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Anderson -- The family of Mary Catherine Anderson wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald & Sons Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Boyd -- Phoebe R. Boyd, 89, a resident of Albuquerque for 37 years, passed away Friday, September 10, 1999. Mrs. Boyd was born in Mt. Carmel, PA on September 3, 1910, to Anthony and Xenia (Kusmic) Reyda, both of Austria. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Warland F. (Pete) Boyd. They were members of the Cathedral Church of St. John. Phoebe was a wonderful person who was well liked and respected by those who had the privilege of knowing her. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Matthew Reyda, Joseph Reyda, Ann R. Skinner and Helen R. Robilotto. She is survived by her sisters, Mary R. Blair, Martha R. Keppel; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village. Interment will take place at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, CO. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Calderon -- Raphael Lee Calderon, age 48, passed away September 11, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Narcisco Calderon. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Calderon; his daughter, Alexis Calderon; one brother, Manuel Avila and wife, Viola Avila; two sisters, Carolyn Gallegos, Conchita Sanchez and husband, Larry Sanchez; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A Rosary will be recited this evening, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert R. Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
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Cohen -- Sol Cohen, beloved husband of the late Evelyn; devoted father of Susan Fell (Dr. Edward) and Roger Cohen (Janet); loving grandfather of Matthew and Alicia Fell, Daniel and Brian Cohen; dear brother of Louis Cohen, Henry Colner, Frieda Glover and the late Morris Cohen; dear friend of Jane Dissette. Services Tuesday, September 14, 10:00 a.m., at the Miller-Deutsch-Bookatz Memorial Chapel. WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Contributions may be made to Hospice Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 or The American Cancer Society. Entombment Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Crespin -- David J. Crespin, age 90, born on May 12, 1909, passed away September 12, 1999. Born in Santa Rosa, NM to Frank and Encarnacion Crespin. He was preceded in death by his son, Alfredo Crespin; four brothers, Bodvel, Frank, George, and Bonez; three sisters, Teodorita, Martha and Cleo. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Emilia Crespin; three daughters, Viola Luna and husband, Mariano, Fabiola Lucero and husband, Abrello, Susan Crespin-Smith and husband, Malcolm, all of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bennie Milre and Frank Crespin; three sisters, Pauline Lyons, Mary Padilla and Anna Franco; numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. David was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vaughn, NM. He worked for the Harvey houses in Vaughn and Winslow, Arizona in the 1930s. He tended bar for Charlie Panebaulf, whom he greatly admired and respected. In the 1940s he served as a member of the School Board, and as a municiple judge for Vaughn and the surrounding areas. David was an avid walker and people lover, walking up to five miles a day, stopping along the way to talk to friends and neighbors. He loved living in Vaughn and often said that if he could get back he would never leave again, making Vaughn his final resting place. 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 at 7:00 p.m. also at the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Vaughn, NM, with interment to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery also in Vaughn. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, David Luna, Deana Alonzo, Daniel Abeyta, Lisa Romo, Charles Luna and Christine Wakely. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert R. Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
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Deuble -- A. Franklin (Frank) Deuble, Jr., 59, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 32 years, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 1999. Frank Jr., was born the son of A. Franklin and Alyce R. Deuble in New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 27, 1939. He graduated from Highland Park, New Jersey High School and subsequently from Parsons College of Fairfield, Iowa with a degree in Business Administration. After working for the College of Artesia, the Chambers of Commerce in Las Cruces and Albuquerque, the University of Albuquerque as Admissions Director, and Civitan International developing clubs in the southwest, he formed the Independent Fire Company and became it's president. Throughout his life, Frank had been a volunteer firefighter. His mother, Alyce R. Deuble, preceded Frank Jr. in death. He is survived by his father, A. Franklin Deuble, Sr. of Albuquerque; his brother, Robert Bruce and his wife, Candace of Belen, NM; a niece, Jessica Ruth Pickering of Minneapolis, MN; two nephews, Colin Bruce Deuble and Karl Frederick Deuble of Belen. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th Street, Rio Ranch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Civitan International, 1 Civitan Place, P.O. Box 130744, Birmingham, AL 35213-0744. Vista Verde Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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Dove -- James Edward Dove, 56, New Mexico native and resident of Las Vegas since 1994, passed away Wednesday morning, September 9, at Las Vegas Regional Medical Center. James was born November 16, 1942. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Mae Dove. He was a Catholic. James' interests included a love for science and research. He had an enthusiasm for writing and music. He enjoyed games and was an avid sports fan. James enjoyed people. We would like to thank all the caring and thoughtful residents and staff who helped James, including Mel Tino at Las Vegas Ponderosa Four, and especially Naomi Montoya, Administrator at Southwest Senior Care in Las Vegas, for their kindness and concern. James is survived by his surrogate nephews, Matthew and Thomas Cantwell of Deltona, FL as well as many friends. He will be missed and will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his love for all God's creatures. A Memorial service will be held at the Chapel at Las Vegas Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14. Interment will be at Memorial Gardens, Albuquerque. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Fellows -- Wilma C. Fellows, 87, an Albuquerque resident since 1962, died Saturday, September 11, 1999. Mrs. Fellows was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of Maryland where she graduated in 1933. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul D. Fellows, Col (Ret), USAF; sons, Phillip N. Fellows, Glenn H. Fellows and wife, Patricia, all of Albuquerque; daughter, Lois A. Fellows of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Paul D. Fellows, II and wife, Rhonda of Lampasas, TX, David M. Fellows and wife, Surita of Troy, TX, Paige Jordan and husband, Jim of Fairborn, OH and Edward Tsyitee, Jr. of Richmond, VA, Kevin Fellows of Honolulu, HI, and Ryan Fellows and wife, Victoria of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Paul D. Fellows, IV of Lampasas, TX and Kaitland Fellows of Troy, TX, Nikola Fellows and Audriana Fellows, both of Albuquerque; sister, Edith Clum of Pocomoke City, MD. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 16, 1999, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE with Chaplain Lemuel Boyles, Col (Ret), USAF, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Fowler -- Margery T. Fowler, 76, an Albuquerque resident since 1957, died Friday, September 10, 1999. Mrs. Fowler is survived by her daughters, Deborah Higgins and Nan Wilson-Goldstein, and husband, Jefferson; son, Darrel D. Fowler; grandchildren, Corianne Goldstein, and Josh Higgins, all of Albuquerque, and Ryan Higgins of Denver, CO; great-granddaughter, Ashley Higgins of Albuquerque; and sisters, Elinore Taylor and Nancy Taylor, both of Huntington, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Darrel Fowler. Services will be held, Tuesday, September 14, 1999, 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE with Rev. John G. Scott, officiating. Private interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd., NE. Should friends desire, 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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Frey -- Ruth Ann Frey, 90, of Albuquerque, died September 9, 1999. She was born in St. Louis, MO, but had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1976. Beloved wife of the late Earl J. G. Frey, she is survived by daughter, Doris J. Buttram and husband, Billy of Albuquerque; son, Richard E. Frey and wife, Marsha of Chesterfield, MO; grandchildren, Susan Synarski of Oakland, CA, Kathy Chilcoat of Los Alamos, David Buttram and wife, Michelle of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Scott Buttram of Jemez Springs, Craig Frey and wife, Lisa of Newhall, CA, Christine Nickle and husband, Ron of British Columbia; and nine great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be at St. Louis, MO.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Gallegos -- Mr. Benino A. Gallegos died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 72. Mr. Gallegos was a member of the Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Manuelita and Isidro Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos was a World War II veteran in the Company C, 157th Battalion, 92nd Infantry. He was also a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 13 and Post 72. He is survived by his wife, Adelina Gallegos; sons, Danny Gallegos and family and Timmy Gallegos and family, all of Las Vegas, NM; daughter, Angela Aragon of Albuquerque; brothers, Leroy Gallegos and wife, Frances of Albuquerque and Arturo Gallegos and wife, Dora of Las Vegas; sisters, Annie Romero and husband, Ray and Inez Richardson and husband, Larry, all of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Gallegos will be held on Wednesday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jake Martinez, Nick Aragon, Lucas Arzola, Victor Arreguin, David Garcia, Henry Martinez, Richard Hernandez and Mark Romero. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Arreguin, Carlos Jojola, Albert Muniz, Greg Jojola, Jerry Muniz, Larry Muniz, Dennis Martinez, Frank Muniz and Jake Martinez Sr. A Rosary for Mr. Gallegos will be recited on Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the St. Francis Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Garcia -- Consuelo Garcia, age 65, passed away Monday, September 13, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of Carnuel, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melecio and Louisa Garcia. She is survived by cousin and legal guardian, Stella Herrera and husband, Augustine; and her brothers and sisters, Vivion Barela and husband, David, Bessie Herrera and Sonny Maez, Jerry Herrera and wife, Isabel, Sammy Herrera Sr.; and many cousins and friends. Rosary will be Monday, September 13, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at Holy Child Parish in Carnuel, NM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. with Burial to follow at Cedro Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jerry Herrera, Sammy Herrera Sr., Sammy Herrera Jr., David Barela, Sonny Maez and Orlando Griego. The family will be at Jerry Herrera's home. Arrangements are being provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 256-9400.
