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Bowen -- Jimmy Bowen, 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, April 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Weeta A. Bowen of Albuquerque; sons, Jimmy Leroy Bowen and wife, Shirley of Roswell, NM, Douglas Bowen and wife, Mary and Dan Bowen and wife, Carri, all of Albuquerque, NM; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Viola Vangundy of Mesa, AZ; and many other family and friends. He was a member of the International Union of Operation Engineers Local #953 and served his country during WWII in the Battle of the Bulge. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming, NE, with Chaplain Sandra S. Bess, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, Monday, 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Fought -- Mar 8, 1981 IN LOVING MEMORYAPR 27, 1998Jordan R. FoughtYOU TOUCHED US IN A WAY THAT CANNOT BE COMPARED, WE WILL HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES WE SHARED.WE LOVE AND MISS YOU MOM, PHIL, CHRIS, KYLE, CASSIE, ERIC, NANNY, PAPA, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS
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Garcia -- Patrick Matthew Garcia, 32, a resident of Belen, passed away on Friday, April 24, 1999. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. He graduated from the New Mexico Corrections Department Academy on December 16, 1994, and was a correctional officer for the past seven years at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas, where he was a member of the Tactical Response Team and the Designated Armed Response Team. He was very proud of his career in corrections. Patrick was the coach of the Belen Little League Rookies and the Youth Basketball League. He was a member of the men's softball league, and a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He owned Starfire Disc Jockey Service and was a well known area chimney sweep. He loved playing Santa Clause for his children and all his nieces, nephews and family members, as well as the Belen Recreation Center. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Prudencio and Lucinda Hurbina, his paternal grandmother, Patsy Serna, and his uncles, Prudencio and Macario Hurbina. Patrick is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Victoria Maestas Garcia, who is expecting their third child; his two sons, Patrick and Diego; his mother, Valerie and Frank Sanchez; his father, Andrew Garcia and his wife, Nila; his brother, Andrew Garcia and his wife, Louise; two sisters, Julie Garcia and Carla Mora and her husband, Tunney; his step brother, Shawn Garcia; his step sister, Isha Garcia; his grandfather, T.J. Serna; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenny and Nora Maestas; and his sisters-in-law, Eugena and Monica Maestas. He is also survived by his many loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Andrew Garcia, Feliciano Garcia, Ken Carrejo, Danny Sedillo, Leonard Jaramillo, Jack Williams, Gilbert Flores, and Andrew Lauer. Honorary Pallbearers will be all correctional officers at the Central N.M. Correctional Facility. The Honor Guard is made up of members of the Critical Emergency Response Team Honor Guard. Visitation will be Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Parish Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St, Belen 864-8501.
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Gay -- Geraldine"Gerry" Gay, 73, a resident of Rio Rancho for the last six years, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 1999. Gerry was born April 27, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Katherine Stone De Celles, in Northampton, Massachusetts. Gerry is survived by her three children, Carole Zibert of Rio Rancho, Bob Gay of Las Vegas, NV, and Tom Gay of Pennsylvania; one brother, Ken De Celles of Hartford, CT; four grandchildren, Ami Zibert of San Jose, CA, Merri Zibert of Albuquerque, Tom Powers and Brian Thomas of Rio Rancho; one great-grandchild, Kaela Stender. A Time of Remembrance for Gerry will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the parlor of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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Griffin -- Bernett E. Griffin, (Ed), 60, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 24, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Geraldine Griffin; two sons, Tony Griffin, Tracy Griffin and wife, Sandra; a daughter, Trulee Griffin and fiancee, Randy Lucero; four grandchildren, Sam, Chad, Adrian, and Nicole. Also, surviving are parents, Bernett Griffin and Ava Bassham; sisters, Ruby Nichols and husband, Marvin, Cauletta Stumbaugh; brother, Perry Bassham and wife, Kelly; many nieces, nephews and friends. Ed was a retired Lieutenant form the Albuqueque Police Department where he served 27 devoted years. He was also a past president and member of the Fraternal Order of Police for the past 39 years. He served in the US Army and was a graduate of Northwestern University. Services will be held at Hillside Community Church, 435 Jefferson SE on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. with Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A gathering to honor Ed Griffin will be held at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge following the Interment. Pallbearers will be Robert Valtierra, Turman Bragg, Bob Foote, Rocky Nogales, Mark Norlander, Phil Frostensen, Henry Nunez, Tom Trujillo, Ivall Miller; Honorary Pallbearers, the Albuquerque Police Department.
