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Albaugh -- Aileen Keller Albaugh, 71, a resident of Albuquerque died, Tuesday, September 8, 1998 formerly of Cincinnati and Dayton, OH. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wendel L. Albaugh of Albuquerque; sons, and daughters-in-law, Rev. Thomas G. and Martha Albaugh of Palmer, AK, Richard L. and Donna Albaugh of Richmond, KY, James B. Albaugh of Houston, TX; daughter Rebecca S. Albaugh of Monteray, KY; and twelve grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one son, John R. Albaugh of Dayton, OH. She attended Northwestern University and graduated from The University of Cincinnati in 1949. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Mrs. Albaugh was a pianist, teacher and active member of the American Matthay Association. Cremains will be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Where graveside services will be held, Thursday, September 10, 1998 with Rev. Thomas G. Albaugh officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are made to The University of New Mexico Cancer Research and Treatment Center, 900 Camino de Salud NE, 87131. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Ballew -- Mary E. Ballew, 75, died Sunday, September 6, 1997. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Noble Ballew, of Albuquerque; sons, Ken N. Ballew and wife, Jennifer, of Albuquerque, Ron Ballew and wife, Karol, of Capetown, South Africa; daughter, Janet Ely and husband, Glenn, of San Jose, CA; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Lee Woods and wife, Velma of Great Falls, Montana; sisters, Helen Olson of Stayton, OR, and Margaret Sovenski of Salem, OR; and many other family and friends. Private graveside services will be held with Reverend Tommy Crider Officiating. Pallbearers will be Ken Ballew, Courtney Ballew, Blake Ballew, Glenn Ely, Chris Ely, and Steve Bartz. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE.
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Black -- Lorin Avery Black, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Saturday, September 5, 1998. He is survived by his son, Lorin Avery Black Jr., and wife, Rosie of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Judy G. Jackson of Redondo Beach, CA; grandsons, Christopher Alan Black of Houston, TX, Stephen Paul Black of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Shawna L. Jackson-Oakley and husband, Evan of Ft. Collins, CO and Jody L. Jackson of Redondo Beach, CA; great-granddaughter, Haleigh Noel Oakley; sisters, Hortence Dalby and husband, John and Nellie Crater, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Phillip Black and wife, Hilga of Arcata, CA and Bill L. Black and wife, Daisy of Amarillo, TX. Mr. Black was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy R. Black; and his grandson, Bradley W. Jackson. Mr. Black was a World War II veteran and served with the US Army Air Corp. He worked 17 years with Standard Oil, 6 years with Galles Motors and 13 years with Don's Auto Parts and Equipment. He was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church and St. Stephen's United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Carter -- Funeral Services for Mr. Armando"Elvis" Carter will be held on Wednesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, where Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the San Jose De Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Armando Torres, Alex Moya, Troy McDonald, James Carter, Jess Carter and Anthony Aranda. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd SW.
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Cristanelli -- Sherwin Ernest"Cris" Cristanelli. The Cristanelli family is sad to announce the unexpected passing of their patriarch, Cris, on Wednesday, September 2, 1998, in Little Rock, Arkansas. A funeral service will be held at St. Thomas More, 8035 W. Quebec, Englewood, Colorado at 3pm on Thursday, September 10. There will also be an informal gathering at the Rancho de Corrales Restaurant (T-House) in Corrales, NM on Saturday September 12, at 3:00 p.m. Cris is survived by his wife, sister, five children and three grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts that donations be made to the American Heart Association in his name and direct that the gift be used to support hypertension research.
