RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Marjorie Rorie
Apr 14, 2026
We are saddened to share that Marjorie Rorie has passed away on April 14, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ernest Gomez
Apr 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Ernest Gomez has passed away on April 13, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Oclides "Oakie" DeFusco
Apr 12, 2026
Oclides "Oakie" DeFusco, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2026, in Richmond, Texas. Born on October 31, 1935, in Valdez, New Mexico, Oakie dedicated her life to her family and community. A proud graduate of high school, she became a cherished bilingual assistant for Albuquerque Public Schools, where she impacted the lives of many...
Morton Otto Radden
Apr 11, 2026
A gentle man, whose spirit transcends words, Morton Otto Radden, 99, died surrounded by loved ones on April 11, 2026.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1926, to Arnold and Hannah Radden, Morty grew up in an immigrant Jewish world full of neighborhood friendship and camaraderie. On his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Army and spent the waning years of...
Tommy Tays
Apr 10, 2026
We are saddened to share that Tommy Tays has passed away on April 10, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Olga Marina Valdez
Apr 9, 2026
Olga Valdez, 81 years old, of Albuquerque, passed away April, 9, 2026 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born October 27,1944, to Adam Valdez and Romelia Galdamez in Los Amates, Izabal, Guatemala.Olga married Carlos Zuñiga, in 1965, who preceded her in death. She then married Carlos Enrique Cerna in 1978, who also preceded her in death.
Olga is survived by four children, Nidia Zelaya...
Charles Baker
Apr 9, 2026
We are saddened to share that Charles Baker has passed away on April 9, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ronald LeRoy Johnson
Apr 8, 2026
Ronald LeRoy Johnson passed away peacefully to his eternal reward on April 8, 2026. He was born to Emma Mae Seaver and Lynn M. Johnson on July 14, 1930 in Saginaw County, Michigan. He was a fourth generation farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bruce L. Johnson and son-in-law Edward Garcia.
He lived a long,...
Michael Furstenau
Apr 8, 2026
We are saddened to share that Michael Furstenau has passed away on April 8, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Diane Swan
Apr 7, 2026
We are saddened to share that Diane Swan has passed away on April 7, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Philip Reardon
Apr 7, 2026
We are saddened to share that Philip Reardon has passed away on April 7, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Ollie Don Waters
Apr 6, 2026
Ollie Waters, 65, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered eternal rest unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1960. He was married to his wife, Zerrie for 39 years.
A highly respected Certified Public Accountant, Ollie founded his own accounting firm and faithfully served clients throughout New Mexico for more than 20 years.
A memorial service...
Charles L. "Charlie" Palmer
Apr 6, 2026
Charlie Palmer, 97, has lived in Albuquerque since 1955, died April 6, 2026. He is survived by his children Terry Palmer and his wife Vicky Palmer, Michael Palmer and his husband Jim Walker, Patrick Palmer and his wife Darlene Benavides-Palmer, grandchildren Malcom, Brandon Maddie and Brooke Palmer and two great grandchildren. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Dianne...
Richard Paul Rosenthal
Apr 3, 2026
Richard Paul Rosenthal, born on February 7, 1956, in Park Forest, IL, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Rick is survived by his wife, Pam, and their three daughters, Carrie, Brianne, and Melissa and son in law, Fernando. He adored being a grandpa to Destiny and Emilio....
Margaret Carolyn Hawk
Apr 3, 2026
Margaret C. Hawk passed away April 3, 2026 at the age of 97. Margaret was born in Houston, Texas to Charles Cummins Lucas Jr. and Louise Linebaugh Lucas.
She moved to Albuquerque in the 1970s to pursue a career in Human Resources Management at Sandia National Laboratories, a position she held until she retired. It was there she met her beloved...
Esther Naranjo
Apr 2, 2026
Esther Naranjo, age 92, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away April 2, 2026. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Filiberto; her daughter, Diane; her brothers, Mike, Phil, and Bobby; and her sister, Sally.
Esther is survived by her sons, Gilbert Naranjo of Albuquerque, NM and Rick Naranjo of San Pedro, CA; sisters, Martha, Tillie, and Maria; and...
Dianna Brown
Apr 2, 2026
Dianna Brown, 83, died on April 2nd, 2026. She loved and dedicated her life to two things: her family and her church. She was loved by all who knew her. Everyone will miss her, as she was an excellent woman. She was born in Santa Fe and moved to Albuquerque in 1956, where she lived on and off while supporting...
John Burton Stockton Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
John B Stockton, age 84 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. John was born John Burton Stockton, Jr, May 30, 1941, in Oklahoma City to John B Stockton Sr and Geraldine Edna Jones Stockton.
John grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and completed his education at Choctaw High School prior...
Haley Linda Wells
Apr 1, 2026
Haley Wells, 26, beloved Sister, Daughter, and Niece, was called to her eternal resting place on April 1, 2026. She entered this world on October 24, 1999 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Dean and Kristina Wells. She is survived by her brother Ryan Wells (Taryn Houlihan); a beautiful extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins; as well as beloved friends...
Donald Swain Weber Jr
Mar 31, 2026
Donald Swain Weber Jr, 54, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. He was known for his kind heart, unwavering support for others, and a laugh that could fill any room. Donnie had a lifelong passion for cars, whether building, racing or simply talking about them. He was a man that could fix anything, if it...
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