RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
John Knight Hoover
May 4, 2026
John Knight Hoover, born on Saturday, November 2, 1946, in Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday May 4, 2026, in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was a beloved brother to Elizabeth "Liz" Hoover-Greenwald and brother-in-law to Robert "Bob" Greenwald of Leland, NC. He is also survived by cousin, Mari Lynn Markey, of Leland, NC. He remained close to his former wife,...
Paul Roger Valdez
May 4, 2026
Paul Roger Valdez, 74, of Los Ranchos, NM, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Taos, NM on August 23, 1951, and grew up in Vadito, NM. Paul graduated from Espanola HS in 1969 and proudly served in the USMC from 1969-1972.
In his younger years, Paul loved camping and fishing in Vadito, and Northern...
Clifford Lloyd Slaughter
May 4, 2026
Clifford Llyod Slaughter
Loved his family and friends, and was adored by many. He was a strong man of few words who enjoyed a long, rich life. He will be missed deeply.
Michael George Marra
May 3, 2026
Michael G. Marra, age 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.
Michael will be remembered as a man who truly enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and spent many special moments camping and exploring. He found joy in whittling, often creating with patience and care, and loved...
Carol Ann Summers
May 3, 2026
Carol Summers, a fiercely independent woman whose life was defined by compassion, creativity, and service to others, passed away surrounded by the legacy of love she so carefully stitched into the lives of her family and community.
Raised in upstate New York, Carol devoted much of her professional life to education. She began her career teaching science before discovering a calling...
Lera LaTrell Back
May 2, 2026
Lera LaTrell Back, known to most as LaTrell, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and a mother and grandmother figure to many, passed away Saturday morning, May 2, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born October 19, 1935, in Cumby, Texas.
Growing up, LaTrell spent time in Texas and on a farm in Oronogo, Missouri, outside...
Joe Al Chavez
May 2, 2026
Joe A. Chavez, known by his loved ones as Al, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Al was born in Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, August 14, 1932. He lived in Albuquerque most of his life. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean war and spent time in both Germany and Korea. Al married his...
David Lynn Walter
May 2, 2026
David Walter was born in Edwardsville, IL and died at the age of 89 in Albuquerque, NM on May 2, 2026. David is survived by Jean, his dearest friend and wife of 45 years; his beloved son Steven (CO); and two amazing grandsons, Harrison (WA) and Solomon (CO). His parents Joseph August and Lillie Belva (née Epps) and older brothers...
Daniel Nicholas Anaya
Apr 30, 2026
Daniel Nicholas Anaya
September 8, 1961 - April 30, 2026
Daniel Nicholas Anaya, lovingly known to many as "Rocky," passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 64.
Born on September 8, 1961, Daniel grew up in Tajique, New Mexico, where he developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of the mountains and the simple joys of rural life. The mountains...
John Franklin Lederer Jr.
Apr 30, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, beloved dad and Papa, John F. Lederer, Jr., on April 30, 2026, at the age of 92.
John was born June 28, 1933, in Trumbauersville, Pennsylvania to John Lederer, Sr. and Cecelia Lederer. He proudly served his country as a Medical Corpsman in the US Navy. After...
Ronald Joseph Monty
Apr 29, 2026
Ronald Joseph Monty, 81, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home in Tijeras, NM, on April 29, 2026. Ron was born on April 13, 1945, in East Hartford, Conn. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Anne Monty and his brother, Harold Monty Jr.
Ron proudly served his country in the United States...
Isabel Francine Bonnet
Apr 29, 2026
Isabel Francine Bonnet of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home on the evening of April 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Isabel was the youngest of 10 siblings born to Laura and Felipe Martinez of Tierra Amarilla, NM.
On Armed Forces Day 1954, Isabel met Frank Bonnet, a young 2nd Lieutenant on his first assignment in the U.S....
Robert Edward Ashe
Apr 28, 2026
On April 28, 2026, St. Peter sat down along with Archangels Gabriel and Michael to go over the Holy Scrolls to see who would be called home. On this day Robert Edward Ashe was called home to be with his Mother, Grandparents, and family, including his brothers and sisters who he served with in the United States Army.
Bob was...
Charles Edward Whitworth
Apr 28, 2026
Charles Edward "Ed" Whitworth, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away, united in spirit with his cherished wife, Dianne, whom he loved for 62 years. He followed her just over a year after her passing-a reflection of a love that endured beyond time.
Ed and Dianne's marriage was defined by love, humor, devotion, and unwavering sacrifice, a...
Gwendolyn Gladell Green
Apr 28, 2026
Gwendolyn Davis Green, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Although Gwen passed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her heart was in West Texas where she was born on March 4, 1939 in Rockwall, Texas.Forged by the time and place of her birth, Gwen had a grit common among those who experienced the...
Athanasios "Tom" Gavrielides, PhD
Apr 28, 2026
"Memory Eternal"
It is with great sadness that we share that Athanasios "Tom" Gavrielides fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the age of 83.
Tom was born on March 25, 1943, in Thessaloniki, Greece, to Theofanis and Ekaterini Gavrielides (Papageorgiou). At the age of 18, he left his family and friends to come to the United States...
Renee Bustamante
Apr 27, 2026
Renee Bustamante, 89, San Salvador, El Salvador, passed away on April 27, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM.
Renee was a beautiful soul and loved her family. She was a devoted catholic. She cherished her family especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she had a special love for and adored them all.
Renee is survived by her sons Jose Bustamante and Luis Bustamante,...
Genevieve Loretta Danto (née Sakals)
Apr 26, 2026
Genevieve Danto passed away in Albuquerque at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Julius Danto and loving mother of the late Carol and of Dr. Susan Danto. Fondly remembered by friends in Vancouver, Scottsdale, and beyond.Burial to take place at the National Cemetery in Santa  Fe, NM.
She lived, she laughed, she loved, she left.
Ren'ee Dalton-Torres
Apr 26, 2026
Ren'ee Dalton-Torres
Ren'ee Torres, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 66. Born on June 8th, 1959 in Roswell, NM to Inez Looney and Kenneth Dalton. She was known for her kindness, love for her family, and devotion to her faith.
Mother to everyone,...
Charles Howard Kalm
Apr 26, 2026
Charles "Charley" Howard Kalm, of Albuquerque, was born on February 4, 1982 in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico. He graduated from Sandia High School and attended the University of New Mexico where he majored in German Studies and Philosophy. He also obtained a Masters in Philosophy, and received his law degree from UNM School of Law and practiced law from...
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