RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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.
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...
Robert "Bob" Gardner
Mar 30, 2026
Robert "Bob" Gardner, 86 passed away on March 30, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM.Bob's life celebration will begin on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at UNIVERSITY- French Funerals and cremations.A full obit will be posted on a later date.
Patricia Ann Robertson
Mar 30, 2026
May 15, 1929 - March 30, 2026
Patricia (Patty) Ann McCracken Robertson went to Heaven at Beehive Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, NM, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on the McCurdy Mission School campus on May 15, 1929, to Violet (Munns) and Dr Glen F. McCracken in Santa Cruz, NM.
Patty was baptized at...
Julian Graham Bartlett
Mar 30, 2026
After a brief illness, Julian Bartlett passed away on March 30, 2026. Loved ones were with him at his passing. He lived a long and full life defined by quiet strength, kindness, generosity, and devotion to his family.
Julian was born on November 5, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to Katie Woodward and Julian Graham Bartlett and he spent his early childhood...
Glen Roger Postenrieder
Mar 30, 2026
August 29, 1958 – March 30, 2026
Glen Roger Postenrieder, 67, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 30, 2026. Glen lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and a deep love for his family, faith, and community.
He dedicated many years working at the University of New Mexico South and North Golf Courses, where he took pride in maintaining the...
Melba F. Medina
Mar 29, 2026
Melba Roybal Medina, age 87, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born and raised in Peñasco, New Mexico, Melba was the heart of her family-a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt whose life was defined by unconditional love, warmth, and steady faith in the people she cared for most.
Melba shared 65 beautiful years of...
Carol Eileen Garrett
Mar 29, 2026
Carol Eileen (Randall) Garrett entered the loving arms of the Lord, March 29, 2026, after a long illness. Carol was born in Albuquerque to Perry Leonard and Mabel Blanche Randall on May 25, 1950. She was a life-long resident of Albuquerque.
Carol attended Rio Grande High School and was part of the first graduating class at West Mesa High School. She...
Marie J. Hren
Mar 29, 2026
Marie Joanna Hren, 89, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, peacefully in her sleep. She was a loving wife, a teacher, and a loved mother and grandmother.
Marie was born October 28th, 1936, in Manning, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford "Bud" Johnson and Letha Boysen.
Marie graduated from Manning High School in 1954, then went on to...
Maria Elena "Helen" Romero
Mar 29, 2026
Maria Elena ("Helen") Romero, aged 82, from Cuyamungue, New Mexico, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a lengthy illness.
On January 27, 1944, she was born to Bernardino Romero and Adelina Romero (Trujillo). Helen was a graduate of Loretto Academy, in Santa Fe, New Mexico for High School. She attended New Mexico Highland's University...
Eugene "Gene" William Kenderdine
Mar 28, 2026
Eugene William Kenderdine passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born in Houston, Texas, but spent most of his life in New Mexico. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis Short Kenderdine; children, Shawn (George) Kenderdine, Melanie (Steve) Kenderdine, Paul (Brenda) Kenderdine, Charles DeWitt, and Elizabeth DeWitt; and sister, Lily Ann McLane. He...
Leatrice "Letty" Weiner
Mar 28, 2026
Leatrice "Letty" Weiner passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 98.
Letty was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Rose Levene, her sister, Rita Moses, her first husband, Louis Alexander, and her second husband, Irving Weiner.
Born in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, Letty was the daughter of Emil and Rose Levene and a proud graduate of Temple University....
Joan Cole
Mar 28, 2026
COLE, Joan Meadow Cole passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 28, 2026. Joan was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Jacob Robert and Margaret Cobb Meadow on August 10, 1934.
Growing up, Joan lived in Delaware, Tennessee, and New Jersey before finally settling in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of ten. She pursued a topical major in clothing...
Timoteo (Tim) P. L’Esperance
Mar 27, 2026
Timoteo ("Tim") P. L'Esperance, 58, passed away on March 27, 2026 following a long and admirable fight against cancer.
Tim was a remarkable father, husband, brother, and friend. Remaining to remember him are his loving wife of 31 years, Denise L'Esperance; his children, Timoteo J. L'Esperance and Julia L'Esperance; his daughter-in-law, Sierra L'Esperance; his mother, Velma L'Esperance; his siblings, Celina Trujillo,...
Hazel Lavenia Taute
Mar 27, 2026
Hazel Taute, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Hazel was born in Clovis, New Mexico on October 8, 1932. She grew up in Farwell, Texas and graduated from Farwell High School. She was one of 3 top ranking seniors of the class of 1950. She worked for First National Bank of Albuquerque,...
Virginia Lee Battle
Mar 26, 2026
"I lost the love of my life last week. Jenny and I were married for 52 years. We were a part of each other. She was my first and only love. There will never be another Jenny. She is my heart and soul."- Berly BattleVirginia "Jenny" Battle passed away on March 26, 2026. God gained another angel that day. She was...
Joseph F. Lucero
Mar 25, 2026
Joseph F. Lucero ("Joe") age 85, passed away on March 25, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.C. Lucero and Dolores (Lola) Martinez Lucero. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joy Herren Lucero; his children, Kurt Lucero and Kristi Segal; and his beloved grandchildren: Sarah (28) and her husband, Cody Dye; Emma (21), daughters of Kurt;...
Zachary David Campos
Mar 25, 2026
Zachary David Campos age 25 of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away on March 25, 2026, due to a motorcycle accident on his way home. On May 5 of 2000 he was born to Michael and Melissa Campos in San Antonio, Texas. Zachary was a graduate of Volcano Vista high school and graduated in 2018.
After graduating, Zach went into the computer...
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