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Alderete -- Donna Jean Alderete died Monday in Albuquerque at the age of 46. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. She is survived by her father, Ralph Esquer; sisters, Dorothy Mendez and husband, Oscar, Merlinda Estrada and husband, Demetrio and Virginia Fortuna; nieces, Seneda Vargas and Angelic Ulibarri; nephew, Michael Ulibarri Jr.; and several other nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Donna will be held on Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. A Rosary for Donna will be recited on Friday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Holy Family Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Fri February 04, 2000

Burns -- Thelma C. Burns, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1872, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Oma Fay Burns of Tijeras; grandsons, Robert Burns of Albuquerque and Brian Burns and wife, Saundra of Tijeras; granddaughters, Belinda Werner and husband, Pete of Rio Rancho, Debra Burns of Denton, TX, Barbara Foust of Edgewood and Diane Westfall and husband, Reece of Sandia Knolls; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Olson and husband, Robert of Anchorage, AK; and brothers, Harold Botkin of Chicago, IL and Robert Botkin of San Diego, CA. Mrs. Burns belonged to the Bear Canyon Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Al McLane officiating.
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Conley -- Pearl Conley, 62, died Sunday, January 30, 2000, in an Albuquerque hospital. She was born December 28, 1937 in Austin, Texas. She was a 35 year Albuquerque resident. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra of Albuquerque and Beverly of San Bernardino, CA; sons, Kenney and Brian of Albuquerque; sister, Hazel Johns-Chandler of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Wade, Andrew and Horace of Austin, TX; step-brother, Louis Johns of Austin, TX; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., February 5, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 315 53rd St. SW, Albuquerque, with Rev. Alonzo Twitty Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Memorial Park.
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Emberson -- Bill Emberson, 53, a resident to Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 1, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Karen Emberson of Albuquerque; daughter, Barbara Soots and husband, Chris; son, Eric Emberson; and grandson, Connor William Soots, all of Sacramento, CA; sister, Shirley Emberson and life partner, Jane Runkles, both of Bosque Farms; half-sisters, Virginia Boden and husband, Jimmy and Patsy Coleson and husband, Richard, all of Tucson, AZ; former spouse and close family member, Christa Emberson of California; nieces, Shirley Pareo Tubbeh and husband, Nader and Shannyn Pareo; nephew, Warner Pareo; and great-niece, Sahlea, all of Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE, Saturday, February 5, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE.
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Garley -- In Loving Memory To My #1 Son TONY GARLEY Who was always wanting his father's LOVE, and what greater father can he have then GOD the Father Himself. Tony, Mommy and Sis miss hearing your laugh and seeing your smile. Tony you were my number 1, you touched so many lives. And even I didn't realize how many lives you touched until you died. Everyone told me that you gave so much of your time to listen to their problems and trying to cheer everyone around you even knowing that you were in so much pain yourself. I hope and pray that I have a heart of gold like you did. Tony, I wait for the day that I can return to the Father and my son and be an angel like you. My #1 son, Tony Garley, we love you. Mommy and Nicole
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Grimes -- Mary E. Coffman Grimes, a longtime resident and businesswoman in Albuquerque, died in Denver on January 30, 2000. She was 74. Ms. Grimes, originally from Indiana, lived in Albuquerque from 1971 to 1999 and owned North Gate Hair Design. She is survived by three daughters, Margie Grimes Adams, Denver, Nanette Grimes, Portland, OR, and Julie Slane, Chicago; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and a sister, Gwendolyn Coffman Dobbs, West Lafayette, IN. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Tobacco Education at the Denver Museum of Natural History Hall of Life, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, or the Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec, Denver CO 80231.
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Higgins -- Joe F. Higgins, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Tuesday, February 1, 2000. Joe is survived by one daughter, Heidi; three brothers, Bernie, John W., and Larry; two granddaughters, Felicia and Jesslyn, all of Albuquerque. Joe was a graduate of Valley High School and the University of New Mexico, and served in the 44th Army Band of the New Mexico National Guard. Joe was a Probation Officer of the Metro Court for 17 years and was appointed as director of the Pre-Prosecution Program of the District Attorney's Office. His intellect, loyalty and spirit will remain with us always. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 4, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Interment will follow in Sandia Memory Gardens with Larry Higgins, John W. Higgins, Bernie Higgins, John F. Higgins, Bill Higgins, Tom Mescall, Mike Mason and Al Anzures serving as pallbearers. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE.
