Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

Thomas Eugene "Tim" Kelly

Thomas Eugene "Tim" Kelly

Nov 24, 2025

Thomas Eugene was known as "Tim" by everybody, including his parents, with the exception of St. Peter and the Internal Revenue Service. On Monday, November 24, 2025, his soul flew away with the Angels. His smile and Irish humor will be missed by everyone who knew him. The son of Eugene and Ann (Vollmer) Kelly was born on May 30,...

James Trehern

James Trehern

Nov 24, 2025

James Everett Trehern (Jim), age 88, was born July 7, 1937, in Pensacola, Florida. He passed away on November 24, 2025, peacefully at home. Jim joined the Air Force in 1955, he was stationed at Manzano Base, New Mexico. Where he met and married the love of his life, Glenda Trehern. He then started as a firefighter in Albuquerque in...

Sharon Salley

Sharon Salley

Nov 24, 2025

Sharon Lee Salley (Allen) passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 10, 1948, in Southern California to Gordon Emerson Allen and Margaret Emily Healy Allen, Sharon grew up in Fullerton and Downey. After graduating from Downey High School in 1966, she attended the University of New...

Lois Ann Stevens

Lois Ann Stevens

Nov 23, 2025

Lois Ann Innes Stevens passed away on Sunday, November 23rd in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 92 from pneumonia and complications of congestive heart failure. She passed away at home, attended by her son and daughter-in-law. Lois died not long after stating she was "ready to go to heaven!"

Lois was born in the family farmhouse in Snover, MI in 1933 to...

Judith Carder

Judith Carder

Nov 22, 2025

-----------------We are saddened to share that Judith Carder has passed away on November 22, 2025. A service will be on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 10:00am-12:00pm at Hope in the High Desert Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

John Maito

John Maito

Nov 22, 2025

John Francis Maito passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 at the age of 90 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 47 years; his brother, Tony Lucero (Sara); his cousin, Carmen Chavez; his sons John Maito and Mark Maito (Lawaynne); his daughters Jennifer Garcia (Tony), Connie Lopez (Joe), and Stephanie Whitley(Jeff); nieces and nephews, 20...

Phillip Henry Shoultz

Phillip Henry Shoultz

Nov 22, 2025

Phillip Henry Shoultz, 97, passed away into the loving hands of God on November 22, 2025.

Born on January 28, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, to Henry Edwin and Clara Lily Shoultz, Phillip graduated from Columbia Heights High School and later earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota. Phillip served in the US Army in Germany as part...

Virginia West

Virginia West

Nov 21, 2025

We are saddened to share that Virginia West has passed away on November 21, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Charles Homer

Charles Homer

Nov 21, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Homer, born on August 15, 1944, in Santa Rosa, California, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 81. Chuck was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, known for his warmth and sense of humor. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he committed his professional life to...

Loren Arthur Berge, PhD

Loren Arthur Berge, PhD

Nov 20, 2025

Loren Arthur Berge died the evening of November 20, 2025, due to a sudden cardiac event, with his wife, Carol, at his side. Loren was born August 10, 1944, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as the only child of Arthur and Marjorie Berge. He grew up in the small town of Campbellsport, Wisconsin. At the age of four, he accompanied...

Cleofas Otero

Cleofas Otero

Nov 20, 2025

Cleofas Otero passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1936 to Emilio and Juanita Otero in Los Lunas, New Mexico. He married Trinnie Otero, (The most beautiful girl) as he would say! He spent his entire career working with the State of New Mexico Labor Department. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. He...

Rochelle Gonzales

Rochelle Gonzales

Nov 20, 2025

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rochelle, who left this world peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was a source of strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family, and her absence leaves an ache that words can hardly capture.

Rochelle lived a life marked by kindness and quiet resilience....

Ramona Moseley

Ramona Moseley

Nov 20, 2025

Our beloved Mom, Grandma, Sister, Auntie passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on May 10, 1940, to Enrique and Emilia Sanchez in Punta de Agua, New Mexico. Ramona married George Moseley and moved to Albuquerque and together raised their three children. Ramona was a hardworking, energetic, fierce, funny, strong, kind...

Venito Vasquez

Venito Vasquez

Nov 20, 2025

Venito (Ben) Vasquez, age 79, passed away on November 20, 2025. Born to Santos Vasquez and Juanita Esquivel in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was the fourth of nine children whose family followed the crops throughout the United States and settled in Watsonville, California.

He graduated from Watsonville High School and soon joined the United States Air Force where he was...

Robert Brummell

Robert Brummell

Nov 20, 2025

We are saddened to share that Robert Brummell has passed away on November 20, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.

Guillermo Navarrette

Guillermo Navarrette

Nov 19, 2025

Guillermo "Masa" Navarrette, born on July 18, 1949, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A proud veteran, Guillermo dedicated much of his life to serving his country in the Army, showcasing unwavering commitment and resilience throughout his military career.

In honor of Guillermo’s remarkable life and service, a Mass will be held...

Wanda Johnston

Wanda Johnston

Nov 19, 2025

Wanda Johnston, age 67 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bethesda North Hospital. Wanda was born in Escondido, California on August 01, 1958, the daughter of Edward McCabe and Joyce Foster. An accountant by trade, Wanda loved to spend her free time traveling the world, sewing and doing cross-stitch, cooking and tending to her flower...

Mary Cox

Mary Cox

Nov 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Mary B. Cox

September 26, 1931 - November 19, 2025

Mary B. Cox, born September 26, 1931, to Frank and Francis Lovato in Villa Nueva, New Mexico. She entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2025, at the age of 94. Surrounded by loved ones and strengthened by her unwavering Catholic faith, Mary returned peacefully to our Lord, whom...

Arthur Kraus

Arthur Kraus

Nov 18, 2025

We are saddened to share that Arthur F. Kraus has passed away on November 18, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time.

Sarah Glass

Sarah Glass

Nov 18, 2025

Sarah Maxine Glass went to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on November 18, 2025. She was at home with her mother. Sarah was born on September 26, 1981. She was 44 years old. Sarah loved unconditionally as she was loved. She was beautiful inside and out, had a kind spirit and funny observations on life. Sarah was her...