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Beauvais -- A.J."Pete" Beauvais was born October 10, 1913 and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. He was a former patient at Fort Stanton Hospital and proprietor of the"Rusty Anchor Bar" in Capitan, NM in the 40's. He is survived by his two sons, five children and great-grandchildren. He was a uniquely independent man of his own charm and wit. He will be missed. Services will be held at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Brown -- Arnold Wood Brown, Lt. Col. (Ret.), USAF, 78, resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2000. He was born on Staten Island, NY, March 29, 1922. Lt. Col. Brown was a WWII pilot who flew B-17s for Bomb Group 398 in the 8th Air Force, an instructor for the Air Force ROTC at the University of New Mexico, and Director of Organizational Analysis and Research for the Albuquerque Public School System. He earned his doctorate in Education from UNM. Lt. Col. Brown spent countless volunteer hours with the Service Corps of Retired Executives. He was many things: a painter, a business consultant, a metal worker, a jewelry maker, a husband, and a father. Lt. Col. Brown will be missed. According to his wishes, there will be no services. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Survivors are wife, Anne Johnson Brown; son, Arnold Havron Brown, and daughter-in-law, Pat McCraw. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Carrillo -- Funeral services for Mr. Arnold Carrillo will be held on Monday at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Erickson -- SCOTT ERICKSON April 12, 1972 - May 29, 2000 LORI ERICKSON October 28, 1974 - May 29, 2000 The families of Scott and Lori Erickson wishes to thank family and friends for their generosity, their kind words of sympathy and encouragement during this difficult time. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Gonzales -- Robert Gonzales, 14, passed away June 2,000. He was a happy, loving, caring son, always smiling, a good brother and wonderful friend who enjoyed life and his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Gonzales. He is survived by mother, Diane Gonzales; sisters, Jennifer Galindo, Susana Gonzales; brother, Jesse Gonzales; grandmother, Maria Munoz; aunts, Amy Munoz, Julie Lucero, Yolanda Foster; uncles, Jerry Foster and Al Lucero; niece, Celena Galindo; five cousins, Jessica, David, Mikie, Irene, Andrew; numerous family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at San Jose Catholic Church with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000, Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, with burial following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Hartford -- George W. Hartford, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2000. He was born on February 21, 1934 to George and Sarah Sturgill Hartford in Virginia. He joined the Army at age 15 in 1949. He completed Basic Training in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and assigned to the Old Guard at Fort Myer, VA. He was eventually reassigned from the 350th Infantry in Austria to Fort Dix, NJ for discharge for being underage. In 1951 he became of age and reenlisted. Shortly after, in 1952, he found himself in Korea assigned to the 7th Infantry Division. He completed his tour of combat in 1953. His assignment included Fort Gordon, Georgia, from 1953 to 1954 and was then transferred to Germany until 1958, where he completed Airborn and Jump Master School in Augsburg. He left Germany and was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia, where he received his commission from Officer Candidate School in 1961 and completed Ranger School. He then left for Germany again until 1966 and then returned to Fort Benning until 1973 with two tours in Vietnam, during which, he was awarded the Silver Star, five Bronze Stars with Combat V and the Purple Heart. He first went to Vietnam in 1968 and during this tour his Senior Advisor was seriously wounded and he received a medal for bravery in the course of saving his life. In June of 1968 he too was wounded in a firefight. He returned to Fort Benning and began another tour in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. He remained at Fort Benning until his transfer to Germany in 1973 and once again returned to the U.S. in 1976, where he was assigned to the ROTC Department at NMSU in Las Cruces and eventually retired from the Army in 1978. George was an officer with the Las Cruces Police Dept. from 1978 to 1988 and then left to work for the Hatch Police Dept., where he retired as Chief of Police in 1996. He has been the first resident of Rio Rancho to hold the title of State Commander Disabled American Veterans of New Mexico and was a member of the Sandoval Masonic Lodge No. 76 AF & AM, Shrine Ballut Abyad Temple, Scottish Rites, and Turquoise Chapter 71 Order of the Eastern Star. George is survived by his loving wife, Waltraud of Rio Rancho; sons, David and wife, B.J. of Rio Rancho, Michael Hartford and Yvette Dimartino of T or C, and Robert of Albuquerque; two sisters, Betty and Shirley; and one brother, Arvil; his beloved grandchildren, Micah, Daniel, Mekyle, and Zakary. George was a very loving husband, father and grandfather, and he will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Graveside services for George will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery with the DAV presenting honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George Hartford's name to DAV Chapter 5, c/o Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124 or to the American Cancer Society. Services are under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505) 891-9192.
