RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Julia Rita Webb
Apr 21, 2026
We are saddened to share that Julia Webb has passed away on April 21, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
William Blust Hughes
Apr 18, 2026
William B. Hughes of Albuquerque passed away in his home on April 18. He is survived by his sons Brian and Kevin Hughes and daughters-in-law Melody Hughes and Maria-Elena Hughes, grandchildren Thomas, Reagan, and Lillian Hughes, all of Albuquerque, brothers David Hughes of Niskayuna, NY, Richard Hughes of Georgetown, TX, sister Elizabeth Hughes Kasparian of Salem, UT, and numerous nieces...
David Magetteri
Apr 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that David Magetteri has passed away on April 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
Barbara Watson
Apr 17, 2026
We are saddened to share that Barbara Watson has passed away on April 17, 2026. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.
David Richard Myers
Apr 16, 2026
David R. Myers, 77, passed peacefully from this life on April 16, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Janice; daughter, Laura Whittet; son, Matt Myers; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Kathy Ptacin; and a brother, Greg Myers.First and foremost a family man, Dave enjoyed watching his children grow into accomplished adults. He was a loving husband to his wife...
Gordon George Braithwaite
Apr 15, 2026
Gordon George Braithwaite, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH-Lomas. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The family is in the process of preparing a full obituary and appreciates your patience during...
Joan Virginia Hedgren
Apr 15, 2026
Joan Virginia Hedgren, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on September 17, 1944, in Saint Louis, Missouri, Joan dedicated her life to the field of nursing, serving at several prestigious institutions, including St. Joseph's Hospital and The Montebello. With a Master's Degree in nursing, she was a highly decorated...
Frances Duran Morales
Apr 14, 2026
Frances Duran Morales, 74, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026.
Born on September 19, 1951, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Frances was raised in the North Valley, where she built a life rooted in love, family, and community.
Frances was a devoted mother, a proud matriarch, and a woman whose warmth touched everyone she met. If you knew her, even for a...
Lydia Mae Cordova
Apr 14, 2026
Lydia Mae Cordova (83), a dedicated wife of 60 years; loving mother; and family rock, passed away Tuesday April 14, 2026. She was born to Estanislado and Angelina Pino and was raised in Albuquerque, NM. Lydia was a graduate of Albuquerque High School (class of 1961) and was a life-long learner. Passionate about education, she pursued a fulfilling career as...
Marjorie Louise Rorie
Apr 14, 2026
Marjorie Louise Geisenhener was born on April 4, 1929, on a snowy night in Colby, Kansas. She was the second of four daughters born to Guy and Irma Geisenhener. She grew up on a wheat farm in northwest Kansas during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. Her main chore was milking cows, which made her incredibly strong. She loved to...
Ernesto Gomez
Apr 13, 2026
Ernesto "Ernie" Gomez, born June 5, 1939, in Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 86. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ernest was known for his humor and love of golf; he brought joy, laughter and love to his wife, family and friends.
Ernest proudly served his country as a United States...
Rafael and Rosalina Rubio
Apr 12, 2026
Rafael and Rosalina Rubio passed away on April 12, 2026. They are survived by their two sons: Roger Anthony Rubio and wife Angelica Rubio, and Rafael Michael Rubio and wife Laura Rubio. They were grandparents to Alejandro Rubio, Mateo Rubio, Elliana Rubio, and Jonah Rubio. Both were born in El Paso, TX: Rosalina on December 25, 1943 and Rafael on...
Carolyn Mottley Dixon
Apr 12, 2026
Carolyn Dixon passed away peacefully on the evening of April 12th, 2026, at the age of 87, in Rio Rancho, NM. Carolyn lived a beautiful, full life rooted in love, strength, intelligence, and devotion to her family.
Carolyn was born to Harry E. Mottley Sr. and Thelma Catherine (Garrett) Mottley, on October 21, 1938, in Farmville, Virginia where she was...
Gloria Abbie Church
Apr 12, 2026
Gloria (Abbie) Church, age 84, was called home to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2026. Abbie was a devoted member of Queen of Heaven Church.
Abbie was born in Contreras, New Mexico in 1942 to Salvador and Siria Moya. She was the second of 6 siblings. Abbie loved exploring her countryside home with her siblings and cousins as a...
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...
Eloy Atencio
Apr 11, 2026
Eloy Atencio of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 11th, 2026, at the age of 61.Eloy was born on September 18th, 1964, to Juan Atencio and Cordilia Suazo in Espanola, New Mexico. After graduating from the University of New Mexico, Eloy became an electrical engineer.Eloy married Ernestine in 1988, and together they shared 37 wonderful years. In his free...
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...
Alice Faye Baca
Apr 10, 2026
In the early morning of Friday, April 10, 2026, Alice Faye Baca (Nelson) passed away peacefully at the age of 86.
Alice was the eldest of four children born to Benjamin "Cale" Nelson and Edith Nelson.
Alice grew up on family land in West Virginia, where her father worked as a coal miner and the family maintained a modest farm...
Tommy Dean Tays
Apr 10, 2026
A tribute to Tommy D. Tays "Tom" (1936-2026).Tom passed away on April 10, 2026 at age 90 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.He joined the New Mexico National Guard after graduating high school in Roswell, New Mexico in 1954 as Corporal Tays and retired in 1989 as Colonel Tays. From 1983 to 1989, he was Chief of Staff.He built a...
Mary Lou Duggin
Apr 9, 2026
Mary Louise Shelton Duggin, born in Albuquerque, NM, on Sunday, January 26, 1930, departed this earth to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was filled with love and joy. Mary Lou will be remembered for her love of family, her creative talent, and her many "long...
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