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Baca -- HERMAN M. BACAHappy Birthday, Dad!! Really miss you and Mom!! We all know you and Mom together are having a grand time in heaven, forever with your grandchildren, family, relatives, and friends!! Thanks for the great love you provided us all! Love Forever, Michael, your sons, family, etc.
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2000

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; brother, Oren Taylor and wife, Jenny Lynn of Bentonville, AR; and 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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Candelaria -- Memorial services for Valery Candelaria 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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Contreras -- Abe Ray Contreras, 23, passed away Monday after a tragic accident. He leaves behind his fiance, Billie Moore; and a beautiful daughter, Ashley Renee. He is also survived by his father and mother, Joe and Sharon Contreras; two sisters, Alexis and Amy; and several other family members of Las Cruces. No one can fully share the sorrow his sudden untimely death has brought to his family and friends. We take comfort in the knowledge Abe will live on as an organ donor. He will be missed and always remembered. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 20, 10:00 a.m., at 5801 Coors SW (physical location is Coors Road to one mile south of Gun Club, turn right at Pajarito). A Memorial service for his final resting place will be held Saturday in Las Cruces, location to be determined.
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Contreras -- Primo Contreras, eldest of ten children, born December 7, 1931 in Fabens, Texas to Primo Sr. and Maria Rufugio"Cuquita" Contreras. Contreras attended St. Charles College, Jesuit Seminary in Grand Coteau, LA in 1950 and ordained a Roman Catholic Priest in 1963. He taught at Jesuit High Schools in Tampa, Florida and El Paso, Texas. In 1970, Contreras was allowed to dispense his priestly vows, and began a 27-year career as a Theology teacher at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque. He married Priscilla Boone in July, 1971, becoming the father of six children ranging in age from 2 1/2 to 11 years old. He was awarded the New Mexico Catholic Schools' Distinguished Teacher Award in 1991. In 1995, he and his wife, Priscilla went to Russia with the Ecumencial Co-Mission to teach Christian Morality in Rostov, Puskin and St. Petersburg. Primo returned to St. Pius for a final year, leaving in 1997. He then began a new mission of service, teaching Native American children in New Mexico Pueblos. He taught at San Diego Mission School at Jemez Pueblo for two years and at St. Anthony in Zuni, NM this past year. Primo is survived by his wife, Priscilla; their six children, William Boone and wife, Lori of Seattle, WA, Priscilla and husband, Sinclair Mangram of Pueblo, CO, Martin Boone and fiancee, Rachel Czajka of Morgantown, WV, John Boone and wife, Shanna of Baltimore, MD, Elena Boone and partner, Maxine Harris of Simi Valley, CA, Margaret Mary Boone and fiance, Charles Pixley of Phoenix, AZ, and Bernard Clifford, loved as a son, and wife, Rosella of Albuquerque. Primo is also survived by nine grandchildren, Justin and Tarin Boone (Bill), Jon Boone and Clearthur Mangram (Priscilla), Ryan, Evan and Cory Boone (John), Christopher and Patrick Clifford (Bernie). Other survivors include his mother, Maria Rufugio Contreras; siblings, Robert Contreras and wife, Yolanda, Martha Prieto, Billie Dunn and husband, John, Sandra Varela and husband, Tom, Rose Carmona and husband, Beto, Judy Rey, Miguel Contreras and wife, Judith, Tommy Contreras, Terry Ramos; and many beloved nephews and nieces, all of El Paso, Texas. His legacy is carried within his survivors and extends far and wide into the thousands of souls that he touched on his path to salvation. The viewing will commence at 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service following at 7:30 p.m. at St. Pius X High School on Thursday, September 21, in the school gymnasium on Coors and St. Joseph's Dr. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church at 619 Copper Ave. NW, Albuquerque. Internment will be held immediately following at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, to perpetuate Primo's mission of love and teaching, the family requests contributions to be made in memory of Primo Contreras to St. Anthony Indian School, c/o Father Dale Jamison, PO Box 486, Zuni, NM 87327. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.
