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Baca -- ANTHONY ALAN BACA In Loving Memory of My DaddyHappy Birthday Daddy. We love and miss you!!Love, Suzette and Alan
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Baca -- Ben Baca, 33, a resident of Bernalillo, passed away Sunday, December 5, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Tasha Baca; his father, Juan Baca and wife, Bertha of Los Lunas; his mother, Viola Baca of Bernalillo; two sons, Dominic Valdez and Vicente Baca; one daughter, Francina Baca, all of Albuquerque; two brothers, Andy Baca and Juan E. Baca and wife, Jessica, both of Bernalillo; two sisters, Mary Arrellano and husband, Joel, Veronica Gurule and husband, Greg, both of Bernalillo. Also surviving are nieces, Ashley Arellano, Michele Gurule, Danielle Gurule; and nephews, Jerome Baca, Jesus Gurule, and Ricky Arellano; his special friends, Tony Riboni, Antionette Riboni, Brandon Hershey; and many uncles and aunts. Ben attended Bernalillo High School and also served in the Army National Guard. Ben also loved football and card collecting. He was a member of the Calvary Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted this morning at the Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at the San Carlos Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andy Baca, Juan E. Baca, Greg Gurule, Joe Arellano, Edward Gurule and Brandon Hershey. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Riboni, Kevin Stewart, Roger Romero, Lawrence Montoya, Lorenzo Montoya and Monico Baca. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado F.S.I.
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Benavidez -- Mrs. Barbarita"Gramita" Benavidez, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 7, 1999. Mrs. Benavidez was the beloved mother to Nancy Olguin, Susie Dimas and husband, Ross and Andres Benavidez. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Virginia Benavidez; grandchildren, Ricky, Danny, Jerry, Lorraine, Todd, Sonny, Dolores and Manuel; 36 other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Benavidez was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited by Gabriella Nieto, Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1816 Griegos NW, by Father Richard Olona. Final viewing will be at the church after 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Armenta, Danny Olguin, Jerry Olguin, Todd Dimas, Sonny Dimas and Manuel Martinez Jr. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Bonham -- Nancy Ellen Bonham Ownbey, Albuquerque, New Mexico, died in an auto accident Saturday, Dec. 4. She was born Aug. 27, 1965 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She graduated valedictorian from Shawnee High School, 1983, and went on to earn a Bachelors degree with distinction from the University of Oklahoma in 1986. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Mortar Board, and Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lamda Delta honor societies. Subsequently, she attended the University of Oklahoma Law School, where she was a member of the Law Review, Phi Delta Phi scholastic legal fraternity, and Dean's Honor Roll. After receiving her Juris Doctorate in 1988, she earned a Masters degree in Microbiology and Immunology in 1992 from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She passed the bar exams in Oklahoma and New Mexico. She was an associate patent attorney with the firm of Peacock, Myers & Adams, P.C. in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Timothy C. Ownbey; daughter, Millicent, 6; and son, Joshua, 4, all of Albuquerque; her parents, Clarke A. and Sharon Bonham of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and her brother's family, Dr. and Mrs. C. Andrew Bonham; and five nieces and nephews of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first of several memorial services will be conducted by Reverend Gary Brogden of Hoffmantown Church Friday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m., at the University of New Mexico Alumni Memorial Chapel on the University campus. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Nancy E. Bonham Ownbey Children's Trust Fund, P.O. Box 26927, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6927.
