RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Chester French
September 27, 1966
In 1904, Chester T. French moved to Albuquerque from East Tennessee. He brought his brother to the dry climate because he had tuberculosis. His brother died shortly after his move, but Chester French fell in love with Albuquerque and decided to make it his home. In 1907, he founded French Mortuary because he had a strong desire to be in...
Excelso Aragon
March 21, 2009
Excelso Aragon, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Valencia, NM, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009.
Mr. Aragon was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Esac and Raquel Aragon; brother, Isidro Aragon; sister, Mary Castillo brother-in-law, Jimmie Castillo.
He is survived by his children, Vicky Reyes and son-in-law Martin, Gilbert Jose Aragon and daughter-in-law, Denise, John Anthony Aragon, Mauricia Susan...
Evangeline Ray
October 5, 2026
We are saddened to share that Evangeline Ray, age 72, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Stuart Bernard Paster, MD, FACR
October 4, 2026
Stuart Bernard Paster MD FACR lived a joyful, accomplished, and connected life. He was cherished as a devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend, and gifted and compassionate radiologist. He was always ready to meet with his breast imaging patients and direct them to treatment options. He lived for many years with the daily stress of making correct breast cancer diagnoses,...
Thomas L. Nethery
October 4, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Nethery, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, hero and protector, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1937, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney Nethery and Genevieve Grove, brother Lynn Nethery and dear son in law Jeff Krueger.
He is survived by his beloved wife of...
Barry Keller Berkson
October 4, 2026
Barry Keller Berkson passed from this world on October 4, 2026 at age 97! He is survived by his daughter, Angela Berkson and her husband Ted Laredo (Lindsey), his son, Bradley Berkson of Harbour Beach, FL, Brad's daughter Elizabeth, and Barry's grandchildren Benjamin, Lincoln and Madison Berkson, and their mother, Michaela Berkson (nee Rice) of Virginia. Barry was preceded in...
Patricia Grace Willan
October 3, 2026
Patricia Grace Willan, age 80, passed away on to Saturday, October 3, 2026. Pat was born on Tuesday, August 27, 1946 to Roger and Charlotte Collins in St. Mary's Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. Pat was the loving partner and guiding light for her husband, Vern. She was also a devoted mother of three wonderful daughters, Christine, Sandy, and Cheryl.
Originally growing...
Penny D. Herbert George
October 2, 2026
Penny D. Herbert George, 80, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 2, 2026. Penny was born on Saturday, February 2, 1946, to Dwight and Ivanell Herbert at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. A lifelong Albuquerque resident, Penny grew up in the city and attended Bel-Air Elementary School, McKinley Jr. High School, and Sandia High School,...
Cynthia M. Cordova
October 1, 2026
Cynthia (maiden name Montoya and married name Padilla) Cordova (aka, Cynthia Stevens) born March 10, 1962, age 64, died on October 01, 2026. She is survived by her loving children, Eli M. Padilla and Naomi L. Padilla. She is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and, also, many friends in town, the United States, and various countries. She loved to...
Antonio (Tony) Jaramillo
October 1, 2026
Antonio (Tony) Jaramillo, age 55, our beloved brother was called to his resting place on October 1st, 2026. He was born on July 20th, 1971, in Grants, NM to Adelino Jaramillo and Lilly Padilla Jaramillo.
He is survived by his sisters, Gloria Padilla and Barbara Griego; and his brother, John Jaramillo; he is also survived by his 3 nephews and 4...
Charles Stackpole
October 1, 2026
We are saddened to share that Charles Stackpole, age 94, passed away on October 1, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Susan Reed Pecastaing Miller
September 29, 2026
Susan Reed Pecastaing Miller, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the University of New Mexico Hospital, surrounded by her family and close friends.
Susan was born on March 20, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, the second child of the late James Franklin Reed and Mary Lou Reed, of Kansas and North Carolina, respectively. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother...
Nancy Brandon Judkins
September 29, 2026
Nancy passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the age, of 93. Born in Milford, MA, in November of 1932, she was the daughter of G. Theodore and Evelyn Kaufman.
After graduation from Darien High School, she entered Pembroke College/Brown University. She graduated from Brown in 1954.
She met her beloved husband, Charlie/Red, when they were students at Brown....
Charles Dunn Harmon II
September 29, 2026
Charles Dunn Harmon, II ("Chuck")
April 16, 1969 - September 29, 2026
Charles Dunn Harmon, II, affectionately known to friends and family as "Chuck," passed away surrounded by his loving family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 29, 2026, following complications from lymphoma treatment.
Chuck was born on April 16, 1969, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Charles Dunn Harmon and Heather (Quimby) Harmon....
William Harrell
September 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Harrell, age 78, passed away on September 30, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ruth Christman
September 29, 2026
Ruth E. Christman, 92, of Albuquerque, passed away on September 29, 2026. Ruth was born and raised in Reading, PA. Mrs. Christman graduated from Gettysburg College (B.A. in Piano Performance) and Drexel University (M.S. in Library Science). She was a librarian at the Philadelphia Free Library. She was the wife of the late Ernest H. Christman, M.D. whom she accompanied...
Edward "Roy" Brisky
September 28, 2026
Roy died on September 28, 2026, after a long history of an autoimmune disorder, chronic pain and recent ICU hospitalizations. He requested no viewing, no memorial service and cremation upon his death. Roy was born on July 14, 1953, to Maria Delia Abeyta Brisky (March 28, 1925 to December 17, 2008) and to Edward John Brisky (December 27, 1920 to...
Ruth Elaine Glauner
September 28, 2026
Ruth Elaine Glauner, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026.
For 77 years, Ruth shared a remarkable journey of marriage with the love of her life, Tommy Glauner. Together, they created a family and a lifetime rich with love, laughter, faith, and treasured memories that will be passed down through generations.
Ruth was spirited, humorous, loving, and truly unforgettable. Her...
Michele Lott
September 28, 2026
Michele Lott, 57, passed away on September 28,2026. She was born on October 23, 1968, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Jon and Sheila Lott. She received her master's degree in public administration in 2014 and was employed by Culmen International as a Contract Manager.
She is survived by her two sons Bryan and Erik Feigum, her mother Sheila Lott, and two...
Diane Braden Holdridge
September 28, 2026
Diane Braden Holdridge, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at the age of 91. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Holdridge. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Dawson, New Mexico. Diane brought warmth and joy to everyone around her throughout her life. She lived in Albuquerque, NM, where...
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