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Abeyta -- In Loving Memory GEORGE V. ABEYTA Sept. 29, 1993 - Sept. 29, 1998Somewhere there is a new world Called the promised land Someday I'll be there And you will hold my hand. Beside me you will always be No matter what I do I will never find another you. They say there is always someone for each of us. You will always be my someone special in my heart. I could search the whole world until life is through For there will never be another you. It has been a long journey in time So stay by my side For I walk through many storms And you will be my guide My fortunes treasures could be small It could all be lost tomorrow I would never mind at all If I would lose your love forever What would I do For there will never be another you.My friend of friends I love you and miss you Heart of HeartsMissed by your Wife, Rose
        Published on: Tue September 29, 1998

Abeyta -- In Loving Memory of GEORGE V. ABEYTA September 29, 1993 - September 29, 1998There are holes in the floor of heaven and our tears are pouring down and we know that you are watching and wishing you could be here now.Looking back on the memories that will never fade because for love itself lives on even though you are a loved one gone and our thoughts of you are with us from day to day.Even though our eyes will weep as we let go, but you will always be in our hearts cause we know your in good hands at home and our love for you will remain with us.Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. For as long as there are memories they will always live on in our hearts.Sadly Missed by wife, Rose, sons, Michael & Vincent, his wife, Melanie, daughter, Melissa, her husband, Rafael, and grandchildren, Eloy George & Matthew Antonio
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Asquith -- Elsie W. Asquith, passed away in Sacramento on September 25, 1998 at the age of 95. She was born on August 24, 1903. She was the loving mother of Allan Asquith; devoted grandmother of Michael, Charles, Matthew, and Christine; and great-grandmother of eight. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. Mrs. Asquith was a 30 year employee of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. After retiring she became active in the community, volunteering many hours at the Merced Community Medical Center, and playing with the Offbeats Band. Friends are welcome for visitation on Monday, September 28, 1998, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and a service on Tuesday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m., all at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque.
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Ghormley -- William K. Ghormley, 52, will be missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 30, 1998, 6:00 p.m., at the Petroglyph National Monument, west of the Montano and Unser intersection, at the top of the escarpment. Appropriate footwear is suggested. A gathering of family and friends will follow at 5601 Cambria NW, home of Steve and Jan Kluge. Bill was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He graduated from Rice University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He received his Masters degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. As an Air Force Captain, he lived in various places and traveled extensively. He had been a resident of Albuquerque for 15 years. Bill was very active in the community. While a member of the Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association, he served as President, secretary and newsletter editor. He was instrumental in establishing the Taylor Ranch Youth Committee, the Taylor Ranch Community Center, Mariposa Park, and the Taylor Ranch Library. Bill served on the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee for Unser Parkway. Westside education issues were important and he served on numerous Albuquerque Public School task forces and committees: LBJ Middle School Task Force, Marie Hughes Elementary Satellite Task Force (Chamiza Elementary School), the Marie Hughes PTA, and the West Region Citizen Advisory Committee. Bill taught computer generated animation in an after school program at LBJ. bill was a charter member and the newsletter editor of the Friends of the Albuquerque Petroglyphs. As a bird enthusiast and owner of exotic birds, he was an active member of the New Mexico Bird Club. He served as President, secretary and newsletter editor. He was a former member of the American"Roller" Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE). Bill's career recently included contract and proposal writing for the government.
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Knight -- Marcella Arlene Knight, age 66, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away at her home Saturday evening. She is survived by husband, David Knight; her children, David Knight, Mike Knight, Tom Knight, Sam Knight, Mary Knight, Martha Knight; her grandchildren, Gerred Knight, Harry Marr, Michael and Cole Knight, Steve and Donald Prince, Brittney Knight, Jessica, Michelle, Amanda and Cassie Knight, Mary Lynn Massegee, Rebecca, Danni and Douglas Knight; her brothers, Bill, Dick, and Kenny Logsdon; numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, and a Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, from the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE.
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Loudon -- Mary Jean Loudon, age 78 and a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years, passed away Saturday, September 26, 1998. Mrs. Loudon is survived by two daughters, Diane Edmonds and her husband, Jim of Belen and Jane Johnson and her husband, Kim of Albuquerque; one sister, Beth Hallatt and her husband, Jack; and a sister-in-law, Jeanne Reid, all of California; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She retired from the Albuquerque Public Schools in 1982 after teaching for 27 years. Mrs. Loudon was a founding member of the New Mexico Square Dancers Assoc., an avid gardener, and she enjoyed traveling. Following cremation, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, are in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 29, 1998

Lucero -- The family of Esidorita M. Lucero wish to send out their heartfilled thanks to all their family and friends for the kindness and love shown to them at the time of their great loss. We want to give a special thank you to Fr. Guy Roberts, Assistant Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, for saying such a beautiful Mass; to Jenny and Bob Contreras and Luis Apodaca and choir for the great music, to Gabriella Nieto for praying the Rosary, and Belem Parra for the music; and to Gary Santillanes and Chris Cox of Alameda Mortuary for all their help and caring.
