RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Virginia West
Nov 21, 2025
We are saddened to share that Virginia West has passed away on November 21, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Charles Homer
Nov 21, 2025
We are saddened to share that Charles Homer has passed away on November 21, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Robert Brummell
Nov 20, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Brummell has passed away on November 20, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
Mary B. Lovato Cox
Nov 19, 2025
Mary B. Lovato Cox, born September 26, 1931, entered into eternal rest on November 18, 2025, at the age of 94. Surrounded by loved ones and strengthened by her unwavering Catholic faith, Mary returned peacefully to our Lord, whom she served faithfully throughout her life.
Mary lived a life rooted in deep faith and devoted service. She was an active and...
Sarah Glass
Nov 18, 2025
Sarah Maxine Glass went to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on November 18, 2025. She was at home with her mother. Sarah was born on September 26, 1981. She was 44 years old. Sarah loved unconditionally as she was loved. She was beautiful inside and out, had a kind spirit and funny observations on life. Sarah was her...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson
Nov 18, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson, born April 3, 1926, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Albuquerque, NM. He leaves behind a legacy marked by grace, curiosity, kindness, and a life lived fully and beautifully.Charlie is survived by his three devoted children, each of whom adored their father: daughter Jean Reynolds and her...
Robert Cipoletti
Nov 17, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Cipoletti has passed away on November 17, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Gail Spidle
Nov 17, 2025
Gail G. Spidle, a prominent Albuquerque theatrical personality and faithful church leader, died Sunday evening, November 16. She was 88 years old. She leaves behind her husband, Jake W. Spidle and two children Brian G. Besson, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and her daughter Mary Lynn Gross (husband Stephen) of Albuquerque and her four stepchildren: Cindy Foss of Augusta, GA;...
Maria Juarez
Nov 17, 2025
Maria Raquel Pastran Juarez went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 17th. She was born on May 5, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damacio and Fermina Pastran, her husband Benito Juarez, her son Eddie Juarez and her 2 grandsons Kevin and Daniel Velasquez and several siblings?? She is...
Sophie John Collaros
Nov 16, 2025
Sophie John Collaros, 75, passed away on November 16, 2025 in her hometown of Albuquerque. She is survived by four siblings and ten nieces and nephews.As a former anthropologist in Greece and at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Sophie restored massive pottery and delicate figurines with saint-like patience, steady hands, and a deep respect for the stories they carried. She...
Leila Rose Constant
Nov 15, 2025
Leila Rose Constant
1937-2025
Leila Rose Constant, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on November 15, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Leila's life was a testament to resilience and grace, even as she faced the challenges of dementia in her final years.
Born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 1, 1937,...
AC Lingerfelt
Nov 14, 2025
AC Lingerfelt
AC Lingerfelt, age 88, went home to his Heavenly Father on November 14, 2025, at 4:05 p.m. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born in Belmont, NC, he was the son of the late Arthur Clyde Lingerfelt and the late Vivian Bernice Lingerfelt. In addition to his parents, AC was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joan; his...
Jose Garcia
Nov 14, 2025
José Felix Garcia passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14th, at the age of 97, surrounded by his family.
He was born in 1928, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Dr. Garcia was a cherished husband and father, and he loved his family deeply. Felix was a beloved professor and radiologist for the UNM School of Medicine for many years.
Tribute to José Felix Garcia
Born...
Ivan Barker
Nov 14, 2025
Ivan R. Barker, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Friday, 14 November 2025 after his hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 85 years old. Ivan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.Ivan was born in Charleston, West Virginia and enlisted in the United States Army after high school. Sergeant First Class (Retired) Barker was a Vietnam War...
Troy Gregory
Nov 14, 2025
Troy Elmer Gregory, 97, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on December 22, 1927, in Stamford, Texas, Troy lived a long and meaningful life devoted to family, faith, and service.
In 1957, Troy married the love of his life, Anne Gregory, and together they shared 68 years of devotion, partnership, and joy.
Troy is survived by...
Patricia Spain
Nov 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, our family shares that Patricia "Patti" Ann Spain passed away on November 14, 2025. Patti was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 4, 1942, to Darrell and Elvamae ("Billie") Burrell. She moved to Albuquerque as a teenager, attended Highland High School, and later devoted her life to raising her children.
Patti experienced many different jobs...
Steve Laurence Gonzales
Nov 14, 2025
Steve Laurence Gonzales, born on July 24, 1965, passed away November 14, 2025. He leaves behind a loving family, including his devoted wife Susie, with whom he celebrated 40 remarkable years of marriage this past July. Proud father to his cherished daughters, Katie and Laura, Steve's greatest joy was watching them grow and flourish. He was not only their dad...
Randal Repichowski
Nov 14, 2025
Randal (Randy) Sheppard Repichowski, born February 27, 1953 passed away on November 14, 2025. Randy was born in Lansing, Michigan but his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1955. Growing up, Randy and his family all had the unique ability to ride unicycles and this fact still amazes people to this day. Randy graduated from Del Norte High School...
Glenn Brawer
Nov 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn, a beloved husband, stepfather, and friend, who left us with a legacy of love, compassion, and kindness. Glenn was a warm-hearted person whose genuine affection for his family and friends was evident to all. He had an undeniable gift for making those around him feel secure and cherished.
Glenn...
Donna L. Loftus
Nov 12, 2025
Donna L. Loftus, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away November 12, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her husband, Richard; her son, Randy Zellner and his wife, Karen and their daughter, Kaylee; her daughter, Melissa Zellner and her daughter, Jillian Rodriguez; stepson, Sean Loftus and his daughter, Hannah Loftus; and stepdaughter, Erin Loftus and...
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