Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Bernard Guerrero

Bernard Guerrero

May 15, 2025

Bernard "Bob" Guerrero, age 96, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected community member, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Bob was born in Frontenac, Kansas to Jack and Della Guerrero. A proud Kansan by birth and New Mexican by choice, Bob lived a full and purposeful life dedicated to his family, community, and country.

Bob...

Olga Fassler

Olga Fassler

May 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved mother, Olga Jungkind Fassler, who peacefully passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on October 10, 1932, in Russia to David and Rose Jungkind, Olga spent her early childhood surrounded by the beauty of her homeland.

During the tumultuous years of...

Angelina Sanchez

Angelina Sanchez

May 14, 2025

Angelina Sanchez, lovingly known as "Angel," passed away far too soon on May 14, 2025, at just 30 years old. Born on March 10, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Angel spent most of her life between Nevada and New Mexico-always staying true to herself, always in black, and always rockin a beanie, no matter the heat.Her passing at such a...

Don Schroeder

Don Schroeder

May 14, 2025

Don "Grizz" Schroeder, 80, of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home with family at his side. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm at FRENCH- Lomas, followed by a graveside service at Santa Fe Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 am.

Don was born June 24, 1944, to...

Joseph Franklin Martinez

Joseph Franklin Martinez

May 14, 2025

Joseph Franklin Martinez (known to many as Joe), age, 92 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was a strong, compassionate, and devoted family man whose quiet resilience and steady presence were a source of strength to all who knew him.

Joe was born October 27, 1932 in Albuquerque, the son of Manuel...

Rebecca "Becky" Caruso

Rebecca "Becky" Caruso

May 13, 2025

With love and cherished memories, we honor the life of Rebecca "Becky" Caruso. A beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and dear friend. At the age of 73, she was called to her eternal resting place on May 13th, 2025, her mother's birthday.

Born in Independence, Missouri, to Bill and Loraine Austin, Becky was a loving sister to Connie, Billy, and Lorie. A...

Cameron LaHart

Cameron LaHart

May 13, 2025

Cameron LaHart was born to parents, Roger and Doris LaHart on November 2, 1988, in Dallas, TX. He became a New Englander for a decade before settling back in Albuquerque in his mother's home state of New Mexico. He was educated at Albuquerque Academy, graduating in 2007. Cameron loved his years at the Academy where he formed close personal bonds,...

Sheila Bogost

Sheila Bogost

May 13, 2025

Sheila M. Bogost, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born in New York City, the youngest of Gary and Edith Erlbaum's two children. Sheila grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Albuquerque in 1968, where she met her husband of 52 years, Dave, a clinical psychologist in private practice, who died in...

Christopher Hunter

Christopher Hunter

May 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the tragic passing of Christopher Hunter, a beloved father, loving husband, friend, and pillar of strength to many, who left us far too soon. He passed away tragically at 67 years of age, but as a hero, sacrificing his life to protect his wife Donna from an oncoming vehicle.

Chris Hunter was born in Quincy, Massachusetts...

Evan Robert "Gluey" Garrett

Evan Robert "Gluey" Garrett

May 12, 2025

Evan Robert "Gluey" Garrett passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on his 35th birthday, May 12, 2025. He was surrounded by love after a courageous journey with cancer. A vibrant force of creativity, curiosity, and compassion, Evan lived a full and intentional life, one marked by deep connections, artistic flair, and fearless adventure.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, Evan graduated...

Travis Adams

Travis Adams

May 11, 2025

Travis Michael Adams, 22, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 11, 2025. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Travis graduated from high school in 2018 and went on to explore many paths in life. Among the jobs he held, his favorite was working in a dispensary warehouse, where he found camaraderie and purpose.

A true creative spirit, Travis had a...

Andrew "Skip" Oyenik

Andrew "Skip" Oyenik

May 10, 2025

The Oyenik family is still composing the full obituary for Andrew "Skip" Steven Oyenik, which will be posted at a later date.

They have asked that visitors please sign the guestbook below and leave a fond memory or condolence.

Terry Pressley

Terry Pressley

May 10, 2025

Terry Pressley passed away at the age of 77 on May 10, 2025.

Terry grew up in Clovis, NM and attended Clovis High School and graduated with a BA degree in Marketing from Eastern NM University. He started his career in the radio business throughout college at KCLV in Clovis as a DJ, Formed Sound 70 Productions, where he booked bands...

Irene Cox

Irene Cox

May 10, 2025

Irene Anita Cox, age 84, peacefully passed away in Albuquerque , New Mexico, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She will be deeply missed as a devoted wife and mother, grandmother, cherished friend, and passionate prayer warrior of the Lord.

Irene was born on October 15, 1940, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to John and Adaline...

Max Luft

Max Luft

May 9, 2025

Max Luft passed away on May 9, 2025. He was born March 30, 1938 in Berkeley California to Max and Edith Luft. The family moved to Rhode Island, Virginia, California, and then to Michigan where Max graduated from high school. Education was important and he attended six universities and taught school in Michigan, Georgia, Colorado and New Mexico. He was...

LeRoy Lehr

LeRoy Lehr

May 9, 2025

A revered bass-baritone who graced some of the world's grandest stages with his resonant voice, LeRoy Lehr passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on May 9, 2025. He was 90.

Born May 18, 1934, in Burnstad, North Dakota, LeRoy was the eighth of nine children born to August and Pauline Lehr, German immigrants who carved out a life on the...

Timothy Sharp

Timothy Sharp

May 9, 2025

Timothy Andrew Sharp was born at the old St Joseph Hospital on December 24th, 1963 in Albuquerque, and passed away at Heart Hospital of New Mexico on May 9th, 2025.

Tim lived in Albuquerque and Edgewood for most of his life. He was employed by Lovelace Medical Center as a Biomedical Technician. His hobbies included cars, guns, and Jeeps.

Tim is is...

Lynn Bordlee-Rupp

Lynn Bordlee-Rupp

May 8, 2025

Lynn Bordlee-Rupp, R.T.

February 5th, 1958-May 8th 2025



Lynn was born in New Orleans and grew up on the West Bank in Harvey & Marrero, (the daughter of Joseph & Rose Bordlee), attending Nicholls State University in Thibodaux before graduating with Honors from Charity Hospital School of Radiologic Technology in 1980. She then was the Cardiology & Angiography Special...

Verna Pochop

Verna Pochop

May 8, 2025

Verna Gail (Woods) Pochop, born on May 11, 1939, in Ormsby, MN went to her eternal home on May 8, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM.

Raised on a farm south of Colome, SD, with six brothers and a sister, Verna graduated from Colome High School in 1957 and married Virgil Pochop, her husband of 51 years, in 1958 in Colome as well.

Verna...

Henry Torres

Henry Torres

May 8, 2025

Henry David Torres, 78

Born October 23rd, 1946 to Dave and Stephanie Torres in the South Valley of Albuquerque, and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on May 8th, 2025. Henry was a beloved husband, son, father, brother, and grandfather.

As a young boy, Henry built a relationship with the Lord as a...