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Besse -- Pete L. Besse, 69, a resident of Albuquerque for one year, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lupe Besse of Albuquerque; daughter, Sandra MacNeil and husband, Alan of Rota, Spain; son, Martin Besse of Modesto, CA; stepsons, Robert Vargas and wife, Judy of Los Angeles, CA, and Edward Zapata and wife, Eleanor of San Diego, CA; stepdaughter, Rita Antiveros and husband, Marcos of Liberal, KS; 14 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Medina and husband, Marcelo of Lamar, CO; and brothers, Louis Besse and wife, Marcella, and Wilfrido Besse and wife, Maria, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Besse was preceded in death by his sisters, Julia Fernandez and Fabiola Besse; and brothers, Pat Besse and Eduardo Besse. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. Memorial services will be held Friday, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Mario Parga officiating. Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m., with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Catholic Church, Anton Chico, NM, with Father Patrick F. Duffy, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dilia, NM. Pallbearers will be Louis Besse, Wilfrido Besse, Louis Arthur Besse, John Besse, Edward Besse and Daniel Besse. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Besse, Nachie Besse and Maguin Besse. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc. - NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Cadena -- Mass of Christian burial for Adolfo Cadena will be celebrated this morning, 9:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, with the Reverend James Moore as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Javier Almanza, Art Cadena, Ramon Cadena, Manuel Ramirez, Ricardo Cadena and Christopher Cadena. Funeral services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Chavez -- In Loving Memory CARMELITA G. CHAVEZ April 8, 1917 to April 9, 1995Mom, it's been four years ago today, we still think about you"very much" and miss you"very much." Also Happy Birthday! Love, Your Family
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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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Cunningham -- Jessie H. Cunningham, 73, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away February 19, 1999 at McKee Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1925 in Harlin County, KY to Thomas Tressler and Mary Ellis Tressler. She married John W. Miller and was a cook for many years with professional health care organizations. Jessie had lived in Loveland for 12 years. Prior to Loveland she lived in Pennsylvania and Albuquerque. She loved fishing, cooking, and best of all, talking...she loved to talk and associate with people. Mrs. Cunningham is survived by her husband, John W. Miller of Loveland, CO; son, Danny Cunningham (wife, Laurie) of Albuquerque; daughters, Dianna Andrews (husband, Tim), and Mary Ann Reynolds (husband, Pat), all of Albuquerque; sisters, Billie White and Bonnie Althida, both of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 1999 in Albuquerque with a family spreading of ashes at a later date.
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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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Gabaldon -- In Loving MemoryERNESTO GABALDON November 25, 1926 April 9, 1998Even though you're not here with us, you're always in our hearts. We love you and miss you so much."Mom" Steve & Denise Ray & Lori
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Gomez -- Mrs. Mabel Gomez died on Wednesday at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband, Pete Gomez; one son, Pete Gomez Jr.; five daughters, Toni Treloar and husband, Joseph, Theresa Williams and husband, Steve, JoAnn Trujillo and husband, Dennis, Elsie Montoya and husband, Billy and Debra Gomez and fiance, Phillip Ortega; two brothers, William Benavidez and Alfred Benavidez; three sisters, Viola Maestas and husband, James, Ruby Orozco and husband, Adrian and Lucille Montoya; one sister-in-law, Patsy Gomez; and 15 grandchildren. Memorial services for Mrs. Gomez will be held on Saturday at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Friday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Hedges -- Hilda L. Hedges passed away on April 5, 1999. She was born in Faulett, Texas October 16, 1918 and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. Our beloved mother and grandmother lived her whole life filled with her love and devotion for our Lord. 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. Mothers hold their children's hands for just a little while...but their hearts forever. As mother enters her Heavenly home Our Lord, Jesus would say,"Enter in thy good and faithful servant. Well done." Services will be held at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m.
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Jenkins -- ANNIE MARIE JENKINS-76 years of age a resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 5, 1999. Marie was a twin second to the oldest born to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Allbritton who proceeded her in death, her husband, George Jenkins, also three siblings, two sisters, Emma Jean Allbritton, Annie Teresa Moreland (twin) and one brother, Bobby Allbritton. She is survived by three daughters, Frances Fulton and husband Leonard, Shelia Jenkins, Jacqueline Cole and husband Chris; two sons, Leander Moreland and wife Roberta, Michael Moreland and wife Diane. She is survived by ten siblings, four sisters, Voresie Walker, Lorece Tolbert, Mertrude Douglas and Gertrude Roebuck, six brothers, J.C. Allbritton, Harold Allbritton, Paul Allbritton, Salvin Allbritton, Earl Allbritton, Charles Allbritton, many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation to be held Friday, April 9, 1999, 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10, 1999 at Grant Chapel Ame 11:00AM, Rev. John McGee officiating, interment will follow at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.
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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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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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Luna -- Pearl Luna, 49, passed away Sunday, April 4, 1999 as a result of an automobile accident. Services and interment will be conducted in Glendora, CA. Local arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Martin -- Arthur E. Martin, Dr. Martin, 49, Lt. Col. (Ret.) was born in Albuquerque and passed away on April 1, 1999. After many years off to school, military service and other activities returned to Albuquerque in 1994. He is survived by his brother, Charles Jr. of Denver and by his mother, Mary R. and father, Chuck, Sr. of this city. He was an active member of the Gestalt Institute of Arizona and the Delta Society of Pet Loss and Bereavement among many other professional organizations. His favorite leisure time activity was to go fishing with his brother. At the time his cancer was diagnosed, he was Chief of Psychological Services at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver. He will be greatly missed by Buffy and Bailey (his poodles) and by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the organization of your choice. Memorial services will be held at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, located at Central and Carlisle, SE (across from the Nob Hill Center), on Saturday, April 10th at 1 pm.
