RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Bryon Rogers
Oct 16, 2025
Bishop Byron Rogers sadly passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025. He was a man who was loved by many. He had a strong faith in God. A visitation will be held Friday October 24, 2025, from 5pm-7pm at French Funerals on Wyoming Boulevard. A one-hour visitation will be held on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 11:00am at French Funerals...
Kathleen Valcourt
Oct 16, 2025
We are saddened to share that Kathleen Valcourt has passed away on October 16, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Betty Jean Leupold
Oct 15, 2025
Betty Jean Leupold, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughters Karla Young of California and Karlene Phillips(Stephen)of Albuquerque, seven grandchildren, fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Leupold, daughter Karol Windsor, son...
Carolyn Vargo
Oct 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, wife, and friend, Carolyn "Carol" Marcene Vargo, age 70, of Albuquerque, New Mexico on Wednesday October 15, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born on December 10, 1954 in Barberton, Ohio to Joseph E. and Louise Phillips. Carol worked in food service and was a...
Denise Seavey
Oct 15, 2025
We are saddened to share that Denise Seavey has passed away on October 15, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Wayland Burk
Oct 15, 2025
We are saddened to share that Wayland Burk has passed away on October 15, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Judith Miller
Oct 14, 2025
Judith "Judy" Miller, beloved mother and grandmother, died October 14, 2025. Born November 1935 in Carlsbad, NM, raised in Lovington, NM. Came to Albuquerque in November 1962 when her husband was transferred to Albuquerque by the US Army. Preceded in death by her husband, Latham G. Miller, parents Mary and Garry Stinebaugh and brother Garry Ed Stinebaugh. Survived by daughter, Kathy Miller-Pehr,...
David Chrysler Hawn
Oct 11, 2025
David passed away gracefully and peacefully after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2020. Even in his later days, he loved and appreciated a good story, a well-timed joke, good music, and a four-course meal. The family is immensely grateful to the staff at Morningstar's memory care facility for their care, attention, and assistance with David.
David was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma,...
Louise Olbert Shull Bland
Oct 11, 2025
Louise Olbert Shull Bland, 87, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louise was born in Mancos, Colorado, on May 31, 1938, to Muriel Everett Olbert and Leonard Olbert. Louise is survived by her children, Kathryn Shull and Jim Shull, and his wife, Christen Shull. She will also be missed by her grandchildren:...
Luis Canuto Gallegos
Oct 10, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Luis (Louie) Gallegos of Albuquerque, New Mexico, announce the passing of Luis on October 10, 2025. Born on December 7, 1948 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Luis grew up in Penasco, New Mexico, where his father was a teacher. He attended the Catholic seminary in Santa Fe for two years before completing high school...
Myra Cochnar
Oct 9, 2025
Myra Cochnar, 80, Founder of Landmark Musicals
Myra Cochnar, a native New Yorker who called Albuquerque home for more than 30 years and was an engaged magazine publisher, founder and artistic director of Landmark Musicals, founder of and performer with the singing group Broadway and a real estate sales executive, died at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was...
Lawrence Berger
Oct 8, 2025
Lawrence Steven Berger, age 64, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025,10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont St NE,87110 with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Opal Goble
Oct 8, 2025
We are saddened to share that Opal Goble has passed away on October 8, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Jean (Holly) Hodgin
Oct 7, 2025
We are saddened to share that Jean Hodgin has passed away on October 7, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Emma Chavez
Oct 7, 2025
Emma Chavez, age 97, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on April 15, 1928, in Estancia, NM, Emma lived a long and full life devoted to her faith, her loving family and her precious dog, Sparky.
Emma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete Chavez; and her son-in-law, Anthony...
Michele Becknell
Oct 7, 2025
Michele Becknell, 78, a resident of New Mexico for 54 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2025. Michele was a force of nature and truly one of a kind. Born in New York and raised by a single mother in Brooklyn, Michele was an unforgettable woman at a young age. After tragically losing her family as...
Florence Sayer
Oct 6, 2025
Flo Lived a full life of 96 years. She was a kind and caring person whose trademark smile was unforgettable. She was a world traveler who enjoyed meeting people, but always put her family and friends first. Flo was a graduate of WNMU, who taught school all over the world, a volunteer docent at the Albuquerque Natural History Museum and...
Ruben Flores
Oct 6, 2025
Ruben Jesus Flores, born on March 3, 1977, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family and community. Ruben spent many fulfilling years in the heating and cooling services industry, proudly serving as a foreman with Local 49 sheet metal. His commitment to his work was matched...
Joyce Godwin
Oct 6, 2025
Joyce Godwin didn't hesitate to take on whatever challenge God set before her, and her strategy was hard work, planning and people.
The only child of Bradley H. Killian and Viola E. Killian, she was born in Washington DC in 1943. She began working at age seven to help support the family by selling greeting cards door to door. In 1952,...
Clement Mario Fascitelli
Oct 5, 2025
CLEMENT MARIO FASCITELLI
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Mario Fascitelli. Mario was born June 26, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island, and passed away at home on October 5, 2025, at age 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pat in 2018; Mario is survived by his son...
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