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Allen -- Helen Shafer Allen, a resident at the Montebello in Albuquerque since 1987, died Saturday, November 13, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Allen of Devon, England and Janet Allen Parker and husband, Bruce of Albuquerque; half-sister, Eleanor Shafer Young and husband, Jacques of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Andrew Parker and wife, Kathleen, and Thomas Parker and wife, Lynn, all of Denver, CO; great-grandchildren, Caroline Parker, Andrew L. Parker and William Parker; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two brothers; and granddaughter, Nancy Parker. Born in Bluffton, IN on November 24, 1901, the daughter of Otis and Ida Shafer, Mrs. Allen was educated in Bluffton schools, and in 1924, was graduated from De Pauw University, Greencastle, IN, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She subsequently worked in Indianapolis as a bacteriologist for Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals, and in 1926, married Howard Allen, later moving to Bedford, IN with him, where he practiced obstetrics until his death in 1966. In Bedford, she was an active member of The First Methodist Church, Tri Kappa, and the Ladies of the Round Table. Friends may visit Day and Carter Funeral Home, 1133 Lincoln Avenue, Bedford, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Saturday, November 20. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Cresthaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to The First Methodist Church in Bedford or the Nancy Lynne Parker Memorial Scholarship, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM.
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Ballejos -- The family of Mr. Leonardo Ballejos Jr. wishes to thank all their family and friends for attending the Rosary and Funeral Mass for Mr. Ballejos and for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them. Arrangements by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
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Barnett -- Ulysses S. (a.k.a. U.S. Barnett), 72, was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 10, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Barnett; daughters, Ann Barnett and ALICIA BARNETT; GRANDDAUGHTERS, TAMALA MEADE AND BRITTANY LUCAS; GRANDSONS, KENNETH BARNETT, JR. AND COREY KIRKLAND; GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER, ISSHIAH MEADE; STEPDAUGHTERS, KAREN WILLIS AND BRENDA STEVENS; STEPSONS, ALVIN MEADE AND ADAIR MEADE; AND MANY OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. ULYSSES WAS THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF BARNETT & SON MOTOR CO. LOCATED AT 1513 BLAKE RD. S.W. HE ALSO WAS THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF BARNETT MOTOR CO. AT 1206 S. BROADWAY. PRIOR TO OWNING HIS OWN BUSINESSES, HE WAS AN INSTRUCTOR AT Tvi, TEACHING AUTO MECHANICS. EVERYONE WHO KNEW U.S. KNEW HIM AS ALWAYS BEING VERY CARING AND WILLING TO HELP ANYONE IN NEED OF HELP. HE WAS ALSO KNOWN FOR LOVING THE GREAT OUTDOORS; HUNTING, CAMPING, FISHING AND WATERSKIING. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY, RELATIVES, MANY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. VIEWING SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1999 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AT HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, 225 SAN MATEO BLVD. N.E. MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M. AT MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1509 EDITH BLVD. Se. ULYSSES WILL BE LAID TO REST AT FAIRVIEW MEMORIAL PARK LOCATED AT 700 YALE BLVD Se.
