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Abeyta -- Frank G. Abeyta, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died Monday, March 29, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary S. Abeyta of Albuquerque; daughter, Josie Singleton of Burbank, CA; son, Frank Abeyta-Valdez and wife, Rosalie of Santa Fe; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and first cousins, Eliseo Valdez and wife, Josie, Hermenia Abeyta-Valdez, Ofilia Quintana and Mary Abeyta, all of Espanola. Rosary was recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Interment will follow at 12:00 noon at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Aldrich -- Mary Jane Aldrich, 77, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Monday, March 29, 1999. Mary Jane was born April 23, 1921, the daughter of Floyd L. and Cora Belle Austin McMahan in Garbar, Oklahoma. Mary Jane was a dedicated elementary school teacher. She started teaching in Eastern Kansas in a rural, one-room school house with grades one through eight. She taught in Borger, Texas, Oklahoma City, and Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and in a private American school, Grade 5, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. She was highly appreciated by faculty members and students. She was indeed an inspiration to those students who sought the light of education. Mary Jane was preceded in death by one brother, Austin McMahan. She is survived by her husband, Carl of Rio Rancho; two children, Jane Anne Aldrich of Palmer, AK and Carl David Aldrich Jr. and wife, Elizabeth Anne of Farmington; three grandchildren, Kimberly Ruth Linder of Los Angeles, CA, Dava Sue Thompson of Grand Junction, CO, and Christina Jane Lewis of Twin Falls, ID; four great-grandchildren, Afton Leigh Thompson, Chelsea Marie Thompson, Kaitin Anne Lewis and Benton David Lewis. The visitation will be today, Wednesday, March 31, 1999, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the service at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln. in Rio Rancho, with The Rev. Kathleen Potter of the First United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, NM officiating. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society have been suggested by the family. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Archibeque -- Placida S. Archibeque, 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, March 29, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Joe Archibeque; sons, Orlando Archibeque and Robert Archibeque; grandson, Ronnie Archibeque, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Tina Sanchez and husband, Bonifacio of Bernalillo and Carmen Gonzales and husband, Leonard of Santa Rosa; and brother, Andres Sandoval and wife, Lupe of Albuquerque. Mrs. Archibeque was a long time member of St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 3400 4th Street NW, with Fr. John Plans reciting. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, with Fr. John Plans, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Bryan -- Hazel Bryan, of Albuquerque, passed away at St. Mary's Rest Home on Thursday, March 18, 1999--just six weeks short of her 100th birthday. Hazel devoted her life to her children"who could do no wrong" in her eyes. Her husband, George; her sons, Jack and Dick; and her daughter, Betty preceded her in death, but she will join them finally in heaven. She is survived by her baby sister, Ruth Job Condell, 95, of Camden Grove, CA; her beloved son, George and his wife, Jeanne; her grandson, Bill; granddaughter, Kathy Baldwin; and great-grandson, Mike; grandson, Pat, his wife, Debbie and great-granddaughter, Andrea, all of Albuquerque; and her daughters-in-law, Jody Bryan of Great Falls, VA. A memorial Mass was celebrated on Palm Sunday at St. Mary's Rest Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Rest Home at 205 7th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
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Chavez -- Emma D. Chavez, 87, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, March 28, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Leona Chavez-McAuley; granddaughters, Michelle Chavez, Krista McAuley and Lauren McAuley; grandson, Andrew McAuley; nieces, Lena Saiz, Angela Sanchez, all of Albuquerque, Betty Duran; and nephew, Mike Duran, both of Phoenix, AZ. Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Chavez. She was a member of San Jose De Los Duranes Mission Church and Our Lady of Fatima Blue Army Rosary Society. Mrs. Chavez was also active at Wells Park Community Center. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at San Jose De Los Duranes Mission Church, 2110 Los Luceros Rd. NW, with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at San Jose De Los Duranes Mission Church, with The Very Rev. Leo Lucero, Vicar General, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Duerksen -- Elmer W. Duerksen, age 89, passed away Sunday, March 28, 1999, at his residence in Santa Fe. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, Mr. Duerksen homesteaded in El Morra in 1933 and also lived in Albuquerque, Tijeras, Las Cruces and Santa Fe. Mr. Duerksen served the medical community of New Mexico from 1933 until his retirement in 1972 from BCMC University Hospital. He continued to be active in medical work until 1995. Mr. Duerksen is survived by his wife, Bernice of Santa Fe; sons, David Duerksen of Tijeras and Charles E. Duerksen of Albuquerque; daughters, Elinor Tribble of Santa Fe, and Juanita Renaga of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Dawn Collins of Tijeras; brother, Victor Duerksen of Midpines, California. Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 4, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at Seventh Day Adventist Church, located on Rabbit Road. Arrangements are through McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary.
