RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Karen L. (Pyles) Slater
Feb 6, 2025
Karen L. (Pyles) Slater passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2025, after a brief illness, leaving behind her beloved dog Lucy, several relatives and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Slater; and loyal companions, Virgin Snow, Streaker, Liebchen, Charlie (the dogs) and Spook (the cat).
She was born August 1, 1938, to Bernard L. Pyles...
Grace Rose
Feb 6, 2025
Grace Rose, age 95, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on December 22, 1929, in Waukegan IL, to Max and Etta Ward. She lived most of her life in Waukegan and move to NM in 2002. She enjoyed knitting, bingo, and mahjong. She is survived by her three children: sons, Louis and wife,...
Aaron Michael Ohlhausen
Feb 6, 2025
Aaron Michael Ohlhausen, age 32, of Albuquerque, died February 6, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
Aaron was born, May 4, 1992, the son of Tony and Robin Ohlhausen and the oldest child.
Aaron graduated from Albuquerque HS in 2011, and ENMU Roswell in 2013 with a certificate in food service. He began working at Chick-fil-A with the grand opening of...
Erlinda Josephine Seegers Duran
Feb 6, 2025
Erlinda Josephine Seegers (nee Duran), born May 7, 1939, to Jose Saloman Duran and Juanita Emilia Chavez in Ocate New Mexico, died peacefully at home and surrounded by family on February 6, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John Albert Seegers of Appleton Wisconsin, Eldest Son Keith Seegers and Barbara Spear, Daughters Kim, Kelli, and Lisa...
Lupe R. Latta
Feb 5, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Lupe R. Latta, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 90. She was known for her charming wit, unwavering love for her family, and beautiful spirit. She was kind, intelligent, and audacious.
Most importantly, she was the rock from which we relied upon, and the foundation from which our family...
Josephine Valdez
Feb 5, 2025
Josephine (Josie) Pauline Valdez, age 84, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Josie was born on Monday, April 29, 1940 in Dixon, NM to Eduardo and Mary Sanchez.
Josie was extremely talented and had many hobbies that she was passionate about with sewing, crocheting and embroidery being her favorite.
She was...
Robin Demmert Baker
Feb 5, 2025
Robin was born in Fort Defiance, Arizona on January 23, 1976. He passed away on February 5, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He had just turned 49 years old, 2 weeks prior. Son of John E. Baker, Jr., and Lillian Demmert Baker. His tribal affiliations are Southern Ute and the Tlingit Native American Indian Tribes.
Robin graduated with an associate degree...
Charles Olinger
Feb 5, 2025
Dr. Charles Olinger passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2025. "Charlie" was born to Dwight and Beatrice Olinger on August 10th, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. After growing up across the southwest, Charlie graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM in 1960. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Biology at the University of New Mexico where...
Dennis John McCance
Feb 5, 2025
Dennis John McCance was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He attended Queens University Belfast, where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology and made lifelong friends. Dennis then went on to a graduate degree in Microbiology at the University of Birmingham. After defending his PhD dissertation, he moved to London, where he lived for 16 years and met his wife...
Melbourn Bernstein
Feb 4, 2025
Mel Bernstein, dedicated educator and loving husband and father died peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy he leaves 5 children, Jeff Bernstein, and Ellen Bernstein (Blane Deniston), Dana Pulliam (Randy Pulliam), Rachel Bernstein (Daniel Levin), and Susanna May (Don May). Mel has 3 grandchildren, Ian and Aiden May, and...
Gail Miller
Feb 4, 2025
Gail is survived by her four children, Robert Miller, Carol Miller, Leigh Shoulta, and Allen Miller; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William I. Miller; mother, Frances Lacy; and father, Farrell Lacy; Gail was born in Durango, Colorado and resided in Ignacio, Colorado in her younger years. She moved with her parents throughout...
Charles Hall
Feb 4, 2025
Dr. Charles A. Hall, 87, died on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. Preceded in death by his dear wife, Geralyn. His upbeat and generous spirit will be sorely missed by his son, David, his family Leslie and Thomas; daughter, Debi and her husband, Eric, her daughter, Samantha and husband, Aaron and their children, Aurora and Phoenix (due to arrive in June).
Charles...
Joe Castillo Garcia
Feb 4, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Joe Castillo Garcia, announce his passing. He died of natural causes on February 4, 2025. A long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, he was born on August 1, 1931, in Balmorhea, TX. He was married to Lydia Martinez (now deceased) for 40 years. He served in the US Army during the Korean...
Margaret Pino Wilhelm
Feb 4, 2025
Margaret was born on January 20, 1932, as a proud member of Santa Ana Pueblo. She joined her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2025 at the age of 93 in Albuquerque.
She met her husband in downtown Santa Fe while attending the Santa Fe Indian Boarding School and he was on a weekend pass from Kirkland AFB. Thus started...
Wilfred Bryan Jr.
Feb 4, 2025
Wilfred Bryan, age 92, formerly of Falmouth Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at home in Rio Rancho New Mexico. He was born in 1932 in Watertown Connecticut to Wilfred Sr. and Faith (Bassett) Bryan. He was predeceased by Carolyn, his wife of 68 years, and is survived by his children, Richard (Francie Chew) Bryan, Phil (Kathy)...
Freddie Walker
Feb 4, 2025
Freddie Ray Walker of Albuquerque, NM age 87 passed away on February 4, 2025. Freddie was also known as "Ted" or Aunt Ted by many of her family. She was born on July 2, 1937, to Fred and Helen McKnight at their family home in Elsey, Missouri. After marrying her sweetheart on June 27, 1953, they lived in Wichita, Kansas...
Sharon Rowland
Feb 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Sharon "Sharie" Rowland of Albuquerque. Sharie was born on Tuesday, November 26, 1946, and was the adopted child of Pat and Reba Rowland. She was a mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and Christian. Sharie had a wondrous childhood with loving parents and grandparents who taught her hard work, the gift...
Rebecca Lee White
Feb 3, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” White passed peaceably away on Monday, February 3rd after a brief care session with hospice while a resident at Oakdale Heights in Redding.
She was born on August 3, 1939, in Roswell, New Mexico to Fred Carman and Jessie Lawhorn. She met Ron in early 1954 while living in Augusta, Kansas and dated briefly. In August 1957 Ron was...
Sammye L. Scharf
Feb 2, 2025
Sammye L. Scharf, born on November 3, 1931, in Waurika, Oklahoma, passed away on February 2, 2025. Sammye was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Scharf. She is survived by her two daughters; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
After arriving in Albuquerque in 1962, Sammye's passion was volunteering with Noon Day Ministries, crocheting blankets for the Linus Project, playing bridge...
Josiah C. Gurule-Smith
Feb 2, 2025
Gurule-Smith, Josiah C.
Josiah Christopher Gurule-Smith was born on October 23rd, 1998, to Kevin C. and Monica Smith II in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended Volcano Vista High School and
graduated from Del Norte High School. During high school he enjoyed playing football and hanging out with his friends. At a young age Josiah participated in several different sports baseball, track and...
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