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Ginter -- W. June Ginter, 71, an Albuquerque resident since 1967, died Saturday, September 11, 1999. Mrs. Ginter was a member of Los Altos Christian Church. She worked for the US Bankruptcy Court for 33 years, retiring as chief deputy clerk in 1994. Survivors include her son, Tim Ginter and wife, Kim of Yukon, OK; daughter, Pam Tiley and husband, Ron of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Johnathan Ginter and Ashley Ginter, both of Yukon, OK and Justin Tiley of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters, Bobbie Brownell of Kansas, Angie Bissey of Florida, Lorraine Good of Iowa, Mabel Kapp of Texas and Mary Drake of Washington; brother-in-law, Harold Farley of Canada. Cremation has taken place and graveside services for the cremains will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 1999 at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor Alan Abraham, officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to All Faith Receiving Home, 1709 Moon St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 or The American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Griego -- Blas N. Griego, 56, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 11, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Norma Wilson and husband, Stanley of Tijeras, NM; sons, Chris Griego and wife, Brenda and Bryan Griego and wife, Veronica, all of Albuquerque; mother, Meres Griego of Tijeras; brother, Rey Griego and wife, Sally of Tijeras; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Roman Griego. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, September 15, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 16, 1999, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, September 15, 1999, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Hardy -- Richard E. Hardy (Dick), age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 10, following a long illness. Born in Illinois, he was a resident of Albuquerque for more than 40 years. He served in the US Navy during World War II and owned auto body repair businesses in Albuquerque for about 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Anita; a son, Richard Hardy Jr. and wife, Diane of Belen; daughters, Carrie Peterson and husband, Wayne of Tijeras and Patricia Soukup and husband, Michael of Santa Fe; a brother, Louis Hardy of Murphy, NC; a sister, Dorothy Eitenmiller of Pekin, IL; two granddaughters; five great-granddaughters; five nieces; and one nephew. A Memorial service will be held at the Cathedral Church of St. John, 318 Silver SW, on Thursday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place and cremated remains will be interred at a later date in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Quality Continuum Hospice, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Ste. 225, Albuquerque 87110. Sunrise Society in charge of arrangements.
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Harrison -- Josephine Britton Harrison passed away on Saturday, September 11, 1999, in Santa Fe. She was born on January 31, 1912, in Las Vegas, NM to Josefita Schuster Britton and Dalio Britton, but lived most of her life in Santa Fe. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Benjamin Britton; and sisters, Grace Delgado, Mollie Barney, Isabel Smith and Tillie Smith. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Vern Harrison of the home; daughter, Jo Ann Swinson and husband, Derek of Albuquerque; step-grandsons, Kevin Swinson of Albuquerque and Brian Swinson of Taos, NM; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, September 15, 4:00 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 16, 10:00 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rosario 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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Lehrer -- Christine Eisen Lehrer, 86, died August 24, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She was born in Manhattan, New York, December 14, 1912 to Herman and Barbara Eisen and married to William Lehrer. After the death of her husband in 1980, Christine moved to Albuquerque with her sister, Anna Meister, and later to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Christine is survived by her children, Barbara Downs of Checotah, OK, Ilse Lehrer of Ardmore, OK, Edie Wogaman of Colorado Springs, CO, Martha Stoodley of Checotah, OK, Misch Lehrer of Albuquerque, and Linda Lehrer of Longmont, CO; also her nephew, Fred Hoffmann of Hermitage, TN; niece, Mildred Lindsay of Glen Oaks, NY; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Martinez -- Mrs. Raquel Martinez died Saturday in Albuquerque at the age of 94. Mrs. Martinez was a longtime resident of Corrales, formerly of Cabezon, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Martinez; son, Gilbert Martinez; sister, Prescilla Montoya; and brother, Seferino Lucero. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her son, Horacio L. Martinez and wife, Mary Lou; daughter, Cecilia Castro; a special granddaughter who took care of Mrs. Martinez, Roseann Blanco; sisters-in-law, Fidela Lucero of Bernalillo, Rose Garcia and Flora Martinez; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Martinez will be held on Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rosario Blanco Jr., Rosario Blanco Sr., George Martinez, Phillip Martinez, Michael Martinez, Anthony Sanchez, Chris Martinez and Ernest Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Gloria Hernandez, Rachel Parra, Lisa Martinez, Rosa Blanco, Nick Olson, Phillip Lopez, Mark Reyes, and Jason Ruiz. Visitation for Mrs. Martinez will be held on Tuesday, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening, 7:30 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Mcbride -- John Martin Gilbert McBride, 32, a beloved father, son and brother, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 1999. John was a lifetime resident of Albuquerque. He is survived by his son, John McBride Jr.; his parents, James and Mary McBride; one brother, Jimmy McBride; and one sister, Barbara Scalzi. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitations will be held on Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary on the corner of 8th and Stover, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SW, with Fr. James Moore as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be J.P. Lucero, Jimmy McBride, Danny Lucero, David Lucero, Damian McBride, and Ted Lucero. Honorary bearers will be James Luna, Rocky Candelaria, Gerald Maestas, Mike Luna and Michael Vigil. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McBride family, 8416 Las Camas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Funeral services are under the care and direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Montano -- Arturo W. Montano, 81, a resident of Los Trujillos, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 1999. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Arturo worked for the AT&SF Railroad, retiring after 30 years of outstanding service. He served in the United States Army during WWII as a Medic. Arturo was preceded in death by his parents, Salomon and Emiliana Montano; one grandson, Raymond K. Chavez. He is survived by his loving wife, Lola of the family home in Los Trujillos; six children, Paul and his wife, Lao of Los Chavez, Livy and his wife, Benita of Los Lunas, Veronica Chavez and her husband, Eliseo of Los Trujillos, Alice Gabaldon and her husband, John of Los Lunas, Rosemary Marquez and her husband, Joe of Belen, and Nick Grigsby and his wife, Yolanda of Frezno, CA; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernesto and his wife, Pieda; one sister-in-law, Josie Chavira, all of Barstow, CA. Arturo is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held on Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arturo Montano, John Gabaldon, Richard Montano, Mark Bibiano, Nick Montano, and Robert Baca. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Montoya -- Arsenio Roy Montoya, 35, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 11, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Neomi Montoya; father, Arsenio Montoya, both of Albuquerque; brothers, Andrew Montoya of Albuquerque, Michael Montoya and wife, Jennifer of Rio Rancho and Arsenio Montoya Jr. of Albuquerque; sister, Tanya Aragon and husband, Daniel; grandmother, Rosie Aragon, all of Albuquerque; nephew, Danny Aragon; nieces, Brittani Montoya and Brandi Montoya; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a beloved son, brother and kind-hearted uncle. His family was his life. Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
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Reva -- Virgina McMullen Reva, a former resident of St. Joseph, MI died Saturday, September 11, 1999. Mrs. Reva was born in Chicago, IL to Patrick and Nellie Murphy McMullen on February 2, 1911. In 1929 she graduated from St. Joseph High School and graduated from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame in 1933. In 1941 she married Hermas L. Reva of Kalamazoo. In 1947 she received a masters degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In that year, she and Mr. Reva moved to Albuquerque where Mrs. Reva has accepted a faculty position at the University of New Mexico. She began as an instructor in the College of Business Administration and progressed through the ranks until she became a full professor. During those years, she was granted several leaves of absence to work under the auspices of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Her workshops and seminars for employed men and women took her to 23 cities and ten countries in Central and South America. During those years, she published some 25 articles in national educational magazines. Always an active public speaker and Catholic laywoman, Mrs. Reva received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross from Pope Pius XII in 1954. In 1995 she was invested in Houston, TX as a Lady of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is worldwide in scope and dates back more than 800 years. She was a charter member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Mrs. Reva's husband and their son, Mark died many years ago. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Patrick J. McMullen of St. Joseph, MI. Mrs. Reva is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends in this area. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Interment will be in the Reva family plot in Kalamazoo, MI. Pallbearers will be Rod Doll, Ray Zimmer, Philip Menicucci, Malcolm Shannon Sr., Robert Vokes and George Blea. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean Cutler, Robert Tafoya, John McNerney, John Yeakel, Howard Finston, Perry Mori and Donald Fogg. Donations or Memorial Masses may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Silva -- Delfina T. Silva, 78, a resident of Belen, passed away on Monday, September 13, 1999. She was a member of the Nurse's Central Registry from 1975-1997 in Phoenix, AZ. She completed nurses training in Fort Monmouth, NJ. She was a member of St. Catherine Church of Phoenix, AZ until 1997. Delfina was preceded in death by her mother, Rosita Rael Trujillo; her father, Alfonso Trujillo; her husband, Felipe N. Silva; grandson, Manuel T. Silva; and son, Manuel P. Silva. She is survived by her son, David R. Silva; her daughters, Theresa Smrt, Dolores Silva, Virginia Silva and Barbara Baca; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with Funeral Mass being celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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Smith -- Leonard A. Smith"Smitty", a resident of Bernalillo, died September 11, 1999. A beloved father, he is survived by his son, Mark R. Smith, his son's wife, Carrie L. Smith; his ex-wife, Mary L. Smith; sisters, Linda and Susan of Connecticut; eight other brothers and sisters; and his mother and father in Connecticut. Retired Bernalillo Police Officer. Cremation is taking place and service will take place 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14 at Church of Latter Day Saints, 325 Avenida D Bernalillo. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Memorial Fund at First State Park in Bernalillo to help family with expenses.
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Stockton -- Emma Frisbie Stockton died peacefully on September 11, 1999, in her home, cared for with deep compassion by Delta Hospice, and the wonderful people from Western Medical Services; and surrounded by her loving husband of 51 years, and her three adoring children. Emma graduated from high school in Los Angles, and attended Oklahoma City University and Central State University in Edmond, OK. She is survived by husband, Jack, of the home, and three children and their families; son, William Douglas Stockton and wife, Sharon Gilbert of Kailua-Kona, HI; daughter, Vanessa Jean Compton and husband, Phillip of Carrollton, TX; and son, Richard Frisbie Stockton and wife, Tracey of Lakewood, OH; two grandsons, Kiaolahia Douglas Stockton of Kailua-Kona, and Cooper Vanshawn Compton of Carrollton, TX. Emma is survived by sister, Marie Pennel of Goldendale, WA; brother, Chester Frisbie and wife, Dorothy of Kennville, CA; brother, Glenn Frisbie and wife, Christine of Houston, TX; as well as many nephews and nieces. Emma was a house wife and full-time mother. She did a wonderful job rasing her children teaching them free thinking, independence, and a complete lack of prejudice in all regards. Because of her influence all three children are happily married to first spouses and point to her as their guide. Emma was ordained a priest in the Holy Catholic Church of Anitoch, on April 14, 1985, and maintained her membership until her death. Wherever Emma lived she was happy as a volunteer working in inner city missions in Oklahoma City and Houston, tutoring in inner city schools in Dallas and during the late sixties working in Fitzgerald Army Hospital in Denver, where wounded soldiers were flown direct from Vietnam. She enjoyed her work with the Presbyterian Volunteers, serving at both Kaseman and Presbyterian gift shops, served one year as treasurer of the volunteer organization, and two years as chairman of the Information Desk at Presbyterian Hospital. Emma easily made friend wherever she lived and is mourned by friend everywhere. Her family takes great joy in her life but will miss her deeply. In accordance with her wishes she has been cremated and no immediate services will be held. A memorial service of family and close friends will be announced in the near future to honor her and share our experiences of her beautiful life. Friends wishing to honor her memory may make donations in her name to the UNM School of Medicine, Dept. of Neurology-ALS Research, 915 Camino de Salud, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5281, and the Presbyterian Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM, 87125-6666. Cremation was under the direction of Sunrise Society, 891-8200.
