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Abreu -- The family of Conrado Abreu wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Abreu. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Askins -- H. Harry Askins, 87, died Monday, February 14, 2000. He is survived by his sons, James H. Askins and wife, Julie of Albuquerque and John A. Askins of Las Cruces; granddaughters, Kimberly Ely and husband, Ryan of Rio Rancho and Jennifer Askins of Pueblo, CO; great-granddaughters, Marissa and Breanna Ely, both of Rio Rancho; and sister, Bobbie Edwards of Port Arthur, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lillian A. Askins in November, 1998. Mr. Askins was a lifelong resident of Houston, TX. He was a seasonal resident of Pagosa Springs, CO and had recently moved to Albuquerque this past October. He was a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps, where he served in Burma, India. Mr. Askins worked with Southern Pacific Railroad and with Railway Express for over 30 years. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2000, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Private disposition will take place at a later time. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Carrillo -- Sister Marie Carrillo, SSND, entered into her Glory February 13, 2000. She was born on December 3, 1942. Sister Marie was preceded in death by her father, Meliton Carrillo; her brother, Dennis Carrillo; her sister-in-law, Ronnie Carrillo; and her sister, Lora L Carrillo. She is survived by her mother, Adelaida Carrillo; and brothers, Filo, Milton, and Paul and wife, Theresa; sisters, Evelyn Montano and husband, Isidro, Alice Corley and husband, Eddie, Sandra Madrid and husband, Lucio, Minerva Morgan and husband, James, Terry Nevarez and husband, Jose Luis, Jackie Molinar and husband, Daniel; and sister-in-law, Connie Carrillo; special Goddaughter, Monica Carrillo; and 21 nieces and nephews; 11 great-nieces and nephews. Burial services will be held at St. Mary's of the Pines in Chatawa, Mississippi. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, Albuq., NM at 9:30 a.m. on February 16, 2000.
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Chapelle -- Elliott H. Chapelle, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, February 13, 2000. Services are pending. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Daniel -- The family of Madonna Daniel-Betz wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Dushane -- Mr. James Douglas DuShane, 82, a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at the home of daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Alfred Vasquez. Mr. DuShane was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Roswell and 43 years a member of St. Mark's on the Mesa Church, while residing in Albuquerque. He devoted 43 years of his life, in Albuquerque, at Van Atta Laboratories and community service with the Elks Club. Mr. DuShane was born August 26, 1917, in Winchester, Virginia, to the late Virginia Faulkner Fuller and James Ross DuShane. Also May Faulkner and Hogan Douglas Fuller, his grandparents. Mr. DuShane is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Glass DuShane; daughter, Virginia D. Vasquez and her husband, Al Vasquez of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Shelly Bergen of Durango, Christopher McAdoo of Tucson, AZ, Amy McAdoo of Albuquerque, and her two children, Ashley and Jacob Pino; son, Douglas Glass DuShane and his wife, Sian of San Antonio, TX and children, Megan and Joshua DuShane. Memorial Service is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, to celebrate the life of Mr. James Douglas DuShane. Father Chuck Collins, Father Jim Trainor of St. Mark's Church and Father Bob Williams of St. Andrews Church in Roswell. The family will greet friends immediately following the service in the Church Library. Family members wish to thank their many friends whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will be greatly remembered and deeply appreciated. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Fisk -- Viva K. Fisk, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Monday, February 14, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Clifford J. Fisk; daughter, Karen Fisk; son, Brian Fisk; grandson, James Fisk, all of Albuquerque; sister, Bertie Maudsley and husband, Wells of Salt Lake City, UT; brothers, Robert Bentley and wife, Colleen of Roy, UT and Vance Bentley and wife, Jane; aunt, Lucille Houston of Pena Blanca, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fisk graduated from high school in Arvada, CO in 1947 and it was there she met Clifford Fisk. She and her family moved to Salt Lake City where she attended BYU and the University of Utah until her marriage on August 25, 1949. In 1951, Viva and Clifford moved to Albuquerque and she attended UNM, receiving her Bachelors, Masters, and PhD in English. She was a lover of music and enjoyed gardening, animals, and collected approximately five thousand books. She loved TV, especially her collection of videos. For almost 15 years, she had been working on a book, Myths and Legends of the Western World, which she worked on right up unto her death. She felt a great attachment to New Mexico because of family ties that led back to her childhood (Sam Houston family of Cuba, NM). She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, February 15, 2000, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Fulton -- The family of Catherine Eloise Fulton wishes to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy. They would also like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff and caregivers at the Woodmark at Uptown. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Garrett -- Ruth"Nig" Garrett, 93, a resident of Albuquerque for 52 years, died Monday, February 14, 2000. She is survived by her loving son, Thomas R. Garrett; daughter-in-law, Shirley Ann Garrett; grandsons, Sean Eric Garrett and Thomas Aaron Garrett, all of Albuquerque; sister, Dora Dunn of Boise, ID; and many friends. Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Garrett in 1971. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Kethro -- Donald G. Kethro, 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 11, 2000. He is survived by his son, Walter Luecke and wife, Beverly of Mt. Airy, MD; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, John Kethro; sister, Arlene Lynn; and nephew, Don Kethro, all of Massachusetts. Mr. Kethro was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruth and two daughters, Juanita Turner and Patricia Ann Dixon. He was with the Burea of Indian Affairs as Assistant Chief before retiring in the early 1970's. Mr. Kethro was a graduate of Indiana Tech University. He was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #461. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Lane -- EDWARD LANE, 91 ST. CLOUD, MN AUGUST 28, 1908 - FEBRUARY 12, 2000 Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Benedict's Center Chapel, St. Cloud, for Edward Santo Lane, age 91, of 1810 Minnesota Blvd. SE, St. Cloud, MN, who died Saturday at St. Benedict's Center. Friends may call one half hour prior to the services, Tuesday, at St. Benedict's Center Chapel, St. Cloud. Edward Lane was born August 28, 1908 in Columbus, OH to Leonardo and Consiglia (DelGrosso) LaNave. He married Mary Mangio on May 21, 1930 in Columbus, OH. He lived in Columbus, OH for 37 years, Albuquerque for 50 years and the past five years in St. Cloud. Edward was a barber for 56 years, retiring in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Mary of St. Cloud; son, Ron Lane of St. Cloud; brother, Harry Lane of Sunnyvale, CA; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Peter, Daniel and Joseph Lane; and sisters, Margaret Priore, Anna Mulfert and Jenny Lane.
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Lewis -- Basil Jackson Lewis, 59, of Los Alamos, died Friday, February 11, 2000, at his home in White Rock from complications of lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Basil Lewis in 1976. Mr. Lewis was born July 13, 1940 in Wayne, West Virginia, the son of Basil and Fannie Lewis. he was raised and schooled in Wayne, WV, where he graduated from Buffalo High School. He and Margery Brown were married in Lancaster, MA on November 7, 1964. As a young child, he suffered from polio. Overcoming these odds, following his graduation from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he earned the rate of Machinists Mate Second Class. Following his discharge he worked for Digital Equipment Corp. in Maynard, MA, and in 1978, he began work as Los Alamos National Laboratory as a prototype machinist. He was presently employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a skillful wood worker and enjoyed producing furniture and dulcimers for his family. He was an active member of the Los Alamos Sportsmen's Club. He is survived by his wife, Margery Lewis of Los Alamos; son, Christopher Lewis of Albuquerque; daughter, Jennifer Olsen and husband, Christopher of Jemez Springs; his mother, Fannie Jones and husband, William of Chesapeake, OH; brothers, Sam Lewis and wife, Robin of Santa Fe, TX and Paul Lewis of Hungtingon, WV; his sister, Pauline Crabtree and husband, Curt of Huntington, WV and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. Burial services will take place at the Mt. Vernon-Smith Cemetery in Wayne, W. Virginia later this week. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 839 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Loken -- Ralph E. Loken, age 89, a lifetime resident, died Saturday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha in 1988. Survivors include daughter, Harriet Gerding and and husband, Bob of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Laura Morris and husband, Flint of Albuquerque; grandsons, Michael Gerding of Denver, CO, Patrick Gerding of Seattle, WA; great-grandson, J.T. Morris, freshman at Vanderbilt University; great-granddaughter, Melanie Morris of Albuquerque; brother, Arnold Loken and wife, Beth of Denver, CO. Mr. Loken was a retired executive of the Public Service Company of New Mexico, former Albuquerque City Commissioner, Chairman of the Environmental Planning Commission, recipient of the New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award, and Senior Citizens Hall of Fame from the Senior Foundation 1996. As everyone knows, Ralph supported many, many charities. In lieu of flowers, please support the charity of your choice. Mr. Loken will lie in state Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the funeral home. Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver SE. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with William Keleher, Chris Barker, Keith Barker, Breck Glascock, John Ackerman, John Bundrant, Rocke Loken, Greg Loken serving as casketbearers. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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Lopez -- Mary Tomasita Lopez passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, February 13, 2000. Mary, with her twin brother, Tomas were born to Benito and Pablita Velarde in San Marcial, NM on October 23, 1910. She moved to Albuquerque with her husband, Ray Lopez in September, 1929. Mary is survived by her beloved son, Ray Lopez Jr. and wife, JoAnn; five daughters, Michele Padilla and husband, Bill, Pauline Pate and husband, Jay, Helen Armijo and husband, Richard, Hazel Jean Riggs of Pueblo, CO and Nancy Faherty and husband, Jim; daughter-in-law, Josie Lopez; son-in-law, Jose Sandoval; brother, Lawrence and wife, Dolores of El Monte, CA; sister-in-law, Concha Velarde of Albuquerque; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo; three sons, Pedro, Ned and Ben Lopez; grandsons, Richard Armijo Jr. and Brian Padilla; son-in-law, Bill Riggs; sister, Genevive Garcia; and brother, Florian Velarde. Mary had lived with her daughter, Pauline and husband, Jay since the death of her beloved son, Ben. Her little hands were always busy embroidering for her family. She devoted her life to her family and was a wonderful mother. Mary was kind and gentle, and loved by many. She will be greatly missed, yet never forgotten. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Josie Lopez reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darlene Lopez, Orlando Sandoval, Brian Delillo, John Padilla, Richard Armijo, Jason Riggs and Sean Faherty. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. until Rosary.
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Love -- Kathleen (Kay) Love passed away February 11, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, W.O. (Bill) Love of Albuquerque. Kay was a Past Matron of Desert Rose #70, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Temple #74, Daughters of the Nile. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Special thanks go to the staff of The Cottage. Donations in Kay's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Research, 1330 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs. Love, (891-8200).
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Lucero -- Final visitation for Ms. Erlinda Lucero will be Tuesday morning in the Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Bernalillo, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Pendleton -- George Edwin"Ladd" Pendleton Sr., 82, of Reserve, NM, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2000 from injuries received in an auto accident in Mexico. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be conducted at Gray Ranch Headquarters, 36 miles south of Animas, NM, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2000 with Brother Bill Trafton and Brother Ben Johnson officiating. Mr. Pendleton was born August 13, 1917 in Douglas, AZ. He was the son of Tom Pendleton and Eva Bass Pendleton-Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gray-Pendleton of Silver City; his son, George Pendleton Jr. of Tucumcari; his daughters, Jewell Eva Gardner and her husband, Jeremy of El Paso, TX, Betty Sue MacKenzie of Tucson, AZ; and his daughter-in-law, Judy Pendleton of Mesa, AZ; his grandchildren, Kas Kemp and her husband, Guido, Lynn Bagwell and her husband, Eddie, Steve Pendleton, Travis Pendleton, Missy Udall and her husband, Sterling, and Jean Marie Gardner; his great-grandchildren, Madeline and Meredith Kemp, Hayden, Samuel and Sadie Udall; and one niece, Dianne Hervey-Rudy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Hazel Hervey; and one son, Tom M. Pendleton. Mr. Pendleton was killed instantly in an automobile accident near Santa Ana, Mexico when the motorhome he was driving lost a front wheel causing the loss of control. He was pursuing his dream--traveling in his beloved country of Mexico. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o Mr. Bill Frasier, Treasurer, Box 8, Bayard, NM 88023.
