RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
John Farris
May 14, 2024
John Adam Farris, Age 91 died of complications of a stroke in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 14, 2024. He was born in 1933 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Margaret Gore Farris (1932 - 2018), and by his only sibling, Marshall Elmer Farris Junior (1927 - 2020) and both...
W. Daril Gutscher
May 13, 2024
Daril Gutscher passed away at his place of residence on May 13, 2024. Daril was born on June 5, 1933 in Ft. Madison Iowa and grew up in a mostly rural environment. At the age of 13 he and his family moved to Ft. Collins, Colorado where he attended high school and college. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical...
George Dee Mitchell
May 12, 2024
George Mitchell was a true original—a cowboy, a businessman, a biker, an outdoorsman, a sailor, and a friend to everyone he met. He was funny, very funny, knew everyone and had a big heart. With a quick wit and an electric charisma, he was effortlessly cool.
As for his grit, that he learned in the Texas heat at the age of...
Carmen Porter
May 12, 2024
Carmen Porter, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Born on September 9, 1952, in Alamogordo, Carmen was a beacon of love, kindness, and immense faith. She dedicated herself to serving God and her family and this commitment was evident in every aspect of her life.
Carmen had...
Odelia "Lee" Apodaca
May 12, 2024
Odelia "Lee" Apodaca, age 82, A dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister, passed away Sunday, May 12,2024. Lee was known for her kind, loving and caring personality, an amazing hairstylist, A Denver Broncos Fan, and her love for Smokey Robinson. She is survived by her sons, Tony and Alfredo; her grandchildren, Corrina, Kami, and Jasmine; and great-grandchildren, Payton, Chase,...
Abel G. Coronado
May 12, 2024
Abel G. Coronado passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2024, at the age of 83 with his family by his side. Abel was born on January 13th, 1941, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Manuel and Rufina Coronado. Abel served in the United States Air Force for four years before he joined the City of Albuquerque Fire Department where he...
Albert "Ray" Cortez
May 12, 2024
Albert "Ray" Cortez, age 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and beloved son-in-law to Estela Perez, was called to his eternal resting place on May 12, 2024. He entered this world on April 8, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jose and Flora Cortez.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cortez of 58 years, and his five daughters,...
Patricia Ann Conley
May 12, 2024
Patricia A. Conley, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Patricia lived most of her life in Albuquerque, graduated from Albuquerque High School, class of 1953, and married J.B., her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed traveling, camping, and were zoo docent volunteers for many...
James Houston
May 12, 2024
James Gordon Houston passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 20, 1937, to Vernon Cecil Houston and Ima Ruth Pegram Houston. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Beverly Houston. He is survived by his wife of nearly twenty-five years, Molly McGinnis Houston.
Jim was in the...
Juanita Bercier
May 12, 2024
Juanita Garcia Bercier, a coal miner's daughter, was born March 28, 1936 in Dawson New Mexico to Amelia Lopez Garcia and Jose Marcos Garcia. She passed away on May 12, 2024 at the age of 88, with her loving husband by her side.
Juanita was one of three children, brother Pat Garcia and sister Mary Frances Reza. She is survived by...
Dr. Gerald Gold, MD
May 12, 2024
Dr. Gerald N. Gold, MD, prominent neurosurgeon serving the Albuquerque NM community for over 30 years, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after battling several years of a nerve degenerating disease and at least two strokes. The Gold family extends their appreciation to the staffs of UNM Hospital, Comfort Keepers, and Advanced...
Son Ba Nguyen
May 11, 2024
Son Nguyen, 49, beloved Husband and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on May 11, 2024. He entered this world on October 14, 1974 in Vietnam, born to Doan Nguyen and Khanh Lang. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Vo; and mother, Khanh Lang. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:30pm,...
Carol Carthew Tallman
May 11, 2024
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, Carol passed away on May 11th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carol Carthew Tallman was born in 1935 to Arthur and Maybelle Moore Carthew in Los Angeles. Carol's father was a university professor who worked as a ranger-naturalist in the National Parks. Carol therefore spent her childhood summers in Lassen and Yosemite National...
John Joseph Standish
May 10, 2024
John Joseph Standish, 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away quietly on May 10, 2024.John was born on January 29, 1939, to Lillian Kazmierczyk and John B. Standish, and lived in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania as a young man. John is survived by his wife, Jean; stepchildren, Lucas, Sonny, Linh, Julia; daughters, Rebecca (Tom) Frock, Gail (Anthony) Standish, and Debra (Doug) Day; and...
Karen Krout
May 10, 2024
Karen Beth Krout passed away May 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born January 24, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Albuquerque since early childhood and graduated from Sandia High School. She was an only child.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Edward and Violet Bernard, her grandchild, Aaron Martinez, and her son-in-law Jesús...
Laura Olivia Vazquez-Castillo
May 9, 2024
Laura Olivia Vazquez-Castillo, age 75, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by love on May 9, 2024. Laura was known for her kind spirit, strength, and intelligence. Laura received her master's degree in business administration and retired from Bernalillo County as the Director of Risk Management. She loved to dress up, getting her nails done and...
Phyllis Thayer
May 9, 2024
Phyllis Jean Thayer beloved Mom, passed away peacefully with family at her side on May 9, 2024. She entered this world on December 28, 1933 in Richwood WV. She is survived by son Bill Barber and wife Margie. She is also survived by four step-children; Lynn Thayer, Lisa Lueras, Barbara Pastore and Chuck Thayer from Clinton, IL. She is survived...
Aaron Clark
May 8, 2024
Aaron Clark, 33, beloved Brother, Son, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He entered this world on March 2, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Maria K. Clark and step-son to Darrell S. Rickert. He is survived by his mother, Maria Clark; step-father, Darrell Rickert; older brother, Austin Clark; and younger brother, Ryan Rickert....
Carol Maas
May 8, 2024
Carol Ida Maas, age 87, of Edgewood, New Mexico died on May 8, 2024, from complications of cancer at home with her beloved husband, Edward, and daughter, Kaye, by her side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Edgewood, New Mexico. Visitation will be held for one hour...
Elma Landgraf
May 7, 2024
Elma Landgraf, 70, beloved Mother, Spouse, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She entered this world on June 26, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM, born to William and Esther Hopkins. She is survived by her daughter, Leah Landgraf; sister, Jerry Hopkins-Velarde; and grandchildren, Hendrix and Nina Smith.
A Graveside Service will...
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