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Barros -- FAUSTINO BARROS 12-06-19 -- 12-06-98On this day, a year ago, God saw fit to take you from us, Daddy. I find myself still looking for you and my heart yearns to hear your voice again to no avail. My mourning seems unbearable, but I remember your words of wisdom when you saw that things would get tough for me..."Con Paciencia Hija." What I would give to see you and to hear you say that again. So until we meet again, Dad, you'll never be far from my heart, thoughts and prayers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!THERESA
        Published on: Mon December 06, 1999

Chavez -- Margaret Santana Chavez, 78, placed her life in God's hands and was called to His side on Friday, December 3, 1999. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Throughout her life, Margaret gave generously of her calming spirit, dynamic energy and joy for life to everyone she met. A devoted member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Margaret is survived by her husband, J. Edward Chavez with whom she shared 59 years of marriage, and their children, Lillian Abeyta, Laurie Lujan and her husband, Phillip Lujan, Bobbi Montoya of Easton, Pennsylvania, Carla Chavez, Margie Cordova and her husband Robert Cordova, and Dr. Jose Edward Chavez, of Big Spring, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard M. Chavez. Margaret has 19 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Margaret is also survived by her brothers, Adan Santana and his wife, Merlinda Santana of Nampa, Idaho, Rudolfo Santana Tovar and his wife, Sara Garcia de Santana of Mazatlan, Mexico, Camillo Ochoa and his wife, Sandra Ochoa, and by her sister, Dora Sandoval of Alamosa, Colorado, and countless nieces, nephews, and friends. We were all blessed with the time she shared with us and we will all miss her. A Rosary will be held on Monday, December 6, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, David Chavez, Steven Chavez, Desi Abeyta, Ricardo Abeyta, Jesse Abeyta, and Phillip Lujan Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Santiago Pohl and Lorenzo Pohl and her great grandsons, Silviano Chavez and Marcus Montoya. Services are in the care of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th Street NW.
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Deherrera -- Susie DeHerrera passed away Saturday December 4, 1999 she was preceded in death by her husband, Onesimo DeHerrera. She is survived by two daughters, Jennie Cordova and husband, Leo and JoAnn Unale and husband, Santiago; three sons, William DeHerrera and wife, Gayle, Leroy DeHerrera, and Bruno DeHerrera and wife, Hazel; also surviving are one sister-in-law, Anita Baldonado; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may visit today from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Alameda Mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, New Mexico. Interment to follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jamie Cordova, Randy Cordova, Chuck Cordova, Marty Unale, Erin Unale, Deny DeHerrera, Rod DeHerrera, Brent DeHerrera. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St N.W. Gary F. Santillanes. C.F.S.P.
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Dodge -- Wilson (Bill) Dodge, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque died in an auto accident in Utah on Saturday. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pammy; children: daughter, Molly and husband, Jason of Nasshua, NH; son, Christian and wife, Amber of San Diego, CA; sons, Jeremy, Christopher, and Phillip; sister, Pat and husband John of Mahopac, NY; and sister Nancy of Beacon, NY; his dear cousin, Richard Foell; numerous family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. He was a retiree of USWest Communications, and a member of Holy Rosary Parish. Bill was a very special and loving man who touched the lives of everyone he met. He will be deeply missed. Service arrangements will be announced by Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE
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Forrette -- Theresa Marie Forrette, 74, passed away from heart complications due to a Sepsis blood poisoning condition on Saturday, December 4, 1999. She was born November 17, 1925, a daughter of George and Leona Pollak Fischer, in Clintonville, WI. Theresa moved with her family to Sioux Falls, SD in 1934 and was educated at Cathedral Grade and High School. She marrier Leo P. Skelly and was widowed in 1976. Theresa cared for her widowed mother for over 30 years, and in 1988 they came to Albuquerque. She married Robert E. Forrette on May 15, 1999, whom she had known since they were schoolmates in Sioux Falls. Theresa was an excellent homemaker and caregiver and an accomplished ballroom dancer. Her many friends knew her as a loving, generous, and vivacious woman who will be sorely missed. Theresa is survived by her husband, Robert; mother, Leona C. Fischer; two sisters, Dolores M. Norberg of Sioux Falls and Barbara Lynn of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Her only child died soon after birth. Services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE. Entombment will take place in St. Francis Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Frederich -- Leta F. Frederich, age 87, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died December 2, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley A. Masshar and Barbara J. Klaudt and husband, John; grandchildren, Stephanie M. Larragoite, Michelle Masshar, Patti Henthorn and husband, Dean; great-grandchildren, Cierra Leona and Sean Harrison Larragoite, Cooper Henthorn; and her sister, Mary Rose Clark. A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 1999, in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Mon December 06, 1999

