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Bowdish -- A Memorial service for Nina F. (Buchan) Bowdish will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, I-25 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. NE, on Tuesday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place and the cremains will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery that afternoon. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the New Mexico Boy's Ranch; Knight Templar Eye Foundation, P.O. Box 3765, Albuquerque, NM 87190; or to the charity of your choice. Cremation arrangements by Sunrise Society (891-8200).
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Boyd -- ETHEL PEARL BOYD-NELSON 3-14-1916 to 3-30-1995 Always with us, her beautiful soul lives on in each of us. Your loving grandchildren, Laura, Ally & Wes Hine, family and friends.
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Candelaria -- Funeral services for Mr. Phil L. Candelaria will be held on Tuesday at the San Jose Church where Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited Monday, at 7:00 p.m., at San Jose Parish. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Carter -- Anna Frances Davalos Carter, a native of New Mexico, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 1998, after a painful struggle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Ray; son, Mike Goodwin; daughters, Cyndi Goodwin and Alyson Kite and husband, Lindsey; sister, Terry Oehm and husband, Hank, all residents of Albuquerque; brother, Jeff and wife, Jo of Tucson, AZ; stepchildren, Becky, Alan, Barbara, and Ray; grandchildren, Jennifer Martinez of Fort Collins, CO, and Brooke Cromwell of Albuquerque; great-grandchild, Joey of Albuquerque; niece, Elena Giacci and husband, Gary; nephew, David Giacci; dog, Mulligan and cats, Wesley and Aggie Doone, also residents of Albuquerque. Although born in Tularosa, Mrs. Carter lived all of her life in Albuquerque. She loved to collect matchbooks, but her passion was collecting owls--her home is a testament to this collection. Mrs. Carter was a loving wife and mother, a good friend, and will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, French Mortuary Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. with Reverend Charles E. Price, Officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Animal Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Chavez -- Diosinita"Josie" Chavez, 67, passed away Saturday, March 28, 1998 at her home in Socorro, NM. She was born November 24, 1930 to Emilio and Maria (Chavez) Jojola in Val Verde, NM. She is survived by her husband, Bernardo Chavez of the home; sons, Elvries"Billy" Chavez and wife, Betty, Bernardo"Bernie" Chavez Jr., Eduardo"Eddie" Chavez and wife, Carrie, Raymond Chavez and wife, Isabel, and Victor Chavez, all of Socorro, NM; daughters, Mary"Tina" Pargas and husband, Ernest of Socorro, NM, Bernice Vallejos and husband, Eric of Minot, ND, and Denise Herrera and husband, Flavio of Socorro, NM; brothers, Robert Jojola and wife, Linda of Bullhead City, AZ and Emilio Jojola Jr. and wife, Sylvia of Buena Park, CA; sisters, Vivian Bourguignon and friend, Archie Sanchez of Albuquerque, Emma Padilla and husband, Toby of San Antonio, NM and Selfa Lucero and husband, Bill of Albuquerque, and Rosemary Lopez and husband, Jim of Whittier, CA; a special aunt, Rosella Lukesh of Albuquerque; two uncles; two aunts; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday March 30, at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rosary will be recited Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m., at San Miguel with Father Domingo Gumpal as Celebrant. Interment will be in the San Antonio, NM Cemetery. Pallbearers are Phillip D. Chavez, Ernest Pargas Jr., Raymond Chavez Jr., Ryan P. Chavez, Frankie A Montoya III and Phillip Bourguignon. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM
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Floyd -- Ruth Evelyn Gaines Floyd August 6, 1919- March 21, 1998 a missionary to Japan. Norman H. Floyd of Rio Rancho, would like to inform his family members and friends that a memorial service is planned for his mother on Monday, March 30, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Michael and all Angels Episcopal Church located at 601 Montano Rd. NW. Cremains will be interred at the St. Michael and all Angels Episcopal Church Columbarium following the services. Local arrangements provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 601 Mountain Rd. NE, Albuquerque 766-9400
