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Adkins -- Frances Gilkerson Adkins, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Saturday, September 16, 2000. She is survived by her husband, H.J. Adkins of the family home; daughter, Kay Brown and husband, Scott of Albuquerque; step-son, Dennis Adkins and wife, Linda of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren, Ron Brown and wife, Denise of Salt Lake City, UT, Jeff Brown of Albuquerque, and Shannon Gunia and husband, Ron of Plano, TX; great-grandchildren, Amber and Austin Brown of Salt Lake City, UT, Kirsten and Kelsey Gunia of Plano, TX; and brother, Bill Coffey of Roswell, NM. Mrs. Adkins is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Pete Gilkerson in 1993. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 55 years. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Dr. Terry Anderson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Banner -- Helen E. Banner, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Sunday, September 17, 2000. She was born in Bourbon, Missouri on January 8, 1915. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, who died in 1964; her parents, Richard and Delcie Haase; and sister, Eleanor Shuey of St Louis, Missouri. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Stone and husband, Harold; grandson, Richard Stone from Seattle WA; granddaughter, Carol Ruff and husband, David; great-granddaughter, Alison Ruff of Albuquerque. Mrs. Banner was a member and a dedicated worker in the Santa Rosa Methodist Church while living there. She continued her work at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albuquerque. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose beautiful smile and care for others will long be remembered by those who knew and loved her. The family expresses a sincere thanks to the staff at Las Palomas Nursing Center for their loving care in the past two years. As she requested, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3715 Silver Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., 1250 Hylan Blvd. Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1946. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Bivins -- Loretta "Sandy" Bivins, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 16, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Valorie Bivins of Albuquerque, Rhonda Sherrie Smith and husband, Bill of Odessa, TX; granddaughter, Shelby Goolsby and husband, Bear of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Tyler Church of College Station, TX; sister, Zeldia Vanlandingham of Albuquerque; nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bivins, in 1980. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Tyler Church, Bill Smith, Warren Vanlandingham, and Bear Goolsby. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, September 20, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Burge -- Roy Elbert Burge, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2000. He was born November 25, 1916 in Denver, CO. He is survived by his wife, Jane of 57 years; son, Gary D. Burge, DVM and wife, Christine, of Ft. Collins, CO; daughter, Linda Mills of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Lisa Mills and Katherine Burge; grandsons, Kevin Mills, Chris Mills and Peter Burge; and sister, Edith Marcussen, of Santa Clara, CA. Roy fought for the US Army Corps as a pilot during the second World War. He was also a sales representative for Autrey Bros./Jostens for 36 years. He held a strength and a passion for life and his family that he has instilled in all who knew him. Although he was ready"to go home", he will be dearly missed. Services will be held September 19, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW, 87114, with Wayne Gayton, officiating. A reception will immediately follow. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 9300 Golf Course Road NW, on Monday, September 18, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 9300 Golf Course Road NW.
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Candelaria -- Valery Candelaria, 31, born November 14, 1968, was called to be with Our Lord God on September 15, 2000. She was well loved and survived by her spouse, Paul Walthers; son, Ruben Martinez, Jr.; also by her mother, Diana Flores and her father, Eddie Candelaria; her two brothers, Victor Candelaria and Richard Velasquez. She was loved by her aunts, Rosella Santillanes and Carmen Madrid; sister-in-law, Isabel Candelaria; and by all her cousins, nieces, nephews, and her Godson. Memorial services for Valery will be held on Wednesday evening at San Jose Church where the service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Clayton -- Jelani Alex Clayton, infant son of Ajamu Clayton and Stephanie Clark, passed away September 16, 2000 with his parents; other survivors include his maternal grandparents, Alex and Ida Clark; paternal grandmother, Patricia Trotter; step-grandmother, Brenda Clayton; paternal grandfather, Thomas Clayton; aunts, Terry and Emily Clark, Jamila Clayton, Tonya Miller and Susan Miller; uncle, Thomas Clayton; and cousin, Tyra Clark McCloud. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with Rev. Stephen Billingslea, officiating. HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Crespo -- Mrs. Georgina Crespo, 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2000 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Crespo was the beloved wife of 32 years to Daniel Crespo, Sr. She is also survived by one daughter, Patricia Manzanares and husband, Arturo, Sr.; two sons, Daniel Crespo and wife, Charon and Marcos Crespo; three sisters, Gloria Gittins-Grant, Jertrudis Gittins-Grant, and Gladys Gittins-Grant; one brother, Rene Gittins; seven grandchildren, Yvonne, Arturo, Jr., Alex, Aaron, Monique, Devanna and Deannette; and one great-granddaughter, Alissah and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Funeral service will be held Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Church, 109 Waterfall NE, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Hector Castrellon, officiating. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Crespo, Jr., Arturo Manzanares, Jr., Alex Manzanares, Aaron Manzanares, Hector Castrellon, Jr. and Marcos Crespo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Encinias -- Margarita Encinias, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2000. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cipriano; and two children, Alejandro and Catalina Encinias. Surviving Mrs. Encinias is her son, Eloy Encinias and wife, Joanne of Orlando, FL; a sister, Angelina Sandoval of Wagon Mound, NM; five grandchildren, Ralph Encinias, Annette Encinias, Charlotte Encinias, John Encinias and wife, Jennifer, all of Albuquerque, and Traci Eisele and husband, Chad of Ocoee, FL. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Patrick Encinias, Christopher Encinias, Christine Encinias, Joseph Encinias, Nakkita Encinias, and Jonathan Encinias, Jr., all of Albuquerque, and Tyler Adrian Eisele of Ocoee, FL; several nieces and nephews; and a very special friend Abelino Benevidez. Mrs. Encinias will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be John Encinias, Steve Farley, Robert Maestas, Jorge Duran, Jose Hiciano, and Rolland Saavedra. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
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Faris -- With continuing love for our mother and Sito, Sophie M. Faris. Our mother, Sophie, was a lifelong resident and native New Mexican. She was born in Bernalillo on August 28, 1924 to Lebanese immigrant parents, Raschid and Zahia Koury and opened her eyes in heaven on Friday, September 15, 2000. Sophie loved New Mexico and its culture, especially her dear Native American friends and family, and loved speaking the beautiful Spanish language. Sophie was politically active and involved in her community. Sophie's passion was cooking food and sharing it with family, friends and strangers. Sophie was the legendary and renowned cook of the North Valley and especially known for her chile and homemade hand-rolled tortillas Our mother was brave, compassionate, and preserving and we are proud of her and the way she lived her life - with dignity, grace and strength. But above all, Sophie's life was her family. Sophie is preceded to heaven by her husband, Frank Faris, Sr.; and her sons, Richard and David. She never ceased caring for those whom she loved, especially her remaining children, Frank D. Faris, Camille Stueber and her husband, John, Sandra Loyd, Sheila Bernardoni and her husband, Jim, Michael Faris and his wife, Rhonda, Shaylyn Faris-Graves and her husband, Rico; her grandchildren, Shawn Blackwood, Christen Schull, Aldous Loyd, Frank III, and Camille Faris, Richard Jr., Christopher, Jake, Ashley, Kyle, Kody and Kameron Faris, Jonathan, David and Michael Jr. Faris and Angelique and Evangelina Faris-Graves; her great-grandchildren, Lauren and Austin Schull and Sofia Blackwood. Her sisters, Sadie Koury and Rose McAfee and her brother, George Koury also greeted Sophie in heaven. She was also blessed in life with her sisters, Camille Schofield, Mary Barrack, Bobbe Olson, Nora Rollins, Thelma Koury and Betty Jo Stafford; and her numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87110, Pastor Ron Mansdoerfer, Jr., officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The services will be followed by a celebration of Sophie's life to be held at 5:00 p.m. at 7600 Jefferson NE. The pallbearers are John Stueber, Jim Bernardoni, Frank Faris III, Christopher Faris, Jonathan Faris and David Faris. Honorary pallbearers are Aldous Loyd, Michael Faris Jr., Richard Jr., Jake, Kyle, Kody and Kameron Faris. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Feil -- Gertrude E. Feil, 89, a resident of Los Lunas since 1997, passed away at home on Saturday, September 16, 2000. Gertrude was born in Bayonne, NJ, on June 4, 1911. Gertrude is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Carl; two daughters, Peggy G. Winters and husband George of Los Lunas, and Patricia Fury of Virginia Beach, VI; seven grandchildren, Suzanne Winters, Kimberly Ann Portiello and husband, Mike, all of Albuquerque, Thomas Winters of Los Lunas, Debbie McDonald of Phoenix, AZ, Jackie Bentley, Carl Fury, and Scot Fury, all of Virginia Beach, VI; also six great-grandchildren, Shawn McDonald, Danielle McDonald, Robert Bentley, Heather Bentley, Jake Yelek, and Joe Portiello. Gertrude's passion in life was her needlepoint and sewing skills. She will be remembered by many for the work that she did. At Gertrude's request, a private memorial service was held with cremation immediately following. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Fierro -- ERNIE FIERRO 1940-2000 TO MY DADDY When God created you, dear one, He made a perfect thing, that sent a gust of joy through Heaven and made the choirs sing. He took a ray of sunshine and a bit of angel's smile. He dipped into the brightness of the cherubs' star-dust pile. He added sweetest fragrance from the rose-bed of the sky, with a final dash of whiteness from a cloudlet passing by. If god had given me to choose my dad at my birth I would have chosen you of all the dads on the earth. Rest in Peace. I love you and miss you. Love, Brenda
