RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Diane Marie Benyak
Apr 24, 2022
Diane Marie Benyak, 73, beloved sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022, from complications of cancer. She was born Thursday, July 15,1948, in Charleroi, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael (d.1999) and Maria (Dankanich) (d.2000). She is survived by her brothers, David of Albuquerque, and Daniel of Eugene, Oregon. Diane retired as a...
Mary Twilley
Apr 24, 2022
Mary Milligan Twilley, age 84, was born in Aragon, NM and moved to Albuquerque when she was 15, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Jay; daughters, Allyson (Clayton), Rebecca (Paul), Amy (Mike), and Mendi (Mark); grandchildren, LeeAnn, Shannon, Riley, Peyton, Jacob, Scott, Ernest, Kiana, Joshua, Jordan, Travis, and Tyler;...
John Soares Souza
Apr 23, 2022
Born December 21st, 1925 to Joao and Dioniza Souza who immigrated from St. Michael’s, Azores, Portugal, John Soares Souza was a devoted and loving son to his parents and brother to his sister who are all predeceased and was a loving husband, father, dad, pops, step-father, grandpa, gpa and great-grandpa, uncle and friend to many.
John grew...
Patsy Garcia
Apr 23, 2022
Patsy Jean Garcia passed away on April 23, 2022 while surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with and complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 76.
The youngest of four children, Patsy was born on July 2, 1945 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was preceded in death by her father, Luciano Santiago Garcia; mother,...
Hunter Zayne Peterson
Apr 23, 2022
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Mark Allapowa Hammond
Apr 23, 2022
Mark Allapowa Hammond (Zuni name DeLousi) passed away peacefully on Saturday morning April 23rd surrounded by his immediate family including his biggest treasure on this earth- his daughter, Isabelle. Mark was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 2nd, 1974. He moved to Albuquerque in 1986 and attended middle school at Eisenhower and later high school...
Darrell Gene Thomas
Apr 22, 2022
Darrell Thomas of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Apr 22, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Minerva (Gonzalez) Gonzalez
Apr 22, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Minerva "Minnie" Gonzalez, 62, beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother and Grandmother. She was called to her eternal resting place on April 22,2022 peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She entered this world on October 10, 1959, in Hobbs, NM, born to Justo and...
Chuc Tan Nguyen
Apr 21, 2022
Chuc Tan Nguyen was a talented fisherman, hardworking, kind, and most importantly, a loving husband, father, and son. He passed away on April 21, 2022, due to COPD complications along with a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 30, 1966, in Vung Tau, Vietnam to Khen Van Nguyen and Hon Thi Nguyen.
He...
Donna Anne (Phillips) Vickers
Apr 21, 2022
Donna Anne Phillips Vickers passed peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2022. Born in Cumming, Georgia on September 7, 1937, to Dorothy Otwell and Ralph Owen Phillips.
Graduated North Georgia College in 1959. Joined the Executive Training Program at Rich’s Department Store in Atlanta, Georgia to become a Retail Buyer. Married William...
Chris Stewart
Apr 21, 2022
Velma Christine (Chris) Stewart was born July 21, 1924 in San Antonio, Texas to Hugh Leffingwell Stewart and Aline Tondre Stewart. In 1933, at the age of 8 1/2, she was baptized at her request at Calvary Baptist Church in San Antonio on the Sunday after Easter. At age 12, she moved with her family to Austin, Texas where...
Chuc Tan Nguyen
Apr 21, 2022
Chuc Nguyen of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Apr 21, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Marilou Rae (Coleman) Brunick
Apr 21, 2022
Marilou R. Brunick, 79, beloved Mother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2022 after a short fight with cancer. She entered this world on Wednesday, April 29, 1942 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, She is survived by her children: Mary (Seattle, WA), Mark and his wife, Michelle (Albuquerque, NM); Mike and his wife, Deanna (Albuquerque, NM); along with four...
Janet Lynn (Grabowski) McCallister
Apr 20, 2022
Janet L. (Grabowski) McCallister passed away on April 20th, 2022, after a 2-year battle with Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease. She retired from The City of Albuquerque. She is survived by her sons; Andrew McCallister and wife Karen, grandsons Josiah and Elijah of Rhode Island, and Matthew McCallister of Broomfield, CO, her parents John and Marilyn Grabowski, and brother James...
Marcia (Robinett) Zimmerman
Apr 20, 2022
Marcia Robinett Zimmerman, born May 20, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois, married to Richard L. Zimmerman (deceased) sadly passed peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2022. She had bravely battled Alzheimer's for several years. She is survived by her 4 children: John, Tim, Paul & Sara, Sara's husband David and their two boys Alexander and Matthew and...
Patricia Ann (Gibbs) Kuper
Apr 20, 2022
Died April 20, 2022. She was born to Mary and Charles Gibbs, November 17, 1927, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward and sisters Alice and Helen. She is survived by her brothers Bobby and Charles; her caretaker Roberta; and many nieces and nephews. Pat was raised in Madrid. She...
Barbara Jean Eaton
Apr 20, 2022
Barbara Eaton, 87, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 20, 2022.
She entered this world on June 22, 1934 in Wichita, KS, born to Floyd and Effie Royal. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Eaton Sr; Barbara is survived by her children, Ralph W. Eaton Jr. of Kingman...
Manuel A. Romero
Apr 20, 2022
Manuel A. Romero passed away on April 20, 2022. He was 90 years old. He was born in Estancia, NM on April 14, 1932. During his high school years, he was a basketball star for the Estancia Bears and set the State record for most points scored in one season in 1950. He then joined the Air...
Denise Joanne (Chesterfield) Farr
Apr 20, 2022
Denise J. Farr, age 71, passed away on April 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Detroit, MI, to Annette Rita Chesterfield and Orville Jack Chesterfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annette Rita and Jack Chesterfield, and brother Donald. Denise is survived by her spouse Thomas J. Farr; daughter Jennifer L....
Dena Madeline (Fiscalini) George
Apr 20, 2022
Dena George passed away on April 20, 2022, at the age of 76, from this life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Dena will be remembered for her smile and infectious enthusiasm for life. Her smile spread from her to us as she shared her joy of life, her love and happiness...



