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Anderman -- Joan E. Anderman, Denver. Mother of Ellen Anderman, Denver, Tad Anderman, Albuquerque, Evan Anderman, Denver; sister of Jerome Evans, South Lake Tahoe, NV. Also survived by five grandchildren. Memorial service, Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 4:00 p.m., Denver Art Museum (Schlessman Hall), 100 West 14th Avenue @ Bannock Street. Memorials may be made to Museum of Northern Arizona, Denver Art Museum (African & Oceanic Collections), or University of New Mexico (Jonson Gallery).
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Baldonado -- Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence Baldonado will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW, with visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Edmund Savilla, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Los Padillas Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Bernal -- Martha Bernal passed away on Saturday, June 24th at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her beloved father and brother, David Sr. and David Jr. Martha is survived by her parents, Joe and Antonia Davalos; one daughter, Yvette Patterson; two sons, Eric and Jason Patterson; and her partner, Kenny Quintana. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Anthony Polacho, Mariah and Erica Armijo, Jason Patterson Jr., and Brianna Velasquez; five sisters, Kathleen, Sondra and husband, Alan, Lorraine and husband, Rueben, Annette and husband, Richard, and Pauline and husband, Arny; one brother, Larry and wife, Judy; and one sister-in-law, Geraldine Bernal. Friends may visit today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. also in Alameda Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, this morning, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Reverend Father Gumpal officiating. Pallbearers will be Phil Velasquez, Richard Martinez, Stanley Patterson, and Aaron and Adam Sumner, John Pacheco. Honorary pallbearers are Todd Bernal, Zach Lopez, Anthony Polacho, and Jason Patterson Jr. Interment to follow at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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Bishop -- Harry L. Bishop, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Thursday, June 22, 2000. He is survived by his son, Kent L. Bishop of Albuquerque; daughter, Donna Hawley and husband, Ron of Missouri; granddaughter, Alyssa Walker of Missouri; and sister, Margaret Smith of Pueblo, CO. Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his wife, Mernice Bishop in 1991; and two sisters, Helen Bishop and Frances Eberly. He served as a Meteorologist in the Army Air Corps in WWII. Mr. Bishop retired as a biology teacher at Valley High School and was known as the teachersť teacher, having supervised 34 cadet teachers. He was a member of the American Legion for 50 years and was a member of the VFW. Mr. Bishop was also a member of the New Mexico Retired Teachers Association; the Albuquerque Retired Teachers Association; and the National Association of Biology Teachers Emeritus. Cryptside services will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Buck -- Pearl S. Buck, 85, of Alamogordo, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2000, after suddenly collapsing in the family home. Her grandfathers, Don Stephens and Cleburn Prude, were pioneer cattle ranchers in Otero County in the early 1880s. Her parents, Johno and Alla Bess Stephens, owned two large ranches on Otero Mesa and at Cornudes, near the Butterfield Trail. After she was born in the 15-bed hospital at Orogrande on September 27, 1914, she was raised with her six brothers on the family cattle ranches and at the family home in Tularosa. After graduating from Tularosa High School, she married the high school football coach, Rolla Buck, and attended Texas Tech University with him. During their 62 years of marriage, they lived in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Ruidoso, Raton, Deming, and Las Cruces, and owned several businesses. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Buck cultivated African violets, traveled abroad, enjoyed playing bridge with lifelong partners, and loved to plan family reunions. She was also a knowledgeable football fan, and had an active interest in current affairs. Her enchiladas were treasured. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and past President of the Alamogordo Woman's Club, the Alamogordo Garden Club, the Santa Fe Garden Club, the Pan-American Roundtable, and the Deming Lioness Club. She was named Alamogordo Woman of the Year in 1957. Mrs. Buck is survived by her son, Ed Buck, an attorney in Alamogordo; by her daughter, Lena Prentice and her husband, Barry of Boulder, CO; by four grandchildren, Robin Eckstein of Frankfurt, Germany, Johno Buck of Denver, CO, Tom Prentice of Boulder, CO, and Donna Sue Prentice, an Air Force Judge Advocate in Omaha, NE; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Garland Stephens and his wife, Virginia of Fallbrook, CA and Robert Stephens and his wife, Thelma of Capitan; and many loved members of the extended family. She was a kind mother, a loving wife, and a gentle lady. