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Baca -- Adam James Baca January 25, 1984 - October 3, 1996Two years ago today you passed away. There are days when our hearts cry and then there are days we ask God why. God tells us in a special way for us not to worry for you went His way. We Love you and miss you Son, Dad & Family
        Published on: Sat October 03, 1998

Bramlett -- The family of Henry F. Bramlett wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat October 03, 1998

Connerley -- David (Dave) Blaine Connerley, 29, a resident of Albuquerque for 15 years, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Connerley; son, Kevin Blaine; daughter, Taylor Noel; parents, Blaine and Barbara Connerley of Albuquerque; sisters, Melinda Adamchek and husband, Paul of Rio Rancho and Michelle Houston and husband, Jim of Phoenix, AZ; maternal grandmother, Louise Noel of Albuquerque; grandmother-in-law, Gerry Martin of Los Lunas; mother and father-in-law, James and Carlene Stone of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Heather Monts De Oca of Albuquerque; and niece, Jacqulene Monts De Oca of Albuquerque. Mr. Connerley was a member of Sandia Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Bob Butler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Connerley Children Memorial Account at any First Security Bank. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat October 03, 1998

Drummond -- The family of Mr. Robert E. Drummond, Jr. wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Funeral services for Mr. Drummond. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. S.W.
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Erickson -- Rita G. Erickson, age 59, passed away October 1, 1998 at a local hospital. A graveside service will be held Sunday, October 4, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Ave. SE. Donations may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque 87110 or a charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat October 03, 1998

Gonzales -- Funeral services for Mr. Raymond J. Gonzales will be held on Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Bernalillo, NM. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Henson -- Ann Henson, 56, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died Thursday, October 1, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jim Henson of Albuquerque; daughters, Pam Folkner and husband, John and Kelly Abdalla and husband, Chris, all of Albuquerque; grandson, Jack Folkner; and sisters, Judy Valentine of The Woodlands, TX and Jane Collum of San Antonio, TX. Services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Howard Mock, Red Berry, Al Moorhead, and Doug Clark. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Jansak -- Eugene Jansak, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, September 30, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Anne Christine Jansak of Albuquerque; daughter, Jan Diane Jansak of Albuquerque; son, Eugene Peter Jansak, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Longmont, CO; grandson, John Mark Bassist and spouse, Heather Jones of Jemez, NM; granddaughter, Joy Anne Bassist of Lakewood, CO; great-grandsons, David and Bryan Archell, both of Lakewood, CO; and brother, Paul Jansak and wife, Jane of Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Jansak arrived from Czechoslovakia at age 14. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Pennsylvania. During his career he was very active in politics in New Jersey. He retired in 1984 from a career as an engineering designer. Eugene provided photography instruction to seniors at the Palo Duro Senior Center and was an active volunteer in their activities, especially with the Intergenational Program and the Triad Program. Services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Paul Baca officiating. The family invites friends to a reception to be held after services from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at Highland Cemetery in Thornton, CO. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat October 03, 1998

