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Baker -- Bertha L. Baker, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999 in Albuquerque at age 97. She was born July 28, 1901 to Nora and Edgar Knight. She grew up in Temple, OK. Mrs. Baker finished high school in 1919 and later taught school for five terms in Temple, OK. She was married to Z.T. Baker in 1923. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Baker is survived by two sons, Harold and wife, Jeanette and Ronald and wife, Celina; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE, with Rev. Kathi Hunter officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Brown -- Elizabeth Brown, 91, a resident of Albuquerque for 62 years, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 5, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Leon Brown and wife, Jean of Albuquerque, James Brown and wife, Earline of Bloomfield and Charles Brown and wife, Nancy of Navajo Dam, NM; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, C. Ray Brown and daughter, Betty Boatman. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a good Christian woman who always gave unconditional love. Services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon, at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Lemuel Boyles officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Angela Garcia, Nicole Tsutsumi, Dale Brown, Billy Brown, Ray Brown and James Brown, Jr. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. Ne, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Burns -- Robert Lee Burns, Jr., 39, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, died Saturday, January 2, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Connie of the family home; daughters, Rebecca Burns and Jennifer Burns of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Delilah E.R. Chavez of Albuquerque; mother, Mary L. Burns of Los Lunas, NM; maternal grandmother, Lucinda M. Garcia of Truth or Consequences, NM; paternal grandmother, Osha V. Burns of Deming, NM; sisters, Shirley M. Stevenson of Deming, NM and Dorothy T. Toers-Bijns of Los Lunas, NM; brothers, William J. Burns of Tucumcari, NM and Morris W. Burns and David R. Burns of Albuquerque. Robert was employed by Gardner-Zemke Construction. Services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor T.C. Messer officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Cabeza de Baca -- Cabeza De Willie Cabeza De Baca, 93, a resident of Miami, died Friday, January 1, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Alejandrina Orengo; and preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Cabeza De Baca; daughter, Senaida Apodaca and husband, Manuel of Miami, FL; son, Cornelio Cabeza De Baca and wife, Elsie of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Steve, Donna, Eileen and Raquel Apodaca of Florida and Sam, Frances, Cynthia and Christine Cabeza De Baca of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Justin, Michael, Amanda, Erick, Ivy, Ruby, Elisa, Elaine, Emily and Cassandra of Florida and Amy, Jacqueline, Callen, David, Bradilynn and Kaitlynn of Albuquerque; sisters, Dora Romero and husband, Boleslo of Los Lunas and Emma Cuellar of Albuquerque; brothers, Mike Cabeza De Baca and wife, Evelyn and Dan Cabeza De Baca and wife, Stella of Belen and Manuel Cabeza De Baca and wife, Minnie of Albuquerque. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 6, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Charlie Gallegos reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 7, 1999, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, with Father Normand Falardeau, S.S.S. as Celebrant and Father Ramon Aragon as Con-Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will take place at French Mortuary on Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until Rosary. Family requests donations to School for the Blind, in lieu of flowers. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Caggiano -- Eleanor Caggiano, 83, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 20 years, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. Eleanor was born May 18, 1915 in Brooklyn, New York. She had been a Dental Hygienist before retiring. Eleanor was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Neilson and husband, Karl of Rio Rancho; one sister, Geraldine Pavia of Maryland; four grandchildren, Kim Hartnett of New York, Robin Almanzar of Rio Rancho, Cindy Sutkaitis of Albuquerque, and Charlie Neilson of Rio Rancho; one great-grandchild, Kevin Montano of Albuquerque. There will visitation today, Thursday, January 7, 1999, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, and on Friday, January 8, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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Carrillo -- The family of Mr. Nick Carrillo wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Carrillo. 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 and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Carter -- Robert E. Carter, M.D., born July 14, 1923, Minneapolis, MN, died December 31, 1998, Albuquerque. He was a graduate of the Los Alamos Ranch School, received his MD degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, returned to Los Alamos to conduct medical research for the Manhatten Project, did his residency at the University of Chicago in Pediatrics and Hematology. He was the recipient of numerous medical awards and honors, including the Markie Foundation Scholarship. He was Associate Dean at the University of Iowa Medical School; Dean and Director of the University of Mississippi Medical School; and founding Dean of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School. He is survived by his wife, Lota (Chris) Ahrens Carter; brother, Theodore F. Carter; sons, Jonathan and wife, Marisa and David and wife, Anna; and daughter, Ann M.; grandchildren, Christopher, Rosemary and Allison. He is remembered as a distinguished pediatrician, medical educator, artist, philosopher, hiker and loving father and grandfather. Private services. Donations in his memory may be made to the Robert E. Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund, University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School or to the New Mexico Symphony.