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Jenks -- John"Pappy Jack Jenks, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Friday, March 27, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elda V. Jenks of the family home; daughter, Linda L. Owen and husband, Donald C. of Texas; granddaughter, Crystal L. Owen of Texas; and niece, Shirley Brady of San Diego, CA. John was born June 2, 1913, in Jessup, IA. He entered the United States Navy at the age of 17 on August 17, 1930. During his time in the Navy, he served on four 4-Pipers, 1100 Ton Class Destroyers and also The USS Downs, The USS Warrington, The USS Sumner, and The USS Wedderburn. He retired from the Navy on February 19, 1957, with a rank of Chief Torpedoman after 26 years of service. John was a charter member of The Warren G. Harding Masonic Lodge in Paulsbo, WA and also a member of the D.A.V. Post 3 in Albuquerque. He was a hard working, kind and loving man who took care of his family and his country. He will be missed. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 31, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. at The Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM with Col. Lemuel Boyles officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, March 30, 1998, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Koleski -- Funeral Services for Mrs. Mamie A. Koleski, will be Monday, at the Ascencion Catholic Church, where Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Maldonado -- Bernadino (Bennie) Maldonado 58, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Saturday in a local hospital. Mr. Maldonado was born April 12, 1939 in Escabosa, NM to Pablo and Floripa Maldonado. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Helen of the family home; one son, Robert and wife, Tersita; two daughters, Theresa Gurule and husband, Matthew, Bernadette Maldonado; two granddaughters Danielle, and Sara Gurule. Also surviving are eight brothers, Louie, Morris and wife, Angie, Johnny and wife, Bobbie, Luciano, Porfilio and wife, Lydia, Ernest, Paul and wife, Patsy, and Florian Maldonado; one sister-in-law, Eva Bernal and husband, Ernest. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be today from 6:00 p.m. till time of the Rosary which will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Paul Maldonado, Johnny Maldonado, Florian Maldonado, Louie Maldonado, Porfilio Maldonado and Ernest Maldonado. Honorary bearers will be Morris Maldonado, Luciano Maldonado, Ernest Bernal, Chris Bernal. For Floral assistance please call 243-5222. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W.
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Marquez -- Elmer Herman Marquez Jr., 33 years young, beloved son of Mr. Elmer Marquez Sr. and Rosemary P. Valdez, suddenly passed away on Saturday, March 28, 1998. Elmer was preceded in death by his grandmother, Isabel Padilla and step-father, Ruben Valdez and is survived by his children, Rosella Marquez, Daniel Marquez, Elmer Marquez III and Michael Paul Marquez; as well as his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Marquez and Mr. Carmel Padilla Sr. Elmer is also survived by his brother, Alejandro and his wife, Melina; and sisters, Michele, Rubiane and Doborah and husband, Manuel. Elmer had numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and many friends that loved him and will miss him very much. Family memorial services are scheduled for today, Monday, March 30, 1998 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Unity Church of Christianity located at 1700 Atrisco Dr. NW. Cremation arrangements provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 601 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque 766-9400
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Martinez -- In Loving Memory of Our Father, STEVE MARTINEZ Sept. 22, 1926 - March 30, 1994Here we are four years later waiting for the pain to end. We look to God for an answer, but still the void is there. But knowing you're in heaven where there is no pain is enough to keep us going for another day, another year, until we meet again in heaven on that great day.We love you now and forever. Abby, Donna, Stephen, & June
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Montoya -- George"Coy" Montoya, 67, a resident of Albuquerque for two years, died Wednesday, March 25, 1998. He is survived by his sister, Rafelita Ulibarri of Patterson City, CA; brother, Dan Montoya and wife, Marie of Raton; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Mr. Montoya was born in Albuquerque, but spent a great deal of his life in Los Angeles, CA. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a medic. Mr. Montoya was a hard-working man and worked for three major race tracks in the Los Angeles area. A prayer service will be held Sunday, 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ramon Cano officiating. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia, 5200 Iliff Rd. NW, with Pastor Ramon Cano officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ted Novinfar, Mike Rotruck, Pat Dougherty, John Moya Jr., Chris Moya, and George Munoz. Alex Flores will serve as honorary pallbearer. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico School for the Deaf, 3802 Hermosa Dr. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Perea -- Gilbert Abad Perea, from a prominent pioneering New Mexico family, passed away Thursday morning, March 26, 1998, after a long illness. To his friends, he was known as"El Guero." Gilbert was born and raised in Corrales to Adelaida Palladini Perea and Abenicio Crollett Perea of Corrales. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Pablito, Abenicio and Pedro; and by his sisters, Serafina, Desolina, Amalia, Adela, and Olibama. He is survived by his brother, Juan and his sisters, Annie, Balbina and Priscilla; as well as his children and grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in Bernalillo. He will be interred in California, where his family will hold private services. Arrangements by Sunrise Society of New Mexico, (891-8200).
