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Ahlskog -- James P. Ahlskog, 54, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Friday, December 10, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Ahlskog of Borger, TX; son, Christopher Ahlskog of Pennsylvania; longtime companion, Cam Hening of Albuquerque; brothers, John Ahlskog and wife, Elaine of Corrales, Richard Ahlskog and wife, Norma Jean of Bullhead, AZ, Robin Ahlskog and wife, Gundren of Houston, TX and Joe Ahlskog of Albuquerque; and many nephews and caring friends. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Kim Pratt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Austin -- Funeral services for Daisy Austin will be held on Tuesday at the St. Anne's Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. by Fr. John Shedlock. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Barr -- Homer Walton Barr, 73, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, December 11, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Paula J. Barr; son, Greg W. Barr; daughter, Sandy McMurray and husband, Lindsey, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Matt, Mike, Mark, Katy, Beth, Sean, Rachel and Meredith; brother, Bob Barr and wife, Kitty; sisters, Eva Bryant and Vivian Ehlers and husband, Warren; and many other family and friends. Mr. Barr retired from Ideal Cement Company after 36 years. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Bengson -- In loving memory of Edward"Chip" Bengson, 45, resident of Albuquerque, born May 30, 1954, passed away on December 9, 1999. After losing his battle to Cancer, our beloved Husband, Son, Step-Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend has joined the Angles in heaven. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Bengson. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Bengson; and step-children, Bryan and LaVonne Cockrell; his father, Myron Bengson and step-mother, Elaine; sisters, Karen Bengson and Jeri and husband, Dan Kotulik, and daughters, Becky, Amy, and Beth. Chip is also survived by uncle, Charles Bengson; father-in-law, David N. Gonzales; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fermin Gonzales, Mary Lou Dominguez, Angie Gonzales, Juan Gonzales, Lorraine Barela, Isabel Gonzales, Helen Baca, Joseph Gonzales, Josephine Gonzales, and numerous nephews and nieces. Chip graduated from the University of New Mexico's School of Engineering. He was employed at Sandia National Laboratories as a Systems Analyst for many years. His hobbies were baseball, computers, traveling, golf, and spending time with his family. Chip was confirmed into the Catholic faith and was a faithful member of the Our Lady of the Assumption Church. His belief in the Lord carried him through his suffering and delivered him into the arms of the Savior. Cremation services are being handled by the Sunrise Society of NM. The family requests that all friends, acquaintances and colleagues join them in remembering Chip. A rosary will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Lomas at Tennessee NE) on Monday, December 13, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. Family members request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Chip's name to assist with memorial expenses and can be sent to: Chip Bengson Memorial Fund C/O Southwest Federal Credit Union, 400 Gold SW Suite 106, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
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Book-Martinez -- Rae Ellen Book-Martinez, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away December 12, 1999. She is survived by her three children, Julie Baca, Leonard Martinez and Tim Martinez; three grandchildren, Brittney and Natasha Martinez, and Michael Jacob Baca. Also surviving is one brother, Michael Scholfield. Friends may visit today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 1100 Montano Rd. NW, with Bishop Carl Osborne officiating. Interment to follow at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Carter -- Evelyn Carter, 51, passed away at her home, Saturday, December 11, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Robert"Buzz" Carter of Albuquerque; sisters, brothers and parents in Arizona. Other family and friends who will miss her. Memorial services will be held in Los Lunas, final services will be held in Kingman, AZ. Arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 343-8008.