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Daugherty -- L. Jean Daugherty, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, passed away Saturday, September 5, 1998. Jean was born on July 11, 1919 to Morton and Nellie Sanders in Superior, NE. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1940, with a degree in Journalism. Her working career included Newsletters for charitable organizations and her retirement was from the Public Affairs office at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William M. Daugherty and his dedicated guide dog, Marty; daughter, Patricia Ann Marianetti and husband, Paul all of Albuquerque; brother, Leon Sanders and wife, Elva of Norton, OH; sister, Doris Sanders Moore of West Palm Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Jean's extended family includes her"Dutch" granddaughter, Bregtije Andela of Groening, The Netherlands; her favorite"Girls", Sheba and Pookie' and her many acquaintances and cohorts in the field of Journalism and with her love of Western history. Her family and many friends will miss this gracious lady, loving wife, and caring mother. The family would like to thank the staff and 2nd floor nurses at Manzano del Sol for their care. Services will be held Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE, with Rev. Myron White officiating. Private entombment will take place. Friends may visit Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Wednesday, one hour prior to service. J.W.T.L.B.H. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Davidson -- Robert Clark Davidson, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 6, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Mary E."Betty" Davidson; children, Robert C. Davidson, Mary Beth McGill, Patricia A. Hodges, Susan A. Putland, Michael S. Davidson and Katy Mellor; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 1998 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 10, 1998, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home, P.O. Box 6573, 87197 or to St. Martin's Hospitality Center, 1201 3rd NW, 87102. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Dominguez -- Victor Dominguez, 73, passed away Saturday, September 5, 1998. He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Dominguez. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Dominguez of the family home. Also survived by children, Ella Martinez and husband, Manuel, David Dominguez and Vicki Garcia, Mario Dominguez and wife, Debbie, Tommy Dominguez and wife, Emma, Pauline Gurule and husband, Wally, Robert Dominguez, Carla Trujillo and husband Pat, Beatrice Carmona and husband, Juan, Leonard Dominguez and wife, Louise, Paul Dominguez and wife, Selene, Dina Tenorio and husband, Jimmy, Sammy Dominguez and Julia Gutierrez, Camella Trujillo and husband, Joseph. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Louisa Maestas; and one brother, Adelaido Dominguez Jr.; and numerous other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers will be his sons: David Dominguez, Mario Dominguez, Tom Dominguez, Robert Dominguez, Leonard Dominguez, Paul Dominguez and Sammy Dominguez. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Carlos Dominguez, Diego Dominguez, Fabian Martinez and Lawrence Gurule. Services entrusted to the Alameda Mortuary, Gary F. Santillanes, CFSP.
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Duran -- Joseph Randy Duran of Alameda passed away Sunday, September 6, 1998. He is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Angie Duran of Alameda; ;his brothers, Ronnie Duran, Jr., and his wife Melissa of Albuquerque and Carlos Duran of Alameda; his two sons, Joseph Duran( Jr., and Tomas Duran of Alameda and his girlfriend, Carmen Sanchez. Also surviving are his niece, Alexis Duran; his grandparents, Tomas and Elisa Gonzales and Mary Duran; his aunts and uncle, Tommy Gonzales, Jr., Ramona Cordova, Rita Cordova, Eileen Tafoya and husband Ben P. Tafoya, Rachel Gutierrez and husband Steve; and cousins. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. also at the Church. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Joseph be sent to 9517 Edith Blvd. NE, 87114. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, Nobert Baldonado Jr. FSI.
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Fryer -- Rubye C. Fryer, 69, a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, died Sunday, September 6, 1998 and has gone to be with the Lord. She is survived by her daughters, Sharron J. Szpunar and husband, Frank of Albuquerque and Gena S. Sampson and husband, Chris of Clarksville, TN; step-daughters, Carolyn Sperry and husband, Kirk of California, and Linda Burham and husband Bill of Arizona; grandchildren, Justinn, Todd, Chad and Rachel Szpunar of Albuquerque and Sean Sampson and wife, Melissa of Tennessee; step-grandchildren, Johnny Williams of California, Bubba Sperry of Kentucky, Melinda Dubuis of Arizona, Kevin Williams of Texas, Flavia Castleman of Arizona and Tom Castleman of Arizona; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger Jones of Arkansas, Bud Jones of Edgewood, Beacham Jones of Albuquerque and Leonard Jones of Lafayette, LA; and sisters, Lucille DiGiunta of Albuquerque, Lois Cole of Bowling Green, KY and Edna Flora of Bowling Green, KY. Rubye was preceded in death by her husband M. Fike Fryer; step-grandson, Bud Castleman; brothers, Roy and Raleigh Jones; and sister, Orene Leist. She was a member of the Montgomery Church of Christ, and when she was able, Rubye was an active Lioness in the Lions Club. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will de deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary-Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Bruce Thweatt officiating. Pallbearers will be Sean Sampson, Justinn Szpunar, Chad Szpunar, Todd Szpunar, Chris Jones, Wayne Jones and Sal DiGiunta. Friends may visit Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
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Garcia -- Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Flora S. Garcia will be celebrated this morning at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, with the Reverend Leo Lucero as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be her great-grandchildren, Eric Duree, Ramon Ornelas, Ray Gomez Jr., Casey Duree, J.R. Ketcherside and Matthew Garcia. Honorary Bearers will be her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. At the family's request, Memorial contributions may be made to the Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover SW.
