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Barreras -- The family of Dorothy S. Barreras wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Bradician -- Alexander"Alex" Bradician, 52, a local Belen businessman, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 1999. Alex was born on September 22, 1947 in Soca, Romania to Jiva Bradician and Iustina Suvaciar Bradician. He was preceded in death by his father, Jiva in 1985. Alex is survived by his loving wife, Cata of the family home in Belen; his mother, Iustina; two daughters, Vera Rusimovici and her husband, Jadran of Ridgewood, NY, and Borca of Albuquerque; one granddaughter, Vesna Rusimovici. He is also survived by many loving relatives who still live in Romania. Alex was in the gasoline business for ten years in the Belen and Albuquerque area. He is remembered as a caring and giving person, who always accepted people for what they were. Alex tried very hard to help everyone in which he came in contact with. He was special friend to many people who loved him and will dearly miss him. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 12:30 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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Buchalter -- Dorothy F."Dottie" Buchalter, 68, a nine year resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away suddenly following vacation to Hawaii on Saturday, November 13, 1999, from complications after heart surgery in La Jolla, California. She was born in Morris County, TX, near Daingerfield, TX on September 26, 1931 to Elsie Mae and Benford L. Pomeroy of East Texas, and was the 1st of eight children. She married Alfred"Buck" Buchalter, her husband of nearly 48 years on April 12, 1952 in Fresno, CA. She accompanied him during his 20 year career in the U.S. Air Force to assignments all over the United States and Germany. The couple resided in Lubbock, TX for approximately 17 years, eventually retiring in Albuquerque, NM. She was a licensed cosmetologist vocational instructor in Lubbock, TX for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, homemaking, and travel. She is survived by her husband Alfred"Buck" Buchalter of Albuquerque; son, Michael Buchalter and his wife, Elizabeth of Lake Dallas, TX; grandsons, Quentin Buchalter of Lake Dallas, TX and Clifford Buchalter of Highpoint, NC; sisters, Martha Joe Maples of Jefferson, TX, Vela Mae Pace of Dike, TX; Betty Sue Kipfer of Tyler, TX; brothers, J.P. Voight of Marshall, TX, James Wade Pomeroy of Marshall, TX, Charles Pomeroy of Farmers Branch, TX and Benny Pomeroy of Texas; along with many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. She will be greatly missed by her family, many friends, and neighbors. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at the Jenkins Methodist Church, located near Texas Hwys 259 and 997. Donations in memory of Dorothy"Dottie" F. Buchalter may be sent to: Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001
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Carrillo -- Lora L. Carrillo, born January 3, 1950, passed away at the age of 49 on November 17, 1999. Lora was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Carrillo; and one sister-in-law, Veronica Carrillo. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Carrillo; one granddaughter, Iliana Carrillo; her mother, Adelaida Carrillo; brothers, Filo Carrillo, Milton Carrillo, Paul and wife, Theresa Carrillo; her sisters, Sister Marie Carrillo, Evelyn and husband, Isidro Montano, Alice and husband, Eddie Corley, Sandra Carrillo, Minerva and husband, James Morgan, Terry and husband, Jose Luis Nevarez, Jackie and husband, Daniel Molinar; one sister-in-law, Connie Carrillo; aunts and uncles; Vidal Lopez; many special nieces and nephews; special cousins, Pat and Paula Lopez; and special friends, Javier Munoz and Jennifer Munoz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, this morning, November 20, 1999, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
