RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Emily Brudos
Dec 29, 2025
Emilia (Emily) Mariana Brudos, born on October 3, 1938, in Vaughn, NM, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of all those who knew her with her warmth and kindness.
Emily is survived by her devoted husband, Kenneth Brudos,...
Rayoma Martin
Dec 28, 2025
Rayoma Sue Martin, 85, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Gorman, Texas on November 4, 1940 to Ray and Lona Smith.Later on as a young child, she moved to Lubbock, Texas. In 1960, she met the love of her life, Sam Martin, while attending Texas Tech and Southside Church of Christ....
Jonathan David Sher
Dec 28, 2025
Jonathan David Sher, known to friends and loved ones as “Jon” and to many as “Dr. Sher,” passed away on the morning of Sunday, December 28, 2025. Jon was born on May 10, 1964 to Verna Nystrom-Sher and Larry Sher. Jon grew up with his loving parents in Albuquerque, NM along with siblings Debbie and Robert. As an adult, Jon...
Myrna Finke
Dec 28, 2025
Myrna Jean (Claggett) Finke, 89 years of age, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on December 28, 2025. She is survived by three of her four children, Aaron Bauman, Denise Baechtel, and Ginger Iglesias in addition to her two granddaughters, Vanessa Baechtel and Una Leonard.
Myrna was a talented artist and her work as a Cartographer was appreciated by countless people in her...
Lucille Rodriguez
Dec 26, 2025
Cordelia Lucille Rodriguez (Lucy) was born on December 30, 1945, in San Luis, Colorado to Fermin and Beatrice Vigil.
She was called to heaven to rest in God's embrace in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 26, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband George, son Robert, sisters and brother: Bertha (Levi) Roybal, Sister Helen, M.S., Inez (John) Serrano, and Alfonso...
Andy Wilson
Dec 26, 2025
We are saddened to share that Andy Wilson has passed away on December 26, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Donovan Wilkins
Dec 26, 2025
-----------------We are saddened to share that Donovan Wilkins has passed away on December 26, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Norman C. Troy Jr (Tiny)
Dec 24, 2025
Norman C. Troy Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, caring brother, and loyal friend. His presence filled our lives in ways words can never fully capture, and his absence leaves a space that can never be replaced.
Norman was a man who showed his love through his actions....
Vivian Dyer
Dec 24, 2025
Vivian Dyer, 77, beloved wife of David and mother to Allison Stevens and James Dyer, passed away on December 24, 2025. Vivian dedicated over 42 years of her life to educating youth in El Paso, Tulsa and most recently Albuquerque where she taught at both Eisenhower MS and La Cueva HS. Services are pending with French Funerals. Please visit our...
Carol Logan
Dec 24, 2025
Carol Eileen Triplett Logan was born February 28, 1946 in Waco, TX. She was the daughter of Jessie Eileen Carpenter Triplett and Max Triplett.Carol graduated from Wink High School. She graduated from Texas Western College, now known as University of Texas-El Paso. Carol was an educator, having spent more than 30 years teaching in El Paso. Her career included teaching...
Margie Gibson
Dec 22, 2025
Margie Sue Gibson, age 80, was born on July 10, 1945, in Trinidad, Colorado, and was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Edgewood, New Mexico.
Margie lived the majority of her life in Los Lunas, New Mexico, a place she dearly loved and proudly called home. In her early...
Robert Geis
Dec 22, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Geis has passed away on December 22, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Luis Arreola Palma
Dec 21, 2025
Luis Carlos Arreola-Palma, beloved father, brother and son blessed this world on August 9th 1993, born in Hidalgo de Parral, Chihuahua. Carlos lived until his 9th year in Mexico before making his journey to Albuquerque, NM to live with his father. Luis Carlos passed from this world on December 21st, 2025.
Luis Carlos was a shining star in the hearts of...
Anet Quigg Jackson
Dec 20, 2025
On December 20, 2025, Anet Quigg Jackson was welcomed into her eternal home at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Jerry Jackson; their four children, Clay, Morgan, Sandy, and Cindy; and their granddaughters, Shannon and Aquila. Grandchildren not present in body were present in spirit. She spent her final days at home, enveloped by love,...
Barbara Molina
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara Molina born in Belen, New Mexico was joyfully welcomed into Eternal Life on December 20, 2025, now fully restored and rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was the beloved wife and one and only love of Robert Molina, sharing 56½ beautiful years of marriage. Their love story began with their very first date at Belen High School...
Pauline Gutierrez
Dec 20, 2025
Pauline M. Gutierrez, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 20, 2025. Pauline was born in Belen, New Mexico, on August 21, 1937, to Clovis and Tomasita Castillo.
Pauline is survived by her children, Carla (Jerome), Paul, and Mark; and by her cherished granddaughters, Rachel (Chris), Emily, Ashleigh, and Marissa. She was preceded in death by her loving...
Cesar Uriarte
Dec 20, 2025
Cesar A Uriarte, 47, beloved husband, father, brother, son, uncle and recent grandfather was unexpectedly called to heaven on December 20, 2025. Cesar entered this world on December 15, 1978, in Los Angeles, California born to Cesar and Elizabeth. He was a loving father and husband and was recently blessed with his first grandchild, Adelina. He is survived by his...
Wilford Barney Vandermolen
Dec 20, 2025
We are saddened to share that Wilford Barney Vandermolen has passed away on December 20, 2025. French Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Patsy Jennings
Dec 19, 2025
Patsy Irene "Pat" Jennings was born on January 4, 1929, and passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 96.
Born in Macomb, Illinois, Pat was raised by her parents and grandparents. She married the love of her life, Joe Jennings, on April 11, 1948, and they shared 58 happy years of marriage until his...
Richard Charles Hollingshead III
Dec 19, 2025
Richard Charles Hollingshead III, aged 21, tragically passed in a fatal motorcycle accident on December 19, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was born on November 17, 2004, at Lovelace Woman's Hospital, to Richard and Monica Hollingshead. Richard attended La Cueva High school as well as Career Enrichment Center. He was on the wrestling and soccer team in high school as...



