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Akins -- Mildred G. Akins died October 25, 1999. Services will be November 12, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at St. John's UMC, 2626 Arizona NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John's UMC or Cancer Center.
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Gaede -- Willy Gaede, 66, died November 7, 1999 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born February 19, 1933 in Stanley, New Mexico to Fritz Herman Gaede and Elsie Elizabeth Buckholz. He married Viola Wing on November 19, 1955. Willy was a Marine Core Veteran of WWII. A resident of Albuquerque, he owned and operated a towing service for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Viola; and three children, Jay R. Mills, Shirlene and Dennis Bench, and Willy Jr. and Anna Gaede; three brothers, Gary and Sally Gaede (Albq), Robert and Carlene Gaede, (Wash), Paul and Bobbie Gaede, (Albq).; sisters, Helen Swanson, (FL); Marcia Cartia, (Albq); 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two nephews, Frazier Mora, (FL) and Bob and Karen Gaede, (TX). Services will be Thursday, November 11, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road, where friends may call Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Redwood Memorial Estates.
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Gallegos -- ELIJAH JOHN GALLEGOS "BUBBA"Arrived from Heaven on Feb. 3, 1997 Returned to Heaven on Nov. 10, 1998Son, you are the twinkle in our eyes and the beat in our heart. Eli it's been 365 days since you were pronounced an angel and it feels like just a minute ago. Our hearts will never feel the same knowing we will never be able to watch you grow. We know you are in a better place just waiting for us to meet again. Please help us to get through our lives without you. Bubba, just knowing that one day we will be able to hold you in our arms again gives us hope to live our lives forever. We love you and miss you with all our hearts souls.Remembering our Hito, ElijahGo ahead and mention Elijah, our son that died, you know, don't worry about hurting us further. The depth of our pain doesn't show. Don't worry about making us cry, we're already crying inside. Help us to heal by releasing the tears that we try to hide. We're hurting when you just keep silent, pretending he doesn't exist. We'd rather you mention Elijah, knowing that he has been missed. You asked us how are are doing, we say,"pretty good" or"fine." Our lives have changed forever and healing is something ongoing. We feel it will take a lifetime.Love, Mom, Dad, Mariah, Loryssa, grandmas & grandpas, aunties and uncles, cousins and friends
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Gallegos -- Mrs. Pauline Gallegos, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 7, 1999. Mrs. Gallegos was the beloved mother of eight children, Christine Hastings, Ruth Gonzales and husband, Ben, Cora Chavez and husband, James, Medardo Gallegos Jr. and wife, Yvonne, Raymond Gallegos and wife, Mona, Dolores Ponce and husband, Raymond, Lawrence Gallegos and Margaret, and Martin Gallegos and wife, Connie. She is also survived by four sisters, Nina Garcia, Frances Chavez, Carmelita Baca and husband, Leonardo, and Maimie Otero and husband, Frank; 28 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Medardo, 1959; her parents, Dionicio Otero and Ramoncita Sanchez; step-father, Demetrio Sanchez; son, William; brother, Ramon Otero; grandson, Martin Gallegos Jr.; and sisters, Andrea Mora, Dulcie Doyle and Eduvigen Apodaca. Mrs. Gallegos was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SE, with viewing at the church after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with final viewing at the church after 9:00 a.m. Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Gonzales, Carlos Sanchez, Paul Gallegos, Jesus Gallegos, Frank Gallegos and Adam Gallegos. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Garcia -- The family of Mr. Fred B. Garcia wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Mr. Garcia. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Father Paul, the choir, and Frank Lovato for reciting the Rosary. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Glenn -- Kenneth L. Glenn, 44, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Friday, November 5, 1999 as a result of a car accident. Kenneth was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Glenn and older brother, Baby Glenn. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Gomez Glenn of the family home in Los Lunas; his sons, Kenneth L. Glenn Jr.; Jeremy Jaramillo and Nicholas Rael; daughters, Jackie and Jennifer Glenn; mother, Margie Glenn; mother-in-law, Matilde Gomez; father-in-law, Orlando Gomez; sister, Patricia Lofthouse; brothers, Dwayne Glenn and his wife, Donna; Ronald Glenn; granddaughter, Alyssa Glenn. Kenneth is also survived by his many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews. He is also survived by by special friends, Lorenzo Romero, Maria Gonzales, Don Wickman, and countless others that touched his life or he touched theirs in one or another. Ken was a very generous man. He was involved in so many different organizations. Ken not only owned Ken's Plumbing and Heating and A-1 Wood Specialties, he was also co-owner of Mesa Construction and Two Minute Warning Restaurant and Sportsbar. Ken gave generously to the Valencia County Fair and the animals he bid upon, he donated to the Boys and Girls Ranch. Throughout his life, Ken made numerous contributions to various organizations throughout Valencia County. Ken took care of all his employees and friends. He treated everyone like family. Everyone who knew Ken knew what a wonderful, generous, and loving person he was. Ken loved Alaska, also known as"Ken's World", and the peace and serenity it brought him. Ken (Quien) will always be remembered for having the biggest heart in Valencia County. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at the Grace Fellowship Church, 3384 Hwy 47, in Los Lunas. Honorary pallbearers will be all his friends too numerous to mention. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Boys and Girls Ranch. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
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Gonzales -- Daniel B. Gonzales, age 21, from San Ysidro, NM, passed away. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Gonzales; one brother, Raymond Gonzales and wife, Thurza; one sister, Maria Gonzales, all of San Ysidro, NM; two sisters, Inez Gonzales, Juanita Pino and husband, John of Albuquerque; one niece, Miriah Gonzales; one nephew, Ray Gonzales. Daniel enjoyed cooking, rooster fighting, fishing, and playing with his playstation. Daniel was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, November 10, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at the San Ysidro Catholic Church in San Ysidro, NM. Interment will follow at the San Ysidro Cemetery, also in San Ysidro, NM. Pallbearers will be Johnathan Lovato, Eugene Lucero, Ralph C De Baca Jr., Jessie Valencia, Damiano Romero, Antonio Maestas, Patrick Moya, Orlando Lucero and Frankie Estrada. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Gonzales, John Pino, Paul Toledo, and Todd Redden. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
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Griego -- Aron B. Griego, 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Saturday, November 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lucy Griego of the family home; daughters, Geraldine P. Hernandez and husband, Anthony, Renee Anaya and husband, Henry all of Albuquerque, Rebecca Darby and husband, George of Rio Rancho; son, Richard S. Griego and wife, Sharon of Albuquerque; grandsons, Richard Stephen Griego Jr., Aaron D. Griego, Christopher Anaya, Zachary Anaya, and Anthony Hernandez, Jr., all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Jessica Lynn Candelaria of Albuquerque and Jocelynn Darby of Rio Rancho; brother, Elfego Griego and wife, Virginia of Grants; sisters, Felia Chacon and husband, Milton of Albuquerque, Delmira Botello and husband, John of Wichita Falls, TX, and Barbara DeCosta and husband, John of Socorro, NM; special friends, Henry L. Anaya, Sr. and wife, Irene; and his favorite pet"his son Easy". Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Vega officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Salo Griego, Jr. Nathan Griego, Elfego Griego Jr., Dwayne DeCosta, Vincent Metzgar, and Charles Anaya. Honorary pallbeareres will be Henry Anaya, Sr., and Henry Millan. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Leikvoll -- Helen Pryor Leikvoll dies in California. Helen, born and raised in Albuquerque, daughter of Fred T. Pryor and Alice Calkens, a pioneer family, was 78. Born December 29, 1920 and died April, 1999. She attended Lewallace and 4th St. grade schools. She graduated from Harwood Girls School. She obtained a Teacher's degree in Loma Linda, California. Taught 4th and 5th grades. She became an accomplished musician and soloist. She loved old time religious music. She will be missed by many, one son, Darrell Whitman, wife, Rachel, and daughter, Geneveve of California; one sister, Alyce Joy Chambers of California, sisters, Delphia or Betty Isaacs of Albuquerque; brother, Bodie Pryor of Port Arthur, Texas, and brother, William Pryor and wife, Kathy of Aurora, Colorado. Memorial to be held at Garfield Chapel, 2406 Garfield Ave. SE, Albuquerque, on November 12 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Robert Gleason officiating. Cremains to be buried in family cemetery, Mountain View, Barton, New Mexico.
