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Aragon -- Nora Hern Aragon, age 73, passed away August 29, 1999. She is survived by her loving husband, Narcisco Aragon; one son, Martin Aragon and wife, Frances; one daughter, Gertrude Baxter; one brother, Ed Hern and wife, Ella; one sister, Nellie Hern; one grandson, Steve Baxter; one great-granddaughter, Victoria Baxter. Nora was a member of the Lyons Club, and a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church; she loved square dancing, fishing and croquet. Visitations will be held this afternoon, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited this evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow afternoon, 12:00 p.m., also at the church with interment to follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie Hern, Jimmy Hern, Sam Garcia, Sam Hern, Norman Hern and Patrick Looney. Honorary pallbearers will be the Alameda Lyons Club. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made either to the American Heart Association or the New Mexico Diabetes Foundation. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Armijo -- Rosemary Armijo and her children, La Verne, De Paul, Raymond and Andrew would like to express the loss of their beautiful Louise Armijo who passed away on July 19,1999 at 9:30 a.m. in the morning. Louise was born on June 1, 1962 at 5:00 a.m. in the morning to Rosemary and Vincent Armijo in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louise attended Los Lunas middle scchool and high school and was involved in Drama and Speech classes. She was a graduate of Los Lunas High School where she was awarded"Spirit of Jr. Miss 1980." She attended the University of New Mexico to study acting, singing and dance and performed in numerous community and university plays under the direction of Denise Schulz and Brian Hanson. She also taught drama to children in Albuquerque. Louise will always be remembered by her smile, her beauty and her genuine sense of humor, always comforting us by making us laugh and find joy in life. Louise will always be the light of our lives. A Memorial Mass in Louise's honor will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Peralta, New Mexico.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Bradley -- Charles A."Jack" Bradley, 84, a resident of New Mexico since 1938 and of Albuquerque since 1943, died Monday, August 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Francis M. Bradley of Albuquerque; sons, Charlie E. Bradley of Bloomfield and David L. Bradley and wife, Jackie of Albuquerque; daughters, Roselyn M. Ruona and husband, William of Lanse, MI, Maggie Sarber and husband, Frank of Ketchikan, AK; sons, Donald L. Bradley and wife, Patricia, Paul H. Bradley and wife, Juanita, Omar C. Bradley and wife, Doris and Bob Mathes and wife, Sue, all of Albuquerque; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick J. Bradley; parents, Dave and Sallie Bradley; sisters and brothers, Edna Cherokee Amos, Ed Bradley, Delila B. Holson and Raymond Bradley. Jack was born on May 29, 1915 in Sequoyah County, OK as a birthrite member of the Cherokee Nation. In 1935, after graduating from the Haskell Institute, he began working in Oklahoma with the C.C. Camps, as part of the W.P.A. until 1938. Jack then began working with the Jicarilla Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, in Dulce, NM and after moving to Albuquerque, worked with the United Pueblo Agency, retiring in 1972. He was instrumental in helping to work with flood control in the North Valley before A.M.A.F.C.A. was established. Jack was a founding member and first president of the Albuquerque Archaeological Society and a founding member of Cherokees of New Mexico. He was also a member and former president of the Haskell Club Alumni Association in Albuquerque and had affiliated memberships in Arizona and Oklahoma. Jack was active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman, who loved to fish and hunt. Jack was also a member of the Harwood United Methodist Church. Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Haskell Indian Nations Scholarship Fund, 155 Indian Ave., Box 5011, Lawrence, KS, 66046. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Cole -- The family of Charles Cole wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Cravens -- Frances Cravens, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 1999. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri and had lived in Albuquerque since 1977. One son and daughter-in-law; two granddaughters and their husbands; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson survive Mrs. Cravens. There will be no services, but she will be remembered by loving family and friends.