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Adams -- In Loving Memory Isaac C. (Ike) Adams April 7, 1922 to July 2, 1996Ike you were such a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and papa. You were and will always be a very special part of our lives. I miss you so much, your loving wife.
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Avila -- Alberto Lara Avila, 63, a resident of Albuquerque for 37 years, died recently at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Maria C. Dorsey and her husband, Bryan of Albuquerque; son, Albert Avila Jr. of Albuquerque; son, Mark D. Avila of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son, Johnny E. Avila of Tucson, Arizona; daughter, Flora M. Mascarenas and husband, Steve of Albuquerque; daughter, Silvana Roybal and husband, Dennis of Albuquerque; son, Edward J. Avila of Albuquerque; son, Richard D. Avila of Tucson, Arizona; 18 grandchildren; a sister, Josephina Guevara of Plainview, Texas; and a brother, Espiridion"Piro" Avila of Plainview, Texas. Alberto was employed as a brick layer here in Albuquerque since 1962. Alberto was an avid artistic painter and a member of the Barelas Senior's Center. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE.
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Candelaria -- Gabriel Candelaria, 37, beloved husband, father and son, was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 29, 1999. Mr. Candelaria was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. He is survived by his loving wife, Isabel; daughter, Monica; son, Gabriel Jr.; grandsons, Michael; mother, Diana Flores; father, Eddie Candelaria; mother and father-in-law, Mike and Dolores Mirabal; brothers, Victor and Richard; sister, Valerie; brother and sisters-in-law, Michael Mirabal, Patricia Baca, and Ana Marie Mirabal; grandmothers, Theresa Santillanes and Sally Mc Guinness. He was well loved by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and by his Godson, Ruben Martinez Jr. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at Victory Outreach Church, Bridge at Five Points, on Saturday, July 3, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Madrid, Danny Romero, Steven Romero, Ruben Martinez Sr., Leroy Romero, Gilbert Gonzales, and Mike Baca. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Mirabal, Michael Mirabal, and Godson, Ruben Martinez Jr. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Carnes -- Col. Sam A. Carnes, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Sunday, June 27, 1999. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Charlotte B. Carnes of Albuquerque; daughter, Cynthia Carnes of Corrales; son, Sam A. Carnes Jr. and wife, Nancy of Knoxville, TN; grandson, James H. Wall Jr. and wife, Chandra of Rio Rancho; granddaughters, Suzanne O'Neill and husband, Bill of Albuquerque, Charlotte Smith and husband, Doug of Overland Park, KS, and Cindy M. Carnes of Knoxville, TN; great-grandson, Christopher Wall; and great-granddaughter, Amanda Wall, both of Rio Rancho. Col. Carnes was preceded in death by his brothers, John P. Carnes and James J. Carnes III. He was a veteran of WWII, having served for 27 years in the U.S. Air Force an an administrative officer in the Pacific and C.B.I. Theaters, retiring in 1961. After his retirement, he was associated with the American Automobile Association. Col. Carnes was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Lyle A. Reece officiating. Private interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 411 Broadway SE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Chavez -- Christopher Jerome (Chris) Chavez, 37, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne M. Chavez and children, Christopher Aaron and Valerie Joyce; his parents, Joe and Joyce Chavez; two sisters, Marybeth and husband, Joe Villegas and Jane Chavez; four brothers, Joseph Chavez, James Chavez, Charles Chavez and wife, Lupe, and Richard Chavez; grandfather, Epifinio (Piffie) Chavez; his father and mother-in-law, George and Diana Benavidez; sister-in-law, Angela and husband, Mark Chacon, April Benavidez; brothers-in-law, George Benavidez and wife, Georgia, John Benavidez and wife, Melanie, Anthony Benavidez and Josh Benavidez; grandparents-in-law, Rosendo and Luisa Cruz and Neph Benavidez; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and Firefighters Local #224, former member of Air National Guard, and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. He was a graduate of Rio Grande High School. He did volunteer work for Mountain View Community Center, and numerous local charities through Firefighters Optimist Club. He is known for his loving heart, and reached out to everyone he met. He will be missed by everyone he loved and who loved him. Visitation will be Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Monday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 6, 9:00 a.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Gomez -- Funeral Services for Mrs. Priscilla Gomez will be held on Friday at the St. Therese Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Gonzales -- Diana Gonzales, 32, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died June 30, 1999 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Pat; two daughters, Erica and Angelica; her mother, Vera Bailey and husband, Ron of Albuquerque; her in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Patrico Gonzales of Socorro; three sisters, Angela Garcia and husband, Elmer of Albuquerque, Josie Garcia, Yolanda Herrera of Albuquerque; four brothers, David Barela and wife, Vivian, Manual Barela and wife, Connie, Alex Barela and wife, Annette, and Ernie Barela, all of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews and many friends. She was self-employed with Pat and Diane's Krazzy Karaoke. She loved to sing and she brought joy to family and friends. Rosary will be Friday, July 2, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at Holy Child Parish in Carnuel, New Mexico. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, July 3, 1999 at 1:00 p.m.
