Sally Carter

Sally Carter passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at age 89.

Sally was born in Hot Springs (Truth or Consequences), New Mexico, to Francisco Sanchez and Maria Porfiria Vallejos. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 47 years, Richard Carter who passed in 2007. Due to the nature of her husband's work, Sally lived in a variety of different places over the years-Hawaii, California, and Maryland-but always found her way back home to New Mexico. Family and friends meant everything to her. She loved spending time with and caring for the people close to her. Sally leaves behind her two children, Richard "CJ" Carter and David Carter.

Please join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at French Funerals on Wyoming Blvd. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the funeral from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and a reception to follow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Graveside service will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Guests are invited and encouraged to share their memories of Sally at the service.