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Artiaga -- Mrs. Flora M. Artiaga, 76, a resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away on July 17, 2001. Mrs. Artiaga is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-six years, Mr. Napoleon Artiaga; two daughters, Theresa Eileen Torrez and husband, Steve, Carolyn (Carrie) Geyer and husband, Gerry of Colorado Springs; one son, Sal Artiaga and wife, Susie of Tampa, FL; six grandchildren, Michael, Jeanne and husband, Bill, T.J., Airin, Carlos and Roberto. Mrs. Artiaga was a member of San Clemente Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday evening at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 a.m. by Mary Rita Jaramillo. Final Visitation will be in the Church on Saturday morning 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 Rick Zerwas. Interment will follow at San Clemente Cemetery in Los Lunas, NM. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in Charge of Arrangements.
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Ash -- Frances Thaxton Ash, 95, born February 2, 1906, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, July 15, 2001. She is survived by her late husband�s family, including; Miriam True of Rio Rancho, and family; Jane and Hank Ash of Silt, CO, and their children; Deborah Ash Goode of Mesa, AZ, Greg Ash of Scottsdale, AZ, and Dan Ash of Ponca City, OK; Shirley and Sid Ash of Albuquerque, and their children; Kathleen Ash-Milby of New York City, NY and Randy Ash of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, William C. Thaxton; her mother, Florence L. Thaxton; and her husband, Oliver Knox Ash. Frances graduated from Albuquerque High School Class of 1924, was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the ADA Chapter #5 of Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2001, 10:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Marty Singleterry, officiating. A luncheon will follow the graveside service. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, July 20, 2001, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Berkshire -- Pauline Hues Berkshire, longtime resident of Estancia and Albuquerque and member of a pioneer ranch family died Tuesday, July 17, 2001 Pauline was born in Lometa, TX, October 21, 1900. She moved to Estancia with her father, Berry Hues, grandmother, Kate Evans and aunt, Chance Evans in 1905. Pauline married Homer J. Berkshire in 1919 and they shared almost 62 wonderful years. Homer and Pauline homesteaded in the Estancia valley where their family continues to ranch. In 1976, they expanded their ranching operation with the purchase of Gallegos Ranch in Harding County. Pauline will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a lady in the finest sense of the word, a hard worker, a gracious hostess, and an amazing woman in many ways. She left her loved ones a rich heritage of memories an example of how to live each day with a passion. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Jane Oberg; three grandsons, Michael L. and wife, Linda of Logan, Patrick H. and wife, Kathy and Gary O of Estancia; nine great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nell Arnett of Albuquerque. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Homer J. Berkshire; and son, Jack Lee Berkshire. Visitation will be Thursday, July 19, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Interment will follow at Estancia Valley Cemetery with Homer Paul Oberg, Travis Lee Oberg, Josh Oberg, John Shane Oberg, Kyle John Berkshire and Alfredo Chavez serving as Pallbearers. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Estancia Cemetery fund c/o Pat Oberg or Gary Berkshire, P.O. Box 222 Estancia, NM, 87016, or to the charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is in charge of her arrangements.
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Candelaria -- Mr. Albino G. Candelaria, 84, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 18, 2001 at home with his loved ones by his side. Mr. Candelaria is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Emma; two sons, Al Candelaria and wife, Antoinette, Tom Candelaria and girlfriend, Dolores Montoya; six grandchildren, Amorette, Tomas, Adrian, Partick, Adam and Julian; one great-grandson, Tomas Cruz Candelaria; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Candelaria was preceded in death by his brothers, Roque Candelaria, Brother Pancrutious and Bennie Candelaria. Mr. Candelaria was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving during WWII. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final Visitation will be Friday morning in to the Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Daniel Balizan. Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with full military honors by the D.A.V. Chapter 13. Pallbearers will be Amorette Candelaria, Adrian Candelaria, Tomas Candelaria, Patrick Candelaria, Adam Candelaria and Julian Candelaria. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eleno Candelaria, Leroy Candelaria, Bobby Candelaria and Richard Vallejos. Gabaldon Morutary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.
