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Alderete -- The family of Moises E. Alderete would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank-you to Pastor Ernesto Jiron for officiating the prayer service, to Lonnie Jaramillo, Armando Robles, and to Los Hermanos de la Fraternidad de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Archibeque -- Joe Archibeque a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 28, 1999 suddenly in a local hospital. He is survived by four sons, Arturo Archibeque and wife, Barbara, Marvin Archibeque and wife, Stella, Orlando Archibeque, and Robert Archibeque; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Conrad Archibeque, and Alex Archibeque and wife, Carmen; two sisters, Lucy Vigil and husband, Eulogio, Irene Montoya and husband, John. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Placida Archibeque. Mr. Archibeque was an Auditor for the State Bureau of Revenue. He spoke Navajo and the Pueblo languages and was self-taught. A Rosary will be recited Monday, May 31, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday June 1, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment to follow at the Vista Verde Memorial Park. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420-4th St, NW. Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Boxberger -- Elsie Viola Boxberger, May 28, 1924-May 28, 1999. Elsie has gone to the loving arms of our Lord, exactly 75 years after her birth to Sam & Molly Wagner of Otis, Kansas. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Burns and partner, Robert; son, Kurtis R. Boxberger and partner, Rebecca Hall; grandsons, Greg Chavez and wife, Rachel and Michael Chavez; granddaughter, Shannon Burns Lee and husband, Jeffrey; great grandchildren, Gregory Steven Chavez and Taylor Riley Chavez, Katherine (Chavez) Eichman, and special granddaughters, Allison, Alisha, and Aliana Hall; brothers, Raymond Wagner and wife, Viola, Paul Wagner and wife, Mary, Harold Wagner and wife, Norma, and Norman Wagner and wife, Lois; sister, Arlene Maier; and her constant companions, Misty and Scotty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Boxberger, 1983; and son, Richard Lynn Boxberger, 1949. She fought a valiant battle to regain use of her body and speech following an automobile accident in November 1998, but was unable to overcome the damage caused by cancer. Elsie was loved by her many friends at Digital Equipment Corporation where she worked for 18 years. She leaves a large family who will miss her terribly, her smile, laughter, hugs and understanding and unlimited love. All who knew her will remember her being the most happy at cooking and serving the wonderful foods we all enjoyed so much. She also enjoyed good time with neighbors and friends. Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul Blvd, NE, Albuquerque 87112. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming, NE.
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Burge -- The family of Samuel A."Sam" Burge would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank-you to Father Jose Hernandez, St. Edwin Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Deacon Nestor Garcia for reciting the Rosary and to the Pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Cashion -- Oran Bryant Cashion, 88, an Albuquerque resident since 1955 and of New Mexico since 1933, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999. Mr. Cashion is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby E. Cashion of Albuquerque; sons, Michael B. Cashion of Tijeras, NM and Patrick T. Cashion of Albuquerque. He was a 50 year member of the Carrizozo, NM Masonic Lodge and a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Ruidoso, NM. Mr. Cashion was retired from the US Department of Energy with 37 years service. Cremation has taken place and a reception will be held on Sunday, May 30, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Erwin -- Lillian Marie Erwin, 79, passed away May 25, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Erwin. She is survived by her children, Bill Erwin and Phyllis Erwin; sisters-in-law, Jane Erwin Dial and Ruth Erwin; Kathy and Jim Chiccarelli, Allen Krusnik, Ilene and Robert Spragg; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, family, and friends who loved and will miss her. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano, NW, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman, NE 87108. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Service, 2919-4th St, NW, Albuquerque, NM 505- 343-8008
