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Apodaca -- Mrs. Virginia Apodaca, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 31, 1998. Mrs. Apodaca is the beloved wife of 62 years to Vincent Apodaca. She is also survived by ten daughters, Nancy Jaramillo and husband, Alex, Fela Chavez, Sally Jaramillo, Angie Vasquez, Isabel Torres and husband, Jose, Rosemary Romero, Betty Montoya, Bernadette Coca, Benita Cebada and husband, Gerald, Nattie Lee Vigil and husband, Chris; three sons, Ralph Apodaca and wife, Frances, Vincent Apodaca Jr. and wife, Mary Helen and Frankie Apodaca; one sister, Mary Apodaca and husband, Fred; one brother, Andy Montoya and wife, Tillie; 36 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Mrs. Apodaca was a member of The Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona SW. Visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Nestor Garcia will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church with final viewing at the church after 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rudy Jaramillo, Leopaul Chavez, Virgil Jaramillo, Rodney Apodaca, Ross Romero and Rudy Apodaca. Honorary will be Leonard Montoya, Adam Coca, Thomas Cebada, Isiah Vigil and Jonathan Apodaca. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Arisman -- John C. Arisman, 71, of Aztec, passed away Thursday, December 31, 1998 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Mr. Arisman was born June 1, 1927 in Ranger, Texas. A Celebration of his life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home in Farmington with Rev. David Bonnell officiating. Private Interment of Cremains will take place at a later date at The Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute, Farmington. 325-8688.
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Baca -- Ernest Joseph Baca, 30, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 31, 1998. Joseph is survived by his beloved parents, Ernest and Mary Baca; his son, Ryan Vargas; daughters, Angel and Denise Baca; brothers, Loren Baca and wife, Crystal from Albuquerque, Chris Bentacu and wife, Roseanne of Albuquerque; his fiance, Dee Dee Tovar of Albuquerque; his grandmother, Leonor Encinias of Las Vegas, NM; his grandfather, Camilo Baca from Palma, NM; his great-grandfather, Manuel Encinias from Las Vegas, NM; nephews and nieces Eric Baca, Christopher Bentacu, Nicole Bentacu of Albuquerque; his uncles and aunts, Joe Encinias and wife, Julia, Dan Encinias and wife, Gloria, David Encinias and wife, Ernestine, Roger Encinias and wife, Dorie, Yolanda Martinez and husband, Anthony, Debra Gonzales and fiance Navor Roybal, Richard Encinias, Harold Baca and wife, Mae, Fabe Martin and husband, Dave, Nancy Campos and husband, Armando; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Joseph was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with visitation at the church after 7:00 p.m. Gabriella Nieto will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Vincent, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Las Vegas, NM. Pallbearers will be Alex Encinias, Daryll Encinias, Richard Esquibel, Steven Sanchez, Carlos Garcia and Danny Baca. Honorary will be Mario Baca, Freddie Sedillo and Jacob Huling. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, Albuquerque, NM in charge of the arrangements. 505- 243-7861
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Bell -- Manuel P. Bell, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lela Bell of the family home; sons, Richard Bell of Belen, NM and Robert Bell and wife, Sandy of Roswell, NM; daughter, Patsy Rich and husband, Don of Bosque Farms, NM; and grandchildren, Kim Bell of Lexington, KY, Dustin Bell of Neosho, MO, Dennis Rich and wife, Yvonne of Capitan, NM, Kelley Bell of Dallas, TX, and Penni Peasley and husband, Gerald of Ft. Worth, TX. He was preceded in death by his two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Bell served in the Army Air Force for six years during the WWII and was stationed in Saipan. He then worked for Sandia Labs. After leaving Sandia Labs, he was in private business as a builder and landlord. He belonged to the Good Sam National Club since 1973. Mr. Bell was active in Republican Party Politics. He was a good husband, father, and provider for his family. Services will be held Monday, January 4, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Winfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Dennis Rich, Kelley Bell, Gerald Peasley, Matt Hind, Foy Lee Curry and Foy Dean Curry. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday, January 3, 1999, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Ranch, Belen, NM or the Highland Baptist Church, Memorial Fund, 417 Palomas SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Berg -- Kenneth Paul Berg, passed away on December 30, 1998 after a long fight against bone cancer. He is survived locally by his sister, Geraldine Teixeira and her husband, Paul who took care of his needs and loved him very much. He is also survived by his children in Massachusetts, Connie, Jimmy, Dan, Fred and Ken Jr. who he loved; and his brothers and sisters, Donna Marie Hizney, Arthur Berg, Richard Berg, Betty Gates, Marion Graham, Carolyn Awalt, Bob Berg, all of Massachusetts; and many friends locally. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Bryl -- Jane Ketchin Bryl, 47, a resident of Albuquerque since the early 1990's, died Friday, January 1, 1999. She is survived by her husband, John Bryl of Albuquerque; children, Jennifer Ann Bryl and Emily Jeanne Bryl, both of Albuquerque; parents, Sam and Jewell Ketchin of Atlanta, GA; brother, Bo Ketchin of Decatur, GA; sisters, Anne Forrest Ketchin of Louisville, CO and Susan Cathcart Ketchin Edgerton or Orange County, NC; niece and goddaughter, Susan Catherine Edgerton of Orange County, NC; goddaughter, Joanna Edwards of Fresno, CA; and many friends throughout the country. Jane received a bachelors degree from Brown University and a Masters of Education from the University of Michigan. Jane and John moved to Albuquerque from Ann Arbor, MI. They opened and currently own Fleet Feet Sports in Albuquerque. Jane also worked for the University of New Mexico as a project manager. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 3, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Rd. NW with the Rev. Sandra S. Bess, officiating. Private disposition will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to John Wayne Cancer Institute of Santa Monica, CA.
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Callahan -- GENEIEVE CALLAHAN 1900-1998 MotherGOD SAWGod saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered,"Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly; we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us..That He only takes the best! It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day. Life doesn't seem the same since you went away. When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper,"Cheer up and carry on." Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say,"Don't cry, I'm in God's hands, we'll meet again someday!"We miss you, Love Mabel & Mike
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Chavez -- The family of Mrs. Ignacita"Anges" Chavez would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Richard Rohr, Holy Family Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Juan Sandoval for reciting the Rosary, to Hospice for the kindness and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Chavez -- The family of Paul H. Chavez wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and sympathetic during their recent loss. Services were under the direction of Garcia Mortuary.
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Conroy -- Perhaps you brought or served food. Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friends could say, perhaps you were not there at all, just thought or prayed for us that day. Whatever the part the Lord had you play to console our hearts, we thank you so much, and may He bless each one of you. The family of Thomas D. Conroy. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Dennis -- Linda M. Dennis, 54, of Edgewood, NM, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 1998 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Linda was born April 16, 1944 in the Bronx in New York City to John and Nellie (Jackson) Daly. She met Raymond Lee Dennis in Las Cruces, NM and they were married on June 3, 1961. Prior to their move to Edgewood in 1994, they lived in Socorro, NM for 19 years. Linda helped with the family businesses, was involved in many church and civic activities, wrote an award-winning humor column,"Ya gotta be Kiddin", for the El Defensor Chiefain newspaper, and raised their four children. She was the proud Nana of eight grandchildren and a friend to many, many people. Along with her husband, Raymond Lee, survivors include one one, John Ray Dennis of Socorro and his children, Zachary and Zakilah; daughter, Debbie Torres, her husband, Tom and children, Jasmine and Jared of Edgewood; daughter, Sandy Fletcher, her husband, James (Chip) and their daughter, Katie and a son due in February of Monticello, GA; and daughter, Cindy Lam, her husband, Fred and children Ashli, Zane and Tayli of Socorro. She is also survived by her sister, Pat Balke of Sierra, AZ. A private, family service was held Thursday, December 31, 1998 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM with Christine Hackett officiating. Burial followed at the Stanley, NM Cemetery with Raymond Lee Dennis, John Ray Dennis, Tom Torres, Chip Fletcher, Fred Lam, Steve Williams and Jay Santillanes serving as pallbearers. A Memorial Service and fellowship will be held on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at 12:00 noon at the Edgewood Believers Fellowship on State Road 344, one mile north of Interstate 40 in Edgewood. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made in Linda's memory to Gideons International, P.O. Box 50126, Albuquerque, NM 87181. Arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary of Moriarty, 832-6130.
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Detevis -- The family of Pedro D. DeTevis wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Services were under the direction of Garcia Mortuary.
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Edmondson -- Jody Edmondson, 72, passed away at home January 1, 1999. She was preceded in death by husband, George L. Edmondson; and son, Buddy Edmondson. She is survived by her loving children who will miss her greatly; and numerous family and friends. Memorial Services are pending. Interment will be with her husband at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Services 343-8008, 2919 4th NW.
