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Baca -- Mr. Bobby Baca, Sr., 55, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Saturday, June 13, 1998. Mr. Baca is the beloved husband of 35 years to Mrs. Frances Baca. He is also survived by two sons, Bobby Baca and Bryan Baca; one daughter, Beatrice Baca; his father, Del Baca and wife, Mercedes; four brothers, Junior Baca, Jessie Baca, Bony Baca and Steven Baca; two sisters, Margaret Da and Mercy Baca; four granddaughters, Rosanne, Andrea, Krystal and Makayla; one nephew, Mark Padilla. Mr. Baca was a member of the catholic church, and Bobby was a favorite drummer with several local bands. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW with visitation at the church after 6:30. Deacon Joe will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10:00 at San Felipe Church with final viewing at the church after 9:30. Father Lambert Luna, Celebrant. Pallbearers will be, Chris Esquivel, Henry Esquivel, Arthur Lucero, Leroy Gallegos, Michael Andrade and Ross Garcia. Honorary will be Joshua Otero, Jessie Baca, Bony Baca, John Roach, Del Baca, Jr. and Mark Padilla. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of arrangements.
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Brady -- IN MEMORY OF JEFFREY SCOTT BRADY FEBRUARY 18, 1969 TO JUNE 15, 1989 "Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for awhile, leave footprints in our hearts, and we are never the same." We can't know why the lily has so brief a time to bloom in the warmth of sunlight's kiss upon its face. Behold it folds it's fragrance in and bids the world good-night to rest it's beauty in a gentler place. But we can know that nothing that is loved is ever lost, and no one who has ever touched a heart can really pass away; because some beauty lingers on in each memory of which they've been a part of. Jeff is loved and missed by his family; his eight year old daughter, Amanda Marie; parents, Millie and Dick Brady; sisters, Tammy and Mark Rapp and Sydney Marie, Shannon and Mark Kmatz, and Kellison Catherine; and his name sake nephew, Jeffrey Michael Kmatz, born on March 26, 1998. When we lose someone close to us, time eventually passes and life goes on....but the sadness still lingers inside of us.
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Curtis -- Russell William Curtis, 63, a resident of Albuquerque for 30 years, died Saturday, June 13, 1998. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Teruko Curtis and Kacy Marie Curtis of Albuquerque and his mother, Alice Hilton of Zanesville, OH. Mr. Curtis retired from the U.S. Marine Corps with the rank of Master Sargent. He served in Korea and Vietnam and received the Navy Cross, Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service, two Purple Hearts, and Vietnam Campaign medals, as well as the Rifle Sharpshooter and Pistol Sharpshooter badges. Mr. Curtis was a member of Montford Point Marine Association. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Corrections from the University of Albuquerque in 1975 and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of New Mexico in 1976. He retired from Sandia National Laboratories after 20 years of service. Services will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Reverend Patricia Walker of Carlisle Plaza United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation will follow services with interment of cremains at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later time. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87018. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
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Dehon -- William Nixon (Bill) passed away June 4, 1998, surrounded by loving family and friends. Bill was born on March 4, 1932, in Great Falls, Montana, to Marie and Roland Dehon. He grew up in Montana. His Air National Guard unit was called up to serve during the Korean War. Upon his discharge he attended the University of Montana in Missoula where he received his B.A. and M.A. in English. He taught high school English in Fort Benton, Montana, and Powell, Wyoming. In 1958 he married Sally Anne Rose on Lookout Mountain in Colorado. They moved to Albuquerque in 1961 where Bill worked for Sandia Laboratories for 10 years- first on the Lab News then in Training and Development. During the 1970's he worked for the City of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico. Bill then worked in Human Resources at GTE and Siemens from 1979 to 1990. Before retiring in 1995, Bill worked in the Rehabilitation Department of Goodwill Industries of New Mexico. Bill was a devoted husband and father. He loved the Montana and New Mexico mountains where the family hiked, backpacked and camped out regularly. The family cabin high in the Pecos has been a cherished retreat. Bill also was an avid reader, Journal writer and artist. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald. Survivors include his wife, Sally; son, David and his wife, Shirley; daughter, Anne; grandchildren, Michelle, Samantha, and Ashley Dehon, all of Albuquerque. Other survivors include grandchildren, Katherine and Larry Slone of Columbus, MS; mother-in-law, Peg Rose of Great Falls, MT; stepmother, Naomi Dehon, Coeur D'Alene, ID; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Dehon, Boulder, CO. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 1998, in the Palm Chapel at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. An additional celebration of Bill's life will follow at the family home, 1504 Ridgecrest Dr. SE. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. Se, in charge of arrangements. The family would appreciate Memorial contributions be made to Healthcare for the Homeless, P.O. Box 25445, Alb, NM 87125
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Gallego -- Ida Gallego passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 13, 1998, just short of her 97th birthday. She was born in Jerome, AZ on July 20, 1901. A resident of Albuquerque since 1968. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony in 1995 and by her grandson, Mark in 1992. Survivors include her son, Anthony Gallego and wife, Carmen of Albuquerque; her grandsons, A. Edmund Gallego and wife, Sue of San Diego, CA, and Joseph M. Gallego and wife, Mary Ann of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Lawrence, Andrea, Veronica, Joseph and Lisa; and great-greatgrandson, David Allen Hansen. A memorial mass will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at the Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming, NE. Father Paul Baca will be the celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 3466 Hwy. 47, Los Lunas, NM 87031. Sunrise Society, 891-8200.
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Garcia -- Mr. Juan S. Garcia, 78, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, June 14, 1998. Mr. Garcia is the beloved husband of 46 years to Mrs. Elvira Garcia. He is also survived by two daughters, Elizabeth McGee and Karen Padilla and husband Zoilo; one son, John Garcia and wife, Mary Lou; sister, Lucy Hamilton and husband, Ira; Brothers, Ralph Garcia, Pete Garcia and wife, Lucille and Gilbert Garcia and wife, Mary Ann; grandchildren, Vincent, Jason and wife, Debbie, Johnnie and Andrew and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by a son, Pres Garcia, 1973. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. A rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW with visitation after 6:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with final viewing at the church from 10:30 until 11:00. Father Joel Garner, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Time to be announced. Pallbearers will be Jason Garcia, Vincent Garcia, Johnnie Garcia, Andrew Garcia, Aurelio Vigil and Fernando Sena. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Gustafson -- Clara T. Gustafson, 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died Saturday, June 13, 1998. She is survived by her daughters, Rosalie V. Archey of Albuquerque and Emily Koby, of Pittsburgh, PA; 13 grandchildren; and sister, Roberta Smilo and husband, Andrew of Clymer, PA. Mrs. Gustafson left a legacy of love for the Busch family of California. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held in Santa Fe. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Gutierrez -- Feliciana"Chanita" Gutierrez, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, June 12, 1998. She is survived by her sons, Roldan Gutierrez, Ray Gutierrez, wife, Gloria, Robert Gutierrez, wife, Shirley, Julian Gutierrez; daughters, Mary Saiz, husband Ambrosio, Angie Gutierrez, Trinie Gutierrez, Darlene Moya, Gloria Martinez, husband Danny, Ester Martinez, husband Frank. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, loved traveling and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Interment to follow at San Antonio Cemetery in Placitas, NM. Pallbearers will be Robert Gutierrez, Jr, Frankie Gutierrez, Bobbie Gutierrez, Peter Sandoval, Patrick Moya and Augustine Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobbie Lee Gutierrez, Chris Martinez and Clarence Runsafter. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW. Gary F. Santillanes, CFSP.
