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Bingham -- Jerry Thomas Bingham, born 10/30/1933 in Hamlin, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on 3/16/1999 in Deming, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Bingham; his mother, Martha Kathrine Bingham; four sons, Terry James and wife, Joleen Bingham, David Jean and wife, Lonnie Bingham, Rodney Jay and wife, Kim Bingham, Andrew Joel and wife, Sherry Bingham; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda and husband, Bill Green. Jerry served in the United States Air Force and was an active member of the Local Elks Lodge. Jerry enjoyed the travel and meeting many new people as he and his wife lived full-time in their RV. Jerry was actively involved with the home-bound by delivering meals on wheels with his wife, Jane, for the Deming Seniors Center. He will be missed greatly by his family and many friends. At Jerry's request, private services have taken place in Deming, NM.
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Cornelson -- Joe E. Cornelson, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Cornelson of Albuquerque; brother, Ervin Cornelson of Bullhead City, AZ; and many caring nieces and nephews. Mr. Cornelson retired in 1982 after many years as a truck driver. He will be missed by many friends and relatives. Services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Dr. Vernon Lierly and Rev. Curtis Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Crowley -- Cornelius John (A.K.A."Neal" or"C.J.") Crowley passed away in Tampa, Florida at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 28, 1999, at the age of 77. Mr. Crowley was born in New York City on May 7, 1921. He was retired from Federal Service with the General Services Administration with which he held the position of Buildings Manager in Albuquerque and previously in Santa Fe. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Panama from 1939 to 1942. He served as a Platoon Sergeant in the Second World War with the 271st Infantry Regiment attached to the 69th U.S. Infantry Division during which time he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat and the Bronze Star for personal valor. He was honorably discharged in 1947 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Mr. Crowley was preceded in death by both parents; one sister; two brothers; and numerous cousins. Mr. Crowley is survived by one brother; two sisters; three sons; one daughter; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and eight nephews and nieces. A mass of Christian burial will be offered at St. Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe, at 10:00 a.m., on March 26, 1999, with The Reverend Father Manuel Viera, OFM, Celebrant. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. in Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe. Flowers are allowed by the National Cemetery. Information can be obtained at (409) 982-6385.
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Garcia -- ERIC GARCIA March 26, 1987 - March 2, 1999A special thank-you from the parents of Eric Garcia. The loss of a child leaves one totally empty. During this devestating time, Salvador Garcia and Pauline Chavez wish to thank their friends and family for the support and love shown to them at the loss of their pride and joy, Eric. We would especially like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Wicks for his care and compassion extended to our son at the accident and during his last moments. Thanks and we love you. Chava and Pauline
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Giorgi -- Joseph T. Giorgi Sr., 80, son of the late Roberto and Stellinda Giorgi and husband of the late Mary Rose Marturano Giorgi, passed away on March 18, 1999 after a brief illness. Before retiring to New Mexico he was President/Owner of Joseph T. Giorgi, Inc., a construction company for 30 years in New York. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and BPOE Elks Lodge #863. He is survived by his son, Joseph Giorgi Jr.; daughter, Linda Giorgi Vitti; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, 12:30 p.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Viewing will take place at the church following the service. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to Quality Continuum Hospice, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Griego -- Hermanejildo"Herman" Griego, 56, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 17, 1999. Herman and his wife recently moved to Mora, NM from Albuquerque, where he was a longtime resident; he was a parishioner of St. Edwin's Catholic Church in Albuquerque; he served in the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes M. Griego of the family home; four sons, Fabian Steven Griego and wife, Mary Ann of Albuquerque, Lawrence J. Lucero of Denver, CO, Christopher L. Lucero of California, James T. Lucero and wife, Yolanda of Albuquerque; two daughters, Danette Barela and husband, Richard of Taylor Ranch, Audrey D. Gonzales, and Joe Giron of Texas; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving mother, Felicita Griego of Albuquerque; brother, Eloy Griego and wife, Margaret; two sisters, Regina Gonzales and Trinnie Martinez, Clara Sedillo, all of Albuquerque; and two very dear friends, Jose and Cecelia Lovato. He will be greatly missed and always thought of by his loving family and friends. Family and friends may visit Sunday, 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 and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Edwin's Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Rd. SW. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Funeral Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
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Jancula -- Dorothy Jancula, 68, a resident of Albuquerque for 29 years, died on Thursday, March 18, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Lee Jancula of Albuquerque, Jeffrey Jancula and wife, Debbie of Charlotte, NC and Marc Jancula of Dallas, TX; daughters, Vaune Fischer and husband, Greg, and Julie Reeves and husband, David, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Josh, Alex, Sally, Jacob, and Sara; mother, Pauline McCauley of Albuquerque; brother, Dan Mehalko and wife, Joy of Mesa, AZ; sister, Marilyn Plazo and husband, Tom of Akron, OH; and many, many dear friends. In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, her body has been donated to science. Memorial Rosary will be recited Monday, March 22, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Deacon Byron Wicker, reciting. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha NE, with Father Paul Juniet, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Jones -- Walter Lee"Buzz" Jones, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque for 60 years, passed away on March 13, 1999. He is survived by his son, Robert L. Jones, M.D. of New York City, NY; nieces, Betty Belzer and husband, Bob of Oceanside, CA, Barbara Edwards and husband, Asa of Albuquerque, Annetta Andrews and husband, Russell of Redmond, WA; and numerous nephews and great-nephews. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Albuquerque Country Club in Four Hills, Downtown Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge and Ballut Abyad. He was the former President of Rio Grande Steel Company. Mr. Jones graduated from Missouri School of Mines in Engineering and served his country in the U.S. Army in WWII. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 23, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys Ranch, 775 Hwy 304, Belen, NM 87002. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of cremation.
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Kingsbury -- Herald F. Kingsbury, 92, Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, died March 19, 1999 at the care center. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center with the Rev. James R. Stenslie officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Michigan, in the spring. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Georgia, Bismarck and Paul and Kathy, Los Lunas, NM; one brother, Henry, Alpena, Michigan; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wives, Charlotte and Mary; his parents; one son, Albert; and two brothers, Earl and Alvin.
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Mcbride -- Rumie E. McBride, 55, went to be with the Lord, March 17, 1999. She will be missed by many as the co-founder, with her husband, Ernest McBride, of God's Inspiration Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Ernest McBride. She is survived by her children, Clara Garcia and husband, Toby, Ernest McBride Jr. and wife, Theresa, and Phillip J. McBride and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Monica McBride, Ernest McBride III, and Toby Garcia; brothers, Juan Garcia and Filemon Garcia; sisters, Rita Alderete, Roberta Martinez, Stella Sanchez, Judy Garcia; and numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Montgomery Place Church of God, 3601 Montgomery NE, on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Miller -- A memorial service for Maynard Miller will be held Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m., at the First Unitarian Church at Carlisle and Comanche. No flowers please. Memorials in memory of Maynard may be made to the Presbyterian Hospice Foundation, 8300 Constitution NE, Alb., 87110 or the Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund c/o the Albuquerque Community Foundation, Box 36960, Albuquerque 87176.