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Curley -- Norma Kathleen Link Curley, born to Michael Vincent and Virginia Mary Link on August 16, 1948 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Norma attended Catholic schools throughout her educational career. She graduated from Walsh High School in Ottumwa as Valedictorian in 1966. Graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, magna cum laude with a degree in Nursing, 1970. Norma married Ed Curley on January 23, 1970 in Ottumwa, IA. They lived and worked in Omaha, NE until 1972 then moved to Buffalo Grove, IL. Norma then attended the University of Illinois in Chicago from which she graduated with a Masters degree in Psychiatric Nursing in 1976. Norma worked in the field of Psychiatric Nursing from 1973-1977 in Illinois and from 1984-1992 in Albuquerque. Her years of 1977-1984 were devoted to raising two adopted sons, Michael and Andrew. Norma was an active part of Our Lady of Fatima Community in Albuquerque as a parent while her sons attended grade school, as a volunteer organist for Sunday Mass, and as the one responsible for the training of altar boys. Norma was preceded in death by her father, Michael, 1955, and is survived by her mother, Virginia Link, Ottumwa, IA; her husband, Louis"Ed" Curley, Albuquerque; her sons, Michael and Andrew; two sisters, Catherine Sue Maples of Harlington, TX, Margorie Jo Greenwood of Ottumwa, IA; and her brother, Joseph of Lincoln, NE. Norma succumbed to death after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She credits her ability to prolong her fight to her Catholic faith and asked that donations be directed to the Hospice Foundation, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Wednesday, September 1, 1999. A Rosary service will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
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Demaret -- Roberta D. Demaret, 73, an Albuquerque resident since 1949, died Monday, August 30, 1999. Mrs. Demaret was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the New Mexico Retired Educators Association, Albuquerque Public Schools Science Teacher Association and the Stanford University Alumni Association. She received her graduate degree from the University of New Mexico. Mrs. Demaret was a former teacher at West Mesa High School. She is survived by a daughter, Beryl Smith and husband, William of Valdez, AK; son, Robert D. Demaret of Livermore, CA; grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth Demaret, David R. Demaret and Melissa M. Demaret, all of Livermore, CA, Donald H. Smith and wife, Carrie, D. Scott Smith, James R. Smith and Allison D. Smith, all of Alaska; great-grandchildren, Chase Smith, Tiffeny Smith, Jerren Smith and Mandy Sky Smith, all of Alaska. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held Sunday, September 5, 1999, at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lovelace Hospice, 4145 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Ernenwein -- Sherwood Thurston Ernenwein, 90, a resident of Albuquerque for 28 years, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ernenwein; two sons, Charles H. Ernenwein of Lake Placid, NY and Richard T. Ernenwein of Newburgh, NY. Cremation has taken place at Fairview Park Crematory. A Memorial service will be held later at Lake Placid, New York. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. Se, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Gallegos -- Sosimo Gallegos, 70, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 1999. Mr. Gallegos was born in Tome, NM to Ricardo and Rosalia Gallegos; he was a resident of Albuquerque and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy Gallegos of the family home; his children, Richard Gallegos and wife, Chris, John Gallegos, Vincent Gallegos and wife, Fernie, Jeanette Padilla, James Gallegos and wife, Catherine; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Alex Gallegos and wife, Julia, Louis Gallegos and wife, Theresa, Adelicio Gallegos and wife, Margie; two sisters, Katy Lucero and husband, Ray, Helen Martinez; numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Fr. Jack Robinson Clark as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Christopher Padilla, Dion Padilla, Michael Gallegos, Matthew Gallegos, Ray Lucero, and Julian Gallegos. Funeral services are in the care and direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Greenwoll -- Clara Louise Merchant Greenwoll, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, passed away Sunday, August 29, 1999. She is survived by her sons, James I. Greenwoll and Donald A. Greenwoll and wife, Helen, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Laura A. Wyse and Joann L. Greenwoll, both of Albuquerque, and Nancy K. Chandler and husband, Michael of Aurora, CO; great-grandchildren, Tracey Wyse, Jenine Wyse, and Dean Wyse, all of Albuquerque. Clara was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ivan A. Greenwoll in 1986. She was a homemaker, caregiver, and a longtime volunteer of the Methodist Church in Chicago and in Albuquerque. Private graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Gurule -- The family of Beatrice Gurule wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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Heller -- Toby Heller, 53, passed away August 30, 1999 after a valiant fight with cancer. Toby is now with her father, Jack. She is survived by her mother, Jeannette; sister Barbara; son, Adam; daughter, Valerie; granddaughter, Taylor; son-in-law, John; ex-husband, Michael; and many special friends. A Memorial service will be held at Congregation Albert on Wednesday, September 1, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. Private interment will follow.
