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Ashby -- Mary A. Ashby, 71, of Scottsdale, a homemaker, died Feb. 7, 1999. She was born in Springfield, MO. Survivors include her husband, Robert; son, Timothy J.; stepdaughter, Barbara Bottomley; sisters, Effie Feld and Gloria Windell; brothers, James O. and Ernest Grove and Bob Stewart; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Guaje Pines Cemetery, Los Alamos, NM.
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Black -- Carl L. Black Jr., 68, passed away February 17, 1999. Memorial services beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by fellowship lunch, Friday, February 19, 1999 at The Living Word United Pentecostal Church located at 1201 Golf Course Road, Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Carl was preceded in death by wife, Jayne and is survived by seven children, Lola Jane Ulrich, John M.H. Ulrich, IV, Carl Lee Black III (Trey), Pamela Francis, B. Ellis French, Carla Jayne McCown and William Carl Lee Black (Bill). He is also survived by many loving grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law, and friends. Carl was a retiree of C.S.R. Crego. He was loved and will be missed by all of his brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Cordova -- Eddie Cordova, 72, a resident of Mora, NM, passed away on February 17, 1999, following a lengthy illness. He was born August 18, 1927 in Holman, NM, son of Felipe and Trinidad Cordova. He was a member of St. Gertrude Church in Mora. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Trinidad Cordova; also three brothers, Reynaldo, Jose, Cayetano Cordova. He is survived by Rose Cordova; two daughters, Joyce and husband, Felix Vigil of Albuquerque, Paula and husband, Albert Quintana of Denver, CO; seven sons, Trinnie Cordova and wife, Ruby from Mora, Ray Cordova from Albuquerque, Melvin Cordova and wife, Carmen from Mora, Ronnie from Mora, Martin Cordova from Albuquerque, Anthony Cordova from Albuquerque, Carlos Cordova from Albuquerque. He had 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He has two brothers, Gilbert Cordova and wife, Betty from Albuquerque, Manuel Cordova from Mora; four sisters, Dolores Casados and husband, Louis from Cleveland, NM, Isabel Duran from Rainsville, Donnie Gandert and husband, William from Mora, Arcelia Melendez and husband, Frank from Albuquerque. He also has many friends, nephews, nieces and relatives. Pallbearers will be Trinnie, Melvin, Ronnie, Ray, Martin, Anthony. Services will be held Saturday, February 20, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Church in Albuquerque. There will be a Rosary recited on Sunday, February 21, 7:00 p.m., at St. Gertrude's Church in Mora. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., at St. Gertrude's in Mora. Burial will follow at the Holman Cemetery. Burial arrangements by Direct Services in Albuquerque, 343-8008.
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Cordova -- Funeral Services for Mrs. Agapita Cordova will be held on Friday at the Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Dean -- Clarence Kenneth (Kenny) Dean, age 37, passed away on February 13, 1999. Kenny was a resident of Espanola prior to moving to Los Lunas two years ago. He is survived by his son, Daniel of Espanola; his brothers, Wayne and Donny of Lees Summit, MO; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Nettie Dean of Los Lunas; uncles, Curtis and wife, Nancy of Arroyo Seco, Clinton (Willie) and Randy of Los Lunas; aunt, Donna Belle of Springfield, MO; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Dean Snider; and brother, Ray Dean. He worked as a plumber prior to his death. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Rio Rancho Funeral Home. Arrangements under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, 505/ 891-9192.
