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Barela -- Jose "Andres" Esquipula (Skip) Barela, born July 1, 1937 to the late Thomas and Rebecca Barela. Went to be with our Lord on September 17, 2001 at the family home in Algodones. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia of 44 years; also his loving children, daughters, Liz and fiancée, Sixto and Margaret Martinez; Sons, Michael and fiancée, Mae, David and wife, Valerie, George and wife Brenda and Albert and wife Becky. His loving grandchildren, Rosanna and Adrian Armijo, Angelica, Dominique and Danielle Barela, Melissa, Julianna, Valerie, Joseph, Brandy and Ashley Barela. His great-grandchildren, Lorenzo, Stephen, and Destiny; also surviving are his sisters, Genieve and Joe Chavira, Emma and Joe Jaramillo; brother, Robert and Viola Barela, Also survived are his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, several nephews and nieces and many, many friends. Skip was a wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather and a good friend who will be missed by us all. He retired from the Soil Conservation Service of 28 years; he also worked for the Algodones Water Association for 27 Years. He was a great man always willing to give a helping hand, he was always there to help people and he will be greatly missed by us all. Visitations will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning September 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Algodones Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sixto Diaz, Bobby Barela, Danny Jaramillo, Marvin T. Archibeque, Paul Cde Baca, and Joe Nieto. Honorary Pallbearers will be Adrian Armijo, Bernard Armijo, Ray Quintana, Clero Hurtado, Gabriel Archibeque. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuaty 9420 Fourth Street, NW.
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Bartow -- Erwin C. (Bud) Bartow, age 85, died Thursday, August 30, 2001 in Port Mansfield, TX. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; and children, Charles Bartow and wife, Margie of Albuquerque, Rita Kirkland and husband, Bob of Hillard, FL, Orivs Bartow and wife, Sheila of Edgewood, NM; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Bud was born in Wisconsin in 1915, he served in the U.S. Army during WWII and he moved to Albuquerque in 1947. He was active in auto racing in the 1950's at Speedway Park as car owner and builder. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol during the 1950's and 60's. He retired from International Harvester Trucks in Albuquerque, 1979. He taught diesel mechanics at TVI until 1983 and then retired to Port Mansfield, TX. Cremation has taken place. Graveside Services and Burial will be held on September 21, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at Sandia Memory Garden, 9500 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Blakely -- Judith "Judi" Blakely-Blaney died on September 16, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Cheyenne, WY and graduated from Belen High School and the University of Albuquerque. She served as a nurse during the Vietnam War. Judi was currently employed at Presbyterian Home Care. She was preceded in death by her father, William Blakely; and grandmother, Betty Baker. Judi is survived by her husband, Richard Blaney of Albuquerque; her mother, Betty Blakely of Belen, NM; six children, Gerald Griener of Colorado, Debbie Williams, Rick Blaney, Ronette Olson, Danielle McNut and Dawn Garrett, all of Albuquerque; three sisters, Rosalee Sims and husband, Bill and Alice Wyatt and husband, Ralph, all of Clovis NM and Linda Horne and husband, Doug of Los Lunas, NM; best friend, Sue Fleming of Albuquerque; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous friends and people she touched in her life. Everyone she met was impacted by her kindness and honesty of heart. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2001 at Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, with Deacon David Allen officiating. Burial will be in Edgewood, NM at Mt. Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Millington, Fred Smith, Beau Spinks, Mike Krantz, J.R. Finelle and Rob McCarthy. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, 821-0010.
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Driggers -- Andrew S. "Andy" Driggers, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died on September 15, 2001. He was an active member of Risen Savior Catholic Community where he served as head usher. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus and was a driver and choir member at Palo Duro Senior Citizens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Stella Sedillo Driggers; and a son, Edward. Mr. Driggers is survived by his wife, Maria Driggers of Albuquerque; nine children, Steve Driggers and wife, Troung and Andrew Driggers and wife, Elaine, all of Albuquerque, Dianne Quaglia and husband, Michael of Niagara Fall, NY, Charlene Puyda and husband, Mickey, Gloria Razo, Joe Galvan and wife, Bertha, Alvaro Galvan and wife, Yolanda and Pilar Trias and husband, Jose, all of California, and Maria Benavidez of Rio Rancho, NM; two sisters, Rose Hernandez and Martha Munoz, both of California; three brothers, Louis Duran and Sipriano Sedillo, both of Albuquerque and Robert Sedillo of California; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Andy is also survived by a host of friends at his church, the Knights of Columbus and Palo Duro Senior Center. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2001 followed at 7:00 p.m. by a Rosary recited by members of the Knights of Columbus at Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2001 at Risen Savior Catholic Community with Fr. Doug Mitchell as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his sons, Steve Driggers and Andrew Driggers and grandsons, Anthony Driggers, Adrian Driggers, Max Quaglia, Michael Quaglia and Brian Lobato. Members of the Knights of Columbus will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, 821-0010.
