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Abeyta -- Abeyta ( Abeyta Memorial Service for Stephanie Lovato--A Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 14, 199 at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE at 6:15 p.m. for STEPHANIE RENEE GOLDEN-LOVATO, age 21, who died Friday, April 30, 1999 as a result of an auto accident. She was buried in Farmington, NM on May 5, 1999. The Abeyta family is very grateful for the time she was a part of our family and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
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Abeyta -- Abeyta ( Abeyta Burial services for Angela E. Martinez--ANGELA ESTRADA MARTINEZ, 81 years old, formerly of Lordsburg, NM, died on May 10, 1999 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cassie Martinez; and her grandson, Adrian Abeyta. She is survived by a sister, Beatrice Fierro; four brothers, Javier, Armando, Juan and Raymond Estrada. She is survived by a son, Stephen Charles Martinez and his wife, Katherine; a daughter, Yvonne Abeyta and her husband, Alex Abeyta Jr.; her grandchildren, Stephen Martinez Jr., Kacey Martinez, Lisa Abeyta Sanchez, Lucinda Crowley, Alex Abeyta III, Stephanie Lovato; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, on Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM.
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Barragan -- The family of Mr. Julio P. Barragan wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Boland -- The family of William Munroe Boland wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Mr. Boland. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Cadena -- Adolfo Cadena, 51, beloved son and brother, was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 1, 1999. He is survived by two sons, Ricardo and Christopher Cadena of El Paso, TX; a daughter, Yvonne Cadena of Florida; one granddaughter. Also surviving are his father, Emilio Cadena of Albuquerque; mother, Benita Almanza of San Jose, CA; five brothers, Art Cadena, Javier Almanza and wife, Karin, both of San Jose, CA, Rogelio Moreno and wife, Betty of Tracy, CA, Manuel Ramirez and wife, Bonnie of Hollister, CA and Raymond Cadena of Albuquerque; two sisters, Lorenza Escobar and husband, Robert of Morgan Hill, CA and Leticia Martinez and husband, Cesario of Socorro, NM. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, on the corner of 8th and Iron. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Funeral services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Cooper -- Mildred Estelle Horton Cooper, 76, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999. She was a member and dedicated worker with her children at Eastern Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Cooper was born and raised in Lanninus, TX. A lifelong lover of music, she enriched the lives of those around her with the music she played on the piano, guitar, and other instruments. She and her husband, William A."Bill" Cooper, lived and worked in Los Alamos at the Laboratory from 1947 to 1956. They were residents of Albuquerque from 1957 to their deaths. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband in 1993; son, Billie Max in 1964; two sons-in-law; four brothers. She is survived by daughter, Deanna Cooper Koloc and husband, Paul of Silver Spring, MA; daughter, Elaine Shoemate of Albuquerque and Brenda Finley of Amarillo, TX; grandsons, Tony Martin of Albuquerque and Andy Christina and wife, Goya of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Natalie White and husband, Huey of Hot Springs, AK and Candice Shinaberry and husband, Michael of Albuquerque; one great-grandchild, Sean Martin of Albuquerque; six step-grandchildren; and ten step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Belle Johnson, Irene Bankston and Lois Maxwell, all of Dodd City, TX; brothers, Thurmond Horton of Arlington, TX, Everett Horton of Bonham and Oscar Horton of Dodd City, TX; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends, all of whom cherish her memory and will miss her dearly. She is also survived and mourned by her precious canine companions, Sadie, Lady and Baby. Services will be held in Bonham, TX and interment will take place at Dodd City Cemetery. Arrangements will be handled by Cooper-Sorrels Funeral Home in Bonham, TX. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE 87110, Hospice at Lovelace Hospital, 5655 Jefferson St. NE 87109, Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris NE 87111, or the charity of their choice. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Duffy -- Eleanor G. Duffy, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Monday, April 5, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Iola Parks and husband, Larry of Aztec, NM; grandsons, Brian Parks and wife, Debi of Fairbanks, AK, Stephen Parks and wife, Amber and Richard Parks, all of Aztec, NM; great-granddaughter, Peyton Victoria Parks; and several friends. Mrs. Duffy was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Duffy. She was a member of Fruit Ave. Baptist Church since 1953. Services will be held Saturday, 1:30 p.m., at Fruit Ave. Baptist Church, 812 Fruit Ave. NW. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be George Horton, Ken Weidner, Charlie DeMoss, Chester Hill, Stephen Parks and Richard Parks. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Parks, Kenny Bland, H.O. Parks, Larry Parks and Bob Gray. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Elledge -- Bernice (Bernie) Elledge, born May 21, 1929, a long time resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with Our Lord on April 5, 1999, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Hollis P. (Bud) Elledge in 1990. Survivors include her stepfather, Charles L. Young of Clovis, NM; son, David Elledge and wife, Gayle of Edgewood, NM; granddaughters, Heather Zimny and husband, Brian; Alicia Hidalgo and husband, Stuart; and great-grandson, Benjamin Hidalgo, all of Albuquerque. Her close friend, Mike Zownir provided love and support to the end. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A vocalist for many years, Bernie began singing professionally at the age of fourteen. She was a member of the Rio Grande Jazz Society and had a passion for song. The joy that her voice brought to so many will be greatly missed. We are confident that the Angelic Choir of Heaven has a new, clear voice singing praises to God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Lemuel Boyles officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of NM, 216 Truman NE Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Estrada -- Lawrence Estrada, age 34, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 1999 in Albuquerque. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine Estrada. He is survived by his daughter, Josephine; his special friend, Johanna Basquez; five brothers, Manuel and wife, Irene of Bernalillo, Antonio and wife, Elena, Michael and wife, Miquela, Kenneth and wife, Rose, all of Albuquerque, Polo of Las Cruces and Rosendo of Bernalillo; three sisters, Genevieve Santoyo and husband, Bobby of California, Grace Estrada of Bernalillo, and Emma Baros and husband, Richard of Edgewood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 1999 and Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 1999 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo. Cremation arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
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Ewry -- Joann Ewry, 65, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Glenn H. Ewry, married since August 1954; children, Gary Ewry and wife, Valerie of California, Rhonda Strycula and husband, Bill of California, and Cynthia Reno and husband, Mark of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Daniell and Heidi Ewry, Christy Kite, Lee Ann and Leslie Strycula, all of California; brothers, John Duncan and wife, Darlene of Arizona and Dan Duncan and wife, Carole of California; and great-grandchild, John Paul Kite. Graveside services will be held at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Covina, CA. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Farrell -- Rosa Lee Farrell, 92, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died Monday, April 5, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Joe Templeman and husband, Gene; granddaughter, Debbie Williams and husband, Gregory; grandson, Rick Blaney; great-nephews, Travis Jay Blaney and Kurt Daniel Lippert; great-great-granddaughter, Taylor Marie Blaney; brother, Troy Miller, all of Albuquerque; and sister, Romayne Skender of Luna, NM. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Henry Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, one hour prior to service.
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Gomez -- Mrs. Mabel Gomez died on Wednesday at the age of 60. Funeral services for Mrs. Gomez are pending and will be announced at a later time. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Hedges -- Hilda L. Hedges passed away on April 5, 1999. Our beloved mother and grandmother was born in Faulett, Texas October 16, 1918. She was married to Carl Hedges. She is survived by her five children, Carol Wilson of Albuquerque, Darla Armstrong and husband, Pat of Albuquerque, Rev. Daniel Hedges and wife, Ginger of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ron Hedges of la Crossé, Wisconsin, and John Hedges and wife, Jackie from Las Crossé, Wisconsin. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services are pending with French Mortuary.
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Jenkins -- Annie Marie Jenkins, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 5, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Fulton and husband, Leonard, Sheila Jenkins and Jaqueline Cole and Chris; and a son, Leander Moreland and Bobbie. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 1999, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 10, 1999, 11:00 am at Grants Chapel, with Rev. McGee officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
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Johnson -- William R. (Bill) Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, left this earth Friday, April 2, 1999, for the glories of Heaven. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1955. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; his six children, Bill Johnson, Becky and husband, Howard Barnes, Pam and husband, Justin Fontenot, Robert Johnson, Rick Johnson and Don Johnson, all of Albuquerque. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Tracy and husband, Brian Gwash of Albuquerque, Kevin and wife, Kelli Johnson of Indiana, Raine Fontenot, Stacy Barnes and Amity Fontenot, all of Albuquerque. There will be a Memorial service Friday, April 9, 1999 at the family home, 517 Muscatel NE 87107, at 2:00 p.m. He will be greatly remembered and loved by all of his family and friends.
