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Romero -- Mrs. Lucy L. Romero, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 28, 1999. Mrs. Romero is the beloved wife of 39 years to Carlos Romero. She is also survived by her children, Raymond Marquez, Elisa Clubb and Rosalie Garcia and husband, Abel Lloyd; step-children, Ernest Romero and wife, Stella, Margaret Chavez and husband, Fred, Irvin Romero and Lenard Romero and wife, Angela; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; her brother, Arturo Lucero; a sister, Emilia Sandoval and husband, Flaviano. Mrs. Romero is preceded in death by her parents, Benino and Lupita Lucero; brothers, Manuel Chavez and Premitivo Lucero. Mrs. Romero was a member of the Catholic Church. Her favorite pastime was going to bingo with her husband, having family gatherings, trips to Laughlin with her family and going out to eat with her husband. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW with visitation after 6:30 p.m. A Communion Service will be held Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Deacon Enrique Padilla, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Earl Garcia, Martin Garcia, Phillip Garcia, Paul Garcia, Lenny Romero and special nephew, Arnold Marquez. Honorary will be Ernest Romero, Carla Ortiz, Debbie Salas and Kenny Chavez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Rush -- Myrtle Louise Rush born July 1, 1928 passed away on December 27, 1999, at her home after spending Christmas with her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister and friend who devoted her life to caring for others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney; and her daughter, Michelle. She is survived by her children, Alice and Archie Powder, Dianna and Ron Eaborn, Robert and Annette Rush, Teresa and George Griego; her grandchildren, Kim, Tina, Michelle, Kileen, Constance, Robert, Anthony, Andrew, Rodney, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Adam, Alexis, Zachary, Jonathon, Joshua, Ryan and soon to be born Angelica. Also survived by beloved sisters, Ahleen Johnson of Jackson, Miss. and Estelle Warland of Barstow, CA. Services will be held at Church of The Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, Friday, December 31, 1999 at 1:30 p.m.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Sanchez -- Maria Celina Abeyta Sanchez, a resident of Albuquerque, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died Tuesday, December 28, 1999. She is survived by her children, Theresa of Dallas, TX, Michael, Patrick and Matthew Eric, all of Albuquerque, and their spouses, Robert Smith, Kristina and Patricia; grandchildren, Alexander, Bethany, Melissa and Matthew; siblings, Cordelia Archunde, Issac Abeyta, Loyola Chavez, Martha Abeyta, Joseph Abeyta and Alex Abeyta, and their spouses. Mrs. Sanchez served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Medical Clerk at Ft. Wingate. She was a catalogue librarian at the University of New Mexico Library, specializing in cataloging Catalan, Portuguese, Spanish and English. Mrs. Sanchez was a world traveler and diplomat's wife, in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala and Argentina. She was a teacher in the U.S. and abroad. Mrs. Sanchez was a member of Our Lady of Annuciation Catholic Church. She was an active volunteer at St. Bernadette's Library, The Museum of Natural History and Presbyterian Hospital. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in Blanco, NM, with Cordelia Archunde reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Dan, Celebrant. Interment will follow in Blanco, NM, where she was raised and her parents are buried. Pallbearers will be Michael R. Sanchez, Patrick L. Sanchez, Matthew Eric Sanchez, Greg Archunde, Robert Smith, Joe Abeyta, and Terrance Archunde. In lieu of flowers or cards, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of new Mexico, 216 Truman NE, 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Sarver -- James Russell Sarver, son of Gladys Emmerick Ostrum and Otto Sarver, was born on June 29, 1922 in Green Bay, WI. James spent 31 1/2 years in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He then went to work at the Link division of the Singer Company in Bellevue, NE. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jeannette; daughters, Lynde and husband, Richard Brogan of Delaware, Karen and husband, Doug Wilder of Nebraska and Renee and husband, John Gallegos of New Mexico; six grandchildren, Cory, Nathan and Seth Wilder and Richard, Donna and Robin Brogan; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Jackie Taylor of Mobile, AL and Darlene Jernigan of San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by his son Jerry Lee Cyphert; sisters, Peggy Ghiloni and Elizabeth Tracy; and brothers, Maurice Sarver and Ralph Sarver. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Col. Lemuel M. Boyles, U.S.A.F. Ret. officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Friends may visit, French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to time of service.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Smart -- Lillie L. Smart, 71, a resident a Albuquerque for 41 years, died Sunday, December 26, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Tex E. Smart and wife, Sidney of Albuquerque and Rex L. Smart and wife, Nancy of Kenab, UT; daughters, Wanda S. Foxworthy of Albuquerque and Sonja Smart of Rio Rancho; grandchildren, Shawndee Kay Smart of Odessa, TX, Rex Lee Smart, Jr., and wife, Young of San Francisco, Staci Smart of Albuquerque, Casey E. Reynolds and wife, Kathaleen of Rio Rancho, Sherry Lynn Foxworthy of Enid, OK, Shane Temple Hamilton and wife, Jennifer of Los Lunas and Aspen Christi Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Michael E. Reynolds of Rio Rancho, Shelby L. West of Enid, OK, Micayla J. Hamilton of Los Lunas, Rebecca Smart and Candance Smart, both of San Francisco; and brother, Temple Lynch and wife, Georgie of Belen. Mrs. Smart was raised on the South Wells and Diamond A Ranches. She worked for many years at Mountain Bell, Utility Block Company and Digital Equipment. Services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Rev. Randall Stotts officiating. Cremation will follow services. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to time of service.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Tanner -- Yvonne Carol Tanner, 64, a resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of California, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 1999. Yvonne was born June 13, 1935 the daughter of Benito and Anita Ortez Baca in Los Angeles, California. She was very loving and caring, loved the outdoors and especially loved fishing. Yvonne is survived by her husband, John Dave Tanner; four children; Diane Hodge and husband, Jimmie of Roswell, NM, Julie Seifert and husband, Richard of Rio Rancho, Barbara Reed and husband, Jay of Fowlerton, TX, James Leatherman of San Antonio, TX; six grandchildren, Samantha, Yvonne, Sara, Jeffrey, Ashley, and Lauren; and four great-grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be this morning, Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with The Rev. Christopher Pieroni as the celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Richard Seifert, Jay Reed, James Leatherman, and Phillip Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, have been suggested. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Trujillo -- Barbara Trujillo, 58, a resident of Bernalillo passed away Tuesday in Albuquerque. Her mom and dad precede her in death. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Cordova, of Llanito, NM; her loving husband, Amado Trujillo; four sons, Gerald Trujillo and wife, Renee, stationed in Guam, Tim Trujillo and wife, Yolanda of Algodones, NM, Danny Trujillo and wife, Tina of Rio Rancho, NM, Robert Trujillo and wife, Jennifer of Rio Rancho, NM; two daughters, Emily Vasquez and husband, LeRoy of Bernalillo NM, and Monica Trujillo of Bernalillo NM. Also surviving are four brothers, Randolph Mirbal and wife, Marie of Bernalillo NM, Rey Mirbal and wife, Sandy of Las Cruces, NM, Pete Martinez of Bernalillo, NM, Jerry Martinez and wife, Norma of Placitas, NM; nine sisters, Bonnie Garcia and husband, Alex of Albuquerque, NM, Romie Marquez of Llanito, NM, Ruth Goltia and husband, Charlie of Tuscon, AZ, Helen Miller of Albuquerque, NM, Patty Espinosa and Richard of Corrales, NM, Tillie Tenorio and husband, Rudy of Bernalillo, NM, Angelina Schwerkoske and husband, John of Albuquerque, NM, Jeanette Lopez and husband, Jim of Belen, NM, and Lucy Valencia of Bernalillo NM. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She has several special brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, and many friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She enjoyed collecting and creating doll houses and pottery. She helped and never forgot anyone. She loved her grandchildren and always had time for them. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where the Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 a.m. also at the Church. Interment will be at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Paul Trujillo, Joseph Garcia, Gabe Archibeque, Christopher Marquez, Jeffrey Tenorio, and Rick Moreno. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jonathon Trujillo, Nathaniel Trujillo, David Espinosa and Joseph Trujillo. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street. Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Valdez -- Arturo Valdez 11-25-1927 ƒ- ƒ12-30-1997 2nd anniversary Two years ago today, you left me to go to a better place, to rest and be happy. Seems like today you left me. Daddy the emptiness, the overbearing loneliness, I have had to encounter, to go through alone, is overwhelming. Daddy, I'm trying to understand; but this shell of a person left behind can't even be who she used to be; as must as I try because I am so lost without you. Daddy, hold my hand once again- and help me to understand what it really means to Let Go and Let God. Loving you and Missing you dearly, Your daughter, Dolores
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Zamora -- Andy M. Zamora, 59, passed away on December 24, 1999. He was born in Albuquerque on October 20, 1940. He is survived by six brothers, Gillie, Joe, Nick, Herman, Richard and Robert and Mary Gallegos. Mass will be held on Friday, December 31, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption, 811 Guaymas Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Burial will take place in Phoenix, AZ.
        Published on: Thu December 30, 1999

Alvarez -- Edward V. Alvarez, 88, died December 28, 1999 after a long illness. He was born August 4, 1911 to Edward and Rosa Alvarez in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He had a long professional career with the U.S. government serving as a procurement officer in Hawaii during the attack on Pearl Harbor, contract officer in Roswell, N.M. during the installation and update of the missile sights and during the installation of the Minute Man missile sight in Rapid City, South Dakota. His first wife Erma, brother Robert, Albert and sisters Ida and Judy and daughter Rose Marie Jackson and son Armando Garduno, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Carmen Alvarez, sons Edward Alvarez, Frank and Jesse Molinar. Daughters Jeanette Eads, Maria Elena Alvarez, Micah Alvarez and Jessica Eads. Grandchildren, Eddie, Tony and Gail Marie Alvarez, Magdalena and Carmen Sharpe, Tony, Christy and Stephanie Molinar, James and Jordan Eads, Ashley, Frank and Destiny Molinar. Services will be held at the Church of the Risen Savior at 7701 Wyoming NE, in Albuquerque. Rosary is Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. and funeral mass is Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.
        Published on: Fri December 31, 1999