RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Maria Romero
Mar 29, 2026
We are saddened to share that Maria Romero has passed away on March 29, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Joan Cole
Mar 28, 2026
COLE, Joan Meadow Cole passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 28, 2026. Joan was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Jacob Robert and Margaret Cobb Meadow on August 10, 1934.
Growing up, Joan lived in Delaware, Tennessee, and New Jersey before finally settling in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of ten. She pursued a topical major in clothing...
Hazel Lavenia Taute
Mar 27, 2026
Hazel Taute, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Hazel was born in Clovis, New Mexico on October 8, 1932. She grew up in Farwell, Texas and graduated from Farwell High School. She was one of 3 top ranking seniors of the class of 1950. She worked for First National Bank of Albuquerque,...
Virginia "Jenny" Battle
Mar 26, 2026
"I lost the love of my life last week. Jenny and I were married for 52 years. We were a part of each other. She was my first and only love. There will never be another Jenny. She is my heart and soul."- Berly BattleVirginia "Jenny" Battle passed away on March 26, 2026. God gained another angel that day. She...
Zachary David Campos
Mar 25, 2026
Zachary David Campos age 25 of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away on March 25, 2026, due to a motorcycle accident on his way home. On May 5 of 2000 he was born to Michael and Melissa Campos in San Antonio, Texas. Zachary was a graduate of Volcano Vista high school and graduated in 2018.
After graduating, Zach went into the computer...
Rosalena "Rosie" Nance
Mar 25, 2026
Rosalena (Rosie) Nance, born August 18, 1941, passed away on March 25, 2026.
She is survived by her son, Richard Nance and wife Amy; grandson, Scott Benson; her sister, Christina Gale; nieces Bernadette Cardarelli and husband Richard; Rhonda Romero and son Kurt Ross; nephews, David Nance and wife Reva, Gino (Ronald) Romero, Michael Nance and wife Mayela, Duane Terry and wife...
Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio
Mar 25, 2026
We are saddened to share that Dr. Emmanuel David Atencio, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 25, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Billy Thomas Medart
Mar 24, 2026
Billy Medart, 65, a resident of Truchas, NM, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 surrounded by family following a brief illness. Billy was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandparent. Billy was a caring man that was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved his projects, he was always...
Pablo "Paul" Martinez
Mar 23, 2026
Pablo “Paul” Martinez, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born in Clovis, New Mexico, and made his home in Albuquerque for over 56 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who was known for his loving and generous spirit. A hardworking...
Betsy Sherman Nichols
Mar 23, 2026
Betsy Nichols grew up in Batavia, Ohio where her love of music blossomed. She played French horn with the Batavia High School Band, the Cincinnati Youth Symphony and Columbia University Orchestra. Later she played violin with the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra and saxophone with the Hill Stompers Band in Los Alamos.  She also supported other musicians in many ways including serving...
Bart Russell Callan
Mar 23, 2026
Bart Russell Callan passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His loyal boxer, Maggie, remained by his side, keeping watch over him until he was found.
He is survived by his girlfriend Sabrina and her daughter, Samantha; his loving mother Connie Rossignol Callan; his sister Danelle Callan Adams, and her husband, Joseph Adams;...
Herman Joseph Vogt
Mar 22, 2026
Herman Joseph Vogt, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
A lover of life, he was born in Victoria, Texas and grew up in farming and ranching. He later served in the Army and Army Reserve, worked in banking, and ultimately retired as a financial analyst for Los Alamos National Laboratory. He loved gardening and flowers, as evidenced by...
Margaret Anne Monte
Mar 21, 2026
Margaret C. Monte passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21st, surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so deeply. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew her.
Margaret was the loving mother of five children: Eileen Monte, Ann Banek, Jeff Monte, Dan Monte, and Katy Slota. Her greatest...
Lucille Curley Herrera
Mar 20, 2026
Lucille Curley Herrera
February 20, 1940 - March 20, 2026
Lucille Herrera was born February 20, 1940, in Two Grey Hills, NM. She passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026.
She is survived by her sons, Lorne (Sharon) Ahkee, and Jared Ahkee; daughters, Leah Ahkee, and Latisha (Leo) Padilla; her sisters, Mary (Art) Davis, Emma Albert, and Elsie Albert; and brothers,...
Pete J. Romero
Mar 20, 2026
Pete J. Romero, 85, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday March 20, 2026. Pete was born on October 25, 1940, to Cipriano and Eutimia Romero in Jaconita, NM.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Ramoncita and Loyola Romero, Dianna Gonzales, Belinda Lopez, and brother Horacio Romero; his in-laws Ersilia Romero and Billy...
Judy Lynn Duran
Mar 20, 2026
Judy L. Duran, born on November 25, 1951, in Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Judy was a devoted mother to her daughter, Jennifer Padilla, and son, Shaun Duran. Her love shone brightly for her grandchildren, Aaron and Zachary Padilla,...
Harry Donald "Pete" Ettinger
Mar 19, 2026
Harry Donald "Pete" Ettinger made his final flight to heaven on March 19, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sue; and his cherished son, Peter Karl. Survivors also include his dear sister, Kaye Howell Rassam; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl D. and Lois Faye Ettinger.
Pete made his first full-stop landing at St....
Michael Bruce Popescu Mr
Mar 19, 2026
It is with deep sadness we share the passing of a remarkable man, Michael Bruce Popescu, 74, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Michael passed away on March 19 after a brief illness. He was born on August 28, 1951, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.
He graduated from Clovis High School, and he went on to Eastern New Mexico University where he received a...
Malachi Edward Gabriel Patel
Mar 19, 2026
Malachi Edward Gabriel Patel was born at 28 weeks gestation, on Friday March 13, 2026 and returned to our Lord on Thursday March 19, 2026 at 7:27pm.
Malachi passed away peacefully in the arms of his adoptive parents Ronald A. Patel and Isabelle R. Patel. Malachi will always be a treasured gift from God who brought our family great joy during...
René López
Mar 18, 2026
We are saddened to announce that René López died peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Edgewood, NM. René was born on April 27th, 1933, in Vilcún, Chile and was raised and went to high school in Temuco, Chile. Later, he attended the University of Chile in Santiago.He immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s, and settled in Albuquerque,...
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