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Aragon -- In Loving Memory of Amelia Aragon June 15, 1913 - August 3, 2001 Amelia Aragon died peacefully following a lengthy illness at Willow Creek Convalescent Hospital in Clovis, CA. she was 88 years old. Amelia was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; two daughters, Mary Louise and Mary Lorraine. She is survived by eight children, a daughter, Vila Staub and husband, Frank of Clovis, CA, Gilbert and wife, Donna of Albuquerque, Gene of Richmond, CA, Arthur of Clovis, CA, Leonard of Danville, CA, and Anthony of Pena Blanca, NM; two sisters, Romie Quintana of Pena Blanca, NM and Lala Martinez of Porterville, CA. Amelia was blessed with 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2001 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca, NM. Mass of the Resurrection will be on Friday, August 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Pena Blanca, NM. Internment will follow.
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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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Dunn -- Emet Charles Dunn, Sr., 84, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, formerly of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2001. Emet was born January 1, 1917 the son of Emet S. and Ethel E. Lepp Dunn in Desota, Missouri. He had been an engineer with the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a faithful member of the Celebration Baptist Church. Emet loved to go fishing in New Mexico and Texas as often as he could. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita True Dunn in November of 1999. Emet is survived by three children, Emet C. Dunn, Jr. of Golden, CO, Dee Ann Murray of Los Lunas, NM, and Jack Liddel Dunn of Copperhill, TN; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with John Emberg officiating. Innichment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
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Eaves -- MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR J.W. EAVESCorrection to ObituaryThe Memorial Service for friends and relatives of J.W. Eaves will be held on Friday, August 17, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. at the J.W. Eaves Movie Town.
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Finuf -- George Finuf, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Friday, August 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Anna of the family home; son, Lawrence Finuf and wife, Toni of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Ruth McCullough of Pinehurst, TX and Mary Sutter; and brothers, Sylvester Finuf and wife, Bessie of Colby, KS, Bernard Finuf and wife, Rena of Manhattan, KS and Wilfred Finuf and wife, Francis of Austin, TX. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Foley -- John Dennis (Jack) Foley. Friends and family mourn the loss of Jack Foley who died of heart failure on July 19, 2001 in Oakland's Kaiser Hospital at the age of 74. An architect, artist, and native of Albuquerque, Jack lived in the Bay Area since 1954. During his long battle with chronic pulmonary illness, Jack never lost his zest for life and remained a great teacher and supporter of his friends' artistic endeavors. After serving in the navy at 18 as an air crewman, he studied at the University of New Mexico, completing his degree in architecture and planning at UC Berkeley. As an architect and designer, he worked in the Bay Area and Napa on such projects as Marine World in Redwood City, Oakland's Portobello Estuary Complex, and the Bahia Mar recreational center in Petaluma. An indefatigable reader and passionate intellect, Jack loved conversing with friends about literature, jazz, politics, world history and military strategy, which he studied with scholarly zeal. His fond childhood memories of hiking and hunting in the Sangre de Christo mountains influenced his aesthetic sense of color and form, as well as his disdain for much of the contemporary urban landscape. Architecture, he once lamented, was about chopping down green, covering ground, and eternally depriving the earth of sunlight. His wit, understanding and devotion to his friends and loved ones will be sorely missed. He is survived by his brother, James H. Foley of Albuquerque.
