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Chavez -- Soloman P. Chavez, 80, a resident of Albuquerque for 75 years, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lillie Chavez; children, Solomon Chavez III and wife, Eve of Colorado Springs, CO, Charlene Gonzales and husband, Robert of Taos, Gina Chavez, Steve Chavez and wife, Gina, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Monica and husband, Kirk, Greg, Marcos, Joseph, Miguel and Lisa; great-grandchildren, Rheana and Ryne; sisters, Olivia Martin, Rachel Chavez and Priscilla Griego and husband, Bill of California; sisters-in-law, Tillie Pacheco and Gertrude Costales; brother-in-law, Prospero Jaramillo; and many loving nieces and nephews. Solomon retired in 1983 after serving as President of Stryco Sales, Inc. He had previously worked for ICX, NM Health Department and Bond and Wiest. Mr. Chavez was a life member of Masonic Temple Lodge #6 A.F. & A.M.; Scottish Rite Temple; a former member of El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church; and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer, belonged to the Senior Golf Association for several years, and played golf in the Senior Olympics. Memorial services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 3715 Silver SE, with Rev. Jim Massey officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3715 Silver SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

Dahlkoetter -- Harry W. Dahlkoetter, 94, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1965 died Wednesday, April 21, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Alberta T. Dahlkoetter of the family home; daughter, LeAnn Puglisi and husband, Alfred of Rio Rancho, NM; granddaughter, Diana Puglisi; brother, Alfred Dahlkoetter of Ogallala, NE; and many nieces and nephews. He liked to bowl, play cards and pool. Services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran, 10th & Abrazo, Rio Rancho, NM with Rev. Donald Neidigk officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

Geoffrion -- Henry E. Geoffrion, 59, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and son, went to heaven on April 22, 1999 in the year of our Lord. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances P. Geoffrion; granddaughter, Melanie D. Padilla; and great-grandson, Michael Maes, all of the family home. He is also survived by his son, Henry A. Geoffrion III and his wife, Victoria and his grandchildren, Jessica, Henry IV, and Jennifer; his loving daughter, Roxanne Geoffrion-Maestas and her husband, Henry and grandchildren, Christina, Stephen, Amy and Erin; his baby daughter, Michelle Atencio and her husband, Gary and grandchildren, Elisa, Erica, Jacquelyne and Gary Michael. He is also survived by his mother, Cordelia Geoffrion; and sisters, Eileen Maes and her husband, Eloy, Diane Monroe and her husband, Elias, Louise Lucero and her husband, Leroy, Agripina Geoffrion, Julia Montoya and her husband, Carlos, and Joann Ortiz and her husband, Jimmy. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles that loved him very much. Henry was preceded in death by his father, Henry Geoffrion, his brothers, Manuel (Mickey) Geoffrion, and Gregory Geoffrion. Henry retired from the Albuquerque Fire Department as a captain in 1982. Henry loved God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and our Blessed Mother very much. He lived Cursillo #82 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Albuquerque. He served our Lord as a eucharistic minister to the sick. He volunteered helping cancer patients for therapy, with prayer, and making appointments for them. He was a member of the Los Hermanos Cruzados de Senor Jesucristo, Concilio de San Miguel, helping others find the Lord. He also was involved with the prison ministry. He lent a helping hand to anyone in need, opening his home to many in a time of need, including the Lee Vong & Pao Cha Lo family and their eight children from Laos. Henry loved horse racing, boxing and basketball and will be remembered always as a loving, caring, individual who's example of charity and unselfishness will be remembered by all who knew him. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Cremation has taken place and a Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church by the Hermanos Cruzados de Senor Jesucristo with music by Lee Romero and friends from Santa Fe. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father George Salazar on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Church. The Albuquerque Fire Department will lead this procession to Mt. Calvary Cemetery for the graveside committal service. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Shade, Henry Geoffrion IV, Ignacio Perez, Eloy Gonzales, Faris Rains, Paul Herrera, Mel Castello, Larry Lopez, Wilfred Quintana, Trinny Martinez, and Benny Martinez. The family has requested that memorials be sent to the Immaculate Conception Church, 811 Sixth Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701 in his memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Billy G. Rogers at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, 2315 Hot Springs Blvd., 425-9319.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

Greenwell -- James Russell Greenwell passed away April 21, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvan D. Greenwell and mother, Kay Russell Greenwell. Jim was born in Vincennes, IN, October 31, 1933. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1950 and subsequently joined the US Navy. After a tour of duty in the Mediterranean he returned to New Mexico to apprentice as a journeyman machinist. He lived and worked in New Mexico the remainder of his life. Jim is survived by his son, David Greenwell; daughter-in-law, Betsy; daughter, Cindy Joseph; son-in-law, Patrick; youngest daughter, Renee Glass; son-in-law, David; his stepchildren, Cherryl Greene, Randy Travis, Brett Travis, Robbie Travis, Kari Lynch and their families; his grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Dustin, Lane and P.J.; also the soulmate of his life, Ava Lovell and her daughter, Tasha. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and hospital staff at Lovelace for their loving care."Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Pastor Lemuel Boyles officiating.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

