Search Results

Anderman -- Joan Evans Anderman, a prominent Denver community leader and Denver Art Museum supporter, died Monday. She was 73. Services will be held Thursday, June 29 at 4:00 p.m. in the Schlessman Hall of Denver Art Museum. Mrs. Anderman was born August 28, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated in 1949 from the University of New Mexico with degrees in Anthropology and Political Science. She began her career as a journalist with the Albuquerque Journal, and also wrote for the Santa Fe New Mexican, Art News, and Life. She married oilman George Gibbs Anderman in 1953. Mr. Anderman preceded her in death. In 1955, Mr. and Mrs. Anderman moved to Denver, where she began her longtime association with the Denver Art Museum. She was a member of the Museum Board of Trustees from 1973-1979, as well as a founding member of the Museum's Douglas Society, Associate Membership Program, and First 100 Program. She was a member of the Museum Collections Committee during her Board tenure, and again from 1985 until her death. Denver Art Museum Director Lewis Sharp said of her,"Joan was a devoted advocate of the American West, with a deep respect and love for contemporary and tribal arts. She and her husband, George were great patrons of the arts in Colorado and New Mexico, not only as philanthropists, but in initiating public projects and in their relationship with numerous cultural institutions. I will greatly miss Joan's strong-willed and independent convictions, which constantly challenged me to open my eyes and mind to the new and unfamiliar." In recent years, Mr. and Mrs. Anderman supported the purchase of a number of important Museum acquisitions, including the Wolf Photography Collection, the sculpture Snow Flurries by Alexander Calder, and a Claes Oldenburg work in progress. In addition, she and her husband were strong supporters of the Native Arts and Oceanic collections of the Museum, and were major underwriters of the installation of the American Indian Art galleries in 1988. Mrs. Anderman established an endowment for a curator of African and Oceanic art in 1996. She gave the Andermans' personal collection of 1500 Oceanic art works to the museum in 1995. Equally important, Mrs. Anderman was known for her generous support of the day-to-day needs of the Museum. Said Dianne Vanderlip, Contemporary Art curator,"Joan really understood what a curator needed to be a curator. She didn't just give for glamorous works, but provided funds for travel, that extra book, or just taking someone out to dinner." Mrs. Anderman was also a major benefactor of the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA), Flagstaff, Arizona. As Museum Trustee from 1981 until 1999, she underwrote establishment of the Anderman-Shoemaker Field Camp, a residential complex for visiting scholars, and helped fund many other projects. Said Michael Fox, MNA President/CEO,"For nearly two decades as a Museum Trustee and many years before as a friend, Joan has shown a passion for and understanding of the Colorado Plateau and the role of the Museum on it. As an MNA benefactor she has been a major supporter of the Museum's capital projects, and has eagerly and generously shared her astute perspective on the Museum's value to the region and nation with the Board and administration. She will be very much missed...." Mrs. Anderman was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Historical Society, and of the Aspen Art Museum. She was a member of the Douglas Society of the Denver Art Museum, the Fortnightly Club, and People for Silver Plume. She and her husband maintained residences in Silver Plume (1959), Aspen (1960), and Regina, New Mexico (1981). Mrs. Anderman is survived by a brother, Jerome Evans, South Lake Tahoe, NV; a daughter, Ellen Anderman, Denver; two sons, Evan, Denver, and Tad, Albuquerque; and five grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to Museum of Northern Arizona, Anderman-Shoemaker Field Camp, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; the Denver Art Museum, African and Oceanic Collections, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, CO 80204; and the Jonson Gallery of the University of New Mexico, c/o UNM Foundation, 2 Woodward Center, 700 Lomas NE, Suite 108, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Aragon -- Adam Paul Aragon, 22, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 25, 2000. Adam is survived by his mother, Deborah Aragon; three sisters, Maria and fiancee, John Lopez, Nicole and Rachel; two brothers, Joseph Aragon and Fiancee, Cecilia Bustillos and Anthony Apodaca; his fiancee, Andrea Maldonado; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Aragon. A Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred NW. A Graveside service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Clara Cemetery. His brother, Joe will do the service. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Baca -- Mr. Jose M. Baca Sr., 96, born June 4, 1904, passed away June 27, 2000. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Paulita J. Baca in 1982. Mr. Baca is survived by three daughters, Rita and Soila Baca and Helen Robinson; five sons, Juan Baca, Joe Baca, Richard Baca, Robert Baca and wife, Anna, and Ray Baca; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, who was like a brother to him, Alcario Jaramillo. Mr. Baca was a hard working farmer from Atrisco, he planted his garden until the age of 93. He was an heir to the Atrisco Land Grant, a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church. He will be greatly missed by his children and all is grand and great-grandchildren, his relatives and his friends. Vaya Con Dios. A visitation for Mr. Baca will be Thursday afternoon, from 2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW. No services following the visitation Thursday evening. A Funeral service will be held Friday morning, 9:00 a.m., at the Rio Grande 7th Day Adventist Church, 5200 Iliff NW, with visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Larry Vigil, Rio Grande 7th Day Adventist Elder, Officiant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Chavez, Joe Pasqual Pacheco, Calvin Espinoza, Tim Chavez Sr., Roland Mares and Frank Baca.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

