RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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...
MaryAnne Rogers
May 29, 2021
MaryAnne Ryals Rogers went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2021. She was born on September 7, 1933 in Oklahoma City to Beatrice M. Veteto and G. Fredrick Ryals.
MaryAnne loved, encouraged, and supported her children and her grandchildren. At a later time in her life she became a registered nurse working in surgical recovery...
Eric "Rick" Peterson
May 28, 2021
Eric "Rick" Peterson, age 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed from this world on Friday, May 28, 2021. An old hippie who loved to travel New Mexico, tell great stories, travel back roads, and make friends with anyone and everyone. He was proud of his life's work as an electrical engineer. He loved nature, ghost towns, Nascar,...
Marie Noeline Fanning
May 28, 2021
Marie 'Noeline' Fanning passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on May 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William (Bill) Fanning; brother, Johnny Mounyo; parents, Jean Noel and Marianne Mounyo. She is survived by her son, Mark Pickens (Texas); daughter, Robin Byrne (California); and sister, Josephine Harris. Born in Magdalena on March 3, 1930, raised in...
John Cornish Hendrix
May 27, 2021
John C. Hendrix went home to be with the Lord on May 27th, 2021. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, attending Albuquerque High School and upon graduation, enlisting in the U. S. Army where he served honorably in Korea. John later attended Regis University in Denver followed by a long career working for Public Service Company of New...
Arthur Capen Payne, Jr
May 27, 2021
Arthur Payne, Jr., 73, loving father and grandfather, passed away May 27, 2021. Arthur was born August 20, 1947, in Margarita, Canal Zone, Panama to Arthur Capen Payne Sr. and Elaine Mae Risteen. He loved growing up in the Canal Zone. In 1965, Arthur graduated from Balboa High School as one of the top of his class. He then...
Hildegarde deVermandois (Brewster) Bird
May 27, 2021
Hildegarde deVermandois Brewster Bird B. Saturday, August 24, 1935 D. Thursday, May 27, 2021 Hildegarde deVermandois Brewster Bird was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on St. Bartholomew's Day, Saturday, August 24, 1935, and departed an eclectically full and vibrant life on Thursday, May 27, 2021. An extraordinary wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend to all of God's creatures, our...
Janice Evelyn (Anderson) Roberts
May 27, 2021
Janice Evelyn (Anderson) Roberts of Albuquerque died on May 27, 2021. She was the daughter of longtime New Mexico educators Marian Wynn Anderson and John Boring (J.B.) Anderson. She is survived by daughters Wynn Roberts and Carol Roberts (Adrian Jansz), grandson John Antonio Roberts, brother John W. Anderson and wife Barbara of Virginia, and many nieces, nephews and cousins...
Samuel G. Giron Jr.
May 27, 2021
Samuel G. "Sam" Giron Jr, 75, passed away May 27, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Evelyn; his children, Denise Montoya and Greg Giron; grandchildren, Serena and Mirra Garcia; his brothers, Ernest Giron, Fred Giron (Delia) and Barney Giron (Diane); his sisters, Mary Lou Giron, Elizabeth Boerstler (Charles); numerous nieces, nephews,...
Mickey Joe Wagner
May 27, 2021
Dr. Mickey Wagner died peacefully at home of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, May 27, 2021. If he were writing this he would say, "I was here" and be done but those of us who loved him would add a few words to that. He was born in Clovis, NM to Amos and Ada Wagner on Monday, February 1, 1937....
Louise Ann Gallegos
May 27, 2021
Louise Ann Gallegos, 82, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She entered this world on Saturday, February 18, 1939, in Loveland, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Henry; and children, Sandra Hewitt, Debbie King and husband, Jerry King, Mary Martinez and partner, Agapito Silva, and Mark Gallegos. Louise...



