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Acosta -- Mary Irene Gallegos Acosta, 43, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 6, 2001. Mary was a resident of Rio Rancho, formerly of Alameda, she was born on November 7, 1958 to the late George and Rebecca Gallegos; and was a graduate of Cibola High School. Mary is survived by her loving children, Lynette Acosta, Leroy Acosta Jr., Sarha Acosta, Nathan Acosta; one precious grandchild, Morgan Acosta; and former husband, Leroy Acosta. Also surviving are three brothers, George Gallegos, Patrick Gallegos, Daniel Gallegos ; six sisters, Virginia Lantis, Margaret Gallegos, Gloria Martinez and husband Felix, Jane Rincon and husband Julian, Carmen Joe and husband Don, Dorothy Mendez and husband Anthony; nephews and nieces, Fred, Michelle, Michael Saiz, Cristopher, Cristella Garcia, Max, Anthony, Augustine, Becky, Adam, and Paul Gallegos, Elizabeth, Amy Rincon, Angelo, Joseph, Catherine, Martine Gallegos, Michael, Nichole, Alex, Joe, Baby Mendez, Magdelene, Sabrina, Lawrence, Damien Gallegos. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and those who knew and loved her. A rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 1:00 p.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Fred Saiz, Max Gallegos, Angelo Gallegos, Paul Gallegos, Danny Gallegos, Adam Gallegos, Joseph Gallegos and Anthony Mendez. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth Street NW.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Armstrong -- Ruth Armstrong, a 50 year resident of Carrizozo, NM, passed away January 4, 2001, in Albuquerque. Ruth was born to Belva Boyett Kingery and John Martin Kingery in Matador, TX, on March 21, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, Welcolm Armstrong. She is survived by her sisters, Ruby Goates of Odessa, TX, Lorene Sands of Plainview, TX, Dorothy Powell of Midland, TX and Betty Martin of Lubbock, TX; son, John Armstrong of Santa Fe; grandsons, John, Jr, of Washington, DC, and Demain of Copper Mountain, CO; son, Dan Armstrong, his wife, Glenda; grandson, Daniel; granddaughters, Sarah and Amanda, all of Albuquerque and granddaughter Krista of New York City; son, Gary Armstrong, his wife, Julie; granddaughters, Holly, Kaitlin and Erin all of Albuquerque; daughter, Virginia (Ginger) Morrison; and grandson, Shane of Albuquerque. Services will be at First Baptist Church in Carrizozo, NM, at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2001. Interment following at White Oaks, NM. Funeral arrangements by LaGrone Funeral Chapel, Ruidoso, NM, (505) 257-7303.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Borrego -- Nabor Borrego, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, since 1984, died Saturday, January 6, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucy Borrego of Albuquerque; daughters, Becky McMullan of Albuquerque, Beatrice Martinez and husband, Arthur of Ft. Worth, TX, Barbara Finley and husband, Edward of Albuquerque; sons, Nabor D. Borrego and wife, Barbara of Albuquerque, Roy Anthony Borrego of Ft. Worth, TX; granddaughters, Lynn Krueger of Rio Rancho, Lisa Scott and husband, Mike of Ft. Worth, TX, Stacey Hall and husband, Tim of Albuquerque; grandsons, Arthur Martinez Jr., Aaron Martinez and Eric Martinez all of Ft. Worth, TX; great granddaughters, Crystle Krueger of Rio Rancho, and Ashley Scott of Ft. Worth, TX; great grandsons, Jason Krueger of Dallas, TX, Christopher Scott of Ft. Worth, TX, Justin Hall of Albuquerque, Adrian Scott of Ft. Worth, TX and Ryan Hall of Albuquerque. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, January 9, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Cipi Baca reciting. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 10, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, with Father Dennis Garcia, Celebrant Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Luna, Ed Finley, Lalo Padilla, Tim Hall, Jason Krueger and Ricky Gutierrez. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Boyer -- Robert H. Jr., 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Dorothy; daughters, Jeannie Borchert, Lindsay Waters and her husband, Kevin, Lisa Hays, Annette Chartier-Warren and her husband, Kenneth; sons, Blair Boyer, Gregg Chartier, Rene Chartier and his wife, Marilyn; and 15 grandchildren. Mr. Boyer graduated from St. Andrews Preparatory School in Delaware and attended Tufts University. He was in the submarine service, for the Navy during WWII. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 1923 Alvarado Drive NE, Abq, NM 87110, or to the charity of your choice. Memorial Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, Chapel, 924 Menual Blvd. NE, Abq, NM on Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. The Boyer family is being served by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Chavez -- Margaret A. Chavez, 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, returned home to the Lord on January 6, 2001. Mrs. Chavez was a retired mail carrier for the US Postal Service. She was preceded in death by her husband and three sons Joseph, Benito and Barney Chavez. She is survived by her son Ernest A. Chavez and his wife Rosie, daughter Lillian Gonzales and her husband Ely of Santa Rosa, NM, son Jesse Chavez and his wife Sue of Laurel, Montana, daughter Mary Arche of Denver, Colorado, son Johnny Chavez, daughter Teresita Warren and her husband Nick of Hindsville, AR, and daughter Rebecca Martinez. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Chavez will be held on Wednesday form 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel at Garcia Mortuary, located at 8th and Iron. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m., also at Garcia Mortuary. Final Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning in the Mortuary Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 817 Arno, S.E. with interment to follow in Golden, NM. Casket bearers will be Benito Chavez, Roberto Chavez, Lawrence Chavez, Gary Gonzales, Ronald Gonzales, and Gerald Hoehne. Honorary Casket bearers will be Daniel Chavez, Joe Chavez, Greg Hoehne, Anthony Maes, Ray Lucero, Manuel Sorio, Michael Chavez, Felix Casados and Jonathan Torres. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave., S.W.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Drobnik -- IN LOVING MEMORY OF Marlene L. Drobnik November 5, 1935 - January 9, 1999It has been one year since the lord took you home, but your love and memory remain with us We love and miss you, Your family
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Forsythe -- Elsie Ann Forsythe. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Paul W. (Ann) Forsythe will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust Northeast. Mrs. Forsythe past away at her home December 28 of last year. The Reverend Myron White, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church will officiate at the services. A reception will follow at Park Plaza, 1331 Park Avenue Southeast. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to the Boys and Girls Ranch, New Mexico 87002 or to the donor's favorite charity.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Giancola -- Ann Giancola, 37, a resident of Albuquerque died Friday, January 5, 2001. She is survived by her mother, Lillian Pongetti of Albuquerque; father, John Giancola of Chicago; brothers, Peter Giancola of Baltimore, Maryland, and Tony Giancola and wife, Darleene Edwards of Albuquerque; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ann was a graduate of Sandia High School class of 1981. In 1986, she graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Immediately following she worked on the Joint Services Command and Control System and the Apache Attack Helicopter Flight Management System. Ann was also a student of the violin and worked at the Robertson & Sons Violin Shop. She loved her cats, Gretsky and White Kitty. Ann was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alliance for the Mentally Ill of New Mexico, 6000 Marble Ave. NE Ste. 8 Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Goldman -- A gentle warrior fought his last battle on January 8, 2001. Simon Goldman died peacefully after a long and valiant fight against a myriad of illness that never managed to fell his indomitable spirit and his love for his devoted family. He was surrounded by family members and friends, and to the very end he exhibited the selfless courage and resilient spirit he had shown every single day of his 88 years of life. He was a role model to everyone as he lived a truly moral life, always giving his very best and bringing out the best in each person with whom he came into contact. His never-ending optimism and positive, enriching perspective on life was legendary. Si, the youngest of seven children, was born in Russia in 1912 and came to the USA in 1920 to live in Denver, Colorado. He met and married the love of his life, Becky, and moved to Albuquerque in 1940 and established Simon's Western Wear and Uniform Store, an institution that manifested his warm, open and constantly giving nature. It was much more than a successful department store: Simon's was a community gathering place where customers came not just to purchase goods, but came because Si Goldman, himself, was there. Everyone who knew Simon-family, friends and even strangers- came away enriched by his compassion, kindness and glowing respect for humanity. A great athlete himself, he loved sponsoring teams and youth groups throughout his life. There was immense strength in his gentleness and kindness. His spirit moved and touched everyone. Si, known affectionately as "Zeda" by all his family, was a man who gave his love unconditionally. He was the epitome of a"mensch," a humble man with an ever-present sense of humor. He gave fully of himself to the Jewish community as well as to the community at large. He and Becky were among the founding families of Congregation B'nai Israel where he served as President and Chairman of various committees. He was given numerous awards for his philanthropy and caring. Among his many accolades were being honored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, his appointment to serve on the Albuquerque Fair Housing Commission and being honored by the State of Israel Bonds Committee. He was also President of the AKAC Tennis Club whose members will sorely miss him. But Zeda was not your ordinary philanthropist as his style of giving was always quiet and done with extraordinary attention to preserving the self-respect and dignity of those to whom he gave. His life expressed the values of his faith and his generosity of spirit knew no bounds. Simon will always be revered by his family. He is survived by and will always be cherished by his wife of 61 years, Rebecca Goldman, and his children: Joan and Sam Ginsburg, Barbara Goldman, Margaret and Martin Goldman and Steve Goldman. His always treasured grandchildren are Adam Ginsburg, Karen Ginsburg, Sarony Young and Uri Gross, Cody Young, Michael and Susan Goldman, Danielle Goldman and Lisa Goldman, and his great grandbaby, Edenne Young Gross. Farewell, sweet and humble Zeda. Your entire life beautifully expressed the deep values of your faith. There will never be another you and your legacy will live forever. Services, officiated by Rabbi Isaac Celnik and Cantor Josh Perlman, will be held at Congregation B'nai Israel on Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at the family home on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Congregation B'nai Israel, 4401 Indian School NE, 87110. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, is in charge of his arrangements.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Hake -- Irma S. Hake, 92, and a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2001. Irma was a member of The First Presbyterian Church in Belen. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Edward Harman and Bella Hake, and one sister, Elizabeth Hake. Irma is survived by her sister, Roberta H. Schlies; her nieces, Beverly Jones and Kathryn Cole; and her nephews, Richard and Robert Harrington. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at Romero Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, January 11, 2001 at The First Presbyterian Church in Belen, with Reverend Wicklein Officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Albuquerque. Contact Romero Funeral Home, 505-864-8501, for Visitation and Service times. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N Main St., Belen NM
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Hawn -- Lucille Alberta (Moore) Hawn, 68, born June 14, 1932 in Roy, NM to Ira Lee and Lorean Moore, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2001 at her daughter's home in Albuquerque. She is survived by her four daughters, Myrle Hedlund and husband, Wes of Tijeras, Marleen Moore and husband, Randy of Hobbs, Doreen Barela of Albuquerque and Lorelei Taylor and husband, Ron, also of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren, Becky, Cody, Douglas, Anthony, Daniel, Renee, Martin and Eric; one great-grandchild, Alexis; three brothers, Leroy Moore of Palmdale, CA, Homer Moore of Salem, OR and Ray Moore of La Luz, NM; and one sister, Shirley Mitchell of Springer, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Hawn as an employee with A-1 Cleaners for over 20 years and had retired in Springer. Services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Roy, NM. Interment will follow at Roy Cemetery. Friends may visit Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE in Albuquerque, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Kelly -- Rose M. Kelly. The family of Rose wish to express their thanks for the thoughtfulness of her many friends in our time of grief. She passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2000 in Sun City West, AZ. Rose was born November 26, 1936 to Michael P. and Evelyn Buckley Malone in Panama, Iowa. She was a graduate of St. Catherine School of Nursing, Omaha, NE. She practiced nursing in Kansas and North Dakota before moving to Albuquerque in 1968. As a psychiatric nurse, Rose worked with a number of New Mexico medical facilities in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. She continued this work after moving to Arizona in 1997. Rose as a long-time member of the St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) of Phoenix; son, Hugh and wife, Karen of Waxahachie, TX; and son, Sean and wife, Ann Spilman of Port Orange, FL; and four grandchildren, Thomas, Kevin, Alanna, and Bridget. Services were held in Sun City West on January 4, 2001. Internment will be at the Lakes of Kilarney, Ireland.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Lucero -- Richard Lucero, 44, went home to the Lord on January 7, 2001. Mr. Lucero worked in Advertising Services for the Albuquerque Publishing Company for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Tony Lucero and Jack Smith and his brothers, Jerry and Anthony Lucero. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Paula Lucero; mother, Ricky Smith; brother, Larry Smith and wife, Anastasia; sister, Mary Billara and husband, Joe; brothers-in-law, Cecil Tafoya and wife, Francis, Bill Tafoya and wife, Carla, and Ed Tafoya and wife, Carol; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. A Rosary will be recited for Mr. Lucero at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at San Felipe de Neri. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Larry Smith, Bill Tafoya, Cecil Tafoya, Ed Tafoya, Jerry Billara and Sal Hernandez. Honorary Casket bearers will be Joe Billara, Jackson Smith, Edward Tafoya, and Andres Tafoya. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave., SW. 243-5222
