RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
William L. Holder III
July 13, 2026
William L. Holder III, age 41, also known as Will or Bill to friends and family, was born in El Paso, TX, on March 18, 1985, to William (Bill) and Carmen Holder and was tragically taken from us on July 13, 2026.
In his younger years, Will traveled and lived in Germany, Seattle, Virginia, North Carolina and eventually settled in New...
John De Dios Chavez, Jr.
July 13, 2026
John De Dios Chavez, Jr. died July 13, 2026; born in Albuquerque on September 10, 1949. He was a devoted son, husband and father. Beloved by family and friends. John enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities. He joined the Naval Reserve his senior year in high school and served active duty in Vietnam from 1968 through 1970. Returned home and...
Harvey Mac Donald Love Jr
July 13, 2026
Harvey Mac Donald Love, Jr., known to all as "Don" passed away on July 13, 2026 in Albuquerque at the age of 91. He was born on March 23, 1935 in El Paso, TX. He grew up in Anton, TX and worked on his family farm throughout his youth. After high school he served in the U.S. Army and attended...
Ronald Dean Kerby
July 12, 2026
With sorrow for their loss and hope in the resurrection, the family of Ronald Dean Kerby shares the news of his passing on July 12, 2026, after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. His wife of 46 years, Cheryl, and their daughter, Lauren, were with him, singing his favorite hymns about God's faithfulness. He also leaves behind a...
Jon Richard Peterson
July 12, 2026
Jon Richard Peterson was born in 1931 in Jamestown, New York, to Doris M. and Harold C. Peterson. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1948 and went on to study at Jamestown Community College for two years, laying the foundation for a life filled with curiosity and achievement.
In 1951, Jon enlisted in the United States Army, where he completed...
Andrew Leonard Milarch
July 11, 2026
Andrew Leonard Milarch passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026. Andrew was born July 24, 1979, to Jack and Lois Milarch of Albuquerque, which was where he lived his entire life.
Andrew was affiliated with New Mexico Air National Guard (the Tacos) for many years. This included several deployments to Iraq during the Gulf war. The deep friendships Andrew made during...
Linda Elaine Warner
July 11, 2026
Linda Elaine (Samples) Warner, 86, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Warner; her parents, Robert Samples and Mary Gordon; and her brother, Gary Samples.
She leaves behind a family who loved her: her daughters, Michelle Kellogg, Lisa Amick, and Terri Hebdon; her cherished sons-in-law,...
Claudia Melendrez-Rel
July 11, 2026
Claudia Melendrez-Rel of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully entered eternal life on July 11, 2026 with her family by her side.
Claudia was born on January 6, 1954, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Beatriz and Sam Melendrez. The third oldest of eight children, Claudia's courageous spirit and generous heart made her a constant source of comfort, guidance, and encouragement to her...
Fred Mark Ader
July 11, 2026
Fred Mark Ader, born on June 20, 1963, in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his devoted mother, Melchora Ader; his loving wife, Patricia Ader; his cherished daughter, Nohelani Ader; his beloved son, Keith Ader; and his siblings, Bong Ader, Mely Gazelle, and Philip Ader. Fred was a proud grandfather...
Frank E. Gurule
July 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Everett Gurule, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. His body went on July 11th, but his spirit began to slowly deteriorate after a stroke and dementia diagnosis. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, he lived most of his life in the same house he grew up in with his...
Rosemary Elizabeth Schmitt
July 11, 2026
Rosemary Schmitt was born July 13, 1935 in Tilden Nebraska, the daughter of Kathryn Morin and Edward Morin. She received her education in the Tilden Public Schools and attended the Lincoln School of Commerce, earning her Private Secretarial Degree in 1954. She worked in Lincoln before marrying Peter Schmitt on February 12, 1956.
Pete took a job with Phillips Petroleum...
Jim Ed Tillerson
July 11, 2026
Jim Ed Tillerson, our beloved son and a true friend to many, passed away on July 11. He valiantly fought the ravages of Multiple Sclerosis for over 25 years. His spirit was always positive and his smile warmed your heart.
He was educated at Sunset Mesa, Albuquerque Academy, Tulane University, and the University of Phoenix. As a HR specialist, Jim made...
Kyonia Teresa Tecumseh
July 11, 2026
Kyonia Teresa Tecumseh was born on December 1, 1947 in Wenatchee, WA to Chief Kiutus Tecumseh and Marie Jefferson Tecumseh. She grew up in White Swan, WA. She completed high school at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM.
Kyonia was an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and a member of the LDS church. She...
Tracy John Skipp Sr.
July 10, 2026
Dr. Tracy John Skipp Sr. passed away on July 10th 2026 at 60 years old. He was born to Nannette and Herbert Skipp on February 10th 1966 in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Raised in a military household his family was stationed along the east coast, in Hawaii, and then New Mexico. This is where he would go on to spend his...
Warren Reid Pleyte
July 10, 2026
Warren Pleyte passed away peacefully on July 10,2026, leaving behind a legacy of service and hard work. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 22, 1933, Warren dedicated his early years proudly serving his country in the United States Navy and in the United States Marine Corp. He then worked as a diesel mechanic. He and his wife Lidia moved to Rio Rancho...
Monica Ranee Archuleta
July 10, 2026
Monica Ranee Archuleta was born in 1971. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Victoria Archuleta.She is survived by her three children, Crystal Renee Leyba, Jimmy Joseph Romero, and Christopher Ray Romero; two grandchildren, Koda Romero and Kai Romero; siblings, Frankie Archuleta and Johnny Joe Archuleta; and father, Leroy Archuleta.She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren....
Susana V. Gaxiola
July 10, 2026
Susana V. Gaxiola, born on August 11, 1948, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by all her family in her home in Midlothian, Texas. Her legacy is one of unwavering faith and profound love, both of which she exemplified throughout her life. Susana devoted herself to serving the Lord from an early age, having been baptized at the...
Ervin Lee Smith
July 9, 2026
Ervin Lee Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home on July 9, 2026. Born on December 20, 1936, in Choctaw, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of Homer and Mary Smith. Ervin grew up alongside his brothers, Marvin and Jesse, and his sister, Eva.
In March of 1958, Ervin married the love of his life, Trudy Petermann. Together, they...
W. Kay Jones
July 9, 2026
The usual notices are not what I want at all. The people who knew me... knew me. The people who didn't know me won't be impressed by who my parents were, where I went to school or the BS accomplishments in my life. I've already blown through two of three goals in life...live fast, die young and leave a pretty...
Carmen Wayne Tweeten
July 8, 2026
Carmen Wayne Tweeten was born on February 4, 1936, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Tillman and Minerva (Dahl) Tweeten. He grew up in Grand Forks and Dickinson, North Dakota, graduating from Central High School in Dickinson in 1954. He married Henrietta Oukrop on June 13,1954, in Dickinson. They celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this year. In February...
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