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Boddy -- In Loving Memory of RUTH ANN BODDYAugust 8, 1997 WE LOVE & MISS YOU VERY MUCH! WE NEVER REALIZED JUST HOW MUCH YOU TOUCHED OUR LIVES & HEARTS WHEN YOU WERE WITH US. LOVE, TERRY, STEVE, & MIKE. 
Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Bonnell -- Mary Bonnell, 91, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, and more recently Aurora, CO, passed away on July 8th in Aurora. She is survived by two sons, William of Aurora and Jack and his wife, Anne of Littleton, CO. She also has five grandchildren, Michelle, Kathleen, Jackie, Jennifer, John and Mary; and four great-grandchildren,Troy, Holly, Stephen and Brandy. Mary devoted her life to raising her three boys (James passed away in 1981) and later on to raising one of her granddaughters. She will always be remembered for her loving ways and her ability to bring out the best in everyone around her. We will miss her tremendously. There will be a small cryptside memorial service on August 9th, at 4:00 p.m., in the Sunset Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Chavez -- Benito Roger Chavez, 68, was pronounced dead on August 1, 1998. He was born on December 29, 1929 and lived most of his life in Albuquerque. He is survived by his daughter, Anjala Chavez; his grandson, Angel Chavez; his sons, Ron and Brian Chavez, all of Albuquerque. After completing service in the Navy, Benito operated"Ben's Food Bin", a South Valley grocery store. Later in life, he derived pleasure from both vegetable and flower gardening. Another interest he had was in the local chili market. He supplied chili and produce to his many friends. Benito loved animals and had an especially deep attachment to his dogs. His presence will be missed. Services are pending and will be announced. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Chavez -- In Loving Memory of IGNACIO CHAVEZ & ISABEL CHAVEZ Died August 6, 1997 DIED JULY 8, 1977 MAMA, IT HAS BEEN 21 YEARS, AND NOW ONE YEAR TODAY FOR DADDY SINCE YOU BOTH LEFT US. WE MISS YOU BOTH AS MUCH AS ON THAT DAY WHEN THE HEAVENS OPENED UP AND LIFTED YOU BOTH HOME TO THE LORD. NOW, YOU ARE TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN.YOU'VE LEFT US AND EVERYTHING IS CHANGED LIFE CAN NEVER BE THE SAME ALL OUR YESTERDAYS ARE GONE FOREVER OUR TALKS, OUR VISITS, OUR RELATIONSHIPS ARE NO MORE BUT MY LOVE IN MY HEART FOR YOU GOES ON FOR ALL THE REST OF MY TOMORROWS I CRY OFTEN WHEN I THINK OF YOU DYING ALONE YOUR PASSING SO QUICK AND SUDDEN BUT KNOW, DADDY, THAT YOU WERE NOT ALONE BUT SURROUNDED BY THE LOVE OF YOUR CHILDRENDAD, YOU BECAME BOTH MOM/DAD TO US. YOUR FAMILY WAS ALWAYS FIRST. YOU SHOWED STERNNESS, BUT HAD A HEART OF GOLD, BUT HID HOW GOOD YOU WERE AS THAT WAS JUST YOUR WAY. YET YOU NEVER ASKED FOR ANYTHING FOR YOURSELF, BUT LOOKED FORWARD TO VISITS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS."VISIT ME NOW" YOU'D SAY, "AND LET'S LAUGH AND TALK TODAY" WHETHER IT BE FOR FIVE MINUTES OR ONE HOUR I'D RATHER HAVE YOUR TIME NOW THEN ALL YOUR TIME WHEN I'M DEAD I'D RATHER HAVE ONE PLEASANT VISIT A SHARING OF CONVERSATION, A DRINK, OR A MEAL WITH ME THAN A VISIT WHEN MY HEART HAS STOPPED BEATING AND LIFE IN ME HAS CEASED TO BE TO SOME YOU MAY ALREADY BE FORGOTTEN YOUR PASSING A PART OF THE PAST BUT TO ME AND ALL WHO LOVED YOU ALL OUR SPECIAL MEMORIES ARE HERE TO LASTYOUR DAUGHTER WHO YOU CALLED BABY, LOVE, IRENE CHAVEZ LASKY Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Cheadle -- The memorial service for Calvin J. Cheadle, 69, of Albuquerque, will be held on Monday, August 10, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He died on Thursday, August 6, 1998 in St. Mary's Regional Health Center, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Duran -- In Loving Memory of MICHELLE DURAN January 10, 1995 - August 8, 1997I miss you my sister, Michelle, I know you are having a great time in heaven. from DanielAlthough I miss you sis, I know you're not gone. You'll always be in my heart forever. Until we meet again, AmandaIt was a joy to know and love you in the short time you were here. You are missed deeply. Grandma and Grandpa, and uncle JoeGone, but never forgotten, you will always be in our hearts. Mommie & Daddie Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Gallegos -- Mrs. Tocha Gallegos, 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed on August 6, 1998 at home with her loved ones at her side. Mrs. Gallegos was preceded in death by her husband, Eustaquio Gallegos; her daughter, Pearl Gallegos Abeyta; and her son, Napoleon Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos is survived by three sons, Leroy Gallegos, Tony Gallegos and wife, Emma and Toby Gallegos; three daughters, Gloria Garcia and husband, Rafael, Roberta Sandoval and husband, Larry of Chula, CA, and Mary Valverde and husband, Thomas; one brother, Larry Candelaria and wife, Mildred of Duarte, CA; 27 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gallegos was a member of the Catholic church. Visitation will be Sunday in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in The Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, by Mrs. Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Monday morning in the church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Richard Olona. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Gallegos, Tommy Valverde, Ralph Garcia Jr., Richard Garcia, Lonnie Gallegos, Tim Abeyta and Rick Abeyta. Honorary pallbearers will be Stacey Valverde, Jessica Valverde, Diane Abeyta, Peggy Barragan, Yvonne Vargas, Lisa Vargas, Sandra Baldonado, Anna Guerra, Carol Garcia and Regina Gallegos. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Gibbons -- The family of Patrick C. Gibbons wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Koeber -- Robert C. Koeber On Tuesday night, August 4, 1998, our beloved"Papacito", Robert (Bob) C. Koeber, 82, died. He was a native of Chicago, Illinois, born January 12, 1916, the son of Henry J. Koeber and Anna Lindermann Koeber. His father, Henry J. Koeber, was a successful Chicago coal merchant. Bob Koeber was the brother of the late Elsa, Theodore, Henry and John Koeber. Bob Koeber graduated from Knox College, was a member of the Army Air Corp during WWII, a graduate of the Air Corp Photographer School, and Air Corp Intelligence School. After the war, Bob Koeber came to Albuquerque. He married Mela Sedillo, a U.N.M. Art Professor, and member of a longtime New Mexico family. Her father, Antonio Abad Sedillo, served as the District Attorney in both Socorro and Albuquerque, as well as the Republican Speaker of the House. Mela Koeber predeceased Bob Koeber in 1989. Bob Koeber was an active member of the Albuquerque community. He was a contractor who built beautiful homes throughout the North Valley, including the Los Terrones Apartments. He restored historical adobe building, for example, La Placita in Old Town. He was a member of the Bernalillo County Economic Opportunity Board and Bernalillo County Planning and Zoning Commission. He and his wife, Mela, were active members of the Democratic Party's grass roots movement. Bob Koeber, a strong believer in individual freedom and choice, was a member of the board of the local A.C.L.U. He was a generous benefactor to numerous environmental and cultural causes, including the Nature Conservancy, the Wildlife Society, Knox College, and the University of New Mexico Art and Theater Department. Bob Koeber is survived by his daughter, Tulita Jeffries and grandsons, Eric Jeffries and his wife, Mary Ann, Anthony Jeffries and Donald Jeffries, all of Albuquerque; and great-grandchildren, Scott, Sterling, Travis, Laura and Catherine; nephews, Peter Koeber of Chicago, and John Koeber of Philadelphia; nieces, Sue Chiado of Seattle and Martha Neth of Springfield, MO; as well as sisters-in-law, Marian Peter Koeber, Seattle and Hildegard Heine Koeber, Clearwater, FL; and his querida compañera, Marian Lieuwen, Albuquerque. A memorial for Bob Koeber will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 1998 at the First Unitarian Church located at 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, to be followed with a reception at the home of his grandsons. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in Bob Koeber's memory be made to your favorite charity. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Krumback -- Steve Krumback, 39, a resident of Albuquerque for 12 years, died Friday, August 7, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Lori Krumback of the family home; his children, Krystal and Matthew Krumback of Albuquerque; parents, Randy Krumback and wife, Carol of Mesa, AZ; sister, Kelly Ellis and husband, Rick of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Mark Krumback and wife, Penny of Albuquerque; and grandparents, Adnelle Eckel of Mesa, AZ and Florence Krumback of Denver, CO. Graveside services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Steve, we will miss you dearly, you had a very tender, loving nature. You will never be forgotten, you will remain in our hearts forever. God bless you. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Moorman -- Helen D. Moorman, resident of Albuquerque since December 1993, beloved wife of Charles; mother of Sam, Tom and Pat; grandmother of Gabrielle and Seth, passed away on August 3, 1998. Born June 1, 1912 in Portland, Oregon, she and Charles were married 58 years. Helen had many hobbies and interests, and had lived and traveled to many corners of the world. She will be greatly missed by all of us, family and friends, for she truly"LIT" up our lives. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, August 8, 1998, 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE, 87112, with Reverend Dewey Johnson and Father Chris O'Brien officiating. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Robinson -- Kyle Richard Robinson, age 27, a resident of Albuquerque since 1990, died August 3, 1998. He is survived by his father, James. R. Robinson and Sandi and Ian Jones of Springfield, VA; his grandparents, Harold and Sonia Gans of Santa Fe, and Ruth Robinson of Norman, OK; brother, Michael Robinson of Bethesda, MD; aunts and uncles, David, Judy; and cousins, Hadley Robinson of Herndon, VA, John and Lindy Ritz of Norman, OK, and Marjorie Gans of Santa Fe. Kyle graduated from UNM in 1995 with a BA in Architecture. