Robert Velarde
Jun 21, 2025
Robert Joseph Velarde, born on September 11, 1954, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 70.
A devoted family man, Robert is survived by his beloved spouse, Debra Velarde, and his children, Lauren Velarde (Sean Keeling) and Chase Velarde (Christine Disney) and grandchildren Skylar and Finn McKenzie. He is also survived by his mother,...
Laura Alley
Jun 21, 2025
Laura Alley of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 21, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Julia King
Jun 21, 2025
Julia B. Montoya King, age 95, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on August 7, 1929, in Lucero, NM, near Mora to Aureliano Montoya and Maria Luz Mitchell Montoya. She grew up and went to school in Las Vegas, NM. She lived with her family in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank, and Tehachapi, California...
Corie Costa
Jun 20, 2025
Corie Shay Costa passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, after a brief and unexpected illness. She was 56.
A proud graduate of Highland High School (Class of 1987), Corie continued her education at the University of New Mexico, graduating with honors. She went on to build a successful 21-year career with Resource Lighting, where her dedication and spirit left a lasting...
Delores Fincham
Jun 20, 2025
Delores Jean Travelute was born July 29th, 1926 in her home outside of Waterville, Kansas. Her parents, Leonard and Wilma Travelute, were farmers and raised quarter horses. She had one brother, Allen. She did not go to school until she was 7 years old as she had to walk across fields and pastures on her own and they felt she...
Kathryn Marie Burch
Jun 19, 2025
Kathryn Marie (Kozlowski) Burch
May 28, 1954 - June 19, 2025
Kathryn Marie (Kozlowski) Burch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by many of those she loved and who love her. She was 71.
Born on May 28, 1954, in Albuquerque, Kay lived a life full of grace, passion, and...
Gail Lambert
Jun 19, 2025
Gail Lambert, sister, aunt, friend, passed away peacefully the morning of June 19th, 2025, after complications from a fall earlier in the year.
She is survived by Dwight, her brother, and Brian, her nephew.
She was born in Mena Arkansas on January 30, 1946 to Lester and Pearl Lambert. The family moved to a logging operation in the mountains south of Taos,...
Joyce Fisher
Jun 19, 2025
Joyce Josephine Malvania Price Fisher (January 10, 1933 - June 19, 2025) was a woman of wisdom, compassion, and strength. Born in Dallas, Texas to Molly Sowizdrzal Price and David Carlton Price, she spent her early years following her father's career in the U.S. Merchant Marines, living in several cities across the country. Her formative years were rooted in San...
Barbara Ann Williams
Jun 19, 2025
Barbara Ann Williams, age 81, born February 3, 1944, passed away June 19, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Dennis and was preceded in death by her parents, Plenn and Mary Cooley.
Complete obituary will be posted as available.
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Martha Driggers
Jun 19, 2025
In loving memory of Martha Driggers, age 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend who passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Martha was born on November 13, 1929, in Monte Vista, CO. She grew up working hard, even as a kid-she would play and work in the potato fields. During the offseason, her family lived in...
Benny Sanchez
Jun 18, 2025
It is with heartbreak and sorrow that we announce the passing of Benny Sanchez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who left this world peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 72.
Benny was born on October 25, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Herman and Querina Sanchez. A lifelong resident, he grew up in the East San Jose neighborhood, with...
Bobbie Chavez
Jun 18, 2025
Bobbie Sue Chavez, age 91, was born on July 23, 1933, in Town Creek, Alabama. Bobbie was a resident of Albuquerque since May 1954. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly and her husband Joseph Rudys; grandsons, Luke E. Rudys and Matthew Z. Rudys; son, Robert Chavez and his wife Teresa Chavez; granddaughters, Afton and husband Trevor Cobb, and Jocelyn...
Roger Cesarz
Jun 18, 2025
Roger Allan Cesarz, 73, of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2025.
Roger was born October 26, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Alexander and Ruth Cesarz .
He graduated from Wagner High School on Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines in 1969. He attended the University of the Philippines and later transferred to UNM.
Roger married Felice Lujan on September...
Michael Eric Woodward
Jun 17, 2025
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Eric Woodward, who departed this life on June 17, 2025, at the age of 62, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Michael was born on June 1, 1963, in Watertown, New York, the third of four children to Kenneth H. Woodward, Jr., and Martha I., Woodward (nee Giltz). He is...
Melissa "Missy" Brazfield Fernandez
Jun 17, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Brazfield Fernandez, 56, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2025, after a courageous fifteen-month battle with renal medullary carcinoma. Missy was born in the Bronx, NY but called Charlotte, NC her home. She graduated from Pennsbury High School in Yardley, PA, then completed her bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology from Appalachian...
Duane DeWerff
Jun 17, 2025
Our beloved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Duane Lee Dewerff, age 87, was peacefully welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025.
Born on July 12, 1937, Duane was raised in Ellinwood, KS and graduated with the Ellinwood Rural High School Class of 1955. He attended the University of Kansas as a member of the...
Gary Alan Bauerschmidt
Jun 16, 2025
Gary Alan Bauerschmidt was born on July 12, 1952, in Tokyo, Japan, to James and the late Taeko Bauerschmidt. From the very beginning, Gary was intensely curious, always thoughtful and intentionally focused, traits that he displayed throughout his life. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend-cherished by all who knew him for his intelligence, quick wit,...
Don Cream
Jun 16, 2025
Don Cream of Rio Rancho, New Mexico was born on April 15, 1947 and passed away on June 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
Brandie Nicole Mitchell-Johnson
Jun 16, 2025
Brandie Nicole Mitchell-Johnson was born January 17, 1996, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Lacy Kirk Mitchell Jr. and Donna Marie Dash-Mitchell. She departed this life on Monday, June 16th, 2025. She attended New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics and was a licensed massage therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She met Jeffery Malcolm Johnson while working abroad in Australia in 2017,...
Eligio Jose Velasquez
Jun 16, 2025
Eligio J. Velasquez, 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on June 16, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Eva Velasquez, with whom he shared 35 beautiful years of marriage.
Eligio was born in Payton, Utah, but spent most of his life in Coyote, New Mexico. He was the son of the late Eligio Jose Velasquez...