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Fierro -- Our Beloved Ernie Fierro joined the choir of angels in heaven on Monday, September 18, 2000. Mr. Fierro was an Allstate agent in Albuquerque for 30 years. He was also a musician in the Albuquerque area. Mr. Fierro is survived by his wife, Helen Fierro; his daughters, Brenda Fierro and Cynthia Fierro-Trujillo; brothers and sisters, Jim Fierro, Benito Fierro, Pedro Fierro, Fransisco Fierro, Olivia Fierro, Elliseo Fierro, Mary Lou Perez and Fidel Fierro; five grandchildren, Shelbi Simeone, Carlos Simeone, Tierney Trujillo, Jasmine Vigil and Darren Trujillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Fierro will be held on Thursday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Nativity Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Garcia -- Rose C. Garcia, age 86, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and sister, was called home to be the Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2000 while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Garcia was born in Placitas, NM to the late Geniovevo and Susanita Chavez; and was a resident of Albuquerque in the Old Town area for the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago M. Garcia. She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Armijo and husband, Leopoldo of Albuquerque, Susie Sigala and husband, Salomon of California; a granddaughter, whom Mrs. Garcia raised as a daughter, Becky Aguirre of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Raquel Baca of Alameda. Mrs. Garcia will be greatly missed by her loving family. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday morning, 11:00 a.m., at San Carlos Cemetery in Alameda, with Pastor Ray Jaramillo officiating. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Gilbride -- Thomas J. Gilbride, 60, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 40 years, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2000. Thomas was born March 21, 1940, the son of Bernard and Marina Adamson Gilbride, Sr. in New Haven, Connecticut. He served in the US Marines from 1961 to 1967. Thomas was a History Teacher at the Rio Grande High School with the Albuquerque Public Schools for the past 14 years. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Tomasita of Rio Rancho; four children, Christina Otero of Sandia Pueblo, NM, Nichole Urrutia and husband, Arturo of Albuquerque, Michelle Armijo and husband, Adam of Albuquerque, and Tanya Palmeri and husband, Vincent of Rio Rancho; one brother, Dennis Gilbride of Connecticut; one sister, Merina Gilbride of Washington; and six grandchildren, Jose Domingo, Thomas Otero, Adriana, and Alex Urrutia and Anthony, and Vincent Palmeri. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 20, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2000 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Hawkins -- Mildred Timm Hawkins, born August 9, 1918 in San Francisco, CA, has passed away on September 15, 2000 in Albuquerque. She grew up in San Francisco, daughter to George and Anna Timm, and sister of Paul Martin Timm. She once said that December 4, 1943 was the happiest day of her life because she married her one and only love, Joseph Samuel Hawkins, at the Post Chapel at the Presidio in San Francisco. They moved to Roswell in 1943, and subsequently to Ruidoso in 1949, where they owned and operated the Ruidoso Gas Company until 1966. In 1966, they moved again to Albuquerque. Her son, Timothy John, his wife, Mary, her son, Joseph Martin, and his wife, Carol survive her. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Thomas Hawkins, Robert Hawkins, Elizabeth Hawkins and Paul Hawkins. Her husband, Joseph Samuel; her daughters, Dorothy Jane, and Joanna Lee, preceded her in death. Hers was a love of family and friends, never forgetting to send a timely birthday card, and for some that meant 50 plus years. She loved blue skies of New Mexico, cooking, entertaining, sewing, robins, roses, songs from the 40s, chocolate milkshakes, fried zucchini, and her little dog named Annie. Most of all she loved life. Hers was a gift of an enduring sense of humor, an abiding personal strength, and a commitment to family and friends. All will miss her wonderful smile and her beautiful blue eyes. We will love you"forever and a day." Visitation for Mildred Timm Hawkins will be held at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 11:30 a.m., at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM.