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Chavez -- In Loving Memory of: PELEGRINO CHAVEZ Died: December 14, 1998God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered,"Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day. Life doesn't seem the same, since you went away. Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say,"Don't cry, I'm in God's hands, and we'll meet again someday."Your daughters, Carol, Arlene, Marlene, Peggy, Andrea, Ruth Your granddaughters, April and Antionette And great-grandchildren, Baby Trujillo and Eric Padilla
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Conrow -- Betty J. Conrow, 73, succumbed to numerous longtime afflictions at her home in Rio Rancho on December 2, 1999. She was attended by her husband of 54 years, Russell C. Conrow; and her lifelong friend, Thelma Miller of Denver, CO. Betty and her husband served as a family in the military service for our country for 24 years, including a stay in Japan. She has donated her body to the University of New Mexico Medical School for organ harvesting and research. It is her wish that there be no funeral or memorial service. All cremated remains will be interred in the Santa Fe National Cemetery when the research is completed. She is survived by her husband; son, Bruce W. Conrow and his wife, Marie of Rio Rancho; granddaughter, Christina Hetmer and her husband, Michael; great-grandson, Kory; grandson, Matthew A. Conrow; son, Paul L. Conrow of Phoenix, AZ; daughter-in-law, Rose Beebee of Pacifica, CA; grandsons, Brian, Jason, John Armitage; granddaughter, Marisa; uncle, Cleo M. Cowell of Hemet, CA; Mr. Donald Cowell (deceased), his wife, Marilyn and family of Des Moines, IA, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cowell and family of Waterloo, IA, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cowell and family of Waterloo, IA. She is now at peace. Memorials to Betty may be made in her name to Hospice, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666.
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Dall'ava -- Marie Dall'Ava (nee Reiter), age 86, has gone home to the Lord on her birthday, December 8, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Bruno J.; loving aunt of Lois (Robert) Strauss and Kathryn (Edward) Burnett. Preceded in death by her sister, Ruth (Raymond) Fleischmann. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Private inurnment. HARSTON FUNERAL HOME
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Dozier -- Funeral services for Arnold Dozier, 69, of Rosharon, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday in the Rosharon Baptist Church. Mr. Dozier passed away Saturday, December 11, 1999 in Angleton, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Palms Funeral Home. Mr. Dozier was a 20 year resident and a member of Rosharon Volunteer Fire Dept. and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret"Dusty" Dozier in 1990; and his brother, Buddy Dozier in 1995. Survivors include his sons, Clinton Dozier and wife, Martha of Las Cruces, William Dozier and wife, Tracye of Picacho, AZ; daughters, Anna Sarminto of Death Valley, CA, Tina Bautista of El Paso, TX, and Bonnie Haynes of Rosharon, TX; sister, Lorraine Roper of Deer Park; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of Rosharon Volunteer Fire Dept. In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to Rosharon Volunteer Fire Dept. Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home.
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Eagar -- Evelyn Eagar, age 93, born in 1906, passed away Sunday, December 12, 1999 at home in Albuquerque, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Mauzy of Albuquerque and Evelyn Ann Woods of Kirtland, NM. A longtime resident of Kirtland, with the last few years in Albuquerque with her daughter, Janet. She has eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Sunrise Society of NM, 2111 Wyoming NE and a memorial service to be announced later in Farmington.
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Erdman -- Rev. W."Winn" Erdman, age 87, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, December 9, 1999 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1912 in Quincy, Illinois to Walter and Julia Winn Erdman. Rev. Erdman was a Presbyterian Minister who served as a missionary for 30 years in Mexico and also had a long history of ministering in different areas of New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Erdman of Las Cruces; four sons, Winn Erdman of Placitas, Charles Erdman of Mexico City, Mexico, James Erdman of Mead, WA, Daniel Erdman of Albuquerque; and two daughters, Julia Atkinson of Durango, CO and Marian Dyer of Littlerock, AR. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Boutz Rd., Las Cruces, with Pastor John C. Poling officiating. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 526-2419.
