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Adams -- Grace Doris (Mueller) Adams, 84, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at the Framingham Union Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Boston on April 20, 1915, the daughter of the late Walter and Marguerite (Weisman) Mueller. Mrs. Adams is survived by her children, Bernard and his wife, Brenda Nolan of Falmouth, Kathleen and her husband, Stephen Rose of Edgartown, Peter and his wife, Jeanne Nolan of Albuquerque, Mark Nolan of Burlington, VT, Brian and his wife, Helen Nolan of Birmingham, AL; and Sister Carol M. Nolan, O. Carm. of Framingham. She was the grandmother of Lucy, Barbara, Jay and Annie Nolan, Sheila and Adam Rose, Sarah and Rachel C. Nolan, Naomi and Rachel A. Golden, Adrienne and Rachael Nolan. She was the sister of Marguerite Bourges of Dallas, TX and Lillian Ricci of Daytona, FL. She was the wife of the late John Adams, who died in 1986 and wife of the late Bernard Nolan, who died in 1962. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Adams had resided in Cochituate for the past 49 years and previously lived in Ashland and Stoughton. She graduated from Stoughton High School with the Class of 1933 and a graduate of Symms Hospital School of Nursing in 1936. She was a longtime communicant of Saint Zepherins Church and a Past President and member of 49 years of Saint Zepherins Womens Club. She was a great cook and was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing, knitting, and rug making. Visitations will be on Friday, January 28, 2000, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road, (off route 30) Cochituate. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 10:15 a.m., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Zepherin Church, Route 27, Cochituate. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests, gifts in her memory may be made to Saint Patricks Manor, 863 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Natick VNA, 207 West Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 would be appreciated. Burial will be in the Nolan family lot in Saint Zepherins Cemetery in Cochituate.
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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. 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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Chavez -- Esequiel Chavez, age 89, passed away January 26, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque following an illness. Esequiel was born October 21, 1910 in Pinos Wells, NM to the home of Juan and Aurelia Sanchez Chavez. As a young man, Mr. Chavez was a bronc rider, a dry land farmer, rancher, carpenter, and a retired school bus driver. He married Flora Chavez on February 10, 1934 in Pinos Wells, they made their home in Duran, NM in 1945. Esequiel was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will truly be missed. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Duran, the St. Josephs Society in Pinos Wells, the Knights of Columbus, and served as Fire Chief of the Duran Volunteer Fire Dept. for over ten years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Flora on February 5, 1999; brothers and sisters, Vina Olguin, Lupita Madril, Antonio Chavez, Eufemio Chavez, Daniel Chavez, Paul Chavez and Ray Chavez. Survivors include his daughter, Joan Garcia and husband, Leonard of Rio Rancho; three sons, Dennis Chavez and wife, Sally of Albuquerque, Lou Chavez and wife, Etta of Santa Rosa and Ted Chavez and wife, Mary of Rio Rancho; brothers, George Chavez of Santa Fe, Ignacio Chavez of Espanola, Abe Chavez of Mesa, AZ, Benny Chavez of Albuquerque, and Max Chavez of Barstow, CA; one sister, Concha Sanchez of Belen. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. from St. Mary's Church in Vaughn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. also from St. Mary's Church in Vaughn with Father Tim Martinez officiating. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Duran. Serving as pallbearers are Dennis Chavez II, Richard Chavez, Edwin Chavez, Elvin Chavez, Gary Chavez, Michael Chavez, Zeke Chavez, Shaun Garcia, Scott Garcia, Leonard Garcia, Denise Guerrero, Elitta Otero, Sylvia Armindarez, and Nadine Blyth. Serving as honorary pallbearers are George Chavez, Ignacio Chavez, Abe Chavez, Benny Chavez, Max Chavez, Sam Hindi, Bobby Chavez, Johnny Madril, Gilbert Chavez, Leandro Abeyta, Lorenzo Chavez, Herculano Chavez, Leandro Chavez, and Evan Gutierrez. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, NM, (505) 472-3369.
