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Strother -- Ralph L. Strother, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. Born in California, MO, he was the son of Maggie E. and Edgar Strother. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Balfour Strother of Albuquerque; son, Robin D. Strother and wife, Nancy of Farmington; daughters, Kathy L. Steele and husband, Robert of Colorado and Gail J. Cramer and husband, David; granddaughter, Tracy D. Strother; grandsons, Matthew and Marcus Cramer, all of Farmington and Robert and Enoch Steele of Colorado; and sisters, Emma Stockard of Jefferson City, MO and Virginia Koerhrmann of Alton, IL and Dale Williams of St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Shane Strother. During World War II he served in the United States Army in the Aleutian Islands. He came to New Mexico to attend the University of New Mexico, receiving both a B.S. and a Masters degree. He was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers until retirement in 1976. Mr. Strother was a Registered New Mexico Professional Engineer. He attended Highland Baptist Church and was an avid tennis player. Services will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Highland Baptist Church, 417 Palomas Dr. SE, with Pastor Winfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Helm, Henry Jacobs, T.D. Flatt, James Boardman, John McKiernan and David Godown. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Mr. Strother's Sunday School Class. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Homecare Hospice, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu November 18, 1999

Tapia -- In Loving MemoryNICHOLAS IGNACIO TAPIA January 4, 1989 - November 18, 1994In our hearts We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.We love and miss you dearly, Mom and Dad, Vanessa, Angela, Grandma, Grandpa, all your Aunties, Uncles and Cousins
        Published on: Thu November 18, 1999

Vaughan -- William"Bill" H. Vaughan, 74, a resident of Belen, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 1999. He was a member of the Methodist Church and life member of the VFW, DAV, and National Trappers Association. Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. He was promoted through ranks and commissioned in 1957, proudly serving his country for 26 years. Bill was an avid bowler and archer, and active in many sports while in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Qurida M. Vaughan in 1996; his father, William in 1963; his mother, Evelyn in 1990. He is survived by his two children, William S. Vaughan and wife, Marna S. of San Marcos, CA and Evelyn R. Hahn and fiancee, Tony Chiovari of Pinewood Springs, CO. Also surviving are two grandchildren, William Henry Braddock and Benjamin Taylor Vaughan. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
        Published on: Thu November 18, 1999

Vigil -- Mr. David Lee Vigil, our beloved father and grandfather, died Monday at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Vigil; one son, Rudy Vigil and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Meredith Griego and husband, Ahren and Victoria Vigil; three grandsons, Rudy Vigil Jr., Ahren Mathew Griego and Joshua Griego; five brothers and two sisters. Memorial services for Mr. Vigil will be held on Friday at the San Jose de Los Duranes Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the San Jose de Los Duranes Church. Arrangements by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
        Published on: Thu November 18, 1999

Worland -- Funeral services for Mrs. Kathleen Worland will be held on Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Thu November 18, 1999

Zavadil -- "Elizabeth (Lee) Zavadil, nee Vanek, 93, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on November 3, 1999. A devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert; and her two children, Joseph and Constance. She is survived by her brother, Ollie Vanek; her daughter-in-law, Patricia Zavadil; her nephews, Bob Zavadil, Dennis Zavadil, Ben Vanek, and Melvin Vanek; her nieces, Sister Anthony Marie Kasper, S.S.N.D., Virginia Mika, and Joyce Vanek-Nielsen; her grandchildren, Mary Gutierrez, Joseph Zavadil, Peter Zavadil, John Zavadil, Thomas Zavadil, and Elizabeth Zavadil-Davis; and her great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Joseph, and Elena Gutierrez. She was interred at the family plot in St. Louis on November 13, and a special Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Albuquerque at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 20. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, so that Masses can be said in Lee's memory.
        Published on: Thu November 18, 1999

Anderson -- Shirley E. Anderson, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, November 17, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Alanna Gail Anderson of California, Karen Lee Breeding and husband, Richard of Albuquerque, and Rosemary Anderson of California; grandchildren, Mary, Sean, Patrick, and Bridget Breeding; and brother, Clarence Kramer of South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm W. Anderson on October 26, 1997; son, Michael Anderson on July 19, 1999 in San Francisco. Mrs. Anderson graduated from high school in Sioux City, IA. She married Malcolm W. Anderson in 1946. Mrs. Anderson loved writing poetry and cooking. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Anderson was a loving mother and grandmother, and she will be deeply missed. Mass will be celebrated Friday, November 19, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Aids Service, 4200 Silver SE, Suite D 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri November 19, 1999

