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Baker -- Ruth Baker, died Saturday the 21st of July, 2001 at Las Palomas Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross; and her sons, David and Ross Jr. She was born in Detroit, MI and moved to the Southwest in 1962. She resided in Deming, NM until 1968, when she moved to Tucson, AZ with her husband. In April of 2001, she moved to Albuquerque, following the death of her son to be closer to her daughter. She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Leon-Cleland and husband, Mike; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. She is now at home with her boys and will greatly be missed here on earth. She will be interred in Tucson, AZ where she will be laid to rest with her husband, and her sons. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs. Baker. (891-8200).
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Barker -- Jason Michael Barker, born on April 28, 1978, died unexpectedly at his family's home on Wednesday, July 25, 2001. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Phyllis Barker of Albuquerque; sister, Theresa Feyerabend and husband, Greg; nephews, Joshua and Jeremiah Feyerabend; niece, Julia Feyerabend, all of Tulsa, OK; grandmother, Frances Isenhower; uncle, William Isenhower; grandparents, Wilma and Norman Barker; and uncle, Gary Barker, all of Albuquerque. Jason was a switchmen/conductor on the BNSF Railroad. He was a 1996 graduate of La Cueva High School. Services will be held Monday, July 30, 2001, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E., with Pastor Frank Malizzo, officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro N.E. Pallbearers will be Timothy Caffey, Joseph Ross, David Garduno, Ray Lopez, Matthew Caffey and Kent Armstrong. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Sunday, July 29, 2001, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Betts -- William (Liam) Huntington Betts, 41, passed away at his home in Tijeras on Wednesday, July 25, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Becki; step-son, Josh and Elizabeth; mother, Phyllis; step-dad, Angelo; brothers, Wayne, Wesly and their wives and children; grandparents, Evelyn and Charles Schwartz; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Gladyce Marie; uncle, Wayne and aunt, Norma; his Calvary family; and many, many good friends. He was born and raised in Connecticut and came to Albuquerque in 1980, a place he loved and called home. A well known drummer around town, he played with Quarter Moon, Bobby Butherm, Know Name Band. He will be missed by all. Memorial Service will be held at East Mountain Calvary, 379 State Rd. 344 in Edgewood on Monday, July 30, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Psalms 25.
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Briones -- Angels came on July 11, 2001 to take David Roland Jr. home."Little Boy" was a very special child born with physical and limited capabilities sent by God to Janette Annette Garcia Briones and David Roland Briones on May 19, 1973. David was born in Los Angeles and raised in Los Angeles, Austin, TX and Albuquerque. His grandparents, Louella and Trinidad Garcia nurtured and loved their oldest grandson very much. His grandmother, Ruth Briones who lives in Austin, TX loved her grandson, David very much. David had 16 aunts and uncles in the Briones family; three aunts and uncles in the Garcia family; and many cousins."Little Boy" loved to eat, play with his pets, go horseback riding, swim, listen to music and watch cartoons and nature programs on TV. He loved his brothers, Manuel, Frankie and Carlos. He enjoyed listening to his brothers talk about and play baseball and football. He will be dearly missed by his family. A Rosary will be recited Friday, July 27, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at Holy Ghost Parish, 833 Arizona SE. Mass will be held Saturday, July 28, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Parish, Father Thomas J. Mayefske.
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Caldwell -- Margaret L. Caldwell, 77, went home to the Lord on July 22, 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. Margaret attended Albuquerque High School and was married in the month of April in 1944, her special hobby was bingo. Margaret was born in Albuquerque on April 2, 1924 to the late Nicholas and Lucia Lucero. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Barney Caldwell who passed away seven years ago. Mrs. Caldwell is survived by her stepbrother, Larry Lucero; sons, Ron Caldwell and wife, Mary Ann, Richard Caldwell and wife, Kathi, Ruben Caldwell, Robert Caldwell of New York, John Caldwell of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Bernadette McRoberts and friend, Mark Guerra of San Antonio, Texas; and 12 grandchildren. Margaret will be deeply missed by her loving family. Visitations for Mrs. Caldwell will be Friday July 27, 2001 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Edwin Catholic Church with a Rosary to follow at 7:30 p.m. Final viewing will be held Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Garcia Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwin Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Pedro Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Vanessa McRoberts, Natalie McRoberts, Felix McRoberts, Jason Caldwell, Dale Caldwell and Joseph Maldonado. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joshua Caldwell, Robert Caldwell and Letisha Torres. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222.
