RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Virginia West
Nov 21, 2025
Virginia Lee "Geege" West (née Ortman), known as G Unit to her grandchildren, age 99, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Born on May 11, 1926, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Virginia was the daughter of Ralph and Virginia Ortman. She spent her early years on the family farm in Chillicothe, where Sunday meals with loved ones became...
Charles Homer
Nov 21, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Joseph Homer, born on August 15, 1944, in Santa Rosa, California, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 81. Chuck was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, known for his warmth and sense of humor. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he committed his professional life to...
Scott Hank
Nov 20, 2025
Scott I Hank, age 69, formerly of Bangor, Pa., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Scott was known for his successful construction business, Scott Hank Excavating. He cherished his friends and communities. He was the son of Estella and Howard "Sam" Hank. He is survived by his son, Douglas Hank, and his wife, Melissa. He is also...
Loren Arthur Berge, PhD
Nov 20, 2025
Loren Arthur Berge died the evening of November 20, 2025, due to a sudden cardiac event, with his wife, Carol, at his side. Loren was born August 10, 1944, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as the only child of Arthur and Marjorie Berge. He grew up in the small town of Campbellsport, Wisconsin. At the age of four, he accompanied...
Cleofas Otero
Nov 20, 2025
Cleofas Otero passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1936 to Emilio and Juanita Otero in Los Lunas, New Mexico. He married Trinnie Otero, (The most beautiful girl) as he would say! He spent his entire career working with the State of New Mexico Labor Department. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. He...
Rochelle Gonzales
Nov 20, 2025
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rochelle, who left this world peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was a source of strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family, and her absence leaves an ache that words can hardly capture.
Rochelle lived a life marked by kindness and quiet resilience....
Ramona Moseley
Nov 20, 2025
Our beloved Mom, Grandma, Sister, Auntie passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on May 10, 1940, to Enrique and Emilia Sanchez in Punta de Agua, New Mexico. Ramona married George Moseley and moved to Albuquerque and together raised their three children. Ramona was a hardworking, energetic, fierce, funny, strong, kind...
Venito Vasquez
Nov 20, 2025
Venito (Ben) Vasquez, age 79, passed away on November 20, 2025. Born to Santos Vasquez and Juanita Esquivel in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was the fourth of nine children whose family followed the crops throughout the United States and settled in Watsonville, California.
He graduated from Watsonville High School and soon joined the United States Air Force where he was...
Robert Brummell
Nov 20, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Brummell has passed away on November 20, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
Guillermo Navarrette
Nov 19, 2025
Guillermo “Masa” Navarrette, born on July 18, 1949, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Guillermo joined the Army in 1969 and was a Proud Vietnam Veteran. During his service he was awarded multiple medals including his prized Sharp Shooter Badge and a Purple Heart. He married the love of his life, Evangelina...
Wanda Johnston
Nov 19, 2025
Wanda Johnston, age 67 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bethesda North Hospital. Wanda was born in Escondido, California on August 01, 1958, the daughter of Edward McCabe and Joyce Foster. An accountant by trade, Wanda loved to spend her free time traveling the world, sewing and doing cross-stitch, cooking and tending to her flower...
Mary Cox
Nov 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Mary B. Cox
September 26, 1931 - November 19, 2025
Mary B. Cox, born September 26, 1931, to Frank and Francis Lovato in Villa Nueva, New Mexico. She entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2025, at the age of 94. Surrounded by loved ones and strengthened by her unwavering Catholic faith, Mary returned peacefully to our Lord, whom...
Leo Martinez
Nov 18, 2025
Leopoldo "Leo" Martinez, age 77, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to George and Tillie Martinez, and was a twin. He came from a large family of 10, which shaped his values and strengths throughout his life.Leo was a beloved son, brother, father, and uncle. His loyalty, quiet humor, and steady presence touched the lives...
Patricia Salazar
Nov 18, 2025
Patricia H. Salazar (Duncan)1946 - 2025
Patricia H. Salazar, 79, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on November 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Pinestone, MN, she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Donna and Carole, her husband Phillip "Felipe" Salazar, and grandson Joseph Salazar.
She is survived by her children Joyce (Chris) Martinez, Deborah Ackers, Karen (the late...
Arthur Kraus
Nov 18, 2025
Arthur Franklin Kraus was born in Miami County, Ohio on June 1, 1928 and graduated to his heavenly home on November 18, 2025. He was the son of Frank George Kraus and Catherine (Katie) Bell Wick Kraus and brother of Velma Markland who all preceded him in death.Arthur and Edith Louise Groves were married on July 24, 1949. They have...
Sarah Glass
Nov 18, 2025
Sarah Maxine Glass went to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on November 18, 2025. She was at home with her mother. Sarah was born on September 26, 1981. She was 44 years old. Sarah loved unconditionally as she was loved. She was beautiful inside and out, had a kind spirit and funny observations on life. Sarah was her...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson
Nov 18, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson, born April 3, 1926, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Albuquerque, NM. He leaves behind a legacy marked by grace, curiosity, kindness, and a life lived fully and beautifully.Charlie is survived by his three devoted children, each of whom adored their father: daughter Jean Reynolds and her...
Janet Littleton
Nov 17, 2025
Janet Beran Littleton, age 94, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1954, passed away on 17 November 2025. She is survived by her son, Paul Edward Littleton, of Los Alamos, NM; granddaughter, Katelyn Michelle Waggoner and husband, Corey Brandon Waggoner, of Amarillo, TX; great-grandson, Casey Ray Waggoner, of Amarillo, TX; great-grandson, Kolby Cade Waggoner, of Amarillo, TX. Janet was preceded...
Robert Cipoletti
Nov 17, 2025
Robert D. (Bob) Cipoletti, age 74, died November 17, 2025 due to a cardiac event while doing what he loved - riding a steady cadence under a golden canopy of leaves on a blue-sky New Mexico day.
Born in Wellsburg, WV to James F. and Estella Ashley Cipoletti, deceased, Bob grew up and attended schools in Washington, PA. After 2 years...
Gail Spidle
Nov 17, 2025
Gail G. Spidle, a prominent Albuquerque theatrical personality and faithful church leader, died Sunday evening, November 16. She was 88 years old. She leaves behind her husband, Jake W. Spidle and two children Brian G. Besson, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and her daughter Mary Lynn Gross (husband Stephen) of Albuquerque and her four stepchildren: Cindy Foss of Augusta, GA;...
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