RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Felix Ofracio Tafoya
September 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Felix Tafoya has passed away on September 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Patricia Kathryn Harmon
September 24, 2026
Patricia K. Harmon, age 83, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Pat was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 28th, 1943; graduated as Valedictorian from Guardian Angels Catholic School in Chaska, Minnesota in 1961; and continued on to pursue nursing. She pursued her nursing degree from St. Gabriel's School of Nursing in Little Falls, Minnesota...
Suzie Jane Beckner
September 24, 2026
Suzie Jane was born June 26, 1938, to Ralph and Ruby Sullivan in Peru, Indiana. She was the big sister to brothers Joe and Dave.
She grew up with many cousins and had wonderful memories of family gatherings throughout her childhood. Suzie married Harmon Beckner in 1960 and later moved to California, bringing her horse, Natasha, along. They were blessed with...
R. Paul Kerstan
September 23, 2026
R. Paul Kerstan, 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, devotion, faith, and love. A proud Vietnam veteran, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Paul lived his life according to the principles he held most dear: God, country, and family.
Paul dedicated much of his life to serving the nation he loved....
Jesse Carroll Martin Jr.
September 23, 2026
Jesse (Jay) Martin, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 23, 2026, after seven weeks of hospitalization related to heart and respiratory failure after a pulmonary embolism.Jay was born in Newport News, Virginia, the youngest of three raised by their single mother, Pauline Stewart. He grew up in Newport News, and after high school left for college at Virginia Tech....
Mary Teresa Wylie
September 23, 2026
Mary (Maria) Wylie was born August 15, 1935, and raised in Old Town Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, she was 91.
She was a devoted Catholic and long-time member of San Felipe de Neri Parish, where she volunteered and helped support her church for many years.
She was a generous caregiver as well as foster grandparent and was...
Marlene Roberta Skeans
September 23, 2026
Marlene Roberta Skeans, 89, daughter of Robert and Ruby Napier, went to be with our Lord and savior, on September 23, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 3, 1937. She had lived in Chateauroux, France, Dayton, Ohio, Tripoli, Libya, Atwater, California, Porterville, California and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
She Loved Jesus first, her late husband...
Idell Whitaker Huey
September 23, 2026
Idell Whitaker Huey passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 91.
Idell was born on July 23, 1935, in Roswell, New Mexico. She graduated from Loretto Academy in El Paso and was a dedicated rancher on Capitan Mountain near Arabella. In January 1965, she married the love of her life, Pat L. Huey, and together they built a...
Jose Barraza
September 23, 2026
Jose Barraza, born on May 5, 1951, in Villa Ocampo, Durango, Mexico, in a vibrant community that celebrated his Hispanic heritage, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 23, 2026.A devoted family man, Jose is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Barraza, and their 7 children. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Jose had a successful career in...
Bonnie Lee Jarvis
September 23, 2026
Bonnie L. JarvisApril 12, 1948 - September 23, 2026Our dear Bonnie passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday morning after fighting health issues for many months. A woman who knew God's love and willingly shared it with anyone. She lived her life putting people first. Just like her spirit, she loved all things sparkly. She was beautiful and delicate...
Chris Harry Rhoads
September 23, 2026
We are saddened to share that Chris Harry Rhoads, age 76, passed away on September 23, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Glennda Carol Nelson
September 22, 2026
Glennda Carol Nelson, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Glennda had called Albuquerque home for the past 30 years, building a life filled with memories, and the simple pleasures she enjoyed. She loved spending time reading and could often be found with a good book, enjoying the quiet comfort and escape that reading...
Morgan Alexandra Tumlinson
September 22, 2026
There are some people who leave footprints on our hearts that can never be erased. Morgan Alexandra Tumlinson was one of those people.
Born on Saturday, June 2, 1990, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Morgan lived her life with a spirit that was unmistakably her own. She was adventurous, strong, independent, loving, and full of life. She loved being outdoors and was...
Kent Richard Morris
September 21, 2026
Kent Richard Morris, age 79, passed away on September 21, 2026. Kent was known for his love of math, baseball, and animals, specifically cats.
He is survived by his children, Trevor [Rebecca] Ryan Morris, Austen Rhys Morris, Fuchsia Rose Brooks, and grandchildren, Sean, Aedan, Eva, Wyatt, and Hannah. He is also survived by his step-mother, Cathy Morris, and sisters, Lucy [Curt] Buckhannon,...
Kenneth Burke
September 21, 2026
Kenneth Edward Burke, age 83, passed away on September 21, 2026, surrounded by his beloved daughters.
Ken was born in Norwood, Massachusetts to Edward and Anna Burke on February 10, 1943. He was the eldest of two children. While serving in the Army, Ken was stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he met and married the love of his life, Ann...
Richard Dale Acuna
September 21, 2026
Richard Dale Acuña, age 68, passed away on September 21, 2026. Richard was born in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California to the late Robert Acuña and Jenny Valdez Acuña. He was the youngest of three with older siblings Robert and Annabelle. He attended Sylmar High School and studied engineering at California State University, Northridge where he...
Cristobal Faust Martinez
September 21, 2026
Cristobal Faust Martinez of Albuquerque, NM passed away on September 21st, 2026, at home, surrounded by love and family. He was born on July 8th, 2026, to Mom and Dad, Jessica Garcia and Norman Martinez. He was his mother's "Stinky Cheese Man," and his father's "Papa Frites," and both of their Hearts. As the only baby boy in his NICU...
James Robert Connolly
September 21, 2026
James Robert Connolly, a longtime Albuquerque resident, geologist, research scientist, and quietly curious observer of the natural world, died peacefully on September 21, 2026. He was 79.
Born in New York City on March 9, 1947, Jim was the son of Walter Francis Connolly and Norma Mitchell Connolly. At age 5, the family moved to Long Island, New York where he...
Mary Alice Garcia
September 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Alice Garcia, a woman of great kindness and spirit. Mary Alice was born on May 27, 1953, and transitioned out of this life on September 20, 2026.
Mary Alice was born to Pete and Mela Tapia in Las Vegas, NM, the second oldest of six children. In 1956 the...
Adam Cuevas Jr.
September 20, 2026
Adam Cuevas Jr, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on September 20, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mathis, Texas. At a young age, he moved with his family to Plainview, Texas, where he grew up and graduated from Plainview High School in 1968. Adam continued his education at New Mexico Highlands University, where he...
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