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Apodaca -- Miguel S. Apodaca, Sr. passed away Sunday, September 20, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Isidra Apodaca; brothers, Victor and Martin Apodaca; and his two sisters. He is survived by the mother of his children, Dolores Herrera. He is also survived by his children, Ernestina S. Mathers and husband, Richard Mathers, Miguel M. Apodaca, Jr and wife, Dolores Apodaca, Maria Eduvijen Apodaca, Victoria M. Apodaca, Armanda B. Apodaca and Esperanza Apodaca. He is also survived by his grandchildren Justin Mathers, Dakota Mathers, Santiago Apodaca, Mariah Apodaca, Joshua Evans. He is also survived by several aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. A Rosary will be recited at 7 P.M. this evening in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary and cremation to follow. Services are pending in Rincon, New Mexico. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, Gary Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Atkisson -- Maxine Atkisson, 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 19, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth, of the family home; daughters, Kendra Longfellow of Albuquerque and Gayle Salyer and husband, Bob of Ames, IA; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Atkisson loved her volunteer work with Presbyterian Hospital where she logged several thousand hours. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Reception will be held Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at Montebello, 10500 Academy Rd, NE. Private Interment will take place at a later time. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Ferguson -- Columbus Ferguson, 80, of Taos passed away September 19, 1998, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Ferguson was a WWII Veteran and recipient of a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars at the Battle of the Bulge. He was Taos County Sheriff in the late 40's and a New Mexico State Corporation Commissioner between 1963-1981. He was very active in Democratic Party politics and was inducted into the NM Democratic Party Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Molly Ferguson; children, Robert Ferguson (Mercy) of La Junta, CO, Bonavita Flores (Erlinda) of Albuquerque, Patty Gonzales of Florida, Dennis Quintana and Adam Ferguson, both of Taos. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taos. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos 758-3841
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Fidel -- Rose A. Fidel, 91, passed away on September 20, 1998. A resident of Santa Fe, NM for the past 73 years, Rose was born on October 10, 1906 in Lebanon, the daughter of Assad K. Ashkar and Marroon G. Salhabl. She was a member of the St. Francis Altar Society. Mrs. Fidel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Fidel in 1959; and two infant daughters. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Abousleman; Colleen Rose Fidel; and Correen Mae Najjar and husband, Albert all of Santa Fe, NM; and her sons, Michel Fidel and wife, Christine of Santa Fe, NM; Victor Fidel and wife, Dolores of Santa Fe, NM; and Edward Fidel and wife, Jeanette of Raton, NM. She also leaves behind her brothers, Emil Ashkar and Kamil Ashkar, both of Lebanon. Other relatives include her sisters-in-law, Nabeha Koury of Pueblo, CO and Jessie Fidel of Santa Fe, NM. Her grandchildren are John Merhege and wife, Ida of Jemez Springs, NM; Bill Merhege and wife, Barbara of Las Cruces, NM; Fred Abousleman of Arlington, VA; Dan Najjar and wife, Gina of Santa Fe, NM; Victor Najjar and wife, Karen of Seattle, WA; Norma Leach and husband, Terry of Albuquerque , NM; Loretta Encinias and husband, Paul of Raton, NM; Nickie McCarty and husband, Monty of El Prado, NM; Michelle Fidel and wife, Julie of Santa Fe, NM; Lynn Tipton and husband, Greg of Santa Fe, NM; Todd Fidel and wife, Susan of Albuquerque, NM; Joseph Fidel and wife, Patsy of Mile City, MT; Gisele McAfee and husband, Don of Orting, WA; Antoinette Fidel of Santa Fe, NM; and Victor Fidel and wife, Rita of Santa Fe, NM; and twenty-three great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at McGee Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 1998 at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons. Services for Mrs. Fidel are under the direction of McGee Memorial Chapel, 1320 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87505. (505) 983-9151
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Forney -- Jene L. Forney, 82, died Thursday, September 17, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Jan F. Hosea and husband, Bruce of Albuquerque; and brother, Bill E. Forney and wife, Sue of Tulsa, OK. Mr. Forney was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy R. Forney in 1991. He recently moved to Albuquerque from Tulsa, OK where he lived for 75 years. Mr. Forney was a veteran of WWII as an Army Air Corps Pilot. He volunteered for the Tulsa Police Department and the Tulsa Chapter of the American Red Cross. Services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral Church of St. John, 318 Silver Ave, SW with the Very Rev. David F. K. Puckett, Rev. Canon Byron McDougall, and Rev. Canon Rhonda S. McIntire officiating. Interment will take place Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. John's Cathedral Vision Fund, 318 Silver Ave, SW, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Gallegos -- Tabitha Louisa Gallegos, age 27, and her baby daughter, Samantha Destiny Gallegos, died Saturday in Albuquerque. Tabitha is survived by her father, Thomas J. Kenton; mother, Clementine Kenton; husband, Lorenzo Gallegos; son, Lorenzo Gallegos Jr.; daughter, Amanda Gallegos; brothers, Tomas Kenton Jr., Eli Kenton, Erik Kenton, and Jacob Kenton; grandparents, John and Louisa Gallegos; Jesus Lopez, who was like a brother to her; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Renee Lopez, Debbie Garcia, Brenda Sears, Amber Kenton, Michelle Molina, Felicita Rios, Anna Mirabal and Phyllis Villanueva. Honorary pallbearers will be Amanda Gallegos, Nina Alverze, Clementine Kenton, Charlene Lucero, Debra Lopez, Yvonne Dossey and Maria Chavez. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 ä3rd St SW
