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Anderson -- Richard Gustof Anderson, 82, a resident of Elephant Butte since 1982, died at Sierra Vista Hospital on Wednesday, March 6, 2002. He was born in Laurens, Iowa on April 9, 1919 the son of Gustof G. and Emma (Nelson) Anderson He was a Veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. Mr. Anderson was a former longtime resident of Albuquerque and retired from Kirtland AFB and in January, 1982 moved to Elephant Butte along with his wife, Darlene. He was a 50+ year faithful member of the Masonic Lodge and attended Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple and was Past Master in 1973 of the Sandia Mountain No. 72 A.F.&A.M. Lodge. He is also a member of the Kingston Lodge No. 16 A.F.&A.M. and was a member of the Sierra Shriners in TorC who have been so helpful in collecting funds to benefit the Crippled Children's Transportation Fund. Mr. Anderson's grandson, TJ, also was one of the many who have been a recipient of that organization. Mr. Anderson leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Darlene Grace Anderson of the family home in Elephant Butte, NM; his three sons, Arthur and wife, Phyllis Anderson of Crane, TX; Brian and wife, Janice Anderson of Albuquerque, NM, Clint and wife, Jo of Elephant Butte, NM; by his grandchildren, Jimmy Anderson of Albuquerque, Toni Apodaca of Las Cruces, NM, TJ Anderson of Las Cruces, NM, Flint Anderson of Jacksonville, FL, Debbie Anderson of Fort Worth, TX, Shauncey Anderson of Great-Lakes, IL, Charlotte Duncan, Brian and Kasey Williamson; also by his great-grandchildren, Kristhian and Gideon Church; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service and Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church (TorC) with Rev. James R. White, Rev. Ann Madden and the Kingston Lodge No. 16 A.F.&A.M. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Anderson's memory can be sent to the Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, 6600 Zuni Road S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Bean -- Bina Ann "Beanie" Bean, October 23, 1936 - March 6, 2002. Beanie was born in McCamey, TX to Orville and Minnie Bean and raised in Artesia, NM. She was a registered Medical Technologist for 35 years and worked in clinics and small hospitals. She was registered with the American Society of Medical Technologists since 1958. She worked in Hospitals in Santa Rosa, Belen and Albuquerque, NM and in Ottawa, KS until her retirement due to health problems. She was proudest of her work at the Santa Rosa Hospital in the 1960's with Drs. John Galvin and Phillip Parker, and with her work with the state association of medical technologists. She won the A.M.I. Distinguished Achievement Award in 1968. Beanie was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Margaret; and her friends, Jerry Goodrich and Doris Galvin. She is survived by her"kids", Jolynn, John and Jerry Galvin, Steven Hooper; and her special"grandson", Patrick Hooper all of whom she considered her family. Beanie had many friends from Glory Christian Fellowship and St. Bernadette Catholic Church who loved and cared for her. Their support in the last weeks of her life has been greatly appreciated. She had incredible stamina in battling her many health problems which included polio, diabetes and several bouts with cancer, which was the cause of her death. Thank you to the many doctors and medical professionals who cared for her all these years at Presbyterian and UNMH. Beanie will be cremated and has asked that her ashes be buried in her family plot in Artesia. Two Memorial Gatherings will be held for Bina. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School NE, with Father Tom Zotter as Celebrant. The second will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Glory Christian Fellowship, 2417 Wyoming NE with David Wintermute officiating. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 821-0010.
