RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Charles Homer
Nov 21, 2025
We are saddened to share that Charles Homer has passed away on November 21, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Robert Brummell
Nov 20, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Brummell has passed away on November 20, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson
Nov 18, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson, born April 3, 1926, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Albuquerque, NM. He leaves behind a legacy marked by grace, curiosity, kindness, and a life lived fully and beautifully.Charlie is survived by his three devoted children, each of whom adored their father: daughter Jean Reynolds and her...
Gail Spidle
Nov 17, 2025
Gail G. Spidle, a prominent Albuquerque theatrical personality and faithful church leader, died Sunday evening, November 16. She was 88 years old. She leaves behind her husband, Jake W. Spidle and two children Brian G. Besson, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and her daughter Mary Lynn Gross (husband Stephen) of Albuquerque and her four stepchildren: Cindy Foss of Augusta, GA;...
Maria Juarez
Nov 17, 2025
Maria Raquel Pastran Juarez went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 17th. She was born on May 5, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damacio and Fermina Pastran, her husband Benito Juarez, her son Eddie Juarez and her 2 grandsons Kevin and Daniel Velasquez and several siblings?? She is...
Ivan Barker
Nov 14, 2025
Ivan R. Barker, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Friday, 14 November 2025 after his hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 85 years old. Ivan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.Ivan was born in Charleston, West Virginia and enlisted in the United States Army after high school. Sergeant First Class (Retired) Barker was a Vietnam War...
Troy Gregory
Nov 14, 2025
Troy Elmer Gregory, 97, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on December 22, 1927, in Stamford, Texas, Troy lived a long and meaningful life devoted to family, faith, and service.
In 1957, Troy married the love of his life, Anne Gregory, and together they shared 68 years of devotion, partnership, and joy.
Troy is survived by...
Patricia Spain
Nov 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, our family shares that Patricia "Patti" Ann Spain passed away on November 14, 2025. Patti was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 4, 1942, to Darrell and Elvamae ("Billie") Burrell. She moved to Albuquerque as a teenager, attended Highland High School, and later devoted her life to raising her children.
Patti experienced many different jobs...
Steve Laurence Gonzales
Nov 14, 2025
Steve Laurence Gonzales, born on July 24, 1965, passed away November 14, 2025. He leaves behind a loving family, including his devoted wife Susie, with whom he celebrated 40 remarkable years of marriage this past July. Proud father to his cherished daughters, Katie and Laura, Steve's greatest joy was watching them grow and flourish. He was not only their dad...
Randal Repichowski
Nov 14, 2025
Randal (Randy) Sheppard Repichowski, born February 27, 1953 passed away on November 14, 2025. Randy was born in Lansing, Michigan but his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1955. Growing up, Randy and his family all had the unique ability to ride unicycles and this fact still amazes people to this day. Randy graduated from Del Norte High School...
Glenn Brawer
Nov 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn, a beloved husband, stepfather, and friend, who left us with a legacy of love, compassion, and kindness. Glenn was a warm-hearted person whose genuine affection for his family and friends was evident to all. He had an undeniable gift for making those around him feel secure and cherished.
Glenn...
Donna L. Loftus
Nov 12, 2025
Donna L. Loftus, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away November 12, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her husband, Richard; her son, Randy Zellner and his wife, Karen and their daughter, Kaylee; her daughter, Melissa Zellner and her daughter, Jillian Rodriguez; stepson, Sean Loftus and his daughter, Hannah Loftus; and stepdaughter, Erin Loftus and...
Frances Teresa Lucero Trujillo
Nov 12, 2025
Frances, Teresa Lucero Trujillo, age 90, of Albuquerque, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October 15, 1935, in Las Vegas, New Mexico at the ranch.
Born and raised at the ranch near Las Vegas, New Mexico, she grew...
Jean Harding
Nov 12, 2025
Jean Ann (Dawson) Harding, a woman who loved life and loved the Lord, passed away November 13, 2025 in Grants, NM. She was 71 years old.
Born in Meeker, OK, as a child, her family moved to Grants where her dad opened an office supply business. Jean Ann graduated from Grants High School in 1972 and attended UNM to study dental...
William "Bill" Keleher
Nov 12, 2025
William Barrett Keleher passed away at home on November 12, 2025.
Bill lived his 92 years with grace, generosity, and compassion. He loved the law, practicing with Keleher & McLeod for nearly sixty years, until finally retiring in 2017. He was a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, was listed in Best Lawyers in America for Real...
Mildred (Millie) Elaine Brady
Nov 12, 2025
Mildred (Millie) Elaine Brady was born on December 21, 1934, in Palisade, Nebraska. She was second of eight children born to William and Beaulah Weber. She dearly loved her siblings, Barbara Ozbun, Lillian Tucker, Bill Weber, Douglas Weber, Jeannie Jehorek, Richard Weber, and Darleen Henderson. The Weber family lived on a farm near Culbertson, Nebraska.
Millie graduated from Culbertson High School...
Jake Vigil
Nov 12, 2025
Jake Vigil, a dearly loved father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 80. Jake was a proud veteran of the United States Army, who carried the values of service and dedication throughout his life.
Jake is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Alice; his children, Michael Anthony (LeeAnn),...
Bill Castillo
Nov 11, 2025
Bill Castillo, a devoted husband, father, friend, school principal, and a lifetime resident of Albuquerque died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 96.
Bill is survived by his spouse Betty; children, Charles Castillo and wife Elizabeth Hogan, Janice Castillo and husband Greg Alarid, and Robert Castillo; grandchildren Claire Alarid, Nicholas Alarid, and Antonio Castillo.
On 11/20/25, a rosary will...
Edward Melendez
Nov 11, 2025
Edward Melendez Jr. was called by the Lord on November 11, 2025, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie Gomez Melendez; his parents, Edward and Urbana Melendez; brothers Ismael, Moises, Lionel, Filbert, Joe, and sister Ruth. He is survived by his sister Grace Jaramillo and brother Manuel Melendez, also sons Lionel Melendez wife...
Patricia Kailer
Nov 10, 2025
Patricia Stangebye Kailer, beloved daughter, niece, aunt, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 100. Pat was born in New England, North Dakota to Dr. Thorlief Ludwig and Ruth Jones Stangebye. The family later moved to Mott, N. D., where Pat graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to the University of North...
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