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Archer -- Oneal J.T. Archer, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, February 13, 1999. He is survived by is wife of 62 years, Frances Archer of the family home; daughter, Mary Archer of Albuquerque; son, James Oneal Archer and wife, Pat of Los Alamos; grandchildren, Scott and James Archer. He served 28 years in the United States Air Force. He was on the first flight of The B-29 Raid over Japan and second in command to Memphis Bell Morgan. After retirement he was director of Physical Plant at Miami University at Oxford, Ohio. Services will be Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE, with Chaplain Lemuel Boyles, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Family requests memorial contributions be made to Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Bethel -- Marguerite Theresa Burke Bethel, age 80, passed away February 14, 1999. Services are pending with Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Bogle -- Earnest R. Bogle, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 12, 1999. He is survived by his sons, George E. Bogle, Joe M. Bogle and wife, Dianne, and Mike Bogle; daughter, Annette Curtis and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Edward, Rick, Tracey, Matt, Kinzer and Austin; great-great-grandchildren, Andy, Tandi, Vanessa, Whitney, Aaron, Ashley, Mariah and Brian; and sisters, Bea Serie and Tillie Plumbley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie T. Bogle. He served in WWII as an Artillery Mechanic. Earnest retired as a Painting Contractor. Services are pending and will be announced. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 405 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. NE 87102. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Burt -- Mary Frances Burt, 95, a resident of New Mexico since 1926, passed away Saturday, February 13, 1999, which would have been her 75th wedding anniversary. She is survived by three daughters, Betty Eatough and husband, Mel, Katherine Tenczar, Marilyn Hokanson and husband, Jerry, all of Albuquerque; three sons, Gaylord Burt and wife, Anna, Wasco, CA, Robert Burt and wife, Cathie, Taos, and George Burt, Denver, CO; two sisters, Ella Leeds and Helen Babcock, both of Colorado; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of San Ysidro Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord Burt Sr. in 1962; and one great-grandchild in 1974. She pioneered with her husband, Gaylord, in bringing electricity to Northern, NM. She attended college in Grand Junction, CO and briefly taught school grades 1 through 8 in a one room school house before marrying her husband in 1924. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at San Ysidro Catholic Church. She will be buried by her husband in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Chavez -- The family of Stella Chavez wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Romero Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Chilton -- Nora Belle Chilton, 89, of Mountainair, NM, passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Mountainair with burial following in the Mountainair Cemetery. Viewing will be Tuesday, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NM Boys Ranch.
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Contreras -- Girard (Jerry) Guadalupe Contreras passed away at the UNM hospital February 13, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Deacon and Mrs. Robert A. Contreras; two sisters, Christine R. Mills of West Palm Beach, FL and Patti E. Reedy, of Albuquerque; three brothers, Robert J. Contreras, of Tallahassee, FL, Michael J. Contreras and Thomas L. Contreras of Albuquerque. Services will be held at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, with Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday February 15, 1999. Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday February 16, 1999. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Salazar & Sons Mortuary are in charge of the arrangements.