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Hamm -- Jeraldine E."Jeri" Hamm, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Friday, April 23, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Shaun Newton and wife, Nina of Albuquerque and Steve Newton and wife, Linda of Des Moines, IA; granddaughters, Natalie Newton, Dawn Barreras and husband, J.B., all of Albuquerque, Niko Newton of Santa Fe, and Lisa Newton and Kathy Newton of Des Moines, IA; grandsons, Mike Newton and Bob Newton of Des Moines, IA; brother, Delbert Madsen of Merrit Island, FL; and sisters, Jean Zaccagnino of Flemington, NJ and Phyllis Berling of Middleton, NJ. Mrs. Hamm retired from the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. She loved to travel and was loved by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and friends. Services will be Tuesday at noon at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Lem Boyles officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until the service. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of New Mexico, 124 Alvarado Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Cremation will take place after the service. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Henningsen -- Montelle Bearden Henningsen, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Thomas J. Henningsen and wife, Kate of Albuquerque and Myron H. Henningsen II and wife, Sandy of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, T. Michael Henningsen, Timothy Henningsen and wife, Susan, Kristin Henningsen, all of Albuqueruque, Mark Henningsen and wife, Deana of Hot Springs, AR, Todd Henningsen and Chris Henningsen, both of Scottsdale, AZ; and great-grandson, Connor Henningsen of Hot Springs, AR. Mrs. Henningsen was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Henningsen. The youngest of four sisters, Montelle danced professionally with her sisters in Washington, DC from 1930-1940. The Yates Sisters, as they were known professionally, performed in the White House for President Roosevelt in 1934. After moving to New Mexico, Montelle and her husband, Myron owned and operated Resort Publishing Co. in Albuquerque and the Sleepy Hollow Ski Lodge in Red River. During that time, Montelle was active in choreographing town plays and other special events in Red River. She later wrote a regular entertainment column in the popular Albuquerque magazine, Albuquerque This Month. Mrs. Henningsen was a member of Daughters of the Nile. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho. Interment will take place 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
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Kinzer -- David L. Kinzer, 37, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Kinzer; parents, John and Eleanor Kinzer of Albuquerque; sister, Mary Kinzer-Johnson and husband, Dick of Clancy, MT; brother, John Kinzer and wife, Marcie of Albuquerque, and many close relatives and friends who loved him. David graduated from Sandia High School in 1980 and graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1986. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 285, president of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, and an active member of Desert Springs Bible Church. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway Blvd. NE, with Pastor Paul Kemp officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be John Kinser, Chuck Harper, Ed Trujillo, Jonathan Elliott, Carlo Lucero, Dean Penneman, and John Merwin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Adam Roberts, Dan Newhouse, Joel Harper, David Montoya, Tom Morrish, Dick Johnson, Pete McGrath, Chris Cossin and Bryan Karler. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Indian Ministries Radio Work, c/o Desert Springs Church, 7509 Paseo Del Norte, NE, 87113. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
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Miller -- Kenneth C. Miller, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1984, died Friday, April 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of the family home; son, Douglas B. Miller and wife, Linda of Garden City, MI; granddaughters, Chelsea R. Miller and Charla M. Wladysiak and husband, Matthew, all of Garden City, MI; great-grandson, Kyle Douglas Wladysiak of Garden City, MI; sister-in-law, Pauline Collett Haley of Angola, IN: and brother-in-law, John V. Brown of Mobile, AL. Mr. Miller spend 2 1/2 years in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania and graduated from Tri State College in Angola, Indiana, with an engineering degree. Mr. Miller spent 25 years as a sales representative for Chemcentral Corp. in Romulus, MI. Memorial Services are pending. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM 87122. French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
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Muller -- IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCIS G . MULLER November 4, 1919 - April 27, 1998 God called you home one year ago. We miss you and love you more than we could ever express. We wish we had told you that we loved you more often but our Lord called you home. We know he is taking care of you and you are resting at peace, no more pain. Your loving family, wife Josie; daughters, Anna Muller and Frankie Veronda; grandchildren; brothers, Ed and Fred Muller.