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Huber -- Lowell H."Mac" Huber, 67, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, January 29, 2000. He was in the arms of his wife, Sandra, and with his children. Mac was born in Irvington, NE to Frank G. and Ella M. Huber. He is survived by his sisters, Mrs. Robert (Jeannette) Johansen, Mrs. John (Corrine) Thompson, both of Omaha, NE, Mrs. Lou (Norma) Kimbrel, Salt Lake City, UT; and brother, Frank L. Huber, also of Omaha. He also leaves behind his children and their families who loved him dearly, Rev. Scott R. Huber of McDonough, GA with wife, Megann and children, Katie, Alec and Andy; J. Weston Huber of Corrales, NM with wife, JoAnn and children, Hayley and Mary Hannah; Patricia L. Sotomayor of Darien, CT and children, Emily and Isabel; and Peter L. Huber, also of Darien. Mac grew up in Omaha, where he attended Benson High School. Mac married Sandra Sue Robinson of Omaha on September 4, 1954. In 1956 he graduated from the University of Nebraska - Omaha with honors and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. After graduation he joined General Electric, but was then called to duty in 1957. While in the army Mac served in the 14th Artillery Division in Nuremberg, Germany as a 2nd Lieutenant. Mac returned to GE and started his career in finance as an auditor in Schenectady, NY. He later returned to Omaha with Union Pacific and then relocated to Connecticut. During his last ten years in Connecticut, Mac owned a limousine business and truly enjoyed the time he spent with his customers as he did with everyone he met. Mac retired to Rio Rancho, NM in June of 1999, where he attended Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque. Memorial services will be held in Omaha, NE on February 12, 11:00 a.m., at Countryside Community Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
        Published on: Fri February 04, 2000

Jefferson -- Mr. James A. Jefferson Sr., a former resident, passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 27, 2000, where he resided for the past six years. He leaves to mourn Juanita, his wife; five children; and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church, today at 3:00 p.m., Rev. Landjur Abukusumo officiating, with Rev. Delman Howard assisting. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe on February 7, 2000 at 11:00 a.m.
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Lesea -- Jean Isabel Lesea died on January 27, 2000 in Phoenix, Arizona after a five year battle with cancer. She was born December 12, 1937 in Albuquerque, where she lived most of her life, and moved to Phoenix in 1982. She graduated from Valley High School in 1956. She is survived by her husband, John; her children from her first marriage, Katherine Weber, Patricia Craft, Jeffrey Craig, and Heather Davis, and Jennifer Ames, her daughter from her second marriage. Her legacy includes six grandchildren. Mom loved to sing. Her courage in suffering and strong will extended her life well beyond what anyone thought possible. Rev. Don Benson will officiate a memorial service at Westside Baptist Church, 3021 Todos Santos NW, on February 5, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque 87110.
