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Alexander -- Cornell (Johnnie) Alexander, 96, died Monday, May 14, 2001. She is survived by her son, L.D. Alexander and wife, Jerri, of Corrales, NM; daughter, Betty Davis of Moriarty, NM; grandchildren, Grady Alexander and wife, Cari, Steven Alexander, Connie Gerber, Debbie Miera and husband, Vernon and Bill Davis; great-grandchildren, Emily Alexander, Haley, Dustin and Miranda Malouff, Brandon and Matthew Miera; sister, Evelyn McDonald of Albuquerque, NM. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and we treasured our time with her. Cremation has taken place and private memorial services have been held. A special thanks to all of the wonderful staff at Sandia Manor Care for taking such good care of her these past 5 months. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you pass on the kindness that Johnnie so generously shared in her lifetime and do a kind deed in her memory. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
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Crespy -- Lorraine Crespy, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died on Monday, May 14, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Harry J. Crespy; sons and daughters-in-laws, Harry Adam and Dale of Saline, MI, Charles Thomas and Leigh of Oxford, OH and R. Joel and Julie of Albuquerque; sisters, Katherine Alles of Lincoln, NE and Marie Wennersten of Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joeline Gies and brother, Robert Gies. A devoted mother, Lorraine served as an Air Force wife with her husband in multiple stations across America before finally settling in Albuquerque. A life-long advocate of participation in the political process, Lorraine dedicated years to registering voters in Bernalillo County. A beautiful wife and devoted, loving mother, may her efforts on earth be rewarded in heaven. Services will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E. with Rev. Clyde Standfield, officiating. A private interment will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199.
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Duran -- APPRECIATION Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quickly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece If so we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer Or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sung a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, Or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, Near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, By word or deed or touch; Whichever was the kindly part, We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Family of Anita Duran
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Echavarria -- Mr. Demetrio R. Echavarria, 77, died at home on Monday in Albuquerque. Mr. Echavarria is survived by his wife, Elisa; his son, Fernando Echavarria, and his wife, Debbie; and his brothers, Navor, Gilbert, Pete, and Lazaro Echavarria. He had worked in civil service and had retired in January of 1980. Demetrio had served in the Army in the Pacific Theater during WWII. A Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons chapel on Thursday. A Rosary will be recited that evening at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. A Mass for Demetrio will be celebrated on Friday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be Douglas Serna, Michael Fico, Michael Duran, Rick Ronquillo, Rick Garcia, and Samuel Chavez. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Esposito -- Marie"LaVergne", 80, Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, peacefully returned home to Our Heavenly Father on Thursday May 10th. She was born on November 6th, in 1920 Del Norte Colorado, and moved to New Mexico where she was a long time resident of Albuquerque. She was an active member of"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" and served the church in many positions. Her family and the gospel were the light of her life. No one was ever a stranger to her and she was always ready to help. She is survived by her six children, Dennis Hansen and wife, Laurine of Twin Falls Idaho, Peggy Montgomery and husband, Richard, Linda P. King, Carolyn L. McClosky and her husband, Jack, Charlie E. Esposito, Yvonne Gibney and her husband, Lou, all residents of New Mexico. She has 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters, Evelyn Oates and her husband, Larry of Albuquerque and Louise Lasley of California. She was loved and will be greatly missed but always remembered by those who knew her. Services were held Tuesday May 15, 2001 at the Haines St. Chapel at 5709 Haines N.E. The family of Marie"LaVergne" Esposito wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all family and friends for the support and kind expressions of sympathy received during our time of loss. Thank you so much. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE was in charge of arrangements.