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Freericks -- Carla Peterson Freericks of Albuquerque passed away the morning of August 11, 2001. She was 87-years-old. She had been suffering from long-term senile dementia. Carla had lived in Rio Rancho where she retired with her late husband Charles Freericks in 1976. Carla was active in reading clubs, as well as an avid bridge player and golfer. Originally from Iowa she was adopted as a child by Mr. And Mrs. Axel Peterson. She also lived in New York and Chicago, having graduated from The University of Chicago. Carla lived in Princeton, New Jersey where she worked in the educational field with a scholastic testing firm. She had previously been married to Don Campbell. Carla is survived by her step-daughter-in-law, Mary Freericks; two step-grandsons Charles Freericks and James Freericks; and three step-great-grandchildren. A private interment will be held at Bellevue Cemetery in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque.505-343-8008
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Holmes -- Johnnie Mack Holmes II died July 31, 2001 at 10:00 p.m. at the Los Alamos Hospital in Los Alamos, NM. He fought a brave and noble fight against cancer. Cremation has taken place and his ashes were scattered by loved ones at Angel Fire. Johnnie was born on August 24, 1946 in Tulsa OK. He graduated in Albuquerque from Manzano High School in 1965 then went into the Navy after graduation. Johnnie went to Sofia University (affiliated with Johns Hopkins) in Japan. Johnnie worked for Johnson Controls as a Power dispatcher in Los Alamos,NM until a week before his death. He loved to play chess and ride his Harley. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Raynette Dyer Holmes of Alcade, NM; his son, Jeffery; and daughter, Cheri Ann of Yokohama, Japan; his mother and father, Johnnie Sr. and Marie (Mikki) Holmes of Roswell; step-children, Heather, Summer, Mega, Neal and Chad Dyer; sister, Peggy Ann Holmes of Roswell; nieces, Peggy Ann Duffie Hulick and family from Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, Mary Kathleen Duffie Huth and family from Salt Lake City, UT; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Johnnie will be sadly missed by his many friends and family.
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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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Lopriore -- Lopriore, Beatrice, "Aunt Bea," 88, a resident of Midland, TX., passed away on August 12, 2001 at the Hospice House in Odessa, TX. She was born to Andrew Pascal and Winnie Frances (Bradford) Mayers on April 16, 1913 in Palo Pinto County, TX. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for many years and was most recently affiliated with The Sunset Club of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Chapter 67. She was a longtime resident of Abilene before moving to New Mexico. She is survived by her sister, Peggie Williams and husband, L.R. of Midland; her step-daughter, Fran Rickey of Lawrenceville, GA; her nephew, Patrick Mayers and wife, Suzanne of Midland; and many other nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been made by Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring, TX. Memorial Services are to be held in Oklahoma City, OK at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Home Hospice in Midland and at the Hospice House in Odessa. The family suggests that memorials be sent to the Hospice House at 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79760.
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Lucero -- Abimelech "Abbie" Lucero, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 13, 2001. She will be remembered for her kindness, good humor and the love for her family, friends and her Lord. She will be sorely missed by family and friends and will live in our hearts forever. She was born in Dixon, NM on May 12, 1903. She lived most of her life in Black Lake, NM on a ranch, as well as living the reminder of her life in Albuquerque. She and her husband Demetrio lived in Denver, CO for the first four years of their married life. She attended Presbyterian School in Dixon for the lower grades and Allison James Presbyterian School in Santa Fe, NM from 1918-1921. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Demetrio Lucero, son David and a grandson, William Anglin. She is survived by her children, Marcy Anglin (Dale), Roger Lucero (Dorothy), and Tito Lucero; she is also survived by grandchildren, Terry Dolberry (Steve), David Anglin (Mary), Rita McAlpin (Rick), Dean Lucero (Eleanor), Monty Lucero, Monica Young, Daniel Martinez (Patty), Nino Lucero; great-grandchildren, Dolly and Vanessa Anglin, Alyssa and April McAlpin, Danny, Charlene and Isaiah Martinez and Sheridan Young; and four great-great-grandchildren; she has two sisters, Hevila Martinez and Marcelina Ramos; brother, Aaron Duran (Dolores); many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 17, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. with Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Alameda, 8818 2nd St., NW, Albuquerque. Interment will be held at Sierra Vista Cemetery in Taos. Pallbearers will be David Anglin, Dean Lucero, Richard McAlpin, Daniel Martinez, Danny Martinez and Tyler Dolberry. In lieu of flowers you may make contributions to the Heart Foundation, 6301 Forrest Hills NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or First Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 2nd St., NM, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
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Martinez -- IN MEMORY OF Rosenaldo (Ross) Martinez August 15, 1919 - July 12, 2000 Today is the day that Jesus brought you into this world. We enjoyed and shared our lives with you, as we see it now you could not wait to have another birthday here with us. God was already holding up a place for you with him, a better life we know you have.A sentiment that needs expressing More than any other In the warmth and caring that I feel for you, my brotherIf we could have one lifetime dream A dream that would come true We'd pray to God with all our hearts For yesterday and youA thousand words can't bring you back We know because we tried Neither will a million tears We know because we criedA million times we've missed you A million times we've cried If only love could have saved you You never would have diedYou left behind our broken hearts Many memories too We never wanted memories We only wanted youIt broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone A part of us went with you The day God called you homeForever in our hearts, Your sister, Molly and all your relatives
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Ortiz -- Candido "Candy" Ortiz, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, August 14, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Maria Ursula Lucero Ortiz of Albuquerque; daughters, Mary Reedes of Lakewood, CO, Belinda Crosby and husband, Robert, Carol Schuster and husband, Gary, all of Albuquerque; son, Don Jose Ortiz of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Daniel Reeder of Denver, CO, Deborah Ellison of Lakewood, CO, Bryan Crosby of Lauderdale, MS, Carleen Shannon and Kerri Schuster, both of Albuquerque; Scott Schuster of Chicago, IL, and Steven Schuster of Las Cruces, NM; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Candido Ortiz; mother, Carlotta Ellison Ortiz; and sisters, Veneranda and Frances Ortiz. Candido served as a Captain in the Army Air Force during WWII and Colonel Aide-de-Camp for the NM National Guard. He worked for many years as an accountant for the Internal Revenue Service and later retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1967. He also retired from the Screen Actors Guild after filming a part in a Tetley Tea Commercial. His interests included playing pool at the Highland Senior Citizen Center and ushering at Our Lady of Fatima Church. His dry wit and great sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 16, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 17, 2001, 10:00 a.m, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Reeder, Bryan Crosby, Scott Schuster, Steven Schuster, Kirk Ellison, and Jason Shannon.
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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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Persson -- Per-Anders Persson, 71, died Saturday, August 11, 2001 in Socorro, NM. He was born on May 20, 1930 in Halsingborg, Sweden. He is survived by his wife, May of their home in Socorro; and his children, Philip Persson and wife, Anne; the grandchildren, Pia and Anders, Thomas Graan and wife, Brigitta; and the grandchildren, Anna, Gustaf, Viktor and Jacob, and Elisabeth Svahn, who all live in Sweden. Per-Anders started working with New Mexico Tech in October, 1984. He was the Director for the Center for Explosives Technology Research (CETR) from 1984 to 1992 and Director for the Research Center for Energetic Materials (RCEM) from 1984. He was Chief Scientist for the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center from 1992. During ten years with New Mexico Tech he built CETR into a self-supporting center of technical excellence in explosives science and technology, with an emphasis on a deeper fundamental understanding of the physical and chemical mechanisms of explosives decomposition reactions in slow heating, burning, shock initiation and detonation. With support from Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories and funding