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 29, 2000, 4:00 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, 16th St. and Cuba Ave., in Alamogordo, with the Rev. Tom Richardson and Dr. Wylie E."Buff" Hearn officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home, 1334 N. Scenic Dr., Alamogordo. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Campbell -- Funeral services for Mr. Faustino Campbell will be held on Wednesday at the San Jose Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Dahm -- Marjorie M. Dahm, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died June 25, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Chappelle; husband, Chester J. Dahm; sister, Elma; and brother, Elliott. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Galucki and husband, Edward of Cabot, AR; sons, Barry Dahm of Menomonie, WI and Stanley Dahm and wife, Sue of Hudson, WI; grandsons, Michael and Patrick Galucki, Cale, Allen, Nick and Ian Dahm; granddaughters, Angela Turner, Katie Galucki, Holly, Kara and Kelsey Dahm; two great-grandsons; sister, Gene Gordon and husband, Robert of Houston, TX; and brother, Harold Chappelle of San Antonio, TX. While living in Hudson, WI, Mrs. Dahm worked in St. Paul, MN for 30 years. She was a member of Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, ALA #491, Bayport MN and VFWA #401, Albuquerque. She was a faithful and cheerful volunteer at the VA Hospital for many years, making many afghans for the patients. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Fund at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church or to Vista Care Foundation. Her cremains will be interned in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, MN. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church, 7001 San Antonio Dr. NE, with Pastor Harold Johnson officiating.
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Hall -- Dixie Ann Clark Hall joined her beloved husband, Jeremiah E. Hall, M.D., Monday, June 26, 2000. Dixie spent 44 years here in Albuquerque from 1957 to 1999 before moving to Houston, Texas. She had moved to Albuquerque from Omaha, Nebraska in 1957 with her husband. Dixie is survived by her three daughters, Jereann Hall Chaney, Noela Hall Pena and Stephanie Hall Withers. She is also survived by her three granddaughters, Neva Tere Pena, Michaella Noel Pena and Holland Ann Chaney. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory, Mrs. Jeremiah E. Hall, to Creighton University School of Medicine, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68178. Mother carried the following passage from Adam Bede, by George Eliot, close to her heart."What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life-to strengthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting."
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Hare -- David M. Hare, 52, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, died in Texas on June 23. He is survived by his wife, Glee Burns-Hare of 24 years; sons; Blayne and wife, Jelisa, and Austyne Hare, all of Albuquerque; grandson, Kameren; granddaughter, Koryne Hare; father, Roy Hare of Pierce City, MO; brothers; Loyd Hare and wife, Kathy of Lubbock, TX and Richard Hare and wife, Sandi of Garland, TX; and mother-in-law, Mrs. Jerry L Burns of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Hare. David served in the U.S. Army during Viet Nam and was employed at Phillips Semi-Conductor for 15 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Should friends desire to make memorial contributions, they may be made to the Christian Children's Home of Lubbock, 4404 Idalou Hwy, Lubbock, TX, 79403. Services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with John K. Phillis officiating.
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Johnson -- Mark E. Johnson, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 22, 2000. Mark was born on June 21, 1948 to Bennie and Louise Smith Johnson in Charleston, WV. He was presently employed at St. Joseph's Hospital and was a member of the American Assoc. of Respiratory Therapists. Mark was a graduate of Nassau Community College and was a Cub Scout Den leader. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; three children, Timothy, Rachael, and Bryant; and his mother, Louise Johnson Kersten, all of Albuquerque. Mark is also survived by his sister,"Chickie" Johnson of Rio Rancho; brothers, Tom and wife, Carol of Albuquerque, Allen and wife, Carol of Rio Rancho, Paul Johnson and Christin of Rio Rancho; mother-in-law, Felicia Grey of Florida; brother-in-law, Chris and wife, Janine Grey of New York; sister-in-law, Doreen and husband, Wayne Bachelor of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. Mark was a very loving husband, father and son, and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. A Memorial service for Mark will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Rio Rancho Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Hospital Employee Emergency Fund. Services under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124., (505) 891-9192.
