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Blea -- Jose R. Blea, 83, a resident of Albuquerque most of his life, died Monday, August 24, 1998. He is survived by his sons, Rosendo A. Blea of Albuquerque, Richard E. Blea of California, Manuel J. Blea of Nevada, and James R. Blea of California; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Librado Blea of Cedar Crest; and sister, Alice Blea of Albuquerque. Mr. Blea was preceded in death by his wife, Josephita Trujeque Blea; and his daughter, Feliz P. Blea. he was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Mr. Blea was an active member of Pajarito and Armijo Senior Citizen Centers. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Tibo Chavez reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 9:00 a.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW, with Monsignor Joaquin Bazan, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rosendo A. Blea, Victor Blea, William Montoya, Steve Montoya, Lloyd Aragon and Dave Hanley. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Bustamante -- Angela Maria Bustamante (Portillo), age 21, of Albuquerque, formerly of Santa Fe, died on Monday, August 24, 1998. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Carmen and Miguel Bustamante; and her maternal grandmother, Sara Sweeney. Angela was born in Santa Fe on September 21, 1976 to Al Bustamante and Lisa Meek. She worked as a supervisor for a security company and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Evie and Tanya Portillo of Albuquerque; her father, Alfred Bustamante and his wife, Nicki of Santa Fe; her mother, Lisa Meek and her husband, Jimmy of Edgewood; brothers, Christopher Meek and Alfredo E. Bustamante; sisters, Tammy Schneider and Keilani Meek; grandmother, Earla Martinez and her husband, Joe of Santa Fe; grandfather, Juan Gonzales and his wife, Cecilia of Albuquerque; grandmother, Mary M. Gonzales of Espanola; Godparents, Juan and Maria Bustamante; and aunt, Maria Ramirez and husband, Edwardo of Santa Fe; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 4:00 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
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Christilaw -- Funeral services for Mr. Richard Christilaw will be held on Saturday at the San Ysidro Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., with Father Larry presiding. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A Rosary for Mr. Christilaw will be recited on Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary and on Friday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the San Ysidro Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations by made to the San Ysidro Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Clayton -- In Loving Memory Of BOB, DADDY, PA-PA & UNCLE BOB December 14, 1925-August 25, 1978Although 20 years have passed, you still remain in our hearts as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and best grandfather. Gone, but never forgotten.Love, Tommie, Bobby, Dady Mary Anna, and Martin, all grandchildren and extended family.
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Coates -- Memorial services for Mrs. Marjorie G."Midge" Coates will be held Friday, August 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NE, with Pastor Dewey Johnson officiating. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Goodfellow -- Marvin Goodfellow, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died Sunday, August 23, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Regina Goodfellow of Albuquerque; sons, Gordon M. Goodfellow and wife, Arthene of Albuquerque and Allen B. Goodfellow of Caroga Lake, NY; daughter, Shirley A. Mott and husband, Arthur of Albuquerque; son, Cliff LeBlanc of Manzano Springs, NM; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Leon V. Goodfellow and wife, Jean of Voorheesville, NY; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine in 1975. Mr. Goodfellow was raised on his father's farm. He was an advanced class amateur radio operator (WA2FMD) who loved and enjoyed life. Mr. Goodfellow built an airplane and enjoyed woodworking. He retired from General Electric and after almost 30 years of working on elevators and cranes. Memorial services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Russell Sorensen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Cr. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Gurule -- Eva Kilderry Gurule, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, went home to the Lord, August 22, 1998. She was born in Spencer, MA to Cordelia and Charles Jean on December 30, 1906 and lived most of her life in the Beverly-Salem-Peabody area. Eva was the beloved mother and grandmother of daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren, Linda and Lee Gurule of Albuquerque and children, Christopher and Craig; Patricia and Douglas Dash of Salem, MA and children, Terrence, Cynthia and Kevin; Frances and James Fachko of W. Seneca, NY and children, Donna, Sandra, Steven, Debra and Cheryl; 12 great-grandchildren, Jaime, Kevin and Jason, Bright, Jordan and Devin Fachko, Taylor, Austin, Anna and Emma Powers, Amy Silva, Jordan and Holly Dash; three sisters, all of MA, Cordelia Symmes, Yvonne Provost, and Imelda Fuller; one sister-in-law, also of MA, Sister Julie Kilderry, S.N.D.; and several nieces and nephews; her husband, Louis Gurule; and sisters and brothers-in-law of Albuquerque, Frances and Matt Martinez, Priscilla and Rudy Sprunk, Julia Gurule, Grace Gurule, Corrine and Gilbert Gurule and Ginny and Vincent Gurule; Louis' children, Eleanor, Patricia, Mary Jane and Jerry. Eva was preceded in death by her