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Chavez -- Mike R. Chavez, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, loving father, grandfather and friend, died Sunday, July 22, 2001. He is survived by his son, Eloy Chavez; daughters, Candi Chavez, Stella Murdoch and husband, Jeff, all of Albuquerque and Bernadette Navarrette and husband, Thomas of Colorado; grandchildren, Megan Murdoch, BriAnna Chavez, Eloy Chavez, Jr., Sarah and Antonio Navarrette and Elena Chavez; three brothers; one sister; special aunt, Theresa �Nana� Chavez; and former wives, Tomi Chavez and Mary Gonzales. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at San Ignacio Catholic Church with Deacon Merce Villareal officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leo Chavez, Sammy Vigil, Patrick Chavez, Joe Gutierrez, Bernadino Candelaria and Gabe Chavez, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Duran -- Hope G. Duran, 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, July 22, 2001. She is survived by her son, Robert Teller and wife, Robin; grandson, Stephen Teller; granddaughter, Ellesse Teller, all of Los Alamos; sisters, Ramona Montoya, Lucy Garcia, Dora Apodaca and husband, Phillip and Jill Ruble, all of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Duran. Hope retired from the Albuquerque Police Department in 1984 as a finger print supervisor. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Mary and Antonette Morales reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred NW, with Father James J. Suntum, S.F., Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Gerald Martinez, Ronald Montoya, Larry Moya, Stephen Teller, Lee Romero, Jimmy Romero, Mark Apodaca, Edward Sedillo and Earl Drake. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, at Rosary.
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Gallegos -- Dick A. Gallegos, 79, died Monday, July 23, 2001 at his home in Socorro, NM. He was born August 26, 1921 to Andres and Labradita (Gonzales) Gallegos in Tokay, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Viola Gallegos; brothers, Santiago, Johnny, Tony and Andres Jr.; and sister, Pauline Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Trini Aragon Gallegos of their home in Socorro; sons, Leroy Gallegos of Socorro, Ricky Gallegos and wife, Marcie of Socorro, Michael Gallegos and wife, Jennie of Belen, NM and Joe Gallegos and wife, Lisa of Albuquerque; daughters, Marie Valles and fiancé, Jim of Socorro and Bernida Sanchez and husband, Anthony of Socorro; brothers, Larry Gallegos and wife, Ida, Luciano Gallegos and wife, Tersilla and Dennis Gallegos and wife, Amada, all of Socorro and James Gallegos of San Antonio, NM; sisters, Nellie Cardiel of San Jose, CA, Rosa Calvillo and husband, Bob of Sunnyvale, CA Rita Alegria and husband, Dick of Socorro and Gloria Thais and husband, Ernie of Socorro; grandchildren, Rick Gallegos Jr. and wife, Lorrie, Elisha Gallegos, Adam Gallegos, Tanya Baca and husband, Norman, Michelle Casillas and husband, Thomas, Miguel Gallegos, Pamela Valles, Eric Valles, Joleena Sanchez, Tony Rey Sanchez, Joe Joe Gallegos and Tabatha Gallegos; great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Jacob Baca, Mariah Valles, Jadyn Casillas and Xavier Baca; and other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at San Miguel with Father Edward Domme as Celebrant. Interment of Mr. Gallegos' Cremains will be at the San Miguel Cemetery on Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with military honors. Arrangement by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
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Gallegos -- In Loving Memory of Mom Lola Gallegos September 19, 1910 - July 25, 2000Your sons
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Gilmore -- Nathan Allen Gilmore, 79, a resident of Albuquerque for 25 years, died Saturday, July 21, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hazel M. Gilmore; daughter, Gerry L. Sass and husband, Richard, of Cloudcroft, NM; daughter, Gayle M. Huelsmann, of Albuquerque, and her friend, Dale Causey; daughter, Gwen A. Crissman and husband, Kim of Albuquerque; daughter, Ginger B. Gilmore of Albuquerque; sister, Jenny Lind Stubblefield, of Waco, Texas; grandson, Eric P. Huelsmann; several nieces; and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rebecca Gayle Fellers; and his sisters, Florence Lenhart and Frances Porter. Nathan joined the Navy in 1941 and was a licensed GAA Aircraft and Engine Mechanic Mate F Flight Engineer. He was honorably discharged on May 10, 1946 and started his own business, Gilmore Lumber and Millwork in Waco, Texas. He moved his family to Artesia, New Mexico and worked at Denton Lumber Company until 1969. At that time he relocated to Navajo, New Mexico where he was a manager at Navajo Forest Products Industries. A final move would bring the family to Albuquerque where he worked at Trademasters Construction, Inc. until his retirement. Nathan was a master wood craftsman and custom cabinet builder. He enjoyed fishing, boating and gardening. The family wishes to thank all of those who prayed for Nathan throughout his lengthy illness. Services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, one hour prior to the service.