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Counts -- Jack Counts, 77, a resident of Albuquerque for 27 years, died Sunday, September 17, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Katherine Counts of Albuquerque; sons, John Meier of Ft. Wayne, IN and Frank Meier of Cleveland, OH; four granddaughters; one grandson; one great-grandson; one aunt; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends. Jack was a Captain in the Army Air Corps, serving as a fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Private family services will take place at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE 87108 or to the Disabled American Veteran's Department of NM, P.O. Box 3907, #D, 87190. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Fierro -- Our Beloved Ernie Fierro joined the choir of angels in heaven on Monday, September 18, 2000. Mr. Fierro was born in Loving, NM on January 25, 1940 to Cresencio and Sylvestra Fierro. He served in the United States Armed Forces and was a member of the American Legion Post 69 and the Nativity Knights of Columbus. 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, Eliseo Fierro, Mary Lou Perez and Fidel Fierro; five grandchildren, Shelbi Simeone, Carlos Simeone, Tierney Trujillo, Jasmine Vigil and Darren Trujillo. 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.
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2000

Fraker -- Cuma M. Fraker, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died on Sunday, September 17, 2000. Mrs. Fraker is survived by her sons, Robert E. Fraker and wife, Judy of Willis, TX and Steven R. Fraker and wife, Myrna of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Monica Ogilvic and husband, Steve of Conroe, TX, Sacha Novak and husband, Matthew of Aurora, CA, Cara Simons and husband, Lawrence of Albuquerque, and Stephanie Fraker of Albuquerque; great-grandchild, Eden Julia Grace Novak; sister, Ruth Callaway; brother, Dean Garrett and wife Ardis and John Garrett and wife, Maxine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ray Fraker in 1993. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 23, 2000, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha NE, with Father William McCarren and Deacon Al McLane officiating. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. We, as her legacy, thank God for her. The sun of the equation of mom life? Love, listen and quietly be there.
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Freel -- Frank J. Freel, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past six and a half years, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2000. Frank was born on January 17, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. He had been a Bank Vice President before retiring after 39 years in the Banking business. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred in 1995; daughter, Deborah Freel; step-son, Walter O'Hearn; and one grandson, Robert Famiglietta. He is survived by three children, Mildred Mackin and husband, Fran of Washingtonville, NY, Fran Famiglietta and husband, Mike of Rio Rancho, and Frank Freel of Tampa, FL; one brother, William Freel of Brooklyn, NY; ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The visitation for Frank will be on Thursday, September 21, 2000, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 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. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 22, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church followed by interment in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
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Garcia -- Graveside services for Mrs. Rose C. Garcia will be conducted this 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: Wed September 20, 2000

Garcia -- Roger F. Garcia, 58, passed away following a long illness Sunday, September 17, 2000, while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Garcia was born in Taos, NM on December 10, 1941; he was a parishioner of St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving parents, Cleofas and Frank Garcia of Albuquerque; his three daughters, Claudine Garcia and fiance, William Wilkins of El Paso, TX, Anna Regina Kyzer and husband, John and Tina Marie Tait of Santa Fe; two granddaughters, Christina and Jessica Kyzer, both of Tucson, AZ. Also surviving are two sisters, Frances Rodarte and husband, Gilbert of Santa Fe, Dorothy Rodarte and husband, Don of Albuquerque; one brother, Tony Garcia and wife, Trudy of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and those who knew and loved him. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 21, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Parish. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, September 22, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Parish, 4000 St. Josephs Pl. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Wed September 20, 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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Huie -- Sam Huie, 93, died at his home in Las Vegas, NM, Wednesday, September 6. He was born July 10, 1907 in Canton, China. A WWII veteran, he served in the US Army in the European Theater and was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 1547 in Las Vegas. Sam is survived by his wife of 57 years, Agueda of the family home; sons, Tom Huie and wife, Anna of Las Vegas, NM, Louie Huie and wife, Jan of Syracuse, UT; daughter, Juanita Fuller and husband, Mike of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Tomasina Huie of Las Cruces, NM, Robb Huie and wife, Michele of New Haven, CT, Jonathan Huie of Missoula, MT; and sister-in-law, Eula Cliggett of Las Vegas, NM. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Donato and Josefita Rivera; brothers-in-law, Jose Lino Rivera and George Cliggett; sister-in-law, Margaret Rivera. Rosary was recited Monday, September 11 and Memorial Mass celebrated Tuesday, September 12 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Las Vegas, NM, followed by interment of cremains at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Kendall -- David Aaron Kendall, 28, and a resident of Rio Rancho since 1999, died in an accident near Grants, NM on September 18, 2000. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO and was a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of five years, Laura Kendall of Rio Rancho; father, John Kendall of Maine; and mother, Hye-sop Lee of New York. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 21, 2000, 1:30 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM, with Mass to follow the Rosary at 2:00 p.m. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2000

Mader -- Jeanne Marie Mader, 75, a 23-year resident of Rio Rancho, died in her apartment with her son, Bill and his wife, Judy at her side on Friday, September 15, 2000 after a 17 month battle with emphysema. She is also survived by her sister, Beverly Williams and husband, Willie of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania; brother, Jack Jarvis and wife, Char of East Syracuse, New York; grandchildren, Tom Mader and wife, Missy of Hanover, PA, Billy Mader III of Gainesville, FL, and Tiffany Mader of Downey, CA; and great-grandchildren, Alec, Katie, Jacob and Brianna. Jeanne joins her husband of 51 years, Bill who died in September 1996; infant child, Robert; and son, David; parents, Leon and Viola Jarvis; and brothers, Robert and James Jarvis, who preceded her in death. She was devoted to her husband Bill for 51 years, a loving mother to her two sons, and a dear friend to the many who knew her. We will remember her for her sunny disposition, caring heart, tremendous courage, and deep faith. VistaCare Hospice provided comfort for Jeanne and her family. This wonderful service enabled her to pass on to the Lord in peace and dignity. She was a member of Saint Thomas Aquinas Church for over 20 years and active in the Blue Army there. She worked for Oberdorfer Foundries in Syracuse, NY where she met her husband and retired from John Deere, also in Syracuse, in 1977 before moving to New Mexico. Here she and Bill enjoyed the beautiful weather, traveled frequently across the country in their travel trailer, and took several cruises making friends around the world. She and Bill were volunteer hosts at the Redondo State Park. Fr. Leo Ortiz will celebrate a Memorial Mass to remember her full and rich life on Saturday, September 23, 2000,, 10:30 a.m., at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho (505) 892-1511. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Thomas Aquinas Church or to VistaCare Family Hospice, 8804 Washington St NE #C, Albuquerque, NM 87113-2708, (505) 821-5404. Arrangements by Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505) 891-9192.
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Madrill -- Mike B. Madrill"Boney", 63, a resident of Belen, passed away on September 18, 2000. Mr. Madrill was the beloved husband of seven years to Kathy Madrill. He is also survived by seven daughters, Sunnie Germanie-Pickett and husband, Michael H., Juliana Loraine Peralta, Valarie Hilaire Barner and husband, Karl M., Danielle Marie Valdez and husband, Christopher, Shawnasa Marie Lee and husband, Randy, Cambria Alexandra Madrill and Angel Barreras; one son, Paul Madrill; one sister, Gloria Pohl; ten grandchildren; special uncle, Susano Madrill; many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Madrill was a member of the Catholic Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era, and the American Legion Post 13, 40, and 8. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m. The Blue Army will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial 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 Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Christopher Valdez, Chris Pohl, Eric Pohl, Ruben Bustamante, Jerry Gardner and John T. Bass. Honorary will be Daniel Peralta, Domascio Peralta, Coley Barner, Sebastian Lee and Christian Chace Valdez. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Martinez -- Candido "Candy" Martinez, 42, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 17, 2000 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Candy was the beloved husband of 21 years to Dina Martinez. He is also survived by one daughter, Adeline Martinez; four sons, Fabian Martinez and fiancee, Mayra, Candy Martinez III, Eddie Martinez and Andrew Martinez; his beloved mother, Adelina Martinez; one brother, Arturo Martinez; one sister, Cynthia Hernandez and fiance, Donald Vigil; four grandchildren, Mariah, Vanessa, Justyce and Alyssa; Goddaughter, Lisa Marie Chavez; mother-in-law, Carmen Madrid; father-in-law, Eddie Madrid; compadres, Frank and Lorie Chavez; and all his brothers in the Bandidos Motorcycle Club worldwide. A Prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Abel Becerra and Eliseo Montoya officiating. A Funeral service will be held Friday morning, 11:00 a.m., at Family Worship Center, 5200 Iliff NW, with final visitation at the church after 10:30 a.m. Pastor Steve Ulibarri, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Duran, Frank Chavez, Larry Montoya, Milton Gallegos, Ted Garza and Archie Sanchez. Honorary will be Eddie Madrid, Joe Garcia, Jesse Wickets, Juan Gonzales, Alex Balderrama, Louie Montoya, Bandidos Motorcycle Club, Bandoleros Motorcycle Club, Dukes Car Club and La Familia Car Club. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Mcgee -- 1941-2000 Marjory Ann McGee died on Monday, September 18, 2000 after a long and gallant battle against a serious illness. She was born March 4, 1941 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Jack and Claudia McGee. She grew up in Colorado and moved with her family to Belen in 1961. Her creatie and artistic talents found expression in many areas, most notably in her 39 years as a floral designer at Davis Floral Shop. Marjory was an accomplished knitter and weaver. She belonged to the weaving guild Las Aranas and participated in the Taos Wool Festival and in the New Mexico State Fair for many years, demonstrating the"Sheep to Shawl" process of carding, dyeing, spinning, and weaving the wool. In recent years, Marjory had become enamored of alpaca wool and was a frequent visitor to Victory Ranch, home to many alpacas, in Mora, New Mexico. Her creative touch was evident as well in her work in the fabric department at Wal-Mart. Marjory was an avid collector of items used in spinning and weaving. In spite of her diminutive size, Marjory was"big sister" not only to her own sisters and brothers, but also to many others her life touched. She and her sister, Betty"B.J." McGee served as mentors and chaperones for the Methodist Youth Fellowship in the late 1970's. Marjory is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Paige McGee of Aurora, IL; eight sisters and six brothers-in-law, Betty"B.J." McGee of Belen, Millie and Paul Gromatzky of Deming, Kathy and David Larison, Dorothy and Bob Ashmore, Jackie and Kevin Loretto, all of Albuquerque, Sherry and Doug Pettigrew of Clovis, Marilyn and Cleve Teague and Gigi Pfeiffer, all of Portales; five nieces, ten nephews and her close friend, special boss, and"adopted" brother, Dale Davis. Visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon, September 21, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., at Riverside Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, also at Riverside Chapel, with Rev. Jay Armstrong officiating. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home, in Belen, 864-4448.
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Padilla -- Dorothy S. Padilla, 72, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly Monday, September 18, 2000 into the hands of our Lord at home surrounded by the ones she loved. She is survived by her sons, Vic Padilla, Sr. and wife, Mary Alice, Alex E. Padilla, Jr.; daughter, Debra L. Medina and husband, Arturo; grandchildren, Cecilia Padilla and fiance, Pat Quillen, Vic Padilla, Jr. and wife, Denise, Yvonne Medina and fiance, Chris Jones, Dottie Narvaiz and husband, Robert, Dustin Padilla, Natasha Hagan and husband, John and Tracie Lynn Padilla; great-grandchildren, Christopher Jones, Autumn Weaver, Mykayla Jones, Robert Paul Narvaiz and Justis Quillen; brother, Ben Sanches and wife, Rose; sisters, Dolores Castillo and husband, Gilbert, Rafella Chacon and husband, Robert; and many loving family members. She was the loving wife of Alex E. Padilla, Sr., who preceded her in death five years ago. Also preceding her in death were her father, Victor Sanchez; mother, Teresa Maria Sanchez; step-mother, Isebelle Sanchez; sisters, Cecelia Lucero and Mary Marino. They are all now together once again to continue their watch over their family. Dorothy touched the lives of many and we are all the richer for knowing her.�The Heavens are indeed glorious now that our Angel is home. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, September 20, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 21, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE, with Father Luis Jaramillo, Celebrant. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m., Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Lucero, Chris Lucero, Rennie Lucero, Eileen Marino, and Bill Brewer. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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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; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Pecastaing of Belen; 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 Parrill 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. 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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Romero -- In Loving Memory of LAWRENCE LOU ROMERO 9-20-59 to 2-18-00 Happy Birthday Lawrence. We hope you're celebrating the way you liked, as a free spirit, in nature's wide open space, rain or shine, day or night, nothing kept you from"cycling" which is how you got your name"Moonrider". You left behind many beautiful memories. We love you and miss your sweet smile. Your loving family and friends
