RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Bruce Owen Gathman
May 20, 2026
We are saddened to share that Bruce Owen Gathman has passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
V. Verne Spratte
May 19, 2026
We are saddened to share that Virgil Verne Spratte has passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
A Visitation followed by a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun...
John Huchmala
May 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that John Huchmala has passed away on Sunday May 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Joe Carabajal
May 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Joe Carabajal has passed away on Sunday May 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Rosa Ruiz
May 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Rosa Ruiz has passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
William Jewell Westmoreland IV
May 15, 2026
Bill Westmoreland
William Jewell Westmoreland IV passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 77 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his wife, Emily Freede; his sister, Cydney Westmoreland; his sister Lori Schoenfeld (husband Doug Goodman); and his son William Jesse Westmoreland. He is predeceased by his parents, Dorothy M. Westmoreland and William J. Westmoreland...
Fredrick (Fred) Jan Gunckel
May 15, 2026
Fredrick (Fred) Jan Gunckel, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. A funeral mass will be held at a later date, please check back for updates.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to...
Sherryl Hilliard
May 14, 2026
We are saddened to share that Sherryl Hilliard has passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Dac Trong Nguyen
May 14, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Mr. Dac Trong Nguyen.Born on August 11th, 1957, Dac was the cherished son of Mr. Thuyen Van Nguyen and Mrs. Chien Thi Nguyen. He lived a remarkable life defined by strength, kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to the people he loved. He was known...
Alonzo H. Lucero
May 13, 2026
Mr. Alonzo H. Lucero, Sr.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Alonzo H. Lucero, Sr. at age 93 of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2026 at his residence. Born on April 8, 1933 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rosario and Antonia G. Lucero and brother,...
Elizabeth J. Duran
May 13, 2026
-----------------We are saddened to share that Elizabeth "Betty" J. Duran has passed away on May 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Arthur Randall Jr.
May 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Arthur Randall Jr has passed away on May 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Marlene Wier
May 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Marlene Wier has passed away on May 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave Ne. 87112.
Bill O. Trujillo
May 12, 2026
Bill Trujillo died May 12, 2026, at age 92. He was born in Espanola, at home, on February 4, 1934.He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Trujillo; his sons, Rick Trujillo and Carlos Trujillo; stepson, John Bohm (Shaun); stepdaughter, Debbie Dicus; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by...
Joe "Bino" Minero
May 12, 2026
Joe "Bino" Minero, 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 12, 2026. Bino was known for his warm spirit, hardworking nature, and love for spending time with those he cared about most.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Esperanza L. Salazar; his children, Ralph Minero and wife, Susan, Robert Minero, and Roger Minero; and the children he...
José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera
May 12, 2026
José Frutoso "Joe" Herrera, 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 12, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1930, to the late Silviano and Beatrice Herrera in Taos, New Mexico and graduated from Taos High School. Mr. Herrera retired from the state treasurer's office in 1984 after 21 years of service. He also worked at Chamisa Bookshop...
Brian Scott Irwin
May 11, 2026
Brian "B" Scott Irwin, 64, of Albuquerque, passed away on May 11, 2026. Born on October 14, 1961, in San Bernardino, Brian lived life the way he rode his motorcycle - fast enough to keep things interesting and always with a story to tell afterward.
Brian loved the open road, a good laugh, and most of all, his family. He was...
Orris Herman Moseley
May 11, 2026
Orris H. Moseley went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2026 at the age of 97. He was born in Edgewood, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque since 1945. Orris farmed pinto beans with his family in Edgewood in his youth.He married Audrey Ann Hilsdorf in 1950, and enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. Orris worked for Creamland Dairies...
Dr. Eugene Leitka
May 11, 2026
Albuquerque resident, Dr. Eugene Leitka passed away Monday May 11, 2026. Eugene was born October 15, 1929 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Eugenee served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 - 1955. In 1958 he married Jo Ann Green of Idabel Oklahoma. At the age of 7, Eugene was integrated into the Euchee Mission Indian Boarding...
Bobbie Gene Smith
May 11, 2026
We are saddened to share that Bobbie Gene Smith has passed away on May 11, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
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