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Grodner -- Jeremy Vachio Grodner, 26, Passed away Saturday, July 21st 2001, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was adored by his family: his brother, Jake; sister, Jamie; mother, Angie Vachio; father, Brian; stepmom, Jean; grandparents, Rose Vachio and Milton Grodner. Also Stacye McCafferty, uncles and aunts, Richard Grodner and wife, Irene, Robert Grodner and wife, Patty, Lauren Babus and husband, Lowell, Terri Mendoza and husband, Victor, Robert Vachio and wife, Marsha, Richard Vachio, and numerous cousins. Jeremy was preceded in death by his brother, Jason, his grandmother, Ceil Grodner, grandfather, John Vachio, and beloved pets, Lukey, B�gorgie, Kyle, Ludwig, Quimby, and Olive. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. at Peanut Butter and Jelly Pre-school, 1101 Lopez Road SW, Phone: 877-7060. In lieu of flowers, Jeremy and his family request that donations be made to New Mexico Animal Friends Inc. PO Box 40189, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0189.
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Gutierrez -- Alfredo Gutierrez, 79, went home to the Lord on July 21, 2001. Funeral Services will be held at the Bernalillo Baptist Church, in Bernalillo, NM, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2001. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery, in Bernalillo, NM. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
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Gutierrez -- Mr. Tony Gutierrez, 62, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 23, 2001. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his loving daughter, Roberta Gutierrez and boyfriend, Marcos Ordonez; three sisters, Isabel Parra, Annie Garcia and husband, Raymond and Jean Benavidez and husband, Gilbert; five brothers, David Gutierrez, Eloy Gutierrez and wife, Aurelia, Rudy Gutierrez and wife, Mary, Joe K. Gutierrez and wife, Esther and Johnny Gutierrez and wife, Barbara; two grandchildren: Desiree and Antonio Gutierrez; many aunts, uncles,nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Gutierrez was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with final viewing at the church after 10:30 a.m. Father Daniel Balizan, Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Gutierrez, Joe Gutierrez, George Gutierrez, Larry Garcia, Antonio Parra and Ruben Benavidez. Honorary will be Antonio Gutierrez and Rudy Gutierrez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Hall -- Col. Jasper C. Hall, USAF (Ret.), passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2001. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1965. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Judy Runner and husband, Gary of Houston, TX and Jo Anne Hall of Alamogordo, NM; grandsons, Robert Buckley, Jr. and wife, Kelly and Eric Buckley and wife, Kelly; and great-grandson, Jacob Buckley. Jasper was proud to serve his country in World War II and the Korean War. He flew 65 missions in the B-26 in Europe with the 344th Bomber Group. Services will be held Thursday, July 26, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of New Mexico, 1715 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Harner -- Memorial Service for Sarah Margaret Harner, who passed away April 13, 2001, in Albuquerque, will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, with Pastor jack Havens officiating.
