RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Glenn Brawer
Nov 13, 2025
-----------------We are saddened to share that Glenn Brawer has passed away on November 13, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday November 17th at 4:30pm at French-Rio Rancho 1275 Unser Blvd. NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
William B. Keleher
Nov 12, 2025
We are saddened to share that William Keleher has passed away on November 12, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Mildred (Millie) Elaine Brady
Nov 12, 2025
Mildred (Millie) Elaine Brady was born on December 21, 1934, in Palisade, Nebraska. She was second of eight children born to William and Beaulah Weber. She dearly loved her siblings, Barbara Ozbun, Lillian Tucker, Bill Weber, Douglas Weber, Jeannie Jehorek, Richard Weber, and Darleen Henderson. The Weber family lived on a farm near Culbertson, Nebraska.
Millie graduated from Culbertson High School...
Jake Vigil
Nov 12, 2025
Jake Vigil, a dearly loved father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 80. Jake was a proud veteran of the United States Army, who carried the values of service and dedication throughout his life.
Jake is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Alice; his children, Michael Anthony (LeeAnn),...
Bill Castillo
Nov 11, 2025
Bill Castillo, a devoted husband, father, friend, school principal, and a lifetime resident of Albuquerque died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 96.
Bill is survived by his spouse Betty; children, Charles Castillo and wife Elizabeth Hogan, Janice Castillo and husband Greg Alarid, and Robert Castillo; grandchildren Claire Alarid, Nicholas Alarid, and Antonio Castillo.
On 11/20/25, a rosary will...
Edward Melendez
Nov 11, 2025
We are saddened to share that Edward Melendez Jr., has passed away on November 11, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
John Leonard Moses Gallegos
Nov 10, 2025
John Leonard Moses Gallegos “Big John,” age 82, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Born on September 5, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, John was the beloved son of the late Joe L. Gallegos and MaryLou Gallegos. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...
Marty Martinez
Nov 9, 2025
Marty Martinez, born on November 15, 1966, left this world on November 9, 2025. He was a cherished member of the Albuquerque community and is remembered for his kindness, unwavering spirit, and dedication to those around him.
A memorial service to honor Marty will be held on December 1, 2025, at Lomas Chapel, located at 10500 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque,...
Arlene Smith
Nov 9, 2025
Arlene Smith was born February 14, 1927, in Marion, Kansas to Cecil Pierce and Lillian Parker Pierce and has lived in Albuquerque since 1950. Her husband of 64 years, Max A. Smith, preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by her daughters Caroline Gilley, husband Terry and grandsons Eric and Darrin; Christine Grinde, grandchildren Marc and Cheryl; Elaine...
Eleanor Sanchez
Nov 9, 2025
Eleanor Sanchez, age 92, beloved mother, spouse, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on November 9, 2025. She entered this world on June 11, 1933, in Gallup, NM, born to Manuel and Virginia Garcia.
Eleanor was raised as an only child but was also raised with "cousins by the dozens". She graduated from Gallup Cathedral High School and...
Georgia Newlin
Nov 8, 2025
Georgia Iris Friend, 89, passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born in Saidora, Mason County, Illinois on June 16, 1936. She is preceded in death by her parents, George William Friend and Gladys Bernetta Lippert Friend, her brothers, Gary Friend and Glen Friend and her sister, Geraldine Friend Patterson. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Newlin...
Benita Lorraine Naquin
Nov 8, 2025
Bennie Lorraine Naquin, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1935 in Cañones, New Mexico, and later made her home in Santa Fe. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Melvin O. Naquin. Together, they settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they built a...
Christopher Archuleta
Nov 7, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christopher "Chris" Michael Archuleta, who left this world far too soon on November 7, 2025, at the age of 35, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his time on Earth was brief, the impact he made on the lives of those who knew and loved him will remain everlasting.Chris was...
Orlando Samuel Castellano
Nov 7, 2025
Santa Fe, New Mexico native Orlando (Tandy) Castellano, age 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away November 7, 2025.
Orlando was known for his lifelong commitment and devotion to his family, his teasing sense of humor and warmth to all. He had a great love of the outdoors, fishing, carpentry, landscaping, Spanish music, playing the guitar and...
Paul Gaede
Nov 7, 2025
Paul Gaede, age 83, of Albuquerque, joined our Lord in Heaven on Friday, November 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; sons, Paul Jr. (Tiffany) and Kris; grandchildren, Robert (Naomi), John, and Amanda (Cyal); great-grandsons, Elijah and Sevyn; and his best friend by his side to the end, Stubs. His wish was for us not to grieve him...
Mildred Chavez
Nov 7, 2025
We are saddened to share that Mildred Chavez has passed away on November 7, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Debraha Driggers
Nov 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debraha Marie Driggers on November 6, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 73. She was born on July 16, 1952, in Norfolk, Nebraska.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am at Metamorphi Church.
Vickie Davy
Nov 5, 2025
Vickie's lifelong calling was to be a nurse and help people. Her achievements include but are not limited to RN, CCRN, BSN, MSN, Retired from Presbyterian Hospital, night supervisor at Presbyterian Kaseman hospital, Los Alamos Medical Center, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Vickie helped design the Fast track at Lovelace Medical Center. She helped with the first heart transplant...
Ralph Theodore Johnson, Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Ralph Theodore Johnson, Jr., 90, finally got his wish – the Good Lord took him. He is being lovingly welcomed by his wife Ruth, son Tom and daughter-in-law Tina, his parents, his siblings Jerry Johnson and Julanne Creech and a host of family and friends. Left behind are his daughter Barbara of Albuquerque, NM, son Greg...
Juanita Rommes
Nov 5, 2025
Juanita Maria Rommes
August 28, 1930-November 5,2025
Juanita (Jenny) Rommes, age 95, died peacefully at home on Wednesday November 5, 2025. She was born to the late Pablo and Doloritas Nieto Leyba on August 28, 1930 in Cedar Grove, New Mexico.
Juanita was employed and retired from Mercy Hospital.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Sharon) Rommes, Titusville, Florida, Robert Rommes, Rio Rancho,...
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