RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Michael Mazarakis
January 23, 2026
April 25, 1937 -- January 23, 2026
Dr. Michael G. Mazarakis, beloved husband, father, and physicist greatly esteemed among the international power modulation and fusion research community, completed the book of his life on earth at the age of 88. He was employed at Sandia National Laboratories to the time of his death, still looking eagerly ahead to fulfill projects and...
Michael Andrew Haley
January 23, 2026
Michael Andrew Haley, son of Don and Frances DeWolfe Haley, was born March 22, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. He peacefully passed away surrounded by family in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 23, 2026. He was 74 years old.
Michael grew up in Manhattan Beach, California and enjoyed a family and friend-filled childhood. He attended local elementary and junior high schools...
Gary Del Nelson
January 23, 2026
Gary D. Nelson, 82, passed away January 23, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born May 7, 1943 to Analee and Delmar Robert Nelson in Pekin, Illinois.
Gary is survived by his son, Mark and wife, Carol; cherished family Steve Karman and wife Diana; grandchildren, Miles and Lauren Hilton, and Joseph Karman; mom, Analee Nelson; sister, Kim Archuleta; numerous nieces and nephews and...
Karl Alan Nelson
January 23, 2026
Karl Alan Nelson passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, January 23. He was born on July 15, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, to Betty and Richard Nelson, and was the oldest of five boys-a role he carried with strength, humor, and a big heart.
His family later moved to Las Cruces, where he...
Jack Joseph Swift
January 23, 2026
Jack Joseph Swift was 85 years old when he went to be with Jesus on January 23, 2026. He resided in Rio Rancho, NM for the last 23 years, and was born on April 21, 1940, to parents, Benjamin and Lillian, in Chicago, Illinois.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, her four children, and four granddaughters; his daughter, Susan...
Elizabeth Ann Duran
January 23, 2026
Elizabeth (Liz) Duran, born on March 30, 1947, in Albuquerque, peacefully began her eternal journey on January 23, 2026 after a long illness of heart disease and pulmonary hypertension. Liz was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, and sister-in-law. She lived a simple and quiet life with her husband, Joe and family. Liz enjoyed gardening and attending to...
Patricia Mary Smith
January 22, 2026
Patricia Mary Smith, age 78, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday January 22, 2026.
A devoted and loving mother, she gave her whole heart to her family, always filling her home with warmth and kindness. Born June 1, 1947, in New Rochelle, NY.
She would go on to enjoy a career working as a secretary at Bristol Myers before...
Diane Elizabeth Martin
January 21, 2026
Diane Elizabeth Martin, born on April 8, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Diane dedicated over 43 years of her life as a Registered Nurse, serving countless patients and earning the respect and admiration of her colleagues in the hospital industry.
A devoted mother, Diane is survived by her son, Chris Martin,...
Kenneth Robert Ashby
January 21, 2026
Ken Ashby passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after a sudden accident. He was surrounded by his life partner Judy Bentley, sister Arlinda Hansen and brother John Ashby.
Ken was an avid music lover and had several music rooms at his house and at his partner Judy's house. He attended many audio shows and made friends around...
Wilbur Dean Walters
January 21, 2026
Wilbur Dean Walters, a beloved husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by his 4 children and 2 granddaughters on January 21, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 92.
Born in Albion, Illinois, on August 25, 1933 to Harry E. and Blanche Walters. Dean lived a life...
Ana Luz Rizzieri
January 20, 2026
Ana Luz Rizzieri, age 97, born in Taos, NM, on June 4, 1928, passed away on January 20, 2026. She married Patrick Rizzieri of Seneca Falls, NY in December 1950, and is survived by her children: Bruce and wife Sally, Brian, and Barbara Lansdowne and husband, Greg; 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Ana was a graduate of New Mexico Highlands University....
Gerald E. (Gerry) Trumper
January 20, 2026
The world became less bright on January 20th, 2026, with the passing of Gerald E. Trumper (Gerry) at the age of 49. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 25th, 1976, beloved son of Teresa Trumper and Donald Trumper, Jr.
Gerry was a devoted loving father, a warm and supportive brother, an extraordinary uncle, and a loyal friend to...
Glenda Faye Newman
January 20, 2026
Glenda Faye Newman, 74 of Albuquerque passed away Tuesday January 20, 2026 surrounded by family holding her hand. Glenda loved dancing, especially in the rain. She adored her grandchildren dearly.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Lesley in 2006. She is survived by her son Kevin Nix and his wife Laura. Grandchildren Paige Nix(Armando), Cameron Nix and Christopher...
Ed White
January 20, 2026
Just shy of his 80th birthday, Ed passed. My NorthStar, my rock, my home, my soul mate is gone and I know he is in a better place with no pain and suffering. Ed was born on February 23, 1946 in Farmington, NM. His given name was Ralph Eddie White. He was the son of Earl White and Doris Bullock...
Anne Crockett
January 20, 2026
Anne Harlan Crockett, a beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 20, 2026, shortly after her 94th birthday.Born on January 17, 1932, in Crowley, Louisiana, Anne was the daughter of Joseph McHugh and Ruth McHugh. She grew up in Jennings, Louisiana with her sister Patty, and two brothers Joe, and Jim, and graduated with her...
diana frederick
January 19, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of diana j. o. frederick, beloved wife, sister, and friend, on January 19, 2026, at the age of 66.
diana was born on June 12, 1959, and lived most of her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from Highland High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. diana's professional...
Vera Leona Pulley
January 19, 2026
Vera Leona Pulley, born on July 4th, 1949, of Adrian Michigan passed away on January 19th ,2026. She graduated from Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit Michigan. She moved to New Mexico and was a successful nurse for over 25 years. While taking on many roles as a nurse in the hospital including ICU and CCU, she eventually did kidney dialysis...
Anthony Joseph Lujan
January 19, 2026
Anthony J. Lujan,
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony J. Lujan, on January 19, 2026, at the age of 70. Anthony was born on August 23,1955, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to the loving union of Herman Jose and Emily Adelicia Lujan (Duran).
He spent his formative years in Pueblo, Colorado, where he was a member of...
James Whitson
January 19, 2026
James (Jim) Robert Whitson, born on December 4, 1954, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Albuquerque. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Stephanie Whitson; his son, Jay Bloom; his daughter, Jenny Ferguson; and his daughter, Whitney Seabrease. Jim cherished the time spent with his eight grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his...
Arthur Dale Bankhurst
January 18, 2026
Arthur Dale Bankhurst was born in Cleveland Ohio on the 21st of July 1937, to English immigrants Daisy Howard Bankhurst and John William Bankhurst and passed away on the 18th of January 2026. Arthur had two brothers, John and Howard. From the age of eight, and throughout high school, Arthur delivered newspapers early in the morning. In his adolescence he explored the...
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