Gonzales -- Louise Ott Gonzales, 86, an Albuquerque resident since 1961, died Saturday, December 4, 1999. Mrs. Gonzales is survived by her sons, John D. Gonzales of Albuquerque, James L. Gonzales and wife, Joe of Santa Fe, NM, William L. Gonzales of McIntosh, NM, Stephen R. Gonzales and wife, Heather of Albuquerque; daughters, Carol J. Prescott of New Bern, NC and Kathryn G. Gonzales and Reynaldo Chavez of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Bertha Martinez and Beatrice Suazo, both of Antonito, CO, Clorinda DeHerrera of Tucson, AZ, Zoby Cisneros of Golden, CO and Angelina Velasquez of Antonito, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. B. Gonzales, son-in-law, Matthew Prescott and a granddaughter, Ashley Wallace. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Her grandson, Rev. Stephen Matthew Prescott will officiate. Interment of the cremains will take place at a later date in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Ft. Worth, TX. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
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Marquez -- A Memorial Mass for Amanda J. Marquez will be celebrated this morning, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Matlack -- Dorothy A Matlack, age 91, passed away December 4, 1999 in Presbyterian Hospital of natural causes. She retired from Sandia Corporation after 18 years of service. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Sherry Holt and grandchildren, Tara and Drew Collard of Salt Lake City, Utah and her grandson, Stephen Oldfield of Hayward, California, her cousins, Joe and Betty Kiernan of Titusville, New Jersey and her canine companion of many years, Daisy whom she loved very much. Her love and compassion for animals her entire life will surely assure her place in Heaven. The family requests that donations to animal charities in her name by made in lieu of flowers. A Memorial Service will be held at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal, S.E. on Monday, December 6, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel.
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Miranda -- Helen D. Miranda, 73, a resident of Blue Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 1999 after along illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Miranda; her son, David Miranda; sister, Elsie Miranda. Helen is survived by her loving children, Marie Lorraine Harrison and her husband, Patrick; Gary Miranda; Dennis Miranda and his wife, Gina; Connie Hernandez and her husband, Rudy; grandchildren, Roman, Cody, Joe Neal, Mariah Hesler and her husband, Jared; Gary Jr. Gabreyl, Adriana, Giovani, Jerico, Ambrosia, Cimarron, and Wrangler; one great-grandchild, Ariana; her brothers and sisters, Viola Romero, Audilio Miranda, Carmen McCleery, Priscella Miranda, Max Jr. Miranda. Helen is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as many friends. A Rosary will be held on Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Funeral Mass time pending. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Jr., Roman, Dennis, Gary, Mariah, and Adrianna. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ambrosia, Cimarron, Wrangler, Cody, Joe Neal, Giovani, Jerico and Gabreyl. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
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Pittisi -- Lily Pittisi, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Wednesday, December 1, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Pittisi and Marie Fletcher; granddaughters, Cassandra Fletcher and Christina Fletcher, all of Albuquerque; and sisters, Mary Skeps of Buffalo, NY and Lu Alexander of Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Pittisi and brother-in-law, Carl Skeps. Mrs. Pittisi was a member of the Golden Agers at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. She retired from K-Mart after 25 1/2 years of service. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE, with Rev. Stephen C. Schultz, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Peter Strascina, Jeff Landers, Steve Taday, Michael Gardner, Cassandra Fletcher, Christina Fletcher and Bryan White. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE
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Pohlmann -- Bernard H. Pohlmann, Jr., a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 1999 at the age of 86. He was born on April 9, 1913 in Davenport, Iowa. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth J. (Betty) Pohlmann; and son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Pohlmann of Augusta, GA; their children, Ben, Jared, David, Jonathon of Augusta, GA and Beth Pohlmann of New Orleans, LA; daughter and husband, Elizabeth (Betty) and Jim Mennes, of Waynesboro, VA; their children, Scott Evans of Richmond, VA and Brenda Carter of Verona, VA; great-grandchildren, Austin and Evan Carter; sisters, Sibyla Rassmussen, Charlotte Thompson, and Lillian Mucha all from Davenport, Iowa. Bern was a graduate of St. Ambrose College and Browns Business College, Davenport, Iowa. He was employed by Rock Island Arsenal, for 12 years then during WWII was transferred to Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. He retired in 1973 at which time the family relocated to Albuquerque. Bern was an avid hunter and fisherman. During his retirement he traveled extensively with his wife Betty in their motor home. Bern was an active member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church. He served the church as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister and Usher. He was a member of the Knights of the Columbus and served as Grand Knight and District Deputy for the Los Alamos Council. Visitation will be at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd., NE, Monday, December 6, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary with Harry Gogan, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Ronald Bruckner and Deacon Harry Gogan at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7 at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont, NE. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens followed by a reception and luncheon at the church community center. Pallbearers will be Bern's five grandsons, Scott Evans, Ben, Jared, David and Jonathon Pohlmann and Johnny Mencha, a life long friend of Bern's. Honorary pallbearers will be his two granddaughters, Beth Pohlmann and Brenda Carter. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
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Ramirez -- Ignacita"Ina" Ramirez, our beloved mother and grandmother went home to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on December 2, 1999. She is survived by her son, Clarence Ramirez and wife, Esther of Las Cruces, NM; granddaughter, Verna Lucero and husband, Leroy; grandsons, Anthony Ramirez and wife, Ellen, Daniel Ramirez and wife, Vickie and Mark Ramirez; great-grandchildren, Sara Ramirez, Vincent Ramirez, Amanda Ramirez; brother, Eufracio Lucero and wife, Angie. She is preceded in death by her parents, Teodulo Lucero and Domitilia Anaya. She was a lifelong resident of San Antonio, New Mexico. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. in Gate of Heaven Chapel with Michele Boccia, Pickard Chaplain, officiating. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Mon December 06, 1999

Reklau -- Hildegarde Clara Reklau, 92, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 30 years, passed away on Friday, December 3, 1999. Hildegarde was born September 30, 1907 in Herman, Wisconsin the daughter of August and Johanna Borchardt Seefeldt. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho. Hildegarde was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Albert Reklau. She is survived by three children, Mary Bruederle and husband, Stanley of Sunnyvale, CA, The Rev. Frederick Reklau and wife, Tecla of Winfield, IL, and Patricia Ann Reklau of Rio Rancho; one brother, Gerhardt Seefeldt of Hartford, WI; one sister, Margaret Luehring of Green Lake, WI; sisters-in-law, Flora Seefeldt of Grafton, WI and Eleanor Seefeldt of Waukesha, WI; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the Service on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, corner of Unser and Abrazo, with the Rev. Donald H. Neidigk officiating. The Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho
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Rippberger -- Ruth M. Rippberger, 82, passed away on December 3, 1999 after a protracted illness. She was born in Wichita Falls, TX and lived in many places in the USA, Canada, Europe and Africa before becoming a permanent resident of Albuquerque in 1980. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, C.C. Rippberger; five children, C.M. Rippberger, MD, of Sharon, MA, Victoria Johnston of La Paz, Bolivia, Ada Rippberger of Albuquerque, Dee Hallock of Corvallis, MT, Maurine Hulslander of Everett, MA; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She graduated from the Gordon Keller School of Nursing, Tampa, FL in 1940 and served a short term in the Army Nurse Corps, which ended with her marriage in 1941. She was a Past Worthy Matron in the OES, and was an active member of the Mended Hearts Association. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, December 9, 1999, 3:00 p.m. at Fitzgerad & Son Mortuary, 3113 Carlisle NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. 
        Published on: Mon December 06, 1999