RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Michael Cody Santistevan
May 6, 2021
Michael Cody Santistevan was sent to be with the angels in heaven on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Cody's family at French Funerals and Cremations
On September 7, 1982, Cody was born in Albuquerque, NM, to Lisa Munos and Michael Santistevan. He lived in the Albuquerque...
Maritza E. Rodriguez
May 6, 2021
Maritza E. Rodriguez left the bonds of this earth to spend eternity with our Lord on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Maritza was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 25, 1967 and grew up in Albuquerque. She attended Menaul School and graduated from West Mesa High School in 1985. She worked her entire career and retired from the City...
Nancy Alice (Breen) Cooper
May 6, 2021
Nancy Alice (Breen) Cooper passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, May 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Beaver, OK on November 7, 1947. In 1969, she married her beloved husband of 51 years, Jimmy William Cooper. Nancy received a bachelor's degree in Education in 1971 from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in...
Marvin Gene Spallina
May 6, 2021
Marvin was born on January 5, 1932 in Chicago, IL and passed away on May 6, 2021. His parents were Mary Castrogiovani Spallina and Maurice Spallina, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Elroy, Morrie, and Francis Spallina. Marvin grew up in Chicago and graduated from Calumet High School where he played...
Richard Mikhail C.de Baca
May 5, 2021
Richard C.de Baca of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 5, 2021.
Silviano Chacon
May 5, 2021
Silviano Chacon, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place joining his ancestors on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He entered this world on Saturday, March 5, 1927, in Canon Plaza, NM, born to Juan Bautista Chacon and Maria Francisquita Gurule Chacon. He is survived by his wife, Claudina Chacon; daughter, Sylvia Gomez;...
Evelyn Maya Cuenca
May 5, 2021
God had bigger plans for their Precious Angel Evelyn Maya Cuenca.
On May 5th Alvaro rushed Yolanda to the hospital. Which is when they heard devastating news, Evelyn had passed. Yolanda had to give birth to Evelyn with Alvaro by her side, knowing the Good Lord had already taken their sweet angel home.
Evelyn is...
LeRoy John Lopez
May 4, 2021
LeRoy Lopez, 84, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 4, 2021. Leroy was born in Santa Fe, NM. He attended St. Michael's High School until 1950 when the family, then, moved to Santa Rosa, NM. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School where he participated in football, track, and boxing, winning the Golden Gloves Title in his weight...
Myron Donald Carlson
May 4, 2021
Donald Carlson of Albuquerque, NM, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 4. Don was preceded in death by this parents, Swan and Lucile Carlson; his wife, Joan of 58 years; son, Paul Carlson; brother, Jack Carlson; and sister, Verla Roy. Don is survived by his daughter, Debbie Terwilliger and husband, Stan Terwilliger; brothers, Howard and Roger Carlson; seven...
Alex Montanez
May 4, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Alex Montanez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Alex was born on November 5, 1934 in Roswell, New Mexico to Louis and Alexandra Montanez. He passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Alex served in the U.S. Army as a sharpshooter....
Margaret Burlingame
May 3, 2021
Margaret Kleinhein Burlingame, mother, mentor, and librarian died May 3, 2021. She was born to Sanford and Mae Kleinhein on May 29, 1926 in Osawatomie, Kansas. She grew up in Kansas and was the Salutatorian of her graduating class from Osawatomie High School in 1943. Margaret attended the University of Kansas before transferring to the University of New...
Burt Willis Brown
May 3, 2021
Burt Brown, 69, beloved Husband, Father and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on May 3, 2021. He entered this world on April 5, 1952, born to Henry and Orpha Brown. He was an avid collector of many, many things. If you didn't see Burt at his Baseball Nostalgia store you were sure to see him at...
William Edward George
May 3, 2021
William (Bill) Edward George, 93 of Albuquerque, formerly of White Rock NM, and Pittsburgh PA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021. A lifelong Roman Catholic, Bill was an active member of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish in Paradise Hills, and a former member of Immaculate Heart of Parish in Los Alamos, and St. Germaine parish in Bethel...
Betty Ann Anaya
May 3, 2021
Betty Ann Anaya was born on October 5, 1934, deceased May 3, 2021. She was born to Joe and Ramona Anaya, one of five siblings. Preceded in death by her son, Joe Anaya; and brother, John Anaya.
Survived by three children, daughter, Pharla Smith; sons, Fredrick Anaya, and Jordan Anaya; daughter in-laws; Kathleen married to Fredrick and...
Bobby Unser
May 2, 2021
Bobby Unser, 87, of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, February 20, 1934, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Jerome Unser and Mary Craven. Over an accomplished auto racing career which spanned decades, he earned 35 career Indy Car race victories, 49 career Indy Car pole positions, three Indianapolis...
Kip Kelly
May 2, 2021
Kip was ushered into the presence of our Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021, after a tragic motor vehicle accident.
Kip was born in Albuquerque, NM to Steven and Bonnie Kelly on November 10, 1978. Kip had a zest for life that was unmatched. Her unending energy coupled with her athletic and adventurous attitude, motivated her to...
Brian Sorcic
May 2, 2021
Brian Sorcic, age 73, loving and friendly man to all who knew him, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Brian was known for his computer genius skills and his happy positive smile. Brian was born on November 17th, 1947 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked at Rockwell Automation (previously known as Allan Bradley) for 35...
Kathryn Arning
May 2, 2021
Kathryn Arning, age 85, passed away May 2, 2021. She was born October 30, 1935.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. They were faithful members of Christ United Methodist Church. Kathryn served as a local and district officer of United Methodist Women. She also originated and led the congregation's Mature Methodists...
Isaac Aaron Abeita
May 1, 2021
Isaac Aaron Abeita – 2nd Lt.  Isaac A. Abeita, 23 years old, a lifelong resident of Isleta, NM passed away on May 1, 2021.
He is survived by his mother, Erica Abeita, sister Ashley Abeita, her husband Eric Cordry, Great Grandparents Barney and Frances Carrillo, Godmother Cindi Dimas and her husband Duane Dimas, Godfather Jeff...
Robert Roy Stephens
May 1, 2021
Robert (Steve) Stephens, 102, was a lifelong Albuquerque resident, with the exception of proud service to his country, with active duty in Hawaii, and the Solomon Islands. Robert also served 20+ years as an original member of the New Mexico Air National Guard ("Tacos"). He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Elaine Stephens of Portland, Oregon. He was preceded...
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