Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Chuc Dao

Chuc Dao

Oct 22, 2025

It is with great saddness that we announce the passing of Chuc Dao. Services have been set for Thursday, October 30, 2025 beginning at 5:00pm at FRENCH - Wyoming. Please check back to read a full obituary when it becomes available.

Sally Carter

Sally Carter

Oct 21, 2025

We are saddened to share that Sally Carter has passed away on October 21, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A visitation will be at French Funerals in Wyoming on Thursday October 30, 2025, 8:30am-9:30am. The funeral service will be at French Funerals in Wyoming on Thursday October 30, 2025, 9:30am-10:30am. A...

Mabel Sprunk

Mabel Sprunk

Oct 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mabel Juanita (Chavez) Sprunk announces her peaceful passing on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mabel was born on July 28, 1939, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spent most of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose love for her family was unwavering....

Michael Dossey

Michael Dossey

Oct 19, 2025

Michael "Mike" Dossey

1950 - 2025

Michael "Mike" Dossey, 75, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Mike built a life rooted in hard work, laughter, and devotion to those closest to him.

He was known for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and love of golf and fishing. Whether on the course or spending...

Frank Redmond

Frank Redmond

Oct 16, 2025

Frank Collister Redmond, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 16, 2025 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Known as Frank, Collister and Collis, he was born in Albuquerque on August 6, 1937 at Presbyterian Hospital. Frank's parents were Margaret Collister Redmond and James L. Redmond, grandparents were James H. and Lillian Collister and George B and Margaret...

Cristina Sandoval

Cristina Sandoval

Oct 16, 2025

Cristina M. Sandoval, wife, mother, and Lola (grandmother) was called to eternal rest on October 16, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Cristina (Cris) was born on August 2, 1954, in Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines, and was the beloved daughter of Gabriel and Antonina Maco. Cris lived a beautiful life in Jemez Springs, NM where she enjoyed the outdoors and time with...

Carol Crawford

Carol Crawford

Oct 16, 2025

We are saddened to share that Carol Ann Crawford passed away on October 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Services for Carol will be held on Wednesday, October 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. The family...

Byron Rogers

Byron Rogers

Oct 16, 2025

Bishop Byron Michael Rogers, 76, transitioned from this life to his eternal home on October 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on June 5, 1949, in Watonga, Oklahoma. Byron was one of seven children born to Katie and Omar Rogers. He grew up in Chicago, where he attended South Shore High School and played football. After high...

Kathleen Valcourt

Kathleen Valcourt

Oct 16, 2025

Kathleen E. Valcourt, 86, passed away peacefully in her home accompanied by her husband of 64 years, Carlton.

Born in Cambridge, England, she grew up in wartime and was the youngest of 9 children to George Edmond and Mable Alice Leach-Parker. Kathleen married the love of her life, Carlton Chanel Valcourt, on September 2, 1961 at St. Lawerence Church in Cambridge....

Betty Jean Leupold

Betty Jean Leupold

Oct 15, 2025

Betty Jean Leupold, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughters Karla Young of California and Karlene Phillips(Stephen)of Albuquerque, seven grandchildren, fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Leupold, daughter Karol Windsor, son...

Carolyn Vargo

Carolyn Vargo

Oct 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, wife, and friend, Carolyn "Carol" Marcene Vargo, age 70, of Albuquerque, New Mexico on Wednesday October 15, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born on December 10, 1954 in Barberton, Ohio to Joseph E. and Louise Phillips. Carol worked in food service and was a...

Denise Seavey

Denise Seavey

Oct 15, 2025

We are saddened to share that Denise Seavey has passed away on October 15, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Harold Burk

Harold Burk

Oct 15, 2025

Harold Wayland Burk

November 16, 1934 to October 15, 2025.

Wayland was born in Lohn, Tx. to Tom and Susie Burk. Wayland often fondly recalled his childhood with his brothers, Wiley and David. His father was a Pentecostal Minister and during his formative years Wayland moved to several locations around Texas and New Mexico before settling in Odessa, Tx for his high school years. Wayland was...

Judith Miller

Judith Miller

Oct 14, 2025

Judith "Judy" Miller, beloved mother and grandmother, died October 14, 2025. Born November 1935 in Carlsbad, NM, raised in Lovington, NM. Came to Albuquerque in November 1962 when her husband was transferred to Albuquerque by the US Army. Preceded in death by her husband, Latham G. Miller, parents Mary and Garry Stinebaugh and brother Garry Ed Stinebaugh. Survived by daughter, Kathy Miller-Pehr,...

David Chrysler Hawn

David Chrysler Hawn

Oct 11, 2025

David passed away gracefully and peacefully after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2020. Even in his later days, he loved and appreciated a good story, a well-timed joke, good music, and a four-course meal. The family is immensely grateful to the staff at Morningstar's memory care facility for their care, attention, and assistance with David.

David was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma,...

Louise Olbert Shull Bland

Louise Olbert Shull Bland

Oct 11, 2025

Louise Olbert Shull Bland, 87, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louise was born in Mancos, Colorado, on May 31, 1938, to Muriel Everett Olbert and Leonard Olbert. Louise is survived by her children, Kathryn Shull and Jim Shull, and his wife, Christen Shull. She will also be missed by her grandchildren:...

Clyde Allen Lowery

Clyde Allen Lowery

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Clyde “Allen” Lowery, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, artist, community member, and believer in Jesus Christ passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Austin Texas to Clyde Cecil and Hattie Lowery, Allen lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and unwavering dedication to those he loved and his beloved...

Luis Canuto Gallegos

Luis Canuto Gallegos

Oct 10, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Luis (Louie) Gallegos of Albuquerque, New Mexico, announce the passing of Luis on October 10, 2025. Born on December 7, 1948 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Luis grew up in Penasco, New Mexico, where his father was a teacher. He attended the Catholic seminary in Santa Fe for two years before completing high school...

Joseph Herron

Joseph Herron

Oct 9, 2025

Joseph Lonnie Herron

February 12th, 1984 - October 9th, 2025

Joseph is survived by his father, Oscar S. Herron; mother, Theresa M. Herron; brother, Jeffery E. Herron; uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was born and resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joey loved music and art. He will truly be missed.

Psalm 23:4 states: "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will...

Myra Cochnar

Myra Cochnar

Oct 9, 2025

Myra Cochnar, 80, Founder of Landmark Musicals

Myra Cochnar, a native New Yorker who called Albuquerque home for more than 30 years and was an engaged magazine publisher, founder and artistic director of Landmark Musicals, founder of and performer with the singing group Broadway and a real estate sales executive, died at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was...