RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Kevin Russell Reed
Jun 3, 2021
Kevin Russell Reed, age 52, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since 1998 and former resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died Thursday, June 3, 2021. Kevin is survived by his daughter, Rachel Reed and son-in-law, Antonio Griego; mother, Karen Goodwin and stepfather, Tim Goodwin; and stepdaughters, Sara Divett and Leah Maguire. Kevin was a loving and proud father to...
Elizabeth Shaffer
Jun 3, 2021
Elizabeth ("Betty”) Lane Shaffer, age 95, died on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, surrounded by loving children and grandchildren. A dramatic thunderstorm was reverberating at the very time of her passing, suggesting a heavenly “Welcome Home”. She and her husband Roy David Shaffer would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on June 14. Roy maintains it’s easy to...
Mary Rita Strohm
Jun 2, 2021
Mary Rita Strohm Mary (Rita) Herman Strohm, age 72, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Peidmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. Rita was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday, September 13, 1948. She was the youngest of two children of the late George and Ignacita (Salas) Herman. She married Billy Strohm on Sunday,...
Adam Jacob Otero
Jun 2, 2021
Adam Jacob Otero, 40, of Rio Rancho, died unexpectedly on June 2, 2021.
Adam was born January 15, 1981, in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1999 and became a Registered Nurse. He worked in a variety of units expanding his skills, before settling in the Intensive Care Unit. Through the recent...
Davis May Bussey
Jun 2, 2021
Davis M. Bussey, age 106, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, passed away on June 2, 2021. Davis/Dave, or as he was affectionately known as "Bear" by his family, was born on a cotton farm in Modoc, South Carolina in 1914. He had three brothers and two sisters and was thus known as "cotton picker number...
Dorothy Frances Bernstein
Jun 2, 2021
Dorothy Frances Bernstein (March 11, 1933-June 2, 2021) left this world feeling incredibly grateful for her family and friends. Her children and grandchildren have benefited in countless ways from her common sense, intrinsic wisdom and sharp humor. In a house of seven, we saved every soap scrap and drank powdered milk to save money, but we never felt we...
Kathryn (McArthur) French
Jun 2, 2021
Kathryn French, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on June 2, 2021, at the age of 87. Kathryn was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Roswell, NM. Kathryn is survived by son, Gregory P. French (Ruth) of Sun City West, AZ; daughters, Sherry Cummins (Patrick) of San Antonio, TX, and Patricia Nail (George) of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Clarisa...
Elisa Dawson
Jun 1, 2021
Elisa Dawson died peacefully and entered Heaven in the early hours of June 1, 2021.
Born June 10, 1924, to Juan T. and Virginia Baldonado she was the fourth of six daughters in a family of eleven children. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, her early years were spent in the small southern town of...
Bennett Thurmond Easterling
Jun 1, 2021
B.T. Easterling March 10, 1934-June 1, 2021
Bennett Thurmond Easterling, 'Buzz', physically 'gave out' on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his townhome in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 87. He was 'rode hard and put up wet' but a tough buzzard through the challenges, as a Lea County and then Catron County cowboy and rancher. Buzz...
Thomas Grasser
Jun 1, 2021
Thomas GrasserThomas Grasser, passed away June 1, 2021.
He was born September 6, 1924, in Kenosha, WI. Following graduation, Thomas served in the US Army under Gen Patton’s Third Army where he experienced the Battle of the Bulge, Massacre at Malmady, and liberated the holocaust camps of Dachau & Buchenwald. He received the Bronze Star & French...
Chris Albert Archuleta
May 31, 2021
The family of Chris and Gloria Archuleta are deeply saddened at the passing of their beloved Mother and Father. Gloria passed away suddenly on May 21, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital while Chris passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2021 at Anna Kaseman Hospice. They both leave behind two grieving daughters and two sons: Kathy Urban and husband Stan, Diane...
Vincent John Cuoghi
May 31, 2021
Vincent John Cuoghi “VJ” passed away on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 after a short illness.
VJ was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 9, 1924 to Joseph Anthony Cuoghi and Theresa Cicalla Cuoghi. He grew up the youngest of five children, all of whom pre-deceased him. His parents immigrated from northern Italy during World War I...
Paul Lacy Hunter
May 31, 2021
Paul Lacy Hunter, age 39 resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, 31 May 2021 in Denver Colorado. Paul was about to venture on a new career path when his passing took place. Paul had many talents, he helped produce, write, and compose music for musicians. He worked also in the Healthcare field taking care of the disabled. He...
Milburn Ray Moore
May 31, 2021
Milburn Ray Moore was a musician, a singer, a professional photographer, a poet, a writer, a humorist, a lover of words, an outdoorsman, a dedicated family man and a follower of Jesus Christ. He was remarkable for knowing the date of just about anything that ever happened. With a wonderful voice and a wicked sense of humor, “Mil” entertained...
Ronald "Ron" Meyer
May 31, 2021
Ronald Lee "Ron" Meyer, age 83, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.
He is survived by his children, John Meyer (Lori), Dee Meyer (Dean Scheef), Mike Meyer (Erica), Geri Meyer (Mat Wagner) and Debi Meyer Cox (Craig); grandchildren, Sydni, Michael, Kail, Andy, Noble, Charlie, Owen, Brody, and Cyrus; and many other family and friends. Ron...
Kathleen Burke Anthony
May 30, 2021
Mary Kathleen Burke Anthony passed away on May 30, 2021. She is survived by her children, Claire Anthony Toth and husband William of Tucson, AZ, Sean Michael Anthony and wife Yolanda of Albuquerque, NM, Heather Anthony Turner and husband Robert of Pflugerville, TX, and Megan Anthony Southard and husband John of Raleigh, NC; and her seven grandchildren, Ryan Jeffrey,...
Lyle William Burns
May 30, 2021
Lyle W. Burns, 90, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife, Polly; daughter, Beverly Kalmes; brother, Gene; and sister, Fae Reese. He is survived by his twin sister, Lyla Atkinson; his son, Lyle "Bud" Jr. (Sara); daughter, Brenda Schauer (Kent); grandchildren, Missy Igel (Peter), Katie Penn, (Bobby), Tres Kalmes (Stephanie), Celena O'Neil, Dillon Burns,...
Jack Woolsey Ramsey
May 30, 2021
Jack Woolsey Ramsey III, age 58, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, May 30, 2021, after a valiant struggle with cancer. Born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 22nd, 1963. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Jack Ramsey Jr., and his sisters, Teresa Clendenon and Mona Jo Robinson. Jack served in the United States...
Kurt Wallace Kuenstler
May 29, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Kurt Wallace Kuenstler announces his sudden passing on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the age of 59.
Kurt will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday,...
Ralph Bleacher
May 29, 2021
Ralph David "Dave" Bleacher, age 89, died peacefully at home with his family present on 29 May 2021. He chose to end his 4 year dialysis treatment on May 24th so he could go home to be with the love of his life, Jean, his wife who preceded him in 2005.
Dave Bleacher went...



