Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Kathleen Mary Benson

Kathleen Mary Benson

Jun 24, 2026

Kathleen Benson, 97. Our beloved Mother, Spouse, and Daughter passed away on June 24, 2026.As a pioneer employee of Comcast Corp., she contributed greatly to the development of Comcast and the Cable TV industry. Kit lived in Philadelphia when she worked for Comcast.After she retired, she and her husband moved to Albuquerque. She said she wanted to move here because...

Patricia Ann Sanchez

Patricia Ann Sanchez

Jul 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Perez Sanchez

Patricia Ann Perez Sanchez, lovingly known to family and friends as Pat, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at the age of 79.

Born on January 1, 1947, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Patricia moved to Albuquerque in her twenties, where she built a beautiful life rooted in family, friendship, and faith. She...

Helen Binkert Weil

Helen Binkert Weil

Jul 2, 2026

With deep love and gratitude, the family of Helen Binkert Weil shares her peaceful passing on July 2, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on April 20, 1931, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Helen grew up with a bright spirit and a deep affection for her hometown. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1949, proudly part of the "49ers,"...

Lawrence Valadez

Lawrence Valadez

Jul 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lawrence Marcus James Valadez

Sunrise: June 30, 2011 Sunset: July 2, 2026

With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lawrence Marcus James Valadez, who entered eternal rest on July 2, 2026, at the age of 15.

Born on June 30, 2011, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lawrence lived a life filled with love, laughter,...

Billy Ray Tindall

Billy Ray Tindall

Jul 2, 2026

We are saddened to share that Billy Ray Tindall has passed away on July 2, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Teddy L George

Teddy L George

Jul 2, 2026

We are saddened to share that Teddy George has passed away on July 2, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Jeffrey Vilas Vreeke

Jeffrey Vilas Vreeke

Jul 1, 2026

Jeffrey Vilas Vreeke, 70, of Placitas, New Mexico, formerly of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jeff was the son of Vilas and Joyce Vreeke. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1974 before earning a bachelor's degree in Business from Lakeland College. Jeff built...

LaVonne Eloise Moynihan

LaVonne Eloise Moynihan

Jul 1, 2026

LaVonne Eloise Moynihan, 102, passed July 1, 2026. French Funerals is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted soon. Services are pending.

Patricia "Pat" Bovitz

Patricia "Pat" Bovitz

Jun 30, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Bovitz, 87, was born April 3rd, 1939, to Alice and Edward Carter of Roswell, New Mexico. Pat passed away Tuesday, June 30th, 2026.

Pat and her husband Ray raised their three sons in Michigan. She moved to Albuquerque, NM in the 1990's to care for her mother Alice. She was known for her dedication to her three sons and...

Amy Carolyn Baca

Amy Carolyn Baca

Jun 30, 2026

Amy Carolyn Baca, 67, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 29th, 2026.

Amy was known for her warm heart, silly nature, and beautiful smile. She was proud to be the first college graduate in her family and built a career as a Paralegal and in Administration. A devout Catholic, Amy faithfully...

Janice Rae Schardin

Janice Rae Schardin

Jun 29, 2026

Janice Rae Schardin

Janice Rae Schardin, born on March 9, 1954, in Culver City, California, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A devoted office manager at Christ the King, Janice's dedication to her work was matched only by her love for her family, especially her husband, Walter Schardin, and their beloved dogs.

Janice had a passion for...

Lorana Cordelia and Darrol Lee Harrison

Lorana Cordelia and Darrol Lee Harrison

Jun 29, 2026

A Love That Will Last Forever.

Lorana Cordelia Jones Harrison January 12, 1936 - June 29, 2026 and Darrol Lee Harrison March 22, 1934 - July 2, 2026.

Some love stories last a lifetime. Theirs lasted more than 66 beautiful years on this earth-and will continue through eternity.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, our family celebrates the lives of Lorana Cordelia...

Valentine William Vaughn Jr. P.E.

Valentine William Vaughn Jr. P.E.

Jun 29, 2026

Valentine William Vaughn Jr., P.E.

Valentine William Vaughn Jr., P.E., age 91, died at Advantage Assisted Living on Wednesday, June 29, 2026. He always liked to be called Val and not Valentine. Val was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Eve Dermenstein; his father, Valentine William Vaughn, Sr., and his wonderful wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Mary Tarr. He is survived by...

William F. Maxey III

William F. Maxey III

Jun 29, 2026

We are saddened to share that William Maxey has passed away on June 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.

Anne Taylor

Anne Taylor

Jun 28, 2026



In Loving Memory

Anne Taylor, Ph.D.

1933 - 2026

Visionary Educator, Author, and Pioneer in the Design of Learning Environments for Children

Anne Taylor - visionary educator, author, mentor and pioneer in the design of learning environments for children - passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 93, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the city she called home for over five decades.

Anne...

Joan Goddard Marks

Joan Goddard Marks

Jun 28, 2026

Joan Goddard Marks was a proud native of Jacksonville, FL, born on July 5, 1929, to Arthur and Fairy Goddard, just 3 ½ months before the Stock Market crash and the onset of the Great Depression. Nonetheless, her parents were able to provide, and Joan grew up to attend college at Florida State University where she obtained an education degree,...

James Franklin Robinson

James Franklin Robinson

Jun 27, 2026

James Franklin Robinson, age 94, our beloved father and a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 13 years, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. Prior to moving to Rio Rancho to live with his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ray, Jim resided in Albuquerque for...

Thelma Regina Baca

Thelma Regina Baca

Jun 26, 2026

Thelma R. Baca, born October 22, 1935, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.

Thelma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Baca; her son, Joseph Baca; her parents, Dolores and Vito Miera; her sisters, LuVena Trujillo and Juliette Aguilar; her brothers, Vito Miera Jr. and Orlando Miera Sr.; and her nephew;...

Phen Singvilay

Phen Singvilay

Jun 26, 2026

Phen Singvilay, age 82, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and fierce protector of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026.Phen was the true matriarch of her family, known for her deeply caring nature and her ability to bring everyone together over her delicious, home-cooked meals. She had a rare, beautiful quality of being stubborn in the absolute...

Ralph Wayne Rowe

Ralph Wayne Rowe

Jun 26, 2026

Wayne Rowe, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, creativity, and kindness.

Wayne was born on July 25, 1940, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of South Dallas, where he developed the values that guided him throughout his life. After living in several places over...