RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
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
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
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
Nov 21, 2025
We are saddened to share that Charles Homer 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.
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
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
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.
Mary Cox
Nov 19, 2025
In Loving Memory ofMary B. Lovato CoxSeptember 26, 1931 - November 18, 2025Mary B. Lovato Cox, born September 26, 1931, entered into eternal rest on November 18, 2025, at the age of 94. Surrounded by loved ones and strengthened by her unwavering Catholic faith, Mary returned peacefully to our Lord, whom she served faithfully throughout her life.Mary lived a life...
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...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson
Nov 18, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Edward Jackson, born April 3, 1926, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Albuquerque, NM. He leaves behind a legacy marked by grace, curiosity, kindness, and a life lived fully and beautifully.Charlie is survived by his three devoted children, each of whom adored their father: daughter Jean Reynolds and her...
Robert Cipoletti
Nov 17, 2025
We are saddened to share that Robert Cipoletti has passed away on November 17, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Gail Spidle
Nov 17, 2025
Gail G. Spidle, a prominent Albuquerque theatrical personality and faithful church leader, died Sunday evening, November 16. She was 88 years old. She leaves behind her husband, Jake W. Spidle and two children Brian G. Besson, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and her daughter Mary Lynn Gross (husband Stephen) of Albuquerque and her four stepchildren: Cindy Foss of Augusta, GA;...
Maria Juarez
Nov 17, 2025
Maria Raquel Pastran Juarez went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 17th. She was born on May 5, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damacio and Fermina Pastran, her husband Benito Juarez, her son Eddie Juarez and her 2 grandsons Kevin and Daniel Velasquez and several siblings?? She is...
William "Bill" Lord
Nov 16, 2025
Devoted Husband, Father, Veteran, Musician, and Friend
William "Bill" Lord passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 16, 2025, at the age of 99. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend, Bill lived a long and meaningful life rooted in integrity, tradition, and service to others.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Bill moved with his mother to Santa Fe, New...
Sophie John Collaros
Nov 16, 2025
Sophie John Collaros, 75, passed away on November 16, 2025 in her hometown of Albuquerque. She is survived by four siblings and ten nieces and nephews.As a former anthropologist in Greece and at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Sophie restored massive pottery and delicate figurines with saint-like patience, steady hands, and a deep respect for the stories they carried. She...
Leila Rose Constant
Nov 15, 2025
Leila Rose Constant
1937-2025
Leila Rose Constant, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on November 15, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Leila's life was a testament to resilience and grace, even as she faced the challenges of dementia in her final years.
Born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 1, 1937,...
AC Lingerfelt
Nov 14, 2025
AC Lingerfelt
AC Lingerfelt, age 88, went home to his Heavenly Father on November 14, 2025, at 4:05 p.m. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born in Belmont, NC, he was the son of the late Arthur Clyde Lingerfelt and the late Vivian Bernice Lingerfelt. In addition to his parents, AC was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joan; his...
Jose Garcia
Nov 14, 2025
José Felix Garcia passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14th, at the age of 97, surrounded by his family.
He was born in 1928, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Dr. Garcia was a cherished husband and father, and he loved his family deeply. Felix was a beloved professor and radiologist for the UNM School of Medicine for many years.
Tribute to José Felix Garcia
Born...
Ivan Barker
Nov 14, 2025
Ivan R. Barker, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Friday, 14 November 2025 after his hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 85 years old. Ivan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.Ivan was born in Charleston, West Virginia and enlisted in the United States Army after high school. Sergeant First Class (Retired) Barker was a Vietnam War...
Troy Gregory
Nov 14, 2025
Troy Elmer Gregory, 97, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on December 22, 1927, in Stamford, Texas, Troy lived a long and meaningful life devoted to family, faith, and service.
In 1957, Troy married the love of his life, Anne Gregory, and together they shared 68 years of devotion, partnership, and joy.
Troy is survived by...
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