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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. 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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Canfield -- Chester Ray Canfield, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died Monday, March 29, at the VA Medical Center after a long illness. He was the son of Orval and Jewel Canfield of Kellyville, Oklahoma. For his service in the Pacific in World War II he received the Purple Heart. He retired in 1976 from the proprietorship of Big Elk Realty in Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Dolores, whom he married in 1955; siblings, Anna Mae Simpson, Wilfred Canfield, Faye Deffenbaugh, Pauline White, Lou Ella Brewer and Harold Canfield; daughters, Carolyn Woods of Mill Creek, WA, Raydean Canfield of Fort Collins, CO, Glendyne Wergland of Dalton, MA and Linda Canfield of Federal Heights, CO; grandchildren, Brenda Stingily, Brent Woods, Brian Eales, Jennifer Wergland, Karyn Wergland, Steven White, Cari Scott and Sean White; numerous nieces and nephews; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE 87110, or to Share Your Care, Inc., 5301 Ponderosa NE, Albuquerque 87110. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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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. 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. Pallbearers will be Daniel Sanchez, Leo Sanchez, Rudy Sanchez, Frank Vigil, Marshall Smith and Jim Lopez. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Embree -- Emily L. Embree, 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, March 28, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Embree and wife, Suzanne of Belen and C.W. Embree, Jr. and wife, Sandy of Damon, TX; daughters, Maryann Dorough and husband, Ron of Leads, AL and Doreen MacCarty; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Mrs. Embree was preceded in death by her husband, C.W. Embree, Sr.; son, James; and daughters, Mitzi Kalpinski and Joanne Miller. Scripture services will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Deacon Sandy Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, one hour prior to services. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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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. 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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Hernandez -- Sophie Hernandez. Interment will take place on Thursday, April 1, 11:00 a.m., at Rosario Cemetery. 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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Huerta -- Miguel A. Huerta, 45, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 29, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Elizabeth Huerta of the family home; his children, Dominik Huerta and wife, Tennille, Misha Huerta and Dolores Huerta, all of Albuquerque; one granddaughter, Meriell Huerta. Also surviving are his mother, Lucrecia Martinez of Merced, CA; one brother, Bernard Martinez of Albuquerque; and four sisters, Lurdes Martinez of Merced, CA, Jennie Pastrana of San Diego, CA, Alma Perez of Killeen, TX, and Elizabeth Martinez of Modesto, CA. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Family and friends may visit today, from 3:00 p.m. till the time of the Rosary, which will be recited this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary on the corner of 8th and Stover. Funeral services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
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Jiron -- Janet Jiron, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 1999. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Janet worked as a Dental Assistant in Albuquerque for Dr. Richard Hall for many years. When Dr. Hall retired, Janet went to work at GTE Lenkurt in Albuquerque, retiring as an Inspector in 1984. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Al (Uncle Al) of the family home in Albuquerque; her son, Bill Glenn and her grandson, Mike Glenn, both of Albuquerque; two granddaughters, Frankie Lynn and Johnna, both of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Quillen and Barbara Romero, both of Belen; one brother-in-law, Jake and his wife, Dorothy of Arizona. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, 3:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Belen Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main, Belen.
