RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ronald Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Ronald Roy Smith, 89 years of age, formerly of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care in Albuquerque. Ron was born April 7, 1935, in St. Edward, Nebraska, the older of two sons born to Roy Lingle and Lillie Mae (Skanderup)Smith. He received his education from St. Edward Public...
Mark Randolph Welch
Mar 10, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Randolph Welch of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Mark's adventurous life of living on six continents began when he was born on March 23, 1939 in Chuquicamata, Chile, South America to John Robert and Aileen Doris (Russell) Welch, where his father was a mining engineer, and his sister,...
Sara Saiz
Mar 10, 2025
With saddened hearts, a beautiful angel on earth, Sara Saiz was called home by our heavenly Father on March 10, 2025. Sara was 37, born on February 15, 1988, in Albuquerque, NM to her mother, Jeanette Saiz, and father, Fidel Saiz Jr.
Sara was known to be the social butterfly and also a drama queen (DQ) for short. She graduated from...
Gerald Malloy
Mar 10, 2025
Gerald Malloy, 87, passed away on March 10, 2025. He will be laid to rest at B'nai Israel Cemetery.
Mary Louise Yule Tatman
Mar 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye to our beloved mom, Mary Louise Yule Tatman, on March 8th, 2025, in her home in Rio Rancho. Mary was born April 6th, 1940, in Santa Barbara, California.
As the heir of the founders of B.F. Goodrich Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She loved to care for others. That...
Genaro Reneau
Mar 8, 2025
With profound sadness, we share the heartbreaking news of the sudden and untimely passing of Genaro Reneau on March 8, 2025, at just 33 years old. Genaro was born in Albuquerque on September 29, 1991, but lived in both Texas and California growing up. A resident of Bernalillo, NM, Genaro was a light in the lives of all who knew...
Donald S. Hendricks
Mar 8, 2025
Donald Sanford Hendricks was born October 12, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio and passed away on March 8, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He loved calling himself a Buckeye and a "Hoopie". His parents, Sanford and Elfrieda, raised him in Weirton, West Virginia. Don was always quick to express his great love and respect for them and his appreciation of being...
Nancy N. Smith
Mar 8, 2025
Nancy Nottingham Smith was born in Hartford City, IN on March 25, 1939. On July 16, 1967, she married Melvyn Arthur Smith in Taber Alberta, Canada. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She spent 30 years working for the Albuquerque Public Library. In her leisure time she loved to travel, river raft,...
Lawrence Bandoni
Mar 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Bandoni, who left us on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, June 11th, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM.
Larry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, survived by Linda Bandoni, spouse of 55 years; children, Keith Bandoni, Lenae MacPhail, husband, Kevin, and...
Karen Ann Sargent
Mar 8, 2025
Karen Ann Sargent, 88 years old, was born on November 14, 1936 in Waterville, Kansas, six years after her sister Pat. She spent her formative years in Waterville, Kansas where her father owned and ran a small business and her mother worked for a dentist.
Karen was a very social person and told stories of how she would often be scolded...
Mary Naranjo
Mar 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo
With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo, who peacefully left this world early Saturday morning. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Mary dedicated much of her time to supporting her community, serving in various...
Jean Kirkpatrick
Mar 8, 2025
Jean Kirkpatrick, beloved mother, grandmother, caregiver, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 8th. Jean was born in Lubbock, Texas November 16th, 1941 to J.C. and Elsie Haley, being the youngest of their three daughters. Jean moved to Albuquerque with her family as a child where she resided until her death. She graduated from Sandia High School and later went...
Randy Noah
Mar 7, 2025
Randy Noah, age 73, passed away on March 7, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was born to Joseph and Rita Noah in Webster Groves, MO. He lived there until attending Arizona State University and Beloit College earning a BA degree and Northern Illinois University earning a MA degree in Anthropology.
Randy called Albuquerque home since 1977....
Joseph M. Weishaupt
Mar 7, 2025
Joseph (Joe) M. Weishaupt, age 98, was called to his eternal home on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Joseph was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on September 5th, 1926, to Joseph and Chlio Weishaupt.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Kane Weishaupt; his parents, Joseph and Chlio Weishaupt; his sister, Louise Weishaupt, and twin brothers, Danny and Dick...
Henry Guenther
Mar 7, 2025
Henry Guenther, aged 74, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on March 7th, 2025 at his home in Albuquerque, NM.
Henry was born on May 3rd, 1950 in Nashville, TN to Paul and Henrietta Guenther. A graduate of Alton Senior High, class of 1968, Henry went on to study English at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. There, he met his future...
Thomas Crawley
Mar 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Thomas V. Crawley passed suddenly on March 7, 2025. He was a beloved husband, son, stepfather, grandfather and a cherished friend to MANY. He was a treasured only son to his mother Ann. He was loved deeply by his wife Consuelo, his step children Ashley, Jaymee and Michael. He was adored by...
Arnold Leidy
Mar 7, 2025
Arnold Grant Leidy, age 84, of Edgewood, NM, passed away on March 7, 2025, due to severe sepsis and other complications following influenza illness.
Arnold is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Lana Leidy, and children Ross Leidy and wife Renee Leidy, Scott Leidy and wife Daniela Leidy, Jennifer Sanchez and husband Steve Sanchez, Jessica Norman and husband Joshua...
José Manuel Rios Rivera
Mar 7, 2025
Surrounded by his loving family, José Manuel Rios Rivera passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 89.
José Manuel’s life was a testament to honor, dedication, and unwavering love.
He served his country honorably in the armed forces, gaining a different perspective on life and learning the values of discipline, resilience, and compassion.
After his military...
Delmira Botello
Mar 7, 2025
Delmira Botello was born in La Joya, NM on 29 November 1935 to Miguel and Emma Griego. She lived in Socoro, NM and after graduating from high school she attended Latin American Bible Institute in El Paso, TX. Upon graduation from LABI, she was wed to Johnnie Botello in Albuquerque, NM. Together they heeded the calling of the Ministry of...
Leslee Corin Howse
Mar 7, 2025
Leslee Corin Howse, 37, the beloved daughter of Ben and Laura Howse of Laurel Mississippi, passed away on March 7, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Leslee loved singing, ballroom dancing (especially Tango), and playing the piano. She also enjoyed working with preschoolers at her church and visiting with the elderly.
Leslee received a music scholarship with an emphasis in opera from William...



