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Armenta -- Odelia G. Armenta, 81, passed away May 11, 2001. She lived all of her life in the Ranchos de Albuquerque area. She is survived by her husband, Nick Armenta; daughter, Yolanda Chavez; sisters, Melita G. Chavez, Viola Torres, and Cecilia Sanchez; brothers, Onofre Gomez, Johnny Gomez Jr., many nieces, nephews, family, and friends who loved and will miss her. A visitaion will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Saturday, May 12, 2001 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by a Graveside Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Sandia Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Presbyterian Medical Center ICU for their loving care for Odelia and her family. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Baker -- SYDNEY BAKER 5-12-32 to 9-27-00 HAPPY BIRTHDAY If today started without me and I wasn't here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't do or say. I know you love and miss me, but please try to understand, an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. She kindly said my place was ready in heaven far above and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly loved. When I walked through heaven's gate I felt so much at home, God looked down and smiled at me from his golden throne. He said"this is eternity and all that I have promised you, life on earth has passed, but here it starts anew". There was a purpose in our meeting and a time for us to part, it's all of God's great plan, a finish and a start. I am so consumed with peace and greatness I never knew, I can't wait for the day I can share it all with you. So if today started without me, we are not very far apart. You have made a wonderful place for me right here in your hearts. Pops, your laughter races through our hearts, your jokes ring through our brains, today, tomorrow and forever will never be the same. You are my hero, my grandfather, my best friend. The bond between us, it shall never end. So I kiss you, bless you and love you and somehow we knew we had to let you go. Love always and forever, Your granddaughter, Yvonne and family
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Garcia -- Sisto J. Garcia, February 1, 1923 - April 15, 2001. Sisto J. Garcia, 78, of El Cajon, CA passed away Easter Sunday. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and was a truck driver for Royal Crown, 7up, Coke, Cadeve Chile CO. Survivors include his wife, Pauline L. Garcia of El Cajon; daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Richard Garcia-Horne of Santee CA; son and daughter-in-law, Sisto and Laura Garcia of Oceanside, CA; three grandsons of Santee CA, Joseph, Richard II, Nicholas Garcia-Horne; granddaughter, Kathleen Garcia of Oceanside, CA; also surviving from Albuquerque are a daughter, Susan, from previous marriage; a niece, Gloria Nuñez; two nephews, Mike Montoya and Sisto. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He will join in Heaven his son, Joseph Garcia; mom and dad; and sister, Delia Montoya. Arrangements by El Cajon Mortuary in California.
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Gardner -- Homer Jay Gardner passed away May 7, 2001 in Longmont, CO at the Longmont United Hospital. Homer was born April 4, 1942 in El Paso, TX. Following high school, he received a Bachelors degree from BYU and a Masters Degree in Electronics Engineering at CSU in Ft. Collins CO. Homer was preceded in death by his father, George. He is survived by his mother, Faye Gardner; son, Roger; daughters, Shannon and Stephanie; brother, Fred Gardner; and sisters, Peggy Ward and Kathy Getz; as well as five grandchildren. Visitation is Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Howe Mortuary, Longmont, CO. Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1st ward in Longmont at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2001. Interment will follow at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society of America, c/o Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman St. Longmont, CO. 80501.