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Gallegos -- MELQUIADES GALLEGOS Happy Birthday Dad & Grandpa!You would have been 76 today. How time flies, but yet we think of you often. We miss you!Cynthia, Hans, Nicklaus & Kristen
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Garcia -- The family of Mr. Fidel M. Garcia would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Richard Olona, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, to his daughter Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary, to the Gabaldon Family and the staff at Gabaldon Mortuary and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Irons -- Dorothy Irons, 90, a resident of Overland Park, KS and a former resident of Los Lunas, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998, in Kansas City, MO. She is survived by her two nephews, Fred and John Gabler and their families in Overland Park, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Irons. Mrs. Irons was born in Germany on September 12, 1908 and came to this country at the age of 15. She lived the greater part of her life in Los Lunas. Mrs. Irons was a charter member of the Valley Lutheran Church in Los Lunas. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Kozlowski -- Mrs. Jennie Metzgar-Kozlowski, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 2, 1999. Mrs. Kozlowski is survived by her three daughters, Diana Garcia and husband, Ben, Mary Helen Kozlowski and Barbara Ortega; 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Hilda Ortega; and son, Pat Kozlowski. Mrs. Kozlowski was a member of the Catholic Church, Woodmen of the World and American Legion Auxiliary Post #72. A Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SE with Visitation after 6:30 p.m., recited by Emma Chavira. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with final viewing at the church after 9:30 a.m. Monsignor Bazan, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery (time will be announced). Pallbearers will be Leroy Garcia, Benjamin Garcia, Andrew Garcia, Daniel Garcia, Frankie Ortega, Felipe Kozlowski, Ben Garcia and Frank Garcia. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Martin -- After a recent stroke, William Lewis"Bill" Martin, 73, passed away December 26, 1998. He is survived by his spouse of 49 years, Barbara; and their four children, William Lewis, Jr. of Washington, D.C., George Ross of Balikpapan, Indonesia, Amy Hollister of Albuquerque and Samuel Andrew of Sunnyvale, CA. As a native Virginian, Bill entered the Army Air Force during World War II and flew B-17 combat missions with the 364th Bombardment Squadron, 305th Bombardment Group. Upon returning from the war, he completed his undergraduate degree at Marshall University. In 1951, he received his graduate degree with honors in Business Management from the University of California at Los Angeles. Bill and Barbara located to Albuquerque shortly thereafter where he began his distinguished career in various roles at Sandia National Laboratories as an Operations Manager. After nearly 40 years of services, he retired in February of 1991. During his retirement, Bill participated in the 305th Bombardment Group Association and their annual reunions, hosting the national event in Albuquerque in 1996. He and Barbara also enjoyed traveling the world. In addition to taking a cruise around the world, they visited international destinations that included Siberia, Europe, China, and South America. Services were held on December 31st at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The honorary pallbearers were Lewis Martin, George Martin, Sam Martin, Roscoe Williams, Richard Donovan and Charles Kruger. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Negri -- With great sadness, Mrs. Nerino Negri announced the death of her beloved husband, Nerino Negri, on January 1, 1999 in Rio Rancho, NM. Mr. Negri, noted tenor of opera and concert, was born September 29, 1912 in Bologna, Italy. He began a distinguished career as a boy soprano in the children's chorus of that city's Teatro Comunale, and in the Cathedral and numerous churches in and around Bologna. He was engaged by Rai-Air in Torino for the Chorus, and his own weekly program of arias and concert classics. Moving to Milano to sing at La Scala during the war years, he toured up and down Italy and Malta. He sang and acted as manager with several touring companies in Switzerland, Portugal and Egypt. In 1950, he sailed with a small Italian company for Peru for a three-month engagement, and remained in South America for ten years. There he enjoyed a reputation as a versatile artist, appearing on radio programs, in opera and oratorio, and as a guest soloist with many orchestras. He made a number of recordings, and with his Trio Falconieri, sang in a number of popular nightclubs of the day. In 1960, he came to the USA, where several concerts in San Diego led him to a San Francisco Opera engagement, nearly 20 years, where he met his mezzo-soprano wife, the former Maria West. They lived in New York City, singing in duo and solo concerts, a tour of Puerto Rico with T.V. concerts. Mr. Negri sang with the Philadelphia, Newark, Brooklyn and New York City Opera Companies and many other companies in Venezuela. A tenor soloist at St. Patrick's Cathedral for nearly ten years, Mr. Negri was also highly regarded as a teacher of singing and interpreter of the Puccini tradition. He and Mrs. Negri traveled extensively, setting in Rio Rancho in 1997. Mr. Negri dedicated his life to music. In both, he was meticulous in preparation and performance. A man or integrity and compassion, he was a true Bolognese in his generosity and zest for life. Funeral Services will be conducted by Rio Rancho Funeral Home, with a Funeral Mass in Albuquerque's Mt. Calvary Cemetery Chapel on Monday, January 4th at 2:00 p.m. with Interment immediately following. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers include Armando Giannini, Dr. Armando Giannini, Dr. Robert Giannini, Santo Genco, Fred Uhlmansiek, Vince Wells and Chris Hagedorn. Gratitude goes to the staff of Sutton Homes Alzheimer's Residence for the capable and tender care given, with special thanks to Kristie, Dawn, Adrianne and Hospice Nurse Catherine Rosacker. Services by Rio Rancho Funeral Home. 891-9192
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Nunan -- Verona B. Nunan, 90, a long time resident of Placitas, died Friday, January 1, 1999. Mrs. Nunan was a member of the Cathedral of St. John, where she was active in the Thrift Shop. She was an avid horse woman and a member of the Placitas Riding Club. She was also a member of the Bernalillo County Garden Club. Mrs. Nunan is survived by her sons, Dennis M. Nunan of Haiku, HI, Edward Whitaker of Kokomo, IN and Timothy Nunan of Denver, CO; and five grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held at a later date. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Otero -- Lionor S. Otero, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. She is survived by her daughters, Sara Baca, Jessie Lucero and husband, Able, all of Albuquerque and Lou Manley of Oklahoma City, OK; sons, Juan Pablo Otero and wife, Mabel of Mountainair, NM and Mike Otero and wife, Dora of LaMesa, NM; daughter-in-law, Mella Anderson and husband, Andy of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Manzano, NM and she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was a friend to all and"LOVED EVERYBODY." Rosary will be recited Sunday, January 3, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Lourdes Brito reciting, with Mike Silva accompanying. Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 4, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Manzano, NM, with Father Domingo, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Schlegel, Deborah Baca, Charlie Otero, Michael Otero, Yolanda Otero-Inman and Miles Manley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Aaron Underwood and Leroy Candelaria. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Poole -- Helen M. Poole, 75, a resident of Albuquerque for 45 years, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. She is survived by her husband, William J. (Bill) of the family home; son, Dan Poole and wife, Debra of Albuquerque; daughters, Marie E. Wood of Albuquerque, Michele Simpson and husband, Bill of Rockaway Beach, MO and Laura Poole-Taylor and husband, Greg of Rio Rancho; grandsons, Vincent Wood, Michael Wood and wife, Kaylene, Don Simpson and wife, Jessica and Chris Poole; granddaughters, Gemma Wood, Yvette McClelland and husband, Paul and Beth LaDouceur and husband, Brett; five great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, John F. Poole; six nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends. Helen retired after many years with APS. Memorial Services will be Sunday, January 3, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd., NE. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
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Redmond -- Vestal V. Redmond, 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998, of a long illness. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Freerksen of California; sisters, Fawnie Blancett of Albuquerque and Rema Bates of Moriarty, NM; brother, Illiff Irvin of Moriarty; nephew, Cecil Blancett, Jr. of Albuquerque; and grandsons, Bryan Freerksen, David Harper and Mitchell Harper of California. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Ryan -- Esther Agnes Hurley-Ryan, died December 31, 1998. Esther was born in Lenox, Iowa on April 19, 1902 to Otto and Mary Hurley. She was the oldest of nine children. Esther married Francis Eugene Ryan in 1924. The family moved to Raton, NM in 1927, where Esther worked for the Boyle family, the Ideal Laundry, Zellar's Cleaners, and retired from DeLisio's Department Store. She was a member of St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Raton. In 1992 she moved to Albuquerque to be close to her family. Esther is survived by her son, Reldon; daughter-in-law, Alice Houston-Ryan; and granddaughter, Catherine Ryan-Massey; great-grandchildren, Jack, Molly and Karli, all of Albuquerque; also a sister, Roberta Fox of Chicago, Illinois. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at St. Joseph's Church in Raton.
