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Archibeque -- FRANK ARCHIBEQUE 4/18/25 to 10/23/99TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY, everyday we wake up and pray that things have changed, and we have you back again the way it used to be. But then we realize that that can never be. You left so quickly, no chance to really talk. We wanted to know all your thoughts. You suffered in silence. We know that we can never take anything for granted. Here it is your birthday and how we wish you were still with us eating a piece of cake and ice cream, and a cup of hot coffee. Mom sits by the window everyday waiting for you to come home, all the time crying. Easter Sunday will be six months, it's hard to believe. Our time will come too! But until then, how we miss you, Muncho! MUNCHO! John 11:25-26 Your wife, Tillie, Steve, Christine, Edward
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Bolton -- Dale Bolton, age 72, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2000 in Truth or Consequences, NM. Dale was born in Ft. Lupton, Colorado on December 10, 1927, the son of Harry W. and Estella (Williams) Bolton. He was retired from Allstate Insurance and had been a resident of Sierra County for the past 18 years. Mr. Bolton was a member of the Kiwanis International; the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge in Albuquerque; and a member of the Elephant Butte Post #1379 VFW. He had served as former president of the T or C Sierra County Chamber of Commerce; former owner of Rock Canyon and Marina Del Sur Marines in Elephant Butte; served as former president of the Robert O. Anderson School of Business Alumni; was an entrepreneur and land developer in both New Mexico and Mexico, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Dorothy P. Bolton of the family home in Monticello, NM; his two daughters, Claudia Bolton Jeffery of Monticello and Cynthia Linke of Albuquerque; two sons, Harry Dale Bolton Jr. of Albuquerque and Gregory Scott Bolton on Monticello; seven grandchildren, Steven and Kacie Tartaglia, Madelaine and Natalie Jeffery, Brandon, Sara and Valarie Bolton; a sister, Betty Keough of Diamond Springs, CA. Cremation will take place and a Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 426 Austin St., T or C, NM, with Rev. Ann Madden officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Geronimo Springs Museum, 211 Main Street, T or C, NM 87901. Arrangements are by French Mortuary of T or C, Inc., (505) 894-2574.
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Carrillo -- Our beloved sister, Guadalupe"Pita" Carrillo was called home to the Lord on Palm Sunday, April 16, 2000. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1997 and a longtime resident of Tucumcari. Pita was living with her sister, Mildred Trujillo at the time of her death."God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around her and whispered,"Come with Me." A heart of gold stopped beating, your hard working hands laid to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us that He only takes the best." Pita was born June 1, 1914 in Newkirk, NM to the home of Roman and Todosita Mirabal. As a young woman she married Sacramento Gallegos. They made their home in Las Vegas, NM. In 1940. she and her spouse moved to Tucumcari. In 1941, Sacramento was drafted into the Navy where he was a casualty of war. In 1947, she married Johnny M. Carrillo, he preceded her in death in 1992. Pita came from a large family of 11 children. Surviving are sisters, Esmeralda"Mildred" Trujillo and Pauline Ruiz of Albuquerque and Katie Gutierrez of Tucumcari; brothers, Henry Mirabal of Amarillo, TX, Roman Mirabal of Albuquerque; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m. from St. Rose of Lima Church in Santa Rosa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. also from St. Rose Church with Father Sotero A. Sena officiating. Burial will follow at the Dilia Cemetery in Dilia, NM. Serving as pallbearers are Richard Mirabal, Jimmy Mirabal, Raymond Mirabal, Frank Tenorio, Pete Vargas, Henry Mirabal and Larry Maestas. The family would like to thank Sandia Hospice for their support and care they extended to Guadalupe"Pita" Carrillo. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, NM (505) 472-3369.