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Cross -- Chaillos (Toby) Cross, 87, of Albuquerque and San Diego, CA died Wednesday, July 11, 2001 in Sharp Hospice Lakeview of complications from cancer. He is survived by his son, Stephen Cross and wife, Carol of San Diego; two granddaughters, Jennifer Ann Cross of Irvine, CA and Lisa Marie Cramer and son-in-law, Keith Cramer of San Diego, CA. Dorothy Cross, his wife of 61 years, preceded him in death. Chaillos was born in a remote village in the Philippine Islands, where his father served as physician and public health director for the island of Luzon, U.S. Territory. His parents returned to the U.S. in 1918 and settled in Mississippi. Chaillos was educated in public schools in West Point, MS. He excelled in school and sports. He became active in scouting in 1926 and was awarded his Eagle Scout Badge in 1929. Following graduation from West Point High School in 1932, he enrolled in New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) to prepare for college where he excelled in academic and athletics. He graduated from NMMI in 1934 and was accepted as an engineering student at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. At Carnegie Mellon he met his future wife, Dorothy and many of his life long friends including one who helped him find a position as test engineer at Dravo Corporation in 1939. He spent the war years at Dravo rising to a position as Chief Test Engineer, Shipping. Following WWII, he moved his wife and son west to Wyoming where he worked for the Bureau of Reclamation and later for a manufacturer who built equipment for the oil and uranium boom in the state. Chaillos arrived in Albuquerque in 1964 where he and his wife enjoyed introducing the Southwest to everyone in their family. He joined New Mexico Amigos and travelled as part of his position with Leaseways Southwest. Following retirement, he became interested in amateur radio and was later named New Mexico Amateur Radio Volunteer of the Year for his work. He made contributions to a scholarship fund for college bound students now renamed the Amateur Radio Toby Cross Scholarship Fund. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m., Mt. Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 1900 Edith, NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Albuquerque Amateur Radio Scholarship or to Presbyterian Hospice.
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Hammer -- Murray Hammer, 85, died July 8, 2001. He is survived by his children, Bennett A. Hammer and Lee C. Hammer of Albuquerque, and Bonnie Hammer of Las Vegas, NV; and his wife, Evelyn Hammer of Palm Springs, CA.
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Hernandez -- Nicolette Monique Hernandez, 19 years old, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2001. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Eusebio and Dolores Franco and is survived by her daughter, Zion Demay Hernandez; parents Joseph and Deborah Hernandez; sister Bernadette Hernandez and fiance, Andres Sanchez; brothers, Joseph I. and Isaiah D. Hernandez; maternal grandparents, Robert and Enedina Morelos. She will be missed by all of her cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. A memorial service will be held at Montgomery Place Church of God, 3601 Montgomery NE, on Friday, July 20, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be announced. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4 St. NW. Albuquerque.
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Herrera -- In Loving Memory of Rudy Herrera July 19, 1952 - December 15, 2000On your birthday may you rest in peace. We miss you very much. Daughter, Tia; son, Justin; grandson, Deon; sisters, Delores, Dorothy and JD Herrera; and father, Gilbert; your mother, who will never forget you, Duvy Herrera.
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Jones -- Daisy A. Jones, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1988 passed away, Sunday, July 15, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Nadine Louden of Chicago; son, Hugh Jones, Sr. of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Christine James, Jessica, Barbara, and Hugene Louden; Hugh, Jones Jr. and Vanessa MacFarlane;Yvette and Vincent Warren, and Tanya Warren-Wilson; fourteen great-grandchildren; and six great great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was a former resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas and moved to Albuquerque in 1988. She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. In Arkansas she was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars. Services will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2401 University Blvd. SE. with Pastor Stephen Billingslea officiating. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery, in Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday July 23, 2001. French Mortuary, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
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Lee -- Bernice Earl Lee, born January 17, 1911 in Tatum, OK, peacefully passed away in her sleep on July 17, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Williams and husband, Juan; grandson, Darryl Nathaniel Williams; two granddaughters, Juandria and Lacia Williams. Mrs. Lee grew up in OK where she earned her bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Langston University, and later received her Master’s Degree at Emporia State University in KS. She taught school in OK for many years and for a few years in Germany. She was preceded in death in 1971 by her husband, George Nathaniel Lee, a career US Army enlisted man. In 1974 Bernice took an early retirement from teaching in Lawton, OK and moved to Albuquerque with her daughter and family. While in OK, Mrs. Lee and her family were active members of Barnett Chapel AME Church in Lawton. Upon arriving in Albuquerque, she became a member of Grant Chapel AME Church where, for a while, she was a member of the missionary society and served for many years as a stewardess. Services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2001,10:00 a.m. at Grant Chapel AME Church, 7920 Claremont Ave. NE. Interment will take place Monday, July 23, 2001 in Lawton, OK following a graveside service. Friends may visit Friday, July 20, 2001, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
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Mcdermott -- John J. McDermott, Sr., 73, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died in Albuquerque July 11, 2001. He was born in St. Louis November 17, 1927 and lived in Albuquerque since 1970. Married to Jane Ellen Martin for 47 1/2 years, he was a business man, business owner and US Army Veteran. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and received many awards for his years of outstanding service. He was a member of the Masonic Order, the York Rite, Scottish Rite and the Shrine. He is survived by his wife; his sons, John Jr. of Eagle Nest, NM and Michael of Littleton, CO; and two grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 96911 Washington, DC 20090-6911. Services pending.