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Brown -- Bernadyne "Granny" Brown passed away March 7, 2002, she was 85. Bernadyne was born in Clarendon, Texas on September 27, 1916 to Grover Powell and Martha Latrell Powell. Bernadyne is survived by one son, Chet Brown and his wife, Helen of Silver City; one daughter, Bonnie Armstrong and her husband, Bill of Quemado; two sisters, Roberta Emery of Datil, and Nancy Ray and her husband, Shorty of Mafria, TX; ten grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Brown in December of 1984 and her brother, Ted Powell. Bernadyne"Granny" Brown came to New Mexico in a covered wagon when she was 18 months old. Her father began cattle ranching 16 miles north of Quemado. When she was 16 years old, she married Lawrence Brown. They became ranchers just west of where they were raised, they shared 53 years of marriage. Bernadyne loved the life of a rancher and was known as"Granny" to everyone. Visitation will be Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Grants Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Quemado with Rev. Doug Brown and Ira Shelton officiating. Burial will follow at Quemado Community Cemetery. Pallbearers include Carlton Armstrong, Clifford Armstrong, Jerry Armstrong, Grover Armstrong, Michael Brown and Gregg Baca. Honorary Pallbearers include Truitt Rogers, Calvin Armstrong, Jim Williams, Sid Gardonaire, Albert Sauls and Jack Briggs. Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church of Quemado or the Quemado Senior Center. Grants Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Carter- -- Catherine Carter, 82, was born February 16, 1920. She passed away March 7, 2002. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband G.W. (Buddy) Carter and is survived by her four children, James Bob and wife, Joann Carter of Santa Fe, Sam L. and wife, Elaine Carter of Albuquerque, Carole L. and husband, James West of Edgewood, Randy Ray and wife, Jeannie Carter of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Her family and friends were her life. Services will be held at Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank NE.,on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Powell officiating. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
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Chavez -- Sofia L. Chavez, 93, a resident of Los Chavez, peacefully joined our Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2002. She was a member of Our lady of Belen Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elauterio in 1980; two sons, Raymond L. in 1994 and George in 2000; and one daughter-in-law, Loretta Chavez in 1994. Sofia is survived by her four children, Felix of the family home in Los Chavez, Virginia Alderete and her husband, Vincent Jr. of Albuquerque, Onofra "Rachel" Sanchez and her husband, Pablo of Belen, Tommy "Elauterio" Jr. and his wife, Erminia of Los Chavez; one daughter-in-law, Frances Chavez of Belen; one sister, Julia Valdez of LA, CA; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Sofia is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 8, 2002 at Romero Funeral Home at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary following at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Richard, Arthur, and Robert Alderete, Pablo B. Sanchez, Lawrence, Patrick, Thomas, and Charlie"Froggy" Chavez. Romero Funeral Home in Belen is in charge of arrangements.
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Clark -- James Kevin Clark May 18, 1957 - March 9, 2001 I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever Safely home in heaven at last.
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Cole -- Thomas A. Cole Jr., age 68, beloved husband, father, brother, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2002, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Cole. Tom was born April 20, 1933 in Oklahoma City, OK. He moved with his family to Albuquerque; Alameda, CA, and El Paso, TX, where he met and wed his high school sweetheart, Vanna Simpson, April 20, 1952. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vanna; three children, Sheri and husband, Billy Jack Eshleman of Clovis NM, Skip Cole and wife, Anna of Albuquerque, Danny Cole and wife, Nancye of Bosque Farms, and daughter-in-law, Debbie Cole of Rio Rancho, NM. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jacque, Toby, John, Jason, Eric, Crystal, Michael, Shayla, Katie, Ryan, Jillian, Tiffany, Alex, Samantha and Jordan, as well as one great-granddaughter, Alexus; brother, James Cole and wife, Ina of Oklahoma; and sister, Arlene Patterson of Washington. Following his father into the construction business, Mr. Cole moved his family to Albuquerque in 1970. He formed TA Cole & Sons, General Contractors, with two of his sons, in 1983. He was one of the most respected contractors in the business. He was formerly a member of the Associated General Contractors of America and served on the carpenter�s council for several years. He was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ and a long-time member of the Montgomery Blvd. Church. He was a devoted husband and loved his children beyond measure. He promoted his children�s interests from basketball to rodeo and his grandchildren� from dance to gymnastics, soccer to basketball. He was an avid UNM Lobo fan and attended basketball games up until the last week of his life. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 2:00 p.m., at Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Kevin Owen officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, March 8, 2002, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Cole's memory to either the Shriner�s Hospital, 6600 Zuni SE, 87108; American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110; Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 310, 87110; or the Portales Christian Children�s Home, PO Box 629, Portales, NM, 88130. A special thank you to Jean Duncan, RN, Dr. Victor Vigil, and Jan Poortvliet, RN, OCN, for all of their loving care. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Delgado -- Mrs. Adelita (Lita) L. Delgado, 62, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on March 7, 2002. Mrs. Delgado is the beloved mom to two daughters, Frances Espy and husband, Chris, Florence Wyman and husband, Gene; one son, Mark Alderete and wife, Joyce. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Charles, Jessica, Adam, Isaac, Matthew, Natalie, Marlene, Steven and Douglas; one great-grandson, Diego; two brothers, Sam Garcia and wife Phyllis and Bobby Garcia; three sisters, Josie Ellis, Nora Kurdmotos and Domie Rivera. Mrs. Delgado was a member of the Catholic Church. A viewing will be Sunday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final viewing will be Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave NW by Father Lambert. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge if the arrangements