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Chavez -- The family of Ralph R. Chavez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Service for Mr. Chavez. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Cornelius -- James R. Cornelius, 70, a resident of Albuquerque died Saturday, April 15, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggy Cornelius; daughter, Ginger Kiscaden and husband, Robert; son, Dana Cornelius of Albuquerque; grandchild, Chris Kiscaden. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret; and parents, James and Nola. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. He also retired from U.N.M. after 20 years. Services will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE, with Bishop J. B. Collyer, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be Robert Kiscaden, Chris Kiscaden, Hamid Ghiassi, Jordan Ghiassi, Brandon Ghiassi, Dava Ota, Jim Rotge, and Mike Rotruck. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE, Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Gallegos -- Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Petra Gallegos will be celebrated this morning, 11:00 a.m., at the St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Arturo Tafoya, Robert Duran, Art Tafoya, Ruben Gallegos, Martin Black and Richard Gallegos. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW
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Ganyard -- Floyd P. Ganyard, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 48 years, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Maxine of the family home; and two nephews, Joel Tatro of Tucson, AZ and Jeffrey Tatro of Marietta, GA. Mr. Ganyard was preceded in death by an only son, Steven in 1995. Floyd was born in Medina, Ohio. During World War II, he was a B24 Pilot and served in the European theater of the war. After the war, he attended the University of Michigan School of Engineering graduating in 1950. In 1952 he married Maxine Munn. They resided in Albuquerque, where Mr. Ganyard traveled for the BF Goodrich Rubber Company. In 1966 Floyd began working as an engineer for the Sandia Labs retiring in 1985. Floyd is a member of Central United Methodist Church and a fifty-year member of the Medina, Ohio Masonic Lodge #58. The family thanks the Cardiac and Pulmonary Care nurses and doctors at Presbyterian Hospital for their excellent care and many kindness. Services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Marty Singleterry officiating. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association-NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE, 87110 or the American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Garcia -- Mr. Teodoro S. Garcia died in Albuquerque at the age of 91. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reina Odelia Garcia. He is survived by his sister, Eufelia Garcia; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Garcia will be held on Wednesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ralph Saavedra, Preme Garcia Jr., Florenio Baca, Wayne Saavedra Sr., Wayne Saavedra Jr., and Jonathan Gutierrez. A Rosary for Mr. Garcia will be recited on Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Senior Center at Holy Family Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Griego -- "Boy" Florian Griego, born August 22, 1951, passed away on April 17, 2000. Rosary and services will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 4:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street, Norbert"Ray" Baldonado Jr., F.S.I.
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Hedges -- Our Father, John Franklin Hedges, joined his wife, Mildred, our beloved mother, in Heaven, Friday morning, April 14, 2000. Left to mourn the loss of their parents, are Molly McCollum and Nancy Ryckman, both of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Abby, Brian, and Molly Ryckman, Jesse Rios-McCollum of Albuquerque, Tara and Joseph Norman and great-grandchild, Connor of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. John leaves a beloved sister, Violet Standish of Ellensburg, Washington, and four loved nephews and nieces, Valerie, Cathy, Larry, and Dave of Washington. Preceding John in death were his parents, his two brothers, Chuck and Scott, and wife, Mildred (July 29, 1999). John was born in Olympia, Washington, June 3, 1911 to John and Mary Hedges. He worked in many places and jobs, including time served in the National Guard. He married Mildred October 10, 1942, their marriage lasting 57 years until her death. He joined the U.S. Army in 1943, serving his country proudly in the Pacific until 1946. John was a structural engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers for thirty-three years. After retirement, he was a consultant to private engineering companies. During his career, he lived in many interesting places with his year in Pakistan being a highlight. Missile sites, dam buildings, and supervising bridge construction were all part of John. Our grateful thanks to our special angel Sandy Sandoval along with Debbie, Savannah, and Sasha who helped so much to make his last months comfortable and happy. Our thanks to Keith, Dennis, Dave; and his other friends. A special thanks to Sue, his Sandia Hospice nurse, and Ray who took such special compassionate care. Your spirit will be in the mountains you loved to climb; the streams you loved to fish; and all the places of adventure you loved to visit. Most of all, may your restless heart find God's peace. We will remember our Dad and Grandfather as always for his stories and tales; his love of adventure, his love for his family and grandchildren; his honest, hard work; and his devotion to his country. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2000 at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming, NE with services following. Interment with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Les Anderson, Wilbur Haugen, Keith Niggel, Mark Gwinn, and Jesse Rios. Memorials may be given to Sandia Hospice, 4725 Indian School NE, 87110 in memory of John Hedges. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