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Jordan -- Donald T. Jordan, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1983, died Sunday, June 25, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jordan; children, Don Jordan Jr. of Austin, TX, Carol Knowlton and husband, James of Michigan, and Janet Jordan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jennifer LaHaie and husband, Jim, Corrie Freed and husband, Tim, and Doug Knowlton, all of Michigan, and Jessica Howard and husband, Austin of Albuquerque; brother, Robert Beard Jordan and wife, Lois of Florida; and great-grandchildren, Summer Sebring and Abigail, and Taylor Freed, all of Michigan. He was a member of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity, American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke City Bridge Club, and Our Lady of Annunciation. Services will be held Thursday, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2610 Utah NE 87110, with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Memorial service will be held, Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Montebello Retirement Community, 10500 Academy Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Knapp -- Darwin Sr. The family of Mr. Darwin Knapp Sr. wishes to thank all the family and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy during their time of bereavement.
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La Tronico -- Ruby J. La Tronico passed away on Monday, June 26 in Dallas, TX after a brief illness. She was born in Longmont CO, on September 8, 1909 and lived Albuquerque from June, 1948 to April, 2000. Ruby is survived by her son John; her granddaughter, Christine; and her great-grandson, Philip, all residing in Dallas; and her grandson, Mike, residing in Denver. Ruby had been retired after having worked for the Federal Government at Sandia Base as an accountant. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran church. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced at a future date. The family asks that any rememberances be made in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Lopez -- Mr. Manuel"Duke" Lopez died Tuesday in Albuquerque at the age of 51. He is survived by his brothers, Sammy Lopez, Martin Lopez and wife, Sarah, Tony Lopez, and Raymond Lopez; sisters, Mary Ann Bustillos and husband, Alberto, Annie Mae Ortega and husband, Freddy, and Mary Helen Chavez and husband, Agustine. Funeral services for Mr. Lopez will be held on Thursday at 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 Albert Bustillos, Freddy Ortega, Agustine Chavez Sr., Martin Lopez, Agustine Chavez Jr., Timothy Lopez. A Rosary for Mr. Lopez will be recited on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Lowe -- Edwin"Eddie" Lowe, 41, ten year resident of Albuquerque, loving father and devoted husband, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Linda Lowe of the family home; daughters, Lauren Elizabeth Lowe and Annslee Julia Lowe, both of Albuquerque; parents, Horace Neal and Helen Elizabeth Lowe of Amarillo, TX; and sister, Lisa Reid and husband, Jim of Santa Fe, NM. Eddie was a wonderfully witty and humorous man who was quick with a story or anecdote. Eddie was a published author who wrote"Bear Tales-Humorous Stories of Bears, Bunnies, Bulls and Fun." He was a Captain for Southwest Airlines and a member of the Southwest Airline family and was loved by all. Eddie was an amateur radio operator. He had longtime friends who loved and cherished him. His family will sorely miss him and look forward to the day when they can join him in heaven. Services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2000, 4:30 p.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 12121 North Highway 14, in Cedar Crest, with Pastor John Raess officiating. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Lucero -- A Rosary for Mr. Ernest Lucero will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Gabriella Nieto, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning, 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 Viera, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Marquez -- A Rosary for Tony L. Marquez Jr.,"Hito", will be recited Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Avedon Ortiz reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m., at San Jose Catholic Church with visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Joseph Farias, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Mendez -- Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Mary Frances Mendez will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 11:00 a.m., at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW, with visitation at the church after 10:30 a.m. Father Savilla, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Nubson -- EMILY D. NUBSON June 28, 1908 - June 6, 2000Happy Birthday to a dear friend. You would have been 92 today. I was blessed to have you as a neighbor who taught me what courage really is. May you be happy in God's hands. You'll always have a special place in my heart.Love, Judy
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Purchase -- BILL PURCHASE May 29, 1929 - June 28, 1999Papa:Can't believe it has been a year. It seems like an eternity since we've heard your voice, your laughter, or saw your shining smile. We miss you, Papa, so much! We know you are happy in Heaven and until we meet again, please watch over us and keep us safe.We love you, Papa!Mom, Barbara, Nick, Leslie, Sharon, Dwayne, Haley, Donna, Lori & everyone whose heart you touched.
