RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Johnny Ray Salazar
May 21, 2026
We are saddened to share that Johnny Ray Salazar has passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Margie J Garcia
May 21, 2026
-----------------We are saddened to share that Margie Garcia has passed away on May 21, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Benita Yvonne Bibeau
May 21, 2026
-----------------We are saddened to share that Benita Bibeau has passed away on May 21, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Katrina L. Blea
May 20, 2026
-----------------We are saddened to share that Katrina Blea has passed away on May 20, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
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.
William Thomas Qualler
May 19, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Qualler has passed away on May 19, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Chieko Nagano Swabenbauer
May 19, 2026
Chieko Swabenbauer, 96 yrs old, a longtime resident of El Paso, TX, went to join the Lord on May 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Swabenbauer, a retired Army veteran, on December 11, 1973. Chieko is survived by her children, Allen Swabenbauer and his wife Monica of Albuquerque; Kim Martin and her husband George of...
Virgil Verne Spratt
May 19, 2026
Virgil Verne Spratte was born June 15, 1933 to Garnet and Virgil Spratte in Rockview, "almost heaven," West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Barbara Jean and an infant son, Orin Virgil. He is survived by three children, Sharon Cuaron and her husband, Daniel, Jeffrey Spratte and his wife, Debee, and David Spratte and his wife,...
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
Joe A. Carabajal, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and stepfather, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe loved the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bulls. He was a big fan of WWE Wrestling. He loved to listen to his music loud and sing even louder. His...
Rosa Ruiz
May 16, 2026
Rosa Ruiz was born on November 13, 1943, in Laredo, Texas, and entered Heaven on May 16, 2026. Rosa is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Roberto Ruiz; her son, Roberto Jr. Ruiz; and her grandson, Isaiah Ruiz.
Rosa was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will always be remembered for her joyful and contagious spirit. Rosa...
Brandon Josh Nelson Tenorio
May 15, 2026
Brandon Josh Nelson Tenorio, 25 years old, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his father Joseph Marvin Tenorio, Uncle Bryan P. Edmonds, Nephew Angel Aldo Marquez, Maternal Great Grandparents Maria Olivia Bustos, Alfonso Bustos, Regina Edmonds, Richard Edmonds, Paternal Grandfather Lloyd J. Tenorio, Great Grandparents Betty...
Santiago Placido Peña
May 15, 2026
Santiago Placido Peña
Our dear departed dad, grandpa, special friend and soon to be great-grandpa, Santiago Placido Peña, born July 26, 1941, passed away on May 15, 2026.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Andrews, Tammy Salazar; and his grandsons, Andrew and Delano Andrews and Marcelino Peña (fiancé, Alicia Cruz); he is also survived by his step-sister, Tina Martinez and her...
Bill Westmoreland
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 Meta Hilliard
May 14, 2026
Sherryl's spirit returned to the creator, suddenly and unexpectedly, at 10:04 pm, at home in her favorite chair, on May 14, 2026. She came into this world on November 6, 1943, at Deaconess Hospital in Billings Montana.
She was the daughter of Galen M. Naylor and Betty M. (Reynolds) Naylor, both preceding her in death. She was also preceded in...
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,...
Betty Jean Duran
May 13, 2026
Betty Jean Duran
Betty Jean Duran (Sprunger), age 89, peacefully passed away to be with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in El Paso, Texas and living all her life in Albuquerque, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Julian "Buzzy" Duran; her parents, Jack and Carmen Sprunger; brother, Edward Sprunger; and sister, Cora Mae Harris....
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.
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