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Gordon -- Peggy Janell Gainor Gordon, of Duluth, Minnesota, mother of Susan Gordon of Albuquerque and Sharon Gordon of Corrales, died June 16, 1999 as a result of cancer. Since Heaven's garden holds a new bloom, a garden ceremony celebrating her life will be held Friday evening, July 2 at 6:30 p.m., in Corrales, NM. Balloons will be released by her family during the celebration. Participating will be her daughters and their families, Pat and Tom Johnson of Duluth, MN and children, Eric and Katie; Sharon Gordon and Don Pearsall of Corrales and children, Sloan and Seth; and Susan Gordon and Ralph Critelli of Albuquerque and children, Spencer, Philip and Abby.
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Leyba -- Guadalupe"Pita" Leyba, 91, lived in Leyba for most of her life and had been a resident of Albuquerque for the past two years, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Josie L. Chavez and husband, Anselmo of Albuquerque, Magdalena Chavez and husband, Manuel of Moriarty, and Sara L. Hurtado and husband, Elias of Holman, NM; sons, Tony J. Leyba and wife, Connie of San Antonio, TX and Bernie Leyba and wife, Mary of Santa Fe; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandsons; and brothers, Antonio Tapia and wife, Rita, and Don Tapia and wife, Lucy, all of Albuquerque. Mrs. Leyba was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Tranquilino D. Leyba; grandson, Samuel Hurtado; sisters, Rose Dominguez and Louisa Dean; and brothers, Cruz Tapia and Ralph Tapia. Rosary will be recited Friday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, with Deacon Joe Quintana reciting. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Frank Leyba, Tearance Pacheco, Ernie Lucero, Augustine Chavez, Raul Hurtado and Elias Hurtado IV. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Metzgar -- Funeral services for Mr. Max Metzgar will be held on Friday at the St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Gallegos, David Vigil, Jimmy Martinez-Metzgar, Ross B. Lopez, LeRoy Metzgar and Dan Pederson. Visitations will be held on Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Meyer -- The family of Charlotte H. Meyer wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Monarrez -- Jason Monarrez, 19, a resident of Albuquerque for 11 years, died on Tuesday, June 29, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Prescilla Monarrez of Albuquerque; father, Joe Monarrez of Pamona, CA; brother, Ernie Melendrez; sister, Laura Pena, both of Albuquerque; brother, Joey Monarrez; sister, Julie Dolezal, both of California; maternal grandmother, Cecelia Del Real of Albuquerque; paternal grandmother, Theodora Monarrez of Los Angeles, CA; nieces, Jennifer, Celina, Marissa, Sarah, Emily and Jessica; nephews, Joshua and Jeremiah; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Gabriella Nieto, reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 5525 Fortuna Rd. NW, with Father Gene Gries, Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Ernie, Joshua, Gerard, Joey, Ricky and Rocky. Cremation will take place following the services. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Morga -- Lochlain Worrin Morga, infant son of Justin and Jennifer Morga of Edgewood, died Saturday, June 26, 1999. He is also survived by his brother, Caelan James Morga; sister, Jinny Chelsea Morga; maternal grandparents, Gary and Susan Boyd, all of Edgewood; paternal grandmother, Lisa Morga; aunts, Christy Bauer, Stacey Boyd, Lesley Morga and Megan Morga. Services will be held Friday, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating.
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Padilla -- In Loving Memory of MICHAEL (MIKEY) A. PADILLA July 2, 1974 - March 10, 1995 Happy Birthday We Love You! Your Family & Your Friends
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Reynolds -- Margaret M. Reynolds died June 23, 1999 in San Diego, California. She is survived by her brother, James B. Reynolds of Wilsonville, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Reynolds; her parents, John and Agnes Reynolds; two brothers, John and Eugene Reynolds; and two sisters, Elsie Wootton and Barbara Allard. Born September 27, 1903, Margaret attended St. Mary's School and Western School of Commerce. She worked for Albuquerque Gas and Electric, as well as acting as business manager for her parents at Reynolds' Dairy. She later lived in Boston for many years, then California. Visitation and Rosary will be at the mortuary on Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass will be Saturday morning at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Fitzgerald and Sons are in charge of services.
