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Ammons -- Joyce"Sue" Ammons, 60, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Sunday, June 21, 1998. Joyce was born July 16, 1937, the daughter of David and Susie Barnett Adkins in Robert Lee, Texas. She and her husband Nathan came to Rio Rancho from Las Vegas, NV. Joyce had worked for Savings and Loans company's for many years. Joyce was preceded in death by a brother, Woodson Arrandale Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Oliver Ammons of Rio Rancho; two sons, Arrandale Ammons and wife, Kimberly of Rio Rancho, Nathan Oliver Ammons, Jr. and wife, Virginia of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Zela Ruth Rives of Odessa, TX; brothers, J.D. Adkins of Marble Falls, TX, Neil Dean Adkins of Odessa, TX; three grandchildren, Heather J. Lynn, Breanna Marie, Johnathan D. A. all of Rio Rancho; cousins, Katie Vickery, Patsy Beck, David Buford, and Ricky Buford, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 24, 1998 from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. The service will be at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with the Rev. Walter Smith III, officiating. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary. 
Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Barb -- Gail L. Barb, Sr., 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, died Saturday June 20, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Paula Barb; son, James Barb and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Aimee, Julian, and Stephanie, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Bruce Barb and wife, Emily of Ohio, Paul Barb and wife, Tasnee of Florida; sisters, Juanita Arens of Ohio, and Nancy Davis and husband, Mel of West Virginia; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Garland and husband, Dale of Texas, Peggy Pfeufer of Nevada, Margaret Rogers of Oklahoma; and Mary Barb of Virgina; brothers-in-law, Bob Morris and wife, Lil of Nevada, Joe Meyer of Oklahoma and Jim McGraw of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Barb in 1995; and by his son, Gail L."Rusty" Barb in 1976. Mr. Barb was a veteran of US Army and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd NE, with Laura Proctor, Officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd, NE. Pallbearers will be Dan Meyer, Joe Meyer, James Barb, Mario Miakos, Mike Stpanek, and Paul Barb. Friends may visit French Mortuary Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family would like to give a special thanks to Kaseman Presbyterian Inpatient Hospice Unit for their care. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Chronis -- The family of Cecelia G. Chronis, wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Conner -- Kenneth W. Ken Conner, 74, a resident of Albuquerque for five years, died Sunday, June 21, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cecilia P. Conner of Albuquerque; daughters, Michaele M. Hustad and husband, Jeff of Tucson, AZ, and Cecilia Pat Harrington and husband, Ed of Rochester, NY; sons, Kenneth W. Conner and wife, Karen of Little Rock, AK, and Geoffrey P. Conner and wife, Carol of Sunnyvale, CA; grandchildren, Jonathan Hustad, Maureen Hustad, Katie Conner, and Kenny Conner; brother, William Conner and wife, Loretta of Dunbar, West Virginia; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Christopher. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, at 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annuciation, 2621 Vermont NE, with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Private interment of cremains will take place at a later date. French Mortuary-Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Curfman -- William Nelson, 95, a resident of Albuquerque for 9 years, passed away Sunday, June 21, 1998. He is survived by his nephew, Ben E. Curfman and wife of Albuquerque; Gale De Snet and family of Bosque Farms; Shirley Sutton and husband of Winter Springs, FL; Cathy Humphrey and family of Jonesboro, AK; Roberta Barber; step-daughter of Victorville, CA; step-son, Glenn Brumback of Westville, OK; an numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maida Lorene in 1977; his parents, Elmer and Jessie Curfman of Clayton, NM; and his five brothers; and one sister. He retired from Lockheed Aircraft Company. he was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for 50 years. He was a member of Northdale Baptist Church of Albuquerque. Services will take place at Glen Haven Memorial Park, San Fernando, CA on Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements were made by French Mortuary, and Pierce Brothers Mortuary, North Hollywood, CA. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 775 Hwy, 304, Belen, NM 87002 or the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Eubank -- Wayne C. Eubank, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque died Thursday in a local nursing home. Services will be held 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, with the Rev. Ira Williams of First United Methodist Church Officiating. Interment will follow in the Claude Texas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Methodist Church in his memory. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of the arrangements. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Gies -- H. Jack Gies, 92, a resident of Albuquerque died, Friday, June 19, 1998. He was a long time member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Services will be held, Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE with Pastor John Heffelfinger officiating. Entombment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit, French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Grueneberger -- The family of William H. Grueneberger, wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Heth -- Martha Jean Heth, 61, a resident of Belen, NM passed away on June 20, 1998, in an Albuquerque hospital. Martha was born in Jefferson, Iowa on August 14, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Virginia Tate; and one daughter, Pamela Heth. Martha is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Gene"Blackie" L. Heth; five children, Robert Heth and his wife, Vickie of Houston, TX, Larry Heth of Salt Lake City, Utah, Kathy Lopez and her husband, Sam of Carlsbad, NM, Kelly Heth and his wife, Chris of Blooomfield, NM, and Donna Bauer and her husband, Fred of Albuquerque, NM; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, William" Bill" Tate and his wife, Carole of Milan, NM; Larry E. Tate and his wife, Rowena of Silver City, NM. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Los Lunas with Pastor Alan Coleman officiating. Interment will follow at the Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen. Pallbearers will be Henry Kendall, Paul Gurule, L.C.D.R. Rick Tate, Harry Shawver, John Cherry, Greg Arnold, Lawrence Brantley, and Taylor Waites. The family requests that donations may be made to the Christ the King Lutheran Church at 700 Camelot Blvd., SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031-8687 or the People Living through Cancer (PLTC) at 323 8th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Romero Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Hoff -- Linda Lisitza Hoff, 51, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Sunday, June 21,1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Linda worked at Valley Garden Center in Los Chavez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1977; her mother, Louise in 1976; and her father, Leon in 1989; and her sister, Laurie Finch on April 15, 1998. She is survived by her Son's, Steven and Michael of Belen; granddaughter, Richelle Hoff; brothers, Larry of Elkhorn, NB, Lenny of McHenry, IL, and Leon also of McHenry, IL. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Children's Hospital of New Mexico. Romero Funeral Home is in Charge of Arrangements. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Leyba -- The family of Josefita B. Leyba (Pepa), wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Lucero -- Frank Lucero Born August 21, 1921, passed away June 19, 1998 in Laughlin, Nevada, while vacationing, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave., in charge of arrangements. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Martinez -- The family of Alfonso N. (Poncho) Martinez wishes to thank all the relatives and friends who were in attendance at the Rosary Services and the funeral mass for Alfonso N. (Poncho) Martinez. The would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care, compassion, food, flowers, and prayers that has been shown to them. Arrangements were under the direction of Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, 2315 Hot Springs Blvd., Las Vegas 1-888-525-9319 Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Mensing -- Paul E. Mensing, Maj., USAF ret., 80, a resident of the Albuquerque area since 1963, died Thursday, June 18, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Arline Long Mensing of Bosque Farms; daughter, Beth Fields of Peralta; granddaughter, Debbie Fields-Rouse of Yuciapa, CA; grandsons, Joseph L. Fields III of Roswell, and Daniel L. Fields of Yuciapa, CA; and five great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and private Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Salazar -- In Memory of Joe A. Salazar 1911-1994Joe it has been 4 years that you were called to be with the Lord. We know that you are happy and watching over us. We miss you and love you very much. We think of you everyday and have you in our prayers. God Bless you until we meet in Heaven. LOVE, YOUR WIFE, MABEL, DAUGHTERS, SON, GRANDCHILDREN & GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Silvestro -- Kenneth F.A. Silvestro, 55, passed away on June 13, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Judith and numerous family and friends, who will miss him. