RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Amar Bharadwaj
February 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Amar Bharadwaj
June 17, 1949 - February 23, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Amar Bharadwaj, who left this world peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old. He was born and raised in Jamshedpur, Amar carried with him a lifelong...
Ray Wallace Surface
February 22, 2026
Ray Wallace Surface
Ray Wallace Surface transitioned into eternal honor to be with our Lord and Savior, on February 22, 2026, at the age of 96. He passed peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, at the home of his daughter, Sharon K. Surface-Lucero and son-in-law, Benjamin Lucero. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Ray W. Surface is survived by...
Ronald Montoya
February 22, 2026
Ronald Montoya, age 68, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated servant to his country, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Born on May 6, 1957, in Albuquerque, Ron lived a life defined by commitment and care. He joined the New Mexico Army National Guard in 1978, serving with distinction for 20 years and achieving the rank of Chief Warrant...
Susan Elise Nolan
February 21, 2026
Susan Elise Nolan, 61, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026. Susan is proceeded by her husband, Ray Di Greco; daughter, Montana Di Greco and fiancé Andrew, son, Nolan Di Greco; father, Irwin Nolan and wife Barbara; siblings, Mark (Cecilia), Kathy, Kristine, and Karen (Ruben). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews Jennifer (James), Holly, Matthew...
Janet Bunny Sanchez
February 21, 2026
Janet Bunny Sanchez, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on July 4, 1947, to Earl and Betty Lou Boule.
Bunny graduated in the class of 1965 from Highland High School and attended the University of New Mexico. Bunny married the love of her life,...
Lillian Bernice Tagliaferri
February 21, 2026
Lillian Bernice Tagliaferri 91, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. Lillian was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 13, 1934, to Gilbert and Clorinda Pacheco as the fourth of four children. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School in 1952 and three years later met her future husband Pete Tagliaferri. Lillian and...
Mildred "Millie" Irby Weeks
February 21, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Irby Weeks of Albuquerque, NM passed away on February 21, 2026, the day after her 99th birthday. She was born on February 20, 1927 in Raton, NM to Arthur Blaine Irby and Ora Belle Victor.
After high school Millie moved to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She got...
Thomas Paul Northrup
February 20, 2026
Thomas Paul Northrup, 79, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away at his home on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born on January 3,1947, in Indianapolis, IN to Charles Northrup, Sr. and Wanda (Carrico) Northrup. He was beloved Husband of Jeanine Mary Sukis, a loving brother, "Big Bro" to Charlie, Mike, Bruce, Bobbi and Scott (deceased), and a special uncle of...
David James McCloskey
February 19, 2026
Dave McCloskey, 89, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on May 21, 1936, in Stockton, California to Downs and Helen McCloskey. His older brother, Downs, was born in 1930. Dave spent much of his childhood in Pasadena after his father was transferred to the Los Angeles office of Amerada Petroleum Company. He attended San Rafael Elementary...
Mollie Constancia
February 19, 2026
Our loving mother, Mollie Constancia passed peacefully on February 19, 2026. She was 91 years old, she devoted herself to her 3 children who were her pride and joy. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mollie retired from APS as Teaching Assistant for special needs children at Bel Air, Los Ranchos, La Luz, and Alameda Elementary schools for...
Thomas Andrew Parkhill III
February 19, 2026
Thomas Andrew Parkhill III
Thomas Andrew Parkhill III, age 80, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tom was born in Newburgh, New York, at St. Luke's Hospital on September 8, 1945, to Thomas Andrew Parkhill II and Margaret Parkhill, nee Margaret Formes, now both deceased.
Tom graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1964. Tom's college career included earning...
Adeline Elisa Vega
February 18, 2026
Adeline Vega (nee Lopez) age 98, a beautiful, devoted and above all, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was escorted to heaven by Angels of God on Ash Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026.Our Dear one was known by everyone as sweet, kind and adoring, with a strong belief in God, praying the rosary and finding peace reciting special prayers. In...
Bill J. Zoucha
2026
Bill passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his girls on February 17th after a long struggle with multiple health issues. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Heart Hospital for their loving care during his long stay there. Bill was born in Concordia, Kansas, on September 19, 1950 to Fred E. Zoucha and Geneva Ratcliff...
Kathryn Louise Malone
February 17, 2026
Kathryn Louise Henderson Malone, age 82, was called home to be with God on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born on November 4, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, Kathryn spent her early years there before her family moved to Waco. From a young age, her life was filled with music, friendship, and joy. She loved running around with her friends, singing...
Dale Allyn Mochko
February 17, 2026
Dale Allyn Mochko peacefully departed on February 17, 2026. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he was 77 years old. Born on October 2, 1948 in Cleveland Ohio, he graduated from the University of Toledo in 1970 and entered the Air Force in 1971. A position with the NM Air National Guard brought him to Albuquerque where he continued his...
Eleanor Simson Boecker
February 17, 2026
Eleanor Simson Boecker of Albuquerque, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She dedicated her life to her Savior, Jesus Christ, and peacefully went home to Heaven.
She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband of 60 years, Bruce Boecker. Together they traveled to many places, enjoying the beauty and uniqueness of the world. They also built a...
Gregory Baker Newgard
February 16, 2026
Gregory "Skip" Baker Newgard, born on December 17, 1945, in The Dalles, Oregon, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy Newgard; his son, Gregory Allan Newgard and stepdaughter Mandy Newgard, and his grandsons, Cameron and Austin Newgard; and his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Gary Mayne.
Skip served his...
Rachelle Amber Garcia
February 16, 2026
Rachelle Garcia, age 36, a resident of Albuquerque since 1989, died February 16, 2026. She is survived by her spouse, Major Branyan Garcia of Hargill; children, Jameson Garcia and Amelia Garcia; Brother Troy; her father Donald Craig Suggs and her mother Deanna Suggs; nieces, nephews, and friends.
Rachelle was a mother of deep emotion and fierce love. She loved wholeheartedly and...
Michael E Goldmann
February 16, 2026
Michael E Goldmann, 73, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away early Monday, February 16, 2026 with his family at his side.
Mike was the oldest son of Elmer and Bernice (Kirst) Goldmann, born in Fairbanks, Alaska. He spent his childhood years living in Virginia and Germany, as his father was in the United States Army. After his father...
Albert Lee Hurt, Jr.
February 16, 2026
Albert Lee Hurt Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.
Born into humble beginnings on a rural farm in Colorado, Albert learned early the value of hard work, discipline, and perseverance. Those early years shaped the toughness, self-reliance, and determination that defined his life. Through grit and steady resolve, he rose from modest circumstances to become a successful executive...
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