RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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...
Lawrence Valadez
Jul 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lawrence Marcus James Valadez
Sunrise: June 30, 2011 Sunset: July 2, 2026
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lawrence Marcus James Valadez, who entered eternal rest on July 2, 2026, at the age of 15.
Born on June 30, 2011, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lawrence lived a life filled with love, laughter,...
Billy Ray Tindall
Jul 2, 2026
We are saddened to share that Billy Ray Tindall has passed away on July 2, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Teddy L George
Jul 2, 2026
We are saddened to share that Teddy George has passed away on July 2, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Jeffrey Vilas Vreeke
Jul 1, 2026
Jeffrey Vilas Vreeke, 70, of Placitas, New Mexico, formerly of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jeff was the son of Vilas and Joyce Vreeke. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1974 before earning a bachelor's degree in Business from Lakeland College. Jeff built...
LaVonne Eloise Moynihan
Jul 1, 2026
LaVonne Eloise Moynihan, 102, passed July 1, 2026. French Funerals is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted soon. Services are pending.
Janice Rae Schardin
Jun 29, 2026
Janice Rae Schardin
Janice Rae Schardin, born on March 9, 1954, in Culver City, California, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A devoted office manager at Christ the King, Janice's dedication to her work was matched only by her love for her family, especially her husband, Walter Schardin, and their beloved dogs.
Janice had a passion for...
Lorana Cordelia and Darrol Lee Harrison
Jun 29, 2026
A Love That Will Last Forever.
Lorana Cordelia Jones Harrison January 12, 1936 - June 29, 2026 and Darrol Lee Harrison March 22, 1934 - July 2, 2026.
Some love stories last a lifetime. Theirs lasted more than 66 beautiful years on this earth-and will continue through eternity.
With hearts full of love and gratitude, our family celebrates the lives of Lorana Cordelia...
Valentine William Vaughn Jr. P.E.
Jun 29, 2026
Valentine William Vaughn Jr., P.E.
Valentine William Vaughn Jr., P.E., age 91, died at Advantage Assisted Living on Wednesday, June 29, 2026. He always liked to be called Val and not Valentine. Val was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Eve Dermenstein; his father, Valentine William Vaughn, Sr., and his wonderful wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Mary Tarr. He is survived by...
William F. Maxey III
Jun 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Maxey has passed away on June 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
Anne Taylor
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory
Anne Taylor, Ph.D.
1933 - 2026
Visionary Educator, Author, and Pioneer in the Design of Learning Environments for Children
Anne Taylor - visionary educator, author, mentor and pioneer in the design of learning environments for children - passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 93, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the city she called home for over five decades.
Anne...
Joan Goddard Marks
Jun 28, 2026
Joan Goddard Marks was a proud native of Jacksonville, FL, born on July 5, 1929, to Arthur and Fairy Goddard, just 3 ½ months before the Stock Market crash and the onset of the Great Depression. Nonetheless, her parents were able to provide, and Joan grew up to attend college at Florida State University where she obtained an education degree,...
James Franklin Robinson
Jun 27, 2026
James Franklin Robinson, age 94, our beloved father and a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 13 years, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. Prior to moving to Rio Rancho to live with his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ray, Jim resided in Albuquerque for...
Thelma Regina Baca
Jun 26, 2026
Thelma R. Baca, born October 22, 1935, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
Thelma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Baca; her son, Joseph Baca; her parents, Dolores and Vito Miera; her sisters, LuVena Trujillo and Juliette Aguilar; her brothers, Vito Miera Jr. and Orlando Miera Sr.; and her nephew;...
Phen Singvilay
Jun 26, 2026
Phen Singvilay, age 82, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and fierce protector of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026.Phen was the true matriarch of her family, known for her deeply caring nature and her ability to bring everyone together over her delicious, home-cooked meals. She had a rare, beautiful quality of being stubborn in the absolute...
Ralph Wayne Rowe
Jun 26, 2026
Wayne Rowe, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, creativity, and kindness.
Wayne was born on July 25, 1940, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of South Dallas, where he developed the values that guided him throughout his life. After living in several places over...
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...
Charles Benjamin Sanzone-Wood
Jun 25, 2026
Charles Benjamin Sanzone-Wood, 33, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed peacefully at home on June 25, 2026. Born April 30, 1993, Charlie was the baby of the family and spent his brief life in Rio Rancho, where he lived, worked, and was fiercely loved by family and friends.
Throughout his time with us, Charlie followed his evolving interests, including music,...
Linda Christine Key
Jun 25, 2026
Linda Key, 68, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. She was born on November 2, 1957, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and later made her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose love and generosity touched everyone who knew her.She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Andrew...
Micah Elorm Zilevu
Jun 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Micah Elorm Zilevu passed away on June 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
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