RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Lynn Wilson
Jan 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Lynn Wilson has passed away on January 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Beverly Luttrell
Jan 14, 2026
Beverly Ann Luttrell (1936 - 2026)
Beverly Ann Luttrell, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2026, following a three-year battle with breast cancer.
Born in Tulsa, OK and raised in Oklahoma City, it was there that Beverly married the love of her life, Glen, and began their family. In 1960, they moved to Albuquerque, which remained her home...
Dr. Fred Hearn
Jan 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Fred Hearn has passed away on January 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Tamara Stringham
Jan 12, 2026
Tamara Stringham, 63. Our beloved Wife, Daughter, Mother, and Sister passed away on January 12, 2026.Tami loved doing cross stitching, crocheting and reading, spending time with family.
Rosalia Juarez
Jan 12, 2026
We are saddened to share that Rosalia Juarez has passed away on January 12, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Joseph Antonio Lucero
Jan 11, 2026
Joseph Antonio Lucero, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Grampa Joe was born December 3, 1935, in Taos, NM to Joe Abram and Julia Herrera Lucero.
Joe graduated from Taos High School with honors in 1955. He went on to graduate from New Mexico Highlands University in 1959, with a Masters of Social Work and then...
Mary Griebel
Jan 11, 2026
Mary "Susan" Griebel passed away on January 11, 2026, in Albuquerque. She was born in Sterling, Colorado, on July 30, 1945, to Lela (Wright) and John Burke. Susan is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Garitt Griebel; her two children, Patrick Griebel and Catherine (Scott) Bowman; and four grandchildren: Aspen and Georgia Griebel, and James and Theodore Bowman. She...
Janis A. Buckingham
Jan 11, 2026
Janis Buckingham was born in Chicago, Illinois to theatrical parents, Ruth Pryor, a principal dancer known as America's Swan Queen, at the Chicago Civic Opera and Russell Wildey, a radio personality and theatrical agent.
Janis spent her foundational education in Catholic schools graduating from Town School for Girls finishing school in Chicago's near Northside.
She received training in dance, piano, voice, and...
Flora Harper
Jan 11, 2026
Flora Josephine Harper passed away at her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Kenneth and his wife Donna, Michael and his wife Chrissy, and Laura and her husband Kent, as well as 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Sam Sharp Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
Samuel Harelson "Sam" Sharp Jr., 83, passed away on January 11, 2026, after a long and full life. Born on January 10, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sam grew up with a deep sense of curiosity, determination, and quiet resilience-qualities that carried him through every chapter of his remarkable journey.Sam proudly served in the United States Air Force, with assignments...
Carole Janice Carlyle
Jan 11, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carole Janice Carlyle, age 88, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who left us on January 11, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1937, in Wellington, Ohio.
Carole was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother known for her generosity and dedication to family. She graduated from Sullivan High School and spent...
Pamela Christina Gutierrez
Jan 11, 2026
Pamela Christina Gutierrez was born on September 1, 1965, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Mary Nea Tapia and Moises Quintana Jr and raised by her Grand-parents Severo and Angela Tapia. She graduated from Portales High School and...
Reyes Hernandez Jr
Jan 9, 2026
Services for Reyes Hernandez Jr will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A private viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m., a Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m., followed by a mass officiated by Reverend Tien-Tri Nguyen at 11:15 a.m. Reyes' final resting burial place will be at Vista Verde...
John King
Jan 8, 2026
We are saddened to share that John King has passed away on January 8, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Jerry T. Montoya
Jan 8, 2026
Jerry T. Montoya, age 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Known affectionately by many as Jer, Bone, Little Jer, and Jer Bear, he will be remembered for his devotion to family, his unwavering honesty, and his vibrant and creative spirit.Born on January 27, 1970, in Albuquerque to Jerry and Betty Montoya, Jerry grew up...
Robert Barrett
Jan 8, 2026
Robert (Bob) Barrett of Albuquerque NM passed away on January 8, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara. He is survived by his wife Judi, daughter Whitney and her husband Kevin, sister Carol and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Bob was born in Missoula, MT in 1942 to Robert and Agnes Barrett. His younger years were...
Eleanor Unruh
Jan 7, 2026
Eleanor "Ellie" Unruh was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Roy and Ragna Unruh on January 30, 1939. She had an adventurous spirit and pursued a teaching career that allowed her to live around the world. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State College and a Master's degree from University of Missouri in Kansas City. She taught in Maine...
Louis Smith Brooks
Jan 6, 2026
Louis Smith Brooks, age 51, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Louis was born on April 4, 1974, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. He spent most of his life in Venice, where he worked in the oil field. Louis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and he had a deep love for music and shopping. Once...
Loretta Frances Krein
Jan 6, 2026
Loretta Frances Krein, born on April 19, 1954, in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico, returned to her forever home at the age of 71 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Wilson W. Cox and Mary Cox.
Loretta is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mel Krein; her three children, Michele Romero (Jerry With),...
Alfred Lopez
Jan 6, 2026
We are saddened to share that Alfred Lopez has passed away on January 6, 2026. French Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
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