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Johnson -- Tomasita"Tommie" B. Johnson, 82, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, a longtime resident of Jemez Springs and a resident of Albuquerque for four years, died Friday, June 2, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Raymond T. Johnson and wife, Lorraine of Flagstaff, AZ, Melvin L. Johnson Sr. and wife, Virginia of Pleasonton, CA; daughter, Irene Patterson and husband, Johnny of Robertsdale, AL; step-sons, Clarence D. Johnson Jr. and wife, Ann of Calexico, CA, Perry E. Johnson and wife, Toni of Los Altos, CA, Larry Johnson and wife, Lena of El Sobrante, CA; step-daughter, June Cardwell of Chapparell, NM; brothers, Benny Barela and wife, Tillie of Flagstaff, AZ, Willie Barela of Durango, CO; sister, Lucinda Salazar of Camp Verde, AZ; 18 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Douglas Johnson Sr.; brothers, George and Tom Barela; and sisters, Mary Puttman and Marion Ortiz. She managed the Mineral Bathhouse in Jemez Springs for many years. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Jemez Springs. Rosary will be held Monday, 7:00 p.m., French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Jemez Springs. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 146, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lobato -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Sophia Lobato will be held on Tuesday at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday at Salazar & Sons Mortuary between 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by Salazar & sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Mcgee -- Charles A. McGee, 58, a resident of Peralta, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2000. He was a member of the Westside Family Chapel in Valencia, NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Madeline, of 38 years, of the family home in Peralta. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at the Westside Family Chapel. A procession by the Christian Motorcycle Association will follow. The family requests that donations be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch and Cross Bar X Youth Ranch in Bayfield, CO. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Pool -- Lloyd Pool, 80, an Albuquerque resident of 13 years, died Saturday, June 3, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Pool of the family home; daughter, Kathryn P. Yarbrough and husband, Mark of Albuquerque; grandson, Jake Yarbrough and wife, Lynita of Ft. Worth, TX; granddaughter, Emily Yarbrough and fiance, Thomas Smith of Denver, CO; sister-in-law, Alline Pool of San Antonio, TX; and a great-grandchild expected in July. His parents, Archie and Jeffie Pool and a brother, Archie Hoyt Pool, preceded Mr. Pool in death. Mr. Pool was born on June 10, 1919 in Lorenzo, TX. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and had served as an elder and a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Pool was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Army. Lloyd will be remembered for his honesty, humor, and loving nature. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2000 at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, with Dr. Paul R. Debenport and Rev. Carl Soderberg, officiating. Private interment of the cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in memory of Mr. Pool may be made to the Kidney Foundation of NM, 1715 Girard Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Richards -- Dott Richards, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1932, died Saturday, June 3, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clarence"Slim" Richards of the family home and numerous nephews and nieces. Services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Winfred Walker and Brother Ed Storm officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be the Deacon of Highland Baptist Church. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Monday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Russell -- Final visitation for Mrs. Dorothy (Dotty) J. Russell will be Monday morning, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Paul Gleason, Officiant. Interment will follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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Rutz -- Louise Charles Rutz, 93, died Monday, May 29, 2000 at her home in Placitas. Louise was born August 28, 1906 in Belleville, Kansas, daughter of Tom and Bula Dancy Charles. In 1907, Louise came with her family to Alamogordo. She received her early education at the Logwood School in Penasco Canyon, near Cloudcroft, later attending Alamogordo Schools, where she completed high school in 1924. She graduated in 1928 from New Mexico A & M College, now NMSU. On June 1, 1928, Louise married Ben Rutz, a college classmate, a marriage which lasted over 66 years, until Ben's death in 1995. Through the years, the Rutz family lived at Mesilla Park, Alamogordo and Albuquerque, moving to Placitas in 1974. Louise wrote feature stories and articles for newspapers and magazines, and compiled family history material about the Rutz and Charles families. She shared her writing and artistic talents with her family, and the organizations with which she was involved. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Zeta Tau Alpha college sorority, NM Engineers' Wives Club, among others. In Alamogordo, she served as president of The Alamogordo Women's Club in 1951-52. After locating in Placitas, she became an active member of Las Placitenas Extension Club and Jardineros de Placitas garden club. Louise leaves to mourn her death a large and devoted family, including two daughters, Margaret Rutz of Placitas and Lois Harrington and her husband, Frank of Bryan, TX; one son, Charles Rutz and wife, Nancy of Yorba Linda, CA; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Nicki and Ray George, Craig and Lisa Harrington, Roy and Teri Harrington, Tom and Jennifer Harrington of Texas, Ken and Jana Rutz, Andrea and Travis Findly, Scott and Amy Rutz, Marissa and Don Haysbert of California; and nine great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lala Charles of Alamogordo and Dorothy Charles of Abilene, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; brothers, Perl Charles, Ralph Charles, Ward Charles and Ray Charles; and sister, Lucile McClernon. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held on Monday, June 5, 2000 at 10:30 a.m., Terrace Grove Cemetery, Belen, with the Rev. Jim Anderson of Albuquerque officiating. Eastern Star services will be conducted by Jessamine Chapter No. 45, Order of the Eastern Star, Belen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Tularosa Basin Historical Society, 1301 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, NM 88310. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Sena -- DORA SENA June 5, 1923 - June 5, 1990Though your mortal body is gone You are with me still In my mind we will be as of old, forever. In death, you have overcome The few faults you possessed And are perfect, in my memory. I have gained strength, Because of your spirit, Which dwells in and assists my soul. In life, you helped me survive In death, you helped strengthen me and in memory, you helped me to smile.We love and miss you, Mom. Elaine, Rommie and Jenna, Nestor, Claude, Kathy and Walter, Chonita, and all her grandchildren
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Seward -- Joe E. Seward, 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1935, died Friday, June 2, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Joe E. Seward Jr. and wife, Norma of Ocean Springs, MS and Paul D. Seward and wife, Barbara; daughter, Carol L. Franklin and husband, George, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Pamela Wilson of Albuquerque, Judy L. Bott of Peralta, Cindy J. Green of Van Cleve, MS, Dixie L. Seward of Ocean Springs, MS, Lynn Williams and Ashley McDonald, both of Albuquerque; grandsons, Paul Seward Jr. of Boulder, CO and Joe E. Seward III of Ocean Springs, MS; and nine great-grandchildren, Robert Wilson of Albuquerque, Rita, Sally and Patty Seward, all of Boulder, CO, Ida and Kevin Bott, both of Peralta, Robert, Gage and Karlee Williams, all of Albuquerque. He was a member of Temple Lodge #6 in Albuquerque. He established a homestead in 1932 South East of Moriarty. Mr. Seward was a Real Estate broker for many years in Albuquerque and enjoyed fly fishing. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Urban -- ROBERT (BOB) JULY 7, 1954 ƒ- ƒJUNE 5, 1984 S ƒtill hard to believe it's been 16 years, U ƒleft me so sad and shedding those tears. I ƒbegged you to stay, not to go, C ƒuz I knew when you left, I'd feel alone. I ƒwish you were here, so much to tell, D ƒon't think that I won't start to yell! E ƒven though you're gone....I still love you... Forever, Yvonne H. .DMP
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