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Baca -- Sigfredo Baca passed away Wednesday, August 3rd. He is survived by his children, Loyda Pogorelc and husband, Frank from Ontario, California, Sylvia Aguilar and husband, Raymond from Fountain Valley, CA, Roland Baca of Albuquerque, Sigfredo Baca Jr. and wife, Dolores form LaVerne, CA, Mary Garcia and husband, Arsenio of Albuquerque, Herman Baca and wife, Theresa of Albuquerque, Frank Baca and Patsy of Albuquerque, Eileen Gallegos and husband, Leo of Albuquerque; and daughter-in-law, Dorothy Baca. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by his wife, Fulgencia Baca; and sons, Ted and Danny Baca; and grandsons, Danny and Richard Baca. Rosary will be recited this evening at 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca, Saturday, time to be announced. Interment to follow at the Pena Blanca Cemetery. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, Gary Santillanes, CFSP. 
Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Blanchette -- Rose T. Blanchette, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Tuesday, September 1, 1998. She is survived by her sister, Marion Cook of Cambridge, MA; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blanchette was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Rite Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Cactus Club, Handwriting Analysis Club, and Sandia Civitan Club. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 1837 Alvarado Dr. NE, with Father Christopher L. Zugger, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of Sandia Civitan Club. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Dardanes -- Katherine Dardanes, 74, beloved mother and grandmother passed on to the loving arms of the Lord on Monday morning, August 31, 1998. The daughter of the late George and Ruth Dardanes was born on a ranch in Trinchera, NM, on Sunday, September 30, 1923. She was a resident of Raton, NM from 1951 to 1993, where she was involved in public service work. Mrs. Dardanes was a dedicated democrat and actively campaigned for several governors, senators, and local candidates. She worked as a payroll clerk at the State Capitol under Governor Burrough's term and was secretary to Judge Frederici. She was manager to the Motor Vehicle Department for 14 years. Mrs. Dardanes was involved in the First Baptist Church and spent her last healthy years caring for her family and the elderly. Due to illness, she moved to Albuquerque in 1993 to be closer to her family. She always had a kind word for everyone. She will be greatly missed by her daughters and grandchildren. Katherine is survived by her daughters, Penny M. Martinez, Evangeline R. Vigil, and Cecieia I. Dardanes-Lambert and husband, Ted; and grandchildren, Rachel L. Martinez, Monica L. Martinez, and Anthony R. Martinez. Services were held Thursday, September 3, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Dufft -- James Henry Dufft Jr., a resident of Rio Rancho for 22 years, passed away on September 2, 1998. Mr. Dufft was born in New York City on February 6, 1928 to James H. and Helen Dufft Sr. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the family home in Rio Rancho; daughter, Dorellen Dufft-Dejesus of Rio Rancho; and brother, Carl Dufft and wife, Doris of New York. Before retirement, Mr. Dufft was employed by the IRS as an auditor. He graduated from Roxbury High School in 1947, attended Muhlenberg College, graduated from Upsala College in New Jersey in 1959 and attended Rutgers Law School. He was a member of Sandoval Lodge #76, AF&AM, Scottish Right Valley of Rockville Center, Ballut ABYAD Shrine, Sons of American Revolution in Albuquerque, DAV in Rio Rancho, American Legion and Rio Rancho United Methodist Church. Visitation for Mr. Dufft will be held at Rio Rancho Funeral Home on Saturday, September 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with Funeral services being held at 2:00 p.m. at Rio Rancho United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Neustifter officiating. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rio Rancho United Methodist Church or the Shrine Hospital. Arrangements under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., 891-9192. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Encinias -- In Loving Memory of PATRICK JACOB ENCINIAS 4th Anniversary 3-31-75 to 9-4-94I Miss YouI belong with you, no matter where you go. You belong with me, no matter where I go. And although you are not here now, You are inside of me in every thought and feeling.Our love bonds us in such a strong way, That distance cannot separate us. But it certainly would be nicer if we were together....so our love could touch each other.Our Beloved Patrick! Thinking of you and missing you especially today. What I wouldn't give to see my reflection in your big, brown eyes again. From all of us who love you. Mom, Dad, brothers, Lee and Daniel, nieces, Brandi and Baylee, your new nephew, Patrick! Janie, Irene, Jayme, grandparents, Goddaughter, Mariah, and all your friends and family!! Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Erker -- Josef Erker, 75, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 19 years, and coming to New Mexico from Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 1998. Josef was born February 6, 1923, the son of Aloise and Elisabeth Jaklistch Erker in Yugoslavia. He was married to Laura Mader on November 7, 1953 in New York. Josef was a cabinet maker for the Hinzman and Waldman company in New York before retiring. He loved to work in the garden and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Josef is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Laura of Rio Rancho; six children, Denise Erker and husband, Ferreia of New York, Clara Trimboli and husband, Donald of Rio Rancho, Janet Farrell of California, Roger Erker and wife, Doreen of Los Lunas, Robin Luttrull and husband, Jerry of California, and Irene Erker Roybal and husband, Matthew of San Diego, CA; one brother, Siegfried Erker and wife, Josephine of New York; one sister, Herta Eisenpofz and husband, Henry of New York; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, and very special friends, the Riaza family. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5, 1998, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with the Rev. Guy Roberts as the Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation New Mexico Chapter, 124 Alvarado Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 714 4th SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Faculjak -- John Steven Faculjak Sr., 80, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 28 years, went home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 2, 1998. John was born December 28, 1917, the son of Frank and Agnes Bakic Faculjak in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a youth, John worked as a cowboy on a ranch in Colorado. There he learned to make saddles and other leather goods which he shared with many people throughout his lifetime. He fought in the South Pacific during WWII with the 32nd Calvary Division of the US Army. John's life was characterized by an enduring passion to overcome adversity and his upbeat cheerfulness. John was preceded in death by his son, John Jr. in 1985; and his wife, Jackie in 1996. He is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Mary Keane and husband, Tim and their children, Megan, Michael and Molly of Brookfield, WI, Joan Bustos and husband, Phillip and their children, Matthew, Aimee and Lisa of Albuquerque; his son, Paul and wife, Debbie and their son, Eloy of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Zia and Zane Faculjak of Albuquerque, in addition, John is survived by a sister and brother in Wisconsin and many other family and friends. We thank God your suffering had ended, Dad, and by God's grace you are at home with Him. (Ephesians 2:8, 9) A visitation will be held Friday, September 4, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The family will be present to receive family and friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, Albuquerque. There will be a gathering for family and friends at the home of Paul and Deborah Faculjak following the Mass. Interment will be on Tuesday, September 8, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, John would have wanted any gifts to be given to Boy Scout Troop #280, for their Camp Scholarship Fund, c/o Ted Gatsch, 6801 Harper Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Gilmer -- Evelyn A. Gilmer, 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 2, 1998. She had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1930. She was born December 21, 1914 in Judsonia, AK to Walter and Elsie Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orvis; son, Richard Gilmer; and two granddaughters, Bonnie Gilmer and Karrie Hoffman. She is survived by her brother, Gene Gray and wife, Betty of Santa Fe, NM; her daughter, Carolyn Ogle and husband, Garry, Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Wanda Gilmer, Boulder, CO; three grandchildren, Jim Geddes and wife, Michelle, Tim Gilmer, and Kathleen Cristiani, husband, David; grandson-in-law, Curt Hoffman and great-grandson, Kyle Gilmer; her brother-in-law, Frank Gilmer, Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. She was a longtime member of Garfield Gospel Chapel, but in recent years was attending Calvary Chapel with her daughter, Carolyn. She took over the management of Gray's Flower Shop which was started by her parents. She was a very outgoing and loving person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be Friday, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald's Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers will be family members, Jim Geddes, Curt Hoffman, Tim Gilmer, Tom Gray, Don Gray and Frank Gilmer. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smaritan Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Gonzales -- Rosarito Gonzales, 83, a resident of Bernalillo since 1951, died Wednesday, September 2, 1998. She is survived by her sons, Frank Chavez and wife, Georgina and Daniel Garcia and wife, Dorothy, all of Bernalillo; grandchildren, Mark Chavez and wife, Nikki, Tommie Chavez, Frances Garcia and husband, Johnny, Sharon Gutierrez and husband, Steven, and Ruth Alvarez and husband, Ralph; great-grandchildren, Isacc, J.D., Eugene, Christopher, and Alexis; sister, Ester Armijo; brother, Clofas Gonzales; and other family members. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 2001 Camino del Pueblo, in Bernalillo, with Charles Aguilar reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with Father Vigil Furfaro, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Chavez, Johnny Garcia, Steven Gutierrez, Ralph Alvarez, Martin Valencia, and Amalio Aranda. Mrs. Gonzales' great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Griego -- In Loving Memory of ROY MIKE GRIEGO September 19, 1957 to September 4, 1997 First AnniversaryGod knew you were suffering, But the hills were hard to climb. So He gently closed your eyes And whispered"Peace be Thine." In tears we watched you sinking. We saw you fade away. Our hearts were nearly broken, You fought so hard to stay. It breaks our hearts to see you go, But you did not go alone, But part of us went with you, The day God called you home. To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past, But to us and those who loved you, Your memory will always last.With love, Dad, Mom, Elmo, Eloise, Maria Elena, Alicia, Raymond, Diane, Regina, Orlando, Valine, Justin, Brianna, Adele, T.J., Thomas, Angela, Anthony, Nickolas, & Analise Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Griffin -- Susie Griffin, age 46, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 2, 1998. She worked for Los Alamos County for 25 years. She attended Los Alamos High School, where she graduated in 1970 and met her lifelong love, Gary. Susie was a gifted and talented woman. She enjoyed ceramics, needlepoint, her birds and pets, and giving to her family and friends. She loved to laugh. The family appreciates the love and support of our friends and encourages those who feel a need to contact us. Susie is survived by her husband, Gary Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Travis Olbert; parents, Jack and Miriam Neff; sister and brother-in-law and nieces, Lisa, Greg, Samantha, Robyn and Kristina Heimer; brother and sister-in-law, Keith, Kris, Alicia and Suzanne Neff; brother and sister-in-law, Kevin, Renee, Savannah and Chandler Neff; father and mother-in-law, Virgil and Reta Griffin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law and nieces, Keith, Missy, Cassandra and Caitlyn Griffin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law and nephews, Wayne, Candi, Caleb, Joshua and Ryan Griffin; and many, many other loving family members and many, many special friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Los Alamos. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Johnson -- Edward Leroy Johnson, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away on September 2, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Taylor Johnson, a well-known gardener, flower show exhibitor and judge. Also preceding him in death were his parents, Edward D. and Mayme Axelson Johnson of Burlington, Iowa; a sister, Dorothy; and a brother, Richard. He is survived by two sisters, Miriam Morley of Sacramento, CA and Roberta Hall of Fullerton, CA; three nephews and a niece. Locally, he is survived by his wife's niece, Ernestine (Tina) Clark and her husband, Elmer; and a nephew, James P. Roy and his wife, Jan, all of whom have been generous in their attention and support as he became more aged and infirm. Mr. Johnson was retired from Sandia National Laboratories in 1973. He served as treasurer of the Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs in 1974-75 when the Council was building the Albuquerque Garden Center. He was a member of the Albuquerque Rose Society since 1952 and served as president in 1973-74. He enjoyed his wife's interest in horticulture, her support of flower shows and her judging of local, state and national flower and rose shows. Laughingly he described himself as a"gardener by marriage." Cremation has been carried out by Sunrise Society. His ashes will be interred beside Ruth in the Riverside Cemetery, Loman, MN. Memorial services to be held at the Albuquerque Garden Center on Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Lawson -- Jane L. Lawson, 91, born May 15, 1907 in Ryan, OK, a resident here since 1940, passed away Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.C. Lawson; an infant daughter; and two grandchildren. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her children, Chris and Bobbie, Bill and Judy, Troy and Arlene, Alfred and Marie, Donald and Judy, Patsy and Earl; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Dora Wolf in Stockton, CA; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lawson will lie in state 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday. Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, with Pastor Bernie Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with C.C. Lawson Jr., Bill Lawson, Troy Lawson, Alfred Lawson, Donald Lawson, and Earl Hall, her sons and sons-in-law, serving as casketbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Life Fellowship Church, 4351 Coors SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Mathis -- Willie T. Mathis, 61, died at the VA Hospital on September 1, 1998. He is survived by wife, Stella; son, William; daughter, Lana; grandchildren, Ryan, Samantha, Brandon, Ashley; sister, Jane; brothers, Bob and Woody; family and friends who will miss him. Services will be held at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 1998. Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Saturday, September 5, at 12:00 noon. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 4501 4th NW, 343-8008. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Mcintyre -- Patrick Joseph McIntyre, age 37, died Tuesday, September 1, 1998 at his home following a sudden illness. Friends and relatives may come by and sign his Memorial Register book on Friday, September 4, 1998, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Mckinney -- Daniel H. McKinney, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 1998 at Presbyterian Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his parents, Oliver Sr. and Lucy McKinney of Albuquerque; six brothers, Oscar and wife, Bertha, Charles Sr. and wife, Jackie, Oliver Jr. and wife, Bonnie, John and wife, Gloria, Samuel and wife, Brenda, Jerome and wife, Lyll; three sisters, Lucy Parlor, Elizabeth McKinney, Lavinia and husband, Thomas (Chico) Young; one aunt, Margaret Hill; two uncles, Willis Hill, Warrick Hill; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of close friends and church members. He was a member of Bethesda S.D.A. Church. Services will be at Heights S.D.A. Church, 4920 Wyoming NE, on Sunday, September 6, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. on September 8, 1998 at Sunset Gardens, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Reser -- Rebecca Ann Reser, 24, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, graduate of Cibola High School, passed away September 1, 1998 in an automobile accident near Grants. In life she took a deep and abiding pleasure in the experience and contemplation of the natural world. Her remains will be cremated as she wished and the memorial service will be held on her grandfather's farm in Wisconsin where she found peace in life. She is survived by her parents, Peter and Christine Reser of Albuquerque; and her sister, Rachel of Minneapolis. Friends are encouraged to communicate with the family thoughts about Rebecca that they would like expressed at the memorial. Cremation arrangements provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Romero -- Alex J. Romero, 24, devoted and beloved husband, father, son, and brother, was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 1998. Alex was born in Albuquerque and resided in Alamogordo, NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Claudia; sons, Andrew Romero, Julian Mendoza; parents, Ronald and Theresa Romero; brothers, Jerry, Ronald Jr., Joseph, Issac; sister, Theresa Marie; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was a very family-oriented man who loved playing softball, baseball, and wrestling. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4 at Sears Alamogordo Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 1998 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 705 Delaware Ave., Alamogordo, NM. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Sandoval -- Daniel Anthony Sandoval died peacefully with his wife at his side August 29, 1998 in Houston, TX. Born on October 6, 1962 in Albuquerque. He was a resident of Albuquerque until his marriage on October 22, 1997. He worked as a chef for many restaurants in the Albuquerque area. He started his career when he was only 16 years old, working as a chef's helper at the Albuquerque airport. During his career, he worked at Gino's, Nicole's at the Marriott, Hyatt Regency, Artichoke Cafe and Andre's. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Bennie Sandoval. He is survived by his wife, Cristal Sandoval of Houston, TX; his mother, Betty Sandoval of Albuquerque; brothers, Claude Sandoval and wife, Cathy of Albuquerque, Tim Sandoval of Toas, NM, and Leonard Sandoval of Albuquerque; sisters, Ruth Nunez and husband, Henry, Dolores Algire and husband, John, and Loretta Sandoval, all of Albuquerque, and Janis Carbajal and husband, Daniel of Silver City, NM; his Goddaughter, Julia; 18 nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; and many friends. Daniel will be missed by all who loved him. At his request, he was cremated and buried in Houston, TX. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE, with Rev. Joseph A. Farias, SDB officiating. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Silva -- Dilia L. Silva, 70, of Torreon, NM, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 1998 in an Albuquerque hospital. She was born January 11, 1928 to Frank and Josefita (Herrera) Lujan in Torreon. She married Manuel Silva February 28, 1953 in Tajique, NM. Mrs. Silva had been a lifetime resident of Torreon and a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, in which she was married to for 45 years, Manuel of the home; one son, James Silva of Albuquerque; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Dave Kear, Isabel and Ramiro Rodriguez, and Sandra Silva, all of Albuquerque; three brothers, Orlando Lujan of Los Lunas, Fermin Lujan and his wife, Ramona of Albuquerque and Levi Lujan of Torreon; four grandchildren, Manuel and Dustin Kear, Eva Johnson, and Dallas Rodriguez; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Silva was preceded in death by two brothers, Ismael and Ignacio Lujan. Rosary will be recited Friday, September 4, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Torreon with Mass being celebrated Saturday, September 5, 10:00 a.m., at the church with Father Richard Olona officiating. Burial will follow at the Torreon Cemetery with Theodore Chavez, Jeff Lujan, Pablo Romero, Manuel Kear, Dave Kear, and Ramiro Rodriguez serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Santos Silva and James Lopez. Arrangements were entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary of Mountainair, 847-2331. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Smith -- Joseph M. Smith Jr., 82, the third of five generations of Smith's in New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 1998. He is survived by his lovely wife of 53 years, Catherine of Albuquerque; son, Joseph M. Smith III, M.D. and his wife, Patricia of Santa Fe; daughter, Cairn Smith of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Leland, Dustin, Caitlin, and Mitchel. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Smith of Albuquerque; brother, A.W. Smith of Santa Rosa; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Fannie Guy and Faye Hamilton; and brother, Earl Smith. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Masonic Liberty Lodge #51 A.F.&A.M. and was also active in the Scottish Rite. Mr. Smith was an avid sportsman and golfer. Services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Rosa United Methodist Church, 401 4th St., in Santa Rosa, with Rev. Ralph Valdez officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, also in Santa Rosa. Pallbearers will be David Smith, L.J. Smith, Dustin Smith, James Hamilton, Dennis Shiplit, and Jody Smith. Buster Dudrey will serve as honorary pallbearer. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Strickland -- Jimmy Strickland, 30, passed away September 2, 1998 in Albuquerque. He graduated from Los Lunas High School. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include wife of eight years, Erica; parents, James L. and Annette E. Strickland of Albuquerque; father and mother-in-law, Howard and Sharon Schindler of Albuquerque; mother and father-in-law, Gregory and Marsha Candela of Los Lunas; grandparents, Barbara A. Kaiser of Oregon, Evelyn Hausman of New Jersey and Warren and Jan Candela of Nevada; sister, Evonne Patterson of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Mary Lane of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, David Schindler of Albuquerque; nephews, Jesse Patterson and K.J. Branch, both of Albuquerque; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Preceded in death by two sisters, Sherry and Cathy Strickland. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 1998 at the Fern Chapel at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 1998 at the Palm Chapel at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to help with funeral expenses to Erica Strickland, c/o 4825 Southern SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Strong-Thorne Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Torres -- Sixto Torres, age 45, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 30, 1998. He is survived by his sons, Sixto J. Torres, Joe Ben Barela, Sonny Barela; brother, Isidro Torres Jr. and wife, Ruby; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous God children; grandchildren, Anthony Barela, Benjamin Barela and Sonny Archuleta. Sixto was preceded in death by his parents, Isidro and Mary Torres. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, September 3, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, with Father Thai Tran as Celebrant. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Fri September 04, 1998
Wheeler -- William Harold Wheeler passed away on September 1, 1998 in Albuquerque. He was born in Oglesby, TX and served in the US Navy. He married Cleo Springstead in April 1956 in El Paso, TX, where they lived until moving to Albuquerque in 1963. He attended the University of New Mexico, where he studied history-a subject he loved. He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for 28 years and was an East Area Staff Officer. He was a member of Academy Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, William Alton Wheeler in 1964; and by a son, William Alton Wheeler in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Cleo Wheeler of Albuquerque; a daughter, Melanie D. DeNardis and husband, Gary of Edgewood, NM; a son, Matthew Kirk Wheeler and wife, Pamela of Bernalillo, NM; his mother, Mildred Wheeler of Albuquerque; a brother, Tommy Wheeler and wife, Betty of El Paso, TX; and two grandchildren, Anthony Gary DeNardis and Matthew William DeNardis, both of Edgewood, NM. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., this morning, in the Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care with Rev. Jack Stricklan of Community Bible Fellowship officiating. Burial will follow the service in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements are provided by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. .DMP Published on: Fri September 04, 1998