Obituary Profiles - Albuquerque Journal | ABQ Newspaper

Obituary Profiles - Albuquerque Journal | ABQ Newspaper

ABQ native son, Navy vice admiral was at Pentagon during 9/11 attacks

John Mateczun maintained strong ties to New Mexico

Published: Saturday, November 26th, 2022 at 9:35PM
Updated: Sunday, November 27th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Ken Frazier, editor of 'Skeptical Inquirer' magazine, dies at 80

His deputy editor called him 'endlessly curious' with an infectious enthusiasm

Published: Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 10:02PM
Updated: Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 10:19PM

Ned Rorem, prize-winning composer and writer, dies at 99

Ned Rorem, the prolific Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning musician known for his vast output of compositions and for his barbed and sometimes scandalous prose, died Friday at 99. The news was...

Published: Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 10:39AM
Updated: Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 11:12AM

Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at 73

Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as 'Song of the South' and 'Dixieland Delight,' has died. He was...

Published: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 1:29PM
Updated: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 1:29PM

Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34

Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He...

Published: Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at 6:47PM
Updated: Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at 8:08PM

Takeoff, dead at 28 in shooting, was 'chill' Migos member

At just 28, rapper Takeoff had cultivated a rich hip-hop legacy with Migos -- along with a reputation as the trio's most lowkey member -- before he was killed in...

Published: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 8:19AM
Updated: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 8:19AM

Internationally renowned energy expert dies

Daniel Fine devoted his life to science and public service, including decades in NM

Published: Friday, October 28th, 2022 at 4:51PM
Updated: Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at 9:25PM

Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock 'n' roll star, dies at 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock 'n' roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as 'Great Balls of Fire' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin'...

Published: Friday, October 28th, 2022 at 11:09AM
Updated: Friday, October 28th, 2022 at 3:02PM

David Poling, 1928-2022: Presbyterian minister and author left a lasting impact

Poling remembered as a compelling preacher, deep thinker, and a straight shooter

Published: Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at 10:11PM
Updated: Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at 12:05AM

'Voice of the Journal' for decades had a passion for people who got a raw deal

Ex-columnist also had a knack of making his readers laugh

Published: Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 5:39PM
Updated: Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 10:56PM

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ABQ native son, Navy vice admiral was at Pentagon ...

John Mateczun maintained strong ties to ... John Mateczun maintained strong ties to New Mexico

November 27, 2022 12:02AM

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Ken Frazier, editor of 'Skeptical Inquirer' magazine, dies at ...

His deputy editor called him 'endlessly ... His deputy editor called him 'endlessly curious' with an infectious enthusiasm

November 21, 2022 10:19PM

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Ned Rorem, prize-winning composer and writer, dies at 99

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Ned Rorem, the prolific Pulitzer- and ... Ned Rorem, the prolific Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning musician known for his vast output of compositions and for his barbed and sometimes scandalous prose, died ...

November 18, 2022 11:12AM

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Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at ...

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Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the ... Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as 'Song of the South' and ...

November 9, 2022 1:29PM

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Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34

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Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began ... Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at ...

November 5, 2022 8:08PM

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Takeoff, dead at 28 in shooting, was 'chill' Migos ...

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At just 28, rapper Takeoff had ... At just 28, rapper Takeoff had cultivated a rich hip-hop legacy with Migos -- along with a reputation as the trio's most lowkey member ...

November 2, 2022 8:19AM

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Internationally renowned energy expert dies

Daniel Fine devoted his life to ... Daniel Fine devoted his life to science and public service, including decades in NM

October 29, 2022 9:25PM

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Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock 'n' roll star, dies ...

Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock ... Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock 'n' roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as 'Great Balls of ...

October 28, 2022 3:02PM

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David Poling, 1928-2022: Presbyterian minister and author left a ...

Poling remembered as a compelling preacher, ... Poling remembered as a compelling preacher, deep thinker, and a straight shooter

October 23, 2022 1:05AM