RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
David Chrysler Hawn
Oct 11, 2025
David passed away gracefully and peacefully after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2020. Even in his later days, he loved and appreciated a good story, a well-timed joke, good music, and a four-course meal. The family is immensely grateful to the staff at Morningstar's memory care facility for their care, attention, and assistance with David.
David was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma,...
Louise Olbert Shull Bland
Oct 11, 2025
Louise Olbert Shull Bland, 87, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louise was born in Mancos, Colorado, on May 31, 1938, to Muriel Everett Olbert and Leonard Olbert. Louise is survived by her children, Kathryn Shull and Jim Shull, and his wife, Christen Shull. She will also be missed by her grandchildren:...
Mary Helen Saavedra
Oct 10, 2025
Beautiful, loving, kind, compassionate, courageous, generous, faithful, devoted, intelligent, funny, elegant and graceful.
November 20, 1942, Mary Helen was born in an adobe home surrounded with love by her parents, Gabriel and Angela. She was the baby of the family and looked up to her brothers Gabe and Kiki who she admired for their strengths and individuality. As she weaved fairy...
Clyde Allen Lowery
Oct 10, 2025
Mr. Clyde “Allen” Lowery, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, artist, community member, and believer in Jesus Christ passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Austin Texas to Clyde Cecil and Hattie Lowery, Allen lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and unwavering dedication to those he loved and his beloved...
Luis Canuto Gallegos
Oct 10, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Luis (Louie) Gallegos of Albuquerque, New Mexico, announce the passing of Luis on October 10, 2025. Born on December 7, 1948 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Luis grew up in Penasco, New Mexico, where his father was a teacher. He attended the Catholic seminary in Santa Fe for two years before completing high school...
Joseph Herron
Oct 9, 2025
Joseph Lonnie Herron
February 12th, 1984 - October 9th, 2025
Joseph is survived by his father, Oscar S. Herron; mother, Theresa M. Herron; brother, Jeffery E. Herron; uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was born and resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joey loved music and art. He will truly be missed.
Psalm 23:4 states: "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will...
Myra Cochnar
Oct 9, 2025
Myra Cochnar, 80, Founder of Landmark Musicals
Myra Cochnar, a native New Yorker who called Albuquerque home for more than 30 years and was an engaged magazine publisher, founder and artistic director of Landmark Musicals, founder of and performer with the singing group Broadway and a real estate sales executive, died at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was...
Lawrence Berger
Oct 8, 2025
With deep sadness, we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Lawrence S. Berger (Larry), whose life was marked by love, laughter, and a profound loyalty to the people he cherished most. Larry was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose warmth and humor touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Larry shared a beautiful and loving marriage...
Opal Goble
Oct 8, 2025
We are saddened to share that Opal Goble has passed away on October 8, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Melba E. Torres
Oct 7, 2025
Melba E. Torres was born in Watrous, NM, July 5, 1931, the daughter of Guadalupe Castillo and Ophir Trujillo. She passed away peacefully with family at her bedside.
She was married to Leo E. Torres Jr., who preceded her death July 19, 2021. They were married 67 years. Melba is survived by her brother, Alex Trujillo; one daughter, Patsy Shirey (Tijeras,...
Jean Hodgin
Oct 7, 2025
Jean Ann Hollingsworth born February 28, 1933, died October 07, 2025.
Jean (Holly) Hodgin is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ulton (Bud) Hodgin, her children, Lisa (Hodgin) Cvecko (Jerry), Susan (Hodgin) Rogers (Jim), and Charles Hodgin; and her brother, Charles Hollingsworth, DrPH. In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, Mitchell Cvecko (Jennifer), Kelsey Mendonca, Emily Rogers Miles (Larry),...
Emma Chavez
Oct 7, 2025
Emma Chavez, age 97, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on April 15, 1928, in Estancia, NM, Emma lived a long and full life devoted to her faith, her loving family and her precious dog, Sparky.
Emma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete Chavez; and her son-in-law, Anthony...
Michele Becknell
Oct 7, 2025
Michele Becknell, 78, a resident of New Mexico for 54 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2025. Michele was a force of nature and truly one of a kind. Born in New York and raised by a single mother in Brooklyn, Michele was an unforgettable woman at a young age. After tragically losing her family as...
Florence Sayer
Oct 6, 2025
Flo Lived a full life of 96 years. She was a kind and caring person whose trademark smile was unforgettable. She was a world traveler who enjoyed meeting people, but always put her family and friends first. Flo was a graduate of WNMU, who taught school all over the world, a volunteer docent at the Albuquerque Natural History Museum and...
Ruben Flores
Oct 6, 2025
Ruben Jesus Flores, born on March 3, 1977, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family and community. Ruben spent many fulfilling years in the heating and cooling services industry, proudly serving as a foreman with Local 49 sheet metal. His commitment to his work was matched...
Joyce Godwin
Oct 6, 2025
Joyce Godwin didn't hesitate to take on whatever challenge God set before her, and her strategy was hard work, planning and people.
The only child of Bradley H. Killian and Viola E. Killian, she was born in Washington DC in 1943. She began working at age seven to help support the family by selling greeting cards door to door. In 1952,...
Marvin Padilla
Oct 5, 2025
Marvin Padilla Jr. Beloved son, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on October 5, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1976, in Albuquerque NM, to Marvin and Linda Padilla. He is survived by his mother, Linda Padilla, sister Michelle Padilla, niece Megan Padilla and all that loved him. M.J. is now in heaven with his...
Judith Ann Neal
Oct 5, 2025
Judith Ann Neal, affectionately known to her loved ones as Judy, was a beacon of light and love who left this world for her eternal home on October 5, 2025. Judy was born on March 13, 1945, in Beardstown, Illinois, to the late Jack and Mary White. She was a cherished sister to Phil White and Jacqueline Sanders. Her legacy...
Clement Mario Fascitelli
Oct 5, 2025
CLEMENT MARIO FASCITELLI
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Mario Fascitelli. Mario was born June 26, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island, and passed away at home on October 5, 2025, at age 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pat in 2018; Mario is survived by his...
Leanor Thompson
Oct 5, 2025
Leanor Thompson passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2025, at the age of 96. She was one of five children born in Lincoln, NE to parents Albert and Lucile Strain, only two of whom lived to adulthood. She graduated from Lincoln Northeast in 1947 and attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics...
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