RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Irma Stella Martinez
August 13, 2026
Irma Stella Martinez, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on August 13th, 2026.
Born on May 12th in El Paso, Texas, Irma was the daughter of Jose and Maria (Faulk) Chavez. After attending high school, Irma married Hector, her husband of 47 years, whom she met on the school bus. They started a family, having three children,...
Charlene Renee Hutton
August 13, 2026
Charlene Renee Hutton (née Klen) passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 at Presbyterian Rust Hospital in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Char was born on May 20, 1959 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Stephen Klen and Ethel Krantz Klen. She was the youngest of four children. In 1979, Char married David Andrew Hutton, and they moved to Macon, Missouri. Char...
Marilyn Lee Bevan
August 13, 2026
Marilyn L. Bevan (née Whittaker), 90, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 25, 1935, in Springfield, Illinois, to Howard Whittaker and Hazel Cheeseman. On April 11, 1954 in Fort Madison, Iowa, she married the love of her life, Rees J. Bevan. Together they shared over seventy years of marriage.
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Richard Alan Powell
August 13, 2026
Richard "Rick" Powell, age (74), devoted husband, father, and uncle passed away on August 13, 2026.
Rick was know for his infectious laugh and his fun spirit. He worked hard and retired from the freezer at Shamrock - and still found time to fish, bow-hunt and be a devoted church goer.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Nancy Louise Kirkpatrick
August 13, 2026
Nancy Louise Jacobs Kirkpatrick, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Born in Barnesville, Ohio, on Sunday, March 11, 1951, Nancy lived a life defined by warmth, dedication to her family, and an unwavering spirit of service. On Saturday, September 5, 1970, she married the love of her life, Dennis Kirkpatrick. Together, they built a vibrant life, raised a wonderful...
Stella Verven Kalemeris
August 12, 2026
Stella Kalemeris died on August 12, 2026, at her home in Albuquerque, leaving the world in which she lived for 99 and a half years.
Born Stella James Verven in Poughkeepsie, NY, to James and Pitsa Trampas Verven shortly after they immigrated from the Peloponnesus region of Greece, she grew up in Poughkeepsie's tight knit Greek community with her siblings,...
James Kaley
August 11, 2026
James Kaley, age 95, a devoted husband to Bobbye and a beloved father to six children, passed away on August 11, 2026. Jim was known for his kind heart and dedication to his family and faith.
Born to John and Anne Kaley, he and his older sister, Mary-Anne were raised in the surrounding areas of Niles and Warren Ohio. At the...
Sean O'Mara Jr.
August 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the tragic loss of our beloved, Sean, who was taken from us far too soon at the young age of 39.
Sean was a son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, and friend. He lived each day with purpose-to protect and serve others.
He will forever be remembered for his strength, his unwavering...
Cynthia Benedict
August 11, 2026
Cynthia (Buttery) Benedict, age 64, a 34-year resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026, surrounded by family, after a valiant but short battle with brain cancer.
She was born in Yreka, California, in 1962, and moved to Colorado early in her childhood, where she came to love the outdoors. During her teenage years she worked several...
Lawrence Henry Johnson, Jr.
August 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Lawrence Henry Johnson, Jr., age 73, passed away on August 11, 2026, he was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 24, 1953, to parents, Lawrence Henry Johnson, Sr. and Juanita Durden Meade.
Lawrence was always intentional about teaching the difference between right and wrong. He laid strong foundations for our lives by exposing us to stories and experiences...
Mark Holland
August 10, 2026
John Mark Holland, died at 74 years on August 10, 2026, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born 09/29/1951 in Sterling Illinois to parents J.P. and Joy Holland. Mark joined the Air Force after graduating from Sterling Township High School in 1969 where he served four years during Vietnam. He then went on to graduate from Western Illinois...
Kathryn Ruth Shulse
August 10, 2026
We are saddened to share that Kathryn Shulse has passed away on August 10, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
DuWayne Arthur Branscombe
August 10, 2026
DuWayne Arthur Branscombe (DAB) age 89, passed away on August 10, 2026. DuWayne was born March 11, 1937 in Duluth, MN to his mother Ruby (MacMillan) and father Gerald and was the eldest sibling to brothers Don, Dave and Dick and sister Patty.
He is preceded in death by his mother, father and siblings. He graduated from Denfeld High School in...
Joe Robert "Bobby" Pacheco
August 10, 2026
Joe Robert "Bobby" Pacheco passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. In the days leading up to his passing, he was embraced by laughter, cherished memories, and the people who meant the most to him. Bobby was born June 15, 1944, in Clayton, New Mexico, where he grew up...
Tucker Green
August 10, 2026
Tucker Green loved words and enjoyed studying their origins and deeper meanings. So, it is an irony that words really cannot express how much this man of great heart, infinite kindness, and utmost integrity will be missed.
Tucker loved helping students study math. Always dedicated to the highest standards of the tutoring profession, Tucker would often prepare for two hours reviewing...
Janet Carmella Youngberg
August 9, 2026
Janet Carmella "Farrington" Youngberg passed away on August 9, 2026, at her home after a short illness. Janet is survived by her son Leif (Jennifer) Youngberg, daughter Kristin Youngberg, and her beloved grandsons, Erik, Niklas, and Alek.
She is also survived by her sister Nancy Higgins, brothers James Farrington and Anthony (Janice) Farrington; nieces Kim, Susan, Kaltzentli, Pamela, and Lisa. Nephews...
Nancy Elizabeth Klukas
August 9, 2026
Nancy Klukas, age 71, was born on October 15, 1954, and passed away with dignity on August 9, 2026. She was the cherished wife of Mark Klukas for 37 years, beloved mother of Erica (David) Rhodes, and doting grandmother to Sophie and Joshua. Nancy was the heart line of her siblings, Philip (Shannon) Hacker, Susan (Joe) Dylo, and Carol (Rick)...
Brian John Kelly
August 9, 2026
Brian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend to many passed away peacefully to eternal life August 9, 2026 at 96 years young.Brian was a devoted Catholic, a serious historian on the side of the poor helping and advocating for justice throughout his life and teaching career with APS.Born in Kansas City, MO to Kathryn and Ollie Kelly,...
Kathleen Bernadette Gillis
August 9, 2026
We are saddened to share that Kathleen Gillis has passed away on August 9, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Leonard Luciano Saiz
August 8, 2026
Leonard Luciano Saiz
March 24, 2010 - August 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Luciano Saiz (Pollo), who left us on August 8, 2026, at the age of 16.
Leonard was a loving, caring, and kind young man who brought light and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know him. His smile, his presence, and...
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