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...
Johnna Wattier
September 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that Johnna Wattier has passed away on September 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Craig McClelland
September 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Craig McClelland passed away on September 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ted Michael Davies
September 15, 2026
We are saddened to share that Ted Davies has passed away on September 15, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Christina Maldonado
September 15, 2026
We are saddened to share that Christina Maldonado passed away on September 15, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
William DePalo Jr.
September 15, 2026
We are saddened to share that William DePalo Jr. passed away on September 15, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Estevan Archuleta Jr
September 14, 2026
Estevan "Steve" Archuleta Jr.
May 27, 1932 - September 14, 2026
Estevan "Steve" Archuleta Jr., a devout servant of God, a proud patriot, and a deeply devoted family man, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 14, surrounded by the love of his family and the grace of his Catholic faith. Born in Mora, New Mexico, on May 27, 1932,...
Richard Anthony Bianchi
September 14, 2026
Richard Bianchi was rejoined with his wife, Patricia Bianchi on September 14th, 2026. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He had two daughters, Michelle Bianchi and Kim Rodgers. His grandchildren, Josh, Bianca, Isaac and Faith will miss him dearly. He was owner of Bianchi & Associates and a top Insurance Broker in Albuquerque for over 40...
Lawrence H. "Larry" Wagner
September 13, 2026
Lawrence H. "Larry" Wagner, 91, passed away on September 13, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.
Larry was born on October 9, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lawrence H. and Ruth Wagner. He graduated from the University of New Mexico, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Geology.
Larry loved his work as a...
Donald Gene (Don) Johnson
September 13, 2026
Donald Gene (Don) Johnson completed his journey, at the age of 82 years old, on the 13th of September, 2026. He joined our Lord, at home, surrounded by his family, his dog JoJo, and the music he loved. He was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Ocese band of the Ecovlke (Deer) clan. He was born in Wewoka, OK and he lived his final years with...
John Thomas Keliiaa
September 13, 2026
John Thomas Keliiaa has gone to our creator on Sunday, September 13, 2026. John is lovingly remembered for his kindness, creativity, quick wit, and sense of humor.
John is survived by his loving wife, Verna Solomon and family; his brother Curtis Keliiaa; his sister Cassie Keliiaa; his nephews, David Kupsick, Cody Keliiaa, John Keliiaa, and Patrick Gustafson; his niece Sara Duquette;...
Alexander Jordan Smith
September 12, 2026
Alexander Jordan Smith, born on March 24, 1994, in Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 12, 2026.
Alex had a heart of gold, always looking for ways to help and support the people around him. He had a special love for animals and always felt for those in need, which led him to work at a dog rescue in Ruidoso,...
Jody Faye LeCompte-Garrison
September 11, 2026
Jody Faye LeCompte-Garrison of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away from natural causes on September 11, 2026.
Jody was born May 6, 1958, in Gettysburg, South Dakota, to Gordon Vincent LeCompte and Patricia Katherine Lafferty of Eagle Butte. An enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, she grew up on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation and attended Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School...
Clarence Scarton
September 11, 2026
We are saddened to share that Clarence Scarton has passed away on September 11, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Andres Fabian Juarez
September 11, 2026
Andres "Buddy" Juarez, 96, dedicated family man, Korean War veteran, and avid collector passed away September 11, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Andres was born February 5, 1930, in Artesia, New Mexico to Henry and Luz Samora Juarez. He graduated from Artesia High School and four weeks later joined the United States Air Force. Andres shipped out to Japan, earning the...
Filadelfio Rafael Lucero
September 10, 2026
Filadelfio "Phil" Lucero, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal home in Heaven on September 10, 2026.
Phil was born on February 5, 1939, in Torreon, New Mexico, to Juan Augustine and Felicitas Lucero. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Theresa Lucero, who passed away in 2023 after nearly 61 years...
Anna Pearl Amlong
September 10, 2026
Anna Pearl "Ann" (Nouwen) Amlong was born on September 25,1932 in Mobile, Alabama. She entered the kingdom of heaven on September 10, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pearl Nouwen, her husband of 52 years, James N (Jim) Amlong, her daughter, Patricia (Trish) Amlong and her two brothers: Johnny and Bob Nouwen.
Ann was a devout Catholic...
Kristie Pearson
September 10, 2026
We are saddened by the passing of Kristie Pearson. Kristie passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 74. A full obituary will be provided once arrangements are finalized.
Samuel Robert Williams
September 9, 2026
Samuel Robert "Bob" Williams, passed away on September 9, 2026 at the age of 96. He was a resident of Albuquerque for 44 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Peggy (Skubitz) Williams. He is also survived by daughter Margot Teel, her husband John Teel, and their daughters Ally Teel and Catherine Teel, her husband Alex...
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