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Lueras -- A Memorial Rosary for Mr. Bernard (Bernie) A. Lueras will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, located on the corner of 8th St. and Stover. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
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Mcgregor -- Mr. Robert R. McGregor, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 8, 1999. Mr. McGregor was the beloved husband of 56 years to Mrs. Ruth McGregor. He is also survived by two sons, Robert McGregor and wife, Sharyn and Richard McGregor; two daughters, Rosemary Linebaugh and husband, Byron and Ronelle McGregor; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six sisters, Cora Cotner, Maxine Kopcho, Hazelle Lutz, Vernajean Schaldecker, Betty Schaldecker and husband, Jake, Luralee Rice and husband, Melcolm; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. McGregor was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and was an instructor of masonry trades at T.V.I. until he retired in 1981. A committal service will be held Wednesday afternoon, 2:00 p.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert McGregor, Richard McGregor, Byron Linebaugh, Arthur Pickle, Michael Pickle and John McGregor. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Moya -- Mrs. Odelia M. Moya died Tuesday in Peralta at the age of 59. She is survived by her husband, Lorenzo Moya; children, Yvonne Dossey and husband, Howard, Felix Crespin, Richard Crespin and wife, Rhonda and Anthony Crespin; sisters, Confie Soto and husband, Frank, Cruz Hernandez and husband, Simon, Lorraine Cervantes, Stephanie Barela and Viola Barela; six grandchildren, Monica Herrera and husband, Eddie, Albert Fuentes, Dominic Maez, Odelia Crespin, Georgia Crespin and Lawrence Crespin; and three great-grandchildren, Eddie Herrera, Patricia Fuentes and Eric Herrera. Funeral services for Mrs. Moya will be held on Friday at the Valencia County in Peralta, where the graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Howard Dossey, Eddie Herrera, Dominic Maez, Lawrence Crespin, Frank Soto and Simon Hernandez. A prayer service for Mrs. Moya will be held on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning, 5:00 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Ortiz -- Emma"Concha" Ortiz, born in Pena Blanca, NM on May 14, 1915, a resident of Bernalillo for 60 years, died Monday, November 8, 1999. She was the loving mother of two daughters, Rose Mary Torres and Joyce Ortiz and husband, Lawrence Martinez, all of Bernalillo; two sons, Romeo Ortiz Jr. and wife, Amy of Albuquerque and Philip Ortiz of Pena Blanca; adored grandmother of ten grandchildren; devoted great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren; and loving sister of Clotario Montoya of El Sobrante, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romeo A. Ortiz on January 30, 1999; a daughter, Bessie Ortiz-Perea; and a granddaughter, Roberta Tafuro. Mrs. Ortiz was a life member of the Catholic Church. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. Ortiz was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, 11:15 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with Father Virgil Furfaro, Father Paul Baca, Father Arthur Bolman and Father Roman Aragon, Celebrants. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pena Blanca, NM. Pallbearers will be Anthony Ortiz, Reuben Ortiz, Andre Ortiz, Diego Ortiz, Michael Torres, Kenneth Perea, Thomas Perea and Gilbert Perea. Friends may visit Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, Wednesday, one hour prior to Rosary. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Otero -- Antonio S. (Tony) Otero, 67, a resident of Belen, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 1999. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM. He retired from US West in 1984 after 35 years of outstanding service. Antonio was preceded in death by his daughter, Dorothy in 1953; one son, Anthony in 1996; two granddaughters, Rosana and Tiffany Bransford in 1997; two brothers, Manuel in 1997 and Clovis in 1999; and one sister, Adela Martinez. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Manuela of the family home in Belen; five children, Ted and his wife, Ramona of Los Lunas, Dolly Raley and her husband, Steve of Tierra Grande, Judy Bransford and her husband, Kerry of Belen, Debbie Nail of Meadow Lake, Darleen Roche and her husband, Ed of Tierra Grande; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Lorenzo and his wife, Lillian of Albuquerque; two sisters, Socorro Vallejos and her husband, Bernie of Albuquerque and Marie (Tochita) Chiwiwi and her husband, Joe of Isleta; his sister-in-law, Viola Otero of Los Lunas. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, 6:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta. Interment will take place in the Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Roche Ted Jr., Adam, and Tony Otero, Steve Raley, Kerry Bransford, Mia Nail and Dawn Marie Antonio. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Otero -- Mrs. Pearl D. Otero died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 84. She is survived by her brothers, Max Otero, Tony Otero, George Otero, and Richard Otero; sister, Sally Jaramillo; and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Otero will be held on Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Otero will be held on Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Padilla -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Sandra L. Padilla 11-10-57 - 7-22-99Happy Birthday Sandra! You are missed very much be your husband, Ralph and little Paco. Paco wonders where his Mommy is. Your father and mother miss you very much. Everybody thinks about you everyday, but we know you are in a better place with our Lord. Love and kisses for you babe!Love Ralph & little Paco
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Parsley -- Phyllis Mae Parsley, 62, who was a wonderful grandma, wife, mother, soul-mate, best friend, was born May 8, 1937 and died Friday, November 5, 1999. A resident of Albuquerque since 1973, she will be missed by her life-long companion and husband of 42 years, Bob; son, Steve Parsley and wife, Sheryl, and their daughter, Amber Nicole Parsley, of Albuquerque and Las Cruces; sister, Donna Collie and husband, Eddie of El Monte, CA; sister-in-law, Dorothy Raymond of St. John, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis is preceded in death by two brothers, Bradley D. Raymond and Larry Raymond; parents, Harry and Edna Raymond; and her stepfather, Sal Termine. She took great delight in the world around her and loved to be outdoors. Phyllis saw beauty in everything she saw and every one she met. She was a very compassionate person, and her whole life revolved around her family, especially her beloved granddaughter, Amber-Nicole--whose special relationship was blessed by love, respect and joy. Phyllis was always willing to listen to others and be there for them. She worked hard during her life and took great pride in her job as a technical typist at Metatech Corporation. Phyllis will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be Wednesday, November 10, 2:00 p.m. in the French Mortuary Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Phyllis Parsley's name be made to the Hospice of your choice. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Perea -- Clovis N. Perea, a longtime Belen resident, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 6, 1999. He was a retired Federal Employee from Kirtland Airforce Base with prior service with the Atomic Energy Commission. Clovis was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence; his parents, Desiderio and Maria; his brothers, Toribio, Porfirio, Florian; and his sister, Lupe Torres. Clovis is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Amelia; his daughter and son-in-law, Berlinda and Bill Lawson; three grandchildren, Sonia, Geoffrey, and Bradley Lawson; one great-grandchild, Ryan Alexander Lawson-Maeske. In addition, he is survived by a special niece, Lesli Vallejos and her husband, Michael and daughter, Lorena, as well as an endeared nephew, Marc Benavidez. Other survivors include his brother, Herman and his wife, Florencia; and his sisters, Isabel (Lita) Delesma and Beatrice Torres; sisters-in-law, Lena (Florian) Perea and Carmen (Porfirio) Perea; and numerous nieces and nephews. Clovis was an avid hunter, fisherman, and all around handyman. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to various locales during his retirement years. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, and the Disabled American Veterans. Clovis will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 1999, 5:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, with the Rosary service immediately following at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 10, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Geoffrey and Brad Lawson, Marc Benavidez, Richard Perea, Lonnie Perea, and Richard Perea. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main, Belen.