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Goss -- Kenneth E. Goss, 55, a resident of Belen, passed away suddenly on December 9, 1999 in Cortez, Colorado. Kenneth worked for C&H Refrigeration in Albuquerque. He is survived by his loving wife of four years, Rose Goss of Edgewood; his children, Cindy Goss of Virginia, Marty Goss of Maryland; his mother, Hazel Goss of Belen; his brother, Franklin Goss and his wife, Elva of Maryland; two nieces and one nephew. A viewing will be on Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., also at Romero Funeral Home, with Rev. Milford Misener officiating. Interment will follow in the Terrace Grove Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Griego -- Eloy Adalberto Griego, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 09, 1999, after a long illness. He is survived by his children, Richard Griego and wife, Jennie of San Juan Capistrano, CA, Beatrix Apodaca and husband, Edward of La Mirada, CA, Eloy Griego Jr. of Albuquerque, Paul Griego and wife, Renata of Corrales and Robert Griego and wife, Neecie of Rio Rico, AZ; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Neri Maestas, Bruna Weaver, Nelda Baca and Selina"Sally" Romero and husband, Art; sister-in-law, Fidelia Griego, all of Albuquerque; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Chanita Griego; and his brother, Paul Griego. Mr. Griego was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was retired from teaching in the Los Lunas High School District and had also retired as Secretary/Treasurer of the Iron Workers Union of America, Local 495. Mr. Griego was a man of many talents, including the gift of gab and great charisma. He was a candidate for State Senate from Bernalillo County in the 50's. Mr. Griego was loved, will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 1709 Moon NE, Suite #236, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Hawkins -- Edmond Harold Hawkins Sr. 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Thursday, December 9, 1999. He is survived by his wife, M.Delle of Rio Rancho; children, Edmond Hawkins Jr., Twila Morris, Andria Gamble, Patricia Hawkins, Carlotta Walton and Gilda Cooper; 16 grandchildren, including special granddaughter, Deborah Gibson; four great-grandchildren, including special great-granddaughter, Kayla Gibson; brothers, Rev. James Hawkins and Raybon Hawkins; sisters, Dr. Vivian Robinson and Marjorie Small; a host of family and friends; and special cousin, Rev. J.D. Felker. Mr. Hawkins was a member of Phillips Chapel CME Church and served his country for over 21 years in the U.S. Army. He was Worshipful Master of the Vision Lodge (U.D.P.H.A.) of Rio Rancho and Treasurer of Luxor Temple Shrine #202. Services will be held Thursday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Phillips Chapel-C.M.E., 1401 Edith Blvd. SE with Rev. William Dorn and Rev. J.D. Felker officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Joppa -- Richard Marvin"Marv" Joppa, age 70, of Los Alamos, died Sunday, December 12, 1999, from complications of pneumonia. Born in Littleton, Colorado, he grew up in the small town of Hillrose. Graduating from Colorado State University, he became a regular officer in the United States Air Force, completing a 20 year career and earning a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. For 18 years, he was employed by the Los Alamos National Laboratory as an engineer and a budget analyst. He became a private pilot with an instrument rating. Preceded in death by his daughter, Dianne Dawn Joppa-Nelis, he is survived by his wife, Maxine; and a daughter, Marian Arlyss Joppa of Farmington. At the request of the deceased there will be no service. Scattering of ashes will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a favorite charity. McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary 1320 Luisa Street 983-9151
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Lente -- Raymond Lente, 39, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on December 10, 1999. Raymond is survived by his mother, Mary Lente; two aunts, Ramona Dias and Carol Perez; many cousins and friends. Raymond was a member of the Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church, Los Lunas, Father Rick, Celebrant. The family will be receiving family and friends at the church after 9:30 a.m. Interment of the cremains will follow at the Los Lentes Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Mackenzie -- Jeannette D. On Sunday, December 12, 1999, Jeannette D. Mackenzie, age 89, of Damascus, Maryland, and formerly of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, wife of the late Henry W. Mackenzie, daughter of the late Joseph Lindsey and Jesse Patterson Negley Mitchell. Surviving her are five nieces, six nephews, one step-daughter, and three step-sons. Graveside services and interment will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, at Allegheny Cemetery, 4715 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh. Arrangements by the Olin L. Molesworth, P.A. Funeral Home, Damascus, Maryland.