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 teachers� 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.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Braman -- Donald E. Braman III, 46, of Dalhart, died Saturday, June 24, 2000 in Amarillo, TX. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2000, at Victory Center, 122 NW 5th in Guymon, OK with Charles Mendenhall of Victory Center officiating. Cremation was handled by N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors. Mr. Braman was born in Denver, Colorado. He earned his private pilot's license with a commercial rating at the age of 16 and had been active in the Civil Air Patrol and AOPA. He served in the United States Air Force. He was also an AG pilot, flying both planes and helicopters. Don served as an air traffic controller in several towers, including Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Denver, and numerous smaller towers in the western U.S. and Alaska. He worked to help organize the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (AFL-CIO). He was a member of the Christian gospel band"Prophecy". He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine in 1990. Survivors include two daughters, Kristina and Amy Braman, both of Bushland; three sons, Don Braman IV, Jaysen Braman and Jamie Braman, all of Bushland; father and step-mother, Donald Jr. and Janice Braman of Albuquerque; two brothers, Andy Braman and Jim Braman, both of Albuquerque; numerous nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to Victory Center, P.O. Box 128, Guymon, OK 73942.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Brase -- Eudora Louise Brase died in the arms of her Savior Jesus with firm faith on June 25, 2000. She is survived by three daughters, Debby and husband Colonel Joe Pappe, USAF (retired) of Albuquerque, Mary and husband Paul Greenwald of Boulder, CO., Kathy and husband Lt. Colonel Erv Robinson, USAF (retired) of Warner Robins, GA. Six grandchildren and one great-grandson; a brother, the Reverend Martin J. Hartenberger and wife, Floranna of Albuquerque;and a sister, Mrs. Jane Oelschlaeger of Anaheim, CA. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1st at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 Alvarado Dr. SE with the Pastor John Heffelfinger, Pastor Dave Hartenberger and Pastor Martin J. Hartenberger officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 Alvarado Dr. SE, 87108 or The Storehouse of Albuquerque, 106 Broadway Blvd. SE, 87102. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Briggs -- David Brigss, Ph.D., originally from Albuquerque, went to his heavenly home on June 26, 2000. A service to remember David and praise God for the gift of his life will be conducted at Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home in Wichita Falls on Thursday, June 29, at 11:00 a.m. Born March 25, 1950, David had been a radio broadcaster for over 30 years. He was a talented engineer and served the Lord at a number of radio stations through the years. In 1976, he built a radio station KLYT; for 16 years he served as chief engineer for KCBI in Dallas; and since 1993 he managed KTEO Radio in Wichita Falls, which broadcasts Christian programming for children. He is survived by his wife, Janet of Wichita Falls; his father, Floyd O. Briggs of Albuquerque; mother, Ruth White Briggs of Fort Worth; sister, Sherrill Lynn Briggs of Fort Worth; and brother, Michael and his wife, Deborah of Albuquerque; as well as many other family and friends.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Campbell -- The family of Mr. Faustino Campbell wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Campbell. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Gutierrez-Martinez -- Baby Gutierrez-Martinez - The angels grew lonely and called Brianna Alyssa Gutierrez-Martinez to their heavenly home. She is survived by her parents, Patrick Martinez and Darshelle Gutierrez; grandparents, Steve and Beverly Gutierrez, and Debra Martinez; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albino Martinez, Pete and Helen Gutierrez, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Huerta. Also surviving are three uncles: Matthew Pecos, Steven Gutierrez, and Daniel Gutierrez; one aunt, Valerie Gutierrez. A Rosary will be recitedf this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. God knew you were failing That the hills were hard to climb So He gently closed your eyelids and whispered,"Peace be Thine" In tear we watched you leaving and watched you being carried away Our hearts were near to breaking you fought so hard to stay It broke our hearts to see you go But you did not go alone for part of us went with you as you left to rest in your new eternal home. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th St NW. Norbert Baldonado Jr. FSI