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Sanchez -- Mr. Tom A. Sanchez, age 58, died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Maynes; sons, Thomas A. and wife, Loretta R. Sanchez, Timothy A. and wife, Lori A.; daughter, Debra D. Larribas and husband, Edward Larribas, Jr.; sisters, Katie Chavez, Helen Lovato and husband, Faustino, Marcella Quintana and husband, Joe and Isabel Sanchez; and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Sanchez will be held on Monday, March 30, 1998 at St. Anne's Catholic Church where Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dave Dominguez, Johny Pacheco, Pat Apodaca, Steve Apodaca, Gino Waldorf and Larry Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Chavez, Jim Clifton, Tony Archuleta, Ernie Gallegos, Lee Romo, and Adolph Maynes. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd ST. SW.
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Schiff -- Congressman Steve Schiff, 51, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died Wednesday, March 25, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Jaimi and Daniel; mother, Helen Bjerke of Oceanside, CA; brothers, Maurice Schiff and wife, Sharon of West Hills, CA, and Gordon Schiff of Chicago, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Congressman Schiff received his B.A. in Political Science at the University of Illinois in Chicago in 1968, and his J.D. at the University of New Mexico Law School in 1972. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1989. He served as District Attorney of Bernalillo County from 1981-1988; was Assistant Albuquerque City Attorney and Counsel for Albuquerque Police and Fire Departments 1979-1981; was a trial attorney in private practice; and previously was Assistant District Attorney of Bernalillo County 1972-1977. Congressman Schiff served in the NM Air National Guard over 20 years, and retired in 1997 as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He was a member of Civitan International, the Fraternal Order of Police, was a former President of the Albuquerque Lodge of B'nai B'rith, and was a member of Congregation Albert for over 25 years. Services will be held Monday, March 30, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, with Rabbi Joseph R. Black officiating. Interment will follow at Congregation Albert Cemetery, Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE, Albuquerque, NM. The family will receive guests Monday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New Mexico Division, 5800 Lomas Blvd., NE, 87110 (please designate for research); or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Snell -- Roy L."Pete" Snell, 70, an Albuquerque resident since 1951, died Thursday, March 26, 1998. Mr. Snell is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Snell of the family home; sons, Lee Roy Snell and wife, Joanne of Chesapeake, VA, Walter Earl Snell and wife, Wen of Los Angeles, CA, and William Lacy Snell and wife, Laurie of Albuquerque; daughters, Patricia Robertson and husband, Marty of Tijeras, NM, and Barbara Vaughn and husband, Jim of Prewitt, NM; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sisters, Bobbie Horne of Concord, CA, and Velma Milton and husband, Tom of Marshall, TX; and numerous other family and friends. He was a member of Hiram Lodge #13, A.F. & A.M. and of Adah Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Snell retired from PNM Gas Company in 1986. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 1998, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. The family would prefer memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Vasquez -- Rebecca O. Vasquez, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Friday, March 27, 1998. She is survived by her son, Bert Vasquez of Albuquerque; daughters, Susan Gaxiola and husband, Rene, Martha Rasmusson and husband, Joseph, and Rachel Martinez and husband, Jerome, all of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Mary Baldomar and husband, Richard; grandchildren, Gabriel Gaxiola and wife, Valerie, Rebecca Rasmusson, Jerome Jr., Arianna, and Jacob"J.J." Martinez, and Christopher, Alexander, and Anastasia Baldomar; brother, Rudy Ortiz and wife, Margaret of San Antonio, TX; sister, Consuelo Ortiz; and great-grandchild, Emiliano Estevan Gaxiola. She was preceded in death by her sons, Rudy Vasquez and Richard Vasquez; and daughter, Joyce Vasquez. Services will be held Monday, 7:00 p.m., at South Valley Apostolic Church, 1242 Atrisco SW, with Pastor Rene Gaxiola officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Rene Gaxiola officiating. Pallbearers will be Jose Rasmusson, Gabriel Gaxiola, Miguel Gaxiola, Jerome Martinez, Efrain Gaxiola, and Tomas Abeyta. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon March 30, 1998