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Anderson -- Elsie Lee Anderson, born November 2, 1928, in McNary, Arizona, passed away on April 7, 2000. She is survived by her pet dog, Maggie; daughters, Barbara Harper Marlowe and husband, Doug, of Tucson, AZ, Linda Olson and husband, Richard (Oley) of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Rebecca Marlowe, Jenny Marlowe, Scott Olson, and Kim Marlowe; sister, Shirlee Wilkins and husband, Dick of Stockton, CA; nephew, Rick Wilkins, wife, Val, and son, Steven. Elsie graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946 and then attended UNM. She was Acoma Elementary School's first secretary and then worked for Sandia National Laboratories for 24 years, retiring in 1986. Elsie was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Her family will miss her love, kindness, humor, wisdom, strength, and support. She was always there for everyone who needed her with no questions asked. In lieu of flowers, Elsie requested donations be made to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. A Memorial service will be held on April 10, 10:00 a.m., at the Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel, 1950 Second Street--enter through the Wyoming gate.
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Anderson -- Rosemary"Rosie" Anderson, 75, a resident of Albuquerque for 37 years, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2000. She is survived by her son, Buddy Anderson of Albuquerque; daughter, Heidi Lucas of Albuquerque; sister, Dorothy Palmer of Detroit, MI; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Howard L. Anderson in 1991. She will be loved and missed by all. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church, 7001 San Antonio Dr. NE, with Rev. Harold Johnson. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Barela -- The family of Adelaida Barela wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Adelaida. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Bean -- In Loving Memory of Rev. David V. Bean Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather July 20, 1933 - April 9, 1996For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?Only when you drink from the view of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb, And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
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Brown -- Helen L. Brown, 69, passed away April 8, 2000 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a longtime resident of Tucumcari, NM. Helen is survived by her husband, Richard Brown; four children, Jerry, Michael, Linda, and Candice; three grandchildren, Richard, Stefani, and David; great-grandson, Blake Richard; and other family and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial Service is pending. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St NW. 505-343-8008
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Burns -- Annie Florence Burns, born in Elizabethtown, NM, June 19, 1905, passed away April 7, 2000 in Albuquerque at the age of 94. She attended Harwood Girls School in Albuquerque, Loretto Academy in Santa Fe, graduating from Clayton High School. She taught school prior to her marriage to William Burns in 1927, who preceded her in death in November 1987. Mrs. Burns is survived by sisters, Irene Gonzales, Connie Romero and husband, Joe, Lucy Garza, brother, James Ornelas, her children, Georgia Chavez and husband Johnnie, William Burns and wife, Jeannie, Theresa Laberge and husband John, Herman Burns and Clara Gonzales, Leanna Cotinola and husband, Joe, James Burns and wife, Ramona, Norman Burns and wife Sylvia, 24 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren. She will lie in state at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday. The Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Chavez, Bob Jojola, Rick Burns, Joseph Cotinola, Anthony Burns, Richard Burns, and Donald Burns serving as casket bearers. Honorary bearers will be Ronald Chavez, Steve Burns, Michael Burns, and Christopher Cotinola. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 714 4th S.W., 87102. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE in charge of arrangements
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Castillo -- The family of Mr. Gilbert Castillo wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Your kindness will always be remembered. Funeral Services were in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Chavez -- CARMELITA G. CHAVEZ April 8, 1917 - April 9, 1995In Loving Memory Mom, it has been five years today, it seems like a longtime ago I last saw you. You are still thought about alot. You are terribly missed and you will never be forgotten. Love you and also Happy Birthday. Your Family
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Chavez -- Lola Chavez, born September 23, 1921, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Maria Gallegos; and her brothers and sisters, Merced, Rafael, Rita and Erineo. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Louis Chavez Sr.; three sons, Louis Chavez Jr. and wife, Debbie of Farmington, Michael Chavez Sr. and wife, Charlene of Gallup, and Rafael Chavez and wife, Holly of Seattle, WA; and two daughters, Frances Hackney and husband, Jay Dee of Tampa, FL and Beatrice Gallegos and husband, Gilbert of Albuquerque. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Elvira Chavez, Rachel Blea and Vena Blea. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Albuquerque. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Michael Chavez Jr., Steven Chavez, Andrew Chavez, Eric Chavez, Gilbert Gallegos Jr., Jonathon Gallegos, and Javier Chavez. Honorary pallbearers are Sharon Scarinci, Karen Whitlock, Cynthia Cabrales, Lisa Kirk, Sarah Chavez and Adrienne Chavez. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St., Norbert R. Baldonado Jr., F.S.I.