Groshong -- Amanda Groshong, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE, with Pastor Randy Walquist officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Hour, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

James -- Alice Crooks James. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Alice Crooks James of Roswell, who passed away April 21, 1999. Rev. Winston Presnall of First Presbyterian Church will conduct the service. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Alice was born November 5, 1910, in McCalla, Alabama, to John Marshall and Ora Moore Crooks. Her parents preceded her in death as well as two brothers, Chelse Crooks, Hugh Crooks; one sister, Elizabeth Mullins; one niece, Johnnie Nielsen; and one nephew, John Crooks. She married Harry James on July 11, 1931 in Taos, NM. He passed away in 1971. They lived in Albuquerque, Oklahoma City and Houston before moving to Roswell in 1943. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra James Matteucci and her husband, Ralph of Phoenix, Arizona; two grandchildren, Anna Maria Matteucci and James Lawrence Matteucci; and one great-grandchild, Chelsi Lee Matteucci, all of Roswell. She is also survived by a niece, Frances Haselton; great-nephew, Chad Nielsen and his wife, Marta; and great-niece, Tommie Nielson. Mrs. James was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star #10. Pallbearers will be Ronald H. Mayer, David McGee, Dr. John Henry, Don Burk, King Redd and Gene Lee. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bernard Johnston and Kenneth Barbe. Friends may make memorials to the charity of your choice or the Masonic Heritage Trust, PO Box 1512, Roswell, NM 88202-1512. The family will receive friends at 2904 Anna J. Drive. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

Keely -- IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAUREN SAENZ KEELY August 22, 1950--April 24, 1994It is impossible to think, my beautiful daughter that it has been five years since the day you went to Heaven. I still find it hard to accept. I miss your beautiful smile and the warm love that you shared with all of us and that can never more be, that is, until we meet again in our true home with our sweet Lord. My heart aches for you and I still wish I could trade places with you! I keep asking"why". Although I will never have an answer, I have to comfort myself and thank the Lord for the time we shared. The memories and our love will always be with you. I miss you my baby, my princess, that I love with all my heart.Until we meet again, I love you forever and miss you more. Your Mom, Jan, your son, Bill, your husband, Dennis, your siblings, Kurt, Babette, Sisi, Mike, Eric, all your nieces and nephews, aunties and uncles.
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Marquez -- IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAE MARQUEZ MAY 29, 1906--APRIL 24, 1969My beautiful, wonderful mother, I miss you still. How many years, and we still get together and remember all the wise things you knew, way ahead of your time and how you managed to raise so many of us with such insight of the future, it's beyond comprehension. You were the best mom ever and wish I were half the mom you were to so many of us.I know that you are in heaven with my daughter, Lauren, Dave, Inez, Danny, Gerald, our daddy, and all the rest of your family. Until we can meet again, I love you and ask that you keep my Lauren under God's wings and love her like she loved you in life and left here to be with you and my sweet Jesus on the same day you left 25 years earlier. No coincidence she would claim. Your daughter that loves you and misses you, Jan, all my siblings and all your grandchildren.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

Metcalf -- Clayton B. Metcalf, passed away peacefully at home on Friday. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a resident of Albuquerque for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Jones Metcalf and his mother, Evea Barker Metcalf. He was born in Clayton, NM. He was a heavy equipment contractor for 43 years and worked on many projects in New Mexico and the adjoining states. Some of his most memorable jobs were in the Duke's baseball field, the Lobo football field, and running a coal mine in Gallup. Clayton is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Metcalf, of 43 years; his four children, Roxanne Baltz and husband, David, Becky Garcia and husband, Johnny, Jill Thomas and husband, Jon, Kyle Metcalf and wife, Barbara. Clayton enjoyed his 14 grandchildren, Yvonne, 23, Lisa, 15, Nicole, 11, JD, 10, Madeline, 9, Austin, 9, Ariel and Wes, 8, Amanda, 8, Vincent, 7, Joseph, 6, Jett, 5, Monica, 3, Casey, 2. He also had one great-granddaughter, Kaily, 3. The pallbearers will be Wayne Smouse, Max Flores, Tom Trout, Sonny Martinez, Jerry Rogers, and Chuck Morrish. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna NE. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated for Peanut Butter and Jelly Therapeutic Preschool, 1101 Lopez Rd. SW 87105. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999

Mitchell -- Elbert J. Mitchell (Mitch Mitchell), age 84. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 26, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel. Mr. Mitchell will then be taken to Santa Fe National Cemetery where a graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600
        Published on: Sat April 24, 1999