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Jones -- Edward"Speedy" Jones, age 86, passed away Sunday, April 4, 1999 in Mesa, Arizona after a brief illness. He moved to Mesa from Santa Fe in 1995 where he had lived since 1956. Speedy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1912. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1937 until 1945, serving in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during WWII. He also served in the New Mexico Army National Guard as an aircraft mechanic. He was in the Army National Guard from 1950 until his retirement as a Sergeant Major from the 111th Artillery Brigade in 1972. He worked for the Research Division of the New Mexico Highway Department in the mid-1970's. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Angelyn in 1995. He is survived by his son, Clark Jones of Gilbert, AZ. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 8, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., at McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, 1:00 p.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, located at 1200 Old Pecos Trail. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary 1320 Luisa (505) 983-9151
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Jones -- Lugarda"Lita" S. Jones, 83, a resident of Albuquerque passed away April 5, 1999. Her husband, Willie Jones; daughter Eva Love and brother, Joe Sisneros, preceded her in death. She is survived by her son-in-law, James Love; sister, Ida Sisneros; brother, Archy Sisneros; grandchildren, Jimmy, William, Donald, John, Yvonne and Debra; and six great-grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Visitation for Lita will be Wednesday, April 7, 1999, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 8, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you, And whispered,"Come With Me". With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, And saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, The day God called you Home. Memories are treasures, No one can steal, This is a heartache, Only God can heal. Deep in our hearts A memory is kept. Of one we loved And will never forget.Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd SE 265-5959
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Kinkead -- Lois Claire Pence Kinkead Born September 28, 1924 in Alhambra, CA to Samuel and Rosa Pence, died at her home in Albuquerque, NM on April 6, 1999 of lung cancer. Survived by her husband, Colonel J.C. Kinkead, who returned to her life after 55 years, and his children Karl (Margaret) Kinkead of Green Bay, WI and Scott (Sue) Kinkead of Los Alamos, NM. Her six children include Colleen (Michael) DiBiase, Connie Corcoran, Cochelle (Michael) Dubs, Cortney (Karen) Corcoran, Conrad (Karen) Corcoran of Tucson, AZ and Colinda (Greg) Heim of Yorba Linda, CA. She is also survived by her brother Leland (Mary) Pence of Ferndale, MI, nephew Dan (Mary) Pence, nieces Jean (William) Bedenbaugh and Elizabeth (Felding) Lewis. In addition to her brother and her children she leaves 12 grandchildren. Lois lived in Tucson, AZ from 1942 until her marriage to Joseph in 1998 when she moved to Albuquerque. She spent 30 years as a teacher at Mission Manor Elementary and Chaparral Middle schools in the Sunnyside District. From 1981 until 1996 she was also an adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College in Tucson. Her passions included her love of the Lord, traveling, playing bridge and going to school. At one time she had the distinction of having earned the most credits of any student who had ever attended the University of Arizona. Lois would like to be remembered as having touched the lives of her students and her children with both her love of learning and her enthusiasm for experiencing the varied cultures of the world. Services will be held Friday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will be held in Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas NE 87110.
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Long -- Pearle Long, 91, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.B. Long in 1985. Mrs. Long is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Fletcher; granddaughter, Holly Erdmann and husband, Don; grandson, Michael Wright; great-grandson, Derek Stock, all of Albuquerque; and the Cecil Long and Wayne Long families, all of Texas. Graveside services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE, with Pastor Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane Association of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lucero -- In Memory of My Beloved Mother CELIA B. LUCERO April 8, 1986 Mom, there is not one day that passes by that I don't think of you. I thank God everyday for having a wonderful mom like you that taught me right from wrong. You are dearly missed by me. You were the best mom in the world. I know in my heart that you are happy with Jesus because there is no more pain with Him. Love you forever and ever, your daughter, Adela
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Manzari -- Marge Manzari passed away March 19, 1999 after a short illness in Laguna Hills, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Frank; mother, Ruby; and sister, Beatrice. Marge is survived by her children, Bert of Los Angeles; daughter, Linda of Anaheim, CA; and son, Gary of Albuquerque. Her grandchildren, Tyson, Tyia, Grayson and Madison also survive her. Marge and Frank moved to Albuquerque in 1954 and were charter members at Four Hills Country Club. After her husband, Frank died in 1992, Marge moved to Leisure World in Laguna Hills, CA were she enjoyed golf, bridge and traveling. She will be missed by all that knew her.
