RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Marilyn Elizabeth (Gingrich) Stout
January 17, 2020
Marilyn Elizabeth Stout, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1999, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2020. Marilyn was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Arthur and Florence Gingrich on August 4, 1930. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, optimism, zest for life and love of family.
Marilyn was preceded in death by...
Helen Blair Garcia
January 17, 2020
Helen Garcia, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully with her daughter at her side on a beautiful January day.
Helen dedicated her life to caring for others. She not only cared for her family but took positions that allowed her to care for others in need within her community. Whether it was ushering school children...
David Edward Giles
January 17, 2020
David Giles, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. David was known for his love for his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, his love for his family, and for his dedication to serving others with integrity in his workplace and church. David used his sense of humor to put people at ease and express...
Burton George Vose
January 17, 2020
Burton Vose (BG), age 64, a dearly loved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.
Burton was known for his ability to fix anything, his creative genius, his calm, gentle support of his loved ones. Burt will be remembered as a faithful Baha’i, friendly, would put people at ease and cause them to...
Jean Dorris (Weyer) Ison
January 16, 2020
Jean Ison, 100, loving and wise matriarch of her large family, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 after a short illness. She was born in Omaha, NE on November 4, 1919 to Stephen M. Weyer, M.D. and Dorris Roelse Weyer and had a younger sister, Ruth W. Hughes. She attended Hastings College in Nebraska and nurses’ training at the...
Lois M. (Marsh) Filter
January 16, 2020
Lois M. (Marsh) Filter, 93, a native of Bay City, Michigan and longtime Midland, Michigan resident, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Devoted to her family, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Lois was born February 27, 1926, in Bay City to...
Avalin May Sigur
January 16, 2020
Avalin Sigur, age 76, dedicated mother, grandmother, and friend passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born on May 25, 1943, in Las Vegas, NM to Alvin and Edna Dudley. Avalin was known for being a faithful believer in Christ and church member, a constant encourager, and cherished friend. She volunteered at the Albuquerque Visitor’s Center in Old...
Paula Lynn (Zaleski) "PZ" Dougherty
January 15, 2020
Paula Lynn Zaleski ‘PZ’ Dougherty, age 71, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Erin Dougherty Hatch (husband, Michael); granddaughter, Eleanor; and beloved Doberman, Kai.
Paula lived life with an adventurous spirit, always seeking out new experiences and travel, new people to meet, or new hobbies to enjoy....
Charles Larry Gantt
January 15, 2020
Charles Larry Gantt of Albuquerque, NM, born Friday, September 7, 1945 died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the age of 74. Born in Jasper, AL at home.
Larry is preceded by his parents, Royce & Fannie Gantt; brother, Bobby Gantt; sister, Virginia Alvis; nephew, Kenny Alvis and niece, Danielle Alvis.
Larry...
Jane Beeman
January 14, 2020
Jane Beeman, 107, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a long and productive life that spanned seeing horse and buggy days to men on the moon and more. Her memories of the depression days as a young woman gave rare insight to circumstances that seem impossible to those who only have read of...
David Collin Hennie
January 14, 2020
David Collin Hennie, 41, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 14, 2020.
He is survived by his parents, David and Susan Hennie; his children, Kamryn, Danielle and Tatum Hennie and their mother, Monica Hennie; his sister, Jeanette Alvstad and husband Cody; his grandparents, gramps and grandma Jeanette and grandma Fay; and many other relatives and friends.
...Ray Ross Summersgill
January 13, 2020
Ray Ross Summersgill passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the age of 99 in Albuquerque, NM. A lifelong New Mexico resident, Ray was born on December 31, 1920 in Roswell. Ray joined the Army in 1939, and in 1942 married his wife, Betty Jo Fales, while serving at Fort Knox. Upon his discharge in 1945, Ray and...
Eva Marie (Medina) Martinez
January 13, 2020
Surrounded by her children, Eva Marie Martinez, 94 passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, January 13, 2020. Eva was born Tuesday, May 5, 1925, in Alamosa, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, George Martinez; her mother, Sinferosa “Millie” Pacheco; her father, Steve; and stepmother, Melinda Medina; her...
Haskel Everett Wright Sr.
January 12, 2020
Haskel Everett Wright Sr, 92, was born in Glenwood, Arkansas and died Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He is survived by daughter, Jayma Wright Conway and son, Haskel Everett Wright Jr. and wife Cynthia; grandchildren, Curtis Moreland and wife Sophia, Gaeli Moreland and fiancé Ray Salazar, Alex Conway, Sarah Alberts and husband...
Shirley Ray Hieatt
January 12, 2020
Shirley ‘Shirl’ Ray Hieatt was born in Mt. Olivet, KY Friday, May 17, 1935, and passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. Shirl enlisted in the Air Force soon after high school and trained to become an Air Traffic Controller (ATC). The Air Force gave him the opportunity to live in Greenland, Iceland and other stations...
Abel DeVargas
January 12, 2020
Abel De Vargas Sr. born Wednesday, August 4, 1926 in Chimayo, NM, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was born in Chimayo, NM but resided in Albuquerque for many years. Abel was born to Ezequiel Vargas and Juanita De Aguero and was the eldest of ten children; six sisters, three brothers. Abel was...
Luis Saiz
January 12, 2020
Luis Saiz, 91, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 to enter the golden gates of Heaven and join all those he lost and loved, including his beautiful daughter, Gloria. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 72 years and family.
Luis was born on Sunday,July 15, 1928 in San Acacia,...
Juanita "Nita" L. (Huggins) Burke
January 11, 2020
Juanita (Nita) L. Huggins Burke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. Nita was born in Shawnee, OK on August 9, 1924. She married Johnnie Burke on July 21, 1943 in Dumas, TX, and they moved to Ruidoso Downs in 1959. Nita was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful friend loved by all...
Stephen George Desmond
January 11, 2020
Stephen Desmond, age 69, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, January 11, 2020. He entered this world on August 26, 1950, in Milton, MA, born to Richard and Ruth Desmond. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Mark. He is survived by his son, Sean Desmond; daughter-in-law, Kelli;...
Avis Ouida Trujillo
January 11, 2020
Avis Trujillo, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, having just turned 96 the previous day, at Brookdale Place of Albuquerque.
Born in 1924 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, her family moved to East Texas around 1930. Avis met Theodore (Ted) Trujillo when she was working in Dallas. He saw her riding her...



