RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Bonnie Bibeau
May 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bonnie Bibeau
Benita "Bonnie" Yvonne Bibeau (McGinty) passed away at the age of 90, on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, resilience, reinvention, and service. Throughout her life, Bonnie embraced change with courage and curiosity, continually growing into new roles and new chapters while remaining deeply devoted to her family.
Bonnie was born in...
Dennis Valdez
May 20, 2026
Dennis Valdez, Army Veteran, 64 a resident of Jacona was born on November 19, 1961 and went to be with our Lord on Wednesday May 20, 2026.He was preceded in death by his parents Benito and Grace Valdez.He will be missed by all who knew him and crossed his path. Thank you for all of those who have reached out...
Sherrie Lee Burk
May 20, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sherrie Lee Burk on May 20, 2026. Sherrie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend whose kindness, strength, and generous spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Sherrie was born on December 23, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Charles Saunders and Harriett Robinson. Shortly after her birth, the...
Robert Bartlett Gilchrist
May 20, 2026
Robert Bartlett Gilchrist, age 79, passed away on May 20, 2026. Bob lived most of his adult life in Albuquerque, NM, born on October 22, 1946. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Bob graduated from Artesia High School in 1964 where he was active in sports. Bob then graduated from UNM and was a...
Melinda Lorenzen
May 20, 2026
Melinda "Mindy" Rohrmann Lorenzen, age 81, passed away on May 20, 2026. She was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN with her two sisters. Growing up her family traveled all over the USA and Mindy loved figure skating. Mindy went to college at St Mary's in South Bend where she earned her bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. While in South...
Rosemary Rita Archuleta
May 20, 2026
Rosemary Rita Archuleta, aged 87, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, surrounded by the love of her family. Born with a vibrant, creative spirit, Rosemary spent her life bringing beauty into the world through her hands and her heart. A gifted crafter, she found joy in ceramics, sewing, painting, and cake decoration. Over the years, she baked...
Katrina L. Blea
May 20, 2026
Katrina Linnet Blea
June 27, 1962 - May 20, 2026
Katrina L. Blea, 63, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully from home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends.
She was a faithful member and pianist and bookkeeper of Promise Community Church. Katrina will be remembered for serving her Lord and Savior,...
Bruce Owen Gathman
May 20, 2026
Bruce Gathman was born in New Haven, CT on August 13, 1951 to Janice and Walter Gathman. As an infant he moved with his family to Albuquerque, NM He grew up in Albuquerque and worked many restaurant jobs as an adult.
Bruce enjoyed square dancing, bingo and above all sharing food and companionship with his family. He will be remembered for...
Donald Frederick Willenberg
May 19, 2026
Donald "Don" Willenberg, 100, of Corrales, NM, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born April 23, 1926, in Ellsworth, KS, Donald was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 74 years, Pat Willenberg, who preceded him in death in December 2025.
He served in WWII on an LCT (Landing Craft) in the Admiralty Island South Pacific. He received B.S....
Patricia Ann Hoffman
May 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Hoffman, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1932, in New York, New York.
Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Hoffman. She is survived by her loving children, Karen Hoffman and Ken Hoffman and his wife Andrea; her cherished grandchildren, Kathy, Kevin, and Cassy; and her great-grandchildren, Londyn and...
Justin Kale Crowley
May 19, 2026
Justin Crowley, 43 -Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was born in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Hope Connection. He was a Master Barber by trade with many of his friends. His passion was thrifting and going to estate sales. He had an eye for a good deal. When...
William Thomas Qualler
May 19, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Qualler has passed away on May 19, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Chieko Nagano Swabenbauer
May 19, 2026
Chieko Swabenbauer, 96 yrs old, a longtime resident of El Paso, TX, went to join the Lord on May 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Swabenbauer, a retired Army veteran, on December 11, 1973. Chieko is survived by her children, Allen Swabenbauer and his wife Monica of Albuquerque; Kim Martin and her husband George of...
Virgil Verne Spratt
May 19, 2026
Virgil Verne Spratte was born June 15, 1933 to Garnet and Virgil Spratte in Rockview, "almost heaven," West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Barbara Jean and an infant son, Orin Virgil. He is survived by three children, Sharon Cuaron and her husband, Daniel, Jeffrey Spratte and his wife, Debee, and David Spratte and his wife,...
Nancy Lou Stewart
May 18, 2026
Born in Long Beach, California. Nancy moved to Vashon Island Washington with her parents Evelyn and Lynn "Tex" Robinson at the age of three. She spoke of the wonders of being raised on a small island and often joked that she could swim before she could walk and that her first car was a rowboat. Her love of football came...
William Barry
May 17, 2026
William (Bill) R. Barry passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Eva Barry; his brother, Theodore L. Barry III; his son William R. Barry II, his wife Cari, and their children; twins Gregory and Jacob, Eric, and twins Luke and Laurel; and his son Nathan R.T. Barry, his wife Mary...
Anastacio "Mike" Padilla
May 17, 2026
Anastacio "Mike" Padilla
10/24/1938 - 5/17/2026
Mike was born in San Pedro, New Mexico to Sigfred and Erlinda Padilla, he passed away at the age of 87. The family moved to Albuquerque where he graduated from Albuquerque High School.
After graduation he joined the United States Marines where he served in the Reserves for 7 years. After his discharge he became a Fireman...
John Huchmala
May 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that John Huchmala has passed away on Sunday May 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Daniel Jacob Nunez
May 16, 2026
Daniel Jacob Nuñez, age 62, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on February 26, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, to Dalia and Louis Nuñez. Daniel was raised in Alhambra, California. Daniel attended Ramona Elementary School and graduated from Alhambra High School in 1982, where he formed many lifelong friendships and memories.
On...
Frederick Arthur Bailey
May 16, 2026
Fred was born on December 28, 1939, in Warren, OH to parents John and Anna Bailey. Fred and his sisters, Judy and Jean, spent their early years on a farm in Northeast Ohio amongst a large family from both his mother's and father's side. The farm produced sweet corn and strawberries for family and for sale at the local curb...
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