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Mallory -- Joyce Mallory, our beloved mother and sister, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2000, after a brief illness. She was born on March 12, 1938 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her son, Michael F. Mallory and wife, Leesa Mallory of Edgewood; daughter, Marleen Mallory of Albuquerque; son, Ronald Mallory of Albuquerque; daughter, Carla Mallory of Albuquerque; and her beloved nine grandchildren, Joseph Freed, William Hyer, Michael Hyer, Eric Mallory, Aaron Hyer, Crystal Freed, Brian Mallory, Calvin Mallory, and Nicholas Mallory; and her sisters, Frances Schultz and Tommy Malcom. She was preceded in death by her two infant children, Sherry Lynn Mallory and David Scott Mallory; grandson, Scott Randall Mallory; and sister, Ruth Schultz. She was and always will be the strength and love for our family and will be missed by all. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Lindrith Baptist Church in Lindrith, NM. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Mckinney -- Laura Lee Perry McKinney was born on July 11, 1918 in Melisa, Texas and died February 2, 2000 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raish; her parents, John and Willie Mae Perry; one brother, Marshall Perry; and two grandchildren."Mama Laura" is survived by her daughter, Ethel Mae"Tincy" Johnson; five sisters, Nettie Williams, Mamie Sessions, Nina Owens, Mary Jane Jordan, Louise Skinner; five brothers, Johnnie Perry, Jesse Perry, Alexander Perry, Calvin Perry, Franklin Perry; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Monday, February 7, 2000, 12:30 p.m., at God's House Church, 2335 Wyoming NE. Burial will follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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Raborn -- Gladys S. Raborn, 91, a resident of Manzano del Sol Health Care Center, since October 1993, passed away January 28, 2000. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ford Raborn. She is survived by her daughter, Helen (Punkin) Hastie and husband, Tom of Albuquerque; grandson, Randy Chilton and wife, Grinnie of Mountainair, NM; sisters, Margaret Caldwell of Paradise, CA and Helen Hampton of Las Cruces; great-granddaughters, Jessica, Crystal, Valerie of Berry and Carsicana, TX; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Gladys was a previous resident of Belen for 42 years, a member of the Methodist Church and the Pilot Club. She was a kind and loving mother and grandmother. Her presence will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, please donate a gift to the NM Boys/Girls Ranch, Box 5000, Boys Ranch, NM 87002 or to the Manzano del Sol, 5201 Roma Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, Attn: Pastor Rita Devore. The family would like to thank the personnel at Manzano del Sol for the loving care they gave our dear mother and grandmother. God Bless You. Cremation has taken place and her cremated remains will be buried with her husband in Belen. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200. Graveside services were held for the family by Pastor Rita DeVore.
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Sais -- Mrs. Aurelia J. Sais, 75, passed away Thursday. She was born in San Juan, New Mexico, February 24, 1924 and had been a resident of Los Lunas since 1968. She was a member of the Catholic church. Mrs. Sais is survived by her husband, Joe G. Sais of Los Lunas; son, Isidro Flores Jr. and his wife, Virginia of Santa Fe; daughter, Rebecca Griego and her husband, Norberto of Albuquerque; step-children, Joe Sais and his wife, Judy, Kathy Botran of Albuquerque, Richard and Alvin Sais of Los Lunas; brother, Liberato Jiron and his wife, Matilde of Chino Valley, AZ; and sister, Celia Benavidez of San Juan; grandchildren, Ruth Evans and her husband, Kelvin of Colorado Springs, Mark Griego and his wife, Theresa of Chandler, AZ, Griego Griego of Albuquerque, Johnathan and Kenneth Flores of Santa Fe, Gloria, David, Christopher, Sabrina and Lucas Sais, all of Albuquerque; grandchild, Felicity Evans of Colorado Springs; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Friday from 12:00 noon at Riverside Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Riverside Funeral Care Center. Private family interment will be held in San Juan. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Care Center of Los Lunas, 865-1386.
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Salazar -- BARBARA C. SALAZAR March 25, 1916 To February 4, 1999Our Mothers An AngelDear Mother Angel We love her so much We love our dear mother, We miss her sweet touch Why have you taken our mother from us And left our hearts dry, how can this be. Our thoughts go with her, Our hearts are now broke We do so much miss her, in tears we now soak. She gave us her love and kept us from harm We yearn and still feel our Mother's sweet charm. Tell me Dear Angel, is this her new start Is freedom her heaven, Will she roam your heart The wings that you gave her So delicately white And the sight you gave her, Will it help her in flight. My dear Young Angel, your Barbara is near She's not far away, she'll always be here The wings that I gave her, She cannot go wrong Remember, Young Angel, You won't part for long. Our tears are no longer, we understand why We now know our mother is destined to fly We thank you Sweet Angel For taking her home And giving her new life and freedom to roam.We love and miss you so very much, Sonny, Sally, Dolores, Eloy, Mary, Billy, Leonard, Barbara, Anna and Abelino