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Martinez -- IN LOVING MEMORY GREGORY LEE MARTINEZ II 6-26-86 to 4-8-94Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a love one's gone...Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is love and there are memories, Gregory will live within our hearts.WE Love You and Miss You HitoGregory, Each year without you seems to get harder than easier, but we know you're in very good hands. Now that Grandpa joined you in heaven, you're going to be even more spoiled than you already are. We think about you constantly. We see your cousins, Joe and Lenor, and wonder if you would be like them and what interests you would have right now, growing up. All we know is we love and miss you. Brother, you will always be cherished and remembered. Watch over us.Our Angelic, Our Hero!! Love and Miss You Always Dad, Mom, Adrian and Sister
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Mikatich -- Elizabeth Jean"Bessie" Mikatich, 88, went home to be with her Lord on April 4, 1999. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Lanny Winters of Albuquerque with whom she had made her home since 1985; her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Janette Mikatich of Westminister, Colorado; four grandchildren, Karen (Rob) McQuaid, Duncanville, Texas; Mike (Meredith) Winters, Albuquerque; and Joshua and Jacob Mikatich, Westminister; five great-grandchildren, Mike, Andrea and Matthew McQuaid and Mark and Ashley Winters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1976. The family wishes to thank Dr. Samuel Goldman for his years of tender care of"Nana"; Mark, Heidi and Denny of Lucky Savon Pharmacy for their concern and help, and Quality Continuum Hospice for their gentle care giving without whom the road would have been far more difficult. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service and private family burial will be held in Pueblo, Colorado, her home for 74 years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in her memory to Bible Study Fellowship, International, c/o 8408 Estates Dr. NE, #225, Albuquerque, NM 87110."Nana" loved deeply and was deeply loved; she will be greatly missed. Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE.
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Moore -- Virginia Mae Bowman Moore, born May 2, 1917 in Goldthwaite, TX, died April 5, 1999 in Lovelace Hospital, Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Jason P. Moore, whom she married August 24, 1940; daughter, Laura Marjorie Moore Shaefer and husband, Harry; son, Jon Lawrence Moore and wife, Leigh; daughter, Virginia Elizabeth Moore and husband, Arnold Buzzard; son, Jason Henry Moore and wife, Carolyn. She is also survived by three grandsons; five granddaughters; one great-grandson; and two great-granddaughters. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 1999, at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 9, 1999, at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CUMC organ fund, 1615 Copper NE, NM. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Peters -- Michael S. Peters, born March 29, died April 4, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Rio Rancho); his mother, Mary ; and seven brothers and sisters in Indiana. Michael's remains will be sent to his home town of Terre Haute, Indiana. In lieu of flowers please make donations to D.C.I. Corino Comm. 1511 Central NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. R.I.P. Michael" Time without you is endless" your Catherine always. 1975-1999. Please make enquires to Riverside Cremations & Burials of Albuquerque 224-2904
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Robinson -- Margaret Kathaleen Robinson, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 22 years, passed away in the loving arms of her family, Monday, April 5, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank I. Robinson Jr. in 1980. She is survived by two daughters, Kathaleen Kuehn and husband, Steve, Edgewood, NM, and Nancy Neel and husband, Steve, Columbia, MD; her son, Frank I. Robinson III and wife, Dinah, Albuquerque; two sisters, Pansye Powers, Lumberton, NC and Roberta Fox, Augusta, GA; ten grandchildren, Tammy Kuehn and Danny Kuehn, Jeremy Neel, Joshua Neel and Sarah Neel; seven great-grandchildren, Nathan, Danelle, Nicholas, Mikayah, Bethany, Brittany and Jacob Halliburton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Robinson was a member of Hoffmantown Baptist. She loved the Lord, Jesus Christ, the Bible, and singing in her church choir. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and will be greatly missed by them all. Visitation will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. Her family will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
