Senaca Machelle O'Neal
Jun 23, 2026
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Jacqueline Aida Staley
Jun 16, 2026
Jacqueline Aida Staley (affectionately known as Jackie or Lynn), age 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.Born on March 29, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin, Jackie was the beloved daughter of Harold and Goldie Opsaul.
She devoted her life to her family and to a distinguished career in the medical field, where she touched countless lives through...
Enock Elumba
Jun 14, 2026
Enock Elumba, born on July 27, 2004, in Uganda, Africa, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 14, 2026. Enock’s life, though brief, touched many and leaves a lasting impact upon all who knew him.
Born in the vibrant heart of Uganda, Enock brought the richness of his heritage and the light of his spirit wherever he went. His early...
Cathy Jean Calkins
Jun 11, 2026
With regret, the family of Cathy Jean Calkins announces her death following a long struggle with illness on June 11, 2026 at age 72. Cathy was proudly born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, into the home of Don and Ruth (Wickham) Calkins (both U.S. Navy, Ret.), on April 4, 1954.
After attending Sombra del Monte Elementary School, Madison Junior High,...
Ubaldo Chacon
Jun 11, 2026
Ubaldo was born on October 12, 1927, in Cocomarchi Chihuahua. He later then desended to Albuquerque, New Mexico and made this his forever home. He survived by his daughter Nery Chacon and Ana Lozoya Chacon. shortly after by his great grandchildren as well Gabriela and Gustavo Valdez. followed by his third generation by his great great grandchild, Mateo Valdez. His...
Pearlie Mae Baptist
Jun 8, 2026
Pearlie Mae Baptist was born on October 18, 1946, in Macon, Mississippi. She was the second oldest of Freddie Lee & Annie Lou Baptist children. In 1957 at the age of 11 Pearlie decided to give her life to Christ. In 1964 Pearlie graduated from Wendell Phillips High School. While growing up in Ida B Wells Pearlie met Charles Ray...
Victor Rodriguez Jr
Jun 8, 2026
Victor M. Rodriguez Jr. was born on November 15, 1980, in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor M. Rodríguez Sr., and is survived by his wife, Rocío; daughters, Miriam Alderete and Andrea Escudero; mother, Martha Estela Rodríguez; sisters, Alma Cecilia Ramírez (Adam), Martha Christina Rodríguez; nieces, Nathalia & Eliana; and nephew, Esai.
Victor was a man...
Birdie Lee Mayes
Jun 4, 2026
Birdie Lee Mayes was a special woman dedicated to her children, grandkids and great grandkids. She was born June 09, 1943, in Navarro, Texas where she resided until she was 7 years old. She then relocated to Hobb, New Mexico where she and her brother Dwight were adopted into the loving Fraizer family. They then relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Emma Lou Pearson
May 26, 2026
Emma Lou was united in marriage with John Leonard Pearson on October 20, 1950. They were parents to four children: Byron, Janice (whose spouse was Fredrick Henry Jr., deceased), Carmen (whose spouse was James Spratley Sr., deceased), and John Thomas (spouse Camelia). She was preceded in death by her husband, her son Byron, granddaughters Victoria Pearson and Heather Spratley, grandsons...
Staccato O'Keefe Ricks
May 24, 2026
Funeral services for Staccato O’Keefe Ricks will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00a.m., at Strong Thorne Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, with Reverend Napoleon Darnell Smith, officiating. Keefe was a native of Tampa, Florida before moving to California at the age of two years. As a child he loved to play the drums,...
Benito Martinez Lara
May 20, 2026
Benito Martinez Lara Jr., 72, a man known for his infectious laughter, pristine cowboy boots, and a heart full of love, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. He is now reunited in heaven with his parents and his beloved brother Javier.
Born in 1953 in Ciudad Juárez, Benito was the son of Benito Martinez Ceniceros and Soledad...
Sofia Nicholas
May 12, 2026
Sofia Nicholas, age 93, passed away May 12, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. Sofia was born in Halkitha, Greece. As a child, she lived through Nazi occupation and the Greek civil war which made her a tough lady."
She helped her parents with their farm where they grew olives, almonds, grapes, and much more.
In the 1950’s she worked in a toy shop...
Leticia Benito
May 9, 2026
Living through her mother, Olidia Rose Benito, her sister, Olidia Benito, brother, Paul Atencio, and three sons Elijah Benito-Gardner, Julian Benito Gardner, and Matthias Benito. Leticia had a bright spirit and was loved by her family. She was a strong woman who enjoyed the curiosities of life. Let us celebrate her life through friends and family; for the light of...
Joel Vargas
May 9, 2026
Joel Vargas, born on November 25, 1976, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in his hometown of Albuquerque. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, and godfather who touched the lives of many with his kindness and warmth.
Joel was deeply cherished by his family, including his loving wife Veronica Cordova-Vargas, Mariana daughter and three other...
Mary E. Nance
May 1, 2026
Mary E. Nance, a cherished resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. Born on October 28, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, Mary lived a life marked by enduring grace and quiet strength. She was 98 years old.
Mary’s journey began in Dallas, TX, a place she always held dear, but it was in Albuquerque that she spent...
John Michael Turney
Apr 26, 2026
John Michael Turney, born on January 18, 1952, in Sherman, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lived a life marked by quiet dignity and steadfast character, leaving behind memories cherished by those who knew him.
John's journey began in the heart of Sherman, TX, where he grew and flourished into the man admired by...
Melanie Lorene Lipscomb
Apr 22, 2026
Melanie Lorene Lipscomb, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away in Albuquerque on April 22, 2026. Born in Albuquerque on August 27, 1975, to Donald and Laura Lipscomb, she remained a proud lifelong resident of the city. She found her well-deserved rest after a journey walked with quiet strength.
A graduate of La Cueva High School, Melanie went on...
Zachariah Thomas Garcia
Apr 20, 2026
Zachariah T. Garcia, beloved son, father, brother, and uncle, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 45.
Born in Albuquerque, Zachariah was a proud graduate of Del Norte High School.
He is survived by his loving parents, Joe and Eva Garcia; his daughter, Amaya Garcia; his brother, Jeremiah Garcia and wife Amanda; his cherished niece, Willow Garcia; along...