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Neddeau -- Robert W. Neddeau, a resident of Cuba, NM, passed December 12, 1999 at the age of 53. He is survived by his wife, Susan; three children, Matthew M. Neddeau, Nathan R. Neddeau and Patricia M. Neddeau, all of Cuba, NM; his mother, Ava M. Thompson of California; sisters, Sue A. Trost and husband, Joe and Kathy Findley, both of California. A Rosary will be recited this evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 11:00 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment to follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Abram Cordova, Mickey Herrera, David Sanchez, Mark Howell, Robert Howell, and Melvin Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Golden and Gary Waddell. Services to be entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th NW, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Padilla -- Funeral services for Mr. Luis Padilla will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Minister Robert Padilla officiating. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Pierce -- ATTENTION: SERVICE TIME HAS CHANGED. Vivian Tillery Pierce, 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 10, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ann Pierce Moore and Carolyn Pierce Smith and husband, Mac; grandchildren, Zane Allen Moore and wife, Kathy, William Kurt Moore, all of Texas and Shawn McDonald Smith and wife, Joy of California; great-grandchild, Christiana Angele McKenzie Smith; sister, Hazel Shockey; adopted sister, Vera Syverson; and numerous loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Pierce of 62 years. Mrs. Pierce was a charter member of Hoffmantown Baptist Church. She retired from Martin Bakery and was a caregiver to family members as well as many others. Services will be held Tuesday, 2:30 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Rich Donaho, officiating and Pastor Ken Moore, assisting. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Jack Ward, Hi Tillery, Ray Tillery, Glen Tillery, Gary Tillery, George Tillery, Jimmy Tillery and Don Shockey. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Taylor and Bill Vredenburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Noon Day Ministries, 101 Broadway NE, 87102 or the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
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Plave -- Joyce"J.P." Plave, 61, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, December 11, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Herman G. Plave of Corrales; daughters, Diana Tziouvaras and husband, Demetrios of Vacaville, CA and Valerie Edeal and husband, Dennis of Rio Rancho; grandchildren, Amanda Tziouvaras, Preston Tziouvaras, both of Vacaville, CA and Chloe Edeal, Connor Edeal, both of Rio Rancho; sister, Mary Lou Sinnott of Albuquerque; and brother, Jimmy Tuttle and wife, Becky of Corrales. Cremation has taken place and no public services will be planned. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Redmond -- William G."Bill" Redmond, 92, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 9, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Alice L. Culbertson and husband, James of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Candace York and husband, Gale of Albuquerque; grandson, J.W. Culbertson and wife, Kathy of Denver, CO; great-granddaughters, Emily Spence and fiancee, Ernest Villas, Erin Massey and husband, Donn; great-great-grandson, Brandon McCloud, great-great-granddaughter, Rachel McCloud, great-great-grandson, Gregory Ford, all of Albuquerque; brother, James L. Redmond of Albuquerque; sister, Helen Pusateri and husband, Vince of Washington, DC; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Logan of Albuquerque. Mr. Redman was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Esther L. Redman. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of V.F.W. Services will be held Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, December 15, 1999 one hour prior to service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Sandoval -- Federico G. Sandoval, 90, a resident of Santa Fe for most of his life, died peacefully Sunday, December 12, 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Erlinda Hidalgo and husband, Eddie of Albuquerque and Yolanda Rodriguez and husband, Mike of Santa Fe; sons, Fred Sandoval Jr. and wife, Dessie, Ramon Sandoval, all of Santa Fe and Pat Sandoval and wife, Betty of Fremont, CA; 18 grandchildren, including Anna Apodaca and husband, Danny, and Victoria Sandoval who he raised like his own daughters; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Cecilio Sanchez and wife, Teresita of Santa Fe; and many other family and friends. Mr. Sandoval was preceded in death by his wife, Victorita; and grandsons, Eddie Hidalgo, Jr. and Nicklaus Rodriguez. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE with Deacon Al McLane reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 417 Agua Fria in Santa Fe, with Father Michael Shea, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Larry Hidalgo, Freddie Hidalgo, Gene Hidalgo, Marcos Apodaca, Monico Jones and John Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Sandoval, Michael Rodriguez, Steven Herrera, Larry Sandoval, Jason Jones, Mario Hidalgo, Brian Sandoval and Mark Sandoval. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Schmitt -- William F. Schmitt, 85, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 21 years, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 1999. William was born May 7, 1914 in New York City, New York, the son of F.M. and Anna Spangler Schmitt. He had been a Mail Clerk for the Railroad before retiring. William was past commander, member for 22 years of Post 277 VFW, Richfield Park, New Jersey, member of Post 8590 VFW, Rio Rancho, Knights of Columbus, Rio Rancho Group, Council 6696, Third Degree, Life member of American Legion, was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Hackensak, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Adeline of Rio Rancho; daughters, Mary Ann Anderson and husband, Richard C. of Teaneck, NJ; one brother, Arthur Schmitt of Oakridge, NY; grandchildren, Elaine Carratura of Teaneck, NJ and Gary Anderson of Willmington, DE; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Lauren Carratura and Erin and Eric Anderson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 1999, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the service on Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, with the Rev. James Baca officiating. Interment will be in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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Sinks -- MITCH SINKS December 14, 1943 - August 5, 1999 In Loving Memory
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Skidmore -- Frank"Skid" Skidmore, born June 23, 1910, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 11, 1999. His last days were spent surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 64 1/2 years, Mattye Jim; five daughters, Martha Sargent and husband, Marvin, Beth Skidmore, Francine Pawley and husband, Robert, Jean Rexroat and husband, Alec, and Dorie Skidmore. He was"G-Dad" to Tracy Weisert and partner, Brian Piatek, Jimmie Thompson and husband, Bobby, Jake Gallegos and wife, Deborah, Frank Gallegos and wife, Cynthia, Julie Gallegos, Christopher Pawley and Heather Whitesides, Catherine Labastida and husband, Antonio, Michelle Visak and husband, Jerry, Jennifer Rexroat, Megan Korezak and husband, Joey. He was Great-Grandad to Marina and Melanie Weisert, Sarah Gallegos, Danny and Jesse Thompson, Zachary Steele, Rebecca Gallegos, John, Alicia and Serena Gallegos, Alexander Whitesides and Erik Whitford, Corinne and Cayla Labastida and Riley Korezak. He was married March 15, 1935 in El Paso to Mattye Jim Deaner, and they moved to Albuquerque. He worked at R.L. Harrison Company and Contractors Equipment Company until the family moved to Oak Park, IL. He worked for Associated Equipment Distributors as Director of Industry Services until his retirement in 1975 and moved back to Albuquerque. He was a member of Hiram #13 Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Ballut Abyad Shrine, Toastmasters and Albuquerque Host Lions Club. He was an original member of the Albuquerque 20-30 Club. He was an avid Lobo fan and loved to read. Most of all, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, and G-dad. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Alec Rexroat, Robert Pawley, Christopher Pawley, Jake Gallegos, Frank Gallegos, William Schum and Marvin Sargent. Please join the family to celebrate"Skid's" life at Ballut Abyad, 6600 Zuni SE, following interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to New Mexico Lions Eye Bank, 303 San Mateo Blvd NE, 87108 or the Ballut Abyad Children's Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Ware -- Marjorie Grace (Perkins) Ware, age 78, born July 15, 1921 in Alameda, CA, died December 10, 1999 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Charles Burton Ware; two sons, Charles B. Ware Jr. and Alan H. Ware. She was a member of the Eastern Star. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 17, 1999 in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Wilson -- Archer M. Wilson, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, December 12, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Reid Smith Wilson; daughter, Joan Witsil and husband, Jerold of Belle Mead, NJ; two grandchildren, Michael Archer Witsil and Melissa H. Witsil; step-daughter, Shirley Kerns and husband, Douglas; step-son, Larry T. Smith and wife, Alice; four step-grandchildren, Daniel Kerns, Debi Tunnell, Jason Smith and Paige Smith; and three step-great-grandchildren, Desiree Tunnel, Reid Tunnell, and Justin Kerns. He is also survived by a very close friend, Col. (Ret.) Edward G. Anderson, with whom he shared a brother-like friendship. Mr. Wilson received his engineering education at Rutgers University and, except for nine years as an engineer in private industry and the U.S. Air Force, he spent his entire working career as a civilian engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He started work in 1939 as a Topographic Draftsman and retired in 1972 as the Chief Topographic Engineer, U.S. Army Engineer Topographic Command. He and his wife moved to Albuquerque in 1978 and have been active in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, including two years a president of Albuquerque Chapter 80 and two years as Legislative Vice President of New Mexico Federation of Chapters, NARFE. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Myron White officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the wonderful Lovelace Hospice, 5155 Jefferson St. NE 87109. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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