RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Nancy Elizabeth Klukas
August 9, 2026
Nancy Klukas, age 71, was born on October 15, 1954, and passed away with dignity on August 9, 2026. She was the cherished wife of Mark Klukas for 37 years, beloved mother of Erica (David) Rhodes, and doting grandmother to Sophie and Joshua. Nancy was the heart line of her siblings, Philip (Shannon) Hacker, Susan (Joe) Dylo, and Carol (Rick)...
Brian John Kelly
August 9, 2026
Brian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend to many passed away peacefully to eternal life August 9, 2026 at 96 years young.Brian was a devoted Catholic, a serious historian on the side of the poor helping and advocating for justice throughout his life and teaching career with APS.Born in Kansas City, MO to Kathryn and Ollie Kelly,...
Kathleen Bernadette Gillis
August 9, 2026
We are saddened to share that Kathleen Gillis has passed away on August 9, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Leonard Luciano Saiz
August 8, 2026
Leonard Luciano Saiz
March 24, 2010 - August 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Luciano Saiz (Pollo), who left us on August 8, 2026, at the age of 16.
Leonard was a loving, caring, and kind young man who brought light and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know him. His smile, his presence, and...
Gilbert Salazar
August 8, 2026
Gilbert Salazar, 74, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026. Born and raised in Carnuel, New Mexico. He was the beloved son of Antonio and Lupe Salazar.
Gilbert will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Deborah Flores (Gabriel) and his grandchildren: Jonathan Flores (Janet), Nikole DeLuna, Daniel Flores (Mercedes), Olivia Nunez, Raeanne Nunez and Alejandro Armenta. He was adored by his...
Karen Melissa Silva
August 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Karen Melissa SilvaMarch 6, 1974 - August 8, 2026
Karen Melissa Silva, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 8, 2026, at the age of 52. She was born in Albuquerque on March 6, 1974.
Karen was a woman whose life was defined by love, devotion, faith, and...
Corsinio Gene Martinez
August 7, 2026
Corsinio Gene Martinez
Corsinio Gene Martinez (Cori), age 30 of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026. Cori was born in Albuquerque on August 29, 1995, to Jennifer and Julian. Cori had a young cheerful heart and loved his family and friends. He was a great father, and his children were his world. He had a passion for cooking,...
John David Johnson
August 7, 2026
With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Dr. John David Johnson, who passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on September 14, 1938, in Stanford, California, he moved to Indiana shortly thereafter and was raised in a community that helped shape his lifelong values of humility, kindness and service. He graduated from Crawfordsville...
John Conley
August 7, 2026
John Conley, 67, passed away on August 7, 2026 just nine days before his 68th birthdayJohn shared 30 years of life and love with his wife, Deborah Conley who he married in 1996. He proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force as a special operations PAVE Low pilot. Following his military service, John continued his passion for...
Thomas Myles Clark
August 6, 2026
Thomas Myles Clark, age 70, loving father, steadfast friend, and lifelong engineer-turned-tomato-and-turtle-enthusiast, passed to the next life on August 6, 2026. Born June 26, 1956 in Plainfield, New Jersey, Tom was a record-holding swimmer at Watchung Hills High School who later traded his goggles for hiking boots and moved to the mountains and deserts of the Southwest for college and...
Carlos Yguado
August 6, 2026
Carlos Yguado, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away on August 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, faith, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Carlos was born on December 31, 1975, in El Paso, Texas, to Cruz Reza and Inosencia Cordova, who are blessed...
Ian Rabinowitz
August 6, 2026
Ian Rabinowitz, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on August 6, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Born on November 19, 1958 to Joe and Mary Rabinowitz in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ian spent his early years dreaming of a career in science. After serving his mandatory time in the South African army, where he was able to immerse himself in classic...
David "Sammy" Quintana
August 6, 2026
David “Sammy” Quintana, 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, following an illness. He was born on May 13, 1935, in San Miguel, New Mexico, to Agapito and Maria Paz Quintana.
David spent his early years in El Cerrito, a small village in northern New Mexico, before his family moved to Las Vegas, New Mexico, where...
Stefanie Nicole Pacheco
August 5, 2026
Stefanie Pacheco, age 36, an amazing woman, mom, daughter, sister, wife, and coworker, passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. Stefanie was known for her comedic personality, her quick wit, her love for Jesus and her passion for singing worship to our Lord and Savior. Although she wouldn't consider herself to be an influencer, the amount of people she influenced...
Harvey Dwayne Rutland
August 5, 2026
Harvey Dwayne Rutland, lovingly known by his family and friends as "Dwayne" passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1942, in Okemah, Oklahoma and was raised by Sylvia and Oscar Rutland in Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Following his high school graduation, he entered the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. After his...
Lois Milarch
August 5, 2026
Lois Milarch passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 5th, 2026.
She was born Lois May Silvers on July 30 1943, in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Her family and friends will remember her as dedicated, enthusiastic, and engaging in whatever she was doing.
Those who knew her will also remember Lois had the gift of being socially adventurous. She...
Karl Stephen Schmitt
August 5, 2026
A man of deep faith and compassion, Karl Schmitt passed away on August 5th, 2026, after a brief yet valiant battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was preceded in death by his father, Heinz Schmitt, and is survived by his mother, Barbara Schmitt, sister, Karen Glenn, and niece, Darby Glenn.
A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Karl found great joy in his...
Elena Perla De La Torre
August 4, 2026
Elena P. De la Torre(Galaviz) passed away on August 4, 2026. Nena was 91 years old but young at heart! She was a woman of faith who dearly loved our Lord and her family! She was a talented artist who designed and made beautiful stain glass windows and mosaics, sewed, crocheted and took pride in her home, never to boast...
Peggy Martinez
August 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share that Peggy Martinez, age 66, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on August 4th, 2026. She was preceded in death by Solomon Martinez, Isabel Gonzales, Franky Martinez, Rodney Martinez, Lawrence Martinez, Jimmy Martinez, and Juan Carlos Jimenez. She is survived by Angela Jimenez and Betty Martinez.
Peggy was a beloved mother of two (Angela Jimenez and Juan...
JoAnn Elaine (Farish) Patrizi
August 4, 2026
JoAnn Elaine (Farish) Patrizi was born on November 15, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio, to Earle Wayne and Ada Elizabeth (Martin) Farish. She passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
JoAnn married the love of her life, Nicholas (Nick) Patrizi, on May 21, 1960, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. They shared fifty-four years of marriage and were blessed with daughter,...
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