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Ethridge -- Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mercedes (Mercy) L. Ethridge will be celebrated Saturday morning March 9, 2002 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, in Belen, New Mexico, at 10:00 a.m. by Father David Gallegos. Interment will follow at Our Lady Of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Fields -- Leland (Stan) Stanford Fields, 79, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, died Thursday, February, 28, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ingrid Fields; daughter, Cassandra M. Coon of Chino Hills, CA; grandsons, Nevin Beighley of Denver, CO and Christopher Beighley of Zurich, Switzerland; and brother, Edgar A. Fields of Mission Viejo, CA. Stan was born in Frankfort, MO on July 21, 1922. He entered the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet in 1942 and after graduation from pilot training and receiving his commission as a 2nd Lt., Stan flew the P-38, B-26 and A-20 from bases in England and France. He was discharged in 1946 and after a period working in Southern California and attending the University of Southern California, Stan was recalled to active duty in 1950 as an A-20 pilot and served in Korea in that capacity. After returning from Korea, Stan attended the Air Force Institute of Technology, graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955. He then spent five years in flight test at Edwards AFB, CA and six years in missile engineering at Norton AFB, CA. From 1966 to 1967, he served a tour in Vietnam as a C-7 (Caribou) pilot. Returning from Vietnam, Stan was attached to NASA at Cape Kennedy, FL. He retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Col.. in 1969 with 23 years of active duty. He had the rare experience of flying combat in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. After leaving the Air Force, Stan worked as an engineer for Martin Marietta on space and missile systems until joining BDM International in Albuquerque in 1976. While with BDM, Stan served as a Flight Test Engineer supporting testing of C-5 and C-141 upgrades. His final assignment with BDM was leader of a systems engineering team supporting design and development of Northrop's B-2 bomber. All who have been privileged to know and work with Stan, in any capacity, have been struck with the honesty and integrity that was central to everything he did. Throughout his adult life, Stan was an exceptionally skilled woodworker creating many beautiful items that are treasured by his family and others who have been fortunate to acquire them. After retiring from BDM in 1986, Stan expanded his interest in woodworking through the design, patenting and production of a unique joinery machine. This machine, in use by a number of professional craftsmen, is a tribute to Stan's engineering and artistic talent. Services will be held Monday, February 11, 2002, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with The Rev. Dr. Ronald D. McConnell officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, 87108.
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Gallegos -- Ismael D. Gallegos, Sr., 89, passed away on March 5, 2002 in Albuquerque, New Mexico from cancer. He was born in Tucson, Arizona on January 27, 1913. He grew up in Deming, New Mexico where he owned and operated Caballeros Grocery Store. In 1973, he moved his family to Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Esther, to whom he was married 63 years; his sons, Mike, Anthony and wife, Ellen, Timothy and wife, Kathleen of Lewiston, NY and Christopher; and three daughters, Brenda Morrill and husband, Allen of Portland, OR, Deborah of Belmont, MA and Lorraine Ziegler and husband, Jack of Rio Rancho, NM. Mr. Gallegos is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at First Spanish Fruit Avenue Baptist Church, 812 Fruit Ave. NW in Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Garcia -- Betty Ann Garcia, 57, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on March 7, 2002. Betty Ann is survived by her brothers, Isaias Garcia and wife, Tomasita, Tranquilino Garcia and wife, Marcelina and Paul Garcia and wife, Mary Ann; sisters, Teresita Madrid and husband, Albert, Amalia Otero and husband, Caesar, Lillian Araiza and husband, Tim; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Gilbert Garcia. Betty Ann was a member of the Catholic Church. A viewing will be Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. A final viewing will be Monday morning at 10:30 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Elaine Sanchez, Martha Lucero, Joe Garcia, Joshua Garcia, Timmothy Araiza and Sammy Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be, Mark Garcia and Robert Garcia. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Golightly -- Jerran Golightly, February 23, 2002. Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone that was able to attend Jerran's services and to all those who have been here to help us in our time of need. We thank everyone for the prayers, support and for the LOVE that you all have given our family. Sincerely, The Golightly Family.
