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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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Brooks -- Donald W. Brooks, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1941, died Saturday, April 8, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Grace Brooks of the family home; children, Linda Williams, Doug Brooks, Reilly Brooks, all of Albuquerque and Marjorie Molina and husband, Eloy of Grants, NM; granddaughters, Renee Carrillo and husband, David, Regina Chavez and husband, Sal, all of Albuquerque and Jennifer Molina of Grants; grandson, Jeremiah Williams of Albuquerque; two great-grandsons, Jevon Rodriguez of Grants and Athan Chavez of Albuquerque; sister, Elaine Fleming; brother, Glen A. Brooks and wife, Mary, all of Albuquerque; and five stepchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, R. Kelly Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a business manager and member of IATSE and a projectionist for 50 years. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Butch Hanna, Rick Hanna, Robert Hanna, Randy Hanna, Rick Haverland and Brian Miller. Friends may visit French Mortuary prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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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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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. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic 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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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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Elliott -- Murele M. Elliott born November 14, 1913 passed away on Friday, April 7, 2000 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Murele was born to Raymond and Oma Minor. She was raised in the Garland, Texas area and graduated from Garland High School in 1931. She married L. Paul Elliott on November 7, 1936 and they made their home in Garland where they owned and operated a dry cleaning business. They moved to Albuquerque in 1949 and continued working in the dry cleaning business. Mrs. Elliott was also very active in the Church of Christ and was a volunteer with the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home Thrift Store. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott moved to Carlsbad in June of 1998. She enjoyed making numerous crafts including mosaics, needlework and crochet. Survivors include her husband, L. Paul Elliott of Carlsbad, New Mexico; sone, Dale Elliott and wife, Mary Charlotte of Spring, Texas; three grandchildren, Roger Elliott, Jennifer Gowens and Lisa Elliott; one great-grandchild born hours before her death, D'Artagnan Luc Elliott. Service for Mrs. Elliott will be Monday, April 10, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Church of Christ in Carlsbad. Interment of cremains will be at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc., Foundation, 1300 North Canal Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220. Services entrusted to Denton-Funchess Funeral Home, Carlsbad, New Mexico
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Herrera -- The family of Ralph C. Herrera wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Hunt -- David F. Hunt, USAF (Ret'd) died, April 8, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Steven of Bailey, CO and Robert and wife, Martina; grandchildren, Lisa and Robin of Bruchkoebel, Germany. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE in charge of arrangements
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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, Paula 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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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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Kridelbaugh -- Anna J. Kridelbaugh, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953 died April 8, 2000. She is survived by her husband, William W. Kridelbaugh, M.D.; her daughter, Katy Macdonald, M.D. and her son, Bill; grandchildren, John, Emily and William Macdonald; one sister, Marie Herrman and one brother, George Scofield. Cremation has taken place. It is the family's decision to have no memorial services. The family suggests that friends who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or to the Presbyterian in-patient Hospice Services, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
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Maldonado -- Pauline Maldonado April 10, 1918 - November 4, 1992 Feliz Cumpleaños Love, Renee Castillo-Zamora
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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. 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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Parker -- Thomas V. Parker, age 74, born on July 27, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN to Lynus and Ethel Parker, died Sunday, April 9, 2000. He graduated from Dexter High School, N.M. in 1942, attended New Mexico State University, and graduated from Baylor University College of Dentistry in 1950. He served as 2nd Lt., U.S. Infantry in the Philippines from 1943 to 1946. Dr. Parker was President of the N.M. Dental Association in 1967-68, and also served as a member of the N.M. State Board of Dental Examiners from 1970-1975. He practiced dentistry in both Springer and Raton, NM for 40 years before retiring in 1988. During his retirement years, he worked part-time for a Santa Fe periodontist. Dr. Parker was past Master of the Springer Masonic Lodge No. 45 AF&AM, Member of the Scottish Rite in Santa Fe, Ballut Abaybd Shrine Temple Albuquerque Chapter #24 Royal Order of Jesters, BPOE Elks Club #865 of Raton, and Order of Eastern Stars in Springer, NM. Thomas is survived by his wife, Peggy (Goldie) of Los Lunas; brother, Jack Parker and wife, Ella of Albuquerque; daughters, Jeanne Bader and husband, Mark of Plano, TX, Donna Barnes and husband, Harley of Irving, TX, Karen Woosley and husband, Joe of Sparks, NV, and Rita Fuller and husband, Tom of Mountain Home, ID; three stepsons, Paul Mayer of Spearfish, SD, Steve Mayer of Panama City Beach, FL and Brad Mayer of Rio Rancho; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., N.E. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Ballut Abayad Temple, Children's Hospital Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 87410, Albuquerque, NM 87198. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. N.E.
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Taylor -- The family of Georgeanna Taylor wishes to express their gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy during their time of need. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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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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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. .DMP
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