RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Pauline Eisenstadt
Mar 1, 2024
When he was in middle school, Todd Eisenstadt's mother, Pauline, allowed him to stay up some evenings to watch
"Nightline," ABC's late-night news program featuring anchor Ted Koppel.
"She would do that when there was a topic on the show she wanted to discuss with me at breakfast," said Todd, now 58
and a professor of political science at American...
Samantha Keleher Bursum
Mar 1, 2024
Samantha Jane Keleher Bursum (age 14) was a radiant presence, who brought light and joy into our lives every single day from her arrival on August 14, 2009 until her untimely departure following a tragic automobile accident on March 1, 2024.
Samantha is preceded in death by her grandparents Holm O. Bursum III and Earle Powell Bursum. She is survived by...
Carlos Brandon Hernandez Prieto
Mar 1, 2024
Our beloved Carlos, age 24, of Carson City, NV, and a resident of Albuquerque, NM, since 2014, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in a tragic accident.
He was a loving father, a cherished fiancé, a son, a brother, and a great friend. He is survived by his fiancée, Alinne and their two daughters, Lilah (4) and Aliyana (1), his parents;...
Donald Dugger
Mar 1, 2024
Donald Lee Dugger, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he has resided since 1967.
Don was born September 24, 1932, in Highland, Indiana. He graduated from Griffith High School prior to joining the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, during which time he...
Irving (Gene) Eugene Wise
Feb 29, 2024
Irving Eugene Wise, also known as Gene, Pops, and Dad
6 June 1945 - 29 February 2024
Irving Eugene Wise, fondly known as Gene, peacefully departed this world surrounded by his beloved family on February 29th, 2024, at 10:01 a.m. A devout disciple of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Gene's life was a testament to his faith and love for his...
Barbara Louise Kraemer Maxwell
Feb 29, 2024
Barbara Louise Kraemer Maxwell passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 95 years old. Barbara was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 17, 1928, the seventh of eight children to Armin William and Emilie Kraxberger Kraemer. After graduating from high school, Barbara worked for Strong's Book Store and the Albuquerque Ice Plant. Barbara worked for the University of...
Patricia Ann Richardson
Feb 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Richardson, 89 years old, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who was fondly known as Nanny to many, passed away on February 29th, 2024. Patricia was known for her kind heart, generosity, and ability to make everyone feel loved.
Patricia had many interests including painting, sewing, quilting, and gardening. She had a tremendous love for animals and brought...
Stella G. Goodroe
Feb 29, 2024
Stella G. Goodroe, 103, beloved Mother, Wife, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She entered this world on August 22, 1920, in Wagon Mound, NM, born to Rosendo and Lorencita Garcia. Her life was filled with travels and loving family. After having lived through the attack on Pearl Harbor, she made a...
Kathryn "Kay" Diers
Feb 28, 2024
Kay passed away on February 28, 2024, at age 107. She had a zest for life and genuine love for family and friends. She taught piano, was a choir director and a long time Real Estate agent in Albuquerque, finally retiring at age 98. She was a member of P.E.O. for over 89 years.She was a loving and ever-supportive mother,...
Martha (Marty) Louise Hill Baker
Feb 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha (Marty) Louise Hill Baker, a beloved wife, mother, friend of all, and accomplished violinist, writer and actor. Marty had been struggling to live since her Sudden Cardiac Arrest on June 26, 2015 and her heart finally gave out. Marty was born on September 28, 1950, in Lebanon, PA,...
Isabel Sophie Marquez
Feb 28, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Isabel Marquez, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She has gone in peace to be with our heavenly father and family members who have preceded her in passing, including her husband, Victor Marquez and daughter, Barbara Marquez. Isabel is survived by her children, Ruby Astle, Stevie Marquez,...
Lucia Urrutia
Feb 28, 2024
Lucy Urrutia, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at age 96. She was born Wednesday, July 6th 1927 in Prescott, Arizona. Lucy was devoted to her family, friends and neighbors. She adored her animals (dogs and birds) and found joy tending to her garden. Lucy lovingly prepared delicious meals served to...
John Dantis
Feb 27, 2024
John Phillip Dantis passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Nick L. Dantis; mother, Beginia Delgado Dantis; brother, Nick "Nicky" Dantis; beloved son, John "JJ" Dantis; and numerous uncles and aunts. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 53 years, Judy Dantis; daughter, Melissa Waller...
David Mueller
Feb 27, 2024
David Brian Scott Mueller passed away February 26, 2024. He is remembered for his physical strength, strength of character, hard work, protectiveness, faithfulness and commitment to those he loved. You could count on David carrying through with all of his other commitments as well.
He loved to beat us at Scrabble. He always said, "I learned everything I know...
James Barbour
Feb 27, 2024
James passed away gently on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with his wife at his side. He was a much loved husband, father, friend, mentor, and teacher. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara B. Barbour and son, Matthew D. Barbour. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Margaret Davidson, sons William W. Barbour (wife Marcella...
Frances Pauline Kekar Jones
Feb 27, 2024
Frances Pauline Kekar Jones, born to Ottilie (Irwin) and Harry Kekar in Saint Joseph, Missouri on July 19, 1928 peacefully passed while in her family home into the loving arms of God on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. As a child, Frances moved from Saint Joseph to Joplin, Missouri, then onto Washington DC. In 1947 Frances moved with her parents to...
Mona Baca-Masse
Feb 27, 2024
Mona Baca-Masse (1947-2024) passed away on Tuesday, February 27, at the age of 77. Born on May 16, 1947 in Carrizozo, NM to Angelita Telles Baca and Juan Bautista Baca, Mona moved to Albuquerque as a young adult and lived most of her adult life there. She spent most of her career working in healthcare, notably histology and cytology laboratories...
Steven S Suttle
Feb 27, 2024
Steven S Suttle (1949-2024), a former district attorney and assistant attorney general, passed away on February 27 in Albuquerque, leaving behind his loving wife of 49 years, Denise, his daughter Tovah Close and her husband Bryan, two wonderful grandsons, Asher and Jonah, and his brother Hal Jack.
Steven had many avocations, but especially enjoyed his thirteen years on the air at...
David Henry Huskisson
Feb 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the Huskisson family announces the passing of David Henry Huskisson. David "Husky" Huskisson passed on Monday, February 26, 2024, mere days before his 82nd birthday, from complications related to his long and courageous battle with debilitating heart and lung illness.
David was born on March 3, 1942, in Pekin, IL to Irma and David...
Bonavita Flores
Feb 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Bonavita M. Ferguson-Flores announce her passing on February 26, 2024. Bonavita passed peacefully in her sleep in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 83.
Bonavita was born in Taos, New Mexico to Columbus and Elsie Burch Ferguson. "Bonnie," as most people called her, was the eldest of six children. Bonnie...
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