RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Tommy Dean Tays
April 10, 2026
A tribute to Tommy D. Tays "Tom" (1936-2026).Tom passed away on April 10, 2026 at age 90 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.He joined the New Mexico National Guard after graduating high school in Roswell, New Mexico in 1954 as Corporal Tays and retired in 1989 as Colonel Tays. From 1983 to 1989, he was Chief of Staff.He built a...
Lorenzo Lucas Montoya
April 9, 2026
Lorenzo Lucas Montoya, born October 18, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He was deeply loved in return, and his presence will be missed more...
Mary Louise Duggin
April 9, 2026
Mary Louise Shelton Duggin, born in Albuquerque, NM, on Sunday, January 26, 1930, departed this earth to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was filled with love and joy. Mary Lou will be remembered for her love of family, her creative talent, and her many "long...
Olga Marina Valdez
April 9, 2026
Olga Valdez, 81 years old, of Albuquerque, passed away April, 9, 2026 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born October 27,1944, to Adam Valdez and Romelia Galdamez in Los Amates, Izabal, Guatemala.Olga married Carlos Zuñiga, in 1965, who preceded her in death. She then married Carlos Enrique Cerna in 1978, who also preceded her in death.
Olga is survived by four children, Nidia Zelaya...
Charles Baker
April 9, 2026
We are saddened to share that Charles Baker has passed away on April 9, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ronald LeRoy Johnson
April 8, 2026
Ronald LeRoy Johnson passed away peacefully to his eternal reward on April 8, 2026. He was born to Emma Mae Seaver and Lynn M. Johnson on July 14, 1930 in Saginaw County, Michigan. He was a fourth generation farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bruce L. Johnson and son-in-law Edward Garcia.
He lived a long,...
Michael Scott Furstenau
April 8, 2026
Michael Scott Furstenau, age 71, was born March 8, 1955, in Buffalo, New York. He died April 8, 2026, at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his loving wife, Tyrrell Furstenau, and their German shepherds, Gunner and Spencer, at his side.
He was born to Burnell Furstenau and Anne (Puerner) Furstenau, the second of six children. Growing up, Mike moved...
Diane Swan
April 7, 2026
We are saddened to share that Diane Swan has passed away on April 7, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Philip Reardon
April 7, 2026
We are saddened to share that Philip Reardon has passed away on April 7, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ollie Don Waters
April 6, 2026
Ollie D. Waters, 65, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered eternal rest unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1960. He was married to his wife, Zerrie, for 39 years.
A highly respected Certified Public Accountant, Ollie founded his own accounting firm and faithfully served clients throughout New Mexico, the Navajo Nation, and numerous states...
Charles L. "Charlie" Palmer
April 6, 2026
Charlie Palmer, 97, has lived in Albuquerque since 1955, died April 6, 2026. He is survived by his children Terry Palmer and his wife Vicky Palmer, Michael Palmer and his husband Jim Walker, Patrick Palmer and his wife Darlene Benavides-Palmer, grandchildren Malcom, Brandon Maddie and Brooke Palmer and two great grandchildren. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Dianne...
Dianne Mayes Dorn
April 5, 2026
Dianne Dorn passed away on April 5th, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her every day. She was born in California and over the years made homes in Nevada, Tennessee, Arizona, and New Mexico. No matter where she lived, she built connections and friendships that lasted, thanks to her warmth, her strong spirit, and that...
Noah Lawrence C De Baca
April 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Noah C De Baca, 24 from Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 4, 2026, at too early of an age. Born on November 5, 2001, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the beloved son of Kristy and Valentin C De Baca and brother of Isabelle C De Baca.
He graduated...
Lucy Angel
April 3, 2026
(Dulcinea Maria Molina Angel)
Dulcinea Maria Molina (Lucy), daughter of Avaristo Molina and Paublita Marquez was born and raised on an isolated ranch in Norton, New Mexico. By age three, Lucy had lost both parents. Her father died two months before she was born, and her mother died in childbirth along with her newborn twin daughters. Lucy's grandfather, Benseslaos Marquez, cared...
Richard Paul Rosenthal
April 3, 2026
Richard Paul Rosenthal, born on February 7, 1956, in Park Forest, IL, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Rick is survived by his wife, Pam, and their three daughters, Carrie, Brianne, and Melissa and son in law, Fernando. He adored being a grandpa to Destiny and Emilio....
Margaret Carolyn Hawk
April 3, 2026
Margaret C. Hawk passed away April 3, 2026 at the age of 97. Margaret was born in Houston, Texas to Charles Cummins Lucas Jr. and Louise Linebaugh Lucas.
She moved to Albuquerque in the 1970s to pursue a career in Human Resources Management at Sandia National Laboratories, a position she held until she retired. It was there she met her beloved...
Esther Helen Naranjo
April 2, 2026
Esther Naranjo, age 92, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away April 2, 2026. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Filiberto; her daughter, Diane; her brothers, Mike, Phil, and Bobby; and her sister, Sally.
Esther is survived by her sons, Gilbert Naranjo of Albuquerque, NM and Rick Naranjo of San Pedro, CA; sisters, Martha, Tillie, and Maria;...
Dianna Brown
April 2, 2026
Dianna Brown, 83, died on April 2nd, 2026. She loved and dedicated her life to two things: her family and her church. She was loved by all who knew her. Everyone will miss her, as she was an excellent woman. She was born in Santa Fe and moved to Albuquerque in 1956, where she lived on and off while supporting...
John Burton Stockton Jr.
April 1, 2026
John B Stockton, age 84 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. John was born John Burton Stockton, Jr, May 30, 1941, in Oklahoma City to John B Stockton Sr and Geraldine Edna Jones Stockton.
John grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and completed his education at Choctaw High School prior...
Haley Linda Wells
April 1, 2026
Haley Wells, 26, beloved Sister, Daughter, and Niece, was called to her eternal resting place on April 1, 2026. She entered this world on October 24, 1999 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Dean and Kristina Wells. She is survived by her brother Ryan Wells (Taryn Houlihan); a beautiful extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins; as well as beloved friends...
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