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Aragon -- Eli Saul Aragon was called to the Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at the young age of 27. He was a life long resident of Los Lunas. Eli served in the US Army for three years and was stationed in Korea for one year. He was employed by Par Electric as a Journeyman Lineman and belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local #611. His passion was riding his Harley and he never missed an opportunity to go on a bike run. Eli was a well-known Pit Bull breeder and always knew the whereabouts of all his puppies in New Mexico and even in Arizona. He was a happy-go-lucky individual who was full of energy and his enthusiasm touched everyone around him. At the time of his death, Eli was working in Phoenix, Arizona. His maternal grandparents, Jose and Moraima Torres and his paternal grandparents, Samuel and Esther Aragon, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy of Los Lunas, formally of Belen; his parents, Samuel and Lucille Aragon of Peralta; his three siblings, Rachel Elizabeth Aragon of Peralta; Victor and his wife, Tina of Los Lunas; Victoria Ceccacci and her husband, Vaughn of Fountain, Colorado; his three nieces, Samantha; Alixandria; Nicolena; and one nephew, Nicolas. He is also survived by his many loving uncles, aunts, cousins, and his many friends. His father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Jane Tafoya also survive him."Eli we will miss you very much." A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2001 in the Romero Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Victor Aragon, Buster Wade, Chase Gutierrez, Jesse Palacio, Vince Otero, Ismeal Baca, Sam Calderon, and Jim Baca. Honarary Pallbearers will be Vaughn Ceccacci and Phil Dibble. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Barth -- Ruby M. Patrick"Pat" Barth, August 20, 1920 - July 26, 2001. Born to Stuart and Ruby M. Patrick in her historic family town of Roslyn, Washington. She is survived by her beloved husband, Arthur"Bill" Barth of 58 years; her two children, Gary Barth and Janet Barth-Esparza to whom she devoted her life's energy and love up to her final moments. She had two grandchildren she adored, Jenna and Matthew Esparza, son-in-law, David Esparza and special family friend, Helen Hawkey. She also leaves behind her two sisters, Lillian"Abby" Coleman, Elizabeth"Libby" Sinnott, and brother-in-law, Norman Sinnott, of Fremont, CA. She loved and adored her sisters and they did her. She also leaves behind sister-in-law, Miriam Barth-Hyde and numerous nieces and nephews. She always adored her many companion dogs throughout her life, leaving behind Robbie and Lacey. In her earlier years, she was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi and enjoyed many lifelong memories of her sorority sisters. Her words in her final hours were so soft and tender, gentle and loving. She knew she would find quiet comfort as she was saying her final good-bye. Mom serenely passed on her strength by asking us to be strong. She told us to stop and smell the flowers, for this is what she would do in Heaven. Mom, God's angels came to take you and we sensed the spirit of it all as you left us for this journey. You left us knowing how much you truly loved us. Your heart and spirit will be with us for as long as we all live. We love you and will always miss you. Special thanks to the nurses and physicians of Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital for incredibly compassionate care. Pat was a generous person that requested donations in her memory to favorite charities. A Family Memorial Service is planned at a later date at Lake Cle Elum, WA, a special place of many happy childhood memories. Hillcrest Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, 265-5959
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Garcia -- Rosemarie Smith, 86, passed away Friday, July 27, 2001. An avid reader of history books and mysteries, and lover of travel and adventure, Rosemarie read several library books a week, which her friend, Doris Ely, brought her. Rosemarie was a true friend, interesting companion and excellent storyteller. She was a national speaker for Al-Anon. She was a tireless gardener and cook. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Al MacKinnon, a niece, Susie Schmit, Coon Rapids, MN, and special friends Mike and Becky Terry, Richland, WA. Sunrise Society handled the cremation. Donations may be made to Animal Humane Assn.
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Gober -- Funeral Services for William Samuel Gober, Jr., age 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be held at 10:00 Monday in the Renfro Memorial Chapel at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Texas, with the Rev. Grady Higgs officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Old City Cemetery. Mr. Gober died Thursday morning in Bangor, Maine. He was born February 10, 1930 in Jacksonville. He graduated from Jacksonville High School, Lon Morris College and Baylor University. He had served in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Baylor. He worked with his father, William Gober, Sr. with Southwestern Life Insurance in Jacksonville. He had also worked in Galveston for American National and for the Galveston County Cultural Arts Council and NU-WAY Interiors. He had resided in Albuquerque for the past 20 years and lived in Maine three months each year. He was a member of the Metropolitan Church of Albuquerque and the First Congregational Church in Deer Isle, Maine. Mr. Gober was preceded in death by his parents, William Gober, Sr. and Alice Mr. Gober, and his sister Ellen Elizabeth Gober. Her is survived by numerous cousins including Carole Knudson, Darlene Marvin, Zanelle Jackson, Lee Paine, Rose Marie Bailey, Beverly Bowling, Jimmy Carl Gober, Tommy Jack Gober, Fred Gober, Jr., Fredene Wiedman, Jim Heidelberg, Paul Heidelberg, and Jeannette Heidelberg. He is also survived by close friends, John Hughes, Bill and Betsy Baynes, Larry Belles, and Buddy Murphy. Pallbearers will be Brad Caldwell, Kim Caldwell, Joe Zappone, Brett Bowling, John Hughes, and George Jackson. There will also be a Memorial Service held in Albuquerque on Sunday at 2:00 at the MCC Church, 1103 Texas NE (North of Lomas Ave.)