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Rabold -- Thelma Rabold, 90, passed away June 26, 2000. She was a longtime resident of Albuquerque and a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Roberta Dadig, James Rabold and Kay Monaco; grandchildren, Doreen Dadig, Davetta Torres, Danielle, and Jocelyn Rabold; great-grandchildren, James, Avannah, Janetta, Giovanna, and Michael; a sister, Roma Wilkenson; and nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2000. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Mexico Advocates for Children and Families, PO Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or the charity of your choice. Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008.
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Romero-Risdal -- Martha D. Romero-Risdal, 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, June 24, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Vera Gonzales and husband, Alfred, Martha St. John and husband, Chris, Gloria Morales and husband, Richard, all of Albuquerque, Priscilla Conkrite and husband, Vernard of West Covina, CA; brother, Chris Dovas of La Puente, CA; sister, Rose Baca of Albuquerque; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Romero-Risdal founded and operated senior citizen residential care facilities for 50 years. She was respected and admired by people in her chosen field of gerontology care. She volunteered for unwed mothers organizations. Mrs. Romero-Risdal was a longtime member of V.F.W. Post 401. She was a member of the auxiliary and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mrs. Romero-Risdal was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. Prayer services will be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ralph Pacheco officiating. Funeral services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel with Pastor Ralph Pacheco officiating. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Pacheco, Vincent Pacheco, Patrick Ruiz, Sarah Ruiz, Chris Edmondson and Matthew St. John. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Dovas, Chris St. John , Richard Dougherty, and Vernard Conkrite. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Birthright of Albuquerque, 209 Palomas NE 87018. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Sanchez -- IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH G. SANCHEZ 1-12-686-28-96OUR HITO, IF LOVE COULD HAVE SAVED YOU, YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE DIED. WE OFTEN THINK OF YOU AND HOW YOU DIED. IT MAKES US SAD TO THINK THAT WE COULD NOT HOLD YOU ONCE MORE AND SAY GOOD-BYE BEFORE YOU CLOSED YOUR EYES. IF WE HAD ONE WISH, A DREAM THAT WOULD COME TRUE, WE WOULD PRAY TO GOD WITH ALL OUR HEARTS FOR YESTERDAY AND YOU. WE HAVE MISSED YOU A MILLION TIMES AND A MILLION TIMES WE'VE CRIED. YOU GAVE US MUCH HAPPINESS AND IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU, BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE, FOR A PART OF US WENT YOU.
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Schroll -- Larry C. Schroll, 54, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, June 26, 2000. He is survived by his parents, Oscar and Elsie Schroll of Albuquerque; sister, Elaine Sheldon and husband, Dr. Garrett Sheldon of Big Stone Gap, VA; niece and nephew, Gwendolyn and PJ Sheldon. Mr. Schroll served on the USS Castor during the Vietnam War. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria NE, with Dr. John Cushman officiating and Pastor Jan Butin assisting. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Shultz -- Joseph"Joe" Shultz, 79, a resident of Camlu Assisted Living for the last 2 years, died Saturday, June 24, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Judith S. Garner and husband, Gerald of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Stacy Wisniewski and husband, David of Albuquerque; grandsons, Gerald Garner Jr. and wife, Charone of Chloride, NM, and Joseph P. Garner and fiancé, Kelly Ozment of Albuquerque; sister, Anne Cox of New Albany, Indiana; nephews, Larry Cox and wife, Carol, of Lanesville, Ind, and John Carmickle and wife, Jerri of San Diego, CA; and niece, Linda Davis and husband, Danny of Greenville, Ind. His wife, Lena"Jenny" Brunson Shultz preceded him in death on November 7, 1997. He was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on July 21, 1920. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad, as a switchman, in El Paso, until his retirement when he moved to Hot Coffee, Mississippi. In November of 1997, he moved to Albuquerque to be close to his daughter and family. He was a beloved father and grandfather, who's daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren enjoyed his 21/2 years in Albuquerque and will deeply miss him. Graveside Services will be held in Taylorsville, Mississippi on Thursday, June 29, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM.