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Barreras -- Dorothy S. Barreras, 77 years old, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 1999. Dorothy was born June 14, 1922, to Aurelia B. Sanchez and Uvaldo Sanchez. Her sister, Eulogia Turnbull preceded her in passing. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Jose; her brother, Albert Sanchez and her sister, Frances Scheuring and her husband, Francis; her three sons and their wives, Arthur Garcia and Margaret, Moises Barreras and Diane, and Michael Barreras and ann; her two daughters and their husbands, Lorraine Lynch and Frank and Joyce Vigil and Richard; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy's life was her family and she gave generously of herself to all she loved as a devoted Esposa, Madre, Abuela and Tia. You are in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald and Son, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Rudolfo Baca will conduct the memorial service with special remembrances given by two of Dorothy's grandsons, Andres Garcia and Kenneth Barreras. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Barreras, Kevin Barreras, Scott Barnard, Andres Garcia Jr., Richard Garcia, Vincent Garcia, Merrill Lynch, Francis Scheuring, and Carl Sovinec. The family wishes to thank Presbyterian Hospice, in particular, admission nurse Evelyn, nurse Barbara, Reverend Kay, and social worker Jean, for all their special care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Place NE. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Bridgeman -- Barbara Ann Bridgeman, 46, born in Griffin, GA on October 10, 1953, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She was the wife of James Edward Bean and mother of Allison Corinne Bean. Her mother, Dorothy Bridgeman, and brother, Perry Bridgeman and wife, Donna of Charlotte, NC survives her. The family of her husband, Jean Bean, Robin and Randy Howe, Dennis, Shannon, and Kristin also mourns Barbara. Her father, Luther Bridgeman, preceded her in death. Barbara was a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with AGRA Earth and Environmental. She was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers. She was also a registered Professional Engineer in New Mexico and Colorado. Among the highlights of her career was her work on the UMTRA project and her recent work on the"Big I" intersection redesign project at I-25 and I-40 in Albuquerque. Barbara was a graduate of Chatham Hall School of Virginia, Tufts University, and North Carolina State University. She was a resident of Albuquerque and had lived in Manteo, NC, Charlotte, NC, and Denver, CO. Her associates will remember Barbara for her professional integrity. She and her family have been the recipient of many acts of love and kindness by their many friends. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Friday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer society of Albuquerque, 5800 Lomas NE 87110, or to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, Inc., 615 Virginia SE 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Clary -- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bert Lorraine Clary, 80, a longtime resident of Cochiti Lake, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Clary; her father, Alphonse Wiggins; mother, Opal Wiggins; and step-mother, Sam Ethel Wiggins. At the time of her passing, she was residing in the loving care of Family Ties Residential Home in Albuquerque. She is survived by her son, Robert James Ingram and his wife, Sandra, James Clark Clary II and his wife, Wendy; daughter, Paula Jean Satterfield and her husband, Jeffery; sister, Gwendolyn Jerred; brother, Alison Bishop and his wife, Doris of Mobiel, AL; grandchildren, Gary James and Robyne Ingram, Yvonne and Doug Hendrix, Tracy and Todd Reece, Monique and Leandra Clary, Adrienne and Bobbi Jean Reich, Teresa and Gary Davis, Donna Gayle Bryant, Amy Richards, Jeffery and Natasha Satterfield; great-grandchildren, Landon and Emily Parker, Savannah Dubs, Alexander Reece, Kierstin Michelle Pacheco, Alexis Richards, Shyla Satterfield; nephew, Billy Jarred and wife, Janet; great-nephew, Billy Jarred Jr. Mrs. Clary was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Preceptor Phi Chapter, and of Albuquerque Chapter #67, Order of the Eastern Star. A Memorial service will be held at Hiram Masonic Lodge #13, 3914 Silver SE, Albuquerque, on Friday, November 19, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. A private interment will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements made by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
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Dailey -- Charlotte C. Dailey, 80, a 52 year resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 13, 1999. She was born in Vandergrift, PA to Isaac Phillips and Cora Shearing Phillips and was the seventh of eight children. She married Phillip Dailey, her husband of nearly 57 years. They spent their early years in Los Alamos before moving to Albuquerque. Charlotte was a devoted mother and spouse with a great love for her home and yard. She traveled extensively with her husband in their RV, but especially loved the time spent in New Mexico's Jemez Mountains. She always found time for many activities including volunteer work for the Mended Hearts Association. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Dailey of Albuquerque; daughter, Donna Hammar and her husband, Mike of Halfway, OR; son, David Dailey and wife, Caron of Grove City, PA; brother, Edward Phillips of Leawood, KS; sister, Erma Berry of Harrisburg, PA; and eight grandchildren, Hans Hammar, Ned Hammar, Carla Hammar, Luke Hammar, Krystal Vasiakin, Julia Dailey, Trevor Dailey, and Brianna Dailey. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, November 18, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Private interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Senior Heart Center, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Farley -- Michael Thomas Farley, 2, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. He is survived by his parents, David and Nancy Farley; grandparents, Roger and JoAnne Abbott; great-grandmother, Esther Abbott; God-parents and aunt and uncle, David and Debbie Abbott; aunt, Ann Marie Farley-Petty and husband, Ron; God-parent, Kay Wilson, all of Albuquerque; many great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins; and three dogs and a cat. Michael was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and participated in the Get Set Club. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain NE, with Pastor Bruce Wilder officiating. Private family interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be John Thomas (Tom) Kirkpatrick and David B. Abbott. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Abbott and David Farley. Friends may visit Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain NE, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Thomas Farley Memorial Fund in care of the Rio Grande Zoo, 903 10th St. SW 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Gabaldon -- Zeke Gabaldon, age 61, passed away Monday, November 15, from complications related to Beryllium lung disease in Anaheim, California, where he resided for 40 years. Born in Albuquerque, November 28, 1937, Zeke later joined the Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Hornet for three years from 1956-58. A machinist employee of Boeing North American, Zeke is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Steven and Paul; and three grandchildren, Erik, Taylor and Traci. He is also survived by his sisters, Helen Gray of Elephant Butte and Gloria Cordova and Melinda Gabaldon of Albuquerque; as well as one brother, Gilbert Gabaldon; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
