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Baker -- Jesse Eugene (Gene) Baker, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1993, died peacefully on March 16, 2000. He formerly was a 53 year-resident of Elmhurst, Illinois. He was born on December 17, 1919 in Havelock, Nebraska to Mary Emery and Arthur Baker. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eleanor Virginia Baker, their children Robert Baker, Mary Anne Giangola, and husband, Tony, grandchildren, Christopher Norton, Jessica Norton, Tanya Giangola and Troy Giangola. Gene served in the 10th Mountain Division in Italy in WWII. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Elmhurst, Illinois Fire Department after 34 years of service. He was a founder of the Illinois Professional Firefighters Assn. (IPFA) and served as its Executive Director from 1970-1992. He worked tirelessly for development of the fire service in the State of Illinois and to safeguard pension benefits for firefighters and their survivors. He also served as Executive Director of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division from 1986-1992. He will be remembered most by family and friends for his energy, generosity, and for his devotion to his wife, Eleanor. Cryptside services will be held, Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE. Pallbearers will be IPFA members and 10th Mountain Div. Veterans. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial donations may be made in Gene's name to the Tenth Mountain Division Foundation, Inc., 1776 So. Jackson St., Suite 603, Denver, CO, 80210.
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Buchanan -- Elizabeth Buchanan I was born on June 23, 1927 in Monte Vista, Colorado, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Goehl. The Rio Grande overflowed its banks that day. I grew up on a farm in Center, Colorado with my brother, Joseph and sister, Margaret. I attended Sargent School, St. Scholastica Academy in Canon City, CO; Rosary College in Chicago, IL; and graduated from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. It was there that I met my soulmate, husband, and father of our children, Clay Buchanan. I taught junior high school in California, as well as in Espanola. I was co-owner of an arts and crafts store in the Pojoaque Valley called"Local Color". For 20 years I worked for the Museum of New Mexico Foundation as the buyer for the museum shops in Santa Fe. I loved to travel and had the opportunity to experience the diverse cultures of the world with family and friends. I was most fulfilled by my life with Clay, raising our children, Whitney and Alexis. I am survived by my sister and her husband, Margaret and Milton Trujillo of Pueblo, CO; my brother, Joseph Goehl of Denver, CO; my son, Whitney Buchanan of Albuquerque; my daughter and her husband, Alexis Buchanan and Jim Baldwin of Taos; sons, my niece, Laura and her husband, Bill Woodward of Denver and their sons, George and Harry Woodward; my nephew, Karl Trujillo and his wife, DaLynn of Mt. Crested Butte, CO; my nephew, John Trujillo of Ft. Collins, CO; my nephew, Daniel Trujillo of Denver, CO; my niece and Godchild, Mary Trujillo of Castro, Chile; my special cousin, Art Goehl and his wife, Charlene of Alamosa, CO; and numerous other relatives. I was preceded in death by my husband, Clay; my parents, Herman and Laura Dempsey Goehl; and Alexis Boudreau Goehl. My life was full and I was blessed with wonderful, loving friends and family. Friends may call on Monday, March 20, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at the McGee Funeral Home at 1320 Luisa Street, in Santa Fe, with the interment at the National Cemetery immediately following. Donations in Liz's name can be made to the Humane Society, Open Hands, Habitat for Humanity, Kitchen Angels, or the Wegener's Granulomatosis Support Group for research, (PO Box 28660, KC, MO 64188-8660).
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Cruikshank -- Harold Richard (Dick) Cruikshank was born in Chicago, IL, August 27, 1922, and passed away at home on Tuesday evening, March 14, 2000 after a long illness. Dick is survived by Ruth, his loving wife of 56 years; daughters, Pamela Joy Ulrich and husband, John of San Angelo, TX and Deborah Kay Loinette and husband, Michael of Dallas TX; his sister, Mrs. Norma Williams of Silverdale, WA; his brothers-in-law, Kenneth Hufnagel and his wife, Helen of Denver, CO; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Dick served for a year in the Colorado Civilian Conservation Corps, and was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Philippines. He was a graduate of Denver University, having attended under the GI Bill. He began his career with the Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos in 1949, with later assignments in Albuquerque, San Antonio, TX, Amarillo, TX, and Burlington, IA, where he retired. He was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2000. (The church is located at 210 Alvarado Dr. SE). A private interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Dick will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mr. Cruikshank, (891-8200).
