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

Greg Miller

Greg Miller

December 29, 2020

The man. The myth. The legend. Greg Miller born August 29, 1947 went into God’s care Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Perry; his three children, Chris, Lauren and husband Tom, Brandon and wife Tasha; three grandchildren, Taylor (father Shawn) Logan and Hunter; his brother, Laird and wife Darlene; cousins, Jeff and...

Mary Ellen (Torres)  Carrillo

Mary Ellen (Torres) Carrillo

December 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Carrillo, age 69 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, December 28, 2020 after a month-long battle with Covid-19. Francisco M. Carrillo, her husband, was by her side. Mary was born in Albuquerque but raised in Las Cruces, NM and is the youngest of 8 children. She met the love of her life...

Rose Mary Perea

Rose Mary Perea

December 28, 2020

Rose Mary Perea, 66, beloved daughter, sister, partner, aunt, family member & teammate was called to her eternal resting place on December 28, 2020. Rose was preceded in eternal rest by her father, mother and her two brothers. She survived by her life partner Marleen Apodaca; her family Adeline Apodaca, Mandy Miranda, Anna Mae Apodaca, Cael John...

Mary Elizabeth (Conlon)  Derr

Mary Elizabeth (Conlon) Derr

December 28, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Conlon Derr, of Corrales, NM, passed peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born in Chicago, IL, on March 16, 1930, to James and Marie Conlon, Mary lived a full and happy life. Mary’s upbringing was poor in currency, but rich in love, starting with the love of and between her parents. Mary was proud of her Croatian...

Arthur Amza Key

Arthur Amza Key

December 27, 2020

Arthur Amza Key

An Albuquerque resident since 1959, Art passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 27, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born May 26, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Amza Arthur and Alice Faye Walts Key.

Art graduated from Southport High School in 1954,...

Delbert Warren Jones Jr.

Delbert Warren Jones Jr.

December 27, 2020

Delbert Warren Jones Jr., 98, passed away on Sunday December 27, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on September 4, 1922 to Delbert Warren Jones Sr. and Hazel O. Davis in Clarksburg, Illinois. He lived in a modest farmhouse where his father and mother were teachers, and his father also farmed. During his junior year...

Joan Bailey (Bailey)  Hart

Joan Bailey (Bailey) Hart

December 27, 2020

Joan B. Hart, age 91, passed away on December 27, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Amherst, MA on February 12, 1929 to John S. and Lucy A. (Toms) Bailey. Joan graduated from Lake Erie College in 1951. She married Wilber L. Hart Jr. on August 24, 1957. Together they had three daughters Sandra (1959), Julia (1962),...

Veronica Reed

Veronica Reed

December 27, 2020

Veronica Reed, born Friday, June 20, 1941 passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. The cause of death (cancer) was very recently diagnosed, and her decline was quick. She was preceded in death by her parents and half-sister Amy Tavener and is survived by her husband, LeRoy Lehr; her children, Dana McMullan (wife Pamela), Robin McMullan (spouse Paul Stroh); grandchildren,...

Michael Eugene Gallegos

Michael Eugene Gallegos

December 26, 2020

Michael E. Gallegos Michael E. Gallegos, 42, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico was called to Heaven on December 26, 2020. He is survived by his children, Michael R. Gallegos and Adam Gallegos; sister Lisaann Torrez (Gallegos) and husband, Simon; brother Patrick Moya and fiancé, Samantha; aunts, Terri Hester (Gallegos) and husband Shawn, and Connie Gallegos and husband...

Alan K. Waconda

Alan K. Waconda

December 26, 2020

Waconda, Alan K., age 54, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Waconda, extended family, and friends. He is preceded by his father, Walter K. Waconda. Alan was employed by the Indian Health Service for 26 years as a Medical Technologist. He was a member of First Baptist...

Susan Corina Quintana

Susan Corina Quintana

December 25, 2020

Susan Corina Quintana, age 81, passed from this world with her loving family at her side as they wished her a tearful farewell on Christmas Day, 2020.

The cornerstone of their family was born on July 29, 1939 in Tucumcari, New Mexico.  She married the love of her life, Everett Quintana Sr. in April 1959...

Jeanette Sanchez

Jeanette Sanchez

December 25, 2020

Jeanette Sanchez of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Dec 25, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

A Private Rosary will be live streamed on this page Friday, January 8, 2021, 3:00 p.m.

Hedwig Irmengard Rigney

Hedwig Irmengard Rigney

December 25, 2020

Hedwig Rigney Born December 19,1927 in Passau, Germany. Passed away December 25, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She left behind family members in New Mexico and Germany.

Carl Bert Snyder

Carl Bert Snyder

December 25, 2020

Carl Bert Snyder, 49, of Albuquerque departed to the heavens on Dec. 25, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carl was born on January 14, 1971 in Saint Helens, Oregon, Yurok Tribe nilį́ (born into) and Bééshbichʼahii bi- (German) yáshchíín (born for). He was of Yurok Tribal descendent. Carl was a brilliant soul. Whenever he met a new...

Caroline Persson-Reeves

Caroline Persson-Reeves

December 25, 2020

Caroline Persson-Reeves, 73, passed away peacefully Christmas Day after an extended illness. She is survived by her brother, nieces, nephews, aunt, and many cousins. Although her education was in the sciences, Caroline lived with passion for the Arts, compassion for those less fortunate and was an erudite to say the least. She will be reunited with her Mom and...

James Wesley Aubrey Jr.

James Wesley Aubrey Jr.

December 25, 2020

James Wesley Aubrey, Jr. (Jim) James Wesley Aubrey, Jr. (Jim) passed away on December 25, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jim was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado to James W. Aubrey, Sr. and Pearl Aubrey, on December 8, 1930. He graduated from Grand Junction High in 1949 and went on to earn a degree at Mesa Jr....

David Bewick Syme

David Bewick Syme

December 25, 2020

After a long illness, Dave passed away peacefully on Christmas Day in the arms of his family.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, James and Helen Syme; his brothers, Bill and Oscar (Mimi); and sister, Gus (Bill).

Dave’s early years were spent in Wyoming and Colorado during the Great Depression.  His family moved...

Paul Alan Wilson

Paul Alan Wilson

December 25, 2020

Paul Alan Wilson, 59, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at home in Albuquerque, NM.

He was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a private graveside service on December 31, 2020.

Mr. Paul Wilson was born on August 21, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM to James and Roseann Wilson.  He was a master...

Reginald Keith Russell

Reginald Keith Russell

December 24, 2020

Reginald (Reggie) K. Russell. A devoted son. A proud brother. A committed husband. An adoring father. And on NFL Sundays, a loyal fan who wore an unwashed Bucs jersey that smelled of season-old nachos and cheese. But on Friday, October 4, 1968 in Valdosta, Georgia, when James and Brenda Russell first laid eyes on their first-born, they had no...

Holger Christof Benkert

Holger Christof Benkert

December 24, 2020

Holger Christof Benkert, age 59, of Albuquerque, NM. Was called to his eternal resting place with Our Heavenly Father on Christmas Eve. Holger was born on Tuesday, May 2, 1961, in Marktheidenfeld, Germany to Robert and Kathe Benkert. Holger was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathe, and his sister, Christine Benkert. Holger married Chonita Benkert on Saturday, December...