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Chavez -- Linda Ann Chavez, 54, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Monday, July 23, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Chavez, Jr. of Cubero, New Mexico; daughters, Diane Garcia and Tina Torivio and husband, Elden, both of Casa Blanca; stepson, Jacob Chavez and wife, Melba of Abilene, TX; granddaughter, Ray Ann Garcia of Casa Blanca; grandsons, Michael Ray and Carlos Garcia, both of Casa Blanca and Xavier Chavez of Abilene, TX; mother, Daisy Chavez of Albuquerque; sisters, Cynthia Armijo and husband, Steve Griego and Lisa Jaramillo and husband, Max, both of Albuquerque, Laura Chavez and husband, Joe of Santa Fe, Pernetty Salazar and husband, Hector of Bibo, NM, Joy Trujillo and husband, Candido of Ponderosa and Vicki Rodriquez of Gilbert, AZ; brothers, Donald Chavez and wife, Mary Ann of Salt Lake City, UT, Joe Chavez and wife, Frances of Pecos, NM, Oscar Chavez and wife, Jo Ann and Patrick Chavez and wife, Valerie, all of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Garcia. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Light in Cubero, with Father Larry Bernard, O.F.M., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Cubero Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob Chavez, Lee Ray Salazar, Nevin Garcia, Ben Chavez, Leon Tafoya and Michael Hernandez. Honorary pallbearers will be Carlos Garcia and Michael Ray. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Crawford -- Major John F. Crawford, USAF (Ret.), 68, a 28-year resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Crawford of Albuquerque; daughter, Molly Boyle and husband, John of Littleton, CO; sons, John F Crawford, Jr, and wife, Kit of Albuquerque and MSGT. William P. Crawford of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Jennifer and Paul of Littleton, CO; sister, Luella Popkin of Tucson, AZ; and numerous family members in the upstate New York area. Mr. Crawford retired from 20 years of military service and 15 years of service with Blue Cross of New Mexico and over 20 years of service as a local businessman and owner with his wife, Pat. He was greatly admired and a friend of all who met him. Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held Monday, July 30, 2001, 10:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE, #101, 87108 or the American Cancer Society, Attn. Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110.
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Granville -- William A. Granville, 66, a resident of Santa Fe for 15 years, died Monday, July 23, 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Granville-Dirker of Hockenheim, Germany and Lynn Granville of Lancaster, CA; son, Ned Granville and wife, Anne of Lawrenceville, GA; mother, Esther Granville; and sister, Susan Conway, both of Albuquerque; and two grandchildren, Nicholas and Caitlin Granville of Lawrenceville, GA. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Locke -- David W. Locke, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Monday, July 23, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Rena Locke of Albuquerque; son, Donald Locke and wife, Sharon of Santa Fe; daughters, Janet Burden and husband, Tom of Auburn, WV, Susan Odle and husband, Roscoe of Matoaka, WV, Jeanne Bernard of Englewood, CO, Jayne Smith and husband, Gary and Cathy Ragan and husband, Frank, all of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev.Don Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE #101, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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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. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, 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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Macdonald -- Allen Keith MacDonald, Jr., 56, rose up to Heaven on July 23, 2001. He was born October 15, 1944 in Callaway, Nebraska to Mary Joyce Massie-MacDonald and his father, Allen Keith MacDonald, Sr. He was a 18 year resident of Albuquerque. Allen loved life and his family to the fullest. He was a parishioner at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, he was a great supporter of the United Way & the Special Olympics. He loved the City of Albuquerque and the many people who passed through the Supermarkets that he managed over the many years with Safeway & Furrs. He loved to spend all of his spare time with his family whom he loved very much. Allen was from Denver, Colorado in the suburb of Lakewood. Allen received his bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and was a great supporter of the C.U. Buffalo's football team. He was a diehard Bronco football sports fan and an avid sponsor of the UNM Lobos Allen Honorally served in the U.S. Army from November 1965 to August 1968 with the 527th Military Intelligence Company/66th Military Intelligence Group in Washington, D.C. and in Germany. Allen was awarded the Army Commendation Medal during his military service. He graduated from the Berlitz School of Language in Washington D.C. where he studied German. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla MacDonald of the family home; three daughters, Michelle and Sonia MacDonald of the family home and Alexandra MacDonald of Las Cruces; son, Douglas MacDonald and wife, Claudine of Edmonds, WA; father, Allen K. MacDonald, Sr. of Lakewood, CO; sister, Janet Zajac-Spade of Woodland Park, CO; step-daughter, Carmen Morales; step-son, George Morales and wife, Monica, all of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Jared and Maija Morales; and 21 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Joyce MacDonald. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande with Father Frank Prieto, Celebrant. Internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Lord God, source and destiny of our lives, in your loving providence you gave us Allen to grow in wisdom, age, and grace. Now you have called him to yourself. As we grieve the loss of one so young, we seek to understand your purpose. Draw him to yourself and give him full stature in Christ. May he stand with all the angels and saints, who know your love and praise your saving will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