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Felts -- Ethel E. Felts, age 88, passed away on March 28, 1999 at the Sierra Health Care Center in Truth or Consequences, NM. She was born on March 20, 1911 in Jetmore, Kansas to Fred. A. and Viola (Bales) Beye. A homemaker, Mrs. Felts was a resident of T or C since 1987. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Millard H. Felts of the family home in T or C; two sons, Harold Dee Felts of Palacios, TX and Howard Lee Felts of T or C; a half-brother, Henry Briskey of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Dr. Ricky D. Felts of T or C, Millard Dee Felts of Silver City, James Felts of Los Lunas, David Felts of Louisiana, Vicki Lee Rutan of Tulsa, OK, Janet Lynn Clark of Waco, TX, and Steven Felts of Artesia; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Hancock. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 2, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m., and services will be conducted in the chapel of French Mortuary at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Ann Madden officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Rick Felts, Matthew Felts, James Felts, Todd Felts, Jason Felts, Dave Rutan and Andy Rutan. Burial will follow in the Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by French Mortuary of T or C, Inc., (505) 894-2574.
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Foehr -- June Rexroad Foehr, 72, died Sunday, March 28, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, George Foehr of Albuquerque; daughter, Denise Foehr Niessing and husband, Raymond of Schooley's Mtn, NJ; sisters, Doris Olson of Venice, FL and Mary Thorpe of Buckhannon, WV; brothers, Vorley Rexroad of Great Falls, VA and Weldon Rexroad of Buckhannon, WV; ten nephews; and six nieces. Mrs. Foehr was born on March 26, 1927 in Camden on Gauley, WV. She taught grade school in Russell, KY, 1947-1949. Mrs. Foehr moved to Albuquerque in 1949. She worked at Sandia Base and was also manager of A.P.S. Credit Union. Mrs. Foehr was an Honorary State Regent of N.S.D.A.R. and was a member of the Zia Chapter N.S.D.A.R., the Cameo Society D.A.R., the Nora Mitchell McDowell Chapter United Daughters of Confederacy, Colonial Dames of 17th Century and Daughters of American Colonists, both in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Dames of Court of Honor, War of 1812 and New Mexico Society Daughters of Colonial Wars. She was a 50 year member of Eastern Star, also Daughters of the Nile and White Shrine. Mrs. Foehr also served as a Girl Scout Leader. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd NE, with Dr. Charles Crutchfield, officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randall Rexroad, Natver Patel, Myrl Smith, Ralph Larkin, Robert Comstock and Bill Laswell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Rushing, Walter Rosendale and Frank Pickle. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made for children suffering with Crohn's Disease and Ileitis to Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, 1127 University Blvd NE, Suite 2019, 87102 French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Grasser -- Maria (Frances) Grasser, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died Monday, March 29, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Grasser of Albuquerque; daughters, Pamela Sutton and husband, John of Los Alamos, NM, Linda Hall and husband, Steven of Albuquerque, and Valerie Adams and husband, James of Jal, NM; son, Thomas W. Grasser and wife, Debra of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Andrew Sutton, Kevin Sutton and Tamara Sutton, all of Los Alamos, Christina Hall and Nathan Hall, both of Albuquerque, Clint Adams, Clay Adams and Cody Adams, all of Jal, NM, and Jake Grasser of Albuquerque; and brothers, Thomas Montoya of Payson, AZ and Johnny Montoya of Riverside, NM. Mrs. Grasser was a member of John XXIII Catholic Community. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Cremation has taken place and a memorial Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community Chapel, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE, with Father Arkad Biczak reciting. Memorial mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community. Interment of cremains will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE, 87110 or the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Gutierrez -- IN LOVING MEMORY Marcelo E. Gutierrez, 41, passed away March 28, 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcelo and Martha Gutierrez. He is survived by his grandmother, Clarinda Pena; brothers, Michael and James Gutierrez; sisters, Lisa and Cecelia Gutierrez; beloved friend, Caryn Ford; two nieces; five nephews, and many other friends and family who will miss him. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in Old Town. Arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Halterman -- Juanita Mae Halterman, 81, of Excelsior Springs, MO, formerly of Liberty, MO, died Sunday, March 28, 1999 at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center. Family graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty. Friends may call from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty. Mrs. Halterman was born March 10, 1918 in Callao, Missouri, the daughter of Ross C. and Marie Stacy Dennis. Mrs. Halterman had lived in Chicago before moving to Liberty in 1953. She was a food service manager for the Ridgeview Junior High. She also managed the John F. Kennedy swimming pool during the summer months from the late 60s to the mid 70s. After retiring in 1979, Mrs. Halterman and her husband, Frank moved to Stockton, Missouri. She returned to Excelsior Springs in 1995 after Frank's death. She is survived by two sons, Lee Halterman and his wife, Debbie, Albuquerque, and Rick Halterman, Leawood, KS; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jim Hurt, Excelsior Springs; and a brother, Vern Dennis, Callao, MO; grandchildren, Chris Hurt, John Halterman, Kendra Halterman, Blake Halterman, Jayne Halterman, and Stacey Halterman; great-grandchildren, Lexi, Claude, and Mallory Hurt. The family wish to express their appreciation to the staff of the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center for the attention and care that was given to their mother and grandmother.
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Hernandez -- Sophie Hernandez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 31, 11:30 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church. Interment will take place on Thursday, April 1, 11:00 a.m., at Rosario Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ernie Sanchez, Arturo Sanchez, Lonnie Sanchez, Anthony Sanchez, Andrew Romero and Michael Goodroe. Honorary pallbearer will be John Roberson. Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Diabetes Foundation, the Heart Association, and Lovelace Hospital Care, all in Albuquerque. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
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Johnson -- ATTENTION: IBEW, LOCAL 611 John"Johnny" Johnson, age 84, of Albuquerque, was welcomed to his Heavenly Home on Monday, March 29, 1999. He passed peacefully at home in the arms of his wife, Paula and his son, John. Preceded in death by his first wife, June and son, Jeff, he is survived by wife, Paula of Albuquerque; son, John Johnson and daughter-in-law, Gracia Johnson of Albuquerque; sister, Jewell Jordan of Jonesboro, AR; nieces, Kathaleen Robertson of Albuquerque and Julia Ann McWilliams and husband, Rusty of Whitehall, AR; nephews, Jack and wife, Gennie Hulette of Albuquerque, and Jimmy and wife, Carol Hulett of Elgin, AZ; sister-in-law, Helon Wilcoxon and brother-in-law, Dick Pierce, both of El Dorado, AR; his many great-nieces and nephews, and the many friends of The Meadows Mobile Home Park, his church and Local 611. John was a veteran of World War II. He served as at T/Sgt. in Germany, France and Poland. John was a respected journeyman and foreman and a great teacher. As an industrial electrician, he spent most of his years in Los Alamos, New Mexico, retiring in 1980 from Santa Fe to Albuquerque. A member of Convenant United Methodist Church, John's deep and abiding faith in his Lord was his light upon this earthly path. He understood the value in helping others and always went the extra mile to help those who needed him or his skills. We commend him for his love of God and his fellow man. He forever has our respect, and our love and we give thanks for his life. Oh, send out thy light and thy truth, let them lead me, let them bring me into thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles; then will I go to the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy. Psalm 43. Direct burial will take place on Thursday, April 1, 1999, 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. All are invited. A remembrance of John's life will take place on Saturday, April 3, 1999, 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverend Brooks L. Ambos, Jr. at Convenant United Methodist Church, 8510 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. This remembrance will take place during the most Holy Week of the Christian year-the celebration of the death and resurrection of our Lord. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials, in memory of John W. Johnson, to: Covenant United Methodist Church, 8510 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
