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Vinson -- Neal L. Vinson, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hollander Vinson of Albuquerque; sons, Carl W. Theisen and wife, Bernadette of Los Gatos, CA and Neal W. Vinson and wife, Nancy of Danville, CA; grandchildren, Glenn Vinson and wife, Eloisa of Mason, OH, Curt Theisen of San Francisco, CA; Kenneth Vinson of Aptos, CA, Kelly Theisen of Los Gatos, CA, Maureen Paolucci of Questa, CO, David Vinson of Dublin, CA and Christine Vinson of Sacramento, CA; and three great-grandchildren. Neal was born in Los Angeles, CA and was raised in Bisbee, AZ. He earned his Engineering degree from Carnegie-Mellon University. Prior to WWII, he worked with his father at L.W. Vinson & Son in Bisbee. During that time, he was elected to the Arizona State Legislature. He retired as a Major from the US Army after serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had a 26 year career at Sandia National Labs. Neal held several patents and published a number of professional papers. He also served as a state representative in New Mexico in 1977. He continued his lifelong pursuit of education attending the University of California, University of New Mexico and Oxford University. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine E. Vinson; and son, Jon L. Vinson. Services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Health Care for The Homeless Project, 805 Tijeras Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 02, 1999

Wilson -- Jean Wilson, 8-1-24, longtime resident of Cedar Crest, died Sunday after privately bottling a long illness. Reaching out to other through volunteer work in many areas is how she will especially be remembered. She will be deeply missed by family and friends."Daughter, mother, farm manager, teacher and volunteer. Life enriched with kids, animals and friends. Life goes on, I leave you all with love." Services: first Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 1999. In lieu of flowers, please make and send contributions to People Living Through Cancer (PLTC), 323 Eighth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3005. 
        Published on: Sat January 02, 1999

Apodaca -- Mrs. Virginia Apodaca, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 31, 1998. Mrs. Apodaca is the beloved wife of 62 years to Vincent Apodaca. She is also survived by ten daughters, Nancy Jaramillo and husband, Alex, Fela Chavez, Sally Jaramillo, Angie Vasquez, Isabel Torres and husband, Jose, Rosemary Romero, Betty Montoya, Bernadette Coca, Benita Cebada and husband, Gerald, Nattie Lee Vigil and husband, Chris; three sons, Ralph Apodaca and wife, Frances, Vincent Apodaca Jr. and wife, Mary Helen and Frankie Apodaca; one sister, Mary Apodaca and husband, Fred; one brother, Andy Montoya and wife, Tillie; 36 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Mrs. Apodaca was a member of The Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona SW. Visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Nestor Garcia will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church with final viewing at the church after 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rudy Jaramillo, Leopaul Chavez, Virgil Jaramillo, Rodney Apodaca, Ross Romero and Rudy Apodaca. Honorary will be Leonard Montoya, Adam Coca, Thomas Cebada, Isiah Vigil and Jonathan Apodaca. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Arisman -- John C. Arisman, 71, of Aztec, passed away Thursday, December 31, 1998 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Mr. Arisman was born June 1, 1927 in Ranger, Texas. A Celebration of his life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home in Farmington with Rev. David Bonnell officiating. Private Interment of Cremains will take place at a later date at The Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute, Farmington. 325-8688.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Baca -- Ernest Joseph Baca, 30, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 31, 1998. Joseph is survived by his beloved parents, Ernest and Mary Baca; his son, Ryan Vargas; daughters, Angel and Denise Baca; brothers, Loren Baca and wife, Crystal from Albuquerque, Chris Bentacu and wife, Roseanne of Albuquerque; his fiance, Dee Dee Tovar of Albuquerque; his grandmother, Leonor Encinias of Las Vegas, NM; his grandfather, Camilo Baca from Palma, NM; his great-grandfather, Manuel Encinias from Las Vegas, NM; nephews and nieces Eric Baca, Christopher Bentacu, Nicole Bentacu of Albuquerque; his uncles and aunts, Joe Encinias and wife, Julia, Dan Encinias and wife, Gloria, David Encinias and wife, Ernestine, Roger Encinias and wife, Dorie, Yolanda Martinez and husband, Anthony, Debra Gonzales and fiance Navor Roybal, Richard Encinias, Harold Baca and wife, Mae, Fabe Martin and husband, Dave, Nancy Campos and husband, Armando; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Joseph was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with visitation at the church after 7:00 p.m. Gabriella Nieto will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Vincent, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Las Vegas, NM. Pallbearers will be Alex Encinias, Daryll Encinias, Richard Esquibel, Steven Sanchez, Carlos Garcia and Danny Baca. Honorary will be Mario Baca, Freddie Sedillo and Jacob Huling. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, Albuquerque, NM in charge of the arrangements. 505- 243-7861
