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...
LaVonne Eloise Moynihan
Jul 1, 2026
We are saddened to share that LaVonne Moynihan has passed away on July 1, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Lorana Cordelia Harrison
Jun 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that Lorana Harrison has passed away on June 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available. Services are pending at this time.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Benito Arroyo
Jun 24, 2026
In memory of Benito Arroyo, a father who gave selflessly and whose quiet humility warmed our hearts. Benito was a hard worker who always had an infectious smile. Benito passed away while sleeping peacefully in his home in Albuquerque, NM, on June 24, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer.
Growing up, he used to say, "I'm going to be tall...
John Vincent Iuculano
Jun 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Vincent Iuculano
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John V. Iuculano, who passed away on June 23, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on June 2, 1957, John was a member of the USAF and a retired federal officer with the Dept. of Energy who had an impactful career...
Gloria Bee Clift
Jun 22, 2026
Gloria, age 89, of Paloma Landings, passed away on June 22, 2026. She was born January 21, 1937, alongside her twin sister, Glenna - the first twins ever born at the small-town hospital in Clayton, New Mexico
Gloria was raised on a ranch in the dry Cimarron Valley outside of Clayton. Here, she grew up with kittens, baby deer, calves, horses...
Lettie M. Sandoval
Jun 22, 2026
Albuquerque, NM - Leticia Modesta Sandoval, 66, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, surrounded by family, after a full life filled with love and family.
Born on August 31, 1959, in McAllen, TX, Lettie was the beloved child of the late Modesta Ibarra. She grew up in Hereford, TX, and later spent many years as a teaching assistant for Hawthorne Elementary School in...
William Frederick Zimmerman Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
William Frederick Zimmerman Jr., age 80, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026.
William lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, and love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before building a distinguished career as a civil engineer and surveyor in New Mexico. Through his work, he...
Maria Josephina "Josie" Erdman
Jun 21, 2026
Maria Josephina "Josie" Erdman, age 86, a longtime resident of Albuquerque since 1942, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026.
Josie was born on April 28, 1940, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, to Nicholas and Placida Madrid. She was the beloved wife of the love of her life, Otto T. Erdman, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage.
She is...
Frank Raymond Atencio Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Frank R Atencio was born at home in the South Vally on November 1st, 1952 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Our loving dad was welcomed into heavens gates by his parents, loving wife, son , great grandson and sisters on June 21st, 2026 .
Frank was a hard working and loving husband, father , grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and...
Frederick J. Rosser
Jun 21, 2026
FREDERICK J. ROSSER JUNE 26, 1955 -JUNE 21, 2026
Frederick J. Rosser, age 70 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the Las Palomas Nursing Center.
Born on June 26,1955 in New Brunswick, NJ, Frederick was the son of the late Sherman A. Rosser Sr. and Sarah (Finney) Rosser. Frederick graduated from Highland Park High School and furthered his...
Joseph Aubrey Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Joseph Aubrey Smith, our beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026, at the age of 36. Although his time with us was far too short, Joseph's legacy of kindness, love, and laughter will remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved father,...
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