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Baca -- Paul G. Baca, 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, January 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rose Baca of the family home; son, Paul N. Baca of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughters, Carole J. Tafoya and husband, Laurence of Albuquerque and Debbie Sant and husband, Bret of Rio Rancho; great-grandsons, Brian Sant and Jayson Sant, both of Rio Rancho; brother, Frank Baca of Citrus Hills, CA; son-in-law, Rex E. Lewis of Albuquerque; numerous nieces and a nephew. Mr. Baca was born in San Marcial, NM. His parents died when he was young. Mr. Baca raised his younger brother. His careers included working at the Fred Harvey Alvarado Hotel, the Santa Fe Railroad, and Trans World Airlines where he retired in 1974. Mr. Baca was a courteous gentleman of the old school. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church for over 60 years. Scripture services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Father Francis E. Renfroe, S.J. officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul N. Baca, Laurence Tafoya, Rex Lewis, Bret Sant, Charley Stewart, Jr., and Jon Miller. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Coffield -- Michael J. Coffield, Colonel, USAF Retired, a 23 year resident of this city, died January 4, 1999. Colonel Coffield was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1911. He was educated in California. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with an engineering degree, he entered the Army Air Corps Flying School in 1935. He was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the South Pacific and Italy during WWII. After retiring from the Air Force in 1961, Colonel Coffield was a commercial pilot and flight instructor. He worked as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America for 20 years. He belonged to the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Civil Air Patrol, the Sierra Club, the American Civil Liberties Union, Sister Cities, the Japanese American Citizens League, and the Society for the Preservation of the Subjunctive. Colonel Coffield is survived by his wife, Dr. Gene Coffield; sons, James and wife, Lorraine of Albuquerque, Mike and wife, Lorna of Oakland, CA, and Mark of Corvallis, OR; brothers, Monsignor John V. of San Clemente, CA and Vernon L. of Marina Del Rey, CA; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Sunrise Society of New Mexico. Memorial service and interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military Honors on January 11 at 1:30 p.m. After the service, friends and relatives are invited to share in a celebration of Michael's life at Jim and Lorraine's home at 4:30 p.m.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Dillon -- P.R. (Bob) Dillon, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Sunday, January 3, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of Albuquerque; son, Michael Dillon and wife, Deborah of Albuquerque; two grandsons, Blake and Scott; and one sister, Diane Carlton of Shreveport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. Services are pending and will be held in Louisiana. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Garcia -- Mr. Joe Eddy Garcia died suddenly in his home on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. He was a resident of New Mexico. Mr. Garcia is survived by Elisa Garcia; his sons, Joe Garcia Jr. and Ceasar Garcia; two grandsons, Andre and Christopher; his father, Virgil Garcia and wife, Adelina of Santa Rosa, NM; three brothers, Gabriel Garcia and wife, Stella, Arthur Garcia and wife, Bernice, and Daniel Garcia and wife, Diane; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Garcia will be held on Monday at the Holy Family Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adrian Garcia, Leon Garcia, Chris Garcia, Ray Chavez, Arnoldo Durante, Anthony Salazar, Cascarias and Fred Romero. A Rosary for Mr. Garcia will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Haslett -- James Robert Haslett, Chicago area native and resident of Albuquerque since 1996, died on the 78th anniversary of his birth in Crown Point, Indiana, on January 7th, 1921. He is survived by his son, Mark Haslett of Albuquerque; and his daughter, Julie Villines of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Jim Haslett spent his first years on his father's Indiana farm, and as a boy became a knickers-clad newsie on the blustery streets of Chicago's tough South Side. He was the only Cub fan in his graduating class from St. Leo High School. He succeeded as a pinstriped salesman in Detroit and Des Moines. Jim spent his middle years as a husband, father, and prolific businessman in cities across the South and the West. He used his sonorous voice as a disc jockey for his own big band radio show. His life was as raucous as Chicago's State Street on a Saturday night, fifty years ago. His passing was as peaceful as a solitary elevated train chugging the last few miles of empty track before coming to rest in the yards at the end of the line. He will be remembered as a loving father, and a silver-tongued purveyor of the blarney from a time that has long since gone. The Haslett family are employing the services of Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, 6th and Mountain NW.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Jolliffe -- Marian J. Jolliffe, 77, a resident of Albuquerque since the late 1940s, passed away after a long, long illness (MS), on Monday, January 4, 1999. She was born December 10, 1921 in Iowa. She is survived by her cousins, Helen Muecke, Betty McCrea, and John Bock; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Durst; and her husband, Ben Jolliffe. Marian and her husband, Ben served in the US Military during World War II. She was an Army nurse. She was a longtime member of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Monday, January 11, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Chris Lieberman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Youth Fund, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE 87106, in her name. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Keefe -- Cleo E. Keefe, 95, a resident of Albuquerque for nine years, died on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. She is survived by her children, Clinton Kiddie and wife, Juanita of Colorado Springs, CO, Emily Dean Turner of Denver, CO, Andy Kiddie and wife, Bernita of San Diego, CA, Shirley Jean Dombrowski and husband, Bill of Temperance, MI, Kenneth Kiddie and wife, Renee of Las Vegas, NV, Kathryn Fredrickson of Boulder, CO, and Donald Keefe and wife, Denise of Albuquerque; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Keefe was preceded in death by her husband, in 1964; son, Ray Kiddie in 1987; and two infant children. Services will be held Monday, January 11, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Alan Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Estancia Cemetery, Estancia, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Mountainside Youth Ministries, Mountainside Church of Christ, 12300 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Knight -- Liam A. Knight, 6, a resident of Corrales, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. Liam was born August 28, 1992, the son of Al and Mel Lawlor Knight in Albuquerque. Liam is survived by his parents, Al and Mel Knight of Corrales; grandmothers, Margaret Lawlor of Chicago, IL, and Nadine Bottemly of Tulsa, OK; brother, Austin Knight; and sister, Chelsea Knight of Corrales. A Rosary will be recited for Liam this evening, Friday, January 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in THE CHAPEL OF RIO RANCHO FUNERAL HOME, 2400 SOUTHERN BLVD., RIO RANCHO. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at the San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales with the Rev. Clarence Galli as the Celebrant. Interment will follow in the San Ysidro Catholic Cemetery in Corrales. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Liam Knight Memorial Pond Fund at Corrales Recreation, Inc., P.O. Box 1778, Corrales, NM 87048. To call for information, call 898-5610. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Lucky -- Elizabeth W. (Betty) Lucky, 84, a resident of Longview, TX and a former resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, January 7, 1999 in Longview. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Patricia J. Parker and husband, William Jackson; and grandson, Robert M. Parker and wife, Maria, all of Longview. Mrs. Lucky was born February 9, 1914 in New York City. She had lived in Longview at the Grand Court for about two years coming from Albuquerque where she had lived from 1952 to 1996. She was a homemaker and a former member of the Pioneers Club. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Entombment following at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Madrid -- SALINA JO MADRID Jan. 9, 1993 You went to be with God on this day and for now, it remains the darkest day of our lives. But not forever, for one day, God's promise will be fulfilled and we will be together again. What a joyous day that will be! Daddy John, Grandma Emma, Grandpa Pat and Family
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Mirabal -- In Loving Memory of PERPETITA M. MIRABAL 7-24-1904 to 1-9-98Mama, One year ago today our Lord saw that you were getting tired and He came and took you home with Him. I miss you alot, as your other daughters, sons and grandchildren. I also know that you are in a better place and no longer in pain. Till we see you in heaven I will treasure your memories in my heart forever. With Love Angelina & Family
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Morelos -- Funeral Services for Joseph Anthony Morelos will be held on Saturday at the St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Padilla -- Nick P. Padilla, 91, died Thursday, January 7, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Libby Padilla of Albuquerque; son, Lee L. Padilla and wife, Patricia of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Fillie Padilla of Albuquerque and Lucy Leight of Mesa, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his children, Connie, Luis, Nick, Gilbert, Candido, Luis Nick, Leo, Rosie, and Librandita. He was born in Albuquerque and returned to the area in 1978. Mr. Padilla was a lift truck operator for the lumber industry in California for many years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of Operating Engineers Union. Entombment will take place Monday, 12:00 noon, at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Pappas -- The family of Annie Virginia Pappas, 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 January 09, 1999

Porras -- Rico Porras, 22, passed away December 30, 1998. He was born in Denver, CO on February 23, 1976. He is survived by his loving family, parents, Alfredo and Shirley Porras; brother, Eric Porras; sister, Aleena Porras; half-sister, Danielle Call; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Porras, Mr. and Mrs. Cooney; aunts, Teresa and Mary and Velia Porras, Catherine McGuire; uncles, Rick and Hector Porras, Terry McGuire, Sr.; cousins, Amy and Angie Porras, Terry, Jr. and Sean McGuire. He was an employee of Coca-Cola of Albuquerque. Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, Pastor E. Leonard Gillingham officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will be held at the church following the funeral. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Ranyan -- Martha Ranyan, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1990, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999. She is survived by her children, Roberta L. Ranyan-Dowe and husband, James W. Dowe III of Albuquerque and John Michael Ranyan and wife, Diane of Grand Junction, CO; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armin S. Ranyan in July 1998. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and private scattering will be held at a later date. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Simons -- Katherine Gauss Simons, daughter of Anna Gauss and Arthur Clyde Simons, was born August 23, 1907 and died January 4, 1999. She is survived by cousins Gordon Gauss and wife of Denver, CO, Robert Hook & family of Wapello, IA, and Barbara Hook Montgomery of Minneapolis, MN and family. Katherine grew up in Shenandoah, IA, graduated from Grinnell College, and received her MA Degree from Columbia. At Columbia she also completed her Doctoral work (minus Dissertation). She began teaching at U.N.M. in 1939. Her primary field was Renaissance Literature. She was much involved with the General Honors Program. In 1968 she became a Full Professor and retired in 1973. Katherine's family, students and friends revere, love, and will miss her. Services are to be held at the U.N.M. Alumni Memorial Chapel Monday January 11 at 2 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the"Fund for General Honors" in memory of Katherine Simons and sent to the U.N.M. Foundation Hodgin Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Sinclair -- George S. Sinclair, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 6, 1999. Mr. Sinclair was born on March 18, 1930 in Houston, TX; he resided in Albuquerque; he was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy; a retired Railroad Conductor; and a member of the United Transportation Union, Local #1600. He is survived by his loving wife, Mercedes Sinclair of the family home; five sons, Phillip Sinclair and fiancee, Danielle Gonzales, Patrick Sinclair, Pete Duran and wife, Roberta, Paul Duran, all of Albuquerque, and Dennis Sinclair of Clovis, NM; three daughters, Joann Apodaca of Albuquerque, Elizabeth Uribe of El Paso, TX, Beverly Sinclair of Las Vegas, NV; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Bruce Sinclair of Texas and Harold Sinclair of Arizona. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary on the corner of 8th Street and Iron. Final viewing will be Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service which will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Casket bearers will be David Martinez, Eric Garcia, Nick Aragon, James Burton, Stephen Sinclair and Sergio Uribe. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Stirling -- Mary L. Stirling, 85, a resident of Kingman, AZ and a former resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Edwards and Joann Hamie, both of Kingman, AZ; sons, Victor Olson and Roland Olson, both of Kingman, AZ; sister, Nena Wood of Alamogordo; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stirling was a member of the Dairy Farmers Association of NM. She worked at Creamland Dairy for 42 years and retired from Creamland. Mrs. Stirling was a member of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 11:30 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW, Old Town, with Father Leo Lucero, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Thais -- Brian Keith Thais, Jr. May 25, 1989-January 9, 1994 When the little angels grew lonely and wanted a playmate, they asked for you because they knew you were a happy little boy who loved to play. Although we miss you, Moochie, we know you are happily playing in God's garden of love where there is no pain or sorrow and time means nothing. Grandma Penny and Great-Gram Louise
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Thompson -- Donald"Don" A. Thompson, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dottie Thompson of the family home; children, Donald Thompson and wife, Francesca of Mt. Vernon, IA, Ronnie Thompson and wife, Lucy, and Tammy Edwards and husband, Terry, all of Collinsville, IL; step-daughters, Diana Buxton, Alice Davis and husband, Lyle, all of Albuquerque, and Sharon Wilson and husband, David of Tijeras, NM; grandchildren, Alex and Ethan Thompson, Karla Russell, Becky Thompson, Jennifer and Kelly Belaco, Leslie Rodgers, Vanessa and Adrienne Vineyard, Zachary Edwards, Erin and Brianne Edwards, Darius Upshaw, and Janell Upshaw; five great-grandchildren; brother, Clyde Thompson and wife, Mary of St. Peters, MO; sisters, Gladys Loeffler and husband, Gene of Marthasville, MO, and Verta Wall and husband, Lee Roy of St. Louis, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Vineyard; and sister, Josie. He was born in Dixon, MO in 1926 and served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He was a long distance truck driver for 38 years and retired in 1988. He was a member of Mesa Lodge #68, A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite of Santa Fe, Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple where he was a member of the Legion of Honor, and the VFW Lodge #401. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved and respected by his entire family, who will greatly miss him. Services will be held Sunday, January 10, 1999, 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Chaplain Lemuel Boyles officiating. Interment will take place Monday, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ballut Abyad Shrine Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Toliver -- Barbara Anne (O'Reilly) Toliver, 76, born November 24, 1922, passed away January 7, 1999 at her home in Belen. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lee; daughter, Peggy Anne Keller and husband, Jim of Los Lunas; son, Michael Edward Toliver and wife, Peg and granddaughter, Colleen Toliver of Eureka, IL; brother, Edward (Ned) J. O'Reilly and wife, Phyllis of Austin, TX; brother-in-law, Charles Picek; sister-in-law, Billie (Toliver) Roessler; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward A. O'Reilly and Anne E. (Poupore) O'Reilly; and sister, Margaret (O'Reilly) Picek. Barbara was born in Lawton, OK, went to High School in Oklahoma City, OK. She attended the University of Oklahoma a year and a half where she met and married her husband. During WWII she worked at an Oklahoma City newspaper. In 1946 she came to Los Alamos, NM then spent a year at Ohio State University and returned to Albuquerque in 1947. She moved to Belen in 1981. Barbara had many artistic talents: painting, scissor cutting, decorating and cooking. She enjoyed raising her children and loved birdwatching, music and literature, including westerns and mysteries. At her request, there will be no formal funeral services. After cremation, interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice or Eureka College, Eureka, IL. Arrangements by Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

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.
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999

Trujillo -- The family of Mrs. Emilia Trujillo wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mrs. Trujillo. 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. .DMP
        Published on: Sat January 09, 1999