RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Shirley Mae Fowler
March 4, 2026
Shirley Mae Fowler left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2026 (the 34th anniversary of her son Ricky Stephen Willis' death).Also preceding her in death was her husband Jack Fowler who went to his eternal glory on October 8,1996.Her life will live on in her children: son, Fred M. Willis, and daughters, Cindy E. Brueggemann...
John Garrett Stam
March 3, 2026
John Garrett Stam, M.D., 58, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington. He was born on April 14, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio, to Richard P. Stam, M.D., and Elaine Schoonhagen Stam. The family moved in 1969 to Rehoboth, New Mexico, where John spent his childhood and youth. He attended Rehoboth Christian School through ninth grade and graduated...
Huey Edgar Poe "Bud"
March 3, 2026
Huey Edgar Poe, known as "Bud" was born on March 3, 1944, to Hugh Hudson Poe and Katie Belle Rives Poe in Houston, Texas.
He passed peacefully on his 82nd birthday, March 3, 2026. Bud's parents were deaf, his mother by birth but his father was "late deafened" by a fever that is now prevented by vaccinations. His first language was...
William Slaton Hays
March 3, 2026
William Slaton Hays, age 86, passed away March 3, 2026. Born January 2, 1940, to John and Ruby Jones Hays in Harrisburg PA, where he spent his early childhood before moving at age 9 to Clovis, New Mexico, where his mother was born and his maternal grandparents lived. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1957 and attended the University...
Merrill Arter Palmer
March 3, 2026
Merrill Arter Palmer, known to his friends as Pete, 99, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1926, in Rochester, New York. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17, during World War II. After the war, he attended Washington and Lee University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in...
Mark C. Willis
March 3, 2026
Mark C. Willis, age 85, passed away at home of heart failure on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born January 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothy Elizabeth Ryan and Henry Frank Willis. Shortly after graduation from Highland High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of New...
David Ray Alexander
March 3, 2026
Celebrating the Life of David Alexander
David Ray Alexander, a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and esteemed engineer, passed away peacefully on...
John Francis Heck IV
March 2, 2026
John Francis Heck IV passed away at his home in Albuquerque on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathy Heck, daughter Kendra Heck, his pride and joy, his parents, John Francis Heck III and Janet Heck, his mother-in-law Veronica Bustamante, sister Jenise and brother-in-law Mike, sister-in-law Kelley and brother-in-law Ralph, and numerous nieces...
Grace Mansfield
March 2, 2026
Grace Willeto Mansfield passed away on March 2, 2026. She was 89 years old.
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Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Mansfield; parents, Mary and Frank Willeto, Sr.; sisters, Rose Cowboy and Julie Badonie; brothers, Frank Jr., Johnny Sr., and Bobby Willeto.
A Funeral Service...
Judith W. Mead
March 2, 2026
Judith died peacefully in her sleep after a prolonged illness at age 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Mead; daughter, Catherine Miners and husband Sam; and stepdaughter, Marge Mead. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Garratt and husband Michael; grandson Steven White and husband, Jonathan Lees; brother Hugh Scilley and wife Janis; stepdaughter Roberta Michaud...
Carol Lee Fox
March 2, 2026
Carol L. Fox, age 78, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family. Her passing followed a lengthy battle with dementia. Carol was born on July 26, 1947, in Kerrville, TX, to her parents, Robert S. Hays, Sr. and Barbara E. (Roop) Hays. During her early childhood, her family moved frequently due to her father's government...
Patricia "Pat" Kinney
March 1, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Kinney, 94, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, went to be with the Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026. Pat was born on December 20, 1931, in Lansing, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents Herold and Flossie Imhoff, husband Forest "Tom" Kinney, daughter Pamela Reed, and brother Richard Imhoff, Gerold Imhoff. Pat...
Raymond D. McGrath
March 1, 2026
Raymond D. McGrath, 82, passed away on March 1, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1943 in Oakland, CA, born to Pete and Erlinda McGrath.He served in the United States Marine Corp. He is survived by his aunt, Libby Waites; as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces and family members.Services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00...
Delmar John Klinetobe
March 1, 2026
Delmar John Klinetobe, known to his friends as Del, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 83.
Del was born on June 18, 1942. He made his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1962, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. He spent 38 years at Sandia National Laboratories, where he built a career...
David Ora Smallwood
March 1, 2026
David Ora Smallwood, born on January 20, 1939, in Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on March 1, 2026. A devoted mechanical engineer, David dedicated much of his career to Sandia Labs, where his innovative spirit and tireless work ethic left a lasting impact.
He was a cherished father to his four children: Robin Seaman, Joel Smallwood, Kellie Bischoff, and Heather...
Dr. Karl William Hattler
February 28, 2026
Dr. Karl W. Hattler, PhD, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnson City, New York on November 5, 1942, to Betty and Clarence Hattler, Karl grew up playing baseball in the streets, working as...
Marie Ann Cain
February 28, 2026
Marie Ann Cain was born on April 27, 1935, in Cloquet Minnesota.
She left her earthly body at the age of ninety to be in the presence of her lord and savior Jesus Christ. She knew that to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. I Corinthians 5:6-8 and to be with Christ is better by...
Judith Roberta Baca
February 28, 2026
Beloved mother and grandmother, Judith R. Baca, born on August 19, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, gracefully departed this life on February 28, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy lived a life of joy, wonder, and optimism. She was dedicated to her loving family, her many friends, and her adored pets. Her career spanned decades as an administrative assistant at Sandia...
Jennifer Fae Coats
February 28, 2026
Jennifer Fae Coats, born on April 12, 1963, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.
Jennifer was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Mark Coats, and an immensely proud and caring mother to her daughters, Brittany and Tess. She was also a cherished grandmother to her two granddaughters, Aiko and Vidalia, who brought so much joy and light...
Bobby Linoel Slater
February 27, 2026
Bob Linoel Slater was born on July 7,1940 to Bertha Adams and Darrel Slater in Portales, NM. He passed surrounded by his loving family on February 26, 2026, In Albuquerque NM. He was a devoted husband to Noami Romero Slater, for 61 years, who preceded him in 2024; a loving father to Julie Slater Amato (Ron) and Patrick Slater (Lynn...
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