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Archuleta -- Santiago Jesus Premitivo Archuleta, an infant son of Frankie Ray Archuleta of Albuquerque and Crystal Darlene Gonzales of Bernalillo, died Thursday, December 14, 2000. He is also survived by his sister, Jordan Makayla Archuleta of Albuquerque; and grandparents, Deborah A. Garduno-Vigil and Peter Garduno-Vigil of Bernalillo and Ernestine Archuleta of Grants. Graveside services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE, with Father Vidal Martinez officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Barela -- A Memorial Service for Mrs. Mary T. Barela will be conducted this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. N.W.
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Carolus -- Lt. Col. Howard E. Carolus, US Air Force, retired, 66, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died on Friday, December 15, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Cordelia V. Carolus; sons, Robert V. Carolus and wife, Lynn of Parker, CO, William Ryan Carolus and wife, Cherri of Albuquerque, Steven H. Carolus and wife, Stacey of Oveida, FL; grandchildren, Kyndal, Cameron, Chance, Daniel, Kimberly, Spenser and Stevie; sisters; Jeanne Spears of Indianapolis, IN and Winnifred Mawhorr and husband, Roger of Lima, Ohio. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Lillian Carolus and Florence Carolus and beloved sister, Babe. He served in the US Air Force before retiring as a Lt. Col. Howard was a proud member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and enjoyed playing golf at Tanoan Country Club. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, December 18, 2000, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E. A Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel NE. with Father Antonio Mondragon, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit on Monday from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
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Fields -- Mary E. Fields, 73, an Albuquerque resident since 1968, died Friday, December 15, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Hill and husband, John of Aurora, CO and Gay Newman and husband, Cary of Bayfield, CO; granddaughters, Sarah and Amy Newman of Bayfield, CO; former husband, Darrel Fields of Albuquerque; sister, Dorothy Pickett of Macon, GA. Mary was an artist and she loved painting. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE. Should friends desire; memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-NM Affiliate, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199-0790. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
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Franklin -- Charles L. Franklin, 42, died Saturday, December 16, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Mead; grandmother, Aurora Will; aunt, Betty Glenn, all of Albuquerque; step-brother, Lindsay Mead of Dallas, TX; step-sisters, Kyle Mead of Albuquerque and Anita Mead-Martinez of Colorado Springs, CO; and cousins, Rosalie, Debra, Jacquee and Tina. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Hardin -- Ethel Smith Hardin, a resident of Albuquerque since 1979 passed away on December 14, 2000. She was born on October 9, 1920 in Prestonsburg, KY and is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. General E.C. Hardin Jr., her parents, The Hon. and Mrs. J.D. Smith and her little sister, Peggy. Ethel was a southern beauty with a strong mind who graduated from the University of Louisville in 1945 with a degree in English. She met the love of her life, E. C."Moose" Hardin, Jr. in 1946, married him in 1947 and shared and built his brilliant military career in the Air Force achieving the rank of Lt. General upon his retirement from the Air Force and his subsequent career with the Department of Energy until his death in 1986. Their mutual respect and love for each other is held in high regard by their five children: Melinda M. Hardin of Bellingham, CT, Shelley H. Peters and her husband, Jerry and their children, Rachel, Katie, Camielle, and Thomas of Campbell, CA, Sally Casey and her husband, Dennis and their children, Shelley and Charlie of Albuquerque, and John Hardin of Bellingham, WA. She also is survived by her sister, Alma Howard of Pompano Beach FL and her son, Neel Howard, Jr, her best friend and sister, Joyce Childress of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and her brother, Wood and wife, Fran of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, her sister, Peggy's children, Laura M. Brown and Rick Martin, sister-in-law, Ann Hardin Akers and her son, John and family of Greensboro, NC, sister-in-law, Jen Norbert of Pittsburgh, PA and her children, Greg Norbert and family, Nan Cervantes and family, and Missy Watson and family, and nieces, Jennie Brawner of Carlsbad, CA and Barbara Armstrong and family of Tampa, FL. A special mention needs to be made for her life long friends especially Carolyn Ferrell and Berry Ann Russell who came to visit with her every year for the last 10 years until she was too sick to continue. She touched so many lives with her grace, beauty, dignity, extreme sweetness and generosity. We will remember her through her talent as a writer and the plays she stages and directed. She brought a love of music to her children by sharing her passions with them. Her life was filled with humor and lots of laughter. She carried her love of life and her graciousness in her relationship with Dr. Barbara McAneny, Sheryl Dixon, RN and all the angels in the Presbyterian Hospice Unit. Our family is forever indebted to you all. Services are pending and final interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery in the spring where she will join her rightful place with her husband. French Mortuary is handling the cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or Presbyterian Hospice Unit. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Hatheway -- Edwin S. Hatheway Sr., 65, born May 3, 1935, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 14, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Judith W. Hatheway of Albuquerque; son, Edwin S. Hatheway Jr. of Albuquerque; daughter, Mary Hatheway-Lueras and husband, Avery Lueras of Albuquerque; mother, Sophie F. Toman of Albuquerque; brothers, Phillip R. Hatheway of Albuquerque and Galen B. Hatheway of Billings, MT; and good friend, Shannon C. Hatheway of Albuquerque. Ed began his career in 1953 at Wingate Ordinance Depot in Gallup, NM as Clerk Typist and finished up as Cost Accountant. He then transferred to the Gallup Indian Medical Center as Administrative Assistant in 1960. By 1969, when he left, he was Finance Officer for the medical center. That same year, Ed began working as Budget Officer for the Navajo Area Public Health Service in Window Rock, AZ. When he retired from the federal government on February 28, 1980, he was Financial Management Officer for the Navajo Area. In 1984, he went to work for Star Paving Company in Albuquerque as Office Manager. He served in this position for eight years until 1992, when he began providing consulting services for the Company. After 13 years of service to Star Paving Company, Ed retired in 1997. Wake will be held Sunday, December 17, 2000, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Deacon Al McLane officiating. Mass will be celebrated Monday, December 18, 2000, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, P.O. Box 2666, 87125-6666, or the American Cancer Society, Attn. Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Maez -- Funeral Services for Mrs. Beth Maez will be conducted this morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Glory Christian Fellowship Church, 2421 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. N.W.