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Garcia -- The family of Mrs. Peggy (Pilar) Garcia wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends for their kind thoughtfulness during this difficult time in their lives. You will always be remembered Funeral services were under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Gray -- Lorene Gray, 94, of Magdalena, New Mexico, died Friday, May 28, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Mona Dennison of Bellville, TX, and Joe Anne Mack and Husband, Bill of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Ocie Irle Dennison and wife, Judy of Bellville, TX, Janet Dennison of Dallas, TX, Marty Mack and Kellie Mack both of Albuquerque; great-grandsons, Shane Hamilton of Dallas, TX, and Douglas Dennison of Bellville, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Gray; a son, Ocie Gray; granddaughter, Linda Dennison; and a great-grandson, Shawn Hamilton. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM. Pallbearers will be Bill Mack, Marty Mack, Irle Dennison, Janet Dennison, Shane Hamilton and Kellie Mack. Honorary Pallbearer will be Douglas Dennison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Magdalena Community Church, Magdalena, New Mexico. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
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Griego -- The family of Mr. Arthur J. Griego wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind during this difficult time in their lives. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Funeral services were under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Griego -- The family of Charles M. (Bamboo) Griego would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; to Father Richard Rohr, Holy Family Church, Celebrant of the Funeral Mass, to Mrs. Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary and to the Pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Gutierrez -- Cosme Luis Zuniga Gutierrez III, a Belen High School Graduate, was called home to be with the Lord on May 28, 1999. He was born in Loma Linda, California on July 19, 1981. Cosme has lived in Belen since 1996 and was formerly from Cedaredge, CO. Cosme was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cosme Escontrias Gutierrez in 1996. Cosme is survived by his loving parents, Cosme and Norma of the family home in Belen; his sister, Caridad Rosalia; his brother, Alexis Roberto, all of the family home in Belen; his half-sister, Julianna Zuniga Placencio of Deming, NM; his girlfriend, Jonalynn Malcom of Los Chavez, NM; maternal great-grandmother, Camila D. Lucero; maternal grandmother, Maria Lucero Zuniga; maternal grandfather, Angel O. Zuniga all of Deming; paternal grandmother, Celia Flores Gutierrez of Santa Clara, NM; aunts and uncles, Yolanda Echiribel of Venice, CA; Jamie Gutierrez and his wife, Tillie of Socorro; Pedro Diaz and his wife, Irma of Silver City; Henry Lopez and his wife, Hilda of Lancaster, CA; Grace Garcia of Santa Clara, NM; John Madrid and his wife, Silvia of Deming; Ernesto Zuniga and his wife, Tammy, Rolando and Charlie Zuniga all of Deming; godfather, Bobby Carrillo and Theresa of Deming. Cosme is also survived by his many loving relatives and cousins."The Road of Life""I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now... For I shall not pass this way again."Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St, Belen, NM Arrangements will then be transferred to Baca Funeral Home, 811 South Gold. Visitation will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Deming, NM on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Deming followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. also at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Hurley, NM next to his grandfather.
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Hall -- Tiger Jordan Hall died May 28, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Klint and Kileen Hall of the family home; sisters, Andrael and Mikaela; grandparents, Bruce Myers, Connie Myers, David Speelman and his wife, Betty; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held Monday 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Moriarty, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, Monday at 9:00 a.m. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
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Hart -- Edward James Hart, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed from this earth on Monday, May 24, 1999. A dedicated father and husband, he is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Rodney, Roger, and Robert; daughter-in-law, Allyson; and granddaughters, Ashley and Alyssa; we well as brother, John; sister-in-law, Ann; and nephews, Charles, Lee, and John. Ed was born in Albuquerque on October 17, 1929, at St. Joseph Hospital, and raised in Albuquerque, Carthage, and Gallup, NM. He attended Albuquerque High School, the University of New Mexico, and served in the New Mexico Air National Guard. Retired after 38 years with Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Technologist, Ed developed several inventions, received a patent, and won several awards, including one from the Department of Energy for his work on the design of various weapons systems. Having met his wife in Albuquerque, they would have shared their 48th wedding anniversary on May 26th. Ed was a gentle, kind, and loving person who left an indelible impression on all whom he touched. He will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1st in the chapel located at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave, NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919-4th St, NW 343-8008