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Johnson -- Bruce H."Buck" Johnson, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1944, died Monday, March 29, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vivian G. Johnson of Rio Rancho; daughter, Trudy Mozee and husband, Elliott of Corrales; son, Fred Johnson and wife, Shirley of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Gayle Mozee and husband, Jim Baum of Santa Cruz, CA, Janine Carr and husband, Evan of Benicia, CA, and Melanie Menon and husband, Arun of Albuquerque; grandsons, Ben B. Mozee and wife, Laurie of Akron, NY, Commander Brad Mozee and wife, Gabriela of Seattle, WA and Jeffrey W. Johnson of Las Cruces; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Lola (Johnson) Heath of Albuquerque. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his son, Bruce James Johnson. He was a Chief Electrician Mate on the USS Missouri and a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Mr. Johnson was in business for several years as a contractor. He was a member of BPOE Elk's Club #461. Mr. Johnson was also a member of First United Methodist Church. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Dr. Bill Sylskar officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be mad to the Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lambert -- Mrs. Tommie Lambert, 55, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of loving family on March 30, 1999. Mrs. Lambert was the beloved wife of 19 years to Milton C. Lambert. She is also survived by one daughter, Lisa Malecki; three sons, Richard Centeno, Eddie Centeno and wife, Dolores, and Ken Centeno; her parents, Gabriel and Sylvia Quinones; two sisters, Beverly Teames and husband, James, and Sandy Klevesahl and husband, Walter; two brothers, Gabriel Quinones Jr. and wife, Lois, and Anthony Quinones and wife, Shelly; six grandchildren, April, Joshua, Eddie Jr., Ashley, Steven and Anthony; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Lambert was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Thursday afternoon, 12:30 p.m., at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas. A Memorial service will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at San Clemente Church with Father Rick, Celebrant. The family will be receiving family and friends after 12:00 p.m. at the church. Interment of the cremains will take place on Friday, April 2, 1999 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the San Clemente Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. 147, Los Lunas, New Mexico in the memory of Mrs. Tommie Lambert. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Law -- David T. Law 1945-1999 Mr. David T. Law, 53, passed away March 30 in Albuquerque. Mr. Law was born in Espanola, New Mexico June 2, 1945. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a warehouse manager by the Amigo Petroleum Company. Mr. Law is survived by his wife, Cindi Law; sons, Bart W. Law and his wife, Penny and Bert B. Law and his wife, Audra, all of Aztec, NM; mother, Anna Lou Belle Law of Bosque Farms; sister, Patricia Guinn and her husband, Curtis of Oklahoma; brother, Danny Law and his wife, Sandy of Texas; step-children, Rebecca Haskins and her husband, Steve of Illinois and Heather Haskins of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Desirey Lavey Law, Justin Wade Law, Tisha Marie Jones, Nichales Arthur Jones, W.C. Jones Jr. II and Ian Cooley; sister-in-law, Eileen F. Law of Los Lunas; and numerous nieces and nephews from the surrounding area. Mr. Law was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth W. Law of Bosque Farms in 1998; and father, Ted Law in 1983. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the chapel of Riverside Funeral Care Center. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Care Center of Los Lunas, 2211-D Main St., at Adobe Village, 865-1386.
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Martin -- W. Carroll Martin, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean Martin of the family home; daughters, Cheryl Jean Glauner and Carolyn Sue Martin, both of Albuquerque; sons, Rod Martin and wife, Alice of Denver, CO and Creston Martin, M.D. and wife, Bonnie of St. Cloud, MN; and eight grandchildren, Demian and wife, Sheri, Angella, Jason and wife, Jessica, Carly, Gerrod, Paige, Kaitlin and Madison. Mr. Martin was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Hawaii. He was president and owner of Martin Group Administration Services and Claims Services, Inc. prior to his retirement in 1991. Mr. Martin had been a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church since 1956. He served on the Board of Directors for Noonday Ministries. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway NE, with Dr. Morris H. Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Rod Martin, Creston Martin, Jason Martin, Demian Martin, Gerrod Glauner, Jim Sills, George Stevens and Dr. Travis Ferguson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Noonday Ministry, P.O. Box 25451, 87187. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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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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Norman -- Mrs. Florence J. King 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; nine 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 prayer 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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Nunez -- Adrianna Dominique and Alicia Nancy Nunez, newborn angels, were called to be with the Lord on March 5, 1999. They are survived by their parents, Karen Hartley and Tony Nunez; brother, Eddy Nunez; and sister, Sypria Nunez; grandparents, Margie Hartley and Eloy, and Nancy Nunez; great-grandparents, Helen Morgan, and Bob and Chris Hartley; aunts, Kristen Hartley, Cecilia Nunez and Elena Storm. Adrianna and Alicia are also survived by their many loving uncles, aunts, and cousins. Our Loving Little Angels! Services were held on March 11, 1999 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Nunn -- Frankie Mae Nunn, 98, a resident of Albuquerque for 11 years, died Friday, March 26, in her own apartment at Manzano del Sol retirement center. She lived at Plaza del Monte in Santa Fe for eight years before moving to Albuquerque. According to the Virginia Historical Review, family lineage on her mother's side traces back to Pocohontas and Powhatan. Frankie Mae was born in Indian Territory of Oklahoma, where her father was a circuit-riding missionary to Native Americans. Most of her early years were spent in Texas, where she graduated from Hereford High School and from Trinity University, then in Waxahachie. Frankie Mae married the Rev. Roy T. Nunn in 1925 and they spent 66 years together before his death in 1991. Much of their ministry was in SW Missouri and in Oklahoma, where their service included working with Cherokee Indians. In 1995, the Park Hill, OK, Presbyterian Church held a celebration in honor of Frankie Mae's service to the church and community of Park Hill. Attendees from several states had been young people whom Frankie Mae had served in the 1930's. She was preceded in death by her husband; by her only son, Tom in 1943; and by a grandson, Bruce Voorhees in 1992. Survivors include her daughter, Loretta (Lori) Castle and husband, Jack of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Betsy Christensen and husband, Dana of Los Alamos; grandson, Ron Voorhees and wife, Janet of Santa Fe; great-grandsons, Dane and Colin Christensen of Los Alamos; sister, Loretta Wilkinson of Pryor, OK; brother, Paul Baker and wife, Kitty of Waelder, TX; and sister-in-law, Eileen Nunn of Coppell, TX. She is also survived by five step-grandchildren and their mates; and by ten step-great-grandchildren. These include John Lee Castle of Edgewood and wife, Leota Harriman and their four children, and Bruce Castle of Albuquerque and wife, Paula. She loved them all. The family appreciates the many fine homemaker aides, coordinator, and nurses who have served Frankie Mae during her final months of life. Sunrise Cremation Society is serving the family of Mrs. Nunn. A memorial service will be held at Manzano del Sol, 5201 Roma Ave. NE, on Monday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Frank Yates of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Lars Hamerson of Manzano del Sol. Memorial donations may be made to Manzano del Sol Special Fund, 5201 Roma NE, Albuquerque 87108 or to Menaul School Scholarship Fund, 301 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque 87107. Interment of ashes will be in Waxahachie, TX with graveside services conducted by the Rev. Owen McGarity of Gonzales, TX.
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Paschke -- Billie June Paschke, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, passed away on March 29, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Harold Paschke; son, Randal Arnold and his wife, Jeannine; daughter, Phyllis Griggs; two sisters; eight brothers; grandchildren, Jacqueline, Brenda, Stacey, Aimee and Joshua; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Randal, Ashley, Jessica, Samantha and Casee. Services will be held Friday, April 2, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Monterey Baptist Church, 12501 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Arrangements for cremation were made by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Perez -- The Family of Jo Ann (Proffitt) Perez wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Rankin -- Samuel Rankin, 83, passed away March 25, 1999 in Colorado Springs, Colorado in an accident. He was a retired businessman. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Samuel was born April 25, 1915 in Stamford, CT to Morris and Dorca (Klenskaya) Rankin. He married Jane Ann Rosenberg on July 5, 1945. He is survived by his wife, Jane; two daughters, Lynn Rankin and Gale Rankin; and a sister, Ruth Rankin. Samuel was from Albuquerque, being a resident since 1959. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Assn., or to the American Diabetes Assn.
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Sanchez -- Barbara The family of Barbara Sanchez would like to thank everyone for their kindness and caring during the loss of our beloved mother. The flowers, food, cards, gifts of love and kind words were greatly appreciated. Thank you to Dr. Puhl and Dr. Conlon at Lovelace for your care.
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Turner -- Ben T. Turner Jr. passed away Friday, March 26, 1999. Ben was born in Greer, South Carolina on June 11, 1928. His family moved to Albuquerque permanently in 1940. After graduation in 1946, where he had been a track star, setting new records, he attended UNM for two years. Upon leaving UNM he worked in the office supply business for six years before serving in the U.S. Army. The rest of Ben's working years were in sales and procurement, and the food and grocery industries. He retired in 1987. Ben is survived by his loving wife, Juana; one daughter, Melanie Berg of Lubbock, TX; and one sister, Allie Franklin of Phoenix, AZ. A Memorial service will be held Friday, April 2, 2:00 p.m., at Crestview Baptist Church, 301 Chama NE. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers or plants, you may make a contribution in Ben's name to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Sunrise Society.
