RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Juanita Briggs
Apr 21, 2025
BRIGGS, JUANITA M.
Age 92, died April 21, 2025 peacefully at Beehive Homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico with loved ones by her side. She was born May 28, 1932 in Denver, Colorado. Juanita is survived by her two daughters, Colleen Leseberg and husband Dewey Leseberg, and Sharon Esquibel and husband Joe Esquibel; five grandchildren, Kenny Leseberg and wife Alexandra (Alex) from...
Laura Montoya
Apr 21, 2025
Our loving Mother, Laura Jane Montoya, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday morning, April 21, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was only a month away from her 99th birthday. She was a friendly, vivacious, elegant, and outgoing woman who was blessed with family and many friends throughout her lifetime.
Mom was the first-born daughter, Laura Jane Engblom, to Walter and...
Judith Taylor
Apr 21, 2025
Judith Taylor, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 21 2025
Judith’s life was defined by her unwavering faith and her deep love for her family. She lived each day with grace and compassion, always putting God and her loved ones first. Her warmth, kindness, and steady presence were a blessing to all who knew...
Gregorio "Greg" Chavez
Apr 21, 2025
Greg is proceeded in death by his wife JoAnn, maternal grandfather Gregorio Romero, parents Eloy and Stella Chavez, brothers Mike and Joseph Chavez and nephew Edwin Chavez Carr.
He is survived by Daughter Georgiana (Matt), granddaughters Kymberly (Thomas) and Augustina as well as two great grandsons Zander and Samandriel. He is also survived by two siblings David and Julia, nieces Bernadette,...
Robert Knight III
Apr 21, 2025
Robert (Robbie) Lee Knight III (59) went home to be with his savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 21st, 2025. He is survived by his mother Kay L. Davis and step-father Gary A. Davis, and brother Carl Kevin Knight of Albuquerque, NM; an aunt Toni A. Davison of San Antonio, TX; step-sisters Michelle Singer and family and Kelly Berry...
Raymond Theiler
Apr 21, 2025
Raymond Paul "Skip" Theiler Jr, 87, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on the evening of April 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 12, 1937, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Skip was the eldest of six children born to Gladys Brady and Raymond Theiler Sr. As a child, he earned the nickname "Skip" because he was always skipping from...
Judy Mershon
Apr 21, 2025
Judy Mershon, 83, wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 21, 2025. She entered this world on November 25, 1941, in Plainview, TX, born to Gerald and Bertha Dorough. She is survived by her husband, Ron Mershon; daughter, Denise Olson with husband, Mike; son, Gregory Mershon with wife, Fran; grandson, Anders Olson; granddaughter, Maren...
David Skowran
Apr 21, 2025
David Michael Skowran, 85, died on April 21, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Maurreen and Erin.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 16, 1939, David grew up in Pittsburgh and left to serve his country with honor for 26 years in the United States Air Force, specializing in telecommunications. He retired as a senior master sergeant and...
Gary Long
Apr 21, 2025
Gary W. Long, MD died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 87. Born of Amish/Mennonite heritage, he grew up in Fresno and Dinuba, CA. He attended UCLA Medical School and graduated in 1963. Gary became a senior resident and graduated in the summer of 1967. He had enrolled in a military deferment program, so then went...
Sara Jones
Apr 20, 2025
Sara L. (Shulaw) Jones, 48, beloved Spouse, Mother, Daughter, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on April 20, 2025. She entered this world on January 26, 1977 in Rockledge, FL into the loving arms of Paul and Janice Shulaw.
Sara is survived by her husband David; daughters Margaret, Katherine, and Samantha; father Paul Shulaw; and mother Janice (O'Hara)...
Bryce Kenneth Willman
Apr 20, 2025
Bryce Kenneth Willman, age 89, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in the comfort of his home and family following a 14-year illness with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
Bryce was born on September 15, 1935, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Kenneth Raymond and Marguerite Elizabeth Clamme Willman and was the eldest of his four siblings. He is survived by...
Carole Stewart
Apr 20, 2025
Carole Ann Stewart, age 89, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on April 20th, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 10th, 1935 in Chester Illinois, Carole lived a life marked by kindness and unwavering love for her family. She was the heart of our home and a source of wisdom and warmth for everyone who knew her.
Carole was known for...
Judith Martinez
Apr 20, 2025
Judith Ann Martinez passed away on April 20, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Judith was known for her love for the Lord, her smile, and her friendliness.
She is survived by her son, Rocky Martinez; her sisters, Patti (Don) Kuhns, and Jeannie Diller; her grandchildren, Larissa and Desiree Martinez; and great-grandchild, Gabriella Baros. She also leaves behind...
Robert Pinkham, Jr.
Apr 19, 2025
Robert Sanborn Pinkham Jr, 97, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2025, reuniting with the love of his life, Connie, who preceded him in death five years ago. Born and raised in Boston, Bob met Connie on a ski hill, and together they built a beautiful life in Albuquerque, where they spent their seven decades of marriage.
Bob was a mechanical...
Dayton Molzen
Apr 18, 2025
Dayton Molzen, 99, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2025. He was known for his kindness, intellect, creativity, ethics and sense of humor. He lived life to the fullest.
He was born on January 6, 1926, in Newton, Kansas to Walter and Ionia (Gordon) Molzen. In Newton, he excelled at an early age taking several state and regional titles...
Raymond J. Paiz
Apr 18, 2025
Raymond J. Paiz, age 87, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Bernalillo, NM to Julian and Hilaria (Lala) Paiz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Sadie of 58 years, sisters, Dolores Gonzales, Annie Sandoval and...
Kathleen Ruth Cushing
Apr 18, 2025
"A life well lived is a precious gift of hope, strength, and grace from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place."
- Author unknown
Kathleen Ruth Cushing passed away last week at the age of 93 after a long and courageous battle with illness. Fiercely loving, endlessly compassionate, and always more concerned with giving than receiving, Kathleen lived a...
Marilyn Sue West
Apr 18, 2025
Marilyn Sue West, age 84, passed away on April 18, 2025. It's hard to capture the essence of Sue's life in words, as her impact was profound and her presence will be deeply missed. We were blessed to have her in our lives, and it's clear that she always gave her best and cherished her family and friends with all...
Rick W. Bigsby
Apr 17, 2025
Rick W. Bigsby, 78 - a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, significant other, and friend - passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Rick was born on August 31, 1946, in Albuquerque, NM, son of doctors Jenny and Aura Clayton Bigsby; he was the oldest of three boys.
Rick was a talented welder/fabricator and auto mechanic. Over the...
Pattie Gwendolyn O'Rourke
Apr 16, 2025
SPattie Gwendolyn O'Rourke passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 16, 2025 on the feast of St. Bernadette. She was 89 years of age. Pattie was preceded in death by her loving husband Ferrell O'Rourke, son John O'Rourke (Enedina) and brother John Kirkland. She is survived by her son Michael O'Rourke (Joanne), daughter Theresa O'Rourke, sister Joanne Kilner,...
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