late husband, Francis L. Kilderry; and dear grandson, Douglas Dale Dash. All who knew Eva loved and cherished her. She will be sadly and greatly missed, but not forgotten by her dearest Hijo, Lee Gurule. Mass of Resurrection and Interment will take place in the family plot at St. Thomas Church and St. Mary's Cemetery in Salem, MA. Services will be announced at a later date. God bless and protect you, Mum. F.P.L. Arrangements are under the care of Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Gutierrez -- Hortencia Gutierrez passed away Tuesday, August 25. She is survived by her husband, Tranquilino Gutierrez of 61 years. Also surviving are her children, Roger and Sandra Gutierrez of Silver City, Edna and Rudy Lucero of Albuquerque, Leonard and Rosalie Gutierrez of Bernalillo and Larry and Teri Gutierrez of Bernalillo; her brother, Andrew Santillanes of Albuquerque; and sister, Corrina Mora of Bernalillo; special Goddaughter, Mary Duran, who helped her to the end. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Siria Salazar; and her granddaughter, Nadine Gutierrez. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated this morning, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Pallbearers will be Roger Gutierrez, Leonard Gutierrez, Larry Gutierrez, Lawrence Gutierrez, Rudy Lucero and Robert Lucero. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Services entrusted to the Alameda Mortuary, Norbert Baldonado Jr., F.S.I.
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Gutierrez -- The family of Mr. Charlie P. Gutierrez Jr. wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Gutierrez. 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.
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Hess -- Virginia Hess, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Monday, August 24, 1998. She was born April 8, 1924 in Denver, CO to Lydia Fiebig and Albert Robinson. Mrs. Hess is survived by her son, Jim Hess and wife, Nancie of Brook Park, OH; daughter, Linda"Lyn" Miller of Ruidoso, NM; grandchildren, Barbara, Kristin and Tim Hess, all of Brook Park, OH, Heather Miller of Alamosa, CO and Shannon Miller of Robinson, NM; sister, Ida May Thomas of Denver, CO; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hess. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Kazimir -- George G. Kazimir, 91, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 22 years, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 1998. George was born March 13, 1907, the son of George and Frances Fenix Kazimir in Oklahoma. George was married to his lovely bride, Alice Potisek on January 11, 1941. He had worked in a machine shop for over 40 years before retiring. George was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Loucek. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice of Rio Rancho; two sons, George Lee Kazimir and wife, Nancy and Gary A. Kazimir and wife, Donna, all of Ohio; four granddaughters; one grandson; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 1998, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 1998, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Msgr. Douglas Raun as the Celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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Lipari -- In Loving Memory of Tony Lipari December 11, 1919 - August 27, 1997On August 27, 1997 our lives were completely changed forever. Nothing or no one will ever fill the empty space I feel deep within me. I haven't forgotten all the wonderful things you did for me and for our children. I know you are watching over us from above, what joy and peace it brings to us knowing you are at home with Jesus. I love you and miss you very much. I've learned through all this sadness that God is always in control, He loaned you to me for 51 years. Thanks for the loving memories you left me.Your Loving Wife and Children
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Mccmullen -- Richard Dennis McMullen, 34, passed away suddenly Monday, August 17, 1998. Memorial services will be held at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors on Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
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Mcgarrah -- Dorothy Lee McGarrah, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Tuesday, August 25, 1998. She is survived by her brothers, Michael Freeman of Houston, TX, Patrick Freeman of Rio Rancho, and Monsignor Robert Freeman of Corpus Christi, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. McGarrah was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta. She was involved with several garden clubs in the area and she also stayed active with her sorority Delta Kappa Gamma. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Monsignor Robert Freeman reciting. Rosary will also be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, TX, with Monsignor Robert Freeman reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Refugio, TX with Monsignor Robert Freeman, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Refugio, TX. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Miller -- Ruth Miller, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for over 35 years, died Monday, August 24, 1998. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Miller in 1996 after 48 years of marriage. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Mortuary Science. Mrs. Miller worked with her father in the funeral business before she and her husband moved to Albuquerque in 1955. She taught bible class for a number of years at University Church of Christ. Ruth was currently a member of Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ. Her close friends, Jerry Hayes and Frances Crawford were her family. Memorial services will take place Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Dr. Charles Beeson officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW 87120. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Montoya -- Mariano G. Montoya, age 85, a resident of Bernalillo, NM, passed away on August 12, 1998 at the Colorado State Nursing Home at Walsenberg. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mariano and Rosa Montoya; two brothers, Frank (Red) and Dick Montoya; his wife of 40 years, Marion MaQuarie Montoya; his sister-in-law, Margaret MaQuarie, both of Scotland; and a son, frank Alexander Montoya. He is survived by his daughter, Anne Woods and husband, Alex of Denver, CO; a brother, Rudy Montoya and wife, Dollie Montoya of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Michael of Gainsville, FL, Chris of Fort Collins, CO and Ryan of Denver, CO; two nieces, Corinne of Albuquerque, Rosanna and husband, Joseph of Bernalillo; three nephews, Paul and wife, Lynn, Rick and wife, Roxie of Bernalillo and Michael of Oakland, CA; three grandnieces, Cassandra, Katelynn, and Dana Rose of Bernalillo; and several cousins. Montoya attended elementary schools in Bernalillo and Albuquerque. He attended Albuquerque High School and the University of NM, where he starred in Basketball and Track. Mariano Montoya served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in the invasion of France, the battle of the bulge in Belgium, and in the invasion of Germany while serving in a Tank Destroyer Battalion. Upon his discharge from the Army he accepted a position with the Rocker-feller Foundation in Venezuela, SA for a period of five years. Upon his return to the U.S., he accepted a position with the Penitentiary System at the Honor Farm at Los Lunas, NM and served there for 23 years until his retirement as a Farm Foreman and Production Manager. He also worked for several years on a part-time basis as a security officer for the K-Mart Corporation at the Carlisle store. Cremation has taken place and his remains have been placed next to those of his son, Frank at the National Cemetery, Fort Logan, CO. Should the family and friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 4600 Lincoln Rd., Albuquerque, NM. The immediate family of Mariano Montoya wishes to extend their gratitude to the personnel of the Restorative Care Unit of the Albuquerque VA Medical Center and the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home for the excellent care they provided him. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m., at the Our Lady of Sorrows Church at Bernalillo, NM, with Father Virgil Furfaro officiating. A funeral reception will be held after the memorial at the home of Rosanna and Joseph Duran, across the street from the Country Store at Bernalillo, NM.
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Montoya -- Mass of Christian burial for Joseph C. Montoya will be celebrated this morning, 9:00 a.m., at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Escobosa. Interment will follow at Escabosa Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Robert Medina, Dennis Chavez, Fernando Bachicha, Servando Gutierrez, Tomas Medina and Antonio Medina. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Nall -- Maria J."Rita" Nall, 62, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Wednesday, August 26, 1998. She is survived by her daughters, Johanna Chappelle and husband, Carnell of Albuquerque and Sherry Maupin and husband, Jeff of Stanley, NM; grandchildren, Andrea Chappelle and Caitlynn Chappelle, both of Albuquerque and Briana Maupin of Stanley, NM; and additional family members, Jackie Medik of Los Lunas, NM, Lori Appenzeller and husband, Pete and their son, Jack of Albuquerque and Sandy Medik-Baca and husband, Brian of Ruidoso, NM. For 20 years, she had been in the child care business and for the past 15 years she did home child care. Grandma"ReRe" was loved by all and she was known for her great cooking. Services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions would be appreciated by the family. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Oliver -- June 16, 1926 August 27, 1997 In Loving Memory of JAMES W. OLIVERWe miss you so! Sometimes When all around are glad and gay We stop to think-what clouds or sunny mourn? Then we remember what-you are, away! Our eyes grow wistful and our hearts forlorn Because We miss you so.Your Loving Family & Friends
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Roberts -- Elizabeth (Beth) Roberts, mother, wife and friend, a lifetime Albuquerque resident, passed away peacefully after living with cancer for five years, early Wednesday morning, August 26, 1998. Beth was born in Hot Springs, NM on May 9, 1943 and attended Harwood Girls School. Beth is survived by her husband of seven years, Albert Roberts, with whom she saw the world and loved with all her heart. She also was the loving mother of a daughter, Krista Page. Beth loved cooking and shopping, always looked forward to her bridge groups, and found great enjoyment in visiting and spending time with her extended circle of friends. A celebration of Beth's life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 1998 in the New Mexico South Room at the Albuquerque Hilton Hotel on the corner of University and Menaul. The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the All Faiths Receiving Home or People Living Through Cancer, both in Albuquerque. Cards and remembrances should be sent to Krista Page, 121A 13th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102.
