Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

George Landon Dingman

George Landon Dingman

Jan 4, 2026

We are saddened to share that George Landon Dingman has passed away on January 4, 2026. French Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Horace Look

Horace Look

Jan 2, 2026

H. Hunter Look passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. 

"Hunt" was born in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Eastern High School in Middletown, Kentucky. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University in 1963 and a Master's degree in education from Pepperdine University in 1974. He completed Squadron Officer School in...

Marcia Rosenstein

Marcia Rosenstein

Jan 2, 2026

Marcia Rosenstein, aged 85, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park. 

Those who wish to make a donation can do so in Marcia's name to Congregation Albert Sisterhood at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/6XB9FK963T9HV/checkout/K762RK4NHFT735YPOKBNOOOQ

Sharon Gorman

Sharon Gorman

Jan 1, 2026

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, Sharon Louise Gorman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with a dementia-related illness. Sharon's warmth, wit, and wisdom touched the lives of many people throughout her life.

Sharon was born on September 3, 1942, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Marvin and Eleanor...

Kate Padilla

Kate Padilla

Dec 29, 2025

We are saddened to share that Kate Padilla has passed away on December 29, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Richard Ralicki

Richard Ralicki

Dec 29, 2025

Richard Ralicki

January 24, 1946 - December 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Ralicki, age 79. Rich passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 29th in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William P. Ralicki and Helen L. (Szambelan) Ralicki on January 24, 1946. Predeceased by his parents, sister Patricia (Ralicki) McGowan and...

Emilia Brudos

Emilia Brudos

Dec 29, 2025

Emily Mariana Aguilar Brudos

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...

Rayoma Martin

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

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

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

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

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

Donovan Wilkins

Dec 26, 2025

Donovan Wilkins, 18, The rock of our family, passed away December 26, 2025. He was born in Alexandria,VA but raised in Albuquerque,NM. Donovan was known for his ability to light up a room that he walked in. He was an angel. He is survived by his mother Dolores Willis and his stepfather Karlon Willis, Sisters Kymani, Zeriah, Aminah, Stepmom Alicia...

Norman C. Troy Jr (Tiny)

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

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

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...

Elke Krell

Elke Krell

Dec 23, 2025

Elke A.M. Krell, 85, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025. She was born July 21, 1940, in Berlin, Germany, and immigrated to the United States in 1958, where she lived out the rest of her life. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked as a bartender most of her life, allowing her to meet a variety of...

Margie Gibson

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

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.

Larry E. Davis, MD

Larry E. Davis, MD

Dec 21, 2025

Dr. Larry E. Davis, 85, Distinguished Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience at the UNM School of Medicine and Chief of Neurology at the NM VA Healthcare System for 45 years, passed at home on December 21, 2025.

Dr. Davis is survived by Ruth Luckasson, his wife of 30 years; daughter, Meredith Davis (Jason Glenn); son, Colin Davis (Dan Child); stepson, Charles...