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Padilla -- The family of Mr. Antonio J. Padilla 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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Peinado -- Hector Peinado, 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2001. Hector was born October 17, 1929 the son of Bruno and Rafaela Ramos Peinado in Madrid, New Mexico. He had worked as a manager for the F. W. Woolworth Company for 40 years before retiring. Hector served in the US Navy during the Korean War Conflict. He served as a Deacon at the Faith Evangelical Free Church of Rio Rancho. Hector was preceded in death by his first wife, Nellie Peinado. He is survived by his wife, Sandra of Rio Rancho; two children, Roberta Davis of San Jose, CA., and Paul Peinado of Zofingen, Switzerland; one brother, Dan Peinado of Santa Fe; four sisters, Domi Flock of Santa Fe, Josephine Goodman of Santa Fe, Alice Revera of Albuquerque, and Elia Parkin of Colorado; and three grandchildren, Tony Baeza, Lauren Davis, and Leon Peinado. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Evangelical Free Church, 900 Southern Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho with Pastor Tom Lambelet officiating. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
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Pierce -- John Wade Pierce, 43, beloved son and brother, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Phoenix, AZ, where he lived for the past 15 years. John was born and raised in Albuquerque. He is survived by his mother, Faye Pierce; brother, Clayton Pierce and wife, Allyson; maternal grandmother, Mr. Margaret Fleming-Horn; and nephew, Scott, all of Albuquerque; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends who will miss him. He was preceded in death by his father, Billie L. Pierce. John received his degree in engineering at UNM in 1985, and he was a member of Pi Tau Sigma. After moving to Phoenix, he received a teaching degree in physics in 1997. John was an avid reader and a constant seeker of knowledge, was involved in auto racing and enjoyed dancing. In fact, he was a winner of many dancing awards and taught ballroom dancing in his spare time. Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Roth -- Grace M. Roth, 88, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of New Jersey, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital July 11, 2001. She was born on September 4, 1912 in New Jersey to Frederick and Florence Hansen. Grace was preceded in death by Ed, her husband of 60 years; and two daughters, Margaret (Marge) Steiner and Mildred (Miggsy) Bonavito. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Guenther, and husband, Art, of Albuquerque; and Dorothy Roth of North Fort Meyers, Florida; eight grandchildren, Karen Gromlich and husband, Lawrence, Susan Turnbull and husband, Billy, Lynn Bazat and husband, Hal, Nancy Betzon and husband, Matt, Charles Roth and wife, Sage, Laurie Baca and husband, Phil, Tracie O'Geary and husband, Dan, and Wendy Gallegos and husband, Ralph; Grace is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Chris Steiner, Carly Barron, Brandy Turnbull, Chelsea Gallegos, Noah Betzon, and Cassy Gallegos; brother-in-law, Fr. Robert J. Roth, SJ of Fordham University in the Bronx; and sister/brother-in-law, Helen and John Moorehead. Sunrise Society of New Mexico will handle the cremation. Services will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 12500 Carmel NE on Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 10:00 a.m., and a Memorial Ceremony will be held at Bear Canyon Estates, at 4440 Morris NE, on Friday, July 20, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Animal Humane Society in honor of Grace's love for pets.'No happy time that passes is ever really gone If it leaves a lovely memory for looking back upon.' Ed Roth
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Searcy -- Gene Ernest Searcy, 71, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 14, 2001. He is survived by his stepdaughters, Vickie Southworth and family of Germany and Katie Greene and family of Arizona; two aunts; and many cousins. Mr. Searcy was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Close cousins, Nancy Bordenave and Linda Allen invite friends and family to the Funeral Services of Gene Searcy, Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Simms -- D. Harper Simms, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on July 14, 2001. Harper is survived by his wife of 65 years, Effie Fite Simms; daughter, Idell Conaway of New York, NY, daughter and