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Davenport -- James L."Jim" Davenport, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, died Sunday, February 14, 1999. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Sally Davenport of Albuquerque; daughter, Rachel Simpson and husband, Van of Searcy, AR; sons, James Davenport and wife, Donna of Texarkana, TX and Peter Davenport and wife, Pamela of Brunswick, ME; step-daughters, Debra Griego and husband, Gino of Albuquerque and Lisa Furrow and husband, Robert of Tucson, AZ; brother, Donald Davenport; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Maxine Cox and Jean Tearnan. Mr. Davenport was a member of the Albuquerque Senior Men's Golf Association. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Robert Furrow, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be James Davenport, Peter Davenport, Van Simpson, Gino Griego, Charles Bartow and Butch Cillessen. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Harrington, Jay Cox and Wally Ferguson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Lovelace Hospice, 5655 Jefferson NE 87109. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Easley -- Jerry Lynn Easley, 49, passed away unexpectedly in Portland, OR, Tuesday, January 26, 1999. He was born in Albuquerque on July 23, 1949 to Max and Ann Easley. He graduated from Rio Grande High School, attended the New Mexico Military Academy, was a graduate of the University of Albuquerque, and served with the New Mexico National Guard. Jerry had a varied career in law enforcement, as a juvenile probations officer and probation officer for the New Mexico Department of Corrections. He was also Deputy Sheriff with the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Dept. In Oregon he served with the Clackamas County Sheriffs Dept. in the river patrol division before accepting a position with the Portland Community College, and at the time of his death, was Sergeant for the Portland Community College Department of Public Safety. Services were held Tuesday, February 9, 1999 in Portland, OR. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Maretta Mather; brother-in-law, Rick Mather of Albuquerque; maternal grandmother, Filapina Meese of Gallup; and a number of relatives. The family wishes to thank those who have been so helpful in their time of sorrow. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Edwards -- Fay A. Edwards, age 90, passed away February 13, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. in Albuquerque. She was born June 10, 1908 in Mitchell, SD. She worked at Caterpillar Trucking in East Peoria during WWII. She was a member of Eastern Star DES #840 in Creve Cour, IL for 53 years and she was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, LaVon Klein; sister, Laura Louise Smalley; several nieces and nephews; grandson, Terry Klein and wife, Vicki; granddaughter, Tina Ramalia and husband, Joe, granddaughter, Tauny Fincher and husband, Doyle, all of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren, Rebecca, Traci, Tara, Ryan, Kristina, Clinton, Amber, Melinda, Stacey, Travis and Bobbie Lynn. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Edwards; son-in-law, Ted L. Klein; grandson, Robert L. Klein; great-grandsons, Robert Keith Klein; both parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nelson; brothers, David, Herman, Dee, Clarence, Ray; and sister, Lula Mae. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 16, 1999, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Services will be held Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at Sunset Memorial Park Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Charles Price officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Gilstrap -- James Wiley Gilstrap, 75, formerly of Las Cruces, NM, died February 15, 1999 suffering from a lengthy illness of emphysema and Parkinson's disease. James Wiley was born March 25, 1923 at Maxwell, New Mexico, the third child of Joseph Ensley and Effie Eugenia Lusk Gilstrap. He attended school in northern New Mexico at Maxwell, Raton, Roy, Mills and Miami, and graduated from high school at Springer, New Mexico in 1941. He enrolled at New Mexico State College, joined the Advanced ROTC, and was called to active duty in 1943. After receiving Infantry training in California, Georgia, and Mississippi, he was assigned to the 97th Infantry Division and was attached to Gen. Patton's Third Army in the European Theatre of Operations. After the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, the Third Army spearheaded the drive into Czechoslovakia and met the Russian Army at Pilsen. The 97th was then assigned occupation duty in Japan. After being discharged in March, 1946, James finished the degree in Agriculture at New Mexico State University and started teaching Veteran's Farm Training in San Miguel and Colfax County, New Mexico. He married Rowena Ikenberry on August 5, 1951 in Springer, NM. He was appointed County 4-H Agent in Lea County, Lovington, New Mexico in 1954 and advanced to County Extension Director in 1956. He transferred to DeBaca County, Fort Sumner in 1972, and retired in 1981, making his home in Las Cruces, NM. They moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1996 to live near their daughter, Roberta Lasley and family. During his career, he served in many positions of leadership in each community in which he resided: post commander of Lovington American Legion, President of Fort Sumner Rotary Club and served on the official board of Fort Sumner United Methodist Church and St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Las Cruces. He is survived by his wife, Rowena of Pfafftown, NC; three daughters and one son, Cathy Gilstrap of Colorado Springs, CO, Laura Pruitt, her husband, Norman, and two sons, Ethan and Jason of Okinawa, Japan, James Paul Gilstrap and wife, Gwyneth and daughter, Amanda of St. Louis, MO, and Roberta Lasley, her husband, Tim and two sons, Jim and Paul of Pfafftown. Also surviving are his brother, Franklin Gilstrap; and sister, Jewell Gilstrap, both of Farmington, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136, or American Lung Association in your area.
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Gilstrap -- Olive Marley Gilstrap, 88, died February 14, 1999. She was born to Mattie and Benjamin Marley in Bayfield, Colorado on August 14, 1910. Married James B. Gilstrap who died in 1959. She entered beauty school and worked as a beautician in Albuquerque until she retired. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; granddaughter; and great-granddaughter. Survived by two daughters, Wilma Jenkins Boyd, Craig, CO, Janet Matson Hankerson, Midvale, UT; five grandsons; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Burial in family plot in Pineview Cemetery in Bayfield, Colorado.
