RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Michael Gribling
Apr 3, 2025
Michael Edward Gribling passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sherry Gribling; 2 daughters, Shannon (Ben) Brumlow, and Heather (Emmet) Sultemeier; and 5 grandchildren, Raeanne, Melody, Rebecca Summers, and Kaycee and Cole Sultemeier.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Albuquerque when he was 3 years old. Michael was a...
Ana Maria Romo de Mease
Apr 2, 2025
With deep sorrow we announce that after a complicated illness and a long battle, Ana Maria Romo de Mease passed away at the age of 82 on April 2, 2025. We will truly miss a beautiful person full of love and compassion, a wonderful wife and family member, a steadfast friend to the many people she knew and cherished; a...
Shirley Zirwes
Apr 2, 2025
Shirley Zirwes, 93, died in her sleep following cancer complications on April 2, 2025, at Sandoval RMC in Rio Rancho, NM.
Shirley Ann Bisher was born Sept 10, 1931, to Aline Bard and Frank Bisher in Springfield, Mo. Her father died when she was just 14 months old, and a few months later she survived a serious illness that foreshadowed her...
Michael Gallegos
Apr 2, 2025
Heaven gained a handsome angel on Wednesday, April 2,2025. Michael M. Gallegos left this world at age 18 he was born and raised in New Mexico; he resided in Rio Rancho. He was born on May 31,2006 at 11:32 PM. Michael attended Rio Rancho High School for his Freshman and Sophomore years and did schooling online getting his high school...
Jeffrey Wilson
Apr 2, 2025
Jeff R Wilson was born in Reno, Nevada on October 12th 1949. He was the second of four children born to William R Wilson and Gene D Wilson. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and step-father Donald Pattison, and survived by brothers William and Robert Wilson, and sister Jeana Burton, as well as by his wife,...
Emmett Harrison
Apr 2, 2025
Emmett Harrison, 30, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on April 2, 2025. He entered this world on November 5, 1994 in Farmington, NM where he attended Farmington High School and graduated in 2014. He later moved to Albuquerque, NM to pursue artistry at Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy and graduated in 2020....
Howard C. "Clint" Parsley, Jr.
Apr 1, 2025
Howard C. "Clint" Parsley, Jr., age 84, was called home to Jesus his Lord and his God, on April 1, 2025. A native Houstonian, Mr. Parsley lived most of his life in Houston, and he graduated from the University of Houston in 1967. His careers included 10 years at Houston Area YMCAs (athletic director and competitive swim coach at Northwest...
Ernest Trigg Lawson
Apr 1, 2025
Ernest Trigg Lawson, 84, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 4, 1940 in Clovis, New Mexico to Cecil Ernest and Laura Kathleen Lawson.
Trigg was known for his outgoing personality, his sense of humor, and his devotion to his family. A graduate of Clovis High School in 1958, he had many...
Barbara Georgitsis
Apr 1, 2025
Barbara Anne Ochoa Georgitsis, 59, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 1st, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born August 15th, 1965 in Los Angles, California, the daughter of Henry and Paula Ochoa.
Barbara graduated in 1983 from Gallup High School, then went on to University of New Mexico (UNM), earning a BS in Civil Engineering. After her...
Nina Trogdon
Apr 1, 2025
Nina Trogdon, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in hospice care from complications of a stroke.
An intrepid farm girl from North Carolina, she travelled the world as a military spouse and in retirement. She visited every continent except Antarctica. She and her husband, Bob Trogdon moved to the Albuquerque area in 1996. Married for 64 years, he...
Charles Benites
Mar 31, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Arthur Benites was born on December 18, 1958, in Tucson, Arizona, and passed away on March 31, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is reunited in spirit with his beloved father, Charles; mother, Bertha; stepfather, George Aguirre; and wife, Donna.
Charlie leaves behind a cherished family that includes his son, Bryan Benites(Julie); daughter,...
Charles Tennison
Mar 31, 2025
Charles Tennison, age 85, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was received into the arms of Jesus and taken to his eternal heavenly home on Monday, March 31st, 2025. He was born in Manhattan, Kansas and resided in Albuquerque, NM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Dorothy Tennison; brother, Richard Tennison; and sister, Joyce Chavez.
Charles is survived...
Corina MarÃa Sierra
Mar 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Corina María Sierra, who left us peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the age of 87. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
Corina is survived by her devoted children, Charles Barela, Angelina Baca, and Yolanda Crickard; her cherished grandchildren,...
Jeanne Elizabeth (McGillan) Brummell
Mar 29, 2025
Jeanne Elizabeth McGillan Brummell, born on July 6, 1940, passed away on March 29 after a long battle with dementia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Terhaar and Edward Thomas McGillan, and her sister Marcia Cummings.
Jeanne was a vibrant soul whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression. She was the beloved wife of Bernard ("Gig") Brummell,...
Judith Appenzeller
Mar 29, 2025
We are heartbroken at the loss of our beloved wife and mother, Judith Appenzeller, 90, who passed away on March 29, two weeks after a serious stroke. She was a vibrant figure until the end, still caring for her husband Otto, 97, and deeply involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Judy never lost her...
Lydia Adams
Mar 29, 2025
Lydia Ann Adams went to Heaven at the age of 76 on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Our momma was a lot of things, some traits that come to mind are: strong, intelligent, affectionate, beautiful, courteous, silly, organized, and being full of life. We especially enjoyed her soft touch, gentle kisses, comforting smiles, affectionate hugs, and non-judgmental way of listening...
Larry Lee Berry
Mar 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Larry Lee Berry October 7, 1949 - March 29, 2025
Larry Lee Berry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was 75 years old.
Born on October 7, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, Larry was a man whose life was built...
Owen Andrew Pagano
Mar 29, 2025
Owen Pagano, 16, beloved Son, Brother, Cousin, Nephew, and Grandson, was called to his eternal resting place on March 29, 2025. He entered this world on May 15, 2008 in Holyoke, MA, born to Cuyler and Sarah Pagano (Kowal). He is survived by his father, Cuyler and mother, Sarah Pagano; brothers, Hunter and Jove; sisters, Kaya and Rori; grandparents, Carolyn...
Rosalie E. Barker
Mar 28, 2025
Rosalie E. Barker, 86, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. Rose is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ivan R. Barker; her children, Ginger Johnsen, Peggy Sue Day, and Matthew Smith. She had 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Rose was a 35 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 49, and lifetime member...
Carolyn P. Lill
Mar 27, 2025
Born during WWII to longtime Albuquerque residents, Homer and Ava, Carolyn was raised in Kansas and Nebraska but returned to NM to attend the University of New Mexico, where she joined the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and earned a Masters in Education.
She taught first grade at Acoma and Alvarado Elementary schools and Sunday school at First United Methodist downtown for...
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