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Schaeffer -- Sadie Schaeffer, 69, a resident of Belen, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2000. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She and Jim never had children, but they considered their nieces and nephews as their grandchildren and held a very special place in their hearts for their Godson, Eric Villanueva. Sadie was preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano and Delfina Serrano. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James of the family home in Belen; six sisters, Lilly Villanueva, Olivia Lopez and her husband, Felix, Carmen Salazar and her husband, Wilbert, Isabel Serrano, Dolores Maestas and her husband, Fidel, Susan Garcia and her husband, Andy; three brothers, Norberto Serrano and his wife, Suzie, Abelino Serrano and his wife, Connie, Carlos Serrano and his wife, Corie; one sister-in-law, Wanda Mangram and her husband, Virgil; her Godson, Eric Villanueva. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, 2:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will take place in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Leo and Andy Villanueva, Clifford Serrano, Will Salazar, Tammy Garcia, Cipi and Joseph Salazar and Miguel Maestas. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Villanueva, Manuel, Walter, Tito and Jose Serrano, Ray Maestas Rick and Carlos Trujillo. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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Sisneros -- Steven Martin Sisneros, age 32, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, left us to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2000. He was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He touched so many hearts who loved and knew him. He will be truly missed. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Mable Sisneros; two sisters, Sandy Sisneros and Debbie Sisneros; one brother, Edward Sisneros; a very special nephew, Edward Sisneros Jr.; special maternal grandmother, Eloisa Griego; special aunt and Godmother, Sylvia Griego; and special cousin, Diane Montano. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Funeral services for Steven will be held on Saturday at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Martinez, Sammy Griego, David Martinez, Tommy Griego, Michael Griego, and Alex Bazan. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerard Griego, Ronney Martinez, Peter Martinez, Jessie Griego, Gerald Griego, Glen Griego and James Griego. Visitation for Steven will be held on Friday, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., in the Salazar & Sons Mortuary Chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Sloan -- The family of Buster Ray Sloan wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri February 04, 2000

Spicher -- Charles O. Spicher, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000. He is survived by his son, Russell Spicher and wife, Mary of Albuquerque; and daughter, Brenda Risenhoover and husband, Roger of Wynnewood, OK. He was the grandfather of Amy Risenhoover of Arlington, TX, Carrie Cleaver and husband, Daniel of Tulsa, OK, Kimberly Spicher of Little Rock, AR and Ian Spicher of Albuquerque; and brother, Zellers Spicher and wife, Martha of Ligonier, PA. Mr. Spicher was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Susan D. Spicher on August 19, 1998. Mr. Spicher was born on November 5, 1911 in Ligonier, PA. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and until his retirement in 1956. He participated in the Berlin Airlift. Following his career in the Air Force, Mr. Spicher was with the civil service until retiring in 1970. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the A.F. & A.M. Hiram Lodge #13, the Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, and the Scottish Rite of Santa Fe. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Rev. Myron White officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, 9:00 a.m. until time of service. The family requests memorial contributions be made to The Storehouse, 106 Broadway SW 87102. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Wakefield -- M. Elaine Wakefield, 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 19 years, died Monday, January 31, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Walker and husband, Bill; son, George"Tom" Wakefield and wife, Mardie, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Alicia Sandoval and husband, Mike, Melissa Walker, Ryan Wakefield, Kaitlyn Wakefield and Kelsey Wakefield; great-grandchildren, Austin and Shelby. She was preceded in death by her grandson, David Walker, whom she so looked forward to seeing on the other side to give him a grandmother's hug; sister, Barbara Blanchard; and infant daughter, Shirley Wakefield. Mrs. Wakefield worked at the Maine Medical Center for 25 years before moving to Albuquerque where she worked at the UNM Hospital Cancer Research Center. Elaine was a member of Highland Baptist Church. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Encino House - East, 412 Alvarado SE, with Rev. Winfred Walker officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Baptist Church, Memorial Fund, 417 Palomas SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Zlotkin -- Robert"Bob" Zlotkin, 57, a resident of Albuquerque for over 23 years, died Tuesday, February 1, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Evelyn; daughter, Stacy; son, Ian L. and wife, Letha; grandchildren, Jonnathon, Cheyenne and Kaylee; brother, Bernard and wife, Arlene; brother-in-law, Rob Bloch; father-in-law, Merritt Bloch; and many friends and relatives. Bob served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He received the Award of Valor from the City of New York where he served as a volunteer auxiliary policeman. Bob was also a volunteer firefighter in New York and New Mexico, as well as being a member and volunteer with the American Red Cross Disaster Team. He was also a C.P.R. and First Aid Instructor. He was a member of Congregation Albert for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors, fishing and sports. Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE, with Rabbi Joseph Black officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri February 04, 2000