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Hultberg -- Rose Hultberg, October 17, 1911 - May 22, 2000. The family of Rose Hultberg wishes to thank family and friends for their generosity and their kind words of sympathy and encouragement during this difficult time. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924-C Menaul Blvd. NE. The family would like to invite friends to join us. Dress is casual. Cremation was handled by French Mortuary.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

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.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Kubiak -- Harvey D. Kubiak, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kubiak, and is survived by his wife, Fran Kubiak. He is also survived by his four children, Philip Kubiak, John Kubiak, Kathryn Shulse, and Rosemary Fessinger and the spouses; step-children, Jon Tuthill Jr., Martha T. Cook and their families; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey was a World War II Veteran and a long-standing member of Aquinas Newman Center. A Memorial service will be held Friday, June 30, 2000 at 10:30 a.m., at the Aquinas Newman Center. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE 87106, Humane Animal Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE 87108, or a charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE are in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

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.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Lindborg -- Walter Frederick Lindborg Jr. died Monday evening, June 19, 2000, at a local hospital. Walter was born in Darien, Connecticut in 1928 to Walter and Elizabeth Lindborg. He attended the University of Connecticut and received a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy in 1950. After college, Walter served in the Army Medical Corps, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. Following military service, he moved to Aspen, Colorado, where he played drums in a jazz trio. He then moved to Yuma, Arizona to manage the Yuma Country Club. He was voted"Most Eligible Bachelor" in Yuma. It was there he met his wife, Martha Moran, and they were married in 1956. Walter spent most of his working life in hotel and resort management, running such properties as La Fonda in Santa Fe, New Mexico, El Tovar at the Grand Canyon, Fred Waring's Shawnee Inn in Pennsylvania, Silverado in Napa, California, and The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Later, Walter and his partner, Jerry Bigham, founded JerryDales, a country western bar in Ruidoso. Walter and Martha moved to Albuquerque in 1989 to be near their family. Walter is survived by his wife, Martha of Albuquerque; his sons, Peter of Los Angeles, California and Philip of Albuquerque; his daughter, Elizabeth of Carlsbad, New Mexico; and his sister, Mrs. Vincent (Eileen) O'Toole of Hilton Head, South Carolina. He also has four grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Lucero -- Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ernest Lucero will be celebrated Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with final viewing 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.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Marquez -- Mass of Christian Burial for Tony L. Marquez Jr.,"Hito", will be celebrated Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m., at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE, 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.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Mechanick -- Grace Brett Mechanick, 76, a dearly beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away June 27, 2000 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Brett and her daughter, Mara Brett Zisman. She is survived by her husband, Irving; son, Joel and wife, Janet; stepson, Maury Mechanick and wife, Deborah; son-in-law, Avi Zisman; and grandchildren, Allison, Emily, Aaron Brett and Aleander Brett Zisman. Memorial services will be held at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Alb, NM 87110. Donations in her name may be made to Congregation Albert and Hadassah c/o Frances Luftscheir, 2009 Quail Run Dr. NE, Alb, NM 87110. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, Alb, NM 87107 343-8008.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Merriam -- Teresa Merriam, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2000, surrounded by family after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, David Merriam of Albuquerque; daughter, Jeanette Merriam Wiseman and husband, Justin of San Francisco; son, Steve Merriam and wife, Clarie of Albuquerque; mother, Grace Silva of Albuquerque; father-in-law, Everett Merriam of Sandia Park; three sisters, Mary Ann Dotts and husband, Dean of Oklahoma City, Cecilia LeBlanc and husband, Jim of Illinois, Michele Watkins and husband, Ken of Albuquerque; three brothers all from Albuquerque, Robert Silva, Fred Silva and wife, Theresa and Steve Silva and wife, Christine; rothers-in-law, Everett Merriam and wife, Eleanore of San Francisco and Ron Merriam of Austin; sister-in-law, Janice Strickland; nieces, Elizabeth, Desirae, Susan, Lori and Kathy; nephews, Michael, Benjamin and Gabriel; and many more loving relatives and friends. Teresa was employed by Social Security Administration prior to her illness. She had been an active team member in Marriage Encounter of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, and was a recipient, with her husband, of the National Parent�s Day Certificate of Recognition. It was Teresa�s wish to give special recognition to her treasured friend, Arlene Feltz, who cared for her like a sister during her illness and to long time friend Rev. David Klein for all of his support and love. Prayer service will be Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 1:00 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE, with Rev. David Klein celebrant. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Dominican Retreat House, 2348 Pajarito Rd, SW, 87105 or the Pulmonary Hypertension Cure Foundation. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Montoya -- Joe F. Montoya, 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ursula Montoya of the family home; daughters, Vivian Gonzales and husband, Robert and Beatrice Conner, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Marlena Gonzales, Christina Jo Gonzales, and Samantha Conner; grandson, Michael Joe Conner; sister, Estella Peña of Springer, NM; brothers, Ruben Vigil and wife, Crusita; Gilbert Montoya, and Fred Montoya and wife, Delores, all of Taos, NM; sisters-in-law, Cedilia Montoya, Priscilla Montoya, and Pauline Wilson, who he thought of like a daughter. Mr. Montoya was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. He loved to fish and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial service and rosary will be held Saturday, July 1, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Deacon James Baca officiating.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Oakeley -- L. JoAnn Oakeley, 40, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died in an automobile accident near Sweetwater, Texas on Monday, June 26, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Arthur Oakeley; son, Adrian James Oakeley; mother, Virginia Barbero, all of Albuquerque; special sister, Georgia Barbero of Albuquerque; brothers, Andrew Baca and wife, Marianne of Albuquerque, Gilbert Barbero and wife, Angie of Santa Fe; sisters, Virginia Nava and Evelyn Franco and husband, Thomas, all of Santa Fe; special aunt and uncle, Linda and Tony Garcia of Alamogordo; mother-in-law, Barbara Chambliss and husband, Paul of Lubbock, TX; brothers-in-law, Dwayne Oakeley and wife, Sherri of Lubbock, TX, Maj. Brian Oakeley and wife, Dorothy of Dyess AFB, TX; sisters-in-law, Brenda Trevino and husband, Eddie and Deborah DeLuna and husband, Robert, all of Lubbock, TX; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Barbero in 1983. JoAnn was a member of Sandia Baptist Church. She was a former member of Temple Baptist Church where she served as a leader and past director for AWANA Children's Ministry, Chapter 3576. She was a past member of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 1564. For the past five years she was employed as a secretary with French Mortuary. JoAnn had an abiding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. She will be remembered for her warm and loving spirit. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2000 at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Blvd NE, with Dr. Robert Butler, Rev. J. Curtis Goldman, Rev. Fred Gurule and Rev. Paul Chambliss, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Pallbearers will include, Joseph M. Baca, Andres A. Baca, David Garcia, Dwayne Oakeley, Maj. Brian Oakeley and Eddie Trevino. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Padilla -- Eutimia"Timia" Padilla, 78, former longtime Albuquerque resident, died Saturday, June 24th, after a long illness in Los Angeles, CA, where she had been living for several years. Services for Mrs. Padilla will be held in Albuquerque. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday in the mortuary chapel. The Rosary will be recited by the family and friends at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW, and a Requiem Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 30 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper St. NW. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A reception will be held after services at the home of her brother, Nicolas and Lila Sanchez at 2721 Rhode Island NE. A Memorial service for Mrs. Padilla was held Tuesday in Los Angeles for family and friends there. The Sanchez family came to the Atrisco area of Albuquerque from the Jarales, Casa Colorado, and Belen areas in the 1930s, then became very active in the whole Albuquerque area. Mrs. Padilla was born in Atrisco in 1922 and was a 1935 graduate of Albuquerque High School. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, George Ray Chavez Jr. and is survived by her children, Joe Elias Chavez of Los Angeles, Joe Padilla of Albuquerque; and her daughter, Mary Ann Pasillas and her husband, Joaquin of Los Angeles; grandchildren, George Roy Chaves Jr. of Elko, NV and Sherri Barth of Albuquerque, Jessica Padilla and Joe Raymond Padilla of Albuquerque and Jasmine and Nicolas Pasillas of Los Angeles; and two great-grandchildren, Dominique Varraza and Alexandria Miller of Albuquerque. The surviving brothers and sisters of Mrs. Padilla are Mrs. Ciria Montoya and Nicolas Sanchez of Albuquerque and Dolores Soto, Alfred Sanchez and Jose Maria Sanchez of Los Angeles, Alex Sanchez of Albuquerque, and Ernest Sanchez of Denver. Pallbearers are Nick Sanchez Jr., Patrick Montoya, Robert Sanchez, Steve Soto, Joe Raymond Padilla and Nicolas Padilla. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Padilla -- Genevieve Padilla, 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

Romero -- 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.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000

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.
        Published on: Thu June 29, 2000