Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Morris Gerard Chavez

Morris Gerard Chavez

Nov 28, 2025

Morris Gerard Chavez, 62 (a month shy of his December 28 Birthday), of Albuquerque, NM, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was surrounded by the love of his brother, Anthony Chavez, and the love and prayers of all his family and...

Glenn Abbott

Glenn Abbott

Nov 27, 2025

Glenn William Abbott, born November 12, 1959, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was surrounded by those who loved him most.

Glenn was a devoted husband to Nancy Abbott, a loving father to Brittany Tarango, and a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Mila Tarango. His family was the center of his world,...

Clyde W. Miller

Clyde W. Miller

Nov 27, 2025

Went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day.

Clyde was born on March 9, 1939, and remained a lifelong Albuquerque resident. He retired from Yellow Freight. He spent his retirement years camping and fishing, with family, and working for the Lord's Kingdom.

Clyde's legacy of Kingdom service was hewn and built at...

Clifford LeQuieu

Clifford LeQuieu

Nov 27, 2025

Clifford, "Cliff", LeQuieu, 72 of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on November 27, 2025. An auspicious day for him to be called home to the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, as Thanksgiving was one of his favorite holidays.

Cliff was born in Wasco, CA on December 4th, 1952, the son of Albert and Thora LeQuieu. Cliff graduated from Lost River...

Kathleen McVicker

Kathleen McVicker

Nov 27, 2025

Kathleen Jeannette (Scott) McVicker passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with her deeply loved family nearby. Kathleen (AKA "Katey" in her early years) was born January 9, 1933, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Alva Roy Scott and Catherine Harriet (Hattie) Cornwell Scott. She graduated from Philippi High School, Philippi, West Virginia, in 1951. She completed a BA with highest...

Valerie Hall

Valerie Hall

Nov 26, 2025

Valerie Sasser Hall, born on January 15, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by love. She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Hall, and her three beloved sons: Jordan Hall and wife Kelsey and the 3 grandchildren Liam, Brady, and Lily of Colorado Springs; son Cody Hall and fiancé Arlene Padilla of Austin...

Darlene "Rusty" E. Van Hart

Darlene "Rusty" E. Van Hart

Nov 26, 2025

Rusty was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 1, 1941. At the age of seven she and her older sister, Patricia, moved to a small farm in eastern Oklahoma to be raised by their grandparents. After earning an associate degree from a junior college in Wilburton, OK she moved to Oklahoma City. There she began work with Texaco and while...

Maria A. (Uranga) Siems

Maria A. (Uranga) Siems

Nov 26, 2025

Maria A. (Uranga) Siems, 66, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Denver City, Texas on October 21, 1959, to the late Armando Uranga Sr. and Maria Elena Uranga.

Maria was raised in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, she also spent time living in Connecticut. She...

Carl Porter

Carl Porter

Nov 26, 2025

Carl Ramon Porter, born on February 27, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 76. Carl leaves behind his son Ramon Porter, daughter Debra Porter, daughter-in-law Karen Porter, and son Leslie Wallace. He was a proud grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren Tyrone Porter and wife Batya, Maurice Porter, Alysity and...

Jean Thomas

Jean Thomas

Nov 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Catherine Thomas, who departed this life on November 26, 2025 at her home in Edgewood, New Mexico, surrounded by her devoted husband Jim and daughter Pam.

Born on June 30, 1948, in Agana, Guam, Jean spent her early years on the island before beginning a life of adventure...

Mary Esther Chavez

Mary Esther Chavez

Nov 26, 2025

Mary Esther Gauna Chavez, age 95, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born in Yeso, New Mexico, on July 1, 1930, to Procopio Gauna and Macedonia Trujillo Casaus. Esther was raised in the "big city" of Vaughn, New Mexico, with her two brothers and three sisters. It was there that she...

Joe Genovevo Martinez

Joe Genovevo Martinez

Nov 25, 2025

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, friend and Patriarch of our family, Joe Genovevo Martinez. Born March 4th, 1926, in Hayden, Arizona to Clemente and Trinidad Martinez, he passed to his heavenly reward on November 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Brooks Ambos

Brooks Ambos

Nov 25, 2025

(1934-2025)

Brooks L. Ambos Jr., a devoted husband, father, veteran, and pastor, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 24, 1934, Brooks lived a life guided by faith, service, and an unwavering sense of purpose.

Brooks proudly served his country for 20 years as a Naval aviator, carrying out his duties with courage and...

Lorraine Medina

Lorraine Medina

Nov 25, 2025

Lorraine Medina age 72, beloved spouse, mother, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on November 25, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most.

She entered this world on October 3, 1953, in Grants, NM, born to Willie and Juana Zamora.

Lorraine spent her life spreading joy to everyone around her. A devoted and loving mother, she gave her...

Donna Huggins

Donna Huggins

Nov 25, 2025

DONNA LAVERNE WATSON HUGGINS



It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Donna Laverne Watson Huggins on November 25, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1945, in Wheeler, Texas to Lucky and Mildred Watson. She married Clive B. Huggins on October 7, 1967, in Plainview, Texas and raised three daughters together. She worked her...

Mary Ellen Schellenbaum Pino

Mary Ellen Schellenbaum Pino

Nov 24, 2025

Mary Ellen Schellenbaum Pino, 91, of Albuquerque New Mexico, residing in Shadow Hills, California, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by love. A devoted mother, educator, and friend, Mary Ellen's warmth, intelligence, and wry humor touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Born on October 24, 1934, in Magdalena, New Mexico, she was the beloved daughter of Eustacio...

Joseph "Jody" Louis Villa

Joseph "Jody" Louis Villa

Nov 24, 2025

Coach Joseph "Jody" Louis Villa died in the small hours with his wife, Virginia (Ginny), by his side November 24, 2025, after a short stay at Lovelace Medical Center. Full of kindness, our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, coach, teacher, mentor, and friend was born in a wooden house in Madrid, New Mexico September 27, 1932, to Charlie Villa...

Thomas Eugene "Tim" Kelly

Thomas Eugene "Tim" Kelly

Nov 24, 2025

Thomas Eugene was known as "Tim" by everybody, including his parents, with the exception of St. Peter and the Internal Revenue Service. On Monday, November 24, 2025, his soul flew away with the Angels. His smile and Irish humor will be missed by everyone who knew him. The son of Eugene and Ann (Vollmer) Kelly was born on May 30,...

James Trehern

James Trehern

Nov 24, 2025

James Everett Trehern (Jim), age 88, was born July 7, 1937, in Pensacola, Florida. He passed away on November 24, 2025, peacefully at home. Jim joined the Air Force in 1955, he was stationed at Manzano Base, New Mexico. Where he met and married the love of his life, Glenda Trehern. He then started as a firefighter in Albuquerque in...

Sharon Salley

Sharon Salley

Nov 24, 2025

Sharon Lee Salley (Allen) passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 10, 1948, in Southern California to Gordon Emerson Allen and Margaret Emily Healy Allen, Sharon grew up in Fullerton and Downey. After graduating from Downey High School in 1966, she attended the University of New...