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Lujan -- Andy Lou Lujan, 41, a resident of Albuquerque for 14 years, died Saturday, March 28, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Amy Rose Puentes Lujan; children, Andrew Evan Lujan, Alexandria Loren Lujan and Angelo Patrick Luis Lujan, all of Albuquerque; mother, Esperanza Lujan of Las Cruces; sisters, Emelita Lujan of Las Cruces, and Sonja Portillo and husband, Frank of Germany; brother, Fredi Lujan and wife, Cindi of Albuquerque; niece, Stephanie Ulibarri of Albuquerque; nephews, Gavin Lujan of Albuquerque and Julian Portillo of Germany; and numerous aunts and uncles from Marfa, TX, Las Cruces, Lordsburg, Tucson, AZ, Presidio, TX, and Odessa, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Lujan. Andy was a graduate of New Mexico State University. He attended Ranger Junior College in Ranger, TX and played on the Junior College World Series Championship Team. Andy was employed with First American Title Insurance Co. as assistant vice-president. He was a member of the New Mexico Land and Title Association, the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, the Lobo Club and the NMSU Alumni Association. Andy was also a member of Church of the Risen Savior. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Paul Baca reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Church of the Risen Savior with Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darryl Carrillo, Glen Garcia, Frank Portillo, Royce Olney, Hector Flores and Hector Molina. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Apodaca, Johnny Bernal, Mannie Holguin, Todd Mangusso, Larry Bell, Anthony Marquez, Robin Mansfield, Pat Puentes, Robert Puentes, Antonio Montoya, Michael Puentes and John Bamfourth. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Andy Lujan Scholarship Fund, c/o the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, 202 Central SE, Suite 300, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Martinez -- Michelle Renee Montoya-Martinez, 23, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 27, 1999. Michelle is survived by her husband, David Martinez; her mother, Antoinette Montoya; her father, Jerry Garcia Sr.; her daughter, Cassandra Martinez and her son, Vincent Martinez; three brothers, Jerry Garcia Jr., Joseph Montoya and Johnny Montoya; maternal grandfather, Joseph E. Montoya; in-laws, Inocencio and Cathy Uribe; sister-in-law, Monica Martinez, Godfather, Joseph Chavez; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Rosary was recited Tuesday evening at the home of Mary Johnson in New Laguna. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at the Paguate Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Garcia Sr., David Martinez, Jerry Garcia Jr., Joseph Montoya, Johnny Montoya and Phillip Dubois. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Martinez -- The earthly life of Albert Aurelio Martinez, 56, has ended and his heavenly one begun. His family will miss him, but rejoice in the peace and love that the Lord is providing him. He will be missed by his children, Timothy Martinez, Albert Martinez Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, Yvette Martinez Rigg and her husband, Andrew Rigg; three grandchildren who blessed his life, Brandon and Alec Martinez and Andres Rigg. Albert is also survived by his mother, Dolores Martinez; and sisters, Christina Fratzola, Katie Nieto and friend, Santiago, Cecelia Martinez and her husband, Ross; brothers, John E. Martinez and his wife, Loretta and Ricky H. Martinez and his wife, Sylvia; as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceding Albert is his father, George Martinez; and brother, Leroy Martinez. The North Valley, especially Alameda, will miss Albert's presence. Albert was an active member of the Alameda Optimist Club, Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts Troop #713, and the Alameda soccer coach. Albert was also a Bernalillo County Planning Commissioner. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated this morning, 9:00 a.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Graveside services will be Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Fratzola, Troy Howard, Daniel Nieto, Leroy Martinez, Jason Howard and Andres Nieto. Honorary will be Ross Howard, Anthony Fratzola, Bernie Herrera, and Santiago. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert R. Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
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Moya -- Carlos David Moya, age 48. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 31st, 1:00 p.m., at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment will be on Thursday, April 1, 1:00 p.m., at Rosario Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Louie S. Cordova, David Gomez, Tim Cordova, Eddie Fischer, Bill Mayer, Robert Quintana, John Sanchez and Joe A. Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Lucy Jacquez and Mrs. Eustacia Ulibarri. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
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Mullendore -- Ingeborg Adele Fischer Mullendore, age 81, a resident of Sandia Park, NM, died at her home Saturday, March 27, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Arthur W. Mullendore; sister, Brigitte Schoettner of Neckargemuend, Germany; half-brother, Burghardt Fischer of Linz, Austria. No memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Albuquerque Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of cremation arrangements.