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Foley -- Jule Foley, 89, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001. She is survived by her husband, John, of Albuquerque, NM; niece, Barbara Hambleton, of Northeast, MD and several special friends including Doris Guenther of Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Foley was born in New Jersey and moved to Albuquerque in 1977. She worked as a quality control inspector for Westinghouse in their Lamp Manufacturing Division. Mrs. Foley was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001, with time pending, at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. Interment will follow. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Gantt -- Royce Gantt, 87, died Monday, May 14, 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Alvis and husband, Kenneth; sons, Larry Gantt and wife, Sue, Bobby Gantt and wife, Lana and Eddy Gantt and wife, Brenda, all of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Danielle Alvis, Christopher Gantt, Shonda Fulfer, Beau Gantt Jr., Shannone Rivera, Willis Johnson, Ashley Gantt, Bobby Gantt Jr., Caitlin Gantt, Chris Buckman Terry Bullard, Debbie Barton and Nicole Hicks. Services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Dale Chambers officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Hall -- Dorothy R. Hall, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, passed away May 11, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Bertram M. Hall and wife, Levine of Hampton, VA and Lorenzo Hall of Albuquerque; daughters, Mellolyn Drane and Bernadette Hall, both of Albuquerque; sister, Lillian S. Plummer of Atlanta, GA; 11 grandchildren; three nephews and one niece. Ms. Hall was an elementary schoolteacher for Albuquerque Public schools, retiring in 1978. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001, 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE with the Reverend Robert J. Nagiel officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Visitation for friends will be Wednesday, May 16, 2001, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home.Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Hopper -- Barbara Hopper, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Monday, May 14, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Roy F. Hopper of Albuquerque; daughters, Gayle S. Ferguson and husband, Steve of Colorado Springs, CO and Denise Keefe and husband, Don of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Kellie Keefe; grandson, Joey Keefe, both of Albuquerque; and sister, Marie Merritt and husband, Lamar of Carmichael, CA. She was a member of Northeast Church of Christ. Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with John Phillis officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Ernie Blair, Wilburn Griffin, Steve Ferguson, Richard Lambert, T.J. Archer and Joe Mahaffey. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Ulibarri, Frank Gurule, Jeff Vernon and Don Keefe. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Library Fund, c/o Northeast Church of Christ, 4120 Glen Canyon Road NE, 87111. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Hughes -- Elsie Lucille (Lou) Hughes, 73, loving wife, mother, grandmother, Great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, has been called home by the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2001. Lou was born in Vernon Township, Lake County, Illinois on July 18, 1927. She moved to Gillette, Wyoming as a small child and eventually resided in Sheridan, Wyoming for most of her life. She married Eugene A. Hughes on July 26, 1954. They moved to Long Beach, CA in 1969 and then to Albuquerque, NM in 1974 where she sold Real Estate for a few years. She was a long-time employee of Murphy's Mule Barn as a cashier and manager. She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene (Gene) Hughes; step-son, Eugene (Gene) Hughes of Great Falls, MT; daughter, Velma Edson and husband, Jerry of Idaho Falls, ID, daughter, Ruth Kho and husband, Robert of Corrales, NM, daughter, Doris Drennan and husband, Larry of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Delores (Zip) Ashby and husband, Ray of Sophia, NC; 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and one sister, June Ward of Alton, IL. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with Graveside services immediately following. Jerry Edson and Demille Kirkpatrick officiating. Friends and loved ones are invited to share a meal and fellowship at the family home following services. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to the Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Av. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
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Kelsey -- Norman Ken Kelsey, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, May 11 at the age of 76. Mr. Kelsey was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in both WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; two daughters, Lori Adams and husband, Ken and Penny Ofiner and husband, Carl; and three grandchildren, Jacob, Michael and Hannah. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St NW, Albuquerque. 505-343-8008
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Kesler -- Grace C. Kesler, age 90, a resident of Las Cruces for the past three years and formerly of Albuquerque died on Saturday May 12, 2001 following an illness. Mrs Kesler was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Bruce P. Musser in 1963 who was father of their children, Charlotte Evans and her husband, B.R. of Elephant Butte, NM and James Musser and his wife, Kay of Woodburn, OR. Her 2nd husband, Clive M. Kessler also preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs Kesler is also survived by two step daughters, Sharon Livesay and her husband, Don, and Carol Lacy all of Denver, CO; one sister, Velda Cox of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Mrs Kesler was a member of Harwood Methodist Church. Services will be held at Harwood Methodist Church, 420 San Lorenzo N.W. on Thursday May 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Andrew Husted officiating. Internment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. The family prefers that donations be made to the Harwood Methodist Church. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd N.E. in charge of arrangements.
