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Anaya -- Ambrose Jacob Anaya, 30, went home to the Lord Thursday, July 12th, 2001. He was preceded in death by his brother, Adam Jude Anaya. He is survived by his loving mother, Anna Gurule; brother, Anthony Anaya; grandmother, Lita Anaya; nephews, Anthony and Juanita Anaya; sister-in-law, Martha; and several aunts and uncles. Ambrose will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations for Ambrose will be held Sunday, July 15, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the San Jose De Duranes Catholic Mission. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 16, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Jose De Duranes Catholic Mission. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Garcia, Lorenzo Gurule, Carlos Gurule, Michael Gutierrez, David Baca, James Gutierrez, Rusty Sanchez and Michael Anaya. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222.
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Chilelli -- Alice-Mae Chilelli, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1992, passed away on June 25, 2001. Preceded in death ten years prior by her husband, Fred Chilelli, on June 25, 1991. Alice-Mae was born and raised in Chicago, IL and married Fred Chilelli on October 25, 1941. Alice-Mae and Fred retired to Las Vegas, NV in 1972. Alice-Mae is survived by her son, John F. Chilelli and his wife, Mary Ann of Albuquerque; daughter, Ruth Basnett and husband, Bill, of St. John, IN; daughter, Kathryn Doodeman of Albuquerque; and son, Robert Chilelli of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Lisa Rogers (Glenn) of Avondale, AZ, John Chilelli, Jr. of Albuquerque, Robert Chilelli (Mercedes) of Centerville, VA, Jennifer Doodeman of Albuquerque, Michael Doodeman of Albuquerque, Scott Basnett of St. John, IN; three great-grandchildren, Brittnee, Anthony and Cierra Rogers all of Avondale, AZ. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Santa Barbara Clubhouse located one block west of Wyoming Blvd. on Santa Barbara Rd. (Paseo del Norte and Wyoming) in Albuquerque, NM. (call 821-5156 for directions).
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Deherrera -- ELMO JOSEPH DEHERRERA IN LOVING MEMORY July 15, 1927 - July 14, 1990Dad, it's been 11 years since you left this world to be with the Lord. You would think it would become easier after all these years, but the pain of missing you will never go away! You are the greatest man I have ever known in my life, if I could be half the father and friend you were, it would be a great accomplishment. Dad, we write these letters so that everyone who reads them will know how much you were loved and how much you loved us! Your son, Michael DeHerrera and family. P.S. Happy Birthday
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Gurulé -- Lucia (Lucy) Gurulé 81, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 12, 2001. Lucy was born in Canon, NM to the late Reyes and Anita Garcia; she enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Oliver Gurulé. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jose Aparcio Gurulé of the family home; two sons, Bobby Gurulé and wife, Debra, Jeffrey Gurulé and wife, Darlene; one daughter, Donna Montoya and husband, Anthony; ten grandchildren, Samuel, Lindy, Matthew, Renee, Christopher, Vanessa Gurule, Isaac, Ryan, B.J. Montoya, and Andrea (Gurule) Maestas; five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Margaret Cordova of Albuquerque, Benita Sandoval, Rebecca Padilla and husband, Leandro both of Cuba. Visitations will be today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Another Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Samuel Gurulé, Matthew Gurulé, Isaac Montoya, Christopher Gurulé, Ryan Montoya, and Bonafacio (B.J.) Montoya. Honorary Bearers will be Lindy Gurulé, Renee Gurulé, Andrea Gurulé Maestas, and Vanessa Gurulé. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