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Griego -- Juan Jose Griego, 72, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 2, 2001 while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Griego was born in San Luis, NM and was a resident of Corrales; he was a parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church; a proud Veteran of the United States Army who served his country during World War II; he was a member of the American Legion Post 69. Juan retired from the University of New Mexico South Golf Course after 25 years of loyal service; he enjoyed riding his horses and especially spending time with his family. Mr. Griego is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Oralia Griego of the family home; two daughters, Theresa Montano, Lorraine Armijo and husband Daniel of Alameda; two sons, Adam Griego and wife Rebecca, Patrick Griego; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister Lorretta Oguine. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who loved and knew him. Visitations will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. also in the chapel. Mass of Christian will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, with the Reverend Ronald Stone as celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 69 Honor Guard. Casket bearers will be Patrick Griego, Adam Griego, Johnny Montano, Johnathan Montano, Gabriel Griego and Ralph Padilla. Honorary bearer will be Daniel Aramijo. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St., NW, 898-3160
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Herman -- Beverly Ann Herman (Ryan), 63, a former resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at her home in Washington D.C. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Glicco and husband, Calvin of Las Vegas, NV, Mark Herman and wife, Nikki of Colorado Springs, CO, Julie Phares and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, Melvin Herman and wife, Mary of Penn Rose, CO and Donna Herman of Denver, CO. Nicheside services will be held Saturday, August 4, 2001, at 3:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor Don Sli officiating. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Hindley -- Mary McCrory Hindley, an avid golfer and long-time resident of Albuquerque, has died. She died Thursday at the age of 94. Mary Hindley was born on November 13, 1906, in Ashland County, Ohio, one of three children of Charles McCrory and Florence Koogle McCrory. She was graduated from Hayesville High School in Hayesville, Ohio, in 1924. She married Richard Hindley of Mansfield, Ohio, on September 7, 1929. The Hindleys moved to Clovis, New Mexico in 1935 where Richard Hindley was editor and publisher of the Clovis News Journal. They moved to Albuquerque in 1949. Mary Hindley was a member of the Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church and the Women's Golf Association at the Albuquerque Country Club. An avid golfer and golf fan, she played regularly well into her 80s. Services will be held in Hayesville. She will be buried at the family gravesite in the cemetery in Hayesville. Hindley is survived by her son, Richard C. Hindley of Albuquerque, the wire editor of The Albuquerque Tribune; brother, Ted McCrory and wife Elsie of Columbus, Ohio; niece, Phyllis Kay Carl of Las Vegas, Nevada; niece, Kay Stahl and husband Jim of Westerville, Ohio; cousin, Jack McCrory and wife Ellen of Hayesville; cousin Ruth Heffelfinger of Ashland, Ohio; and cousin, Jeanette Tucker of Marshallville, Ohio. Mary Hindley's husband died in 1989. Her sister, Mabel McCrory Carl, died in 1942. The family requests no flowers. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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King -- James Leon King, 36, born February 26, 1965 in Chicago, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 due to complications of pneumonia. He was the son of Dr. Evelyn King and step-son of Bob Turner of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his father, Calvin Jeter of Albuquerque; brother, Ryan V. Kennedy; half-brother, Zar Horton and his two children, Zane and Jade; step-sister, Sharon Davidson and husband, Ron; step-brother, Larry Turner and wife, Karen; aunt, uncle and cousins, Bill, Carole, Amy, Stephanie and Julie Dalness of Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jean and John Kwasnik. Jim attended Madison Middle School and graduated from the Special Education Program at Manzano High School in 1987. He had a job selling newspapers for the Albuquerque Tribune at the train station, downtown, and the Lomas auto dealerships. Jim had many special friends who treated him very kindly: Judge Bob Thompson, Sonny Leeper, Jay Czar, Mayors Kinney, Baca, and Chavez, many police officers and city employees, Rudy Davalos, Cecille Martinez Wexler, Sheila and Rick Czerepak and his Jimmy's support staff, including A.R.C.: Tanya Swanson, Roger, Mohammed, Cecille Evola, Michelle O'Sheilds, Gary Smethurst, Steve Zeffer, Deb Dalabo, Laura Davis and friends at the Tribune, the Animal Shelter and from the old neighborhood on Roma and San Juan NE. Special thanks to Dr. Frank Durso, Dr. Jerry Jones, Dr. Robert Lutz, and Dr. Jerry Prohaska He was a sweet boy and had a great sense of humor. Jimmy touched us all in a very special way and he will be deeply missed. Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 3, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, following the Mass, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will take place Saturday, August 4, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE.