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Natale -- Michele John Natale, age 74, passed away on March 27, 1999. He was born to Anthony and Assunta Natale in Brooklyn, NY on March 8, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jean of the family home; children, Anthony and wife, Susan of Chicago, Michele John, Jeannie Marie and Joseph Anthony of Rio Rancho; sisters, Rose and Mona Lisa; brothers, Vincent and Joseph; grandchildren, Lisa Marie, Justin John and Albert Michael; and great-granddaughter, Terrez. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette in 1990. Mr. Natale had lived in this area for ten years, moving from the Bronx. He loved bowling, was an avid hunter, sportsman and loved all sports. He was the captain of his neighborhood block watch. He served his country in WWII in the Navy. Mr. Natale was the North Atlantic welter-weight undefeated champion. Visitation for Mr. Natale is Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rio Rancho Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho. Graveside services will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., 891-9192.
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Norman -- Mrs. Florence J. Norman, 77, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on March 29, 1999. Mrs. Norman was the beloved mother of four daughters, Joyce Coleman and husband, Jim, Gloria Kennedy and husband, Vince, Janice Luchese and husband, Gayle, and Linda Phillips and husband, Mark; one son, Robert King. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Hanson; two brothers, Ray Anderson and wife, Della and Chuck Anderson and wife, Alice; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Norman was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A memorial service will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 1:30 p.m. Deacon Harry Beare officiating. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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O'connell -- William F. O'Connell, born January 17, 1916 in Hastings, Minnesota, a graduate of St. Thomas College, St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Burns O'Connell. Survived by his children, Reverend Michael J. O'Connell, Minneapolis, MN, Kate Kopp and husband, Joel, New York City, NY, Mary Mahoney and husband, Lee of Albuquerque, William H. O'Connell, Kentfield, CA, Thomas J. O'Connell and wife, Cecilia, Albuquerque, Robert B. O'Connell, Rhineback, NY; grandchildren, Brendan X. O'Connell, Albuquerque, Patrick and Kate Mahoney, Albuquerque, Adam O'Connell, Tonya and Audrey, Albuquerque, Andrew O'Connell, Rhineback, NY. William O'Connell worked for House of Carpets for 30 years. William O'Connell was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and respected business man. A memorial mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Tijeras and 7th (6th) Street, Albuquerque, at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 1999. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jeremiah Program, for single parent families, 1510 Laurel Ave., Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1244.