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Dailey -- The family of Charlotte C. Dailey thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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De Vore -- Gerald"Jerry" E. De Vore, 66, a resident of Albuquerque for 1 1/2 years, died Thursday, November 18, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy J. De Vore of the family home; son, Curtis V. De Vore and wife, Charlotte of Dallas, TX; daughter, Debora Casey and husband, Paul of Birmingham, AL; grandson, Justin Smith of Lubbock, TX; granddaughters, Danielle and Carolyn Casey of Birmingham, AL; mother, Grace Sackman of Mesa, AZ; brother, Monte De Vore and wife, Nancy of Mesa, AZ; and nieces, Jennifer Miller and Kimberly De Vore of Birmingham, AL. Mr. De Vore was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He lived most of his life in Phoenix, AZ and El Paso, TX. He worked as a Nuclear Engineer for the Atomic Energy Commission in Idaho Falls, ID and General Dynamics in Ft. Worth, TX. Mr. De Vore earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas, El Paso, TX. He did graduate work at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Services will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Pastor David Snyman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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De Vore -- Gordon R. De Vore, 52, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, entered the arms of Jesus, Thursday evening, November 18, at his home in the presence of his family. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sue De Vore; three daughters, Erin O'Donnell and husband, Charles, Sara De Vore and Laina De Vore, all of Albuquerque; two sisters, Patricia Ann (Pat) Howard and husband, Robert, Debbie Mitchell and husband, Mike; and one brother, Scott De Vore and wife, Rita, all of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kurik Ray Brown and Mikelle Lynn O'Donnell; his uncle, Kenny and aunt, Mary Lou Eilar; and his parents-in-law, Jim and Maxine Harrington; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon K. De Vore and Patricia De Vore. Gordon and his family attended Hoffmantown Church. He was a member of Promise Keepers; he attended the conference in Denver, CO, and had plans to attend other conferences. He was a member of LATSE. He was a Vietnam Veteran, service in the US Navy on ships, USS Putnam and the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was very supportive of the Transplant Services of New Mexico because of his own heart transplant in 1993. He was a fun loving and very courageous man; was an inspiration to all who knew him. One phrase that best described Gordon is"To Never Give Up." The family will receive friends at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, Sunday, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 22, 10:00 a.m., at Bethel Heritage Church, 79800 Holbrook NE, with Pastor Michael Mullins, and his brother, Pastor Scott De Vore officiating. Contributions may be made to New Mexico Transplant Services of Presbyterian Hospital, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666, attention, Transplant, or the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Ebnit-Overmyer -- Christian Richard Ebnit-Overmyer, 4, a resident of Albuquerque, died after a long courageous battle with cancer on Friday, November 19, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Karl and Dawn Overmyer; sisters, Hilary Overmyer and Audrey Overmyer, all of Albuquerque; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ebnit of Ft. Wayne, IN; great-grandmother, Marian Fawcett of Ft. Wayne, IN; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Overmyer of Golfport, MS; aunt, Karol Klim of Roswell, NM; cousin, Becky Grawcock of Ft. Wayne, IN; many other aunts, uncles and cousins; and many dear friends who touched his life and stood by him and his family. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE with Rev. John Schwarting. Private entombment will take place. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Pediatric Oncology Dept., c/o University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Third Floor - ACC, 87106, or to the Make A Wish Foundation of NM, 4575 San Mateo NE, Suite J, 87109. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Foley -- Nellie L."Granny" Foley, 103, a resident of Albuquerque since 1923, died Wednesday, November 17, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Foley of Albuquerque, Virginia Sullivan and husband, J.B. of Albuquerque, and Mary F. Massengale and husband, Jerry of Odessa, TX; sons, Melvin"Jr." Foley and wife, Mary Helen of Hope, NM and Norman Foley and wife, Dora of Katy, TX; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Bethel Heritage Church. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 20, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. John Kershaw and Pastor Mike Mullins officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jay Sullivan, Melvan Foley III, Pat Massengale, Austin McFall, Nils Foley, Norbert Foley, Edward Harvey, Edward Harvey Jr., Michael Massengale, Neidthart Foley, Cleve Pillifant, Robert Daniels, and Mark McFall. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Saturday, November 20, 1999, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Bethel Heritage Church, 7800 Holbrook Ave. NE 87122.
