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Aragon -- Edith Aragon, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1923, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2001. Edith was born on April 15, 1918, in Alamillo, NM to Isabel Cordova Aragon and Telesfor Aragon. She is survived by her siblings and their spouses; Georgia Chavez and husband, Eugene, Felipe Gonzales and wife, Bersabe, Rose Costales and husband, Nestor, Bernice Costales and husband, William, and Oralia (Lala) Gonzales, Portland, OR; special aunts, Alicia Baca and Ida Moya; many nieces and nephews; and by a very special neighbor and friend, Frances Armijo. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and step-father, Pablo Gonzales. Edith worked at Presbyterian Hospital for 28 years, University Heights Hospital for 9 years, and retired from Cornucopia Adult Care Center. Edith was a member of El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church. Services will be held in her honor on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church, 700 Granite Avenue NW, with Reverend Jesus Bermudez officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her godchildren, Sammy Aragon, Jr., Jeanette Bame, Benjie Moya, Angela Marie Gonzales, Aaron Pennington, and Becky Costales for Sarah Bame. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110 or the missions at El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church, 700 Granite NW, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Aragon -- John (TaTa) Aragon, born August 26, 1922 in Montoya, New Mexico passed away June 9, 2001 one week after his partner for 62 years, Lillian passed away. Tata passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; daughter's Mary Lillian Aragon Garcia, Evangeline Aragon, his parents, Jose Piedad Aragon, Apolinara Aragon, brothers, Benito, Charlie, Joe Aragon, sisters, Carmen Montoya and Corrine Baca. He is survived by sons, John and wife, Agnes and Eddy and wife, Frances; grandchildren, Randy Garcia, Joe (Dino) Garcia, Jamie Aragon, Mary Lillian Aragon, and fiance, Leonard Sanchez, Edward Aragon, Jr. and finance, Jessica Ramos, Antoinette Trujillo and husband, Nathan, Jimmy Lopez, Annette Martinez and husband Danny; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucy Salas, Selsa Chavez and husband, Margarito, Celina Rivera and husband, Frank, Mary Jane Alire and husband, Casey; brothers, Mike Aragon and wife, Theo, Florencio Aragon and wife, Carmen, Raymond Aragon and wife, Margie, Rudy Aragon and many nieces and nephews. Tata, worked hard from the time he was 10 years old. He had to work to help support his brothers and sisters. He would take care of sheep all alone in the Mountains. Worked for the WPA with a fake ID when he was 16. When his country called he went leaving behind his pregnant wife. He was in the 7th Army, 106th Infantry in France and Germany, where he was wounded. When he came home he worked various jobs. Until he went to work as an Ironworker for Local #495 he retired in 1975 with 32 years as an Ironworker. Like many of the Greatest Generation, Family was not only first it was everything. He loved to cook, especially breakfast on Sunday mornings after church when he would make tortillas, eggs and chile. John and Lillian were always together until his Parkinson's got so bad that he had to stay with his sons. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Charles, the 40 & 8, and VFW #401. His patience, compassion and love for those around him will never be forgotten. Dad, Tata we will miss you and think of you always. When people ask us who was the Greatest Person they have known those who knew you will say Juan Aragon, for your love & kindness, and courage. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced. Pallbearers: Eddy Aragon Jr., Jamie Aragon, Nathan Trujillo, Mike Aragon Jr., Dean Garcia, Randy Garcia, Jimmy Lopez. Honorary pallbearers: Leonard Sanchez, Florencia Aragon, Rudy Aragon, Raymond Aragon, Sammy Montoya, Rudy Montoya, Gene Casados, Robert Casados. A Rosary for Tata will be recited Monday, June 11, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromoero Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Charles. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Strong Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE are in charge of arrangements.
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Armijo -- In Loving Memory of our Beloved Mother Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother ANTONIA (TONIA) NUNEZ ARMIJO January 17, 1923-June 11, 1991You were in one of our dreams this week. In the dream, you were out shopping for a gift for your new great-grandson. Just like you to be worried about your grandchildren. Always wanting them to have the best. Even though you were widowed at age 32, you always managed to give us what we needed. Thanks, Mom, for taking care of us all those years after Dad's death. Ten years after you left us to be with God, you and Dad are still in our hearts and will always be missed. Love You!Bertha, Mona, Frances, and Peter
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Baca -- A Rosary for Mrs. Mary J. Baca, will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Tom Perez, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave NW. Father Lambert, celebrant. Final visitation will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Blain -- Pauline "Pat" Blain. Funeral services for Pat Blain, 80, of Lubbock will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at Westminister Presbyterian Chruch with the Rev. Dan Birchfield and Bruce Cotton, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home. She died Friday, June 8, 2001 at her home. She was born June 23, 1920 in Stratford, CT. She graduated as a registered nurse in 1941 and contributed to the war effort during WWII by working for United Technologies, an airplane manufacturing company where she met her husband. She volunteered for US Navy and Air Force nursing duties but was denied because of her diminutive stature. She married Robert R. Blain on June 17, 1944, in Stratford, CT. She lived in Lubbock for 31 years before moving to Albuquerque, NM. She worked in nursing over the years retiring in 1990 after 18 years as school nurse with Idalou Independent Schools. She was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Lubbock. Survivors include her husband, Robert R. Blain of Lubbock, TX; son, Matt Blain of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Barbara Fallon of Williamsburg, VA; sisters, Helen Varnish of Stratford, CT and Mary McCarty of CA; brother, John Klevecz; eight grandchildren. The family suggest memorials to Hospice of Lubbock. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at Resthaven.