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Trombino -- Mario Trombino, 76, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, September 10, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Violet Trombino; son, Ray Trombino and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Sarah, Suzanne, and Ben Trombino; niece, Penny Koltik; brother, Bill Trombino and wife, Angie; sisters, Gilda Svejda, Dorothy McGrath and husband, Tom, Lucia Tyner and husband, John, Rose C. Pistilli-Colucci, and Mary Ann Heal. Mr. Trombino was preceded in death by his father, Domenic; mother, Rosaria and step-mother, Clara. Mario and Violet moved to Albuquerque from Chicago in 1964. In June of 1967 they opened Trombinos Hamburgers for two years. In 1971 they opened Penguinis Harbor before selling in 1974. Together, with Violet and Raymond, he founded the Italian restaurant"Trattoria Trombino" in 1979. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE. Entombment will take place at Chester T. French Mausoleum. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 or to the Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th St. 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10032. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming, NE.
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Turrietta -- The family of Mr. Robert Turrietta wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Memorial services for Mr. Turrietta. They would also like to express their gratitude for the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Wallace -- Stanton Wallace, 90, a 50 year resident of Silver City, died at his home Monday, September 6, 1999. He was born January 28, 1909 in Flagstaff, Arizona Territory to William F. and Ethel Anderson Wallace. He was reared on cattle ranches, mainly at the family homestead at Mormon Lake, AZ and from 1914 to 1917 in New Mexico along the Pecos River near Ft. Sumner, and southwest of Melrose on land which is now in the Hart Ranch portion of NM Boys Ranch. After graduating from Arizona State Teachers College (now NAU) he taught school in Sedona and then did graduate work in forestry at Colorado A & M (now CSU). Mr. Wallace began his career with the U.S. Forest Service in Arizona as a summer fire lookout in 1926. Following his studies in Colorado he supervised Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) construction projects in 1935. For the next 25 years he worked at various assignments on the Conconino, Kaibab, Tonto, Cibola, and Gila National Forests, and the final ten years in Range and Wildlife Management for the USFS Region 3 Office in Albuquerque, retiring in 1969. Although he and his beloved wife, Margaret, had lived and traveled extensively in the southwest, they came back to their favorite place--Silver City. Mr. Wallace was a member of numerous organizations including Tyrone Masonic Lodge #52, Tyrone Chapter #41 Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge of Research of New Mexico, CCC Alumni, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Association of Retired Persons, Valley Community Church, and the Camp Thunderbird Board. He was an avid supporter and volunteer for numerous other civic, educational, and charitable activities. He cherished children and contributed to youth organizations such as Demolay, Rainbow, 4-H, and most recently the Community-Built"Penny Park". Stanton also enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering, and traveling. In recent years he visited great-grandchildren in Texas and Oregon, trekked to Costa Rica, western Canada, Panama and the Caribbean, and spent the month of his 90th birthday traveling in Australia and New Zealand. He was preceded in death last September by Margaret, his wife of 64 years. Survivors include two daugthers, Margaret L. Wallace of Dallas, TX, Joanne W. Stockert and husband, John of Tularosa, NM; two sisters, Isabella Wallace and Elizabeth Dobrinski and husband, Maurice of Flagstaff, AZ; two granddaughters, Mary-Margaret Stockert and husband, Howard Crombie of Coos Bay, OR, Jeanne DeLoach and husband, Darren of Bonham, TX; three great-grandchildren, William Kurt Stockert Crombie, Cheyenne Wallace DeLoach, Sierra Brynn DeLoach; and an adopted grandson, Dr. Alcides Fernandez, his wife, Damaris, and their family of Costa Rica, Central America. Public Memorial services and a celebration of Stanton's life will be Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. followed by covered dish lunch at Camp Thunderbird in Mimbres, NM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches, c/o Boys Ranch, NM 87002-9989 or the Gila Chapter Masonic Scholarship Fund, c/o David Fisher, 23 Cripple Creek, Silver City, NM 88061. Mr. Wallace also suggested planting native plants and flowers and supporting native plant conservation organizations. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel, Silver City, NM.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Waller -- May J. Waller, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, September 12, 1999. She is survived by her son, George Waller of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1964; two brothers; and one sister, all from New York. She was a great influence on her only son, and had a real zeal and enjoyment for life, especially gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, sewing and crocheting. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 1999 in the Fitzgerald Chapel, 3113 Carlisle NE. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, 924-C Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87199. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999