Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Richard Alan Powell

Richard Alan Powell

August 13, 2026

We are saddened to share that Richard Alan Powell has passed away on August 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Nancy Louise Kirkpatrick

Nancy Louise Kirkpatrick

August 13, 2026

We are saddened to share that Nancy Kirkpatrick has passed away on August 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

John Mark Holland

John Mark Holland

August 10, 2026

John Mark Holland passed away on Monday, August , 2026. A visitation will be held at French Funerals-Wyoming Blvd on August 19, 2026, at 10:00am, funeral service will follow at 11:00am. A full obituary will be posted when available. 

Kathryn Ruth Shulse

Kathryn Ruth Shulse

August 10, 2026

We are saddened to share that Kathryn Shulse has passed away on August 10, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

DuWayne Arthur Branscombe

DuWayne Arthur Branscombe

August 10, 2026

DuWayne Arthur Branscombe (DAB) age 89, passed away on August 10, 2026. DuWayne was born March 11, 1937 in Duluth, MN to his mother Ruby (MacMillan) and father Gerald and was the eldest sibling to brothers Don, Dave and Dick and sister Patty. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and siblings. He graduated from Denfeld High School...

Joe Robert "Bobby" Pacheco

Joe Robert "Bobby" Pacheco

August 10, 2026

Joe Robert "Bobby" Pacheco passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. In the days leading up to his passing, he was embraced by laughter, cherished memories, and the people who meant the most to him. Bobby was born June 15, 1944, in Clayton, New Mexico, where he grew up...

Tucker H Green

Tucker H Green

August 10, 2026

We are saddened to share that Tucker Green has passed away on August 10, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Brian John Kelly

Brian John Kelly

August 9, 2026

Brian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend to many passed away peacefully to eternal life August 9, 2026 at 96 years young.Brian was a devoted Catholic, a serious historian on the side of the poor helping and advocating for justice throughout his life and teaching career with APS.Born in Kansas City, MO to Kathryn and Ollie Kelly,...

Kathleen Bernadette Gillis

Kathleen Bernadette Gillis

August 9, 2026

We are saddened to share that Kathleen Gillis has passed away on August 9, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Leonard Luciano Saiz

Leonard Luciano Saiz

August 8, 2026

Leonard Luciano Saiz

March 24, 2010 - August 8, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Luciano Saiz (Pollo), who left us on August 8, 2026, at the age of 16.

Leonard was a loving, caring, and kind young man who brought light and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know him. His smile, his presence, and...

Gilbert Salazar

Gilbert Salazar

August 8, 2026

Gilbert Salazar, 74, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026. Born and raised in Carnuel, New Mexico. He was the beloved son of Antonio and Lupe Salazar.



Gilbert will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Deborah Flores (Gabriel) and his grandchildren: Jonathan Flores (Janet), Nikole DeLuna, Daniel Flores (Mercedes), Olivia Nunez, Raeanne Nunez and Alejandro Armenta. He was adored by his...

Karen Melissa Silva

Karen Melissa Silva

August 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Karen Melissa SilvaMarch 6, 1974 - August 8, 2026

Karen Melissa Silva, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 8, 2026, at the age of 52. She was born in Albuquerque on March 6, 1974.

Karen was a woman whose life was defined by love, devotion, faith, and...

John David Johnson

John David Johnson

August 7, 2026

With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Dr. John David Johnson, who passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, at the age of 87.

Born on September 14, 1938, in Stanford, California, he moved to Indiana shortly thereafter and was raised in a community that helped shape his lifelong values of humility, kindness and service. He graduated from Crawfordsville...

John Conley

John Conley

August 7, 2026

We are saddened to share that John Conley has passed away on August 7, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Thomas Myles Clark

Thomas Myles Clark

August 6, 2026

Thomas Myles Clark, age 70, loving father, steadfast friend, and lifelong engineer-turned-tomato-and-turtle-enthusiast, passed to the next life on August 6, 2026. Born June 26, 1956 in Plainfield, New Jersey, Tom was a record-holding swimmer at Watchung Hills High School who later traded his goggles for hiking boots and moved to the mountains and deserts of the Southwest for college and...

Carlos Yguado

Carlos Yguado

August 6, 2026

Carlos Yguado, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away on August 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, faith, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Carlos was born on December 31, 1975, in El Paso, Texas, to Cruz Reza and Inosencia Cordova, who are blessed...

Ian Rabinowitz

Ian Rabinowitz

August 6, 2026

Ian Rabinowitz, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on August 6, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on November 19, 1958 to Joe and Mary Rabinowitz in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ian spent his early years dreaming of a career in science. After serving his mandatory time in the South African army, where he was able to immerse himself in classic...

David "Sammy" Quintana

David "Sammy" Quintana

August 6, 2026

David “Sammy” Quintana, 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, following an illness. He was born on May 13, 1935, in San Miguel, New Mexico, to Agapito and Maria Paz Quintana.

David spent his early years in El Cerrito, a small village in northern New Mexico, before his family moved to Las Vegas, New Mexico, where...

Lois Milarch

Lois Milarch

August 5, 2026

Lois Milarch passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 5th, 2026.

She was born Lois May Silvers on July 30 1943, in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Her family and friends will remember her as dedicated, enthusiastic, and engaging in whatever she was doing.

Those who knew her will also remember Lois had the gift of being socially adventurous. She...

Karl Stephen Schmitt

Karl Stephen Schmitt

August 5, 2026

A man of deep faith and compassion, Karl Schmitt passed away on August 5th, 2026, after a brief yet valiant battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was preceded in death by his father, Heinz Schmitt, and is survived by his mother, Barbara Schmitt, sister, Karen Glenn, and niece, Darby Glenn.

A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Karl found great joy in his...