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Lopez -- Mary Lopez was born March 31, 1929, and passed away May 14, 2001. She was a member of Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Jose F. Lopez, son Marion Lopez, sister Lena Montano, and parents Jose and Amalia Montano. She is survived by her three daughters, Amalia Lopez, Mary Lopez, and Marcella Thomas and husband, Eddie; son, Leo Lopez and wife, Lora; sisters, Annie Montano, Clara Del Valle and husband, Pete; brothers, Leandro Montano, Marion Montano and wife, Sally, and Jose Montano and wife, Mary; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, and other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community, 8901 Candelaria NE., with a Rosary on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2001, with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leo Lopez, Juan Lopez, Cynthia Lopez, Luis Garcia, Marian Lopez, and Joseph Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Danielle Thomas and Christina Clinkscales. The family would like to specially thank Janice and Vera from Kaseman Hospice for all of their kind love and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Kaseman Hospice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Lovato -- A Rosary for Amanda P. Lovato will be recited Wedneday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Gabriella Nieto reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with final viewing at the church after 10:30 a.m. Father Manuel Viera, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Loveridge -- Elaine Viola Loveridge died in perfect peace at her home in Albuquerque, NM on May 11, 2001. She was a loving and compassionate mother to daughters, Beth, Gina and Amy, and grandmother to Shane, Addie, Jordan and Lila. She is also survived by sisters, Delores, Judy, Edy, and brother, David. She was an active, beautiful and optimistic woman who continued to work in real estate, loved to dance, bowl and socialize with friends. She was blessed with good health for most of her life, and for that we are so grateful. No doubt her many friendships made it more difficult for her to leave, and we are thankful that she had such genuine, caring people in her life. She maintained her sense of grace, intelligence and humor until the end and she will remain deep in our hearts forever. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 6:30 p.m., with Pastor Bruce Wilder officiating. A gathering will be held immediately following in the church centrum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Quality Continuum Hospice, 8001 Mountain Rd Place, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 891-2184.
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Maestas -- Jose S. Maestas, 66, left to be with the Lord on May 14, 2001, after a battle with brain cancer. Mr. Maestas has been a resident of Albuquerque for the last 40 years, formerly of Santa Rosa, NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Nettie C. Maestas; one son, four daughters, and nine grandchildren; Anthony Maestas and children, Jonathan, Elizabeth and Antoinette; Rose Marie Rael and children, Veronica and Erik of Las Vegas, NM., Yolanda Gutierrez and husband, Frank and children, Angelo and Andrew, Mona Marchese and husband, Art and daughter, Julianna, Ruby Brito and husband, Tony and children, Roxann and Charlie. Mr. Maestas is also survived by two brothers, Lucas Maestas of Albuquerque, Ignacio Maestas of Texico, NM; and one sister, Frances Moncayo also of Texico, NM. Graveside services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Malone -- Robert J. "Bob" Malone, age 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 46 years, died May 12, 2001 and is now with the Lord Jesus. Bob was born in Pueblo, CO but spent his early years in Las Vegas, NM. His Army service was with the occupation troops in Japan with General MacArthur's headquarters in Special Services. He was also a Coloniel in the New Mexico State Defense Unit. Bob is survived by his wife of 44 years, Aletha Malone; two step children, Andrea Escher and Shaun Palmer; three grandchildren, Tracy Martinez, Pablo Bryant and Maia Bryant; a brother, John Malone and a sister, Barbara Oakley and several nephews and nieces, cousins, and many friends. Bob will be remembered for his strong Christian faith, his great sense of humor and tremendous courage through a long and ebilitating illness. He was a member of Heights Christian Church. Pastor Don Kimbro will conduct a graveside service at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with Honor Guard on June 1, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Marentes -- Funeral Services for Mr. Martin Marentes will be held on Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Marentes will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Mcnatt -- Willis Calvin McNatt Jr., 86, passed away April 19, 2001. He is survived by one son and three daughters. Cremation has taken place. He was a WWII veteran having served in the Philippines. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 501 North Guadalupe St., at 1:00 p.m. with military honors. He will be greatly loved and missed.