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Hilton -- Lee Hilton, 78, of Los Alamos passed away suddenly May 26, 1999. Lee retired from LANL after 33 years. He was a WWII veteran as part of the Manhattan Project. He was also the head of Maintenance for the Los Alamos Ski Area for 12 years. Lee owned and operated Lee's Welding Shop until his death. Lee is survived by his wife, Margaret of 58 years; daughters, Rebecca Hedrick and husband, Ron of Albuquerque, Jane Schroer and husband, Jim of Richardson, TX; son, Kim Hilton of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Tad, Tracy, Jeff, Jason, Charlie, Joseph, Megan; and one great-granddaughter; brothers, Bill and Max; and one sister, Lela. Inurnment will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m. at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos with Rev. Colin Kelly officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos or a New Mexico Hospice of choice. Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 E. Roden Rd. 989-7032
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Mcdonald -- Rita S., passed away May 27, 1999. She was resident of Albuquerque for almost six years, moving here from Miami, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice and E. Sidney Hyman. She is survived by her loving daughter, Bess Holt and son-in-law Marshall; two sons, Kerry and Donald of Florida. Rita is also survived by her loving sister and brother, Sylvia Goldmann and Victor Hyman; nephews Hank Goldmann, Peter Goldmann and their families; niece Jeanne Schiller and three grandchildren. Rita grew up in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York and moved to Miami, FL as an adult. She worked in the Family Jewelry business all her life. She retired and moved to Albuquerque to be near her daughter. She was a wonderful, loving mother and a true friend and had a generous helping hand for all that needed it. She loved her dogs and cats and gave them a great life. She had a quick, hardy laugh and an ability to make friends with anyone. Rita was President of The Alliance of the Unitarian Church in Miami, FL for one term. She leaves many friends in Miami and Alb. She was much loved and will be forever missed by her daughter. A special thanks to the nurses at Presbyterian Hospital, Downtown SAC Unit especially Marlene Gross and Rita Saavedra who were kind and loving in their care of mom. As mom would say"Later, Thank You, that's enough"! Cremation has taken place and her remains will be placed in Alaska at a later date.
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Posey -- Perhaps you brought or served food. Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friends could say, perhaps you were not there at all, just thought or prayed for us that day. Whatever the part the Lord had you play to console our hearts, we thank you so much, and may He bless each one of you. The family of Ada D. Posey. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Sacoman -- Guadalupe Alfonso, (G.A.) Sacoman, age 65, of Albuquerque, died Friday, May 28, 1999. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles P. and Josephine; brothers, Joseph and Charles; and granddaughter, Dana. G.A. is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Ernest A. Sacoman and his wife, Anne; daughters, Deanna Hedrick and husband, Stanley and Angela Jo Sacoman; brothers, Lucas and his wife, Betty, Alfred and his wife, Gloria, Robert and his wife, Norma, and William and his wife, Mary; grandchildren: Carlos, Stephen, Annalisa and Cheyanne and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Sacoman was a retired veteran and a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a teacher for 25 years and touch the lives of many students. A Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at Hillcrest Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. June 2, 1999 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Hillcrest Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd, NE 265-5959
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Salazar -- The family of Mr. Federico J. Salazar would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; to Pastor George Waquie officiant of the prayer and funeral services. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Sanchez -- In Loving Memory of WALDO"Freebird" SANCHEZ20 years ago today you left us. This pain that never goes away! Missing you and loving you for always! Mom, Dad & J.C.
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Sanchez -- Mrs. Mary Ann Sanchez died Friday in Albuquerque at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband, Abie A. Sanchez; sons, Phillip Michael Sanchez, Raymond Anthony Sanchez, Abie Dan Sanchez and David Joseph Sanchez; daughter, Jeanette M. Sanchez; brothers, Ernie Gallegos and Richard Gallegos; sisters, Velma Simpson and Linda Romero; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Sanchez will be held on Tuesday at the St. Edwin Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Abie Joe Sanchez, Raymond Sanchez Jr., Phillip Sanchez Jr., Johnnie Sanchez, Charles Romero and Mark Romero. Honorary Pallbearers will be Daniel Sanchez and Julius Sanchez, a grandson who preceded her in death. A Rosary for Mrs. Sanchez will be recited on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400-3rd St, SW.
