RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Arthur Martinez
Jun 26, 2026
Arthur Martinez, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, just shy of his 92nd birthday. He left this world surrounded by the love and warmth of his family, following a short, courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 1, 1934, in La Jara, Colorado, Arthur's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and service.
Arthur...
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...
Benito Arroyo
Jun 24, 2026
We are saddened to share that Benito Arroyo passed away on June 24, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
John Vincent Iuculano
Jun 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Vincent Iuculano
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John V. Iuculano, who passed away on June 23, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on June 2, 1957, John was a member of the USAF and a retired federal officer with the Dept. of Energy who had an impactful career...
Gloria Bee Clift
Jun 22, 2026
Gloria, age 89, of Paloma Landings, passed away on June 22, 2026. She was born January 21, 1937, alongside her twin sister, Glenna - the first twins ever born at the small-town hospital in Clayton, New Mexico
Gloria was raised on a ranch in the dry Cimarron Valley outside of Clayton. Here, she grew up with kittens, baby deer, calves, horses...
Lettie M. Sandoval
Jun 22, 2026
Albuquerque, NM - Leticia Modesta Sandoval, 66, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, surrounded by family, after a full life filled with love and family.
Born on August 31, 1959, in McAllen, TX, Lettie was the beloved child of the late Modesta Ibarra. She grew up in Hereford, TX, and later spent many years as a teaching assistant for Hawthorne Elementary School in...
William Frederick Zimmerman Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
William Frederick Zimmerman Jr., age 80, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026.
William lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, and love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before building a distinguished career as a civil engineer and surveyor in New Mexico. Through his work, he...
Maria Josephina "Josie" Erdman
Jun 21, 2026
Maria Josephina "Josie" Erdman, age 86, a longtime resident of Albuquerque since 1942, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026.
Josie was born on April 28, 1940, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, to Nicholas and Placida Madrid. She was the beloved wife of the love of her life, Otto T. Erdman, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage.
She is...
Frank Raymond Atencio Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Frank R Atencio was born at home in the South Vally on November 1st, 1952 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Our loving dad was welcomed into heavens gates by his parents, loving wife, son , great grandson and sisters on June 21st, 2026 .
Frank was a hard working and loving husband, father , grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle...
Frederick J. Rosser
Jun 21, 2026
FREDERICK J. ROSSER JUNE 26, 1955 -JUNE 21, 2026
Frederick J. Rosser, age 70 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the Las Palomas Nursing Center.
Born on June 26,1955 in New Brunswick, NJ, Frederick was the son of the late Sherman A. Rosser Sr. and Sarah (Finney) Rosser. Frederick graduated from Highland Park High School and furthered his...
Paula Ruth Cottrell
Jun 20, 2026
Paula Ruth Cottrell, 88, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on June 20, 2026.
Paula was born to Paul N. and Floye R. Faris on February 6, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas where she attended elementary school through high school. When she was 14...
Isabel Helen Navarro
Jun 20, 2026
Isabel Helen Navarro, a lifelong New Mexican and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 20.
Born on May 18, 1938, in Terrero, New Mexico, Isabel built a life centered on love, family, and caring for those around her. Together with her beloved husband, Isidro "Chino" Navarro,...
Edmundo Amos Gonzales
Jun 20, 2026
The Life of Edmundo Amos GonzalesEdmundo Amos Gonzales, 82, passed away on June 20, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, friendship, and service.
Born on January 25, 1944, in an adobe house on Baca Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Edmundo never lost his love for the people and places that shaped him. Although he spent his childhood in...
Joseph Aubrey Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Joseph Aubrey Smith, our beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026, at the age of 36. Although his time with us was far too short, Joseph's legacy of kindness, love, and laughter will remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved father,...
SMSgt USAF Retired James "Jim" M. Curry
Jun 19, 2026
James Curry passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jim was a family man and combat veteran who served in the Army Reserves and later the Air Force for 22 years. He worked as a jet engine mechanic and served two tours with the Thunderbirds. Jim was born in Fort Pierce Florida and later met his...
Randal Ervin Kessler
Jun 18, 2026
Randal (Randy) Ervin Kessler, 74, Umapine, OR passed away in his sleep June 18, 2026.
He was born Friday, October 13, 1952 (and never understood why anyone would think Friday the 13th was anything but lucky) in Walla Walla, WA to Ervin and Arlene (Schubert) Kessler.
Randy grew up on his father's row crop farm but quickly gained interest in...
David Paiz
Jun 18, 2026
David Paiz, age 70, a loving grandfather, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
David was best known for his ability to fix almost anything, his gift as a storyteller, and his delectable homemade crepes, donuts, and beef jerky. He loved classic cars and trucks, tinkering, working with his tractor, welding, watching football (Green Bay Packers), and fishing with his children...
Mary Jo Griffin
Jun 17, 2026
Mary Jo Griffin was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. MJ is survived by her children, Catherine and Andrew, daughters-in-law Denise and Yuliya and grandchildren Alex and Kira. MJ was preceded in death by her son, Thomas P. "Tom" Griffin.
A 50-year resident of Albuquerque, via Brooklyn, New York, Mary Jo made a career and friends in...
Victor Anthony Carr
Jun 16, 2026
Victor was born on Tuesday, October 28, 1941 in Long Beach, CA. At age 2, he was adopted by Lila and Nick Nixdorf. Nick Nixdorf died when Vic was five years old. When Vic was nine, Lila married Clark Carr, who lived in New Mexico. Vic and his mother then moved to Albuquerque.Vic attended Highland High School. He joined the...
Ronald Patrick McCreary
Jun 16, 2026
Ronald Patrick McCreary, Ph.D., Lt Col, USAF (Ret.), affectionately known as Pat to his family, friends, and colleagues, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, curiosity, and love. He was born on June 24, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Herbert Ross McCreary Jr. and Helen Louise McCreary (Vogel).
On June 1, 1977, Pat married...
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