20-04-2025
Judith Appenzeller Judith Appenzeller, 90, passed away on
Apr. 19—Judith Appenzeller Judith Appenzeller, 90, passed away on March 29, 2025 after a stroke. Born in Sydney, Australia, Judy never lost her Australian accent or her devotion to her native country. She attended medical school at the University of Sydney, where she met her future husband Otto. She set aside her career for his and moved with him first to London, then to the US, where they settled in Albuquerque with their three sons in 1967. She returned to medicine and joined a group practice serving the Presbyterian Hospital system, where she became known for her diagnostic skill, her conscientiousness, and her kindness to her colleagues and the lab staff. In retirement she played the harp, catalogued wildflowers and tended orchids, and read voraciously. She also dedicated herself to the Rio Grande Nature Center, where she became a mainstay of the garden committee, happily toiling among the flower beds. Judith is survived by her husband of 69 years, Otto; her sons Tim, Gus, and Peter; and grandchildren Rachel, Jack, Sam, Danica, Rose, and Charlie. A fuller obituary is available at French Funerals. Those who wish can make a donation to the Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center. Please visit our online guestbook for Judith at