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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 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning at 9:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jesus Gomez, Ronnie Contreras, Adam Chavez, Frank Sandoval, Joseph Austin and Andy Peralta. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudy Duran and Rupert Lopez. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr.
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Cummings -- Wilma B."Billye" Cummings, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Tuesday, January 25, 2000. Visitation will be held Friday, January 28, 2000, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2000 in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. Interment will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2000 in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Davenport -- Katherine (Kay) R. Davenport, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, passed away suddenly on January 24, 2000. Born in Green Island, New York on January 22, 1919, she is survived by her daughter, Liz Davenport and Liz's husband, Robert H. Tierney of Albuquerque; step-son, David Lee Davenport and his wife, Judy Lynne Davenport of Cedar Crest; one sister, Frances Hughes of Glens Falls, New York; and one brother, Thomas Rootes of Troy, New York. Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Leo Parnell Davenport, who passed away in 1993; her first husband, First Lieutenant John E. Titterington, who died in service to his country in the Central Pacific in 1944; two brothers, Harold and Joseph Rootes; and her parents. Following graduation from high school in Troy, New York, Kay worked as a medical secretary and a laboratory assistant. In 1943, she journeyed overseas with the Red Cross and served in England during the later part of the German Blitz, moving on to Europe around the time of the Normandy invasion. After the war, Kay worked as a civilian employee for the Department of the Army, including an assignment to General MacArthur's occupation forces in the Pacific. She then worked for General Beiderlinden in Tokyo, Japan until 1950. In 1952, Kay traveled to Austria, where her husband was stationed, and there she served as secretary to the Post Commander at Camp McCauley in Linz. Until 1960, Kay and her husband were stationed at several bases in the U.S. and abroad. The family then moved to Albuquerque in 1960, and Kay worked for the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce from 1969 to 1972. In 1972, she began her 25-year tenure with the State Bar of New Mexico, where she retired in 1996. As a well-respected and loved employee of the State Bar, Kay was honored with three"distinguished service" awards in 1982, 1987 and 1996. The memorial service for Kay will be held on Saturday, January 29th at noon at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, followed by a memorial gathering at the Davenport home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that friends remember Kay by planting a pink rose bush in her honor; or contributions may be sent to the Marianist Mission (1-800-348-4732).
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Dietz -- The family of Ann E. Dietz mourn her quiet passing at her home on Edith Blvd. NE, Tuesday afternoon, January 25, 2000. She was born Ann Augusta Espe in 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah, but spent all her formative years in Santa Fe. She was the daughter of prominent Santa Fe businessman Theodore N. Espe and devoted mother, Alice Gallinger Williams, who was killed in an automobile accident when Ann was 12 years old. Ann's great grandfather was Jacob H. Gallinger, the famous and popular US Senator from New Hampshire at the end of the 19th century. Ann graduated from Santa Fe High School, Class of 1932, as Valedictorian. Four years later she graduated from UNM as Valedictorian. In 1938, she married Robert Edwin Dietz III of Albuquerque, and the two raised their family of four children on the farm known in the early days as Nassau Farm on north Rio Grande Blvd., and known today as Dietz Farm. The two celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August, 1988. She was a deeply religious person and spent her lifetime pursuing broad church objectives. She started the first choir that eventually sang in a new church being founded in the 1950's and is known today as St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Montano Rd. NW. During those years she served as organist for the church. It was her generosity that funded nine of the ten stained glass windows by UNM professor John Tatschl that have always so beautifully graced the interior of the church. She gave the pipe organ in memory of her father. During the 1960's she established an ecumenical retreat that served a diverse church community. In recent years she enjoyed membership as parishioner of the Church of the Risen Savior. She was intellectual in her interests and