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Beier -- Robert V. Beier, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, August 12, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Bertie M. Beier of Albuquerque; son, Michael Stapp of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Jeremy M. and Erick D.; brothers and sisters, F. William of Denver, CO, Ruth B. Hudiburgh of Potomac, MD, Warren H. Beier, Harold C. Beier, and Mary B. Nichols, all Denver, CO; daughters-in-law, Marie Coffelt of La Habra, CA and Betty Steward of Oklahoma City, OK. He was preceded in death by Helen J. Beier. Mr. Beier moved to Albuquerque in 1956. He retired in 1985 as political writer for the Albuquerque Journal. He served as Press Secretary for Governor David Cargo. He was previously a sportswriter in Colorado Springs, CO. Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 16, 2001, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the University of Denver, 2199 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO, 80208.
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Darnell -- Clarence (Casey) Elsworth Darnell a New Mexico legend in the horse world died Friday, August 10, 2001 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Blair; children, Kristin Schmitt and husband, Patrick of Columbus, North Carolina, Cliff Darnell and wife, Cindy of Jones, Oklahoma, Emily Darnell-Nunez and husband, Joe Bob Nunez of Corrales, NM, Mary Brett Darnell of Corrales, NM. Children from a previous marriage, Eugene Darnell from Santa Fe, NM and Ray Darnell and wife, Elaine of Mountainair, NM. Nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild will miss him terribly. He is also survived by his brother, Dan Darnell of Sierra Vista, AZ; his sisters, Dorothy Button of Reno, Nevada, and Sally Richards and husband, James F. of Portal, Arizona, and numerous nieces and nephews and people who loved Casey. He was preceded in death by his son from a previous marriage, Don Darnell of El Paso, Texas and his brother, Fred Darnell of Animas, NM. A Memorial Service will be held at the NM State Fairgrounds August 25, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. A private burial will be held in Apache, Arizona at a later date. Arrangements are being made at Sunrise Cremation Society of New Mexico.
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Devault -- Flossie Robinson DeVault, died Sunday, August 12, 2001 at the Wishing Well Manor in Fairmont. She was born in Preston County, WV, a daughter of the late Albun T. Robinson and Martha M. Teets Robinson. She was a graduate of Fairmont Normal College, attended West Virginia University, and received her BS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She lived in Albuquerque for many years where she was an active member in many organizations including the Yucca Temple No. 74, Daughters of the Nile, Progress Woman's Club, American Association of University Women, National Retired Teachers Association, past president of the Lioness Club, member of the Ladies of the Shrine, and the Stage Brush Shooting Stars round and square dance club. She attended the Central Methodist Church of Albuquerque for 34 years. She enjoyed traveling, reading and dancing. She and her husband, Stanley, traveled in all countries with the exception of Australia. She moved from Albuquerque to Morgantown, WV in 1992 to be close to her family after her husband's death. She is survived by two sisters, Jessie Heiskell of Morgantown, and Helen Richardson of Fairmont; four nieces, Diane Richardson Oliva of Morgantown and Win Bouse of Florida and two other nieces in CA; two nephews, Bob Roby of Irwin, PA and another nephew in CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Stanley DeVault; two brothers, Hobart Robinson and Byron Robinson; one sister, Mildred Roby; one nephew, Billy Livengood; and one niece, Helen Jo Shaffer. Friends may call at the Hastings Funeral Home, Morgantown, WV on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 from Noon until the 1:30 p.m. Service time with Rev. James A. Mohrman officiating. Interment will follow in the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.
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Landis -- Nora F. Landis, 65, died Sunday, August 12, 2001. She was born in Kilrush County, Clare, Ireland to Michael and Nora Grogan Corbett. She had lived in Albuquerque since 1982. Mrs. Landis was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Society John XXIII Council, NE Lions Club, New Mexico Bird Club and a Communican of John the XXIII Catholic Community. She was also a member of Highland and Bear Canyon AARP. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, William J. Landis of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by her six children, William J. Landis, III, Albuquerque, Mary Alice Landis-McGowan and Gary, Hackettstown, NJ, Michele Ingle and Keith, Albuquerque, Peter Landis and Pamela, Belen, NM, Paul Landis, Albuquerque, and James Landis and Laura, also of Albuquerque; three brothers, Denis Corbett, Ireland, Senan Corbett, Ireland and Bernard Corbett, England; nine grandchildren, Adam, Noah and Jonah, Theresa, James, Paul Michael, Damian, Nora and Zach. Mrs. Landis is preceded in death by a grandson, Peter J. Landis, Jr. Visitation will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. daily. Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2001 at John the XXIII Catholic Community. Pallbearers will be Michele Ingle, Keith Ingle, William J. Landis III, Peter Landis, Paul Landis and James Landis. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter, 8100 Mountain Road NE, Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 821-0010.
