RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Andy Wilson
December 26, 2025
Andy R. Wilson (1928-2025) Andy R. Wilson, 97, passed away on December 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by his devotion to his family, his country, and his lifelong passion for creation. Raised by a single mother in El Paso, Texas, Andy learned the value of resilience early on. Upon turning 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving...
Donovan Wilkins
December 26, 2025
Donovan Wilkins, 18, The rock of our family, passed away December 26, 2025. He was born in Alexandria,VA but raised in Albuquerque,NM. Donovan was known for his ability to light up a room that he walked in. He was an angel. He is survived by his mother Dolores Willis and his stepfather Karlon Willis, Sisters Kymani, Zeriah, Aminah, Stepmom Alicia...
Mary Theresa Santa Maria
December 25, 2025
Mary Theresa Santa Maria, age 94, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Mary was born on March 4, 1931, to Don and Josephine Torres in Bernalillo, New Mexico. She was the eldest of four sisters, including Jane, Agnes, and Diane. At a young age, her family moved from Bernalillo to Los Angeles....
Patricia Gibson
December 25, 2025
Patricia Allison Odell (Pat), 80, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning of 2025. Pat was born November 9, 1945, in New Haven, Connecticut, and was the beloved daughter of Larry and Betty Odell. She was a devoted wife to William J. Gibson Sr. for 58 years, and a guiding light for their only child, William J....
Stephen Gilbert Wiley
December 24, 2025
Stephen Gilbert Wiley, 87, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at his residence December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 29, 1938, in Albuquerque, lived in Texas and Oklahoma with his parents, returning to Albuquerque in 1950.
Steve was a devoted family man and served as an Elder of Foothill Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He...
Norman C. Troy Jr (Tiny)
December 24, 2025
Norman C. Troy Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, caring brother, and loyal friend. His presence filled our lives in ways words can never fully capture, and his absence leaves a space that can never be replaced.
Norman was a man who showed his love through his actions....
Vivian Kay Dyer
December 24, 2025
Vivian Dyer, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved educator, passed away December 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. A lifelong learner and passionate teacher, Vivian dedicated her life to her family and to the countless students she inspired over more than four decades in education.
Vivian was born August 2, 1948, in El Paso, Texas. She was the beloved daughter...
Carol Logan
December 24, 2025
Carol Eileen Triplett Logan was born February 28, 1946 in Waco, TX. She was the daughter of Jessie Eileen Carpenter Triplett and Max Triplett.Carol graduated from Wink High School. She graduated from Texas Western College, now known as University of Texas-El Paso. Carol was an educator, having spent more than 30 years teaching in El Paso. Her career included teaching...
Edna Carmichael
December 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Edna Gusdorf Carmichael
Edna Gusdorf Carmichael, age 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2025. She leaves behind a loving family, including her husband, Jim Carmichael; her son, David Martinez; her stepchildren, Carlton, Kevin, and Kathy Carmichael; her sister, Corrine Mondragon; her brother, Ted Gusdorf; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Gusdorf and numerous nieces...
Elke Krell
December 23, 2025
Elke A.M. Krell, 85, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025. She was born July 21, 1940, in Berlin, Germany, and immigrated to the United States in 1958, where she lived out the rest of her life. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked as a bartender most of her life, allowing her to meet a variety of...
Michelle Erika Cusack-Pallottino
December 22, 2025
Our family is deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of our precious Michelle on December 22, 2025. Michelle was known for being a bright, caring & lovable soul who was always thoughtful of others. She lived life to the fullest, took care of her family and always had a smile on her face. She loved to bake and cook for...
Emilia Lujan
December 22, 2025
Emilia Elma Lujan, born on February 14, 1950, in New Mexico, passed away on December 22, 2025. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her, but her spirit will surely live on through the memories she created and the lives she touched.
Emilia was a beloved member of her community and was known for her...
Bethanne Hendrix Lane
December 22, 2025
Bethanne Hendrix Lane
Born in Mesa, Arizona on March 3, 1990, Bethanne brought light and love into this world. If love at first sight is possible, that's exactly what happened when her parents first laid eyes on her. She was tiny and tough, not only as a baby but throughout her life.
Her curiosity for the world around her began very early....
Margie Gibson
December 22, 2025
Margie Sue Gibson, age 80, was born on July 10, 1945, in Trinidad, Colorado, and was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Edgewood, New Mexico.
Margie lived the majority of her life in Los Lunas, New Mexico, a place she dearly loved and proudly called home. In her early...
Robert Geis
December 22, 2025
Robert James Geis, born April 28, 1934, passed away Dec. 22, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years AnnaMae; daughters Robin (Bill) and Gayle (Dan); granddaughters Mary (Matt), Amanda (Nate), Miranda (Soren), and Camille (Garrett); great-grandsons Jackson and Grant; and close friend Gerald Bond. Bob was preceded in death by son Stephen, parents Walter and Catherine, and brother...
Larry E. Davis, MD
December 21, 2025
Dr. Larry E. Davis, 85, Distinguished Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience at the UNM School of Medicine and Chief of Neurology at the NM VA Healthcare System for 45 years, passed at home on December 21, 2025.
Dr. Davis is survived by Ruth Luckasson, his wife of 30 years; daughter, Meredith Davis (Jason Glenn); son, Colin Davis (Dan Child); stepson, Charles...
Luis Arreola Palma
December 21, 2025
Luis Carlos Arreola-Palma, beloved father, brother and son blessed this world on August 9th 1993, born in Hidalgo de Parral, Chihuahua. Carlos lived until his 9th year in Mexico before making his journey to Albuquerque, NM to live with his father. Luis Carlos passed from this world on December 21st, 2025.
Luis Carlos was a shining star in the hearts of...
Anet Quigg Jackson
December 20, 2025
On December 20, 2025, Anet Quigg Jackson was welcomed into her eternal home at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Jerry Jackson; their four children, Clay, Morgan, Sandy, and Cindy; and their granddaughters, Shannon and Aquila. Grandchildren not present in body were present in spirit. She spent her final days at home, enveloped by love,...
Barbara Molina
December 20, 2025
Barbara Molina born in Belen, New Mexico was joyfully welcomed into Eternal Life on December 20, 2025, now fully restored and rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was the beloved wife and one and only love of Robert Molina, sharing 56½ beautiful years of marriage. Their love story began with their very first date at...
Pauline Gutierrez
December 20, 2025
Pauline M. Gutierrez, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 20, 2025. Pauline was born in Belen, New Mexico, on August 21, 1937, to Clovis and Tomasita Castillo.
Pauline is survived by her children, Carla (Jerome), Paul, and Mark; and by her cherished granddaughters, Rachel (Chris), Emily, Ashleigh, and Marissa. She was preceded in death by her loving...