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Deme -- John Deme, born in New York in 1914, married in Massachusetts to Hazel Reilly in 1937, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 61 years; sons, J. Howard Deme and wife, Carol Lynn and Alan Deme; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, all residents of Albuquerque. John was educated in primary schools in Connecticut. He attended Newark College of Engineering and City College in New York, taking special courses allied to communications. He received private tutelage from Professor Howard B. Shultz at Yale. John's chosen lifelong career in broadcasting led to operating, managing and owning radio stations throughout several states on the east coast. He worked in close co-operation with Major Armstrong, pioneering FM radio. In the early days of television, John worked at the Allen B. DuMont TV Station WABD and CBS Labs in New York. In 1953, he received the B'nai B'rith Outstanding American Citizenship Award. In 1954, he received the American Legion Distinguished Service Award. He served as President of the Norwich Exchange Club in 1953, he lectured a ten-week course on radio and television for Willimantic State Teachers College. From 1958-1963, John established and operated WINF Radio in Manchester, CT. The opportunity to own a TV station motivated him to move with his family to Carlsbad, NM, where he purchased and operated KAVE TV, Channel 6 from 1963-1966. Thirty-one years ago, again a pioneer, John launched KZIA AM/FM, giving Albuquerque its first radio station with an all talk format, one of only three in the country at that time, a leader in its day. Cremation has taken place and a reception will be held Saturday, February 20, 1999, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Francomano -- Joseph Don't grieve for me for now I'm free; I'm following the path God has laid, you see. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys. Joseph Francomano, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maria E. Francomano of Albuquerque; sons, Daniel C. Franklin and wife, Virginia of Albuquerque and Anthony Francomano and wife, Marilia of Albuquerque; daughters, Frances Travers and husband, Lawrence of Herndon ,VA and Josephine A Broderick and husband, Thomas of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Joseph, Michael, Dina, Julie and husband, Joseph, Eugene, Sean, Thomas and Kate; and many friends. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, with Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Entombment will take place at Gate of Heaven. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, from 4:00 p.m. until Rosary. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Garcia -- Helen T. Garcia, 76, a resident of Belen, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at her daughter's home in Bosque Farms. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Helen was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Monica Barela in 1997. She is survived by her ten children, Odilia Pacheco and her husband, Leroy, Lorraine Romero and her husband, Gilbert, Corrine Garcia, Linda Cordova and her husband, Salomon, Pearl Gabaldon, Priscilla Barela and her husband, Telesfor, Margaret Garcia and her husband, Pat, Geraldine Stanford and her husband, Dale, Tommy Garcia, Mary Cordova and her husband, Robert; 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sally Sanchez, Emily Chavez, Dorothy Romero, Esperanza Galvan, and Reyna Galindo. Helen in survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 12:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leroy Pacheco, Gilbert Romero, Salo Cordova, Telesfor Barela, Robert Cordova, Pat Garcia, Richard Marquez, and Dale Stanford. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Garcia -- In Loving Memory of FRANCES D. GARCIA July 25, 1921 - February 19, 1998"A mother's love is forever... Nothing can take it from you... For it lives in your heart... And in your memories... And is part of all that you do... We will think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched... For nothing loved is ever lost... And she was love so much."A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on February 19, 1999, 5:30 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church.
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Garcia -- Mr. Joe R. Garcia, 78, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 17, 1999. Mr. Garcia is the beloved husband of 58 years to Mrs. Faye Garcia. He is also survived by two daughters, Gloria Yarbrough and husband, Warren and Stella Garcia and fiance, Jim Beebe; four sons, Ralph J. Garcia Jr., and wife, Lucille, Ted W. Garcia and wife, Estella, Ron Garcia and Jimmy P. Garcia; two brothers, Leonard Garcia and Isaac Garcia; 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Mary Garcia and a son, John"Sonny". Mr. Garcia was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Westside Four Square Church. A prayer service was held Thursday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with viewing after 9:00 a.m. Pastor Norm and Brenda Schwentor, Officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 noon. Pallbearers will be, Ralph J. Garcia Jr., Ted W. Garcia, Ron Garcia, Jimmy P. Garcia, Sidney Ruiz and Jim Beebe. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Higgins -- Patricia Dell Higgins, age 38, a native of Albuquerque, passed away in Tulsa, OK on Tuesday, February 16, 1999 after a brief illness. She is survived by her parents, Louis and Patricia Higgins of Albuquerque; brother, Louis Higgins IV of Albuquerque; sister, Carol Dyer of Clovis, CA; nieces, Amanda, Emily, Mattie, and Tiffany; grandparents, Barney and Virginia Gardner and Catherine Higgins; and many aunts, uncles and cousins, all of Albuquerque. Patricia graduated in 1978 from Berkner High School in Richardson, TX. She completed two years of study at the Dallas County Junior College System. Services which will celebrate her life and her 5th birthday with NA will be held Saturday, February 20, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Tijeras Ward, 12701 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Mountain Valley Cemetery, Barton, NM. At the family's request, memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's name to 12&12, Inc., 6333 E. Skelly Dr., Tulsa, OK 74135. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Hoover -- Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John J. Hoover, 69, passed into eternal life and into the arms of Jesus Christ on February 17, 1999. John had been a resident of the Albuquerque and Bosque Farms area for over 22 years. He is survived by his wife, Oleta of 48 years. Also four children, Lisa Pruitt and her husband, Tim, Sheila Hoover, Darryl Hoover and Pam Puryear and her husband, Rich. John leaves behind his granddaughter, Tammy Brewer and her husband, Phillip; and grandson, Johnathan Pruitt. Mr. Hoover is survived by nine brothers and sisters; three step-brothers and sisters; and many friends. He had retired from the Albuquerque Underground Co., where he worked as a construction superintendent. The family will receive friends at the chapel of Riverside Funeral Care Center of Los Lunas, Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms, 1350 Bosque Farms Blvd. Interment will be held Tuesday in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Aragon, Pablo Sumann, Steve Drennan, Lamuel Baca, Buz Biernacki, Richard Johnson and Stan"Dino" Montano. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit at P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Care Center, 2211-D Main St., Los Lunas, 865-1386.