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Lee -- Jack W. Lee, 68, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, August 12, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lee; daughter, Denise Fox and husband, Michael; sons, Jack Lee Jr. and Tony Morris and wife, Celina, all of Albuquerque; and sister, Ollie Richards of Oatman, AZ. Mr. Lee was a great father and loving husband. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Mason -- Edwin A. Mason, 83, passed away August 11, 2001 at the Veterans Medical Center in Albuquerque. He is survived by his son, Steven Mason of Rio Rancho; and his daughter, Debra Mason of Albuquerque. Ed was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, serving during WWII in the 361st Fighter Squadron. He worked as a Land Tax Investigator until his retirement. A Graveside Service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 12:00 noon. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008
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Newborn -- Melvin Newborn, 53, a resident of Grants died, Monday, August 13, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bobbie Newborn of Grants; sons, Sheldon Eric Allen and Trever T. Allen and wife, Tanner; daughters, Maronda Chenault and husband, Daniel and Jeanean Newborn; eleven grandchildren; brothers, Joe Elliot Newborn of New York and Johnny Nelson; sisters, Lillie B. McClellean and Betty Joe Newborn all of Tennessee; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Milan. Melvin started his Christian walk in 1990 at the God's House Church in Albuquerque. He was very active in the prison ministry where he ministered to prisoners. He was also active in ministering in many churches in New Mexico. He grew up in Bolivar, TN until he graduated High School and moved to New York where he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country for 5 years. He moved to New Mexico in 1976 and in 1993 he and his wife opened Melvins Barbeque in Gallup, NM where he enjoyed working with the people and serving them. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Friends may visit French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW, Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday at Jones Groves Baptist Church in Hickory Valley, Tennessee. Interment will take place at Jones Grove Cemetery.
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Padilla -- ANNETTE FELIX PADILLA August 14, 1960 - August 12, 1998Annette, it's been three lonely years without you. I miss you. I love you. I cry for you. My Annette, I will always grieve your loss. I know God in His wisdom has a special place for you. You will remain forever in my heart.Your Mom and Son
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Parsons -- Betty Brown Parsons, a resident of Denver, CO, passed away August 6, 2001, at the age of 87. She was born in 1914, in Wilkinsburg, PA, to Harry R. Brown and the former Ariana Sollers Maynard, and was a former long-time resident of Erie, PA. She resided in Albuquerque from 1960 until 2000 and was an active community volunteer for many years. She was a past-president of Assistance League of Albuquerque, and was a member of Cosmopolitan Women's Club, the Home Builders Association of NM Auxiliary, Yucca Temple No. 74 Daughters of the Nile, and served on the board of the Stardust Skies Park Neighborhood Association. She was preceded in death by both parents, her brother and sister, Harold Brown and Elise Pundt, and her husband of 48 years, W. Howard"Peg" Parsons. Blessed by her love and companionship, she is survived by her sone, William Howard Parsons, Jr. and his wife, Mary Ellen of Denver; and her daughter, Cynthia Boult Parsons of Albuquerque and her husband, George L. Hagedorn. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Meredith Parson of Park City, UT; Michael Parsons and Kristin Parsons of Denver; Cameron Tafoya and wife, Brandi Tafoya of Albuquerque; Allison Tafoya of Albuquerque; and great-grandson, Seth Charles Tafoya. In celebration of the life of Betty Parsons, a memorial reception for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 17, 2001 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Wurlitzer Room of the Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque, 2600 Louisiana NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Hospice of Metro Denver, 425 So. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246-1234
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Proscia -- Nicholas Michael Proscia, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Mayme Teresa Proscia; daughters, Ann Theresa Atwood and husband, Charles; Barbara Jean Roesch and husband, Joseph; son, Michael Charles Proscia and wife, Marylin; grandsons, Gregory and Christopher Atwood and Justin Roesch; brother, Michael Proscia of Florida; sisters, Mary De Oliveria of New York and Anna Bove of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Proscia was born September 19, 1922 in New York City. He was a WWII Veteran and participated in D-Day Omaha Beach. He retired from federal service. Mr. Proscia was a member of Knights of Columbus, BPOE and Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Mr. Proscia will be greatly missed by his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 16, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee, with Mass immediately following the rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of The Assumption Church, 811 Guaymas Pl NE, 87108 or to Casa Angelica Auxilary, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, 87105. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Roman -- Theodore Roman, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, died Friday, August 10, 2001 at the age of 69 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque. A parachutist by training, Roman retired from the Army in 1973 after a career of more than 20 years, including time spent as a noncommissioned officer. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, for which he was awarded three Bronze Star Medals. Roman was active in veterans' organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, and the American Legion. He is survived by his six children, Monica of New York, N.Y., Theodore of Nashua, N.H., Mark of Salt Lake City, Utah, Paula of Albuquerque, and Patrick and Maria of Rio Rancho; also surviving are three sisters, Mary Ozga and Lucy Roman of Olyphant, Pa., and Anne Kaczmarek of Peckville, Pa.; and two brothers, Paul Roman of Woodland Park, Colo. and John Roman of Atlantic City, N.J.; In addition, Roman is survived by four grandchildren; and his ex-wife, Patricia of Albuquerque. Interment will take place Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Burial arrangements are being handled by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico in Rio Rancho.