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Garcia -- Masedonia Garcia, 95, a resident of Bernalillo, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 1999 in West Covina, California. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; Emiliano and her two children, Perfecto Garcia and Merlyn Lucero. Masedonia is survived by two daughters, Oralia Garcia and her husband, Bennie of California, Sharon Martinez and her husband, Charles of California; one son, Leroy Garcia of Hawaii; one daughter-in-law, Minerva Garcia; one son-in-law, Ernest Lucero of Belen; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Bernalillo. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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Gonzales -- David Gonzales, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1922, died Monday, November 15, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Katherine E. Gonzales; granddaughter, Jennifer Baranoski and husband, Jeremy; sisters, Susie Martinez and Lita Gillespie; and brothers, Willie Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, all of Albuquerque, and Adolfo Gonzales of El Paso, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gonzales in 1997. Mr. Gonzales was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post #6216. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW, with Deacon Enrique Padilla officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Gonzales -- Sam F. Gonzales, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died November 15, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Mollie of Albuquerque; daughter, Celene Seebinger and husband, Larry of Albuquerque; sons, Victor Gonzales of Taos, Lorenzo Gonzales and wife, Janice of Colorado, Sam Gonzales of Arizona; sisters, Josephine Silva of Albuquerque, Elma Greene of California; brothers, Robert Gonzales of Belen and Andy Gonzales of Los Lunas; three grandchildren, Josh and Derek Gonzales and Gabriela Seebinger. He was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Elidio, Ruben and Lorin; three sisters, Mary, Efren and Lucille. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea, and a life member of VFW Post 401. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, November 18, 1999 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, November 19, 1999 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joe Vigil as Celebrant. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Griego -- In Loving Memory of my sonKEITH SHAWN GRIEGO 11/18/69 - 6/24/90Happy Birthday
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Hare -- James Charles Hare "JC" passed away Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at UNMH from an extended illness. He was born in Albuquerque on May 14, 1986. He is survived by his parents, James L. Hare and Terry Hare of Moriarty, formally of Logan; his two brothers, Justin and Brandon Hare of the home; grandparents, Wanda and Charles Miller of Raton and Charlsie Hare of Albuquerque; great-grandparents, WH"Bill" and Pearl Miller and Carrie Price, all of Raton and Mary Wilson of Albuquerque; aunt, Cindy Simms of Las Cruces and aunt, Penny and uncle, Leonard Lopez of Raton; cousins, Sarah and Kevin Simms of Las Cruces and Jamie and Ashley Lopez of Raton; and numerous great-aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. In August, the"Make A Wish Foundation of NM" granted JC his wish for a Quarter Horse. Chy'a Johnston and family presented Hobo Doc to JC during the"Expo 99" at the New Mexico State Fair Grounds. Numerous other gifts, a new saddle, bridle, blanket, coat, ropes, feed, vet care, and many other items were also given. He had spent many hours with trainer and best friend, Jim Shaw riding along the Rio Grande River. JC and Jim were very much at peace on their horses. Services will be held Friday, November 19, 1999, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will take place Saturday, November 20, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery in Raton, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, November 19, 1999, 2:00 p.m., until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation of NM, 5301 Central Ave. NE, Suite 203, 87108 in JC's name. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Harlan -- Gregory James Harlan, a resident of Albuquerque, was born July 7, 1946, at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, the third child of Mr. Sessions C. Harlan Sr. and the late Mrs. Annie Dell Harlan. Greg passed away after a short illness at the age of 53 on Sunday, November 14, 1999 at the Lovelace Medical Hospital. Greg was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a retired City of Albuquerque bus driver, and a faithful member of The New Hope Missionary Baptist church since 1975. His membership with New Hope included his services on the Usher Board, a member of the Male Chorus, coach for both Male Basketball and Softball Teams, and was actively involved with the New Hope Women's Softball Team. Going Home..... Even while sick, Greg showed remarkable strength and courage. Because of his faith in the Lord, he carried the burden of his illness with dignity. He will be remembered for his Christian example, his good-hearted talkative nature, his kindness, and his sense of humor that touched so many lives. Greg was loved and will be missed by more friends and family than he, in his short life, could have realized. Greg will continue and will always be apart of our lives in spirit, in our hearts, and through our special memories of him that can never be taken away from us. He is survived by his wife, Sharon O. (Pat) Harlan; four children, Brian, Dera, Dante, Greta; six grandchildren; his father, Sessions C. Harlan Sr.; one sister, Paula R. Burgess; two brothers, Darrell T. Harlan and Sessions Harlan Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends. We thank all our friends and family who called and visited to express their heartfelt sympathies and to share their wonderful memories and love for him. Services will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist church, 1901 Pennsylvania NE, on Friday, November 19, 1999. Visitation and viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 343-8008.