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Clough -- Thomas E. Clough, age 85, passed away in Albuquerque on Saturday, April 1, 2000. He was born July 7, 1914 in Blair, Nebraska. He had been a resident of Albuquerque for the past 25 years, coming from Williams, AZ, where he was a civil engineer with the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Clough was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Williams. Survivors include Florence Clough, his beloved wife of 54 years; his sister, Peryl and her husband, Carol Dunkin of Elephant Butte, NM and their daughters, Alice Carol Dawson-Clark and her husband, Roy, Donna Dunkin, Sue Dunkin, and Kathy Earles and her husband, Burt. Also surviving is a niece, Liz Flett; and nephews, Warren Kearns and Jack Reiske and their families; as well as many other relatives and friends. Mr. Clough was preceded in death by his parents; and by his brother, Warren G. Kearns. Interment with military honors will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, April 17, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be sent to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, c/o Ballut Abyad Shrine, P.O. Box 8410, Albuquerque, NM 87198. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mr. Clough.
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Cordova -- IN MEMORY OFBENJAMIN M. CORDOVA(BENJI)APRIL 10, 1952 - APRIL 9, 1999The day God called you home was the day that broke all our hearts. The perfect husband and father whose presence filled our home with joy and happiness, is now a feeling of emptiness. You touched so many lives with your kindness and generosity, and left an impression in all our hearts. Though life is not the same and sometimes a day to day struggle, you left us with so many special memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Benjie, we miss you and love you, and you will be forever remembered by everyone as our husband, father, son, brother and friend.HAPPY BIRTHDAYLove you always, Margaret, Dennis, Sara Family and Friends
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Forcum -- Private Memorial services for Rosemary Forcum, 68, formerly of Belen, were held on Wednesday, March 29th, at St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Belen. Mrs. Forcum died on Thursday at University Medical Center. She was born on December 23, 1931 in West Plains, MO and attended the University of Colorado and Colorado Women's College. She married Bill Forcum in Casper, WY on March 23, 1954. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Belen and the P.E.O. service organization. She moved to Lubbock four months ago, from Belen. Survivors include her husband; one son, Rick Forcum of Lubbock; one brother, Hugh McGee of Golden, CO; one sister, Lucille Scott of Billings, MT; and one grandson. The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, St. Phillips Episcopal Church, or to the donor's favorite charity.