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Huntsman -- William T. (Bill) Huntsman III, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Saturday in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Marie T. Huntsman; five sons, William T. Huntsman IV and wife, Julie, Robert I. Huntsman and wife, Jackie, both of Albuquerque, Peter F. Kelley and wife, Kathy of Albuquerque, Matthew W. Kelley and wife, Cheri of Laramie, WY, Sean E. Kelley and wife, Patty of Benicia, CA; three daughters, Molly Bency and husband, Douglas of Tijeras, Maura Lewiecki and husband, E. Michael of Albuquerque, Kathleen Floyd of Atlanta, GA; 15 grandchildren. A loving and beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Elks Club, Kiwanis Club, Boy Scouts of America, and Memded Hearts, Inc. A Veteran of WWII and Korea, attended Our Lady of Fatima Church, has worked with French-Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Sandia National Laboratory, Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, and Plasco Sales. Bill will lie in state Tuesday from noon to 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. Services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with a reception following at the Holiday Inn, 2120 Menaul NE. Interment will follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church or E.W.T.N., 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210-9948. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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Kern -- Robert Kern, 65, a resident of Albuquerque, a professor of History at the University of New Mexico, died of cancer on Saturday, April 15, 2000. He had taught at UNM for over thirty years. Kern, born in St. Louis, MO, spent some of his childhood living in Europe with his mother, an operatic singer and music teacher. He graduated with a B.A. from Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH, and after a year in law school obtained a M.A. and Ph.D in history from the University of Chicago, where he studied under William Hardy McNeil and Bernardo Blanco Gonzalez. After a postdoctoral scholarship to the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley, he taught at the University of California, Riverside, and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, before coming to UNM in 1968. While at the university, he served for more than a decade on the Faculty Senate and as chair of the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee, as well as spending eight years as president of the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors. On the national level, he was a founding member and former office-holder of the Society of Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies and of the Southwestern Labor Studies Association. Of Kern's ten books, his dissertation provided the material for two of the earliest, both of which dealt with the problems connected with the modernization of political structures in the Spanish-speaking world. He later created and co-edited The Historical Dictionary of Modern Spanish History and The Regions of Spain: A Historical and Cultural Guide. His study of the Spanish Civil War, Red Years/Black Years: A Political History of the Spanish Anarchists, 1909-1937, was particularly well known. In addition, Kern wrote about New Mexico, and his Labor History of New Mexico was published by the UNM Press. He co-edited with Jane Slaughter one of the first collections to deal with women in radical politics, European Women on the Left. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Kern. Mr. Kern is survived by his sons, Jonathan of Studio City, CA and Joshua and his wife, Katie of Denver; and by his wife of the past eleven years, Susan Brake. Adios Jon, Josh, and Susie, all of whom he loved very much, because he wrote this obit, wanting to write and edit right down to the final moment of life. Cremation has taken place and memorial services to celebrate his life and work will be held on Friday, April 21st, 2:30 p.m., in the Alumni Chapel at the University of New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, Professor Kern requested donation be made to the University of New Mexico Bands, Dept. of Music, University Hill NE, 87131. A musical composition will be commissioned in his memory. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lucero -- Richard G. Lucero, 84, passed on into the loving arms of our Lord after a battle with cancer on April 16, 2000. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, he is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Lumina; daughters, Dora Knee Brandt and husband, Joseph, Sylvia Lucero, Linda Lucero Martinez, Rita Lucero; and son, Joseph Lucero and wife, Joyce, all of Albuquerque. He is also survived nine grandchildren, Steve Knee and wife, Helen, Dan Knee and wife, Sarah, Sandra Knee Novak and husband, Mike, Monica Martinez Carmignani and husband, Tony, Stephanie Lucero Porras, Denice Lucero, John Lucero, Deborah Lucero Maestas and husband, David; 15 great-grandchildren, Peter, Danielle, Nicholas, Amanda, Ciara, Kristiana, Jordan and Collin Knee, Taylor Novak, Tony and Marissa Carmignani, Alexis Porras and Gilbert, Damian and Alyssa Maestas. His brothers who also survive him are Henry, Santiago, and Ross and his wife, Ida Lucero. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Isidro Lucero; a son, Dick; a sister, Stella; sons-in-law, Pete Knee, Gilbert Lucero and Peter Martinez. A veteran of WWII, he served in the US Navy as a Seabee during 1943-1945. He worked as a glazier and retired in 1978. Richard was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church where he served as an Usher. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Cremation has taken place and private services will follow. Memorial Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2000 with Reverend Richard W. McGowan officiating. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at the Catholic Charismatic Center, 1412 5th Street NW following the Mass. Honorary pallbearers will be John and Jacob Lucero, Stephen and Daniel Knee, Michael Novak, David Maestas and Tony Carmignani. Should friends and family desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Quality Continuum Hospice, 2625 Pennsylvania St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Macleod -- Bruce D. MacLeod Jr. passed away Friday, April 14, 2000. He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Mary MacLeod Sr., of Albuquerque; his paternal grandfather, Danny McLeod, Kissimmee, Florida; two sisters, and one brother; Wayne MacLeod, Cynthia Billhymer, Lynn Stenzel and husband, Robert, all of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, Wayne MacLeod II, Sean MacLeod, Michael Billhymer, Alycia Stenzel and Heather Stenzel and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bruce was a 1981 graduate of Sandia High School. He had a lifelong interest in drag-racing and he and his blue Chevelle were well known at the Albuquerque Raceway. For several years, Bruce assisted in providing holiday baskets for needy children through K-Mart where Bruce was employed as a Loss Prevention Manager. Visitation will be Monday, April 17, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 821-0010 with Funeral Services to be held Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care. Cremation is to immediately follow. Pastor J.E."Bud" Tidman will be officiating. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care.