son-in-law, Dannelle and Dan Salmen of Rociada, NM; his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Richard R. and Cecelia Simms of Edgewood, NM, Dr. Donald Simms of Ruidoso, NM, Dr. David and Betty Lou Simms, May and Roy Denham, and Margery Miller of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Harper, the son of Rev. J. Denton Simms and May Harper Simms, was born in Alamogordo, NM, was educated at Park College, Missouri, New Mexico A & M, and the University of Missouri, and worked for the Dept. of Agriculture in Albuquerque and Washington, D. C. for 30 years. After retirement in 1968, he and Effie divided their time between Albuquerque, Rociada, New Mexico, and Kino Bay in Mexico. He was the author of many articles and publications in the field of soil and water conservation and as a hobby, wrote and collected in the field of Western American history. He was a longtime member of the Outdoor Writers of America. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to Meals on Wheels, PO Box 92614, 87199 or Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, 87103.
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Slaten -- Rosemary Slaten, 72, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, July 16, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kenny Slaten of Albuquerque; children, Jeff L. Slaten and wife, Kaye of Denver, CO, Dave Slaten and wife, Donna of Odessa, TX and Nancy J. Holtzclaw and husband, Mark of Albuquerque; and four grandchildren, Bryan, John, Bethany and Kenny. Services will be held Saturday, July 21, 10:00 a.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Rev. Charlie Price officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Stafford -- Barbara Ann Marchiondo Stafford, 49, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 following a short illness. Barbara is survived by her loving son, Jason S. Marchiondo; parents, William C. and Margaret E. Marchiondo; brothers, William E. Marchiondo and Philip L. Marchiondo, all of Albuquerque; niece, Ashley Lauren Marchiondo; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Father Richard McGowan reciting. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper NW, with Father Richard McGowan, Celebrant. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Reynolds, Mike Reynolds, Art Walker, Kenny Wright, Louis Ruffin, Mike Vigil, Tiffany Bornman and Bonnie Krall. Memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta SW, 87105 or to the Animal Humane Association of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, 87108 in memory of Barbara. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Wilkes -- Stephen Lloyd Wilkes, Janette Susan Carter Wilkes, and their youngest son, Eliot Carter Wilkes, of Albuquerque, were killed in the crash of a small plane in Beddel, Alaska, while vacationing there with friends. Janette Carter Wilkes, born June 6, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas, was a distingushed physician, researcher, and Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine. Janette grew up in Colorado and Idaho. She attended elementary school in Colorado, attended junior high school and graduated from high school in Buhl, Idaho, in 1970. She received her undergraduate degree from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, in 1974 and the Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of New Mexico in 1978. She was a Pathology Fellow at UNM-SOM in Albuquerque from 1978 to 1979, a residency in Internal Medicine from 1979 to 1982 in Sacramento, CA, and her Chief Residency in Internal Medicine at UNM-SOM in Albuquerque. Janette received additional training at the New England Epidemiology Institute. She was board certified in Internal Medicine and held medical licensure in the State of New Mexico since 1986. Janette was the Director of the Diabetes Model Project and Area Diabetes Control Officer, General Physician, Public Health Service/Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Service Unit from 1983 to 1989. She was Assistant Professor, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and UNM-SOM, Department of Medicine, Primary Care Division, Albuquerque, from 1989 to 1999. At the time of her death, Janette held the position of Associate Professor with Tenure, Veterans Affairs Medical Center/UNM-SOM, Department of Medicine, Primary Care Division, and directed research in the Native American Diabetes Research Program, University of New Mexico. In 1972 Janette did independent study with Behrhorst Clinic in a small, rustic Indian village in Guatemala, working with rural populations to meet basic public health needs. This experience helped to form her deep commitment to addressing the needs of underserved and disadvantaged populations. Janette was the daughter of and is survived by Rosalie Carter of Albuquerque and LeRoy Carter, deceased. She is survived, also, by her eldest son, Alec Tomás Wilkes, 17, of Albuquerque. Stephen Wilkes, born May 1, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, moved to Albuquerque with his family in 1955. Steve attended elementary schools in Tipp City, Ohio, Sombra del Monte Elementary School in Albuquerque, Madison Junior High School, and Sandia High School, where he graduated in 1965. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education from the University of New Mexico. He began his early education career in California, then returned to Albuquerque to teach at Lincoln Middle School in Albuquerque. He served as Assistant Principal first at Alamosa Elementary School and Rio Rancho Elementary School, then as Principal of Comanche Elementary School and Chaparral Elementary School, all in Albuquerque. Prior to forming Stephen L. Wilkes and Associates Management Consulting in 1991, Stephen managed organizations for seven years and served for three years as an internal management consultant to one of New Mexico's largest corporations. He was known internationally for his facilitation work with boards of major corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations. Stephen is survived by his son, Alec Tomás; his mother, Alice Wilkes Matvichuk of Albuquerque; his father, Perry Robert Wilkes Jr. and wife, Bette Wilkes, of Albuquerque; one brother, Perry Robert Wilkes and wife, Carolyn Kinsman, of Albuquerque; three sisters, Elyse Wilkes Watson and husband, Jimmy Watson of Whortonsville, North Carolina; Nancy Wilkes Trujillo, her husband, Audon Trujillo, and daughter, Elyse Ana Trujillo, of Washington, DC; and Joan Wilkes Bockman, her husband, Kevin Bockman, and three sons, Bo, Luke and Sam Bockman of Oceanside CA. Eliot Carter Wilkes was born February 18, 1992, in Albuquerque, NM. He completed the third grade at Alamosa Elementary School and was active in both Little League and the Boy Scouts of America. Eliot was enthusiastically involved with learning piano and had attended Space Shuttle Camp in Alamogrodo, NM, for the last two years. Eliot is survived by his brother, Alec Tomás; his grandparents, Rosalie Carter, Alice Matvichuk, Perry R. Wilkes Jr. and his wife, Bette, all of Albuquerque; his uncles, Perry R. Wilkes, Jimmy Watson, Aud�n Trujillo, and Kevin Bockman; his aunts, Elyse Watson, Nancy Trujillo, Joan Bockman, and Carolyn Kinsman; and his loving dog, Kisses. Stephen's father, Perry R. Wilkes, Jr., expresses that: It has been a great honor to have been the grandfather of Eliot C. Wilkes, the father-in-law of Janette Carter Wilkes and father of Stephen L. Wilkes. In their own ways, all three of these wonderful, adventurist, delightful, and dedicated individuals were warm and truly inspirational. Their involvement in the most challenging and meaningful things of life makes me think that, were they still with us, our future would be even brighter, much brighter. Without the presence of Eliot, Janette and Steve, I am moved to try harder to fulfill their dreams, as best I can do. Early on, it was Steve's efforts in helping to create the Rio Grande Bosque Nature Preserve Society that started me thinking about our tremendous resources and why they need protection and enhancement. Species diversity was the focus of his vision, and efforts as a vital part of public education. The Rio Grande Nature Center was one result of this initiative. Steve, Janette, Eliot, together with Alec, made their home in Albuquerque's North Valley in a community of loving neighbors and extended family, where they will be deeply missed, as they will be by countless friends and colleagues around the world. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2001 10:30 a.m. at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, 3rd and Silver in Albuquerque, Celebrant, Rev. Brian C. Taylor, Rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, where the family were long-time members. A reception will immediately follow at the Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro NE, Suite 101, Albuquerque, NM 87108; The Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606; Doctors Without Borders, 6 East 39th Street, 8th floor, New York, NY 10016, or the Christian Children's Fund, Inc., 28221 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294-3725.
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