RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Lupita Gurule - Salas
Sep 4, 2025
Lupita Gurule-Salas passed on September 4, 2025 just short of her 100th birthday. She was born on September 9, 1925 in Taos, New Mexico. She was a beloved wife and stepmother. Beloved sister and aunt. She was born to Rogelio and Elosia Romero. She is survived by her youngest brother Ben and her stepchildren Maria, Thomas, and John. She is...
Albert Burmeister
Sep 4, 2025
Albert Leo Burmeister Jr., 96, born to Albert and Daisy Burmeister, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was honored to serve his country, a commitment that shaped much of his life and instilled in him a sense of discipline and purpose.Albert married Dorothy Rundle and together they...
Celina Clark
Sep 4, 2025
-----------------We are saddened to share that Celina Clark has passed away on September 4, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Mary Ann Kerns
Sep 3, 2025
Mary Ann Kerns, age 78, dedicated mother, grandmother, friend, and well known HIS case manager and RN, passed away September 3, 2025. Mary was known for her dedication in the community, though holding her public servant position at the Acoma Reservation. She was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a public servant as a Lt Nurse Officer. She...
Sallie Lou Howell Clay
Sep 3, 2025
Sallie Lou Howell Clay, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She is survived by her three daughters, Julie Anna Clay of Albuquerque, NM, Tamara (Tammy) Clay of Shepherdstown, WV, and Charmaine Clay and her husband Scott Willis of Piedmont, CA; grandchildren Austin C. Willis of Brooklyn, NY, and Sydney N. Willis of San...
Jeffrey Williams
Sep 3, 2025
Jeffrey Quinn Williams, a beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away on September 3rd, 2025, at the age of 54. Born in Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1970 to Wanda and Richard Williams, he was the youngest of four children. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1988 and studied welding in college.
From a young age, Jeff held a passion for...
Zane Jarrett
Sep 3, 2025
Zane Adam Jarrett, 74, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.
Zane was born on September 20, 1950, in Cleveland, OH, to Bill and Freda Jarrett. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in psychology and a minor in biology, and he married his devoted wife Cheryl on August 19, 1972. Zane was the...
Lorna Maurer
Sep 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna Yvonne Maurer, a vibrant spirit and devoted caregiver, who left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on September 13, 1935, in Cheyene River, South Dakota, Lorna's extraordinary zest for life would eventually draw her to Bosque Farms, New Mexico, where she...
Naomi Bitela
Sep 2, 2025
Naomi D. Bitela, age 91 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of September 2, 2025.
She was a devoted sister, aunt and friend, remembered for her kindness, humor, and unwavering faith. For more than 25 years, she was a dedicated member of Los Altos Christian Church, where she found lifelong fellowship and community.
She is survived by her...
Virgie Uvaughn Beall
Sep 2, 2025
Virgie Uvaughn Beall was born on March 9, 1948, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Sam and Garnet Birdsey. At her birth, she was welcomed home by her two brothers, Norman and Rocky Birdsey; and sister, Leslie, who all preceded her in death. Also preceding her death were her four-legged best friends, Branny, Lobo, and Bailey.
Uvaughn grew up in Creede, Colorado and...
Margaret "Marge" Meoli
Sep 2, 2025
Margaret "Marge" Meoli, age 95, of Albuquerque, NM, went home to be with the LORD Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Marge was born in Jamaica, NY, on March 23, 1930, to Carmela and Nicholas Meoli.
For most of her life, Marge worked in the Music Recording Industry at RCA Records in New York City, and RCA Hollywood Operations, Los Angeles, CA, West...
Valerina Engbrock
Sep 1, 2025
Valerina Louise Engbrock was born in Denver, Colorado on November 30,1957. Val was the middle of seven children and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 6. She graduated from Del Norte High School in 1976, and worked as a childcare worker at Heights Christian Church Daycare for 24 years.
She is survived by her loving sister Veronica...
Robert Franklin Gish
Sep 1, 2025
Robert Franklin Gish, distinguished author, professor, musician, and much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 1, 2025, in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 85 years old.
Born on April 1, 1940, in Albuquerque, Robert's life was one of curiosity, creativity, and boundless intellectual striving. Of Cherokee-Anglo American descent and an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation...
Patrick Flanagan
Sep 1, 2025
Patrick Thomas Flanagan, 37, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 1, 2025.
Patrick was born on July 29, 1988, to Cristie and the late Kirk Flanagan. He grew up in Albuquerque with his brother, Cole, and was part of a family who will remember him with deep love and affection. He is survived by his mother, Cristie Flanagan; his...
London Brown
Aug 31, 2025
London Lamar Brown, age 36 loving son and father, passed away on August 31, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Hattie Lindsey, father, Kevin Brown, brothers, James Anderson and Caleb Lindsey, sister, Sophie Brown, grand mothers, Estella Lindsey and Joyce Brown, uncles, Glenn and Bryant Lindsey and a host of uncles in Chicago and Albuquerque, aunties, Cherry Lindsey, Ann...
Marie Romero Ferenczy
Aug 30, 2025
Marie Romero Ferenczy (born Maria de la Paz Romero on February 13, 1937 in Manzano, New Mexico) passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Marie was known for her kindness, joy, and warm smile. She held a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree, and was a dedicated school teacher in the Albuquerque Public School District for more than 20 years,...
Antonio "Tony" Marquez
Aug 30, 2025
Antonio Marquez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Born on August 12, 1925, Tony lived a life of service, devotion, and love.
As a young man, he proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, training in San Diego before being stationed in Guam. His courage and sacrifice remain a...
Theresa Luna Robinson
Aug 29, 2025
Theresa ("Terry") Robinson passed away peacefully on August 29 after a life full of love, laughter, joy, strength and resilience. She was born in the small town of Polvadera, NM on March 15, 1927, to parents Margarita Sanchez and Luciano Luna, the ninth of eleven children. She was proud of her Luna family, Spanish heritage and quaint hometown. She returned...
Frances "Fran" Berglund
Aug 29, 2025
After a long life of grace and beauty our beloved mother, Fran Berglund, peacefully passed away at the age of 87 on August 29, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico of natural causes. In her last few days she was surrounded by family and friends who love & adore her.
She was born in Mattoon, Illinois on July 2, 1938 to...
Keith Suazo
Aug 29, 2025
Keith Suazo, 63, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at his home on August 29, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Keith was born on July 13, 1962, to Victor and Caroline Suazo in Albuquerque, NM.
After graduating from Highland High School in 1980, he earned a degree in education. His teaching career spanned 28 years, during...
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