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Huff -- George Thomas (Thom Kat) Huff Jr., age 45, a resident of Albuquerque for 44 years, died Monday, November 15, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Lucy Huff of Albuquerque; sisters, Kathy Smith of Oklahoma, Beverly Prescott of Albuquerque, Sherry Huff of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George Thomas Huff Sr. in 1997. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18, 1999, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 18, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, with Pastor Jim Nicholson officiating. Interment will be in the Sandia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doyle Cramberg, Walter Rhodes, Robert L. Lawhorn, Johnny L. White, Russel Roberts, and Pat Stewart. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Kaufman -- November 15, 1999, Dr. Jerold Kaufman, husband of the late Ellen (nee Harrison), of Gallup NM, formerly of Media, PA. Father of Hillary Kaufman, Christopher (Carolyn) Kaufman and Seth Kaufman. Son of Reba (nee Berlin) and the late Isadore Kaufman. Brother of Marilyn (Yale) Lazris and Allen (Becky) Kaufman. Grandfather of Zoe and Sam Kaufman. Dear friend of Lorry Schneider. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral services will be Friday, 11:00 a.m., precisely at Goldstein's, Rosenberg's, Raphael, Sacks, 6410 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Interment will be at Montefiore Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the Leopold residence, Wallingford, PA. The family suggests contributions in his memory may be made to Mazon, A Jewish Response To Hunger, 1401 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 303, Los Angeles, CA 06119 or Congregation Mishkan Shalom, 8836 Crefeld Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118.
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Ligon -- Ruby Ligon, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She is survived by her nephew, James Robinson and wife, Jimmie of Albuquerque; nieces, Faye Harmon and Sadie Moore, both of San Bernadino, CA; sisters, Loretta Stewart of Parson, KS and Willa Price of Topeka, KS; and many more nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ligon was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Albert Ligon in 1989. She was a member of Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she was an active usher and served on the missionary board. Mrs. Ligon was a member of Eureka Matron Federation Club and the Eastern Star. She worked at the Veteran's Hospital for 13 years. Services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 7920 Claremont NE, with Rev. Crystal Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lujan -- Lourdes M. Lujan, 92, was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She is survived by one sister, Ethel Ziegler of California; two Goddaughters, Dolores Garcia of California and Joyce Cervantes of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, Etta Allan, Maria Lawhorn, Lucille Rivera, Katerina C de Vaca, Ruth Wagner, Juliette and Leroy Duran, Robert and Sandy Lujan, Ernest and Stellan Lujan, Bobby and Mary Wagner, Leo C de Vaca Jr., Tiney C de Vaca, Eva and Donald C de Vaca. She will be greatly missed. Visitations will be today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, located on the corner of 8th and Stover. A Rosary will be recited this evening, 7:00 p.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, located in the Old Town Plaza. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 12:00 p.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Robert Lujan, Ernest Lujan, Steve Lujan, Mark Maestas, Ronaldo Cervantes Jr., and Ronald Cervantes Sr. Honorary bearers will be Ted Lujan and Johhnie Sedillo. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Maes -- Joe A. Maes, age 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died November 15, 1999. He is survived by daughters, Anna Abeyta and husband, Eddie of Ranchos de Taos, NM, Alice Maes of Albuquerque, Angela Blea and husband, Jesse of Albuquerque; sons, Victor Maes and wife, Liz of Taos, NM, Leo Maes and wife, Antionette of Albuquerque, Herman Maes of Albuquerque; sisters, Mercedes Jaramillo of Questa, NM, Fedelina Trujillo of Block Lake, NM; brother, Manuel Maes of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Mark Laviolette. He was a member of St. Charles Parish, and a member of DAV and the VFW. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, Thursday, November 18, 1999. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m., Friday, November 19, 1999. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Martinez -- Steven Jacob Martinez, infant son of Melanie and Steve Martinez, born November 14, 1999, died November 14, 1999. He is survived by his sister, Ashley Lucero; maternal grandparents, Clyde and Laura Weinheimer and Steve and Mary Martinez; uncles include John and Sandra Candelaria of Omaha, NE, and Robert Weinheimer of Austin, TX, also Thomas Martinez of Albuquerque, and Jennifer Garciasalas of Albuquerque; great-grandparents include Frank and Frances Godinez, Ramona Perea, and Joe and Polly Martinez. Services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 11:30 on Thursday November 18th. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Mcpherson -- Sam McPherson, 87, passed away Sunday, November 14, 1999. He was a resident of Albuquerque for the past 78 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Mead McPherson; son, Michael McPherson and his wife, Mary Ann of Hingham, MA; sister-in-law, Francis Mead of Albuquerque; niece, Shirley Troy of Albuquerque; great-nephews, Jim, Ed and John Troy of Huntsville, AL; cousin, Frances Neufeld and husband, Hal of Albuquerque. He attended the University of New Mexico, was a president of the 20/ 30 Club of Albuquerque, and was the Manager of Contractors Equipment and Supply Company for more than 30 years. A Memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, on Friday, November 19, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations made, in loving memory of Sam McPherson, to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches, 6209 Hendrix Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 881-4200. Cremation arrangements made by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
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Mehlberg -- Margaret E. Mehlberg, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1988, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Charles E. Mehlberg and wife, Doris of Duluth, MN and James C. Mehlberg and wife, Alice of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Alicia and Aaron and his wife, Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mehlberg in 1987. Margaret was born on March 20, 1908, the daughter of James and Rose Armstrong, and granddaughter of pioneer residents, Gottlieb and Margaret Hartman of Houghton, MI. She graduated from Houghton High School in 1925 and Drake University, Des Moines, IA in 1929. Margaret taught in the Goldfield, Iowa, Chassell and Portage Township Schools. She married Carl Mehlberg on December 29, 1938. Margaret had been a member of Houghton Chapter Eastern Star since 1926 and a past organist. She was a charter member of Trillium Chapter Eastern Star. Margaret was also a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority, a charter member of the Houghton High School Alumni Association, and a past president of Judson E. Ingram Post American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Portage Lake United Church, where she was involved in the Bothner Circle. Interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton, MI. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Club of Albuquerque Del Norte Foundation, P.O. Box 3951, 87190-3951 or to the Lovelace Hospice Program, 5655 Jefferson St. NE 87109. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Neal -- William"Bud" Neal, 80, a resident of Albuquerque for four years, died Monday, November 15, 1999. He is survived by his son, Terry Neal and wife, Aurea of Guam; nephew, Dan Bartlett and wife, Dympna; sister-in-law, Dorothy Bartlett, all of Albuquerque; one brother; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Neal enjoyed fishing and telling stories. Memorial services will be held Thursday, 4:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. Private disposition will take place.
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Nunez -- The family of Mr. David P. Nunez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who where in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Mr. Nunez. 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 and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Olivas -- The family of Fred"Freddie" A. Olivas wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who where in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Freddie. 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 and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Sanchez -- In Loving Memory of ALBERT G."AL" SANCHEZ November 18, 1954 - September 19, 1999 Although we know you are safe at home with our dear Lord, you are missed so very much. A day does not go by without seeing your beautiful smile in our hearts and in our minds. Happy Birthday Hito! We love you, Mom, Dad, Dee, Lee and Jen.
