RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Charlene Faust
Feb 3, 2026
Charlene Estes (Stailey) Faust was born in Tombstone, Arizona February 6, 1952 and died in Albuquerque on February 3, 2026. She was 73. She spent her childhood years in various Southern California locations and Bisbee, Arizona where she graduated from high school and spent the happiest years of her early life with her stepfather, Wes Allen.She worked as a dental...
Jon Sengchanh Luang-Khot
Feb 3, 2026
We are saddened to share that Jon Luang-Khot has passed away on February 3, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Hagen David Billy
Feb 2, 2026
Hagen David Billy, age 41, cherished Grandson, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend, completed his quest in this world on February 2, 2026, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Born on February 23, 1984, in Gallup, New Mexico, he called Iyanbito, New Mexico, home. He was Tsin sikaadnii (Clumped Tree People), born for Táchii'nii (Red Running Into the Water People).
Fiercely independent and unwavering in spirit, he always sensed there...
Gayle Lynette Belcheff Butts
Feb 1, 2026
Lynette Butts, age 72 of Corrales, NM, a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother and most recently great-grandmother, a friend and mentor passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
To know Lynette was to love her, she was a mother figure to many, her laugh and smile were contagious. The most important thing to Net was family, especially...
Celia Franco Garris
Feb 1, 2026
Celia "Sally" F. Garris, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, went to be with our Lord on February 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Eduardo and Marta Franco, her nine older siblings, and her husband A. David Garris.
She was born January 9, 1935 and raised on the family farm in Old Mesilla, New Mexico...
Elaine Henderson
Feb 1, 2026
Elaine Huddleston Henderson went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2026, in Corrales, New Mexico, at the age of 86. She passed from this world peacefully holding hands with her husband Glen Summers by her side.
Elaine was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her...
Geraldine Cordova
Feb 1, 2026
Geraldine Cordova, age 75, entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spent her life surrounded by family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Alex Monette; her parents, Sesario and Francis Cordova; and her brother, Ronnie Cordova.
Geraldine is survived by her loving sons, Michael Mojarro (Tiffany) and Eric Mojarro. She...
Rosalie Droemer
Feb 1, 2026
Rosalie "Pat" Droemer, 101, passed away on February 1, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a zest for life, was always willing to try something new but also cherished the things she learned as a child on the farm with her extended family of parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Estella Viola Martinez
Jan 31, 2026
Estella ("Stella") Viola Martinez, 77, passed away on January 31, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on April 17, 1948, in Taos, NM, her family later settled in Albuquerque, where she grew up, and helped raise her six younger siblings. After she graduated from Valley High School, she was hairdresser in El Paso and later moved back to Albuquerque where she...
Donald Eugene Haviland
Jan 31, 2026
Donald Eugene Haviland, 68, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at his home.
Born May 10, 1957, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Donald was a dedicated educator who found immense fulfillment in teaching. Known for his commitment to his students and his passion for learning, he earned the prestigious title of Teacher of the Year (Bonham Elementary,...
Edwina Gloria Nordberg
Jan 31, 2026
Edwina Nordberg, born May 27, 1938, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by love, leaving behind a life defined by deep faith, quiet strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Edwina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Harry Nordberg, and by her parents, Juan and Josie Archuleta.
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George Monroe Fisher
Jan 31, 2026
George Monroe Fisher passed away on Jan. 31, 2026. George was a resident of Rio Rancho, N.M. at the time of passing. He was born in 1948 in Freeport, Texas. He graduated from Carlsbad Senior High school in 1966 before attending New Mexico State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Sept 1970. He later went on to earn a Masters in...
Enid Sorenson
Jan 31, 2026
Enid Sorenson (née Gerson) was born on August 30, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, and died on January 31, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 23 years, Eric Sorenson.
Enid was a loving mother to Marilyn Mazzola Glawe, Sandi Dennis Mazzola, and Steven C. Mazzola (who precedes her in death). Enid also leaves...
Anita Lee Palmer
Jan 30, 2026
Anita Lee Williamson Phillips Thorstad Palmer, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, fell asleep in death on January 30, 2026. A believer in Christ, she awaits the coming of the Lord Jesus and prays to be remembered in the Resurrection.
Anita was born on November 30, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, to Truman and Julia Orosz Williamson. She attended Akron State University, now...
Larry Dale Holman
Jan 30, 2026
Larry Dale Holman Sr., 82, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on July 27, 1943, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Larry lived a life marked by dedication to education, service to others, and a deep appreciation for history and culture.Larry pursued his undergraduate studies in Texas before embarking on a lifelong career in education. In...
Linda Louise Kinane
Jan 29, 2026
Linda Kinane, 73, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 29, 2026. Linda was born on July 13, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clarence and Louise Carrell. She grew up in Albuquerque, where she developed a lifelong love of learning, faith, and service to others-values that would guide her throughout her life.
Education and CareerLinda attended Del Norte...
Robert Dale Clevenger
Jan 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that Robert Clevenger has passed away on January 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Paul M. Mizell
Jan 28, 2026
Paul M. Mizell of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Linda, a sister, Charlinda Korte, and two nephews, Paul and Jason.
Paul was born on Thursday, December 28, 1944 in Austin, Texas, to parents Clara Willmore and Earl Mizell. As a child he lived in Colorado and Oregon. He...
Gloria Jean Thurman
Jan 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Thurman aka “Mommom”
Gloria Jean Thurman, affectionately known as “Mommom,” passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 85, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born on December 22, 1940, in Dover, Ohio, to her late father and mother, Bud and Althea Schilling. Gloria later made her home in New Mexico, where she built a...
Bonnye Jannuzzi
Jan 28, 2026
Bonnye Jannuzzi was born in New York, on March 27, 1941, the younger of two children (older sister Sue), to James and Harriett. She grew up in both Hawaii, which she remembered most fondly, and Cobleskill, New York. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Ellis Hospital School of Nursing in Schenectady, New York.
From there, she moved to Castine,...
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