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Newman Center on UNM campus on June 26, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, his wife requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, in his name. He is greatly loved and sorely missed. Sleep Well. Cremation by Direct Services, 343-8008, 4501 4th NW. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Swager -- Doris Lucille Swager of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, June 21, 1998. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Eugene Swager of 48 years. Her loving parents, Cecil F. Butler and Evlyn Ethal Butler; and her wonderful grandsons, Ronnie, Jody and Shane Swager; and granddaughter, Carrie Swager. She is survived by her great aunts, Pat Brady of Oregon and Velma Coleman of Albuquerque; sisters, Myrtie Leckinger and husband, Ray of Albuquerque, Sharon Welch of Albuquerque and Sybil Brooks and husband, Bruce of Nevada. Doris had five children all of Albuquerque, Debbie Smith, Cathy Sowers and husband, Keith, Randy Swager and wife, Susie, Duane Swager and wife, Deby and daughter, Nancy McBride. Doris had 12 beautiful grandchildren, Tyson Smith and wife, Veronica, of San Diego, Joyce Smith, Mary Lowe and husban,d James of Germany, Daysha Smith, Raemy Sowers, Jeffrey Sowers, Michael Swager, Cody Swager, Crystal Swager, Brian McBride, Jenna McBride and Robyn McBride; six great-grandchildren, Ashley, Austin and Aisen Lowe, Tyson Jr, Tyler Smith, and Christopher Swager. In addition to many nieces, nephews and friends. Doris lived a very rich and full life. She was a very loved and spriitual person. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loved life and enjoyed spending time among the flowers in her garden. Doris was a very well known and loved figure among bowlers world wide. She was recently inducted into the Womens Bowling Hall of Fame. Doris spent much time helping out the Jr. Bowlers of Albuquerque and traveled around the country each yeart to nationals. Doris chose to be cremated and to have her and her hsuband ashes spred together at Sunset Memorial, where services willbe held Friday, June 26, 3:00 p.m. at 924 Menaul NE. Reception to follow at Sister, Sharon Welch's house at 6036 Appleton Rd SW in Albuquerque. Her family and friends loved adn admired her greatly and her grandchildren adored her. She was so much to so many, she will be missed by all. A special thanks to our living aunt Sharon and Doris' granddaughter Mary for all their hard work and dedication in the last most difficult months. Our prayers are with you. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Tafoya -- Herman O. Tafoya Sr., 76, a Bataan Death March survivor, member of the 200th Coast Artillery, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, and a notable APS & UNM educator for over 30 years, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998. He is survived by his sons, Herman O. Tafoya Jr., Brian E. Tafoya and wife, Nancy B., and Norman R. Tafoya and wife, Dr. Anne T., all of Albuquerque; daughters, Sharon T. Burner and husband, Dr. William L. Burner III of Vienna, VA, Juliette T. Leverette and husband, Lt. Col. Gary L. Leverette, U.S.A.F., of Albuquerque, and Susan T. Sullivan and husband, Christopher Sullivan of Japan; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, Clarence Tafoya of Fremont, CA, Richard Tafoya, and Fred Tafoya both of Albuquerque; one sister, Julia Hendren of Albuquerque. Mr. Tafoya was preceded in death by his wife, Edna in April 1995; and by three brothers, Henry, Joe"Morey", and Alfonso. A Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd NE at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24th. Burial will follow the service at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Vigil -- The family of Mrs. Charlotte Vigil wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Funeral Services for Mrs. Vigil. 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 and Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998
Woodward -- Sally J. Woodward, 66, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Friday, June 19, 1998. She is survived by her daughters, Darla Gensinger and husband, Larry, Gail English and husband, Paul, both of Albuquerque, Karen O'Kelly and husband, Gary of Rio Rancho; son, David Woodward and wife, Frances Coleman of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Andrea Gensinger, James O'Kelly, Kristine O'Kelly, Kathryn Woodward and Robby Woodward. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6301 Forrest Hills Dr, NE, 87109, 823-8700. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. Published on: Tue June 23, 1998