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Rodriguez -- Fedelino Rodriguez, age 81, passed away Monday, June 28, 1999. He is survived by his six daughters, Cora Pacheco and husband, Willie, Kathy Mendoza, Genevieve Santillanes and husband, Phil, Lillian Padilla and husband, Larry, Stella Espiritu, and Eva Martin and husband, Ed. Fedelino will be greatly missed by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, 11:00 a.m., at the San Antonio Catholic Church in Rio Lucio, NM. Graveside services will be conducted today, 12:00 p.m. noon, at the Penasco Cemetery. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th St. N.W. Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Romero -- Lucy Romero left us to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 1999. She was preceded in death by her father, Delfido Gonzalez; her mother, Perfecta; and her beloved son, Christopher Romero. She is survived by her husband, Rubel Romero Sr.; five sons, Rubel Romero Jr. and wife, Martha, Steve Romero and wife, Elaine, Robert Romero and wife, Anne, Leo Romero and wife, Tina, Andrew Romero and wife, Bonnie; five daughters, Kathy Martinez and husband, Juan, Tina Romero-Vogt, Elizabeth Pribble and husband, Gary, Camilla Kloeppel and husband, Mike, Michelle Rodriguez and husband, Robert; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leo Gonzalez and wife, Bessie, Delfinio Gonzalez and wife, Gina, Paul Gonzalez and wife, Priscilla; three sisters, Antonia Archibeque and husband, Emiterio, Isabel Branson and husband, Fred, Dolores Gutierrez and husband, Orlando; and many nephews and nieces. Lucy will be greatly missed by her loving family. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, July 2, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at the Chapel of Alameda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM. Interment will follow at Algodones Cemetery. Honorary bearers will be her grandsons, Mark Romero, Jonathon Romero, Armando Martinez, Joaquin Martinez, Michael Romero, Anthony Romero, Joseph Martinez, Joseph Kloeppel, Jacob Kloepper and Christopher Rodriguez. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
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Ryan -- Dr. Allen D. Ryan, age 56, died suddenly on the afternoon of June 28, 1999 in an automobile accident. He was born on June 19, 1943 in Lockwood, Missouri to Dr. and Mrs. Devoy Ryan and often talked of many fond childhood memories, especially of the time spent on his grandparent's Missouri farms and, in particular, with his cousins. Allen graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, received his Bachelor and Master's degrees from the University of New Mexico, and his Doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado. While teaching Computer-Aided Drafting, Architecture, and Engineering Descriptive Geometry at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, his program was sited as the most outstanding high school drafting program in the State of New Mexico and he also was named"New Mexico Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year" in 1983. Allen was currently teaching Industrial Technology at Mesa Junior High School and had completed 34 years of teaching. He especially loved golf, the Denver Broncos, the Arizona Cardinals, and was known for a great sense of humor. Allen is survived by his wife, Randa; daughter, Stacey; son, Steve Aguilar and wife, Lori; son, Rob Aguilar; parents, Devoy and Leota Ryan; sister, Jeanette Madge Paroz and husband, Roger; nephew, David Michael LaNear and wife, Kymberly and many other relatives. He will be deeply missed by his students, friends, and family. Contributions to Arizona Humane Society or American Cancer Society.
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Sanchez -- Gillie"Gil" Sanchez, 82, a lifelong resident of Belen, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 1, 1999. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Gil is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Priscilla of the family home in Belen; four children, Speaker of the House for New Mexico, Raymond Sanchez of Albuquerque, Regina Elkins and her husband, Gary of Belen, Gloria Pena of Albuquerque, and Senator Michael Sanchez and his wife, Lynn of Los Chavez; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Suzie Jaramillo of Belen and Christina Baca of Albuquerque. Funeral services will be held on Friday and Saturday with service times currently pending. Call Romero Funeral Home for service times, (505) 864-8501.
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Stowe -- Leland L. Stowe, 61, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 11 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 1999. Leland was born May 27, 1938, the son of Lloyd and Leatha Dandurand Stowe in Worthington, Minnesota. Lee had been a Quality Control Manager with the Roses Southwest Paper Company before retiring. He also served in the US Air Force for 20 years. Lee is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Rio Rancho; four children, F. Scott Stowe and his wife, Karen of Colorado Springs, CO, Deitria Clark and her husband, Jeff of Rio Rancho, David Stowe of Denver, CO, Bradley Stowe and his wife, Anna Marie of Colorado Springs, CO; three sisters, LaDonna Gertson and Darlene Wamund of Minnesota and Alene Holland of Wisconsin; and eight grandchildren, Lauren, Kaitlin, Justin, Alisha, Arysta, Jeremy, David II, and Nicole-Marie. A Rosary will be recited this evening, Friday, July 2, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the Mass of Resurrection being celebrated on Saturday, July 3, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with the Rev. Christopher Pieroni as the Celebrant. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Trimberger -- Victor Edward Trimberger, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, passed away on June 23, 1999. He is survived by three nephews, Theodore Hillert and wife, Lois of Tomah, WS, Dr. Richard Hillert and wife, Gloria of Melrose Park, IL, the Rev. Dale Trimberger and wife, Karen of Columbus, IN; a niece, Elaine Trimberger of Appleton, WS, Mrs. Wayne Trimberger of Mesa, AZ; and a number of cousins. Victor was born in Granton, Wisconsin, the son of John and Emma Fravert Trimberger, both deceased. He was employed by a number of Wisconsin businesses. He was married to the former Maxine M. Otis of Mondlvi, Wisconsin, who predeceased him. He served in the Army Engineers in WWII and in the States and the Philippine Islands. In 9146, he was employed by the Veterans Administration, Chicago Regional Office as a Contract Officer. In 1951, he was employed by the Defense Nuclear Agency until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of the United Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge #68, and Scottish Rite of Santa Fe. Cremation and burial in the National Cemetery, in Santa Fe, has taken place. If desired, memorials may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 7833 Tramway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, where a memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, July 4, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Disposition by Sunrise Cremation Society. 
        Published on: Fri July 02, 1999