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Denzler -- Mary L. Denzler, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Saturday, May 2, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, S. Russ Denzler, M.D. of Albuquerque; daughters, Patricia A. Vanderberg and husband, Dr. Richard Vanderberg of Edmonton, Canada and Mary Jo Denzler of Los Lunas, NM; god-daughter, Charlene Wardlow of Santa Rosa, CA.; son, David W.R. Denzler and wife, Caroline of Highland, MD; grandchildren, Debbie Hughes of Los Lunas, NM, John E. Hughes III of Corrales, NM, and Ian Vanderberg and wife, Rebecca of Halifax, Nova Scotia; great-grandchildren, Amber Jones and Kody Hudspeth; and family and friends. Mrs. Denzler was preceded in death by her two sisters and two brothers. She was first a homemaker and then a Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader. Mrs. Denzler was a very loving wife and a wonderful mother. She was a teacher and volunteer tutor for many years in Japan as well as in the United States. Mrs. Denzler was a volunteer at Bataan Hospital and former President and lifetime member of the Bataan Auxiliary. She was a member of Daughters of the Nile, Central Methodist Church, and United Methodist Women, and she was a former member of Eastern Star. Dr. and Mrs. Denzler enjoyed the Friendship Force, and they were active in the Shrine Nomad Club where they were charter members. Memorial services will be held Friday, 2:00p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE, with Rev. Martha A. Singleterry and Dr. Charles N. Crutchfield officiating. Family would prefer memorial contribution may be made to Ballut Abyad shrine Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, 87108, or Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE, 87106, or a charity of choice. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 
Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Escobar -- Angel A. Escobar June 14, 1957 - May 5, 1994 Four Years Angel, Four Long Years When we found each other, I came to know what real love is all about. I learned that love wasn't just the highs and lows, that can come by knowing each other, but true love is steady and constant. I found out that love really is everything I had with you, and this, more than anything in the world is what I miss most. Four Years I still miss and love you, BRUCE Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Fleming -- Dr. Nancy C. Fleming, 74, b. July 15, 1923, died April 30, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Earl T. Fleming of Rio Rancho; two sons, Earl Fleming II and wife, Sheryl of Boca Raton, FL, and Aaron Fleming and wife, Deborah of Rio Rancho; four daughters, Claire Carter and husband, Tom of Orlando, FL, Laura Jackson and husband, Steve of Ft. Meyers, FL, Mignon Simitz and husband, John of Roswell, NM, and Tila Hoffman and husband, Drew of Corrales, NM; 11 grandchildren, Nancy Evans and husband, Evan Evans of Orlando, FL, Earl Fleming III and wife, Danna and daughter, Emily of Oak Harbor, WA, Jamie Fleming of Dekalb, IL, Scott Carter and wife, Nicole of White, GA, Nathan and Elizabeth Jackson of Ft. Myers, FL, Taylor, Jordan and Faith Simitz of Roswell, NM, Christopher Fleming of Rio Rancho, and Colter Hoffman of Corrales, NM. Her life was dedicated to education and children. Nancy was a member of the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. The family will have a closed memorial reunion service on Friday, May 8, at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM. The service will be facilitated by Reverend Dr. Kay Huggins. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Garcia -- The family of Mr. Bernardino"Nino" G. Garcia wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Garcia. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Goebel -- Patricia M. Goebel, 37, a resident of Durham, North Carolina, passed from this life on April 7, 1998. Born in Phoenix, AZ, Tricia graduated from St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque in 1977 and attended UNM. Employed at AKC Headquarters in Durham, at the time of her death, she was active in many causes for justice, peace and the environment; volunteered as an audio describer for stage productions to assist the visually impaired; and taught computer classes at the local Junior College. She is survived by her parents, Martin and Diana Goebel; and grandmother, Winfred Beemer of Albuquerque; brother, Dan and wife, Debbie, of Phoenix; sister, Susan Heck and husband, Jon, of Glendale, AZ; nephew, Jason Goebel; and nieces, Heather Goebel, Jennifer and Caitlin Heck. Services were held in three states including a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Bernadette's Parish, Albuquerque, and interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Phoenix. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Horne -- Sarabeth Deborah Horne, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, died May 1, 1998. She was born in Prescott, Arkansas, March 28, 1923. She is survived by her husband, Colonel Willard V. Horne of Albuquerque; son, Michael L. Horne and wife, Wanda of Denver, CO; grandson, David C. Horne of White Plains, NY; five sisters, Mary Coleman and Gertrude Estes of Prescott, AR, Clara Wishard of Little Rock, AR, Ina DeVore of Grande Saline, TX, Mozelle McSwain of Albuquerque; and nine nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held in Santa Fe National Cemetery, May 6, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Jontz -- Ruby A. Jontz, a resident of Albuquerque since 1934, died Saturday, May 2, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Hines-Gunn and husband, Gordon of Albuquerque; and grandson, Dean C. Hines Ph.D and wife, Stefani of Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Jontz. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1934. Mrs. Jontz was a member of the Daughters of the Nile; member of Eastern Star; past Guardian of Job's Daughters Bethel #2 and was the first State Grande Guardian of Job's Daughters in New Mexico; and past President of Pi Beta Phi Mother's Club. Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Paul Sackett, Tony Hidalgo, Chris Mobley, Greg Wilson, John Schuelke, and Faustin Archuleta. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 6600 Zuni SE 87108, or to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Montoya -- The family of Mrs. Mary E. Montoya wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mrs. Montoya. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Parra -- The family of Mr. Ysabel Parra wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Parra. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Parrish -- Frances Parrish, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, May 1. Frances is survived by her husband of 36 years, Boyd; four daughters, Debra Allison of Albuquerque, Monica Triplett and husband, Tony of El Paso, TX, Patricia Parrish of Albuquerque, and Anita Parrish of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Priscilla Chavez and husband, Flavio, Julia Gallegos and husband, Alex, Caroline Barros and husband, Epi, Mary Trujillo, all of Albuquerque and Lucille Montoya and husband, Bob of Barstow, CA; brothers, Gillie Sedillo, David Sedillo and wife, Mae, and Solomon Sedillo; grandsons, Christopher Parrish and Marcus Allison of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Aubriana and Kaitlin Triplett of El Paso, TX; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Anita Sedillo; mother-in-law, Bertha Parrish; and brothers, Abel and Barney Sedillo. Frances worked for the Albuquerque Public Schools System with the majority of her tenure being at Eugene Field Elementary School. She was a Community Activist, representing the people from the South Broadway neighborhood. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at St. Frances Xavier Church, corner of Broadway and Pacific SE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. Pallbearers will be Alex and Steve Gallegos, Flavio Chavez, Epi Barros, David Sedillo and Solomon Sedillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry, Ricardo and Tony Barros, Larry, Diego and Julian Gallegos, Ramon Chavez, Abel, Andy, Michael, Louie, Barney, Daniel, Zeke and Gino Sedillo, and Joey and Robert Trujillo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE. Hillcrest Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, 265-5959. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Ridenour -- Marie Cameron Ridenour, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Sunday, May 3, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Harold V. Ridenour of the family home; daughter, Carole J. Hicks of Albuquerque; sons, Larry C. Ridenour of Southgate, MI and James H. Ridenour of Saginaw, MI; 20 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ridenour was preceded in death by her son, Donald J. Ridenour. Services and interment will take place in Michigan. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Ryan -- Bette J. Ryan, 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died May 2, 1998. She is survived by her husband, John C. Ryan of the family home; sons, Bill Ryan of Albuquerque. Tom Ryan of Kansas City, MO, Rob Ryan and wife, Kimberly of Phoeniz, AZ; grandchildren, Chelsea and Kirsten; nephew, James Paris; niece, Mary Paris Lewis; and many close aunts, uncles and cousins, living in Ayrshire, Scotland. Mrs. Ryan was preceded in death by her son, John Sinclair Ryan. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a former member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish; a member of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary; a former Cub Scout Den mother; and a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Scriptural services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Paul Baca, officiating at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E. Private disposition will take place in Ayrshire, Scotland. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Sanchez -- Jose de la Luz Sanchez, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1940 died Saturday, May 2, 1998. He is survived by his daughters, Margaret Baca and husband, Adiel, Emily Marquez and husband, Clyde, Lucy Trujillo, Inez Lucero, all of Albuquerque, Mary Ann Grubbs and husband, Bill, of Mesa, AZ, and Lupe Zamora and husband, Richard of Socorro, NM; sons Jose Sanchez, Jr. and David Sanchez, both of Albuquerque, grandson, Michael J. Sanchez and wife, Melanie of Albuquerque; 28 other grandchildren; 46 great-grand children; and six great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Frances Sanchez of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gregorita R. Sanchez; son Carlos O. Sanchez; and daughter, Magdalena Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was an active Foster Grandparent. Services will be held Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with his grandson, Pastor Frank T. Zamora officiating. Private disposition will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, on Monday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Vallejos -- Merejildo"Mike" Vallejos, 68, a resident of Belen, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 2, 1998. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Mike served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the V.F.W. and was a well known area businessman. He was owner and operated Mike and Ernest Shamrock Station in Belen, along with his brother for many years. Mike also started the very first Belen car wash. Mike was preceded in death by his very best friends, Eloy Baca and Gillie Gallegos. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Inez; three children, Melvin and his wife, Yolanda of Gallup, NM; Glenda Vallejos-Inda and her husband, Mark of Tampa, FL; and Karen Wancata and her husband, Donny of Cleveland, OH; six grandchildren, Michael, Consuelo, Mark, Eric, Matthew, and Mike; four great-grandchildren, Brandon, Angel, Jacob and Michael; two brothers, Ernest of Belen, and Speedy and his wife, Viola also of Belen; four sisters, Mary Baca and her husband, Julio of Bosque, NM, Louisa Silva of Belen, Angie Silva and her husband, Alex of Bosque, Marcella Gomez and her husband, Paul of Acton, CA. He is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews as well as special relatives and friends. Viewing will be held on Monday at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael P. Vallejos, Eric Mendoza, Michael A. Vallejos, Elaine Aragon, Loretta Chavez, Gary Marquez, Patrick Marquez and Donald Garley. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Vallejos, Matthew Abeyta, Mike Abeyta, Atalio Chavez, Ross Tafoya, Jimmy Mays, Lalo Silva, Mateo Flores, and Herman Marquez. Arrangements and services handled by Romero Funeral Home. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998