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Gerety -- Helen Gerety, 87, a resident of Albuquerque died Friday, April 7, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Francis of the family home; son, William F. Gerety of Trinidad, CO; daughter, Carol G. Carter of Albuquerque; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Giddings -- IN LOVING MEMORY LIZ M. GIDDINGS April 9, 1999-April 9, 2000We think of you with love today But this is nothing new We thought about you yesterday and days before that too We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories and your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake With which we'll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our heartsWe Love You and Miss You Very Much Your Family
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Gonzales -- TONY GONZALES Sept. 17, 1939 - April 9, 1975Today marks 25 years that you have been gone from our lives, but you have lived on in our hearts since. We miss you and love you.Mom, Dad, Phil, Pula, Alex, Joan and Mary Lou
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Green -- The family of Sherry Ann Green would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, gifts of condolence, love and support during Sherry's illness and home going. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Herrera -- Mr. Abelino C. Herrera, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 5, 2000. Mr. Herrera is survived by his three sons, Clarence Herrera, John Herrera and wife, Gloria and Robert David Herrera and wife, Susanne; one sister, Carol Herrera; three brothers, Eloy Herrera and wife, Lena, Mariano Herrera and wife, Reina and Ramon Herrera and wife, Grace; seven grandchildren, Donald, Matilda, Roseline, Michelle, Clyde, Jonathan and Patricia; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tillie Herrera, 1980. Mr. Herrera was a member of the Catholic Church, Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII, worked for Sandia Base and A.P.S. until his retirement in 1979, and was Board member of Westland Development Corporation. A Mass will be celebrated Monday morning, 9:00 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with Father Tom, Celebrant. The family will be receiving family and friends at the church after 8:30 a.m. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Herrera -- Ralph C. Herrera, age 80, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Thursday, April 6, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Ninfa Herrera of Albuquerque; daughter, Judy Tobias of Albuquerque; two sisters, Gloria Richards of Rio Rancho and Tessie Garcia of Santa Fe; brother, Tony Herrera of Santa Fe; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Herrera was a member of American Legion Post 13 and the V.F.W. He was a veteran of WWII and participated in the Invasion of the Beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2000, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2000 in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2000, at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, with Father Ramon Aragon as Celebrant. Anthony Aragon, Jim Baylor, Adrian Breen, Andre Moreno, Mario Moreno and Buddy Tobyas will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 noon. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Jahns -- Dieter Walter Jahns, a 1964 UNM alumni graduate, passed away March 14, 2000 at age 58 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born June 5, 1941 in Braunschweig, Germany, the son of Walter Jahns and Margaret Spocrecke Jahns. He immigrated to the United States in 1953 where he lived many years in Alamogordo, New Mexico and graduated from Alamogordo High School. He attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where he received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Experimental Psychology. He married Karel Kennedy in 1964. He is survived by his wife; son, Steve Jahns and his wife, Julie and his only grandchild, Abby Louise of Bellingham, WA; daughter, Margaret (Marti) Hoefer and her husband, Randy Hoefer of Renton, WA; father, Walter; sister, Elke Iftner and her husband, Marsh of Socorro, NM; and his brother-in-law, Kendall Kennedy and his wife, Cindy of Phoenix, AZ. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Jahns in 1974. Dieter worked 16 years for the Boeing Co. in Seattle as a human engineering analyst. For a two-year period he worked at the Research Institute for Human Engineering in Meckenheim/Bonn, F.R. Germany. He later opened his own company, SynerTech Associates, a human factors/ergonomics consulting firm relocated it to Whatcom County in 1981. His work focused on the design/analysis of facilities equipment, tools, and tasks to be compatible with physiological, biomechanical, perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics of human beings. His speciality was transportation ergonomics in both ground and aeronautical systems. He was instrumental in the formation of the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE), in an effort to further define the practice of human factors/ergonomics. Located in Belingham, Washington, BCPE is a nonprofit organization which certifies human factors/ergonomics practitioners-both in the US and internationally through evaluation of applicants educational, work and training criteria and successful completion of an examination. He served as BCPE's Executive Director from 1990 to 1998, and a technical advisor until his death. He was a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (Puget Sound Chapter), International Egronomics Association, the Association of Aviation Psychologists, and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He was also a member of the Clearbrook Lutheran Church and a member of the Mt. Baker Rotary Club of Lynden. He loved to read, and to learn from what he read about; science, philosophy; current events, human factors/ergonomics development and many other subjects. He was an amazing man, with a sharp mind and a kind heart. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and relatives. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 18. Dieter's ashes will be interred at a family graveside service on Orcas Island, WA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Dieter requested memorials be made to Whatcom County Hospice, 600 Birchwood, Bellingham, WA 98225.
