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Alarcon -- Mrs. Maria A. Alarcon, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family on July 24, 1999. Mrs. Alarcon was the loving mother of five daughters, Mary Aguilar and husband, Jesus G., Gregoria Hernandez and husband, Jimmy Sr., Soledad Montano and husband, Louie, Susie Benavidez and husband, Eddie, and Marcella Gallegos; five sons, Ismael Alarcon and wife, Matilde, Pedro Alarcon, Joe Alarcon and wife, Veronica, Ladislado Alarcon and wife, Jeanette, and John Alarcon and wife, Marie. She is also survived by her brother, Cesario Armendariz and wife, Aurora; 38 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and one great-great due in September; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Alarcon was a member of the Catholic Church and her favorite Patron Saint was La Virgin De La Soledad. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Martha Herrera, reciting. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Church with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Jim Huth, Celebrant and Deacon Juan Barajas, con-Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Juan Marcos Alarcon, Joe Alfred Alarcon, Jimmy Hernandez, Jesus Aguilar Jr., Lalo Alarcon Jr., Sammy Chavez and Richard Montano. Honorary will be Mary Helen Alarcon, Darlene Benavidez and Dolores silva. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Allred -- James N. Allred, 78, a former resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 24, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlene Allred of the family home; three children, Ronald E. Allred and wife, Susan, James R. Allred and wife, Sue, and Deborah C. Allred-Smock; three grandchildren, Catron and Clayton Allred and Kyle Smock, all of Albuquerque; two brothers, Don Allred of Vega, Texas and Ralph Allred and wife, Katherine of Amarillo, Texas. Mr. Allred was a decorated WWII U.S. Army-Air Corps Veteran. He was a successful Albuquerque businessman for 42 years retiring from Plasco Inc., a specialty building materials company. He was a Charter member of the Four Hills Country Club. In Ruidoso, where Jim and Charlene retired, they were members of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Allred was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Ruidoso and a board member of the Cree Meadows Country Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the outdoors. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School Road, Suite 310, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or Lincoln County Hospice, 116 Nob Hill, Ruidoso, NM 88345. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Berdine -- Frances Gaunce Berdine, 88, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1972, died Sunday, July 25. She is survived by her husband, Denis Berdine; her daughters, Patricia Magyary of El Cerrito, CA and Karen Caldwell of San Rafael, CA; and her grandson, Chris Magyary of El Cerrito, CA. Born in Walla Walla, Washington, she received her B.A. from Whitman College and her M.A. in history at UC Berkeley where she was also a doctoral candidate. She and her first husband, Harold Gaunce, lived in El Cerrito for 25 years where they raised their family and where she was active in local and state politics. An inveterate reader fascinated with other cultures, she spent many years as a world traveler. Acutely interested in current events and international affairs, she also had a deep love for animals and the environment. During her marriage to Denis, she appreciated the company of their many friends and family. In her later years, she continued to enjoy the views from her windows of Sandia Peak and the vast, everchanging New Mexico skies. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Joseph Medical Center or Presbyterian Hospice of Albuquerque.
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Carpenter -- Kenneth S. Carpenter passed away on July 23, 1999. Cremation has taken place and memorial service is pending. Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505) 891-9192.
