RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Thomas White
Jul 11, 2025
Thomas J. White, 49, passed away on July 11, 2025. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Tom was a proud graduate of Eldorado High School and the University of New Mexico, earning his master's in special education in 2008. Tom cherished his time as a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, in later years serving as chapter advisor, mentor and...
Fidel Bernal
Jul 10, 2025
Fidel Bernal, 76, of Albuquerque passed away on Thursday July 10, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family. Fidel was born on December 3, 1948, in Albuquerque, NM. He was the son of the late Fidel and Arcenia Bernal. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister.
Fidel was a proud veteran of the United States Army....
Danney Brown
Jul 10, 2025
Danney Zane Brown, a devoted father, loving brother, and talented developer, passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 15, 1946, in Harrison, Arkansas, Danney lived a vibrant life marked by many passions, including his love for golf and an unwavering loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys. Known for his jovial spirit, he cherished breakfast at...
Connie Eldeane Hopper
Jul 10, 2025
Connie Eldeane Hopper passed away on July 10, 2025, two days before what would have been his 84th birthday. He was born in Boley, Oklahoma on July 12, 1941 to Bill and Daisy Hopper. Raised in Hobbs, NM, he met and married his high school sweetheart, Janet Kaye (Cox) in December 1961. The couple moved to Las Cruces NM in...
John Gilstrap
Jul 9, 2025
John Warren Gilstrap, 76, beloved father, brother, and husband, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1949, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Elmer and Eleanor Gilstrap. John is survived by his daughter, Jonahlyn Gilstrap-Oskay, and her husband, Scott; his granddaughter, Raquel Lucero; his wife, Debbie Gilstrap, and stepson, Dalton Webert; his sisters, Ethel Pascal and...
Christopher John Hanlon
Jul 8, 2025
Christopher J. Hanlon passed away on July 8, 2025.
Please check back to read Chris's full obituary and future updates.
Margaret Hidalgo
Jul 8, 2025
Just last December, about six short months ago, we were vacationing in Vegas, doing what you most enjoyed: playing the nickel keno. Then shocking news in January - cancer had started in your kidneys, spread to your lungs, and was now on the superhighway to the rest of your body via the lymph nodes. The docs predicted six months. You...
Richard Jay Inklebarger
Jul 7, 2025
Rick was born in Altus, Oklahoma. He was born on August 21, 1943. He left this world for a better place on July 7, 2025 at the age of 81. He had been ill for a couple of years and his heart finally gave out. He was a great husband, father, Pawpaw, brother, and friend.
A family visitation was held...
Jose Paz Lopez Jr.
Jul 7, 2025
Jose Paz Lopez Jr. age 92 long-time resident of Albuquerque and Las Cruces, passed away on Monday, July 7th, 2025. He was born October 28th, 1932 in Dixon, NM. He is survived by four children Jose Paz Lopez III and wife Kathi, Marsha Ann Quintana and husband Eli, Steven Joseph Lopez and wife Claudine, and Carla Martinez, eleven grandchildren Angela...
Stephen Geoffrey Vesper
Jul 7, 2025
Stephen Geoffrey Vesper, age 84, of Albuquerque, passed away at his residence on the evening of Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, the firstborn son of John Ernest Vesper and Ina Marie Vesper.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Maria; his brother, John, and sister-in-law, Gail; his children, Ina, Timothy, Emilia,...
Jacqueline Slay
Jul 7, 2025
Jacqueline hope Slay passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was blessed to enter her heavenly home, reunited with many loved ones that went before her to welcome her with open arms. 'Jackie' was born in Abilene, Texas on May 3, 1939, to Truett and Lavelle Stovall, the first born of three children. After High...
Lloyd W. Hoover
Jul 7, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Lloyd William Hoover, a devoted husband, father, and esteemed minister, who left this world on July 7, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 27, 1938, in Fremont, Nebraska, Lloyd led a life characterized by service, faith, and love, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.A graduate of...
Lisandro Rivera Jr.
Jul 7, 2025
Lisandro Rivera Jr., 83, passed away on July 7, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. Lisandro was born in Sile, New Mexico to his parents, the late Lisandro Rivera Sr, and Rita on July 18, 1941.
He is survived by his wife Josephine; married 56 years, and daughters Denise and Donna. His brother Bernie (Melba) and two...
Herman Joseph Halper
Jul 6, 2025
Beloved Father • Korean War Veteran • Dedicated Air Traffic Controller, It is with profound love and sadness that we announce the passing of Herman Joseph Halper, who departed this life peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born in Chicago on January 12, 1932, Herman was a man of deep conviction, unwavering honesty, and tireless dedication. A...
Ammone Xaynhachack
Jul 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ammone Xayachack, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the cherished matriarch of our family. Ammone passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by the love of those she held most dear.
Born on March 3, 1940, in Champasak, Laos-a land rich in culture and tradition-she met and...
Boney Lopez
Jul 6, 2025
Born on November 28, 1934, in Sabinal, New Mexico, Bonifacio Lopez-affectionately known as "Boney"-entered this world with the quiet dignity that would define his life. On July 6, 2025, surrounded by the comforts of home in Albuquerque, he answered the final call, his spirit carried gently into eternal rest.
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A Life of Service and Faith
For decades, Boney dedicated himself to public...
Traci L Chavez
Jul 6, 2025
Traci L. Chavez, 63, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. Born on May 23, 1962, in New Castle, PA, she was the beloved daughter of George and Mary Jo Dudash, both of whom preceded her in death. Traci’s life was one of compassion, generosity, and unwavering kindness. Her selfless spirit led her to dedicate many years...
Arthur Hille
Jul 5, 2025
Arthur Hille, 91, beloved Friend and Partner was called to his eternal resting place on July 5, 2025. He entered this world on November 4, 1933, in Venus, NE, born to Arthur and Bertha Hille. He grew up farming in Nebraska but took an interest in electronics and studied electrical engineering at the University of Colorado.
Arthur served his country for...
Patricia Ruth Webb
Jul 4, 2025
Patricia Ruth Webb
Patricia Webb, age 80, was a nurturing, diligent businesswoman who went home to be with God her Heavenly Father on July 4th, 2025. Patricia, a beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma, was a devoted believer who loved attending Legacy Church, and always had her Bible open to a different page. Patty was happily married for 53 years to her...
Donald James Taylor
Jul 4, 2025
Donald James Taylor was born August 13, 1930, in Spencer, IA and passed away July 4, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. Donald was the loving husband of Gail; and a loving father to daughter, Debra Salvador and husband, John. He was the beloved grandfather of Matthew and wife, Laura, Eric and wife, Andrea, and Adam and wife, Megan; and loving great-grandfather...
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