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Rodriguez -- Priscilla Rodriguez, 64, a native New Mexican and resident of Albuquerque, died August 22, 1998. She is survived by her children, Ella Laris and family; son, Jude Laris and wife, Cari, and their family; daughter, Marissa and son, Ryan, daughters, Brooke and Monica Laris, all of Albuquerque; son, William Rodriguez and his family; daughters, Jannette and Annette of CA, and Camille of Albuquerque, Ralph Rodriguez and wife, Donna of Albuquerque and their family, daughter, Anna Flores and husband, Abe and their children, daughter, Danielle and sons, Issac and Aaron, all of Moriarty, NM; Charles Rodriguez and wife, Cecilia and their children, sons, Brian and Christopher Leon and daughter, Bridgett, all of California, David Rodriguez and son, Donathon, both of TX, Joe L. Rodriguez Jr. and family, sons, Sammy, Neil, James, and John, Ron Rodriguez and family, son, Jason and daughter, Melissa, all of Albuquerque, Cynthia Scott and husband, Steve and their family, daughter, Bridgett and her husband, Jesse of Albuquerque, and their family, daughter, Amber and son, Steven Jr., all of Cedar Crest, Tony"Peanut" Rodriguez and his dog,"Bootsie"; brothers, Joe M. Lopez and wife, Helen of Bullhead City, AZ, Bacilio Lopez and wife, Vickie and their family, sons, Dennis, Ronald, Donald and Darryle of Ventura, CA, Porcopio (Eloy) P. Lopez, Jr. and his family, daughter, Mary-Jo Haden, and son, Randy all of Deming; Dennis Lopez and his family, daughter, Tresha and son, Dee all of CA; sister, Theresa Rodriguez and husband, Celso of Safford, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Ella Lopez; her husband, Joe L. Rodriguez; her son, Neil Russell; and brothers, Mark and Felix Lopez. Services will be held Friday, 8:00 a.m., at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, with Pastor C.B. Blankenship officiating. Interment will take place at Fort Bliss Cemetery, El Paso, TX where she will join her husband, Joe L. Rodriguez and son, Neil Russell. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Stewart -- David B. Stewart, 39, died Sunday, August 23, 1998. He is survived by his mother, Trudy Stewart; his children, Joey, Cassandra, Jacob, Joshua Stewart; brothers, Charles Stewart, Paul Stewart; sisters, Jennifer Reed and Ann Stewart. Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at the Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd. NW, with Pastor John Shavers officiating. Flowers may be sent to Direct Services, 4501 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM.
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Vigil -- JOE i VIGIL SIX MONTHS ANNIVERSARY AUGUST 27, 1998In Loving Memory of Joe I Vigil, (Joey) Son of Cornelio and Josephine Vigil November 27, 1962--February 27, 1998We said goodbye to you six months ago today, and oh, we miss you more than words can say.We may not meet as often as we would like, it's true, But there's a place in Friendship Lane, where I meet in thought with you. And always as we meet and chat, as friendly as can be, Quite magically the hours take on, new happiness for me. And it's grand to know that always, through cloudy days or fair, Whenever I walk down Friendship Lane, I find you waiting there.God bless and keep you always.Mom, Dad, and your Sis, DesireeCommunion services will be celebrated for Joey on Sept. 19, 1998 in Tecolote, New Mexico, starting at 9:00 a.m.
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Vivier -- Paul E. Vivier Sr., 86, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 23, 1998. He is survived by two sons, Paul E. Vivier Jr. of Albuquerque and Donald G. Vivier of Encinitas, CA; two grandsons, David Vivier of Vista, CA and Daniel Vivier of Sarasota, FL; three great-grandchildren; sister, Pauline Pedercini of Albuquerque; niece, Mary Ann Maxwell of Albuquerque; two grandnephews; and two grandnieces. Paul will be remembered as a loving father who was a kind, generous and giving person, willing to help others. Paul was a gifted carpenter and woodworker who always found time to donate his services to the people in need of his talents. With his sense of humor always present, Paul truly enjoyed making people happy. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew him. The family respectfully requests, that in lieu of flowers, a contribution in his memory be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE #205, 87110. Interment will be at the Southview Cemetery in North Adams, Massachusetts. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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White -- The family of Orofre E."Connie" White 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. .DMP
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