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

Chris Albert Archuleta

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...