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Salazar -- Joe S. Salazar November 2, 1933 - August 14, 1997 Nannie, It was four years ago when I stood at the doorway and waved good-bye, not knowing you would not return to me. Now you're waiting at Heaven's door for me to return to you, so we can waltz our way into Heaven together. I miss you dearly. Love Gloria, your loving wife. There will be a Mass held at Immaculate Conception Church today at 12:10 p.m.
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Smith -- Ruby Pearl Smith, a long time resident of New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2001. She was a generous and loving spirit whose life was reflected in Proverbs 31 and she will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends. Ruby is survived by her husband of 34 years, James R. Smith of Albuquerque; son, Henry Culver and wife, Jean, of Santa Fe; daughter, Debbie Doak of Albuquerque; step daughters, Myrtle Allen of Houston, TX, Roxie Ackerman and husband, Neil, of Victoria, TX, and Sherry Ward and husband, Ronney, of Roanoke, TX; grandchildren, Sharon Culver and Frank Culver and wife, Sandra; great-grandchildren, Trent and Amanda Culver; sister, Billie Houchin; and brother, Jay Payne and wife, Hazel. Ruby was preceded in death by her first husband of 23 years, Frank R. Culver, as well as three brothers and two sisters. Services will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at Bosque Farms Church of Christ at 10:30 a.m. where Ruby had been a member since 1973. Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Trujillo -- Visitations for Carmen Trujillo will be today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. till the time Rosary, which will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St., NW.
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Vasquez -- Fernando C. Vasquez, 80, beloved brother was called home to be with Lord, August 12, 2001. He is survived by two sisters, Tomasita Lyon and husband, Harold of Bernalillo, Amantina Lucero and husband, Ray of Albuquerque; four brothers, Sisto Castillo, Joe Castillo and wife, Helen, Beltran Castillo and wife, Lucilla, and Fermin Castillo and wife, Eleanor all of Bernalillo; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced at a later time. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St., NW.
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Vigil -- Mary C. Vigil, 87, of Cuba, NM passed away Sunday, August 12, 2001. Many loved ones were at her bedside at Presbyterian Hospital during her last hours, filling her room as well as the hallway outside. It was a measure of how greatly Mary is loved. Mary was born in Cuba, NM on June 2, 1914. Her loving nature, humor, and generosity touched countless lives. Mary was the fourth child of the late Victor M. and Ester Casados, (maiden name Casaus). She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugenio; her brother, Antonio Casados; sisters, Josephita Montoya, Martha Martinez and Ida Pena. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Montoya; and brother, Sotero Casados. In addition, she leaves many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves her son, Rusty Vigil and wife, Linda; daughters, Gloria Freelove, Percilla Ramirez and husband, Adonias, Betty Sandoval and husband, Henry, Ida Vigil-Otis and husband, Jeff. Her grandchildren are Rhonda Salazar-Shrma, Tommy Salazar, Helena Rudolph, Mark Ramirez, Dinah Ortiz, Mariah Vigil and Mary Mendeville. Visitations will be Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Dinah Ortiz, Rhonda Sandoval, Robert Casaus, Rodney Sandoval, Tommy Salazar, and Mark Ramirez. Mary Vigil devoted a lifetime to her family and friends. Her memory will be with us always. May God welcome into His arms Mary, who always exemplified love, care and compassion. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St., NW.
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