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Elliott -- In Loving Memory of DADDY AND GRANDPA, HUGH ELLIOTT JR. You left us a year ago. We miss as much as if it were yesterday and we all love you more than ever. Monica, Gilbert Sr., Jacob, and Gilbert Jr.
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Fields -- Alfred F. Fields, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948 died, Wednesday, March 15, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Lugarda, whom he married on May 13, 1955; daughters, Mary Lou O'Connor and husband, Jim of Kilauea, HI and Victoria Baca and husband, Philip of Longmont, CO; brother, Roy Fields and wife, Beverly of Lampe, MO; and grandchildren, Christina Groesbeek of Denver, CO, Deborah Beal and husband, Daniel of El Dorado Hills, CA, Crystal Ruby and husband, Erik of Highlands Ranch, CO, Nathan L. Baca of San Francisco, CA, great-grandchildren, Christie, Connor, Keely and Kayla; a nephew, Danny Garcia wife, Nellie and family. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Steven P. Baca; granddaughter, Nicole Goesbeek; and his sister, Etta Scraper. He worked for RCA in Indianapolis. Mr. Fields served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946 in Artillery Communications. He worked for Sandia Labs as a Technical Administrator for Quality Control and retired March 1973. Alfred enjoyed doing preventive maintenance on cars, horseback riding, travel, and reading western novels. Rosary will be recited Friday, 5:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2610 Utah NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Foulk -- Arlene Wingerd Folk, age 93, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2000. She moved to Albuquerque in 1964 from Leavenworth, KS. She was born in Donegal, KS on January 19, 1907. Mrs. Foulk was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Foulk. Survivors include her three children, David Foulk and wife, Anita of Scottsdale, AZ, Delores Alexander and husband, Jerry of Las Vegas, NV, and Shirley Wilburn of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister; three brothers; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Foulk taught school in Kansas from 1931 until 1964 when she came to Albuquerque and continued her teaching at St. Vincent Academy from 1965 to 1967. She was a member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church for 35 years and was also a member of P.E.O. Chapter L. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2000, 3:00 p.m., at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave. NE, with Rev. Trey Hammond officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in memory of Arlene Foulk to La Mesa Presbyterian Church. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs. Foulk, 891-8200.
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Gonzalez -- Angelina L. Gonzalez passed away on March 17, 2000 after a lengthy and courageous battle with diabetes. She was born on June 15, 1927 in Albuquerque and raised in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Sena and Frances Sena; and by her husband, Jose Leo Gonzalez. Mrs. Gonzalez was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her companion, Federico Escaren; daughters, Frances Ulibarri and companion, Chris Garcia, Joanne Stucker and husband, Derrick, Victoria Bickel and husband, Jim; and sons, Jerry Gallegos and wife, Tomasita and Eloy B. Gallegos and wife, Sandra. She also is survived by grandchildren, Angelina Ulibarri, Keith Garcia, Adrian Ulibarri, Aliza Martinez, Karen Gallegos and Shalyn Gallegos; great-grandchildren, Cody Garcia and Adrinna Ulibarri; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Viewing will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, followed at 7:00 p.m. by a Rosary recited by Deacon Facundo Rodriguez. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community, #11 College Avenue, Santa FE, NM. Burial is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Dominguez, Adrian Ulibarri, Ricky Roybal, Albert Wheeler, Keith Garcia and Chris Garcia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community Building Fund or the American Diabetes Association. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.
