RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Martha Driggers
Jun 19, 2025
In loving memory of Martha Driggers, age 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend who passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Martha was born on November 13, 1929, in Monte Vista, CO. She grew up working hard, even as a kid-she would play and work in the potato fields. During the offseason, her family lived in...
Benny Sanchez
Jun 18, 2025
It is with heartbreak and sorrow that we announce the passing of Benny Sanchez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who left this world peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 72.
Benny was born on October 25, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Herman and Querina Sanchez. A lifelong resident, he grew up in the East San Jose neighborhood, with...
Bobbie Chavez
Jun 18, 2025
Bobbie Sue Chavez, age 91, was born on July 23, 1933, in Town Creek, Alabama. Bobbie was a resident of Albuquerque since May 1954. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly and her husband Joseph Rudys; grandsons, Luke E. Rudys and Matthew Z. Rudys; son, Robert Chavez and his wife Teresa Chavez; granddaughters, Afton and husband Trevor Cobb, and Jocelyn...
Roger Cesarz
Jun 18, 2025
Roger Allan Cesarz, 73, of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2025.
Roger was born October 26, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born to Alexander and Ruth Cesarz .
He graduated from Wagner High School on Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines  in 1969. He attended the University of the Philippines and later transferred to UNM.
Roger married Felice Lujan on September...
Michael Eric Woodward
Jun 17, 2025
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Eric Woodward, who departed this life on June 17, 2025, at the age of 62, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Michael was born on June 1, 1963, in Watertown, New York, the third of four children to Kenneth H. Woodward, Jr., and Martha I., Woodward (nee Giltz). He is...
Melissa "Missy" Brazfield Fernandez
Jun 17, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Brazfield Fernandez, 56, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2025, after a courageous fifteen-month battle with renal medullary carcinoma. Missy was born in the Bronx, NY but called Charlotte, NC her home. She graduated from Pennsbury High School in Yardley, PA, then completed her bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology from Appalachian...
Duane DeWerff
Jun 17, 2025
Our beloved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Duane Lee Dewerff, age 87, was peacefully welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025.
Born on July 12, 1937, Duane was raised in Ellinwood, KS and graduated with the Ellinwood Rural High School Class of 1955. He attended the University of Kansas as a member of the...
Gary Alan Bauerschmidt
Jun 16, 2025
Gary Alan Bauerschmidt was born on July 12, 1952, in Tokyo, Japan, to James and the late Taeko Bauerschmidt. From the very beginning, Gary was intensely curious, always thoughtful and intentionally focused, traits that he displayed throughout his life. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend-cherished by all who knew him for his intelligence, quick wit,...
Don Cream
Jun 16, 2025
Don Cream of Rio Rancho, New Mexico was born on April 15, 1947 and passed away on June 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
Brandie Nicole Mitchell-Johnson
Jun 16, 2025
Brandie Nicole Mitchell-Johnson was born January 17, 1996, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Lacy Kirk Mitchell Jr. and Donna Marie Dash-Mitchell. She departed this life on Monday, June 16th, 2025. She attended New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics and was a licensed massage therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She met Jeffery Malcolm Johnson while working abroad in Australia in 2017,...
Eligio Jose Velasquez
Jun 16, 2025
Eligio J. Velasquez, 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on June 16, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Eva Velasquez, with whom he shared 35 beautiful years of marriage.
Eligio was born in Payton, Utah, but spent most of his life in Coyote, New Mexico. He was the son of the late Eligio Jose Velasquez...
Joseph Morse
Jun 16, 2025
To many people in Valencia County and Albuquerque who knew Joseph Morse, he was known simply as "The Ragman."
On June 16, 2025, Elohiim called Joseph home as he passed away in his sleep, surrounded by his family in his Belen home a month before his 71st birthday.
Joe ran "The Ragman" business for 38 years alongside his beloved wife, Gloria. The...
Evangeline Baca
Jun 16, 2025
In loving memory of Evangeline Grace Baca, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully in her home on June 16, 2025. She was born to Willie and Lucy Garcia, August 12, 1935, in Denver, Colorado. She called Albuquerque, New Mexico her home, where she worked as a bartender, while attending college to obtain her degree...
Mary E. Bruskas
Jun 15, 2025
Mary E. Bruskas, age 75, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. The youngest of five children, she was born in Boise, Idaho, to Marlyn and Ellen Cram.
She was preceded in death by her parents Marlyn and Ellen Cram, her siblings, Bob, Beverly, Sue and Merle;...
Thurlow Washburn Howell Caffey
Jun 14, 2025
Thurlow Washburn Howell Caffey was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven, and reunited with his beloved spouse, Laura Grace Vigil Caffey, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Thurlow was born in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 1935. Having been raised as an 'Army brat,' he grew up in multiple areas, wherever his father was stationed and finally made his home in Albuquerque,...
Rose Marie Lucero
Jun 14, 2025
Rose Marie Lucero, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on June 14, 2025. Rose was born on February 6, 1961, to Frederico and Andrellita Lucero in Las Vegas, NM.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Frederico and Andrellita Lucero; her in-laws, Jose and Ramona Armijo; and brother, Robert Lucero. Rose is survived by her husband,...
Wayne Carl "Bud" Mathias
Jun 14, 2025
Wayne Carl "Bud" Mathias, 75, passed away peacefully, reuniting with his beloved mother, Evelyn, father George Frederick and brother, George. Born on January 23, 1950, in Hamilton, Ohio, Bud lived a life defined by service, craftsmanship, and an enduring passion for sports.
A gifted athlete, Bud lettered in both baseball and football at West Mesa high school, later earning a degree...
Sari Krolik
Jun 14, 2025
Sari Ann Krolik, born on April 22, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, gracefully departed this world on June 13, 2025, at the age of 81. Sari's life was a tapestry woven with vibrant threads of dedication, warmth, and joy that she generously shared with everyone she encountered.
Sari spent nearly three decades shaping young minds as a devoted teacher in the...
Vincent Kole
Jun 13, 2025
Vincent Kole, age 79, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2025. Vincent was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Tularosa, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of New Mexico. Vincent was proud to have...
Bethany Pendergrass
Jun 13, 2025
Bethany Pendergrass passed away peacefully in her sleep after courageously navigating more than seven years of life with cancer. She faced her illness with strength, grace, and unwavering determination, inspiring all who knew her.Beth is survived by her devoted husband, her loving parents, two brothers, two sisters, five nieces, one nephew, and her two beloved dogs. She now joins her...
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