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Gatto -- Donald Wencil Gatto, a.k.a."Super G", passed away Thursday, May 10, 2001, after complications from surgery on Monday, May 7, 2001 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Don was born on May 12, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, IA and would have celebrated his 70th birthday this Saturday. He was the oldest of five from a traditional Italian immigrant family. Don has always been a strong leader and very personable man. He made a point of making friends wherever he went and always remembered faces and specifics about people's lives and will be missed by a great many friends. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Gatto of Albuquerque; sons, Steven Gatto and wife, Tami of Henderson, TX, and Thomas Gatto and wife, Jane of Monmouth, ME; stepson, Brady Womack and wife, Claire Goldstein of Albuquerque; stepdaughter, Brenda and her children, Jayson, Jacque, and Shawna Grover, and Jonathan Beck, all of Las Cruces; mother-in-law, Nadine Myers of Albuquerque; brother, August Gatto of Chicago, IL; sisters, Pat Crawford and Jean Lubbock of Cedar Rapids, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his younger Brother, Bernard Wencil Gatto. Don was athletic in his youth, having played on numerous teams in school and grew to be a very active community member. He was voted the Jaycee of the Year before leaving Cedar Rapids in 1971. In the past, he has served as President of the parish council at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community, and was currently Eucharistic and Bereavement Minister at John XXIII Catholic Community in Albuquerque. He had made many close friendships and brightened the lives of many of the elderly and confined through his ministry to those with Alzheimer's and in assisted living. He was a regular of the"Flying Star" formerly"Double Rainbow" coffee club, as well as past president of the Coronado Wolf Pack (Lobo Booster Club). Retired from property management at Sandia National Laboratories in 1996, where he received the President's Quality Award, he spent much of his time serving in the community and traveling to watch the Lobos and his grandchildren in their various sports activities, the fan section will suffer his loss. Don will be remembered for his outreach to others, his support of those less fortunate than himself and the guidance he so freely and willingly gave. We will miss him greatly here, but recognize that he is now serving his Heavenly Father elsewhere. Memorial Rosary will be recited Sunday, May 13, 2001, 7:30 p.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 14, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adopt A Mission, c/o John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE, 87111 in Don's name and memory.
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Hammond -- A Memorial for Beverly Hammond, 80, formerly of Albuquerque, will be held on Monday, May 14, 2001 at 10:00 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, NM, with Rev. Charles Chrutchfield, officiating. A previous services was held on Friday, May 11, 2001 at First United Methodist Church, in Lubbock. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven of Lubbock. Mrs. Hammond died on Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at her residence. She was born on July 18, 1920 in Salt Lake City, UT and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1938 and from the University of New Mexico in 1942. She married Charles Hammond in Fort Sumner, NM on August 6, 1947. Mr. Hammond died in 1986. She was employed in the Banking Industry in Albuquerque for 30 years. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque before moving to Lubbock, where she was a member of First United Methodist Church. She served on the Churches Missions Committee and was a member of the United Methodist Women. Survivors include a daughter,"Niel" Moore of Lubbock; one sister, Donna Matheson of Glendora, CA; and one grandson, The family will receive friends in Albuquerque, at Central Methodist Church, immediately following services on Monday. The family suggests memorials to any of the United Methodist Missions.
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Lucero -- Julia Lucero died Friday, May 11, 2001 in Albuquerque at the age of 77. Funeral Services for Ms. Lucero are pending and will be announced at a later time. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Marquez -- Isabel C. Marquez passed away May 10, 2001 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Marquez; and son, Glen Marquez. Isabel is survived by her sons, Ross Marquez and wife, Martha, and Anthony Marquez and wife, Molly; daughter, Gloria Garcia and Gary Garcia; grandchildren, Daniel, Deborah Lee, Christin, and Matthew; great-grandchild, Isaiah; six brothers; three sisters, and other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atricso Dr. SW., with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00pm on Sunday, May 13, 2001. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2001, with burial following at San Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Marquez, Ben Marquez, Gary Marquez, Joseph Marquez, Paul Marquez, and Ray Arriola. Honorary pallbearer will be Matthew Garcia. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Monck -- William F. Monck, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Sullivan and husband, Thomas of Farmington, Marijane Monck of Columbia, MD, and Susan Naylor ofAlbuquerque; son, William W.F. Monck and wife, Acacia, of Laguna; grandchildren, Kelly Monck, Megan Monck, Allison Naylor, Clayton Alsup, Kyle Sullivan, Gwendolyn Naylor, Dana Alsup, Christopher Naylor, Troy Sullivan, and Nickolas Monck. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Rita M. Monck in 1998. Mr. Monck was born in Brooklyn, NY, August 13, 1925. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1945 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Longtime MENSA member, he also received the IHPA Distinguished Service Award in 1999. Bill was an avid reader and storyteller who appreciated the finer things in life, including music, fine dining, and cinema. He believed in doing things first class all the way. Bill passed his knowledge and wisdom to all he could. Rosary will be recited Saturday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 14, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona NE, with Father Thomas Mayefske, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Saturday, May 12, 2001, 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m."Remember me as I will love and remember all of you." William F. Monck, husband, father, and grandfather.