Jones -- T. Sgt. Wayne R. Jones, 42, was killed in a parachuting accident on Sunday, September 27, 1998, near Nellis, AFB, NV. He is survived by his wife, Jean of the family home; children, Jessica, Mali, Aaron, and Charles of the family home, and Jason of Destin, FL; mother, Marion Jones; and brother, Glenn Jones and wife, Rhonda, all of Parkersburg, WV. TSgt. Jones was the NCOIC of the Air Operations phase of the 342 TRS, Det. I Pararescue school here at Kirtland Air Force Base. He had been the instructor at the Parajump school for the last four years and was scheduled to retire from the Air Force in May of 1999. TSgt. Jones was from Kearny, NJ. He entered the US Air Force on August 6, 1978 and was a pararescue man for his entire career. He was a veteran of Desert Storm withy over 1,000 flight hours and 502 parachute jumps. He was heavily involved in recovering space hardware during"To Catch a Falling Star" missions while stationed in Hickham AFB, HI in the early eighties. He was qualified as a NASA space shuttle recovery specialist, specializing in RAMZ (Rapid Alternate Method Zodiac) techniques and procedures while stationed at Eglin AFB in the late eighties. TSgt. Jones was credited with over 20"saves" during operational missions throughout his career. His assignments also included Osan A.F.B., Republic of Korea, and Eglin, and Hurlburt A.F.B.'s. Arrangements for services, military escorts, and casket bearers have been provided by fellow members of Wayne's U.S. Air Force Pararescue Unit. Services will be held Monday, October 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Earl G. Sprague, Chaplain Jeff Jones, and Rev. Ray Gillespie officiating. Interment will take place Monday, 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, Sunday, October 4, 1998, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Although Wayne has accomplished many things in his life, undoubtably his relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ, was paramount. The love os his life was his bride, Jean. Not only was he a husband, but a friend. He cherished her and loved her with an everlasting love. He was a loving daddy and friend to his children as well. He delighted in his fatherhood. To his friends, he was a mentor, an example, an encourager, and a joy. Our comfort is that our Wayne is now in the presence of his Lord."Thank you Mr. Wayne". Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be given for scholarships to benefit the Children of Wayne Jones, c/o Kirtland Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 80570, 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Ledoux -- Arthur"Archie", 70, died September 29, 1998. He was a lifelong resident of Wagon Mound, NM, a veteran of WWII, and a member of The American Legion. He is survived by sister, Ellen Salazar and husband, Don; nephews, David Salazar and wife, Annabelle, Jerry Salazar and wife, Laurie, Larry Salazar and wife, Sophie; nieces, Frances Montoya and husband, Gilbert, Christine Roybal and husband, Serafin, Martha Ly and husband, Minh, Jesse LeDoux and wife, Debbie, Rickey LeDoux, Levonne Casanova and husband, Reyes; grand-nephews and grand-nieces, Joaquin, Arcelia, Ron, James, Jaime, Eli, Marisa, Santiago, Lita, Larry Jr., Augustine, Robert, Joseph, Brandon, Angelica, Jayleen, Elicia, Theresa, Larry III, Savannah; sister-in-law, Margaret LeBlanc; beloved cousin, Pete Santistevan, and numerous family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Santa Clara Catholic Church in Wagon Mound, NM with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 1998, Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, with burial to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jesse LeDoux, Joaquin Salazar, Santiago Roybal, Larry Salazar, Jr., Eli Salazar, Robert Salazar. Honorary pallbearer: Jamie Salazar. Arrangements by Direct Services 343-8008, 4501 4th NW.
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Messina -- Antoinette"Toni" Messina, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Wednesday, September 30, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Anthony J."Tony" Messina of Albuquerque; sons, J. Anthony Messina and wife, Shirley M. of Villanova, PA, L. Michael Messina and wife, Patricia Madrid of Albuquerque, and Paul F. Messina of San Francisco, CA; granddaughters, Elizabeth Messina of Santa Barbara, CA, Jennifer Sayre and husband, William of Durham, NC, Victoria"Tory" A. Messina of Villanova, PA, Marianne Messina and Camille Messina, both of San Francisco, CA; grandsons, Christopher A. Messina and wife, Bethany of Portland, OR, David A. Messina of Washington, DC and Giancarlo A. Messina of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Mykela Messina of Santa Barbara, CA and William J. Sayre of Durham, NC; sisters-in-law, Margaret Ferreri of Lynbrook, NY and Louise Messina of Albuquerque. Mrs. Messina taught kindergarten for 25 years in Wantagh, NY. She was active with the Albuquerque Country Club where she enjoyed playing golf. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW with Father Richard Rodriguez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Moya -- Julia S. Moya, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 30. She left this life as she lived it-surrounded by her children. Julia was the wife of the late Abelicio Moya and the beloved mother of one son, Tony Moya and his wife, Cecilia; eight daughters, Isabel Gonzales and husband, Filimon, Lena Archibeque and husband, Jerry, Netti Griego, Gloria Dominguez and husband, Roger, Esther Archibeque and husband, Johnny, Laura Moya, Sandra Lucero and husband, Jose (Henry), Kathy Rivera and husband, Donald. She is also survived by one sister, Ramona M. Mora; three sisters-in-law, Lucy Baca, Lucaria Moya and Emilia Moya; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family and all whose lives she touched. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, with Robb Sisneros reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church on Friday, from 6:00 p.m. until the Rosary. Pallbearers will be Rudy Gonzales, Eddie Gonzales, Jerald Archibeque, Danny Lucero, Matt Armenta, Ernie Baldonado, Abie Moya, Manuel Moya, Brian Chavez and Michael Lucero. Honorary pallbearers are Andrew Gonzales, Chris Baldonado and Daniel Rivera. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Murphy -- Sandra Kay Burton-Murphy died Friday, September 11, 1998 at Mendocino Coast District Hospital. She was 46. Born March 19, 1952 in Albuquerque. She lived in Albuquerque through her mid-school years. Since then she had lived in Alamo, California, San Francisco and Eureka, California, prior to making her home in Ft. Bragg, California 15 years ago. She worked for the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. She was a teachers aide for the Ft. Bragg Unified School District, and did computer drafting for Architect, Paul Douglas, in Mendocino, California, and most recently, was the Administrative Assistant for the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Sandra was an avid lover of flowers and plants, and was active with the Mendocino Coast Branch of the American Fushia Society, life member of the Mendocino Coast Branch Gardens, and active with Friends of the Botanical Gardens. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Robin; son, Ryan; parents, Robert and Flora Burton; sister, Karen Burton-Lind of Pleasonton, CA. A memorial services was held at her church, The Chapel of the Redwoods, in Comptche, CA on September 20th. Donations are suggested to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens memorial fund for Sandra Murphy, 18220 N. Highway 1, Ft. Bragg, California 95437.
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Myrick -- William Hayley Myrick, 75, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 1998. Hayley served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Distinguished Purple Heart. He was a member of the D.A.V., the American Legion Post 0049 in Albuquerque, NM, the Scottish Rite, and the Masons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Belle Elizabeth Myrick in 1997. Hayley is survived by his many loving nieces and nephews and their spouses and children. Viewing will take place on Friday, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held okn Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memory Gardens in Albuquerque. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Neun -- Christine L. Neun, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, October 1, 1998. She is survived by her husband, George Neun of the family home; daughters, Mary Stiles and husband, John of Albuquerque, Linda Eitzen and husband, Richard of Albuquerque and Georgia Simpson and husband, James of Hanover, PA; grandchildren, Dr. Trey Stiles, Kelly Stiles and Michael Simpson. She was born on May 25, 1920 in Denver, CO, where she married George Neun on June 15, 1941. They moved to Albuquerque in 1949 and lived in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands for almost ten years, but kept their home in Albuquerque during that time. She enjoyed many years of sewing, painting and embroidery as a member of Embroidery Guild of America. Memorial services will be held Monday, 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Rev. Patrick Pollard officiating.