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Cheek-Martin -- Cheek- Frances Cheek-Martin departed this life on January 5, 1999 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Union, South Carolina on July 22, 1942. Moving to New York with her mother, she graduated from Andrew Jackson HS and went on to receive her MBA degree from New York University. Moving to Rio Rancho, NM with her husband, Ernest and daughter, Crystal. She was employed as a Buyer for Sandia National Laboratory. She left Sandia Labs for employment in the private sector. Fran was preceded in death by her only child, Crystal in 1990. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; mother, Pauline Treml; sister, Linda and her husband, Tim; brother, George and his wife, Rebecca; and many nieces and nephews. Fran is deeply loved and will be missed by all. We thank God for having Fran with us for as long as we did. Many thanks to Hospice and their staff for all their care and support and to those who contributed help to the family. God bless you all with the love of Christ. A Memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, 892-1511. Cremation arrangements are by Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
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Clair -- Eugenia G. Clair, 82, a resident of Albuquerque from 1984-1998, died on Friday, January 1, 1999. She is survived by her son, William A. Garnand and wife, Anita of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Alexandria Garnand, Donna Carstens and husband, Calvin, David Garnand, Dorothy Garnand, Mary Garnand, Rachel Garnand, and Irene Garnand; great-grandchildren, Nicole Pinkney, Cecilia Carstens, Raquel Garnand, Izaac Garnand, and Angelique Garnand, all of Albuquerque; and son, John J. Garnand of Longmont, CO. Mrs. Clair was a member of Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church, where she was active with the Golden Agers. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 8, 1999, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with the Marianites reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE, with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Interment of cremains will be held at El Paso, Texas. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Crawley -- Thomas Victor Crawley, Jr., 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 4, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Florence of the family home; sons, Thomas Victor Crawley, III and wife, Gloria of Albuquerque, Joseph Michael Crawley of Lompac, CA and Gerald Matthew Crawley and wife, Leslie of Flagstaff, AZ; grandson, Thomas Victor Crawley, IV and wife, Traci of Ohio, and Daniel Crawley of Lompoc, CA; granddaughters, Sharon and Dianne Crawley of Lompoc, CA; great-grandson, Michael Gonzales of Lompoc, CA; and sisters, Frances Beck of San Antonio, TX and Ann Riddle of Houston, TX. Thomas was born in Texas. Mr. Crawley was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Navy. He then worked for Sandia National Labs for 30 years. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Douglas -- Alan Dale Douglas, age 86, of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 4, 1999 in Albuquerque. He was born July 1, 1912 in Aneroid, Saskatchewan, Canada. He married Anna Loch on March 27, 1943 at Deming, NM. Mr. Douglas operated Dale Douglas Advertising Company in Albuquerque for many years. He was a Master in Fencing and taught fencing in Albuquerque. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Loch Douglas of Albuquerque; two daughters, Debbie Sjodin and husband, Bob of Seattle, WA, and Daryl Black and husband, Fred of Santa Fe. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, January 8, 1999 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. His family has requested memorial contributions be directed to the United Parkinsons Foundation, 220 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60600, or to the UNM Athletic Dept. for fencing at the Johnson Center, Rm. 1102, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Service arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa FE, 984-8600.
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Gibson -- James E. Gibson, born in Nicholson, Georgia March 3, 1921, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999. He was a veteran of World War II and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Jean Gibson; their three sons, Richard, Rob and Mike, along with their wives, Susan, Pam and Francine; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Ann Lord of Nicholson, GA. A viewing will be at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 7. James will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with graveside services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 1999.
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Goodrich -- Gerald T. Goodrich, 66 passed away December 21, 1998. Services will be January 9, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at Glory Hall, 2417 Wyoming NE. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or to Glory Hall.
