Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Judith Miller

Judith Miller

Oct 14, 2025

Judith "Judy" Miller, beloved mother and grandmother, died October 14, 2025. Born November 1935 in Carlsbad, NM, raised in Lovington, NM. Came to Albuquerque in November 1962 when her husband was transferred to Albuquerque by the US Army. Preceded in death by her husband, Latham G. Miller, parents Mary and Garry Stinebaugh and brother Garry Ed Stinebaugh. Survived by daughter, Kathy Miller-Pehr,...

Maxine Yvonne Bononcini

Maxine Yvonne Bononcini

Oct 13, 2025

Maxine Yvonne Bononcini, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, teacher, and faithful woman of God.

Maxine was the kind of person who made everyone feel loved. She was known for her warmth, kindness, and the way she always put others before herself. Cleaning was her peace - she found...

Richard Jacobs

Richard Jacobs

Oct 12, 2025

Richard C. Jacobs of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 65.He is survived by brothers Michael and Eric Jacobs, sister in law Merry Jacobs, niece Jordan Jacobs, aunts Florence Leiman and Charlie Matracht, uncle Charles Rosenberg, several cousins and many close friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and June Jacobs;...

David Chrysler Hawn

David Chrysler Hawn

Oct 11, 2025

David passed away gracefully and peacefully after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2020. Even in his later days, he loved and appreciated a good story, a well-timed joke, good music, and a four-course meal. The family is immensely grateful to the staff at Morningstar's memory care facility for their care, attention, and assistance with David.

David was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma,...

Louise Olbert Shull Bland

Louise Olbert Shull Bland

Oct 11, 2025

Louise Olbert Shull Bland, 87, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louise was born in Mancos, Colorado, on May 31, 1938, to Muriel Everett Olbert and Leonard Olbert. Louise is survived by her children, Kathryn Shull and Jim Shull, and his wife, Christen Shull. She will also be missed by her grandchildren:...

Mary Helen Saavedra

Mary Helen Saavedra

Oct 10, 2025

Beautiful, loving, kind, compassionate, courageous, generous, faithful, devoted, intelligent, funny, elegant and graceful.

November 20, 1942, Mary Helen was born in an adobe home surrounded with love by her parents, Gabriel and Angela. She was the baby of the family and looked up to her brothers Gabe and Kiki who she admired for their strengths and individuality. As she weaved fairy...

Clyde Allen Lowery

Clyde Allen Lowery

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Clyde “Allen” Lowery, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, artist, community member, and believer in Jesus Christ passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Austin Texas to Clyde Cecil and Hattie Lowery, Allen lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and unwavering dedication to those he loved and his beloved...

Luis Canuto Gallegos

Luis Canuto Gallegos

Oct 10, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Luis (Louie) Gallegos of Albuquerque, New Mexico, announce the passing of Luis on October 10, 2025. Born on December 7, 1948 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Luis grew up in Penasco, New Mexico, where his father was a teacher. He attended the Catholic seminary in Santa Fe for two years before completing high school...

Joseph Herron

Joseph Herron

Oct 9, 2025

Joseph Lonnie Herron

February 12th, 1984 - October 9th, 2025

Joseph is survived by his father, Oscar S. Herron; mother, Theresa M. Herron; brother, Jeffery E. Herron; uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was born and resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joey loved music and art. He will truly be missed.

Psalm 23:4 states: "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will...

Myra Cochnar

Myra Cochnar

Oct 9, 2025

Myra Cochnar, 80, Founder of Landmark Musicals

Myra Cochnar, a native New Yorker who called Albuquerque home for more than 30 years and was an engaged magazine publisher, founder and artistic director of Landmark Musicals, founder of and performer with the singing group Broadway and a real estate sales executive, died at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was...

Lawrence Berger

Lawrence Berger

Oct 8, 2025

With deep sadness, we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Lawrence S. Berger (Larry), whose life was marked by love, laughter, and a profound loyalty to the people he cherished most. Larry was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose warmth and humor touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Larry shared a beautiful and loving marriage...

Opal Goble

Opal Goble

Oct 8, 2025

We are saddened to share that Opal Goble has passed away on October 8, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Melba E. Torres

Melba E. Torres

Oct 7, 2025

Melba E. Torres was born in Watrous, NM, July 5, 1931, the daughter of Guadalupe Castillo and Ophir Trujillo. She passed away peacefully with family at her bedside.

She was married to Leo E. Torres Jr., who preceded her death July 19, 2021. They were married 67 years. Melba is survived by her brother, Alex Trujillo; one daughter, Patsy Shirey (Tijeras,...

Jean Hodgin

Jean Hodgin

Oct 7, 2025

Jean Ann Hollingsworth born February 28, 1933, died October 07, 2025.

Jean (Holly) Hodgin is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ulton (Bud) Hodgin, her children, Lisa (Hodgin) Cvecko (Jerry), Susan (Hodgin) Rogers (Jim), and Charles Hodgin; and her brother, Charles Hollingsworth, DrPH. In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, Mitchell Cvecko (Jennifer), Kelsey Mendonca, Emily Rogers Miles (Larry),...

Emma Chavez

Emma Chavez

Oct 7, 2025

Emma Chavez, age 97, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on April 15, 1928, in Estancia, NM, Emma lived a long and full life devoted to her faith, her loving family and her precious dog, Sparky.

Emma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete Chavez; and her son-in-law, Anthony...

Michele Becknell

Michele Becknell

Oct 7, 2025

Michele Becknell, 78, a resident of New Mexico for 54 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2025. Michele was a force of nature and truly one of a kind. Born in New York and raised by a single mother in Brooklyn, Michele was an unforgettable woman at a young age. After tragically losing her family as...

Florence Sayer

Florence Sayer

Oct 6, 2025

Flo Lived a full life of 96 years. She was a kind and caring person whose trademark smile was unforgettable. She was a world traveler who enjoyed meeting people, but always put her family and friends first. Flo was a graduate of WNMU, who taught school all over the world, a volunteer docent at the Albuquerque Natural History Museum and...

Ruben Flores

Ruben Flores

Oct 6, 2025

Ruben Jesus Flores, born on March 3, 1977, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family and community. Ruben spent many fulfilling years in the heating and cooling services industry, proudly serving as a foreman with Local 49 sheet metal. His commitment to his work was matched...

Joyce Godwin

Joyce Godwin

Oct 6, 2025

Joyce Godwin didn't hesitate to take on whatever challenge God set before her, and her strategy was hard work, planning and people.

The only child of Bradley H. Killian and Viola E. Killian, she was born in Washington DC in 1943. She began working at age seven to help support the family by selling greeting cards door to door. In 1952,...

Marvin Padilla

Marvin Padilla

Oct 5, 2025

Marvin Padilla Jr. Beloved son, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on October 5, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1976, in Albuquerque NM, to Marvin and Linda Padilla. He is survived by his mother, Linda Padilla, sister Michelle Padilla, niece Megan Padilla and all that loved him. M.J. is now in heaven with his...