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Owen -- Betty J. Owen, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2001 after a long illness. Betty was a member of the Riverside Church of Christ in Albuquerque. She was very passionate about animals and was an avid bird enthusiast and many of her friends lovingly referred to her as the"Bird Lady". Betty also loved to read. She was a very loving mother, wife and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ruby Taylor. She is survived by her loving husband, Harold of Rio Rancho; her children, Steven Hogan of Houston, TX, Dennis Hogan and wife, Cheryl of Norman, Oklahoma, Brian Hogan, Melanie Owen and husband, Hal of Rio Rancho, Marla Cochran and husband, Patrick of Denver, Colorado; sister, Fay King and husband, Ray of Miami, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for Betty will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Church of Christ, 3100 La Orilla Rd. NW in Albuquerque with Minister Mark McKenzie as Officiant. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd., NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Funeral Services are in the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM (505) 891-9192
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Parson -- Eiko Masui Parson, 72, a resident of Socorro, NM, died after a battle with cancer, on Monday, May 14, 2001. She was born in Osaka, Japan on March 23, 1929. During the US occupation of Japan after WWII, she met, and on November 26, 1952, married Charles E. Parson Jr., her beloved husband. He preceded her in death after 43 years of marriage. After being stationed in San Francisco, CA, Louisiana and Texas, in 1960 Eiko and Charles settled in Socorro with their young family. She became active in the community and for many years helped manage the Socorro animal shelter as an unpaid volunteer. Eiko was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved animals, gardening and crocheting. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughters, Diana Lincoln and husband, Ray, Patricia Rosenthal and husband, Andy of Las Cruces, NM, Brenda Parson of Socorro and Mary Franklin and husband, Joe of Socorro; five grandchildren, Leslie Rosenthal, Charlene Lincoln, Michelle Lincoln, Eric Rosenthal, and Alex Franklin; sister-in-law, Lois Bell and husband, Richard of Socorro, who have been so kind; Paul Stinett, who was like a son to her; a cousin, Yukinori Kitanaka and husband, Takao of Osaka, Japan; close friends, Randy Jackson and Frances Green; and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Socorro with Rev. Carl Russell, her good friend and kindred spirit, officiating. Interment will be in the Socorro Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial be made to the Socorro Humane Society spay-neuter program, P.O. Box 451, Socorro, NM 87801. Cremation arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
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Peters -- Helen G. Peters, aka Jean Peters, passed away on May 5, 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jean was born on January 14, 1914 in Sepulpa, Oklahoma. Jean lived in Albuquerque most of her life. She is survived by her granddaughter, Sherry Hancock and her husband, Kenneth Hancock of Scottsdale, Arizona. Jean is also survived by two grandsons, Michael Harris of Burbank, California and Jeffrey Harris of Sacramento, California. Among many things, Jean will specifically be remembered as being instrumental in facilitating the only family member who earned a college degree, which results in a successful professional career. Jean is loved and will be missed everyday. Jean requested no services and interment will be with her mother and sisters in Sacramento, California.
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Peterson -- Frederick H. Peterson, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2001.Service will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001, 12:30 at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E. with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit on Thursday, May 17, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E.
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Quintana -- Ramona Padilla Quintana, 87, a longtime resident of Manzano, NM, passed away on May 14, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. Ramona was born on March 11, 1914 in Manzano, NM to Luciano and Eutimia (Romero) Padilla. Ramona lived in Manzano from birth to 1952, then she and her husband, George Quintana moved to Albuquerque, NM, then they moved back to Manzano in 1995, where Ramona and her husband lived until they passed away. Ramona's dear husband passed away December 8, 2000. She is survived by three sons, Santos Quintana and his wife, Lilly of Albuquerque, Gilbert Quintana and his wife, Josie of Albuquerque, Cecilo Quintana and his wife, Judy of Manzano; six daughters, Lourdes Brito and her husband, Bennie of Albuquerque, Martha Ramirez and her husband, Ciro of Albuquerque, Louise Mastrovito and her husband, James Michael of Albuquerque, Sara Sanchez and her husband, Dennis of Albuquerque, Dolores King of Phoenix, AZ, Eloisa Corona and her husband, Rudy of Albuquerque; one sister, Lina Brazfield; 30 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services are scheduled for Rosary, May 15, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Mountainair, Mass, May 16, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Manzano, burial following in the Manzano Cemetery with Father Anthony A. Martinez officiating, eulogy being read by Teresa Brito-Asenap. Pallbearers are: Robert M. Corona, Ciro Ramirez II, Roman Quintana, Edward J. Mastrovito, Mark Brito and Jason Quintana. Honorary pallbearers are: Jason Ramirez, Jeremy Ramirez, George Ramirez Jr., Randall Lujan, Timmy A. Sanchez and Gene Brito. Services have been entrusted to the care of Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Mountainair, NM.