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Lilja -- Vivnton Haworth Lilja, age 84, of Santa Fe passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2001. She is preceded in death by her husband, Erik Lilja; and grandnephew, Peter August Lienemann Mrs. Lilja held the position as Secretary in the United States Foreign Service, volunteered for St. John's Esisopal Thrift Shop in Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Public Library. She belonged to the National Junior League and the Albuquerque Cooking Club. She is survived by her sister, Betty Lilienthal; nieces, Meg Lilienthal and husband, Frank, Annie Wiard and husband, Bob, and Ann-Sofi Gedeon; nephews, Richard Lilienthal and Chip Lilienthal and wife, Jeanette. Grandnieces, and nephews, Madalyn, Megan, Doenika, Jason and Katy. Memorial Contributions may be directed to planned parenthood, no flowers please, donate to your favorite charity. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 4, 2001 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Holy Faith Episcopal Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe. 984-8600
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Lopez -- Charles Lopez passed away August 1, 2001, in Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Lopez was born March 25, 1923, in Albuquerque. He grew up on the family ranch near Montoya, NM, and later lived in Tucumcari. Charles served with pride in the U.S. Army on the front lines in Rhineland, Central Europe, during WWII. He was decorated with the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. After the war, Charles worked as a security officer at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. He lived in Santa Fe for many years working in State government and in sales. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and had many friends and relatives in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas. Charles was preceded in death by his father Maximiano Lopez in 1967. He is survived by his mother, Lucinda Lopez of Albuquerque; three children, Yvonne (Randy) Garcia of Albuquerque, Carla Lopez and husband Michael Vigil, of Santa Fe, and Edward (Debbie) Lopez, also of Santa Fe; five grandchildren, Mark and Lauren of Albuquerque, Rachel, Miquela, and Cristina, of Santa Fe; nephews, David Paul Lopez of Albuquerque, and Phillip Lopez of Carson City, NV. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 6, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, 983-8600 www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Lueras -- Mass of Christian Burial for Esther P. Lueras will be celebrated Saturday August 4th at 9:00am at the St. Anne Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222. Visit www.mem.com
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McCarthy -- Lenore S. McCarthy, 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 50 years, Lt. Col. Fred M. McCarthy. Lenore is survived by Col. McCarthy's nephew, Robert B. Edwards and his wife, Melinda; a grandniece, Kathleen E. Bell; grandnephews, John Robert and Christopher Whitmore, all of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by her very special friends, Charles and Elizabeth Fleddermann and their three daughters, Lauren, Rachel, and Kathryn, all of Albuquerque, as well as many other dear friends. Lenore was a graduate of the University of Illinois and a longtime member of the American Association of University Women and of the Pan American Roundtable of Albuquerque. Memorial Services will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM, on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Thereafter, Mrs. McCarthy will be interred with her husband at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Mrs. McCarthy's name, to the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 30208, Albuquerque, NM 87190 or the the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches, P.O. Box 9, Belen, NM 87002. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Mintle -- Michael P. Mintle, 47, took his last breath, with his loving family around him on July 31, 2001 and went home to be with the Lord. Michael was born October 19, 1953 in Alamosa, CO. His family moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1957 and made it home. He is survived by his partner and soul mate, Teresa Blomberg of Rio Rancho, NM; father, Gordon Mintle and his wife, Diane of Alamosa, CO; mother, Shirley Schoolcraft and her husband, Larry; sister, Sandra Jackson, all of Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Services will be held at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 11515 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, August 4, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to Presbyterian Hospice Foundation, PO Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125, (505) 559-6068. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, (505) 891-8200.
