RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
David Lee Hale
June 13, 2026
David Lee Hale, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on June 13, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1944, in Iowa City, Iowa, and spent his life woodworking, cracking jokes, and wearing boots.David served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, a period which left him with a lasting love of boats and lighthouses. He rejoined his parents...
Ruby Elaine Wormington
June 13, 2026
Ruby Wormington, 94, a dedicated mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Ruby's story began on a farm in Missouri where she was born on Wednesday, June 17, 1931. Growing up on a dairy farm taught her lessons that stayed with her throughout her entire life. She learned the value of hard work, responsibility, perseverance, and making do...
Janet Rose King
June 12, 2026
Janet Rose King, 74, passed away late in the evening of June 12, 2026, at Enchanted Hills Assisted Living in NE Albuquerque. Born May 10, 1952, in Alpena Michigan, she was the daughter of Raymond Lawrence and Mary Licht.
Janet graduated from Bellflower High School in Bellflower, California in May of 1969. She enlisted in the United States Air Force in...
James Adam Stewart
June 12, 2026
On Friday, June 12, 2026, James Adam Stewart was called Home. Known by his friends and family as Jim, he was born in Omaha, Nebraska, a place that remained part of his story throughout his life. After graduating from Benson High School, he left Omaha to serve his country as a proud member of the United States Navy. During his...
Alois Wagner
June 12, 2026
Alois Wagner was born November 25, 1963, and passed away on June 12, 2026. A member of Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo and later a long-time resident of Old Town, Albuquerque, NM, he made his living as an artist and silversmith and could often be found selling his jewelry under the portal in Old Town. He is best known for his...
Virginia Fitzgerald
June 12, 2026
Virginia Fitzpatrick Fitzgerald passed away Friday, June 12, 2026. Virginia was born and raised in Hartford Connecticut. After getting married, she moved to Portland, Ct., and raised her 5 children. She later moved to New Mexico in 2002.Virginia was proud of her Irish, Catholic heritage. She was an active member of St. Mary's in Portland, and St. Bernadette's in Albuquerque....
Drake Pascale Shelton
June 11, 2026
It is with immense sadness and disbelief that we announce the passing of Drake Pascale Shelton.
To many, Drake was larger than life.
From the moment he could walk, he was dancing, singing, laughing, performing, and finding ways to bring joy to the people around him. Drake danced on the Cibola High School dance team and, following graduation, coached and...
Julia Hill
June 10, 2026
Julia was born on October 16, 1956, in Mandan, North Dakota, and passed away on June 10, 2026. Julia attended St. Joseph Grade School in Mandan and graduated from Mandan High School. She later attended Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Following college, she began her career as an auditor for the state. She...
Lorraine Bernice Martinez
June 10, 2026
Lorraine found joy in the simple beauty of country life, surrounded by her beloved dogs, chickens, and ducks. She had a gentle and loving spirit that touched everyone around her with kindness, warmth, and sweetness. Lorraine was humble and truly special and will be gratefully remembered by all who had the privilege of experiencing her soulful light.
She is preceded...
Salina Geraldine McBee
June 9, 2026
Salina Geraldine "Jerry" McBee, 93, passed away peacefully at her Albuquerque home on the afternoon of June 9, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1933, to Wesley Green Brown and Iva Fay Coleman Brown in the ranching community of Roswell, New Mexico. As the sixth of nine children, Jerry developed a keen sense of resilience early in life, becoming...
Felima Lovato Dominguez
June 8, 2026
Felima Lovato Dominguez August 31, 1924 - June 8, 2026
Teodorita Felima Margarita Lovato Dominguez, age 101, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
A proud and faithful native New Mexican, Felima was born in Clayton, New Mexico, and spent her younger years between Mountainair, Bernalillo, and Santa Fe. She lived her final decades in Albuquerque, where she remained...
Robert Richard Lubold
June 7, 2026
Robert Richard Lubold (Bob)
Robert Richard Lubold (Bob) passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Bob was born on January 17, 1937 to Frederick and Rita Lubold in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Bob graduated from Holyoke High School in 1953 and received his associate's degree in Electronics from CCAF in 1976.
He served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1956 serving in the...
Elizabeth Mary Malone
June 7, 2026
Elizabeth M. Malone, 72, of Albuquerque, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Rio Rancho, NM. On September 10, 1953, she was born to Ernest P. Malone, Jr., and Virginia Strike Malone in Roswell, New Mexico. After graduating from Artesia High School, Elizabeth received a B.S. in nursing from the University of New Mexico, where she was a member of...
Keegan Beckett Thomas
June 7, 2026
With deepest sorrow, we announce Keegan Beckett Thomas, age 24, our treasured and beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2026.
Beckett is survived by his mother, Lisa Thomas and his father, Greg Thomas; his twin sister, Tierney Piper Thomas; his older brother, Liam Thomas, Liam's fiancée, Jenny McCarthy; and his older sister, Zoe Markus...
Dora Margot Mikles Cox
June 7, 2026
Dora Cox passed away peacefully at age 82, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a full life rooted in caring for her loved ones, hard work, good cooking, treasured collections, and the steady attention she brought to the people and things she loved.
Dora was born in Oklahoma near the family farm in Oakwood. She was the daughter...
Rodolfo Harold Lovato
June 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodolfo "Harold" Lovato on June 6, 2026, at the age of 78. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Harold was born on October 29, 1947, in El Duende, New Mexico. He dedicated himself to a lengthy career in academics, becoming an alumnus of...
Donald Clark Conti
June 6, 2026
Donald Clark Conti, 90, was born on August 18, 1935 and called home on June 6, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra, his daughter Tess Branch and her husband Doug, Danielle Branch and her son Jaden Branch, Tyler Branch and his wife Michelle, their children Jacob Branch and Madison Branch. Kristen Cook, Kelly Sierra and her husband...
Paul Henry Merritt
June 6, 2026
Paul Henry Merritt, born on December 31, 1937, in Rochester, New York, gracefully concluded his earthly journey on June 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia, kidney failure, and heart failure. Though his physical presence has departed, his spirit continues to illuminate the lives of all who knew him.
Paul was the cherished son of Russell Seaton Merritt and Irma...
William Eugene Pettit
June 6, 2026
William "Gene" Pettit, 63, loving Spouse, Father, Son, Brother, Father-in-law, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on June 6, 2026. He entered this world on September 25, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM, born to William and Nancy Pettit, both who preceded him in death. He is survived by his spouse Cynthia Pettit; son Brandon Pettit and his wife...
John Lester Webb III
June 5, 2026
John Lester Webb III passed away on June 5, 2026. He will be dearly missed but all who knew him.
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