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Bingham -- Mary Bingham, of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2000. She was born in Indio, CA, and at an early age, her family moved to Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1948 and attended college at Hardin Simons University in Abilene, TX, graduating in 1951. She married Gene Matthews while attending college. After graduating she lived in Graham, TX. The marriage produced four children. Her husband; and son, Stephen, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Bingham of Los Alamos; her son, David Matthews and his wife, Marilyn of Houston, TX, and their three daughters, Elisabeth, Natalie and Katherine; and one great-grandson, Gabriel; her son, Lloyd Matthews and his wife, Diane of Houston, TX; her daughter, Linda and husband, Guy Slater of Albuquerque; her mother, Mary and step-father, Art Bogart of Albuquerque; sisters, Becky and husband, Craig Ginn, Ina and husband, Ray Collins, all of Albuquerque; her brothers, Joe Beaty and wife, Joan of Montgomery, NY, and Clyde Beaty of Westfield, NJ; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was very active in Southern Baptist Congregation and from her teens, the Woman's Missionary Union, including travels to Africa and China to visit missionaries in the field. She wrote religious materials for the Baptist Sunday School Board, including a book and contributed articles to the WMU magazine and other publications. She also served several years as New Mexico State Representative for the American Bible Society. She taught school in Newcastle, TX, and after moving back to Albuquerque in 1971, she attended graduate school at the University of New Mexico and taught Special Education at Buena Vista Special Education School. Services will be held at the White Rock Baptist Church on Friday, January 28, at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow at the church. Private family interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery will be held at a later date. The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 839 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 or the White Rock Baptist Church, 80 State Rd. 4, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Calt -- Mary Calt, nee O'Halloran, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died in Albuquerque January 21, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Owen; and her children, Catherine Neubauer of Churchville, PA, Eugene, Doretta and Kevin Calt of Albuquerque; son, James Calt of Anchorage, AK; grandsons, Brian and Daniel Calt of Albuquerque; grandson, Barry Calt of New Jersey; granddaughter, Stephanie Calt of Greeley, CO; grandsons, Shannon and Shayne Calt; granddaughter, Shawna Calt of Anchorage, AK; grandson, Robert Neubauer and granddaughter, Mary Kay Neubauer of Philadelphia; grandson, James Neubauer of Flint, MI; brothers, John and Patrick; sisters, Helen and Alice of the Republic of Ireland; and sister, Jane of Great Britain. Mary was a homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church and a member of the Golden Agers Club. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE, with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
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Campbell -- Sandra A. Campbell, 57, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died Saturday, January 22, 2000. She is survived by her son, Amos Christopher Campbell; mother, Florence P. Allison, both of Albuquerque; sister, Judi A. Welch of Rehoboth, MA; and nephew, Richard Welch of Orlando, FL. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Marsh Shamburger officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Cartwright -- William Cartwright, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2000. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505) 891-9192.
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Chavez -- Tranquilino (Porky) Chavez, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday morning. Tranquilino is survived by his loving wife, Nellie; daughters, Theresa, Gloria and husband, Steve, and Marie; sons, Gabriel and wife, Theresa and Joe and wife, Barbara. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a honest, hardworking family man. He served our country in WWII. A Rosary will be recited tonight, 7:00 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr.
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Cornell -- Lawrence Lincoln (Larry) Cornell passed away peacefully on January 17, 2000. In honor of his request, a private memorial service was held in Santa Fe on Saturday, January 22, 2000. If friends desire, contributions in memory of Mr. Cornell may be made to St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
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Cummings -- Wilma B."Billye" Cummings, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Wednesday. She was preceded in death by three daughters, Leslie Cummings of Enid, OK, Sheila Hutton of Albuquerque, Marsha Blanchard of Carny, OK; her parents, Edwin and Bernice Gee of Lahoma, OK. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Verlin D. Cummings; son, Verlin D. Cummings Jr.; three brothers, Bob Gee and wife, Clara, Merle Gee and wife, Norma, Jack Gee and wife, Judy; two grandchildren, Kirk Blanchard of Norman, OK, Lee Blanchard of Albuquerque; numerous nephews and cousins. Mrs. Cummings was a lifetime member of VFW Auxiliary Post 401, a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 99, a longtime member of the German-American Edelweiss Club. Viewing will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Interment will be 10:00 a.m., Monday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Derickson -- Neale Edwin Derickson, 70, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday, January 24, 2000. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. His wife, Betty preceded him in death. A son, Clyde Derickson; a daughter, Shirley Mitchell; his mother, Ruth Shelton; two sisters, Marilyn Martinez and Madelyn Christiansen; and three grandchildren, Kevin Carpenter, Michelle Mitchell and James Derickson survive him. Graveside services will be Friday, 11:00 a.m., at the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, with Military Funeral Honors. Arrangements by Huson Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas. Local arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.
