RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
David Paul Spackeen
July 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that David Paul Spackeen has passed away on July 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A graveside will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Gilberto Celso Luna Jr
July 17, 2026
Dr. Gilbert C. Luna, of Albuquerque and previously Los Alamos, went home to the Lord on July 17, 2026 at the age of 99. He was just three months shy of his 100th birthday and was the last living Luna to have lived in the Luna Mansion in Los Lunas, always fondly remembering the times he would slide down the...
Sarah Faris
July 17, 2026
Sarah Bullock Faris, born July 4th, 1933, Oxford, North Carolina, died July 17th, 2026, Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded by her husband of 66 years, the Rev. Kent Faris. Sarah was a retired Southern Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary serving in New Mexico and Brazil for over 35 years.
Sarah is survived by her three children, their spouses, six grandchildren, and...
Rosalia Landa DeBenedictis
July 16, 2026
Rose passed away peacefully: lovingly cared for by her five children and caregivers in her final years. She smiled often and enjoyed much laughter throughout her life.
Born in El Paso, Texas, she met and married William J. DeBenedictis Jr., while he served in the Army at Fort Bliss.
The Army sent them to France, Connecticut, and New Mexico, where...
Joseph Thomas Szczepanski
July 16, 2026
Inseparable for 46 years, Christine "Chris" (née Cawley) Szczepanski and Joseph "Joe" Thomas Szczepanski departed the world just ten days apart: July 6 and July 16, 2026, respectively. They leave their five children and in-laws- Jill Utaga, Stephanie Simpson, Christa Peckham, Noel and Jaci Szczepanski, and Andrew and Lily Szczepanski- with one final admonishment: "Behave!"
Chris was born September 23, 1953,...
Cleo Junior Powell
July 16, 2026
Cleo J. Powell was born on December 12, 1923 in Norman, Arkansas to Gilford Elijah Powell and
Mary Susie Norman. He peacefully passed away at 102 years old on July 16, 2026 at the
Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his parents Gilford and Susie
Powell and siblings
Cleo is survived by his wife of 46 years Patricia Milton Powell...
Gloria Louise Chavez
July 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Gloria L. Chavez has passed away on July 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Rita Ann Giomi
July 15, 2026
Rita Ann Giomi (12-13-1952 to 7-15-2026) was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a well-recognized Seattle director with 35 years of professional experience in the Northwest theater community.
Rita came to the theater somewhat by accident: as a teenager, her reasoning mind led her to high school debate and interpretive reading, in which she became a New Mexico...
Edward Richard Fisher
July 15, 2026
Edward R. Fisher, 96, of Albuquerque, NM, died July 15, 2026. Edward was born on July 12, 1930, in Gary, Indiana.He was proceeded in death by parents Walter and Helen Fisher of Gary Indiana, wife Helen Fisher of Albuquerque, three brothers, and one sister. He is survived by wife, Hazel Fisher of Albuquerque, five children, Larry (Julie) Fisher of Roselle,...
Carla Clifford-Hunter
July 14, 2026
With profound sadness, the family of Carla Clifford-Hunter announces her peaceful passing on July 14, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on January 2, 1947, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Carla lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She devoted many years of her career to serving as a school nurse, where...
Tamarah Bernadette Martinez
July 14, 2026
Tamarah Bernadette Martinez, 37, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 9, 1989. She was a former resident of Tierra Amarilla and was living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the time of her passing on July 14, 2026. She was a graduate of Escalante High School and Adams State University.
Tamarah was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bernie J. (Bernardo) and Odelia V. Garcia,...
Lorenzo Gilberto Espinosa
July 14, 2026
Lorenzo G. Espinosa, born May 24, 1944, passed away on July 14, 2026, in
Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Gilberto Espinosa and
Catherine Delgado Espinosa.
He is survived by his son, Lo-Sun Espinosa, and daughter-in-law, Amanda; his siblings,
Tony Espinosa and wife Debbie, Maggie McDonald and husband Norm, and Cathy
Rugen; and his former wife, Dorothy Barela. He is also...
Nancy Carol Parker
July 14, 2026
Nancy Carol Parker
February 7, 1932 - July 14, 2026
Nancy (Dotson) Parker was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and moved to Phoenix, AZ, where she met her love, Robert (Bob) Parker. They married and moved to Albuquerque where they raised their 3 children, Paul Parker, Keith Parker and Lisa (Parker-Trainor) Skocypec. Bob and Nancy eventually retired and enjoyed tennis,...
William L. Holder III
July 13, 2026
William L. Holder III, age 41, also known as Will or Bill to friends and family, was born in El Paso, TX, on March 18, 1985, to William (Bill) and Carmen Holder and was tragically taken from us on July 13, 2026.
In his younger years, Will traveled and lived in Germany, Seattle, Virginia, North Carolina and eventually settled in New...
John De Dios Chavez, Jr.
July 13, 2026
John De Dios Chavez, Jr. died July 13, 2026; born in Albuquerque on September 10, 1949. He was a devoted son, husband and father. Beloved by family and friends. John enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities. He joined the Naval Reserve his senior year in high school and served active duty in Vietnam from 1968 through 1970. Returned home and...
Harvey Mac Donald Love Jr
July 13, 2026
Harvey Mac Donald Love, Jr., known to all as "Don" passed away on July 13, 2026 in Albuquerque at the age of 91. He was born on March 23, 1935 in El Paso, TX. He grew up in Anton, TX and worked on his family farm throughout his youth. After high school he served in the U.S. Army and attended...
Ronald Dean Kerby
July 12, 2026
With sorrow for their loss and hope in the resurrection, the family of Ronald Dean Kerby shares the news of his passing on July 12, 2026, after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. His wife of 46 years, Cheryl, and their daughter, Lauren, were with him, singing his favorite hymns about God's faithfulness. He also leaves behind a...
Jon Richard Peterson
July 12, 2026
Jon Richard Peterson was born in 1931 in Jamestown, New York, to Doris M. and Harold C. Peterson. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1948 and went on to study at Jamestown Community College for two years, laying the foundation for a life filled with curiosity and achievement.
In 1951, Jon enlisted in the United States Army, where he completed...
Andrew Leonard Milarch
July 11, 2026
Andrew Leonard Milarch passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026. Andrew was born July 24, 1979, to Jack and Lois Milarch of Albuquerque, which was where he lived his entire life.
Andrew was affiliated with New Mexico Air National Guard (the Tacos) for many years. This included several deployments to Iraq during the Gulf war. The deep friendships Andrew made during...
Linda Elaine Warner
July 11, 2026
Linda Elaine (Samples) Warner, 86, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Warner; her parents, Robert Samples and Mary Gordon; and her brother, Gary Samples.
She leaves behind a family who loved her: her daughters, Michelle Kellogg, Lisa Amick, and Terri Hebdon; her cherished sons-in-law,...
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