RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Milbeth Ruby Evans
June 21, 2021
Milbeth Ruby Evans passed away June 21, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa A. Evans and Leora McMullin and husband, David; five grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Evans; her son, James M. Evans; and her daughter, Beth M....
Bruce R. Higgins
June 20, 2021
It is with deep sadness that the family of Bruce R. Higgins announces his passing in Albuquerque on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20, 2021. (Not due to Covid-19) Bruce was just one month shy of his 89th birthday.
Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Sue; three children and their spouses/partners Janet (Robert), Jim...
Karl Jurisson
June 20, 2021
Karl Jurisson, 64, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the most amazing father, a loving son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and partner, and a much-loved friend of many, many people. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spent his early years in Fridley, Minnesota. He is survived by his daughter, Ana Romero Jurisson...
Kathryn Lee Gutierrez
June 20, 2021
Kathy left us on June 20, 2021 after a long illness to be with God in heaven. She was born May 5, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM. Kathy's life revolved around her love of music and her long career as a part of the music scene along with many friends she met. She was a powerful singer in local bands...
Howard Cottrell
June 20, 2021
Howard S. Cottrell, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 20, 2021.
He was born March 2, 1931 in Capulin, NM, the son of Marion Madison and Florence A. Ratliff-Cottrell. After his graduation from Des Moines, NM high school, he attended the University of New Mexico obtaining both a B.S. and M.S. in...
John William Weaver
June 20, 2021
John William Weaver an Albuquerque native was born on October 10, 1982, and passed away on June 20, 2021, in a motorcycle accident at the age of 38.
It was John's love for his daughters that made him so special. He would do anything for them, dropping whatever he was doing to respond to their needs. His...
Rachel Romero-Campos
June 20, 2021
Rachel Romero-Campos, 29, beloved daughter, sister, and granddaughter was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She entered this world on Sunday, November 3, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Arthur Campos and Patricia Romero. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia (Trishie) Romero. She is survived by her father, Arthur Campos; brothers,...
Edward Luis Ybarra
June 20, 2021
Edward Louis Ybarra was born in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas on December 21, 1946.
He was the youngest of ten children. His parents were Nasarrio and Juana Ybarra.
Ed and his family attended Saint Anthony of Padua’s Catholic Church in Strong City, Kansas. It was there that Ed had his First...
Ramon "Ray" Anastacio Vigil
June 20, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Ramon "Ray" Vigil announces his sudden passing away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the middle age of 74. Ramon was born April 17, 1947, to Jose and Teresina Vigil in Albuquerque. He went to Albuquerque High School where he played basketball and he graduated in 1965. He was a...
Joshua "Josh" Edwards
June 19, 2021
Joshua "Josh" Edwards was a caring father, husband, son, brother, and friend. The Lord took him suddenly on Monday, June 19, 2021 at age 42. Josh was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Edwards. He is survived by his surrogate parents, Linda and Gary Anello; wife, Melinda; children, John, Anthony and Brennan; aunt, Dee; and uncle Chuck; and...
Troy Darrell Dunlap
June 19, 2021
Troy Dunlap, loving husband, dedicated father, doting grandfather and best friend and mentor to many, unexpectedly passed away June 19, 2021.
Troy will be remembered best as a man, a man that shared his love, wisdom and laughter with anyone he met. He was always teaching us something, through his everyday conversations, or his crazy pranks, we...
Cail Morris
June 18, 2021
Apostle Cail Morris, Sr. was born to the union of the late Deacon Danier Morris, Sr. and Ruby Lillie Bell Simpson Morris in Sandersville (Washington County), Georgia, on 23 April 1945.
He graduated from Thomas Jefferson Elder High School, Sandersville, Georgia, on 31 May 1962. Always having a desire and commitment to serve, he enlisted into The...
LaTrelle Rozell
June 18, 2021
LaTrelle Rozell, age 91, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, June 18, 2021. She entered this world on December 26, 1929, in Clayton, NM, born to John and Alma Cawley. She is survived by her daughters, Dixie Gribble and Jerilou Werick; granddaughters, Vickie Humphrey (Ted), Stephanie Montessi (James), Sherrie Poyer, and Dana Baxley (Paul)....
Paul C. Lisle
June 17, 2021
Paul is survived by his wife of 41 years, Helen M. Lisle; son, Paul D. Lisle; daughter, Vanessa L. Leeson; stepson, Kenneth A. Galvan; and four grandchildren, Daryl J. Leeson, Rachel L. Leeson, Eric J, Leeson and Ryan K. Leeson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul W. Lisle and Rose Elizabeth “Betty” Lisle; and...
William Paul Brooks
June 17, 2021
William Paul Brooks (Bill), 92, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, Gpa and Geeps was the first child of Glenn and Edna (Donaldson) Brooks. He was born on April 25, 1929 and went peacefully home to his Savior Jesus on Thursday night, June 17, 2021.
He is survived by his...
Julie Young Zettel
June 17, 2021
My loving wife, Julie Young Zettel was born in Roswell, NM on December 9, 1955 to Johnny and Joan Young. Her greatest joys were her family, her pets, gardening, interior design, classical music (and 60's and 70's rock), dance, old movies (and new sci-fi), reading (mysteries and period romances), New Mexico, and all things Disney. Julie spent her youth...
Sue Burnham
June 17, 2021
Sue Burnham was born on September 10, 1944, to La Vor Burnham and Barbara Jensen Burnham in San Juan County, New Mexico. She spent some of her early years at Coyote Canyon, near Gallup and then Albuquerque when her dad went back to school. But she always felt her real home was Aztec where the family moved when she...
Carmen Dalesandro
June 17, 2021
Age 94, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. Del was born in Irwin, Pennsylvania in 1926.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his four brothers, of which he was the eldest.
Del is survived by his wife of four years, Virginia M. Luna...
Joshua Lee Wilkinson
June 17, 2021
Joshua Lee Wilkinson 03/23/1985-06/17/2021 Josh passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the age of 36 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his father, Ray; mother, Linda; sister, Breeann, and her husband, Stephen; and his two nephews. Josh was born in Farmington, NM on March 23, 1985 and soon after his family moved to Rio Rancho....
Arthur "Bruce" Cochrane
June 17, 2021
Arthur Bruce Cochrane, age 63, gained his wings on June 17, 2021 after a 30 month battle with Glioblastoma.
Born in Harvey, Illinois, his family moved here with the Air Force in 1959. He attended Del Norte High School graduating 1975. Bruce was first and foremost a man of honor and decency ---honest to a...