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Herrera -- Derrick John Herrera, 20, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 5, 1999. Derrick is survived by his parents, Samuel and Lucy Herrera and John Naranjo and Gloria Holland; two sisters, Elaine Schmitt and husband, Steve and Yvette Herrera; four brothers, Sammy Herrera, Matthew Holland, Ben and Angelo Naranjo; maternal grandmothers, Ramona Paster and husband, Phil, Sara Holland; paternal great-grandmother, Mercedes Herrera; two nieces, Renee Schmitt and Megan Schmitt; one nephew, Steven Schmitt; many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Derrick was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at St. Jude Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 10:00 a.m., at St. Jude Catholic Church with visitation after 9:30 a.m. with Father John Conway, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Antonio Silva, Fernando Llamas, Rudy Llamas, Rudy Llamas, Sr., Pat Herrera, and Paul Herrera. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Herrera -- Funeral services for Ernestine G. Herrera will be held on Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters, 304 Oberlin Dr., Iowa City, IA 52327. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Hyder -- Josephine Hyder, a loving and courageous lady, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. Jo was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Latif M. Hyder and stepson, Richard E. Hyder. She is survived by her daughter, Josala A. Fetherolf and husband, Edward; grandsons, Allyn, Aaron and Nathan; stepsons, Donald W. Hyder and Charles L. Hyder; numerous nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends at Manzano Del Sol Good Samaritan Village. Services will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lambert -- The family of Daniel K. Lambert wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Lermusiaux -- Al (Mosca) Lermusiaux, 72, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, died on December 16, 1998. Al was a New Mexican who became a well-known contractor in Las Vegas, NV, building the Dunes Hotel and the city's convention center. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9, 10:00 a.m., at San Felipe Church in Old Town.
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Logsdon -- Margaret Emma Logsdon was born February 16, 1912 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 1999. She was a precious part of our family who deeply loved her. She outlived most of her family and friends, but to those still here she was known by many names; sister to Kathryn Shipley; aunt to Vince and Bob Hardy; mother to Karen Madole and Gary Logsdon; grandmother to Carla Madole Shope and John Tanner, Kyle Madole and Tina Madole; G.G. to her great-grandchildren, Alex Ulibarri, Johnathan and Jacob Madole, Heather and Amanda Tanner; sister-in-law, Glyda Mae Hubble and friend to Geri Kirkpatrick. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Gloria, Elvira and Pat for taking such good care of our special lady. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Martinez -- Oliver Martinez, 43, passed away January 5, 1999. He is survived by wife, Libby Martinez; children, Victoria, Sarah, Noelle, Darlene, Rachel, Oliver Jr., Zipporah; and numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Valley Gospel Tabernacle, 1824 Valley Rd. SW, at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8th, and graveside at Pajarito Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 343-8008, 2919 4th NW.
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Mcmullen -- Isabel V. McMullen, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. She is survived by her two sisters, Ruth V. Foster of Annarbor, MI and Peggy Dawson of Albuquerque. Isabel was born in Whitestone Long Island, NY. She was employed as executive secretary with The Basf Corporation. When WWII became vital, she served New York City as an Air Raid Warden, enlisting in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in May 1943. Serving overseas in Naples and Leghorn, Italy. She was awarded the bronze star for her efforts and took her discharge in Leghorn in 1946, in order to remain with the Civil Service. Returning to New York City. She became active with the Seaman's Institute, WOR.TV, and the Golden Hill Chorus, an all women's choral group and the Professional Secretaries Association which sponsored the Retirement Center in Rio Rancho known as Vista Grande. Isabel retired to Albuquerque in 1977 where she became an active member in Chapter 60 of the Women's Army Corps Veterans Association. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Col. Lemuel Boyles, USAF, Ret., officiating.