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Jaramillo -- The family of Mr. Alonzo Jaramillo wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Funeral Services were in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Jiminez -- The family of Jennie Jiminez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Mrs. Jiminez. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Klentschy -- Kenneth Karl Klentschy, born March 5, 1926, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, went to his eternal rest April 8, 2000 at 6:10 a.m. Kenny is survived by his widow, Margo of Farmington, NM; five daughters, Karlyn McPartlin and husband, Raymond of Reno, NV, Janice Carrier and husband, Scott of Fremont, CA, Paul Geisler of Atlanta, GA, Kenda Land and fiance Jay Cornell, and Kayle Moore and husband, David of Albuquerque, NM; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Kenny is a"perpetual member" of Mesa Lodge #68 in Albuquerque, NM, and was Worshipful Master of that Lodge in 1981. Kenny was a 32nd Degree, KCCH Scottish Rite in Santa Fe, NM. He was also a member of the"Ballut Abyad Shrine" in Albuquerque. In 1993, Kenny proudly served as"The Most Worshipful Grand Master" of Masons in New Mexico. He is a"perpetual member" of Animas Lodge #15 in Farmington, NM where he served as a Secretary and was a member of Chama Lodge #17 in Cuba, NM. In addition, Kenny was a member of the Farmington Elks Club. Kenny served his country as a combat veteran in World War II as a communicators navigator in the U.S. Navy. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, all contributions may be made to the Scottish Rite Dyslexia Foundation, Box 2024, Santa Fe, NM 87504. Memorial Services will be held in Albuquerque, NM, at Temple Masonic Lodge #6, 3801 Osuna Rd. NE, on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE in charge of arrangements.
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Koskey -- Janice E. (Jan) Koskey, beloved wife and mother, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2000, while in the presence of God and her husband, Dr. Gene Koskey. After almost five years, her courageous battle with ovarian cancer was over. Janice was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on April 10, 1937. She grew up in her place of birth and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She served as a speech and hearing therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Bloomington, Indiana; and Brown Deer, Wisconsin public schools. Jan was a member and officer in Women Aglow International from 1978 to 1998, she was the first Aglow International State Prayer Coordinator for New Mexico and West Texas in which capacity she conducted various prayer functions and conferences all over New Mexico. In 1996, Jan and a companion drove the borders of the state, praying for the state and its gate cities. She was a powerful intercessor and prayer warrior for Jesus Christ. Her ministry touched countless lives in the State, the Nation, and the world. In 1999, Jan developed the UPPER ROOM World Prayer Center housed at Church on the Rock of Albuquerque. The UPPER ROOM is a multi-church intercessory prayer group whose members currently represent over 25 different churches in Albuquerque. Janice is survived by her husband, Dr. B. Eugene Koskey; and three children, Allyson Underwood and husband, Brian of Yorba Linda, CA, Brenda Koskey of El Segundo, CA and Christopher Koskey of Portland, OR. Other survivors are her mother, Gertrude Berg of Seminole, FL; her sister, Carol Wood and husband, Bill of Seminole, FL; her niece, Beth Marino, husband, George, and son, Tyler of Pulaski, VA; and her sister-in-law, Lois DuPont of Glendale, CA. A Memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Church of the Rock, 5300 Second Street NW, on Sunday, April 9, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to the UPPER ROOM at Church on the Rock.
