Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Hazel Lavenia Taute

Hazel Lavenia Taute

Mar 27, 2026

Hazel Taute, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Hazel was born in Clovis, New Mexico on October 8, 1932. She grew up in Farwell, Texas and graduated from Farwell High School. She was one of 3 top ranking seniors of the class of 1950. She worked for First National Bank of Albuquerque,...

C. Mario Alba

C. Mario Alba

Mar 26, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of our son Mario who left this world too soon. Leaving behind his precious daughters Emilia and Sofia Alba, whom he adored and were his life.He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents: Frances and Jose Ramon Romero; Paternal Grandparents: Rosalio and Maria Alba, and cousins Vidal Romero...

Virginia Lee Battle

Virginia Lee Battle

Mar 26, 2026

"I lost the love of my life last week. Jenny and I were married for 52 years. We were a part of each other. She was my first and only love. There will never be another Jenny. She is my heart and soul."- Berly BattleVirginia "Jenny" Battle passed away on March 26, 2026. God gained another angel that day. She was...

Joseph F. Lucero

Joseph F. Lucero

Mar 25, 2026

Joseph F. Lucero ("Joe") age 85, passed away on March 25, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.C. Lucero and Dolores (Lola) Martinez Lucero. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joy Herren Lucero; his children, Kurt Lucero and Kristi Segal; and his beloved grandchildren: Sarah (28) and her husband, Cody Dye; Emma (21), daughters of Kurt;...

Zachary David Campos

Zachary David Campos

Mar 25, 2026

Zachary David Campos age 25 of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away on March 25, 2026, due to a motorcycle accident on his way home. On May 5 of 2000 he was born to Michael and Melissa Campos in San Antonio, Texas. Zachary was a graduate of Volcano Vista high school and graduated in 2018.

After graduating, Zach went into the computer...

Rosalena "Rosie" Nance

Rosalena "Rosie" Nance

Mar 25, 2026

Rosalena (Rosie) Nance, born August 18, 1941, passed away on March 25, 2026. 

She is survived by her son, Richard Nance and wife Amy; grandson, Scott Benson; her sister, Christina Gale; nieces Bernadette Cardarelli and husband Richard; Rhonda Romero and son Kurt Ross; nephews, David Nance and wife Reva, Gino (Ronald) Romero, Michael Nance and wife Mayela, Duane Terry and wife...

Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio

Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio

Mar 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio

January 13, 1935 - March 25, 2026

"Well done, my good and faithful servant."

Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio entered Heaven on March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love and devotion of his children. Born on January 13, 1935, to Rev. Elias Atencio and Antonia Atencio, he was preceded in...

Patricia Elaine Bianchi

Patricia Elaine Bianchi

Mar 24, 2026

Patricia Elaine Bianchi passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM with her dogs Simba and Branson by her side on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after living a very full 80 years of life. In those years, she traveled the globe, shopped for the finest goods, cooked the most exquisite dishes, and above all embodied an unconditional, warm love for...

Billy Thomas Medart

Billy Thomas Medart

Mar 24, 2026

Billy Medart, 65, a resident of Truchas, NM, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 surrounded by family following a brief illness. Billy was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandparent. Billy was a caring man that was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved his projects, he was always...

Betty Louise Morrison

Betty Louise Morrison

Mar 23, 2026

Betty Johnson Morrison passed away Sunday night, March 22nd, 2026, in her sleep. Betty was born into a family consisting of six sisters. She was born on March 22nd, 1947, to AO and Willie Mae Johnson. Betty is survived by two elder sisters, Anita Long and Sarah Hesket. She is also survived by three younger sisters, Judy Corbet, Teresa Glenn,...

Donna Faye Sauve

Donna Faye Sauve

Mar 23, 2026

Donna F. SauveAugust 30, 1948 - March 23, 2026

Donna F. Sauve moved to the Streets of Gold to join her beloved husband, Emery, in Heaven just four days after he stepped away to help their Savior prepare her palace for her.

Donna's life was grounded in her faith, family, and community. She lived what she believed, offering grace, compassion, and encouragement...

Pablo "Paul" Martinez

Pablo "Paul" Martinez

Mar 23, 2026

Pablo “Paul” Martinez, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born in Clovis, New Mexico, and made his home in Albuquerque for over 56 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who was known for his loving and generous spirit. A hardworking...

Betsy Sherman Nichols

Betsy Sherman Nichols

Mar 23, 2026

Betsy Nichols grew up in Batavia, Ohio where her love of music blossomed. She played French horn with the Batavia High School Band, the Cincinnati Youth Symphony and Columbia University Orchestra. Later she played violin with the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra and saxophone with the Hill Stompers Band in Los Alamos.  She also supported other musicians in many ways including serving...

Bart Russell Callan

Bart Russell Callan

Mar 23, 2026

Bart Russell Callan passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His loyal boxer, Maggie, remained by his side, keeping watch over him until he was found.

He is survived by his girlfriend Sabrina and her daughter, Samantha; his loving mother Connie Rossignol Callan; his sister Danelle Callan Adams, and her husband, Joseph Adams;...

Caterina Domenica Giraudo

Caterina Domenica Giraudo

Mar 22, 2026

Rina was raised in Northern Italy, during a time of great hardship, coming of age during World War II as her homeland endured occupation and conflict. These early experiences shaped her strength, her perspective, and her deep reliance on faith.

After the war, she met and married George Giraudo, an Italian American from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Together, they began a new...

Rae Ellen Nickerson

Rae Ellen Nickerson

Mar 22, 2026

Rae Ellen, Nickerson.

Rae Ellen, age 78, a resident of New Mexico since 1955, passed on to a better life on Sunday, March, 22, 2026. She is survived by her brother, Charles Nickerson of Rio Rancho, NM, and her sister, Cheryl Sanchez of Algodones, NM, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Rae Ellen was preceded in death by her...

Jack Jerome Anderson

Jack Jerome Anderson

Mar 22, 2026

Jack Gerome Anderson (1937-2026)

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Jack Gerome Anderson- Jack, Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Mr. Anderson- departed this life

peacefully in his sleep in the wee hours of the first sunny Sunday of spring, exactly as he had

wished for. After a final year spent practicing the art of forgiveness and saying everything he

needed to say, he left us "softly" as a world made significantly...

Herman Joseph Vogt

Herman Joseph Vogt

Mar 22, 2026

Herman Joseph Vogt, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

A lover of life, he was born in Victoria, Texas and grew up in farming and ranching. He later served in the Army and Army Reserve, worked in banking, and ultimately retired as a financial analyst for Los Alamos National Laboratory. He loved gardening and flowers, as evidenced by...

Lam Van Nguyen

Lam Van Nguyen

Mar 21, 2026

Obituary for Lam Van Nguyen Jr.January 27, 1978 to March 21, 2026

Lam Van Nguyen Jr., 48, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 21, 2026.His life cannot be measured in years alone, but in the depth of his faith, the strength of his love, and the countless lives he touched.

Lam was, above all, a man of God and a...