RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Young Kim
Nov 1, 2025
We are saddened to share that Young Kim has passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Dorothy Smith
Oct 31, 2025
Dorothy Lou Smith, age 89, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was born on November 26, 1935, in Enid, Oklahoma, to William and Florence White. She attended Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, where she met the love of her life, Bobbie G. Smith. The two were inseparable from...
James Ronald Salley
Oct 31, 2025
Dr. James Ronald “Ron” Salley, a devoted husband, father, engineer, and community leader, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a courageous battle with throat cancer. He was 85.
Born November 10, 1939, in Belvidere, Illinois, Ron’s lifelong values of hard work and perseverance began on the family’s dairy farm, where he helped raise cattle and...
Gail Helen Taylor
Oct 30, 2025
Gail Helen Taylor, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on October 30, 2025. She entered this world on August 8, 1936, in Hales Corners, WI, born to Arthur and Hilda Schubert. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald James Taylor; and is survived by her daughter, Debra (John) Salvador....
Jeannette Rich
Oct 30, 2025
"Life should be fabulous and fantastic."– Jeannette Rich
Jeannette Alice Holmes Rich, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in the home of her son Michael and daughter-in-law Cindy, where family gathered to connect and say goodbye. She was 93 years old, almost 94.
Born on January 19, 1932, in...
Ryan Leo Maestas
Oct 30, 2025
Ryan Leo Maestas, born on February 14, 2008, in Albuquerque, NM, left this world too soon on October 30, 2025. Ryan lived a vibrant life filled with passion, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He thrived in nature, reveling in the joys of fishing, hunting, and working on his trucks, showcasing his innate skills as a master hunter....
Chrstopher Jay Lombardi
Oct 30, 2025
We are saddened to share that Christopher Lombardi has passed away on October 30, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. There are no services planned at this time.
Sandra Mace
Oct 30, 2025
We are saddened to share that Sandra Mace has passed away on October 30, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Carla Branson
Oct 29, 2025
Carla Branson, 69, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
She worked at many different locations as a fantastic waitress, and also worked as a driver for automotive machine shop where she met her devoted husband. Her longest career job was as a Pharmacy Technician until her retirement in 2022.
When not working, she loved to bake breads and various...
Genevieve Velasquez
Oct 29, 2025
Genevieve Velasquez, 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on October 29, 2025. She entered this world on March 2, 1952, in Portales, NM, born to Christopher and Julia Ortega. She is survived by her husband, James Velasquez; son, Chris Velasquez; sister, Irene (Norman) Patterson; and grandson, James Velasquez III.
A Rosary will be...
Sara Kendall
Oct 29, 2025
Sara Leah Kendall, 89, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1936, in Havre DeGrace, Maryland. She married Don Kendall, the love of her life in 1955. They were happily married for 67 years. She is survived by her 4 children, Jesse Kendall, Karen Kendall, Mark Kendall, and Michael Kendall. 9 grandchildren, and 6...
Maria Gonzales
Oct 29, 2025
Maria Theresa Gonzales 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away October 29,2025 peacefully at home with loved ones.
Theresa was born April 26, 1938 to Rosendo Gonzales Sr. and Filomena Medina Gonzales in Pecos, NM raised in Sena, NM.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Filomena her sister's Clarita, Virginia, Martha, Clara and brothers Evaristo, Rosendo...
Virginia Eversgerd
Oct 29, 2025
Virginia Eversgerd (Ginny) passed away on October 28, 2025, in the loving care of her daughter, Kristi. She is survived by her son, Jerome (Kim); daughter, Kristi; grandchildren, Ryne (Monica), Bonnie (Courtney), Rachel, and Cruz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; son, Marcus; and her parents.
Ginny carried herself with grace, confidence, and quiet strength. Her striking...
Lawrence Thomas Miles
Oct 29, 2025
Lawrence Thomas Miles, born June 13, 1934, passed away October 29, 2025. Larry was a retired US Air Force Technical Sergeant after 20 years of service. He also worked as an ABQ transit driver from 1971 to 1996. He was married 71 years to his beautiful bride, Lynelle Irene Martin.
Larry loved to bowl, golf, and fish. He also enjoyed visiting...
Sandra Kay ("Sandy") Brown Harris
Oct 29, 2025
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Brown Harris, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Sandra was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Frank and Lois Brown on October 24, 1946. Six years later her brother, Wayne, arrived and the family was complete. They camped and fished often, nurturing Sandra’s lifelong love of the outdoors. Surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins,...
Albert T. Pohl
Oct 28, 2025
On January 23, 1931, Albert Pohl Sr. was born in the mountains of Chilili, NM and on October 28, 2025, he drew his last breath, at his rancho, as was all he ever wanted. He was born to Gregorita (Torres) and Leon Pohl and had seven siblings. He met the love of his life, Refujio "Rose" Gutierrez, in Martinez Town,...
Tyler Storm
Oct 28, 2025
Tyler Storm, age 57, passed away on October 28th, 2025, in Placitas, NM, while mountain biking. Tyler was born in Scott City, Kansas, to parents Virgil (Buzz) Storm and Sharron Shuler. He was raised in Scott City and attended Scott City Schools. Growing up, Tyler developed a strong work ethic at a very young age, honing his manual and problem-solving...
Constance Souza
Oct 28, 2025
Connie Souza, 90, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by family. Connie lived a life filled with family, friends, hard work and volunteering. She sang in choirs and was singing before she died.
Connie worked for Sandia National Labs in the Technical Library before she retired. She was a two-time ovarian cancer survivor and used that blessing to volunteer...
Kenneth Wegman
Oct 28, 2025
Ken Wegman
Ken Wegman passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on February 14, 1937, to Nick and Ida Wegman in Pine Island, MN.
Ken graduated from Pine Island High School in 1955 and served in the Navy from 1959-63 where he was stationed in the Philippines. Ken married Ann Ganyo on June 13, 1964, in...
Shirley Riley
Oct 27, 2025
Shirley Riley, beloved wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma and sister, passed away in Laughlin, Nevada on Oct 27th, 2025. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, while on vacation with her husband.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 52 years, Johnny "Darnell" Riley; her son, Johnny Riley II of Albuquerque; her daughter, Shawn Rollins of Roswell; her son, David Terry...
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