RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Eleanor Gose Wootten
Apr 12, 2026
Eleanor Gose Wootten passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on Sunday April 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 87 years old.
Born on January 23, 1939, to Elliott and Eleanor Gose at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, Eleanor lived a long, vibrant life marked by intelligence, humor, strength, curiosity, and deep love for...
Rafael and Rosalina Rubio
Apr 12, 2026
Rafael and Rosalina Rubio passed away on April 12, 2026. They are survived by their two sons: Roger Anthony Rubio and wife Angelica Rubio, and Rafael Michael Rubio and wife Laura Rubio. They were grandparents to Alejandro Rubio, Mateo Rubio, Elliana Rubio, and Jonah Rubio. Both were born in El Paso, TX: Rosalina on December 25, 1943 and Rafael on...
Carolyn Mottley Dixon
Apr 12, 2026
Carolyn Dixon passed away peacefully on the evening of April 12th, 2026, at the age of 87, in Rio Rancho, NM. Carolyn lived a beautiful, full life rooted in love, strength, intelligence, and devotion to her family.
Carolyn was born to Harry E. Mottley Sr. and Thelma Catherine (Garrett) Mottley, on October 21, 1938, in Farmville, Virginia where she was...
Gloria Abbie Church
Apr 12, 2026
Gloria (Abbie) Church, age 84, was called home to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2026. Abbie was a devoted member of Queen of Heaven Church.
Abbie was born in Contreras, New Mexico in 1942 to Salvador and Siria Moya. She was the second of 6 siblings. Abbie loved exploring her countryside home with her siblings and cousins as a...
Oclides "Oakie" DeFusco
Apr 12, 2026
Oclides "Oakie" DeFusco, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2026, in Richmond, Texas. Born on October 31, 1935, in Valdez, New Mexico, Oakie dedicated her life to her family and community. A proud graduate of high school, she became a cherished bilingual assistant for Albuquerque Public Schools, where she impacted the lives of many...
Eloy Atencio
Apr 11, 2026
Eloy Atencio of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 11th, 2026, at the age of 61.Eloy was born on September 18th, 1964, to Juan Atencio and Cordilia Suazo in Espanola, New Mexico. After graduating from the University of New Mexico, Eloy became an electrical engineer.Eloy married Ernestine in 1988, and together they shared 37 wonderful years. In his free...
Morton Otto Radden
Apr 11, 2026
A gentle man, whose spirit transcends words, Morton Otto Radden, 99, died surrounded by loved ones on April 11, 2026.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1926, to Arnold and Hannah Radden, Morty grew up in an immigrant Jewish world full of neighborhood friendship and camaraderie. On his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Army and spent the waning years of...
Alice Faye Baca
Apr 10, 2026
In the early morning of Friday, April 10, 2026, Alice Faye Baca (Nelson) passed away peacefully at the age of 86.
Alice was the eldest of four children born to Benjamin "Cale" Nelson and Edith Nelson.
Alice grew up on family land in West Virginia, where her father worked as a coal miner and the family maintained a modest farm...
Tommy Dean Tays
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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...
Noah Lawrence C De Baca
Apr 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...
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