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Perez -- The family of Mr. Valentino Perez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Perez. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Phillips -- Donald D. Phillips Sr., age 85, died Friday, February 11, 2000, in St. Louis, Missouri, after a lingering illness following a stroke in November. He was at peace with God and the previous Sunday had celebrated a late Thanksgiving dinner surrounded by his family. Don had lived in Los Alamos from 1947 to 1994 and then had made his home in Albuquerque. Beloved husband of the late Anne Notley Phillips; dear father of son, D. Davis Phillips Jr. of Austin, TX; and daughter, Elizabeth Phillips Dee of St. Louis, MO; grandfather of Lois E. Phillips and Meaghan A. Dee; father-in-law of Katherine Newberry Phillips and of Thomas M. Dee. In memory of our dear uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and good friend. A Memorial service will be held at Trinity-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos on Wednesday, February 16 at 12:00 noon. Memorial may be made to Trinity-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., Los Alamos, NM 87544 or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Plunkett -- Virginia F. Plunkett"Ginny" died Friday, February 11, 2000 at her home in Albuquerque. She is survived by her son, Stanley Yost of Las Vegas, NV; daughters, Barbara Doughtery, Donna Testerman, Judy Elliott and Vickie Schulz, all of Albuquerque; sister, Marlene Cunningham of Jacksonville, IL; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her companion, Mr. Stacey Zimmer. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney J. Plunkett; and daughters, Shirley A. Wreath and Shelley L. Pennington. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at Aspen Funeral Alternatives Chapel, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE at 4:00 p.m. Virginia loved flowers, and we ask that flowers be sent to Aspen Funeral Alternatives, Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so that the family may enjoy them for Ginny's service. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, (323-9000).
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Quintana -- Everett D. Quintana Sr., a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, born on October 27, 1939 in Tucumcari, NM, passed away Friday morning, February 11, 2000, after a breathing disorder and a brief fight with cancer. Everett is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan Quintana of Albuquerque; sons, Everett Jr., Mark, Tommy McHugh and his wife, Terri; daughters, Elouise Zamora and her husband, Oliver, Annette Aragon, Donna Montoya, Jeanne Duran and her husband, Tony; grandsons, Johnny Aragon Jr., Phillip Montoya, Jacob Quintana, T.J. McHugh; granddaughters, Naomi Montoya, Amber Quintana, Andrea Duran, Adriana Quintana; and numerous nephews and nieces. Everett is also survived by many loving family members and friends whose lives were deeply touched by having known him. Everett enjoyed being with his family and friends, and will be missed by all. He served in the United States Marine Corp. and has requested to be buried in Tucumcari, NM. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Dunn's Memorial Chapel, 115 S. 3rd, Tucumcari, NM, and where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2000. Services and burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 15, 2000. There will be memorial services in Albuquerque at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. with Father Domingo Gumpal, MS, celebrating.
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Schroer -- Frances A. Schroer passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000. A Memorial service is pending and will be announced shortly. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs. Schroer, (891-8200).
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Spence -- Don Spence, 51, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 11, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Renee Martinez and husband, Earl; grandmother, Maybelle Kilmer, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Barbara Dyvig and husband, Bob of Mission Viego, CA and Bonnie Austin and husband, Merrill of Plymouth, MT; brothers, Philip Spence and wife, Darlene of Fairview, OH and Danny Spence of Hamilton, OH; best friend, Nancy J. Moseley of Albuquerque; and many other friends who will miss him. Services will be held Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE with Rick Donaho officiating. Private disposition will take place. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center, Attn: Rosalee Montoya-Reed, 900 Camino del Salud NE, 87131-5636. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Taylor -- Clara"Mimi" Taylor of Albuquerque, entered the world near Waco, TX on January 1, 1899 as Clara Barton Jones and lived to be a part of three centuries. She passed away in Albuquerque on Sunday, February 13, 2000, at the age of 101 years. Clara moved to New Mexico in 1912, the same year that New Mexico became a state. She met her husband, William B. Taylor in Tucumcari, and they married in 1919. At the time, she left behind a teaching career to become a rancher's wife and mother to his young son, Buster. Soon after, the couple had three daughters. The family spent time in Logan, and Roy, NM, and Adrian TX. When Mimi, as her grandchildren named her, was widowed in the 1950's, she returned to college to pursue the career she had left behind, but had never forgotten. Graduating as a member of the dean's list at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM with a teaching degree in her mid 50's, Mimi found rewarding work as an elementary teacher in Conchas Dam, Los Alamos and White Rock, and retired after 20 years of teaching. Even then, she volunteered at public schools in Albuquerque following her retirement. Mimi fondly remembered her teaching days until the end. Those who knew Mimi best recall her love of family, her faith, her adoration of her adopted state of New Mexico, her passion for teaching, her love for young people and her belief in the importance of education. She was a remarkable woman who influenced the lives of many. Countless children passed through her classroom or knew her words of encouragement on the playground. Numerous friends shared her fellowship at church, in neighborhood get-togethers, at Delta Kappa Gamma and at P.E.O. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren and students grew and nurtured under her loving guidance. Mimi is survived by her sister, Judy Wade of Lubbock, TX; daughters Margaret Church of Boerne, TX; Lois Cantrell of San Antonio, TX; and Wanda Walker of Placitas; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her loyal companion of the last two decades, Pat the cat. As a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher, Mimi's spirit has inspired generations. With the legacy of family and students she leaves behind, her spirit will continue to inspire generations to come. Memorial services will be held, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mimi will be laid to rest beside her husband, William B. Taylor, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to make donations send them to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Thygesen -- Leon R. Thygesen, 78, a former resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, February 6, while out of the country. Leon was a pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII, with the rank of Captain. Services will be held Monday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Denver. Surviving him are his wife, Beverly; two daughters; a son; three step-daughters; and two sisters, Delores Thygesen and Marilyn Edgar, both of Albuquerque. Burial will take place at Ft. Logan in Denver.
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Turney -- Katherine Turney, age 83, a resident of New Mexico since 1979, died February 9, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wade C. Turney, September 30, 1992. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lynn Turney of Bosque Farms; sister-in-law, Valda Turney of Addison, PA; brother-in-law, Roy W. Turney and wife, Patricia of Beaver Falls, PA; Jack R. Turney of Oakland, MD. She belonged to Goddard Wives Club of Goddard Space Flight Center, MD, Newcomers Club, Four Hills Welcome Wagon and Spanish Club and Book Club. She was the best mother I could have asked for. She loved to cook and her favorite thing was fruit. She loved the theater, Opera and learning about new cultures. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2000 at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, with Pastor Larry Pierson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
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Van Der Geest -- The family of Jacob Van Der Geest wishes to express their gratitude for the many kind expressions of sympathy after our loss.
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Webb -- Helga Elsbeth Webb, born in Berlin, Germany on November 20, 1926, died quietly Sunday, February 13, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Webb is survived by her loving family; son, Harvey Lee Webb and wife, Rositta; one grandchild, Ashley Nichole Webb; her mother-in-law, Viola Morgan. Helga was preceded in death by her husband, Jerald N. Webb and parents, Franz and Elsbeth Drefke. She made Albuquerque her home for the last 32 years and retired from Albuquerque National Bank. Helga met her husband, Jerry, while he was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany and as a soldier's wife, they were stationed at various bases throughout the United States and Germany. Upon Jerry's retirement from the military, they returned to their favorite city, Albuquerque. She loved beautiful sunsets, all animals and visits to their cabin at Blue Water Lake. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family wishes to thank Manor Care for their kind and loving care for the past several months. Cremation has taken place and in accordance with Mrs. Webb's request, no services will be held. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro Dr., N.E., Suite 146, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
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Weese -- Joyce M. Weese, 90 years old and a resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully Saturday, February 12. Joyce was born on October 30, 1909 in the small town of Valley Falls, Kansas, where she was the youngest of four children. Joyce and her brothers all attended the same elementary and high school as her parents. It was during these year that she developed her love of music and sang in a popular women's quartet, which was one of her fondest memories. She is survived by an older brother, Allison Knouse; her son, Dale; three grandsons, Christopher, Kirt and Peter Kempter; and two great-granddaughters, Katherine Shannon and Victoria Noel Kempter. Joyce was a gentle, beautiful lady who enjoyed singing and always had a smile for everyone-even when she did not feel well. No memorial service is planned at this time. Donations in her name may be sent to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation.
        Published on: Tue February 15, 2000