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Gotti -- Marguerite L. Gotti, 79, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past eight years, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 1999. Marguerite was born January 13, 1920, the daughter of Thomas W. and Mary Rosa Gotti in New Rochelle, New York. Marguerite had been a secretary for a paper mill company in New York before she retired. She is survived by two sisters, Marie Daly and husband, John of Albuquerque and Eleanor Tomlinson of Albuquerque; three nephews, Christopher Tomlinson and his wife, Irene of Pleasanton, CA, John Tomlinson of Albuquerque, and Stephen Tomlinson and his wife, Regina of Clifton Park, NY; also three great-nephews, Andrew, Gregory, and Matthew; and one great-niece, Bridget. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, February 18, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Harvey -- Kenneth Dean Harvey, 67, a resident of Albuquerque from 1971 to 1995, died in Phoenix, Arizona, Saturday, February 13, 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Harvey of Albuquerque, Sandy Hodges of Payson, AZ, and Daphne Heath and husband, Matt of St. Louis, MO; sons, Kevin Harvey and wife, Claudette of Los Lunas and Greg Govoni and wife, Terry of Riverside, CA; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Linda Thomas of Byron, MN and Lois Oleson and husband, Fred of Kemsett, IA; brothers, Fred Harvey and wife, Helen of Taopi, MN, Darrel Harvey and wife, Janice of Gruver, TX, Delmar Harvey and wife, Shirley of Palm City, FL, Ronnie Harvey and wife, Diane of Stewartville, MN, Wayne Harvey and wife, Maryls of Blooming Prairie, MN, Dick Harvey and wife, Carol of Louisville, KY, and Ray Harvey and wife, Mavis of Blooming Prairie, MN. Mr. Harvey retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of dedicated service. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary-Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Shroyer, Matt Heath, Jim Stolz, Stuart Schultz, Todd Harvey, and Rodney McDowell. Friends may visit Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until the Rosary begins at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Jaramillo -- Mr. Gilbert Jaramillo died Sunday in Las Vegas, NM at the age of 77. He is survived by his sisters, Louisa Sandoval and Betty Estrada; half-sister, Gabina Sanchez; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Gilbert will be held on Wednesday at the San Ignacio Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Estrada, Ronald Sandoval, Arthur Estrada, Raymond Sandoval, Louie Sandoval and Robert Connick. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the San Ignacio Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Levy -- A Memorial service for Philip Levy will be held Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the family home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Congregation B'Nai Israel Memorial Fund or the American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro NE #101, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, are in charge of arrangements.
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Markwell -- Anna Belle Markwell passed away Friday, February 12, 1999 in Sheffield, Texas. Anna Belle was born October 5, 1905 in Carnegie, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, to James Thomas and Carrie Berkley Hunt. She married Elmer William Markwell on August 8, 1935 in Denver, Colorado. He preceded her in death in 1982. They moved to Albuquerque in 1940 and she resided there for 45 years before moving to Sheffield in 1985. Anna Belle graduated from the University of Colorado. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Ann Markwell Slaughter and her husband, Dave of Sheffield; two grandsons, Dub Slaughter and his wife, Susan of Sheffield and Mark Slaughter and his wife, Bonny of Western Springs, IL; four great-grandchildren, Will and Lin Slaughter of Sheffield, Hollen and Sierra Slaughter of Western Springs, IL. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 1999, 3:00 p.m., at Sunset Cemetery and Mausoleum in Albuquerque with the Rev. Bill Hutchinson officiating. Services are under the direction of Richard W. Box Funeral Home of Iraan.