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Ekenberg -- Roland W. Ekenberg, 85, a 36-year resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, September 3, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha Ekenberg; daughter, Ellen Dooley and husband, Michael of Washington; sons, Robert Ekenberg and wife, Dianne of Colorado Springs, CO, William Ekenberg and wife, Jill, of Denver, CO, and Dan Ekenberg and wife, Julie of Boise, ID; grandchildren, Aaron, Christopher, Travis, Nathan, Chelsey, Nicholas, Katy, and Amanda; and twin brothers, Allan Ekenberg and wife, Shirley, and Warren Ekenberg and wife, Lee; and sister-law, June Ekenberg. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Ekenberg. Mr. Ekenberg was born in Chicago and served in the United States Army during WWII as a Tech Sergeant. He worked for Sears for 30 years until his retirement in 1981. Since retirement, he enjoyed fishing, the Chicago Cubs, and traveling. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with John Varnes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 310, 87110.
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Eubanks -- Virginia (Ginny) Kay Eubanks, 49, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2001 after a heroic ten month struggle with liver cancer. Ginny was born and raised in Las Cruces, the beloved youngest child of Virginia Eubanks and her deceased husband, C.E. Steve Eubanks. A gifted saxophonist, Ginny won a full music scholarship to Arizona State University when she graduated from Mayfield High School in 1970. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Education from ASU in 1974, earned a master's degree, and went on to earn her EdS. in Educational Administration at UNM. Ginny was a superb, dedicated educator who devoted 25 years to Albuquerque Public Schools teaching second and third grade at Carlos Rey Elementary School as a reading specialist and consultant for Wilson and Taylor Middle Schools; Assistant Principal and then, in 1996, Principal of Eisenhower Middle School. Ginny is survived by her mother, Virginia Eubanks; her husband, Burton Spiller; her step-daughter, Laurel Spiller; her sister and brother, Stephanie and Brad Eubanks; her brothers-in-law, Rex Spiller, Craig Spiller, and Bob Black; her sister-in-law, Merrill Jane Kirsch; her parents-in-law, Jane and John Spiller; and her nieces and nephews, Carrie Eubanks Wiedermann, Glenn Eubanks, Samantha Black, and Terrick Kirsch. We will miss Ginny, the person whose love for her family and friends, beautiful smile, and joy in being, made all of our lives happier. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Alameda and Griggs in Las Cruces on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Virginia (Ginny) Kay Eubanks to the UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center, c/o Julie Emons, 900 Camino de Salud, N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87131. A special thanks to Dr. Binder and staff at Lovelace oncology.