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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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Harper -- Leroy V. Harper, age 87, passed away November 17, 1999. He had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1957. He retired from the Air Force in 1962 after serving for 27 years. He was born in Choctaw, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife Mary, of 59 years; son, John Harper; daughter, Leanne Gideon; grandsons, John D. Harper and Timothy A. Gideon; and granddaughter, Megan Gideon, all of Albuquerque. Graveside services and burial will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Kelley -- Onetia May (Nettles) Kelley, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died Thursday, November 18, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Otis Kelley; daughter, Jean Leonard of Albuquerque; son, Dr. Robert Kelley and wife, Marcia of Laramie, WY; grandson, Edward Leonard and wife, Cynthia of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Eydee Van Atta and husband, Robert of Lakewood, CA, Mona Krogstad and husband, Steve of Sidney, MT, Jennifer Kelley of Albuquerque, and Karin Gerdts and husband, Michael of Columbus, OH; great-grandson, Scott Van Atta of Lakewood, CA; and great-granddaughters, Sky Van Atta of Lakewood, CA, Rachel Lee and Alyson Lee of Sidney, MT, and Nicole Leonard of Albuquerque. Onetia was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Nettles of Clovis; sister, Elva Phillips of Greeley, CO; and brother, Elgin Nettles of Tucson, AZ. She was born in Groesbeck, TX, and at age eight came with her family to a homestead near Yeso, NM. In 1921, the family moved to Clovis, where Onetia attended public schools and was graduated from high school in 1927. She attended West Texas State Teacher's College, Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California, where she earned the B.A. degree. She studied art at the University of New Mexico, and independently with Kenneth Adams, Randall Davies, Eneique Montenegro, Frederick Taubes and George Cherepov. For over 40 years she was a still life and landscape artist. She had one-person shows at the Santa Fe Art Museum, the Four Hills Country Club, and at the Lovelace Research Building. She was a member, and one-time president of the Nor Este Art Association, the National League of American Pen Women, New Mexico Art League, American Association of University Women, and was listed in Who's Who of American Women. Onetia grew up in a Christian home, and was baptized by Mr. George Mickey at Yeso in 1921. She had a lifetime of service in several congregations of the Church of Christ. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday, November 21, 1999, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at the Church of Christ at 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE on Monday, November 22, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Dr. Jim Williams, Arlie Reed, George Tucker, Dick Jones, Brian Guernsey, and Ernie Blair. The family suggests, that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW 87120. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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King -- 1974-1999 Todd Q. King, 25, a resident of Belen, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Bert King; and three brothers, Brad, Robin and Kim King. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara King; and his daughters, Erin, Megan and Cassie (who will be born in March); his mother, Tillie C. King of Belen; one sister, Suzy Amestoy of Belen; six brothers, Donald, Delbert, Richard, Edward and Tim King, and Russell Montoya; and many loving uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, at Riverside Funeral Home Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. The family will once again receive friends between 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on Monday morning, November 22, with funeral services to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at James St. and Hwy 85, in Los Lunas. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be John Trujillo, John Sanchez, Joe Lucero Jr., Tito Amestoy, Russell Montoya, and Edward King. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home, in Belen.
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Lee -- Mrs. Hutson (Anna deZeumar) Lee, age 100, died peacefully Thursday evening, November 18, 1999 at a local nursing home. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Williams and husband, The Reverend Canon B. McK. Williams of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Captain Carol Copeland and husband, Leonard of Tinker A.F.B. in Oklahoma City, OK; great-grandson, Spencer Copeland; and nephews, Kenneth Hands of Mt. Airy, MD and Don lee Hands of Catonsville, MD. A resident of Albuquerque since 1986, she was a member of the Cathedral Church of St. John, and followed her pattern of being active in church affairs. Born in Baltimore the eldest of five, she was sent to work as a seamstress in a flag, banner and pennant shop at fourteen years of age to help her widowed mother keep the family together. She worked there learning fine needlework until her marriage. During those years, she was frequently called upon to use her trade at home to assist the shop. She was the only one who could make a silk Maryland flag with its completed heraldric design by hand. One of her flags was for the Washington Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Mrs. Lee was also known for her volunteer work with the Red Cross and the U.S.O. during World War II and also at the Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. Using her skills as a seamstress, she made may items for leprosy missions, layettes for indigent mothers as sell as for children and Veterans. The Funeral Requiem will be Tuesday, November 23, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. John, 318 Silver SW, with the Very Reverend David F.K. Puckett, Dean, officiating. Interment will take place on Friday, November 27, in Baltimore's Woodlawn Cemetery with her husband of 56 years, Hutson Lee, Jr. A gathering time for family and friends will be at the Cathedral at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday before the Service. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lopez -- Mrs. Fabiola"Viola" Vallez Lopez died on Wednesday at the age of 66. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos"Buddy" Lopez; son, Paul Romero; daughter, Sabrina Barboa; grandchildren, Inky, Eric, and Suzette; and many other loved ones. Viola is survived by her daughters, Grace Sandoval and husband, Rudy, Jean Maestas, Anna Garcia and Eddie, Julia Moore and husband, Terri, Debra and husband, Brian Kittka; sons, Ernest Romero, Justo Lopez and wife, Clemmey, and Chente"Vince" Lopez and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Ernie, Diane Ramon, Michelle, Raymond, Adrian, Ernest Jr., Emiliano, Little Ernest, Carlos, Edward, Cisco, Jessica, Venessa, Lisa, and Danny; great-grandchildren, Raquel, Anthony, Christopher, Mariah, Monique, Michael, Johsua, Angelina and Hayley; and all of her special friends. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Sunday, November 21, 7:00 p.m., at the St. Anne Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 22, 9:00 a.m., also at the St. Anne Church. Interment will follow in Chilili, NM. Honorary pallbearers will be all her grandchildren, sons-in-law, Mike Gutierrez, Steven Vallez, Andrew Sandoval, Gene, Eric, Adam, Scott and Jessie Giron, Elfigo and Monte. Arrangements by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
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Maes -- The family of Joe A. Maes wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Mastromonico -- Joseph James Mastromonico Sr., 96, passed away in Albuquerque on November 17, 1999. Mass is scheduled fro 9:30 a.m., today at Church of the Risen Savior, Albuquerque, NM with Rev. Paul Baca as Celebrant. Request family and friends, in lieu of flowers, to send donations to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 110 St. Mary's Avenue SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 and/or Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87100. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM.
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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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Pacheco -- Manuel"Shore" or"Shortie" Joe Pacheco, 48, a resident of Alameda, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 1999. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Augusta Pacheco and fiance, Rick Mora, and Cynthia Pacheco; his beloved one and only grandson, Jordan; his parents, Augustine and Lydia Pacheco; his sister, Sandra Gutierrez and husband, Michael; his brothers, Robert and wife, Emily, Larry and wife, Liz, Tony and wife, Lily, and Victor and wife, Shelly. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Pacheco. Graveside services will be held today, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Deacon Bob Contreras officiating. The DAV Honor Guard will present the Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Nestor Chavez, Lorenzo"Holmes" Montana, Robert Olivares, Rick Mora, Modesto Sanchez, and Damian Garcia. Alameda Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Ramsey -- Patti McCrary Ramsey, 48, of Farmington, died November 16, 1999, in Farmington. She fought a courageous battle against cancer and was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. She was born December 28, 1950 in Albuquerque. Patti attended Valley High School and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Education from UNM. In 1980, she and Charles Ramsey were married in Farmington. Before their marriage, Patti worked five years for El Paso Natural Gas at the Chaco Plant in the Corrosion Department. Patti was an educator. She was a teller trainer at the First National Bank in Albuquerque, did volunteer work at Ladera Elementary School, taught fourth grade at McKinley Elementary School, and took great pride in her Sunday School classes at St. John's Episcopal Church. She won the John Phillip Sousa Award twice in junior high school for flute, was a spelling bee winner twice, and a baton twirler. She graduated 10th in her high school class. In 1988, Patti helped form the South West Kidney Support Group. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ramsey; son, Zachary Ramsey; parents, Lester and June McCrary; sister, Mrs. Ray (Diane) Ayers; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray Ayers, Scott and Linda Ramsey, and Ross and Christine Ramsey. Services are at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 1999, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 312 N. Orchard Ave., in Farmington, conducted by Father Carl Brenner. Patti loved her Lord, her family, and her church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 312 N. Orchard Ave., in Farmington. Arrangements are with the Alternative Society of Farmington, 326-3671.