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Monget -- Ralph Roland Monget, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Thursday, May 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Maria Monget of Albuquerque; sons, John P. Monget and wife, Loretta of Albuquerque and Ralph R. Monget, Jr. and wife, Alicia of Las Cruces; daughters, Toni M. Harris and husband, Glynn David and Romenia E. Montgomery and husband, Steve, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, David Harris, Jessica Harris, Hope Harris, James Montgomery, Kevin Montgomery, Shannon Montgomery, Steven Monget and Andrew P. Monget; great-grandchildren, Donte Harris and Deja Harris; brothers, Robert P. Monget, Jr. and Edward Wright; and numerous other family members and friends. Mr. Monget was a Korean and Vietnam War era veteran who retired from the Air Force after serving his country proudly for 27 years. He then began a second career with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 18 years in 1993. Mr. Monget was an avid fisherman and hunter. Above all else, he had an undying love for his family and they will miss his humor, his company and his love. Rosary will be recited Monday, May 14, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 15, 2001 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by French Mortuary � Lomas Blvd. Chapel.
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Oritz -- Ernest L. Ortiz, 52, passed away at home on Tuesday May 8, 2001. He served in the armed forces as a combat medic in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Ortiz; two sons and one daughter Christopher Ortiz, Herman Ortiz and wife, Dina, and Andrea Gallegos; seven grandchildren, Zachary, Brianna, Damian, Alexis, Isacc, Santana and Adrain; his father, Arthur Ortiz; three brothers and two sisters, Albert Ortiz and wife, Sadie, Arthur and wife, Rose, Johnny, Lupe and husband, Vincent Alice and husband, Elmer; numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at St. Therese Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Cordova, James Gurule, Raymond Moya, Gilbert Gallegos Jr., Louis Ortiz and Pat Moya. Honorary Pallbearer will be Abel Mendez. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW,243-5222.
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Ortiz -- Dennis Lee Ortiz January 31, 1963 - May 12, 1990 In Loving Memory Love and miss you Mom, Augie, Dad, Eileen, Linda, Sonya, Alyssa, Denise, Nieces and Nephew
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Pepin -- Henry W.(Hank)Pepin was born in Durango,Colorado August 28, 1919, and died in Albuquerque, N.M. May 9,2001, after an eight year battle with Parkinsons. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Bedford Pepin; two daughters, Dr. Madeleine Pepin Keys and Jeanine Peterson; three grandchildren, W. D. Keys, Lara Keys Barrett, and Becca Peterson Moran; six great-grandchildren, Haley Keys, Cassie Keys, Henry Keys, Shane Barrett, Brandon Moran, and Gavin Moran; one sister, Ellen Blackmore, and by many other family members and friends. He served in the Army four years during World War II. His chosen profession was Education, and he was a teacher or administrator in public schools in Colorado and N.M. for eleven years. During the next sixteen years he served as educational advisor to the military nuclear weapons school at Sandia Base, and to the world wide strategic communications command at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Significant honors that he received were election to Phi Delta Kappa, the honorary fraternity for Education; the Bronze Star for the Battle of the Bulge, and the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, one of the military's highest honors to civilians. After retirement, he volunteered for a time as the state coordinator of pre-retirement planning for the AARP, and served for several years on an endowment committee for Fort Lewis College. He was a home lover, and a devoted and conscientious husband, father and grandfather. He was a nature lover and a sportsman and he spent many happy hours fishing, hunting or playing golf with family and friends. Services will be held Monday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson SE. A gathering will be held immediately following services in the Church parlor. On Tuesday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. ,burial of cremains will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Honor Guard. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Rigo -- Julius A. Rigo, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away May 9, 2001. He enjoyed many sporting activities including baseball, fishing and horseracing. Mr. Rigo was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Rigo in 1942. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Rigo of the family home; sons, Bob Rigo and wife, Alice and Bill Rigo all of Albuquerque; daughters, Rosemarie Mendenhall and husband, Carroll of Upper Lake, CA, Linda McDermott and husband, James of McIntosh, NM, and Mary Helmer and husband, John of Edgewood; 21 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Monday, May 14, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Taute -- Susan Olds Taute passed away May 7, 2001 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born to Kenneth Olds and Elizabeth"Betty" Ronan Olds on April 18, 1953 in Albuquerque N.M. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Michael. She is survived by her husband, Earl Taute; step-mother, Liz Lucero and husband, Ike; brother, Charles Olds; sister, Kenna and husband, John Atwell of Tucson, AZ; nieces, Kenna Beth and Betty Kaye Atwell of Tucson, AZ, Christine Taute of Albuquerque; nephews, Travis and Bill Taute of Oklahoma. As well as many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 3:00 p.m., with Pastor Dinah Baca officiating in the Chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors located at 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
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Thorson -- Ted Thorson, 73, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 12, 2001, 1:30 p.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE, with Sherylyn Gay Thorson and Sunthorn Janthawong, officiating. Burial of cremains will follow. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd
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Wadell -- Eleanor R."Ellie" Wadell, 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Lt. Col. James A. Wadell USAF-Retired of Albuquerque; daughters, Lara W. Kelley and husband, Bryan K. of Tucson, AZ and Kristel H. Jonkosky and husband, Charles K. Jr. of Phoenix, AZ. Eleanor faithfully served her country as an Air Force wife and civil servant. She served her community as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and also taught school. She was of Welsh heritage and grew up in the Philadelphia area. Eleanor was a graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She loved her family and enjoyed reading, flowers and quilting. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2001, 3:00 p.m. at Kirtland Air Force Base East Chapel, Chaplain Greg L. Woodbury, officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel.
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Wentworth -- Thomas (Tom) S. Wentworth was born on October 1, 1927 and died on May 9, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; and his two sons, Edward and Stephen Wentworth. Tom served in the Korean War. Tom and his wife Mary moved to Albuquerque in 1988. Before that Tom worked as a social worker in the states of Rhode Island and California. He loved his work and was well loved and respected by his peers and all whom he helped. He was an active member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish where he faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister. His greatest joys in life were knowing that his two boys were settled and secure in their adult lives, his love for animals, his faith in Christ and love for the Catholic Church, and his life with his adoring wife with whom he shared a sacred and eternal love. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2001 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee, with Father Luis Jaramillo, Robert Kaiser, Sophie Gurule, Michelle Montez, and Bob Shields reciting. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2001 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, with Father Luis Jaramillo, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
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Williams -- Mary Elizabeth Williams, 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Calvin Williams of Albuquerque; sons, James C. Williams and wife, Susan of Arlington, TX and Steven D. Williams of Albuquerque; and brother, William F. Botwinis of Cortez, CO. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her sister, Gladys Bullock. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was involved with the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Williams started her career at Albuquerque National Bank where she worked for 11 years. Then she worked for 44 years with her husband, Calvin Williams at their State Farm Agency on 4th Street until they retired in 1999. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, with Dr. Terry Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Harry Kovaschetz, Jim Wade, Rich Neely, Mark Fuller, Donald Fuller, Dave Cowan and Eric Nudell. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1638, 87103. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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