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Montoya -- Jose E. Montoya, 69, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, passed away on his birthday, Thursday, March 18, 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo and Teresita Montoya; and his brother, Bonifocio Montoya. He is survived by three brothers, Abran and his wife, Margaret Montoya, Richard Montoya, and Orlando and his wife, Nena Montoya; and many nephews and nieces from the Bernalillo area. Jose served in the United States Army for 20 years; he was a member of the D.A.V. of Albuquerque. Jose was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Pallbearers will be Jose A. Montoya, Richard S. Montoya, Nick S. Montoya, Chris Montoya, Vincent Montoya, and Leonard R. Montoya. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., March 21, 1999 at the chapel of Alameda. A Rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert R. Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
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Napolitano -- Mary Patricia McNeely Napolitano passed away March 17, 1999, in her home in Danville, California. She was born in Albuquerque March 16, 1956, to Charles and Barbara McNeely. Mary Pat attended Yucca Grade School, Madison Middle School and Sandia High and graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO. She married Leonard Napolitano, Jr., in Albuquerque in September 1979, and has lived in California since that date. She was employed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. She is survived by her husband, Leonard; two children, Carrie and David; and by her parents of Albuquerque; and two brothers, Charles of Wilmington, NC and James, of Broomfield, CO. She is also survived by her father-in-law, Leonard Napolitano, Sr. of Albuquerque; and two sisters-in-law, Janet Napolitano of Phoenix, AZ and Nancy Haustein of Magnolia, TX. Mary Pat was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and a loving member of large extended families. She died of cancer which she fought bravely and hopefully for a year and a half. Memorial services will be held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 1st St., Pleasanton, CA, at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 23. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or to a charity of choice. We are thankful for the joy she brought into our lives for 43 years; thankful that she had a very happy marriage of 19 years; and thankful for her two children whom she adored. Mary Pat will be forever in our memories.
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Penner -- In Loving Memory David Christopher Penner 8/6/62 - 3/20/98DEATH is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well... For his wife, three sons and other family and friends who miss him deeply, with every passing day. He has touched our lives forever...
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Perez -- Baby Gabriel Perez died Thursday in Albuquerque. Funeral services for Gabriel will be held on Sunday at the Fairview Memorial Park where the graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Santillanes -- ALBERT LOUIS SANTILLANES1956 - 1997In Loving Memory We Love and Miss You!Louie, Arlene, Ed, Jeri, Danny
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Swartz -- Eva M. Swartz, born August 28, 1916, died March 17, 1999 at age 82. Owner of Seamrite Draperies, Edmonds. Survived by her beloved sons, Larry L. Swartz, Gary D. Swartz, both of Everett, Richard D. Swartz of Mukilteo, William D. Swartz of Albuquerque; daughters, Darlene Stoner of Oregon, Darla Murphy of Edmonds, Leah Richardson of Arlington; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Staple of Thousand Oaks, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew in 1990. Service Monday, March 22, 1999, 12:00 noon, Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home Chapel, 11,111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle Burial Evergreen Memorial Park.
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Tafoya -- Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bennie G. Tafoya, age 73, passed into eternal life and in the arms of his heavenly father on March 18, 1999 after a short illness. Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, Abundio and Manuelita Tafoya. Bennie was a life resident of Alameda, NM. Prior to World War II, Bennie and his father farmed in Sandia Pueblo and the Alameda area. He continued to farm, garden and raise livestock in Alameda. Bennie was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran where he was involved in the battle of Leyte, Philippines and Okinawa, Japan and awarded the Purple Heart medal. The Kirtland Air Force Base Civil Engineers employed him until his retirement from Civil Service. His beloved wife, Julia of 51 years, survives him. He is also survived by his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Esther and husband, Andy Barela of Albuquerque; two beloved sons and daughters-in-law, Ben P. and wife, Eileen Tafoya and Lawrence R. and wife, Dianne Tafoya of Alameda, NM; four granddaughters, Michelle, Monica, Amanda, and Adrianna Tafoya; and one grandson, Lorenzo Tafoya; two sisters, Lillie and husband, Ernest Garcia and Clarita Garcia of Dana Point, CA; a very special cousin, Elias Trujillo who was like a brother; and a special brother-in-law, Joe V. Mora. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Bennie was an active parishioner and usher of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Alameda. He was also a life member of the Purple Heart, a member of American Legion Post 69, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and of the Knights of Columbus Council 9928. Pallbearers will be Ernie Garcia Jr., Rudy Garcia, Albert Garcia, Frank Lovato, Walter Rodarte and Robert Rodarte. A Rosary for Mr. Tafoya will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made either to the Lovelace Hospice, 5655 Jefferson NE 87109 or to Restricted Cancer Research, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110. Donations should be made in memory to Bennie G. Tafoya and please include the address for Mrs. Julia Tafoya. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. .DMP
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