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Richards -- Loeda M. Richards, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Thursday, August 2, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Richard A. Richards. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn A. Flowers and husband, Richard; son, Richard A. Richards II and wife, Renneda, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, David L. Flowers of Grand Prairie, TX and Ara Richards III of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Lauren N. Richards of Albuquerque; brothers, Vernon L. Overall and Nikki Ion of Los Osos, CA, Wayne L. Overall and wife, Betty of Ann Arbor, MI and Edsel E. Overall and wife, Patricia of Albuquerque; sister, Twyla G. Fleming and husband, Dorian of Montgomery, AL; nieces, Nancy Overall and Dale Beckman of Pennsylvania, Mary Louise Fleming and husband, Michael of Bedford, TX, Theresa Overall of Richardson, TX, Karen Overall of Richmond, VA, Deborah Daniel and husband, Tim of Michigan, Rebecca Taylor and Albert Price of Margate, FL and Molly Roundtree and husband, Barry of Newport News, VA; and nephew, Robert Taylor Jr. and wife, Becky of Tulsa, OK. Mrs. Richards worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., during the 1940s. She held a Civil Service position at Sandia Base, worked in the banking industry, spent time working for the Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and at her retirement, she was working as the Executive Secretary to Mayor Harry Kinney. Mrs. Richards was very active in state and local politics, being a member of the Republican Party of New Mexico and also the National Federation of Republican Women. She was a Charter Member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2001, at 1:00 p.m, at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Charlie Price officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff and caregivers at The Village At Alameda for their great love and care. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Rivera -- Mrs. Frances L. Rivera, 73, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on August 2, 2001. Mrs. Rivera is survived by two daughters, Shirley Garcia and husband Santiago and Erlinda Rivera; two sons, Joseph Danny Rivera and wife Martha and Michael Rivera; three sisters: Lillian Vasquez, Mary Chavez and Margaret Gonzales; one brother John Martinez and wife Rachael; five grandchildren: Tony Lucero, Stephanie Lucero, Paublo Garcia, Frances Long and partner Thomas Jefferies II and Scott Rivera and wife Autumn; two great grandchildren: Joseph Jefferies and Thomas Jefferies III; a special niece, Pat Gonzales; seven Godchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe L. Rivera. Mrs. Rivera was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 2:30. Martha Herrera, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:00 at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with final visitation at the church after 10:30. Father Gene Gries, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Tony Lucero, Paublo Garcia, Scott Rivera, Thomas Jefcferies II , Junior Rivera and Ronald Vasquez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Santillanes -- Arthur Santillanes February 2, 1958 - August 4, 1992"In Loving Memory" Your loving family
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Stratman -- Carl Henry Stratman, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, who was suffering from cancer died Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at Paloma Blanca Nursing Home. He was born on July 26, 1916 in Cleveland, OH. His parents, Henry and Katherine Stratman died in 1929 and 1982 respectively. The Stratman family moved to Albuquerque in 1922. Carl attended Saint Mary's School for 12 years and graduated in 1934. He later attended Western School for Secretaries. He served in the U.S. Army followed by a 36 year career for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1972. In 1971 Carl married Mary Ann Domenici. He was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus for 29 years. Carl served as assistant manager for 11 years and as finance secretary for 18 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church for the past 27 years. Carl is survived by his wife, Mary Domenici Stratman; three sisters-in-law, Thelma Domenici, Rose Ann Hamberger and Sister Marianella Domenici S.C.; and one brother-in-law, Senator Pete V. Domenici. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:45 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW, with Father Lewis Lambert, S.J., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pete Domenici, Jr., Nathaniel Gorence, Joseph Gorence, Martin G. Hamberger, Pete Matteucci, George Pino and Robert Wickens. Honorary pallbearers will be Dino Barbieri, Albert Giddings, Mario Menicucci, Theodore Morelli and Joseph Palmisano. In lieu of flowers, Mary Stratman desires contributions to be made to Saint Mary's School, 224 7th St. NW, 87102 or to the UNM Cancer and Research Center, 900 Camino de Salud NE, 87131. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Velasquez -- Braulia Velasquez, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, August 1, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Velasquez of Albuquerque; son, Juan Velasquez and wife, Yvonne of Albuquerque; daughters, Mary Chavez and husband, Ernie, Toni Ayon, and Dorothy Montano, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Carlos Velasquez, Aprilyn Chavez, Malesa Apodaca and husband, Speedy, all of Albuquerque; Denise Chavez and Ramyann Forrest and husband, Jeff, all of Phoenix, AZ and great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Logan Jose Forrest, Santiago Chavez, and Jacqueline Apodaca; sisters, Estella Gallegos of Albuquerque, Socorro Montoya and Ignacia Huff, both of Santa Fe, Bennie Yerick and husband, Leon of Meadow Lake, NM; brother, Alfonso Vigil and wife, Ramona of San Diego, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jose Montano. Rosary will be recited Sunday, August 5,2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd.Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, August 6, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE, with Father Michael Cimino, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos Velasquez, Matthew White, Speedy Apodaca, Jeff Forrest, Leo Velasquez, and Bennie Velasquez. Honorary pallbearer will be Santiago Chavez. The family gives special thanks to Lovelace Hospice, especially Jill, Linda, and Helena. Also a special thanks to Dr. George Higgins and his nurse, Cathy. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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