Bernadette Tixier French

Bernadette Tixier-French, 64, of Pojoaque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1962, in Española, New Mexico, to Mariano and Henrietta Tixier.

Bernadette dedicated much of her life to serving her community and making a difference in the lives of others. She worked at First National Bank before pursuing her passion for education. She went on to become a teacher with Pojoaque Valley Public Schools and later served as a principal at McCurdy Charter School. Through her work in education, Bernadette touched the lives of countless students, families, and colleagues and will be remembered for the impact she made throughout her career.

Bernadette was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, partner, and friend. She is survived by her partner, Rex Larkin; her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Vanessa French; her daughter, Kristin French; her step-daughter, Samantha French, and son-in-law, Mike Weller; her grandsons, Marco, Dane, and Miller; and her former spouse, Mark French. She is also survived by her parents, Mariano and Henrietta Tixier; her sisters, Jeanette Tixier and Annette Trujillo; nieces and nephews Kimberly, Candice, Mario, and Max; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Santiago and Celidonia Gonzales and Ed and Dominga Benavidez, as well as her brother-in-law, James Trujillo.

Bernadette will be deeply missed by her family, friends, former students, colleagues, and all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Her love, dedication, and the many lives she touched will remain a lasting part of her legacy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rivera Funeral Home, 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center in support of cancer research in Bernadette's memory. https://mdanderson.donordrive.com/campaigns/Bernadette-Tixier-French-Memorial-Fundraiser