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Goodrich -- Margot (Marge) G. Goodrich, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Thursday, March 7, 2002. She is survived by her son, Martin Lange and wife, Tina of Sarasota, FL; daughters, Cynthia Lewis and husband,Timothy and Trudy Randour and husband, Charles, all of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Heather, Melinda, Jeffrey, Christopher and Maleri. Margot was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Nor Este Art Association and a member of the UNM Auxillary. Services will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold SE, with Pastor Randy Walquist officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Goodrich Endowment Scholarship Fund in c/o The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Foundation Fund, International Center, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295 or the ALS Association, New Mexico Chapter, P.O. Box 16495, 87191-6495. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Guentz -- �IN LOVING MEMORY OF KENNETH A. GUENTZ NOVEMBER 19, 1914 - MARCH 9, 1998 MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER. YOUR FAMILY CLAIRE, DUDLEY, AND JULIE
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Hall -- Billye Hall, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Sheldon W. Hall of Albuquerque; daughter, Zan Hinton and husband, Lane, of Lubbock Texas and their two sons, Bryan B. Ohnesorge and Jeffrey S. Ohnesorge; and daughter, Jo Lynn Billups and husband, Melvin, of Abilene, TX and their son, Matthew Luna; two great-grandchildren; brother, Leo B. Archer Jr. and wife, Joy of Matador, TX; and sister, Imogene Gibson of Lubbock, TX. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Assoc. of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Henderson -- V.R. Henderson, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1994 passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2002. He is survived by his two daughters, Kathryn Malone and husband, Fred of Albuquerque and Miriam Eley and husband, Elem of Titusville, NJ; three grandchildren, Jocelyn Duran and husband, Greg, Heather Sickenger and husband, Doug all of Albuquerque and Benjamin Eley of Titusville, NM; two great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Steven Duran of Albuquerque. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Virginia Francis Selman and husband, Ervin; nephew, Don Selman; and niece, Ginger Gay all of San Antonio, TX. Venice Roland Henderson, Jr., better known as V.R., was born on February 10, 1917 in Waco, TX to the late Venice Roland and Adah B. Sugg Henderson. He was a devoted husband to Anita, his late wife of 54 years, and a dedicated father to his daughters and their families. Following graduation from Waco High School in 1935, V.R. worked for 50 years as a freight Rates and Claims Analyst. His job took him to San Antonio in the 1940's-50's where he also attended Trinity University. Upon retiring in 1988 from over 35 years with Central Freight lines in Waco, V.R. worked part time for several years at the Baylor University Moody Library. Beginning in his youth and throughout his life, V.R. was an avid music lover and active church member. He enjoyed singing in church choirs, photography, reading and working with his hands. This tall Texan possessed a friendly, witty, warm personality and a devotion to God, family and knowledge, a true"southern gentleman." A Memorial Service and interment was held Saturday, March 2, 2002 in Waco, TX. On Sunday, March 10, 2002, friends, relatives and Carestone family are invited to a reception to be held 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Carestone of Albuquerque, 7101 Eubank Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions in V.R.'s name may be made to the Baylor Book Society, Baylor University Libraries, P.O. Box 97148, Waco, TX 76798.
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Hoppe -- John H. Hoppe, 67, a resident of Albuquerque for 24 years, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Carol A. Hoppe of Albuquerque; sons, Warren Hoppe, James Hoppe and wife, Phyllis and Frank Faris and wife, Ellen; daughters, Debbie Kennedy and husband, Michael and Camille Faris; grandson, Joshua Kennedy; granddaughter, Sarah Hoppe; brother, Floyd Hoppe and wife, Doretta; sister, Carolyn Peters; and numerous nieces and nephews. A native of North Judson, IN, John came to New Mexico to manage the local Mutual of Omaha office. Being an insurance salesman gave him great pleasure. He liked interacting with people, and �never met a stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering in his workshop, playing Black Jack, and cheering for his beloved Chicago Bears. John will be missed! Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Family will receive guests at their home following the ceremony.