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Schlimmer -- Rosemarie Schlimmer, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Thursday, November 18, 1999. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Private interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Serna -- Ernesto F. Serna, age 70, and Frances C. Serna, age 68, lifelong residents of Grants and Cubero, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 1999, due to an automobile accident near Los Lunas. Both wee members of Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Cubero. Our Dad, Ernesto was born in Sawyer, NM; our Mom, Frances was born in Cubero, NM. They were united in marriage on May 5, 1947 and soon after made their home in Cubero up until their untimely death. Our Dad was a member of the Grants Fire Department, a painter and a miner with the Grants uranium mines for over 30 years. He was also a rancher and a jack of all trades. There wasn't anything our Dad couldn't fix. He was very well known throughout the area and anyone who knew our Dad will never forget his laughter and stories behind his smile. He was a person that always went out of his way to help anyone that needed him, and we all needed him quite often. Anytime something went wrong with any of us, we all knew that Mom and Dad would see us through. Our Mom, Frances was a devoted wife and mother, who throughout her life, lived for our father and the 13 of us. We could always count on our Mom to be there for us, her laughter, and the sparkle in her eye will be remembered forever. Frances C. Serna was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alcaria Sanchez Jaramillo; her father, Alejandro Chavez; mother, Natividad; brothers, Ruben and Martin Chaves; granddaughter, Alcadia Baca; and sons-in-law, Jenaro Martinez and James Abbott. Ernesto F. Serna was preceded in death by his father, Amado; mother, Delores; brothers, Amado Jr., Max and Leandro; sisters, Lucy, Jaunita and Flora; sons-in-law, Jenaro Martinez and James Abbott; and granddaughter, Alcadia Baca. Ernesto and Frances are survived by 13 children; their eight daughters are Marlene Martinez of Albuquerque, Angela and her husband, Nickie Baca of San Fidel, Annette and her husband, Louis St. Martin of Elko, NV, Dorothy and her husband, Ed Rodriguez of Moriarty, Sylvia Abbott of Gracemont, OK, Irene and husband, Raul Maldonado of Gracemont, OK, Lucy and husband, Robert Lolley of Belen, and Anjanette and her husband, Ken Woodby of Albuquerque; five sons, Mitchell and wife, Cathy Serna of Bernalillo, Ruben and wife, Beverly Serna of Tijeras, Alex and wife, Trinidad of Veguita, Ernest Serna Jr. of Moriarty, and Andrew Sanchez of Albuquerque; 27 grandchildren, Celeste, Adam, Nickolette, Pro Copio, Darquiese, Colten, Amanda, Monique, Linda, Allen, Brant, Phillip, Brian, Rosemary, Jacob, Gabriel, Jasmine, Jennifer, Jason, ShellMarie, Amber, Jesse, Candace, Joseph, Carlos, Joshua, Ernest III, and Breanne; and eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Andre, April, Austin, Hannah and Danielle. Ernesto Serna is survived by one sister, Isabelle Rougemont of Grants; his sister-in-law, Dulciena Chavez of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews along with brother and sisters-in-law. Frances Serna is survived by five sisters, Loraine and husband, Moises Gonzales of Belen, Louisa and husband, Sammy Martinez of Belen, Della and husband, Warren Maxey of Grants, Maryann and husband, Eloy Jaramillo of Grants and Ruby and husband, Joe Sena of Seboyeta. The Rosary will be Sunday, 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church, with Fr. Antonio Trujillo, OFM officiating. Burial will follow at Cubero Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Serna Jr., Phillip Serna, Alex Serna, Mitchell Serna, Eloy Jaramillo and Jimmy Candelaria. They both had a vigor for life and together faced many hardships and illnesses, but they saw each other through it all together, and together is how they left. We will all live for the hope of seeing them again in the resurrection where we will all be together as a family again. Mom and Dad you are very much a part of each and everyone of us and you will always be in our hearts. We will keep you both close to our hearts always. Grants Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Tabacchi -- Josephine M. Tabacchi, beautiful and precious mother and aunt, returned to the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 18th. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, she was preceded in death by her husband, John C. (Charley) Tabacchi; daughter, Constance Lee; brothers, Henry E. Umhoefer and John J. Umhoefer; and sisters, Eleanor Watt and Bertha A. Greer. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria; great-niece, Jan Heinen and husband, Russ Gent of Tijeras; nephews, Don Umhoefer (Mary Lee) of Houston, TX, Ralph Umhoefer (Marian) of Las Vegas, NV; and other family members and friends throughout the country. Spirited and adventurous, loving and compassionate, Josephine was happiest in the great outdoors, either on horseback or hiking the trails of New Mexico, which she enjoyed into her mid 80s. She was loved by all who knew her and will live in our heart forever. God grant rest to the"Best in the West." She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, where the visitation at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday will be followed by recitation of the Rosary. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 9:30 a.m., Monday. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or do someone a kindness. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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Toya -- Fred Toya Jr. passed away November 18, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Fred Toya Sr. and Inez Toya; one brother, Gary Toya of Jemez Pueblo, NM; one sister, Bernadette Sansiprian and husband, Ceasar of Arizona; his nephews, Orlando and Oscar Munoz; grandniece, Destiny; one son, Alronson Toya of Dulce, NM; one niece, Kelly Toya; one nephew, Gary Toya Jr.; one uncle, Stan Victorino of San Felipe, NM; his aunts, Delma Vallo of Acoma, NM, Dorothy Sanchez of Acoma, NM, Rufina Trujillo of Cochiti, NM, Rose Victorino of Acoma, NM, Norma Tecube of Dulce, NM, Marlene Tecube of Dulce, NM, MaryJo Armijo of Jemez, NM, Kathryn Toya Ford of Moriarty; uncles, Leroy Tecube of Dulce, NM, Richard Tecube of Dulce, NM, Harold Tecube of Dulce, NM, Byron Tecube of Dulce, NM; aunt, Yolanda Tecube of Dulce, NM; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Fred attended Jemez Valley High School, and the College of Santa Fe. He was in the Marines as a Lance Corporal and received two medals for Good Conduct and Pacific Service Medal. Fred was employed with Jicarilla Apache Tribal Roads. He enjoyed basketball, running cross country at the College of Santa Fe. He was a baseball umpire for all Pueblo Indian Leagues, volunteer assistant basketball coach at Jemez Valley High School, an AAU Basketball coach, and volunteer tutor. He was an Honor Guard for Jemez Pueblo and for Jicarilla Apache Veteran Association. Fred was a member of the Jemez Pueblo Mission Catholic Church. Fred enjoyed motorcycles and horses. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, this morning, November 20, 1999, 8:00 a.m., at the Jemez Pueblo Church. Interment to follow at the Jemez Pueblo Cemetery. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
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Trujillo -- The family of Mr. Alisandro Trujillo wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Deacon Bob Contreras, Old Town Choir, and to all relatives and friends who were so kind and suupportive during their recent loss. Services were entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
        Published on: Sat November 20, 1999

Vigil -- Carmel R. Vigil Sr., 78, beloved and devoted father, grandfather and brother, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 19, 1888. Mr. Vigil was born on July 16, 1921 to the late Manuel and Teresa Vigil; he was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; and the owner and operator of the CRV Grocery Store. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Theresa Vigil and Nancy Yvonne Vigil; one brother, Herman Vigil; and one sister, Oralia Sanchez. He is survived by his loving children, Rita Phifer and husband, Donald of El Paso, TX, Sylvia Thompson and husband, Donald of Albuquerque, Carmel Vigil Jr. and wife, Joyce of Portland, OR, Linda Montoya and husband, Reyes of Albuquerque, Victor Vigil and wife, Rosemarie of Rio Rancho, Abrian Vigil, Juliana Bledsoe and husband, Jim, Janet Serna and husband, Pablo, and Jacqueline Whitlatch and husband, Jim, all of Albuquerque; 22 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters and brothers, Isabel Barros and husband, John, Lena Baca and husband, Tito, Erlinda Sanchez and husband, Rudy, Theresa Segura, Leonardo Vigil and wife, Bernice, Jenny Sanchez and Dodi Aragon and husband, Ted. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, located on the corner of 8th and Iron, where an evening service will be conducted Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Casket bearers will be Donald Phifer, Donald Thompson, Reyes Montoya, Jim Bledsoe, Pablo Serna and Jim Whitlatch. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
        Published on: Sat November 20, 1999

Villafana -- Lupe Villafana, 60, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, died Thursday, November 18, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Lupita E. Griego and Nalani Villafana, both of Albuquerque; son, Orlando V. Griego and wife, Lise of La Mesa, CA; grandson, Dominic D. Guerra of Albuquerque; brothers, Steve Ulibarri and wife, Helen and Samuel Ulibarri and wife, Monte, all of Barstow, CA; and sisters, Irene Gallegos, Becky Ulibarri and Eloyda Sanchez and husband, Eddie, all of Albuquerque. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Private disposition has taken place.