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Spiegel -- Arthur H. Spiegel, beloved father, grandfather and dear friend, died on June 25, 2000 with all his family with him. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 15, 1908, the second child of Arthur H. Spiegel and Mae O. Spiegel (nee Oberfelder). He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1927 and Dartmouth College in 1931. After graduation he joined a family mail order business, Walter Field and Company. He married Eleanor Friedman on January 1, 1937. In 1948, Mr. and Mrs. Spiegel, with their three children, moved from Chicago to Albuquerque. From 1949 to 1960, Mr. Spiegel was President of the Arthur Stuart Company. In 1963, he established Arthur H. Spiegel Investments, an investment advisory and counseling business which he sold to Fiduciary Trust International in 1977. From 1977 until his retirement in 1995, he was a consultant with Fiduciary Trust International. Mr. Spiegel was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor, the mother of their three children, who died in 1968. His second wife, Elizabeth Mayer, whom he married in 1970, died in 1997. Mr. Spiegel is survived by his loving and devoted children and grandchildren, his oldest son, Arthur H. Spiegel III, his wife, Pollock, their children, Julia M. Spiegel, her husband, Bernard Lunn, Adam Spiegel (Spike Jonze), his wife, Sofia Coppola and Samuel J. Spiegel; his daughter, Margaret (Marnie) Collister, her husband, Douglas H. Collister, their children, Douglas A. Collister, Eleanor (Ellie) Collister Garcia, her husband, Toby Garcia; his youngest son, Joseph (Jeff) Spiegel, his wife, Katie Gardner, their children, Jesse Spiegel, Ben Spiegel and Suzanne Spiegel. In addition, Mr. Spiegel is also survived by the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren from his second marriage to Elizabeth. Her three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Gordon Winkler, Judy and Bob Barnet, Elizabeth Buchannek and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his dedicated friend of 47 years, Ruby Hooker. Mr. Spiegel was blessed with enduring optimism throughout his long and productive life, and he profoundly influenced and helped many individuals and organizations in Albuquerque and throughout the country. He deeply loved and encouraged his children and grandchildren and set a wonderful example for them to follow through his many philanthropic activities. He gave generously of his time, energy and finances to a wide variety of causes and interests. Some of his many interests are reflected in the list of the following organizations he helped and the awards he was accorded. He was a member of the Presbyterian Hospital Board of Directors, from 1956-currently Emeritus; Founder and first President of the New Mexico Council on Crime and Delinquency in 1962, continued to serve on Board of Directors, Chairman 1962-1964; Campaign Chairman of the Albuquerque United Fund during the successful 1962 Fund Drive. (United Way of Greater Albuquerque); Served two years, 1963-1964, as President of the Albuquerque United Fund; Received Citation for Distinguished Service from the New Mexico Chapter Public Relations Society of America-1968; Founding member of Presbyterian Hospital Center Foundation and Vice Chairman in 1968; Board Member June Music Festival, 1968-1984, President 1968, Chairman 1975-1984; Presbyterian Hospital Board Vice Chairman and Executive Committee member, 1969-1978; Santa Fe Opera Board of Directors, 1968-1979; Received Navajo Community College Daa-jo Baaii Days Award for outstanding service to Navajo Community College-1971; Executive Committee of the Governor's Prayer Breakfast, Chairman, 1971-1994; Instrumental in establishing Governor's Organized Crime Prevention Commission in 1972; Chairman 1972-1977; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Board Member 1973-1976; Principal fundraiser for the Cultural Center; National Ghost Ranch Foundation Board Member, Treasurer, 1973-1983; Chairman of the Marion K. VanDevanter Fund Drive, for Presbyterian Hospital, to build a new extended care facility for the elderly, raising over $1,300,000, 1978-1979; Received the National Conference of Christians and Jews Award-1978; Received the New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award-1979; Received