RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Jerry T. Montoya
Jan 8, 2026
Jerry T. Montoya, age 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Known affectionately by many as Jer, Bone, Little Jer, and Jer Bear, he will be remembered for his devotion to family, his unwavering honesty, and his vibrant and creative spirit.Born on January 27, 1970, in Albuquerque to Jerry and Betty Montoya, Jerry grew up...
Robert Barrett
Jan 8, 2026
Robert (Bob) Barrett of Albuquerque NM passed away on January 8, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara. He is survived by his wife Judi, daughter Whitney and her husband Kevin, sister Carol and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Bob was born in Missoula, MT in 1942 to Robert and Agnes Barrett. His younger years were...
Eleanor Unruh
Jan 7, 2026
Eleanor "Ellie" Unruh was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Roy and Ragna Unruh on January 30, 1939. She had an adventurous spirit and pursued a teaching career that allowed her to live around the world. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State College and a Master's degree from University of Missouri in Kansas City. She taught in Maine...
Virginia Kay Lucas
Jan 6, 2026
Virginia Kay Lucas, 83. Our beloved mother, daughter, and spouse passed away on January 6, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. Kay was teacher for many years in the Albuquerque after she earned her Masters degree from New Mexico Tech. She taught at West Mesa High School, El Dorado High School, St Joseph's and at the Albuquerque Academy for 25 years. Kay...
Chung Park
Jan 6, 2026
My mom was born on 7/26/1953 in Korea to Choi, Changik & Paek, Silda (Grandfather's name & Grandmother's name). She loved sports and excelled in learning. In 1981, she immigrated to the U.S. with technical skills to work at a Korean newspaper company in New York and California, which after working for nearly 40 years, she retired in 2020.
She...
Louis Smith Brooks
Jan 6, 2026
Louis Smith Brooks, age 51, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Louis was born on April 4, 1974, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. He spent most of his life in Venice, where he worked in the oil field. Louis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and he had a deep love for music and shopping. Once...
Loretta Frances Krein
Jan 6, 2026
Loretta Frances Krein, born on April 19, 1954, in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico, returned to her forever home at the age of 71 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Wilson W. Cox and Mary Cox.
Loretta is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mel Krein; her three children, Michele Romero (Jerry With),...
Alfred Lopez
Jan 6, 2026
Alfred Lopez, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by deep prayer and faith and in the loving presence of his niece. He passed in the hospital after a courageous battle with pneumonia.
Alfred was born on July 1, 1945, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Jose and Carlota Lopez. As the eldest son,...
Valeta Weaver
Jan 6, 2026
Valeta Shirley (Roberts) Weaver went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 95 in Albuquerque, NM while surrounded by family.
Valeta Roberts was born on August 30, 1930, to Frank and Mable Roberts of San Jon, NM. She married Willis Neal Weaver on December 20, 1947, in San Jon, NM. She was a hardworking...
Joseph Alesio
Jan 5, 2026
We are saddened to share that Joseph Alesio has passed away on January 5, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
Alexander Schares
Jan 5, 2026
Alexander William Schares, born November 10, 1992, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a community forever changed by his loss. Alex lived with quiet strength, intelligence, and a steady moral compass. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology, Information Engineering Technology, from New Mexico State University, a...
Ben Glick
Jan 5, 2026
A quote Ben was fond of was, "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional." Unfortunately, growing old caught up to him January 5th, 2026.
Ben was born April 16, 1951, in Reading, PA to Donald and Veta Glick. He grew up in Reading, PA and North Plainfield, NJ, where he graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1969 before moving...
Charles Frock
Jan 4, 2026
Charles Frock passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 95, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 24, 1930, to Everett and Ibeal Frock in New Haven, Indiana. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Paul; his sister, Marcia; and Frances, his beloved wife of 46 years.
Charles and...
Magdalana Theresa Garcia
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Magdalana Theresa (Terry) Garcia on January 4th 2026 at the age of 79, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. Theresa was born in Duran, NM on January 5th 1946 a daughter of the late Ernesto and Flora Saiz Perea from Pinos Wells, NM. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Mary Margaret Ryland
Jan 4, 2026
Mary Margaret Ryland was born May 3, 1945, in Las Vegas, NM and passed away January 4, 2026, following a brief illness with complications.
Mary found a life of people who loved her and lots of Western Music. Not "Country," as she would quickly advise anyone who confused the two! After graduating from St. Pius High School and attending Mount Saint...
George Landon Dingman, Jr
Jan 4, 2026
George L. Dingman, Jr. - Lanny- 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Outgoing and gregarious, he enjoyed interacting with others. He was a vociferous reader of everything from novels to shop manuals and information brochures. His interests, like his many friendships, were wide and varied, including cars, motorcycles, dirt bikes, racing, astronomy and telescopes,...
Joseph Dupuis
Jan 3, 2026
Joseph A. Dupuis, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966 was called to his eternal resting place upon passing peacefully at home on January 3, 2026. He entered this world on February 23, 1931 in Marlborough, MA, born to Emile and Angeline (Courville) Dupuis. He is survived by his son, Michael Turtora Zagardo (Janice) of Illinois; Grandchildren, Michelle Turtora Zagardo...
Sophie Montano
Jan 3, 2026
Early Saturday morning January 3 the heavens gained a beautiful angel! She fought her battle with Alzheimer's to the very end!
She loved children and retired from a career as a Teacher's Aide at Commanche Elementary.
Preceded by her parents, brother and husband. She is survived by her children; Ed Montano and wife Gerri, Pat Montano and wife Nancy, Dianne Montano as...
Grete (Gretchen) Gaschler
Jan 3, 2026
Grete (Gretchen) K. Gaschler
01/21/1935-01/03/2026
Our beloved Aunt Gretchen passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Gretchen taught math at Highland High School for 35 years. She chaperoned extracurricular activities and Teen Age Study Tour multiple times to Europe.
Her retirement was busy with docent work at the Albuquerque Zoo. She enriched her life with continuing education classes, music, theater, and travel....
Scott Miller
Jan 3, 2026
Scott L Miller, age 79, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Scott was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to Stanley L. Miller and Doris K. Miller on February 18, 1946. He went to school in Lehman Pennsylvania class of 1964. He served in the US Air Force stationed in the Philippines and Cannon Air Force Base...
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