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Johnston -- Joseph R. Johnston, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Johnston of Albuquerque; daughter, Rebekah Billingsley, husband Eric and grandson, Gabriel Billingsley of Albuquerque; daughters, Jennifer Johnston of Silver City, Nicole Soto, husband, Ray and granddaughter, Marisa of Albuquerque. Mr. Johnston was retired from the Federal Government, after 25 years of service. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and memorial prayer services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Manuel Montoya officiating.
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Krzynski -- Donald Krzynski, 71, of Colchester, Vermont passed away peacefully at the Vermont Respite House on Sunday, March 3, 2002. Donald was born July 13, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Leo and Marie Krzynski. Donald retired in 1995 from construction in Stockton, CA. His interests included gardening, horses and fixing up houses. He was a member of the elks for 36 years. He served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1954. He is survived by his daughter, Deann L. Krzynski; Patricia Armstrong; his grandson, Brett Armstrong Krzynski of Colcheter, Vermont; his granddaughter, Jaimie L. Krzynski of Albuquerque, Bobbie C. de Baca of Albuquerque; his brothers, Theodore Krzynski and his wife, Mary Jane of Peewaukee, WI, John and his wife, Phyllis of Ann Harbor, MI; his nieces, nepehws and their families. Also, Jerry Bourque of Colchester Vermont who Don thought of as a family member. Don was predeceased by his wife, Donna L. (Cheeseman) Krzynski and his daughter, Denise L. Krzynski. He leaves many friends he has met along the way in Illinois, Hawaii, New Mexico, California, and most recently in Vermont. At Don's request, there will not be a Funeral or Service. Remember him as he was, full of energy and life.
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Lukes -- Francis T. Lukes, devoted husband and father of five, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 of complications related to Alzheimer's disease. Born in New York, New York in 1916, Frank lived a life of service to his family, his Catholic faith, and his country. He entered the United States Army in 1939 and served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. His combat service was distinguished by numerous awards, including the Korean Service Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the European African Middle East Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Bronze Star Second Award. An officer in the Army Intelligence Corp, Frank attended the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Presidio of Monterey from which he was graduated with distinction in 1950. Frank retired a Lieutenant Colonel from the military in 1969 from Sandia Base in Albuquerque. He was a founding partner in the Landmark Realty Company and later established Dominion Appraisal Associates, an Albuquerque real estate appraisal firm. Frank is survived by his wife, Lorene Adel Lukes; his daughter, Frances Haughom of Eugene, Oregon; his sons, Michael, Thomas, Peter, and Paul Lukes, all of Albuquerque; and his sister, Rose Christina McGuire of Orlando, Florida. The family requests memorial contributions to be sent to the National Office of Alzheimer's Association, 919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois 60611-1676.
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Martinez -- Jose Orlando Martinez March 2, 1928 - March 9, 1993Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly In death we love you stillLucille, Michael, Dorothy, April & your great-grandson, Andres Orlando
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Pickering -- E. Elizabeth "Betty" (Head, Mitchell) Pickering, a resident of Albuquerque for 35 years, died March 4, 2002 at La Vida Llena Health Care Center. She was born October 19, 1910 in Johnstown, PA. to Cora Leffler and Joseph Head, the fourth of five children. Betty was predeceased by husbands, W. Bennett Mitchell and Raleigh L. Pickering. She is survived by three daughters, Anne Horne and husband, Walter, Elaine Reitzel and husband, David, Susan Smith and husband, H. F. Smith; six grandchildren, Douglas, Devan, and Dennis Horne, Tamara Hetzer, Robin Plopper, and Tom Ruhe; and eight great-grandchildren. Betty was an interior decorator for Mossman Gladden and Leishman Interiors until her retirement in 1977. She was an active member of St. Paul's Methodist Church and the Beauceant Lodge Chapter of the Shrine, Daughters of the Nile and Honored Ladies of the Shrine. Betty was an avid gardener and was very active in the Flower Association for many years. Betty was fondly known as the cookie lady making life"sweet" for all her friends. She brought smiles and beauty to everyone she encountered. She will be sorely missed. Cremation arrangements are by Sunrise Society of New Mexico. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, April 14, 2002, 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution Ave., NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Betty's name to the Perpetual Fund, Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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Reich -- Genevieve A. (Rozell) Reich, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002. She is survived by her husband of the family home; two daughters, Ruth Irene McCabe and husband, Bill of Albuquerque and Velma L. Walker and husband, H. Thomas of Minneapolis, MN; two grandchildren, Ladena Schuler and husband, Douglas of Albuquerque and Rozella Hayes and husband, Darrell of Alexandria, VA; three great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Schuler and wife, Tina of Phoenix, AZ, Kathy Bryson and husband, David of Albuquerque and Tamara Hayes of Boston, MA; and several nieces and nephews. Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. Balch and Iva Warren Balch; husband, James (Milt) Rozell; and son, James R. (Buddy) Rozell. When Genevieve was three her parents moved to Oklahoma, where she grew up and attended schools in a number of places since her father was an oil field worker. She married J. Milt Rozell in December, 1927. In August, 1978, She married Chester Reich. Genevieve (Gen Rozell) was a longtime employee of APS and retired from Valley High School in 1974. Genevieve became a Christian at age 13 and was baptized in the Arkansas River in Oklahoma. She was a longtime member of Alameda Community Chapel and is presently a member of Faith Bible Church. Genevieve was a member of Albuquerque Retired Education Association. Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Dr. H. Thomas Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Douglas Schuler, Jeffrey Schuler, David Bryson, Nathan Saltzman, Karl Saltzman and Gary Peterson. Honorary pallbearer will be Darrell Hayes. Contributions may be made to Faith Bible Church, 9600 Central SE, 87123. French Mortuary,1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Retke -- Roxie E. Retke, 99, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, March 7, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Lee and husband, Carroll of Albuquerque; son, Raymond Woods of Chandler, AZ; sister, Dixie Padgett of Conyers, GA; two grandchildren which Mrs. Retke raised, Ron Woods and Wendy Woods, both of Albuquerque; five other grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Retke was preceded in death by her son, Max A. Woods; four brothers; and one sister. She retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in 1965, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Harold Johnson officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Sandy -- Lyman Gage Sandy, age 56, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 5, 2002, from the arms of his loving wife of almost 28 years, Alison K. Schuler. A man of extraordinary brilliance, wide-ranging knowledge, wit, talent and integrity, he was admired, loved and emulated by all who knew him. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College in 1967, and then served for two years as a VISTA volunteer in Pueblo, Colorado. He returned to The Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review, and from which he earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 1972. After law school, Mr. Sandy spent a year clerking for Judge John Minor Wisdom of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and thereafter joined the prestigious Washington, D.C.law firm of Covington & Burling, where, among more intellectual legal pursuits such as native claims to Alaskan land, he reviewed transcripts of Captain Kangaroo for educational content. To her great good fortune, Mr. Sandy married Alison Schuler, a law school classmate, in 1974. In 1975, at the urging of their good friend and now 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge, Harris Hartz, Mr. Sandy and his wife came to New Mexico as Assistant United States Attorneys, as the first married couple permitted to be hired by the Department of Justice. Mr. Sandy later joined the eminent local law firm of Miller, Stratvert, & Torgerson, concentrating primarily in complex defense litigation, where he continued to practice as a partner with his esteemed colleagues until his death. In 1985, as Mr. Sandy reported in his 20th anniversary report for Harvard College,"I found myself a father for the first time at age forty...Teddy is a source of constant joy and will soon be smarter than his father. He is also hard to catch, which suggests to me something of the wisdom of earlier parenting." In addition to law practice and parenting, Mr. Sandy served as president of the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of New Mexico, co-chair of the Harvard Campaign, and Regional Director for the Harvard Alumni Association. He observed, after attending the celebrations of the 350th anniversary of the founding of Harvard College,"[I]t was good to listen to people like Michael Walzer without having to scribble notes. Even Prince Charles [of Great Britain] was worth listening to, despite a costume which gave him the appearance of an enormous bee." Mr. Sandy took great pleasure in classical music (and in particular the concerts of the June Music Festival), and doing the New York Times, Harper's, and The Atlantic Monthly crosswords, crostics and puzzles in pen. His home is overflowing with books and magazines on every possible topic. His photographic memory served him well in his work and as a contestant on Win Ben Stein's Money. He and his family were long-term member of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society