RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Frank Maire Mowry
Jan 25, 2026
Frank Mowry passed away on Sunday January 25, 2026. "I had a good time & am grateful. Go Bucks!"
Per Frank's wishes, there will be no services.
William "Bill" Reinig
Jan 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that William "Bill" Reinig has passed away on January 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Notable interests, activities, hobbies, or passions: Photography, dirt bike racing and putting on many desert racing events, woodworking, target shooting, making bullet's.
Memorable moments and...
Douglas William Sievers
Jan 25, 2026
Douglas William Sievers was born on January 26, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away on January 25, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sheila Hennessy Sievers, who shared countless joyful experiences and cared for him throughout his struggle with Parkinson's disease. Doug will be remembered fondly by his three children...
Betty Louise Timmerman
Jan 25, 2026
Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Timmerman, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on February 10, 1933 in Emporia, KS, and moved to Albuquerque, NM with her young family where she built a life centered on family, faith, and giving back. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter whose life was...
Anna Holcomb Mulkey
Jan 25, 2026
Anna Holcomb York Mulkey was born on August 6, 1925 in New Haven Connecticut. Her life took a brief star turn at 14 when her family moved to the Virgin Islands for a year and she was featured in a National Geographic issue holding 2 starfish. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1947 with a degree in Zoology and...
Earl Darwyn Morris
Jan 25, 2026
Earl was, in every sense, a man ahead of his time. He lived with a spirit that refused to be diminished by circumstance, even after becoming paralyzed, he met each day with a smile and an unmistakable joy simply to be alive. Where others might have seen limitation, he saw possibility. Where life threw curveballs, he threw them right back...
Nancy Lou Hoff
Jan 25, 2026
Nancy, beloved wife and mother, was a devout Christian and a Charter Member of the Northeast Church of Christ. She was baptized at the Warner Robins Church of Christ. Nancy is survived by her devoted husband and best friend James E. Hoff, Sr., their two children, whom she adored as they adored her, James (Jay) E. Hoff, Jr. (Carolyn) Kelly...
Billie Jo Crouse
Jan 24, 2026
Billie Jo Crouse (born Willa Joanne Moe) was born on July 31,1939, in Minneapolis, MN, and peacefully passed at home on January 24, 2026, joining her Lord; her husband H. Dean Crouse; and parents, Doris (Anderson) and Stanley Allen Moe of ND.
She was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, surrogate grandmother, psychotherapist, teacher, and someone who truly enjoyed life.
During her youth,...
Gwendolyn Kaye Wynn
Jan 24, 2026
Gwen Wynn, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by her beloved husband and sons.
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Gwen lived a life defined by love, creativity, generosity, and warmth. She was born on October 6, 1958, in Albuquerque, the cherished daughter of Albert "Mitch" and Jackie Mitchusson.
In 1986, Gwen married...
Andrew D. Laumbach
Jan 24, 2026
Andrew was born on March 9, 1941, in Springer, New Mexico, to Andreas (Red) and Zulema (Tixier) Laumbach. Andrew passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy, his parents, and a sister, Mary Anne Hess. Andrew is survived by his daughter, Kara, son, Paul, his daughter-in-law, Angelica, and his five cherished grandchildren:...
Bhavna Vaidya
Jan 24, 2026
Bhavna Vaidya, 57. Our beloved Wife, and Mother passed away on January 24, 2026. Memorial Service and Visitation will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at French Funerals 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
You may view the livestream in the window below.
Linda Ruth Brooks
Jan 24, 2026
Linda R. (Wolfe) Brooks passed away January 24, 2026 at the age of 82 in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born May 26, 1943, in Perry, Kansas to Leland and Eunice (Cowan) Wolfe. Linda was the mother of four sons, Frank (Dale) Hubbell, Bill Hubbell, Chris (LeAnn) Hubbell, and Rob (Shannon) Hubbell; and one stepdaughter, Cari Brooks-Allen. She is...
Michael Andrew Haley
Jan 23, 2026
Michael Andrew Haley, son of Don and Frances DeWolfe Haley, was born March 22, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. He peacefully passed away surrounded by family in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 23, 2026. He was 74 years old.
Michael grew up in Manhattan Beach, California and enjoyed a family and friend-filled childhood. He attended local elementary and junior high schools...
Gary Del Nelson
Jan 23, 2026
Gary D. Nelson, 82, passed away January 23, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born May 7, 1943 to Analee and Delmar Robert Nelson in Pekin, Illinois.
Gary is survived by his son, Mark and wife, Carol; cherished family Steve Karman and wife Diana; grandchildren, Miles and Lauren Hilton, and Joseph Karman; mom, Analee Nelson; sister, Kim Archuleta; numerous nieces and nephews and...
Karl Alan Nelson
Jan 23, 2026
Karl Alan Nelson passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, January 23. He was born on July 15, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, to Betty and Richard Nelson, and was the oldest of five boys-a role he carried with strength, humor, and a big heart.
His family later moved to Las Cruces, where he...
Jack Joseph Swift
Jan 23, 2026
Jack Joseph Swift was 85 years old when he went to be with Jesus on January 23, 2026. He resided in Rio Rancho, NM for the last 23 years, and was born on April 21, 1940, to parents, Benjamin and Lillian, in Chicago, Illinois.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, her four children, and four granddaughters; his daughter, Susan...
Elizabeth Ann Duran
Jan 23, 2026
Elizabeth (Liz) Duran, born on March 30, 1947, in Albuquerque, peacefully began her eternal journey on January 23, 2026 after a long illness of heart disease and pulmonary hypertension. Liz was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, and sister-in-law. She lived a simple and quiet life with her husband, Joe and family. Liz enjoyed gardening and attending to...
Patricia Mary Smith
Jan 22, 2026
Patricia Mary Smith, age 78, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday January 22, 2026.
A devoted and loving mother, she gave her whole heart to her family, always filling her home with warmth and kindness. Born June 1, 1947, in New Rochelle, NY.
She would go on to enjoy a career working as a secretary at Bristol Myers before...
Diane Elizabeth Martin
Jan 21, 2026
Diane Elizabeth Martin, born on April 8, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Diane dedicated over 43 years of her life as a Registered Nurse, serving countless patients and earning the respect and admiration of her colleagues in the hospital industry.
A devoted mother, Diane is survived by her son, Chris Martin,...
Kenneth Robert Ashby
Jan 21, 2026
Ken Ashby passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after a sudden accident. He was surrounded by his life partner Judy Bentley, sister Arlinda Hansen and brother John Ashby.
Ken was an avid music lover and had several music rooms at his house and at his partner Judy's house. He attended many audio shows and made friends around...
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