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Dietz -- Ann Espe Dietz, 83, passed away January 25, 2000. Services will be held at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2000, Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, with burial following at Fairview Memorial Park. Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Gonzales -- Delfinio Jose Gonzales, a resident of Bernalillo, passed away on January 25, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Jeana; daughters, Barbara Clark and husband, Andrew, Mary Margaret Gonzales and Deborah J. Garlett and husband, Dave; sons, Jose D. Gonzales and wife, Vanessa, Edward P. Gonzales and wife, Jacqueline, and Ronny H. Gonzales; grandchildren, Matthew, Adrianna, Edward Jr., Kimberly, Alexandria, Ashley, Tiffany, Anastasia, and Franchesca; great-grandchild, Samantha. Also surviving are brothers, Leo V. Gonzales and wife, Bessie and Leopoldo Gonzales and wife, Priscella; sisters, Antonia Archibeque and husband, Emiterio, Isabel P. Branson and husband, Fred, Dolores M. Gutierrez and husband, Orlando. Also surviving are 42 nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Delfinio was preceded in death by his parents, Delfido and Perfecta; his daughter, Beverly J. Gonzales; and sisters, Lucy Romero and Lolita Gonzales. Definio was a very proud and active Catholic, serving as an Usher and on the Parish Council. He was a loving and dedicated father, and was very family oriented. A Rosary will be recited tonight, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery. Services are entrusted to the Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado F.S.I.
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Gonzales -- In Memory of DOLORES GONZALES "Grandma" Where can I begin, I haven't got a clue, all I'm ever certain of is that I'm always missing you. Whether it's your unforgettable cooking, the best there ever was, or watching you take your 'lil nap every afternoon. Just cause I never thought I'd ever lose you and maybe I still haven't seen the reality all around me. I guess I'm hoping it's just a dream. Sometimes when I come home I think you'll be there waiting, but I need to simply realize that my wishes have been fading. There are times at night I feel you as close as before and this is special to me for it's something I just can't ignore. You were everything in the world to me, my guidance, light and hope, and even 'til this very day you still help me cope. I know that you know I always cry by your bed, but all I can ever see is when you last rested your head. This past year has been so hard ever since you left me. But I promise you I'm trying to loosen up and set you free, but no matter how many years pass, I'll always hold you in my heart because right here inside me you'll stay and we'll never be apart. And I also want you to know that you'll never be forgotten here because to everyone of us we'll always and forever hold you near. Happy Anniversary Grandma, you're always on my mind, and I miss you very much. With love from your granddaughter, Nikol Lucero
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Gordon -- Lois S. Gordon, 76, passed away Friday, January 21, 2000. Born in Ovid, Idaho, she had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1949. Lois worked for many years as office manager for New York Life Insurance Company in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Maughn Sagers Gordon in 1945; and in March of 1983, by her second husband, Ralph Naccarato. Survivors include her two sons, Paul M. Gordon and wife, Paige Galvin and Ted Naccarato and wife, Shirley, all of Albuquerque; and by two grandsons, Cameron Gordon and Mark Gordon, also of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her brother, Ted Sorensen and wife, Bonnie of Orem, UT; and by her sister, Anabelle Card and husband, Charles of Salt Lake City, UT; as sell as many other relatives. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2000 at the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of New Mexico, 1330 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs. Gordon, (891-8200).
