RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Stanley Bolton
August 17, 2025
Stanley Brian Bolton, 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 17, 2025.
Born on April 6, 1944, Stan was a proud Albuquerque native whose life was deeply rooted in family, faith, hard work, and adventure. He shared 56 wonderful years with his beloved wife, Karen Bolton, who lovingly cared for him throughout his later years. Together...
Don DenTandt
August 17, 2025
Don DenTandt, 78, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on July 24, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois, Don lived a life marked by dedication to his faith, his work, and those around him.
Don built a distinguished career as both an electrical engineer and a software engineer. His professional life reflected his analytical mind and commitment to...
Richard Maguire
August 17, 2025
Richard "Dick" P. Maguire, 74, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at his home with his Beloved Patty by his side.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dick was the son of Norman and Polly Maguire. He grew up in Albuquerque alongside his siblings, Marilyn, Susie, and Chuck, developing a lifelong love for both academics and athletics. He graduated from Albuquerque Academy before attending...
Brad Parker
August 17, 2025
Albuquerque, NM
Brad Eric Parker, age 64, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque, NM after a long battle with health complications related to a stroke he suffered in 2008.
Brad was born to the late Dr. Robert Parker and Olive "Connie" Godfrey on October 2, 1960. Brad was the adored husband of Marsha (Miksch) Parker, incredible father...
Jimmie Taylor Martin
August 16, 2025
"Pretty good for an old fossil". That's how Jimmie T. Martin answered the question: How are you?Jim Taylor Martin passed away on August 16, 2025 at 90 years old. He has gone to be with his wife of 37 years, Dawn, who he said was the most beautiful person anyone has ever had the privilege of knowing. They also loved...
Jack A. Lober
August 16, 2025
Chief Master Sergeant Jack A. Lober, USAF (Ret.)
d. August 16, 2025
United States Air Force Retired Chief Master Sergeant Jack A. Lober, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1981, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Jack is survived by his wife, Jeanette Chavez-Lober; and children, Jeffery Scott Lober, Russell "Rusty" Lober (Sherry), Sherry Schwilm (Carl), Roger Kinkennon (Ginny),...
Kathleen Lois Earl
August 16, 2025
Kathleen Lois Earl, born on October 8, 1943, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kathleen was the heart and soul of her family, whose warmth radiated through generations. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Garrison; grandsons, Michael Garrison and Nicholas...
Theodore King
August 15, 2025
Theodore (Ted) Quentin Hall King, age 82, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Friday, August 15th, 2025, of natural causes. Ted was born August 25th, 1943, in Rochester, New York, the son of Clifford Hall and Myrtle (Lottes) Hall. He is preceded in death by his wives, Roberta (Burns) King and Kathy (Scott) King, his father Clifford Hall, adoptive father...
Nancy Jane Skinner Pettis
August 15, 2025
Nancy Jane Skinner Pettis, 88, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Dear Friend was called to her eternal resting place on August 15, 2025. Nancy was born in Little Rock, AR, August 26, 1936, to Ruth Mable Pulliam and Donald Skinner.
In the late 1930s her family moved to New Mexico where her father worked on a Civilian Conservation Corps Highway...
Thomas Nolte
August 15, 2025
Tom was born in Detroit Michigan the oldest child of Erwin (Win) and Lillian (Lil) Nolte. He was raised in Columbia, South Carolina, and attended Duke University where he was proudly the "first person to graduate from Duke without passing his foreign language requirement". He attended the Medical University of South Carolina, and moved to Tucson, Arizona where he completed...
Donna Kelly Cairns
August 15, 2025
Donna Kelly Cairns was full of life. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and friend to many. She was known for her creativity and overflowing generosity. She was an excellent, seamstress, gardener, and homemaker. She loved her precious husband, Bobby Cairns, her children, Kathleen Baldwin and Norman Cairns, and her extended family and many friends and neighbors.
Her career in...
Donald MacKenzie
August 14, 2025
Donald R. MacKenzie, 93, passed away on August 14, 2025. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and special friend to many. He was born November 16, 1931, and grew up in Freeport Illinois, where he graduated as a proud Freeport High School Pretzel in 1949. As a boy, he worked mowing lawns and delivering newspapers to help his family,...
Lorenz Herrera
August 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lorenz Herrera, who passed away August 14, 2025, at the age of 56.
Lorenz was born on April 24, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A dedicated electrician and a valued member of the Enterprise Electric service team, Lorenz showcased his skills in electrical work throughout his career as well as...
Walter Dennis Leatherwood
August 14, 2025
Walter Dennis Leatherwood, 71, beloved Son, Brother, and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on August 14, 2025. He entered this world on March 12, 1954 in Newport, AR, born to Walter and Mary Leatherwood. He is survived by his sister Patricia Leatherwood.
He was a hard worker who was dedicated to his employers and coworkers. He was a...
Anthony Garcia
August 13, 2025
Anthony Ray Richard Garcia, eldest child of Alysha Montano and Matthew Montano, age 23, was taken to rest with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was an avid collector of Legos, Hot Wheels, and Star Wars.
Anthony is preceded in death by his grandfather Richard Garcia, great grandparents Philip and Esther Zamora, great grandparents Henry and Gloria...
Katherine Louise Daw
August 12, 2025
Katherine Louise Daw, 96, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, on August 12, 2025. To most, she was always Louise. She was born on June 25, 1929, to Katherine and Clifford Ramsdale.
Louise grew up in Columbus City, IA, Fresno, CA, and Los Angeles, CA, in a spiritual, musical family with her three siblings. During her childhood she learned to play...
John Tondl
August 12, 2025
Lt. Col John A. Tondl USAF retired (95) passed away on August 12, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Catherine A. Nealand and husband Greg of Laguna Hills, California, daughter Nancy M. Palmer of Mesa Arizona, grandchildren Christopher Nealand, Dr. Lee Palmer, Dr. Amanda Walsh, and great grandson Beckham Walsh. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Tondl, sister...
Dianne Forrest
August 12, 2025
Phyllis Dianne Forrest was born into a farming family and, apart from a few years spent in Texas, was raised on the farm set in the gentle hills east of Vici, Oklahoma. Her childhood memories were rich with the rhythms of rural life: pumping water from the well, playing in the corral water tank with her sisters Glenda and Arleata...
Maria Eugenia Fowler
August 12, 2025
Maria “Eugenia” Fowler passed away Tuesday August 12th 2025, surrounded by her loving husband Bobby of 41 years, and some of her 10 siblings.
Eugenia was born October 27, 1950, in McAllen, Texas, to Margarito and Ofelia Bravo.
She was raised and lived in Layton, Utah, for most of her life, graduating from Davis High School.
She received her Bachelor of Arts in...
Bianca Elizabeth Ruiz
August 11, 2025
Bianca Elizabeth Ruiz, 36, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025.
The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.
She attended Albuquerque Public School and graduated from high school in May, Class of 2007. When she was in elementary school, she competed and won many spelling bees. When she was in middle school, she was...
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