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Colberg -- John H. Colberg, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, died Monday, December 06, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Joan Colberg of Albuquerque; daughters, Celeste Padilla and husband, Robert of Albuquerque; sons, Charles Colberg and wife, Lynn, Andy Colberg and Scott Davidson, Tom Colberg and wife, Isabel, all of Albuquerque, and Daniel Colberg and wife, Louisa of San Diego, CA; daughter, Ann Scheller and husband, Ray of Rio Rancho; son, James Edward Colberg of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Justin Colberg, Ryan Morgan, Adam Colberg, Matthew Colberg, Danielle Colberg, Mary Margaret Colberg, John Lewis Colberg, Kathleen Colberg, Dylan Scheller and Bailey Ann Scheller. Mr. Colberg served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and 25 years in the Army Reserves. He retired as a 1st Sgt. from the 387th Engineering Company. He was a member of the Catholic Faith and the also belonged to the VFW. Mr. Colberg was a former member of the New Mexico Mounted Patrol and the Optimist Club. He was a loving father and a dedicated husband and he will be missed by all who knew him. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 9, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, with Fr. Bob Chabot, Celebrant. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Devargas -- Damiana DeVargas, 92, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 1999. Damiana was born April 15, 1907 in Vallecitos, New Mexico, the daughter of Jose A. and Reyecitas Martinez Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dionicio DeVargas; a son, Querino DeVargas; and a sister, Estefanita DeVargas. Damiana is survived by her children, Arthur and Rosemary DeVargas of Albuquerque, Dana and Ray Montoya of Rio Rancho, Gail and Felix Gallegos of Antonito, CO, Rae Ann and Carlos Setein of Kansas City, MO, Fidel DeVargas of Salt Lake City, UT; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Damiana brought much love and joy to her family. We were all blessed with the time she shared with us and we will all miss her. The Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 10, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 11, 1999 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho with the Rev. Msgr. Douglas Raun as the Celebrant. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Carlos DeVargas, Ray Ed Montoya, Michael Montoya, Gary Gallegos, Felix Gallegos Jr., and Shawn Lease. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary
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Dodge -- The Rosary for Wilson (Bill) Dodge will be recited Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, (corner of Coors and Fortuna NW). Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. There will be no public visitation, the casket will not be opened at the service. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Esquivel -- Benedit (Ben) Robert Esquivel, 22, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and uncle, was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 7, 1999. Ben was born in Albuquerque on July 8, 1977; he was a loving and giving person who loved his family very much; he was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; he attended Del Norte High School and enjoyed collecting sports figures and paintings. He is survived by his loving parents, John Y. Esquivel and Mary L. Holguin; one brother, Thomas Holguin and wife, Robin; one sister, Maria Theresa Chavez and husband, Adam Vicente, both of Albuquerque. Also surviving are his paternal grandmother, Gloria Esquivel of Albuquerque; nephews, Stephen Baros, Adam Chavez Jr. and James Chavez; his uncle, Robert (Bobby) Esquivel; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Ben will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be today, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary, located on the corner of 8th and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW, with Fr. James Moore as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Tom Holguin, Adam Chavez, Ray Hernandez, Casey Yeager, Charlie Amador and Ray Lopez. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
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Gallegos -- Cleofes (Cli) Gallegos, age 83. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated that same day at 11:00 a.m also at Santa Maria de la Paz, in Santa Fe, 11 College Avenue. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Gallegos, Bruce Gallegos, Brad Galleogs, Brian Gallegos, Lawrence Gallegos, and Tammy Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Gallegos, Lonnie Gallegos and Louie Gonzales. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Gonzales -- Rosendo Gonzales Sr., 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 8, 1999. Mr. Gonzales was the beloved husband of 41 years to Annie Gonzales. He is also survived by two sons, Manuel Gonzales and wife, Diane and Rosendo Gonzales Jr.; two grandsons, Rosendo Gonzales III and Richard Gonzales; two sisters, Helen and Roberta; three brothers, Carlos Gonzales and wife, Sheila, John Gonzales and wife, Pat, and David Gonzales; one aunt, Frances Sanchez and husband, Johnny and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Gonzales was a member of the Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean Conflict. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Rosie and Eddie Andrade reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 10:00 a.m., at San Martin Catholic Church, 8301 Camino San Martin SW, with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Dan Farris, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Jesus Marquez, Tim Gonzales, Leonard Garcia, Carlos Gonzales, Tom Dumbert, Randy Garcia and honorary Raynaldo Marquez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Gonzales -- Rudy Gonzales, born on December 16, 1961, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Elfego Gonzales; his brother, Bobby Gonzales; his son, Buddy Gonzales; his aunt, Elaine Gonzales; and his grandfather, Fidel Olguin. Rudy is survived by his children, Elfigo, Joseph, Lorena and Viola Gonzales; his mother, Viola Little; his father, Jeff Little of Santa Fe; his sister, Valerie Gonzales and her fiancee, Shawn Saul of Aurora, CO; his brother, Rodney Gonzales and his fiancee, Cindy Segura of Santa Fe; his sister, Tina Marie and her husband, Matthew Perez of Santa Fe; his maternal grandmother, Mary Olguin of Los Lunas; and his paternal grandparents, Santos and Nires Gonzales of Los Lunas. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, Andrew Romero, June Ann Deloia and her husband, Richard, Kristie Lea Garley, Rodney Jr., Andrea Gonzales, Mellanie and Amber Trujillo; his great-niece, Brianna DeLoia; his special aunt, Perla Mendoza. Rudy is also survived by many loving aunts and uncles. His family takes great comfort in knowing that he accepted Jesus as his Christ and as his Lord and Savior. He will be greatly missed by the many lives he has touched. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church in Valencia, NM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM. Interment will take place in the Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Griego -- Sordia"Sally" Griego passed at the age of 90 on Tuesday, December 7, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Griego. Surviving are one daughter, Elsie Clark and husband, Ralph; one son, Cipriano Griego and wife, Louise of Denver, CO; one brother, Agapito"Pete" Lucero; and one sister, Pauline Castillo and husband, Ismael; also surviving are five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Sally was a very determined Lady who loved her family dearly. She will be greatly missed. Friends may visit today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited this evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 11:00 a.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment to follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Alfonso Castillo, Henry Garcia, Kyle Garcia, Michael Garcia, Rick Gonzales, Steve Weitz. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Martinez, Ronald Roybal, and Ronnie Roybal. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
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Hardin -- Phillip"Phil" Hardin, 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, December 6, 1999. He is survived by his son, Don Hardin and wife, Lynn of Coppell, TX; daughter, Karen DuBerry and husband, Don of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Geoffrey and Wesley Hardin, and Michael and Juliann DuBerry; brother, Dan Hardin and wife, Joyce of Wellman, TX; brothers-in-law, Dr. Lue Russell of Edmonton, Alberta Canada and Harold Leahy and wife, Dorothy of Raton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hardin was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Hardin; brothers, Stanley Hardin and Jack Hardin; and sister, June Russell. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1936. Mr. Hardin retired from Mountain Bell in 1979 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Netherwood Park Church of Christ for over 30 years. Mr. Hardin was a member of the Pioneer Clubs of America. He was very involved at the Palo Duro Senior Center and Bear Canyon Senior Center, where he took a painting class and enjoyed playing"forty two." Mr. Hardin also enjoyed working with stained glass and knitting. Memorial services will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE, with Mr. Danny Allen and Mr. Bill Lewis officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Holley -- Fern L. Holley, 82, a resident of Albuquerque for two years, died Tuesday, December 7, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy McGee and husband, George of Albuquerque; son, Robert L. Holley and wife, Anna L. of Raton; grandsons, Bill Holley and wife, Brenda of Tucumcari and Steve Holley and wife, Patti of Odessa, TX; granddaughters, Barbara Zachrel and husband, Ray of Burlington, KA and Sandra Holley of Spokane, WA; sisters, Lillie Turman of Albuquerque and Elsie Holley and husband, Irvin of Belen; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Holley was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin Holley; grandson, James Holley; and sister, Pearl Holley. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Vaughn, NM. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Blake Road Baptist Church, 1704 Blake Rd. SW, with Pastor Ira Shelton officiating. Interment will take place at Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Johnson -- Ralph C. Johnson, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Friday, December 3, 1999. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Johnson in 1973. Graveside services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Kirschbaum -- Cheryl Louise Kirschbaum, 55, a resident of Oxnard, California, died Saturday, December 4, 1999, at Cedars Sinai Memorial Hospital in Beverly Hills, CA. She is survived by her loving husband, Col. (Ret.) Alan Kirschbaum of Oxnard, CA; her daughters, Melissa Green and Sarah Reisbeck; her new grandson, Pierce Green; and her father, George Demming. Cheri, as she liked to be called, was born August 20, 1944 in Salinas, CA to George and Wilma Jean Demming. Due to her father and her husband both being in the military, she had lived all over the United States, including Germany. However, she called Albuquerque, New Mexico her home for most of her life. She had recently moved to Oxnard after her husband retired from the United States Air Force. Cheri was the quintessential homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved to entertain in her home for friends and family. Their happiness was her main goal in life. In the last few years she spent a great deal of time with the Los Angeles' Officer's Spouse Club as the luncheon coordinator and the special functions coordinator. Services were held Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at McNerney's Mortuary in San Pedro, CA. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 10, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Los Angeles Air Force Base, Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarship Fund; Leukemia Society of America; Aplasitc Anemia Foundation; and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Cheri, you are in the arms of the angels. May you find comfort there. French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE.
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Knudsen -- Ann Knudsen, 61, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, December 4, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Tony Knudsen of Albuquerque; son Steven P. Knudsen and wife, Leola of Cedar Park, TX; daughters, Karma L. Welchel and husband, Robert of Edgewood, Sheri A. Warren and husband, Randle of Arlington, TX, Beverly S. Turner and husband, Charles of Hallsville, TX, Sandra K. Knudsen of Albuquerque and Karen R. Gmyr and husband, Daniel of Albuquerque; 21 grandchildren; sisters Dona Miller and husband, Ray of Logan, UT, Lavone Stokes of Salt Lake City, UT, Georgia Dalton and husband, David of Salt Lake City, UT, and Maridean Bean and husband, Hardy of Orem, UT; and brothers. Hardol Powell and wife, Jo of Madrid, Spain, Gene Powell and wife, Renae of Orem, UT and Theo Powell and wife, Ruth of Dallas, TX. Ann was a resident of Albuquerque for 36 years. She was a graduate of Brigham Young University and a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had served in numerous church positions, including serving in the Family History Center. At the time of her death, she was serving as a teacher in the church's institute program and as a church service missionary, together with her husband, at the construction site of the new Albuquerque New Mexico Temple. Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at the Montano Stake Center, 1100 Montano, NW with Bishop Carl Osborn of the North Valley Ward, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul, NE. Visitation will be at the Montano Stake Center, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., prior to services in the Relief Society Room. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ann's name to the Albuquerque New Mexico Temple Fund, c/o Bishop Carl Osborn, 6419 6th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming, NE.
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Nau -- David H. Nau, 68, a resident of Albuquerque for 35 years, died Sunday, December 05, 1999. He is survived by Barbara B. Nau; daughters, Debra S. Rodarte and husband, Peter of Delaware and Dorsey L. Ruhland and husband, Larry of Texas; son, Clayton D. Nau of New Hampshire; grandchildren, Michael and Richard Rodarte of Delaware; and brother, Kenneth R. Nau of Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and services are being handled by the family. Call French Mortuary for service information. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 2666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE, (505) 823-9400.
