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Baldonado -- Happy Birthday, Son and Little Brother DANIEL BRYAN BALDONADO February 17, 1981 - January 7, 2000"A beautiful life that came to an end too soon, he died as he lived, everyone's friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget."Forever In Our Hearts, Your Loving Family
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Chapo -- George Chapo died Saturday in Gallup at the age of 82. Funeral Services for Mr. Chapo will be held on Friday at the Chief Cornerstone Church in Canoncito where the service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Canoncito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Platero, Eugene Platero, Clyde Begay, Arcino Nez, Douglas Platero and Derick Platero. Honorary pallbearers will be Orville White and Dillon Chapo. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Chappelle -- Elliott H. Chappelle, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Sunday, February 13, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Chappelle of the family home; sons, Edsal H. Chappelle and wife, Mary, Carnell E. Chappelle and wife, Johanna and Mackell M."Kelly" Chappelle and wife, Linda, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, Eric, Timothy, Michael, Carnell Jr., and Chad Chappelle; granddaughters, Leanne, Andrea and Caitlynn Chappelle; three great-granddaughters; brother, Harold Chappelle of San Antonio, TX; and sisters, Marjorie Dahm of Albuquerque and Gene Gordon and husband, Robert of Houston, TX. Mr. Chappelle spent his career in education, retiring from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He was a Past Master of Sandia Mountain Lodge #72, Memorial Lodge #1 and York Rite Masonic Bodies. He was a member of Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, Order of the Silver Trowel, Knight of York Cross of Honor, Heroes of 76. Mr. Chappelle was born in Wisconsin. He served with distinction in the Eighth Air Corps during WWII in the China, Burma and India Campaign. He was known for his sense of humor, warmth and compassion. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Rev. Trey Hammond officiating. Cremation will take place. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Knight Templar Eye Foundation, White Shrine of Jerusalem Benevolent Fund, c/o Barbara Wheeler, Worthy Scribe, 4320 Washington NE, Apt. 47, 87109 or to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Chavez -- Patricio Chavez, age 43, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Leonor Chavez of Albuquerque; sisters, Mary Helen Vigil and husband, Richard of Albuquerque, Dorothy Baca of Las Cruces, Annie Chavez and husband, Albino Trujillo, Genevieve Chavez and husband Tony Acosta, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Ernest Chavez of Albuquerque, Frank Chavez of Santa Barbara; nephews, James, Patrick, Anthony, Johnny, Poncho; and nieces, Denise Maggie and Yvonne. Patricio was preceded in death by his father, Frank Chavez. Cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held Thursday, February 17, 2000, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the family home. Friends may call the family for directions to the home. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives.
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Childers -- Herby C. Childers, 83, a longtime resident of Mountainair, NM, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000 in Albuquerque. He was born November 13, 1916, to David Pascaul and Tommie Ellen (Morris) Childers in Snyder, TX. Mr. Childers was a retired construction worker and served in the army during WWII. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Herby Paul and Dorothy Jean Childers of Valliant, OK; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda Carol and Buddy Ray Morris of Broken Bow, OK; four sisters, Vera Thomas of Los Lunas, Lela Fay Leonard of Los Lunas, Norma Guillot of Alamogordo and Mae Robertson of Edgewood; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Mr. Childers was preceded in death by his parents, David and Tommie Childers; three sisters, Pearl Eubank, Muriel Bailey and Cora Lee Farmer; two sons, David C. Childers and Melvin Ray Childers; one brother, Calvin Childers and his wife, Pauline Dye Childers. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, February 18, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at the Mountainair Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerald Dale Schennault, Steven Earl Combs, Travis Ray Combs, Jody Don Combs, David Gene Childers, Danny Ray Childers, Ronny Paul Childers and Johnny Ray Prentiss. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Dodd, Cecil Autry, Vernon Guillot, Toby Barela and Bill Bennett. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Mountainair, NM.
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Davalos -- Antonio Ray Davalos 1/27/89 - 2/1/00 Memorial Mass given by family will be held at Holy Ghost Parish, 833 Arizona SE at 12 noon on Saturday, February 19, 2000.