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Leyva -- Fred: The Lord called on Fred and took him on Wednesday, March 15th. He is survived by his sons, Michael and wife, Carolyn Leyva and Mark Leyva; their mother and his former wife, Peggy; grandchildren, Melanie Cooper and Melissa Avritt; great-grandchildren, Rivkah and Mikayla Cooper his mother, Consuelo (Connie) Leyva; his sister, Mary Lou Burke; two brothers, Pete and wife, Mary Lou Leyva and Larry and wife, Gini Leyva; nephews, Steven Christakis, Tim and wife, Margaret Ann Leyva, Chris Leyva, Jason Leyva; great-nephews, Joseph Leyva, Marcus Martinez and Nicklaus Lewis; nieces, Lisa, Kimberly and Melissa Leyva, Stephanie Christakis; great-nieces, Brittaney Kestler, Lydia Gonzales and Andreana Muriel; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Leyva was preceded in death by his father, Pedro B. Leyva; and sister, Lydia Levya. Fred was born on August 11, 1939. He attended Valley High School, where he was active in football, basketball and baseball, he graduated in 1958. He retired from the City and continued to work at San Felipe Casino and Sherwin Williams. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He was a fun loving person, always teasing and laughing. His family and friends will greatly miss him. A Rosary will be recited on Monday evening, 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Will Gonzales, Vince Garcia, Stephen Christakis, Tim Leyva, David Valdez and Joe Salazar. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his friends at San Felipe Casino and Sherwin Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Maddox -- Alice Marie Maddox, 81, a 30 year Albuquerque resident, died Friday, March 17, 2000. Mrs. Maddox is survived by her daughters, Ellen Pennebaker and husband, Skip of Anchorage, AK, Georgia Reiswig and husband, Roy of Phoenix, AZ, Carolyn Corn and husband, Harold of Los Alamos, NM, Linda Kirkpatrick and husband, Jim of Edgewood, NM; nephew (raised as a son), Bob Maddox and wife, Dorothy of Hereford, TX; 11 precious grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Her husband, George W. Maddox, preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Maddox was a lifelong Christian and a faithful servant of the Lord at Heights Christian Church in Albuquerque. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be remembered for her compassion and hospitality. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2000 at Heights Christian Church, 6935 Comanche Rd., NE, with Pastor V. Lynn Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd., NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE, Sunday, March 19, 2000 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Mobilization (a non-denominational global mission outreach) c/o 11216 N. 54th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85304. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE.
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Manole -- Tom Nick Manole, 75, died Thursday, March 16, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Niki Manole of Albuquerque; daughter, Evangeline Manole Pavlakos and husband, Dr. Bill Pavlakos of Albuquerque; son, Nick Tom Manole and wife, Asimina of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Nectarios Pavlakos, Rose Pavlakos, Thanasi"Tom" Manole, and Niki Manole, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Despo Svouliandopoulos, Vasiliki Vasilopoulous and husband, Aristides, and Kalliopi Papavalsilopoulos, all of Grevena, Greece; brother, Eftimios Manolis of Dracut, MA; brothers-in-law, Chris Daskalos and wife, Milly, Pete Daskalos and wife, Soula, all of Albuquerque; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Manole came from Greece March 23, 1955 and married his bride Niki Daskalos in Las Vegas, NM the same year. He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church for 45 years. He was also a member of A.H.E.P.A and a 32 Degree Mason. Mr. Manole owned many bars and restaurants in Albuquerque and later was in the real estate business. A Trisagion will be held Sunday, March 19, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (Lomas & Eubank), with Father Mario Giannopoulos officiating. Services will be held Monday, March 20, 2000, 3:00 p.m., at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St. SE, with Father Mario Giannopoulos, officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Memorial Fund, 308 High St. SE, 87102. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Martinez -- Funeral services for Mrs. Theresita Martinez will be held on Saturday at the Ascension Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Martinez -- IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM R. MARTINEZ Died 3-18-94 Six years ago you left us but you have not been forgotten. We Love you very much, Your wife, Gabrielle and family
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Mayer -- Georgia M. Mayer, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Friday, March 17, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Russell Mayer of Albuquerque; daughter, Leslie Duke; and two grandchildren, Michael Desmond and Erin Desmond, all of Peachtree, GA. Services will be held Sunday, 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Cremation will follow services. Interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
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Mayhew -- Pamela K. McKay Mayhew, of Pensacola, passed away Friday, March 10, 2000. She was formerly of Albuquerque. Mrs. Mayhew's mother, Elmyra K. McKay, preceded her in death. Survivors include her father, Horace F. McKay Jr.; her children, Chace M. Mayhew and his wife, Jennifer, Krystina K. Mayhew, Mason Mayhew and his wife, Melanie; and granddaughter, Sydney Mayhew, all of Albuquerque. A private memorial service will be held. The family requests, in lieu of flowers if you wish, memorial donations be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Northwest Florida Chapter, P.O. Box 17841, Pensacola, Florida 32522-7841.