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Evans -- Mae Evans, 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Sunday, September 16, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Rev. Charles R. Adams and wife, Margie of Elko, NV, George H. Adams and wife, Norma Jean of Olathe, KS, and Jim L. Adams and wife, Rita of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Stephanie Naffziger and husband, Art, Joelen Holmes and husband, Scott, Angelia Metsinger, and Rebecca Smith and husband, Rev. John Smith; grandsons, Rev. Mark Adams and wife, Marilyn, Rev. Ray Adams and wife, Beth, James Adams, and Jeffery Adams and wife, Marsha; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Adams in 1962 and Clarence Evans in 1974. Mrs. Evans was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Temple Baptist Church, 1613 Arizona NE, with Pastor J. Curtis Goldman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be James Adams, JeffAdams, Rev. Mark Adams, Rev. Ray Adams, Rev. John Smith, and Art Naffziger. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, September 19, 2001, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the missions at Temple Baptist Church, 1613 Arizona NE, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Franks -- Mary Franks, 90, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Rev. Raymond L. Franks Jr. and wife, Bethal of Albuquerque and Rev. E. Dale Franks of Santa Rosa, CA; grandchildren, Dale Franks Jr. of San Diego, CA, Rev. Brenton Franks and wife, Ruth of Albuquerque; Michon Henegar and husband, Rev. Mark Henegar of Roswell; great-grandchildren, Dillan and Shalyn Henegar, Tyler and Ashley Franks; and brothers, Leo Grubbs of Las Cruces and Bill Grubbs of Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. R.L. Franks; brother, Daniel Grubbs; and two sisters, Esther Ferguson and Effie May Hyman. Mrs. Franks was a pioneer woman minister, traveling with her husband and conducting revivals in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. They also pastored together in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. After retiring, R.L. Franks built churches throughout the Southwest with Mary at his side. Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., at Evangel Christian Center, 4501 Montgomery NE, with Rev. R. Kenneth George officiating. Interment will take place Friday, September 21, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Las Cruces, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, September 19, 2001, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and also on Thursday, September 20, 2001, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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Graves -- Lula Mae Graves, age 76, passed away Friday evening in a local hospital. She was born October 3, 1942 in Cuba, New Mexico to the late Joel W. and Esther Lois (Garrison) Hale. She is survived by one son, Kenneth W. Graves of Bernalillo, New Mexico; one sister, Mary Pohl of Albuquerque; one brother, Marion Hale of Alamosa, Colorado; one grandson, Kenneth W. Graves Jr. of Portland, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Ana Lisa Graves, John Ross Graves and Ashley Marie Graves. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fairview Park Cemetery. Rev. Linda Dyer will officiate. The arrangements for Lula Mae Graves are under the direction of the Strong-Thorne Mortuary.
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Griego -- In Loving Memory of Roy M. Griego September 19, 1957 - September 4, 1997 HAPPY BIRTHDAY We miss you and we have not forgotten you. With love, from the Griego Family
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Irwin -- Floyd L. Irwin, 95, June 6, 1906 - September 9, 2001, died on September 9, 2001 at the Manor Care Nursing Home in Albuquerque, NM where he had lived since 1997, moving there from North Liberty, IN. Floyd was born on June 6, 1906, in North Township, Marshall County, to Riley E. and Rosa Ellen Berger Irwin. He attended schools in Teegarden and graduated from Walkerton High School in 1924. On November 14, 1936, Floyd and Edith J. Shawhan of Pike County, IN, were married. They lived in Logansport and Plymouth prior to moving to Albuquerque. Edith died in 1981. Floyd worked for the Indiana Motor Bus Company as a driver and maintenance supervisor until 1962. After moving to New Mexico, he worked for the Sandia Corp. as an electronics technician until his retirement to his farm near Petersburg, IN, in 1970. From 1972 to 1997, he was caretaker of his sister's farm near North Liberty, IN. Floyd was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He is survived by a son and a daughter, James Irwin and his wife, Roberta, of Santa Fe, NM and Karla Cates and her husband, William of Albuquerque; grandson, Vernon and Sunny Reaser, Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Mindy and Arthur Ortega of Albuquerque also survive; one great-grandson; four great-granddaughters; and a sister, Irene Stetler of Plymouth, IN survive as well. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; his spouse; and by three brothers, Ralph, Jacob and Alfred; three sisters, Hazel Williams, Beulah Starner and Clara Irwin have also died. Visitation will be held on Friday evening September 14, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN. Funeral Services for Floyd will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2001 in the Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Kreig, pastor of the Pretty Lake United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery in North Liberty, IN. Memorial gifts in Floyd's memory may be made to Open Hands, PO Box 4625, Santa Fe, NM 87502 or Joy Junction, PO Box 27693, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.johnson-danielson.com
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Katakofsky -- H.V. Katakofsky, 80, a resident of Albuquerque for 31 years, died Friday, September 14, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Laura B. Katakofsky, of Albuquerque; sons, Martin Katakofsky and Alan Katakofsky, both of Albuquerque; and sister, Flo Zaslow, of Bull Head City, AZ. Mr. Katakofsky Served in World War II in theSignal Corps of the Army. He owned and operated �L & M Carburetor Shop� for 27 years. Upon retirement, he worked for Rio Grande until October 2000. Mr. Katakofsky was an avid bowler and bowled a perfect game in 1975, of which he was very proud. Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2001,12:00 noon, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family of Mr. Katakofsky would like to thank Dr. Richard Guidice, his office and staff, and Kaseman Hospice staff. Please, no flowers. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Macias -- Rafael Macias "Memine", 69, went home to the Lord on September 16, 2001 in Albuquerque. Rafael was born in El Paso, TX on October 24, 1931. He is survived by his wife, Socorro G. Macias; sons, Ralph Macias Jr, Charles E. Macias and Arthur Macias; daughters, Yolanda Romero and husband, Ceasar and Carol Macias; grandchildren, Francisco, Randy, Cristy, Ronald, Ruben, Charles and Sabrina; great-grandchildren, Trey, Alexandria, Trevor and Alonzo. Rafael will be deeply missed by his loving family. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 8th Street chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. also in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arthur Macias, Francisco Romero, Ralph Macias, Randy Romero, Ceasar De Santiago, and Ronald A. Valdez II.