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Manaster -- Tom Manaster, 56, died January 4th after an unexpected heart attack. He is remembered with deep love by his wife, Pat; his beloved son, David, and wife, Patricia; grandchildren, Sophie and Naomi. Also grieving are his brother, Steve, and wife B.J. and children, Tracy and Katy Rose; as well as Tom's mother, Estelle; his brother, Charles II and many special friends. Tom was active in CESE (Coalition for Excellence in Science and Math Education) and the Daybreakers Toastmasters. He enjoyed swimming, golf, camping, wildlife, travel, talking with friends, and was a voracious reader. Before graduating from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, Tom attended the University of Chicago Lab School. He received a BA in American literature from the University of Ilinois/Chicago. In the late 1970s, he participated in Chicago poet Paul Carroll's writing workshop. He taught high school in inner city Chicago, monitored federal employment and training programs, and drove a taxicab in both Chicago and Albuquerque. He also raised his son David for many years as a single parent. He later took postgraduate courses at the University of New Mexico in economics, anthropology, communications and American studies, and participated in the Southwest Writer's Workshop. He was a man of integrity who constantly sought knowledge and understanding and cared deeply about the environment and other social issues. He touched many lives in a special way.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Mcclain -- Mrs. Mary "Maggie" McClain died Monday in Albuquerque at the age of 56. Mrs. McClain is survived by her daughters, Alethia Garcia, Marlene Sanchez and husband, Paul, and Meegan Baca and husband, Michael; brothers, Joe Gonzales and wife, Nora, Dennis Gonzales and wife, Toni, and Lawrence Gonzales; sisters, Tillie Maestas and husband, Johnnie, Dorothy Gabaldon and husband, Leroy, and Dolores Cash and husband, Roy Lee; grandchildren, Dominic, Brandi, Amanda, Michael, Andrew and Ayden; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. McClain will be held on Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Paul Sanchez, Derek Apodaca, Johnnie Montano, Leroy Gabaldon, Lary Andy Gonzales and Kenneth Hake. Visitation for Mrs. McClaim will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Molina -- Carlos "Larry" Molina, 24, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 1, 2001. He was a loving and compassionate person and friend. He is survived by his son, Carlos I. Molina, of Henderson, NV; parents, Jim and Karen Dawson of Longmont, CO; fiance, Stacy Aguilar; step-son, Daniel J. Otero, both of Albuquerque; brothers, Tony Ramos of Seattle, WA, Daniel Dawson of Longmont, CO, Doug Dawson of Centreville, VA, Chad Maus of Missoula, MT and Ky Dao of Dublin, VA; and many aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. Carlos attended Manzano High School. He worked at University Hospital. He liked hanging out with family and friends, golf, rollerblading, cars and making people laugh. Carlos was big-hearted by nature and was always willing to help friends and family. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway SE, with Father Joe Farias, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Ramos, Chad Maus, Doug Dawson, Daniel Dawson, Andy Rodriguez and Frank Toledo. There will be an additional Memorial Service Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. at 2ACC Blvd, University Hospital, with Father Vidal Martinez and Chaplain Mark Duffey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to All Faiths Receiving Home, 1709 Moon St. NE, 87112. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Morales -- Tomas Morales, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1919, went home to the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 5, 2001. Mr. Morales was born in Anthony, New Mexico on December 21, 1909. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Alice. Mr. Morales was a member of the Hope Spanish Baptist Church and a proud member of the Laborers Union for 50 years. He is survived by his son Arthur Morales, and wife Rebecca of Albuquerque, daughter Kathy (Dolly) Martinez of Los Angeles, CA., five grandchildren Yvette Sanchez, Dean Morales, Saul Morales, Christina Herrarte, Florence Subia; eight great grandchildren James, Alex, Lisa Herrarte, Adriana, Jennifer, Andrew, Roberta and Reina Subia,. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. A Memorial Service was held Monday evening at Glory Christian Fellowship Church. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW
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Norris -- Nathan Norris, 23, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, January 6, 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Alexis Elena Norris of Albuquerque; father, James Norris of Albuquerque; mother, Jeanette Norris of Tacoma, WA; brother, Leon Norris of Tacoma, WA; maternal grandmother, Delphine Germany of Albuquerque; paternal grandparents, Bill and Irma Norris of Santa Fe; uncles and aunts, Danny Norris and wife, Tina of Los Alamos, Dan Machesic and wife, Jeanette of Littleton, CO, Garry Allen and wife, Gloria of Los Alamos, Gary Sparks and wife, Debbie of Santa Fe, Dean Norris and wife, Esther of Santa Fe; aunts, Susie Pena and husband, Frank and Betty Romero and husband, Rudy, all of Albuquerque; uncle, Adrain Cisneros of Albuquerque; 36 cousins from both sides; and nieces, Morgan and Makalla Norris of Tacoma, WA. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, January 9, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon J.O. Luna reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January 10, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at St. Edwin's Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Rd. SW, with Fr. Dan Farris, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leon Norris, Steven Christanelli, Dominic Smith, Julian Lovato, Eric Norris, and Michael Sparks. Honorary pallbearers will be Gabriel Romero, Adam Romero, and Patrick Cisneros. Friends may visit at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, following the Rosary.