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Healy -- Marie Jeanne Healy, age 81, died Monday July 23, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Michael Healy of Albuquerque, Kevin Healy of Colorado, Brian Healy of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Adele and Kathryn Healy of Illinois, and Brendon and Nicole Healy of Colorado. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Brendon Healy in 1988 and her son, Dennis Healy in 1999. Mrs. Healy worked as a Registered Nurse in Public Health for over 50 years. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday July 26, 2001 11:00 a.m. at Aspen Funeral Alternatives Chapel, 1935 Juan Tabo NE. Friends may visit Aspen on Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.- Cremation will follow. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE Friday July 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Tom Mayefske officiating. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives. www.aspenfuneral.com
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Jenkins -- Mary Joanne Jenkins, 69, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, July 22, 2001. Joanne was born November 15, 1931 in Greenville, MO, and lived in Albuquerque since 1961. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harry Jenkins of Albuquerque; sister, Marilyn Griggs and husband, Gregory of Bosque Farms; son, Douglas Jenkins and wife, Linda of Albuquerque; daughter, Vickie Avants and husband, Roger of Bosque Farms; grandsons, Kyle Jenkins of Vancouver, WA, Marc Shafer of Albuquerque, Ryan Jenkins of Corrales, Jason Shafer of Albuquerque, Greg Shafer and wife, Jill of Albuquerque, Brent Jenkins of Corrales, Angelo Micono of Bosque Farms, and Ethan Avants, 4, of Bosque Farms; granddaughters, Natalie Pitcher, 6, and Ava Avants, 7 months, both of Bosque Farms; three great-grandchildren, Pele Jenkins, 4, of Vancouver, WA, Bailey Shafer, 2, of Albuquerque, and Grayden Shafer, 6 months, of Albuquerque, and loving sisters-in-law, Hope Latimer and husband, Bill of Springfield, MO, Doris Fuller of Concord, CA, Mimi Hoffman and husband, Jack of Richmond, VA, Betsy Summers of Pittsburgh, PA and Jewel Ryan and husband, Gene of Cape Girardeau, MO. Friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial service at the family home, Wednesday, July 25, 2001, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joanne�s name to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Longwill -- Mark Longwill, 43, a resident of Las Cruces, died Sunday, July 22, 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Longwill of Las Cruces; parents, Ben and Marilyn Longwill of Las Cruces; four brothers, Ben Longwill of Las Cruces, Neal Longwill and wife, Lynn of Austin, TX, Brian Longwill and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque and Lee Longwill and wife, Sharon of Rio Rancho; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held in Las Cruces at a later date. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lopez -- Mass of Christian Burial for Bonifacio (Boni) Julian Lopez will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at San Martin Catholic Church, 8301 Camino de San Martin SW with Final Visitation at the church after 10:30 a.m. Father Bill Sanchez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Lucero -- Julia Lucero, 95, a longtime resident of Bernalillo, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2001. Julia was born July 6, 1906 the daughter of Hilario and Natividad Cordova Lujan in Sabinoso, New Mexico. Jula was preceded in death by her husband Leonardo Lucero. She is survived by her children, Ray Lucero and wife Molly, Frank (Jose) Lucero and wife Carrie, Alonzo Lucero all of Bernalillo, NM; Richard Lucero and wife Martha of Hacienda Heights, CA; Josie Layva of Brea, CA; Beatrice Hernandez of Los Angeles, CA; and Step-daughter, Mary Duran of Bernalillo, NM; one sister, Mary Buelna of West Los Angeles, CA; one brother, Sam Lujan and wife Louise of Apple Valley, CA; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Bernalillo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Bernalillo. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the Rio Rancho Nursing Center and the staff of the Manzano del Sol Care Center for the loving care of their mother. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
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Luna -- Mr. Frank B. Luna, 66, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 21, 2001. Mr. Luna is survived by three sisters, Josephine Espinosa, Adelina Espinosa and Flora Trujillo; other family members and friends. Mr. Luna was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Balizan. Interment will follow at the Belen Catholic Cemetery. Private Disposition has taken place. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Lynch -- Elaine M. Lynch, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 22, 2001. She is survived by her sister, Kay Baker Gill; her niece, Jan Baker Corzine; her grandnephew, Jim Corzine, and her niece's husband, Norm Corzine. Elaine earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, attended graduate school at the University of Chicago, and received a Masters in Social Work from Denver University in 1960. She was a retired executive with the American Red Cross where she had a distinguished 39 year career. Elaine joined the Red Cross during World War II, during which she served in military hospitals in England and subsequently in field and general military hospitals in France. She then had Red Cross field director assignements in Korea, Japan, Germany and in various military hospitals at bases throughout the U.S., including Sandia Base in Albuquerque. Elaine served as Assistant Director of Red Cross Hospital Services in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and then becamse Director of Reporting in Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Elaine completed her career at the local chapter of the Red Cross. After her retirement, she continued serving others through her volunteer work as a board member of both the local chapter of the Red Cross and St. Francis Gardens Nursing Center, and as an active participant in the Assistance League, the Ombudsman Program for the Elderly and the Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Association, among other organizations. A private memorial service for Elaine will be held at St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church with the Reverend Jim Trainor officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the American National Red Cross, 17th and D Streets, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006, or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
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Martinez -- Mr. Ruben R. Martinez passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2001 at a local hospital with his loving children at his bedside. Ruben was born in Pharr, Texas on February 11, 1923. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Sadie Naranjo Martinez and brother, Arthur Martinez. He served in WWII under Gen. Patton and he was a Purple Heart Veteran having served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a combat engineer serving in five military campaigns. He owned and operated his own Auto Body Business in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with a passion for the Jemez River and mountains where he grew up. He had tremendous faith and was a life long member of the Catholic Church. He had a special love for his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a generous, compassionate father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Wright and husband, Raymond Sr., Karen Aceves and husband Henry, Laura Martinez and Lorraine Martinez, son, Michael Martinez and wife Frances, grandchildren, Raymond E. Wright Jr. and wife, Stephanie, Reina E. Wright, Erin and Ashley Aceves, Sadie Martinez, Christina Martines and husband, Vicente and Ruben G. Martinez, special companion, Sally Lopez and son, Orlando Gusman and wife, Roberta and children, Ashley and Jacklyn, great-grandchildren, Analycia, Elisa, Andres, and Mari Reya Wright and Selina and Isaiah Martines; sisters Henrietta CdeBaca of Albuquerque, Lydia Baca of Albuquerque and Margaret Orozco from Ashfork, Arizona. Visitations for Mr. Martinez will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Garcia Mortuary Chapel. A Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday July 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cecilio Martinez, Freddie Martinez, Chucky Giddings, Lucy Garcia, Paul Orozco and Ryan McGuire. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Gonzales, Charles Alderete, Vicente Martines, Ralph Naranjo, Rory McGuire and Ruben Baca. Oh that He had wings like a dove! For then would He fly away and be at rest. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222.