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Marlink -- Richard F. (Dick) Marlink, 73, formerly of Albuquerque, died January 31, 1999 in Denver, CO with his loving family around him. He is survived by his wife of 48 1/2 years, Enid; a mother-in-law, Helen Erickson; a son, Richard (Ric) and wife, Kim Swann and grandsons, Nathan and Bryan of Boston; two daughters, Susan Lucero and grandchildren, David and Kristin of Albuquerque, and Jennifer Plunkett and husband, Ed and granddaughters, Megan and Caitlin of Denver; a sister, Winifred Shedd and husband, Jack; a nephew, Mike Storeim; and a niece, Cris Edel and their families; a half-brother, Richard and wife, Crissie; along with many other wonderful relatives and dear friends. Dick graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Political Science and served in the US Navy during WWII. He joined the Equitable Life Assurance Society in 1949 and was the Agency Manager in Wyoming, South Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota and Colorado. He was a member of the General Agents and Managers Assoc., the National Assoc. of Life Underwriters and the American College of Life Underwriters and Chartered Financial Consultants, the United Way, the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, the Colorado University Flatirons Club, the Colorado University Director's Club, the US Tennis Assoc., and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He was a man famous for his sense of humor, his concern for others and his love for the outdoors. Dick was truly loved and admired by his family and his many friends and colleagues. Memorial gifts may be made in Dick's name to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund, c/o University of Colorado, Campus Box 369, Boulder, CO 80309 or to a charity of your choice. Private interment arrangements are by Fairmount Mortuary, 430 S. Quebec, Denver, CO 80231.
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Martinez -- The family of Anthony O.J. Martinez would like to inform their family and friends that Anthony passed away Sunday, February 14, 1999. Family services are pending. Burial arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
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Mccorkle -- Viola M. McCorkle, 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1933, died Sunday, February 14, 1999. She is survived by her son, Thomas L. McCorkle and wife, Betty of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Tommie Jo Clerkin of Maryland and Clyde McCorkle of Virginia; great-grandchildren, Lee Nelson and Michelle Nelson, both of Maryland and Elizabeth McCorkle of Virginia; sister, Rosalee Warmuth of Tucumcari; and caregiver, Helen Torres of Albuquerque. Mrs. McCorkle was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was a retired florist, having worked for Gray's Flower Shop for several years. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 17, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, February 16, 1999, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Meek -- Happy Birthday Michael J. Meek February 16, 1951 - August 30, 1998Praise the Lord for the difference he made in Mike's life; Praise the Lord for sparing him in length of illness; Praise the Lord for sending him to our family for forty-seven years; and Praise the Lord for the friends who are walking with us in our grief.Someday the stars will shine again, the flowers bloom sweetly; In Heaven's dawning, tender angels will bring you to us; and our tears will dry, our hearts will mend, and we'll have you in our arms again!Happy Birthday in Heaven Mike! Mom & Dad Your brothers, Ron and Andrew Your sister, Christine Meek Davis and nieces Sara, Lisa and Lindsey and Your beloved Nana
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Montoya -- Elvira (Vera) Montoya, 88, a resident of this city, passed away Sunday. Mrs. Montoya was a member of San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church and Sacred Heart League and the Madres Cristianas. Mrs. Montoya is survived by two daughters, Anita Montoya, Cecilia Gurule and husband, Reyes, both of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Larry Gurule, Sandra Varela, Steve Gurule, Becky Le Faive, Sheila Gurule and Deena Gurule; and seven great-grandchildren. The Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning, time and place to be announced. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. till time of Rosary. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover SW.