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Ellis -- Mary Van Atta Ellis died at 7:00 a.m., February 17, 2000 in the Cardiac Telemetry Unit of Presbyterian Hospital-downtown from complications of Aspirated Pneumonia and Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. She was born in the Maytag Wing of the same hospital on April 14, 1936. Mary was the daughter of Helen Sisk Van Atta and Dr. John Roberts Van Atta who established New Mexico's first pathology and radiology laboratory. After her father's death, she jointly with her sister, Merle Amanda Redmond, endowed a scholarship for senior medical students at the University of New Mexico Medical School in memory of her father. Mary graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1958, where she was a member of Gamma Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma, which was co-founded by her aunt, Myrl Hope Sisk. She taught at Hodgin Elementary School in Albuquerque for two years before entering Navy Officers Candidate School in Newport, RI. Following her commissioning as an ensign, she was assigned to the Western Sea Frontier Command on Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA, where she met her future husband, James Ellis. They were married on August 23, 1961 and reared three children, Mary Ellis Clark of Nashville, TN and Jane Van Atta Ellis and Robert Renshaw Ellis, both of Albuquerque. A Memorial service will be held at 1st Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2000 with Dr. Paul Debenport and Rev. Myron White officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Gaither -- Robert Raymond Gaither, 67, a resident of Albuquerque for 28 years, passed away February 12, 2000. He was a member of Elks Lodge #461 for 18 years, serving on the Bingo Committee and Chairman for the last few years. He retired from Roadway Express after 18 years of service. Robert is survived by his wife, Edna Gaither; daughters, Roberta Wagner and husband, James of Destin, FL and R. Lynne Kennedy and husband, Stephen of Victoria, TX; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Scott and Coty Kennedy, and James and Kari Wagner; two sisters, Ramona Wing and husband, Ted of Grand Junction, CO and Jeanette McCracken of Canoga Park, CA; and one brother, Joy Gaither and wife, Merlaine of Palisade, CO. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 18, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home, with the Elks Lodge #461 officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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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. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Gleen -- Sidney S. Gleen, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on February 15, 2000. Sidney was born to Max and Bertha Horack Gleen on July 21, 1922 in New York. He married his beloved wife, Roslyn Frankel on November 23, 1947. Mr. Gleen was a Navy veteran of WWII. Sidney was an avid sports fan and a die-hard New York Yankee fan. His passions were his children and grandchildren. He was the most beloved husband and father, and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Mr. Gleen is survived by his loving wife, Roslyn of Rio Rancho; his sons, Jeff and wife, Moira of Albuquerque and Harris and wife, Marie of Shelton, CT; two grandchildren, Jessica and Justin; brother-in-law, Arnold Rochelle of New York. Cremation has taken place and private services were held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Leukemia Society of Albuquerque, 201 Eubank Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Arrangements under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192.
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Gonzales -- Br. Andrew Gonzales (Prudencio C. Gonzales) F.S.C. passed away February 16, 2000 after a short illness. A De La Salle Christian Brother, Brother Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Celestino Gonzales and Senobia Gonzales de Gonzales. He is survived by his brother, Tomas Gonzales of Pecos; nephew, Tommy Gonzales and wife Helen of California; nieces, Nova Snyder and husband, Ross of Pecos, Sylvia Harding and husband, Ernest of Pecos, Mildred Melendez and husband, Kenneth of Ohio, Cordelia Garcia and husband, Reyes of Santa Fe. He is also survived by his aunts, Isabel Gonzales-Mares-Hesch and Angelina Garcia of Pecos; and many grandnieces and nephews, and other relatives. Brother Andrew Gonzales was born in El Macho Pecos Canyon, January 8, 1906. He entered the De La Salle Christian Brothers in April, 1920, at Sacred Heart Training College in Las Vegas, NM. It was there that he received his religious Habit as a Christian Brother on October 22, 1921. Brother was assigned to St. Michael's High School in 1922. One of his memorable events while at the high school was the fire of 1926. As the fire was progressing, Brother noticed that one of his students was missing, he risked his life to save the young boarder who was asleep. Brother rescued the young boarder in his arms. Brother also taught in various schools in Louisiana, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, and Monterrey, Mexico. He served as principal of Cathedral High School in El Paso, TX and Mullen High School in Denver, CO. At the College of Santa Fe, he was a professor in accounting and English Literature. Brother Andrew retired to the Christian Brothers Community at St. Michael's, where he lived until his death. Visitation will begin on Thursday, February 16, 6:00 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Funeral Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 18, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Special thanks to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice and Heritage Health Care, especially Pam, Nicola, Darian, Trish, Diana and Richard Sisneros, and especially to Br. Samuel Martinez, F.S.C. and to the Christian Brothers of St. Michael's Community. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Gurule -- Valentina Gurule, our precious, little angel, passed away on February 13. Valentina is survived by her mother and father, Pete and Melinda of Placitas; sisters, Melinda Jr. of Bernalillo, Samantha, Tiffany and Xena of Placitas; her uncle, Ray Diaz; grandparents, Pete and Virginia of Albuquerque and Hortencia Diaz of Bernalillo; her nephew, Justin and one great-grandmother in San Francisco. Funeral services for Valentina will be held on Friday, February 18, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rio Rancho Funeral Home. Interment immediately following at the Garden of Innocents at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Services under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505) 891-9192. Our precious, little angel, you will live in our hearts, our thoughts, and everything we do. When little children depart, we who are left behind, must realize that God loves children. Angels are hard to find.
