RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Paul Schmolke
Dec 9, 2025
We are saddened to share that Paul Schmolke has passed away on December 9, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
James "Jim" A. Clymer
Dec 8, 2025
James "Jim" A. Clymer, a devoted husband, father, grand-father and brother passed away on December 8th, 2025.He was a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan, a proud Vietnam Veteran and a dedicated employee. He is survived by his wife Lou Ann Clymer, his sister Carol Gwinn, his step-daughters Crystal Yarbrough and Angela Menghini, step-grandchildren Aurora Simpson, Alexxis Simpson and two minor step-grandchildren....
Janice Horne
Dec 8, 2025
It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Janice Marie Horne, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 79. She left us on December 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her departure leaves an unfillable void in our hearts, although we find comfort and peace in the love and memories that we shared.
Born on May 8,...
Judith Todd
Dec 7, 2025
Judith A. Todd born on October 5, 1945, in Hutchison, KS passed away at the age of 80 on December 7, 2025, in her home in Albuquerque.
Judith received a degree in English and Education from the University of New Mexico. She taught English in Zuni, NM and Kansas City, KS. The Rev. Dr. Judith Todd was ordained in 1975 after...
Ralph Sanchez
Dec 6, 2025
Ralph Sanchez, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 6th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for his family.
Born on April 27, 1936, in Albuquerque, NM, to Rafael and Cora Sanchez. Ralph grew up with strong values that shaped the man he became-hard-working, generous, and deeply devoted to those around him. As...
Foy Curry
Dec 6, 2025
Foy Lee Curry, born on October 2, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM. Passed away on December 6, 2025, in his lifelong home of Albuquerque. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Foy leaves behind a rich legacy marked by his passion for craftsmanship and design. He dedicated over 50 years of his life to the construction of custom homes in Sandia Heights,...
Sam Pointer
Dec 5, 2025
Samuel Pointer age 48, a father, brother and son passed away Friday December 5, 2025. Samuel was known as a great father. He is survived by his daughter Morgan. He is also survived by his father Jeff, mother Kathy, and brother Jacob. A memorial service will be held Tuesday December 16, 2025, at 10:00 am at French Funerals & Cremations...
Josephine White
Dec 5, 2025
Josephine Irene Philomena Ramsden White, Jo, Jo Mama, The Roaring Mouse passed quietly from this world on December 5, 2025, attended by her cat, her Labrador, and her husband of 53 years, William H. (Bill) White. Her quiet departure, while not unexpected, was entirely unbefitting; not one person who knew Jo would describe her life as "quiet." A born stage...
Kay Perks
Dec 4, 2025
Kay Frances “Nana” Perks, age 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. In her final moments, she was lovingly surrounded by her daughter Kathy, her son-in-law Tim, and her daughter-in-law Jean Marie. She left this world in the same way she lived — wrapped in love.
Kay was born on October 10, 1935, in Hugo, Oklahoma,...
Patricia Willenberg
Dec 4, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Willenberg, age 93, of Corrales, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born August 5, 1932, in Ottawa, Kansas and lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico for 43 years, prior to moving to Corrales, New Mexico.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 74 years,...
Shellie Kelsey Erikson
Dec 3, 2025
Shellie Kelsey Erikson was born June 28, 1969, in Payson, UT to DeVere and Donna Bowles Kelsey. She passed away on December 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.
She attended schools in Nephi, UT, graduating in 1987 from Juab High School. During her school days she enjoyed dancing, drill team, drama, and marching band. Shellie attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT,...
Donald Fouch
Dec 3, 2025
We are saddened to share that Donald Fouch passed away on December 3, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 with a reception immediately following. A graveside service will take place at...
Paula LeSueur
Dec 3, 2025
Paula LeSueur, 76, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born on December 9, 1948, Paula devoted her life to caring for those around her. She was a nurse practitioner who helped and saved countless women and at-risk teens for many years, starting her career in California and then working for many decades in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and in school-based clinics...
Alice Lujan
Dec 2, 2025
We are saddened to share that Alice Lujan has passed away on December 2, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.A visitation/service will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm at French Funerals at 7121 Wyoming Boulevard NE 87109.
Margaret J. Guess
Dec 1, 2025
Margaret Jane Guess, age 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to her Lord and Savior, on Monday, December 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Tommy; son Tommy Ray Guess and wife, Tori, of Colorado (Tray Guess and Tegan [Rob] Kranz); son Keith Guess and wife, Susan, of Iowa (Barlow, Gannon, Lawson, Carston, Bryan, and...
Connor McClain
Dec 1, 2025
Connor Malcolm McClain- Connor arrived into this world on October 13, 2005 and departed December 1, 2025. There are not enough words to describe the light that Connor brought into the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Connor was a student at the University of New Mexico and, although he was still finding himself, he had...
Leslie Whittet
Nov 30, 2025
Leslie Anne Whittet, born on August 31, 1960, in Washington, D.C., passed away on November 30, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Tracey Leigh Whittet (husband James R. Hilderbrandt), of Santa Fe, NM; her nephew, Dylan James Burrell, of Littleton, CO; cousins Joan Whitehouse Lovett, Doug and Kathy Price, Martha and Ted Scholz, Todd and Mary Price, Scott Whittet and Andrea...
Morris Gerard Chavez
Nov 28, 2025
Morris Gerard Chavez, 62 (a month shy of his December 28 Birthday), of Albuquerque, NM, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was surrounded by the love of his brother, Anthony Chavez, and the love and prayers of all his family and...
Glenn Abbott
Nov 27, 2025
Glenn William Abbott, born November 12, 1959, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was surrounded by those who loved him most.
Glenn was a devoted husband to Nancy Abbott, a loving father to Brittany Tarango, and a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Mila Tarango. His family was the center of his...
Clyde W. Miller
Nov 27, 2025
Went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day.
Clyde was born on March 9, 1939, and remained a lifelong Albuquerque resident. He retired from Yellow Freight. He spent his retirement years camping and fishing, with family, and working for the Lord's Kingdom.
Clyde's legacy of Kingdom service was hewn and built at...
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