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Meador -- On July 23, 2001 the angels came for Josephine Meador, our beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma. She passed away peacefully after enjoying many years of her finest pastimes such as gambling, smoking and two daily Budweisers. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Alvarez and husband, Benjamin; granddaughters, Ursula A. Farinelli and Kathrya Mares; two great-grandsons, Kevin and Colton; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Meador in 1964. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, July 25, 2001 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Exposition Chapel, 1818 Coal Pl. Private burial of cremains will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Family and friends, she requested that flowers not be sent. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Lovelace Hospice, 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE, 87108 or St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, 87106. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Montano -- Funeral Services for Mr. Rumaldo S. Montano will be held on Wednesday at St. Edwin Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Padilla -- CONRAD PADILLA July 25, 1940 - June 17, 1952 In Loving Memory
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Rider -- Harold Rider, 98, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on Monday, July 23, 2001. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Marion Lucas Rider; son, Allan Rider and daughter-in-law, Debbie of Sandia Park; daughter, Kathy Solomon and son-in-law, Brian of Sandia Park; daughter, Mary Crockett and son-in-law, Fred of Casper, WY; seven grandchildren, Gen Canada and husband, Roy, Jason Solomon and wife, Jennifer, Sarah Erb and husband, Christian, Sue Crockett, Joshua Rider, James Crockett, and Leanna Crockett; five great grandchildren, Jordan, Jenna and Justin Solomon, and Andrew and Jessica Canada; four sisters, Marion Taylor, Sybil Roluti, Winifred Sheldon, Kathryn Hobbs, and brother, Robert Rider. Harold was born in Kansas on March 7, 1903. His family moved to Colorado when he was a teenager, and they farmed in the Salida, CO area. While living in this area he also worked for a time at the mines in Silverton, CO. In the 1920s, Harold and his brother Robert went to work as cowboys on a ranch in Wyoming. His parents moved to New Mexico and started farming in the Sandia Park area. They were struggling to make ends meet, and Harold moved to New Mexico to help them farm in 1930, and made New Mexico his home. Harold met Marion in Sandia Park where they were married in 1940, and together they raised three children. In 1947, when conditions became too dry to farm, he went to work for the Campbell Farming Corporation and managed the San Pedro Land Grant where he raised cattle until he retired in 1975. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling, raising tomatoes, playing with his grandchildren, and taking drives up the Sandia Mountains with Marion. One of his favorite pastimes was to work in his orchard on his old Ford tractor. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2001, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Roy Canada officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice Pavilion, 601 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., 87102.
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Rogers -- Betty Kerr Rogers, 58 entered into eternal rest July 20. She is survived by her husband of more than 38 years, Joe Rogers, their daughters and spouses, Sherri and Gerry Corley, Michele and Peter Rivas; and one son, Mack Rogers of Texas; nine grandchildren, Nicole, Rachel and Bobby Matson, Caitlyn and Gwendolyn Corley, Mack's son, Christopher, Celeste, Peter and Timothy Rivas. She also leaves a sister, Carol Kerr Lopez (Blue) and nephew, Travis Kerr. Betty came to Albuquerque in 1962 with the U.S. Women Army Corps. And made New Mexico her home for most of the next 30 years. She was a skilled medical transcriber and is fondly remembered by friends and former co-workers in N.M. and East Texas where she and Joe have resided for the past 10 years. We know her body has succumbed to the ravages of cancer but her spirit and her wry sense of humor lives on in those near and dear to her. Via Condios. Services will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM, 11:00 a.m. July 25, 2001. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful people on 4D, at the V.A. Hospital in Alb.