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Hickson -- Wayne W. Hickson Sr., 80, passed away peacefully Friday, August 27, 1999 in Albuquerque. Services will be held Wednesday, September 1, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE. A graveside service will immediately follow at Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. Pallbearers are Brad Hickson, Wayne Hickson Jr., Waylen Moore, Philip Hickson, Dr. Wayne Goforth, Dr. Phillip Goforth, Ben Daniel and Sandy Moran. Honorary pallbearers are members of Malpais Lodge #71, Grants, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following: Shriners Children Hospital Burn Center, 815 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550, Alzheimer's Assoc., 1330 San Pedro NE, #205, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation/Hospice Fund, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Hunter -- Thomas Wayne Hunter, of Alamogordo, NM, died Thursday, August 19, 1999. He was born October 27, 1947 in Albuquerque, to John Thomas Hunter and Florence Lou (Wood) Hunter. He was married in Albuquerque to Doris Davis by longtime family friend and Pastor, Carmen Conner, whose wife is Dorothy. Tom was a graduate of Highland High School in Albuquerque and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Church memberships included Highland Baptist and Heights Baptist Church of Albuquerque and Bethel Baptist Church of Alamogordo since 1983. He served two years in the U.S. Navy and retired as M.Sgt. after 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a specialist in disaster preparedness at numerous Air Force bases around the world. He used his social degree for two years at the VA Medical Center at T or C, NM. He was preceded in death by his three uncles, Raymond, Roy and Ralph Wood; and his aunt, Melvina Loghry. In addition to his parents and his wife he is survived by his daughters, Heidi Joy Cheney and granddaughters, Brittany Marie and Samantha Robin Cheney of Alamogordo, Claudia Martin of Alamogordo, and Silvana; two granddaughters and other relatives in Germany; two brothers and their wives, John Timothy and Kaye Hunter and Floyd Lee and Cindy Hunter; and one sister and her husband, Joan and Louis Puccini Jr., all of Albuquerque; many cousins, especially his special caring cousin, Deborah Scott and her husband, David of Socorro; and lifelong friend, Charles Simko of Santa Fe; loving aunts and uncles, Cecila and Mattie Hunter, Floy and Hugh Cosby and John and Berta Schmidtke, all of Sun City West, AZ, Etta Estes, Jessie Rinks, Gladys Wood, Watson Rinks and Elmer T. and Edith Hunter, all of Albuquerque, Leota Wood of Clayton, NM and Goldie Wood of Huntsville, AR, Joe Loghry of Taylor, TX. A Memorial services conducted by Rev. Greg Smaga was held on Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at Bethel Baptist Church, Alamogordo. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or the Hospice Memorial Foundation.
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Karcher -- Betty Gail Karcher, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1927, died Monday, August 30, 1999. She is survived by her son, Gordon Karcher and wife, Jean of Farmington, NM; daughter, Joleen Gail Daehlin and husband, Doug of Loon Lake, WA; grandchildren, Jada Plotner of Rio Rancho, Shon Karcher of Grants, NM, Stephen McCollum of Ware, England, and Marcus McCollum of Cheney, WA; and brother, Richard Waggoner and wife, Lynn of Roswell, NM. Private disposition has taken place and Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 1, 1999, 1:30 p.m., at Las Colinas Village, 500 Paisano NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Latimer -- The family of V.W. Latimer 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: Wed September 01, 1999

Martin -- Mary S. Martin, 59, a resident of New Mexico most of her life, died Sunday, August 29, 1999. Mary was born in Topeka, Kansas, January 24, 1940, to S. Elwood and Florence Wells Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mildred Crocker; and her daughter, Cynthia A. Martin. She is survived by her sister, Myrtle Beem and husband, Bill; her brother, Clyde Stewart and wife, Ida Jo; her former husband, beloved friend, Chuck Martin, and by special friend, Marilyn Wacherbarth. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Mary was the manager of Johnstone Supply of Albuquerque for the past 18 years. She was an active member of the Albuquerque Del Sol Rotary Club. Mary was a kind and generous person, and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed an active life. Her many activities included traveling, cross-country skiing, reading, and playing bridge. She also dearly loved her many pets through the years, one of whom survives her. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 3, 1999, at Vista Verde Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunrise Society, 891-8200. Disposition of the remains will take place in the Rose Garden at Vista Verde Memorial Park and Mortuary, immediately following the service. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to: Make-A Wish Foundation of New Mexico, 5301 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108; and the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Menkis -- Arline B. Menkis, 70, passed away on August 27, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman B. Menkis. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and in 1987, she and her husband came to live in Albuquerque. Arline was actively involved in volunteer work with the Presbyterian Pickard Nursing Home, Presbyterian Hospital, and her local neighborhood watch. She is survived by two sons, Ben Menkis and wife, Barbara, and Dan Menkis and wife, Angie, and grandchildren, Jimmy Sweeney, Erin Sweeney, and Heather Menkis. She is also survived by her older sister, Marcia Tanzman and husband, Jack; brothers, Erwin Siegel and wife, Barbara, and Michael Siegel and wife, and her very best friend, Gilda; and beloved friends, Christine and David Lohkamp and their children, Courtney, Jordan and Tina and Steve Bersen and their family. Graveside services were held on Tuesday at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Montano -- Alfred Patrick Montano died Saturday in Albuquerque at the age of 29. Alfred was a member of the Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Secundino L. Montano. Alfred is survived by his mother, Fabiola Montano; son, Justin; brothers, David Montano and Daniel Montano and wife, Emily; and sister, Roseanne Sedillo. Funeral services for Alfred will be held on Wednesday at the St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Montoya -- Veronika M. Montoya, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 48 years, died Monday, August 30, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Philip Montoya; son, Anthony Kump and wife, Udella, all of Albuquerque; sister, Nettie Hriber of Pennsylvania; brother, Tony Hriber; sister-in-law, Mary Metelko, all of Helper, UT; and grandson, Darrell Kump of Fennville, MI. Mrs. Montoya was a seamstress for most of her life, she owned her own beauty shop in the 1970s and worked at Oden Chevrolet in the 1950s and 1960s. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorial services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Moore -- John Martin Moore, 73, died Sunday, August 22, 1999, at home after a long illness. The oldest son and second of four children, he was born December 4, 1925 in Wasco, California, to Cephus Allen and Marian Ruth Martin Moore. His dad worked the oil fields of Southern California. As a result, his family moved often, going wherever the work was during the Depression. One of his favorite childhood memories was accompanying his grandfather, Frank Hood Moore, on his patrols as constable of Los Hills, California. Known fondly as"Jack", he dropped out of high school in 1942, a gung-ho 16 year old fascinated with all things aeronautical, to be part of the action of World War II. He served in the U.S. Navy as a radio airman on a B-24 Liberator plane in the Pacific Fleet, earning the Asiatic-Pacific and American area campaign awards, as well as the Good Conduct and Victory medals before being discharged in 1946. Returning to civilian life, he earned his high school diploma from East Bakersfield High School in California and attended the University of Denver on scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in 1949. He married Verapearl"Vee" Innis on November 26, 1946, raising four daughters with her before she died from cancer in February, 1965. Following the death of his beloved wife, Jack made a new start in Albuquerque as a mathematician and, later, a computer programmer at Sandia National Laboratories. He married Karen Diane Hickson on August 26, 1966 and had two more daughters and a son. He and Karen divorced in 1976. In 1972, his eldest daughter, Marthe Suzanne Vannet and her husband, Dave died in a car accident in Minnesota. Jack retired from Sandia in 1989, devoted most of his retirement caring for his widowed mother. A quiet, shy man by nature, Jack, when he did speak, knew how to make his point succinctly and effectively. He was a Renaissance man, a true Jack of all trades; he was both a geologist, astronomer and science enthusiast, as well as a painter, jewelry and ojo maker, and trumpet player. He loved airplanes, World War II history, motorcycles, and most of all, family. He is survived by his aunt, Babe Elledge of Fresno, CA; sister, Daneal Christy-Aguilar of Bakersfield, CA; and cousin, Barbara Beryl Moore Thompson of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by daughters, Kathlynn Clough and husband, Wayne, Laura Moore, Christy Moore, Seana Moran and husband, Sandy; and son, John Waylen Moore, all of Albuquerque; daughter, Deborah Wilson and husband, Charles of Tucson, AZ; and many nieces, nephews and cousins residing mainly in California. He has four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Sharon Vannet Biewer, husband, Gary, and children, Dain and Avery of Barnesville, MN, Robert Wilson, wife, Angie and daughter, Morgan of Tucson, Tod Wilson, wife, Lynette, and children, Mara, Sean and Spencer of Leesville, LA, and Justen Tapley Moore of Albuquerque. In addition to wife, Vee and daughter, Marthe. Jack was preceded in death by his father, mother, older sister, Barbara A. Barnes; younger brother, Jerrold D. Moore; and many aunts and uncles. Jack's body was cremated and buried with his first wife in Alamogordo on Saturday, August 28, 1999.