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Hartman -- John R. Hartman, August 23, 1940 - July 8, 2001, age 60, a native of Brooklyn, New York, and a resident of Los Lunas since 1990, died at his home on July 8, 2001 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his sister, Joanne of New York; and his brother, George of Pennsylvania. John was an elementary school teacher. He came to teaching only in his early fifties after moving to New Mexico and considered the profession the finest achievement of his life. He said that teaching children in their most formative years was the most awesome and rewarding responsibility he had ever shouldered. He loved his young charges and was gratified to work with and learn from his many excellent colleagues. John graduated from Hunter College in New York City in 1973, the College of Santa Fe in 1991, and took his Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico in 1997. He did his student teaching at Dennis Chavez Elementary in Los Chavez and at Peralta Elementary, after which he taught at Collet Park and Dennis Chavez elementary schools in Albuquerque. At the time his illness was diagnosed in 1998, John was a teacher at Colinas del Norte Elementary School in Rio Rancho. Among his accomplishments as an educator, he was very proud of his study of kinesis in the elementary school classroom, for which he won a grant to construct the innovative desk/workstation he invented in line with his theories. Music was an important part of John's private life. As a young man he possessed a tenor voice of great potential and was a protégé of the Russian soprano Anna Royak. Disillusionment with the world of professional music led him to abandon his dream of a singing career, but all his life he cherished his youthful association with Madame Royak, albeit with his special brand of wry humor, a trait his friends will surely miss. Some years later, he took up piano for personal enjoyment and became a competent player under the tutelage of his close friend, the accompanist and opera commentator Carol Longoni. He filled his home with song. John loved traveling both at home and abroad and was a great aficionado of tennis and ice-skating. He was also a great lover of animals and besides his own beloved pets he gave a home to many dispossessed and feral friends over the years. John was a devout Catholic and an avid pilgrim. He was especially drawn to Medjugorje where he stayed on five occasions. He also spent periods at La Salette, Lourdes and Fatima. Remembering his own childhood in foster homes and orphanages, he was a generous supporter of a Catholic orphanage in war-torn Yugoslavia and later Macedonia. Heartfelt thanks go to Tina Baraque, Helena Herrington, the Los Lunas volunteers Monica Barreras and Marcia Wolfe, and the entire team at Lovelace Hospice for the warm and tender care they gave John in his last months. A debt of gratitude is owed to Dr. Mitchell Binder, Susan Orchard, and the wonderful group in the Oncology Department at Lovelace Hospital who worked so splendidly to help John through this final chapter of his life. John requested no ceremony. Interment was at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Johnston -- Elizabeth B. (Betty) Johnston died peacefully in the presence of her family on Wednesday, July 11, 2001, just days prior to her 73rd birthday, July 16, 1928. Betty was a native New Mexican born and raised in Magdalena, NM. She was the daughter of Tom and Bea Butterfield and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Delane Bea in 1973. She married Tom Johnston when she was 18 years old in Magdalena and moved with him to Grants Pass, OR. Tom and Betty spent ten years in Los Angeles, CA where Tom was on the Los Angeles Police Department. In 1957, they returned to New Mexico with their two little girls, Deedra and Delane. They would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in December. Betty was a prominent community volunteer for the past 45 years. She was an adult advisor in the Order of Rainbow for Girls. An avid gardener, she is a past state president of the New Mexico Garden Clubs Inc.. the Albuquerque Council of Garden Clubs, the Carlisle Plaza Uptown and Green Thumb Garden Clubs. She served on the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board from 1985 to 1991, the last two years as chairman. Betty is survived by her husband, Tom; her brother, Bill Butterfield; daughter and son-in-law, Deedra and Tony Lucero; grandsons, Travis, Tre and his wife, Victoria; and her great joy, great-granddaughter, Lily Delane Lucero. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church, 2528 Utah NE. Memorials may be sent to that address.