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Rosch -- Emily R. Rosch, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999. She is survived by her son, John J. Rosch and wife, Janice of Albuquerque; daughters, Mary R. Fanning and husband, James of Albuquerque and Corinne A. Wieck and husband, David of Montgomery, IL; son, William J. Rosch of Chicago, IL, Robert A. Rosch of Santa Clara, CA and Richard P. Rosch; grandchildren, Jennifer Rosch, Jamie, Kathleen and Michael Fanning, Jeremy and Benjamin Wieck; sister, Helen Spitzer and husband, Robert of Layayette, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Rosch in October 5, 1995; and her brother, George Burns. Emily was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was a wonderful, loving mother and will be deeply missed by her children and grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Byron Wicker reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Father Tom Zotter, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John J. Rosch, William J. Rosch, Robert A. Rosch, Richard P. Rosch, David Wieck and James Fanning. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE or Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Sanchez -- John Ray, 2, went home to be with the Lord April 5, 1999. He is survived by parents, Gabriel Sanchez and Julia Lucero; paternal grandparents, Ray and Geri Sanchez; maternal grandparents, John and Yvonne Lucero; great-grandparents, John and Osila Lucero, Jake and Cleo Sanchez, Rita Maldonado; aunts and uncles, Diane Lucero, Lisa Lucero, Anna Lucero, Fabian Sanchez, Yvette Cordova; cousins, Roxanne, Angel, Juanito, Ashley, Amanda, Angelique, Fabian; special nurse, Denise Rochelle, Lynne Uhring, M.D., nurse, Mary Ann Sloan; and numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him Services will be held at Living Waters Church, 7002 Acoma SE, at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7th, 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lisa, Anna, Darlene, and Fabian. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Santillanes -- Evelyn"Lynn" Santillanes, 60, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 6, 1999. Mrs. Santillanes was a parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano and Beatrice Dominguez; a sister, Alice Sandoval; and her father-in-law Ambrosio Santillanes. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Raymond Santillanes of the family home; her children, Robert Santillanes and wife, Susan, Albert Santillanes, Janet Santillanes, Valerie Santillanes, Raymond Santillanes Jr. and wife, Jennifer, Michelle Mauricio and husband, Javier, and Beatrice Santillanes; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Cipriano"Pat" Dominguez and wife, Maria, Michael Dominguez and wife, Mary Ann, and Wilford Dominguez and wife, Eloisa; five sisters, Connie Montoya, Mela Vigil, Angie Serna, Juanita Lopez and husband, Estevan, and Lorraine Towley and husband, Larry; mother-in-law, Rose Santillanes; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Cruz Sandoval, Sarah Alires and husband, Fred, Isabel Sanchez and husband, Alex, Johnny Santillanes and wife, Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Mrs. Santillanes will lie in state from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the Rosary, which will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th Street N.W. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Steve Lopez, Pat Dominguez, Michael Dominguez, Wilford Dominguez, Lawrence Serna and Johnny Santillanes. Funeral services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. S.W., 243-5222.
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Schwartz -- Elizabeth Jeanette Schwartz, 95, of Phoenix, AZ, died April 6, 1999. She moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 1987 from Albuquerque. She was preceded in by her husband, Siegmund P. Schwartz in 1989. Survivors include her son, Robert Schwartz; daughter, Elizabeth Warner; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held in Albuquerque. Donations to Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.
