RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Rosalee Heffron
May 24, 2026
We are saddened to share that Rosalee Heffron has passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
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
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...
Benita Yvonne 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...
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
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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