RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Joe Carabajal
May 16, 2026
Joe A. Carabajal, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and stepfather, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe loved the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bulls. He was a big fan of WWE Wrestling. He loved to listen to his music loud and sing even louder. His...
Rosa Ruiz
May 16, 2026
Rosa Ruiz was born on November 13, 1943, in Laredo, Texas, and entered Heaven on May 16, 2026. Rosa is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Roberto Ruiz; her son, Roberto Jr. Ruiz; and her grandson, Isaiah Ruiz.
Rosa was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will always be remembered for her joyful and contagious spirit. Rosa...
Brandon Josh Nelson Tenorio
May 15, 2026
Brandon Josh Nelson Tenorio, 25 years old, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his father Joseph Marvin Tenorio, Uncle Bryan P. Edmonds, Nephew Angel Aldo Marquez, Maternal Great Grandparents Maria Olivia Bustos, Alfonso Bustos, Regina Edmonds, Richard Edmonds, Paternal Grandfather Lloyd J. Tenorio, Great Grandparents Betty...
Santiago Placido Peña
May 15, 2026
Santiago Placido Peña
Our dear departed dad, grandpa, special friend and soon to be great-grandpa, Santiago Placido Peña, born July 26, 1941, passed away on May 15, 2026.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Andrews, Tammy Salazar; and his grandsons, Andrew and Delano Andrews and Marcelino Peña (fiancé, Alicia Cruz); he is also survived by his step-sister, Tina Martinez and her...
Bill Westmoreland
May 15, 2026
Bill Westmoreland
William Jewell Westmoreland IV passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 77 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his wife, Emily Freede; his sister, Cydney Westmoreland; his sister Lori Schoenfeld (husband Doug Goodman); and his son William Jesse Westmoreland. He is predeceased by his parents, Dorothy M. Westmoreland and William J. Westmoreland...
Fredrick (Fred) Jan Gunckel
May 15, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fredrick (Fred) Jan Gunckel (age 89), beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Fred was born in Union City, Indiana, and was eight years of age when his family relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fred is survived by Dora, his wife of 43 years; son, Bruce Gunckel and wife,...
Sherryl Meta Hilliard
May 14, 2026
Sherryl's spirit returned to the creator, suddenly and unexpectedly, at 10:04 pm, at home in her favorite chair, on May 14, 2026. She came into this world on November 6, 1943, at Deaconess Hospital in Billings Montana.
She was the daughter of Galen M. Naylor and Betty M. (Reynolds) Naylor, both preceding her in death. She was also preceded in...
Dac Trong Nguyen
May 14, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Mr. Dac Trong Nguyen.Born on August 11th, 1957, Dac was the cherished son of Mr. Thuyen Van Nguyen and Mrs. Chien Thi Nguyen. He lived a remarkable life defined by strength, kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to the people he loved. He was known...
Edward Ray Romero
May 13, 2026
Edward Ray Romero, age 64, died in at-home hospice care surrounded by his family and friends, early morning May 13, 2026. Ed was born on March 11, 1962 at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska. He left this world rich with dramatic life experiences, significant professional and academic accomplishments, deep friendships and the profound love of his family.
Ed is survived by his son,...
Alonzo H. Lucero
May 13, 2026
Mr. Alonzo H. Lucero, Sr.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Alonzo H. Lucero, Sr. at age 93 of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2026 at his residence. Born on April 8, 1933 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rosario and Antonia G. Lucero and brother,...
Betty Jean Duran
May 13, 2026
Betty Jean Duran
Betty Jean Duran (Sprunger), age 89, peacefully passed away to be with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in El Paso, Texas and living all her life in Albuquerque, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Julian "Buzzy" Duran; her parents, Jack and Carmen Sprunger; brother, Edward Sprunger; and sister, Cora Mae Harris....
Marlene Mulherin Wier
May 13, 2026
Marlene Mulherin Wier, born October 10, 1936, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, of natural causes. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline Hollenbeck Mulherin and Harold Mulherin; her stepfather, Calvin Hines; her stepmother, Erma Mulherin; her beloved husband, Jimmy Wier; her cherished daughter, Carolyn Maxwell; and her son-in-law, Danny Litwiller, a peentosi maximus. She is survived...
Bill O. Trujillo
May 12, 2026
Bill Trujillo died May 12, 2026, at age 92. He was born in Espanola, at home, on February 4, 1934.He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Trujillo; his sons, Rick Trujillo and Carlos Trujillo; stepson, John Bohm (Shaun); stepdaughter, Debbie Dicus; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by...
Joe "Bino" Minero
May 12, 2026
Joe "Bino" Minero, 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 12, 2026. Bino was known for his warm spirit, hardworking nature, and love for spending time with those he cared about most.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Esperanza L. Salazar; his children, Ralph Minero and wife, Susan, Robert Minero, and Roger Minero; and the children he...
José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera
May 12, 2026
José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera, 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 12, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1930, to the late Silviano and Beatrice Herrera in Taos, New Mexico and graduated from Taos High School. Mr. Herrera retired from the state treasurer's office in 1984 after 21 years of service. He also worked at Chamisa Bookshop...
Shane Elan Victor Scott
May 11, 2026
Shane Elan Victor Scott, 31, of Rio Rancho, passed away on May 9, 2026.
Born on May 4, 1995, Shane lived life with humor, heart, and just the right amount of chaos. He had a way of making people laugh when they needed it most and could turn even the most ordinary moment into a story worth retelling. Whether he was...
Brian Scott Irwin
May 11, 2026
Brian "B" Scott Irwin, 64, of Albuquerque, passed away on May 11, 2026. Born on October 14, 1961, in San Bernardino, Brian lived life the way he rode his motorcycle - fast enough to keep things interesting and always with a story to tell afterward.
Brian loved the open road, a good laugh, and most of all, his family. He was...
Orris Herman Moseley
May 11, 2026
Orris H. Moseley went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2026 at the age of 97. He was born in Edgewood, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque since 1945. Orris farmed pinto beans with his family in Edgewood in his youth.He married Audrey Ann Hilsdorf in 1950, and enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. Orris worked for Creamland Dairies...
Dr. Eugene Leitka
May 11, 2026
Albuquerque resident, Dr. Eugene Leitka passed away Monday May 11, 2026. Eugene was born October 15, 1929 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Eugenee served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 - 1955. In 1958 he married Jo Ann Green of Idabel Oklahoma. At the age of 7, Eugene was integrated into the Euchee Mission Indian Boarding...
Bobbie Gene Smith
May 11, 2026
We are saddened to share that Bobbie Gene Smith has passed away on May 11, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 - French Funerals Lomas Chapel at 10:00am.
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