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Kowalski -- Stanley M. Kowalski, 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968 died, Thursday, April 6, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Kowalski of Albuquerque; daughter, Dianne Parker and husband, David of Colorado Springs; son, Douglas P. Kowalski and wife, Lynette of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Christine and Rachel Parker of Colorado Springs, Jason and Nolan Kowalski of St. Louis; and sister, Pauline Mazurkiewicz of New York. Mr. Kowalski served 29 years in the U.S. Army including assignments in World War II in the Pacific Theatre including Okinawa, Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. During his services he received: Second and Third Oak Leaf Cluster to Bronze Star Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Army Commendation with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Korean SVC Medal with 2 Service Star, National Defense Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with ten year Device. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Deacon Bob Lewis officiating. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Leckman -- Alberta Beatrice (Bea), nee Lane, 81, wife, mother, grandmothers, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend passed away at peace on Wednesday, March 29, 2000. Bea was born and raised in Hagerman, New Mexico and had been a resident of the greater Albuquerque for 53 years. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frederick A. Leckman of Sandia Park, New Mexico; her daughter, Helene Louise Santos of South Wonston, United Kingdom and Raleigh, North Carolina; her sons, Arnold Lane Leckman of Albuquerque and James Frederick Leckman of Hamden, Connecticut. She was the beloved grandmother to Emily, Phillip, Peter, Daniel, Anna, and Andrew and honored mother-in-law to Marilyn Hildner Leckman, Hannah Hone Leckman and Lucinio Santos. She leaves behind her two younger sister, Lila Elinor Roger of Albuquerque and Blanche Catherine Tompkins of San Bernardino, California. She was a dear aunt to 19 nephews and nieces. A devoted friend, Bea was long time member of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church where she served as a deaconess, a Sunday School teacher, and more recently, a member of the Stephen's Ministry. Bea was a devoted teacher of the first grade at Comanche Elementary School for more than a decade. She will be remembered for her volunteer service as a Den Mother, Brownie Troop and Girl Scout leader in the Northeast Heights and the East San Jose community. A graduate of Park College in Parkville, Missouri, Bea was active in the American Association of University Women where she helped to establish the standards for preschool programs in Albuquerque. She was a reading tutor and taught in a GED program at Sandia Base. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Andrew Newton Tompson Memorial Scholarship Fund at Highland High School. She also was active in the Friendship Force from its inception in Albuquerque. An avid correspondent and world traveler, her hobbies including knitting Christmas stockings for her grandchildren, gardening, swimming with the"Lunch Bunch", entertaining, learning new computer skills, reading and writing free verse. Mrs. Leckman was preceded in death by her parents, Alberta Johnson Lane and Edwin Eddy Lane, longtime residents of Hagerman and Chaves County; her two older siblings, Edwin E. Lane, and Evelyn Lane Williams; her nephew, Stephen Roger, and by an American Friends Field Service student from Newlands Lodge, South Africa, Andrew Mark Newton Tompson, who spent a year with the Leckman family in the early 1960s. A Memorial Service will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, on Friday, April 14, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. The family has asked that any donations in her memory should be directed to the elevator fund at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, 87016, (203-265-7628). They also request that no flowers be sent. The family also wishes to thank the nursing staff and other caring professionals and volunteers at the Intensive Care Unit and the Hospice Unit at Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lopez -- The family of Mrs. Sandra Lopez wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Your kindness will always be remembered. Funeral Services were in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Midrid -- The family of Mr. Eugene Midrid wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Funeral Services were in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Molina -- Adam M. Molina, 23, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 6, 2000. Adam is survived by his father, Michael A. Molina; and special friend, Pat Lemos; his mother, Clara Lopez; his son, Adam R. Molina; the mother of his son, Nicole Martinez; paternal grandmother, Flora de Herrera of Seboyeta, NM; maternal grandmother, Ramona Lopez; many special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Adam was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, from 3:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., in the Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m., by Trini and Valerio Lucero. Final visitation will be Monday morning, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., in the church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Jack. Interment will follow in the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Molina, Charles Molina, Troy Greenwood, Davey Garcia, Trini Molina and Matthew Candelaria. Honorary pallbearers will be Alfred Zamora, Eric Carrillo, Gavino Hernandez, Gilbert Trujillo, Arlo Gonzales and Chris Moore. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Moody -- Clark Moody, 65, a resident of Los Lunas, died Thursday, April 5, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Lee Moody of Los Lunas; son, Lonnie Moody of Albuquerque; daughters, Lavona Montgomery and husband, Aaron Curtis of Altus, OK, Patricia Fritch of Fresno, CA, and Sherry Ann Thomas; son, Johnnie Ray Clark Moody, both of Missouri; brother, Thomas Ray Moody and wife, Rose of Wenatchee, WA; mother, Adgie Reynolds of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren, Ty Logan Moody, Jay Clark Moody, Zachary Aaron Montgomery, Randy and Amber Catanzarite, Jenifer Grey and Jamie Thomas. Mr. Moody was preceded in death by his brother, John Arthur Moody. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Lunas. Mr. Moody owned CM Auto Sales. He enjoyed restoring old cars. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Los Lunas Ward, James Rd. & Highway 85. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Mora -- Funeral Services for Mr. Billy B. Mora will be held on Monday at the St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary for Mr. Mora will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Church. Arrangements by Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Mullan -- Stanley George Mullan, 71, a 39 year resident of Albuquerque who was born in Belfast, Ireland, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mullan of the family home; sons, Terrance Mullan and Sean Mullan, both of Albuquerque; daughter, Shannon Griffo and husband, Don of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Terrance Mullan Jr., Holly Mullan, Beau Griffo, Sharlene Mullan, Bryan Mullan, Susan Griffo and Samantha Griffo; and sister, Violet Anderson of Canada, Ethel Baird of Ireland, Lillian Boyd and husband, Stanley of Ireland. Mr. Mullan retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1971. He was employed by Sandia National Labs for 17 years. Services will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. NE, with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Sean Mullan, Don Griffo, Terry Mullan Jr., Terry Mullan Sr., Beau Griffo, Jerry Paiz. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Duran, Barney Garcia, Andy Paiz, and George Hudson. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 1:00 p.m. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Murer -- Eileen Murer, age 53, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2000. She is survived by her life-partner, Janice Jillson of Rio Rancho; mother, Josephine Murer of Rio Rancho; father, Howard Murer or Rome, New York; brother, James Murer of Dallas, TX; and sister, Joanne Murer of Stillwater, OK. Eileen was a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. She served in the Army from 1966-1969. Eileen then worked for the Air Force, as a civilian, for 23 years until she retired. Cremation will take place. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2000, 11:00 a.m. at Aspen Funeral Alternatives Chapel, 1935 Juan Tabo NE. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 or the National Kidney Foundation of New Mexico, 1715 Girard Blvd. SE, Suite 112, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives (323-9000).
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Naranjo -- The family of Mrs. Gertrude Naranjo would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father, San Ignacio Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary, to Sandia Hospice and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Norman -- Dr. Elizabeth Ann Norman, age 61, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2000 in Tucson, AZ. She was born in Fort Worth and graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1956. After raising three daughters, she returned to school, completing her BUS with distinction at the University of New Mexico in 1989 and her MA in Educational Foundations in 1991. In 1997, Dr. Norman received her PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Norman and her husband moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1998 where she became an active participant in many community organizations. She continued her studies, learning French and studying Greece and Greek culture. She served as President of the Sun City Summerlin French Club, Chaplain of the Spring Mountain Republican Women, and was a member of the Valley of Fire Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Dr. Norman was a lifelong member of Church of Christ. She and her husband lived and traveled throughout the world. Ann loved and was greatly loved by Jay, her husband and best friend for 42 years. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. Other survivors include her daughters, Alecia J. Hunter and husband, Thomas of San Diego, CA, Joanna K. Norman and husband, Paul Tumarkin of Tucson, AZ and Delia F. Raymer and husband, Michael L. of Lansing, MI; parents, E.E. Stell and Ulean Stell of Forth Worth, TX; sister, Kathy Thurman and husband, David of Estes Park, CO; grandchildren, Tyler J. Wang and Sheamus Stell Hunter of San Diego, CA; nephews, Jason Thurman of Forth Worth and Norman Brinkley of Anchorage, Alaska; nieces, Jennifer Anglen of Halfway, Missouri and Liesl Bergt of Anchorage, Alaska. Memorial Services for Dr. Norman will be Friday, April 14, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. at Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, NM. Memorial may be made to American Heart Association in the name of Dr. E. Ann Norman. Greenwood Funeral Home, Ft. Worth, TX in charge of arrangements.
