Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Robert Brummell

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

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...

Maria Juarez

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...

Patricia Spain

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

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...

Jose F. Garcia

Jose F. Garcia

Nov 14, 2025

We are saddened to share that Jose Garcia has passed away on November 14, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Randal Repichowski

Randal Repichowski

Nov 14, 2025

Randal Repichowski, 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Randal will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all the dogs in his life. A funeral service will be held Friday December 5, 2025, at 11:30am at French Funerals on 1111 University Blvd...

Glenn Brawer

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...

Frances Teresa Lucero Trujillo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Jane Quintana

Mary Jane Quintana

Nov 10, 2025

Mary Jane Quintana left to be with our Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1922, in the farming community of San Luis, Colorado to Onofre (Frieda) and Jacobo Martinez. Known by many as "Jane," in her early life, she was a talented dancer who was an accomplished jitter bugger. She had a brief stint...

John Leonard Moses Gallegos

John Leonard Moses Gallegos

Nov 10, 2025

John Leonard Moses Gallegos “Big John,” age 82, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Born on September 5, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, John was the beloved son of the late Joe L. Gallegos and MaryLou Gallegos. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...

Sandra E. Duran-Diaz "Sandy"

Sandra E. Duran-Diaz "Sandy"

Nov 9, 2025

Sandra E. Duran-Diaz "Sandy", 61, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1964, in Albuquerque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floran Duran and Connie Heauer; her stepfather, Ralph Heuer; her son, Derrick Diaz; and brothers-in-law, Denny Key and Marc Sandburg.

Sandy is survived by her two children, Dominic A. Trujillo and...

Marion Allen

Marion Allen

Nov 9, 2025

Marion Allen, 101 years old, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on November 9, 2025. He was born April 28, 1924, to Arthur and Elizabeth (Schnell) Allen and grew up in a small Kansas railroad hub town.

He was a natural storyteller. He loved to recount his many experiences during a century of living: outdoor adventures with family and friends, a...