and avid eclipse chasers, having traveled to the last three total solar eclipses in the Caribbean, the Black Sea, and Zambia, respectively. In support of his son's rise to the rank of Eagle Scout, Mr. Sandy served as Committee Chair for Cub Scout Pack 48 and Boy Scout Troop 444. He was also on the committee for Astronomy Explorer Post 110. He will be remembered as a ready mentor and guide, a firm and loyal friend, a man of ready wit and profound integrity, and a dedicated, loving and supportive husband and father. Mr. Sandy is survived by his wife, Alison K. Schuler, and 16 year-old son, Theodore Schuler-Sandy, of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his parents, Elizabeth and Robert, of Deerfield Illinois, his brother, Robert E. Sandy, Jr. and wife, Joan Phillips Sandy, and their children, Mary Phillips-Sandy and John Phillips-Sandy, of Waterville, Maine, and his parents-in-law, Irma and Richard Schuler, of Albuquerque. Mr. Sandy's remains will be cremated. A memorial service , followed by a reception, will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul NE. The family requests that contributions in Mr. Sandy's memory be made to the St. Luke Lutheran Church memorial garden fund, 9100 Menaul NE, 87112; The Albuquerque Astronomical Society, Observatory Fund, P.O. Box 50581, 87181; or the Great Southwest Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 5841 Office NE, 87109. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Scanlon -- Sheila Scanlon, 65, of Rio Rancho, NM entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 5, 2002. She is survived by her life partner, Dorothy Whitcomb and her six children; and ten grandchildren; her sister, Elizabeth Scanlon of Sparks, NV and her family; brother, Shuan Scanlon and wife, Jeannine of Manchester, NH and family; and her many friends and colleagues. Sheila was preceded into the next life by her parents, Dorothy and Vincent Scanlon of Boston, MA and Santa Fe; and by her grandson, Nicholas of Haverhill, MA. Sheila was a graduate of Radcliff College in Cambridge, MA and worked at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and for hospitals and agencies in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. She was an exceptionally loving and giving human being and went above and beyond for her clients. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Lovelace Hospital, Delta Hospice and to numerous friends for their loving, compassionate care and support. Join us to celebrate Sheila's life at a Mass on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1502 Sara Road in Rio Rancho, NM. Donations may be made in her memory to Delta Hospice, 2500 Comanche NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque 256-9400. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
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Shelby -- Matt D. Shelby of Tucson, AZ died on February 18, 2002 in Albuquerque. A Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation arrangements by French Mortuary.
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Sierra -- Mr. Luis David Sierra died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in Albuquerque at the age of 40. Mr. Sierra is survived by his children, Keitel Sierra and wife, Monique, Yessica Sierra and Luis Sierra. Funeral Services for Mr. Sierra will be held on Monday at Salazar & Sons Mortuary where the Service will begin at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation for Mr. Sierra will be held on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Ward -- James D. Ward, 71, died February 27, 2002 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by son, J.D. Ward, Fresno, CA.; grandson, James Ward, Everett, WA; son, Trey Ward; and grandson, Conor Ward of Albuquerque. He is also survived by brother, Con. L. Ward of St. Louis, MO; and sister, Lorraine Van Horn, North Platte, NE. He was preceded in death by brother, Paul R. Ward. He had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1964 working for Continental Trailways until his retirement and moving to El Paso in 1989. Funeral arrangements were by Harding, Orr & McDaniel, 320 Montana Ave, El Paso Texas 79902. Burial at Fort Bliss, TX. Please make contributions to the charity of your choice.
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Winter -- Raymond George Winter, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2002 after a short illness. He was born June 9, 1922 in Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Winter attended Fort Collins High School and Denver University. He was a World War II Veteran and had 33 years of government service. Upon retiring, he traveled the country with his wife, wrote poetry, loved to go fishing and participated in the Senior Olympics, winning many awards. Mr. Winter was a member of the VFW. One of Mr. Winter's favorite movies was �Heaven Knows Mr. Allison the family feels Heaven also knows Mr. Winter. He is survived by his wife, Beulah B. Winter; three children, Gerald Winter and wife, Mary, Coach Carol Winter and Linda Alexander and husband, Bill; two grandchildren, Jennifer Garcia and husband, Bernie and Jon Alexander; and one great-grandchild, Mayah Garcia. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Harold L. Trott officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat March 09, 2002