RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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,...
Frederick Alexander White
Mar 18, 2026
We are saddened to share that Frederick Alexander White has passed away on March 18, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. The family is thoughtful constructing his obituary which will be posted here as soon as it is available.
Services for Frederick will be held on Friday, March 27th, 2026 at our University...
Maria Del Pilar Gallegos
Mar 17, 2026
Maria "Mary" Del Pilar Gallegos, the daughter of Jacobo and Ascencion Velarde, she was born and raised in Velarde, New Mexico. She grew up picking apples, cherries, apricots, and pears with her three sisters and three brothers on her father's orchard. She remembers, as a young girl, shining apples and bringing them up to the highway to sell. In her...
Howard McCreary III
Mar 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that Howard McCreary III has passed away on March 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Angie Ines Mendez
Mar 16, 2026
Angie Ines Mendez, 102, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026.
She was born to Federico and Epimenia (nee Montoya) Martinez in Chimayo, New Mexico on January 17, 1924.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Alfredo Mendez; son Paul Mendez; and two of her brothers.
She is survived by her daughters Virginia (Don) Martinez, and...
Manuel Ernie Gonzales
Mar 16, 2026
Manuel Gonzales, 79, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, nephew, uncle, and friend, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. Manuel was truly the rock of his family, and while he was known for being an avid Harley enthusiast and a devoted Raider fan, he was perhaps best known for his love of cold cuts. As a passionate car guy and...
William Bruce Franks
Mar 16, 2026
William "Bruce" Franks, age 73, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on March 16, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico to William and Charlene Franks. He had a wonderful childhood filled with riding bikes, playing sports, building forts, and playing with his cousins and friends....
Marilyn Giannini Lovato
Mar 16, 2026
We are saddened to share that Marilyn Lovato has passed away on March 16, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Barbara Ann Wade
Mar 15, 2026
Barbara Ann Wade, 84, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara was born on September 25, 1941, in Tucson, Arizona, to Robert and Mary Jones. From an early age, she lived a life rooted in faith, kindness, and devotion to others. She was known for her gentle spirit, warm...
Lloyd Spotted Wolf Sr
Mar 15, 2026
Obituary for Lloyd Spotted Wolf, Sr.
Lloyd Spotted Wolf, Sr. (Maaro'gash: Elk) passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. Lloyd was a beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, Grampa, Great-Grandfather, and Husband. He was 84.
Born in Elbowoods, ND in 1941, Lloyd lived a full and honorable life. A loyal Hidatsa tribal member (Prairie Chicken Clan), he always loved his people...
Patricia Schuessler
Mar 14, 2026
Patricia Schuessler, 93, passed away on March 14, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1933 in Boston Massachusetts. She is survived by her two loving children. Patricia will be greatly missed by those who knew her.
Ronald Crater Jones
Mar 13, 2026
Dr. Ron Jones
May 13, 1937 - March 13, 2026
It is with great sorrow we mourn the passing of Dr. Ronald "Ron" Crater Jones, 88, following complications of a fall. He was surrounded by family in his final moments.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1937 to Thomas and Maureen (née Crater), Jones was a 1955 graduate of Highland High School. It...
Judith Casey Mares
Mar 13, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann Casey Mares
Judith "Judy" Ann Casey Mares passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, leaving behind a life filled with love, family, and lasting friendships. She will be remembered for her kind heart, her honesty, and the many relationships she nurtured throughout her life.
Judy was born in Russell, Kansas. She spent her early years in Hoisington and Chase,...
Ron
Mar 13, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and family member, Ron Keyworth, Jr., Age 75.
Ron passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 75. Born on December 23, 1950 in Portales, New Mexico, Ron lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family...
Dora Wyler Torrez
Mar 12, 2026
Dora Wyler Torrez, 88, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born and raised in the Martinez Town neighborhood of Albuquerque, a place she proudly called home throughout her life.
Dora was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family was the center of her life. She was the beloved mother of...
Paul Thomas Donaldson
Mar 12, 2026
Paul Donaldson, 67, a resident of Rio Rancho, died March 12th after a recent illness. Paul was born October 5th, 1958 in Mobile, Alabama and was preceded in death by his parents, James Melvin Sr. and Jean Marie Donaldson, his infant sister, Denise, and his first partner, Kevin Mills. Paul is survived by his husband, Keith Coffee, sisters Jamie McClure...
Clayton Mitchell Simmons
Mar 12, 2026
Cdr. (Retired) Clayton Mitchell Simmons, 97, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2026. Born on February 14, 1929, in Orleans, Nebraska, he was the beloved son of Harold and Grace Simmons (both deceased). He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard, and his stepmother, Gladys, both of whom he remembered with...
Joseph Demijohn
Mar 12, 2026
We are saddened to share that Joseph Demijohn has passed away on March 12, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Donna Lee Fuller
Mar 11, 2026
In Loving memory of Donna L. Fuller, 87, who passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Donna was born March 23, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she married and raised her family.
Donna was a strong Christian woman, warm hearted and home loving.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mary Miller; her husband, Don V. Fuller; sisters,...
Yolanda Jane Griego
Mar 11, 2026
Yolanda Jane Griego was born in Belen, New Mexico in 1952. She received her BS in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Mexico while putting herself through school, working in administration at the UNM Medical School. She would go on to work for many years as a kindergarten teacher and substitute teacher throughout the Albuquerque area. She was...
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