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Gonzales -- Alex Gonzales, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1908, died Saturday, September 5, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Pauline of the family home; daughter, Jeanne Breck and husband, Bert of Belen; granddaughter, Stephanie McCorkle and husband, Wayne of Colorado Springs, CO; grandson, Stewart Breck of Belen; brothers, Rudy Gonzales of Albuquerque, Henry Gonzales and wife, Anne of Redlands, CA; sisters, Ella Silva or Bernalillo, Esther Martinez of Albuquerque, and Cecilia Lloyd and husband, Richard of Reserve, NM; and many other nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Sophie Gurule, reciting. Mass will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Art Hurley, Jerald Wolf, Edwin Reyes, Donald T. Robertson, David N. Hernandez, and Daniel J. Hernandez. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Gonzales -- Kiko Gonzales May you rest in Peace. I love and miss you very much. Love. Alexandra
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Hall -- Robert James Hall, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Laurel Hope Hall; son, James D. Hall and wife, Dorothy; daughter, Genevive Fisher and husband, Bill, all of Albuquerque; sister-in-law Edna Jane Grimm Harmon and husband, Jon of Manbaton Beach, CA; grandchildren Julia Harmon and husband, Jon, Deborah Hall, Glenn B. Smith and wife, Lorraine, Rebecca Sue Hall, Dirk N. Smith, Wendy A. Fickers and husband, David, Genia L. Muniz, Kathy Bisson and husband, Jim, all of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. Robert graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1925 and then attended UNM. He worked for Albuquerque National Bank as a file clerk and retired as vice-president and manager. His community activities included treasurer of the March of Dimes, an Albuquerque Community Chest Trustee of both 1st Presbyterian and North Minster Presbyterian Churches, he played the violin and viola in the first Albuquerque Civic Symphony and was active in many other civic organizations. A memorial service will be held at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 9, 1998 at 11 a.m. (1801 Montano Rd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87107). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the building fund of either Jemez Springs Community Presbyterian Church, PO Box 97, Jemez Springs, NM 87025 or to the Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church. Cremation Arrangements are in the care of Sunrise Society. 891-8200
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Hodges -- Ronald Hodges, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died on September 6, 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Ryan Janelle Hodges of Albuquerque; one son, Brian Lee Hodges of Albuquerque; one sister, Carol Jean Spears of Oklahoma; two brothers, Dave Hodges of Albuquerque and Bill Hodges of Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 11, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fern Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, with Pastor Don Ciesielski officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave, SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Hunt -- The family of Robert G. Hunt wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. A special thanks to the nurses in the S.A.C. and I.C.U. units at Presbyterian Hospital. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, in charge of arrangements.
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King -- Marion Elise Gillette King, 73, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1979, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 1998. Marion was born December 24, 1924, the daughter of Raymond Henry and Elise Gibson Gillette in Watertown, Connecticut. She was married to Willard J. King on February 8, 1947. Marion and Willard moved to Woodbury, Connecticut and raised three daughters, Judith A.K. Chapman, Joann K. Moore, Joyce A. King; and two grandchildren, Raymond Eugene King and Pauline Marie McClain. While living in Woodbury, Marion was involved with the Girl Scouts for 18 years, the Woodbury Fire Department Auxiliary for 30 years, and was retired from the Finest Food store in Watertown before moving to Rio Rancho in 1979. In Rio Rancho, Marion became involved with Willard's Lawn Care Service, the Lion's Club, the Elk Lodge #2500, Charter member of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of the Does, a member of the Lady Elks, a member of the Moose Lodge #1266 since 1992, and a sponsor of the local 4-H Club for the past 18 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Gillette of Watertown, CT. Marion is survived by her husband of 51 years, Willard J. King; her three daughters; and two grandchildren; brother, Sherwin Gillette of Naugatuck, CT; along with many nieces and nephews around the country. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 12, 1998 at the Elk's Lodge, Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Elk National Foundation, c/o Elk Lodge #2500, 1530 Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Arrangements through Rio Rancho Funeral Home.
