Absolutely! We have observed organic compounds in interstellar space, for example. (Or if you prefer, we have seen light spectra that indicate the presence of organic compounds in space.) Organic compounds are nothing more than compounds of the element carbon. Carbon is formed in nuclear reactions in stellar cores. Life is not required for the formation of carbon. Carbon can then react with hydrogen, oxygen and any of a number of other elements to form organic compounds, once is has been dispersed to cooler environments. That was the whole point of the experiment by Wohler in the 19th century. If you are unfamiliar with it, that experiment involved the synthesis of urea, an organic compound, from inorganic starting materials and conclusively proved that life was not necessary for the production of organic compounds.
Thank you both. It looks as though we need to be cautious in equating the existence of organic material with the existence of current or previous life.
The existence of dog food does not guarantee the existence of a dog.
The existence of dog POOP, on the other hand...