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Sena -- Ms. Valerie B. Sena, 26, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 6, 1999. Valerie was the beloved mother to her daughter, Alice Garcia and is also survived by her loving family, her mother, Dorothy Sena-Gonzales and husband, Paul; her sister, Lena Sedillo and husband, Manuel; her boyfriend, Phil Garcia; her grandmother, Vera Chavez; a nephew, Steve; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Valerie was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m., Gabriella Nieto reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m., Father Jack, Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Reyes Romero, Adam Romero, Melvin Gonzales, Randy Chavez, Manuel Sedillo and Joshua Thais. Honorary will be Jerome Gonzales. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Smith -- Doctor Edgar Warren Smith Jr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in Albuquerque. He was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on July 4, 1919, the son of Edgar Warren Smith Sr. and Anna Wagner Smith. On November 14, 1942, he married his childhood sweetheart, Janet Evelyn Baltzley, in Watertown, New York. Shortly thereafter, as a member of the United States Army, he served during World War II in the Anzio Beach landing in Italy, and in the North African Campaign. His personal observation of the horror and destruction of war caused him to dedicate his life to rebuilding humanity. In 1946, he moved to Albuquerque with his wife and infant daughter, to attend the University of New Mexico so that he could become a teacher and begin his life of service to others. He would earn three degrees from UNM, a B.A. in Education in 1948, an M.A. in English in 1950, and a Doctorate in Bilingual Education in 1971. Dr. Smith had a long and distinguished career in education. He joined the Albuquerque Public Schools in 1950 as an English teacher at Albuquerque High School. At Albuquerque High, he was appalled and concerned that so many of his students were unable to even read"not even the title on their English textbook." He began his quest to improve the situation by using comic books in the classroom-an outrageous, but effective teaching tool. He went on to pioneer the Remedial Reading Program at Albuquerque High, which was expanded throughout the district and the state. He became an internationally recognized expert in reading. Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the relocation of many Cuban families in Albuquerque, he began another crusade-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) which he pioneered in the Albuquerque Public Schools and at UNM. His passion to understand Spanish culture took him to Guadalajara Mexico where he attended Spanish Language immersion classes at the Instituto de lenguas de Guadalajara. He later went on to teach in the Head Start program at John Marshall Elementary; then to serve as the Vice Principal at Lincoln Junior High, and finally as Vice Principal at Van Buren Middle School. During Summers, he taught English and literature at the College of St. Joseph. Following his retirement from APS in 1981, he became involved in the American Association of Educational Retirees, as an advocate, and volunteer teacher in health issues for Seniors. In 1993, he was one of ten Americans who received the Health Advocacy Achievement Award in Washington, DC from the American Association of Retired Persons. Dr. Smith's life has been likened to the ripples from a single stone thrown onto a still pond-influencing the thousands of lives he touched; from the bus driver he met in Colorado Springs, to the legislator, to the nurse who cared for him at the end of his life-all former students. All better for having known this special, gentle man. Dr. Smith is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janet; by his daughter, Charity-Anne (Dee) Smith Forrerst, her husband, Jim, and their children, Mary Forrest Seppie and husband, Bryan, and Michael Forrest and wife, Whitney; his son, Matthew Smith and wife, Jeri; his daughter, Sarah-Ellen (Sally) Smith Hinkebein and husband, Tom, and their children, Amy Horger, Heidi Hinkebein Thiele and husband, Greg, and David Hinkebein; his foster daughter, B. Joan Goodman and her son, Aaron Goodman; his sister, Betty Smith Topper, husband, Gene, and their children, Cecilia Topper Haugh, husband, Jim, and family, Thomas Topper, wife, Anne, and family; his sister-in-law, Anna Jean Smith and her daughter, Patricia Smith; and by numerous extended family members, neighbors, and friends at his church, St. Paul Lutheran. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, with Pastor Larry A. Wright and Pastor Melinda J. Wagner officiating. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To honor his memory, the family requests that donations be made to The American Red Cross International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013; or to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Adopted Family Fund, c/o St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102; or a donation to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Valenzuela -- The family of Mrs. Barbara A. Valenzuela wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Mrs. Valenzuela. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Valles -- Michelle Valles, 23, passed away April 5, 1999. Services will be held at St. Therese Church with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 1999 and Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Arrangements by Direct Services 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Vickers -- Phyllis M. Vickers, age 80, a resident of Albuquerque for 55 years, died April 5, 1999. She is survived by her sons, John Vickers of Albuquerque, Jim Vickers and wife, Jude of Albuquerque, Dave Vickers and wife, Jennifer of Los Lunas; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 11, 1999, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 12, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Episcopal Cathedral Church, 318 Silver SW, with Canon Rhonda McIntire officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Wood -- Elmo Wood, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Monday, April 5, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Claudine Wood of the family home; daughters, Glenda S. Hutcherson and husband, Joe of Amarillo, TX and Jan Deyoe and husband, Steve of Los Gatos, CA; one grandson, Douglass W. Toya of Amarillo, TX; brothers, Clifford Wood of Albuquerque and John Wood of Ada, OK; and sister, Betty Thomas of Albuquerque. Mr. Wood was the former owner of the North Second Paint and Body Shop. Services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Mr. George Carman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Mike Durant, Frank McMullan, Bob Hotchkiss, Michael Ray Goodson, Charles Marino and Dave Millington. Honorary pallbearers will be Ross Cox and Jimmy Cox. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. 
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