Barnett -- Ulysses S. (a.k.a. U.S. Barnett), 72, was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 10, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Barnett; daughters, Ann Barnett and ALICIA BARNETT; GRANDDAUGHTERS, TAMALA MEADE AND BRITTANY LUCAS; GRANDSONS, KENNETH BARNETT, JR. AND COREY KIRKLAND; GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER, ISSHIAH MEADE; STEPDAUGHTERS, KAREN WILLIS AND BRENDA STEVENS; STEPSONS, ALVIN MEADE AND ADAIR MEADE; AND MANY OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. ULYSSES WAS THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF BARNETT & SON MOTOR CO. LOCATED AT 1513 BLAKE RD. S.W. HE ALSO WAS THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF BARNETT MOTOR CO. AT 1206 S. BROADWAY. PRIOR TO OWNING HIS OWN BUSINESSES, HE WAS AN INSTRUCTOR AT Tvi, TEACHING AUTO MECHANICS. EVERYONE WHO KNEW U.S. KNEW HIM AS ALWAYS BEING VERY CARING AND WILLING TO HELP ANYONE IN NEED OF HELP. HE WAS ALSO KNOWN FOR LOVING THE GREAT OUTDOORS; HUNTING, CAMPING, FISHING AND WATERSKIING. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY, RELATIVES, MANY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. VIEWING SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1999 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AT HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, 225 SAN MATEO BLVD. N.E. MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M. AT MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1509 EDITH BLVD. Se. ULYSSES WILL BE LAID TO REST AT FAIRVIEW MEMORIAL PARK LOCATED AT 700 YALE BLVD Se.
        Published on: Fri November 19, 1999

Barreras -- Dorothy S. Barreras, 77 years old, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 1999. Dorothy was born June 14, 1922, to Aurelia B. Sanchez and Uvaldo Sanchez. Her sister, Eulogia Turnbull preceded her in passing. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Jose; her brother, Albert Sanchez and her sister, Frances Scheuring and her husband, Francis; her three sons and their wives, Arthur Garcia and Margaret, Moises Barreras and Diane, and Michael Barreras and ann; her two daughters and their husbands, Lorraine Lynch and Frank and Joyce Vigil and Richard; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy's life was her family and she gave generously of herself to all she loved as a devoted Esposa, Madre, Abuela and Tia. You are in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald and Son, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Rudolfo Baca will conduct the memorial service with special remembrances given by two of Dorothy's grandsons, Andres Garcia and Kenneth Barreras. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Barreras, Kevin Barreras, Scott Barnard, Andres Garcia Jr., Richard Garcia, Vincent Garcia, Merrill Lynch, Francis Scheuring, and Carl Sovinec. The family wishes to thank Presbyterian Hospice, in particular, admission nurse Evelyn, nurse Barbara, Reverend Kay, and social worker Jean, for all their special care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Place NE. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri November 19, 1999

Bridgeman -- Barbara Ann Bridgeman, 46, born in Griffin, GA on October 10, 1953, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She was the wife of James Edward Bean and mother of Allison Corinne Bean. Her mother, Dorothy Bridgeman, and brother, Perry Bridgeman and wife, Donna of Charlotte, NC survives her. The family of her husband, Jean Bean, Robin and Randy Howe, Dennis, Shannon, and Kristin also mourns Barbara. Her father, Luther Bridgeman, preceded her in death. Barbara was a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with AGRA Earth and Environmental. She was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers. She was also a registered Professional Engineer in New Mexico and Colorado. Among the highlights of her career was her work on the UMTRA project and her recent work on the"Big I" intersection redesign project at I-25 and I-40 in Albuquerque. Barbara was a graduate of Chatham Hall School of Virginia, Tufts University, and North Carolina State University. She was a resident of Albuquerque and had lived in Manteo, NC, Charlotte, NC, and Denver, CO. Her associates will remember Barbara for her professional integrity. She and her family have been the recipient of many acts of love and kindness by their many friends. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Friday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer society of Albuquerque, 5800 Lomas NE 87110, or to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, Inc., 615 Virginia SE 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri November 19, 1999