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Martinez -- Jesse Michael Martinez, 20-years-old, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, grandson and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his father, Patrick Martinez; mother, Sophia Martinez; grandparents, Pete and Dora Martinez; brothers, Dominic, Anthony and Vincent Martinez; brother-in-law, Timothy Durham Jr.; sisters, Michelle Martinez-Durham, Lynette and Josephine Martinez; future sisters-in-law, Jessica Lucero, Victoria Ulibarri and Cristale Apodaca; nephew, Timothy Durham III; nieces, Autumn Durham, Marianna Apodaca; two unborn nieces; and one unborn niece or nephew; close personal friends, Max Aragon III"Baby Max", April and Paul, Robert Shanks, George"Co Co" and many more who knew and loved Jesse and mourn his passing. Jesse loved animals, enjoyed fishing and hunting, being with his brothers and family and was a very talented artist. Jesse had a forgiving nature and never held a grudge. Jesse helped many in need of a protector, a helping hand or just someone to talk to. We love you Jesse and will always feel your presence in our hearts. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 820 Broadway SE, Albuquerque. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2001 at St. Xavier Church with burial to follow at Mount Calvary. 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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Rosecrans -- William T. Rosecrans, 72, died Sunday, September 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis J. Rosecrans; daughters, Marcia L. Custer and husband, John Garber of Salt Lake City, UT, Janice D. Kellogg of TN, and Diana L. Custer of Cocoa, FL; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Hoegger and husband, Jerome E. of Edmond, OK; sister-in-law, Millie Armstrong and husband, Warren of Albuquerque, NM; and many nieces and nephews in the Albuquerque area and Edmond, OK. Mr. Rosecrans was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Manzano Ward. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Services will be held Friday, September 21, 2001, 12 o'clock noon, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Manzano Ward, 12701 Indian School Rd. NE with Bishop Al Alvidrez officiating. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Cemetery in Rio Rancho, NM. Pallbearers will be Dustyn Ladewig, Jonathan Custer Burton, Mike Oaks, Shawn Crismore, Don Crismore and Ben Pollchik. Friends may visit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Manzano Ward, Relief Society Room from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 2666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-2666. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Russell -- James Vincent Russell IV, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years died September 17, 2001 in Albuquerque. James is survived by his wife, Joan of Albuquerque; one daughter, Margaret M. Russell of Albuquerque; two sons, James V. Russell V of Albuquerque, Michael K. Russell and wife, Heather of Oklahoma; four sisters, Virginia Nipper of Albuquerque, Marianne Paulson of CA, Margaret C. Russell of Albuquerque, Elizabeth Lingren of MN; four grandchildren, John J, Michael L, Samantha J, and Shaylene N.; One son, John M. Russell, preceded him in death. James was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, The International Association of Machinists and loved sports. Visitation will be held Thursday September 20, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Mass of the Resurrection will be Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 811 Guaymas Pl NE. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is entrusted to his care.