passionate about books. She was an early advocate of photography as art. From 1964-1988 she owned and operated Quivira Books & Photography Gallery in various locations, from Corrales, to Old Town, to the university district, to Montgomery Plaza, to the Sheraton Plaza Hotel near Old Town. She was a great patron of education, contributing unflinchingly to a fledgling boys school with origins in the parish hall of St. Michael and All Angels Church and today grown into one of the southwest's finest secondary school systems, Albuquerque Academy. The halls of the Music Bldg. at the Academy serve as home to an extraordinary exhibit of photogravures by world famous Alfred Stieglitz, a collection donated by Ann in memory of her husband, who predeceased her in 1991. In the early 80's she resurrected a longtime interest in and love of antiques, especially glass and porcelain, about which she had expert knowledge. She enjoyed doing mending and repairs on the antique glass and porcelain. Ann is survived by her four children, Gerry Saunders, Robert E. IV, and Ethelinda, all of Albuquerque, and Theodore of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Jessica Wells of Lebanon, OR, Holly Dietz Algermissen of Albuquerque, Zachariah E. of Ames, IA, and Maya H. of Seattle; and great-grandchildren, Jonah and Jackson Wells, and Anna Louise, Ella Marie and John Algermissen. Ann's half-sister, Virginia Morley Brooks predeceased her. A Mass will be held on Saturday, January 29, 1:00 p.m., at the Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, near San Antonio Blvd. Interment will follow with a reception at 6939 Edith Blvd. NE. Honorary pallbearers will be Salome Mora, John Steinhart and Gary Young. Pallbearers will be Robert E. Dietz IV, Theodore E. Dietz, Zachariah Dietz, Tony Algermissen, Kerry Wells and Herman Pedroncelli. In lieu of flowers, a donations can be made to Barrett House, an emergency shelter for women and children, 105 13th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Gebler -- Christina Marie Gebler, infant daughter of Crystal Renee Gebler, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2000. She is also survived by her grandparents, Randy and Brenda Gebler; great-grandparents, Richard and Fermanda Cudworth and Evelyn and Glenn Gebler; aunts, April and Melanie Gebler; uncle, Ryan Smith; and numerous great-aunts and great-uncles. Christina was loved very dearly. A special thank you to all the family and friends for their love and support. Cremation has taken place and private memorial services will be held. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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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 Memorial Mass will be celebrated this morning at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. 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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Kaplan -- Eugene Jerome Kaplan passed away on Monday, January 24, 2000 in Albuquerque at age 81. A longtime resident of Alexandria, VA, he was preceded in death by Pearl Rappaport Kaplan, his wife of 49 years. He leaves behind a son, Jonathan and daughter-in-law, Joyce of Albuquerque; a sister, Sydelle Cohen of San Diego; and special friend, Virginia Selin of Sarasota, FL. His friends and family, including cherished nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, will all greatly miss his wonderful smile, sense of humor, and loving ways. Born March 11, 1918 in New York City, the son of Russian immigrants, Gene graduated from City College in New York and received a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Chicago. A veteran of WWII, he was a Master Sergeant with the 8th Air Force, and during 1944-45, was assigned to the Strategic Bombing Survey. His professional career was spent as an economist dealing with international trade issues. He was Director of the Far East Division of the Bureau of International Commerce at the Commerce Department and later worked for the Japan Trade Council. A man with wide ranging interests and involvements, he was active in the community of Hollins Hills, the Hospice of Northern Virginia, and Temple Micah of the District of Columbia. He was a member of the Cosmos Club, a supporter of the arts, and a lover of classical music. A Funeral service will be held at Temple Micah on Sunday, January 30 at 1:30 p.m. with burial to follow at King David Memorial Garden in Fall Church, VA. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Temple Micah or the Hospice of Northern Virginia.
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Leliaert -- Carrie Leliaert, age 87, born February 21, 1912, died January 26, 2000 of natural causes in South Bend, Indiana. She is survived by her spouse, Andrew R. Leliaert of South Bend; and son, Mark A. Leliaert of Albuquerque. Visitation will be Friday, January 28, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Home in Mishawaka, Indiana. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home.