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Madrid -- Magdalena Madrid, 89, a longtime resident of Canjilon, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 1998, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by a son, Nabor Madrid in 1969; three sisters, Gene Hager, Agnes Scott and Bennie Bachicha; four brothers, Roque Montano, Isidoro Montano, Evaristo Montano and Bailon Montano; a sister-in-law, Gomicinda Baca. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Pacomio Madrid of the home in Canjilon; she is also survived by her six children, Pacomio Madrid Jr. ad wife, Esther of San Diego, CA, Nancy Garcia and husband, Mizel of Espanola, Herman Madrid and wife, Andi of Cebolla, Cruz Silva and husband, Librado of Albuquerque, Juanito Madrid and wife, Connie of Albuquerque and Cipriana Martinez and husband, Egripino of Canjilon; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Montano of Albuquerque; four sisters, Georgia Salazar of Youngsville, Margie Kalina of Fresno, CA, Ernie McWaters of Phoenix, AZ and Pilar Gutierrez of Las Cruces; many nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at the San Juan de Nepomuceno Church in Canjilon. Interment will follow at the Canjilon Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mizel Garcia Jr., Rick Leyba, Tony Garcia, Herman Madrid Jr., John Madrid, Rey Madrid, Carlos Garcia and Ernie Salazar. Named as honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters, Diana Wood, Maggie Young, Rhonda Madrid, Lupe Mercure, Theresa Leyba, Patricia Martinez and Lourie Vigil. Arrangements are under the direction of Block-Salazar Mortuary, 1-505-753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854.
        Published on: Tue September 29, 1998

Mirabal -- Al Mirabal, 28, beloved husband, father, son and brother, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 27, 1998. Al is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Alexandra; step-daughters, Victoria Dyer and Michelle Tyler; parents, Al and Kathe Mirabal; step-mother, Carolyn Strauss; sisters, Corine and Madie Mirabal and their partners, Stephanie Reinhardt and Laura Naranjo; Godparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nino Gonzales and Mr. and Mrs. Marcy Gurule; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Al was a 1987 graduate of West Mesa High School and a student at the University of New Mexico. Al, we love you and will miss you dearly. A memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Direct Services, 4501 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Padilla -- Angela Ann"Twinkles" Padilla, 20, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 27, 1998. Angela is survived by her parents, Frank and Connie Perez; two sisters, Tasha Perez and Michelle Padilla; two brothers, David Perez and Angelo Felix; her grandmother, Mary Ann Perez; great-grandfather, Pablo Martinez; aunts, Lucy Sena and husband, Joseph; Godparents, Patricia and Orlando Vigil; uncles, Sammy Martinez, Manuel Perez, Charlie Perez and Chris Perez; nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Visitation for Angela will be Tuesday evening after 6:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with a Prayer service to follow at 7:00 p.m. by Pastor Jack Conner. A final visitation will be Wednesday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Funeral service to follow at Victory Love Fellowship Church, 7201 Central Ave. NW at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Jack Conner, officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Sena Sr., Sammy Martinez, Orlando Vigil Sr., Orlando Vigil Jr., Joseph Sena Jr. and Chris Martinez Jr. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 29, 1998

Reindorp -- John Edmund Reindorp, a resident of Albuquerque, died suddenly on September 25, 1998 at the age of 57. He was proceeded in death by his father, John K. Reindorp; and his son, John Jr. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna Forster Reindorp; one son, John and his wife, Jessica of Albuquerque; four daughters, Kim Wayman and husband, Steve of Cortez, CO, Lauren Ralstin and husband, Troy of Cortez, CO, Chris Reindorp and Karin Reindorp of Albuquerque; his mother, Molly Knott of Albuquerque; his sister, Betty Nevans and husband, Mike of Blaine, MN; his step-mother, Lucille Reindorp of Albuquerque; his step-sister, Kay Oglesby and husband, John of Albuquerque; two step-brothers, Carl Keeney and wife, Susan of Maple Grove, MN and Cleo Keeney and wife, Mary of Robbins, IA; seven grandchildren, Jason, Kevin, Darren, Krysstal, Tallon, Keegan, and Kelcie. He loved his family more than life itself and had great joy in their lives and accomplishments. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 1998 at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, at 10:00 a.m.