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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. 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 -- Queta�"Henrietta" Nelson Sanchez, 90, an Albuquerque resident, died Monday, September 18, 2000. She is survived by her children, Harold Sanchez of Lakewood, CO, Gilbert Sanchez of Ft. Sumner, NM, Emily Brassell and husband, Albert of Arvada, CO, Antonia Salaz and husband, Antonio of Portales, NM, Joe Sanchez of Glorietta, Billy Sanchez and wife, Rita of Sena, NM, Mary Lucero and husband, Jimmy of Albuquerque, with whom she resided; granddaughter, Judy Sanchez of Boulder, CO, whom she and Abelino raised; and 29 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren, with whom she was blessed; and sister, Celina Sanchez of Anton Chico, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abelino Sanchez on December 28, 1969. Mrs. Sanchez was born to Benito and Emilia Nelson on December 16, 1909. She was raised in Guadalupe County and lived in Dahlia, NM until 1970. Mrs. Sanchez was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church where she was an active member of the Blue Army and Altar Rosary Society. She received her teaching certificate from Highlands University and taught school in Potrillo, Milagro, Los Rincones, Anton Chico, Pintada, and Dahlia, NM, until her retirement in 1960. Her favorite pastimes were spending time in the kitchen baking bread, gardening and praying at home or at church. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to her caregivers, Francisca"Kika" Rivera, Lara Mae Gurule, and especially to her daughter, Mary Lucero and husband, Jimmy. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, September 20, 2000, 9:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with the Altar and Rosary Society reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 21, 2000, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with Father Domingo Gumpal, Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Anton Chico, NM. Pallbearers will be Harold Sanchez, Jr., Jesse Sanchez, Arnold Brassell, Gary Sanchez, Jimmy Lucero, Jr., and Billy Sanchez, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Francisco Sanchez and Christopher Lucero. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2000

Smith -- Jeanne Popejoy Smith, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died September 16th, 2000, at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. Popejoy, Sr., in 1975, and Bess Kimball Popejoy, in 1996. Jeanne was a teacher at Rio Grande High School and Albuquerque Job Corps. She owned and operated Lullaby Guild in the late 70's, and Alpha Nurses in the 80's. She was the State president of Business and Professional Women from 1989 to 1990. Jeanne was a brilliant, kind, loving and generous person. Like her father before her, Jeanne succumbed to Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by sons, David W. Smith, wife, Susan, and children, Loring and Hilary; James T. smith, wife, Paula, and children, Jessica, Nicholas, and Cheyenne; Michael P. Smith, wife, Janet, and children, Leah and Shane; and daughters, Barbara Jeanne Smith; Claire Weaver, and children, Michael and Wendy. A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, September 22nd, 2000, at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, at 601 Montano, NW, at 7:30 p.m. Her family asks that no flowers be sent. We would prefer contributions be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, # 205, 87110.
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Steurer -- Charles David Steurer, III passed away September 14, 2000. He was born May 17, 1919 in Bronx, New York. He is survived by his daughter, Coral Victoria Steurer-Clark, her husband, Jeff, and by his grandchildren, Colt, Bruce, Holly and Jeffrey Scott, all of New Mexico."Dave" worked for his family's printing company Steurer Press and Printing, and went on to General Electric for over 43 years. He lived on Harbor Views Island in S. Norwalk, CT and fished for many a bass in the Sound before retiring and moving to Frankfort, ME, where he loved to fish and talk to his trees."Dave" was a longtime friend of Bill W's and gave many years of service to all his friends. He passed away in great peace and faith, looking forward to being of greater service, dedicating the merit of his death to all those and their families who suffer from alcoholism with the prayer that he might take their suffering with him and they might not suffer ever again. His deep caring, his silliness, his sure, quick smile, and twinkling eyes will be with those who knew and loved him always. A Memorial will be held Saturday, September 23, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at Refugio Verde, La Fragua, New Mexico, those in need of directions may call 505-421-2965.
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Varoz -- Edward Varoz was born in El Rito, New Mexico on May 16, 1920 and passed away on Friday, September 15, 2000. Edward served in the Army of the United States as a cannoneer crewman in the Far West Pacific and in Iwojima during World War II. He received several declaration for good conduct, and received a victory ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Theater medal. He attended one year of college at New Mexico Highland University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He is survived by one daughter, Christina Varoz from Denver, CO; one brother, Ted Varoz, Sr. and sister-in-law, Olga Varoz; a sister, Alice Garcia; and 21 nieces and nephews; and four grandnieces and nephews. Services are pending. Pallbearers are Dr. Ted Varoz, Jr., Timothy Varoz, Thomas Varoz, Francisco Garcia, Ray Estrada and Fredrick Garcia.
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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
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2000