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Haar -- Eric Haar passed away unexpectedly May 3, 2000 at the age of 21. He is survived by his parents, Patrick and Debra of Albuquerque; brother, Jon and his wife, Heather of South Korea; sister, Allison of Albuquerque; grandparents, Leo and Eleanor Haar of Aberdeen, South Dakota and Rodney and Delores Peterson of Bismarck, ND; five uncles, Michael Haar and wife, Pam of Silver Lake, KS, Brad Haar and wife, Shirley of Madison, SD, John Haar of Chicago, Brian Peterson and wife, Judy of Bismarck, ND and Bruce Peterson and wife, Tammy of Chandler, AZ; and many cousins and good friends, Lauren and Kristen Frost, Sean Mackey, Stuart Lamb, John Coyle and many others. Eric attended schools in Minnesota and New Mexico before graduating from La Cueva High School in May, 1997. After graduation he worked at a variety of jobs and attended college in South Dakota for a year. Eric was an avid soccer and hockey player and he had a passion for model trains. He left behind a great number of people whom he helped in various ways. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6901 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Aaron Couch officiating. Pallbearers will be Stuart Lamb, John Coyle, David Hendrickson, Sean Mackay, Sage Moore and Brian Peterson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Hospital, 806 Central Ave. SE.
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Maldonado -- Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Florinda Maldonado will be celebrated Monday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Manuel Viera, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Martinez -- Luther Frank Martinez Sr., 84, loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1933, died Saturday, May 6, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cordelia Lily S. Martinez of the family home; sons, Luther F. Martinez Jr. and wife, Alice of Albuquerque, Lavern E. Martinez and wife, Francie of Denver, CO, LeRoy D. Martinez and wife, Ines of Mission Viejo, CA and Lemuel L. Martinez of Bernalillo; daughter, Linda G. Alvarado and husband, Robert of Denver, CO; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, David S. Martinez and wife, Virginia of Independence, MO; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence L. Martinez. Mr. Martinez was employed by Sandia National Laboratories for 25 years and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, auto mechanics, remodeling, and was a fan of the Colorado Rockies and the New Mexico Lobos. He was a WWII Army Veteran of the South Pacific, earning a Purple Heart. He was a Member/Deacon of Hoffmantown Baptist Church, East Mesa Civitans, and VFW Post #401. Services are pending. Burial will follow the services at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Luther F. Martinez Jr., Lavern Martinez, LeRoy Martinez, Lemuel L. Martinez, Joe Martinez, Ralph Martinez, and Robert Alvarado. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Mcgregor -- Grant R. McGregor, 87, beloved husband of June L. McGregor, died of cancer on May 3, 2000, at the Washington Home and Hospice in Washington, D.C. Born on August 27, 1912 in Lake Valley, New Mexico, he grew up on his family's ranch near Hillsboro. He attended New Mexico State and then worked as an electrician and mechanic in mines near Silver City and Magdalena. Mr. McGregor moved to Albuquerque in 1947. In 1948, after convincing Farmers of the advantages of having an office convenient to his clients, he opened his own agent office - Albuquerque's first - on Fourth Street NW. He operated that office for fifty years, until he retired in spring, 1998. Mr. McGregor was honored with membership in the Farmers' Toppers Club on 13 occasions, and he was selected for the President's Council five times. He became a Mason in 1936 and was Master of Magdalena Lodge in 1975 and 1976. He was also a Shriner. He helped to found St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in 1950, where he served on the Vestry several times. Survivors include his wife, June L. McGregor; a brother, Malcolm McGregor; a daughter, Kaye Loughrey; two step-sons; two step-daughters; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Transportation Fund, Ballut Abyad Temple, P.O. Box 8410, Albuquerque, NM 87198, which enables New Mexico children to travel to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. An announcement will be made regarding a memorial service being planned for this summer in Albuquerque.
