RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Dr. Fred Hearn
Jan 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Fred Hearn has passed away on January 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Rosalia Juarez
Jan 12, 2026
We are saddened to share that Rosalia Juarez has passed away on January 12, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Samuel Sharp
Jan 11, 2026
Samuel Harelson "Sam" Sharp Jr., 83, passed away on January 11, 2026, after a long and full life. Born on January 10, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sam grew up with a deep sense of curiosity, determination, and quiet resilience-qualities that carried him through every chapter of his remarkable journey.Sam proudly served in the United States Air Force, with assignments...
Carole Janice Carlyle
Jan 11, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carole Janice Carlyle, age 88, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who left us on January 11, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1937, in Wellington, Ohio.
Carole was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother known for her generosity and dedication to family. She graduated from Sullivan High School and spent...
Pamela Christina Gutierrez
Jan 11, 2026
Pamela Christina Gutierrez was born on September 1, 1965, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Mary Nea Tapia and Moises Quintana Jr and raised by her Grand-parents Severo and Angela Tapia. She graduated from Portales High School and...
Reyes Hernandez Jr
Jan 9, 2026
Services for Reyes Hernandez Jr will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A private viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m., a Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m., followed by a mass officiated by Reverend Tien-Tri Nguyen at 11:15 a.m. Reyes' final resting burial place will be at Vista Verde...
John King
Jan 8, 2026
We are saddened to share that John King has passed away on January 8, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Jerry T. Montoya
Jan 8, 2026
Jerry T. Montoya, age 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Known affectionately by many as Jer, Bone, Little Jer, and Jer Bear, he will be remembered for his devotion to family, his unwavering honesty, and his vibrant and creative spirit.Born on January 27, 1970, in Albuquerque to Jerry and Betty Montoya, Jerry grew up...
Robert Barrett
Jan 8, 2026
Robert (Bob) Barrett of Albuquerque NM passed away on January 8, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara. He is survived by his wife Judi, daughter Whitney and her husband Kevin, sister Carol and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Bob was born in Missoula, MT in 1942 to Robert and Agnes Barrett. His younger years were...
Eleanor Unruh
Jan 7, 2026
Eleanor "Ellie" Unruh was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Roy and Ragna Unruh on January 30, 1939. She had an adventurous spirit and pursued a teaching career that allowed her to live around the world. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State College and a Master's degree from University of Missouri in Kansas City. She taught in Maine...
Loretta Frances Krein
Jan 6, 2026
Loretta Frances Krein, born on April 19, 1954, in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico, returned to her forever home at the age of 71 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Wilson W. Cox and Mary Cox.
Loretta is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mel Krein; her three children, Michele Romero (Jerry With),...
Alfred Lopez
Jan 6, 2026
We are saddened to share that Alfred Lopez has passed away on January 6, 2026. French Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Valeta Weaver
Jan 6, 2026
Valeta Shirley (Roberts) Weaver went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 95 in Albuquerque, NM while surrounded by family.
Valeta Roberts was born on August 30, 1930, to Frank and Mable Roberts of San Jon, NM. She married Willis Neal Weaver on December 20, 1947, in San Jon, NM. She was a hardworking...
Charles Frock
Jan 4, 2026
Charles Frock passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 95, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 24, 1930, to Everett and Ibeal Frock in New Haven, Indiana. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Paul; his sister, Marcia; and Frances, his beloved wife of 46 years.
Charles and...
Magdalana Theresa Garcia
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Magdalana Theresa (Terry) Garcia on January 4th 2026 at the age of 79, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. Theresa was born in Duran, NM on January 5th 1946 a daughter of the late Ernesto and Flora Saiz Perea from Pinos Wells, NM. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Mary Margaret Ryland
Jan 4, 2026
Mary Margaret Ryland was born May 3, 1945, in Las Vegas, NM and passed away January 4, 2026, following a brief illness with complications.
Mary found a life of people who loved her and lots of Western Music. Not "Country," as she would quickly advise anyone who confused the two! After graduating from St. Pius High School and attending Mount Saint...
George Landon Dingman, Jr
Jan 4, 2026
George L. Dingman, Jr. - Lanny- 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Outgoing and gregarious, he enjoyed interacting with others. He was a vociferous reader of everything from novels to shop manuals and information brochures. His interests, like his many friendships, were wide and varied, including cars, motorcycles, dirt bikes, racing, astronomy and telescopes,...
Joseph Dupuis
Jan 3, 2026
Joseph A. Dupuis, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966 was called to his eternal resting place upon passing peacefully at home on January 3, 2026. He entered this world on February 23, 1931 in Marlborough, MA, born to Emile and Angeline (Courville) Dupuis. He is survived by his son, Michael Turtora Zagardo (Janice) of Illinois; Grandchildren, Michelle Turtora Zagardo...
Grete (Gretchen) Gaschler
Jan 3, 2026
Grete (Gretchen) K. Gaschler
01/21/1935-01/03/2026
Our beloved Aunt Gretchen passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Gretchen taught math at Highland High School for 35 years. She chaperoned extracurricular activities and Teen Age Study Tour multiple times to Europe.
Her retirement was busy with docent work at the Albuquerque Zoo. She enriched her life with continuing education classes, music, theater, and travel....
Scott Miller
Jan 3, 2026
Scott L Miller, age 79, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Scott was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to Stanley L. Miller and Doris K. Miller on February 18, 1946. He went to school in Lehman Pennsylvania class of 1964. He served in the US Air Force stationed in the Philippines and Cannon Air Force Base...
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