RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Juan Baca
Nov 23, 2025
Juan Jose Baca, Esq. (Joe), beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on November 23, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1942 in Carrizozo, NM, to Juan and Angelita (Telles) Baca.Joe lost his father at just twelve years old, and helped his mother take care of his younger siblings until joining the US Air...
Margaret Kurcaba
Nov 23, 2025
Margaret Kurcaba passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on November 23, 2025 at the age of 104.
She is survived by daughters Barbara Kunz (Kevin), JoAnn Mellone (Mark), Peggy Pena (Reuben) as well as grandson Michael Mellone and granddaughter Vanessa Mellone (great granddaughters Sofia Corral Mellone and Mia Corral Mellone).
She is preceded in death by her daughter Patty Kurcaba,...
Lois Ann Stevens
Nov 23, 2025
Lois Ann Innes Stevens passed away on Sunday, November 23rd in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 92 from pneumonia and complications of congestive heart failure. She passed away at home, attended by her son and daughter-in-law. Lois died not long after stating she was "ready to go to heaven!"
Lois was born in the family farmhouse in Snover, MI in 1933 to...
Dale Bickford
Nov 22, 2025
Dale LeRoy Bickford from Iowa and longtime resident of Albuquerque went to be with his Lord on November 22, 2025, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Lydia and daughter Ruth Collier, Phyllis sister- in -law, three nieces and their extended families. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on January 27, 2026, at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian...
Dorothy Arranaga
Nov 22, 2025
Dorothy Arranaga passed away on November 22, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held for Dorothy at San Jose Catholic Parish on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:30am.
Bonita Ensenberger
Nov 22, 2025
Bonita (Jordan) Ensenberger, 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2025. Born July 8, 1930 in Bloomington, Illinois, Bonita Mary Jordan was the younger of two children to parents Walter Mattison Jordan and Bonita Marie (Graves) Jordan. She was known to most of her adult friends as "Bonnie".Raised in a close-knit Christian family, she grew...
Judith Carder
Nov 22, 2025
We are saddened to share that Judith Carder has passed away on November 22, 2025. A service will be on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 10:00am-12:00pm at Hope in the High Desert Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
John Maito
Nov 22, 2025
John Francis Maito passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 at the age of 90 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 47 years; his brother, Tony Lucero (Sara); his cousin, Carmen Chavez; his sons John Maito and Mark Maito (Lawaynne); his daughters Jennifer Garcia (Tony), Connie Lopez (Joe), and Stephanie Whitley(Jeff); nieces and nephews, 20...
Phillip Henry Shoultz
Nov 22, 2025
Phillip Henry Shoultz, 97, passed away into the loving hands of God on November 22, 2025.
Born on January 28, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, to Henry Edwin and Clara Lily Shoultz, Phillip graduated from Columbia Heights High School and later earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota. Phillip served in the US Army in Germany as part...
Virginia West
Nov 21, 2025
Virginia Lee "Geege" West (née Ortman), known as G Unit to her grandchildren, age 99, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Born on May 11, 1926, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Virginia was the daughter of Ralph and Virginia Ortman. She spent her early years on the family farm in Chillicothe, where Sunday meals with loved ones became...
Charles Homer
Nov 21, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Joseph Homer, born on August 15, 1944, in Santa Rosa, California, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 81. Chuck was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, known for his warmth and sense of humor. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he committed his professional life to...
Scott Hank
Nov 20, 2025
Scott I Hank, age 69, formerly of Bangor, Pa., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Scott was known for his successful construction business, Scott Hank Excavating. He cherished his friends and communities. He was the son of Estella and Howard "Sam" Hank. He is survived by his son, Douglas Hank, and his wife, Melissa. He is also...
Loren Arthur Berge, PhD
Nov 20, 2025
Loren Arthur Berge died the evening of November 20, 2025, due to a sudden cardiac event, with his wife, Carol, at his side. Loren was born August 10, 1944, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as the only child of Arthur and Marjorie Berge. He grew up in the small town of Campbellsport, Wisconsin. At the age of four, he accompanied...
Cleofas Otero
Nov 20, 2025
Cleofas Otero passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1936 to Emilio and Juanita Otero in Los Lunas, New Mexico. He married Trinnie Otero, (The most beautiful girl) as he would say! He spent his entire career working with the State of New Mexico Labor Department. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. He...
Rochelle Gonzales
Nov 20, 2025
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rochelle, who left this world peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was a source of strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family, and her absence leaves an ache that words can hardly capture.
Rochelle lived a life marked by kindness and quiet resilience....
Ramona Moseley
Nov 20, 2025
Our beloved Mom, Grandma, Sister, Auntie passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on May 10, 1940, to Enrique and Emilia Sanchez in Punta de Agua, New Mexico. Ramona married George Moseley and moved to Albuquerque and together raised their three children. Ramona was a hardworking, energetic, fierce, funny, strong, kind...
Venito Vasquez
Nov 20, 2025
Venito (Ben) Vasquez, age 79, passed away on November 20, 2025. Born to Santos Vasquez and Juanita Esquivel in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was the fourth of nine children whose family followed the crops throughout the United States and settled in Watsonville, California.
He graduated from Watsonville High School and soon joined the United States Air Force where he was...
Robert Brummell
Nov 20, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Brummell has passed away on November 20, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
Guillermo Navarrette
Nov 19, 2025
Guillermo “Masa” Navarrette, born on July 18, 1949, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Guillermo joined the Army in 1969 and was a Proud Vietnam Veteran. During his service he was awarded multiple medals including his prized Sharp Shooter Badge and a Purple Heart. He married the love of his life, Evangelina...
Wanda Johnston
Nov 19, 2025
Wanda Johnston, age 67 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bethesda North Hospital. Wanda was born in Escondido, California on August 01, 1958, the daughter of Edward McCabe and Joyce Foster. An accountant by trade, Wanda loved to spend her free time traveling the world, sewing and doing cross-stitch, cooking and tending to her flower...
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