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Montoya -- Celso Montoya, born August 17, 1904 in Cuba, NM, passed away on March 15, 2000, following an illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nemesina; one son, Gilberto; one daughter, Linday; one grandson, Gerald; and four brothers, Maclovio, Manuel, Patricio and Antonio. He is survived by five children, Celso Montoya Jr. and wife, Adelina of Nogales, AZ, James Montoya and wife, Barbara of Las Vegas, NM, Helen Salazar and husband, Acasio of Cuba, NM, Mary Lou Perea and husband, Carlos of Tucumcari, NM, and Ethel Baca of Cuba, NM. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Anselmo Montoya and Albert Montoya; and two sisters, Katie McKnight and Susie Gurule. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, 1:00 p.m., at the Immaculate Conception Church in Cuba, NM. Interment will follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marvin Baca, Tammy Salazar, Jake Salaz, Perry Montoya, Frankie Perea, and Manuel Montoya. Honorary pallbearers will be James Montoya, Eustacio Casaus, Eustacio Chavez, Loe Chavez, Larry Cowthon, and Melody Brumley. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street, Gary F. Santillanes, CFSP.
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Olguin -- Joe C. Olguin, 83, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2000 in Albuquerque. He was born July 9, 1916 to Tomas and Juanita Bruno Olguin in Val Verde, NM. Joe was a longtime rancher in the Socorro area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Maez Olguin. He is survived by his sons, Rudy Olguin and wife, Mary of Casa Grande, AZ and Gilbert Olguin and wife, Shirley of Albuquerque; daughters, Fita Apodaca of Socorro, Jennie Hogan and husband, Donald of T or C, Pauline Sanchez and husband, Richard of Socorro and Loretta Olguin of Tucson, AZ; brother, Tom Olguin and wife, Cora of Las Cruces; sister, Rosela Gonzales of San Antonio, NM; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, March 17 at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited Sunday, March 19, 7:00 p.m., at the San Antonio Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 20, 11:00 a.m., at the San Antonio Catholic Church, with Father Bill Sanchez as Celebrant. Interment will be in the San Marcial Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are all of Mr. Olguin's grandchildren. Cremation arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM.
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Olson -- CLARENCE B. OLSON It broke our hearts to see you go, But you did not go alone, For a part of us went with you, The day GOD called you home. Love, Edie and Linda
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Rolllie -- Jenny P. Rollie, 76, of Gallup, NM, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2000 in Show Low, AZ. Jenny was a member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral and was very active and served in various position with the RMCH Auxiliary and the United Blood Services Blood Bank. She is survived by her husband, Edward Rollie of Gallup; daughter, Terri Bortot; grandsons, Casey Bortot and Zachary Bortot; and son-in-law, Terry Bortot, all of Show Low, AZ. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Plese; mother, Anna Plese; son, Michael E. Rollie Sr.; and grandson, Michael E. Rollie Jr. Visitation will be at Rollie Mortuary on Saturday, March 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rosary will be at Rollie Mortuary, Palm Chapel, on Sunday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday, March 20, at 10:00 a.m., with Fr. Jim Walker officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup. Pallbearers will be Tommy Dresser, William Head, Lidio Rainaldi Sr., Tim Smith, Don Sparks Sr., and Don Sparks Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Lewis Bortot Jr., Charles High II, Cameron LaPrade, Leonardo Montano, Lidio Rainaldi Jr., Leland Roach, Jerry Smith, Jim Smith, and Robert Welch. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to RMCH Auxiliary, 1900 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM 87301.