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Caster -- Leon Wesley Caster, 70, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died Saturday, June 9, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jackie Caster of Albuquerque; son, Lon Caster and wife, Suzanne of Albuquerque; daughters, Robin Armenta and husband, Ken of Capitan, NM, and Sande Lucero of Albuquerque; and nine grandchildren, Wesley, Justin, Tracy, Lisa, Willie, Jeff, Samantha Jo, Lee, and Lane. He was born March 11, 1931 in Estancia, NM. Mr. Caster served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired after 35 years with the V.A. Medical Center. Mr. Caster was a life member of D.A.V. and V.F.W. Services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Pope, Sal Archuleta, John Larry Stevens, Tom Hess, Gary Galemore and Michael Thompson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday, June 11, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to D.A.V., 2511 Utah NE, 87110. French University, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Fleming -- John S. Fleming Jr., age 88, passed away June 7, 2001 in Albuquerque. Services will be in the Chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Neustifter Officiant. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tod Kosel, Erik Fleming, Aron Fleming, Ed Kosel, Jerry Bouffard and Patricia Buckles. The family prefers memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle is in charge of his arrangements.
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Galbraith -- Alfred H. Galbraith, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 8, 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Beth Hinks and husband, Scott of Waukesha, WI, and Laura Galbraith of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Joanna and Nathan; brothers, Frank Galbraith and wife, Katherine of Topeka, KS and Galen Galbraith of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Nadine Moore and husband, Richard of Pampano Beach, FL, and Darlene Young and husband Bob of Reno, NV; sister-in-law, Madeline Galbraith of Madison, KS; brother-in-law Walter Imlay of Topeka, KS. Alfred is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was very fond as well of his wife's family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie. Alfred graduated from Kansas State University where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for the Santa Fe Railway and retired after 26 years. Alfred served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Dr. NE. Special thanks to the Staff of the Cottages of Albuquerque for their excellent and compassionate care. The family would prefer memorial contributions to Steve & Cathy Marlett of Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 8987, Catalina, AZ 85738 or Alzheimer�s Association, 1330 San Pedro NE Suite 205, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
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Goens -- Mary A. Goens, 56, a lifelong New Mexican, died Thursday, June 7, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Vincent Goens and Jesse Goens, both of Albuquerque; daughter, Kimberly Goens of Los Lunas; 2 grandchildren, Alex Morales and Kristen Goens; sisters, her identical twin, Margaret Vanderheide and husband, Bill and Roseanne Flores and husband, Ernest; and nieces and nephews. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed deeply by all who knew her. She was an assistant manager at the deli at the new Sandia Casino. It was her wish to be cremated and memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution NE, with Rev. Mike Linville officiating.
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Harris -- Charles J. Harris, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, loving, warm and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Thursday, June 7, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Joann Harris; sons, David Harris and wife, Linda, all of Albuquerque and John Harris and wife, Fay of Chama; sister, Berniece Davis and husband, Ken of Naples, FL; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Charles was a graduate of Purdue University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi and played varsity football. He was a member of Hoffmantown Church and Kiwanis. Charles was a longtime volunteer of New Mexico Museum of Natural History and former board member of Heights YMCA. He was a retired engineer from the New Mexico State Highway Department. Charles enjoyed traveling, Lobo basketball and volunteer work in his retirement. Services will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UNM Cancer Center Program Development, 900 Camino de Salud NE, 87131. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Higgins -- Marvin M. "Marv" Higgins, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, June 9, 2001. He is survived by his wife, of 70 years, Margaret M. Higgins; son, Bruce Higgins and wife, Sue; three grandchildren, Janet Ratliff of Albuquerque, Jim Higgins and wife, Suzzette of Sacramento, CA, and Jeff Higgins and wife, Terri of Albuquerque; five great-grandchildren, Cortney and Cory Ratliff, Hayley & Alec Higgins and Jake Higgins; and numerous nieces and nephews in Michigan. Marv was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He moved to Albuquerque from Michigan in 1946 for his health and was a barber at Chamberlain's Barber Shop and Kelso's Barber Shop in Albuquerque and also owned and operated his own barber shop. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held in the Rose Garden at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM., Tuesday, June 12, 2001, 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 525 San Pedro NE, #101, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Johnson -- Melvin C. (Johnny) Johnson, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Thursday, June 7, 2001. He was the son of Norwegian pioneers Olaf and Minnie Johnson born in Genoa, CO. on November 23, 2001. Johnny is survived by his daughters, Sondra Tewes and husband, Peter of Albuquerque and Sheree Traub and husband, Robert of San Jacinto, CA; granddaughters, Victoria Smalley and husband, Mikal of Albuquerque and Jennifer Kieffer and husband, David of Corona, CA; grandsons, Christopher Tewes of Portland OR, Nathan McCasland of Ackworth, GA, Peter Tewes III of Portland, OR and Scott Traub and wife, Veronica of Yorba Linda, CA; three great-grandchildren, Toni Traub, Tristan Traub, and Luke Kieffer; brother, Orin Johnson of Craig, CO and Norman Johnson and wife, Mary of Laramie, WY; sister, Marlene Griffin and husband, Jim of Craig, CO; brother-in-law, Harold Smithburg of Arriba, CO; sisters-in-law, Patricia M. Price of Albuquerque and Jean Culver and husband, Jack of Carlsbad, NM; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Louise M. Johnson. He was retired from the US Air Force, serving in both WWII and Korea. Johnny was a 32nd degree Mason member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Ballat Abyad Shrine Temple. He was also a member of Montgomery Church of Christ. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E. Burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Friends may visit on Monday, June 11, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. -� 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel.