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Griego -- Ruben Griego, 55, a lifelong resident of Tijeras, NM died on Sunday, September 20, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Betty Griego of the family home; children, Sandra Lovato and husband, Anthony of Albuquerque, John Griego and wife, Sherry, Elaine Abeyta and Andrew Driggers, and Manuel Griego and wife, Yvonne all of Tijeras, NM; grandchildren, Angelo Lovato, Tommy Hohmann, Tara Lovato, Grady Griego, Christopher Griego, Vincent Griego, Alex Griego, Manuel Jacob Griego and Samantha Griego; and sisters, Angelina Gonzales, Margaret Francia and Corina Chavez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Merced Griego. Mr. Griego loved the outdoors expecially hunting and fishing. He was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church. He was a fun loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be deeply missed by all especially for his sense of humor. Mass will be celebrated today at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church, Tijeras, NM with Father John Carney celebrant. Interment will follow at Juan Tomas Cemetery, Tijeras. Pallbearers will be Jon McGill, Anthony Lovato, Angelo Lovato, Grady Griego, Tommy Hohmann and Andrew Driggers. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Houston -- Bonnie Erin Houston, 93, passed away Sunday, September 21, 1998, in Socorro, NM. She was born June 24, 1905, to Pete and Alta Brasuel Barnes in Shawnee, OK. Bonnie and her family came to New Mexico in 1911 where they farmed and ranched in Northeast, NM. She and her husband, Ben Lloyd Houston moved to Tucumcari, NM 1945. After the death of her husband, she moved to Socorro in 1955. She was a longtime member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church and a member of the Lydia Circle. She was a volunteer at Socorro General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Lloyd Houston, brothers, Joe Barnes, Halton Barnes and Bill Barnes; sister, Frances Schoening and granddaughter, Deanna Houston. She is survived by her sons, Vernon and wife, Betty of Socorro and James Allan and wife, Cynthia of Charlotte, NC; brother, Donald Barnes of Ft. Sumner, NM; sisters, Nellie Hennigan of Palm Desert, CA, Lois Nicholson of Clayton, NM and Judy Rhoads of Logan, NM; grandchildren, Mace Houston, Spencer Houston, Debrah Houston and Darrell Houston; great-grandchildren; Kendall Houston and Allison Houston; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 22, at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 23, at 9:00 a.m. at the St. United Methodist Church in Socorro with Rev. Judy Romero-Oak Officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, September 23, at 4:00 p.m. at the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery in Tucumcari, NM. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Hurley -- Ann Burns Hurley, born 1909, a resident of Albuquerque for six years, died Saturday, September 19, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Ellen Fisher and husband, Joe of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Cathy Brandt of Boston, MA, Gregory Fisher of Sandia Arabia, Gary Fisher and wife, Holli of Tampa, FL, Andrew Fisher and wife, Christa of Farmington, Colleen Chan and husband, Ty of Newton, IA, and John Fisher and wife, Dierdre of Mountain Home ID; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Walter Burns of LaMarque, TX, Edward Burns and wife, Dorothy of Galveston, TX and Thomas Burns of Houston, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Hurley. Mrs. Hurley was a legal secretary in the Tarrant County Courthouse in Ft. Worth for many years. She was a member of Legal Secretaries Association. Mrs. Hurley had been a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ft. Worth, TX. Memorial Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha, NE. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Murawski -- Sister Mary Dematria Murawski, 92, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 1998 in the Felician Sisters Convent. Sister Demetria served the Lord and His people as a woman religious for 74 years. Of these, she spent 60 years teaching elementary school students. For 12 of those years she was both principal and teacher. Sister Demetria is fondly remembered by those she worked with as dedicated, generous with her time, and as possessing a great sense of humor. Sister Demetria was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Josephine Budner Murawski, a brother who died as a small child, and her sister, Sister Mary Alexia Murawski, also a Felician Sister. A Vesper Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. and a Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, September 22, 1998 in the Felician Sisters Chapel in Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. with The Rev. Paul Schneider, OFM, as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Murphree -- Evie E. Murphree, 101, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, and formerly of Houston, TX, died on Sunday, September 20, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Helen M. Long of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Gwendolyn Murphree of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Nancy Long, Marisa and Max Sanchez, and Alexis and Jessica Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Murphree, Sr.; sons, Harold E. Murphree, Jr., and Edward E. Murphree; and son-in-law, Worth Long. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Albuquerque Manor for their thoughtfulness and tender care given to Evie during this last year of her life. Cremation has taken place and there will be a family gathering at a later date to scatter her cremains and celebrate her life and tenacious spirit. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Nichols -- George W. Nichols, 83, died September 19, 1998, in Albuquerque. Visitation will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 1998, at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Church, 2005 N. Plaza, NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 1998, at San Felipe de Neri Church. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Pittard -- Cole Robert Pittard and Carter Bray Pittard, infant twin sons of Q. Lee and Susan Pittard, died shortly after birth on Wednesday, September 16, 1998. A Family Burial Service was held on Friday, September 19, 1998, at N.S. de Guadalupe Mission at El Macho near the family home on the Pecos River. Cole and Carter are survived by their parents; sister, Kate Pittard, of Santa Fe; brother, Cody Pittard and wife Erin, of Valencia, CA, brother, Chansce Pittard of Pecos; grandparents, Robert and Avis Gumbrecht of Kew Gardens, NY and William and Fannie Pittard of Albuquerque; and nephew, Bailey Pittard of Valencia, CA. The family reuqests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in their sons names to: Resolve of New Mexico or Presbyterian Hospitals Maternal Special Care Unit.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Reed -- Mr. James A. Reed died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 72. Mr. Reed is survived by four sons, James Douglas Reed, James Albert Reed, Jr., Harold Bruce Stout, and Gregory Carol Stout; three sisters, Virginia Burton, Vivian Smith, and Marin Jean; and a very dear friend, Cathy Gutierrez. Funeral Services for Mr. Reed will be held on Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Bobby Martinez, Miguel Cerventes, Casme Garcia, Dan Gutierrez, Brad Crosby and Greg Stout. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400ä 3rd St. SW
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Rodriguez -- Mass of Christian Burial for Josefina (Josephine) G. Rodriguez will be celebrated this morning at 9:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Casketbearers will be Willie Romero, Margarito Romero, Gabriel Luna, Phillip Tabet, David Montano and Jose Montano, Jr. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave, SW.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Rust -- Harold Rust, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died Sunday, September 20, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 63 year, Evelyn Rust of Albuquerque; daughter, Sue Tenbroeck and husband, Charles of Albuquerque, grandchildren, Donna DeSousa and husband, Roy of California, Chuck Tenbroeck, of Albuquerque, Ruth Sullivan and husband Mike of Roswell, C.W. Rust II of Oak Ridge, TN, Glenda Faataofe and husband, Fea of Washington, Christine Mierow and husband Steve of Dallas, TX, and David Rust of Colorado Springs, CO; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brothers, Donald Rust and wife, Alice of Ada, OK and Tom Rust and wife, Carol of Bend, OR; numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; and sisters-in-law, Edith Milton of Vernon, TX and Grace Hutchins of Hurst, TX. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Mae Rust; son, Carroll Wayne Rust; brothers, Eugene and Everett Rust; and sister, Lola Smith. Mr. Rust was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He will be missed by all. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. The family requests memorial contributions be made to either the New Mexico State Game and Fish Department, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM, 87504 or to Lovelace Hospice, 5655 Jefferson, NE 87109. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Sanchez -- Gilbert (Gibby) Sanchez, 65, a resident of Los Chavez, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 1998. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Gibby was born on March 10, 1993, to Pete and Julia Sanchez in Madrid, NM. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Savela in 1988. Gibby is survived by his wife of 27 years, Barbara, of Rio Communities; his three sons, Daniel and his wife, Connie of Vacaville, CA, Pete and John of Rodeo, CA; his five daughters, Maria Wafe and Justin Horton, of Peralta, NM; Julia Sanchez and Jeff de Vita, formerly of Martinez, CA, and now of Veguita, NM, Sheryl Chrisman and her husband, Kenneth, of Rodeo, CA, Karen Savela of Rodeo, CA, and Shirley Chu and her husband, Joe, of Tracy, CA. Also, surviving are twelve grandchildren; one brother, Marion and his wife, Esther, of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Lena Reyes and her husband, Bob, and Irene Kolek and her husband, Jim, all of Albuquerque, NM. Gibby is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home with Rosary following at 7:00 p.m. Cremation will take place. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Sanchez -- ROBERT E. SANCHEZ 9-19-52 to 5-15-96 Happy birthday Dad and Robert, this is our 3rd year without you on your birthday. We love and miss you always. We keep you close to our hearts.Love you always. Your loving wife and children, Lorraine, Marcos, Andrea, Bobby Joe, Carlos & StacyRoses are red Violets are blue Wish you were here Cause I miss you.Love Always, Andrea L. Sanchez (Skins)