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Sanchez -- Paul G. Sanchez, 51, passed away March 16, 2000. A native New Mexican, he served his country in the Marine Corps. for 14 years and was employed at US West, where he made many friends. He also worked at the Post Office, City of Albuquerque, Isleta Casino, Chava Trucking, Coyote Concrete, Alpha Rentals, and the love of his life was being a sports official, for all sports. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1966 and was preceded in death by his father, Richard G. Sanchez; sister, Elda Sanchez; and brother, Richard Sanchez. Paul is survived by his wife of 32 years, Maria del Rosario Villegas Sanchez; children, Paul E. Sanchez and Michelle Chavez, David G. Sanchez, Jose L. Sanchez and wife, Perscilla, Sabrina Sanchez and Larry Zamora; grandchildren, Isaiah P. Sanchez, Antonio L. Zamora, Isabella Sanchez, Jeremy Sanchez, Sheila Cason, and Adam Cason; mother, Mary Sanchez; brothers, Jimmy Sanchez, Raymond Sanchez, Girard Sanchez, Patrick Sanchez, Anthony Sanchez, and Andrew Sanchez; sisters, Casilda, Nancy, Judy, and many other nieces, nephews, and family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2000. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2000, with main Celebrant Fr. Bob Chabot. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Irineo Villegas, Henry Guzman, Salvador Campos Jr., Gabriel Campos, Luis Ernesto Navarette, and Thomas Navarette. The family wishes to give a very special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff at UNM Hospital, Fr. Bob Chabot, and all of his friends at US West, for their loving care. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 505-343-8008.
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Shaw -- Lillie C. Shaw passed away Thursday, March 16, 2000 at her home in Escondida, NM, where she was born December 20, 1920 to Jose and Teresita Baca Crespin. Mrs. Shaw was a school teacher for over 35 years in the Magdalena and Socorro area and Principal of the Sanchez Elementary School. She was a member of the Socorro Golf Assoc. and an avid bowler. Lillie will be missed by all her family and former students. She is survived by her husband, Jerry of the home; daughter, Sandra Gonzales and husband, Tony of Socorro; brothers, Andy Crespin and wife, Gloria of Albuquerque and Tom Crespin and wife, Pauline of Socorro; sister, Florence Foster and husband, Ray of Socorro; grandchildren, Ryan, Vince and Brandi Gonzales; great-grandchildren, Anthony Maloney and Christian Gonzales. Visitation will be held Monday, March 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, at the Lemitar Catholic Church in Lemitar, NM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, at the San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro with Father Bill Sanchez as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Lemitar Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ryan Gonzales, Vince Gonzales, Eden Foster, Felix Crespin, Paul Crespin, David Wood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Socorro General Hospital Hospice, PO Box 1009, Socorro, NM 87801. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM.
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Stepleton -- Sandra S. Stepleton, age 60, died unexpectedly of cancer on March 11, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Stepleton, Bonnie Stepleton and her husband, Arnold Klein and their daughter, Corrina; her son, John Stepleton and his wife, Diana and their son, Miles; brother, Ron Gould and his wife, Judy of Farmington; and nieces and nephews, Jennifer Johnson, Joanna Clark, and Michael Gould. She was a loving mother and doting grandmother. She will be missed by friends and family. There will be a Memorial service March 18, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE, with Ed Mabrito, officiating. A reception will follow at her home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the ARC of New Mexico, 3655 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1644, (505) 883-4630. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
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Tafoya -- In Memory BENNIE G. TAFOYA Born 5-21-25 Deceased 3-18-99 Husband, Dad and Grandpa Although it's been a year you left us, to us it seems only yesterday. Days have gone fast, just like you went fast. Every place we go, you left memories, especially at the 10:45 Mass, where you served as usher at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Your loss has been great for us, pain for us never seems to go away. We all try hard to be strong and try to hang on. Love you, miss you, wife, Julia and Family
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Taggart -- In Loving Memory Of A Very Special Person In Our Lives JAMES C."JIM" TAGGART July 25, 1917 - March 18, 1994 Jim, Dad, and Grandpa, We Love You and Still Miss You. Jean and Family Karen (Homer), Steve (Tristan), Rachel, Sean, Bryan
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