RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dawn Calek
Jul 21, 2024
Margaret Dawn Mary (Armstrong) Calek was born on January 2, 1928 in Antigo, WI to James and Carolyn (Hulka) Armstrong and passed away July 21, 2024. Dawn was raised and educated in Wisconsin and the Chicago area. On December 1, 1951, she and Joe Calek were married and in 1952 they moved to Albuquerque, NM. At that time, she began...
Vickie Grebe
Jul 21, 2024
Vickie Yvonne Grebe, born September 3, 1951, transitioned to heaven breathing her last at 12:12 pm, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in her home surrounded, cared for, and loved by her family, children, grandchildren, and friends. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Grebe, daughters Christy (and Chris) Anderson, Jennifer (and Rich) Walters, and Shanna (and Gabe) Healey,...
Mary Sue Wooten
Jul 21, 2024
MarySue Wooten, almost 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born Friday, August 10, 1928, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Maurice and Marion Mullens. MarySue grew up with her sister Kathryn (Kay) and graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Tulsa University on scholarship and while studying at TU, she met the love of...
Tom House
Jul 20, 2024
Thomas "Tom" House - A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, was called home on July 20, 2024. Tom had a heart for service throughout his life; whether serving his country, his fellow veteran brothers and sisters, or his church. Tom did this without expectation and with his full heart.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Captain Elon and Marie...
Kimmi Hughey
Jul 18, 2024
Kimmi Hughey, a beloved wife, mother, nurse, and nature enthusiast, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on February 9, 1960, Kimmi lived a full and vibrant life, leaving a lasting impact on all those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Known for her compassionate and caring nature, Kimmi dedicated her life to helping others...
Jason C. Salazar
Jul 18, 2024
Jason C. Salazar, age 50, a devoted father, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Jason was well known throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho as the face of his family owned business, Elliott's. Jason had a love of cars, guns, movies, music, and fitness.
Jason is survived by his son, Jovan Salazar. He is also survived...
John Wilson
Jul 18, 2024
John Everette Wilson was the son of Verity and John Gibson Wilson, born on March 18, 1946, in Oakland, CA. He passed July 18, 2024, at his home after a short and very aggressive cancer. His wife, Ellen Silva Wilson; goddaughter, Jennifer Anne Walton; and grandniece, JoAnne Martinez-Silva were at his side.
His wife would say there was nobody better for...
Maryvonne Briscoe
Jul 18, 2024
Maryvonne (Giubergia) Briscoe, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, after having fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was 86 years YOUNG.
Maryvonne was blessed to be surrounded by her loving husband, Bob Briscoe and her great niece, Danielle Stevenson, who always inspired her to fight for another day.
Maryvonne was born November 13, 1937, in...
Jeannette Marie (Baker) Keim
Jul 17, 2024
Jeannette Marie Baker Keim, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 87.
Jeannette was born to Austin and Theresa Baker in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1936. She is survived by her husband Carl D. Keim and their four children Elizabeth Marie Keim, Jeanmarie Keim PhD, Kathryn Marie Keim, and Carl D. Keim, Jr;...
Patsy Giffin
Jul 17, 2024
Patsy Ruth Giffin died peacefully in her sleep on July 17, 2024, three days after her 93rd birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Lee Giffin and Mary Irene Dorka and by Flora Talmadge, her beloved grandmother who raised her.
The theater so fascinated Patsy that she majored in drama at New Mexico Highlands University. She taught English...
Edith Robinson Bauer
Jul 16, 2024
Edith Robinson Bauer, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since 1989, passed away July 16, 2024, at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Dale Gene Bauer, her mother, Louise Lee Robinson and her father, Wilbur Judson Robinson. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Ellen Opsahl and Marie Robinson Kindt, as well as...
Mary Lou Sorenson
Jul 16, 2024
Mary Lou Sorenson , a beloved mother, grandmother, and the wife of Professor Jay Sorenson (predeceased) of the University of New Mexico, who cared deeply about her friends, family, and the well-being of all others, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She is survived by her children, Vivian Sorenson and Eugene Sorenson; their spouses, Gary Meister...
Jerry Wayne Lantz
Jul 16, 2024
Jerry W. Lantz, 88, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Jerry was preceded in death by his long-time wife, Eleanor. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Lynda Wilson (Scott), Darlene Gallegos, and Renee Lantz; seven grandchildren, Tony Ortiz (Audra), Leslie Ortiz, Bryan Wilson (LaCrisha), Joshua Gallegos, Andrew...
Sheran Ann Matson
Jul 13, 2024
Sheran Ann Matson passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the age of 81.
Born on Wednesday, February 24, 1943, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Robert Warren Matson and Bernadine Meta (Bierschenk) Matson. She moved to Albuquerque in 1980 with her son, Michael Neessen.
Sheran attended Mesa College for her Associate’s degree and graduated from the University of Iowa obtaining her...
Daniel James McFadden
Jul 13, 2024
Daniel James McFadden of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the age of 87.
He is survived by his wife, Charron; son, Jason McFadden and wife, Becky; stepson, Scott Bury and wife, Karen, and stepdaughter, Rebecca Bury.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024; 1 to 3:00 p.m. at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209...
Jean O. Soderberg
Jul 13, 2024
Jean O. Soderberg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on August 16, 1928, in Belleville, Illinois, Jean led a life full of love, joy, and devotion.
A proud graduate of Belleville Township High School, Class of 1946, Jean embarked on a career in the airline industry, working for...
Emmanuel Robert Hernandez, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Emmanuel Hernandez, age 61, passed away unexpectantly after a brief struggle with a sudden illness on July 12, 2024 in Tijeras, NM. He was born in Spokane, Washington, to Beatrice and Bob Hernandez. His father was in the US Air Force, so the family moved around quite a bit. However, Emmanuel's favorite place and where he always said he was...
Rosalie Ramirez
Jul 12, 2024
Rosalie T. Ramirez, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, during her incredible 78 years of life. She passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024.
She was predeceased by her parents, Donaciano and Frances Torrez and siblings. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Rafael Ramirez Jr.; four children: April Winters and her husband, Danny Winters; Melissa...
Glenna Marie Switzer
Jul 12, 2024
Age 97, a resident of Edgewood, NM passed away peacefully at her home July 12, 2024. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Glen and Marie Bushnell. Glenna married Paul Switzer of Thomas, Ok in 1945. Paul and Glenna moved to NM in 1952 and settled briefly in Albuquerque before moving to Tijeras, NM. They later moved to the...
Jon Hatchell
Jul 12, 2024
Jon "Mike" Hatchell, 84, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family.
Mike was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and brother. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Melvin and Frances Hatchell, moving to New Mexico six months later.
Mike served honorably in the United States Army and the New Mexico National Guard,...
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