Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Virgil Verne Spratte

Virgil 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.

Joe Carabajal

Joe Carabajal

May 17, 2026

We are saddened to share that Joe Carabajal 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.

John Huchmala

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.

Rosa Ruiz

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.

Fredrick (Fred) Jan Gunckel

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

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

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

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,...

Elizabeth J. Duran

Elizabeth J. Duran

May 13, 2026

-----------------We are saddened to share that Elizabeth "Betty" J. Duran 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.

Arthur Randall Jr.

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

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 Trujillo

Bill 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...

Joe "Bino" Minero

Joe "Bino" Minero

May 12, 2026

Joe "Bino" Minero, 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 12, 2026. Bino was known for his warm spirit, hardworking nature, and love for spending time with those he cared about most.

He is survived by his beloved companion, Esperanza L. Salazar; his children, Ralph Minero and wife, Susan, Robert Minero, and Roger Minero; and the children he...

José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera

José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera

May 12, 2026

José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera, 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 12, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1930, to the late Silviano and Beatrice Herrera in Taos, New Mexico and graduated from Taos High School. Mr. Herrera retired from the state treasurer's office in 1984 after 21 years of service. He also worked at Chamisa Bookshop...

Orris Herman Moseley

Orris Herman Moseley

May 11, 2026

Orris H. Moseley went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2026 at the age of 97. He was born in Edgewood, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque since 1945. Orris farmed pinto beans with his family in Edgewood in his youth. He married Audrey Ann Hilsdorf in 1950, and enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. Orris worked for...

Dr. Eugene Leitka

Dr. Eugene Leitka

May 11, 2026

Albuquerque resident, Dr. Eugene Leitka passed away Monday May 11, 2026. Eugene was born October 15, 1929 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Eugenee served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 - 1955. In 1958 he married Jo Ann Green of Idabel Oklahoma. At the age of 7, Eugene was integrated into the Euchee Mission Indian Boarding...

Bobbie Gene Smith

Bobbie Gene Smith

May 11, 2026

We are saddened to share that Bobbie Gene Smith has passed away on May 11, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Sandra "Sandrea" Gonzales

Sandra "Sandrea" Gonzales

May 10, 2026

Sandi “Sandrea” Gonzales, beloved mother of Sabrina, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the age of 76.



Sandi was a dedicated member of her community, from creating the Sabrina Single Parents Scholarship Fund during her time as the Director of the UNM’s Women’s Resource Center, to helping found WIMIN, Women in Movement, to taking students to Mexico to learn...

Kelsey Lynn Garcia

Kelsey Lynn Garcia

May 9, 2026

With profound grief, we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and mother, Kelsey Lynn Garcia, who left us far too soon. Kelsey loved her family deeply, especially her sweet son, Maverick, who was the light of her life. Her soft, gentle spirit and kind heart touched everyone who knew her, and her memory will carry on with...

Karen Elizabeth Gallegos

Karen Elizabeth Gallegos

May 8, 2026

Karen Elizabeth Gallegos has left his earthly world and entered a much better one where she can skip, jump, walk, and run without any hesitation.

Karen graced everyone's lives with her smile and spunky attitude. She never knew the phrase "I can't." She powered through every day and made it obvious to all of us that we really had no adversities...