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Mcrae -- Mary L. McRae, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on April 7, 1999, after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Duncan McRae; daughter, Elizabeth Ginn; brother, George Davies; sisters, Joan Diaz and Gwen Koop; grandchildren, Jason and Michelle Ginn; niece, Joan Fay Velasquez; nephews, Miguel Torralvo and Michael Davies. Mary will be sadly missed by all. A Funeral Mass will be said by Father Mark, Saturday, April 9, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 2621 Vermont NE, Albuquerque. Arrangements for cremation were made by Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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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; brother, John Bowman and wife, Billie of San Angelo, TX. She is also survived by three grandsons; five granddaughters; one great-grandson; and two great-granddaughters. 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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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 Halliburton, Erick Robinson, Joy Robinson, Amy Kuehn, Renee Kuehn, Timmy 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. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Her family will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
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Romero -- In Loving Memory of JESSIE ROMERO10-13-53----4-9-98You Left Our Home, but not Our Hearts. We've missed your Protection and Love that you gave us, but we keep on going because we know we have a Loving Angel watching over us. Till we meet again.Love your familyJanie, J.J., and Daniel would also like to express their sincere gratitude to all their Friends and Family, for all the love, and comfort that has been received this past year.God Bless you all.
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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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Santillanes -- Visitations for Mrs. Evelyn"Lynn" Santillanes will be held today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary, on the corner of 8th and Iron. Mrs Santillanes will lie in state this evening, 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 Saturday 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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Silva -- Mrs. Elena Silva died Wednesday in Albuquerque at the age of 76. Mrs. Silva is survived by her sons, Ramon Segura and wife, Virginia, and Jose Segura; daughters, Rebecca Silva, Guadalupe Aragon and husband, Quirino, and Grace Garcia and husband, Percy; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Silva will be held on Saturday at the Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Patrick Silva, Michael Silva, Estevan Olivas, Christopher Olivas, Eric Mather and Steve Olivas. Honorary pallbearer will be Ramon Segura Jr. A Rosary for Mrs. Silva will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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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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Sparks -- Peggy Ellen Sparks, 42, passed away April 7, 1999. Resident of Albuquerque, born in Ogden, Utah July 21, 1956. She was a loving and compassionate wife, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, Juan Madrid. She is survived by her husband, Robert Sparks of the family home; mother, Estema Madrid; three brothers, Augustine Madrid and wife, Helen, Adrian Madrid, Orlando Vigil; six sisters, Ernestine Trujillo and husband, Ernie, Cordelia Jaramillo and husband, Joe, Joanna Regensberg and husband, Carl, Isabel Madrid, Phyllis Jones and husband, Michael, Anna Hopwood and husband, Mark; best friend, Laurette LaBier; 18 nieces and nephews, Ernest Trujillo and wife, Lucille, Lisa Madrid and fiance, Eric Trujillo, Yvonne Pennington and husband, John, Elaine Montoya and husband, Michael, Joseph Jaramillo and wife, Erika, Jason Regensberg and wife, Charmaine, Joseph Abeyta, Karen Trujillo, Julia Regensberg and husband, Vince Guinn, Rachel Jaramillo, Nancy Abeyta, Jacob Jaramillo, Emilia Abeyta, Jennifer Regensberg, James Madrid, Juanita Hopwood, Gram Hopwood, Jared Madrid; six grandnieces and nephews, Adrian Trujillo, Natasha Regensberg, Jasmine Regensberg, Amber Trujillo, Sommer Pennington, Prem Jaramillo; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and many loving and supportive friends. Memorial talk will be Saturday, April 10, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1700 57th St. NW. Many hearts will miss her dearly.
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Trussell -- T. Todd Trussell, 29, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Monday, April 5, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trussell of Albuquerque; sister, LaSheka Trussell; brothers, Travis Trussell and wife, Heather of Albuquerque, Cody Trussell and wife, Mary of Idaho Falls, ID, Daniel Trussell and wife, Christy of Rio Rancho, and Michael Trussell and wife, Tanya of Albuquerque; three nephews; grandparents, Wendell and Nina Humphries of Idaho Falls, ID; and great-grandmother, Mae Janzen of Idaho Falls, ID. Todd was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Sandia Ward. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 10, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Sandia Ward, 4109 Eubank NE, with Bishop Jack Brewer conducting. Private disposition will take place. Anyone wishing to make a donation, may do so to the Sandia Ward Missionary Fund, c/o Bishop Jack Brewer, 3421 Piermont Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Velasquez -- Tressie Velasquez, age 89, born in Floyd, NM, moved to Albuquerque in 1945, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Del Norte Ward, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul in 1969. She is survived by her son, Leon Burkholder; five grandchildren, Paula Rodriguez of Rhode Island, Jeanie Smith, Lori Sloane, Bobby Burkholder, all of Albuquerque; and ten great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her son, grandkids and great-grandkids, and all her friends in the Mormon Church. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, and services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with Bobby Burkholder, Billy Burkholder, Gary Smith, Gary Smith II, Dennis Smith, Douglas W. Sloane. Honorary bearer is Ruben Lopez.
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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. John E. Vickers, Robert Stubblefield, Dave Stevenson, Ian Vickers, Daniel Vickers and James W. Vickers will served as pallbearers. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. 
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