RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Robert Lyle
December 13, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Lyle has passed away on December 13, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Marguarete Gray
December 12, 2025
Marguarete Leona Gray age 92 of Albuquerque NM passede peacefully away at Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque on December 12th, 2025.
Born on March 7th, 1933 to Bill and Mattie Fenn of Portales NM.
Marge is survived by her daughter Gina Guilkey and son Joseph Rita. Three grandchildren, Richard Guilkey 111, Rachel Guilkey, and Joseph Rita Jr. One great grandson, Richard Guilkey...
Bernice Cristine Larrañaga-Zimmer
December 12, 2025
Bernice Cristine Larrañaga - Zimmer, 86, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully December 12, 2025, and is now in the presence of our Lord.
She is survived by her children, Andrea Ortega and husband Joseph Ortega, Christina Delgado, Andrew Zimmer and wife Anne Zimmer, Alicia Zimmer, Elizabeth Muñoz and husband Charlie Muñoz; including 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren,...
Wiley Lee Gladson, Jr.
December 12, 2025
Wiley Lee Gladson, Jr., age 81, a man whose heart was as expansive as the fairways he loved, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Known for his quick wit, unwavering kindness, and generous spirit, Wiley left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to call him a friend, a father, grandpa, or "Pa," as his dear great-granddaughter called him.
Wiley...
Sharon Hassett
December 12, 2025
We are saddened to share that Sharon Hassett has passed away on December 12, 2025. French Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Geneva Navarro
December 11, 2025
Geneva Woomavoyah Navarro, 99, passed away peacefully at home on December 11th, 2025. She was born in the mid 1920’s in Apache Oklahoma to Esther Tuinupu and Max Woomavoyah. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sister Jake (Jackie) Galindo, Melva Anquoe, and Edward Lynn Brace. Geneva is survived by one son Anthony (Tony) Navarro and...
Eddie Mann
December 11, 2025
Eddie Mann passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 11, 2025, with loved ones at his side. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 2, 1936. Eddie graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955. Entered the US Navy in 1956 serving 4 years on the USS Compass Island EAG-153, a ship that advanced navigational research...
Harold Tso
December 11, 2025
Harold Tso lived 87 years after being born to Franklin Tso, Sr. and Sarah Goodluck Tso in Fort Defiance, AZ. He was the 1st of 7 children. His favorite things to do were fly fishing, golfing, studying the Bible, being with those he loved, and going to lunch. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his four children (Lyman, his...
Sharla Suzanne Balestri
December 11, 2025
Sharla Suzanne Balestri, age 56, daughter of Marjorie Nell (Clifton) Balestri and Robert Joseph Balestri, was born on February 15, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away on December 11, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Nell O'Connell; father, Alfred M. O'Connell; and grandparents, Woodrow Dennis and Cora E. (Locke) Clifton.She is survived by her brother,...
Debra (Debbie) Anne Rodriguez
December 11, 2025
Debra (Debbie) Anne Rodriguez, 65, was many things - Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and a loving friend to countless others - died peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Debbie was born on October 18, 1960, in Cumberland, Maryland. She grew up in St. Albans, West Virginia, the second of seven in a close-knit family, before...
Stefani Czuchlewski
December 10, 2025
Stefani Katherine Czuchlewski ("Stef") was born on Feb 6, 1944, in the Washington, DC area, where her father engaged in chemical research in support of the Manhattan Project. The family moved to locations in New Jersey and Staten Island before settling in Vestal, NY, in the late 1950s. Stef graduated from Vestal HS in 1961, where she participated in the...
Linda Brandt
December 10, 2025
Albuquerque resident Linda Brandt, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Clinton Brandt. She is survived by her sister, Dr. Susan Brandt Graham of Albuquerque and nephew Brandt Graham of Andrews, Texas.
Born in Oklahoma City in 1943, Linda grew up in Norman, graduating from Norman High and...
Donald Beardsley
December 9, 2025
On December 9th, 2025, Donald "Don" W. Beardsley closed his eyes and followed his wife home to spend Christmas with her once more and for eternity.
Don was born to Raymond and Lila Beardsley on September 13, 1935 in Houston, Texas. This is where he spent his formative years hunting, fishing, and wandering the thickets and bayous, gaining a love...
Lawrence Harding
December 9, 2025
Lawrence Harding, 58, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on
December 9th, 2025. He was born in Albuquerque, NM in 1967.
Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Sonia Harding of Leander, TX, his mother
Loraine Harding of Albuquerque, NM, his father John Harding of Moriarty, NM, his brother Lee
Harding and wife Christy...
Billy Duran
December 9, 2025
Our beloved Billy Duran, 90 years old, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born the middle child of Bersabe and Dionicio Duran's nine children, on March 25, 1935. He was born and raised in the beautiful village of Rio Lucio, a 'suburb' of Penasco, New Mexico, in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Billy is preceded in death by...
Louisa Lucero
December 9, 2025
Louisa Lucero passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the family home surrounded by her family. Louisa was born in Canon de Jemez and was preceded in death by her parents, Lucia and Agapito Garcia; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Pedro Lucero; her children, Ted (wife-Kathy), Clara Lopez (husband-Dionicio); and five...
Paul Schmolke
December 9, 2025
Paul Leon Schmolke, known to many as Smokey, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was surrounded by loved ones and had just celebrated his 80th birthday.
Paul was born on November 27, 1945 at Arkansas Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, to Mildred Y. Hammack-Schmolke and Merton F. Schmolke. Both...
David Kreisel
December 8, 2025
On Monday, December 8, 2025, David Charles Kreisel lost his battle with brain cancer and peacefully passed away at home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the only child of the late Charles and Marie (nee Doring) Kreisel and adored by both. He completed grade school and high school in Baltimore before attending the University of Baltimore at night for seven years,...
James "Jim" A. Clymer
December 8, 2025
James "Jim" A. Clymer, a devoted husband, father, grand-father and brother passed away on December 8th, 2025.He was a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan, a proud Vietnam Veteran and a dedicated employee. He is survived by his wife Lou Ann Clymer, his sister Carol Gwinn, his step-daughters Crystal Yarbrough and Angela Menghini, step-grandchildren Aurora Simpson, Alexxis Simpson and two minor step-grandchildren....
Janice Horne
December 8, 2025
It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Janice Marie Horne, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 79. She left us on December 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her departure leaves an unfillable void in our hearts, although we find comfort and peace in the love and memories that we shared.
Born on May 8,...
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