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Lujan -- Margaret Lujan, 81, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother was called home to be with the Lord Monday, September 7, 1998. She was a resident of Albuquerque; born on April 8, 1917 in Socorro, NM to Ignacio and Andreaita Torres; a parishioner of San Jose Mission in Los Duranes. She is survived by five sons, Tony and wife, Mary Ann of San Francisco, CA, Pablo and wife, Theresa of San Antonio, TX, James of Albuquerque, Edward and wife, Linda of Los Angeles, CA, Ralph and wife, Rose of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and all those whom knew and loved her. Visitations will be held today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary on the corner of 8th and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Mission in Los Duranes. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be her sons, Tony, Pablo, James, Edward and Ralph; her nephew Valentino Torres. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW
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Marble -- Esther"Birdie" A. Marble, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Thursday, September 3, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley A. Grant of Albuquerque; one grandson, Michael Wallace and wife, Brenda of Farmington; two granddaughters, Leanne Miller and husband, James and Karen D. Grant of Albuquerque; sister, Helen Robinson of Roswell, NM; niece, Louise Duyfhuizen and husband, Aerie Dirk of Roswell; nephew, LeRoy Petersen and wife, Helen of Albuquerque; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of Central United Methodist. Mrs. Marble was an avid knitter and crocheter and came to Albuquerque from Saginaw, MI in 1962 to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She worked for many years in the Drapery and Bedding Department of Kistler Collister where she retired. Esther belonged to Knitting Clubs and Martha Group in Church. Graveside services will be held, Saturday 9:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE with Dr. Charles Crutchfiled officiating. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE
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Martinez -- Mr. Raymond Martinez Jr. died Monday, September 7, 1998 in Albuquerque at the age of 64. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Della Martinez; sons, Raymond Martinez III and wife, Yolanda, and Christopher Martinez and friend, Jerome Chavez; daughters, Debi Martinez, Gloria Louise Martinez, Cynthia Gurule and husband, Mike, and Connie Guerin and husband, Zachary; brothers Onofre Martinez of Texas, Ascencion Martinez and wife, Viola of Boise, Idaho, and Ted Martinez of Tucson, Arizona; sisters, Mary Gonzalez and husband, Adolfo of El Paso, Texas, Priscilla McBroom and husband, Jim, Virginia Tomaszewski and husband, Raymond of Las Vegas, NV, and Theresa Chavez and husband, Robert of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Crystal Romero, Tiffany Gallegos, and Raymond Martinez IV; mother-in-law, Mela Ramirez-Beserra; and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral Services for Mr. Martinez will be held on Friday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adolfo Gonzalez, Jim McBroom, Jerome Chavez, Billy Hanna, Conrad Romero and Rudy Ramirez. Visitation for Mr. Martinez will be held in the Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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May -- Chester Leroy May, born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 10, 1924, died on August 27, 1998 after a long battle with leukemia. He is survived by three daughters, Leslie Metzen and Nancy Wilson of Saint Paul, MN, Connie Fleischer of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; and longtime companion, Sylvia Goulka. Chet was a retired Air Traffic Controller and a WWII veteran. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Shrine Temple. Burial was performed at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Mcclure -- Violet May Smith McClure, 93, passed away on September 7, 1998 at her granddaughter's residence in Anderson, Indiana. She is survived by two sons, Donald Lee Smith; daughter, Shirlee Ann Lutz of Albuquerque; 3 granddaughters, three grandsons including Scott Smith and Kevin Lutz of Albuquerque; six great-grandchildren; one sister, June Rose Haggard; two nephews and four great nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home in Anderson, IN. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, IN. Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, 515 E. 53rd St, Anderson, IN, 765-644-6658, in charge of arrangements