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Castle -- Everett W."Ed" Castle died on Saturday, July 24, 1999. He was born in Rockford, IL, on February 10, 1924, the second son of Clarence W. and Garnet Atkins Castle. Mr. Castle was preceded in death by his wife, Leanne Brookings Castle; his parents; and brother, Vince. He is survived by his son, Todd and wife, Gretchen; sister, Betty Ann Almond and husband, Chuck; best friend, Elizabeth Wills; and many wonderful nieces and nephews in Illinois and Minnesota. Remember, Tasha and Shyanne, Grandpa Ed loved you! Mr. Castle had a profound love for America. Shortly after his graduation from East Rockford High School, class of 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Castle served with the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima and later served during the war in Korea. In his later years, he was greatly saddened when young American men and women, boys and girls could kill each other with no provocation. Yes, Mr. Castle loved America. He traveled every American state except Alaska. Mr. Castle found great beauty in all of America and he found it easy to understand why each person had so much pride in his own state. Perhaps the years he spent in the Marine Corps brought out this urge to see the world, and he did indeed see a lot of it. Mr. Castle loved Canada and Canadians, because they thought, looked and sometimes acted like Americans. He later visited most of the Western European countries, South America, the Bahamas and many Pacific Islands. He loved to sail and had he been rich, we are certain he would have sailed the seven seas. This was not meant to sound like a travel story; it is an obituary, but Dad wanted to convey a message to his loving family and friends that he had a full and happy life. His childhood was full of love, he had the opportunity to serve his country, he had employment and he enjoyed many years of good health. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with The Rev. David E. Cruson, St. Luke Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Chaplain Col. Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim and Barbara Halsten and Richard and Carol Traeger. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW 87120. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue July 27, 1999

Chavez -- Alfonso Chavez, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 23, 1999, following a seven year battle with leukemia. A man with many blessings and virtues, Mr. Chavez will long be remembered by his devoted family and friends for his strong faith in God, wisdom, strength, sense of humor, and generous heart. He was 79 years old. Alfonso is survived by his beloved wife, Agatha Chavez; brothers, Ernesto and Elfego; sisters, Marcelina, Ruby and Theresa; sons, David, Herman and Louie; daughters, Helen and Annabelle; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 27, 2:30 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue at 6:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church followed by a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Chavez -- Eva Marie Chavez, of Bernalillo, 19, passed away Sunday, July 25, 1999. She is survived by her mother, Gloria Gonzales and step-father, Ralph Gonzales; her father, Herman Chavez and his wife, Reyna DeLara; brothers, Raymond Chavez and wife, Dominique, Carlos Chavez and James Gonzales; sisters, Loretta Chavez and her husband, Rick Lucero, Filia Chavez and her husband, Anthony Hernandez, and Christina Gonzales; three nieces and one nephew. Services are pending and will be announced.
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Chavez -- Eva Marie"Chubs" Chavez, 19, of Bernalillo, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 1999. She was preceded in death by her brother, Herman Jr. She is survived by her parents, Gloria Gonzales and husband, Ralph of Bernalillo, Herman Chavez Sr. and wife, Reyna De Lara; three brothers, Raymond Chavez and wife, Dominique, Carlos Chavez, and James Gonzales; three sisters, Loretta Chavez and fiance, Rick Lucero, Filia Chavez and fiance, Anthony Hernandez, and Christine Gonzales; grandparents, Lorraine Garduno and Rupe Perea; great-grandmother, Frances Garduno. Eva will be greatly missed by her loving family. She graduated from Bernalillo High School in 1998, she had a 3.8 GPA. While in high school she lettered in basketball, baseball, and in soccer twice. She also played girls softball. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where she was President of the youth group and also an Alter Server. A Rosary will be recited this evening, July 27, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, July 28, 1999 also at Our lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Gutierrez, Jason Garcia, Cory Parks, Brandie Poolaw, Erlinda Farfan, and Anthony Garduno. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Hernandez, Rick Lucero, Gabriel Maestas, and Nathan Garduno. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
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Duran -- The family of Lonnie Duran wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends for their moral support and kindness shown at the most difficult time in their lives. To those who sent the beautiful floral tributes, food, and prayers, your kind thoughtfulness will always be remembered.