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Perea -- Mrs. Aurelia Perea, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 8, 1999. Mrs. Perea was the beloved mother of two daughters, Mary M. Garcia and Laura M. Torres and husband, Robert; two sons, Andrew Perea and Joseph Fred Perea. She is also survived by one sister, Lena Lucero and husband, Ursino; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Perea was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with a communion service to follow at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will be at the church after 6:30 p.m. Interment will be Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan Garcia, Frank Garcia, and Jeff Salgado. Honorary will be Robert Torres, Dominic Torres and Andrew Perea. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Salgado -- Anita M. Salgado, 34, a resident of Albuquerque for eight years, died Saturday, November 6, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Ismael Salgado of the family home; son, Christopher Franco; daughter, Stacey Keizer; step-father, Delmer Bobbitt, all of Albuquerque; father, Joe Franco of Texas; grandmother, Ophy Cady of El Paso TX; aunt, Geraldine Jackson of Albuquerque; and sister, Rita Franco of Los Lunas. Mrs. Salgado was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jean Bobbitt in 1989. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Sanchez -- The family of Frances Marie Sanchez wish to thank their many relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy. The flowers, food, mass offerings, memorial donations, prayers, and cards are deeply appreciated. A special"thank you" to Pastor Roger Griffith, Father Albert Gallegos, and Youth Pastor Robert Whitecotton for their spiritual direction. Our thanks also to Christi Burchfield, Joey Montoya, Frank Barela, the pallbearers, and all who shared in our sorrow during the loss of our beloved Frances Marie. May God bless each one of you.
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Santillanes -- EDWINA J. SANTILLANES November 10, 1998 - November 10, 1999Today has been a year that God took you to be with Him in Heaven. It broke our heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for a part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You are my life, but yes, it seems like yesterday. Every day, week, and month you have been missed a lot since you left us. Our prayers, tears, and love are always with you because so much of the closeness our family enjoys is the direct result of your love and unselfishness for us. I hope on this day and always a little gift of prayer, thoughts, and flowers from a sweet bouquet for you because you deserve the best. Someday we will see you again. Thanks for everything. Your Loving Family Together Forever
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Shepherd -- Lodema Shepherd, 95, a longtime resident of Carlsbad, died Sunday, November 7, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Evalynne Hunemuller and husband, Richard of Albuquerque; grandson, Leslie Brett and wife, Deborah Babb of San Juan, Puerto Rico; granddaughter, Lisa Crawford and husband, James of New York NY; and great-granddaughter, Leslie Simona Babb of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Lodema was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Warren Shepherd. They lived in Carlsbad, NM from 1945-1997. She taught elementary school for many years at Sunset Mesa Elementary in Carlsbad. Lodema belonged to the First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Graveside services will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Carlsbad. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Swetnam -- Grace Mae Swetnam, 72 years old, passed away in Santa Fe, NM, November 2, 1999. A resident of Northern New Mexico for over 50 years. She was the wife of Fred R. Swetnam, a longtime U.S.F.S. District Ranger. The last 25 years of her life she resided in Espanola where she continued her lifelong Advocations which were mostly volunteer, non-paid, services in Library board work for The Espanola City Administration and"Friends of Espanola Library." Also 25 years of service as a volunteer worker at the Espanola Hospital, serving on two foundation boards. Indetailed Service work each week she specialized in giving assistance at the Information Desk. Within the Auxiliary she had served as President, Board member, and as Director of Volunteer Services. She also had State Board service. Survivors are husband, Fred; one sister; four children; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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Trujillo -- Alisandro"Tata" Trujillo, born June 25, 1929, passed away November 7, 1999 of natural causes. He is survived by his loving wife, Bertha Trujillo of 44 years; his four sons, Rick Trujillo and wife, Carmen, Anthony Trujillo and wife, Terri, Robert Trujillo and wife, Lois, and Chris Trujillo; three daughters, Stella Michalski and husband, John, Irene Trujillo, Cindi Johnson and husband, Eddie; 12 grandchildren, Raquel, Daniella, Alejandro, Shelly, Kandace, Eric, Marcus, Andres, Leandra, Krystal, Alex and Armando. Also surviving are two sisters, Maria Sedillo and Epifania Gallegos; two brothers, Cipriano Trujillo and Candido Trujillo and their families. Alisandro retired from Calmat, was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers, a member of American Legion Post 100, and served in the United States Army 1953-1955 during the Korean Conflict. Friends may visit today, November 10, 1999, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Chapel of the Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited this evening, November 10, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow morning, November 11, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Ponderosa Cemetery. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes. C.F.S.P.
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Valencia -- The family of Mr. Benjamin Valencia wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Father Aragon and all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Services were entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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