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Griego -- Natividad (Tiva) Griego Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, born on February 25, 1913, went with the Lord on January 17, 2000. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Left behind are her children, Pauline Baca and husband, Bonifacio Santos Sanchez and wife, Criss and Nena Rubio. She was a member of D.A.V., American Legion, and Carmelites at Alameda. Her beauty, dancing, and laughter will forever be remembered.
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Jacinto -- Louie Joseph Jacinto, 14, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past six months, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2000. Louie was born October 8, 1985, the son of Jose and Irma Cabrera Jacinto in Pamona, California. The family came to Rio Rancho from Barstow, California. He was a student of the Rio Rancho High School. Louie is survived by his parents, Jose and Irma Jacinto of Rio Rancho; one brother, Jose L. Jacinto II; four sisters, Angela Maria Jacinto, Adella Jacinto, all of California, Delilah Alcantara and Delia Vigil, both of New Mexico; grandparents, Mr. Luis Jacinto and Mr. and Mrs. Leandra Cabrera, all of California; three nieces; and four nephews. The service for Louie will be held on Friday, January 28, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at the Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1500 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, with Pastor Brent Lenentine officiating. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Pacheco -- Lydia B. Pacheco, 73, a resident of Alameda, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2000. She was dearly loved and will be forever missed. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Augustine (Chago); her daughter, Sandra and husband, Michael; sons, Robert and wife, Emily, Larry and wife, Liz, Tony and wife, Lilly, and Victor and wife, Shelley; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, where she will be laid to rest beside her two other sons, Manuel and Frank, who preceded her in death. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Larry Pacheco, Michael Gutierrez Jr., Anthony Pacheco, and Christopher Pino, and her great-grandsons, Frank (Pancho) Parella, Valentine Trujillo and Jordan Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters, Yvette Trujillo, Augusta Pacheco, Cynthia Pacheco, Lydia Gutierrez, Amber Pacheco, Danielle Pacheco, Jessica Pachecho and Whitney Pacheco, and her other great-grandchildren, Frank Trujillo Jr., Andres Trujillo, Rebecca Trujillo, Vicente Trujillo and Kylah Pacheco. Alameda Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Putnam -- Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph W. Putnam, 81, died peacefully January 22 with family at his side. A resident of Albuquerque for more than 35 years, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Loraine Beatley Putnam. He is survived by his brother, Garnet Putnam of Strasburg, VA; son, Phil Putnam, daughter-in-law Lin Putnam and granddaughter, Hollie Putnam; daughter Bonnie Putnam Verardo and son-in-law Walter Verardo; daughter Donna Putnam; son Mark Putnam all of Albuquerque; son Michael Putnam, daughter-in-law Katherine Putnam and granddaughter Claire Putnam of Houston; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews in Virginia. Born March 2, 1918, in Hume, Virginia, to Joseph Pendleton and Mary Elizabeth Putnam, Joseph serving during World War II as a B-26 pilot and in the Vietnam War as an airborne battle staff commander. During his 33-year career that spanned five continents, Joseph flew 6875 hours of left-seat time, including 1825 hours in combat. His last assignment in Albuquerque was as a high-altitude pilot flying the RB-57F with the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ("F-Troop"). During this time, he became the oldest man in the Air Force to fly in a pressure suit. He retired in Albuquerque in 1975 to spend time with his family, restore antique cars, and build"just about anything." A brief committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, followed by burial alongside his wife and lifelong partner, Mary. The family wishes to thank his kind and loving caregivers and friends at The Cottages of Albuquerque where he resided for the last year. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions designated to fund stroke research be made to The American Heart Association. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE.
