RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Geneva Navarro
Dec 11, 2025
Geneva Woomavoyah Navarro, 99, passed away peacefully at home on December 11th, 2025. She was born in the mid 1920’s in Apache Oklahoma to Esther Tuinupu and Max Woomavoyah. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sister Jake (Jackie) Galindo, Melva Anquoe, and Edward Lynn Brace. Geneva is survived by one son Anthony (Tony) Navarro and...
Eddie Mann
Dec 11, 2025
Eddie Mann passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 11, 2025, with loved ones at his side. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 2, 1936. Eddie graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955. Entered the US Navy in 1956 serving 4 years on the USS Compass Island EAG-153, a ship that advanced navigational research...
Harold Tso
Dec 11, 2025
Harold Tso lived 87 years after being born to Franklin Tso, Sr. and Sarah Goodluck Tso in Fort Defiance, AZ. He was the 1st of 7 children. His favorite things to do were fly fishing, golfing, studying the Bible, being with those he loved, and going to lunch. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his four children (Lyman, his...
Sharla Suzanne Balestri
Dec 11, 2025
Sharla Suzanne Balestri, age 56, daughter of Marjorie Nell (Clifton) Balestri and Robert Joseph Balestri, was born on February 15, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away on December 11, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Nell O'Connell; father, Alfred M. O'Connell; and grandparents, Woodrow Dennis and Cora E. (Locke) Clifton.She is survived by her brother,...
Debra (Debbie) Anne Rodriguez
Dec 11, 2025
Debra (Debbie) Anne Rodriguez, 65, was many things - Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and a loving friend to countless others - died peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Debbie was born on October 18, 1960, in Cumberland, Maryland. She grew up in St. Albans, West Virginia, the second of seven in a close-knit family, before...
Stefani Czuchlewski
Dec 10, 2025
Stefani Katherine Czuchlewski ("Stef") was born on Feb 6, 1944, in the Washington, DC area, where her father engaged in chemical research in support of the Manhattan Project. The family moved to locations in New Jersey and Staten Island before settling in Vestal, NY, in the late 1950s. Stef graduated from Vestal HS in 1961, where she participated in the...
Linda Brandt
Dec 10, 2025
Albuquerque resident Linda Brandt, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Clinton Brandt. She is survived by her sister, Dr. Susan Brandt Graham of Albuquerque and nephew Brandt Graham of Andrews, Texas.
Born in Oklahoma City in 1943, Linda grew up in Norman, graduating from Norman High and...
Donald Beardsley
Dec 9, 2025
On December 9th, 2025, Donald "Don" W. Beardsley closed his eyes and followed his wife home to spend Christmas with her once more and for eternity.
Don was born to Raymond and Lila Beardsley on September 13, 1935 in Houston, Texas. This is where he spent his formative years hunting, fishing, and wandering the thickets and bayous, gaining a love...
Lawrence Harding
Dec 9, 2025
Lawrence Harding, 58, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on
December 9th, 2025. He was born in Albuquerque, NM in 1967.
Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Sonia Harding of Leander, TX, his mother
Loraine Harding of Albuquerque, NM, his father John Harding of Moriarty, NM, his brother Lee
Harding and wife Christy...
Billy Duran
Dec 9, 2025
Our beloved Billy Duran, 90 years old, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born the middle child of Bersabe and Dionicio Duran's nine children, on March 25, 1935. He was born and raised in the beautiful village of Rio Lucio, a 'suburb' of Penasco, New Mexico, in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Billy is preceded in death by...
Louisa Lucero
Dec 9, 2025
Louisa Lucero passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the family home surrounded by her family. Louisa was born in Canon de Jemez and was preceded in death by her parents, Lucia and Agapito Garcia; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Pedro Lucero; her children, Ted (wife-Kathy), Clara Lopez (husband-Dionicio); and five...
Paul Schmolke
Dec 9, 2025
Paul Leon Schmolke, known to many as Smokey, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was surrounded by loved ones and had just celebrated his 80th birthday.
Paul was born on November 27, 1945 at Arkansas Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, to Mildred Y. Hammack-Schmolke and Merton F. Schmolke. Both...
David Kreisel
Dec 8, 2025
On Monday, December 8, 2025, David Charles Kreisel lost his battle with brain cancer and peacefully passed away at home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the only child of the late Charles and Marie (nee Doring) Kreisel and adored by both. He completed grade school and high school in Baltimore before attending the University of Baltimore at night for seven years,...
James "Jim" A. Clymer
Dec 8, 2025
James "Jim" A. Clymer, a devoted husband, father, grand-father and brother passed away on December 8th, 2025.He was a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan, a proud Vietnam Veteran and a dedicated employee. He is survived by his wife Lou Ann Clymer, his sister Carol Gwinn, his step-daughters Crystal Yarbrough and Angela Menghini, step-grandchildren Aurora Simpson, Alexxis Simpson and two minor step-grandchildren....
Janice Horne
Dec 8, 2025
It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Janice Marie Horne, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 79. She left us on December 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her departure leaves an unfillable void in our hearts, although we find comfort and peace in the love and memories that we shared.
Born on May 8,...
Reginald Cilvik
Dec 7, 2025
Reginald Morgan Cilvik made his journey home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born to jack and Maime Cilvik in Washington DC on March 26, 1937. He graduated from high school in Wilmington NC, then attended NC State, graduating with a Master's Degree in engineering. Reggie spent the next 30...
Judith Todd
Dec 7, 2025
Judith A. Todd born on October 5, 1945, in Hutchison, KS passed away at the age of 80 on December 7, 2025, in her home in Albuquerque.
Judith received a degree in English and Education from the University of New Mexico. She taught English in Zuni, NM and Kansas City, KS. The Rev. Dr. Judith Todd was ordained in 1975 after...
Sean "Nuckles" Arranaga
Dec 6, 2025
Sean Arranaga, age 53, dear son, brother and uncle, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Sean was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Sean worked in construction for many years until his medical issues became too much. Sean loved his many pets. Sean was known for his many tattoos, but all who knew and loved him could see right...
Beverly Cover
Dec 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Beverly Jean CoverAugust 15, 1936 - December 6, 2025
"Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23
Beverly Jean Cover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 15, 1936, in Winchester, Indiana, Beverly lived a life full of love, service, and devotion...
Ralph Sanchez
Dec 6, 2025
Ralph Sanchez, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 6th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for his family.
Born on April 27, 1936, in Albuquerque, NM, to Rafael and Cora Sanchez. Ralph grew up with strong values that shaped the man he became-hard-working, generous, and deeply devoted to those around him. As...
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