RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Benito Arroyo
Jun 24, 2026
We are saddened to share that Benito Arroyo passed away on June 24, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
William Frederick Zimmerman Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
William Frederick Zimmerman Jr., age 80, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026.
William lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, and love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before building a distinguished career as a civil engineer and surveyor in New Mexico. Through his work, he...
Frank Raymond Atencio Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Frank R Atencio was born at home in the South Vally on November 1st, 1952, in Albuquerque New Mexico. Our loving dad was welcomed into heaven's gates by his parents, loving wife, son, great grandson and sisters on June 21st, 2026.
Frank was a hardworking and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He grew up...
Frederick J. Rosser
Jun 21, 2026
We are saddened to share that Frederick Rosser has passed away on June 21, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Joseph Aubrey Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Joseph Aubrey Smith, our beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026, at the age of 36. Although his time with us was far too short, Joseph's legacy of kindness, love, and laughter will remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved father,...
SMSgt USAF Retired
Jun 19, 2026
James Curry passed away on June 19th, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jim was a family man and combat veteran who served in the Army Reserves and later the Air Force for 22 years. He worked as a jet engine mechanic and served two tours with the Thunderbirds. Jim was born in Fort Pierce Florida and later met his wife...
Randal Ervin Kessler
Jun 18, 2026
Randal (Randy) Ervin Kessler, 74, Umapine, OR passed away in his sleep June 18, 2026.
He was born Friday, October 13, 1952 (and never understood why anyone would think Friday the 13th was anything but lucky) in Walla Walla, WA to Ervin and Arlene (Schubert) Kessler.
Randy grew up on his father's row crop farm but quickly gained interest in...
David Paiz
Jun 18, 2026
David Paiz, age 70, a loving grandfather, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
David was best known for his ability to fix almost anything, his gift as a storyteller, and his delectable homemade crepes, donuts, and beef jerky. He loved classic cars and trucks, tinkering, working with his tractor, welding, watching football (Green Bay Packers), and fishing with his children...
Mary Jo Griffin
Jun 17, 2026
Mary Jo Griffin was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. MJ is survived by her children, Catherine and Andrew, daughters-in-law Denise and Yuliya and grandchildren Alex and Kira. MJ was preceded in death by her son, Thomas P. "Tom" Griffin.
A 50-year resident of Albuquerque, via Brooklyn, New York, Mary Jo made a career and friends in...
Victor Anthony Carr
Jun 16, 2026
Victor was born on Tuesday, October 28, 1941 in Long Beach, CA. At age 2, he was adopted by Lila and Nick Nixdorf. Nick Nixdorf died when Vic was five years old. When Vic was nine, Lila married Clark Carr, who lived in New Mexico. Vic and his mother then moved to Albuquerque.Vic attended Highland High School. He joined the...
Ronald Patrick McCreary
Jun 16, 2026
Ronald Patrick McCreary, Ph.D., Lt Col, USAF (Ret.), affectionately known as Pat to his family, friends, and colleagues, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, curiosity, and love. He was born on June 24, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Herbert Ross McCreary Jr. and Helen Louise McCreary (Vogel).
On June 1, 1977, Pat married...
Linda Gail Dakin
Jun 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Linda Dakin has passed away on June 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.A Reception to honor Linda Dakin will take place on Monday, 29 June 2026 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM at the Wyoming Reception Room located at 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Joshua Louis Kann
Jun 16, 2026
Joshua Louis Kann passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 16, 2026, at the age of 60. Josh was born on April 26, 1966, in New York, New York, and was raised in Tucson, Arizona. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona in 1995. Following the completion of his doctorate, he moved...
Lowell Kurtis Pearson
Jun 15, 2026
Lowell Kurtis Pearson, 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, just one day before his 77th birthday. He was born on June 16, 1949, in St. James, Minnesota, to Leland and Ruth Pearson.
Lowell lived a life marked by kindness, humor, and deep faith. He had a remarkable ability to make friends wherever he went,...
Ronald Lee Flury
Jun 14, 2026
Ronald Lee Flury, 87, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Ron attended Lower Camden County Regional High School in Lindenwold, NJ. He graduated in 1957 having earned 9 varsity letters (at that time a school record), three each in football, basketball and baseball. Following high school he...
Martin Gonzales
Jun 14, 2026
We are saddened to share that Martin (Marty) H Gonzales, 81, of Los Chavez, NM passed on June 14, 2026. He joins is beloved father (Jake C. Gonzales) and Mother (Mary Ong Gonzales) along with his loved pets at the Rainbow Bridge.
He was born in August, 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM and was the youngest of four boys; his brothers being:...
Eustacia Ulibarri
Jun 13, 2026
Eustacia (Stacey) went to be with our Lord on June 13, 2026 at the glorious age of 98. A devoted Catholic, she was all about family and her faith in our Lord and Savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Julianita Ortiz Garcia, husband Phil, brothers, Julio (Grande), Remijo (Nepomocena), Jorge (Victoria), Pedro, Antonio (Isabelle), and Julio...
Mary Keefer Bard
Jun 13, 2026
Mary Keefer Bard, born on November 11, 1924, in New York City and a proud Registered Nurse, lived a life of extraordinary depth, love, and purpose. She raised her three children in Los Alamos, New Mexico alongside her beloved husband Richard, building a home filled with warmth, strength, and tradition. In her later years, she made Albuquerque her home at...
Donnamarie Boyer
Jun 13, 2026
Donnamarie Boyer, a vibrant soul born on October 17, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was surrounded by family in her home and left us peacefully. A loyal daughter, protective sister, devoted wife, fun aunty, nurturing mother and grandmother, and lifelong friend - Donnamarie's legacy will forever live in the hearts...
David Lee Hale
Jun 13, 2026
David Lee Hale, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on June 13, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1944, in Iowa City, Iowa, and spent his life woodworking, cracking jokes, and wearing boots.David served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, a period which left him with a lasting love of boats and lighthouses. He rejoined his parents...
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