Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Jesse P. Haines

Jesse P. Haines

Feb 11, 2026

We are saddened to share that Jesse Haines has passed away on February 11, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Bob Borbely

Bob Borbely

Feb 9, 2026

Robert (Bob) Borbely, age 76, passed away February 9th, 2026. A devoted husband, proud father, loving grandfather, decorated veteran, and steadfast mentor, he lived boldly, loved fiercely, and left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Above all else, he was a family man. A devoted husband, he built a life grounded in loyalty, strength, and unwavering love....

Malcolm Robert Benjamin

Malcolm Robert Benjamin

Feb 9, 2026

We are saddened to share that Malcolm Benjamin has passed away on February 9, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Virginia L. Riddle

Virginia L. Riddle

Feb 8, 2026

We are saddened to share that Virginia Riddle has passed away on February 8, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Lane Seitter Sego

Lane Seitter Sego

Feb 7, 2026

Lane Seitter Sego, 73, passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 7, 2026 from melanoma. He was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Raymond Starlin Sego and Frances Lois (Seitter) Sego on November 7, 1952, the fifth of six children. He was the loving husband of Rhonda Lynn (Leath) Sego for 52 years and the affectionate father of...

Jesús Socorro Leal-Molina

Jesús Socorro Leal-Molina

Feb 6, 2026

Jesús Socorro Leal Molina, born on May 13, 1943, in Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 6, 2026.

In his early years, Jesús traveled throughout Mexico, developing a deep appreciation for the people and places that shaped his life. Later, his journey expanded across North America, where his hard work and determination led him to build...

Quintella Speis

Quintella Speis

Feb 6, 2026

We are saddened to share that Quintella Speis has passed away on February 6, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Thomas Tuttle

Thomas Tuttle

Feb 6, 2026

We are saddened to share that Thomas Tuttle has passed away on February 6, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Fred Willard Winter Sr

Fred Willard Winter Sr

Feb 5, 2026

Fred W. Winter Sr. 91, loving husband, father of three boys and "Papa" to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away on February 5, 2026, at his home following a brief illness.

Born November 22, 1934, in Montgomery City, Missouri, Fred was a graduate of Montgomery City High School, earned a BS in Accounting from University of Missouri, and held a CPA...

Helen W. Williams

Helen W. Williams

Feb 5, 2026

Helen W. Williams, age 73 got her wings and went home to be with the Lord on February 5th, 2026, in the comfort of her own home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Los Lunas, New Mexico June 8th, 1952. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Charlie" Williams, Jr., mother, Viola Otero and father, Joe Clifton. She...

David Norris Vasquez

David Norris Vasquez

Feb 4, 2026

Praise and thanksgiving to God for the life of David Norris Vasquez. He was born on December 23, 1952, resided in Albuquerque, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He departed this life on February 4, 2026, at the age of 73. Sgt. David Norris Vasquez, USMC (Ret.), served our great country as a marine for seven years...

Robert P. McNeill

Robert P. McNeill

Feb 4, 2026

Robert P. McNeill, 1938–2026                                                                                                                ...

James Randolph Cole ll

James Randolph Cole ll

Feb 4, 2026

James Randolph Cole II, DDS passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 84 years after a short battle with metastatic bone cancer. The son of Orrel Brooks Cole and James R. Cole, Jim was born in Albuquerque on May 19, 1941. Attending the Trudelle Kindergarten School in the old Huning Castle, University Heights Elementary School, and Jefferson...

Charlene Faust

Charlene Faust

Feb 3, 2026

Charlene Estes (Stailey) Faust was born in Tombstone, Arizona February 6, 1952 and died in Albuquerque on February 3, 2026. She was 73. She spent her childhood years in various Southern California locations and Bisbee, Arizona where she graduated from high school and spent the happiest years of her early life with her stepfather, Wes Allen.She worked as a dental...

Jon Sengchanh Luang-Khot

Jon Sengchanh Luang-Khot

Feb 3, 2026

We are saddened to share that Jon Luang-Khot has passed away on February 3, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Hagen David Billy

Hagen David Billy

Feb 2, 2026

Hagen David Billy, age 41, cherished Grandson, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend, completed his quest in this world on February 2, 2026, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Born on February 23, 1984, in Gallup, New Mexico, he called Iyanbito, New Mexico, home. He was Tsin sikaadnii (Clumped Tree People), born for Táchii'nii (Red Running Into the Water People).

Fiercely independent and unwavering in spirit, he always sensed there...

Celia Franco Garris

Celia Franco Garris

Feb 1, 2026

Celia "Sally" F. Garris, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, went to be with our Lord on February 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Eduardo and Marta Franco, her nine older siblings, and her husband A. David Garris.

She was born January 9, 1935 and raised on the family farm in Old Mesilla, New Mexico...

Elaine Henderson

Elaine Henderson

Feb 1, 2026

Elaine Huddleston Henderson went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2026, in Corrales, New Mexico, at the age of 86. She passed from this world peacefully holding hands with her husband Glen Summers by her side.

Elaine was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her...

Geraldine Cordova

Geraldine Cordova

Feb 1, 2026

Geraldine Cordova, age 75, entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spent her life surrounded by family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Alex Monette; her parents, Sesario and Francis Cordova; and her brother, Ronnie Cordova.

Geraldine is survived by her loving sons, Michael Mojarro (Tiffany) and Eric Mojarro. She...

Rosalie Droemer

Rosalie Droemer

Feb 1, 2026

We are saddened to share that Rosalie Droemer has passed away on February 1, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.