Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Mary Jo Griffin

Mary Jo Griffin

Jun 17, 2026

Mary Jo Griffin was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. MJ is survived by her children, Catherine and Andrew, daughters-in-law Denise and Yuliya and grandchildren Alex and Kira. MJ was preceded in death by her son, Thomas P. "Tom" Griffin.

A 50-year resident of Albuquerque, via Brooklyn, New York, Mary Jo made a career and friends in...

Ronald Patrick McCreary

Ronald Patrick McCreary

Jun 16, 2026

We are saddened to share that Ronald Patrick McCreary has passed away on June 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Linda Gail Dakin

Linda Gail Dakin

Jun 16, 2026

We are saddened to share that Linda Dakin has passed away on June 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.A Reception to honor Linda Dakin will take place on Monday, 29 June 2026 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM at the Wyoming Reception Room located at 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

Joshua Louis Kann

Joshua Louis Kann

Jun 16, 2026

Joshua Louis Kann passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 16, 2026, at the age of 60. Josh was born on April 26, 1966, in New York, New York, and was raised in Tucson, Arizona. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona in 1995. Following the completion of his doctorate, he moved...

Lowell Pearson

Lowell Pearson

Jun 15, 2026

We are saddened to share that Lowell Pearson passed away on June 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Ronald Lee Flury

Ronald Lee Flury

Jun 14, 2026

Ronald Lee Flury, 87, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Ron attended Lower Camden County Regional High School in Lindenwold, NJ. He graduated in 1957 having earned 9 varsity letters (at that time a school record), three each in football, basketball and baseball. Following high school he...

Martin Gonzales

Martin Gonzales

Jun 14, 2026

We are saddened to share that Martin (Marty) H Gonzales, 81, of Los Chavez, NM passed on June 14, 2026. He joins is beloved father (Jake C. Gonzales) and Mother (Mary Ong Gonzales) along with his loved pets at the Rainbow Bridge. 

He was born in August, 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM and was the youngest of four boys; his brothers being:...

Mary Keefer Bard

Mary Keefer Bard

Jun 13, 2026

Mary Keefer Bard, born on November 11, 1924, in New York City and a proud Registered Nurse, lived a life of extraordinary depth, love, and purpose. She raised her three children in Los Alamos, New Mexico alongside her beloved husband Richard, building a home filled with warmth, strength, and tradition. In her later years, she made Albuquerque her home at...

Donnamarie Boyer

Donnamarie Boyer

Jun 13, 2026

Donnamarie Boyer, a vibrant soul born on October 17, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was surrounded by family in her home and left us peacefully. A loyal daughter, protective sister, devoted wife, fun aunty, nurturing mother and grandmother, and lifelong friend - Donnamarie's legacy will forever live in the hearts...

David Lee Hale

David Lee Hale

Jun 13, 2026

David Lee Hale, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on June 13, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1944, in Iowa City, Iowa, and spent his life woodworking, cracking jokes, and wearing boots.David served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, a period which left him with a lasting love of boats and lighthouses. He rejoined his parents...

Ruby Elaine Wormington

Ruby Elaine Wormington

Jun 13, 2026

Ruby Wormington, 94, a dedicated mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Ruby's story began on a farm in Missouri where she was born on Wednesday, June 17, 1931. Growing up on a dairy farm taught her lessons that stayed with her throughout her entire life. She learned the value of hard work, responsibility, perseverance, and making do...

Virginia Fitzgerald

Virginia Fitzgerald

Jun 12, 2026

Virginia Fitzpatrick Fitzgerald passed away Friday, June 12, 2026. Virginia was born and raised in Hartford Connecticut. After getting married, she moved to Portland, Ct., and raised her 5 children. She later moved to New Mexico in 2002.Virginia was proud of her Irish, Catholic heritage. She was an active member of St. Mary's in Portland, and St. Bernadette's in Albuquerque....

Drake Pascale Shelton

Drake Pascale Shelton

Jun 11, 2026

It is with immense sadness and disbelief that we announce the passing of Drake Pascale Shelton.

To many, Drake was larger than life.

From the moment he could walk, he was dancing, singing, laughing, performing, and finding ways to bring joy to the people around him. Drake danced on the Cibola High School dance team and, following graduation, coached and...

Julia Hill-Burgess

Julia Hill-Burgess

Jun 10, 2026

Julia was born on October 16, 1956, in Mandan, North Dakota, and passed away on June 10, 2026. Julia attended St. Joseph Grade School in Mandan and graduated from Mandan High School. She later attended Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Following college, she began her career as an auditor for the state. She...

Lorraine Bernice Martinez

Lorraine Bernice Martinez

Jun 10, 2026

Lorraine found joy in the simple beauty of country life, surrounded by her beloved dogs, chickens, and ducks. She had a gentle and loving spirit that touched everyone around her with kindness, warmth, and sweetness. Lorraine was humble and truly special and will be gratefully remembered by all who had the privilege of experiencing her soulful light.

She is preceded in...

Salina Geraldine McBee

Salina Geraldine McBee

Jun 9, 2026

Salina Geraldine "Jerry" McBee, 93, passed away peacefully at her Albuquerque home on the afternoon of June 9, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1933, to Wesley Green Brown and Iva Fay Coleman Brown in the ranching community of Roswell, New Mexico. As the sixth of nine children, Jerry developed a keen sense of resilience early in life, becoming...

Felima Lovato Dominguez

Felima Lovato Dominguez

Jun 8, 2026

Felima Lovato Dominguez August 31, 1924 - June 8, 2026

Teodorita Felima Margarita Lovato Dominguez, age 101, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

A proud and faithful native New Mexican, Felima was born in Clayton, New Mexico, and spent her younger years between Mountainair, Bernalillo, and Santa Fe. She lived her final decades in Albuquerque, where she remained...

Robert Richard Lubold

Robert Richard Lubold

Jun 7, 2026

Robert Richard Lubold (Bob)

Robert Richard Lubold (Bob) passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Bob was born on January 17, 1937 to Frederick and Rita Lubold in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Bob graduated from Holyoke High School in 1953 and received his associate's degree in Electronics from CCAF in 1976.

He served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1956 serving in the...

Elizabeth Mary Malone

Elizabeth Mary Malone

Jun 7, 2026

Elizabeth M. Malone, 72, of Albuquerque, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Rio Rancho, NM. On September 10, 1953, she was born to Ernest P. Malone, Jr., and Virginia Strike Malone in Roswell, New Mexico.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Artesia High School. She attended University of New Mexico where she received a Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing, and over...

Keegan Beckett Thomas

Keegan Beckett Thomas

Jun 7, 2026

With deepest sorrow, we announce Keegan Beckett Thomas, age 24, our treasured and beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2026.

Beckett is survived by his mother, Lisa Thomas and his father, Greg Thomas; his twin sister, Tierney Piper Thomas; his older brother, Liam Thomas, Liam's fiancée, Jenny McCarthy; and his older sister, Zoe Markus...