RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Margie J Garcia
May 21, 2026
-----------------We are saddened to share that Margie Garcia has passed away on May 21, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Benita Yvonne Bibeau
May 21, 2026
-----------------We are saddened to share that Benita Bibeau has passed away on May 21, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Katrina Linnet Blea
May 20, 2026
-----------------We are saddened to share that Katrina Blea has passed away on May 20, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Bruce Owen Gathman
May 20, 2026
We are saddened to share that Bruce Owen Gathman has passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
William Thomas Qualler
May 19, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Qualler has passed away on May 19, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Chieko Nagano Swabenbauer
May 19, 2026
Chieko Swabenbauer, 96 yrs old, a longtime resident of El Paso, TX, went to join the Lord on May 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Swabenbauer, a retired Army veteran, on December 11, 1973. Chieko is survived by her children, Allen Swabenbauer and his wife Monica of Albuquerque; Kim Martin and her husband George of...
V. Verne Spratte
May 19, 2026
We are saddened to share that Virgil Verne Spratte has passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
A Visitation followed by a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun...
John Huchmala
May 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that John Huchmala has passed away on Sunday May 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Joe Carabajal
May 16, 2026
Joe A. Carabajal, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and stepfather, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe loved the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bulls. He was a big fan of WWE Wrestling. He loved to listen to his music loud and sing even louder. His...
Rosa Ruiz
May 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Rosa Ruiz has passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Santiago Placido Peña
May 15, 2026
Santiago Placido Peña
Our dear departed dad, grandpa, special friend and soon to be great-grandpa, Santiago Placido Peña, born July 26, 1941, passed away on May 15, 2026.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Andrews, Tammy Salazar; and his grandsons, Andrew and Delano Andrews and Marcelino Peña (fiancé, Alicia Cruz).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis V. Peña and...
Bill Westmoreland
May 15, 2026
Bill Westmoreland
William Jewell Westmoreland IV passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 77 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his wife, Emily Freede; his sister, Cydney Westmoreland; his sister Lori Schoenfeld (husband Doug Goodman); and his son William Jesse Westmoreland. He is predeceased by his parents, Dorothy M. Westmoreland and William J. Westmoreland...
Fredrick (Fred) Jan Gunckel
May 15, 2026
Fredrick (Fred) Jan Gunckel, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. A funeral mass will be held at a later date, please check back for updates.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to...
Sherryl Hilliard
May 14, 2026
We are saddened to share that Sherryl Hilliard has passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Dac Trong Nguyen
May 14, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Mr. Dac Trong Nguyen.Born on August 11th, 1957, Dac was the cherished son of Mr. Thuyen Van Nguyen and Mrs. Chien Thi Nguyen. He lived a remarkable life defined by strength, kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to the people he loved. He was known...
Alonzo H. Lucero
May 13, 2026
Mr. Alonzo H. Lucero, Sr.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Alonzo H. Lucero, Sr. at age 93 of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2026 at his residence. Born on April 8, 1933 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rosario and Antonia G. Lucero and brother,...
Betty Jean Duran
May 13, 2026
Betty Jean Duran
Betty Jean Duran (Sprunger), age 89, peacefully passed away to be with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in El Paso, Texas and living all her life in Albuquerque, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Julian "Buzzy" Duran; her parents, Jack and Carmen Sprunger; brother, Edward Sprunger; and sister, Cora Mae Harris....
Arthur Randall Jr.
May 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Arthur Randall Jr has passed away on May 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Marlene Wier
May 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Marlene Wier has passed away on May 13, 2026. 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 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave Ne. 87112.
Bill O. Trujillo
May 12, 2026
Bill Trujillo died May 12, 2026, at age 92. He was born in Espanola, at home, on February 4, 1934.He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Trujillo; his sons, Rick Trujillo and Carlos Trujillo; stepson, John Bohm (Shaun); stepdaughter, Debbie Dicus; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by...
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