RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Patti Magnuson
May 1, 2024
After an 8-year battle with endometrial cancer, Patti (Hirte) Magnuson died on May 1, 2024 at her home, at the age of 66. She leaves behind her husband, Greig Magnuson; her sister, Ann Chavez; her nieces, Lisa and Lauren Chavez; and her nephew, David Chavez.
Patti was born on February 5, 1958, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Patti...
Joann Chavez
May 1, 2024
Joann Chavez, 81, beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, Friend and Confidant was called to her eternal resting place on May 1, 2024. She entered this world on December 25, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Willie and Tomasita Chavez. She is survived by her husband, David Chavez; daughter, Marie Posey; son-in-law, Art Posey, Jr.; granddaughter; Ashley; grandson; Brandon...
James Lyndel "Lyn" Hendren
May 1, 2024
James Lyndel Hendren, affectionately known as Lyn, was born on May 24th, 1937, in Seminole, Oklahoma, and passed away on May 1st, 2024. Lyn grew up in Albuquerque, since the age of 5 and graduated from Highland High School. Following his passion for business, Lyn earned a business degree from Southern Methodist University where he met the love of his...
Ray Espinosa Jr.
Apr 30, 2024
Raymundo (Ray) Espinosa is survived by his loving wife Sadie, daughters Dorothy Gaddis (spouse George), Theresa Hoffman (spouse Pat), Susan Albert, Angel Armijo (partner Tommy Pannullo), Anthony Armijo (partner Evette Desoto) Adolph Armijo ) wife Mari Armijo). Ray had many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Ray was born in San Luis Colorado to Raymundo Espinosa Sr. and Simonita Vigil....
Laura Jean Larence
Apr 29, 2024
Laura Jean (Desjarlais) Larence, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, known as Jean to family and friends. She is the daughter of the late Eugene and Germaine Desjarlais of Florida, formally of Burrillville, RI. She is the wife of the late Bertrand E. Larence, Sr., and the mother of sons, Bertrand Jr., Christopher and wife, Jane (Blackmar),...
Kenneth Long
Apr 27, 2024
Kenneth C. Long passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 27,2024 at the age of 78. Ken was born in Portales, New Mexico to Millard and Letta Long.
Ken was a salesman for Sears for many years. He sold tools and developed a life long love for a good home project. He enjoyed many things - his cabin, his dogs,...
Ruth Payne
Apr 27, 2024
Ruth Payne, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ruth started as a 6th grade teacher and then moved to Middle School English and Social Studies at seven different APS schools. Ruth was great at embroidery and produced many baby blankets and table cloths. Ruth was a...
Jose Chavez
Apr 26, 2024
Jose Antonio "Tony" Lorenzo Chavez, 86, beloved father, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 26, 2024. He entered this world on Sunday, March 20, 1938, in Roy, NM born to Mariano Antonio Chaves and Cresencia Grace Martinez.
Jose is survived by his children, son, Tony and wife, Consuelia Chavez; daughter, Angela and...
Laura F. Rechtenbach
Apr 26, 2024
Laura Francis Shafsky Edwards Rechtenbach
d. April 26, 2024
Laura Rechtenbach, age 74, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 from a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born in Connellsville, PA in 1949 to Albert and Mary Belle Shafsky. When she was two, Laura and her family moved to Casper, WY. There her love of animals...
Tony (Nene) Navarro Jr.
Apr 25, 2024
On April 25, 2024, Tony (Nene) Navarro passed away peacefully at his home with his children at his side. Tony was born to Antonio Sr and Lucy Boone on February 7, 1924, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lived his entire life in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Tony attended school in Bernalillo with the Christian Brothers and Sisters of Loretto. In...
Edward Hanish
Apr 25, 2024
Edward Hanish died on his 93rd birthday, April 25, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1931 in Hopedale, OH, to Frank and Marie Hanish. He was the youngest of five sons. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ardis; daughter, Robin; son, Kurt; daughter-in-law, Rebecca; and grandchildren, Carmen and Jack. He was preceded in death by his...
Nancy Daulton
Apr 23, 2024
Nancy Daulton, born January 4th, 1947, passed away Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 at age 77. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends and Family. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 10 am on Wednesday May 8th, 2024, at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Funeral Service will be held at 11 am...
Margaret Jean Nelson
Apr 23, 2024
Margaret Jean Nelson, 72, was born on January 12,1952 to Harry Eugene Busey and Joy
Grace Betry Busey in Topeka, Kansas.
Jean went to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Bob Nelson, her son, David (Carla), and her daughter Kim, her grandchildren, Nicole (Cameron), Kyle (Katie),...
Eileen Martin
Apr 22, 2024
Eileen Cooney Martin was born September 13, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Edward J. and Evelyn R. (Monk) Cooney. When she was nine years old, her father was transferred to Albuquerque, NM where they lived for seven years. Then they moved to New Jersey where she graduated from Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, NJ and Nurses' training at All Souls Hospital,...
Grayson Trussell
Apr 22, 2024
Grayson Lee Trussell passed from this life on April 22, 2024. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 15th, 1941, to Travis Laynoit Trussell and Enid Wells Trussell.
Lee is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jotina Elizabeth Huxford Trussell. "She was truly the wind in the sail of our ship." Lee is survived by his daughter Heather R....
Max Martinez
Apr 21, 2024
Max Martinez Sr., a cherished member of the Albuquerque community, passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on June 8, 1936, in Bolaños, Mexico, Max was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many.
Max served in the Marines where he demonstrated his unwavering dedication to his country. Following his military service,...
Nadine E. Cole
Apr 20, 2024
Nadine E. Cole, age 67 of Albuquerque, NM born on Saturday, February 9, 1957, was called upon the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Nadine is survived by her husband; Robert B. Cole, children; Kenneth Wimbush (50), Kevin Johnson (49) and Uriah Holland (41), eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024; 3:00 p.m....
John Molley
Apr 20, 2024
In loving memory of our father, John Molley (April 1, 1928 - April 20, 2024).
John was the bedrock foundation that our family was built on. He was the ninth and last child born to George and Mary Molley in Cambridge, Ohio. Shortly after graduating high school, he joined the United States military, first the Army and then the Air Force,...
Ann P. Webb
Apr 19, 2024
Ann Pena Webb, 92 passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024.Ann was born in Belen New Mexico on January 14, 1932 to Maximailiano & Carolina Pena. English was her second language. When she turned 18 she moved to Albuquerque and started her career as a civil servant finishing her career at the Department of Energy while raising 4 children. She...
Celina Estela Silva
Apr 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Celina Estela Silva. Born on June 3, 1927, Celina peacefully departed this life on April 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Celina was born to parents, Alejandro and Carolina Chavez and raised in Pinos Wells, New Mexico. She was the eldest of eight children and served as a mother figure to her...
OBITUARY ALERTS
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
OUR LOCATIONS
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss