Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Kay Perks

Kay Perks

Dec 4, 2025

Kay Frances “Nana” Perks, age 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. In her final moments, she was lovingly surrounded by her daughter Kathy, her son-in-law Tim, and her daughter-in-law Jean Marie. She left this world in the same way she lived — wrapped in love.

Kay was born on October 10, 1935, in Hugo, Oklahoma,...

Patricia Willenberg

Patricia Willenberg

Dec 4, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Ann Willenberg, age 93, of Corrales, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born August 5, 1932, in Ottawa, Kansas and lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico for 43 years, prior to moving to Corrales, New Mexico.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 74 years,...

Roy Ball

Roy Ball

Dec 3, 2025

Roy Earl Ball, 87, passed away on December 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, ending a long battle with renal disease and congestive heart failure. His last wish, to die at home, in the company of his wife and two children, was granted.

Roy was born September 3, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Myrl Wilbur Ball and Gladys Fay (Jones)...

Shellie Kelsey Erikson

Shellie Kelsey Erikson

Dec 3, 2025

Shellie Kelsey Erikson was born June 28, 1969, in Payson, UT to DeVere and Donna Bowles Kelsey. She passed away on December 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.

She attended schools in Nephi, UT, graduating in 1987 from Juab High School. During her school days she enjoyed dancing, drill team, drama, and marching band. Shellie attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT,...

Donald Fouch

Donald Fouch

Dec 3, 2025

We are saddened to share that Donald Fouch passed away on December 3, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 with a reception immediately following. A graveside service will take place at...

Paula LeSueur

Paula LeSueur

Dec 3, 2025

Paula LeSueur, 76, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born on December 9, 1948, Paula devoted her life to caring for those around her. She was a nurse practitioner who helped and saved countless women and at-risk teens for many years, starting her career in California and then working for many decades in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and in school-based clinics...

Roger Wallace

Roger Wallace

Dec 2, 2025

Roger Leslie "Bud" Wallace of Albuquerque, NM, died at age 95, on December 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joycelyn Carmena Wallace; his brother Jack Edward Wallace and wife Jacqueline Sciaky Wallace; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Bud was born on January 8, 1930, in Springfield, MO, to Albert Leslie Wallace and Geraldine Schmitt Wallace. He...

Larry Wood

Larry Wood

Dec 2, 2025

"Colonel Woody" has flown his last mission.

Longtime New Mexico resident Larry Wood of Albuquerque passed away Dec. 2. He was 90 years old.

The 30-year career officer in the United States Air Force, Vietnam veteran, beloved husband and father of two children - and a diehard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys, New Mexican cuisine and hot-and-spicy food,...

Alice Lujan

Alice Lujan

Dec 2, 2025

We are saddened to share that Alice Lujan has passed away on December 2, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.A visitation/service will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm at French Funerals at 7121 Wyoming Boulevard NE 87109.

Margaret J. Guess

Margaret J. Guess

Dec 1, 2025

Margaret Jane Guess, age 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to her Lord and Savior, on Monday, December 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Tommy; son Tommy Ray Guess and wife, Tori, of Colorado (Tray Guess and Tegan [Rob] Kranz); son Keith Guess and wife, Susan, of Iowa (Barlow, Gannon, Lawson, Carston, Bryan, and...

Connor McClain

Connor McClain

Dec 1, 2025

Connor Malcolm McClain- Connor arrived into this world on October 13, 2005 and departed December 1, 2025. There are not enough words to describe the light that Connor brought into the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Connor was a student at the University of New Mexico and, although he was still finding himself, he had...

Leslie Whittet

Leslie Whittet

Nov 30, 2025

Leslie Anne Whittet, born on August 31, 1960, in Washington, D.C., passed away on November 30, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Tracey Leigh Whittet (husband James R. Hilderbrandt), of Santa Fe, NM; her nephew, Dylan James Burrell, of Littleton, CO; cousins Joan Whitehouse Lovett, Doug and Kathy Price, Martha and Ted Scholz, Todd and Mary Price, Scott Whittet and Andrea...

Alex Pest

Alex Pest

Nov 30, 2025

Somewhere between tall-tales and legends lives the story of a man. Where hard work, laughter, stubborn will, and a healthy dose of bs became the force that launched his life into the success that could only be achieved by one such as he. His tenacity for getting the job done, raising the bar, and expecting nothing less than greatness is...

Morris Gerard Chavez

Morris Gerard Chavez

Nov 28, 2025

Morris Gerard Chavez, 62 (a month shy of his December 28 Birthday), of Albuquerque, NM, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was surrounded by the love of his brother, Anthony Chavez, and the love and prayers of all his family and...

Glenn Abbott

Glenn Abbott

Nov 27, 2025

Glenn William Abbott, born November 12, 1959, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was surrounded by those who loved him most.

Glenn was a devoted husband to Nancy Abbott, a loving father to Brittany Tarango, and a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Mila Tarango. His family was the center of his world,...

Clyde W. Miller

Clyde W. Miller

Nov 27, 2025

Went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day.

Clyde was born on March 9, 1939, and remained a lifelong Albuquerque resident. He retired from Yellow Freight. He spent his retirement years camping and fishing, with family, and working for the Lord's Kingdom.

Clyde's legacy of Kingdom service was hewn and built at...

Clifford LeQuieu

Clifford LeQuieu

Nov 27, 2025

Clifford, "Cliff", LeQuieu, 72 of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on November 27, 2025. An auspicious day for him to be called home to the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, as Thanksgiving was one of his favorite holidays.

Cliff was born in Wasco, CA on December 4th, 1952, the son of Albert and Thora LeQuieu. Cliff graduated from Lost River...

Kathleen McVicker

Kathleen McVicker

Nov 27, 2025

Kathleen Jeannette (Scott) McVicker passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with her deeply loved family nearby. Kathleen (AKA "Katey" in her early years) was born January 9, 1933, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Alva Roy Scott and Catherine Harriet (Hattie) Cornwell Scott. She graduated from Philippi High School, Philippi, West Virginia, in 1951. She completed a BA with highest...

Valerie Hall

Valerie Hall

Nov 26, 2025

Valerie Sasser Hall, born on January 15, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by love. She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Hall, and her three beloved sons: Jordan Hall and wife Kelsey and the 3 grandchildren Liam, Brady, and Lily of Colorado Springs; son Cody Hall and fiancé Arlene Padilla of Austin...

Darlene "Rusty" E. Van Hart

Darlene "Rusty" E. Van Hart

Nov 26, 2025

Rusty was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 1, 1941. At the age of seven she and her older sister, Patricia, moved to a small farm in eastern Oklahoma to be raised by their grandparents. After earning an associate degree from a junior college in Wilburton, OK she moved to Oklahoma City. There she began work with Texaco and while...