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Gabaldon -- Mr. Albert "Big Al of the Bird of Paradise" Gabaldon 78, and a life long Albuquerque resident, business owner and World War II veteran passed away on Saturday, July 24, 1999, surrounded by his family and friends after a heroic battle with cancer. Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle, NE. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in Holy Ghost Catholic Church also on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Vigil, Celebrant. His grandchildren, Michael, Charles, Todd, Brian and Keith Gabaldon and Mark Martinez will service as casket bearers. Paul and Chris Martinez and Justin Gabaldon, also his grandchildren, will serve as honorary casket bearers. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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Gieseck -- Barbara Gieseck, 62, a resident of Los Lunas for 19 years, left us to join our Heavenly Father, at our home on July 26, 1999, after a short battle with cancer. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Barbara was retired from the Albuquerque Police Department after 22 years of outstanding service. She was a member of the VFW Post 9676 and a member of the San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas. Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Barger and her brother, George Barger. She is survived by her father, Jack Barger of Amarillo, TX; her four children, Anna Gieseck of Los Lunas, Connie Garcia and her husband, George of Albuquerque, Theresa Trujillo and her husband, Ray of Los Lunas, and Harry Gieseck and his wife, Sherri of Ohio; 12 grandchildren, JJ, Arthur, Sheresa, Monica, Monique, Desiree, George, Ray, Michael, Alyssa, Nichole, Darren; and one great-grandchild, Kristin. She is also survived by her dearest and closest friend, Sarah Dusing. Viewing will be held on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary following at 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., also at the San Clemente Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Mike Solano, Ray Trujillo, George Garcia, Arthur Gieseck, Bill Lucero and Rudy Nieves. Honorary pallbearers will be Michelle Byers, Ray Trujillo Jr., Michael Trujillo, George Garcia Jr., Sheresa Trujillo, Nichole Garcia, Desiree Trujillo and Monique Trujillo. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Kinney -- Lucille Warren Kinney, born in Elk City, OK on November 1, 1919, died Sunday, July 25, 1999, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was a 15 year resident of Albuquerque. Mrs. Kinney is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clifford E. Kinney; four children, two daughters who live in Albuquerque, Suzanne Kinney and husband, Duncan Scott and Jeanne Soule Meihaus and husband, Ed Meihaus; and two sons, Clifford Kinney Jr. and wife, Cheri of Chandler, AZ and John Kinney and wife, Melinda of Mooreland, OK; and eight grandchildren, Suzanne Soule, Matthew Soule, Elizabeth Kinney, Clifford Kinney III, Jennica Kinney, Evan Scott, Joey Rose and Christopher Kinney. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, John Alvin and Lady Bessie Warren of Elk City, OK; brothers, Lloyd, Raymond and Orville; and her twin, Lewis. She was a graduate of Oklahoma University with a B.A. degree in Business Administration and received her Master's degree in Guidance Counseling from Arizona State University. Beautiful, vivacious and full of life, Lucille will be missed by her husband and family who were the center of her life. Her precious grandchildren were her greatest joy. Mrs. Kinney will be remembered by a generation of students on whom she bestowed her boundless energy and enthusiasm for learning. An exemplary high school teacher in Mooreland, OK and for more than 20 years at Kyrene Elementary in Tempe, AZ, her students describe her as"my favorite and best teacher". Services will be held Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. The family wishes to thank The Cottages for their kind and loving care for the past several months. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Klein -- Joseph Klein, 84, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 20 years, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 1999. Joseph was born February 18, 1915, the son of Louis and Minnie Sunnenshein Klein in New York City, New York. Joe had been a conductor, motorman, motorman instructor, and a safety administration officer with the New York City Transit Authority. Joe was the founder and President of the Meadowlark Senior Center Fishing Club, a member of the Sandoval County Commission of Senior Affairs, the Mayors Advisory Board of Rio Rancho, and the Community Service Ecology of Bettering the fishing in the lakes of New Mexico. Joe is survived by his wife, Mollie of Rio Rancho; three children, Dennis Klein of New York, Alan Klein of Dallas, TX, and Dale Klein of Corrales; grandchildren, Amy, Joshua, Laurel, Ethan, Olibia, Hayley and Wolfgang. The service for Joseph will be Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in the Rio Rancho Jewish section in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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Kouri -- Ruth Marie Kouri, 75, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly in her home on July 19, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Abraham Kouri; and grandson, Adam Abraham Kouri. Mrs. Kouri and her late husband, Al, owned several businesses in