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Nebus -- Frank W. Nebus, Sr., 61, a resident of Rio Rancho died, Friday, June 8, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ann Nebus of Rio Rancho; daughter, Maria Fayard and husband, Bob of North Glenn, CO; son, Frank Nebus, Jr. and wife, Carolyn Kim of Rio Rancho; and grandchildren, Randy and Sean Nebus and Conner Fayard. He retired from Jersey Central Power and Light Nuclear Company after 36 years and moved to Rio Rancho 2 years ago. Frank has been employed at Intel for the last year where he was a Manufacturing Technician for Fab 11. He was an Air Force Veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus in New Jersey. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho with Father Scott Mansifield, celebrant. Friends may visit French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW, Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until Rosary.
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Orozco -- Ruben Martinez Orozco, 28, went home to the Lord on June 8, 2001. He is survived by his parents, Jose and Oralia Martinez; two brothers, Ricardo Martinez and Rene Martinez. He is also survived by his three children, Giovanni Yasmine, Armani Andres and Arionna Janae Martinez; Grandparents; Ramon and Margarita Martinez, also, Jose and Santos Orozco. Aunts and Uncles; Maria Martinez, Juan and Kathy Martinez, Joseph and Leonor Lucero, Victor and Virginia Montoya, Fernando and Crystal Martinez, Jose Martinez and Peggy Martinez. And nephew, Alegandro Martinez and many other cousins and friends who loved him dearly and will miss him. Visitation for Ruben will be held Monday, June 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at also at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, time and place to be announced. Internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Rene Martinez, Ricardo Martinez, Juan Martinez, Victor Baca, Joseph Lucero, Ruben Padilla. Honorary pallbearers will be Jose Martinez and Angel Arreola. Funeral Services are in the Care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave, SW. 243-5222.
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Perea -- Antonia Sais Perea, 79, born in Tome, NM went to her eternal rest peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 9, 2001. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus; her parents, Adelida Turietta and Antonio Sais; one brother, Pedro; and one sister, Francisquita. She is survived by her sons, Martin and wife, Ann; Manuel and wife, Theresa; Albert and wife, Rosalind; Steven; and Mariano; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Antonia is also survived by a great niece, Diane Chiwiwi, who took care of her for the past three years. Our Mom had a great love for her family and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with a Rosary to follow at 6:00pm. Father Albert will officiate at a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Interment following in the Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James, Manny, Albert Lee, Michael, Donovan, Russell, and F. J. Perea. Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
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Robinson -- Henry Joseph Robinson, Sr., 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 6, 2001. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1962. He then worked for the U.S. Postal Services, retiring in 1973. Henry loved fishing, dancing, horses, music, boating and traveling in his RV. Survivors include his sons, Henry Robinson, Jr. and Edward Robinson; daughters, Vanessa Sawyer and Penny Ann Gullette; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Robinson will be Tuesday, June 12, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2001, 10:30 a.m., at Carlisle Community Baptist Church, with Pastor Franklin Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Shaw -- Thomas Wilton (T.W.) Shaw, passed away June 10, 2001, in Albuquerque. He was born December 22, 1913 in Troup, TX. He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Gene Shaw; his children, Tony Shaw of Kingsland, TX, Sydney Tregembo of Capitan, NM, Vicki Cook of Hot Springs, AK; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who loved and respected him immensely. T. W. was part of the first shopping center in Albuquerque when he opened Nob Hill Drug in 1947, after moving here from Borger, TX in 1946. He then went on to open Holiday Bowl in 1958 and operated the bowling alley until his retirement in 1976. After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed each other while traveling together and then watching their family grow and prosper. He will always be admired by family and friends for his devotion, honesty and character. T.W. was a member of the University Church of Christ and Ballut Abyad Shriners. Services will be held Tuesday, June12, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children�s Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW, 87120. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE. 
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