Linda Kay Williams Obituary
Linda Kay Williams, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. Born in Albuquerque in 1940, she lived a full and adventurous life, traveling throughout the country with her late husband, Dennis Williams, as they followed his work. After Dennis passed away, Linda returned to Albuquerque, where she lived for many years before moving to Palos Verde Memory Care in Peoria, Arizona, two years ago.
Mom loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Riverside Church of Christ in Albuquerque. She especially enjoyed her ladies' group and the friendships she formed there. In her younger years, she traveled with the church to Mexico to help build homes, reflecting her willingness to roll up her sleeves and get to work. Her faith was important to her, even if she did not always express it in the most delicate way. Mom never pretended to be anyone other than herself.
Mom had a wonderfully self-deprecating sense of humor. She was particularly famous for organizing her purse—an endeavor that could probably have qualified as an Olympic event—and for her remarkable "MacGyver" skills. If something broke, Mom rarely saw a reason to replace it. She could usually find a way to fix it, modify it, or make something completely unexpected work. Her creativity extended to her art as well. She was a talented artist who especially enjoyed creating beautiful wood carvings of carousel animals.
Mom also had a deep love for cats and was a very diligent cat owner. Her cats were well-fed, well-cared for, and closely looked after. She took her responsibilities seriously and made sure her furry companions had everything they needed. The cats may have believed they were in charge—as cats often do—but Mom was always keeping a watchful eye on them.
Mom is survived by her daughters, Deanna (Dee Dee) Jones and her husband, Paul Jones, and Michele Garcia and her husband, Hector Garcia; her stepdaughters, Deanna Torres and her husband, Craig Torres, and Kristen Williams and her husband, Dan Cimosz; her grandchildren, Andres Garcia and his wife, Katie Garcia, Emily Green and her husband, Paul Green, Brett Jones, Maya Torres, and Rhea Torres; and her great-granddaughter, Holley Garcia. She also leaves behind extended family and friends who will remember her humor, creativity, determination, and unmistakable personality.
We are especially grateful to the staff at Palos Verde Memory Care in Peoria, Arizona, who cared for Mom with kindness and compassion during the last two years of her life. Their care and support meant so much to our family.
Mom leaves behind many memories—and probably a few things she fixed with duct tape that nobody will ever quite figure out how to repair. We will miss her, remember her, and remain grateful that Mom's story is only beginning as she spends eternity with her Savior.
In keeping with Mom's wishes, there will be no formal service. Her family and friends will gather informally to share memories, stories, and a few laughs as we celebrate her life. We will meet on November 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