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Saavedra -- Mrs. Florentia A. Saavedra, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 1, 1999. Mrs. Saavedra is survived by her daughters, Cecelia Vigil, Martha Ramirez and Maria C. Torrez; three sons, Robert Saavedra and wife, Placida, Fernandez A. Saavedra and wife, Irene and Marcelino Saavedra; 25 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Saavedra was a member of The Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with Visitation at the church after 3:30 p.m. Gabriella Nieto will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Monsignor Joaquin Bazan, Celebrant. Interment will follow at San Jose De Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Ernie Saavedra, Pablo Torrez, David Ramirez, Nick Saavedra, Eugene Vigil and Willie Ray Vigil. Honorary will be Steve McCrary, Milton Torrez, Robert Saavedra, David Saavedra, Johnny Joe Saavedra and Charles Ramirez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Schiff -- Dale E. Schiff, 57, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Duke; brother, Duane A. Schiff and wife, Dee; sister, Mary Jo Dowdy and husband, Marvin, all of Albuquerque; stepson, Rick; daughter, Nova; son, Eric; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dayton Schiff; and stepfather, Wylie Duke. Mr. Schiff bravely suffered from multiple sclerosis for 17 years. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Pastor Russell Sorensen officiating. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of American, 833 Gibson Blvd. SE, 87102 or 2100 Ridgecrest Dr. SE, 87108 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2015 Wyoming Blvd. NE Ste. F, 87112. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Sedillo -- Clara C. Sedillo, 63, beloved mother, godmother, sister and aunt, was called home to be with the Lord, December 29, 1998 in Spring Valley, CA. She was a parishioner of Church of the Ascension. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and one sister. Clara is survived by her son, Christopher Sedillo (Pinto Beans) from San Diego, CA where he is serving in the U.S. Navy; a godchild, Anthony Chavez; her sister, Viola C. Cuaron and husband, Patricio; her brother, Leo Ray Chavez and wife, Mary Lou of Albuquerque; also surviving are many nephews and nieces. Visitations will be held today from 3:00 p.m. until the time of Rosary, which will be recited at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension. Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Gilbert Cuaron, Danny Cuaron, Damian Cuaron, Mark Cuaron, Romolo Chavez, Jr., Ronald Gabaldon. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Jacob Chavez, Albert Chavez, Anthony Chavez, Charlie Cuaron, Caspar Montoya, Victor Armijo and Christopher Sedillo. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Tafoya -- Damian Ian Tafoya, 29, went to be with the Lord December 31, 1998. Damian was born in Deming, NM on October 23, 1969. He accepted Christ as a child while attending Temple Baptist Church in Albuquerque. Immediately after graduating from Sandia High School in Albuquerque, NM in 1987 at the age of 17, he joined the United States Army to become an Airborne Ranger, earning his jump wings. Damian became a decorated combat veteran during the Panama invasion in 1989-1990 earning the armed forces Expeditionary Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge for exemplary service during combat. While in the Army, he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal for his dedicated service to his country. Since separating from the military, Damian had been pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at the University of New Mexico where he planned to enroll in medical school after graduation. He recently secured a position with the United States Postal Office. Damian is survived by his expectant wife, Jennifer Leigh Tafoya whom he married on December 31, 1994; his daughter, Angelique Monique Tafoya; his parents, David and Jo Ann Tafoya; and his brother, Ivan Tafoya, all of Albuquerque, NM. Damian was a beloved son, brother, and a loving, dedicated husband and father. Damian, we will always love you and miss you tremendously. The love and joy you've brought into our life will be with us always. In our eyes, you will always be a hero. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home in Albuquerque, with Interment to follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Rev. Joe Pierce, pastor of Loving Assembly of God in Loving, NM, assisted by Rev. Fred Gurule, associate pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Albuquerque. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
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Turrietta -- Eric Turrietta, 20, passed away Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Lupe Turrietta; sister, Monica and fiance, Ernie Garcia, Jr.; brother, Adam Tomas Turrietta; nephew, Ernie Garcia III; paternal grandparents, Tomas and Rosalie Turrietta; maternal grandparents, Morris and Angie Maldonado; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac Rd. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 1999 and Mass to be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Monday, January 4, 1999. Burial will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Annette Turrietta, Brian Woody, Adam Turrietta, Joseph Turrietta, Toney Turrietta and Robert Apodaca. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Turrietta, Rick Turrietta, David Maldonado, Ernest Saavedra, Sr., Ernest Saavedra, Jr., Morris Maldonado, Jr. and Lawrence Maldonado. A life so short, yet so full of loving memories. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW. 343-8008.
