RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
James Randolph Cole ll
Feb 4, 2026
James Randolph Cole II, DDS passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 84 years after a short battle with metastatic bone cancer. The son of Orrel Brooks Cole and James R. Cole, Jim was born in Albuquerque on May 19, 1941. Attending the Trudelle Kindergarten School in the old Huning Castle, University Heights Elementary School, and Jefferson...
Jon Luang-Khot
Feb 3, 2026
We are saddened to share that Jon Luang-Khot has passed away on February 3, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Rosalie Droemer
Feb 1, 2026
We are saddened to share that Rosalie Droemer has passed away on February 1, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
George Monroe Fisher
Jan 31, 2026
George Monroe Fisher passed away on Jan. 31, 2026. George was a resident of Rio Rancho, N.M. at the time of passing. He was born in 1948 in Freeport, Texas. He graduated from Carlsbad Senior High school in 1966 before attending New Mexico State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Sept 1970. He later went on to earn a Masters in...
Enid Sorenson
Jan 31, 2026
Enid Sorenson (née Gerson) was born on August 30, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, and died on January 31, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 23 years, Eric Sorenson.
Enid was a loving mother to Marilyn Mazzola Glawe, Sandi Dennis Mazzola, and Steven C. Mazzola (who precedes her in death). Enid also leaves...
Linda Kinane
Jan 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that Linda Kinane has passed away on January 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Robert Dale Clevenger
Jan 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that Robert Clevenger has passed away on January 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Rita Maria Slam
Jan 28, 2026
Rita Maria Slam, 82, died peacefully in her home, January 28, 2026.
A private funeral for immediate family will be held Tuesday February 10th, 2026 at 9:00am followed by a private burial at Sunset Memorial park.
Rita Maria Slam was born January 1st, 1944 to parents John Chojnacki and Sophia Foltynski in Warren, Ohio.
Mrs. Slam is survived by her...
Gloria Jean Thurman
Jan 28, 2026
We are saddened to share that Gloria Thurman has passed away on January 28, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Nora Gutierrez
Jan 28, 2026
We are saddened to share that Nora Gutierrez has passed away on January 28, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
R. Scott Porter
Jan 27, 2026
R. Scott Porter, age 71, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 27, 2026. Scott was known for his quiet presence, heart for serving, and his brilliant intellect. He was passionate about working with his hands, playing games, solving puzzles, relaxing on the patio, playing chess, teasing his grandkids, and serving his clients.
He is survived by his wife,...
Amalia "Molly" Martinez
Jan 27, 2026
Amalia "Molly" Martinez was born on October 13, 1929, in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico and was called home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrosio and Maria Donilia Archuleta, loving husband, Lino Martinez, and her beloved grandson, Jerry "JJ" Trejo.
Molly is survived by her children: Lena Martinez; Leora Perez her...
Lynda Holmes Mercado
Jan 26, 2026
Lynda Holmes Mercado was born on December 21, 1943 in Glasgow Scotland. Lynda has been a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1979. She passed away with her loving family by her side, on Monday January 26, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her husband Rene O Mercado, Father Adrian Forestier, Mother Doris Schwabe, Stepfather Walter Schwabe, Uncle Geoffery Forestier, Aunt...
Douglas William Sievers
Jan 25, 2026
Douglas William Sievers was born on January 26, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away on January 25, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sheila Hennessy Sievers, who shared countless joyful experiences and cared for him throughout his struggle with Parkinson's disease. Doug will be remembered fondly by his three children...
Betty Louise Timmerman
Jan 25, 2026
Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Timmerman, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on February 10, 1933 in Emporia, KS, and moved to Albuquerque, NM with her young family where she built a life centered on family, faith, and giving back. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter whose life was...
Anna Holcomb Mulkey
Jan 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Anna Mulkey has passed away on January 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Earl Darwyn Morris
Jan 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Earl Morris has passed away on January 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Nancy Lou Hoff
Jan 25, 2026
Nancy, beloved wife and mother, was a devout Christian and a Charter Member of the Northeast Church of Christ. She was baptized at the Warner Robins Church of Christ. Nancy is survived by her devoted husband and best friend James E. Hoff, Sr., their two children, whom she adored as they adored her, James (Jay) E. Hoff, Jr. (Carolyn) Kelly...
Andrew D. Laumbach
Jan 24, 2026
Andrew was born on March 9, 1941, in Springer, New Mexico, to Andreas (Red) and Zulema (Tixier) Laumbach. Andrew passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy, his parents, and a sister, Mary Anne Hess. Andrew is survived by his daughter, Kara, son, Paul, his daughter-in-law, Angelica, and his five cherished grandchildren:...
Bhavna Vaidya
Jan 24, 2026
Bhavna Vaidya, 57. Our beloved Wife, and Mother passed away on January 24, 2026. Memorial Service and Visitation will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at French Funerals 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
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