RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
James Don Oates
January 15, 2026
James Oates, age 87, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; son Damon (Tamara); daughter Alison and 6 grandchildren; Brandon, Janelle, Charlie, Meghan, Lauren and Alex.
Born in Russellville Arkansas, he moved to Albuquerque in 1967 and worked as a pathologist for Pathology Associates of Albuquerque until his retirement.
Betty Lou Hinkle
January 15, 2026
Betty Lou Blake Hinkle was born in Springfield, MO, on April 25, 1930. She departed this life peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM, on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was pre-deceased by her husband of nearly 70 years, Gene Ellis Hinkle, and by her parents James Leonard and Helen Virginia Blake, and grandchild Davis Gregg. She is...
Creighton Mathias Oswald Sr.
January 15, 2026
Creighton "Craig" Mathias Oswald, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, and spent the vast majority of his life building a home, a career, and a legacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Craig was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, known for his strong character, tireless work...
Isabella Delgado
January 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Isabella Anahi Delgado, who was taken from us far too soon on January 15, 2026, at the tender age of four. Born on June 3, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Isabella's spirit shone brightly in the lives of those who had the privilege to know her.Isabella was...
David W. Thompson
January 15, 2026
David Wayne Thompson, age 71, a longtime resident of Dexter, NM, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sue Thompson of Dexter, NM. He is survived by his two sisters, Joyce Thompson Gottlieb of Rio Rancho, NM, and Deborah Thompson of Belton, TX; children, locations unknown, are...
Jeanene Arnold
January 15, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jeanene Arnold, who took her final breath on January 15, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was 70 years old.
Jeanene (Nene) was the heart of our family. She was known for her kindness, warmth, strength, humor, and for the way she made everyone feel welcome and...
Theresa Victoria Ramirez
January 14, 2026
Theresa Ramirez, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and the steadfast heart of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by family and friends. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, she was raised there and built a life defined by family, faith, service, and quiet strength.
Theresa grew up in a large, close-knit family...
Charles Bernaert
January 14, 2026
Charles Louis Bernaert passed away on January 14, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, stories, and a reminder that life is best enjoyed with a sense of humor and a good meal. Charles had a gift for making ordinary moments memorable with his quick wit and dry sense of humor. He was the kind...
William Scorah
January 14, 2026
Bill Scorah, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM, on January 14, 2026, following a brief illness.Born on June 14, 1940, in New York, NY, Bill was the son of William and Mary Scorah. He spent his childhood years in the Bowery of New York City before moving to New Mexico.Bill was a prominent member of the...
Beverly Luttrell
January 14, 2026
Beverly Ann Luttrell (1936 - 2026)
Beverly Ann Luttrell, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2026, following a three-year battle with breast cancer.
Born in Tulsa, OK and raised in Oklahoma City, it was there that Beverly married the love of her life, Glen, and began their family. In 1960, they moved to Albuquerque, which remained her home...
William Plank
January 13, 2026
William "Bill" Marvin Plank
October 23, 1933 - January 13, 2026
William, "Bill", Plank was born on October 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Raymond Plank and Meda Ellen Gibbs Plank. He grew up in Salem, Missouri, and graduated from high school there. He had a short stint at the Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri, before he decided...
Erik Lewis
January 13, 2026
Our family is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Erik Anthony Lewis, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Erik was born October 3,1987, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Mark and Marie Lewis.
Growing up, Erik loved playing baseball, basketball, riding his bike, and video games. Erik graduated from Grants High School in 2006, where he was a loyal friend and teammate...
Shana Leigh Languit (Hudson)
January 13, 2026
Shana Leigh Languit (Hudson), 37, born August 1, 1988, in Wichita, Kansas, passed January 13, 2026. Shana made her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she built a life centered on love, laughter, and service to others.
Shana was a devoted and deeply loving mother to her children, Anthony, Ami, Lucas, Hudson, and Alex, who were the heart of her world....
Fred Hearn
January 13, 2026
Fred A. Hearn, III was born in St. Louis, Missouri on the 28th of May 1939 to Fred Hearn, Jr. and Thelma Gertrude (Trovillion) Hearn.
He spent the war-years with his mother's family in Cape Girardeau, MO.
His school days were lived in Kansas City where he was involved in many musical pursuits including his church choir. He played saxophone...
Randy Lee Gilbert
January 12, 2026
Randy Lee Gilbert, born on May 4, 1979, in Porterville, California, passed away on January 12, 2026. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Latanya Jake, and their cherished son, Rhodry Gilbert. Randy dedicated his life to his family and was especially passionate about being a devoted father. Some of his most treasured memories include the births of his children...
Rosalia Juarez
January 12, 2026
Rosalia "Rosalie" Juarez was born in Los Valles de San Agustin, New Mexico, on October 5, 1935, and passed away on January 12, 2026.
Rosalie is survived by her children, Paul Juarez and wife Shirley, Barbara Juarez, and Carla Juarez; her siblings, Alice Arguello, Mabel Gabaldon, Maria Lucero and husband Lizardo, Dolores Huerta and husband Lorenzo, and Damian Lujan; her seven...
Tamara Stringham
January 12, 2026
Tamara Stringham, 63. Our beloved Wife, Daughter, Mother, and Sister passed away on January 12, 2026.Tami loved doing cross stitching, crocheting and reading, spending time with family.
Joseph Antonio Lucero
January 11, 2026
Joseph Antonio Lucero, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Grampa Joe was born December 3, 1935, in Taos, NM to Joe Abram and Julia Herrera Lucero.
Joe graduated from Taos High School with honors in 1955. He went on to graduate from New Mexico Highlands University in 1959, with a Masters of Social Work and then...
Mary Griebel
January 11, 2026
Mary "Susan" Griebel passed away on January 11, 2026, in Albuquerque. She was born in Sterling, Colorado, on July 30, 1945, to Lela (Wright) and John Burke. Susan is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Garitt Griebel; her two children, Patrick Griebel and Catherine (Scott) Bowman; and four grandchildren: Aspen and Georgia Griebel, and James and Theodore Bowman. She...
Janis A. Buckingham
January 11, 2026
Janis Buckingham was born in Chicago, Illinois to theatrical parents, Ruth Pryor, a principal dancer known as America's Swan Queen, at the Chicago Civic Opera and Russell Wildey, a radio personality and theatrical agent.
Janis spent her foundational education in Catholic schools graduating from Town School for Girls finishing school in Chicago's near Northside.
She received training in dance, piano, voice, and...
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