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Hanrahan -- Daniel R. Hanrahan, 44, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 13, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Susan C. Hanrahan; daughters, Kristen Hanrahan and Sarah Hanrahan; parents, Daniel J. and Ada Hanrahan; sisters, Eileen Hanrahan of Albuquerque and Mary Hanrahan of Taos, NM. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 18, 2000, 11:30 a.m., at Church of the Risen Savior. Interment of cremains will take place at Mt. Calvary.REST IN PEACE WE LOVE YOU, DADDYHillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Higgin -- Reginald Paul In Memory of Reginald Paul Higgin Last Night I dreamt I saw you, in a beautiful balloon. You were laughing with the wind, and dancing with the moon. Your body wasn't ravaged, your smile lit up the sky. I just knew the time had come... To kiss you... BLESS YOU...AND, LET YOU FLY. I ONCE CALLED YOU COURAGEOUS, BUT I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND. THIS PAIN THAT YOU WERE BEARING, WASN'T IN YOUR PLAN. NO ONE HAD THE ANSWERS, NO ONE WAS PREPARED. WHEN THAT AWFUL GUEST CAME CALLING US, WE WERE ONLY SCARED. MANY NIGHTS WHEN I CAN'T SLEEP, I THINK ABOUT YOU. AND ALL THE TIME WE'VE SHARED, SEEING THIS JOURNEY THROUGH. I CANNOT SEEM TO FATHOM, THIS WORLD WITHOUT YOU. AND OFTEN I WONDER,"WHO'S BEEN HELPING WHO?" SO I KISS YOU, BLESS YOU AND I LOVE YOU. AND SOMEHOW, SOMEHOW I MUST LET YOU FLY. TO THE LAND, TO THE LAND OF NO MORE SORROW. SO YOU CAN FLY, FLY ON. FROM HIS FAMILY (WORDS BY ANNE MILLIGAN)
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Housman -- Levi Colton Grant Housman, 14-month old son of Reese Butler Housman and Pamela Jo Housman of Fort Collins, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, in Fort Collins. Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Tyler Casey Housman, Matthew Kolln and Todd Kolln, all of Fort Collins, Cody, Patrick and James Housman, all of Albuquerque; one sister, Shannon Marie Housman of Albuquerque; grandparents, Jane Housman of Albuquerque, David and Patricia Housman of Albuquerque, and Kevin and Sharon Swenson of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and several aunts and uncles. A grandfather, Rinaldo Rex Benton, preceded him in death. A private interment will take place Friday, February 18, 2000, in Sunset Memorial Park. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Jackson -- Joyce Elois Jackson, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2000. Mrs. Jackson was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a talented artist. She is survived by one son, Bob Jackson and his wife, Ruby of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Betty Tierney and husband, Daniel of Beeville, TX, Rosemary Stakvel and husband, Curley of Cedar Crest, Lee Jackson of Houston, TX, Paula Hayden and husband, Jeff of Albuquerque, Laura Wood and husband, Woody, of Beeville, TX, Rex Jackson and wife, Julie of Austin, TX, and Tresa Coker and husband, David of Carrolton, TX; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, A.M. (Buck) Jackson in October, 1998; a son, Bill Jackson; and a grandson, Jay Morgan Jackson. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Services will be on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul NE at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Charles Crutchfield officiating. Entombment will follow. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., Friday, February 18, 2000, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Jackson's memory to Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Loken -- The family of Ralph E. Loken 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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Lopez -- The family of Mary Tomasista Lopez thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lopez-Thompson -- In Memory of MARY M. LOPEZ-THOMPSON June 14, 1915 - February 17, 1999On which today marks the 1st anniversary of her departure to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, cherished memories of her will eternally live on in the hearts and minds of her family who loved her dearly. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8