Albuquerque, Silver Arrow Traders, Midtown Screenprinting, and the Scoreboard. She was an avid bowler and golfer, and a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan. She is survived by her mother, Anne Mae Eichelberger, 94; daughter, Shelly Groves and husband, Buddy; son, Scott Veitz and wife, Connie; daughter, Marcanne Kouri-Beck and husband, Max; and son, Dana Kouri and wife, Susan, all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by grandchildren, Staci Tethal of California, Dwan Groves, Ryan Veitz, Joshua Groves, Caleb Groves, Bryan Beck, Brad Beck, Jennifer Kouri, Lindsay Kouri, Trevor Groves, Brandon Beck, Alex Kouri, Kelsey Kouri; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 29, at St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver Avenue, at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro Drive NE, Suite 101, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Lucero -- Funeral services for Mr. Ray B. Lucero will be held on Tuesday at the Risen Savior Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Martinez -- Fabian and Manuel Martinez, infant twins of Mayra I. Villalobos and Fabian Manuel Martinez, died Saturday, July 24, 1999. They are survived by sister, Vanessa Marie Martinez; maternal grandmother, Lucy Gallegos; paternal grandparents, Candy Martinez and wife, Dina Martinez; aunts, Dalia L. Villalobos and Adeline Martinez; uncles, Candy Ray Martinez, Eddie Ray Martinez and Andrew Martinez; great-grandmothers, Raquel Soto and Adeline Martinez, all of Albuquerque. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE, with Father Jack Clark Robinson officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Merren -- George Merren, born June 22, 1931, died Thursday, July 22, 1999. George was a Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the American Legiom, Post 69. He retired from Sandia National Laboratories after 37 years of service. George is survived by his wife of 41 years, Alice of Albuquerque; three sons; Richard of Bangkok, Thailand, Tom and David, both of Albuquerque; and two granddaughters. Graveside services will be today, July 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Legion Post 69. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Morgan -- John W. Morgan, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 24, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Maude Morgan of Ladera Nursing Home in Albuquerque; two sisters, Mary Jane Saunders of Ensacido, CA and Wanda Vaughn of Albuquerque; numerous nieces, nephews and step-children. Mr. Morgan is also survived by Rovera Dewitt-Morgan and was adopted by all of her family:"Perky" Harmon of Reno, NV, Carrollyne Davis and family, Walter Watkins, Patricia Miller, and Kari Watkins, all of Tyler, TX, Robby Dean Carter of Vandale, AR,"Susie" Carey of Albuquerque and family, Andrea Gore and her son, Chance of Dallas, TX, Robert Dale Champion of Dallas, TX, Bill Champion of Albuquerque and JoLynn Champion of Dallas, TX. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy on the USS Zeilin in the South Pacific and received nine Bronze Stars and one Silver Star. Services will be held Tuesday, 3:00 p.m., Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Padilla -- The family of Sandra L. Padilla wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
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Reed -- Joan Reed, 62, a resident of Moriarty since 1973, died Saturday, July 24, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Robert"Bob" Reed of the family home in Moriarty; son, John Reed and wife, Ruth of Lillian, TX; daughter, Susan Kirkbride and husband, Carl of Moriarty; son, James"Andy" Reed of Moriarty; grandchildren, Carl"Arty" Kirkbride, Christopher Kirkbride, Jason Kirkbride, Shawn Kirkbride, Angelica Kirkbride and Christopher Gafford; mother, Gladys Benton of Aiken, SC; sisters, Gladys"Junny" Gibbons and husband, James"Jimmy" of Aiken, SC and Virginia"Dink" Mock and husband, Lee of Windsor, SC; and brother, Douglas Benton and wife, Caroline of John's Island, SC. Joan was preceded in death by her father, Rosco Benton; and son, Ralph Reed. Mrs. Reed was born in Charleston, SC on April 10, 1937. She married Robert E. Reed in 1954. Joan accompanied her husband in his many travels in the United States Air Force until his retirement in 1973 in Marysville, CA. They then moved to Moriarty. She loved history and they enjoyed traveling together and visiting amusement parks. Joan was a devoted Christian wife, mother, and daughter, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Wednesday, July 28, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas blvd. NE, with Reverend Gregg Higgins officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Reed, Andy Reed, Carl Kirkbride, Arty Kirkbride, Christopher Kirkbride, and Jason Kirkbride. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, July 27, 1999, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of NM, 5301 Central NE, Suite 203, 87108.
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Rogers -- JoAnn Rogers, a resident of Corrales, NM, passed away Sunday, July 25, 1999. Services are being planned for later this week in Los Alamos. See obituary on Wednesday for further information. Sunrise Society, 891-8200.
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Tafoya -- The family of Piedad Compos Tafoya wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary in charge of arrangements. 
        Published on: Tue July 27, 1999