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Muniz -- Visitation for Mr. Cecilio Muniz 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. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., also at the church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Casket Bearers will be Johnny Barrientes, Philip Muniz, Carlos Lucero, Marcial Ortega, Cecil Muniz and Robin Muniz. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Funeral services are under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. S.W.
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Ocana -- A Memorial Communion Service for Mr. Juan J. Ocana will be held Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with Deacon Jerry Hiettas, Officiating. The family will be receiving family and friends after 9:30. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Ortiz -- Celina A. Ortiz, 87, a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Velma L'Esperance of Albuquerque; sons, Alfonso Ortiz, Jr. and wife, Jeannette of Albuquerque and Nelson Ortiz and wife, Ernestine of Albuquerque; brothers, Jesse Garcia and wife, Rosana of Pinnole, CA, Lucio Garcia of Oakland, CA and Ofene Garcia and wife, Carlotta of Las Vegas, NM; sisters, Grace Duran and husband, Eloy, Gertrude Ortega, Predy Aragon and husband, Guadalupe, all of Albuquerque, and Dorothy L. 'Esperance of Las Vegas, NM; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Ortiz, Sr. in 1993. Celina was born April 8, 1912 in Chacon, NM. She was a graduate of Allison-James High School in Santa Fe in 1934 and enjoyed dancing, ceramics and macrame. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming, NE with Fr. Paul Baca. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior with Fr. Paul Baca, celebrant, Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Andrew Ortiz, Leon Jaramillo, III, Manuel L'Esperance and Timoteo L'Esperance. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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Poulson -- Alfred R."Bus" Poulson, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Friday, April 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith Poulson of Albuquerque; son, Larry Poulson and wife, Charlotte of Reno, NV; daughter, Rhonda Meyers and husband, Dean of Gastonia, NC; son-in-law, Allan Sovereign of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Michael Sovereign and wife, Debi, Sheri Sovereign, Scott Sovereign and wife, Christy, Denise Culp and Alison Mason and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Kaleb, Jessica and Tommy Sovereign; great-great-grandchild, Briana Dianne Sovereign; and brother, John M. Poulson of Lone Grove, OK. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Dianne Sovereign in 1998. Alfred was a member of Monte Vista Christian Church. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1977 after 36 years of service. Services will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Fred W. Dorisse officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Larry Poulson, Allan Sovereign, Dick Oler, Carl Woodward, and John Poulson. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
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Price -- PHILIPPA ANN PRICE July 4, 1977 - April 26, 1998Touched by God and taken from us on a snowy morn...there's not a sunrise, nor a sunset, not a sunny day, nor a rainy evening, or a starry night that we don't think about you and your lovely face and we smile through our tears. It is our faith in God that gives us the comfort that you and Grandma are together, joyful, and wrapped in the loving arms of Our Lord. Until God touches us and calls us home too, we love and miss you everyday!
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Rothfeld -- Eleanor Rothfeld, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Walter of the family home; son, Dr. Tom Rothfeld and wife, Rosemary Traub of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Philip and Peter Rothfeld; sister, Josephine Freifelder of Philadelphia, PA; brother, Hertzel Freifelder and wife, Roz of Tamarac, FL. Mrs. Rothfeld was a volunteer for Presbyterian Hospital. Private services will be held. The family requests contributions be made to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Smith -- Alma Hanson Smith, 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 49 years, passed away Friday, April 23, 1999. Alma was born on April 11, 1914, in Perry's Landing, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel M. Smith, Jr., her brother, Douglas, Weems Hanson, Jr., and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hoge and her husband, Jim Hoge of Albuquerque; her sons, Daniel M. Smith III and his wife, Sharon Smith of Santa Fe, Gaylord E. Smith of Prunedale, CA, and Paul H. Smith of Chatsworth, CA. Also surviving is her sister, LaMay Adamson of Michigan; five grandchildren, Deborah D. Pierson of Albuquerque, Cheryl L. Ferren and husband, Tracy Ferren of Birmingham, Alabama, Jon A. Pierson of Houston, TX, James E. Smith and wife, Mary Smith of Lamy, NM and Patrick Smith of Chatsworth, CA; and three great-grandsons, Ty Smith, Benjamin Ferren, and Sam Ferren; together with many other relatives and friends, and her loving cat,"Honey," who brought her much joy. Alma attended the University of Texas and worked for the Freeport Sulphur Company in Freeport, Texas, where she met her husband, Dan. They were married in New Orleans on April 10, 1938 and moved to Albuquerque in May, 1950. Alma worked many years as the office manager/secretary of her husband's CPA firm. With her husband, Alma started and ran her own travel agency, Atlas Travel Service, which she sold upon retirement in 1980. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The burden of advancing Alzheimers Disease in her last years never diminished her smile, laughter, and happiness. The family is especially grateful to the staff of St. Francis Place, a very special residence, for their loving care in this last period of her life. A visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, with Dr. Paul Debenport officiating, following private burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association, New Mexico Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, #205, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Solomon -- Alvin H. Solomon, born August 31, 1929 in Chicago, IL, beloved father and friend, died April 20, after a frustrating battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Pauline Solomon; his sister, June; wife, Lewise; and dear friend, Marva Vollmar. He is survived by his daughter, Sabrina and son-in-law, Mark; his goddaughters, Pari Taichert and Dara Shaw; dear friend, Alan Rosner; adopted sister, Eve Davies; and numerous relatives. Al graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University. His ultimate expertise was in nuclear weapons systems, and he was greatly respected in his field. He retired as Chief of the Engineering Analysis Branch of the San Antonio Air Logistics Command (KAFB) in October 1995. Al blended his technical know-how with his creative side when he served as the Lighting Director of the Albuquerque Little Theater for ten years. Al was a keen analyst of human nature, and his skill in understanding people made him a superb manager and magnificent friend. He had a deep respect for irreverence, an admiration for"rogueishness", and an appreciation for good stories and bad jokes. Al had a strong spirit of adventure and equally enjoyed exploring ideas and places. Although he was an engineer, one of the jobs he was proudest of was his own New Mexico sightseeing business in the early 1960's. He said that when he arrived in New Mexico for the first time after working in Seattle in 1960, he felt like he was returning home. His love affair with this state continued all his life. Al knew about everything. If you asked him a question, he had an answer and it was always right. Al was the definition of a father: he always made sure everything was taken care of-for everyone he loved and even people who worked for him casually. His hobbies were many, but one of his greatest pleasures was fiddling around with construction projects and home repairs. He was constantly seeking solutions to vexing problems in his and other people's homes. He was actively involved in the Friends of the North Golf Course community action group and the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society. Al's fine mind, tremendous capacity for love, and sense of humor will be missed by us all. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent in his memory to the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society, PO Box 23056, Santa Fe, NM 87502. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mr. Solomon (891-8200).
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Stapleton -- Roberta E. Stapleton, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Friday, April 23, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Donald, Jon, Daniel, Joseph and Leon Visnaw; daughters, Bridget, Penny and Pansy; grandchildren, Jessica, Shaunteill, Raeshaun, Michael and Joseph; great granddaughters, Justina, Breanah and Dominique; brothers, Fred Fowler and wife, Juna of Riverside, CA and John Fowler and wife, Florence of Royal Oak, MI; and sister, Elanor Frye and husband, James of Ormand Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, John M. (Jack) Stapleton, her son, Michael and her parents. Mrs. Stapleton was born in Detroit, MI on July 30, 1925 to Roberta and Fred Fowler. Roberta was the most giving mother to her nine children and provided a loving home to over 60 foster children. She and her husband, John, also owned a small family business, Stapleton's Nursery and Floral, for 20 years. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac Road SW, with Fr. Anthony Bolman, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donald, Jon, Joe, Daniel, Raeshaun and Michael. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
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Trujillo -- Donna Trujillo died Thursday in Albuquerque at age 17. She was a senior at Highland High School and a member of Y.D.I. She is survived by her sister, Monica Trujillo; her parents, Anthony and Isabel Trujillo; grandmothers Sally Trujillo and Julia Sanchez; two uncles, Manuel Aguilar and Frank Orosco; two aunts, Angela Lovato and Dalphene Minear; foster parents, Mom and Dad Sherwood; and many cousins. A Rosary will be recited for Ms. Trujillo, Monday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 27, at the Victory Outreach Church at Bridge and Five Points Road, time to be announced. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Salazar & Sons Mortuary in charge of arrangements. 
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