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Ortiz -- In Loving Memory of ARNOLD ORTIZ We Miss You.Herculano Ortiz and Family
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Ortiz -- Mr. John Ortiz, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 1998 following a four month battle with cancer. Mr. Ortiz was a member of the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Born in Santa Fe, NM on February 11, 1927, he was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. John was retired from Borden's, where he worked for over 30 years. John is survived by his beloved wife, Elsie Chavez de Ortiz. He was the father of sons, John Ortiz, Jr., Robert Ortiz; and daughter, Roberta Ortiz, step-daughters, Eleanor Sanchez and Margaret Chavez; the grandfather of nine grandchildren, Rudy, Annette, Kelly and Ray Keith, Paul, Michael and Wendy Sanchez and Nora and Katherine Ortiz; and he had six great-grandchildren. John was an active member of the Elks Club, VFW (40) and American Legion (99). He will be greatly missed by all. A Rosary for Mr. Ortiz will be recited on Sunday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Ortiz will be held on Monday at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church in Old Town Albuquerque, where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. John will be buried at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Rudy Keith, Ray Keith, Paul Sanchez, Michael Sanchez, Ray Sanchez and Kelly Keith. Honorary pallbearers will be Wendy Sanchez and Henry Zazary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Mexico Chapter of the American Cancer Association. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Padilla -- Leroy"Roy" Padilla, our loving"Pampo" has left us to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 30, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Angie Padilla of Rio Rancho; daughters, Frieda Sisneros and husband, Jim of Albuquerque and Catherine Montoya of Rio Rancho; sons, James Padilla and fiancee, Dorothy of Albuquerque, Daniel Padilla and wife, Loida, Gathan Vincent Padilla, all of Rio Rancho, Leroy Padilla and Martin Padilla; eight grandchildren; sisters, Helen Martinez of Peralta, Domie Gonzales, Gloria Romero, Bertha Lucero and husband, Gene, and Patsy Riley and husband, John, all of Albuquerque; and brothers, Chris Padilla and wife, Joyce of Bosque Farms, Cruz Padilla, Jr. of Albuquerque, and Richard Padilla and wife, Debbie of Taos. Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at First Spanish Baptist Church, 2804 Bel Air Dr. NE, with Pastor Bernie Moraga officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Sahd -- Services for Joseph Sahd, 69, of Troup, TX, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, at the Troup Church of Christ with Percy A. Parrish and Richard Fedell officiating. Burial will be in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mr. Sahd died Thursday, October 1, at his residence. He was born October 2, 1928 in Cerrillos, New Mexico to Fitty and Clara Merhege Sahd. He was a longtime resident of Cerrillos, moving to Brownwood for three years prior to moving to Troup in April. Mr. Sahd was a graduate of the University of New Mexico and the College of Santa Fe. Fluent in five languages, Mr. Sahd was an English Professor at the Albuquerque Technical Institute for 30 years. Mr. Sahd was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Sahd, Troup; two sons, Michael Sahd and Tony Ely Sahd, both of Troup; a daughter, Katherine Sahd, Troup; five step-sons and three step-daughters-in-law, James and Tana Stark and Nathan and Missy Stark, all of Troup, Mark D. and Judy Stark of Virginia Beach, VA, Rue L. Terpening and Al Terpening, both of Brownwood; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Gabriel and Doris Sahd, Lawrence Sahd and Floyd and Nora Sahd, all of Albuquerque; and seven step-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael C. Sahd, Anthony E. Sahd, James (Samuel) Stark, Danny Moore, James R. Stark, and Nathan A. Stark. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday evening.
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Vanzura -- Max J. Vanzura, age 71, passed away October 1, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Vanzura; sons, Eric Vanzura and wife, Erin of Utica, NY, Cedric Vanzura and wife, Liz of Orchard Lake, MI; daughter Yalani Vanzura Light and husband, Michael of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Danielle Vanzura and Crystal Hensley; and one sister, Marie Lewis of Houston, TX. He had several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and St. Vincent De Paul Society. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 1998 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE, at San Pedro, and Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 1998 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Services, 4501 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Wakefield -- Laura O. Wakefield, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1944, died Wednesday, September 30, 1998. She is survived by her son, Rodney L. Wakefield and wife, Rita; granddaughters, Melissa Wakefield and Brandy Wakefield; and sister, Alma Childers. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Montano Ward, 1100 Montano Rd. NW. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Weaver -- Russell Eugene Weaver passed away September 12, 1998 following a long illness with cancer. His family thanks those who supported them during this time. .DMP
        Published on: Sat October 03, 1998