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Hoyt -- Donald Earl Hoyt passed away in the morning of February 12, 1999. He was born in Rochester, New York on August 30, 1931. Don graduated from Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, specializing in the classic language of old German. Don spent most his adult working life in front of a microphone as a disc jockey for classical music, first in Chicago, and then for 16 years with KNME in Albuquerque. He was a widely heard, respected authority. Don loved music and was a powerful baritone. His singing in the choir of The Cathedral of St. John, in Albuquerque, and in other venues gave many people great pleasure. Don said that he felt satisfied with his past achievements and especially the growing closeness with his family. He is survived by his two daughters, Lucy Richardson of Nacogdoches, TX and Ingrid Krajicek of New Paltz, NY; and his friend, Ronee Henson. Thank you, Don, for your gifts and your wonderful wit. Services will be held at The Cathedral of St. John, Fourth and Silver, Friday, February 19, 1999, at 2:00 p.m.
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Jasler -- Paul Jasler, 83, died February 18, 1999. Rosary will be recited Friday, February 20, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at San Antonio Catholic Church, Tijeras, NM, with Jimmie Rael reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 1, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at San Antonio Catholic Church, Tijeras, NM, with Fr. John Carney, Celebrant. Interment will follow at San Antonio Catholic Church Cemetery. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Johnson -- D.R."Red" Johnson, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1920, passed away quietly in his sleep early in the morning of Sunday, February 14, 1999. Red came to New Mexico in 1920 from Louisville, KY with his parents, Frederick Edgar Johnson and Theodosia Pearl, his sister and three brothers. Red went to work for Bill Cutter at Cutter Airfield, now the Albuquerque Sunport, during the early days of pioneer aviation. He organized the first Glider Club in New Mexico. At the age of 17, he moved on to work for Hutchinson Fruit Company. It was on a trip through Mountainair that he spotted the love of his life, Dorothy Maxwell. They were married in 1934, and"the man who made her laugh" brought the little farm girl to the city. Not long after they married, Red came down with tuberculosis. Red was one of the early TB patients treated by surgery to remove the dread lung disease and his surgery was successful. He chose the field of Advertising Specialty Sales, and became the local expert on calendars, pens, pencils, and such. Red lost Dorothy to ovarian cancer in 1989, 55 years after she first came into his life. Red began to struggle with life on his own after symptoms of Alzheimers began to surface several years ago. He is survived by his two daughters, Pamela Wolfe and husband, Morris of Las Cruces and Judy Bell and husband, Carl of San Diego, CA; granddaughters, Kimberly Jackson, Alexandra Bell, and Kristen Bell; and great-granddaughter, Taylor Campbell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Opal Charlotte Johnson; brothers, Quinton Edgar, Albuquerque Police Department Retired Deputy Chief M. Fred Johnson, and retired Albuquerque Bus Driver Harry LeeRoy Johnson. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE with Rev. Mike Mullen officiating. A eulogy will be delivered by Rev. T.H. Chapman of Midland, TX. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park and then family and friends will gather at Furr's Cafeteria, San Mateo and Montgomery, to remember"the red head" at his very favorite place to eat. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE, Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the family will be present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Laycock -- Lt. Col. (Ret.) James S. Laycock Jr., 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away early Tuesday morning. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Brigitte Laycock; daughter, Brigitte Taylor and husband, Steve; son, James Paul Laycock and wife, Elizabeth of Taos, NM; grandsons, Stephen, Mathew and John Carl Laycock of Taos, NM; brother, Richard Laycock of St. Charles, MO; and sister-in-law, Renate Plummer and husband, Robert. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Fitzgerald & Sons Chapel, 3113 Carlisle NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Donations can be made to the"Make-A-Wish Foundation" of New Mexico, 5301 Central NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Lerner -- Hilda Jane"Kitty" Lerner, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Lerner of the family home; daughter, Leslie Chaney and husband, Bill of Estancia, NM; son, Frank Lerner and wife, Kathleen of Albuquerque; grandchildren Michael and Sarah Lerner; brother, Lory A. Cory and wife, Louise of Kokomo, IN; and sister, Connie Raub and husband, Richard of Indianapolis, IN. Graveside services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM, with Pastor Tom Salmon of Faith Chapel. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Lohbeck -- Don Lohbeck passed away February 16, 1999 after a lengthy illness. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, August 20, 1917. Lohbeck rose to reknown as a concert pianist in the United States and Europe until World War II interrupted his career. He moved to Santa Fe, NM in 1954. He wrote the biography of Patrick J. Hurley in 1956. In this book he disclosed publicly for the first time the details of the then-secret Yalta Agreement on China made by Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill. He later became a pioneer in uranium and thorium mining and other aspects of nuclear energy development. He was a pioneer in importing gas centrifuge technology to the United States. In 1958 Governor John Burroughs appointed Lohbeck to be the first Chairman of the New Mexico Atomic Energy Commission. He was an entrepreneur who started and operated several businesses. Son, Kurt and wife, Barbara; daughter, Michelle Britta and her husband, Paul survive him. Also grandsons, Robert, Roland and Roger Lohbeck, David Watland; and great-granddaughter, Ariana Lohbeck; as well as sisters, Ruth Cashion, Jeanne Riechele and brother, Alvin of St. Louis, MO. His remains have been cremated by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Friends an family are asked to gather at his son's home at 1402 California NE, on Wednesday, February 24, 1999, at 5:00 p.m.
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Lucas -- Mark David Lucas, age 44, a resident of Bellflower, CA for 17 years, died on February 13, 1999. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 19, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, with Rev. Chuck K. Collins officiating. Claude Sanchez, Danny Sanchez, Mike Brunacini, Ryan Lucas, Clay Wormington, Russell Meeker and Ric Skrondal will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Madrid -- Jessie Madrid, 25, went to be with the Lord, February 17, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Gilbert and Rose Madrid; brothers, Jacob Madrid, Jamaine Madrid; a sister, Jessica Madrid; niece, Celise Andrea Munoz; numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Living Waters Church, 7002 Acoma Rd. SE at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 1999, and at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 1999, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Moreno -- Noah Elias Moreno, infant son of Edward and Natalia Moreno died Tuesday, February 16, 1999. Noah is also survived by his brother, Diego Moreno; grandparents, Erlinda Gallegos of Albuquerque, and Ray Gallegos of Socorro, Barry and Linda Sanders of Los Lunas, NM; aunts, Serena Gallegos, Carrie Gallegos and fiance, Vince Ramirez, Gina Sandoval and Erica Cavazos of Amarillo, TX, Theresa and Vanessa Chavez of Milshoe, TX; uncles, Rick Kendall of Roswell, NM and Mario and Lori Garcia of Amarillo, TX; grandmother, Amelia Cavazos of Amarillo, TX; great-grandparents, Federico and Esther Chavez of Socorro, and Marina and the late Tony Gallegos of Socorro; great-grandfather, Jesse Preciado and the late Luera of Amarillo, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Rosary will be recited Friday, 5:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Paul Baca celebrant. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Romero -- Manuel"Indio" Romero Sr., 64, beloved and devoted father, grandfather and brother, was called home to be with the Lord, February 16, 1999. He was born May 23, 1934 in Los Lunas, NM. Mr. Romero was preceded in death by his parents, Doroteo and Senida Romero; and a son, Ricardo Romero. He is survived by two sons, Manuel Romero Jr. and wife, Kathleen, Henry Romero and wife, Tina; two step-sons, David Gallegos and Herman Gallegos, all of Albuquerque; four daughters, Maria Soila Herrera and husband, Miguel of Albuquerque, Patricia Estrada and husband, Ruben of Long Beach, CA, Yolanda Solano and husband, Skip of Rio Rancho, Connie Barraza and husband, Gabriel; two step-daughters, Margaret Gallegos, Lucille Montano and husband, Louis, all of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Grace Ulibarri and husband, Jose, Josie Marquez and husband, Victorio, Betty Aritaga and Carmen Najera and husband, Jessie; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held this evening, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary on the corner of 8th Street and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Family Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Dominic Solano, Mark Solano, Lawrence Romero, David Ulibarri, Rudy Romero, and Steve Segura. Honorary bearers will be Ruben Barraza, Joseph Barraza, Gabriel Barraza, Johnny Romero, Robert Martinez and Chris Romero. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Schulz -- Hollis H. Schulz, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Tuesday, February 16, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Mary P. (Ship) Schulz of the family home; daughters, Susanne Rex and husband, Leroy of Albuquerque, Vicki S. Evans and husband, Jimmy of Tennessee and Sarah Jo Devous and husband, Mike of Dallas, TX; and grandchildren, Joanna Hendrichsen and Carrie S. Zellars, both of Albuquerque, Kathy Hawthorne of Oklahoma, Karen Hawthorne of California and Calvin Hawthorne of Roswell. Mr. Schulz was born on a ranch near Wimberly, TX on March 25, 1908. He was a graduate of The University of Texas in Austin receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1929 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1932. Mr. Schulz was a University of Texas football team manager and letterman. The team was the Southwest Conference football champions in 1928. He was active as a sports official in the Texas Relays. Mr. Schulz was a member of the Football Official's Association (S.F.O.A.). He was a physical education teacher and coach at Austin Jr. High School in Austin, TX from 1930-1932, and a physical education teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, TX from 1934-1940. Mr. Schulz married Mary P. (Ship) Fry on March 7, 1935 in Austin, TX. He was the civilian director of Physical Fitness and helped set up the S.A.A.C. Cadet Training Center from 1941-1942 and was the Army Air Corps Physical Fitness Officer at Bonham, TX, Brooks Air Field in San Antonio, TX, and Ellington Field in Houston, TX from 1943-1946. Mr. Schulz worked as the Recreation Director at the V.A. Hospital in Dallas, TX and then at the V.A. Hospital in Albuquerque, beginning in 1946-1963, when he retired. He was also a longtime member of First Baptist Church. Services will be held Friday, 11:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. John Thurman and Dr. Brian E. Davis officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may view one hour prior to the service. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 411 Broadway SE, 87102, to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 26446, 87125 or the U.S. Olympic Committee, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Sewell -- Services for J.C. Sewell, 90, of Lubbock were Sunday in Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He died January 21 1999. He was born April 30, 1908 in Priscilla. He worked on a dairy farm in Dallas and he later moved to Big Spring to work in a meat market. He worked for Montgomery Ward and Co., where he moved to assistant manager. He married Vera Kay Moore on October 7, 1933. He worked for G.F. Wackers for 16 years in Wink, Kermit and Big Spring. He and his wife moved to Big Lake in 1948 and operated a store. He moved to Albuquerque, in 1958, where he was a credit and office manager for Whites Auto Store. He moved to the Bank of New Mexico in 1962 as a loan officer, and he retired in 1975 as vice-president in the corporation. He was a manager of a branch bank. He worked as a consultant for several other banks. He moved to Lubbock in 1995. He was a board chairman of several Methodist churches. He was a member of the Lions Club, Chambers of Commerce and high school athletic programs. Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert Carlton; a brother, Marvin Richmond Sewell; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to SonScape Ministries, Box 7777, Woodland Park, Colorado 80814.
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Sisneros -- Venessa Sisneros, age 18, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday in Texas following an auto accident. She is survived by her parents, Vivian and Maria Sisneros, Vivian Sisneros Jr. and Lupe Carrisalez; grandmother, Celia Flores; and niece, Mariah Carrisalez. She was a life member of Family Worship Center. She was a graduate of Hope High School and a student at Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, TX. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 1999 at the Family Worship Center, 5200 Iliff Rd. NW. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Smith -- Roy E. Smith, 68, of Edgewood and a resident of the Albuquerque area since 1942, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Lucille C. Smith of Edgewood, NM; brother, Norman L. Smith of Albuquerque; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Leo R. and Irene Smith; and his brother, Leo Marion Smith. He worked for many years at Sandia National Labs. Mr. Smith was a member of the Edgewood Senior Center, New Mexico Horse Council, Northern New Mexico Horse Assoc. and New Mexico Carriage Assoc. Memorial graveside services will be held Saturday, February 20, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at Mountain Valley Cemetery in Barton, NM, with Errol Stepp, Minister of Valley View Christian Church officiating. Family requests no flowers.
