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ADKINS, BILLY R. 1937-2013 Billy R. Adkins, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Belen and Los Lunas passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. He was born in Putnam, Oklahoma on August 25, 1937. Bill was an electrician who owned B & R Electric; and he loved playing baseball, guitar, camping, fishing, hunting, sports, and being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlo Adkins and Vera Henry; his twin daughters, Debra Jean and Donna Kay; and his longtime partner, Lorraine Chavez. Bill is survived by his two daughters, Kathy Dorcas and Keri Adkins and partner, Sam Wills; son, Keith Adkins and wife, Renee; brother, Tom Adkins and wife, Lois; cousin, Joe King and wife, Barbara; granddaughters, Andrea Antoine and partner, Luke Sloan, Justine Cassiday and husband, Matthew, Alexandra Gallegos, Ashley Adkins, Brittany Adkins, Marissa Lovato and husband, Anthony, Celeste Gallegos, Cassandra Adkins, and Brianna DeGraffenreid; grandson, Tommy Just and partner, Desirea Romero; great-granddaughters, Audrianna, Jordan, Ava, Lilliana, Julliana, Ariel, Trinity and Gabriella; great-grandsons, Landon, Vince, Landyn, and Camden; nephew, Jeff Adkins and wife, Mari, great-nephews, Tyler and Sean; niece, Diane Adkins and husband, Greg; great-nieces, Leah and Lauren; partner, Nikki Kassa; family, Trish Tomer and husband, Cal, Chad Hamilton and wife, Dawn, Leisha Hamilton, Alex Tomer and wife, Bertha, Angela Tomer, Josh Marquez, Marcus Tomer, Aaron, Katie, Taylor, Cameron, Isacc, and Elliana; friends, Frank Salcido and wife, Christine and Chantelle. He is also survived by many other family members and friends who loved him and will miss him dearly. A Memorial Service will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 20, at 12:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge on Highway 314. Thank you Ambercare - Catrina, Marcus and Mohammad and the Veteran's Hospital. Sign Bill's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen.
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
BAUCOM, CLIFTON (CLIFF) of Liberty Hill, TX, died June 13, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Mr. Baucom was born February 7, 1935 in Denver, Colorado and graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1953. He was a 30-year Navy veteran, stationed at NAS Miramar, San Diego, CA, serving two tours in Vietnam aboard the USS Constellation. Mr. Baucom was an avid Ham Radio Operator (W6WBK) spending many hours talking to his buddies all over the country. He reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Sandra Smith, after both their spouses passed away. They married in May 2001 and Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in September 2001, developing dementia in recent years, as well. The Baucom's lived in Edgewood, NM for several years before relocating to Texas in 2008. Surviving family members include wife Sandra Neeley Baucom (Liberty Hill, TX); daughters Christine Lang (Leander, TX), Sheryl Hausknecht (San Diego, CA) and Cathy VanBoening (Escondido, CA); step-son Tom Neeley (Florence, TX); granddaughter Chelsea Hakker (Greenland, NH); great-granddaughter Riley Hakker (Greenland, NH); and many members of Mr. Baucom's extended family, in California, Illinois, Indiana and Texas. Contributions may be made to American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc, Parkinson's Plaza, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10305 or AGE of Central Texas, 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
CANTU, RUTH Age 80, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
ENCARNACION, AUREA V. Son seis anos que nos despedimos pero solamente de tu cuerpo fisico. El gordo y tu seran siempre en nuestro corazon. Quique, Cucha, Madelyn, Michael, Pini, Little, Pinina y Frenchie
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
HENRY, WILLIAM SAMUEL STATON Age 76, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
MARQUEZ, RACQUEL NICOLE Age 17, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
MONROE, JUANITA MATILDA Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died Wednesday, June, 12, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Rebecca Jacqueline Whitworth and husband, Steven of Cranberry Township, PA; brother, Andres C. Salazar and wife, Jean of Santa Fe, NM; and other relatives and friends. Her husband, Robert Riley Monroe preceded her in death. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:45 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guest book for Juanita at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
SAIS-VALENZUELA, SARA 1907-2013 Sara Sais-Valenzuela, age 105, a lifelong resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 16, 2013. All services will be held at San Clemente Parish, beginning with a viewing on Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 8:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Los Lentes Catholic Cemetery. Sign Sara's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
TORRES, SIXTO (LOUIE) June 18, 1980 - April 22, 2001 Happy Birthday My Louie. Always in our hearts. YKILYB
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
BUSTOS, PETE G. Pete, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. Pete was born August 1, 1928 to Margarito Bustos and Lugardita Martinez Bustos. He was loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Pete and Eloisa were married on August 19, 1957 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and they enjoyed their time together, especially in their retirement years. They enjoyed eating out, traveling and spending time with their family and friends. Pete was a long time grocer, spending 38 years at Columbia Supermarket, a humble man and loving counsel to all who were a part of his life. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Council and an Extraordinary Eucharist Minister, and a long time member of the Elks Lodge No. 408. He was also President of the JayCees and on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and First Federal Savings & Loan Association. Pete was a lifelong Catholic and a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM. Pete was preceded in death wife, Eloisa, who died on July 13, 2012; his parents; his sister Bessie Montoya and her husband Conrado Montoya; and brothers Arturo D. Bustos and Eloy J. Bustos. Pete is survived by son, Ralph Bustos and his wife Priscilla and their family, Natasha Martinez-Padilla, her husband Eric and their children, Christian, Romulus and Cameron of Las Vegas, and Alicia Martinez of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Ruth Bustos Lopez and her husband Maurice and their children, David Lopez and Isabela Lopez of Albuquerque, NM; and son, Donald Bustos of Houston, TX. He is also survived by his sister, Confe Bustos; nephews, Robert Montoya and wife Marie of Santa Fe, NM, Arthur Montoya and wife Anita of Albuquerque, Patricia Martinez and husband Danny of Raton, NM, and Phyllis Martinez of Las Vegas, NV, as well as 10 great nephews and 4 great nieces, and other relatives and friends. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:00pm at Immaculate Conception Church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10:00am with Father George V. Salazar as Celebrant. Cremation will take place following the funeral Mass and Pete will be laid to rest at the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum in Albuquerque, NM at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Building Fund at either Immaculate Conception Church, 811 Sixth Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701, or to Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 403 Valencia Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at Rogers Mortuary Chapel. Please visit our website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign our online register book. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
Published on: Mon June 17, 2013