RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ramona Moseley
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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;...
Maria Juarez
November 17, 2025
Maria Raquel Pastran Juarez went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 17th. She was born on May 5, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damacio and Fermina Pastran, her husband Benito Juarez, her son Eddie Juarez and her 2 grandsons Kevin and Daniel Velasquez and several siblings?? She is...
William "Bill" Lord
November 16, 2025
Devoted Husband, Father, Veteran, Musician, and Friend
William "Bill" Lord passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 16, 2025, at the age of 99. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend, Bill lived a long and meaningful life rooted in integrity, tradition, and service to others.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Bill moved with his mother to Santa Fe, New...
Sophie John Collaros
November 16, 2025
Sophie John Collaros, 75, passed away on November 16, 2025 in her hometown of Albuquerque. She is survived by four siblings and ten nieces and nephews.As a former anthropologist in Greece and at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Sophie restored massive pottery and delicate figurines with saint-like patience, steady hands, and a deep respect for the stories they carried. She...
Sofia McGough
November 15, 2025
Sofia F. (Martinez) McGough, 95, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sofia was born on December 3, 1929, in Madrid, New Mexico, the third of sixteen children of Jesus M. Martinez and Angela (Roman) Martinez, immigrants from Mexico. When she was 3 years old, her family moved to the Martineztown neighborhood...
Karen Groebner
November 15, 2025
Karen died peacefully in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Detroit, MI, to her parents Melvin and Lorna Peterson. From the age of 14 months, Karen's life was defined by asthma. She was limited in doing many daily activities. Karen spent 10 years in the Detroit area before her parents decided to move...
Edwina Nelson
November 15, 2025
Edwina Mae Nelson, 92, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on the morning of November 15, 2025.
Born on May 21, 1933, in the busy city of Manhattan, New York, Edwina came into the world with a determined spirit and a sharp mind. She was always someone who carved her own path, and in 1973, that path led her across...
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