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Pajot -- Bernardine Pajot, 93, a three year Albuquerque resident, died Saturday, April 15, 2000. Mrs. Pajot is survived by her daughter, Connie Whitcomb of Albuquerque; sons, Tom Pajot and wife, Karla of Garland, TX and Rick Pajot and wife, Diane, of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Kelly Lamport of Dallas, TX, Jeff Pajot and Kim Pajot, both of Garland, TX, Nicole Ricard of Rosalyn, VA, Colin Pajot of Tampa, FL; sister, Dorothy Linsenmeyer of Denver, CO. Mrs. Pajot was born in Baltimore, MD on March 30, 1907 and moved to Detroit, MI when she was seven. Bernardine was the oldest living graduate of Marygrove College when she died, having received her degree in 1928. She received her master's degree from the University of Detroit and taught school in Detroit until 1941 when she married Cletus T. Pajot. The Pajots traveled the world for 30 years with the US Air Force until their retirement in El Paso, TX. They lived in El Paso until Col. Pajot died in 1996 at which time Mrs. Pajot moved to Carefree Living in Albuquerque. At Carefree, Mrs. Pajot was the resident"trivia champion" until her death. Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2000 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, TX. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Reyos -- Victor A. Reyos, 50, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, April 15, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Reyos of the family home; sons, Wayne A. Reyos and Lawrence C. Reyos, both of Albuquerque; father, Lawrence Reyos of Paguate, NM; sister, Mary Jean Lucero and husband, Paul of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, James A. Lucero, Jeannette A. Jojola and husband, Paul M. Lucero; and great-nephew, Jacob Jojola. Mr. Reyos was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy C. Reyos in 1991. Mr. Reyos was a Vietnam Veteran. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at the home of Lawrence Reyos in Paguate, NM. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paguate. Pallbearers will be William Dyea, Ronnie Ray, Monte Reyos, Leroy Cruz, Jimmy Chino and Kevin Barton. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Saavedra -- Mrs. Mary Saavedra, 71, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on April 15, 2000. Mrs. Saavedra was the beloved wife of 53 years to Mr. Felipe Saavedra. She is also survived by one daughter, Lorrey Saavedra; two sons, Felipe Saavedra and wife, Elizabeth, and Eugene Saavedra; two sisters, Tommie Rosas and husband, Ray and Lydia Gonzales and husband, Peter; six brothers, Julian Mendoza, Epitacio Mendoza and wife, Katie, Victor Mendoza and wife, Lita, Pilar Mendoza and wife, Lucy, Pedro Mendoza and wife, Mary, and Ralph Mendoza; 12 grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eloy and Ignacita Mendoza; and her son, Albert Saavedra. Mrs. Saavedra was a member of the Catholic Church, retired from A.P.S., devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and loved being with her family. A Rosary was recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at the Ascension Catholic Church, 2150 Raymac SW, at 9:00 a.m. with visitation after 8:30 a.m. Father Sivila, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Saavedra, Luis Saavedra, Albert Saavedra Jr., Ignacio Saavedra, Arthuro Torres III and David Torres. Honorary will be, Jessica Saavedra. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Sainz -- Mr. Baltazar G. Sainz, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 17, 2000. Mr. Sainz is survived by two daughters, Martha Baca and Theresa Mabe; two sons, Albert Sainz, Richard Sainz, J.R. Sainz and John R. Sainz; one sister, Amelia Gandara and husband, Luis; two brothers, Louie G. Sainz and Guadalupe G. Sainz Jr. and wife, Gloria; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends. Mr. Sainz was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 9:00 p.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Thomas Mayefske, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Albert Sainz, Richard Sainz, J.R. Sainz, John R. Sainz, Lenny Lee Leyba and Michael R. Baca. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Sheppard -- In Loving Memory of CEDRIC DWAYNE SHEPPARD November 4, 1934 - April 18, 1992When through One personA little more LOVE and GOODNESS, A little more LIGHT and TRUTH Comes into the world, Then That person's LIFE HAS HAD MEANING-Alfred Delp, SJ His wife, children and friends