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Bell -- Manuel P. Bell, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lela Bell of the family home; sons, Richard Bell of Belen, NM and Robert Bell and wife, Sandy of Roswell, NM; daughter, Patsy Rich and husband, Don of Bosque Farms, NM; and grandchildren, Kim Bell of Lexington, KY, Dustin Bell of Neosho, MO, Dennis Rich and wife, Yvonne of Capitan, NM, Kelley Bell of Dallas, TX, and Penni Peasley and husband, Gerald of Ft. Worth, TX. He was preceded in death by his two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Bell served in the Army Air Force for six years during the WWII and was stationed in Saipan. He then worked for Sandia Labs. After leaving Sandia Labs, he was in private business as a builder and landlord. He belonged to the Good Sam National Club since 1973. Mr. Bell was active in Republican Party Politics. He was a good husband, father, and provider for his family. Services will be held Monday, January 4, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Winfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Dennis Rich, Kelley Bell, Gerald Peasley, Matt Hind, Foy Lee Curry and Foy Dean Curry. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday, January 3, 1999, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Ranch, Belen, NM or the Highland Baptist Church, Memorial Fund, 417 Palomas SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Berg -- Kenneth Paul Berg, passed away on December 30, 1998 after a long fight against bone cancer. He is survived locally by his sister, Geraldine Teixeira and her husband, Paul who took care of his needs and loved him very much. He is also survived by his children in Massachusetts, Connie, Jimmy, Dan, Fred and Ken Jr. who he loved; and his brothers and sisters, Donna Marie Hizney, Arthur Berg, Richard Berg, Betty Gates, Marion Graham, Carolyn Awalt, Bob Berg, all of Massachusetts; and many friends locally. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Bryl -- Jane Ketchin Bryl, 47, a resident of Albuquerque since the early 1990's, died Friday, January 1, 1999. She is survived by her husband, John Bryl of Albuquerque; children, Jennifer Ann Bryl and Emily Jeanne Bryl, both of Albuquerque; parents, Sam and Jewell Ketchin of Atlanta, GA; brother, Bo Ketchin of Decatur, GA; sisters, Anne Forrest Ketchin of Louisville, CO and Susan Cathcart Ketchin Edgerton or Orange County, NC; niece and goddaughter, Susan Catherine Edgerton of Orange County, NC; goddaughter, Joanna Edwards of Fresno, CA; and many friends throughout the country. Jane received a bachelors degree from Brown University and a Masters of Education from the University of Michigan. Jane and John moved to Albuquerque from Ann Arbor, MI. They opened and currently own Fleet Feet Sports in Albuquerque. Jane also worked for the University of New Mexico as a project manager. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 3, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Rd. NW with the Rev. Sandra S. Bess, officiating. Private disposition will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to John Wayne Cancer Institute of Santa Monica, CA.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Callahan -- GENEIEVE CALLAHAN 1900-1998 MotherGOD SAWGod 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 fade away. Although we loved you dearly; we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us..That He only takes the best! It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day. Life doesn't seem the same since you went away. When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper,"Cheer up and carry on." Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say,"Don't cry, I'm in God's hands, we'll meet again someday!"We miss you, Love Mabel & Mike
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Chavez -- The family of Mrs. Ignacita"Anges" Chavez would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Richard Rohr, Holy Family Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Juan Sandoval for reciting the Rosary, to Hospice for the kindness and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999