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and he was employed by Kells and Craig Architects, Inc. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. in the UNM Alumni Chapel on the UNM campus. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project, 511 Alicia, Santa Fe, NM 87501 or to Cornerstones Community Partnerships, 227 Otero St., Santa Fe, NM 87501. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Royal -- Maurice Royal, 64 years of age, went to his God on August 6 after a long illness. Maurice was born in High Lodge, Santon Dowham, Suffolk, England. He is survived by his wife, Frances Perea Royal; his daughter, Linda Royal; and four sons, Paul, Kevin, Geoffrey, Stephen Royal, all of England; one step-son, Dr. Michael Suminski of Oklahoma City, OK; and 15 grandchildren, all of England; one sister, Sandra Hall; one brother, Fred Royal, both of England. Maurice was a kind gentle and generous man. He will be dearly missed by all his relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Support for People with Oral and Head Neck Cancer (Sponhc, Inc.), P.O. Box 53, Locust Valley, NY 11560-0053. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, August 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE, with Father Mondragon officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Rust -- James E. Rust, 77, died Tuesday, August 4, 1998. A loving father of two and grandfather of ten, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nila Rust; sister, Vera Lockhart of Greentown, IN; daughter, Carolyn (Rusty) Mason and husband, Jim and their children, Mona Koerner and husband, Wes of Albuquerque and Mitchell Mason of Provo, UT; son, Kenneth Rust and wife, Edi of Waxahache, TX and their children, Krista and Erika of Albuquerque, Jeremiah, Adria, Mikah, Dana, Joshua, and Ira, all of Waxahachie, TX. James was born in Howard County, IN and moved to Albuquerque in 1959, where he worked as a building contractor until his retirement in 1971. After retirement, James worked eight years as a volunteer for the Mobile Missionaries Assistance Program (MMAP), where he put his contractors knowledge to work building for worthy charitable organizations. Failing health eventually forced him into retirement again. The Rusts attended Los Altos Nazarene Church, where memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Los Altos Church of the Nazarene , 215 Eribbe NE, 87123. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Stump -- Nancy C. Stump, a 45 year resident of Albuquerque, died July 25, at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Howard T. Stump of the family home; and nieces and nephews in England, Switzerland, and the United States. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 8, at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque. Memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home Foundation, P.O. Box 6573, Albuquerque, NM 87197. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Terry -- Robert Emmet Terry, 75, died August 5, 1998. He was born July 20, 1923 in Wisconsin. He is survived by his daughters, Philomena Hogrefe and husband, Robert of Tijeras, Margaret Terry and husband, Lewis Gonzales of Rio Rancho, Brigid Goranson and husband, Mark of Costa Rica, and Abigail Salinas and husband, John of Santa Fe; sons, Peter Terry and wife, Ramona Abeita, Matthew Terry, and Daniel Terry and wife, Loy, all of Albuquerque; sister, Mary Quinn of Newport Richey, FL; brother, William Terry of Rexburg, ID; and 18 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE, with interment at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please have Masses said for the repose of his soul. Mass acknowledgments may be sent to Matthew Terry, 825 Pennsylvania NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998
Truitt -- Lillian Elizabeth Truitt, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died peacefully after a short illness on Thursday morning, August 6, 1998. She is survived by her sons, John Truitt and wife, Holly of Albuquerque and Lee Truitt and wife, Patricia of Las Vegas, NV; grandson, Lee Truitt of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Jacquelyn Truitt of Albuquerque, Victoria Lea Truitt of Farmington, and Tricia Fochler of Las Vegas, NV; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee M. Truitt Sr. in 1985. Lillian had been a resident of Placitas West since 1968, and with her husband, helped to start the Placitas West Water Cooperative. She had been a member of the Sandoval County Historical Society and the Placitas Garden Club. Lillian extended warmth, love and compassion to everyone she met. She had many, many friends and will be dearly missed. Please join us for memorial services Monday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Al McLane officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to El Pueblo Health Services, P.O. Box 5730, Bernalillo, NM 87004. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Sat August 08, 1998