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Barela -- JOSE C. BARELA October 15, 1932 to December 8, 1992Daddy...Remember your Funny Mirror? "Look into this mirror" you would say with a sly grin. we took it from you, with a questioning glance.All of a sudden a string of giggles would come from the mirror. You'd end up laughing, just waiting for our reaction.We miss you so, but as you always wanted us happy then, you made sure we would get through the days now....remembering the sound of your laughter.Happy Birthday Daddy....Love Mom and the Gang
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Blesch -- Cora Belle Blesch, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, October 14, 1999. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Marie Carey of Albuquerque; nephews, Dr. George R. Carey and wife, Kathryn of Albuquerque and Dr. Ralph H. Carey and wife, Sue of Corpus Christi, TX; cousin, Mary Humphries of Albuquerque; and many other family members. Ms. Blesch was preceded in death by her parents, Orrin and Clara Carey; infant daughter, Charlene Sue; brother, George W. Carey; and sister, Hattie Coffelt. Ms. Blesch was a charter member of Fruit Avenue Baptist Church, where she was active in Sunday School and Homebound Ministries. She graduated from Albuquerque High School. Ms. Blesch retired from Mountain Bell telephone company after 44 years of service and was a member of Telephone Pioneers. Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Fruit Avenue Baptist Church, 812 Fruit Ave. NW, with Rev. D. Curtis Askew and Dr. Thomas V. Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Dr. George R. Carey, Brent Carey, Dr. Ralph Carey, Douglas Carey and Leroy Humphries. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Fruit Avenue Baptist Church, 812 Fruit Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Dodds -- Duncan E. Dodds Sr., 65, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died Tuesday, October 12, 1999. He is survived by his children, Rebecca Stephen and husband, Roy and their son, Joshua, and Duncan E. Dodds Jr. and wife, Laurie and their daughters, Sarah, Seliece and Shannon; sisters, Dorothy Slaughter and Winifred Neutsch; and brothers, Calvin C. Dodds and James Dodds. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Dodds in 1999. Mr. Dodds was a retired Air Force Officer. Private services were held. Interment took place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Downes -- Philip G. Downes, of Albuquerque, formerly of Winchester, MA, died October 8, 1999. He was 81 years of age. Born in Boston, he attended Country Day School in Newton and graduated from Harvard with the class of 1940. During World War II, he volunteered and rose from Private to Lieutenant, Infantry. He was commissioned at Fort Benning, GA and was sent to Camp Roberts, CA as an intelligence officer. He was next attached to Supreme Headquarters, A.E.F. in Paris, where he was commissioned Captain. He was married to Valia Cara Yanopoulo de Bourdji while he was stationed in Paris. Following World War II, he was associated with Downes Lumber Co. in Boston before leaving to teach at the Charles River School in Dover. After teaching he returned to Boston and established the Downes Millwork Co. which specialized in the custom milling and profiling of hardwoods and softwoods. He directed this firm for 12 years until his retirement. He was active as an instructor in youth football programs in Winchester and at Belmont Hill in youth hockey. He had played varsity hockey in college. He had been a director of the Downes Lumber Co., a member of the Winchester Country Club, and the Harvard Varsity Club. He is survived by his wife, Valia of Albuquerque; two sons, Jerome Downes of Venice, CA and Peter Downes of Edgewood; a late daughter, Valia Patrice Downes of Winchester; and a daughter, Maura McGrail of Albuquerque, her husband, K.C., and their two children, Sean Patrick McGrail and Mikaela McGrail. He is also survived by his sister, Rose D. Arnold of Arlington, MA; and his brothers, J. Edward Downes Jr. of Weston, MA and Richard Downes of Wakefield, MA; his brother, Thomas M. Downes of Vero Beach, FL and Winchester, MA predeceased him. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Prince of Peace Catholic Community Church, Albuquerque, on October 15 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the VA Cemetery in Santa Fe will be private. Remembrances may be sent to the Bear Canyon Senior Center, 4645 Pitt NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008.