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Smith -- Judge Wesley Reid Smith, 83, an Albuquerque resident since June, 1997, died Sunday, September 27, 1998. Judge Smith graduated from the University of Alabama, where he also received his degree in Law. At the University of Alabama, he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and was involved with several orchestras, including conducting the Alabama Cavaliers. He was also a member of the University of Alabama"Million Dollar" marching band and Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. Judge Smith was a Veteran of WWII, having served in the US Army Air Corps. He was a former member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kiwanis and Rotary. He was a member of the Alabama Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and was licensed to practice as an Attorney at Law before the Alabama Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court. During his tenure as a judge, he served as a District Court Judge, Judge of the Talledega County Court, and Juvenile Justice Court Judge. Judge Smith is survived by his wife, Louise Smith of Albuquerque; daughters, Margery Smith Valliant and husband, Dennis of Albuquerque, Anne Smith Steidinger and husband, Warren of Birmingham, AL, and Suzan Smith Doidge and husband, Neil, also of Birmingham; grandchildren, Shelby Valliant of Nashville, TN, Denny, Bill and Kathryn Valliant, all of Albuquerque, Warren Steidinger Jr. of Birmingham, AL, Wendy Steidinger Register of Lucedale, MS, Jeremy Steidinger of Birmingham, AL, Anne Raines Doidge of Birmingham, AL; great-grandchildren, Wesley Register of Lucedale, AL and Jake Steidinger of Birmingham, AL. Cremation has taken place and memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Jim Massey officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Garden Center's Building Fund, 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87120 or the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Starr -- Evelyn E. Starr, a resident of Albuquerque for 28 years, died on September 27, 1998. Evelyn was born in Hebron, Nebraska and was the daughter of Hazel and Herbert Bruce. She is survived by her husband of 51 wonderful years, Bill; a daughter, Suzanne Burrough and husband, Charles of Redding, CA; and three grandchildren, Brynne and Bronwyn Burrough and granddaughter, Kathy Faasau and husband, Mati Faasau; also great-grandchildren, Charles and Robert Faasau, all in Redding, CA. Evelyn was a volunteer for Red Cross and Meals on Wheels. It is suggested, that in lieu of flowers, any contributions be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Unit, P.O. Box 26666. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held on September 30, 2:30 p.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE. Rev. Dr. Leonard Gillingham will officiate.
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Stripe -- Richard Alan Stripe, age 65, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday. He is survived by a brother, Robert James Stripe; two sisters, Betty Louise Stone and Eleanor Mae Johnston; and ten nieces and nephews. Mr. Stripe served in the Navy from 1952-1956. He was a member of Local 611. He loved to fish. Mr. Stripe will lie in state Tuesday, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., the family will be present for visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Sunderland -- Jean Sunderland, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Sunday, September 27, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Archie Sunderland; son, George Sunderland and wife, Loretta; granddaughter, Natalie Anne Sunderland; grandson, Phillip George Sunderland, all of Albuquerque; brothers, William James Pollock of Central America and Ernest Pollock and wife, Margaret of Toronto, Canada; and sisters, Mary Elizabeth Stuart of Belfast, N. Ireland and Margaret Wilson of County Fermanagh, N. Ireland. Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Ruth Henderson and John Wegter officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Jim Lewis,, Wayne Lewis, Aubrey Odlham, Buck Murphy, Sherman Gibson, and Everett Smith. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Tobey -- George Dewey Tobey Jr., 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away on Monday, September 28, 1998. Mr. Tobey is survived by Maxine B. Tobey, Mary Tobey Moore and J. Stanley Moore, Georgia Tobey Stegall and Deward Stegall; and grandchildren, James, Jennifer, and Joshua Moore, and J. Paul Ulibarri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marian and George D. Tobey Sr. of Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Urban -- Mr. Manuel Urban passed away on September 25, 1998. He was born and raised in El Paso, TX. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes; sister, Elizabeth U. Gardina and husband, Jess of Albuquerque; brothers, Santiago Urban and wife, Mary and Alfredo Urban and wife, Lucy; and several nieces and nephews, all of El Paso, TX. He will be buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 1998. Direct Services, 4501 4th St., 343-8008.
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Voller -- John Alvin Voller, 71, died from a sudden illness Saturday, September 26, 1998. Born in Prescott, AZ, John came to New Mexico to attend a Naval ROTC program through UNM in 1944. He is survived by his loving wife, Irma J. Voller; mother, Helen Shupp Voller; sister, June Hastings; son, John H. Voller and wife, Jeanine; daughter, Marie Voller Alderete and husband, Thomas; stepson, Edward Davidson and wife, Gloria; and seven grandchildren, Lisa, Denise, and Christopher Voller, Anthony Alderete, Helen, David and Maje Davidson. John is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In the early 1960s he began Alpha Engineering, Inc. He later sold the company and worked for Eidal International. He then formed Omega Corp., where he designed and built heat exchange systems primarily for the solar industry. In later years, he continued his engineering work with Alpha Southwest, Inc. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at the Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW. If you desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rio Grande Presbyterian Food Bank, 600 Coors Blvd. NW 87121 or a charity of your choice. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. .DMP
        Published on: Tue September 29, 1998