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Pawlak -- Fred J. Pawlak, 64, a resident of Albuquerque for 30 years, died Friday, April 7, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Pawlak of the family home; daughters, Daun Dow of Albuquerque, Mary Page and husband, Bobby of Rio Rancho; son, Scott Pawlak of Albuquerque; grandsons, David Carriere and Kenny Woodham, both of Albuquerque, and Zachary Page of Rio Rancho; brother-in-law, John Lord and wife, Pat of Gordon, WI. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Pawlak was a member of the Albuquerque Field Archers, NM Bow Hunters Association, Yucca Muzzle Loaders, NM Mountain Men, and the Zia Gun Club. He had worked for 19 years as a glazier for different glass companies in Albuquerque, retiring in 1998. He had also worked for several years at Movies 8. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2000, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment of the cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Perez -- The family of Mr. Frank L. Perez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the 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 Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Robinson -- IN LOVING MEMORYFRANKLIN DON ROBINSON 7/9/44 -- 4/9/94Marianne Cisneros Robinson
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Romero -- The family of Fernando C. Romero Jr. would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Pastor Rogelio Martinez, and Mr. Perfecto Vasquez, Abundant Christian Church, for officiating the Funeral Service and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Sanchez -- The family of Chris J. Sanchez II would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Joel Garner, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Rose and Dan Lopez for reciting the Rosary, to the pallbearers, to the Catholic Daughters for all the food they provided and their special prayers, to all the doctors, nurses, and staff of the M.I.C.U. at U.N.M.H. for all their loving care they gave to Chris. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Sandoval -- The family of Mr. Ambrosio H. Sandoval would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Manuel Viera O.F.M., Holy Family Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Presbyterian Hospice, to the Blue Army for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Taylor -- Georgeanna Taylor passed away April 3, 2000 in an Alice, Texas nursing home. She was 90. Mrs. Taylor was born June 19, 1909 in Tecumsey, Michigan to George and Lucy Page. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Freer. She was a former Cub Scout Den Mother, a member of the AARP, and the Triple L. Club. She was active in the nursing home ministry of the First Baptist Church in Freer, and the oldest member of the Purple Sage Square Dance Club in Freer. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Keller O. Brown in 1958 and by George W. Taylor in 1982; also by two daughters, Jeanette Harp and Lucy Brown; one son, George W. Brown Jr.; and one granddaughter, Georgeanna Howder. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy (Gerald) Black of Freer; one son, Leonard Austin (Linda) Brown of Escondido, CA; 14 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2000 in Sunset memorial Park with Pastor Brian E. Davis, Ph.D. of Parkview Baptist Church officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Vleck -- Marcella Eunice Vleck, born August 23, 1916, passed away on April 4, 2000. She was a resident of Albuquerque for 46 years and retired from Sandia Laboratories. She played a very active role at the Albuquerque Garden Center and was honored with a Lifetime Master Gardener certification in 1998. She was a member of the Albuquerque Rose Society and Petal Pusher Garden Club. As editor of"The Garden Gate" and"Blue Ribbon" publications for several years, she took great pride in helping to spread her seeds of knowledge about gardening in New Mexico. She also spearheaded the volunteer Master Gardener's program at the Albuquerque City Library and you could find her there on most Saturday's answering questions. Her husband, James D'Arcy Vleck and grandson, James E. Vleck, preceded her in death. Her five children, Virginia Carraway, Robert Vleck, Marilee A. Lytle, Marguerite Ford and James Vleck survive her. She has six grandchildren, Jayme L. Lytle, William Ford, Sean Carraway, Ryan Carraway, Robert Vleck, Vanessa Vleck and Lawrence Vleck; and four great grandchildren, Ryan Lytle, Samantha Carraway, Zachary Carraway and Moses Vleck. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 7, 2000, at the chapel of Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE, in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Albuquerque Rose Society. She has gone before us to plant the garden and keep it well until our time comes to join her. How lovely the rose garden will be! Dear Mom: We will miss you.