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Lovato -- Julia G. Lovato passed away at the age of 68. The Lord came for her at home on Friday. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Esiquel Gurule and Pablito Valdez Gurule in 1932. She came to Albuquerque 34 years ago where she settled and married the late Lorenzo Lovato. Mrs. Lovato was a resident of Trinidad, CO prior to moving to New Mexico. She was also a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Disabled American Veterans, and American Legion Post 13. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo; son, Jose Daniel Lovato; parents, Esiquel and Pablita; and brother, Bennie Gurule. She is survived by her daughters, Pauline Gonzales and husband, Gilbert Campos and Jo Ella Bencomo and fiance, Dean Stippich; brother, Humberto Gurule of Las Vegas; sister, Belle Luna; six grandchildren, Della Lovato, Elaine Garcia, Jennifer Gonzales, Delilah Gonzales, Daniel Bencomo, Julian Bencomo; 11 very special great-grandchildren; and other very special family members, including Joe and Marlene Gonzales and family, Liz Velasquez and family of Las Vegas, Isabel Benevidez and family of Las Vegas, Diana Marquez, and Bennie Gurule of Las Vegas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, where a Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Jennifer Gonzales, Daniel Bencomo, Julian Bencomo, Andrew Gonzales, Rosie Chavez and Tony Torres. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean Stippich, Gilbert Compos, Elaine Garcia and Delilah Gonzales. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Lusader -- Cyril W. Lusader, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died Wednesday, February 16, 2000. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Esther Lusader-Lane of Canton, GA and Elizabeth E. Turner of Los Lunas; sons, John J. Wolff and wife, Joy of West Palm Beach, FL and Peter W. Lusader and wife, Phyllis of Albuquerque; sister, Esther Marie Filipek of Chicago, IL; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Lusader was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle E. Lusader in 1990; and son, Richard Cyril Lusader in 1983. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Galen Woodward and Pastor Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Pallbearers will be John J. Wolff, Peter Lusader, Darin Cooper, Scott Wimpy, Stephen Wimpy and Steve Wright. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Martinez -- Mr. Juan Martinez, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, changed his residence to Heaven on February 15, 2000. He was a native New Mexican, born on September 21, 1937 in Maes, NM. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla whom he married 38 years ago; two sons, Clarence (Eloisa) and Mervin (Karen); and four grandchildren, Juantia, Josiah, Mervin Jr. and Amanda. He is also survived by his mother, Lupita Martinez; four brothers, Cecilio (Bernice), Ben (Molly), Jose Jr. (Jennie) and Robert (Diane); three sisters, Aurora Armijo, Sofia (Richard), Mary Lou (Abram); brother in law, Robert (Dee); sisters-in-law, Laura Rivera and Flora Trujillo (Rumaldo), all three of Colorado; and many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. He served in the US Navy and moved to Albuquerque in 1959 where he worked with his brothers and they eventually opened their own business, Martinez Bros, Paint and Body Shop on South Coors. He was employed with Adelante Development Center when he was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 1998. He fought a good fight to remain with his family, but God had other plans for his future. He loved fishing and working in his yard and tending to his animals, but most of all he loved his grandchildren. He will live on in many hearts. Funeral Services for Mr. Martinez will be held on Saturday at the Ascension Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cecilio Martinez, Ben Martinez, Jose Martinez Jr., Robert Martinez, Mervin Martinez and Clarence Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Pacheco Jr. and Natalie Martinez. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Ascension Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Mathes -- Franklin Roger Mathes, 56, of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on Friday. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank and Edith Mathes. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Mathes; son, Roger Mathes Jr. of Albuquerque; daughters, Angela Mathes of Phoenix, AZ and Loretta Mathes of Tucson, AZ. Also Surviving are one sister, Loretta Warden of Sussex, NJ; four brothers, Norman Mathes and wife, Terssie, Donald Mathes, Gerald Mathes, and Lloyd Mathes, all of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed fishing and softball. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this afternoon, 2:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Carlos Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Luciano Jinzo Jr., Dan Jinzo, Benjie Sanchez, Luciano Jinzo Sr., Andrew Perea, and Skeeter Mathes. Honorary Pallbearer will be Manual Tafoya. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr., F.S.I.