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Sanchez -- Mary Lowe Sanchez, died peacefully, surrounded by her family May 13, 2001, at her home of 61 years in Taos at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband Joe Arsenio Sanchez; son Gene and daughter-in-law Jules. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001 at 12:00 noon at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial Reception will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Gallery A, 107 Kit Carson Rd. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers a tax-deductible donation can be made to the Mary L. Sanchez Memorial Fund, care of the Taos Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1925, Taos, NM 87571
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Sigala -- In Loving Memory Of Filiberto (Phil) Sigala 11-18-35 to 5-16-94 We remember you today and always You are forever in our hearts With Love, Your Family
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Smith -- Doris G. Smith, born September 13, 1920 in New York City, died May 14, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Smith, brother Joseph Lamando, and sister Louise Lomega, she is survived by her daughters Beverly Smith and Peggy Werbner and husband Barry; sister Eleanor Teta and husband Sal; grandsons Eric Kuceric and Joseph Werbner, and Michael Werbner; granddaughter Kerri Werbner; great granddaughter Sarah Werbner and numerous nieces nephews and friends who loved and will miss her. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at the garden of Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, in Placitas, NM. on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 595-343-8008.
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Sollars -- Laura (Aurora Naranjo) Sollars, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 201 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born May 7, 1920 in Aragon, NM and lived most of her life in Socorro, NM and Albuquerque, NM. She moved to Phoenix in 1990 to raise her granddaughter. She loved gardening, sewing and sharing her growing up stories. We will miss her and her wonderful sense of humor. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Jones and husband, Russ of Phoenix; sons, Benny Garcia and wife, Emma of Torreon, NM, Gilbert Sollars and wife, Laura of Houston, TX, and Leonard Sollars and wife, Sherry of Bosque Farms, NM; sister, Mary Pierce and husband, Red of Socorro; brothers, Ray Naranjo of Socorro and Mike Naranjo and wife, Sidney of Socorro; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 18, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 12:00 p.m. at San Miguel with Father Bill Sanchez as Celebrant. Interment will be in the San Miguel Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Michael Silva, Robert Garcia, Louie Garcia, Patrick Garcia, Raymond Garcia, and Gilbert Sollars Jr. Honorary pallbearers are: Mike Naranjo and Ray Naranjo. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
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Yambao -- Carlos Vo Yambao, 27, a resident of Albuquerque since 1983, died Saturday, May 12, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Kristin Yambao of Albuquerque; stepdaughter, Ashley; daughters, Chloe and Eva; sons, Xavier and Elijah; father, Manuel Yambao of Albuquerque; mother, Nhu-Mai Vo and husband, Ky Dinh of Albuquerque; brothers, Michael and Thien-Nam; sister, Di-An; grandparents, Edwin and Elsie Piper; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Carlos was a dedicated and loving husband, father and son and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was born in Vietnam and came to the United States in 1983. Carlos graduated from Highland High School in 1991 and attended the Art Center. He was very accomplished as a computer animator in such films as �Men In Black,� �The Siege,� �Battlefield Earth,� �X-Files,� and numerous other films in which he worked with Joe Conti. Carlos was preparing to work with George Lucas on numerous films. He also instructed computer animation in the computer lab at TVI. Carlos was an avid fisherman and soccer player. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, May 16, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Deacon Paul Nguyen reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 17, 2001, 9:30 a.m., with Father Joseph Thai Minh Tran, Celebrant. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, May 16, 2001, 1:00 p.m. until rosary. Arrangements by French Mortuary-Lomas Blvd. Chapel.
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