from the State of New Mexico, he built shock and detonation physics test facilities equipped with advanced instrumentation for photographic and electronic recording of detonation and shock phenomena, an explosives safety testing and processing laboratory and a new materials laboratory devoted to dynamic processing of novel metallic and ceramic materials. He hired, trained and led research staff and developed continued education training and graduate level academic course programs in explosive-related subjects. A major achievement was to bring a team of researchers from the Center and academic departments together with a consortium of private industry and federal laboratories and agencies to form the NSF-supported Research Center for Energetic Materials in 1986. He also taught graduate level classes in explosives technology, rock blasting and mining technology, shock and detonation physics and chemistry. He published several books and was lead co-author of a combined university level textbook and engineering reference book:"Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering" which was published in 1994. Per-Anders had a Ph.D in Physical Chemistry (Physics and Chemistry of Solids), Cavendish laboratory, University of Cambridge, England (Thesis on"High Speed Friction of Solids" 1961) and Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chalmers Institute of Technology, Sweden (Special Project:"Gas Turbine Technology" 1953). He was awarded the Polhem Medal (1975) by the Swedish Institute of Technology, Distinguished Service Award (1980) by the Society of Explosives Engineers, Swedish Inventors Award (1985) by the Swedish Board for Technical Development, Nitro Nobel Medal (1990) by the Nitro Nobel AB for the invention of the NONEL detonator system and Emeritus Professor (1999) of Mining Engineering at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at Macey Center on the New Mexico Tech campus in Socorro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Bosque, P.O. Box 340, San Antonio, NM 87832. Cremation arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
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Rhinehart -- Mr. Richard W. Rhinehart died Saturday in Albuquerque at the age of 38. Mr. Rhinehart was a member of the National Truck Rodeo. He is preceded in death by Gloria Rhinehart and Alan Rhinehart. He is survived by his fiancée, Margaret Sandoval; father, Ronald Rhinehart; step-mother, Deborar Rhinehart; sons, Justin Rhinehart, Matthew Rhinehart, Ricky Rhinehart, and David Mendez; daughters, Jenyfer Rhinehart, Nicole Chavez, and Patricia Mendez; sister, Mary Ann Rhinehart; grandchildren, Isaac Rhinehart, Marissa Mendez, Jada Mendez, Angelica Mendez and Dominic Mendez. He is also survived by family members in Fort Worth, TX; grandmother, Frances Martinez and husband, Chito; aunts, Barbara Martinez, and Sharon Martinez and husband, Richard; and uncles, Santiago Martinez and wife, Sylvia, Manuel Martinez, Salvador"Buddy" Martinez, Albert Martinez and Randy Martinez. Funeral Services for Mr. Rhinehart will be held on Friday at San Ignacio Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Justin Rhinehart, Matthew Rhinehart, Andrew Price, Jr., Billy Rhinehart, David Mendez and Mark Casias. Honorary pallbearers will be John Rhinehart, Ricky Rhinehart and Angelo Lopez. Visitation for Mr. Rhinehart will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Sanchez -- AURORA MAESTAS SANCHEZ "ACABO DE ANO" FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY Born May 10 in Colonias De San Jose, NM Died August 18, 2000 in Santa Fe, NM Wife of Mr. Benny E. Sanchez Mother of Father Bill, Diane & Steve, and Joyce "Nana" to Jessica and Stephanie Daughter of Don Aurelio Y Dona Nicolasa Chavez MaestasIn loving testimony to her life, we pledge charity to help perpetuate ideals important to her. Through such deeds and through prayer and memory, is her soul bound up in the bond of life. May we prove ourselves worthy of the gift of life and the many other gifts with which she blessed us. We wish to thank all of our relatives and friends for their prayers and support since our wife/ mother's journey home to our Creator. Your sincere and loving actions enable us to complete this "first year" with healing peace and joyful hope. Please join us for Mom's anniversary Mass to be held on Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 12:00 noon, at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Road SW, Albuquerque, NM. May this Holy Sacrifice of the Mass done in remembrance of the Lord of memory and mercy, by His Holy Spirit, transform our year-worn grief like quilted blankets we will treasure and save for winter nights ahead, till our own sunrise joins hers in eternity where the sweet music of the wedding feast never ends! AVE MARIA!
