RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Kaye "Don" Weaks
Feb 27, 2026
We are saddened to share that Kaye "Don" Weaks has passed away on February 27, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Katharina Naase
Feb 26, 2026
We are saddened to share that Katharina Naase has passed away on February 26, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Fernando Nelson Rodrigues
Feb 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Fernando Rodrigues has passed away on February 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Vern Charles Hagen
Feb 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Vern Hagen has passed away on February 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Amar Bharadwaj
Feb 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Amar Bharadwaj
June 17, 1949 - February 23, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Amar Bharadwaj, who left this world peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old. He was born and raised in Jamshedpur, Amar carried with him a lifelong...
Janet Bunny Sanchez
Feb 21, 2026
Janet Bunny Sanchez, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on July 4, 1947, to Earl and Betty Lou Boule.
Bunny graduated in the class of 1965 from Highland High School and attended the University of New Mexico. Bunny married the love of her life,...
Lillian Bernice Tagliaferri
Feb 21, 2026
Lillian Bernice Tagliaferri 91, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. Lillian was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 13, 1934, to Gilbert and Clorinda Pacheco as the fourth of four children. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School in 1952 and three years later met her future husband Pete Tagliaferri. Lillian and...
Mildred "Millie" Irby Weeks
Feb 21, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Irby Weeks of Albuquerque, NM passed away on February 21, 2026, the day after her 99th birthday. She was born on February 20, 1927 in Raton, NM to Arthur Blaine Irby and Ora Belle Victor.
After high school Millie moved to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She got...
Thomas Andrew Parkhill III
Feb 19, 2026
Thomas Andrew Parkhill III
Thomas Andrew Parkhill III, age 80, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tom was born in Newburgh, New York, at St. Luke's Hospital on September 8, 1945, to Thomas Andrew Parkhill II and Margaret Parkhill, nee Margaret Formes, now both deceased.
Tom graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1964. Tom's college career included earning...
Adeline Elisa Vega
Feb 18, 2026
Adeline Vega (nee Lopez) age 98, a beautiful, devoted and above all, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was escorted to heaven by Angels of God on Ash Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026.Our Dear one was known by everyone as sweet, kind and adoring, with a strong belief in God, praying the rosary and finding peace reciting special prayers. In...
Bill J. Zoucha
2026
Bill passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his girls on February 17th after a long struggle with multiple health issues. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Heart Hospital for their loving care during his long stay there. Bill was born in Concordia, Kansas, on September 19, 1950 to Fred E. Zoucha and Geneva Ratcliff...
Kathryn Louise Malone
Feb 17, 2026
Kathryn Louise Henderson Malone, age 82, was called home to be with God on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born on November 4, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, Kathryn spent her early years there before her family moved to Waco. From a young age, her life was filled with music, friendship, and joy. She loved running around with her friends, singing...
Dale Allyn Mochko
Feb 17, 2026
Dale Allyn Mochko peacefully departed on February 17, 2026. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he was 77 years old. Born on October 2, 1948 in Cleveland Ohio, he graduated from the University of Toledo in 1970 and entered the Air Force in 1971. A position with the NM Air National Guard brought him to Albuquerque where he continued his...
Eleanor Boecker
Feb 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that Eleanor Boecker has passed away on February 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Rachelle Amber Garcia
Feb 16, 2026
Rachelle Garcia, age 36, a resident of Albuquerque since 1989, died February 16, 2026. She is survived by her spouse, Major Branyan Garcia of Hargill; children, Jameson Garcia and Amelia Garcia; Brother Troy; her father Donald Craig Suggs and her mother Deanna Suggs; nieces, nephews, and friends.
Rachelle was a mother of deep emotion and fierce love. She loved wholeheartedly and...
Michael E Goldmann
Feb 16, 2026
Michael E Goldmann, 73, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away early Monday, February 16, 2026 with his family at his side.
Mike was the oldest son of Elmer and Bernice (Kirst) Goldmann, born in Fairbanks, Alaska. He spent his childhood years living in Virginia and Germany, as his father was in the United States Army. After his father...
Albert Lee Hurt, Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Albert Lee Hurt Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.
Born into humble beginnings on a rural farm in Colorado, Albert learned early the value of hard work, discipline, and perseverance. Those early years shaped the toughness, self-reliance, and determination that defined his life. Through grit and steady resolve, he rose from modest circumstances to become a successful executive...
Analee Nelson
Feb 16, 2026
Analee Nelson (Drago) passed away peacefully at the age of 101 years old on the morning of February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Analee was born on August 5, 1924 to Joseph and Lena Drago. She was one of nine children. Her parents taught Analee to work hard, love all people, and to always do whatever you could do...
Betty Smith
Feb 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Betty Smith has passed away on February 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Richard A. Sessa
Feb 15, 2026
Richard A. Sessa, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on Friday, September 8, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Richard lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to his family, faith, and community.
A devout Catholic, Richard's faith was a cornerstone of his life. He was deeply family-oriented and took immense pride in ensuring the...
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