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Stanley -- Evelyn Stanley died February 18, 1999. Beloved aunt of Rosemary and Larry Gates of Michigan; dear great-aunt of Dr. Robert of California and Kathleen of Michigan. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Sumner -- Ruby Sumner, 66, a resident of Albuquerque for 32 years, died Tuesday, February 16, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Clark and husband, Vernon and Suzie Simpson and husband, Oscar; son, Mike Sumner and wife, Tina, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Will, Trenton and Kendall Sumner; brothers, Glen Shults of Pecos and Roy Shults of Salem, OR; sister, Doris Shults of Spring, TX; and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William"Bud" Sumner of November 2, 1997. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by all the lives that she touched. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Stephen Gunsalles officiating. interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Bill Trent, John Trent, Ray Coor, Gene Parnell, Frank Beller and Ron Shults. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Tafoya -- Adelicia"Alice" Tafoya joined her heavenly father on February 16, 1999 at the age of 83. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Aurelia Lucero; her husband, Albert Montoya and later by her husband, Nick Tafoya; two brothers; three sisters; her daughter, Lorraine; grandsons, Al and Art Santillanes. Survivors include her beloved daughters, Arlene Santillanes and husband, Louis, Lydia Gonzales and Oney Apodaca, Geri Lee and husband, Charley; her beloved son, Andy Tafoya and wife, Michelle; sister, Minda Sachs and husband, Ben; son-in-law, Fred Herrera; sisters-in-law, Eloida Lucero and Lena Lucero; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; caretaker, Ida Herrera; many nephews, nieces, and many friends. Alice was a member and past president and treasurer of the Alameda Senior Citizens Center. Pallbearers will be Steve Gonzales, Ed Santillanes, David Sanchez, Richard Garcia, Ruben Archuleta, and James Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Archuleta, Toby Pacheco, Fred Herrera Jr., Katy Nieto, Ruby Casaus, Dorothy Montoya and Larry Tafoya. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 19, 1999 at 10:00 a.m., also at the church, with interment to follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
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Tenorio -- Ruby Tenorio, 70, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 13 years, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 1999. Ruby was born July 21, 1928, the daughter of Mike and Beatrice Garcia Tenorio in Encino, New Mexico. She had been a housekeeper for the Presbyterian Hospitals before retiring. Ruby is survived by her companion and lifelong friend, Eileen Rigsby of Rio Rancho; son, Thomas Tucker and wife, Kathy of Lewisville, TX; seven sisters; two brothers; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 21, 1999, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln, Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, February 22, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Thompson -- Mary Thompson, 83, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord, February 17, 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cresencio and Eloisa Lopez; and grandson, Michael Perez who died January 17, 1999. She is survived by her children, Bill Thompson of Springfield, MO, Viola Armijo and husband, Louie, Marlene Perez and husband, Manuel, Geneva Perez and companion, Yolanda Olguin, whom she loved like a daughter, Edna Steppe and J.J. Jaeger, Ada Crespin, Richard Lopez and wife, Ruth, Sam Thompson of Indiana; 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; a brother, Crecencio Lopez Jr. and wife, Lilly; sisters, Lena Aguilar and husband, Rudy of Las Vegas, NV, Marcella Mirabal; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna NE, where she attended the past eight years. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 19, 1999. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manuel Perez Jr., Ronald Perez, James Perez, Yolanda Olguin, Louie Armijo Jr., B. Chris Armijo. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Perez, Andy Perez, Daniel Perez, Patrick Crespin and Anthony Armijo. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Trujillo -- Breanna Angelina Trujillo, 2, beloved daughter and sister, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 1999. She was born August 2, 1996 in Albuquerque. Breanna is survived by her loving parents, Gerald Trujillo and Yvette Marquez; two brothers, Michael and Joshua Trujillo; paternal grandparents, Delfido and Flora Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Roy and Stella Griego; and many uncles and aunts. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Visitations will be held Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service which will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary on the corner of 8th Street and Stover. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Alfred Romero, Danny Trujillo, Jessie Trujillo, Albert Fuentes. Honorary bearers will be Michael Trujillo and Jimmy Trujillo. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW. 
        Published on: Fri February 19, 1999