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Muniz -- Cecilio Muniz, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in Fort Bayard, NM. Mr. Muniz was a life-long resident of New Mexico; a parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; and a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lupita Muniz of the family home; four sons, Tony Muniz, Cecil Muniz Jr. and wife, Margie, Ted Muniz and wife, Alice, Deciderio Muniz and wife, Eloisa; three daughters, Oralia Barrientes and husband, Johnny Joe, Orlinda Lucero and husband, Pat, and Lillian Ortega; 32 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Nacario Muniz and wife, Raquel; and one sister, Clora Arguello. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, on the corner of 8th and Iron. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., also at the church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Casket Bearers will be Johnny Barrientes, Phillip Muniz, Carlos Lucero, Marcial Ortega, Cecil Muniz and Robin Muniz. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Funeral Services are under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., S.W.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Murphey -- Stephane Margaret Murphey, 37, born in Albuquerque and returning in 1995, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999. She is survived by her parents, Robert M. Murphey and Carol E. Murphey of Davis, CA; sister, Arry Frank; nephew, Alexander Frank; and aunt, Kathleen Manygoats. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 25, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in the University of New Mexico Alumni Chapel. Graveside service will be conducted at the Blackjack Presbyterian Church in Rural Panola County, Mississippi. Her request for burial was to be joined with her ancestors there as the 6th generation of Murpheys. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name at Norwest Bank for the Victims of Violence.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Ocana -- Mr. Juan J. Ocana, 90, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on April 22, 1999. Mr. Ocana is the beloved father to Amelia S. Briones and husband, Gilbert, and Stella M. Saavedra and husband, Daniel. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Anthony, Diane, Patricia, Eric and Jodie; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Teofilia Lopez and husband, Julian and Benaranda Cordova; special friends, Hilario Chavez and Jacob Chavez; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Ocana was a member of the Catholic Church, Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II, and a member of the American Legion. A Memorial Communion Service will be held on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, with Visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Deacon Jerry Hiettas is officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Olguin -- The family of Mr. Juan C.T. Olguin, would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement, for the food, the consideration, for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Nathan Libair, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Celebrant of the Mass for reciting the Rosary. A special thank you to Pamala Olgun, and to the Pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Ortiz -- Celina A. Ortiz, 87, a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Velma L'Esperance of Albuquerque; sons, Alfonso Ortiz, Jr. and wife, Jeannette of Albuquerque and Nelson Ortiz and wife, Ernestine of Albuquerque; brothers, Jesse Garcia and wife, Rosana of Pinnole, CA, Lucio Garcia of Oakland, CA and Ofene Garcia and wife, Carlotta of Las Vegas, NM; sisters, Grace Duran and husband, Eloy, Gertrude Ortega, Predy Aragon and husband, Guadalupe, all of Albuquerque, and Dorothy L. 'Esperance of Las Vegas, NM; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Ortiz, Sr. in 1993. Celina was born April 8, 1912 in Chacon, NM. She was a graduate of Allison-James High School in Santa Fe in 1934 and enjoyed dancing, ceramics and macrame. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming, NE with Fr. Paul Baca. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior with Fr. Paul Baca, celebrant, Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Andrew Ortiz, Leon Jaramillo, III, Manuel L'Esperance and Timoteo L'Esperance. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Pittman -- James (Jimmy) Pittman, 37, a resident of Belen, passed away at home on April 20, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Darlene, of the family home in Belen; two children, Nikki and Jimmy (J.J.) of the family home; his parents, Spencer and Donna Pittman of Albuquerque; one brother, Alan and his wife, Teena and their son, Joshua, of Escalante, Utah. He is also survived by his loving uncles, aunts, mother-in-law, four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Cremation has taken place. Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the family to help with the Funeral expenses. Arrangements by Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Pope -- Dolores B. Pope, 61, of Albuquerque, passed away on April 23, 1999. She was born on December 25, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA. Dolores is survived by her husband, Clifton D. Pope of the home; sons, Lynn Pope of Albuquerque and Clifton Pope of Hobbs; her mother, Willia Mae Kirkland of Pittsburgh; a sister, Bernice Cuerton of Pittsburgh; and brothers, David Kirkland of Pittsburgh and Russell Kirkland of Trinidad. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 1999 at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements with: Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Poulson -- Alfred R."Bus" Poulson, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Friday, April 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith Poulson of Albuquerque; son, Larry Poulson and wife, Charlotte of Reno, NV; daughter, Rhonda Meyers and husband, Dean of Gastonia, NC; son-in-law, Allan Sovereign of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Michael Sovereign and wife, Debi, Sheri Sovereign, Scott Sovereign and wife, Christy, Denise Culp and Alison Mason and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Kaleb, Jessica and Tommy Sovereign; great-great-grandchild, Briana Dianne Sovereign; and brother, John M. Poulson of Lone Grove, OK. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Dianne Sovereign in 1998. Alfred was a member of Monte Vista Christian Church. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1977 after 36 years of service. Services will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Fred W. Dorisse officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Larry Poulson, Allan Sovereign, Dick Oler, Carl Woodward, and John Poulson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Price -- PHILIPPA ANN PRICE July 4, 1977 - April 26, 1998Touched by God and taken from us on a snowy morn...there's not a sunrise, nor a sunset, not a sunny day, nor a rainy evening, or a starry night that we don't think about you and your lovely face and we smile through our tears. It is our faith in God that gives us the comfort that you and Grandma are together, joyful, and wrapped in the loving arms of Our Lord. Until God touches us and calls us home too, we love and miss you everyday!
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Sanchez -- Margaret L. Sanchez Robert and Gloria Sanchez wish to express their gratitude for all who expressed their kindness at this difficult time with flowers, food and expressions of love.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999