Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Foy Curry

Foy Curry

Dec 6, 2025

Foy Lee Curry, born on October 2, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM. Passed away on December 6, 2025, in his lifelong home of Albuquerque. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Foy leaves behind a rich legacy marked by his passion for craftsmanship and design. He dedicated over 50 years of his life to the construction of custom homes in Sandia Heights,...

Josephine "Jo" White

Josephine "Jo" White

Dec 5, 2025

We are saddened to share that Josephine White has passed away on December 5, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Patricia Willenberg

Patricia Willenberg

Dec 4, 2025

We are saddened to share that Patricia Willenberg has passed away on December 4, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Donald Fouch

Donald Fouch

Dec 3, 2025

We are saddened to share that Donald Fouch passed away on December 3, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 with a reception immediately following. A graveside service will take place at...

Paula LeSueur

Paula LeSueur

Dec 3, 2025

Paula LeSueur, 76, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born on December 9, 1948, Paula devoted her life to caring for those around her. She was a nurse practitioner who helped and saved countless women and at-risk teens for many years, starting her career in California and then working for many decades in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and in school-based clinics...

Alice Lujan

Alice Lujan

Dec 2, 2025

We are saddened to share that Alice Lujan has passed away on December 2, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.A visitation/service will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm at French Funerals at 7121 Wyoming Boulevard NE 87109.

Margaret J. Guess

Margaret J. Guess

Dec 1, 2025

Margaret Jane Guess, age 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to her Lord and Savior, on Monday, December 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Tommy; son Tommy Ray Guess and wife, Tori, of Colorado (Tray Guess and Tegan [Rob] Kranz); son Keith Guess and wife, Susan, of Iowa (Barlow, Gannon, Lawson, Carston, Bryan, and...

Connor McClain

Connor McClain

Dec 1, 2025

Connor Malcolm McClain- Connor arrived into this world on October 13, 2005 and departed December 1, 2025. There are not enough words to describe the light that Connor brought into the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Connor was a student at the University of New Mexico and, although he was still finding himself, he had...

Leslie Whittet

Leslie Whittet

Nov 30, 2025

Leslie Anne Whittet, born on August 31, 1960, in Washington, D.C., passed away on November 30, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Tracey Leigh Whittet (husband James R. Hilderbrandt), of Santa Fe, NM; her nephew, Dylan James Burrell, of Littleton, CO; cousins Joan Whitehouse Lovett, Doug and Kathy Price, Martha and Ted Scholz, Todd and Mary Price, Scott Whittet and Andrea...

Clyde W. Miller

Clyde W. Miller

Nov 27, 2025

Went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day.

Clyde was born on March 9, 1939, and remained a lifelong Albuquerque resident. He retired from Yellow Freight. He spent his retirement years camping and fishing, with family, and working for the Lord's Kingdom.

Clyde's legacy of Kingdom service was hewn and built at...

Clifford LeQuieu

Clifford LeQuieu

Nov 27, 2025

Clifford, "Cliff", LeQuieu, 72 of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on November 27, 2025. An auspicious day for him to be called home to the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, as Thanksgiving was one of his favorite holidays.

Cliff was born in Wasco, CA on December 4th, 1952, the son of Albert and Thora LeQuieu. Cliff graduated from Lost River...

Kathleen McVicker

Kathleen McVicker

Nov 27, 2025

Kathleen Jeannette (Scott) McVicker passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with her deeply loved family nearby. Kathleen (AKA "Katey" in her early years) was born January 9, 1933, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Alva Roy Scott and Catherine Harriet (Hattie) Cornwell Scott. She graduated from Philippi High School, Philippi, West Virginia, in 1951. She completed a BA with highest...

Carl Porter

Carl Porter

Nov 26, 2025

Carl Ramon Porter, born on February 27, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 76. Carl leaves behind his son Ramon Porter, daughter Debra Porter, daughter-in-law Karen Porter, and son Leslie Wallace. He was a proud grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren Tyrone Porter and wife Batya, Maurice Porter, Alysity and...

Jean Thomas

Jean Thomas

Nov 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Catherine Thomas, who departed this life on November 26, 2025 at her home in Edgewood, New Mexico, surrounded by her devoted husband Jim and daughter Pam.

Born on June 30, 1948, in Agana, Guam, Jean spent her early years on the island before beginning a life of adventure...

Mary Esther Chavez

Mary Esther Chavez

Nov 26, 2025

Mary Esther Gauna Chavez, age 95, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born in Yeso, New Mexico, on July 1, 1930, to Procopio Gauna and Macedonia Trujillo Casaus. Esther was raised in the "big city" of Vaughn, New Mexico, with her two brothers and three sisters. It was there that she...

Joe Genovevo Martinez

Joe Genovevo Martinez

Nov 25, 2025

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, friend and Patriarch of our family, Joe Genovevo Martinez. Born March 4th, 1926, in Hayden, Arizona to Clemente and Trinidad Martinez, he passed to his heavenly reward on November 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Brooks Ambos

Brooks Ambos

Nov 25, 2025

(1934-2025)

Brooks L. Ambos Jr., a devoted husband, father, veteran, and pastor, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 24, 1934, Brooks lived a life guided by faith, service, and an unwavering sense of purpose.

Brooks proudly served his country for 20 years as a Naval aviator, carrying out his duties with courage and...

Lorraine Medina

Lorraine Medina

Nov 25, 2025

Lorraine Medina, age 72, beloved spouse, mother, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on November 25, 2025. She entered this world on October 3, 1953 in Grants, NM, born to Willie and Juana Medina. She is survived by her spouse, Michael Medina; son, Branden Medina; son, Justen Medina.

Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at...

Donna Huggins

Donna Huggins

Nov 25, 2025

DONNA LAVERNE WATSON HUGGINS



It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Donna Laverne Watson Huggins on November 25, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1945, in Wheeler, Texas to Lucky and Mildred Watson. She married Clive B. Huggins on October 7, 1967, in Plainview, Texas and raised three daughters together. She worked her...

Thomas Eugene "Tim" Kelly

Thomas Eugene "Tim" Kelly

Nov 24, 2025

Thomas Eugene was known as "Tim" by everybody, including his parents, with the exception of St. Peter and the Internal Revenue Service. On Monday, November 24, 2025, his soul flew away with the Angels. His smile and Irish humor will be missed by everyone who knew him. The son of Eugene and Ann (Vollmer) Kelly was born on May 30,...