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Eudy -- Banks Edwin"Ed" Eudy, Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 1999 on his 53rd wedding anniversary, after a short illness of cancer. He was born in Tarentum, PA, reared in Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH, with roots in Mississippi. Ed graduated from the University of Alabama in 1943. As an officer in the European Theater during WWII, he assisted in the liberation of concentration camps and post-ware administration. After marriage to his beloved wife in 1946, he began his career in banking at Central National Bank of Cleveland, OH as a personnel manager, moving on to the Bank of New Mexico as Assistant Vice-President, and finally to the Republic National Bank of Dallas, TX, where among other achievements, he organized their European Mortgage Loan division while residing in London. Ed retired as Executive Vice-President of Republic National Bank in 1984. Returning to Albuquerque in 1985, he was active in SCORE and VFW Post 10763, as well as being an avid golfer and travel enthusiast. He is survived by his adored wife, Margaret"Ginger" Hofelich Eudy; three daughters, Mary M. Eudy of New Britain, CT, Carol Anne Brannan of Albuquerque and Patricia B. Eudy of Big Sky, MT; and his dog, Buddy. We will all miss him more than words can say. Memorial prayer services will be held Friday, 2:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Paul Baca officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In Memoriam and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to one or more of the following: American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, 87110; Barn of the Child, Honduras, c/o John F. Gordon, 4 Gudger Chapel Rd., Leicester, NC, 28748; Maxwell Museum Association of Anthropology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 87131; or The Humane Society of the United States, P.O. Box 18382, Washington, D.C. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Findlay -- Margaret (Peg) Findlay died of heart failure Tuesday in Albuquerque at the age of 91. She led a long, vital, and remarkable life that her family would like to celebrate at her son's home in the North Valley, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 2426 Dietz Farm Rd. NW, west of Rio Grande, two blocks north of Griegos. We welcome any of her many friends who knew her while she was involved in the numerous community activities to which she dedicated so much time over the years, Junior League, Sandia Base Woman's Club, Symphony Women's Association, Mounted Girl Scout Troop, Big Saddle Club, Meals on Wheels, and Pet Therapy. Come join her daughter, Jean Findlay in from Dickerson, MD, her son, John Graham Findlay, daughter-in-law, Nola Findlay and grandsons, Keith and Nicholas Findlay at their home to share warm memories and swap fun stories about her life and the times she spent with you, her family and her husband, John H. Findlay who died in 1980. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, 8403 Constitution Ave. NE 87110 and the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE 87108.
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Garber -- "Would you know my name, if you saw me in heaven?" (Eric Clapton). Franklin Wayne Garber died Wednesday, October 13, 1999 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Albuquerque on May 23, 1950. Frank is survived by and will be greatly missed by his mother, Marjorie Garber; two daughters, Christi Ann Garber and Tracy Jean Snipes; granddaughter, April Lynn Roche; three brothers, Gary Garber, Jim Garber, and John Garber; a sister, Ann Armstrong; and his loving companion, Dr. Lu-Ann Papile. Frank was an executive for Zanios Foods and was well and widely known in the food and beverage industry. His work gave him tremendous enjoyment. He also was an accomplished and dedicated musician and especially loved playing guitar for all of his friends and family. Thank you for all you did for your friends and family. We love you very much. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Frank's memory be made to the Santa Fe Chamber Music (PO Box 853, Santa Fe, 87504), the New Mexico Jazz Workshop (PO Box 40330, Albuquerque, 87196) or the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (PO Box 30208, Albuquerque, 87190). A memorial service will be held at French's Mortuary,10500 Lomas NE, Albuquerque (Lomas and Eubank) on Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.