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Sennett -- Harold Eward Sr. died on August 11, 2001 he was 84 years old. Born in Newton, MA on June 24, 1917. Preceded in death by his wife, Rocchina in 1992; a nephew, Orlando in 1994; his son, Harold Jr. in 1996; and niece, Casey in 2001. He is survived by his loving daughters, Cheryl of the family home, DiAnna Brown and husband, Chad of Tucson; grandsons, Buster, Eric, Marc, Leroy, Matt, Nate, Cobey, Miko, Cisco, Matt II, Harold III, John, Sam Santiago, Damien, Donaciano, Benjamin; granddaughters, LoriAnn, Kelley, Kaitlyn, Diane, Lorrie, Cody, Sky, Ashla, Monica, Bonnie, Elena, Michaela, Santina, Catalina, Eva and Elizabeth. Harold worked as a machine operator in numerous factories in Massachusetts. He had his own Security Co. before retiring in 1991. After a stroke in 1991, he and his wife, moved to Albuquerque. He was a Veteran of WWII, a member of the Fighting 33rd Sea Bees. His nickname was Popeye. He built, sold and rode Harley-Davidson Cycles until 1991, he was an avid rider and collector. Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Gallegos, John Tafoya, Ernest Gurule, Michele Diel, Abbie Adams Dolores Nuno. Arrangements have been provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque 256-9400. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
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Sipes -- Commander Lester H. Sipes, USN (Ret.), 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Saturday, August 11, 2001. He is survived by his sons, Greg Sipes, and wife, Loretta, of Weisbaden, Germany and Steve Sipes of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Andrea; sisters, Verna Tillwick of Albuquerque, NM, and Edith McCaslin of Tomaha, WI. Commander Sipes served 28 years in the US Navy. He was an Ace Fighter Pilot in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Commander Sipes was awarded two DFS and eight Air Medals. Furthermore, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Presidential Unit Citation, and several campaign medals. He stayed active with the VR24 Squadron. He retired from Bernalillo County where he served as an Assistant Zoning Administrator. Mr. Sipes received his Bachelors Degree in University Studies from UNM in 1972. Services will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Kevin Owen officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, one hour prior to service.
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Smith -- Ruby Pearl Smith, a longtime 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. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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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 and Esther Casados, (maiden name Casaus). She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugenio; her brother, Antonio Casados; sisters, Josephita Casados, 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, Betty Sandoval and husband, Henry, Percilla Ramirez and husband, Adonias, Ida Vigil-Otis and husband, Jeff. Elena Butler was her devoted companion and care taker. Her grandchildren are Rhonda Sandoval, Robert Casaus, Rodney Sandoval, Maria Kramer, Edwin Ramirez, Gina Salazar-Sharma, Tommy Salazar, Helena Rudolph, Mark Ramirez, Dinah Ortiz, Maryah Vigil, and Mary Mendeville. Visitations will be today from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 8:00 p.m. 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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Welk -- Robert O. Welk, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died Monday, August 13, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Welk of Albuquerque; daughters, Alice Chouinard-Welk of Santa Barbara, CA, Mary Trump and husband, Douglas of Albuquerque, Marie Armstrong and husband, Jim Stembridge of Lake Dallas, TX, Patricia Welk and husband, Scott Edeal of Los Lunas, Catherine Walters and husband, Danny of Albuquerque, Barbara Crider and husband, Paul of Bellevue, NE, Roberta Heine and husband, Joe of Albuquerque and Dolores Stubbs of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michelle, Karlene, Lichelle, Amanda, Jennifer, Brandy, Matt, Ryan, Matthew Robert, Nate, Josh, Jenifer, Rachel, Naomi and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Donavan, Paige, Zachary, Elliannah and Morgan; brother, John Welk and wife, Ann of Florida; and sister, Dolores McCabe and husband, Tom of Vermont. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was a WWII Veteran of the China-Burma-India Theatre. He was a founding member of St. Jude Express and a member of the Roadrunner BASHA. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community, 8901 Candelaria NE, with Father Albert J. Podvin, Celebrant. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 6:30 until Rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Amer. Vets. Dept. of NM, 2511 Utah NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed August 15, 2001

Wise -- Lester A. Wise, passed away Sunday August, 12, 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born July 3, 1912 in Hailstone, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Florence of 52 years; one daughter, Karen Wise of Preen, Germany; one sister, Doris Nithart and her husband, Ted of Largo, Florida; three brothers, Walter of Lexington, SC, Alvin of San Antonio, TX, and Jack of Monterey, CA; seven nephews and five nieces. Family requests memorial contributions be made to Delta Hospice, 3600 Menaul Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter, 1330 San Pedro Dr. NE, Suite 205, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110. Cremation has taken place. Sunrise Society of NM is serving the family of Mr. Wise (891-8200.
        Published on: Wed August 15, 2001