        Published on: Sat November 20, 1999

Vodian -- Jacqueline Joy Shipman Vodian, 56, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. Jacqueline is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronald H. Vodian; daughter, Nicole L. Vodian; and four beloved cats. Mrs. Vodian was preceded in death by her father, Sherman Shipman; and her mother, Aileen Watson Shipman. She was born in Fresno, CA. Having received her BA at the University of New Mexico and her MA at the University of Colorado, she worked for nine years at the University of New Mexico as a guidance counselor, and most recently as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jacqueline was past president of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra Guild, a member of the Albuquerque Junior League, a member of the Santa Fe Opera Guild, and a volunteer for Casa Angelica. She will always be remembered for her love of family, friends, animals, music and beauty. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 3:00 p.m., at the University of New Mexico Alumni Chapel with Reverend Kathryn Newman officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions are being accepted by the Albuquerque Community Foundation, P.O. Box 36960, Albuquerque, 87176 to establish the Jacqueline Shipman Vodian Fund for Breast Cancer Research. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat November 20, 1999

Wallace -- The family of Mary Ruth Wallace wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat November 20, 1999

Watson -- Severn H."Bud" Watson,"the Tile Maker", a resident of the Pojoaque valley area for 35 years, died Wednesday, November 17, 1999, after a lengthy battle with emphysema. Watson was born October 13, 1933 in Mineral Wells, Texas, a third generation tile maker. He founded Tiles de Santa Fe, in Cuyamungue in 1971. He was highly regarded for his knowledge and expertise and in all areas of the tile business. He continued, until his death, to be a constant resource of inspiration for his family and a continuing source of knowledge for community members involved in the making and setting of ceramic and clay tile, as well as firing and glazing. He loved working with his hands and even after his retirement he continued to be known and respected for his hand crafted artistic products. After his retirement, Watson was passionate about traveling and gardening until his illness intervened. His wife, Gene Watson, of 48 years, survives him along with their seven children; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Watson is survived by his sister, Pollye Christian of Plainview, TX; and brother, Bill Watson of Dallas, TX; of his children, Richard of Santa Fe with daughter, Shae, John of Roswell, his daughter, Claudia of Santa Fe, Stefan and wife, Eileen, live in Albuquerque with children, Ethan, Tomas and Ana, Dixie and husband, Lloyd Ortiz, and son, Steven of El Rancho, Michael and wife, Kay of Alpine, CA, Mary Watson, her fiance, Gilbert Maestas, and daughter, Hannah of El Gauche, Rachel Watson, husband, Rick Brenner, and children, Jacob, Zac and Juliana of Santa Fe; granddaughter, Cherie, husband, Jesse Rios, and children, Robert and Catalina of El Rancho; his great-grandson, Jesus Miguel Rios, preceded him in death; granddaughter, Angela, her husband, Juan Marrufo of Arroyo Seco; granddaughters, Jessica and Valerie Lujan of Jaconita. Cremation has taken place. Rosary on Sunday, November 21, 7:00 p.m., at Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe del Valle de Pojoaque, 15 Country Road 84J. Mass on Monday, November 22, 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, to continue providing education about emphysema. Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 E. Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 989-7032
        Published on: Sat November 20, 1999

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.
        Published on: Sat November 20, 1999