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Smith -- Samuel David Smith, Noted Artist, Prof. Emeritus of U.N.M. and long time resident of Telluride, CO, died at the age of 81 after a short illness on Sunday, May 23, 1999 in Montrose Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth of Telluride; two sons, Lt. Rembrandt Smith, USN of Anacortes, WA, Michelangelo Smith of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Cezanne Turner of Albuquerque; and five grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating Sam's life will be held later this summer at Navajo Lake, N.M. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
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Treibel -- Walter E. Treibel, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since the early 1940s, died on Monday, May 24, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet in 1985; and his daughter, Susy Sanders in 1998. He is survived by his son, Wayne Treibel and his wife, Karen, their children, Adam and Ashley; son, Steven Treibel and his wife, Elizabeth, and their son, Daniel; sister, Marion Norkin of New Jersey; grandson, Michael Fisk; son-in-law, James Sanders; and brother-in-law, Robert J. Pringle and his wife, Dorothy of Alabama. Mr. Treibel graduated from the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute in New York in 1943 as a Mechanical Engineer. He then worked in an airplane manufacturing facility back east. Some of his associates and classmates requested his assistance on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, NM, though he did not want to move west. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944 and sent to Los Alamos, NM as a Technical Master Sergeant. He was the inventor of the trigger mechanism for the first nuclear weapon. He was in the North Bunker at the Trinity Site (First Atomic Bomb Test), in New Mexico. He was one of the original members of the Z-Division of Sandia National Labs. He designed and developed many weapons systems over the span of 38 years at Sandia National Labs. He retired from Sandia in the early 1980s. His career was filled with many accommodations, recommendations, and personal references, including some notable ones from Robert J. Oppenheimer, Alvin Graves, George Landry, and many others. Walt was an avid walker at Winrock Mall. He had many friends in the Albuquerque, Los Alamos, and Livermore Communities. His life was a treasure for all to remember. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Sunday, May 30, 1999, 1:30 p.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, with Rev. John Wild officiating. The family would like to express appreciation to Health South Rehabilitation Center, Vista Del Rio Retirement Center, and Sunrise Mission Manor for their compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305; or to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Vallejos -- The family of Mary Inez Vallejos would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes, and a special thank you to Father Jack, Holy Family Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass; to Father Antonio for reciting the Rosary, and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Zuber -- Evelyn Zuber, 87, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, following a sudden illness at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. She was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, but for the past eight years had been residing in Washington State. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joshua"Pete" Zuber; and son, Ray Lea Henson. Mrs. Zuber is survived by her daughters, Terry McDermott and husband, Boyd of Tacoma, WA, and Betsy Pixley and husband, Bob of Albuquerque; son, Bobby Henson of Moriarty; grandsons, Johnny White of Albuquerque, Clifton McDermott and wife, Lisa of Tacoma, WA, Robbie Henson and wife, Rhonda, Scott Henson and wife, Shannon, and Matthew Henson all of Moriarty, and Michael R. Pixley and wife, Cory of Sacramento, CA; granddaughters, Dixie Lea McDermott of Tacoma, WA, Janet Garman and husband, Chris of Moriarty, Cherie Freytag and husband, Jack of San Antonio, TX, Melody Anderson and husband, Bill of Hillsboro, OR, Lynne Erwin and husband, Glen of Albuquerque, and Linda Black and husband, Larry of Nashville, TN; 16 great grandchildren; beloved friend, Francis Olliff, and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro, NE with Ron Cherry officiating. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919-4th St, NW 343-8008 
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