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Mcmillin -- David Andrew"Andy" McMillin, 79, a resident of Peralta for the past 15 years and formerly of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 5, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Opal, of the family home: daughter, Marian Martinelli and husband, Joe of Albuquerque; sons, Robert McMillin and wife, Norma of Napoleon, MO, David McMillin and wife, Velma of Otterville, MO, Walter McMillin and Lynn of Casper, WY and Harold McMillin and Chrys of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren, Scott, Robin, Belinda, David Jr., Amy, Cher, Stephanie, Michelle, Nicole, Jamie, Corrin, Sarah, Jessica and Dana; and 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. McMillin retired from Southeastern Public Service in 1983. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, bowler and gardener. He was a member of the American Bowling Congress (ABC) and a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was Past Commander of the VFW in Kansas City and a member of the NRA. Andy ran a small bait and tackle supply company, OMAC, from his home for the last 15 years. Services will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with Chaplin Col. Lemuel Boyles, USAF, Ret., officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be Wade Kendall, Lowell Christenson, Bill Merrick, Ron Smith, Al Seery and Max Lucero. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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Ortiz -- ROSENDO ORTIZ May you Rest in Peace. I Love you and miss you very much. Love, Alexandra
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Parra -- Funeral Services for Mr. Hilario Parra will be held Wednesday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Quality Continuum Hospice at 2625 Pennsylvania NE 87110. Funeral Services arranged by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd SW.
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Ryals -- Our community must endure the loss of a wonderful man, Bill Ryals, who is now at peace and with his God, his good friend, Robert Riddle and sister, Gigi. Bill's suffering ended on Saturday, September 5, 1998, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife and strength, Clair, who was always at his side; his mother, Juliet; and brother, Bobby. Other family members include uncle, Robert Bastanchury; cousins, Bob Bastanchury, Monica Bastanchury, Linda Schmidt, Leslie Davis, Steve Layne and Debbie Fish. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 1998 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Farmington. Friends are asked that all considerations be in the form of donations to the San Juan Regional Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center Foundation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of LaQuey Funeral Home.
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Sainz -- Mrs. Josephine P."Pepita" Sainz went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 1998. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Antonio and Juan Perez. She was a member of the Alter and Rosary Societies at the St. Anne Church. She is survived by her husband, Louie Sainz; four sons, Louie Sainz Jr, Edward Sainz and wife, Kathy, Antonio Sainz and wife, Mary Helen and Robert Sainz and fiancee, Claudia; seven daughters, Lita Cortez and husband, Richard, Simona Cordova, Lupe Garcia and husband, Jose, Mary Lou Sainz, Rosalina Lucero and companion, Art, Linda Ramirez and Mary Esther Candelaria; one sister, Elvira Perez of Sacramento, CA; 31 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mrs. Sainz will be held on Thursday at the St. Anne Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louie Sainz Jr., Bobbie Sainz, Jesus Perez, Edward Sainz, Tony Sainz Jr. and Steve Perez. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Cortez, Jose Garcia, Art Sanchez and all her grandchildren. Visitations will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Mortuary Chapel. A Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Anne Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Sanchez -- Alice Sanchez. May You Rest in Peace. I love you and miss you very much. Love, Alexandra
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Sanchez -- JUAN SANCHEZ May you Rest in Peace. Love you and Miss you very much. Love, Alexandra
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Sandoval -- Mr. Jesus (Shu Shu) Sandoval died Tuesday in Albuquerque at the age of 99. Mr. Sandoval is preceded in death by his wife, Martina Sandoval, son, Nazario Gonzales; and daughter-in-law, Eloisa Gonzales. He is survived by his son, Philmon Gonzales, of Utah; grandchildren, Andy and Martin Tafoya, Susie and Joe Trujillo, Shirley and Cisto Abeyta, Carmen Gonzales and Dean Iliff, Mercy Gonzales and Horace Gonzales; eight great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Sandoval will be held on Thursday at the St. Therese Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andy Tafoya Jr., Joe Trujillo Jr., Tony Trujillo, Horace Gonzales, Bobby Lucero, Frank Lucero, and Jerome Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Lucero and Damien Lucero. A Rosary for Mr. Sandoval will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Therese Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St SW.
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Shores -- Anna Lee Shores passed away on September 5, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Sunrise Society. 891-8200.
