RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ryan Andy Tafoya
September 8, 2026
Ryan Andy Tafoya
Ryan Andy Tafoya was born on July 27, 1975, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Benjamin and Yvette Tafoya. Ryan entered his eternal slumber on September 8, 2026.
Ryan spent his younger years in Taos, New Mexico, where he enjoyed playing baseball alongside his best friend and twin brother, Bryan. After graduating from Cibola High School, Ryan proudly served...
Josiah Ryan Garcia
September 7, 2026
Josiah Ryan Garcia, age 1, precious son, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026. Josiah was known for his side eyes attitude, and a smile that warmed the heart of everyone who met him and a laugh that caught the attention of the room. He loved octopus's, riding in the car and going over speed bumps with his family, Coco, and...
Chuck Foster
September 7, 2026
Chuck Foster, 68, met the eyes and open arms of Jesus Christ, his Savior, early in the morning on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born Charles Haden Foster on October 1, 1957 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Charles Lindy and Vera Mae Foster, Chuck grew up in Roswell, Lake Arthur, and Portales, New Mexico. Chuck graduated in...
Albert Florence
September 7, 2026
Albert Florence, age 82, passed away on September 7, 2026. He was born August 28, 1944 in Las Vegas, NM to Rita and Manuel Florence. He is preceded in death by his son, David; parents Manuel and Rita Florence; sister Louise Harris; brother John Florence; and sister Viola Espinosa. He is survived by his wife Susan; son Brian; brother Edward...
Ronald Paul Tybor
September 6, 2026
RONALD PAUL TYBOR
BORN AUGUST 8th, 1937 in Houston, Texas
DIED SEPTEMBER 6th, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Married Sandra K. Firestone on AUGUST 17th, 1963. 63 years happily together.
Ron is survived by his beautiful wife, Sandra (Firestone), despite that she attended Ohio State for a while. He is thankful to this lady. A precious GIFT- He believes she received sainthood within a...
Jerry Paul Sweeney
September 5, 2026
Jerry Paul Sweeney, 65, passed away September 6, 2026. He shared 30 years of love and life with his husband. A strategist, protector and devoted family man, Jerry could bring order to chaos-or create a little himself. He was my Love, my heart and my world-my best friend.
He will be so sorely missed!
George David (Dave) Wertz, Jr.
September 5, 2026
Dave passed away on Saturday September 5, 2026. He was 74 years old. He was born May 26, 1952, to George D. Wertz Sr. and Nanette Hood Wertz in Larkspur California. He attended St. Albert the Great and graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1970 where he was captain of the basketball and baseball teams. He received a basketball...
Fern Noreen Knudsen
September 4, 2026
Just days before reaching her 103rd birthday, Fern N. Knudsen quietly slipped away home. For she had only been on loan to us to love and cherish. In prior weeks, Fern would ask us how a girl born in rural Cedar County, Nebraska ended up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She had always loved to travel. Fern would spend much of...
Alexis Alvarez
September 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Alexis Alvarez, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who left us on September 4, 2026, at the age of 15.
Alexis was a beautiful, loving, and cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. Though her life was far too short, she made a lasting impact on everyone blessed...
Evangeline M. Felter
September 4, 2026
Evangeline M. Felter (Vangie), a truly cherished soul and longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away gently on September 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Defined by her endless kindness, quiet strength, and selfless nature, Evangeline devoted her life to bringing comfort and happiness to everyone around her.
Born on October 29, 1939, in Española, New Mexico, to Cipriano...
Lois Jean Plondke
September 4, 2026
Lois Jean Barkley, later known as Lois Jean DeCourtney and Lois Jean Plondke, was born on March 26, 1927, in Derry, Pennsylvania. Throughout her life she was devoted to caring for her family and supporting those around her. She was a talented painting artist who worked in watercolors, oils, and acrylics, and she loved to travel and explore new places.
Lois...
Isabel Torres
September 4, 2026
Isabel (Bessie) Torres died peacefully on September 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Orlando, parents Tomas and Mercedes Lucero, brothers Amado and Abel, sisters Mary Ann Maes, Filia Perea, Virginia Romero and Connie Nunez.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia and Ronnie Martinez, Sons - John and Robert, grandchildren - Joseph Martinez, Anita and husband Clayton Crouse, Gabrielle...
Barbara Jane Hurd
September 3, 2026
Barbara J. Hurd, 89, passed away on September 3, 2026, at the Watermark at Cherry Hills, her residence since 2022. Born to William and Edna Anderson in 1936, in New Haven, Connecticut, she was the oldest of four children and grew up in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
After high school, Barbara spent a year in what was then West Germany attending...
Helen Jane Ferrel
September 3, 2026
Helen Jane Ferrel, born Helen Jane Van Gundy, January 29, 1949, sadly lost her battle with breast cancer and was called home to her Lord on September 3, 2026. She was predeceased by her son Jason Webb Ferrel, age 4, and her daughter Hattie Belle Butler, age 37.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Donald Earl Ferrel,...
Tausha Yvette Constancia
September 3, 2026
Tausha Constancia, 54, of Albuquerque NM, raised in Chilili NM, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, After a courageous two and a half year journey with cancer, surrounded by her loving Family. Tausha refused to let cancer define who she was. She faced every treatment with remarkable bravery and her signature sense of humor.Tausha dedicated her life to her family...
Colleen Ann Lopez
September 3, 2026
Our aunt, Colleen Ann Lopez, was born in Stockton, IL on August 31, 1934. She spent 20 years as a Dominican nun serving in California and New Mexico. Her life changed course when she met Father Patrick Lopez - the love of her life. Theirs was a true love story blessed by God. They were together for almost 20 years...
Patricia "Pat" Joy House
September 3, 2026
On September 3, 2026, Patricia Joy Snyder House entered into her eternal reward with her daughter-in-law, Elena House and her caregivers of LaVida Llena by her side. Pat was born on July 31,1927 in Elkland, PA to Clark W. and Ruby Snyder. Pat was the mother of three children, Mark House, Douglas House, and Barbara Lawless, all three having predeceased...
Steven Frank Serna
September 2, 2026
Psalm 23:4 - "Even if I go through the deepest darkness..., I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me..!"
Steven was born in Albuquerque, NM and lived there with his family until age 2. In 1966, his family moved to Seattle, WA where he grew to manhood and joined the US Army and served in Germany.
Steven is survived...
William John Budagher
September 2, 2026
What do you say about William J. Budagher? He was a character and by far the best storyteller we've ever met.
He was born May 27, 1925, in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, and grew up in Domingo, New Mexico. He passed peacefully at 101 on September 2, 2026, as the last surviving child of Lebanese immigrant Joseph Budagher.
William lived a very big,...
Irma Esther Winn
September 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Irma Winn (Kimmerle)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear matriarch, Irma Winn (Kimmerle), whom we affectionately called "Sug."
We were blessed to celebrate Sug's 100th birthday on June 8, 2026, surrounded by many out-of-state relatives and dear friends who traveled to honor this momentous occasion. It was a beautiful celebration of...
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