RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Judith Ann Neal
Oct 5, 2025
Judith Ann Neal, affectionately known to her loved ones as Judy, was a beacon of light and love who left this world for her eternal home on October 5, 2025. Judy was born on March 13, 1945, in Beardstown, Illinois, to the late Jack and Mary White. She was a cherished sister to Phil White and Jacqueline Sanders. Her legacy...
Clement Mario Fascitelli
Oct 5, 2025
CLEMENT MARIO FASCITELLI
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Mario Fascitelli. Mario was born June 26, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island, and passed away at home on October 5, 2025, at age 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pat in 2018; Mario is survived by his son...
Leanor Thompson
Oct 5, 2025
Leanor Thompson passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2025, at the age of 96. She was one of five children born in Lincoln, NE to parents Albert and Lucile Strain, only two of whom lived to adulthood. She graduated from Lincoln Northeast in 1947 and attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics...
Eddie R. Romero
Oct 5, 2025
Eddie R. Romero was born in Los Pinos New Mexico.
He came from a large loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ubaldo and Celina Romero; and brothers , Alfonso, Rudy and Walter Romero.
Eddie had a successful career with Walgreens and after he retired, he worked for the City of Albuquerque, Parks and Recreation Department, doing what he...
John Nathan Hains
Oct 5, 2025
John Nathan Hains was born at Ft. Riley, Kansas, on August 7, 1935, the son of Peter Conover and Ada Averill Hains. Because his father, a West Point graduate, was a career Army officer, John spent much of his childhood and adolescence in foreign countries. When his father was sent to Yugoslavia, John became a boarding student at Landon Prep...
Valentin Garcia
Oct 4, 2025
Valentin Garcia reported to his pre-induction physical examination on March 5, 1946 - hence, began his long journey to serve his country in the Armed Forces of the United States. He enlisted in the Army/Air Force and loyally served for the next 23 years of his life. He served in the Korean War, was stationed in the Philippines with his...
Paul M. Marrujo, Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Pablo M. Marrujo, Sr. knew the life he wanted to live — and he lived it well.
On October 4, 2025, Paul, 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully. Born in Contreras, New Mexico, in February 1939, Paul spent most of his life in Albuquerque, where he built both a thriving business and a close-knit family legacy.
In 1971, Paul founded...
Joe P. Martinez Jr.
Oct 3, 2025
Joe P. "JR" Martinez JR, 53, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 3, 2025.
He is survived by his parents, Joe P. "JP" and Simona "Mona" Martinez and by his sister, Sylvia Michelle Martinez and his brother Ronald L. Carter. He had many cherished family members and friends.
He was born and raised in...
Brian Polyard
Oct 3, 2025
Brian Polyard, 68, our beloved Father, Brother, and Son passed away on October 3rd 2025. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Brian's name to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN https://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/donate/
Brian Polyard was born on April 16th, 1957 in Wabasha Minnesota to Lester and Florence Polyard. Brian loved fishing, being outdoors, and car and boat...
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