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Medina -- Clarencio Medina, 37, formerly of Albuquerque died, Monday, July 24, 2001 in Detroit, MI. He is survived by his parents, Ralph and Gloria Medina of Albuquerque; brother, Rafael Raul Medina of Albuquerque; sister, Amanda Maimone and husband, Matt of California; and several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. He attended Calvary Chapel. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE with Pastor Terry Willis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro NE #101, 87108. French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
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Reichert -- Leo Walter Reichert, 72, passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Albuquerque, NM on July 24, 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Lee Winnen and husband, Arthur, of Tooele, UT, Kathryn Reichert of Tempe, AZ and Patti Jo Luke and husband, Ted, of Colleyville, TX; grandchildren, Ryan Allen Luke, Scott Mitchell Luke, Joseph Reichert Winnen, David Kent Winnen, Lauren Erin Luke, Mary Ann Cannon and Amber Lynn Winnen; great-grandchild, Dallas Kole Cannon; brother, Stanley Reichert of Washington, PA; and sisters, Florence Gorby of Pittsburgh, PA and Genevieve McGlone of Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Reichert was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Paul and Regina Mosier Reichert and by a brother, Frank Reichert. He loved fishing and the outdoors. He had many fishing buddies. He also loved to play jokes on everyone. Leo's pride and joy were his seven grandchildren and great-grandson. Services will be held Friday, July 27, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Seibert -- Anna Margaret Clifford Seibert, 83, of Fort Worth, TX died in a Fort Worth hospital on July 23, 2001. A Memorial Service was held at the Ridglea Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth, TX Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home of Mineral Wells, TX is in charge of arrangements. She was born in Coraopolis, PA, May 5, 1918. She was the daughter of John Edward Clifford and Mary Margaret Stout Clifford. She married Ralph Spurgeon Seibert Jr. on August 30, 1940 in Coraopolis, PA. She had lived in Fort Worth since 1995 and was a member of Ridglea Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Seibert was a home maker and was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include husband, Ralph Spurgeon Seibert Jr.; sons and daughter-in-law, Ralph Spurgeon Seibert III and Sue of Mineral Wells, TX, John Clifford Seibert of Nashville, TN; and daughter, Mary Lynn Seibert of Findlay, OH; granddaughters, and husbands, Katherine and Steven Krohn of Trophy Club, TX, Carolyn and Darrell Polston of Mineral Wells, TX, Christina and Brian Smith of Graham, TX; great-grandchildren, John, Joseph, Dainelle, Beth, Jennifer, Timothy, and Travis; sisters, Eleanor Wandelt of Wirtz, Virginia, and Virginia Truslow of San Antionio, TX; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Steven Krohn, Darrell Polston, Brian Smith, John Banner, Joseph Banner, and Greg Wandelt. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the scholarship fund at Ridglea Presbyterian Church, 6201 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, TX 76116.
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Shaeffer -- Gertrude "Trudy" Shaeffer, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956; a loving mother, grandmother and friend, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Barresi and husband, David of Albuquerque; son, Robert J. Shaeffer of Ft. Worth, TX; brother, Charles Rowley and wife, Annabelle of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Tylden, Drewcilla, Stacey, Marcus and Rebecca; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Shaeffer in 1974. Trudy was a born-again Christian and worked for many years at Gibson's Discount Store. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Pallbearers will be Marcus Barresi, David Barresi, Keith Henderson, Troy Sanchez, Daniel Chavez and Lance Newcom. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Shipe -- Francis Shipe, 84, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001 in her home in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jimmy Weddington. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Ochterbeck and husband, John of Las Vegas, NM; four grandchildren, Karen Lacey of Santa Fe, Linda Spiess of Albuquerque, David Spiess and wife, Janine of Albuquerque and Jay Ochterbeck and wife, Cynthia of Clemson, SC. She was very proud of her great-grandchildren, Rachel and Grant Lacey and Jayme Spiess. She was especially fond of cousins, Jeannine and Hap Maxwell and Jack and Feliz Fields. Francis moved to Albuquerque in 1990 after retiring from a career she adored as Director of Publication at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. During the 1950s, she lived in Las Vegas, NM. Francis had an alert and active mind until the very end of her life. She will be remembered and missed by her family and many friends. A Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the First Methodist Church in Las Vegas, NM with Rev. Mike Stahl officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511.
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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."
        Published on: Fri July 27, 2001