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Moya -- Final visitation for Mrs. Frances L. Moya will be Monday morning in the Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco SW, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Riordan -- Frank Baker Riordan passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marti; and by his brother, Rodney and sister, Maude. He is survived by his children, Mary Riordan, Julie Rogers and husband, Pat, Tim Riordan and wife, Lori, Andy Riordan, and Kitty Riordan; as well as six grandchildren. He was born in Solomon, Kansas on October 27, 1910 and moved to Albuquerque with his family in 1922. He attended St. Mary's School, Albuquerque High School, and the University of New Mexico, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in World War II in the Army Air Corps as a reconnaissance photographer. In 1928, he started working at Riedling Music Company, which he eventually became owner of, in 1955, and made it one of Albuquerque's most successful music stores. He served on the boards of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and the Goodwill. He was also an active member of Kiwanis and the Executive Association of Greater Albuquerque. He was a loyal supporter of Lobo Sports, most especially Lobo basketball, which he loved to watch. He was a much loved father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank Sandia Hospice for their loving care and support near the end. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, 3301 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite #4, Albuquerque, NM 87107. A Rosary was recited on Sunday evening at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming NE. A Memorial service will be held this morning, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Rodriguez -- Frances D. Rodriguez, 68, born November 2, 1931 in Truchas, New Mexico, went to the Lord on May 6, 2000. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend of many. She was preceded in death by Modesto Rodriguez; daughters, Sylvia Rodriguez; grandson, Dennis Lee Trujillo. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by sons, Alex Rodriguez and Rod Rodriguez; daughters, Clara Trujillo and husband, Dennis, Hazel Chavez, Becky Mendoza and husband, Jose; 17 grandchildren whom adored her; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Emily Montoya and husband, Filiberto, Dolores Trujillo, Lena Salazar and Vera Marujo; special friend, Vrial Mendoza; and also adored by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She will be greatly loved and will be missed by many. Go in peace. Mrs. Rodriguez was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Herman Flores reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with final visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Manuel, Celebrant of the Mass. Interment of the cremains will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Thibodeaux -- VIRGINIA THIBODEAUX 5-8-16 to 10-8-97 Today is Mom's birthday. We remember her with love. She was a great lady and we miss her.
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To Crystal, Soiban, Martin and Julian:Today you guys have been gone to Heaven for one year and five --
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Walter -- Grace Hoover Walter, age 86, a former resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday in Ft. Worth, TX, where she had been residing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence M. Walter in 1979. She is survived by her son, Patrick Lawrence Walter and wife, La Vonne of Ft. Worth, TX; grandchildren, Christopher Lawrence Walter, M.D. and wife, Heidi of Las Vegas, NV, Darron Patrick Walter and wife, Kristin of Albuquerque, and their mother, Tersa Walter; great-granddaughter, Bailey Morgan Walter; and sister, Thelma Johnston of New York. Services for Mrs. Walter will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, with Pastor Ronald McGregor of Asbury United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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Warchol -- Denise"Dee Dee" Warchol, 39, a resident of Albuquerque, died following surgery on Friday, May 5, 2000. She was born in Tucson and had lived in Albuquerque since 1997. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Joe Warchol. He was her soul mate and best friend, just as she was his. She is also survived by sons, Evan Brown and Kristofer Mortensen and daughter, Alex Mortensen of Albuquerque; father, Dennis Mortensen of Tucson, AZ; brothers, Craig Mortensen and wife, Lynne of Phoenix, AZ, Michael Mortensen and wife, Susan, Ben Mortensen of Tucson, AZ;"adopted" sister, Anita Vasquez of Phoenix, AZ; four nieces and three nephews; uncle and aunt, James and Jeannine Nunez of Tucson, AZ. Dee Dee will be remembered as a loving, cherished and devoted wife, mother and friend. She was a gentle person and a friend to all whom she touched. She enjoyed being active in her children's lives. She loved flowers, quilting and sewing. Dee Dee left us very suddenly and unexpectedly, carried in the arms of angels and laid to rest in God's hands. A service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Lomas, Monday, May 8, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Wopat -- Larry M. Wopat, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, died May 3, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Rose of Albuquerque; daughter, Katrina Lynch of Albuquerque; son, Nicholas Wopat and wife, Laurie of Colorado; four sisters, Pat Roou, Judy Jambois, Janice Hanesworth and Betty Nelson, all of Wisconsin; brother, Dennis Wopat of Wisconsin; and two grandchildren, Timothy Lynch and Amber Lynch. He was a member of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2000, at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, with Father Domingo Gumpal as Celebrant. Nicholas Wopat, Willie Mettling, Frank Prochaska, Dennis Wopat, Andy Andrews and James Hanesworth will served as pallbearers. Interment will follow in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements. 
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