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Pattison -- Dorothy Amelia Pattison, 74, died Sunday, June 14, 1998. Services are pending with French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Quintana -- Mrs. Lucia S. Quintana, age 77, passed away at the home of her daughter-in-law on Friday afternoon, June 12, at 4:15 p.m. Mrs. Quintana, who was born on May 15, 1921 in Tucumcari, was a lifetime resident of Tucumcari. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Surviving her os one son, Everett Quintana of Albuquerque, one daughter-in-law, Delphie Quintana, and one son-in-law, Manuel Lopez both of Tucumcari; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is on brother, Robert Salazar; two sisters, Viola Gauna and Eloise Cortez all of Amarillo, TX; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isidor in 1962; two daughters, Lucy Moya in 1986 and Rita Lopez in 1996; one son, Gabby Quintana in 1995; a sister, Clara Lopez in 1997. Rosary will be recited in the Dunn Memorial Chapel on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered in St. Anne's Catholic Church on Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Fr. John C. Daniel as Celebrant. Burial will be in Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery. The remains of Lucia Quintana will be in state at the Dunn Memorial Chapel from Sunday afternoon until time for funeral services Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The family suggest for those who wish, donations may be made to Tucumcari Helping Hands Hospice.
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Smith -- Harley"Johnny" W. Smith, Jr., 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died Thursday, June 11. He is survived by his brother, Roy J. Smith and wife, Pat, of Greenwich, OH, and sister, Carolyn Prather, and husband, Robert, of Rochester, NY, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was an Air Force veteran of WWII. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sandia Memory Gardens Cemetery, 9500 San Pedro, NE with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Steel -- Geneva F. Steel passed away on June 12, 1998, at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. She was born August 5, 1918 in Rutland, North Dakota. She received her Nurse's training at st. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota and served honorably in the Army Nurse Corps, Fortieth General Hospital. She was stationed in France and England from 1943 to 1945. She served in the European Theater during World War II, accompanying the fighting troops when they landed on Utah Beach during D-Day. She was married to Major Byron Steel, USAF, who preceded her in death on October 13, 1953. She is survived by her children, Thomas and Susan. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Byron, Austin and Sharanne Bruner, wife of Brett Bruner. Memorial services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
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Thomas -- Germaine M. Thomas, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Saturday, June 13, 1998. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Wright and husband, Lloyd of Albuquerque and Dorothy Scott and husband, Kenneth of Milwaukee, WI; and her son, Robert Thomas and wife, Marie of Edgewood, NM; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St. NW with Deacon Bob Contreras reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with Father Juan Mendez, Celebrant. Interment will be at San Carlos Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The family request memorial contributions be made to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Valenzuela -- Funeral services for Mr. Juan Ramon Valenzuela will be held on Monday at the Holy Child Parish in Tijeras, NM where the Prayer Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Tijeras Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Juan Ramon Valenzuela Memorial Fund at First Security Bank. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Villegas -- Ralph Salas Villegas, 55, a resident of Albuquerque passes away Friday, June 12, 1998. He was born on February 28, 1943 in Huejucar Jalisco, Mexico to Jose and Juanita Villegas. Mr. Villegas was the owner of Coyote Gravel Products and other prominent businesses passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Challo Villegas. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Theresa Aragon Villegas; sons, Ralph Mark and wife Aracely, Anthony and wife, Denise, Ceasar Rafeal; daughters, Julie Villegas Gutierrez and husband, Alex, patsy Villegas Cruz and husband, Rosendo, Racquel Delilah Villegas; grandchildren, Ralph Villegas, Rosendo Cruz, Diana Villegas, Monique Cruz, Alexis Gutierrez, Adrienne Sandoval; brothers, Irineo and wife, Anita, Agustin, Javier and wife, Alicia; sisters, Cuca Garay and husband, Cruz, Lupe Ullibarri and husband, Frank, Adelida Campos, Sister Josephine De La Trinidad, Eulalia Navarette and husband, Luis, Rosario Sanchez and husband, Pablo, Celia Herrera and husband, Emiliano; 40 nephews and nieces; several great nephews and nieces. Visitations will be held on this evening at 6:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. also at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary. Casketbearers will be Leoncio Escalante, Gabriel Campos, Emiliano Herrera III, Jaime Villegas, Henry Villegas, Mario Garay. Honorary casketbearers will be Rudy Guzman, Alex Gutierrez. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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