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Lippke -- Rudolf F.F. Lippke, 87, passed over peacefully on January 23, 2000 at home in Albuquerque, surrounded by much of his family. He was born December 14, 1913 in Windhoek, Namibia, S.W. Africa, the oldest of three brothers of Martha and Bruno Lippke. He was preceded in death by his parents; and later his little infant daughter, Edith; by his youngest brother, Gerhardt in WWII, and Erwin on January 13 of this year. He is survived by his beloved wife eternal, Ruth Magdalena, having been married for over 56 years; and survived by his first born son, Michael Rudolf; by his daughter, Dorothea Emma (Angela); and by his last son, Mark Daniel; by his grandchildren, Andrew Casares, Michael Allen, David Nathan, and Christine Elaine and her husband, Jeff Hansen Sr., and their four children, Meaghan, Heather, Jeff Jr. and Emily, who all adored him. He honorably served his country (Germany) for years in WWII. He was in many battles in the Russian front, receiving numerous scars and schrapnel wounds, which he carried in his body for the remainder of his life, and before he became a decorated German soldier, he was a P.O.W. in the Soviet Union. He and his wife and children escaped from East Germany to West Germany in 1950 and emigrated to America in 1952, and was sponsored by their missionary friends, the Ashdowns of Clovis. Rudolf in turn sponsored his wife's childhood friends, Helmut and Anni and Dietmar Starke to come to America in 1955. He became a naturalized citizen of his beloved America in 1956. The family settled in Albuquerque in 1958. Rudolf was always a faithful, deeply spiritual Latter Day Saint (Mormon) and continuously honored his Holy Priesthood, was a voracious reader of good books, loved to swim in rivers and oceans, was a wanderer, hiker and explorer. He gave countless hours of his time and energy and service to others and gave of his substance freely, never expecting to be paid back. His family and the Gospel of Jesus Christ came first in his life. His name and his family's name is engraved on the American Wall of Honor on Ellis Island by N.Y.C. 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 that Ruth will soon be with him to go on to eternal joy and perfection forever. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated in his temple clothing and a short memorial service with Bishop Marlin McNeil presiding will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29 at the Haines St. Chapel, 5709 Haines NE.
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Martinez -- Jake Martinez, 48, passed away January 26, 2000. He was born April 11, 1951. He enjoyed City League Sports and played basketball at Albuquerque High. He was preceded in death by brothers, Frankie and Robert Martinez. He is survived by son, Adrian; parents, Selez and Lena Martinez; brothers, Sal Martinez, Victor Martinez, Lawrence Martinez, Manuel Martinez, Richard Martinez and wife, Annette, Floyd Martinez and wife, Sylvia; sisters, Kathy Garcia and husband, Dennis, Polly Martinez and husband, Charles; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at San Martin Catholic Church with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2000, Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Gurule, Rufino Martinez, Sammy Martinez, Sonny Moya, Jody Lucero, and Harry Marquez. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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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 served 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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Sandoval -- Mrs. Magdalena B. Sandoval, born in Taos, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque for 42 years, died Wednesday at the age of 91. Mrs. Sandoval was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is survived by her sons, Al G. Sandoval and wife, Angie, Gene Sandoval, and Deacon George L. Sandoval and wife, Rebecca, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Alvin Sandoval and wife, Stella of Santa Fe, Adrianna Maes and husband, Bill, Ana Montoya and husband, George, Alan Sandoval, Albert, Christa Sandoval and fiance, John W. Adams, and Geoffrey Sandoval, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Marisa, Natalie and Ariana Maes, Talia and Alejandro Montoya and Victoria Sandoval. Funeral services for Mrs. Sandoval will be held on Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Alvin Sandoval, Alan Sandoval, Geoffrey Sandoval, Bill Maes, George Montoya and John Adams. Visitation for Mrs. Sandoval will be held on Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Sena -- Lucy Sena, 85, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother, was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 26, 2000. Mrs. Sena was a resident of Albuquerque and a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Sena. She is survived by her loving children, Steve Sena of San Francisco, CA and Josephine (Jo) Klein of Albuquerque; her precious grandchildren, Greg, James, Monica Ortega, Adam and Andres Sena; and her great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Erik, Mattias, Felicia, Chase and Chloe. Visitations will be today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary, located on 8th and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Casket bearers will be James Ortega, Adam Sena, Michael Moya, Claud Sanchez Jr., Benny Sanchez and Robert Sanchez. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