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Slaughter -- Edwin Ray Slaughter, age 68, died on April 8, 2000 at home in Oxnard, CA and has gone to be with the Lord. Ed was born on September 26, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana and grew up in Indianapolis with his family. Ed retired from the US Army as an illustrator and then became an insurance adjuster in Albuquerque. Ed and his wife moved to California in 1978 where Ed continued to work in insurance as well as give art lessons. Ed and his wife located to Oxnard, CA in 1998. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Helen Marie (Mickey) Slaughter; his children, Susan Burlison and husband, Tom of Albuquerque and Jeffery Slaughter of Fair Oaks, CA; grandchildren, Christine Burlison of Albuquerque, and Brett Slaughter of Fair Oaks, CA; and brothers and sisters, Christina Riordan and husband, Frank of Niangua, MO, David Slaughter and wife, Sherry of Jupiter, FL, Earl Slaughter and wife, Barbara of Indianapolis, IN, Juanita Bryant and husband, Carol of Indianapolis, IN and Nina Mayes and husband, Larry of Monrovia, IN. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Harvey; as well as brother, Harvey Slaughter (survived by wife, Sally), of Carmel, IN and Paul Slaughter (survived by wife, Teresa) of Indianapolis, IN; and sisters, Gertrude Smith of W. Dennis, MA and Virginia Gorbett of Las Vegas, NV. A Memorial celebration of Ed's life will be held April 21, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM 87501.
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Spann -- Charles C. Spann, one of Albuquerque's best-known and most distinguished residents, died at home on April 15, 2000, surrounded by loving family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Bente; daughter, Susan Latimer and son-in-law, Doug; grandchildren, Kurt and Shannon Latimer, all of Albuquerque; brother, Kenneth and sister-in-law, Jean of Montana and their family. Born in Bassett, Nebraska, in 1917, Charlie received his law degree from the University of Nebraska School of Law, and later joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a successful pursuit which eventually brought him to New Mexico in the 1940's. Here, his continued talents within the Bureau included serving as a key member of the Crime Commission under then-Governor Bruce King. After World War II, Charlie turned his attention to fulltime legal work. Following many years as a highly respected civil-law attorney, he concluded his career with the firm of Spann, Hyer, Hollowwa and Artley. In October, 1999, he was honored with the prestigious State Bar of New Mexico"Century of Achievement" Award. Early on, Charlie founded the $100 Club, a service group dedicated to aiding the families of policemen and firemen injured or killed in the line of duty. He was an enthusiastic participant in state politics and longtime County Chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. As one of the original members and investors of The Bank of New Mexico, he spent 16 years as Chairman of the Board. In 1997, he joined a group which developed the New Mexico Bank and Trust Company, remaining active on the Board until his death. A 33rd-Degree Mason, he held memberships in the Scottish Rite Valley of Santa Fe and Montezuma Blue Lodge of Santa Fe. He was a past director of the Jester's Court #24, and a proud Shriner, serving as Chairman of the Legal Committee for the Ballut Abyad Temple. For all his outstanding qualities, Charlie was a modest man, with a rare ability to embrace and cherish every life-experience he encountered, whether great or small. He loved good wine, fine restaurants, visiting exotic corners of the world. But he also loved fishing, tending his garden, walking his dog, and spending precious time at home with his wife, Bente and others close to him. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19th, in the Grande Ballroom of the Ballut Abyad Temple, 6600 Zuni Rd. SE, Albuquerque. A reception will follow. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Shriner's Hospital in Galveston, Texas, care of Ballut Abyad Temple, 6600 Zuni Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Swope -- Ellen Pearl Swope, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2000 in Albuquerque. She was born in Johnson County, MO on November 27, 1911, the daughter of Earl and Effie Boosinger. She was married on December 1, 1933 to William O. Swope, who preceded her death in 1964. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Veda Black and Earline Lipton; brother, Robert Boosinger, all of Johnson County, MO; and one daughter, Helen Joann Swope of Lawton, OK and Albuquerque. Mrs. Swope is survived by four children, Carol Jean Ele, William E. Swope, both of Albuquerque, Jerry Swope and Terry Swope, both of Independence, MO. She also leaves 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is survived by a brother, Raymond Boosinger and sister, Dorthy Chappell of Johnson County, MO. She was a teacher in Johnson County, MO before moving to Independence, MO in 1957 to finish her teaching career at Ott, Randall and Benton Elementary Schools. Her education was received from Central Missouri State University from which she received a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters of Science in Education. She was a member of Carlisle Baptist Church in Independence, a member of Missouri State Teachers Association and AARP. She was a past member of the American Association of University Women. Mrs. Swope was an inspiration to her children, grandchildren and students with her patience, kindness and strength, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, April 20, 2000, followed by graveside services in Warrensburg, MO on Saturday, April 22, 2000.
