RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
William Scorah
Jan 14, 2026
Bill Scorah, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM, on January 14, 2026, following a brief illness.Born on June 14, 1940, in New York, NY, Bill was the son of William and Mary Scorah. He spent his childhood years in the Bowery of New York City before moving to New Mexico.Bill was a prominent member of the...
Beverly Luttrell
Jan 14, 2026
Beverly Ann Luttrell (1936 - 2026)
Beverly Ann Luttrell, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2026, following a three-year battle with breast cancer.
Born in Tulsa, OK and raised in Oklahoma City, it was there that Beverly married the love of her life, Glen, and began their family. In 1960, they moved to Albuquerque, which remained her home...
William Plank
Jan 13, 2026
William "Bill" Marvin Plank
October 23, 1933 - January 13, 2026
William, "Bill", Plank was born on October 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Raymond Plank and Meda Ellen Gibbs Plank. He grew up in Salem, Missouri, and graduated from high school there. He had a short stint at the Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri, before he decided...
Erik Lewis
Jan 13, 2026
Our family is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Erik Anthony Lewis, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Erik was born October 3,1987, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Mark and Marie Lewis.
Growing up, Erik loved playing baseball, basketball, riding his bike, and video games. Erik graduated from Grants High School in 2006, where he was a loyal friend and teammate...
Shana Leigh Languit (Hudson)
Jan 13, 2026
Shana Leigh Languit (Hudson), 37, born August 1, 1988, in Wichita, Kansas, passed January 13, 2026. Shana made her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she built a life centered on love, laughter, and service to others.
Shana was a devoted and deeply loving mother to her children, Anthony, Ami, Lucas, Hudson, and Alex, who were the heart of her world....
Fred Hearn
Jan 13, 2026
Fred A. Hearn, III was born in St. Louis, Missouri on the 28th of May 1939 to Fred Hearn, Jr. and Thelma Gertrude (Trovillion) Hearn.
He spent the war-years with his mother's family in Cape Girardeau, MO.
His school days were lived in Kansas City where he was involved in many musical pursuits including his church choir. He played saxophone...
Randy Lee Gilbert
Jan 12, 2026
Randy Lee Gilbert, born on May 4, 1979, in Porterville, California, passed away on January 12, 2026. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Latanya Jake, and their cherished son, Rhodry Gilbert. Randy dedicated his life to his family and was especially passionate about being a devoted father. Some of his most treasured memories include the births of his children...
Rosalia Juarez
Jan 12, 2026
Rosalia "Rosalie" Juarez was born in Los Valles de San Agustin, New Mexico, on October 5, 1935, and passed away on January 12, 2026.
Rosalie is survived by her children, Paul Juarez and wife Shirley, Barbara Juarez, and Carla Juarez; her siblings, Alice Arguello, Mabel Gabaldon, Maria Lucero and husband Lizardo, Dolores Huerta and husband Lorenzo, and Damian Lujan; her seven...
Tamara Stringham
Jan 12, 2026
Tamara Stringham, 63. Our beloved Wife, Daughter, Mother, and Sister passed away on January 12, 2026.Tami loved doing cross stitching, crocheting and reading, spending time with family.
Joseph Antonio Lucero
Jan 11, 2026
Joseph Antonio Lucero, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Grampa Joe was born December 3, 1935, in Taos, NM to Joe Abram and Julia Herrera Lucero.
Joe graduated from Taos High School with honors in 1955. He went on to graduate from New Mexico Highlands University in 1959, with a Masters of Social Work and then...
Mary Griebel
Jan 11, 2026
Mary "Susan" Griebel passed away on January 11, 2026, in Albuquerque. She was born in Sterling, Colorado, on July 30, 1945, to Lela (Wright) and John Burke. Susan is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Garitt Griebel; her two children, Patrick Griebel and Catherine (Scott) Bowman; and four grandchildren: Aspen and Georgia Griebel, and James and Theodore Bowman. She...
Janis A. Buckingham
Jan 11, 2026
Janis Buckingham was born in Chicago, Illinois to theatrical parents, Ruth Pryor, a principal dancer known as America's Swan Queen, at the Chicago Civic Opera and Russell Wildey, a radio personality and theatrical agent.
Janis spent her foundational education in Catholic schools graduating from Town School for Girls finishing school in Chicago's near Northside.
She received training in dance, piano, voice, and...
Flora Harper
Jan 11, 2026
Flora Josephine Harper passed away at her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Kenneth and his wife Donna, Michael and his wife Chrissy, and Laura and her husband Kent, as well as 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Sam Sharp Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
Samuel Harelson "Sam" Sharp Jr., 83, passed away on January 11, 2026, after a long and full life. Born on January 10, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sam grew up with a deep sense of curiosity, determination, and quiet resilience-qualities that carried him through every chapter of his remarkable journey.Sam proudly served in the United States Air Force, with assignments...
Carole J. Carlyle
Jan 11, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carole Janice Carlyle, age 88, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who left us on January 11, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1937, in Wellington, Ohio.
Carole was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother known for her generosity and dedication to family. She graduated from Sullivan High School and spent...
Pamela Christina Gutierrez
Jan 11, 2026
Pamela Christina Gutierrez was born on September 1, 1965, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Mary Nea Tapia and Moises Quintana Jr and raised by her Grand-parents Severo and Angela Tapia. She graduated from Portales High School and...
Marvelle Davis
Jan 10, 2026
Marvelle Elizabeth Johnson Davis was born in Damascus, Arkansas on August 27, 1931, and went to heaven to be with her Lord on January 10, 2026. She was 94 years old. She grew up on a farm with five brothers and two sisters. She spent many hours milking cows and picking cotton, along with other chores at the farm. Her...
Randy Herbert
Jan 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Randy Herbert
March 28, 1954 - January 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randy Herbert, a devoted father, cherished husband, and proud Papa, whose steady presence and deep love shaped the lives of all who knew him. Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Randy's life was a testament to hard work, loyalty, and...
Reyes Hernandez Jr
Jan 9, 2026
Services for Reyes Hernandez Jr will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A private viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m., a Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m., followed by a mass officiated by Reverend Tien-Tri Nguyen at 11:15 a.m. Reyes' final resting burial place will be at Vista Verde...
John King
Jan 8, 2026
We are saddened to share that John King has passed away on January 8, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
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