Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Maria Raquel Juarez

Maria Raquel Juarez

Nov 17, 2025

Maria Raquel (Rachel) Pastran Juarez went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 17th. She was born on May 5, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damacio and Fermina Pastran, her husband Benito Juarez, her son Eddie Juarez and her 2 grandsons Kevin and Daniel Velasquez and several siblings. She...

Jose F. Garcia

Jose F. Garcia

Nov 14, 2025

We are saddened to share that Jose Garcia has passed away on November 14, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Randal Repichowski

Randal Repichowski

Nov 14, 2025

Randal Repichowski, 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Randal will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all the dogs in his life. A funeral service will be held Friday December 5, 2025, at 11:30am at French Funerals on 1111 University Blvd...

Glenn Brawer

Glenn Brawer

Nov 13, 2025

-----------------We are saddened to share that Glenn Brawer has passed away on November 13, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday November 17th at 4:30pm at French-Rio Rancho 1275 Unser Blvd. NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144

William B. Keleher

William B. Keleher

Nov 12, 2025

We are saddened to share that William Keleher has passed away on November 12, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Mildred (Millie) Elaine Brady

Mildred (Millie) Elaine Brady

Nov 12, 2025

Mildred (Millie) Elaine Brady was born on December 21, 1934, in Palisade, Nebraska. She was second of eight children born to William and Beaulah Weber. She dearly loved her siblings, Barbara Ozbun, Lillian Tucker, Bill Weber, Douglas Weber, Jeannie Jehorek, Richard Weber, and Darleen Henderson. The Weber family lived on a farm near Culbertson, Nebraska.

Millie graduated from Culbertson High School...

Jake Vigil

Jake Vigil

Nov 12, 2025

Jake Vigil, a dearly loved father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 80. Jake was a proud veteran of the United States Army, who carried the values of service and dedication throughout his life.

Jake is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Alice; his children, Michael Anthony (LeeAnn),...

Bill Castillo

Bill Castillo

Nov 11, 2025

Bill Castillo, a devoted husband, father, friend, school principal, and a lifetime resident of Albuquerque died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 96.

Bill is survived by his spouse Betty; children, Charles Castillo and wife Elizabeth Hogan, Janice Castillo and husband Greg Alarid, and Robert Castillo; grandchildren Claire Alarid, Nicholas Alarid, and Antonio Castillo.

On 11/20/25, a rosary will...

Edward Melendez

Edward Melendez

Nov 11, 2025

Edward Melendez Jr. was called by the Lord on November 11, 2025, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie Gomez Melendez; his parents, Edward and Urbana Melendez; brothers Ismael, Moises, Lionel, Filbert, Joe, and sister Ruth. He is survived by his sister Grace Jaramillo and brother Manuel Melendez, also sons Lionel Melendez wife...

John Leonard Moses Gallegos

John Leonard Moses Gallegos

Nov 10, 2025

John Leonard Moses Gallegos “Big John,” age 82, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Born on September 5, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, John was the beloved son of the late Joe L. Gallegos and MaryLou Gallegos. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...

Hunter Matthew David Stamm

Hunter Matthew David Stamm

Nov 9, 2025

Our beautiful son Hunter went to be with the Lord and will be truly missed not only by his family but by all who were blessed to have met him. Hunter was proceeded in death by his handsome Grandfather David K. Stamm who he loved so dearly and had always said that he was his best buddy and could tell...

Marty Martinez

Marty Martinez

Nov 9, 2025

Marty Lee Martinez was born November 15, 1966 at Sandia Base Hospital in Albuquerque. He went to Ranchvale Elementary in Clovis NM. He graduated Manzano high school in 1984. While attending he did Drama/ Speech and Art. He took a class trip to Europe.

He graduated from UNM with a bachelor's degree in fine arts/arts Studio and Science. For many years...

Arlene Smith

Arlene Smith

Nov 9, 2025

Arlene Smith was born February 14, 1927, in Marion, Kansas to Cecil Pierce and Lillian Parker Pierce and has lived in Albuquerque since 1950. Her husband of 64 years, Max A. Smith, preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by her daughters Caroline Gilley, husband Terry and grandsons Eric and Darrin; Christine Grinde, grandchildren Marc and Cheryl; Elaine...

Eleanor Sanchez

Eleanor Sanchez

Nov 9, 2025

Eleanor Sanchez, age 92, beloved mother, spouse, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on November 9, 2025. She entered this world on June 11, 1933, in Gallup, NM, born to Manuel and Virginia Garcia.

Eleanor was raised as an only child but was also raised with "cousins by the dozens". She graduated from Gallup Cathedral High School and...

Georgia Newlin

Georgia Newlin

Nov 8, 2025

Georgia Iris Friend, 89, passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born in Saidora, Mason County, Illinois on June 16, 1936. She is preceded in death by her parents, George William Friend and Gladys Bernetta Lippert Friend, her brothers, Gary Friend and Glen Friend and her sister, Geraldine Friend Patterson. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Newlin...

Benita Lorraine Naquin

Benita Lorraine Naquin

Nov 8, 2025

Bennie Lorraine Naquin, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1935 in Cañones, New Mexico, and later made her home in Santa Fe. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Melvin O. Naquin. Together, they settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they built a...

Christopher Archuleta

Christopher Archuleta

Nov 7, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christopher "Chris" Michael Archuleta, who left this world far too soon on November 7, 2025, at the age of 35, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his time on Earth was brief, the impact he made on the lives of those who knew and loved him will remain everlasting.Chris was...

Orlando Samuel Castellano

Orlando Samuel Castellano

Nov 7, 2025

Santa Fe, New Mexico native Orlando (Tandy) Castellano, age 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away November 7, 2025.

Orlando was known for his lifelong commitment and devotion to his family, his teasing sense of humor and warmth to all. He had a great love of the outdoors, fishing, carpentry, landscaping, Spanish music, playing the guitar and...

Paul Gaede

Paul Gaede

Nov 7, 2025

Paul Gaede, age 83, of Albuquerque, joined our Lord in Heaven on Friday, November 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; sons, Paul Jr. (Tiffany) and Kris; grandchildren, Robert (Naomi), John, and Amanda (Cyal); great-grandsons, Elijah and Sevyn; and his best friend by his side to the end, Stubs. His wish was for us not to grieve him...

Mildred Chavez

Mildred Chavez

Nov 7, 2025

We are saddened to share that Mildred Chavez has passed away on November 7, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.