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Willcoxon -- James"Big Jim" Carlton Willcoxon, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, left this earth for the glories of Heaven, Tuesday morning, March 30, 1999. In the words of his wife, Donna,"Jim has shown us the love and servant heart of God, and that God is an everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, and faithful friend. Jim showed me the Spirit of Jesus' love in living and in dying." Jim married Donna Holmes in 1963 after the death of his first wife, Noma Burgner. He is also survived by four daughters, Jan Mast and husband, Ken, Jeannie Moats and husband, Greg, Debra Weigel and husband, Bill, all of the Kansas City area, and Amy Moslander and husband, Jim of Antigua, West Indies. He was the greatly loved grandfather of Derek and Darin Mast, Mrs. Dan (Stacy) Weed, Travis and Loralee Moats, Billy, Josh and Danny Weigel, and Nattie, Ellie and Arek Moslander. Other survivors are a brother, Lawrence and wife, Geraldine of Fort Worth, TX; and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Rook, Mrs. Beverly McKee and husband, Denzel, and Mrs. Carol Sue Holliday and husband, Leonard. Jim was born in Coffeyville, KS July 14, 1918 to Maude Lee and Arthur Lee Willcoxon. From Coffeyville Junior College he went to Colorado University in Boulder where he distinguished himself as an All-America Basketball player. He graduated in 1940. He then worked for Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville, OK, where he also played basketball for the Phillip 66 Oilers. Serving his country in WWII, as an amphibious landing craft commander, he was a veteran of three major invasions in the Mediterranean theatre of war. He participated in landings at Sicily, Southern Italy, and Anzio beachheads. Returning from the war, Jim taught and coached in Coffeyville and Topeka, KS. With the Equitable Life Assurance Co., Jim served as agent, district manager, agency manager, culminating his career as regional agency vice-president in Chicago. Moving to Albuquerque in 1974 as agency manager, Jim's desire for excellence won him many accolades with the Equitable Life Company. He was a member of the Equitable Hall of Fame and the Million Dollar Round Table. Upon retiring as the regional vice president, a special edition of the Equitable newsletter expressed,"His closing remarks were as you would expect from him--direct, sincere and humble. The standing applause and acclaim for Jim as he concluded were ample testimony of the love and respect for the man who served so well." Jim's life reflected the depth of his belief that man was created in the image of God and for the purpose to glorify God, and love and serve Him wholeheartedly in his home, in the workplace. He walked with God and those around him were blessed to learn His walk and way. Jim and Donna have been very active at Hoffmantown Church where they have faithfully served in youth and single's ministries and started the prayer room. Jim was chairman of the deacons and active in the discipleship ministry. He was also active in Promise Keepers, even attending the historic stand in the gap in Washington, DC, with over a million other men. Yad-b-'Yad and golfing were two of his other loves. Greatly loved and admired, Jim made everyone feel that they were the most important person to him--both young and old. He loved of children, was a mentor of men, and encourager to all. He faithfully kept in touch with friends from all phases of his life. The outpouring of love expressed during his recent illness is a testimony of his life, leaving a legacy to all who knew him of devotion to God, love of family and friends, and joy of living. He will be greatly missed, but we can visualize him in Heaven rejoicing with loved ones gone before handing out sticks of gum to children and looking for the best of golf course around. Services will be Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, 8888 Harper Rd. NE, with Pastor Charles Lowery officiating and Pastor Ken Moore assisting. Internment will be at Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery in Kansas. Pallbearers will be Ken Mast, Greg Moats, Bill Weigel, Jim Moslander, Derek and Darin Mast, Travis Moats, Billy, Josh and Dan Weigel. Memorials may be made to Hoffmantown Church to the"Big Jim" Willcoxon Memorial, to Yad-b-'Yad (Christian and Jews hand in hand), or to Promise Keepers. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 
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