RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ronney Sluga
Sep 9, 2025
Ronney Sluga of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on September 9, 2025 following a long illness. He passed in his home, surrounded by his family.
Born on October 21, 1975 in Albuquerque, NM, Ronney was raised with strong values of faith, family, hard work and reverence for both the Creator and creation. Those values guided him throughout his life.
Ronney met his...
Bill Wright
Sep 9, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Billy Joe Wright announces his passing from this earth on September 9, 2025. Billy was born in a little West Texas town called Amherst Texas on January 26, 1932. Billy, also known as Bill for most of his adult life, learned from an early age the value of hard work. He...
Victor Eugene Konefsky
Sep 9, 2025
Victor Eugene Konefsky, 98, loving father and husband, died peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his son, Bryan and his partner, Nina, and Vic's toy poodle, Peanut. On September 12, 2025, Peanut, 15 years old, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to be with Vic. Vic was preceded in death by his late wife, Jeanne Konefsky, whose birthday was just...
Susan Eileen Hill
Sep 8, 2025
Susan Eileen Hill, age 75, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on December 24, 1949, in Rock Island, IL. A memorial service for Susan will be held on Saturday, September 13th., 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at High Desert United Methodist Church, 1201 Golf Course Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
David V. Ash, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
David V. Ash Jr., 72, a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 7, 2025. David will be fondly remembered for his tireless work ethic, his deep kindness, and his uncanny ability to fix anything.
An avid hunter and lover of the outdoors, he found peace in nature and joy in sharing it with...
Kenneth Bunnell
Sep 7, 2025
K.E. (Gene) Bunnell, 95, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Gene was born August 31, 1930 in rural Indiana. He was the only child of Lyman and Miriam (Palmer) Bunnell. The family moved to Beloit, Wisconsin in 1935. Gene married his high school sweetheart, Erma Crawford on October 27, 1950. In 1959, Gene and Erma moved their three young daughters...
Rebecca Archuleta
Sep 6, 2025
Rebecca Sue Archuleta at the age of 73 passed away on September 6, 2025 in her home. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Dave and her son James. She is survived by her daughter Jaxson and her wife Tonya, Chris and his wife Elvia, David John, Luisa and 5 grandchildren: Santiago, Noah, Isaiah, David, and Jonah and...
Juline Deets
Sep 6, 2025
Juline Grace Deets passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, N.M., September 6th, 2025. Juline was born in Pecos, N.M. and was 89 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents Marion L. and Sostenes M. Delgado, and her sons Bradley J. and Gregory A. Deets. Juline is survived by her children Julie Neuman, Edwin Deets, Brian Deets, Paul Damico,...
Kenneth Renouard
Sep 6, 2025
Kenneth passed away on September 6, 2025 of congestive heart failure at the age of 83. Kenneth was born in Albuquerque on June 27, 1942 to Blair Eugene and Jessie Lela (Johnson) Renouard. He is survived by his wife, Carole and his son, Jordan and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, John Keith Renouard and his...
Carol Ann Sorensen
Sep 6, 2025
Carol Ann Sorensen, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976 died on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Sorensen and his spouse Deanna, her son Michael Sorensen, Grandsons Mark and Kyle Sorensen, Granddaughter Tiffany Weber and her spouse Eric and their daughter Lilly Weber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harald Sorensen.
Carol Ann...
Lupita Gurule - Salas
Sep 4, 2025
Lupita Gurule-Salas passed on September 4, 2025 just short of her 100th birthday. She was born on September 9, 1925 in Taos, New Mexico. She was a beloved wife and stepmother. Beloved sister and aunt. She was born to Rogelio and Elosia Romero. She is survived by her youngest brother Ben and her stepchildren Maria, Thomas, and John. She is...
Albert Burmeister
Sep 4, 2025
Albert Leo Burmeister Jr., 96, born to Albert and Daisy Burmeister, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was honored to serve his country, a commitment that shaped much of his life and instilled in him a sense of discipline and purpose.Albert married Dorothy Rundle and together they...
Celina Clark
Sep 4, 2025
-----------------We are saddened to share that Celina Clark has passed away on September 4, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Mary Ann Kerns
Sep 3, 2025
Mary Ann Kerns, age 78, dedicated mother, grandmother, friend, and well known HIS case manager and RN, passed away September 3, 2025. Mary was known for her dedication in the community, though holding her public servant position at the Acoma Reservation. She was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a public servant as a Lt Nurse Officer. She...
Sallie Lou Howell Clay
Sep 3, 2025
Sallie Lou Howell Clay, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She is survived by her three daughters, Julie Anna Clay of Albuquerque, NM, Tamara (Tammy) Clay of Shepherdstown, WV, and Charmaine Clay and her husband Scott Willis of Piedmont, CA; grandchildren Austin C. Willis of Brooklyn, NY, and Sydney N. Willis of San...
Jeffrey Williams
Sep 3, 2025
Jeffrey Quinn Williams, a beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away on September 3rd, 2025, at the age of 54. Born in Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1970 to Wanda and Richard Williams, he was the youngest of four children. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1988 and studied welding in college.
From a young age, Jeff held a passion for...
Zane Jarrett
Sep 3, 2025
Zane Adam Jarrett, 74, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.
Zane was born on September 20, 1950, in Cleveland, OH, to Bill and Freda Jarrett. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in psychology and a minor in biology, and he married his devoted wife Cheryl on August 19, 1972. Zane was the...
Lorna Maurer
Sep 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna Yvonne Maurer, a vibrant spirit and devoted caregiver, who left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on September 13, 1935, in Cheyene River, South Dakota, Lorna's extraordinary zest for life would eventually draw her to Bosque Farms, New Mexico, where she...
Naomi Bitela
Sep 2, 2025
Naomi D. Bitela, age 91 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of September 2, 2025.
She was a devoted sister, aunt and friend, remembered for her kindness, humor, and unwavering faith. For more than 25 years, she was a dedicated member of Los Altos Christian Church, where she found lifelong fellowship and community.
She is survived by her...
Virgie Uvaughn Beall
Sep 2, 2025
Virgie Uvaughn Beall was born on March 9, 1948, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Sam and Garnet Birdsey. At her birth, she was welcomed home by her two brothers, Norman and Rocky Birdsey; and sister, Leslie, who all preceded her in death. Also preceding her death were her four-legged best friends, Branny, Lobo, and Bailey.
Uvaughn grew up in Creede, Colorado and...
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