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Sagrestano -- James A. Sagrestano, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2001. He was a resident of Belen. James was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree, and served in the U.S. Army in WWII in the 28th Infantry Division Signal Corps. He retired from Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage, NY where he helped build the Lunar Module, the F14 Navy Fighter plane, and various other aircraft. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen in 1991. James is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth of the family home; Margaret Marano and her husband, William of Shoreham, NY; one grandson, Billy Marano, of Shoreham, NY; and one sister, Lucy Colontino, of East Brunswick, NJ. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. A Final Viewing will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at Romero Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Torres and the Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Mass cards or donations be made to Our Lady of Belen Cemetery Committee. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Sanchez -- In Memory of Al Sanchez November 18, 1954 - September 19, 1999 Beloved son, brother, father. Your smile always in our minds gives us peace. You are always loved, missed, and NEVER forgotten. Mom, Dad, Dee, Lee & Jen
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Tanner -- E. Richard Tanner (Dick), a 40-year resident of Albuquerque passed away after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janet Tanner; mother-in-law, Connie Beutler; father-in-law, Leroy Beutler and wife, Jan; sisters-in-law, Kathy MacGregor and husband, George; Ann Marie Fredrichson and husband, Ralph, and Karen Beutler; niece, Heather; loving companions, Sara and Allison; and Dawn Brazzel and husband, Turner, Patrick Shanklin and wife, Terri, Kathy Kelly and son, Phillip, and Lawson Shanklin and wife, Karen. Dick was born in El Paso, TX on November 29, 1930. He graduated in 1952 from NMSU with a B.A. Business/Minor in Economics. Dick was employed by Frank Papen & Co. in Las Cruces from 1950 to 1958. In October 1958, he opened his own insurance agency. In 1961, he sold the agency and attended UNM Law school. He was employed at Sutin, Thayer and Browne attorneys from 1964 to 1968. In July 1968, he opened his own law practice and continued practicing law full time until July 1977, at which time he and his wife, Janet purchased Lomas Bowling Center-now Leisure Bowl. He continued his law practice part time and operated Leisure Bowl with his wife until his death. From 1968 to 1978, Dick had been the chairman of the State Bar Insurance Commission. From 1988 to 1990, he was the Treasurer for Bowling Proprietors Assoc. of America. He served on the Legislative Commission, Constitution and By-Laws Commission, and the Budge Finance Commission, from 1988 to 1996, while a member of BPAA. Dick loved everything and everyone involved in not only the game of bowling, but the SPORT of bowling. During his bowling proprietor career, he hosted 22 regional and four national bowling tournaments at Leisure Bowl. He was an active supporter of the Albuquerque Men's and Women's Bowling Associations. The only other thing Dick enjoyed more than bowling was fishing! His gift of humor and laughter, his easygoing and friendly manner, as well as his genuine love for people will be missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2001, 2:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. A reception and farewell party will be held immediately following at Leisure Bowling Center, 7400 Lomas Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice, 4725 Indian School Rd. NE, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Trudeau -- Willard R. Trudeau September 19, 1937 - March 27, 1999Roses are red Violets are blue So we are saying Happy Birthday to you.Son, Uncle, Great-uncle. Mom, Richard & Bernadine, Julie Ann & Pat, little Rachael.
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Wayne -- Richard "Tubby" Wayne, 61, a resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho for 31 years, passed away on September 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Adelina Wayne; sons, Javier Escalera and Salvador Wayne of Albuquerque; daughters, Sally Nathanson and husband, Richard of Rio Rancho; and Susie Wayne of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Lauren and Dinah Nathanson; brothers, Robert F. Wayne Jr. and wife, Shenda of South Carolina, David Wayne and wife, Sandy of Atlanta, GA, and Steven Wayne of Texas; sister, Janet Methvin and husband, John of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Edith; brother, Peter Wayne; and Aunt, Janet Boyse. Richard was member of Calvary Chapel & the Silver Saints Group and The Tijeras Golf Course Association. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years followed by 20 years with the Department of Defense Civil Service. Tubby loved golf, traveling, and spending time with family, he was a Vietnam Veteran and took his patriotism and dedication to his country a step beyond his call to duty. Services will be held, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (2 blks North of Paseo Del Norte) with Pastor Chip Lusko Officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. before the service. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. following the service. French Mortuary � Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. N.W.
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