the Jefferson Day Award-1979; Received the Law Day Liberty Bell Award-1981; Received the National Jewish Hospital and National Asthma Center Humanitarian Award-1982; Inducted into the Albuquerque Senior Citizens Hall of Fame-1984; Board Member of the National Jewish Hospital and National Asthma Center, 1984-1996; Symphony Honoring both Mr. and Mrs. Spiegel by the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra-1986; Honored with Silver Anniversary dedication by the New Mexico Council on Crime & Delinquency-1987; Founding Board Member and Treasurer of the Rio Grande Institute (later changed name to the Santa Fe Institute); Received Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation's 20th Award for Excellence-1988; Helped organize and was major fundraiser for the National History Museum; Board Member of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and tireless fundraiser for the Symphony over many years; Received Outstanding Philanthropist Award for the State of New Mexico-1992; Received Lifetime Achievement Award from National Jewish Center for Immunology & Respiratory-1997; Received Special Grant Award from the Albuquerque Community Foundation to the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra in celebration of 90th Birthday and in appreciation of philanthropic contributions to the community-1998; Honored by the New Mexico Council on Crime and Delinquency for leadership-1999. Mr. Spiegel will be deeply missed by his family and the many individuals and organizations he helped and so greatly influenced. However, his many good deeds and wonderful memories will endure and inspire all of those that knew him. Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at Temple Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 30208, Albuquerque, NM 87190, or to the Arthur H. Spiegel Charitable Fund at the Albuquerque Community Foundation, P.O. Box 36960, Albuquerque, NM 87176. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Whitt -- Dorothy Marie Whitt went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her husband, Harvey, Sunday, June 25, 2000. She was born April 4, 1933 in Spencer, OK. Mrs. Whitt married September 6, 1951 to Harvey M. Whitt who preceded her in death January 26, 1990. She is survived by her children, James L. Whitt Sr, David R. Whitt, Sharon I. Lee, and Jeffrey L. Whitt; grandchildren, James L. Whitt Jr., Melissa Marie Turner, Jason R. Howell, Christopher Whitt, and Heather Whitt; great-grandchildren, Michael Neumann and Jacob Howell; brothers, James E. Lee, Millard G. Lee, and Bobby O. Lee; sisters, Lois McKinney, Carol Waldrop, and Gayle Ford; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her father, James Leonard Lee, mother, Lilly Maybell Lee, and brother, George Leon Lee. Dot was well loved and will be sorely missed by all. Services will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Lemuel Boyles officiating. Interment will take place in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, OK. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, June 28, 2000, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Young -- Jim Young, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since February 1959, died Saturday, June 24, 2000. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Welker, MD and husband, Frank, Susan Alcon and husband, Rick, all of Albuquerque, and Debra Weeks and husband, Chad of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Sara, Karee, Kristen, Cassie, and Stevie; sisters, Donna Andrews of Dallas, TX and Linda Young of Iowa City, IA. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Young in 1952; mother, Edith Young in 1947; brother, Robert Young in 1980; second wife, Patricia Young in 1987; and daughter, Lori Lynn in 1960. Mr. Young worked for Sandia Labs for 31 years before retiring in 1990. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and music in which he played with the Barely OK Trio. Jim will be missed by his family, friends, and his good friend, Archie. Cremation has taken place and a reception will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2000, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Veteran's organization of your choice.
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