RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Jake Vigil
Nov 12, 2025
Jake Vigil, a dearly loved father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 80. Jake was a proud veteran of the United States Army, who carried the values of service and dedication throughout his life.
Jake is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Alice; his children, Michael Anthony (LeeAnn),...
Joseph "Buddy" Perea
Nov 11, 2025
Joseph "Buddy" Perea, 84, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 15, 1941, Buddy was known for his magnetic personality, natural charisma, and ability to bring a smile to every room.
With a lifelong career in auto sales that spanned more than 50 years, Buddy built lasting relationships with countless customers, colleagues, and...
Dominic Nelson
Nov 11, 2025
Dominic Johnny Nelson, age 27 of Albuquerque, NM, went home to our Lord & Savior on November 11, 2025.
“D.J.” as he was affectionately known was born on June 8, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM to his mother Cynthia Radovan.
His life was changed forever on April 12, 2017 when he was blessed with a beautiful daughter Maci. She was was pride and...
Bill Castillo
Nov 11, 2025
Bill Castillo, a devoted husband, father, friend, school principal, and a lifetime resident of Albuquerque died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 96.
Bill is survived by his spouse Betty; children, Charles Castillo and wife Elizabeth Hogan, Janice Castillo and husband Greg Alarid, and Robert Castillo; grandchildren Claire Alarid, Nicholas Alarid, and Antonio Castillo.
On 11/20/25, a rosary will...
Edward Melendez
Nov 11, 2025
Edward Melendez Jr. was called by the Lord on November 11, 2025, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie Gomez Melendez; his parents, Edward and Urbana Melendez; brothers Ismael, Moises, Lionel, Filbert, Joe, and sister Ruth. He is survived by his sister Grace Jaramillo and brother Manuel Melendez, also sons Lionel Melendez wife...
Patricia Kailer
Nov 10, 2025
Patricia Stangebye Kailer, beloved daughter, niece, aunt, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 100. Pat was born in New England, North Dakota to Dr. Thorlief Ludwig and Ruth Jones Stangebye. The family later moved to Mott, N. D., where Pat graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to the University of North...
Mary Jane Quintana
Nov 10, 2025
Mary Jane Quintana left to be with our Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1922, in the farming community of San Luis, Colorado to Onofre (Frieda) and Jacobo Martinez. Known by many as "Jane," in her early life, she was a talented dancer who was an accomplished jitter bugger. She had a brief stint...
John Leonard Moses Gallegos
Nov 10, 2025
John Leonard Moses Gallegos “Big John,” age 82, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Born on September 5, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, John was the beloved son of the late Joe L. Gallegos and MaryLou Gallegos. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...
Sandra E. Duran-Diaz "Sandy"
Nov 9, 2025
Sandra E. Duran-Diaz "Sandy", 61, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1964, in Albuquerque.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floran Duran and Connie Heauer; her stepfather, Ralph Heuer; her son, Derrick Diaz; and brothers-in-law, Denny Key and Marc Sandburg.
Sandy is survived by her two children, Dominic A. Trujillo and...
Marion Allen
Nov 9, 2025
Marion Allen, 101 years old, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on November 9, 2025. He was born April 28, 1924, to Arthur and Elizabeth (Schnell) Allen and grew up in a small Kansas railroad hub town.
He was a natural storyteller. He loved to recount his many experiences during a century of living: outdoor adventures with family and friends, a...
Hunter Matthew David Stamm
Nov 9, 2025
Our beautiful son Hunter went to be with the Lord and will be truly missed not only by his family but by all who were blessed to have met him. Hunter was proceeded in death by his handsome Grandfather David K. Stamm who he loved so dearly and had always said that he was his best buddy and could tell...
Marty Martinez
Nov 9, 2025
Marty Lee Martinez was born November 15, 1966 at Sandia Base Hospital in Albuquerque. He went to Ranchvale Elementary in Clovis NM. He went to Manzano high school and was in the marching band and graduated in 1984. While attending he did Drama/ Speech and Art. He took a class trip to Europe.
He graduated from UNM with a bachelor's degree...
Arlene Smith
Nov 9, 2025
Arlene Smith was born February 14, 1927, in Marion, Kansas to Cecil Pierce and Lillian Parker Pierce and has lived in Albuquerque since 1950. Her husband of 64 years, Max A. Smith, preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by her daughters Caroline Gilley, husband Terry and grandsons Eric and Darrin; Christine Grinde, grandchildren Marc and Cheryl; Elaine...
Eleanor Sanchez
Nov 9, 2025
Eleanor Sanchez, age 92, beloved mother, spouse, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on November 9, 2025. She entered this world on June 11, 1933, in Gallup, NM, born to Manuel and Virginia Garcia.
Eleanor was raised as an only child but was also raised with "cousins by the dozens". She graduated from Gallup Cathedral High School and...
Georgia Newlin
Nov 8, 2025
Georgia Iris Friend, 89, passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born in Saidora, Mason County, Illinois on June 16, 1936. She is preceded in death by her parents, George William Friend and Gladys Bernetta Lippert Friend, her brothers, Gary Friend and Glen Friend and her sister, Geraldine Friend Patterson. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Newlin...
Benita Lorraine Naquin
Nov 8, 2025
Bennie Lorraine Naquin, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1935 in Cañones, New Mexico, and later made her home in Santa Fe. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Melvin O. Naquin. Together, they settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they built a...
Joseph Arcenio DesGeorges, Jr.
Nov 7, 2025
Joseph Arcenio DesGeorges Jr., beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed from this world on November 7, 2025, after a long and devoted life marked by love of family and service to his country. Joseph passed away exactly nine months to the day after the death of his wife of 68 years, Mary Katherine DesGeorges.
He is survived by his...
Mildred Chavez
Nov 7, 2025
Mildred M. Chavez, 83, born April 7th, 1942 died November 7th, 2025 peacefully in her home. She had no children of her own but for many years helped raise numerous nieces, nephews, and was jokingly, lovingly, known as the neighborhood watch. You would often find her in her chair looking through the window watching over and caring for all her...
Christopher Archuleta
Nov 7, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christopher "Chris" Michael Archuleta, who left this world far too soon on November 7, 2025, at the age of 35, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his time on Earth was brief, the impact he made on the lives of those who knew and loved him will remain everlasting.Chris was...
Orlando Samuel Castellano
Nov 7, 2025
Santa Fe, New Mexico native Orlando (Tandy) Castellano, age 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away November 7, 2025.
Orlando was known for his lifelong commitment and devotion to his family, his teasing sense of humor and warmth to all. He had a great love of the outdoors, fishing, carpentry, landscaping, Spanish music, playing the guitar and...
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