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Hedberg -- Carl A. Hedberg passed away Saturday, September 9, 2000 of cancer. He was 87. He was born and raised in Denver. He earned degrees in electronics engineering from both the University of Denver and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He worked at Bells Lab in New York and at Los Alamos Labs before spending the majority of this career working at the University of Denver. There he founded the Denver Research Institute. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Mary Alice; and his son, William Charles. He is survived by his daughter, Sue Allison Hedberg and his nieces, Wilma Jean Lent of Phoenix and Elizabeth Ann Kircos of Detroit. In honor of his wishes, no services are planned. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Dr., Pine Ridge, SD 57770.
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Morris -- Jessie S. Morris, 49, passed away September 17, 2000. She was a loving and faithful mother, wife, grandmother, aunt and a friend to many. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Philip, Sr. and Jennie Duran; daughter, Reymunda Baca; and sister-in-law, Melba Duran. She is survived by her husband, Jody Zabala; son, John Morris and wife, Sherri; brothers, Philip Duran, Jr., Joe Hidalgo and wife, Lupe, Eddie Duran and wife, Socorro, and John Duran and wife, Linda; three grandchildren, Robert, Ashley and Ally Rey; and numerous other nieces, nephews, family and friends who loved and will miss her. A visitation will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2000 and Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2000. Burial will follow at San Carlos Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Phillip Urioste, Robert Duran, Eddie Duran, Philip Duran, Jr., David Barbero, and John Barela. Honorary pallbearers will be John Duran and Mike Searles. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, 505-343-8008.
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Parker -- James David Parker, 37, died suddenly September 16, 2000 Dallas, Texas. He was born December 9, 1962 in McAllen, Texas. He received his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin and his MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He was employed with Y-Medical in Irving, Texas. Internment will take place at the Hooks Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Arrangements are being made by R.S. Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee, Texas. David is survived by his mother, Gail Parker; his step-father, Robert Lopez; his brother, Mark Parker; and his sister, Andrea McEneny and her husband, Richard McEneny, all of the Albuquerque area. In addition, his uncle, William H. Parker and his wife, Ann Parker reside in Koutze, Texas. David was preceded in death by his father, James F. Parker, Jr.
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Pecastaing -- Cyril�"Cye" Pecastaing, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Sunday, September 17, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Louis Pecastaing and Mary Ann, and Michael Cyril Pecastaing, all of Albuquerque, and Frank Pecastaing and wife, Angela of Las Cruces; granddaughters, Tyia Pecastaing of California, Michelle Pecastaing of Belen, Jennifer Callinan and husband, Shane and Danielle Antoinette Pecastaing, all of Albuquerque, and Kayla Pecastaing of Las Cruces; grandsons, Marcel Pecastaing of Belen, Nicholas Pecastaing, Gabriel Pecastaing and Michael Andre Pecastaing, all of Albuquerque; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Frances Parrel of New Orleans, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace O. Pecastaing; and son, James Marcel Pecastaing. Mr. Pecastaing was a founding member of the Holy Ghost Church and was a member of the choir. He was president of the Model Railroad Club and was also a member of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus Band. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona SE. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 9:00 a.m, at Holy Ghost Church, with Fr. Thomas J. Mayefske, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mr. Pecastaing's grandchildren. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Rowlett -- Mary I."Mickie" Rowlett, 74, of Tucson, formerly of Sanderson, TX, died September 16, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Master Sergeant Hal J. Rowlett of Tinker Air Force Base. Beloved mother of Michael Tasker and Robin Purdy; grandmother of Shannon, Eric and Kurtis Purdy, and Joshua and Matthew Tasker; sister of Wilma Ruggles (William) of Wilton, CT; aunt of John and Richard Ruggles. Funeral services and burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@Magee), Tucson, AZ.