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Stanton -- Agnes Stanton, 83, died Sunday, November 14, 1999. Mrs. Stanton was born in Sheridan, WY and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1956. She is survived by her husband, Willis of the family home; son, Alan Stanton and wife, Doreen of Santa Fe; daughter-in-law, Laurie Stanton of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Carrie and Elena Stanton of Albuquerque, and Brian and Christina Stanton of Santa Fe. She is also survived by her nephews, Michael Hotchkiss of Bloomfield, NM, Phillip Hotchkiss of Gillette, WY and Warren Stevenson of Buffalo, WY; nieces, Lanice Smith of Buffalo, WY, Barbara Hotchkiss of Buckskin, MT. She was preceded in death by her son, Jay Stanton; two brothers; and one sister. Mrs. Stanton was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and was active in Dorcas Circle and the Jolly Elders. Mrs. Stanton was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, November 18, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Gerald White officiating.
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Strother -- Ralph L. Strother, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. Born in California, MO, he was the son of Maggie E. and Edgar Strother. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Balfour Strother of Albuquerque; son, Robin D. Strother and wife, Nancy of Farmington; daughters, Kathy L. Steele and husband, Robert of Colorado and Gail J. Cramer and husband, David; granddaughter, Tracy D. Strother; grandsons, Matthew and Marcus Cramer, all of Farmington and Robert and Enoch Steele of Colorado; and sisters, Emma Stockard of Jefferson City, MO and Virginia Koerhrmann of Alton, IL and Dale Williams of St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Shane Strother. During World War II he served in the United States Army in the Aleutian Islands. He came to New Mexico to attend the University of New Mexico, receiving both a B.S. and a Masters degree. He was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers until retirement in 1976. Mr. Strother was a Registered New Mexico Professional Engineer. He attended Highland Baptist Church and was an avid tennis player. Services will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Highland Baptist Church, 417 Palomas Dr. SE, with Pastor Winfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Helm, Henry Jacobs, T.D. Flatt, James Boardman, John McKiernan and David Godown. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Mr. Strother's Sunday School Class. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Homecare Hospice, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Tapia -- In Loving MemoryNICHOLAS IGNACIO TAPIA January 4, 1989 - November 18, 1994In our hearts We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.We love and miss you dearly, Mom and Dad, Vanessa, Angela, Grandma, Grandpa, all your Aunties, Uncles and Cousins
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Vaughan -- William"Bill" H. Vaughan, 74, a resident of Belen, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 1999. He was a member of the Methodist Church and life member of the VFW, DAV, and National Trappers Association. Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. He was promoted through ranks and commissioned in 1957, proudly serving his country for 26 years. Bill was an avid bowler and archer, and active in many sports while in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Qurida M. Vaughan in 1996; his father, William in 1963; his mother, Evelyn in 1990. He is survived by his two children, William S. Vaughan and wife, Marna S. of San Marcos, CA and Evelyn R. Hahn and fiancee, Tony Chiovari of Pinewood Springs, CO. Also surviving are two grandchildren, William Henry Braddock and Benjamin Taylor Vaughan. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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Vigil -- Mr. David Lee Vigil, our beloved father and grandfather, died Monday at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Vigil; one son, Rudy Vigil and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Meredith Griego and husband, Ahren and Victoria Vigil; three grandsons, Rudy Vigil Jr., Ahren Mathew Griego and Joshua Griego; five brothers and two sisters. Memorial services for Mr. Vigil will be held on Friday at the San Jose de Los Duranes Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the San Jose de Los Duranes Church. Arrangements by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
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Worland -- Funeral services for Mrs. Kathleen Worland will be held on Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Zavadil -- "Elizabeth (Lee) Zavadil, nee Vanek, 93, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on November 3, 1999. A devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert; and her two children, Joseph and Constance. She is survived by her brother, Ollie Vanek; her daughter-in-law, Patricia Zavadil; her nephews, Bob Zavadil, Dennis Zavadil, Ben Vanek, and Melvin Vanek; her nieces, Sister Anthony Marie Kasper, S.S.N.D., Virginia Mika, and Joyce Vanek-Nielsen; her grandchildren, Mary Gutierrez, Joseph Zavadil, Peter Zavadil, John Zavadil, Thomas Zavadil, and Elizabeth Zavadil-Davis; and her great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Joseph, and Elena Gutierrez. She was interred at the family plot in St. Louis on November 13, and a special Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Albuquerque at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 20. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, so that Masses can be said in Lee's memory.
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