapologetically, was never afraid to walk with faith, pursue his passions or to stand up for what he believed in.
His kind heart knew no...
Rosaria Coraci
Sep 16, 2025
Rosaria (Rose) Coraci, age 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home on September 16, 2025.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Rosemarie Romero; her son, Jack Coraci; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Nicole, Ryan, and Miranda; and her wonderful great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Jack.
Together, Rose and Jack owned and operated Mama...
Ned Derickson
Sep 16, 2025
Ned Wesley Derickson, born on February 19, 1957, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on September 16, 2025, in a tragic accident while doing what he loved most-flying.
He is survived by his beloved children, Emily and Max Derickson. His memories will be cherished by all who knew him.
In his spare time, Ned was passionate about aviation, often taking to...
Michel Costino
Sep 16, 2025
Michel Costino, 94 years of age, left this earth on September 16th, 2025. Our hearts and souls are heavy with his absence.
Mitch was born 1931 in East Chicago, Indiana, to Romanian parents, Thomas and Anna Costino, who immigrated to the United States in 1915. After graduating from Washington High School in 1949, Mitch went on to study at Purdue University,...
Cecil Hurd Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
We are saddened to share that Cecil Hurd Jr. has passed away on September 15, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
A funeral service will be held on Friday October 16 at 11:00am with a visitation starting at 10:00am. Both will be at French Funerals...
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