RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Foy Curry
Dec 6, 2025
Foy Lee Curry, born on October 2, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM. Passed away on December 6, 2025, in his lifelong home of Albuquerque. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Foy leaves behind a rich legacy marked by his passion for craftsmanship and design. He dedicated over 50 years of his life to the construction of custom homes in Sandia Heights,...
Ralph Gutierrez
Dec 5, 2025
Ralph Thomas "Tom" Gutierrez was born on August 30, 1947, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Ralph Gutierrez and his war bride, Jean Breakiron Gutierrez. Tom passed away peacefully at his home on December 5, 2025.
A 1961 graduate of Holy Cross Catholic School, Tom attended Las Cruces High School where he excelled. He was an Eagle Scout, the 137-pound State...
Phyllis Smith Glenn
Dec 5, 2025
Phyllis Marie Smith Glenn, aged 87, peacefully departed this life on December 5, 2025. She was the daughter of Leona and Robert Klipsch. She led a rich and fulfilling life and will be profoundly missed by her loved ones. Family was her priority, well liked and admired, she was a talented businesswoman, loved sports, cherished her beloved pets, and had...
Kendall Ayers
Dec 5, 2025
On December 5th, Kendy Ayers died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Born Kendall McVean to Charles McVean and Barbara Lillard, she grew up in Sherman Oaks, being raised by both her parents, stepmother Mary McVean and her beloved grandmother Charlotte McVean. She had two siblings with whom she would remain close throughout her life. She...
Sam Pointer
Dec 5, 2025
Samuel Pointer age 48, a father, brother and son passed away Friday December 5, 2025. Samuel was known as a great father. He is survived by his daughter Morgan. He is also survived by his father Jeff, mother Kathy, and brother Jacob. A memorial service will be held Tuesday December 16, 2025, at 10:00 am at French Funerals & Cremations...
Josephine White
Dec 5, 2025
Josephine Irene Philomena Ramsden White, Jo, Jo Mama, The Roaring Mouse passed quietly from this world on December 5, 2025, attended by her cat, her Labrador, and her husband of 53 years, William H. (Bill) White. Her quiet departure, while not unexpected, was entirely unbefitting; not one person who knew Jo would describe her life as "quiet." A born stage...
Emma G. Del Frate
Dec 4, 2025
Del Frate, Emma G, age 94, passed away December 4th, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents Louie and Mary (Nottoli) Del Frate and nephew, John Micsko. She is survived by sister, Louise Micsko (John F deceased), niece, Michelle Micsko (Steve Wiercinski) and children Hunter and Haley. Great Nieces and nephews Michael Innis, Jennifer Innis (Jonathan Beno) and children...
Kay Perks
Dec 4, 2025
Kay Frances “Nana” Perks, age 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. In her final moments, she was lovingly surrounded by her daughter Kathy, her son-in-law Tim, and her daughter-in-law Jean Marie. She left this world in the same way she lived — wrapped in love.
Kay was born on October 10, 1935, in Hugo, Oklahoma,...
Patricia Willenberg
Dec 4, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Willenberg, age 93, of Corrales, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born August 5, 1932, in Ottawa, Kansas and lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico for 43 years, prior to moving to Corrales, New Mexico.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 74 years,...
Roy Ball
Dec 3, 2025
Roy Earl Ball, 87, passed away on December 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, ending a long battle with renal disease and congestive heart failure. His last wish, to die at home, in the company of his wife and two children, was granted.
Roy was born September 3, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Myrl Wilbur Ball and Gladys Fay (Jones)...
Shellie Kelsey Erikson
Dec 3, 2025
Shellie Kelsey Erikson was born June 28, 1969, in Payson, UT to DeVere and Donna Bowles Kelsey. She passed away on December 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.
She attended schools in Nephi, UT, graduating in 1987 from Juab High School. During her school days she enjoyed dancing, drill team, drama, and marching band. Shellie attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT,...
Donald Fouch
Dec 3, 2025
We are saddened to share that Donald Fouch passed away on December 3, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 with a reception immediately following. A graveside service will take place at...
Paula LeSueur
Dec 3, 2025
Paula LeSueur, 76, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born on December 9, 1948, Paula devoted her life to caring for those around her. She was a nurse practitioner who helped and saved countless women and at-risk teens for many years, starting her career in California and then working for many decades in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and in school-based clinics...
Roger Wallace
Dec 2, 2025
Roger Leslie "Bud" Wallace of Albuquerque, NM, died at age 95, on December 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joycelyn Carmena Wallace; his brother Jack Edward Wallace and wife Jacqueline Sciaky Wallace; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Bud was born on January 8, 1930, in Springfield, MO, to Albert Leslie Wallace and Geraldine Schmitt Wallace. He...
Larry Wood
Dec 2, 2025
"Colonel Woody" has flown his last mission.
Longtime New Mexico resident Larry Wood of Albuquerque passed away Dec. 2. He was 90 years old.
The 30-year career officer in the United States Air Force, Vietnam veteran, beloved husband and father of two children - and a diehard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys, New Mexican cuisine and hot-and-spicy food,...
Alice Lujan
Dec 2, 2025
We are saddened to share that Alice Lujan has passed away on December 2, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.A visitation/service will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm at French Funerals at 7121 Wyoming Boulevard NE 87109.
Margaret J. Guess
Dec 1, 2025
Margaret Jane Guess, age 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to her Lord and Savior, on Monday, December 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Tommy; son Tommy Ray Guess and wife, Tori, of Colorado (Tray Guess and Tegan [Rob] Kranz); son Keith Guess and wife, Susan, of Iowa (Barlow, Gannon, Lawson, Carston, Bryan, and...
Connor McClain
Dec 1, 2025
Connor Malcolm McClain- Connor arrived into this world on October 13, 2005 and departed December 1, 2025. There are not enough words to describe the light that Connor brought into the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Connor was a student at the University of New Mexico and, although he was still finding himself, he had...
Leslie Whittet
Nov 30, 2025
Leslie Anne Whittet, born on August 31, 1960, in Washington, D.C., passed away on November 30, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Tracey Leigh Whittet (husband James R. Hilderbrandt), of Santa Fe, NM; her nephew, Dylan James Burrell, of Littleton, CO; cousins Joan Whitehouse Lovett, Doug and Kathy Price, Martha and Ted Scholz, Todd and Mary Price, Scott Whittet and Andrea...
Alex Pest
Nov 30, 2025
Somewhere between tall-tales and legends lives the story of a man. Where hard work, laughter, stubborn will, and a healthy dose of bs became the force that launched his life into the success that could only be achieved by one such as he. His tenacity for getting the job done, raising the bar, and expecting nothing less than greatness is...
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