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Vigil -- Carlota J. Vigil, age 84, died on April 13, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe C. Vigil; and three sons, Simon, Freddie, and Ronnie Vigil. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her son, Benjamin Vigil; her daughter, Annie Chavez and husband, Leo; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; brother, Phil Martinez and wife, Avoria; and a number of nieces and nephews in California. Mrs. Vigil was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral services were held on Monday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial took place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fernando Vigil, Anthony Chavez, Miguel Aragon, Johnny Ray Barela and Diego L. Lucero and Marcos Chavez. Honorary pallbearers were Leo Chavez, Vincent Chavez, Johnny Lucero, Martin Sanchez, Adam Aragon, Adrian rmijo and Enrique Quesada. The family of Mrs. Vigil wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue April 18, 2000

Zimmerman -- Ellsworth Willard, (E.W.) Zimmerman, 91, also known as"Zim" to friends and relatives, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Pauline Kelley Zimmerman in 1998; two brothers, Orville and Oakley, and a sister, Marie. He is survived by a son, Roger and wife, Betty of Albuquerque; grandsons, Paul of Seattle, WA and Michael and wife, Anita of Elephant Butte, NM; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Jacqueline. Zim was born in a farmhouse near Waldron, MI on November 11, 1908 to Willard and Minnie Graham Zimmerman. He attended schools in Waldron and business college in Ft. Wayne, IN. In 1929 he came to McGaffey, NM to serve as a bookkeeper at the general store, where his brother, Orville was already employed. He was joined months later by his fiancee, Pauline, and they were married at the Congregational Church in Gallup, NM on January 7, 1930. Later that year they moved in Zuni, NM where he was employed at the Kelsey Trading Company. He learned the trading business under the tutorship of Mr. Charles Kelsey, and at the same learned to speak Zuni. In 1936, Zim and Pauline purchased the Mariano Lake Trading Post on the Navajo Reservation and remained there until 1943. He learned to speak Navajo with the help of Clarence Warner, a Navajo who lived nearby and was his main employee. The memoirs of their early lives in New Mexico are title"Our Story on Trials and Tribulations of Adjusting to the Wild West" and can be found in the Gallup Public Library. Zim served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the latter stages of WWII. After the war, Zim was cited by President Truman for his help in recruiting Navajos to work on the construction of the Fort Wingate Ordinance Depot. In April of 1946, Zim and Pauline moved to Gallup, NM where they purchased the Popular Dry Goods. This later became Zimmerman's and, after retirement, was purchased by long term employee Arnold Hudgeons. During his years in Gallup, he served as President of the Gallup Rotary Club and the Gallup Chamber of Commerce. He was active on the Board of Directors of the Intertribal Indian Ceremonial for many years. He belonged to the Ballut Abyad Temple and continually supported the Shriner's Children's Projects. In 1967, Zim and Pauline moved to Scottsdale, AZ for semi-retirement. Summers were spent near Osseo, MI, where they had a cottage on Bird Lake. He was a devoted dad and grandfather. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and hunting and relished the time that he could spend with family and friends in these activities. He enjoyed music, having learned to play the trombone in school and, in his early years, he played in dance bands. He taught himself to play the piano while at Mariano Lake and later learned to play the organ. Zim was a businessman throughout his adult life and lamented on the dramatic loss in the stock market the day before his passing. Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Dr. Charles Crutchfield officiating. Pallbearers will be Matthew Zimmerman, Arnold Hudgeons, Jay Christensen, Jerry Hall, Roger Cox, and Paul McCollum. Honorary pallbearer will be longtime friend and fellow trader, Dan Christensen. In lieu of flowers, Zim had pre-requested that contributions be made to Futures for Children, 9600 Tennyson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue April 18, 2000