RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Lucy Angel
Apr 3, 2026
(Dulcinea Maria Molina Angel)
Dulcinea Maria Molina (Lucy), daughter of Avaristo Molina and Paublita Marquez was born and raised on an isolated ranch in Norton, New Mexico. By age three, Lucy had lost both parents. Her father died two months before she was born, and her mother died in childbirth along with her newborn twin daughters. Lucy's grandfather, Benseslaos Marquez, cared...
Richard Paul Rosenthal
Apr 3, 2026
Richard Paul Rosenthal, born on February 7, 1956, in Park Forest, IL, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Rick is survived by his wife, Pam, and their three daughters, Carrie, Brianne, and Melissa and son in law, Fernando. He adored being a grandpa to Destiny and Emilio....
Margaret Carolyn Hawk
Apr 3, 2026
Margaret C. Hawk passed away April 3, 2026 at the age of 97. Margaret was born in Houston, Texas to Charles Cummins Lucas Jr. and Louise Linebaugh Lucas.
She moved to Albuquerque in the 1970s to pursue a career in Human Resources Management at Sandia National Laboratories, a position she held until she retired. It was there she met her beloved...
Esther Helen Naranjo
Apr 2, 2026
Esther Naranjo, age 92, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away April 2, 2026. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Filiberto; her daughter, Diane; her brothers, Mike, Phil, and Bobby; and her sister, Sally.
Esther is survived by her sons, Gilbert Naranjo of Albuquerque, NM and Rick Naranjo of San Pedro, CA; sisters, Martha, Tillie, and Maria;...
Dianna Brown
Apr 2, 2026
Dianna Brown, 83, died on April 2nd, 2026. She loved and dedicated her life to two things: her family and her church. She was loved by all who knew her. Everyone will miss her, as she was an excellent woman. She was born in Santa Fe and moved to Albuquerque in 1956, where she lived on and off while supporting...
John Burton Stockton Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
John B Stockton, age 84 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. John was born John Burton Stockton, Jr, May 30, 1941, in Oklahoma City to John B Stockton Sr and Geraldine Edna Jones Stockton.
John grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and completed his education at Choctaw High School prior...
Haley Linda Wells
Apr 1, 2026
Haley Wells, 26, beloved Sister, Daughter, and Niece, was called to her eternal resting place on April 1, 2026. She entered this world on October 24, 1999 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Dean and Kristina Wells. She is survived by her brother Ryan Wells (Taryn Houlihan); a beautiful extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins; as well as beloved friends...
Donald Swain Weber Jr
Mar 31, 2026
Donald Swain Weber Jr, 54, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. He was known for his kind heart, unwavering support for others, and a laugh that could fill any room. Donnie had a lifelong passion for cars, whether building, racing or simply talking about them. He was a man that could fix anything, if it...
Robert Floyd Gardner
Mar 30, 2026
Robert F. Gardner, beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away March 30, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Bob was born on February 3, 1940, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Evelyn and William Gardner. He was the youngest of 8...
Patricia Ann Robertson
Mar 30, 2026
May 15, 1929 - March 30, 2026
Patricia (Patty) Ann McCracken Robertson went to Heaven at Beehive Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, NM, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on the McCurdy Mission School campus on May 15, 1929, to Violet (Munns) and Dr Glen F. McCracken in Santa Cruz, NM.
Patty was baptized at...
Julian Graham Bartlett
Mar 30, 2026
After a brief illness, Julian Bartlett passed away on March 30, 2026. Loved ones were with him at his passing. He lived a long and full life defined by quiet strength, kindness, generosity, and devotion to his family.
Julian was born on November 5, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to Katie Woodward and Julian Graham Bartlett and he spent his early childhood...
Glen Roger Postenrieder
Mar 30, 2026
August 29, 1958 – March 30, 2026
Glen Roger Postenrieder, 67, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 30, 2026. Glen lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and a deep love for his family, faith, and community.
He dedicated many years working at the University of New Mexico South and North Golf Courses, where he took pride in maintaining the...
Melba F. Medina
Mar 29, 2026
Melba Roybal Medina, age 87, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born and raised in Peñasco, New Mexico, Melba was the heart of her family-a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt whose life was defined by unconditional love, warmth, and steady faith in the people she cared for most.
Melba shared 65 beautiful years of...
Carol Eileen Garrett
Mar 29, 2026
Carol Eileen (Randall) Garrett entered the loving arms of the Lord, March 29, 2026, after a long illness. Carol was born in Albuquerque to Perry Leonard and Mabel Blanche Randall on May 25, 1950. She was a life-long resident of Albuquerque.
Carol attended Rio Grande High School and was part of the first graduating class at West Mesa High School. She...
Marie J. Hren
Mar 29, 2026
Marie Joanna Hren, 89, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, peacefully in her sleep. She was a loving wife, a teacher, and a loved mother and grandmother.
Marie was born October 28th, 1936, in Manning, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford "Bud" Johnson and Letha Boysen.
Marie graduated from Manning High School in 1954, then went on to...
Maria Elena "Helen" Romero
Mar 29, 2026
Maria Elena ("Helen") Romero, aged 82, from Cuyamungue, New Mexico, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a lengthy illness.
On January 27, 1944, she was born to Bernardino Romero and Adelina Romero (Trujillo). Helen was a graduate of Loretto Academy, in Santa Fe, New Mexico for High School. She attended New Mexico Highland's University...
Eugene William Kenderdine
Mar 28, 2026
Eugene William Kenderdine passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born in Houston, Texas, but spent most of his life in New Mexico. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis Short Kenderdine; children, Shawn (George) Kenderdine, Melanie (Steve) Kenderdine, Paul (Brenda) Kenderdine, Charles DeWitt, and Elizabeth DeWitt; and sister, Lily Ann McLane. He...
Leatrice "Letty" Weiner
Mar 28, 2026
Leatrice "Letty" Weiner passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 98.
Letty was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Rose Levene, her sister, Rita Moses, her first husband, Louis Alexander, and her second husband, Irving Weiner.
Born in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, Letty was the daughter of Emil and Rose Levene and a proud graduate of Temple University....
Joan Cole
Mar 28, 2026
COLE, Joan Meadow Cole passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 28, 2026. Joan was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Jacob Robert and Margaret Cobb Meadow on August 10, 1934.
Growing up, Joan lived in Delaware, Tennessee, and New Jersey before finally settling in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of ten. She pursued a topical major in clothing...
Timoteo (Tim) P. L’Esperance
Mar 27, 2026
Timoteo ("Tim") P. L'Esperance, 58, passed away on March 27, 2026 following a long and admirable fight against cancer.
Tim was a remarkable father, husband, brother, and friend. Remaining to remember him are his loving wife of 31 years, Denise L'Esperance; his children, Timoteo J. L'Esperance and Julia L'Esperance; his daughter-in-law, Sierra L'Esperance; his mother, Velma L'Esperance; his siblings, Celina Trujillo,...
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