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Velasquez -- Lawrence Velasquez, 64, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died September 21, 1998. He is survived by his son, Rick Velasquez of Rio Rancho; daughters, Kay Velasquez and Myra Soule, both of Albuquerque; son, Orlando Velasquez and wife, Vanessa of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Devynn Velasquez and Jason Velasquez, both of Rio Rancho, and Ian Velasquez of Albuquerque; girlfriend, Paula Dureault of Albuquerque; brother, Arturo Velasquez, David Velasquez, both of New Mexico and Ceyatano Velasquez of Colorado; sister, Vitalia Salas, of Tito, NM. Mr. Velasquez served with the US Post Office here in Albuquerque for over 30 years. His favorite activity was country westing dancing. A reception will be held Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Whenry -- Julia A. Whenry, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1989, passed away Saturday, September 19, 1998. She is survived by her brother, Rev. Merle Whenry of Enid, OK and Dr. Jack Whenry of Edmond, OK; and several grandnieces and grandnephews. Julia was born on October 2, 1922, in Stillwater, OK while her father, Roy C. Whenry, was attending Oklahoma A&M University. She graduated from highschool in El Reno, OK and attended college at Cameron College in Lawton, OK before joining the US Navy during WWII. While in the Navy, Julia attended Hunter College, New York Physical Therapy School. After graduating, she was assigned to the Naval Hospital at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where she cared for the servicemen wounded in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations. After WWII, Julia attended Oklahoma Baptist University and services as a counselor in the women's dormitory. After graduation, she attended Oklahoma University, completing their program in social work. Julia entered Civil Service and received numerous awards retiring as Recreational Director at Edwards Air Force Base in California where she was responsible for preparing the base for each space shuttle's return. Thousands of people would flood the base to watch those events. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, 417 Palomas Dr, SE, with Rev. Winfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Womack -- Leldon T. (L. T.) Womack, 68, a resident of Litchfield Park, AZ, died Friday, September 18, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Womack of Litchfield Park, AZ; son, Tom Womack and wife, Betsy of Albuquerque, daughter, Carol Womack of Lincoln, NE; sister, Jenell Bills of Hubbard, TX; brothers, Emmett Womack of Redding, CA and Ralph E. Womack of Capitan, NM; and grandchildren, Nathan and Natalie Butters of Albuquerque. Mr. Womack was born in Merkel, TX and was a graduate of the University of New Mexico. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE. He was also a member of the Lincoln Rotary Club #14 and Country Club of Lincoln. Mr. Womack retired after 31 years of service from the accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick. He was active in community and professional organizations and served in leadership roles in many of those organizations. Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd, NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd, NE. Pallbearers will be John Keller, Billy D. Brown, Oren Benton, Dick Dossey, Ray Zimmer and Hoover Wright. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the John Wayne Cancer Institute, Attn: Susan Wilson, 1328-22nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 or The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 4 Research Place, Suite 180, Rockville, MD 20850-3226. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998

Worstell -- Hairston G. Graveside services 2:00 P.M., Tuesday September 22, 1998 at the Sandia Memorial Gardens in Albuquerque for Hairston G. Worstell, 78, who died September 18th at Sunset Villa. His cousin, Rev. Fred McDonald will officiate. Mr. Worstell was born January 5, 1920 in West Plains, Missouri, to George Wilbur Worstell, Jr. and Elnora Virginia Hairston Worstell. On April 15, 1944, he and Betty Jane Holmes were married Buffalo, New York. His parents and his wife preceded him in death, as did his only child, Mark Holmes Worstell and his brother, William R. Worstell. Mr. Worstell was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and was a World War II veteran. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer by the University of California at Los Alamos, New Mexico, for many years before he retired. Before moving to Roswell six weeks ago. Mr. Worstell had resided in Belen, New Mexico. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mrs. William R. Worstell of Roswell and her daughters Patricia Ann Chambers of Richmond, California, and Deborah Lynn Morgan of Portland, Oregon; nieces of his wife, Patricia Weber of Roseville, Minnesota, and Judith Miller of Lakeland, Minnesota; cousins and their wives, W.C. Hairston, Jr. and Phyllis of Union City, Tennessee. and Rev. Fred McDonald and Nancy of Roswell; cousin and her husband, Nan Hairston Roberson and Don of San Antonio, Texas; and Mildred Hairston of Union City, Tennessee, the widow of his cousin Bobby Hairston. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ballard Funeral Home. .DMP
        Published on: Tue September 22, 1998