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Myers -- Robert Evan Myers, Lt. Col. (Ret.), a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Norma J. of the family home; daughters, Dr. Cynthia J. Myers of Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Candace A. Myers and husband, Dr. James K. Luce of Amarillo, TX, Cassandra Myers-Warner and husband, J.W. Warner of Albuquerque, and Deborah A. Fowler of Los Angeles, CA; granddaughter, Deidre Schaefer and husband, Perry of West Virginia; great-granddaughter, Victoria Schaefer; sister, Claire Blurton of Reno, NV; and many other relatives. Mr. Myers retired from the United States Air Force at a Lt. Col. in 1975 after serving in WWII and both Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Memorial services will be held Friday, January 8, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. Family will receive friends at their home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 1999. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE 87110, American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE, #101, 87108, or the Genealogy Club of Albuquerque, Special Collections Library, 423 Central Ave. NE 87102. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Neyenesch -- Alberta Louise Neyenesch, 89, died in Albuquerque on January 3, 1999. Cremation arrangements are by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Olmstead -- Edwin Olmstead, 64, passed away January 6, 1999. He retired from the United States Air Force and was owner of Aardvark Pest Control. Edwin was active in the Spanish Choir of Risen Savior Church and a lifetime member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Olmstead; children, Eric Olmstead and wife, Suzanne, Janice Romero and husband, Arnold, Tom Olmstead and wife, Patricia; seven grandchildren, Sarah and Jacqueline Romero, Racquel Olmstead, Lisa Wells, Samantha Jimenez, Olivia Olmstead, and Elliot Olmstead; brother, Frank Olmstead; sister, Eva DeLeon and husband, Russell; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Olmstead, Ramona Olmstead; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Risen Savior Church at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 1999 with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Pappas -- Annie Virginia Hicks Pappas, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away in her sleep on the morning of January 5, 1999. She was born May 10, 1914 in WayCrose, GA, the daughter of the late Benny and Annie Hicks. She grew up in WayCrose, GA and went to Henry Grady Nursing College in Atlanta, GA to become a Registered Nurse. She came to Albuquerque in 1945. She retired from the Department of the Air Force Civil Service as a Registered Nurse on October 10, 1974. She was the widow of Peter J. Pappas who passed away in 1978 following a long illness. She is survived by her two sons, James C. Pappas and Peter J. Pappas; three grandsons, Anthony J. Pappas, Nickolas C. Pappas and Alexander D. Pappas. She was a long-standing member of St. Mark's on the Mesa Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 1999 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary with the Reverend Chuck Collins officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Philgreen -- Floyd A. Philgreen, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away in a local nursing home Tuesday, December 29, 1998. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 9, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. James Massey officiating. Interment of his cremated remains will be in Sandia Memory Gardens. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Pierce -- Maxine Pierce, 65, died Sunday, December 27, 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born July 27, 1933 in Ragland, Alabama. Maxine was Administrative Assistant at UNM College of Pharmacy 20 years, retiring in 1991. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd W. Pierce of Las Vegas; two sons, Michael of Hobbs,NM and Ronald of Woodridge, IL; seven grandchildren; one sister, Christine Turner Yeater of Albuquerque; three brothers, Edward Jones of Garden Grove, CA, Woodrow Jones of Westminister, CA, and Jerry Jones of Albuquerque. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, December 30, 1998 in Las Vegas.
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Reynolds -- Elizabeth DoBell Reynolds, 83, born October 16, 1915, passed away on January 6, 1999. Services are pending. See Friday, January 8, newspaper for details.
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Saiz -- Luciano Saiz died on January 5, 1999. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Veronica; his three sons, Johnny, David and Andres. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Marc Lopez, Lisa and Larry Hendrix; and a very special friend, Danny Saavedra. Honorary pallbearers are his relatives and friends who spent time with him in his final year. Your visits meant so much to him. We thank you all for your love and concern, Joe and Susan Barker, daughter and son-in-law. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Sena -- The family of Martin T. Sena 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.
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Storer -- Diana Cristofori Storer, 71, a longtime resident of Liberty, NY and a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Saturday, January 2, 1999, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her children, John Storer and wife, Mary, Kathy Helin and husband, Barry, Jim Storer, all of Albuquerque and Kenneth T. Storer of Harris, NY; seven grandchildren, Terry Storer and wife, Cindy of Woodbourne, NY, Toby Storer and wife, Tonya of Pompano Beach, FL, Tracy Russell and husband, Steve of Lighthouse Point, FL, Kirsten Cobb and husband, Eric of Albuquerque, Erik Helin of Muncie, IN and Vincent and Alicia Storer of Albuquerque; two great-grandchildren, Kyle Storer of Woodbourne, NY and Tucker Gage Storer of Pompano Beach, FL; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth j. Storer in 1997. Prior to her illness, Diana was very active with the Hug-A-Bear program through the Telephone Pioneers of America. She will be remembered by family and friends as a great listener and confidant. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated, Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, with Father Michael Cimino officiating. Pallbearers will be Vicent Storer, Erik Helin, Eric Cobb, Manuel Duran, David Duran and Jim Maddy. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, NM Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Tedeschi -- Leo Tedeschi, 77, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 25 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 1999. Leo was born October 10, 1921, the son of Angelo and Marianne Caruso Tedeschi in Isernia, Italy. Leo had been an Upholsterer/Interior Decorator for 50 years before retiring. Leo served in the US Army, 94th Infantry during WWII. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Godfrey; and his sister, Lucy. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Rio Rancho; two children, Maryann Edmond and husband, Trent of Rio Rancho and Angelo Tedeschi and wife, Christine of Phoenix, AZ; two brothers, Vincent Tedeschi of New Jersey and Mario Tedeschi of New York; four grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsay, Jamie, and Michael. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, January 8, 1999 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho.