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Oltmans -- Helen P. Oltmans, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 15 years, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999. She is survived by her step-daughter, Norma Silva and husband, Frank of Albuquerque; and sisters, Marcy of Cathedral City, CA, Mary of Carlsbad, CA, and Lexie of Denver, CO. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE, with Father Michael McHugh officiating. A special thank you to the people with Quality Continuum Hospice, Mike, Larry, Fran, Julie, Linda, both Kathy's, Sheila and Diane; and Andrea with Kelly Assisted Living. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Padilla -- Mrs. Barbara C. Padilla, 82, passed away on March 29, 1999. Mrs. Padilla was the beloved mother of four daughters, Geneva Baca and husband, Ramon, Patsy Torres and husband, Augustine, Clara Saavedra and husband, Robert of San Bernadino, CA, and Theresa Padilla also of San Bernadino, CA; two sons, Phillip Padilla and Jean and Nepie Padilla. Mrs. Padilla is also survived by two sisters, Ida Castillo and Bennie Lucero of Glendale, CA; two brothers, Trankie Padilla and wife, Celia and Johnie Padilla; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Padilla, 1991; and her daughter, Nora Alderete, 1996. Mrs. Padilla was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon, 12:30 p.m., at the Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW, with a Rosary to be recited by the Legion of Mary at 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will follow the Rosary at 2:00 p.m. with Father Anthony Bolman, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ramon Baca Jr., Billy Baca, Johnie Padilla, Andrew Torres, Gabriel Trujillo, Nep Padilla Jr., Daniel Perea and Chris Saavedra. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Reyes -- Elpidia (Epi) Soto Reyes, 75, a beloved and devoted mother and grandmother was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 1999. She is survived by her loving children, Mabel and Joseph, and her loving grandchildren, Susan, Adrien and Erica. And her loving daughter-in-law, Karen. Funeral services will be held at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 10:30 a.m.
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Sandoval -- Mr. Joe Sandoval Jr., 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 29, 1999. Mr. Sandoval was the beloved husband of 46 years to Mrs. Martha Sandoval. He is also survived by his daughter, Sandra Armenta and husband, Robert; five sons, Randy Sandoval and wife, Kay, Rick Sandoval and wife, Verna, Mike Sandoval and wife, Jane, Ed Sandoval and fiancee, Liz and Ted Sandoval and wife, Geri; three sisters, Corrine Zamora, Linda Sanchez and husband, Jesse, and Mary Jaramillo; sister-in-law, Rose Sandoval; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Sandoval was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval was a member of the Catholic Church, Veteran of U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War, member of the American Legion Post 99, and a life member of Aflcio. Visitation will be Wednesday evening after 6:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with a Rosary to be recited 6:30 p.m. Deacon Tibo Chavez reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, following the Rosary. Father Thomas Mayefske, Celebrant. A graveside service will be Thursday morning, 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Kreamer, Johnny Mirabal, Stan Mirabal, Leroy Maldonado, Mike Aragon and David Nunez. Honorary will be Gilbert Jaramillo and Nestor Garcia. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Tapia -- Rosella"Mama Rose" Maria Tapia, 69, beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was called home by the Lord Saturday, March 27, 1999. Mrs. Tapia was born on March 29, 1929 in Segundo, CO to Cipriano and Lupita Bustos; she was a parishioner of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Charles Tapia of the family home; five daughters, Tommie Tapia, Carolyn Tapia, both of Albuquerque, Maxine Harris of Santa Ana, CA, Antoinette Young and husband, Denny, Mary Romero and husband, Paul of Moriarty, NM; one son, Lawrence Romero, also of Moriarty; one granddaughter, Alexis Young; grandson Nicholas Young, both of Moriarty. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated this morning, 11:30 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Enichement will take place Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
        Published on: Wed March 31, 1999

Torres -- CHARLES ANTHONY TORRES Born 25 years ago on February 13, 1974 Left us three years ago on March 31, 1996On his journey to Heaven, Vaya con Dios my Darling. Until we join you there ourselves. We love you and miss you and we think of you every minute of everyday. You will never be forgotten.Your mama, daddy, Paul Jr., Alison, Elizabeth and Joe
        Published on: Wed March 31, 1999

Winters -- Sgt. William Paul Winters, 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Sunday, March 28, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Nymfa Winters of the family home; sons, Danny Winters and his wife, April, Kenneth Winters, Scott Winters, and William Winters, all of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Jamie Winters, Alyssa Winters, and Kayla Winters. Sgt. Winters was a veteran of the US Army, having served during WWII. He was present at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. Sgt. Winters was a member of The Veteran's of Foreign Wars, George O. Breece Post 401, The Disabled American Veterans, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and Albuquerque Radio Control Club. He built model planes as a hobby and he enjoyed spending hours flying them. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 31, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12:00 noon at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with The Rev. Sandra S. Bess officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be his sons. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
        Published on: Wed March 31, 1999