RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Kevin Michael Hallacy
May 26, 2026
We are saddened to share that Kevin Hallacy has passed away on May 26, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Carl Eugene "Genie" Londene
May 24, 2026
Carl Eugene Londene was born October 13, 1932, in Navarre Dickinson County, Kansas. He graduated from Chapman High School in Dickinson County, Kansas and went on to graduate from Kansas State University with a degree in Business/Accounting.
He served in the Army during the Korean War and met Donna McCoy while pursuing his C.P.A. They married June 3, 1956, and moved...
John Howard Hanson
May 24, 2026
John "Jack" Hanson was born in Dubuque in 1938. After a full 88 years of life, he died peacefully between one breath and the next on Sunday, May 24, 2026, knowing his children were surrounding him with love and gratitude. No accounting of Jack's life would be complete without first mentioning the love of his life, Shirley, who died in...
Rosalee Heffron
May 24, 2026
Rosalee was a cherished great-grandma, grandma, mother, and wife. She was best known for her kind and welcoming spirit and always embodied warm hospitality. She hosted and served numerous international guests, kids slumber parties, Friday night homemade pizza nights, and epic pool parties. Her mothering extended to more than just her own children.
Rosalee was proud to have been an Iowa...
Alfred Martinez
May 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfred 'Al' Martinez on May 23, 2026. Al was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, father, and grandfather. He was a man known for his ingenuity and creativity, green thumb, and love of nature and wildlife.
Over the past three and a half years, Al battled esophageal cancer and other serious...
Johnny Ray Salazar
May 21, 2026
Johnny Ray Salazar a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family May 21, 2026. He is survived by his wife Josephine, daughter Loralee, son Johnny Ray (Veronica), eight grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam era.
A man of many talents and...
Margie J. Garcia
May 21, 2026
Margarita Josefita Garcia was born on October 1, 1933 in Alameda,NM to Joe M. Garcia and Manuelita Martinez. When she was 6 months old the family moved to San Ysidro,NM where Margie and her siblings grew up on a subsistence farm raising most of their own food during the depression and World War II. Margie attended high school at the...
Bonnie Bibeau
May 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bonnie Bibeau
Benita "Bonnie" Yvonne Bibeau (McGinty) passed away at the age of 90, on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, resilience, reinvention, and service. Throughout her life, Bonnie embraced change with courage and curiosity, continually growing into new roles and new chapters while remaining deeply devoted to her family.
Bonnie was born in...
Melinda Lorenzen
May 20, 2026
We are saddened to share that Melinda Lorenzen 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.
Rosemary Rita Archuleta
May 20, 2026
Rosemary Rita Archuleta, aged 87, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, surrounded by the love of her family. Born with a vibrant, creative spirit, Rosemary spent her life bringing beauty into the world through her hands and her heart. A gifted crafter, she found joy in ceramics, sewing, painting, and cake decoration. Over the years, she baked...
Katrina L. Blea
May 20, 2026
Katrina Linnet Blea
June 27, 1962 - May 20, 2026
Katrina L. Blea, 63, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully from home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends.
She was a faithful member and pianist and bookkeeper of Promise Community Church. Katrina will be remembered for serving her Lord and Savior,...
Bruce Owen Gathman
May 20, 2026
Bruce Gathman was born in New Haven, CT on August 13, 1951 to Janice and Walter Gathman. As an infant he moved with his family to Albuquerque, NM He grew up in Albuquerque and worked many restaurant jobs as an adult.
Bruce enjoyed square dancing, bingo and above all sharing food and companionship with his family. He will be remembered for...
Patricia Ann Hoffman
May 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Hoffman, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1932, in New York, New York.
Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Hoffman. She is survived by her loving children, Karen Hoffman and Ken Hoffman and his wife Andrea; her cherished grandchildren, Kathy, Kevin, and Cassy; and her great-grandchildren, Londyn and...
Justin Kale Crowley
May 19, 2026
Justin Crowley, 43 -Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was born in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Hope Connection. He was a Master Barber by trade with many of his friends. His passion was thrifting and going to estate sales. He had an eye for a good deal. When...
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,...
Nancy Stewart
May 18, 2026
We are saddened to share that Nancy Stewart has passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
William Barry
May 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Barry has passed away on May 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Memorial Service will be held at Covenant United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm
Anastacio "Mike" Padilla
May 17, 2026
Anastacio "Mike" Padilla
10/24/1938 - 5/17/2026
Mike was born in San Pedro, New Mexico to Sigfred and Erlinda Padilla, he passed away at the age of 87. The family moved to Albuquerque where he graduated from Albuquerque High School.
After graduation he joined the United States Marines where he served in the Reserves for 7 years. After his discharge he became a Fireman...
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