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Baca -- ANDREA O. BACA October 23, 1916 - February 18, 1999Happy Valentines Mom! We love you and miss you very much, Mom. It's been exactly one year that you left us and you're at a better place in afterlife, Heaven! No more suffering, pain, darkness, sins, etc., here on earth. It's all happiness, light, positives forever. Mom, now Dad, H.M., is with you forever and we can only imagine how happy you both are together now! Mom, we are so proud of you when you came and picked up Dad and took him with you along with God to Heaven! Mom and Dad, you're both having a grand time with your grandchildren, Melissa and Jude Jr. and the rest of your family, relatives and friends. Mom and Dad, I really miss you both at home everyday. It's been really tough on us, but Mom and Dad, with your spirits, we feel with ease and protected. We all look forward to the day according to God's schedule that we can all reunite together. Mom and Dad, that would be beautiful and thanks for the great life you gave us! Love & Miss You, Mike, sons, family, relatives & friends
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Dalton -- In Memory ofTHOMAS V. DALTON January 22, 1971 - December 5, 1999Born in Edina, Tom was a native of Minnesota. He graduated, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1993. He was a member of Chi Epsilon, The National Civil Engineering Honor Society, and Tau Beta Pi. On his graduation, he moved to Albuquerque, where he was employed by Dames & Moore, Smith Engineering, and most recently by the engineering consultants firm of BRW. He received Registrations as a Professional Engineer in New Mexico in August, 1998 and in Colorado in September, 1999. He was working on his Masters Degree in C.E. at the University of New Mexico. While serving on the Fair West Neighborhood Association's Board of Directors in 1998 & 1999, Tom shared his talents by helping on a number of projects designed to improve the quality of life for his neighbors. Tom enjoyed many sports, but was a bicycling enthusiast. He toured in both the USA and Europe. Tom is survived by his parents, John and Marge Dalton; brothers, Gregory and wife, Julie, John and wife, Tammy, Mark and Sarah, Jim and fiance, Zoe; as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many friends, neighbors and co-workers. He was a concerned and caring person who left us too soon. He is loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. An informal memorial service, to remember Tom and celebrate his life, will be held Sunday, February 20, 2000 at the Marion L. Fox Memorial Park, in the 700 Block between Alvarado and Valencia NE at 1:00 p.m. All those who knew and cared for him are invited to attend. If our capricious New Mexico weather interferes, the service will be re-relocated nearby.
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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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Duran -- Lee Duran, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, and a former resident of Las Vegas, NM, died Wednesday, February 16, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Hope Duran of the family home; stepson, Robert Teller and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Stephen Teller and Ellesse Teller, all of Los Alamos; sister, Josie Romero of Las Vegas; and brother, Manuel Duran and wife, Mary of Albuquerque. Mr. Duran served in the US Army during World War II, in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. He was discharged after having been injured, and was awarded the Purple Heart. In 1975, he was awarded the Most Outstanding Handicapped Employee at Kirtland Air Force Base. Mr. Duran was a lifetime member of D.A.V. Rosary will be recited Friday, 5:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Deacon Manuel Montoya reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW, with Father John Plans, S.F., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Ellis -- Mary Van Atta Ellis died at 7:00 a.m., February 16, 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 their father's death, she jointly with her sister, Myrle Amanda Redmond, endowed a scholarship for senior medical students at the University of New Mexico Medical School in memory of their 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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Ford -- Rosemary D. Ford, age 74, resident of Albuquerque for 49 years, died on February 16, 2000 at her home in Albuquerque. Mrs. Ford is survived by her husband of 52 years, John P. Ford; her daughter, Colleen Meseroll and husband, William of Santa Rosa, CA; sons, Dan Ford and wife, Susan of Seattle, WA, Jerry Ford of Albuquerque; Jeff Ford and wife, Elizabeth of Corrales; five grandchildren, Molly and Katie Meseroll, Andrea and Sam Ford, and Carlene Ford. Mrs. Ford was active in church activities at Holy Ghost Parish for many years. She served as an officer for the Marie Amadeus Shelter for Homeless Women and was also active with Birthright of Albuquerque serving as a counselor, board president and treasurer. She was an ardent golfer and belonged to the Los Altos Women's Golf Association and Gourmet Golf Group. A prayer service will be held at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona SE, 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2000. Mass will celebrated be at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona SE, Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joe Vigil, Celebrant. Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Contributions, in Mrs. Ford's name, may be made to Birthright of Albuquerque, 209 Palomas Dr. NE 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Garcia -- Mrs. Ignacita Garcia died in Albuquerque at the age of 95. She was a member of the Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. She is survived by her sons, Gilbert Garcia of Albuquerque and Lawrence Garcia of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Fidela Montoya; grandchildren, Rudy, Reyes, Ignacita, Michelle, Irene, Fidelito, Eileen, Lisa, Bobbi, Lester, Diana, Janet and Mark Garcia; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Garcia will be held on Saturday at the St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Irene Garcia, Trancito Anaya, Rudy Garcia, Reyes Garcia, Moises Moya, Patrick Garcia and Lester Garcia. A Rosary for Mrs. Garcia will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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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 Frankel and 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. 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. Serving as pallbearers will be Br. Francis Visel, Br. Paul Walsh, Kenny Harding, Alvin Garcia, Glenn Cordova and Michael Ray. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Grant -- Lottie Holbrook was born June 14, 1904, at Orchard, Nebraska and grew up on a farm east of Orchard, where she attended the Orchard Public School. After graduating high school, she attended Wayne College in normal training and began teaching school near Laurel, Nebraska, where she became acquainted with Earl Schuler. They eloped and were married September 10, 1926 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Earl was then employed in the Crossland State Bank and had a promising career ahead of him as they made their home in Laurel. Lottie and Earl were blessed with four sons, Donovan, Arlyn, and twin boys, Richard and Robert. The twins were born on Valentines Day, the only twins born on this day in the State of Nebraska. Tragedy struck the family when Earl was stricken and rushed to the hospital in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on August 14, 1942. In 1949, Lottie married Maurice Grant, an acquaintance of the Schulers from Laurel, and around 1950, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Maurice was employed by Sandia National Laboratories. Bob and Dick graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque. Maurice was handy with tools and had a talent for remodeling houses so they moved a number of times after remodeling their homes. Lottie enjoyed crafts and among her talents did a beautiful china painting and artistic eggshell creations. After Maurice passed away in 1982, Lottie continued to live in Albuquerque and was often visited by her sisters, and family and friends, with her sons helping take care of the maintenance and chores around home. Mrs Grant was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by three sisters, Mina DeFreeze of Omaha, NE, Neala Whitehead of Phoenix AZ, and Elsie Mitchell of Norfolk, NE; four sons and daughters-in-law, L. Donovan Schuler and wife, Alice of Omaha, NE, Arlyn L. Schuler and wife, Martha of Belle Vista, AR, Richard E. Schuler and wife, Mary, Robert L. Schuler and wife, Emily, all of Albuquerque; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 21, 2000, from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m., at Schumacher-Hasemann Funeral Home in Laurel, Nebraska. Services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Laurel Cemetery in Laurel, Nebraska. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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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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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."Mommy and Daddy, I just want to tell you I am OK, and I appreciate your love for me, but I could not stay. I know you all are crying and your hearts are broken, too, because you are missing me and all the things I used to do. I am writing here for Jesus to place me back into your arms so you can watch me grow. Until then, remember I was given to you for a little while to bring you sunshine, smiles and love. Trust your heart to Jesus and believe in Him above. Love, Levi" The family of Levi Housman wishes to express its appreciation and gratitude to Pam's work at Wal-Mart No. 1008 and Reese's work at Swift Transportation in Denver for their support. 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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Lovato -- The family of Julia G. Lovato wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mrs. Lovato. 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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Martinez -- Funeral services for Mr. Juan 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. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be recited on Friday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Ascension Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Mcdonald -- Pauline McDonald, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Wednesday, February 16, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dave McDonald; daughter, Karen McDonald; son, Tim McDonald, all of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Davina M. Pernell and husband, Duane of Los Lunas; great-grandsons, Michael, Brian, James and Patrick Pernell; brothers, Irvin D. Robertson and wife, Violet of Chicago, IL and Kenneth W. Robertson and wife, Jeannie of Decatur, IL; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her son, David M. McDonald. She will be greatly missed by her friends and neighbors. Cremation has taken place and no memorial services are planned. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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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. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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Perea -- Theodore (Ted) Perea Jr., 65, a resident of San Francisco, California for over 30 years, passed away on February 5, 2000 at the Veterans Hospital in San Francisco after battling cancer for the past year. He was the son of Palmer Alarid and Ted Perea Sr., both deceased. He was born in Albuquerque on the 13 of October, 1934. He joined the US Marine Corp in 1951 and served four years. He retired from Hertz Car Rental in San Francisco two years ago after over 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Phillip Perea. He is survived by five brothers, Lorenzo Perea and wife, Carmen, Joe (Kandy) Candelaria and wife, Sandy, Edward, Louie and Ricky Candelaria; and five sisters, Eleanor Apodaca and husband, Harold, Antonette Dietrich and husband, Bill, Gloria Hossom, Margie Lopez and husband, Randy, Alice Candelaria; and very close friends, George and Joann Lung. A special thanks to Gigi Trabant, RN, who held Ted in her arms for us in his final hour of life and for her special care she gave him during his stay at the VA. Also thanks go to Dr. Ben Davoren who took a personal interest in Ted, and to his friends and neighbors, Mark, Charles and Frank for helping him during his time of treatment. His body was cremated in San Francisco on Saturday the 12th of February, 2000. He will be missed greatly by family and friends where he left some special memories.
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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. He is survived by wife, Nestora Saiz, Gene Saiz, Tom Saiz, Frank Saiz, Anthony Saiz and wife, Diane, Anthony Schubert and wife, Pearl; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucela Toledo, Leonela Garcia; other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Nativity Catholic Church with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 17 and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18. Burial will follow at the San Carlos Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008.
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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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Springer -- Irene T. Springer, 79, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, from a Pioneering Old Town Family, died Tuesday, February 15, 2000. She is survived by her sister, Odelia S. Beach and husband, Arthur G.; sister-in-law, Flora Springer; niece, Phyllis Gonzales and husband, Tim; nephew, Manuel Springer; grandnieces, Stephanie Gonzales and husband, Leonard and Christine Gonzales; grandnephew, Leonard Gonzales and Victoria Martinez; special cousins, Vita Garcia and Thelma Martinez; special friends, Caroline Beach and Easter Flynn, all of Albuquerque; and many other special friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Climaco and Juanita Springer; and brother, Manuel Springer Sr. Irene was a very special caregiver, having cared for her mother and volunteered at local hospitals and nursing homes. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Deacon Jim Baca reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Edward Garcia, Leonard Gonzales, Leonard Sedillo, Stephanie Gonzales, Christine Gonzales and Victoria Martinez."Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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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, Gerda 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, 201 Eubank NE, Ste. B-2, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Cremation arrangements are by Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
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Trujillo -- A Mass for Candelaria Trujillo 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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White -- Shirley White, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 15, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Jones and husband, Dan of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Laura Lee Roach and husband, Don of Bulger, PA; grandchildren, Sara Jones and Elizabeth Jones of Albuquerque; step-grandchildren, Sandy Zalaznik and husband, Ray, Kelly Nencioni and husband, Ron, all of Bulger, PA, Don Roach and Don Roach and wife, Shawn of Coatsville, IN, and Eric Roach of Bulger, PA; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Croft and husband, Jack, and Martha Goff. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lt. Col Alvin"Jim" White; and sister, Mary Wilson. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 19, 2000, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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