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Tomlinson -- Peggy Tomlinson, 78, a former resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 31, 1998 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Tomlinson and wife, Celia of Albuquerque, Joseph Tomlinson and wife, Bertha of Tucson, AZ, Michael Tomlinson and wife, Jan of Los Alamos, NM, and Gary Hubbard and wife, Mickie of Albuquerque; daughter, Patricia Towsley and husband, Earl of Visallia, CA; sister, Pat Renault and husband, George of Arlington, VA; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Tomlinson. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Frank See officiating.
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Trujillo -- Mrs. Emilia Trujillo died Tuesday in Albuquerque at the age of 89. She is survived by six children, four daughters and two sons, Gregorita Trujillo of Bernalillo, NM, Bertha Montoya and husband, Johnny of Cuba, NM, Tonie Sanchez of Albuquerque, Frank Lovato and wife, Veronica of Denver, CO, Maurice Lovato of Albuquerque, and Emily Garcia of Albuquerque; three brothers, Telesfor Chavez and wife, Celia of Cuba, NM, Eliseo Moreno of Cuba, NM, and Filiberto Moreno of Albuquerque; two sisters, Lila Mora of California, and Patsy Martinez and husband, Gilbert of Washington; 27 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-granchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Trujillo will be held on Friday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Edward Archibeque, Vidal Trujillo, Robert Lovato, Joseph Lovato, Fred Trujillo, Andrew Aragon and Anthony Lovato. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cornelio Trujillo, Dennis Barber, and Aaron Trujillo. Visitation for Mrs. Trujillo will be held on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Valles -- Mr. Ricardo L. Valles, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on January 5, 1999. Mr. Valles was the beloved father of two daughters, Rebecca Benavidez and Lydia Flores; three sons, Eddie Valles and wife, Margaret, Juan (Johnny) Valles and wife, Gloria and Ernest Valles; two sisters, Cora Giron and husband, Anselono and Viola Lopez; one brother, Nago Valles; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Valles was preceded in death by his wife, Raquel; son, Tommy; four grandchildren, Charlotte, Barbara, Richard and Andrew. Mr. Valles was a member of the Catholic Church, during World War II he worked with the government at Eaton Metal constructing patoon tanks for the Marines, after World War II he worked as a contractor doing construction. Visitation for Mr. Valles will be Thursday afternoon, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at St. Annes Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Tibo Chavez, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 9:00 a.m., at St. Annes Church with final visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Monsignor Joaquin Bazan, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Evangelico Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Benavidez, Johnny Benavidez, Andrew Aragon, Edward Valles, Jr., Ernie Valles and Scott Valles. Honorary will be Manuel Felix and Gene Giron. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

White -- The family of Florence C. White 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: Thu January 07, 1999

Wittler -- Hans Otto Wittler, 64, beloved husband, father and Opa, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 4, 1999. Hans Otto was born on April 3, 1934 in Bielefeld, Germany. In January of 1958, Hans Otto moved to Albuquerque and in 1959 he was drafted into the United States Armed Forces. After serving two years of active duty in Panama, he continued his military service in the Reserves. In 1974, Hans Otto and his wife opened Hans Wittler's Automotive. He was a well-respected mechanic and Porsche expert, as well as a founding member of the Porsche Club of America. Hans Otto was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Christel; his sons, Roger Wittler, wife, Kristy and granddaughter, Riley Adell, Andreas Wittler and his wife, Heather; sister, Rosie Wittler of Lengerich, Germany; sister-in-law, Ursula and husband, Ervin, nephew, Rainer Zander, all of Bielefeld, Germany, as well as many close friends. Services will be held Friday, January 8, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Internment will follow at The National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Roger Wittler, Andreas Wittler, Terry Riordan, Bob Gilbert, Bob Stetz and Don Mulder. Friends may pay their respects at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, Thursday, January 7, 1999, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. .DMP
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999