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Mcleod -- Corinne E. McLeod, 91, resident of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, December 16, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Donald E. McLeod of Parkville, MO and David McLeod of La Jolla, CA; daughter, Corinne Reeves and husband, Jerry of Bainbridge Island, WA; grandchildren, Andrew Reeves of Woodinville, WA, Gregory and Amy Reeves of Seattle, WA, Angus McLeod of Steamboat Springs, CO, Laura McLeod of Nashville, TN; brothers, Homer Syme of Portland, OR, and George Syme and wife, Marie of Albuquerque, NM, and many nieces an nephews. Corinne was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. McLeod; sister, Agnes Zentz; and brother, Donald Syme. She was born in St. Francis, KS and she lived in Riverside, CA prior to moving to Albuquerque in 1969. Corinne attended Colorado State College where she graduated with a bachelor's degree. Corinne taught school in Kansas and worked in the California Institute for Women as a bakery supervisor/teacher. Services will be Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Private interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association and Alzheimer's Foundation. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
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Taylor -- IN MEMORY OF REX K. TAYLOR December 18, 1906 - December 2, 1999Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas! We love you and miss you very much. Your family
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Vallejos -- Herman B. Vallejos, 70, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 16, 2000. Herman was born in Truth or Consequences, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque and proud Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores Vallejos of the family home; four daughters, Laurie Torres and husband Andy, Joann Romero and husband Jerry, Janet Duran and Ann Marie Rodriquez all of Albuquerque; two sons, Bennie Duran and Bill Duran also of Albuquerque; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Manuel Vallejos of Las Vegas, NV; a sister Lorie Garcia of T or C, NM; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be this evening from 6:00 p.m. till the time of Rosary which will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, the time and place will be announced. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. N.W. 898-3160
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Welsh -- Jeanette Kathleen Welsh, born May 31, 1916, was the beloved wife of Arthur"Curly" Welsh for 61 years. She died peacefully Friday, December 15, 2000 in Santa Fe. She leaves a beautiful legacy of family and friends who cherish her: husband, Arthur"Curly" Welsh; son, Lee Welsh of Santa Fe; daughter, Katy Pickard and husband, Griff of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Shawn and Jenny Welsh of Albuquerque, Justin And Katherine Welsh of Mountain View, CA, Holly and Mark Newman of Albuquerque, Braiden Welsh of Denver, CO, Michael and Vicki Marra of Albuquerque, Griffin and Jeni Pickard of Laguna Hills, CA, Juliette and Jeff Watson of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Austin and David Welsh, Shannon and Brandon Welsh, Jack Newman, Sasha Pickard, and Nathanael and Lucas Watson. Mrs. Welsh is also survived by her sister, Marge Griffee and numerous dearly loved nieces and nephews. Jeannette led a life of service out of her love for her Lord, Jesus. She served her family foremost, as well as her congregations of First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and her PEO Sisterhood. Jeannette and Curly resided in Albuquerque from 1939 to 1978, then retired to Santa Fe. Jeannette touched the lives of all who knew her with her kind and compassionate spirit. She exemplified a life of graciousness, love, selflessness, and devotion to her family and friends. She found abundant joy in her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and dear friends, the Pecos Mountains, flowers and the pure, simple pleasures and beauty of life. She will be greatly missed, but the fruit of her life will remain with each life she touched as she passed down her beautiful legacy. Services to celebrate her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, 208 Grant Street, with Rev. Sheila Gustafson and Pastor Charles Boswell officiating. In lieu of flowers, her family has requested memorial contributions be made in her honor to The Navigators, PO Box 6000, Colorado Springs, CO, 89034, or to Casa Esperanza (a home away from home for cancer patients and their families) 1005 Yale Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, or to St. Vincent Hospital, 455 St. Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
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White -- Robert Lee Whiteť age 81, was born October 13, 1919 in Raton, New Mexico ť died December 16, 2000. When asked recently, Bob said that his proudest accomplishment in life was when he met and married Dorothey Mae Williams, November 19, 1939 and the family that marriage produced ť all of whom survive: son Bob Jr. & wife, Ralinda and three children: R. Lee White III & wife, Gretchen, Jim White, and Annisa and husband, Michael Jones; son, Don White and two daughters, Melissa and husband, Bruce Green, and Sarah and husband, Bill Riesebeck; daughter, Karen White and two sons: Mykel Schrameck, and Tyler Schrameck and wife Kay; and four great-grandchildren: Aidan, Ryley, and Samuel White and Pierce Green. Bob and Dorothy moved to Albuquerque in 1944 and were charter members of Trinity Methodist Church. He spent 30 years working for Santa Fe Railroad during which time he and Dot started and operated Manpower Inc of Albuquerque for 22 years. His Masonic affiliations were Temple 6, AF&AM, York and Scottish Rite bodies, Ballut Abyad Shrine, Band, and with Dot, Adah Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. There was cremation. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at Mason Temple Lodge #6 at 3801 Osuna Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adah Chapter #5, OES, 3801 Osuna Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109; the Ballut Abyad Shrine Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108; or charity of choice. .DMP
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