RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Isabel Francine Bonnet
Apr 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that Isabel Bonnet has passed away on April 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ren'ee Dalton-Torres
Apr 26, 2026
Ren'ee Dalton-Torres
Ren'ee Torres, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 66. Born on June 8th, 1959 in Roswell, NM to Inez Looney and Kenneth Dalton. She was known for her kindness, love for her family, and devotion to her faith.
Mother to everyone,...
Charles Howard Kalm
Apr 26, 2026
Charles "Charley" Howard Kalm, of Albuquerque, was born on February 4, 1982 in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico. He graduated from Sandia High School and attended the University of New Mexico where he majored in German Studies and Philosophy. He also obtained a Masters in Philosophy, and received his law degree from UNM School of Law and practiced law from...
Theodore Frank Hamby
Apr 26, 2026
Theodore "Ted" Frank Hamby passed away on April 26, 2026, after a life marked by service, hard work, generosity, and a deep love for his family and friends.
Born on December 7, 1939, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ted was the son of Evelyn Estelle Reynolds and Raymond Patterson Hamby. He remained deeply connected to New Mexico throughout his life and graduated...
Paciano Trujillo
Apr 26, 2026
We are saddened to share that Paciano Trujillo has passed away on April 26, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Vern Louis Raburn
Apr 25, 2026
Photo: James Stolzenbach / Living Legends of AviationRemembering Eclipse Aviation founder Vern Raburn
Very Light Jet visionary and pioneer Vern Raburn passed at 75 years old on Saturday evening April 25th, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. Family, friends and former colleagues remember him as an innovator who embraced entrepreneurial risk in his business ventures, rather than running from it.
Raburn founded Eclipse Aviation in...
Colin Bernard Castello
Apr 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Colin Castello has passed away on April 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. Services for Colin will be held beginning at 2:00pm on Friday, May 15th at Mountainside Church of Christ, 12300 Indian School. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ernest Lopez Martinez Jr
Apr 22, 2026
Ernest Lopez Martinez Jr.
April 2, 1943 - April 22, 2026
Lubbock, Texas • Dublin, Ohio • Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Ernest Lopez Martinez Jr., known to those who loved him as "Ernest" - and to many simply as "Neto" - passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 83 years old - and every one of those years was...
Herbert Gerald Webb
Apr 22, 2026
Herbert Gerald Webb, a distinguished professional engineer, Captain in the army corps of engineers, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born in 1934, Herb's life was marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and service. He was a proud alumnus of Kansas State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in...
Leroy W. Romero
Apr 21, 2026
Leroy W. Romero
Leroy W. Romero of Chimayo, New Mexico, born on December 13, 1947, passed away on April 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anita Romero; baby sisters, Corrina and Trini and baby brother, Jim. He was also preceded in death by several beloved family members, including his sister-in-law, Mary...
Luz Adia Romero
Apr 21, 2026
Luz Adia Romero, 95, of Albuquerque, passed away on April 21, 2026. On December 9, 1930, she was born to Jacobo and Amelia Barela in Palo Blanco. Luz Adia married Ferdinando Romero in 1950.
She received her high school diploma from TVI in 1988 and retired as an accountant from APS after 50 years of service. Luz Adia was an avid...
Julia Rita "Liz" Webb
Apr 21, 2026
Julia Rita "Liz" Webb age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She was born in Swastika, NM (name later changed to Brilliant, NM) to Amada (Emma) and Secundino Moreno, Sr (Cunie) on May 22, 1938. She was the second oldest of ten children. She was married to Jerry B. Webb for 60 years before he...
John Frank Baca
Apr 20, 2026
John F. Baca, 86 of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was one of 12 siblings, born in Albuquerque and raised in the five points area on his family's farm.
John attended Ernie Pyle and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1959, where he played football. He worked as a...
Willie A. LaCour
Apr 20, 2026
Willie Anthony LaCour, a man of extraordinary elegance, faith, and service, passed away peacefully in his home in Albuquerque, NM, on April 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 85 years old. Willie's final years were marked by a courageous battle with dementia, which he faced with the same quiet strength that defined his life. He...
Rebecca Anne C'de Baca
Apr 20, 2026
Rebecca “Anne” Otero C’deBaca of Albuquerque, age 90, formerly of San Rafel, NM, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in her home with her daughters by her side.
A nurse of over 50 years, Anne dedicated her life to caring for others. A Regina School of Nursing graduate, she worked in surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital. She...
Barbara Rose McDonough
Apr 19, 2026
Barbara Rose McDonough (Hettinger), born October 12, 1930, died peacefully at her residence the afternoon of April 19, 2026, with her daughter Lynn Chalfoun at her side. She was 95.
Born at Hackensack Hospital in New Jersey, she grew up in nearby Teaneck and Hasbrouck Heights. In 1948, after graduating from Teaneck High School, she attended Bethany College in West Virginia...
Anthony Joseph Russo
Apr 19, 2026
Anthony J. Russo died on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Maria Coviello and Anthony Russo. He graduated from Brooklyn Tech and enlisted in the US Air Force. After serving four years, he went to the University of Notre Dame. He graduated in 1960 with a degree in Electrical Engineering . He married Anne Pazera,...
Donna Lynette Mascarenas
Apr 18, 2026
Donna Lynette Mascarenas, 76, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 29, 1949, in Lamesa, Texas to James Cecil “JC” and Nell Scott and raised in Hobbs, NM with her sister, Sharon (& Tony) Telles. Where she worked with her father in his Dr. Pepper bottling company. After...
Eli Weiss
Apr 18, 2026
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Eli Weiss, 29, a man of boundless love and energy. Eli was born July 24th, 1996 in Scottsdale, AZ and transitioned out of this life on April 18th, 2026 at home in Albuquerque, NM. Through his journey, he has touched countless lives and gave everyone the grace and love to...
William Blust Hughes
Apr 18, 2026
William B. Hughes of Albuquerque passed away in his home on April 18. He is survived by his sons Brian and Kevin Hughes and daughters-in-law Melody Hughes and Maria-Elena Hughes, grandchildren Thomas, Reagan, and Lillian Hughes, all of Albuquerque, brothers David Hughes of Niskayuna, NY, Richard Hughes of Georgetown, TX, sister Elizabeth Hughes Kasparian of Salem, UT, and numerous nieces...
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