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Lopez -- Mrs. Elena Lopez, age 77, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sons, Elias Lopez and wife, Barbara, and Barney Lopez and wife, Shirley; daughters, Priscilla Marquez and husband, Jesus, Gloria Lopez, and Amy Chavez and husband, Tibo; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Lopez will be held on Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Belen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anna Marie Chavez, Martin Lopez, Michael Chavez, Lina Robles, Benadict Marquez and Anthony"Tonio" Lopez Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ruben Escobedo, Gabriel Lopez, Andalecio Lopez, Anthony Lopez and Joe Alvillar. Visitation for Mrs. Lopez will be held on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Madrid -- Barbara G. Madrid July 7, 1929 - July 14, 1999A letter to my MomMom, it's been two very long and lonely years without you. I miss you so much. If only I could have talked to you just one more time. Mom, I can still see you on the porch with your hands on your hips, wondering where I was going when I didn't invite you. I can still see you running to my car when I got home to see if I needed help so that my asthma wouldn't act up. You always made sure my morning paper was in front of my door so I wouldn't have to get up early to go out and get it. Mom, I can still hear your footsteps walking to my door. I find myself walking to the door and you're not there. I miss you so much, mom. It hurts so bad. I'll never get over it. What I regret most is that I didn't get to say good-bye and that I didn't hug you enough or didn't always tell you how much I loved you. I took for granted that you understood. I love you more today than yesterday...I will never forget you. Good-bye Mom...till we meet again...I love you.Your daughter, Emily Garcia Madrid
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Neff -- Dorothy Lee Neff, 65, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, passed away July 10, 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Ronda Loy and husband, David of Columbia, SC, Debi Knight and husband, Ted of Panama City, FL and Leesa Watson and husband, James of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Ryanne L. Thomas, Jeannie L. Shaffer, Crystal Gandy, Taunee Watson, Chase Watson, Kaden Watson, Amber Parish and Murphy Parish; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Bobby and Jimmy Rutherford; sisters, Sherry Rutherford, Rosemary Neff and Janice Neff. She had been employed for six years at Wal-Mart. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 14, 2001, 1:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home, with Francis Wilson officiating. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Ortega -- Fabian Ortega, 43, beloved and devoted husband, father, son, and brother was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 8, 2001. Fabian was born in San Diego, CA and was a resident of Albuquerque. He was a parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and he enjoyed singing, dancing, fishing, camping, motorcycles, and especially spending time with his family. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and the love he had for his family and for life itself. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Maryann Ortega; two sons, Fabian Jr. and Orlando Ortega, both of Albuquerque; four daughters, Andrea, Victoria, and Deborah all of the family home, and Angie Hudson of Pensacola, FL. Also surviving are his mother, Vivian Ortega of Albuquerque; four brothers, James Perea, Lalo Ortega and wife, Bernadette, Amado Ortega, and Julian Ortega all of Albuquerque; four sisters, Gloria Barajas and husband, Pete of Albuquerque, Lupe Romero and husband, Richard of Hernandez NM, Mary Archuleta and husband, Larry of Albuquerque, Lucia Taylor and husband, Michael of Santa Maria, CA; his mother-in-law, Josefita Lopez of Santa Fe, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Funeral Services will be conducted this morning at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Jose Cemetery in Hernandez NM. Casket Bearers will be Larry Garcia, Michael Ortega, Meno Salazar, Tom Nunn, Richard Whiting and Tom Leighton. Honorary Bearers will be Fabian Ortega, Jr. and Orlando Ortega. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
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Saenz -- Mrs. Oliveria Saenz, 72, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 12, 2001 at home with her loved ones at her side. Mrs. Saenz is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Saenz; two sons, Julian Saenz and wife, Jo Ann,, Stephen Saenz and wife, Elsie; one brother, Beltran Garcia and wife, Sally; six grandchildren, Julian II, Lydia, Martin, Veronica, Stephen Jr. and Leticia; three great-grandchildren, Julian Johnathan, Marcos and Christian; aunt Flora Salas; close cousin, Frances (KiKa) Trujillo; close friend, Mike Giron; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Saenz was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Monday morning in the Holy Family Catholic Church from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera, Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Julian II, Lydia, Martin, Veronica, Stephen Jr. and Leticia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carmen Garcia, Anthony Garcia, Ruben Garcia and Raymond Garcia. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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Santillanes -- The family of Mrs. Euphalia (Julia) Santillanes wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services. 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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Sorenson -- Dorothy"Dot" Sorenson, 73, a resident of Rio Rancho for 12 years, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Clifford E. Sorenson of Rio Rancho; daughter, Leesa Adcock and husband, Doug of Kingwood, TX; son, Joe Gordon of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Brad, Audrey, Amber, Justin and Aaron; and five sisters, Florence Johanning, Lu Schwab, Pauline Dunn, Gert Washa and Mary Prestigiacomo. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Gordon; a son, Jay Gordon; two brothers; and one sister. Mrs. Sorenson was very active in H.A.M. Radio Clubs and also in the Good Sam Camping Club. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Ronald McDonald House, 1011 Yale Blvd. NE, 87106, (505) 842-8960; or to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110, (505)260-2105). French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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