RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Marion Allen
Nov 9, 2025
Marion Allen, 101 years old, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on November 9, 2025. He was born April 28, 1924, to Arthur and Elizabeth (Schnell) Allen and grew up in a small Kansas railroad hub town.
He was a natural storyteller. He loved to recount his many experiences during a century of living: outdoor adventures with family and friends, a...
Hunter Matthew David Stamm
Nov 9, 2025
Our beautiful son Hunter went to be with the Lord and will be truly missed not only by his family but by all who were blessed to have met him. Hunter was proceeded in death by his handsome Grandfather David K. Stamm who he loved so dearly and had always said that he was his best buddy and could tell...
Marty Martinez
Nov 9, 2025
Marty Lee Martinez was born November 15, 1966 at Sandia Base Hospital in Albuquerque. He went to Ranchvale Elementary in Clovis NM. He went to Manzano high school and was in the marching band and graduated in 1984. While attending he did Drama/ Speech and Art. He took a class trip to Europe.
He graduated from UNM with a bachelor's degree...
Arlene Smith
Nov 9, 2025
Arlene Smith was born February 14, 1927, in Marion, Kansas to Cecil Pierce and Lillian Parker Pierce and has lived in Albuquerque since 1950. Her husband of 64 years, Max A. Smith, preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by her daughters Caroline Gilley, husband Terry and grandsons Eric and Darrin; Christine Grinde, grandchildren Marc and Cheryl; Elaine...
Eleanor Sanchez
Nov 9, 2025
Eleanor Sanchez, age 92, beloved mother, spouse, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on November 9, 2025. She entered this world on June 11, 1933, in Gallup, NM, born to Manuel and Virginia Garcia.
Eleanor was raised as an only child but was also raised with "cousins by the dozens". She graduated from Gallup Cathedral High School and...
Georgia Newlin
Nov 8, 2025
Georgia Iris Friend, 89, passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born in Saidora, Mason County, Illinois on June 16, 1936. She is preceded in death by her parents, George William Friend and Gladys Bernetta Lippert Friend, her brothers, Gary Friend and Glen Friend and her sister, Geraldine Friend Patterson. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Newlin...
Benita Lorraine Naquin
Nov 8, 2025
Bennie Lorraine Naquin, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1935 in Cañones, New Mexico, and later made her home in Santa Fe. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Melvin O. Naquin. Together, they settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they built a...
Joseph Arcenio DesGeorges, Jr.
Nov 7, 2025
Joseph Arcenio DesGeorges Jr., beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed from this world on November 7, 2025, after a long and devoted life marked by love of family and service to his country. Joseph passed away exactly nine months to the day after the death of his wife of 68 years, Mary Katherine DesGeorges.
He is survived by his...
Mildred Chavez
Nov 7, 2025
Mildred M. Chavez, 83, born April 7th, 1942 died November 7th, 2025 peacefully in her home. She had no children of her own but for many years helped raise numerous nieces, nephews, and was jokingly, lovingly, known as the neighborhood watch. You would often find her in her chair looking through the window watching over and caring for all her...
Christopher Archuleta
Nov 7, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christopher "Chris" Michael Archuleta, who left this world far too soon on November 7, 2025, at the age of 35, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his time on Earth was brief, the impact he made on the lives of those who knew and loved him will remain everlasting.Chris was...
Orlando Samuel Castellano
Nov 7, 2025
Santa Fe, New Mexico native Orlando (Tandy) Castellano, age 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away November 7, 2025.
Orlando was known for his lifelong commitment and devotion to his family, his teasing sense of humor and warmth to all. He had a great love of the outdoors, fishing, carpentry, landscaping, Spanish music, playing the guitar and...
Paul Gaede
Nov 7, 2025
Paul Gaede, age 83, of Albuquerque, joined our Lord in Heaven on Friday, November 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; sons, Paul Jr. (Tiffany) and Kris; grandchildren, Robert (Naomi), John, and Amanda (Cyal); great-grandsons, Elijah and Sevyn; and his best friend by his side to the end, Stubs. His wish was for us not to grieve him...
Debraha Driggers
Nov 6, 2025
With profound sadness and abiding love, we announce the passing of Debraha Marie Driggers on Thursday, November 6th, 2025.
Born on July 16th, 1952 in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Robert and Leone Jacobson (Potter), Debraha devoted her life to her family, her faith, and the well-being of those less fortunate. She was a treasured mother to her two sons, Cameron and Mitchell,...
Vickie Davy
Nov 5, 2025
Vickie's lifelong calling was to be a nurse and help people. Her achievements include but are not limited to RN, CCRN, BSN, MSN, Retired from Presbyterian Hospital, night supervisor at Presbyterian Kaseman hospital, Los Alamos Medical Center, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Vickie helped design the Fast track at Lovelace Medical Center. She helped with the first heart transplant...
Ralph Theodore Johnson, Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Ralph Theodore Johnson, Jr., 90, finally got his wish – the Good Lord took him. He is being lovingly welcomed by his wife Ruth, son Tom and daughter-in-law Tina, his parents, his siblings Jerry Johnson and Julanne Creech and a host of family and friends. Left behind are his daughter Barbara of Albuquerque, NM, son Greg...
Juanita Rommes
Nov 5, 2025
Juanita Maria Rommes
August 28, 1930-November 5,2025
Juanita (Jenny) Rommes, age 95, died peacefully at home on Wednesday November 5, 2025. She was born to the late Pablo and Doloritas Nieto Leyba on August 28, 1930 in Cedar Grove, New Mexico.
Juanita was employed and retired from Mercy Hospital.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Sharon) Rommes, Titusville, Florida, Robert Rommes, Rio Rancho,...
Anny Wiles
Nov 4, 2025
Anny Wiles, born Anna Zurcher, has gone to be with the Lord. She was born April 26, 1926, and passed away in her sleep with her family nearby on November 4, 2025, at the age of 99 ½. Anny was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Warren Wiles, and by her siblings, Alice Bruppacher, Paul Zurcher, and Willy Zurcher. She is...
Margaret Greene
Nov 4, 2025
Margaret Smith Greene, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated healthcare professional, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on June 26, 1975, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Margaret lived a life rich with love, creativity, and a passion for helping others. Residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she was the lead pediatric nurse at Optum, where she...
Mary Ann Cinowalt
Nov 4, 2025
Mary Ann was born in Pittsburgh to Margaret and Andrew Cinowalt. She is survived by her husband, John Ramos; daughter, Joy; granddaughter, Celeste; sisters, Pattie and Sue; brother, Dan; and brothers- and sisters-in-law Walt, Robert, Louis, Kathy, Carol, Yolanda, and Josephine.
She was predeceased by her parents; brothers Bill and Roy; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
After leaving Pittsburgh,...
Curtis Domme
Nov 4, 2025
Curtis Lee Domme, of Albuquerque, NM was born September 23, 1949 and passed from us on November 4, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Vincent Domme and Wilma (Hayes) Domme, as well as his older brother Kenneth Domme and Kenneth's wife Jamie (Kearny) Domme, and brothers-in-law Mel Sedillo and Bob Barton. He is survived by his loving family, wife...
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