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Vallejos -- The family of Mrs. Louisa Vallejos would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Alberti, San Jose Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Vesely -- Charles Joseph Vesely, 59, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998, after a three-year battle with cancer. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up in California and Alabama and graduated from high school at Wertsmith High School on the Philippine Islands. Chuck, as he was known by his friends and associates, received B.A., B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, and he got his commission in the United States Air Force there, also. Later, he received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton, Ohio. His twenty-four year career in the Air Force included assignments at McClellan Air Force Base in California, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, and the Space and Missiles Systems Organization in California. His last tour of duty was with the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Col. Velsely retired from the Air Force in 1986 and moved to Albuquerque to open an office for Grumman Corporation. In 1990, he served as president of the Professional Aerospace Contractors Association while he was also president of the Air Force Association Chapter 258. Chuck loved the New Mexico landscape and enjoyed trout fishing, golf and skiing. He was loved very deeply by his wife, Martha Kaye, and all of his family. His older son, Charles E. Vesely, II, his wife, Debra, and their two children, Christopher and Monique, live in Tucson, Arizona. Son, Stephen P. Vesely and daughter, Lara J. Vesely live in Albuquerque. His father, Charles E. Vesely, resides in Universal City, Texas. His brother, Joseph Vesely and his wife, Catherine, live in Waco, Texas, and his younger brother, Donald Vesely, lives in Denver, Colorado. A memorial service at Santa Fe National Cemetery will be held Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. with Military honors. Sunrise Society (891-8200) is serving the family of Col. Vesely.
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Vinson -- Neal L. Vinson, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hollander Vinson of Albuquerque; sons, Carl W. Theisen and wife, Bernadette of Los Gatos, CA and Neal W. Vinson and wife, Nancy of Danville, CA; grandchildren, Glenn Vinson and wife, Eloisa of Mason, OH, Curt Theisen of San Francisco, CA; Kenneth Vinson of Aptos, CA, Kelly Theisen of Los Gatos, CA, Maureen Paolucci of Questa, CO, David Vinson of Dublin, CA and Christine Vinson of Sacramento, CA; and three great-grandchildren. Neal was born in Los Angeles, CA and was raised in Bisbee, AZ. He earned his Engineering degree from Carnegie-Mellon University. Prior to WWII, he worked with his father at L.W. Vinson & Son in Bisbee. During that time, he was elected to the Arizona State Legislature. He retired as a Major from the US Army after serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had a 26 year career at Sandia National Labs. Neal held several patents and published a number of professional papers. He also served as a state representative in New Mexico in 1977. He continued his lifelong pursuit of education attending the University of California, University of New Mexico and Oxford University. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine E. Vinson; and son, Jon L. Vinson. Services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Health Care for The Homeless Project, 805 Tijeras Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Weddell -- Consuelo Kohler Weddell, 78, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 31, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, George; their four children and five grandchildren. Her son, Peter Weddell, his wife, Michelle; and grandson, Scott of San Jacinto, CA; grandson, Chandler Weddell and his wife, Heather of Kent, WA. Her other son, Douglas Weddell; and grandson, Jeff of Livermore, CA. Jeff and his sister, Jana Farrullo are currently attending school in San Diego, CA. A daughter, Christine Mullins and husband, Darrell of Portales, NM. A daughter, Suzanne Smith, husband Steve; granddaughters Nicole and Jacqueline of Rio Rancho, NM. She is survived by sister, Ruthye Miller of Viequez, Puerto Rico; and sister-in-law, Mary Meehan of Banning, CA. Consuelo was a registered nurse in the Armed Forces and later, following her husband's retirement, worked for the University of NM Hospital for 12 years. She accompanied her husband at military installations throughout the U.S. including Hawaii, as well as tours of duty in Bangkok, Thailand. After retirement she pursued her hobbies of gardening, golf and travel. Consuelo was an accomplished artist. She was a member of the Art Amigos and The New Mexico Watercolor Society. She will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at the St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2903 19th SE, Rio Rancho, NM. The church is located on the corner of 19th Street and Golf Course Road in Rio Rancho. The Revered Walter P. Smith III will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Francis Church Memorial Fund. The family would like to thank Sandia Hospice for the outstanding help they provided. French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. 
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999