Kathleen A. Miller

Kathleen A. Miller, a beloved resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on March 18th, 1951, in Gainesville, Texas, Kathleen, known as Kitty to her family and friends, led a life marked by dedication to her profession, community, and family.

Kitty earned her law degree from the University of Washington, setting the foundation for an illustrious career in law. She served with distinction as an attorney for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and later as a solicitor for the Department of the Interior. Her professional life was characterized by a deep commitment to justice and advocacy, values she carried into her retirement when health challenges prompted her to step back from her formal career.

In retirement, Kitty’s passion for helping others found new expression as she became a guardian ad litem for children in need, ensuring their voices were heard and their rights protected. She also dedicated her time to tutoring school children, imparting not only knowledge but also her contagious enthusiasm for learning. Kitty’s life was a testament to resilience and optimism. Despite facing numerous health issues, she remained upbeat and positive. Her family and friends can attest that she was always there to help them through rough spots.

Kitty is survived by her husband of 38 years, Frank Jones, her sister Candace Blashak, nephew Ted Blashak, his wife Dawn Yount-Blashak, her brother Kevin Miller, his wife Sue, nieces Tommasina Miller and CK Miller, her brother Robert Miller, his wife Anita, her son and daughter-in-law Zachariah and Rebekah Zinn, grandchildren Dahlia Zinn and Oren Zinn, her stepchildren Mike and Jake Jones, and grandchildren, Mariel Jones, Michaela Jones, Frankie Jones, and Silas Jones.

A celebration of life will be announced later this summer. As a transplant recipient, Kitty was passionate about promoting organ donations. In her memory, please consider registering with your state as an organ donor so that a heart or other symbol appears on your driver’s license, or donate to the New Mexico Donor Services at https://donatelifenm.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate professionals at

Trujillo Family Funeral Home

“Our Family Serving Yours”