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Morford -- Frances Myles Morford, age 80, of Santa Fe, died on Sunday, August 29, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Morford; and her brother, George Anderson Myles. Mrs. Morford was born in Clifftop, WV, to the late George and Ollie Myles. Professionally, she was a medical secretary and worked many years for the late Bergere Kenney, MD. She was an auxilian at St. Vincent's Hospital. She was a member of White Shrine and an active member of Rodeo Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Morford Sneesby and husband, Lee and Jan Morford Pacheco and husband, Lawrence, all of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Sonja Lynne Ortega of Albuquerque, Christin Myles Chavez and husband, Jim of Albuquerque, Alisa Pacheco-Lopez and husband, Mark of Santa Fe, John Wesley Pacheco of Santa Fe, Shannon Dawn Ortega of Albuquerque and Tania Nichole Pacheco of Santa Fe; and great-grandchildren, Dakota Taz Lopez, Armando Jon Ortega, Wesley Elias Pacheco, Tre Isiah Chavez and Patrick Austin Chavez. A Memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, September 2, 10:00 a.m., at Rodeo Road Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
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Prokosch -- The family of Donald H. Prokosch 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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Schuster -- Elizabeth Schuster, rancher, farmer, homemaker, 92. Elizabeth Rose"Betty" Schuster died August 23rd. She was born May 6, 1907 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her interests included quilting, playing bridge, and caring for her pets. She also enjoyed socializing with her circle of close friends. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Carter, Tucson, AZ; a grandson, Tenney Carter; and her great-grandson, Mark Carter, both from Boulder, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Heart Association.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999

Sisneros -- Mr. Ramon Sisneros died Monday in Albuquerque at the age of 88. Mr. Sisneros was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Sisneros; son, Dennis Sisneros; and daughter, Rita Sisneros. He is survived by his sons, Joe Sisneros, Carlos Sisneros, Ray Sisneros, Larry Sisneros, Jerry Sisneros and frank Sisneros; daughter, Cecilia Fernandez; brother, Rudy Montano; sister, Mary Mirabal; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services for Mr. Sisneros will be held on Thursday at the San Jose Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Toth -- Joseph Toth, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Monday, August 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Toth of the family home; daughter, Nancy Spisak and husband, John of Bella Vista, AR; sons, Dick Toth and wife, Sharon of Albuquerque and Don Toth and wife, Louise of Brecksville, OH; granddaughters, Debbie McDevitt and husband, Ron of Bosque Farms, Donna Turner and husband, Randy and Dorrie McDevitt, all of Albuquerque; grandson, Tony Hurtfield of Cleveland, OH; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Grace Skinner, Lenore Ball, and Gertrude Plesmid and husband, Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Toth was a member of C.S.A. Lodge of America. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Services will be held Friday, September 3, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Randy Turner, Ronald McDevitt, Ryan McDevitt, and Robert Turner. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Joseph Toth's name. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, September 2, 1999, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Vona-Starr -- Vona- Marilyn Vona-Starr----Today our mommy kissed us and held us to comfort us in her last hours on this earth. It was just like mom to be concerned about us and our last good-byes before she left this world to go home. Last night the entire world mourned the loss of a truly remarkable woman. Marilyn Vona-Starr, age 56, died on August 30, 1999 at midnight due to a major aneurysm. She is survived by her mother, Emma Vona; husband, David Starr; children, Lisa, Gina, Santo and Michael; grandchildren, Priscilla, Jessica, Darbie, Nicholas, Johnathan, and Gianni. Mom recently graduated from California State University of Northridge, earning a dual major in business finance and real estate. She was a devoted, loving and caring spouse and mother to her husband, children and grandchildren. She will surely be missed. Mom was the best mommy and best friend any child could ever hope to have. Last night God opened His glorious gates to heaven to walk his newest angel home to be with a truly remarkable man, her daddy, John Vona. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Wood -- Lynn Raymond Wood, age 58, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 29, 1999. A native of Albuquerque, Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ruth Wood and Bliss De Wood and his maternal grandmother, Chloe Bossa. He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, a graduate of Valley High School, and he served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the family home; his daughter, Diana Perry and husband, Ken; son, Alan Raymond of North Hollywood, CA; and daughter, Debra Stinger and husband, Devin of Tualatin, OR. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Following the service, friends are invited to meet and share refreshments with the family at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall, 1860 Griegos Road NW. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association of NM, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 01, 1999