RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Betty Jean Duran
May 13, 2026
Betty Jean Duran
Betty Jean Duran (Sprunger), age 89, peacefully passed away to be with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in El Paso, Texas and living all her life in Albuquerque, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Julian "Buzzy" Duran; her parents, Jack and Carmen Sprunger; brother, Edward Sprunger; and sister, Cora Mae Harris....
Marlene Mulherin Wier
May 13, 2026
Marlene Mulherin Wier, born October 10, 1936, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, of natural causes. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline Hollenbeck Mulherin and Harold Mulherin; her stepfather, Calvin Hines; her stepmother, Erma Mulherin; her beloved husband, Jimmy Wier; her cherished daughter, Carolyn Maxwell; and her son-in-law, Danny Litwiller, a peentosi maximus. She is survived...
Bill O. Trujillo
May 12, 2026
Bill Trujillo died May 12, 2026, at age 92. He was born in Espanola, at home, on February 4, 1934.He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Trujillo; his sons, Rick Trujillo and Carlos Trujillo; stepson, John Bohm (Shaun); stepdaughter, Debbie Dicus; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by...
Joe "Bino" Minero
May 12, 2026
Joe "Bino" Minero, 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 12, 2026. Bino was known for his warm spirit, hardworking nature, and love for spending time with those he cared about most.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Esperanza L. Salazar; his children, Ralph Minero and wife, Susan, Robert Minero, and Roger Minero; and the children he...
José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera
May 12, 2026
José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera, 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 12, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1930, to the late Silviano and Beatrice Herrera in Taos, New Mexico and graduated from Taos High School. Mr. Herrera retired from the state treasurer's office in 1984 after 21 years of service. He also worked at Chamisa Bookshop...
Shane Elan Victor Scott
May 11, 2026
Shane Elan Victor Scott, 31, of Rio Rancho, passed away on May 9, 2026.
Born on May 4, 1995, Shane lived life with humor, heart, and just the right amount of chaos. He had a way of making people laugh when they needed it most and could turn even the most ordinary moment into a story worth retelling. Whether he was...
Brian Scott Irwin
May 11, 2026
Brian "B" Scott Irwin, 64, of Albuquerque, passed away on May 11, 2026. Born on October 14, 1961, in San Bernardino, Brian lived life the way he rode his motorcycle - fast enough to keep things interesting and always with a story to tell afterward.
Brian loved the open road, a good laugh, and most of all, his family. He was...
Orris Herman Moseley
May 11, 2026
Orris H. Moseley went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2026 at the age of 97. He was born in Edgewood, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque since 1945. Orris farmed pinto beans with his family in Edgewood in his youth.He married Audrey Ann Hilsdorf in 1950, and enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. Orris worked for Creamland Dairies...
Dr. Eugene Leitka
May 11, 2026
Albuquerque resident, Dr. Eugene Leitka passed away Monday May 11, 2026. Eugene was born October 15, 1929 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Eugenee served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 - 1955. In 1958 he married Jo Ann Green of Idabel Oklahoma. At the age of 7, Eugene was integrated into the Euchee Mission Indian Boarding...
Bobbie Gene Smith
May 11, 2026
We are saddened to share that Bobbie Gene Smith has passed away on May 11, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 - French Funerals Lomas Chapel at 10:00am.
Michael Daniel Gonzales
May 10, 2026
Beloved husband, father, and Papa, Michael Daniel Gonzales passed away May 10th, 2026.
Mike is survived by his high school sweetheart, his wife of 52 years, Trish. He is also survived by his daughter Kara Primaveri (Edward) and son Danny Gonzales (Stephanie) and four grandchildren, Chloe Sapp (Luke), John Primaveri, Hailey Gonzales, and Kiley Gonzales. He is also survived by five...
Sandra "Sandrea" Gonzales
May 10, 2026
Sandi “Sandrea” Gonzales, beloved mother of Sabrina, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the age of 76.
Sandi was a dedicated member of her community, from creating the Sabrina Single Parents Scholarship Fund during her time as the Director of the UNM’s Women’s Resource Center, to helping found WIMIN, Women in Movement, to taking students to Mexico to learn...
Sigiefredo Sanchez
May 9, 2026
-----------------Sigiefredo Sanchez, 77. Our beloved spouse, son, and father passed away on May 9, 2026. A Celebration of Life and Liturgy will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at The Incarnation Catholic Church, 2309 Monterrey Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. The rosary will begin at 10:30 am, followed by a mass at 11:00 am. Reception immediately following the...
Ryan Nathaniel Hill-Sandoval
May 9, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ryan Hill Sandoval, who left this world far too soon on May 9th, 2026, at the age of 28. Ryan was a beacon of love, strength, and kindness, and his absence leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of all who knew him.Ryan was...
Kelsey Lynn Garcia
May 9, 2026
With profound grief, we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and mother, Kelsey Lynn Garcia, who left us far too soon. Kelsey loved her family deeply, especially her sweet son, Maverick, who was the light of her life. Her soft, gentle spirit and kind heart touched everyone who knew her, and her memory will carry on with...
Donald Dean Taylor Jr
May 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Donald Dean (Don) Taylor, Jr., 47, of Seminole, TX, on May 8, 2026, in Grants, NM.
Born July 22, 1978, in Grants, NM, Don was the oldest son of Donald Taylor, Sr. and Janice (Taylor) Ward.
Don was proceeded in death, by his Grandparents Dean and Shirly Taylor of San Rafeal,...
Karen Elizabeth Gallegos
May 8, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Gallegos has left his earthly world and entered a much better one where she can skip, jump, walk, and run without any hesitation.
Karen graced everyone's lives with her smile and spunky attitude. She never knew the phrase "I can't." She powered through every day and made it obvious to all of us that we really had no adversities...
Dale Gordon Coppins Sr.
May 8, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Dale G. Coppins, who passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Syracuse, New York on September 2, 1946, Dale was a true New Yorker through and through-unapologetically blunt, fiercely independent, and armed with a gruff exterior that couldn't...
Larry Edward Minarsich
May 8, 2026
August 21, 1949 - May 8, 2026
With profound sadness, the family of Larry Minarsich announces his passing. Larry was a deeply loved husband, proud father and grandfather, trusted friend, respected professional, and a man whose energy and personality could light up any room. He lived fully, loved deeply, and dedicated his life to the people who meant the most...
Joyce Ruth Bugg
May 7, 2026
Joyce Ruth Bugg passed away on May 7, 2026 in Albuquerque, preceded in death by her husband, LCDR (Ret.) Norman D. Bugg, in 2018. They were married for 64 years. Joyce, like her husband, became known for their beautiful Christmas display, otherwise known as the "Bugg Lights." Joyce was affectionately known as Mrs. Claus.
Mrs. Bugg is survived by her four...
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