RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Mary Louise Bencomo
Jun 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Louise Bencomo
Born Mary Louise Anthony, Age 64, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, with her family by her side.
Mary was known for her strength, quiet humor, and deep love for her family. She spent much of her life in Rio Rancho, where she built a home filled with care,...
Edward "Ed" Vance Leonard
Jun 26, 2025
Edward Vance Leonard, dedicated family man and accomplished golfer, went home to heaven June 26, 2025. Ed, known as “Vance” during his growing up years, was born August 24, 1930. He was born and grew up in Longmont, CO.
He became known as “Ed” while serving as a medical assistant in the army. Ed started work toward a degree in chemistry...
David R. Begeal
Jun 25, 2025
Dave was born at home on the family's dairy farm on Dry Brook Road, north of Hancock, NY to parents, Homer and Mildred (Mallery) Begeal. He graduated from Hancock High School in 1957 and went to Broome Technical College in Binghamton, NY, where he earned an Associate Degree in Chemical Technology.
With a sharp mind and adventurous spirit, Dave headed...
Patrick Hurley
Jun 25, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Hurley of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 25, 2025. Born in Amarillo, TX in 1937, and raised in Tucumcari, NM, he first discovered the rhythm of life on the drums with the Tucumcari Rattler Band, graduating from Tucumcari High School in 1955. Pat went on to study Mechanical Engineering at Stanford...
Anna Dora Pérez Osle
Jun 25, 2025
Anna Dora Pérez Osle, born on February 28, 1924, in Vaughn, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. A beloved daughter of the land, Anna was the first in her family to pursue higher education, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. A dedicated...
Margaret Anne Whitson
2025
Margaret Ann Whitson
Margaret Whitson, age 84, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Margaret was known for her unfailing kindness. She married young, raised two children, and went back to college where she earned a B.A. in History and a B.A. in Spanish. She spent the last ten years of her life unable to walk but she rarely ever complained and...
Frederick Reincke
Jun 24, 2025
Fred Reincke, age 96, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Fred was born on April 21, 1929, to Fred and Louise Reincke in Castalia, Iowa, as the youngest of seven children. As a child he was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. Fred faithfully attended church all the days of His life. He was a member...
Bruce Al Muggenburg
Jun 24, 2025
On the spring day of Sunday, May 2, 1937, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bruce Al Muggenburg was born to Elmer Carl Muggenburg and Othelia Gladys Bakke. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a summer rainstorm in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 88 he was given his wings and was set free from the pain and suffering of dealing...
Anne Marie Rubin
Jun 23, 2025
Anne Rubin, a beautiful and amazing woman, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved and cherished her. She fought a two-year battle with cancer but never lost her love for life, her husband, her two incredible sons, peonies, a large and loving family, and Peanut M&Ms.
Anne was born on September 16, 1963, in Albuquerque, New...
Timothy Hall
Jun 22, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our brother and friend, Tim Hall, on June 22, 2025, after a short illness. Tim engaged life with energy, fun, and connection with many people in his 78 years. He was born October 31, 1946, in Morenci, Arizona to Reverend Jim W. Hall and Ruth Clark Hall. The family moved shortly after...
Anne Elizabeth Dorn
Jun 22, 2025
Anne Elizabeth Dorn (Mooney) was born on March 29, 1934, in Mount Vernon, New York, to James Xavier Mooney and Dorothy Ella Thorn. As the middle of five children, Anne would often talk about her fond memories of growing up in Yonkers, New York, with her four siblings until her dying day.
After graduating from high school at the age of...
Robert William Smith
Jun 21, 2025
Beloved to all who knew him, Robert William Smith passed away peacefully at his home on June 21, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 2, 1934, in New York City, Robert was a dedicated husband, father, and friend, whose warm spirit and loving nature will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
After serving in the Army...
Stephen Koch Derwelis
Jun 21, 2025
Stephen Koch Derwelis, DVM, age 84, died June 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Steve Derwelis was the only child of Henry Oscar Derwelis Jr. and Evelyn Koch Derwelis of Collinsville, IL.
Steve chose veterinary medicine at a very early age. From age 6 through high school, he accompanied his local veterinarian on house calls. When he got to college,...
Robert Velarde
Jun 21, 2025
Robert Joseph Velarde, born on September 11, 1954, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 70.
A devoted family man, Robert is survived by his beloved spouse, Debra Velarde, and his children, Lauren Velarde (Sean Keeling) and Chase Velarde (Christine Disney) and grandchildren Skylar and Finn McKenzie. He is also survived by his mother,...
Laura Alley
Jun 21, 2025
Laura Alley, 67, beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt, was called home on June 21, 2025. She entered this world on November 28, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Wayne and Shirley Alley.
She is survived by her sisters, Sharon Tannehill, Tamara Hagreen, and Crystal Alley; her daughter, Stephanie Chavarria; grandson, Julian Chavarria; and many nieces and nephews.
She...
Julia King
Jun 21, 2025
Julia B. Montoya King, age 95, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on August 7, 1929, in Lucero, NM, near Mora to Aureliano Montoya and Maria Luz Mitchell Montoya. She grew up and went to school in Las Vegas, NM. She lived with her family in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank, and Tehachapi, California...
Corie Costa
Jun 20, 2025
Corie Shay Costa passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, after a brief and unexpected illness. She was 56.
A proud graduate of Highland High School (Class of 1987), Corie continued her education at the University of New Mexico, graduating with honors. She went on to build a successful 21-year career with Resource Lighting, where her dedication and spirit left a lasting...
Delores Fincham
Jun 20, 2025
Delores Jean Travelute was born July 29th, 1926 in her home outside of Waterville, Kansas. Her parents, Leonard and Wilma Travelute, were farmers and raised quarter horses. She had one brother, Allen. She did not go to school until she was 7 years old as she had to walk across fields and pastures on her own and they felt she...
Kathryn Marie Burch
Jun 19, 2025
Kathryn Marie (Kozlowski) Burch
May 28, 1954 - June 19, 2025
Kathryn Marie (Kozlowski) Burch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by many of those she loved and who love her. She was 71.
Born on May 28, 1954, in Albuquerque, Kay lived a life full of grace, passion, and...
Gail Lambert
Jun 19, 2025
Gail Lambert, sister, aunt, friend, passed away peacefully the morning of June 19th, 2025, after complications from a fall earlier in the year.
She is survived by Dwight, her brother, and Brian, her nephew.
She was born in Mena Arkansas on January 30, 1946 to Lester and Pearl Lambert. The family moved to a logging operation in the mountains south of Taos,...
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