RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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
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 of the dozens". She graduated from Gallup Cathedral High School and...
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...
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
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.
Ralph Theodore Johnson, Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Ralph Theodore Johnson, Jr., 90, finally got his wish – the Good Lord took him. He is being lovingly welcomed by his wife Ruth, son Tom and daughter-in-law Tina, his parents, his siblings Jerry Johnson and Julanne Creech and a host of family and friends. Left behind are his daughter Barbara of Albuquerque, NM, son Greg...
Juanita Rommes
Nov 5, 2025
Juanita Maria Rommes
August 28, 1930-November 5,2025
Juanita (Jenny) Rommes, age 95, died peacefully at home on Wednesday November 5, 2025. She was born to the late Pablo and Doloritas Nieto Leyba on August 28, 1930 in Cedar Grove, New Mexico.
Juanita was employed and retired from Mercy Hospital.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Sharon) Rommes, Titusville, Florida, Robert Rommes, Rio Rancho,...
Anny Wiles
Nov 4, 2025
Anny Wiles, born Anna Zurcher, has gone to be with the Lord. She was born April 26, 1926, and passed away in her sleep with her family nearby on November 4, 2025, at the age of 99 ½. Anny was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Warren Wiles, and by her siblings, Alice Bruppacher, Paul Zurcher, and Willy Zurcher. She is...
Margaret Greene
Nov 4, 2025
Margaret Smith Greene, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated healthcare professional, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on June 26, 1975, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Margaret lived a life rich with love, creativity, and a passion for helping others. Residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she was the lead pediatric nurse at Optum, where she...
Mary Ann Cinowalt
Nov 4, 2025
We are saddened to share that Mary Ann Cinowalt has passed away on November 4, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Carter Center, or to any non-profit organizations that feed people.
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Curtis Domme
Nov 4, 2025
Curtis Lee Domme, of Albuquerque, NM was born September 23, 1949 and passed from us on November 4, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Vincent Domme and Wilma (Hayes) Domme, as well as his older brother Kenneth Domme and Kenneth's wife Jamie (Kearny) Domme, and brothers-in-law Mel Sedillo and Bob Barton. He is survived by his loving family, wife...
Jacqulin "Jackie" Ingle
Nov 3, 2025
Jacqulin "Jackie" Cooper Erdmann Ingle, a woman of grace, timeless beauty and strength, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born to Lewis and Lucille Cooper, Jackie lived a beautiful life filled with love, faith, and purpose. She was a devoted Mother, Sister, Aunt, Life partner, and Gigi to her grandchildren...
William Joseph Lange
Nov 3, 2025
William Joseph (Joe) Lange passed away at his home on November 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. Joe was born on March 14, 1940, in Washington DC, and grew up in Wood River, Nebraska. He married Patricia Rink on July 7, 1963, at the University of Nebraska Lutheran Chapel in Lincoln, Nebraska. They lived in Ft. Bening, Georgia, Ft. Devens,...
Edward Philips
Nov 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Edward Philips
Edward Philips passed away peacefully at home, after a two-week anniversary trip to celebrate 63 interesting years with his sweetheart Patricia. His gentle departure marked the close of a life filled with kindness, warmth, and not so quiet strength.
Born and raised with strong family values, Edward was a devoted husband to his beloved spouse, Patricia,...
Carolyn Quinn
Nov 3, 2025
We are saddened to share that Carolyn Quinn has passed away on November 3, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Constance Pierce
Nov 2, 2025
Constance Fay Pierce, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on June 18, 1933, in Cliff, NM, Constance dedicated her life to her family, raising two sons: Clayton and John.Constance was known for her lively spirit and passion for life. She found joy in playing bingo and eagerly looked forward...
Charlotte Dixon
Nov 2, 2025
Charlotte Letitia Penman Dixon was born on March 8, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frederick and Florence Slade Penman. She was the youngest of twelve children: Victor, Juanita, Frederick, Portia, Cleola, George, Donald, William, June, Melba, and Aletha.
At a young age, Charlotte professed her faith and became a lifelong member of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, her family church in Chicago.
While attending Langston University in Oklahoma, Charlotte...
Nazarita Lewis
Nov 2, 2025
-----------------We are saddened to share that Nazarita Lewis has passed away on November 2, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ila Pauline Barr
Nov 1, 2025
Ila Pauline Barr, aged 87 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born on May 16, 1938.
Ila was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and even great great grandmother through extended family. Ila loved animals and never turned an animal away. She as a small child grew up on their family dairy farm in the south Valley of Albuquerque....
Young Kim
Nov 1, 2025
Young Shim Kim, born on September 1, 1936, in the Republic of Korea, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. A dedicated professional in the health and human services industry, Young earned her Master's Degree from the University of Vermont in Pharmacology and went on to become a certified dietitian specializing in Diabetes Care and Prevention,...
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