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Salazar -- Funeral Services for Mr. Jake (Jacobo) A. Salazar will be held on Wednesday at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Sanchez -- Jose "Joe" M. Sanchez, 73, passed away July 23, 2001. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, he was born in Cubero, NM., and retired from the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post #99, the D.A.V., and Holy Spirit Church. Joe is survived by his wife, Corina Sanchez; children, Joe Sanchez Jr. and wife, Helen, Miles Sanchez, Fr. John Baca and wife, Romey, Debbie Giguere and husband George, and Yvonne Blumberg; sisters, Nora Arguyo and husband, Joe, Connie Fleming, Henrietta Biggs and husband, Richard, Florella Buck and husband, Roland; brother, Jimmy Sanchez; ten grandchildren; two great-grandsons; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Holy Spirit Canadian Catholic Church, with a service of celebration on Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2001. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30pm. Pallbearers will be Elfego Duran, Johnny Baca Jr., Robert Sanchez, Mike Duran, Dennis Gutierrez, and Juan Velasquez. The family wishes to thank Sandia Hospice for their compassionate and loving care during his illness. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Sedillo -- Helen, 78, passed away July 24, 2001. A native New Mexican, she was raised in Albuquerque, lived several years in Norwalk, CA., and returned to Albuquerque in 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Sedillo, and is survived by her sons, Freddie Sedillo, Ray Sedillo, John Sedillo, and Anthony Sedillo; daughter, Patricia Arroyo; brother, Salamon Cordova; grandchildren, Sherri, Jennifer, Janice, Joseph; numerous great-grandchildren; other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at St. Annes Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2001. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2001. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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Stuht -- Ronald Richard Stuht died July 21, 2001. He was born April 1, 1941 in Menomenie Falls, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving wife, Paula; sons, Randall (Randi) Stuht, Richard (Angela) Stuht; and daughter, Cindy (Rodney) Lewis. His life is celebrated through his nine grandchildren; Kaylee Stuht, Christopher Stuht, Phillip Stuht, Matthew Armenta, Ashley Armenta, Danielle Stuht, Amber Stuht, Andre Lewis and Keith Lewis. Ron began a career with AT&T in 1964 in New Mexico. In 1976, he transferred to Mountain Bell where he worked until his retirement in 1986. From 1987 to 1991, he served as the Director of the Gilbert Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Later he moved to Tucson where he became the Governmental Affairs Director and Lobbyist for the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. In that final endeavor of his life as with all before, he worked diligently, accomplished much, and made many, many cherished friends. He lived his life with vigor and purpose. He was kind to those he met, and was a pillar of strength to those who loved him. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Donations can be made to Carondelet Hospice Services."We love you Dad, and we look forward to being in your care for eternity."
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Zachry -- Violette Moore Zachry, 91, died Saturday, July 21, 2001. She is survived by her 12 nieces and nephews. Violette is preceded in death by her husband, W. Ray Zachry, of 42 years. Violette was born June 18, 1910 in Doster, Kansas, the fifth child born to Andrew Jackson and Mary Virginia Moore and the only girl in the family of seven brothers. She attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas and Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. She received a Bachelor's Degree of Music Education at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas in 1936. She attended graduate school in music at Northwestern University the summers of 1938 and 1939. She taught music in the public school systems of Sedgwick (1936-1938) and Herington (1938 & 1942), Kansas and Dubuque, Iowa (1934-1944). Her talents as a visual artist and as a writer and recorder of history and family memories she discovered late in life. After her husband's death in 1987, and at the age of eventy-nine, she began painting with watercolors and oils. In 1992, at the age of eighty-two, she began writing �"The Most Difficult One", an autobiography, which she finished in 1997. Services will be held Thursday, July 26, 2001, 1:30 p.m, at First Presbyterian Church, Dr. Paul Debenport, officiating and assisted by The Reverend Myron White. Friends may visit French Mortuary � Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, July 25, 2001, from 4:00 till 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Richard Kuidis, Geoffrey Moore, David Moore, Philip Moore, Harold Crow, Bernard �Bernie� Moore. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the music dept. at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Arrangements by French Mortuary
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