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Bonds -- Bill Bonds, 67, of Atlanta, TX, died Saturday, June 16, 2001 in Texarkana, TX. He was born on March 22, 1934 in Sentinel, OK. He was retired from Lucent Technologies, a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers and a Deacon at Smyrna Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Bonds of Atlanta, TX; parents, Paul and Letha Bonds of Gridley, CA; a son, Steven Bonds and wife, Teresa of Austin, TX; a daughter, Kim Taylor and husband, Tom of McLeod, TX; three grandchildren, Jarrod Taylor, Brandon Taylor and William Taylor; three brothers, Jim Bonds of Parker, CO, Gary Bonds of Santa Rosa, CA, Ricky Bonds of San Pablo, CA; one stepbrother, Johnny Pack of Gridley, CA; a sister, Paula Gatlin of Concord, CA; four stepsisters, Ninette Atzenbeck of Denver, CO, Patsy Phillips of Gridley, CA, Shirleene Latham of East Biggs, CA, Glenda Davis of Reedley, CA; his mother-in-law, Eloise Lance of Atlanta, TX; his brother-in-law, W.D. Lance and wife, Veneda of Atlanta, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Taylor; stepfather, Joseph Kestel; step-mother, Rosene Bonds; stepmother, Thelma Bonds; and stepsister, Sharon Jo Kestel. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Smyrna Baptist Church with interment in Smyrna Cemetery, Rev. Gene Parker, Rev. Melvin Sharry and Rev. Rusty Pulmbtree will officiate.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Byers -- Ernest F. Byers, Sr., a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died on Friday, June 15, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Irene Byers; daughters, Rosalie Carver and husband, Robert of Peralta and Lilly Reynolds and husband, Wayne of Bosque Farms; sons, Ernie Byers, Daniel Byers and wife, Cathy and Steve Byers all of Albuquerque; 10 grandchildren, Ambir and Ryan Barney, Marlene Reynolds and Christopher Segura, Scooter and Cody Reynolds, Ernie and Jennifer Byers, Sonja and Kimberley Byers and Steven and Thomas Byers; three great-grandchildren, Clinton and Katie Reynolds and Ashley Luna; sisters, Geneva Martinez and husband, Jim of Santa Fe and Lena Mae Meagher of Albuquerque and brothers, Jack Byers and wife, Celine of Santa Fe, Joe Byers and wife, Lida of Albuquerque and Billy Byers and wife, Josie of Albuquerque. Ernest was a member of the American Legion Post 49 and Elder at Trinity Lutheran Church. He also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Cremation has already taken place. A memorial service was held on Monday, June 18, 2001 at Trinity Campus, 4311 12th Street NW, with Pastor Reuben Steinbronn, officiating. Burial followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery at. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Chavez -- Mrs. Valentina S. Chavez, beloved wife, mother, aunt, niece and friend died Sunday, June 17, 2001 in Albuquerque at the age of 63. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband, Moises Chavez; sons, Ruben Chavez, Romolo Chavez, Juan Jose Chavez, Moises F. Chavez, and Juan R. Chavez, all of Albuquerque; daughters, Elizabeth Brill and husband, Robert of Denver, CO, and Laura Chavez of Albuquerque; sisters, Josefita Gutierrez of Albuquerque, Melba Sanchez of Grants and Nancy Garcia of Albuquerque; and eight grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Chavez will be held on Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Brill, Anthony Brill, Dominic Chavez, Juan R. Chavez, Juanita Chavez and Johnny Carrillo. A Rosary for Mrs. Chavez will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Greaser -- Willie O. Greaser, age 81, former Tucumcari, NM resident, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, June 16, 2001 following an extended illness. Willie O. Greaser was born August 24, 1919 at Obar, NM. He was retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad where he was a Switchman and Brakeman. He served in the New Mexico House of Representatives for a number of years. Surviving Willie O. Greaser is his wife, Marie Greaser of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Bill Greaser of Amarillo, TX and Dwayne Greaser of Albuquerque, NM; two daughters, Pam Beets of Columbia, IL and Linda Bianchi of Las Cruces, NM; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Spencer Greaser of Twin City, GA; and one sister, Lenora Bailey of Tucumcari, NM. Funeral Services will be conducted in the Dunn Memorial Chapel on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Bill Bowman, Baptist Minister officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot of the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Holton -- Byron Holton, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, chose to be with God on June 15, 2001, after a long battle with lung cancer, which was caused by smoking. He was 62. Byron began his career in broadcasting in 1960 as a rock-n-roll DJ in Gallup at KYVA under the name of Jerry Jet Jackson. Byron also did play by play sports for the Farmington Scorpions, Gallup Tigers (Bengals), Baytown,Texas Ganders and sideline reporting for Lobo football. Additionally, he was a member of the Lobo Club and an avid Lobo football and basketball fan. Byron was a real estate broker and partner in Broadcast Realty. He has been a member of the Albuquerque Board of Realtors since 1971. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Claudette Ponto Holton, originally from Gallup; daughter, Jeri Uhlmansiek and husband, Michael, of Albuquerque; sons, Roger Holton and wife, Kristin, of Lake Forest, IL, and Dan Holton and wife, Laura, of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Steve, Lori, Joseph, Olivia, and Elizabeth; brothers, Don Holton, Richard Holton of Severville, TN, and Willis Holton and wife, Gayle, of Camden, AR; and sister, Carolyn Etheridge and husband, Carlton, of Severville, TN. A Prayer Service and video tribute will be conducted on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Mary Trudell, reciting. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Richard Olona, Celebrant. Prior to the Prayer Service friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Byron Holton Memorial Benefit Fund, c/o any Wells Fargo Bank. Monies will be used to support youth anti-smoking education.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Kight -- Richard T. Kight, Brig. Gen. USAF Ret., 87, a resident of Albuquerque for 34 years, died on Sunday, June 17, 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Sally Kight Parker of Folley Beach, SC and Nancy McLaughlin and husband, Bob of Clifton, VA; son, Richard T. Kight and wife, Jane of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Missy White of Charleston, SC, Mimi Schmidt and husband, Roy of Folley Beach, SC and Monica Shannon and husband, Bill of Falls Church, Virginia; grandsons, Cliff Parker and wife, Jackie of South Carolina, David Parker of California, CPT. John Parker and wife, Linnea of Ft. Bennig, GA, Tom Parker and wife, Amy of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Michael Parker and wife, Amanda, of Manchester, MA, Bobby McLaughlin of Plano, TX, Thomas Kight of Albuquerque, William Kight of Georgia and Andrew Kight of Albuquerque and ten great-grandchildren. Richard was known as the Father of Air Rescue and coined the motto �That Others May Live�. He was retired from the Air Force as a Brig. General, was a member of the Air Rescue Association, the order of Daedalials, and Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 21, 2001, 10:30 a.m., at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, Father Thomas Moore, Celebrant. Friends may visit Wednesday, June 20th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Lopez -- Elena E. Lopez was born August 19, 1918 and passed away June 17, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Radolpho and Victoria, son, Charlie, and brothers, Eppie, Alex, and Val. Elena is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years Benedito Lopez of the family home in San Ysidro, NM.; four sons, Bobby Lopez of Denver, CO., Alfonso Lopez and Josephine Quintana of Bernalillo, NM., Anthony Lopez and Dora Quintana of Bernalillo, NM., and Reynaldo Garcia of Espanola, NM.; two daughters, Ellamae and Daniel Jaramillo of Canyon, NM., and Doris and Vernon Smith of Albuquerque, NM; two brothers, Daniel Martinez, and Reymondo Martinez; three sisters, Romelia and Jo Garcia, Bessie Cano, and Martha Trujillo; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Alameda. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, and Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2001. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sandia Hospice 4725 Indian School Rd. NE. Suite #100, Albuquerque, NM. 87110. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Luna -- Jozette C. Luna, 23, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 16, 2001. Jozette is the beloved daughter to Danny and Leola Luna; beloved sister to Lorenzo and Joseph Luna and loving granddaughter to Elvira Gonzales, Leo Salcido and Lorenzo Luna and wife Odilia. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jozette, was a wonderful loving girl and she will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Catholic Church, attended both Albuquerque High School and Rio Grande High School. She graduated high school in 1996 and was employed at Wal-Mart. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Los Hermanos, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 10:00 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd SW, with final visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Daniel Balizan, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Florencio Salcido, Jean Baca, Faustino Salcido, Carlos Aragon, Isaac Luna, Arthur Padilla and Tobias Salcido. Honorary will be, Lorenzo Luna, Joseph Luna and Frank Gonzales. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Marra -- Oliver Marra, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Sunday, June 17, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Midge Marra; son, Michael Marra and wife, Rose; grandsons, Michael Lee Marra and wife, Vicki and Derek Marra and wife, Charmayne; granddaughter, Juliette Watson and husband, Jeff; great-grandchildren, Nathanael, Lucas and Madison, all of Albuquerque; and brother, Arthur Marra and wife, Elizabeth of Gallup. Mr. Marra was preceded in death by his son, Richard Marra. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Jim Hawk officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association NM Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Martinez -- IN LOVING MEMORY OF FAUSTIN MARTINEZ Precious husband, father & grandfather, how we long for you to be here with us! So much has happened since our Lord called you to be with Him. You were always our rock! And now the void we feel everyday affirms this. For us, there will never be anyone else like you! The love you gave us will always endure! (1Cor 13:1-13) We love you and we miss you! Your loving wife and family
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Martinez -- Memorial Services for Marie D. Martinez will be held on Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Committal Services will take place on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Meeker -- Sybil F. Meeker, 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died on Sunday, June 17, 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Meg Porch and husband, Bruce of Albuquerque, Marcy Lackey and husband, Fred of Grants, NM and Marcella Powell and husband, Wayne of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Fox of Tallahasse, FL and daughter-in-law, Anne Meeker of Kennewick, WA. Sybil was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Meeker; son, Richard H. Meeker and daughter, Miriam McCluney. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church and a former Latin teacher. A very special thank you to the staff at The Cottages for all their care for Sybil. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, 3:00 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria N.E. with, the Rev. Jan Butin, officiating.
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Montoya -- Thomas Daniel Montoya April 15, 1960-June 19, 2000 It has now been a whole year since you said goodbye It doesn't seem that much time has really passed and I still do cry. There is so much that I did not get to say Only our God knew what was in His sovereign plan I would have told you how much you are loved and done all that I can. I know you forgive me for that which I took for granted and did not do. God also gives me each new day to try again and start my life anew. I miss your hugs, your laugh, your humor and your loving heart so pure. Thanking God for the while He lent you to us helps me to endure. Even when in your personal hurts you showed us compassion and concern, There is so much from you, with your unselfish acts, that we all did learn. Although all of us whom you touched, our lives will never be the same If we can make a difference as we go on here, will be heaven's precious gain. As Jesus comforts us every moment and each day that we are apart You will forever be in our fond memories and always in our hearts. The Bible says "No greater love hath no man than this, than to lay down his life for his friends." Our hope, our healing, our consolation is the Holy Spirit to us God did send. So as hours, days, weeks, months and years pass by without you here, Since God cradles you in His arms of safety there is nothing for us to fear. Because our Savior has risen and conquered death, hell and the grave If you can see us now, please say a prayer and wave. God said he would save each and every one of our tears. It is good to know that His healing power will take us through the years. When God calls each of us home with Him to peacefully abide, We expect to see you waiting there to celebrate and dance the Electric Slide.
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Mora -- Funeral Services for Manuel Mora will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001

Stanfield -- Jane C. Stanfield, 85, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away Sunday, June 17, 2001. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service at this time. Services under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192
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With -- Katherine R. With, a resident of Albuquerque since 1919, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Carl With and wife, Mary Helen, and Jack With and wife, Mary, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, C. Joseph With, John W. With, Jerry Paul With, Sr., Greg With, Kurt Douglas With, and Ted With; granddaughter, Cheryl Heinen; 12 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; and brothers, Arthur Shaver of Atlanta, GA, and Paul Shaver of Albuquerque, NM. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Carl With in 1986. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2001