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Reeves -- Lloyd Delmer Reeves died on January 16, 2000 in Albuquerque. He was born in Hermleigh, TX and was a Veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Reeves was a dreamer, a fighter, a teacher, and a success at all he attempted. He left us soaring. He is survived by his wife, Lois; step-mother, Ruby Reeves of Snyder, TX; children, Lloyd Wayne Reeves and wife, Lee of Tijeras, NM, Jim Reeves and wife, Beth of Abilene, TX, Clarissa Wakefield and husband, Dick of Lakewood, CO, and Caren Cocchiola and husband, Mike of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by sisters, Barbara Hilchey of Longview, TX and Willie Mae Vaughan of Carthage, TX; a brother, Kenneth Reeves of Abilene, TX; ten grandchildren, Eva, Kale, and Troy Reeves, Savanna and Zia Reeves, Audrey and Bob Wakefield, Josh, Isaac and Emily Cocchiola; and many loving nieces and nephews. Services were held at 12:00 noon, January 19, at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care with Kevin Owen of Montgomery Church of Christ officiating. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers were Wayne Reeves, Jim Reeves, Dick Wakefield, Mike Cocchiola, Bob Wakefield and Josh Cocchiola. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Wier, George Applebay, Richard Valentine, Jim Miller, and Ed Burnett of the Albuquerque Soaring Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.
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Roberts -- Connie Laura Roberts, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982 and a former longtime resident of Pampa, TX, died Saturday, January 22, 2000. She is survived by her granddaughters, Connie Muniz and husband, Michael of Albuquerque and Susan Carl and husband, Jeff of Santa Rosa, CA; three great-grandchildren; and four great-great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Marion Roberts; daughter, June Murtha; and grandson, Earl L. Murtha Jr. Mrs. Roberts was a member of First Baptist Church in Albuquerque and First Baptist Church, Pampa, TX. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Pampa, TX for over 50 years. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, TX, with Rev. John N. Glover officiating. The Pampa Chapter 365, O.E.S., will conduct the Order of the Eastern Star Rites. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
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Romero -- Moises S. Romero, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 23, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Sophie Archibeque and husband, Robert, Virginia Herrera and husband, Ronnie, Dorothy Dow and Pauline Martinez; sons, Moises Jr., and Marty and wife, Mary; also surviving is sister, Lucianita Mejia; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Moises received the Purple Heart during World War II and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Post #3; he had a great sense of humor, was an excellent auto mechanic, and enjoyed restoring antique vehicles and raising his cattle. He was an active member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Moises Romero Jr., Marty Romero, Robert Archibeque, Ronnie Herrera, Ronald Herrera, and Moises Herrera. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, 9:00 a.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Tilton -- Corwin Curtis"Bill" Tilton, 87, passed over on January 23, 2000 at home in Sandia Park, surrounded by his family. He was born March 6, 1912 in Catlin, IL, the youngest of nine children of Cora Little Tilton and Ralph Russell Tilton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret in September, 1999; a son, Corwin; his parents; and his brothers and sisters, Clara, Helen, Eunice, Bernice, Vance, Sam and Frank. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Tilton and Mallinda Dempsey; son-in-law, Frank Dempsey; and grandchildren, Kirk Grubbs, Matthew Grubbs, Christopher Dempsey, Aaron Dempsey, Dacia Dempsey; and his special friend and namesake, Corwin"Cory" Dempsey. He is also survived by his brothers, Joseph and sister-in-law, Blanche Tilton of Houston, TX, sister-in-law, Charlotte Toulouse and Jim Toulouse of Albuquerque, and sister-in-law, Betty Johnson also of Albuquerque; and a host of loving nieces and nephews who adored him. In addition, he leaves Gerl, the last in a long line of Boston Bull dogs with the same name. Bill came to Albuquerque in 1926 to join his mother and brother, Vance. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1930 and served his country in the Navy during World War II. He and his family ran Tilton's Store in Sandia Park for 43 years, and was Postmaster until 1977 when he retired. He married Margaret Johnson in 1948 and raised two daughters. They had the good fortune to be surrounded by their children and grandchildren up until the end. Bill was a quiet, unassuring man who counted among his good friends through the years and old villagers of San Antonio, authors, nuclear physicists, vacationers, picnickers, and hundreds of children to whom he handed out candy to the dismay of their parents. His passing will leave a void in the life of his family and friends and a last link with a world we will never know. The sorrow of his loss is mitigated by the joy in knowing he is with Margie. In accordance with his wishes, he has been cremated with no services. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas NE 87110, the American Diabetic Assn., 525 San Pedro NE 87108, or the Animal Humane Assn. of NM, 615 Virginia SE 87108.
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