RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Mary Ann Schroeder
August 27, 2025
Mary Ann Schroeder, 76, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 9, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James and Marie Pezzillo.
Mary Ann married her high school sweetheart, Gary Schroeder on January 23, 1971. Together they raised two children, Greg and Kellie, who were the joy of her life....
Ruth Klein
August 27, 2025
Ruth Klein, 76, of Albuquerque, passed away on August 27, 2025. Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1949, to Gladys and Edgar Estridge, she was the seventh of eight children. With a background in ballet, she first found work as a teen fashion model, and soon embarked on a journey that took her to New York City and then abroad, where...
David Gomez
August 26, 2025
David P. Gomez, age 61, passed away on August 26, 2025. A Rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:45am, followed by a Funeral Mass. A Graveside Service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery East, 2400 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938.
Jean Hollenbach
August 26, 2025
Jean Hollenbach, born on May 13, 1924, in Rahway, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 101.
Jean dedicated more than two decades of her professional life to the University of New Mexico, where she served secretary for the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Her commitment and excellence were...
John Singer
August 26, 2025
John Bernard Singer Jr., 85, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday evening, August 26, 2025. Born on August 9, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the beloved son of John Bernard Singer and Eleanor (Welenc) Singer.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his loving...
William Matthew "Matt" Ross
August 26, 2025
William Matthew "Matt" Ross, 71, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 26, 2025. Born on December 22, 1953, in Las Cruces, NM, he was the beloved son of the late Rex R. and Lady Eugenia (Seay) Ross. Matt was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother; he is survived by his...
Pauline Prendergast
August 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Pauline Prendergast, who left this world peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Albuquerque, NM, on June 23, 1931, Pauline touched the lives of many through her dedication to teaching and her innovative spirit in the field of cosmetology.Pauline was not just...
Louisa Chavez Bermudez
August 25, 2025
Louisa Chavez Bermudez, 80 years old, went home to be with the Lord August 25, 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, on September 15, 1945, the only daughter of Alicia and Celedon Chavez.
Louisa attended and graduated Harwood Girls' School. She worked for many years at Lovelace Hospital where she eventually retired.
She married Rev. Jesus (Jessie) Bermudez...
Ellie Fox Einhorn
August 25, 2025
Ellie Fox Einhorn, age 85, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. In lieu of flowers or meals, the family asks to please consider making a donation to Magen David Adom at https://savinglivesinisrael.netviewshop.com.
Norma Wessell
August 25, 2025
WESSELL, NORMA, 97, born in Nebraska and longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Norma is joined in heaven with her husband Jack, her son Kenny and her parents, Herbert and Beulah, her brother Ardell and sister Portia. Norma is survived by her children: Jeff (Sandra) Wessell, Carol (Stanley) Lopez, and Joan Garcia; her...
Robert Gerard Manning
August 25, 2025
“That’s nice rhythm hon”
And if anyone knew rhythm, it was him.
From his youth, singing in the clubs in Boston, to dancing at The Mud Puddle in Albuquerque, to drum circles at Big Mountain, to the tapping of his typewriter keys, all settled in the families’ Oasis, in Tijeras.
“Use your fingers. Put down that stick. That’s it, be gentle on that...
Robert Matheny
August 24, 2025
"He didn't tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it."
Robert "Bob/Butch" Lavasco Matheny, a devoted husband, father, friend, educator, leader, and Christian, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a brief illness. He was 92.
Born January 15, 1933, in Lubbock, Texas, Bob spent his early years in rural West...
Philip Garry
August 24, 2025
Philip Garry, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2025, with his loving wife Janis by his side.
Phil graduated from the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science; later he received his PhD degree from The Ohio State University. His professional career began at the Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and he spent 25 years at the University...
Bonnie Culpepper
August 24, 2025
Bonnie passed in her home after a long series of health issues. She was preceded in death by her parents Silas Franklin Burnett & Virginia Sue Sprigg and her brothers Chuck Deer of Ozark Missouri and George Deer of Sibley Missouri. She is survived by her two boys Lance Christopher Albert and Chad Alan Albert, her sister Virginia Kerth, brother...
Robert P. Tinnin, Jr.
August 24, 2025
Mr. Robert P. Tinnin, Jr., founder of the Tinnin Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM, died on August 24, 2025.
Albuquerque born and raised, Bobby, or Tinnin as he was also affectionately known, was a true renaissance man with an iconic laugh and a legendary personality.
A real hometown boy, in his early years Tinnin gathered wild asparagus along the ditches; rushed to...
Gilbert V. Roybal
August 24, 2025
Gilbert V. Roybal, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on August 24, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1944, in Bernalillo, NM, to Primitivo and Margarita Roybal.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Rita Roybal; children, Celeste Montoya (John), Gabriel Roybal (Raquel C.), Christopher Roybal (Kara), and Regina Stout...
John Boyd
August 23, 2025
John A Boyd, 74 of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in his home. Born September 11, 1950, in Albuquerque to Patricia Boyd and Alfonso Zamora, John lived a life full of warmth, laughter and connection.
In April 1974 he married the love of his life Pat, with whom he shared many cherished years before her passing....
Anne Wegener
August 23, 2025
Anne Anastacia Wegener, known affectionately as Momma, Nanny, and Auntie Anne, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 29, 1935, Anne dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse for 52 years before retiring. She resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was a devout member of the Catholic Church, regularly...
Billy Whisenand
August 22, 2025
Billy (Bill) Keith Whisenand, age 95, of Albuquerque, NM, died on Friday, August 22, 2025. Born on March 13, 1930, near Springfield, CO. Bill was the son of Isaac and Daisy (McCain) Whisenand. He graduated from Montezuma High School in 1947 and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1951 where he had a 22-year career as an aviation inspector serving in...
Marcus Bailey
August 21, 2025
Marcus D. Bailey passed away on the morning of August 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He had recently been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. He was 49.
He was born in Rockledge, Florida on August 9, 1976 to James Nolan Bailey and Maryjean Moore Bailey. He is survived by his parents, his brother, Quinn Bailey, and his...
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