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Ward -- Barry Lee Ward, 76, a long time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 7, 2000, to join the love of his life, Normyan K. Ward, who preceded him in the fall of 1996. He was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on June 18, 1923 and moved to Albuquerque in the late 1940's. He was a Commander of guns in the Air Force in WWII during 1941-1945 in the Pacific Theater. He graduated from the law school at the University of Denver in 1952. He is survived by his sons, Coach Bill Ward and his, wife, Patricia and Henry Ward of California; daughters, DiAnne Thompson, Christina L. Ward-Lechalk, Karen Lee Arfman and her husband, Fred; grandchildren, Calvin Curry, Billy Ray, Sammy, and Michael Ward, Johnny and Jason Thompson, Jake Arfman, Britney and Ashley Yearout all of Albuquerque. He lived life optimistically, he enjoyed life, and to Barry life was a dream. He always knew the sun would come up again tomorrow. Memorial Services for Barry will be held Monday, 4:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Weber -- Janet R. (Jan) Weber, died April 4th, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Steve Weber with Becky Donich of Reno, Nevada, Gary Weber with wife, Ann and grandson, Kyle of Seattle, Washington; and daughter, Karen of Seattle. She is also survived by her brother, Ernie Baker and wife, Mary Ann of Spring Hill, Florida; sister, Judy and husband, Clyde of Greencastle, Indiana, sister Martha Jane Richardson of Monrovia California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jan Weber was an outstanding, lifetime professional artist. She was a member of most professional artist organizations. Jan was an enthusiastic love of live, devoted to her family and her art, and will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.
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Weldon -- In Loving Memory of JAMES E."JIM" WELDON August 1, 1930 to April 9, 1999We Love and Miss You, Your Family
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White -- Chester Austin"Bill" White, 78 years old, passed away Friday, April 7th, at the Veteran's Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 5, 1922, in Rockwall, Texas, he served in the Air Corps (soon to be Air Force) in WWII, flying the China-India-Burma"Hump." He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster. He married Harriet Louise Urban on January 9, 1946 and moved to Albuquerque, graduating from UNM College of Engineering in 1950. Together they raised five children, Louise Andra"Landra", Andrews Austin, Carleton Sims, William Dennis"Bill", and Thomas Urban"Tomas", until their divorce in 1965. From January 1967 to August 1972, he served his country again in civilian construction in Vietnam. Following his return to the States, he developed and marketed several devices he had patented, until his retirement in 1990. There will be a private interment at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Donations may be made in his name to the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas (2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219(, where he was treated as a child. He is survived by his five children; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many friend. He will be sorely missed.
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Woodworth -- John R."Woody" Woodworth, 69, a resident of Tijeras since 1972, died Thursday, April 6, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Woodworth of Tijeras; daughters Lisa McKenna and husband, Matthew of Albuquerque, Thalia Woodworth of Stamford, NE, and Diane L. Ball of Thoreau, NM; son, John R. Ball and wife, Pam of Edgewood, NM; grandchildren, Mackenzie Stout, Alison Stout and Trevor McKenna, all of Albuquerque, W. Nathan Tucker, Jason Ball and Amanda Ball, all of Edgewood, NM; brother, Hugh Johnson Woodworth, Jr. of Long Beach, CA; sister, Sally Noe and husband, Robert of Gallup, NM; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Woodworth was a Korean Conflict veteran of the US Navy. He was retired from Sandia National Laboratory with 28 years service. He was a member and past president of the New Mexico Herpetological Society, a former member of the NM Audubon Society, Hawkwatch International, and the Talking Talons. He was also a member of Friends of Tijeras Pueblo, the Albuquerque Archeological Society and the Archeology Society of NM. Mr. Woodworth was a member of The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John. He was an avid outdoorsman. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2000 at The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave. SW. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Tijeras Pueblo, P.O. Box 1916, Tijeras, NM 87059 or to Talking Talons, 11804 Highway 337, Tijeras, NM 87059. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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