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Mayefske -- Roman Mayefske, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, died at his home on February 15, 2000 after a two year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Menasha, WI on December 13, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Mayefske. He is survived by his sister, Catherine Hietpas and husband, Gerald; and his brother, Rev. Thomas Mayefske. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A prayer service will be on Thursday, February 17, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2000, also at St. Anne Catholic Church. Interment will be in Wisconsin. Salazar & Sons Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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Merchant -- Richard Franklin Merchant, 76, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2000. Richard was born January 3, 1924, the son of William and Hattie Merchant in Denver, Colorado. He had worked as a design prototype maker for Minneapolis Honeywell, and then owned Paramount Lanes in the Denver area. In the early 1940's, he had worked at Los Alamos and MIT. In retirement, he was a fine craft woodworker and cabinetmaker. He will be remembered by all who know him for his dry wit and keen sense of humor. Richard and his wife, Jessica moved to New Mexico in 1979. He was preceded in death by his wife. Richard is survived by one sister, Arlene Merchant Hilker; and nephew, Richard Hilker of Arizona and a step-daughter, Jo McGlone of Albuquerque; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. A memorial celebration will be held in the Rose Garden of Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2000. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions to be made in memory of Jessica and Richard Merchant to the KNME endowment at the Albuquerque Community Foundation. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Montoya -- Funeral services for Leonard A. Montoya will be celebrated Friday, 2:00 p.m., at the San Miguel Church in Socorro. Burial will follow at the Socorro Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at the St. Edwins Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Petersen -- Sabrina V. Petersen, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, died Sunday, February 13, 2000 after a long illness. She was born October 27, 1956 in Bangor, Maine. She was a resident of Albuquerque for the last 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Richard; her son, Jared; her parents, Ronald and Patricia Baker; sisters, Maria Desrosiers and Bernadette Allen; brother, Christopher Baker; grandmother, Thirza Baker; aunt, Corinne Baker; nieces, Gina Hardy, Tina Mirabile, Laura Rasmussen and Skye Allen; nephews, John Rasmussen, Luke Allen, Bradley and Jeremy Baker; and many friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mount Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE.
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Sager -- John Barre Sager of Laramie, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000 in the home of his aunt in Albuquerque. He was born April 27, 1945 in Albuquerque to Geraldine and Harold Sager. He attended grade school in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, New York, California and New Jersey. After attending Franklin High School in New Jersey, John enlisted in the US Navy on April 14, 1964. He served in Great Lakes, Illinois, Port Hueneme, California, Adak, Alaska, and Chu Lai, Vietnam, where he received a Letter of Commendation for the work he performed during the deployment. In addition, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Fleet Marine Force Combat Insignia. After transferring to the Naval Reserve, John was honorably discharged on April 13, 1970. John received an Associates of Arts degree in Technical Forestry from Lassen Community College in Susanville, California in 1970. He worked for the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service in California, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. He last worked in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest as a log scaler and timber sale administrator. He was recognized in his home on January 28, 2000 for his work in administering the salvage timber sales from Routt divide blowdown. He will be missed by his friends in the Forest Service who admired him for his work ethics, humor, and dignity. As a member of the Elks Club he was involved in community service activities. He also loved his dogs, Mo and Duch. He will be missed by his family who have come to know him as a very unselfish and caring man. John was preceded in death by his father, Harold Lee Sager. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine Barre Sager of Albuquerque; his children, Charolette Lee Jones and Michael Shane Sager of Bakersfield, CA; and their mother, Dianne Nagle, also of Bakersfield; as well as his uncle, George T. Barre; and his aunts, Dorothy Kidd, Barbara Diewald, Leona Harmond and Vera Cato. A graveside service open to friends and family will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19 at the Fairview Memorial Park in the Veterans area at 700 Yale SE, in Albuquerque. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Saiz -- Serafin Saiz, 79, passed away February 15, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Alameda and served in the Army in WWII. Services will be held at Nativity Catholic Church. Rosary and Mass times are pending. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 343-8008, 2919 4th NW.