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Ramirez -- The family of Alejandro R. Ramirez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Alejandro. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Ronald -- Roberta Jane (Bobbie) Ronald, 74, died Saturday, December 30, 2000. Services will be held Monday, January 22, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Robin R. Nicely officiating. Private interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Rundell -- Neola Brown Rundell, 93, passed away on January 7, 2001. She was born on November 16, 1907 in Deasonville, MS, the daughter of Hardy and Mada (Brown) Swayze. She was a charter member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Neola is survived by her three daughters, Mary Alice Shields, of Albuquerque; Sybl Whiteman and her husband, John , also of Albuquerque; and Linda Brown Maddux and her husband, Joseph, of San Juan, Puerto Rico; two brothers, Hardy H. Swayze, Jr and S. Hayes Swayze; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, with Reverends, Chris and Joyce Lieberman and Reverend John Wild officiating. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of her arrangements.
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Schutte -- Bill D. Schutte, 53, of Clovis, New Mexico died January 6, 2001 at Plains Regional Medical Center, Clovis, New Mexico. He was born April 18, 1947 in Del Rio, Texas to Ben & Jewel Jordan Schutte. He was a member of AMVETS Post #14 in Clovis, New Mexico and American Legion Post 574 in Moreno Valley, California. He was also a member of the Eagles. He served in the United States Navy "Sea-Bee's" and served in Vietnam. He is survived by his fiancee, Mary LeClear of the home; a son, Steve Schutte of Peoria, Arizona; his mother, Jewel Schutte of Wichita Falls, Texas; two brothers, Wesley Schutte of Wichita Falls, Texas and Freddie Schutte of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Linda of Wichita Falls, Texas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Cynthia. Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at Steed-Todd Chapel, Clovis, New Mexico. Rev. Tom Wilson will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Kaylynn, Stetson & Tuffy.
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Silva -- Mrs. Peggy R. Silva died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 50. Mrs. Silva is survived by her mother, Mary S. Marez; sons, Richard D. A. Silva, Frank J. Silva and Pedro P. Marez, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Gregory R. Marez and wife, Marie, of Las Cruces, and David Marez and wife, Jeannie of Los Lunas; sisters, Kathy Rodriguez and husband, Roberto, Nancy Kozlowski and husband, Tony, and Paula Sanchez and husband, Johnny, all of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Rosalinda and Juanita; 13 nieces and nephews; and 12 great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Silva will be held on Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Archuleta, Paul Sanchez, Gregory R. Marez II, Anthony Kozlowski, Julian Marez and Myron Weazilboy. A Rosary for Mrs. Silva will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Thais -- Brian Keith Thais, Jr May 25, 1989 - January 9, 1994 In the early morning I listen for your footsteps coming down the walk...There is only silence. At night I find myself gazing at the twinkling stars as once we did and I yearn to hold you in my arms once more. I miss you my little pal. Great Gram Louise
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Williams -- Lois Trumble Williams, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1999, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Patte Patterson and husband, Jim of Seattle, WA; grandson, Peter Jensen and wife, Regina of Colorado springs, CO; her sister, Maurine Romme and husband, Howard of Albuquerque. In 1999 she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert of 53 years. Lois was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Roach, who died in 1997, and her brother, Maurice R. Trumble, who died in 1999. Lois attended UNM and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. After graduation in 1943, she joined the US Navy and served as communication officer LTjg in San Francisco until 1947. She lived in San Francisco and Seattle until Herb retired from the Boeing Corporation, after which the family moved to Arlington, TX. Lois continued with her love of music as part time teacher until she became executive secretary for C&H Trucking Co. of Dallas, TX. Most summers included a family reunion in Wagon Mound, NM with parents and grandparents, Maurice W. and Grace Trumble. Since moving to Albuquerque, Lois was active in Sanado Women's Club and St. Luke Lutheran Church. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul Blvd. NE, at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 with Pastor Harold Nilsson, officiating. Graveside Services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church or to a charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Williams -- Roy L. Williams, 59, born in Dexter, NM on September 17, 1941, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2001 in Los Lunas. He was a long-time dedicated and respected employee of J & H Supply Co. in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis H. and Ruby A. Williams. Roy is survived by his three sons, Curtis E. and his wife, Debra of Roswell, Jimmy R. and his wife, Debby, and Robert D., both from Los Lunas; two daughters, Tamera R. Bradshaw of Roswell, and Amber Frank of Montana; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Bessie R. and her husband, Lee Pollok, of Albuquerque, JoAnn Yates of St. Paul, MN, and Glenda Sue Davids of Shawano, WI. Roy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Cremation has taken place with a Memorial Service to be held in Roy's honor on Tuesday, January 9, 2001, 11:00am at Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001

Wohlers -- Mary Cleaveland Wohlers. The life of a remarkable woman ended on January 7, 2001. Born in her parents' home in Berkeley, CA, December 28, 1912 she was a remarkable intellectual and physically dynamic force. She was a gifted musician to such a degree that her piano instructor presented her with a Steinway Grand Piano when she was seven. As a very early reader, she chose Plutarch's Lives and the works of Socrates for he childhood contemplation. She knew most of the Bible by heart and quoted it often. She loved poetry, theatre and all forms of music. She attended a portion of her early schooling in Datil, NM and later attended the Anna Head School for Girls in Berkeley. She maintained friendships from that group throughout her life. Mary began college at San Jose State University at the age of sixteen. She later transferred to U C Berkeley despite both her parents being from the first and second Stanford graduating classes and with two older siblings already Stanford graduates. In July of 1934, she married Claus Joseph Wohlers, a Montana rancher and miner who worked on the Gold Dredge "Mosier," which was constructed, operated and partly owned by her father Newton Cleaveland in Pioneer, MT. Her father, Newton, was also the Vice President of Yuba Manufacturing Inc. the company that made this dredge and the majority of the floating gold and tin dredges in the world at that time. As a divorced single parent she moved to Deer Lodge where she worked at several jobs including newspaper reporter for the Silver State Post, cleaning woman and music teacher. In 1953, she with her two youngest children, moved back to Berkeley, CA where she began working for the Montclair Nursery to further develop her lifetime interest in plants but consistently focused her attention on the native plants of California. Subsequently, she worked in the department of Landscape Horticulture at the University of California, Davis and after her first retirement and with data from her Davis colleagues, proceeded to both teach all the original courses and was the major contributor to the design of the degreed Landscape Horticultural curriculum at the College of Marin in Marin County, CA. In her second retirement she relocated to Peralta, NM where she was the President of the first chapter of the New Mexico Native Plant Society. During this time she also created a series of fanciful greeting cards and posters of birds and animals, the most fanciful of which was her "Bear Diddley", a dancing bear with a guitar, commissioned by her entertainer neighbor Bo Diddley. She continued to be an avid experimenter and innovator in plant growing techniques unique to the New Mexico climate where she evolved a sandy half-acre lot into a marvelous garden with a subterranean greenhouse. From a single shovel size start she created a generous buffalo grass lawn which became a rugged and cushioned soccer field and romping place for her grandchildren and then her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Newton Cleaveland and Agnes Morley Cleaveland, author of the best selling autobiographical "No Live for a Lady" and "Satan's Paradise" both dealing with pioneer life in early New Mexico, sisters, Morley Cleaveland of Datil, NM, Loraine Lavender of Santa Fe, NM and brother, Norman Cleaveland of Datil, NM, also of Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her three children; Beth Tietjen and husband Joe of Bosque Farms, NM, Norman Wohlers of Davis, CA, and Mary Ann Montague of Dixon, CA; her grandchildren, Julie Ledbetter of Los Lunas, NM, Gloria Caruana and husband Greg of La Mesa, CA, Janet Anderson and husband Mark, of Rio Rancho, NM, Lee Tietjen, Joseph Tietjen of Los Lunas, NM, Lila Smiel and husband Scott of Los Lunas, NM, Cady and Brice Horobin-Wohlers of Davis, CA; and seven great grandchildren, Aubree and Nicholas Caruana, Sebastian and Brittnee Tietjen, Collin and Clayton Anderson, and Tabitha Smiel. Pallbearers, Norman Wohlers, Joe Tietjen, Joseph Tietjen, Lee Tietjen, Mark Anderson, Scott Smiel. The graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Terrace Gorden Cemetery in Belen. Riverside Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
        Published on: Tue January 09, 2001