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Grebe -- Donna Evans Grebe, 79, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 14 years, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 1999. Donna was born February 23, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah E. Shelton Evans in Salt Lake City, Utah. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Grebe on August 13, 1996. She is survived by her son, James Robert Grebe and wife, Carol of Fullerton, CA; daughters, Jolene Manning of Rio Rancho, and Jae Templeton and husband, Scott of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Rachael Manning, Carlton and Breck Grebe and Travis and Alexis Templeton. Our Mom was devoted to her family and was a loving wife to our father before his death. Our parents were always close to our hearts. We were a very compatible and close knit family. Sharing the laughter and the tears, the good times and the bad. They were exemplary parents who we were very proud of, who stuck by us, and finally people we loved very much. The loss of both will remain with us for a very long time, if not forever. But if any good can come from losing ones parents, it is the comfort that both have been united in the Kingdom of God. To the many friends and family members who have supported and stuck with us during both of their illnesses. For lack of a better word, Thank you. Your support made things a little bit easier to bear. They will truly be missed by all of us and will never be forgotten. Jim, Jolene, and Jae. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1100 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Keep New Mexico Beautiful, Inc., P.O. Box 09024, Albuquerque, NM 87199-0924 or to Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Harris -- Margaret B. Harris, 88, a 32 year resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, October 7, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Attebery and husband, Ernest of Moriarty; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Gail Harris of Rio Rancho. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Donald P. Harris, Sr.; sons, John R. Harris and Donald P. Harris, Jr. Mrs. Harris was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer and drove for Meals on Wheels for 25 years. Mrs. Harris also served on the Board of Directors for Meal on Wheels. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Sunday, October 17, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, with the Reverends Joyce and Chris Lieberman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 8403 Constitution NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Mascarenas -- Anita Smith Mascarenas, 83, an Albuquerque resident since 1952, died Monday, October 11, 1999. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 1999, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 1999, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee, with Father Michael Cimino, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Mileshosky -- Edward R."Whitey" Mileshosky passed away Wednesday, October 13 after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Ann Thompson and husband, Ken, Patrick Mileshosky, Robert Mileshosky and wife, Terry; grandchildren, Steve Thompson and wife, Tracy, Kevin Thompson Sr. and wife, Leona, Britt Mileshosky, Brian Mileshosky; great-grandchildren, Kevin Thompson Jr. and Hannah Thompson. Whitey was a US West retiree and a member of the Upper Rio Grande FM Society with the call of W5RMY. A Memorial service is planned for Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a contribution to your favorite charity.
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Myers -- Steve"Gusto" Myers, 46, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, October 13, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Joleen Myers; son, Paul Myers; daughter, Sheila Myers, all of Albuquerque; brother, Michael Myers and wife, Sue of Albuquerque; sisters, Nancy Anderson and husband, Edward (Andy) of Show Low, AZ, and Shannon Hutchison and husband, Tom of Corrales; brother, Bryan Myers and family of Tacoma, WA; nephews and nieces, Angus Myers, Travis Hutchison, Jeanneann, Eileen, and Samantha Anderson. Scripture service will be held Saturday, October 16, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Deacon Sandy Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Myers, Angus Myers, Dave Miller, Pete Carmiento, Andy Anderson, and Tom Hutchison. Alternate pallbearer will be Michael Myers. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., Friday, October 15, 1999, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Overholt -- Funeral services for Bruce Tilghman Overholt will be held Friday, 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Rev. Myron White officiating. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Myron White officiating, assisted by Dr. Paul Debenport. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Salas -- The family of Andrew Salas wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Andrew. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Schultz -- Emily Gertrude Schultz, 76, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 29 years, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 1999. Emily was born May 25, 1923, the daughter of Felix and Theresa Saydak, in Farmington, New York. Emily had worked for Sparton Southwest before retiring. She was a member of the Meadowlark Senior Center. Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Schultz. She is survived by five children, Ronald Schultz of Grand Prairie, TX, Leo Schultz of Rio Rancho, David Schultz of Rio Rancho, Ann Rodriguez of Gallup, and Donna Schultz of Rio Rancho; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 15, 1999. The committal service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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Taylor -- Teresa DeVargas Taylor, 83, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Canon Plaza, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 1999, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Pablo and Delfinia DeVargas. She is survived by five children, Ida Houseknecht and husband, William of Elephant Butte, Isabelle H. Prather of Albuquerque, Herbert H. Hernandez and wife, Teresa of Albuquerque, Anita Field of Denver, CO and Edwina Terese Manzanares and husband, Wayne of Castle Rock, CO; nine grandchildren, Mark Martinez, Mylo Martinez, Myda Bailey, Monica Lundstrom, Carla Anaya, Carlo Hernandez, Sherry Field, Jesse Field and Shane A. Grenko; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Ignacita Trujillo of Canon Plaza. Visitation is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 1999, at Block-Salazar Mortuary. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 1999, at Block-Salazar Mortuary in Espanola. Interment will follow at the Canon Plaza Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Salazar Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary, 1-505-753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854.