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Schroer -- Frances A."Fran" Schroer, born in Dayton, OH, and a fifty year resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000. She worked for many years at Sandia Corporation, and is especially remembered for her volunteer work with St. Joseph and the V.A. Hospitals. Fran was preceded in death by her husband, Henry (Hank) Schroer; and her son, John Henry (Jack) Schroer. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Charles Schroer; her grandson, John Henry (Sonny) Schroer; and her son-in-law, Douglas Boyer, all of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; and her granddaughter, Paris Albritton of Sausalito, CA. A Memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Fran's name may be made to the New Mexico Boy's Ranch, 775 Hwy. 304, Belen, NM 87002. Sunrise Society of New Mexico, (891-8200).
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Stecher -- Frederick J. Stecher, 69 years, a resident of Rio Rancho for six years, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Greda Stecher; two daughters, Karin Atkinson and husband, Gary and Ingrid Reade and husband, Rob; one grandchild, Karly Atkinson; two brothers, Andrew Stecher of Florida and Hans Stecher of Germany; and many family members and friends. He was a member of the Meadowlark Senior Center's Fishing Club. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2000, 11:30 a.m., at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia Society of America, New Mexico Branch, 1709 Moon St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Cremation arrangements are by Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
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Tinsley -- Ellen L. (Schranz) Tinsley March 4, 1911 - February 9, 2000The youngest of three sisters and three brothers, Ellen was born in Victor, Colorado. Raised in Denver and graduated from Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley. Her first teaching assignment was in Clayton, NM, where she met her husband, F. Eugene Tinsley. They married in 1934, a union that brought forth two children and lasted until his untimely death in 1970. In 1943, the family moved to Los Alamos, where she was one of the first teachers in this bastily built wartime laboratory town. When the laboratory activities wound down, the family moved to Albuquerque, where she was a substitute teacher for the next several years. She lived in Albuquerque 47 years. She was a member of the Rose Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, (Honorary Teachers Sorority) and the Central Methodist Church. She is survived by her two children, Ronald Gene and Shirley Jo (Farnham) both living in the Seattle, Washington area; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held in the main sanctuary of the Central Methodist Church, Saturday, February 20 at 10:30 a.m. Reception will follow. Memorial may be sent to the American Heart Association or the Central Methodist Church.
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Trujillo -- A Rosary for Candelaria Trujillo will be recited Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the St. Therese Catholic Church. A Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at the St. Therese Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Funeral services by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Trujillo -- Ida G. Trujillo died February 14, 2000. She is survived by her brother, Faraon Gutierrez; her sister, Severita; her sons and their wives, Aquiles Jr. and Marie of Albuquerque, Charles and Olivia of Santa Teresa, Matthew and Priscilla of Albuquerque, Richard and Carol of Houston, also Kathy, widow of Samuel of Albuquerque, and Regina of Oncota, New York. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Aquiles; daughter, Beatrice; sons, Anthony, Samuel, and John Mark. Ida, fourth of twelve children, was born December 19, 1910 to Jose Antonio Gutierrez and Beatriz Fajardo. The Gutierrez family of Valverde were influential and devoted to the Methodist faith dating back to 1850. Ida continued the legacy as a Sunday School teacher and active ministry in the United Methodist Women. She also devoted eight years as a foster grandparent at UNMH Children's psychiatric unit. She was active in the Democratic party as a precinct chair person. She assisted her husband in their bookkeeping and income tax business. Service will be held February 17th, El Buen Samaritan Methodist Church, Seventh St and Granite, 10:30 a.m. Interment of cremains at Sunset Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Retirement Fund for Methodist Pastors.
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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.
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2000