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Smith -- Candace Carstens Smith, 100, an Albuquerque resident for 60 years, died Sunday, September 6, 1998, at the Montebello Retirement Community. Wife of the late Dane F. Smith, Professor of English, for whom the new classroom building at the University of New Mexico is named, she was the daughter of the founder of the Child Welfare League of America and the mother of both the current United States Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and a teacher in APS. Born in Marshalltown, IA, during the year of the Spanish American War, Mrs. Smith attended Grinell College, graduated from Smith College in 1921, and , after working as a secretary and teacher, earned a Ph.D., in history in 1937 from Radcliffe College, now part of Harvard University. That year she married Professor Dane Smith and moved into the home they had built in"faculty row" on Roma Avenue, where she remained after her husband's death in 1968 until the residence was torn down in 1996 to make way for the new classroom building. She assisted Professor Smith in his research and writing and was largely responsible for the posthumous publication of his last book, Plays about the Theaters, Volume II. Mrs. Smith was a longtime member of the Tuesday Literary Club. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Candace Mize of Albuquerque; a son, Ambassador Dane F. Smith, Jr.; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, September 27, 1998, details to follow. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE
        Published on: Wed September 09, 1998

Spragg -- Jeffery Jerome and Carlo Jo Johnson-Spragg, died Saturday, September 5, 1998. They are survived by their child, Michelle Marie Spragg. Jeffrey was the son of Bonnie Stanley of Albuquerque and Darrell Spragg of Lachine, MI; step-son of Linda Seiss of Alpena, MI and Norman Stanley of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his brother, Gregory Ardine Spragg of Alpena, MI; sister, Annette Averil Benavidez of Roy, UT; half-brother, Joshua Spragg of Lachine, MI; step-brother, Bobby Spragg of Alpena, MI; and step-sisters, Carrie Forest and Debbie Samp, both of Alpena, MI. Carla Jo was the daughter of Josephine Wallace of Albuquerque and Carl Johnson of Gallup, NM. She is also survived by her sisters, Cindi Andersen and husband, Kurt of Ramah, NM and Elena Gorman and husband, Patrick of Denver, CO; nephew, Ian Andersen of Ramah, NM; and paternal grandmother, Margaret Adamac of Poynette, WI. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, two brothers, and sister. Cremation has taken place and a memorial rosary will be recited Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd NE, with Eloisa Michel reciting. Memorial services will follow the rosary and will be conducted by the Rev. Tim Thies. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mothers Against Drug Driving, 8200 Mountain Rd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 09, 1998

Stockdale -- Opal L. Stockdale, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died Thursday, September 3, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Morgan and husband, Michael of Albuquerque; grandson Kyle Morgan and wife, Kelly of Huntsville, TX; niece, Ruth Mitchem and husband, Carl of Independence, KS; and grandnieces, Marla Sanders of Topeka, KS and Allida Branton and husband, Richard of Columbia, MO. Mrs. Stockdale had a great love of music. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave. NE, with Dr. Charles Crutchfield officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church Music Fund, 1615 Copper NE, 87102 or Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 09, 1998

Vigil -- Steve, Jr., 38, passed on September 7, 1998. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Roberta Vigil, siblings; Susan, Lori, Roberts"Tweety", Gloria, Agnes"Shugar", Sandra, Viola Eileen, Angela, Patrick and their spouses and partners, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who loved and will miss him greatly. Stevie never held a grudge and was always willing to give others a helping hand. SERVICES will be held at San Martin Church. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10th. The time for the celebration of the Mass is pending and will be announced. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Burial arrangements by Direct Services 343-8008.
        Published on: Wed September 09, 1998

Westcott -- Joanne Westcott, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 1998. She is survived by her sister, Ann Fitzwater of Albuquerque; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was born June 22, 1910 in the Ukraine but spent most of her life in western New York where she worked as a licensed practical nurse. She was a former member of the UNM Hospital Auxillary, Women's Auxillary of St. Charles and Duke City Bridge Club. There will be a memorial mass for Joanne by Fr. Roger Bourgeois at St. Charles Borromeo Church, University and Coal SE at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 1998. Cremation by Sunrise Society. .DMP
        Published on: Wed September 09, 1998