RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Chester French
September 27, 1966
In 1904, Chester T. French moved to Albuquerque from East Tennessee. He brought his brother to the dry climate because he had tuberculosis. His brother died shortly after his move, but Chester French fell in love with Albuquerque and decided to make it his home. In 1907, he founded French Mortuary because he had a strong desire to be in...
Excelso Aragon
March 21, 2009
Excelso Aragon, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Valencia, NM, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009.
Mr. Aragon was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Esac and Raquel Aragon; brother, Isidro Aragon; sister, Mary Castillo brother-in-law, Jimmie Castillo.
He is survived by his children, Vicky Reyes and son-in-law Martin, Gilbert Jose Aragon and daughter-in-law, Denise, John Anthony Aragon, Mauricia Susan...
Barry Keller Berkson
October 4, 2026
Barry K. Berkson passed away on Sunday October 4, 2026, at the of 97. A visitation will be held Saturday November 14, 2026, at 1:00pm followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00pm at French Funerals-Lomas.
Antonio (Tony) Jaramillo
October 1, 2026
Antonio (Tony) Jaramillo, age 55, our beloved brother was called to his resting place on October 1st, 2026. He was born on July 20th, 1971, in Grants, NM to Adelino Jaramillo and Lilly Padilla Jaramillo.
He is survived by his sisters, Gloria Padilla and Barbara Griego; and his brother, John Jaramillo; he is also survived by his 3 nephews and 4...
Charles Stackpole
October 1, 2026
We are saddened to share that Charles Stackpole, age 94, passed away on October 1, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Nancy Brandon Judkins
September 29, 2026
Nancy passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the age, of 93. Born in Milford, MA, in November of 1932, she was the daughter of G. Theodore and Evelyn Kaufman.
After graduation from Darien High School, she entered Pembroke College/Brown University. She graduated from Brown in 1954.
She met her beloved husband, Charlie/Red, when they were students at Brown....
Charles Dunn Harmon II
September 29, 2026
Charles Dunn Harmon, II ("Chuck")
April 16, 1969 - September 29, 2026
Charles Dunn Harmon, II, affectionately known to friends and family as "Chuck," passed away surrounded by his loving family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 29, 2026, following complications from lymphoma treatment.
Chuck was born on April 16, 1969, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Charles Dunn Harmon and Heather (Quimby) Harmon....
William Harrell
September 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Harrell, age 78, passed away on September 30, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ruth Christman
September 29, 2026
Ruth E. Christman, 92, of Albuquerque, passed away on September 29, 2026. Ruth was born and raised in Reading, PA. Mrs. Christman graduated from Gettysburg College (B.A. in Piano Performance) and Drexel University (M.S. in Library Science). She was a librarian at the Philadelphia Free Library. She was the wife of the late Ernest H. Christman, M.D. whom she accompanied...
Ruth Elaine Glauner
September 28, 2026
Ruth Elaine Glauner, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026.
For 77 years, Ruth shared a remarkable journey of marriage with the love of her life, Tommy Glauner. Together, they created a family and a lifetime rich with love, laughter, faith, and treasured memories that will be passed down through generations.
Ruth was spirited, humorous, loving, and truly unforgettable. Her...
Michele Lott
September 28, 2026
Michele Lott, 57, passed away on September 28,2026. She was born on October 23, 1968, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Jon and Sheila Lott. She received her master's degree in public administration in 2014 and was employed by Culmen International as a Contract Manager.
She is survived by her two sons Bryan and Erik Feigum, her mother Sheila Lott, and two...
Diane Braden Holdridge
September 28, 2026
Diane Braden Holdridge, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at the age of 91. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Holdridge. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Dawson, New Mexico. Diane brought warmth and joy to everyone around her throughout her life. She lived in Albuquerque, NM, where...
Diane Holdridge
September 28, 2026
We are saddened to share that Diane Holdridge, age 91, passed away on September 28, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Rita Gurley
September 26, 2026
Surrounded by the family who cherished her, Rita Gurley departed peacefully in the early hours of September 26, 2026. Born to Hoskie and Vernie Nez on March 30, 1950, in Houck, Arizona, Rita embodied a divine tenderness through her boundless generosity and compassion. She served as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, offering a quiet grace and gentle presence that provided...
Earl Robert Holmsten
September 26, 2026
Earl R. Holmsten passed away peacefully on Saturday September 26, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Friday October 23, 2026, at 1:00p.m at French Funerals-Wyoming Chapel.
Epifanio Mendoza
September 25, 2026
Epifanio Mendoza, lovingly known as Epi, was born in Morenci, Arizona, and passed away on September 25, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His life was centered on his faith in Jesus Christ, his family, and a deep commitment to serving others.
Epi devoted 25 years to the City of Albuquerque, including 15 years at the Albuquerque Zoo and 10 years in...
Felix Ofracio Tafoya
September 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Felix Tafoya has passed away on September 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Patricia Kathryn Harmon
September 24, 2026
Patricia K. Harmon, age 83, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Pat was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 28th, 1943; graduated as Valedictorian from Guardian Angels Catholic School in Chaska, Minnesota in 1961; and continued on to pursue nursing. She pursued her nursing degree from St. Gabriel's School of Nursing in Little Falls, Minnesota...
Suzie Jane Beckner
September 24, 2026
Suzie Jane was born June 26, 1938, to Ralph and Ruby Sullivan in Peru, Indiana. She was the big sister to brothers Joe and Dave.
She grew up with many cousins and had wonderful memories of family gatherings throughout her childhood. Suzie married Harmon Beckner in 1960 and later moved to California, bringing her horse, Natasha, along. They were blessed with...
Jesse Carroll Martin Jr.
September 23, 2026
Jesse (Jay) Martin, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 23, 2026, after seven weeks of hospitalization related to heart and respiratory failure after a pulmonary embolism.Jay was born in Newport News, Virginia, the youngest of three raised by their single mother, Pauline Stewart. He grew up in Newport News, and after high school left for college at Virginia Tech....
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