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Phelps -- Velma Bethama (Beth) Phelps, 87, died Tuesday, December 7, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann Herschman and companion, Jim Brown; son, Fred D. Phelps and wife, Jane of Upper Montclair, NJ; grandsons, Michael Scott Terry and wife, Kettie of Ivoryton, CT, David Trent Terry of Austin, TX, Paul Warren Phelps and wife, Lori of San Marcos, TX, Timothy Phelps Terry of San Francisco, CA, Noah Herschman and Ethan Herschman, both of Canton, MA, and Adam Keyes Phelps of Washington, DC; granddaughter, Sarah Bruntel Phelps of New York, NY; three great-grandchildren, Luke Alan Terry and James Warren Terry, both of San Marcos, TX, and Tess Emanuell Herschman of Canton, MA. She had a lifetime career as an educator, beginning as a teacher in a two-room school in rural Oklahoma and continuing in various elementary schools in Portales, Clovis and Santa Fe, NM. She retired in 1970 and moved to Austin, TX, where she was active in community dance clubs. She had resided in La Vida Llena in Albuquerque since 1992. She loved music and played both violin and piano. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, on Friday, December 10, 1999, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Following the visitation in Albuquerque the body will be sent to Oklahoma for interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Minco, OK. A Memorial service in Albuquerque is pending. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Pierce -- Raymond"Ray" Pierce, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Sunday, December 5, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vivian Tillery Pierce; daughters, Barbara Ann Pierce Moore, and Carolyn Pierce Smith and husband, Mac, all of Texas; grandchildren, Zane Allen Moore and wife, Kathy and William Kurt Moore, all of Texas, and Shawn McDonald Smith and wife, Joy of California; great-granddaughter, Christina Angele McKenzie Smith of California; and many, many loved nieces and nephews. Ray was a longtime member of Hoffmantown Baptist Church and was the first Sunday School Superintendent. He worked with Creamland Dairies for 20 years and was with Ed Black's Chevrolet in truck sales for 17 years, retiring in 1986. Ray loved people and enjoyed life. He was very dearly loved and will be missed greatly. Services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho and Rev. Gerald Farley officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Rael -- Nellie O. Rael, 78, a resident of Casa Colorada, NM, passed away on December 7, 1999. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio H. and Emiliana Z. Otero; two brothers, Ernest and Paul Otero; one sister, Anita O. Chavez. Nellie is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Anastacio of the family home in Casa Colorada; her two children, Geraldine Jaramillo and her husband, Roy of Veguita, NM, William Rael of the family home in Casa Colorada; four grandchildren, Paul Jaramillo of Los Angeles, CA, Sharlene Roybal and her husband, George of Veguita, Melinda Aragon and her husband, Santos of Veguita, Alberta Jaramillo, all of Veguita; six great-grandchildren, Ashley and Joshua Roybal, Christian Aragon, Mikayla Roybal, Joseph and Alexandria Aragon; two sisters, Sally Garcia and her husband, Ray of Albuquerque, Ramoncita Sanchez of Carrizozo, NM. Nellie is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the Veguita Catholic Church in Veguita, NM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 a.m. also at the Veguita Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Jaramillo, George Roybal, Santos Aragon, Johnny Otero, and Larry Garcia. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Romero -- Mary S. Romero, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly on December 6, 1999 Mary was a graduate of Valley High School and UNM. She worked at Lovelace Medical Center as a nuclear medicine tech. She is survived by her son, Aaron Johnson; her mother, Sady; father, Gilbert Sr.; sister, Cathy; brother, Gilbert Jr.; sister, Ellen; many relatives and friends. We love and will miss her. The family of Mary would like to extend their thanks for the support and love that has been extended during our time of mourning. Services for Mary will be held on Friday, December 10, 999 at Carlisle Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. The burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Sammon -- Margaret J. Sammon, 68, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, December 4, 1999. She is survived by her son, James S. Sammon of Bernalillo; grandsons, Stephen P. Sammon and James V. Sammon; sisters, Anne Gonzalez of Albuquerque and Theresa McNeil of Portland, ME; and many other family and friends. Mrs. Sammon was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was retired from Gardenschwartz Enterprises. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Domingo Gumpal officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Santisteven -- Emily Santisteven of Los Lunas passed away in Albuquerque on December 5, 1999. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Abel R. Santisteven; son, Ethan S. Santisteven; daughter, D. Colleen Santisteven; mother, Mary Ann Stengem; sisters, Veronica Padilla and Anita Napolene; brothers, Mike and Richard Padilla. The memorial ceremony and interment will be held at Our Lady of Belen Church, 101 North Tenth, Belen, NM, on Friday, December 10, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation arrangements were by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Simmons -- Carla Salinas Simmons, 38, died Tuesday morning, November 30, 1999. Carla attended Aztec Elementary, Jackson Middle, and Eldorado High Schools, graduating in 1979. She was a very beautiful woman who left a loving impression on the lives of everyone who knew her. Carla was a wonderful, caring mother and wife who dedicated her life and passion to her husband and two children. She was a best friend to many and abundantly shared her love with everyone who had the benefit of being in her presence. All of her grieving friends and family members are in shock-knowing of her death. Surely, Carla would have become a treasured friend to all persons, who would have known her. Carla's life touched so many others, so deeply, that our hearts are left wrenched with emptiness and pain, realizing the fragrance of her love must now be cherished only in memories. Yet we have all been touched by her loving soul and can feel her with us as we attempt to cope with her death. Like an angel, Carla has spoken with each of us, as if to let us know that she is in the loving presence of our Lord and God. Some of us have even been so lucky as to cry tears of joy and laughter, feeling in Carla's spirit, a little portion of God's unending glory. Carla still loves us all and she will be with each of us during our times of need. Now we have a special angel, our beloved Carlita, to help guide our lives through the many trials that deepen our characters. Carla is survived by her loving husband, Richard Simmons, and their two young children, Nicholas and Rachel; mother, Maria Carmen Salinas of New Mexico; father, Joseph Salinas and wife, Carol Salinas of New Mexico; siblings, from eldest to youngest, Carla's only brother, Joey Salinas, his two children, Joseph and Crystal, and his fiance, Mary of California; five sisters, Judy Salinas Gordon and husband, Jerry II, their three sons, Jerry III, Jackob, and Jack of California, Janna Salinas Cesinger and husband, Steve, and their two children, Monica and Hunter of California, Bernadett Salinas Bielaski and husband, Ed of New Mexico, and Carla's youngest sister, Jilianna and fiancee, Ben of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her sister, Monica Salinas, who passed away in 1968 of the Asian Flu at the age of five. All of Carla's surviving friends and family members request each of you come share your loving memories of Carla with us at the memorial services to be held Thursday, December 9, 1999, 4:00 p.m., at Church of Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Paul Baca officiating. A reception will follow immediately at the church. Any persons with strong feelings associated with Carla or the circumstances of her death are invited and encouraged to attend. Come share with us the deep grief of our beloved Carla's tragic death to help ease the emptiness and pain. Come share with us as we rejoice our beloved Carlita's glorious reunion with our Lord and God. As a lasting legacy to our beloved Carlita, learn to live in the loving presence of our Lord. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Tenorio -- Lillie Tenorio, 84, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 2, 1999, after a brief illness. She is survived by her sisters, Rita Tenorio and Ona Sierra, both of Albuquerque; brother, Alex Tenorio and wife, Mary of California; and 39 nieces and nephews. Miss Tenorio was born in Pino Wells, New Mexico. She was a member of San Ignacio Catholic Church and a member of numerous church organizations. Rosary will be recited Friday, 8:00 p.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 3400 4th St. NW, with Father John Plans, S.F., reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 8:30 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, with Father John Plans S.F., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Miss Tenorio's nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta SW 87105. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu December 09, 1999

Vallejos -- A Memorial Mass for Salomon Vallejos will be celebrated Thursday morning, 10:00 a.m., at the church at 9:30 a.m. Father Rick, Celebrant. Interment of the cremains will follow at the San Clemente Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Facility in Belen or the San Clemente Church Building Fund. Cremation has taken place. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu December 09, 1999