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Venegas -- Gilberto Manuel Venegas, infant son of Jorge A. Venegas and Gloria E. Garcia of Los Lunas, died Tuesday, October 12, 1999. He is also survived by his brothers, Jose A. Venegas and Brandon V. Venegas, both of Los Lunas; grandmothers, Maria Figueroa of Albuquerque and Monce Venegas of Rio Rancho; and grandfather, Edwin Figueroa of Albuquerque. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Deacon Bob Lewis officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Wallace -- Russell E. Wallace, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 11, 1999. Pallbearers are Danny Walters, Mark Walters, Curtis Walters, and Steven Walters. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE on Friday, October 15, 1999 at 3:30 p.m., with Larry Pierson officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Wilfon -- Douglas E. Wilfon, 45, a resident of Albuquerque for 29 years, died Monday, October 11, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Renee A. Wilfon of Albuquerque; daughter, Rya L. Fouch and husband, Jeremy of Los Lunas; son, Ty Douglas Wilfon of Albuquerque; grandson, Austin Fouch of Los Lunas; step-parents, Dean and Myrtle Moore of Polk City, IA; brother, Stan Wilfon of Albuquerque; and sisters, Jan Bowersox and husband, Robert of Polk City, IA, Lynn Maland and husband, David of Slater, IA and Debra Corrie and husband, Casey of Dallas, TX. Mr. Wilfon was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Community. He was president of the Metal Trades Council for Sandia National Labs. He was a former member of I.B.E.W. Local #611, and a member of I.B.E.W. #1988. He was an active foster parent. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, 9:30 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel NE, with Father Antonio Mondragon, Celebrant. Committal will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A service in celebration of Douglas' life will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Geary Brogden officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend either or both services. Should friends desire, tax deductable contributions may be made to Foster Children's Educational Fund, (F.C.E.F.), P.O. Box 36327, Albuquerque, NM 87176. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Zolman -- "Jim" James Michael Zolman, born February 16, 1954 in Albuquerque, passed away on October 11, 1999 at the age of 45. Twenty-seven years professional Rodeo Cowboy Association steer wrestler, Jim Zolman, broke the barrier one last time at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver shortly after 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 11, 1999. Jim underwent knee surgery Wednesday, October 6th and lost consciousness early Thursday morning due to complications. He was placed on life support shortly after and was finally taken off on Monday the 11th. Those who knew Jim during this 30 plus year rodeo career watched him compete at a string of Little Britches, New Mexico Junior Rodeo, High School, and PRCA Rodeos. The Little Britches Rodeo Association honored Jim by establishing the"Jim Zolman Sportsmanship Award." While a national title eluded him in his journey, Jim captured the 1972 New Mexico High School Bulldogging Championship and then preceded to become a force on the professional circuit. Competing in rodeos from Madison Square Gardens in New York City to San Francisco's Cow Palace, he etched his name in the winner's circle at the Pendleton Round-up, the San Antonio Livestock Show, claimed the 1980 PRCA Turquoise Circuit Steerwrestling Title and was a familiar face at the pay window at many other rodeos across the nation. Jim's focus on life was to live each moment to the fullest and during his time here he touched and was touched by many, many friends. While it seems that he was taken early, he would say he had a great ride and would not have changed a minute of it. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Kathe; one daughter, Mandi Lane; two step-children, Heather and James; and granddaughters, Katherine and Caroline who called him"Taco"; brother, Ted; sisters, Loretta, Carol and Georgia; and hundreds of relatives and friends who will miss him, but are very thankful for the time that they were able to spend with him. Services will be held at Strong-Thorne Funeral Home in Albuquerque on Friday, the 15th of October. Viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with services at 2:00 p.m. Reception tentatively will follow at Bosque Farms Rodeo Arena. In lieu of flowers, Kathe suggests donations be made to the"Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund."
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