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

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 full obituary will be posted once available.

Michael Dossey
Oct 19, 2025
We are saddened to share that Michael Dossey has passed away on October 19, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lawrence Berger
Oct 8, 2025
Lawrence Steven Berger, age 64, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025,10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont St NE,87110 with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Opal Goble
Oct 8, 2025
We are saddened to share that Opal Goble has passed away on October 8, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Jean (Holly) Hodgin
Oct 7, 2025
We are saddened to share that Jean Hodgin has passed away on October 7, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.