RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Grace Wenk
Dec 16, 2025
Grace Elizabeth Wenk, born July 18, 1941, passed away on December 16, 2025. Whether you knew her from Wenk Farms & Greenhouses, her years teaching 4-H, or her delectable cakes and pies, Grace will be remembered as a beloved fixture of the South Valley.She had a remarkable gift for making everyone she ever met feel welcome and loved, and she...
Sue Ann Thompson
Dec 16, 2025
Sue Ann Thompson, 92, wife of the late Larry Thompson, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Sue was born in 1933, in Bristow, OK, where she spent her childhood and early adult years. Shortly after getting married, Sue and Larry moved to Albuquerque, NM, where Sue taught organ and piano to many students over a 25-year period.
In...
Calvin Leon Jeter Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
Calvin Leon Jeter Jr. March 26, 1945 - December 15, 2025 Calvin Leon Jeter Jr. was born on March 26, 1945, in Tuskegee, Alabama, to Elizabeth Anderson Jeter and Calvin Leon Jeter Sr. He was raised in Tuskegee, where his early years were shaped by family, faith, discipline, and a growing love of athletics and learning. Those values would guide...
Amber Sedillo
Dec 15, 2025
Amber Sedillo, 39, beloved Mother, Aunt, Sister, Daughter, and Wife, was unexpectedly called to her eternal resting place on December 15th, 2025. Amber entered the world on July 19, 1986, in Springerville, AZ, born to Gary and Elizabeth. Amber was a loving mother and wife. She is survived by husband Benjamin, son Manuel, mother Elizabeth, father Gary and wife Lorrie,...
Beverly Vaughn
Dec 15, 2025
Mrs. Beverly Ann Vaughn (formerly Martin) transcended her physical body on the morning of December 15th, 2025. Beverly achieved the age of 67 before passing away in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Beverly's kind and generous soul has now fully returned to the arms of her creator in spirit, leaving a legacy of fierce independence and pure imagination behind her. Her 37-year-career...
Alicia Kearns
Dec 15, 2025
We are saddened to share that Alicia Kearns has passed away on December 15, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Edward T. Casias
Dec 14, 2025
Edward T. Casias "Jefito", 88, passed away Sunday December 14, 2025. Born February 13, 1937 in Cimarron, New Mexico to Theodore and Lena Casias. He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1956. Served 9 years in the USMC Reserves. Edward built a 44-year career as a Reprographic Operator in Architectural Design. Edward is survived by his wife of 66...
Prospero Sedillo
Dec 14, 2025
Prospero Sedillo, 91, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025.
Prospero was born on September 14, 1934, in Manzano, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Teresita Sedillo; his beloved wife, of 62 years Lita Sedillo; sisters, Francis Montoya and Corrine Melton; and brother, Feliciano Sedillo.
Prospero is survived by his sons,...
Robert Lyle
Dec 13, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Lyle has passed away on December 13, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Marguarete Gray
Dec 12, 2025
Marguarete Leona Gray age 92 of Albuquerque NM passede peacefully away at Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque on December 12th, 2025.
Born on March 7th, 1933 to Bill and Mattie Fenn of Portales NM.
Marge is survived by her daughter Gina Guilkey and son Joseph Rita. Three grandchildren, Richard Guilkey 111, Rachel Guilkey, and Joseph Rita Jr. One great grandson, Richard Guilkey...
Bernice Cristine Larrañaga-Zimmer
Dec 12, 2025
Bernice Cristine Larrañaga - Zimmer, 86, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully December 12, 2025, and is now in the presence of our Lord.
She is survived by her children, Andrea Ortega and husband Joseph Ortega, Christina Delgado, Andrew Zimmer and wife Anne Zimmer, Alicia Zimmer, Elizabeth Muñoz and husband Charlie Muñoz; including 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren,...
Wiley Lee Gladson, Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
Wiley Lee Gladson, Jr., age 81, a man whose heart was as expansive as the fairways he loved, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Known for his quick wit, unwavering kindness, and generous spirit, Wiley left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to call him a friend, a father, grandpa, or "Pa," as his dear great-granddaughter called him.
Wiley...
Sharon Hassett
Dec 12, 2025
We are saddened to share that Sharon Hassett has passed away on December 12, 2025. French Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Geneva Navarro
Dec 11, 2025
Geneva Woomavoyah Navarro, 99, passed away peacefully at home on December 11th, 2025. She was born in the mid 1920’s in Apache Oklahoma to Esther Tuinupu and Max Woomavoyah. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sister Jake (Jackie) Galindo, Melva Anquoe, and Edward Lynn Brace. Geneva is survived by one son Anthony (Tony) Navarro and...
Eddie Mann
Dec 11, 2025
Eddie Mann passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 11, 2025, with loved ones at his side. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 2, 1936. Eddie graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955. Entered the US Navy in 1956 serving 4 years on the USS Compass Island EAG-153, a ship that advanced navigational research...
Harold Tso
Dec 11, 2025
Harold Tso lived 87 years after being born to Franklin Tso, Sr. and Sarah Goodluck Tso in Fort Defiance, AZ. He was the 1st of 7 children. His favorite things to do were fly fishing, golfing, studying the Bible, being with those he loved, and going to lunch. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his four children (Lyman, his...
Sharla Suzanne Balestri
Dec 11, 2025
Sharla Suzanne Balestri, age 56, daughter of Marjorie Nell (Clifton) Balestri and Robert Joseph Balestri, was born on February 15, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away on December 11, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Nell O'Connell; father, Alfred M. O'Connell; and grandparents, Woodrow Dennis and Cora E. (Locke) Clifton.She is survived by her brother,...
Debra (Debbie) Anne Rodriguez
Dec 11, 2025
Debra (Debbie) Anne Rodriguez, 65, was many things - Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and a loving friend to countless others - died peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Debbie was born on October 18, 1960, in Cumberland, Maryland. She grew up in St. Albans, West Virginia, the second of seven in a close-knit family, before...
Stefani Czuchlewski
Dec 10, 2025
Stefani Katherine Czuchlewski ("Stef") was born on Feb 6, 1944, in the Washington, DC area, where her father engaged in chemical research in support of the Manhattan Project. The family moved to locations in New Jersey and Staten Island before settling in Vestal, NY, in the late 1950s. Stef graduated from Vestal HS in 1961, where she participated in the...
Linda Brandt
Dec 10, 2025
Albuquerque resident Linda Brandt, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Clinton Brandt. She is survived by her sister, Dr. Susan Brandt Graham of Albuquerque and nephew Brandt Graham of Andrews, Texas.
Born in Oklahoma City in 1943, Linda grew up in Norman, graduating from Norman High and...
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