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Rusek -- Sister Mary Calasantia Rusek (Helen Rusek) died on Saturday, September 16, 2000 at the Felician Sisters Convent in Rio Rancho. She was born on January 14, 1909, in Evanston, Illinois to Anthony and Marianne (Dominiak) Rusek, both of Poland. Sister Calasantia served in Religious Life for 70 years as a Felician-Franciscan. She was certified in the culinary arts by the Fanny Farmer School of Cooking in Boston, Massachusetts, and ministered in nutrition services in schools, convents, and orphanages across ten states for 58 years. She also enjoyed handcrafts and sewing. She is preceded in death by her parents; three infant brothers; brothers, John and Casimir Rusek; sisters, Mary Rusek, Anna Ponkowski and Lottie Milecki. Several nieces and nephews survive her. A Wake Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. and a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2000. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the convent at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2000, with Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, in charge of arrangements. 892-9920.
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Sanchez -- Albert G. November 18, 1954 - September 19, 1999 In loving Memory of Al Our Dear Lord saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. He put his arms around you and whispered"Come with Me." A year has passed since you went home, and it is so hard to believe. Time is supposed to have a way of helping with the hurt and anger of losing someone so special, but as time passes, you are in our daily thoughts and prayers, and we miss you deeply. Your presence is with us wherever we go, and visions of your beautiful smile gives us peace. We love you Al...Mom, Dad, Jen, Lee and Dee
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Thomas -- Artist (Art) John Thomas, 85, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2000. He was born January 17, 1915 In Hartshorne, Oklahoma. He graduated from Haskell Indian School, Lawrence, Kansas in 1935. He moved to Dulce, NM, he was a mechanic at the Powerhouse in 1938. His work career included International Harvester, Willy's Jeep, Galles Motors. He retired from UNM motor pool in 1981. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1946. For many summers he lived at Stone House Lodge, Heron Lake, NM. He is survived by a brother, Jimmie Rivers and wife, Maria of Placerville, CA; a daughter, Artiste Morrow of Aurora, CO; two sons, Thomas John Thomas and wife, Diana of Albq., Martin (Ray) Thomas and wife, Judi of Sandia Park, NM; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and loyal fishing buddy, Elliot Martin of Albq. Memorial services will held on the West side of Heron Lake State Park on Saturday, September 23, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Albuquerque, or plant a rose bush. Cremation arrangements by Direct Services.
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Trudeau -- In Remembrance of WILLARD R. TRUDEAU September 19, 1935 to March 27, 1999 Happy Birthday Son Will Always Remember You Hugs, Mom
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Utterback -- Gertrude (Trudi) Utterback, born April 16, 1920, in Decatur, IL to Claude and Dora Quickel, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2000. She was a resident of Albuquerque for 36 years. She is survived by her children, Carol VandenBos and husband, Roger of Kalamazoo, MI, Larry Utterback and wife, Marie-Paule of Albuquerque and Debra Cox and husband, Kenneth also of Albuquerque; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Church (Episcopal). Services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Rev. Peter Schoew and Rev. Paul Collins, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Chapel, Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 19000, Atlanta, GA 30326 or to the Salvation Army, 411 Broadway SE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
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Wesbrook -- Marie Watkins Wesbrook died September 18, 2000 in Albuquerque. She was born June 14, 1919 in Hobart, OK, the eldest child of Dr. Barton H. and Maryetta Stewart Watkins. She spent her early life in Oklahoma. She was a graduate of the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis, TN and during World War II she served in the Army Nurse Corps. She married John E. Wesbrook of Aurora, IL, on June 1, 1943, at Camp Berkley in Abilene, TX. In 1946, she and her husband moved to Las Vegas, NM, and then to Albuquerque in 1947. She worked in the medical offices of Dr. Robert Trombley before and after the births of her three children, John J.B. Wesbrook, Ann Wesbrook Chaffee and David P. Wesbrook. In retirement she enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, and spending time with her grandchildren. In 1992, she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease), which she accepted gracefully and without anger, and which was the ultimate cause of her death. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother; sister; and son-in-law. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jack; three children; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins; and lifelong friends. Interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Home, 3113 Carlisle NE, Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Society of the Most Holy Trinity, c/o Father John McHugh, P.O. Box 536, Bosque, NM 87006. Her family wishes to thank the staff of Manor Care Camino Vista Nursing Home for their kindness and care during her final two years. Remember her in your prayers with the biblical verses Proverbs 31:25-29,"Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat of the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her,"Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." Rest in peace. .DMP
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