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Starr -- Wilberta L. Starr, 81, a resident of Rio Rancho for 17 years and formerly of Spencerville, Ohio, passed away January 26, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 1978. She is survived by loving sisters, Berneta and husband, James Brownell of Ida, MI, Mary and husband, Leo Dierks of Toledo, OH and Leila and husband, Ted Grote of Greenville, OH. Loving daughter, Janice K. Stein of Rio Rancho; and son, David and wife, Darlene Starr of South Windsor, CT, Richard and wife, Marilyn Starr of Lima, OH, Kenneth and wife, Joan of Lima, OH. Loving grandchildren, Jason and wife, June Stein of Albuquerque, Kristin Stein Lemke of Albuquerque, Michele and husband, Wayne Stapell of Wilton, CT, Tyler Starr of Minneapolis, MN, Kim and husband, Steve McGinnis of Whitehall, OH, Lisa and husband, Kevin Finn of Lima, OH, Julie and husband, Mike Iiams of Findley, OH, Chris and wife, Deborah Starr of Elida, OH, Dale Starr of Dallas, TX. Survived by nine loving great-grandchildren. She is also survived by Bev Perrault loving friends and household companion for the past 17 years. The family requests that donations be made in Wilberta's name to Quality Continuum Hospice, 2625 Pennsylvania Ave. NE, Suite 225, Albuquerque, NM 87107. They are very grateful for all the loving support and care provided for Wilberta and themselves by the hospice caregivers. They also wish to thank neighbors and friends for their continuous outpouring of love and support. Interment will follow in Spenverville, Ohio Cemetery.
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Wildenstein -- Frances Q. Wildenstein, a Las Vegas resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2000. She was born on May 1, 1910 in Garita, NM to Juan and Delfinia Quintana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wildenstein Sr. in 1994; sons, Gene and his wife, Connie in 1962, Wilfred in 1963, Lester in 1979, and Ernest Jr. in 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Delfinia Quintana; grandchildren, Wayne, Walter, Wanda, and Wilma Wildenstein in 1962; brothers, Elijio, Juan, and Manuel Quintana; sisters, Josefita Gonzales, Adelaida Gonzales, and Guadalupe Lucero. She is survived by her grandson, Warren Wildenstein, whom she raised, his wife, Veronica, and their children, Gene, Nathan, Warren Jr., and Issac of Edgewood; grandsons, Randolph Ernest Wildenstein III of Las Vegas, NM, Eric Eugene Wildenstein of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughters, Cynthia Felix and husband, Mark, Valerie Kerr, Janet Maldonado and husband, Joseph, Gail Chavez and husband, Jay, all of Albuquerque, Leona Wildenstein and Zanovia Wildenstein of Colorado Springs, CO. Also surviving her are sisters, Abelina Lucero of Las Vegas, NM, Dolores Lopez and husband, Tony of Santa Fe and Lourdes Ulibarri of Hereford, TX; brothers, Liberato Quintana and wife, Mary of Denver, CO and Bernardo Quintana of Pueblo, CO; brother-in-law, Amado Lucero of Santa Fe; and sisters-in-law, Mary Guerrero of Denver, CO and Balbina Quintana of Las Vegas, NM; close friend, Margaret Wood, as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was a lifelong Catholic and belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1301. Frances will be remembered for her zest for life. She was a strong woman who had to handle many hard situations. She was a kind and loving person who was proud of her home and family. In Spanish, there is a saying,"que era gustosa." It describes Frances, who loved to dance and attend the 4th of July fiestas. She was a great mother and wonderful housekeeper who had a"green thumb." Rosary Devotional services will be conducted this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with Father Vincent G. DeFazio as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with the following serving as casket bearers, Gene Wildenstein, Nathan Wildenstein, Anthony Quintana, Eric Wildenstein, Abel Lucero and Napoleon Quintana Jr. Serving as honorary bearers are Randy Wildenstein, Juanito Quintana, Don Abreu and her remaining grandchildren. Eulogy following the Rosary will be delivered by her great-grandson, Nathan Wildenstein. She will lie in state at the Rogers chapel all day today until time of Rosary, where family and friends may call. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511.
        Published on: Fri January 28, 2000