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Mynatt -- Harvey"Bud" Mynatt Jr., 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Sunday, February 14, 1999. He is survived by his much-loved wife of 55 years, Ruth of the family home; sons, Harvey B. Mynatt III and wife, Sandra of Rio Rancho and Steve Mynatt and wife, Joan of DeSoto, TX; daughters, Rosslyn Smith of Lubbock, TX and Allison Perrin and husband, Wayne of Ada, OK; and grandchildren, Marisa Martinez of San Francisco, CA, Blaine Mynatt of Las Cruces, NM, Ross Mynatt of Rio Rancho, Matthew Mynatt of DeSoto, TX, and Sarah, Dayton, and Kyle Perrin of Ada, OK. Bud retired from the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and worked for a short time for PNM. He was a member and Sunday School department director for many years at Sandia Baptist Church of Albuquerque. Bud also belonged to N.C. Harmony Lodge No. 2 F&AM of Cincinnati, OH, and Royal Arch Mason Cinti Chapter No. 2 of Cincinnati, OH. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., French Mortuary-Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Reverend Gary Wolfe of Carlsbad, NM, officiating. Private ennichment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions in Bud's name to Noon Day Ministry, P.O. Box 25451, Albuquerque, NM 87125, or the Leukemia Society of American/NM Branch, 1709 Moon St. NE, #236, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Nigh -- The family of Steven David Nigh, a resident of Las Cruces, NM, needs to inform their family and friends that Steven passed away on Thursday, February 11, 1999. Family services will be held in Arkansas City, KS. Cremation arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
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Peterson -- Reba Peterson, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for 55 years, died Saturday, February 13, 1999. She is survived by her granddaughter, Cari Byers of Las Vegas, NV; nieces, Peggy Kirkland and husband, Douglas of Dallas, TX and Billie Bob Earnst and husband, John Alan of Austin, TX; and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Peterson; and daughter, Harvey Jean Byers. Mrs. Peterson was a teacher at Valle Vista for many years. Services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Rockenbaugh -- Gertrude K. Rockenbaugh, 84, a resident of Tucumcari and formerly of Albuquerque, died Monday, February 15, 1999. She is survived by her brother, Rev. Floyd E. Kolb of Branson, MO; sister, Lola Masters of Denver, CO; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Rockenbaugh; and sisters, Lucille Adams, Mildred Kelly, and Ruby Blackwell. Mrs. Rockenbaugh graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1933 and the University of New Mexico in 1946. She began teaching as an elementary teacher with the Albuquerque Public Schools in 1946 and taught for 32 years. Mrs. Rockenbaugh was a member of Del Norte Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star of Estancia. Services will be held Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Mortuary Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Sanders -- Floyd"Sandy" Sanders, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Thursday, February 11, 1999. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Ruth Atteberry of Albuquerque; brothers-in-law, Leo Scarbrough and wife, Dee of Big Spring, TX and Vincent Peterson of Albuquerque; niece, Alice Jane Scruggs of Clinton, MS; and nephews, Ted Scarbrough of Cresson, TX, Phillip Scarbrough of Ft. Worth, TX and Roger Atteberry of Gulf Shores, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora P. Sanders on September 6, 1995. Mr. Sanders had been a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union #412 since February 25, 1947, where he served as Business Manager from 1963 to 1969. Cremation has taken place with private ennichment at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Sedillo -- Mass of the Resurrection for Gregorita M. Sedillo will be Tuesday, February 16, 9:00 a.m., at San Jose Church with James J. Rael and his choir. Christian Burial will follow at the Mount Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Torrez -- Mr. Beltran (Plumber) Torrez, 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 13, 1999. Mr. Torrez is survived by two daughters, Janet Torrez and Roseann Torrez; two sons, Jesse Torrez and fiance, Christine Perry, and Erik Torrez; four sisters, Tomisita Sandoval, Ruby Herrera and husband, Pablo, Helen Quintero and husband, Tito and Rosalie Ramirez and husband, Rafael; four grandchildren, Jacqueline, Crystal, Melanie and Desiree; aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Serafico Elwell; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Torrez was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Elwell Torrez. Mr. Torrez was a member of the Catholic Church and was well known in Albuquerque for his outstanding upholstery work. His work was shown in several of the custom care magazines. He also enjoyed training horses for racing. He was a loving father and grandfather, and was loved by all. Visitation will be Thursday morning in the San Jose Church, 2401 Broadway SE, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Farias. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Herrera, Dave Herrera, Rafael Ramirez III, Mark Quintero, Benny Tapia and Raul Montoya. Honorary pallbearer will be Michael Tenoro Sr. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Willis -- Gladys R. Willis passed away Sunday, February 14, 1999. She was born in Bartlesville, OK on August 6, 1930. She moved to Amarillo, TX in 1945 and had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1980. She was a retired travel agency owner and business woman. She is survived by her husband, Howard Willis of Albuquerque; sons, Robert (Bobby) Willis of Albuquerque and Donald Willis and wife, Debi of Pensacola, FL; grandsons, Aaron and Matthew; granddaughter, Andrea of Pensacola, FL; one great-granddaughter; brother, Richard Fox of Boulder, CO; and sister, Phyllis Lawson of Parker CO. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 17, 1999, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Mr. Roger Fenlaw officiating. 
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