RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ruth Schulte Needham
Jan 3, 2026
Ruth Schulte Needham died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 8, 1943. Survivors include her husband of more than 61 years of marriage, Charles Needham, and nephew Guy Herbert.
Ruth lived in New Mexico most of her life, growing up in Los Alamos and receiving her BA from...
Pearl Duncan
Jan 2, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend, (Pearl) Buck Duncan October 1, 1956 - January 2, 2026 Age 69 Buck passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brave battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. We are grateful that he did not suffer beyond the familiar back pain he always...
Horace Look
Jan 2, 2026
H. Hunter Look passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.
"Hunt" was born in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Eastern High School in Middletown, Kentucky. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University in 1963 and a Master's degree in education from Pepperdine University in 1974. He completed Squadron Officer School in...
Marcia Rosenstein
Jan 2, 2026
Marcia Rosenstein, aged 85, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park.
Those who wish to make a donation can do so in Marcia's name to Congregation Albert Sisterhood at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/6XB9FK963T9HV/checkout/K762RK4NHFT735YPOKBNOOOQ
Alexander "Sasha" Wilson
Jan 1, 2026
Our beautiful son, Alexander Demetrios Wilson "Sasha", was born on December 17, 2000, in Mala Kalynivka, Ukraine, and had his life cruelly taken by a senseless act of violence in Albuquerque on January 1, 2026.
He is survived by his parents, William T. Wilson "Bill" and Twila Galanis-Wilson; his twin sister, Natalia Wilson; and his paternal grandfather, Robert C. Wilson.He was preceded...
Elvira Amador
Jan 1, 2026
Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Elvira Amador, una querida hermana, amiga y apreciada miembro de la comunidad, quien partió de este mundo el 1 de enero de 2026, a la edad de 59 años. Nacida el 2 de junio de 1966 en Juárez, Chihuahua, México, Elvira enriqueció la vida de todos quienes la conocieron con su calidez, compasión...
Dale Allen Waters M.D.
Jan 1, 2026
Dale Allen Waters, 84, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 following a car accident several months earlier. A beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and father of dogs, he was born in Janesville, WI on Nov. 13, 1941 to the late Leonard and Lillian Waters. He attended Saint Peter and Paul Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin...
Patricia Givens
Jan 1, 2026
Patricia Lucille (Conway) Givens
Patricia Lucille (Conway) Givens, devoted wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, cousin, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026 at the age of 88.
Patricia (Patty) was born to Charles and Edith Conway in Boulder, CO. She spent many years in various places in Colorado surrounded by many family members creating wonderful memories and...
Sharon Gorman
Jan 1, 2026
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, Sharon Louise Gorman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with a dementia-related illness. Sharon's warmth, wit, and wisdom touched the lives of many people throughout her life.
Sharon was born on September 3, 1942, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Marvin and Eleanor...
Josephine Sanchez
Dec 31, 2025
In the early morning of December 31, 2025, an angel of the Lord came to visit Josephine Sanchez, age 91 and long-time resident of Bosque Farms New Mexico. She was told that the Lord had prepared a place for her in Heaven as promised in John 14:2-3. Being a strong believer in Jesus Christ, she accepted the Lord's invitation and departed...
Donna Inez Jacobs
Dec 30, 2025
Donna Inez Jacobs, 74, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital. Donna was born on November 11, 1951, and grew up in Santa Fe, NM. She later moved to Espanola, then to Albuquerque, NM.Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Maestas; and sister, Lorraine Gonzales. She is survived by three children,...
Robert Robson
Dec 30, 2025
Robert (Bob) John Robson Jr., born on November 9, 1953, and raised in Medina, OH, passed away on December 30, 2025, at his home in Albuquerque, NM.
Bob is survived by his stunning wife of 47 years, Joy Myers Robson, and their brilliant and tall children; Kathryn Kiefer, Robert J Robson III and his radiant wife Leslie Robson, his dashing...
Susan Jackson
Dec 30, 2025
Susan Ida (Faircloth) Jackson died Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Sue was born in Lufkin, Texas to Bill and Doris Faircloth on November 30, 1935.
Sue was married to Reldon for 62 years. Reldon proceeded her in death. Sue is survived by three children and spouses. Karen and George Warnock, Robin and Bill Gandin and Reed Jackson. 15 grandchildren and 19...
Brandon Sandry
Dec 29, 2025
Brandon Taylor Sandry, 31, Beloved Son and Nephew, went to his final resting place on December 29, 2025. Brandon is survived by his parents, Frank and Laura Sandry, his aunt Paula Stein, his aunt Doreen Sandry, and his uncle Don Sandry.
Brandon was a kind, gentle soul who would never hurt anyone. He had old soul with a child's spirit and wonder....
Barbara Gunderlach
Dec 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Gunderlach, 69, passed away on December 28, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born September 10, 1956 in Allegan, Michigan to Eugene Gunderlach and Lois Gunderlach nee Ostrand.
She served in the United States Air Force in both the United States and Germany. Following her Air Force service, she graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois and...
Seth Rochefort
Dec 29, 2025
Born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 3, 1989, Seth was a bright-eyed child who never met a stranger. He loved to dance, had a natural way with elderly people, and carried a spirit that made others feel instantly at ease. Seth was always the life of the party -and when there was no party, he had a way of turning...
Kate Padilla
Dec 29, 2025
Kate (Catalina) Padilla went on to be with the Lord on Dec. 29 2025, she joined family that preceded her in heaven, husband Benny, son Paul and daughter Gloria as well as 11 brothers and 1 half sister and half brother. She was born on June 13, 1928 and grew up in New Mexico, moved to California and returned to...
Richard Ralicki
Dec 29, 2025
Richard Ralicki
January 24, 1946 - December 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Ralicki, age 79. Rich passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 29th in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William P. Ralicki and Helen L. (Szambelan) Ralicki on January 24, 1946. Predeceased by his parents, sister Patricia (Ralicki) McGowan and...
Emilia Brudos
Dec 29, 2025
Emily Mariana Aguilar Brudos
Emilia (Emily) Mariana Brudos, born on October 3, 1938, in Vaughn, NM, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of all those who knew her with her warmth and kindness.
Emily is survived by her devoted...



