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Abraham -- Jake Abraham, 74, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002. He was born to Siegfried and Jessie Gunn Abraham on May 3, 1927. Jake's early years were spent in Laguna and he graduated from Grants High in 1945. After serving in the Navy, he returned and received his college degree at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Following service with the New Mexico State Police in Santa Fe, Jake returned to Grants where he spent the remainder of his life. He was active in the community and served with the Grants City Council, Laguna Tribal Budget and Education Committees, BPOE Lodge 2053, Grants Quadrathalon, Boy Scouts, Little League, Booster Club and the Bi-County Fair. He will be fondly remembered as an avid hunter, outdoorsman and teller of stories. Jake is survived by his wife of 52 years Birdye Hawkinson Abraham; son, Dr. Ken Abraham and wife Nona and grandchildren, Kami and Koby of Grants; Daughters, Terri of Albuquerque, and Randi of Springeville, Utah; sister, Ruth (Diddy) Sarracino and husband Eddy of Laguna. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Rebecca Fernandez, and his son, Jacob (Moe) Abraham. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Presbyterian Hospice Program, 8100 Constitution Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87110. A Memorial Service will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 400 Nimitz Drive, Grants, New Mexico, on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 10:00am. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 505-343-8008.
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Harger -- Mary Louise Harger, 98, a resident of New Mexico for 41 years, died Thursday, April 4, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Howard D. Harger and wife, Hilda of Biloxi, MS, Bob J. Harger and wife, Sally, Wendell M. Harger and wife, Carol A., all of Albuquerque, Roland N. Harger and wife, Connie and Larry T. Harger, all of Los Lunas; daughters, Edith M. Wright of Wichita, KS, Evelyn Ford and husband, William C. of Lumberton, MS, Julia E. Mitchell and husband, John of Albuquerque, Claudette Jackson of Phoenix, AZ and Brenda S. Shott of Los Lunas; daughter-in-law, Ricki M. Harger; 29 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Agnes Bazer and husband, Raymond of Mississippi. Mrs. Harger was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Harger; sons, Ronald C. Harger, Max H. Harger; grandson, Duane Jackson; and sons-in-law, Harold Jackson and Frank Wright. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Mike Dickinson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mark Harger, Randy Harger, Rusty Harger, Brett Harger, Robert Shott, Bradley Taylor, Aron Taylor and Duane Harger. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Harger's children would like to express thanks to the staff at Ladera Nursing Center and Quality Continuum Hospice for the love and care of their mother. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Herrera -- Mr. Mariano Herrera Jr., 84, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on April 5, 2002. Mr. Herrera is survived by his beloved wife of sixty four years, Reyna Herrera; four daughters, Clara Galloway and husband, Cedric, Irene Blea and husband, John, Senaida Charley and husband, Tom, Donna Marsico and husband, Steve; three sons, Puliidor (Puli) Herrera, Chris (Cristobal) Herrera and wife, Arlene, Fred Herrera and wife, Yolanda; her sister, Caroline Herrera; two brothers, Eloy Herrera and wife, Lina, Ramon Herrera and wife Grace; twenty five grandchildren; thirty nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Herrera was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Quirina Herrerra, his brothers, Jose, Nestor and Avelino Herrera; his sister, Lucinda Baca. Mr. Herrera was a member of the Catholic Church, International Association of Machinists at G.E./A.C.F. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:30pm until 7:00pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm by Mr. Ruben Gomez. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 until 9:00 with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 at the Church by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sid Galloway, Vincent Blea, Brian Romero, Eric Herrera, Ross Ballantyne and Stephen Marsico. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Romero, John Ross Ballantyne, Melissa Marufu and Steve Herrera. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements. 243-7861
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Johnson -- Pamela Kay Johnson, 44, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002 in Amarillo, TX. She is survived by her mother, Kathryn E. Johnson; father, Gerald Johnson, Sr.; brother, Gerald Jr. and fiancee, Theresa all of Albuquerque. Pamela was born and raised in Albuquerque. She graduated from Valley High School in 1975. She was a very compassionate, and caring person and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and Graveside Services will be held on Monday, April 8, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE with Jim Yates of Berean Baptist Church officiating.
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Kazanecki -- Louis Kazanecki, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, died Thursday, March 28, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Marie Kazanecki of Albuquerque; daughters, Christine Weigt and husband, Nathan of Oregon, WI and Mary Etmanczyk and husband, James of Madison, WI; two granddaughters, Laura (Brian) Weber and Mara Etmanczyk; a great-granddaughter, Caroline Weber; and two nephews, Thomas Kazanecki of St. Louis, MO and Tim Kazanecki of Tyner IN. A WWII veteran, Mr. Kazanecki served in the United States Coast Guard from 1941-1946. Mr. Kazanecki was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd. He was also a member, for over 50 years, of Dells Masonic Lodge #124 in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with the Reverend Stephen J. Miller officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at a later date in Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Krause -- Rosina G. Krause, 77, loving wife, mother, sister and friend, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died Saturday, April 6, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Richard W. Krause of Albuquerque; daughter, Mia Williams of Las Vegas, NV; son, Joseph M. Krause of Albuquerque; sisters, Mary Gonzales, Josephine Rivera and Tillie Gonzales and husband, Albert, all of Albuquerque, and Frances Martinez of Santa Fe; brother, Mike Garcia and wife, Corrine of Santa Fe; former husband and Mia Williams' father, Everett"Bill" Williams; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Rosina was a member of St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church where she was involved in Bible study. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, with Father Frank Prieto, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Mortgage Reduction Program, 4000 Saint Joseph's Place NW, 87120. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Lair -- Ruby Omega Lair, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Saturday, April 6, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Rocky Floyd Lair and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque, and Kelly Rease Lair and wife, Pegi of Arlington, TX; grandchildren, Erin Michelle Lair of Albuquerque, Kelly Irene Omega Lair of Arlington, and Holly Jean Krehbiel of Albuquerque; sister, Opal Bentley of Albuquerque; and brother, Donald Morris of Camp Verde, AZ. Mrs. Lair was a great friend to many people in Albuquerque and an absolute"Rose aholic." Services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 9:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Mayeux -- Oliver Guy Mayeux, 80, a resident of Albuquerque for the past nine years went home on Friday, April 5, 2002, to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Plaucheville, Louisiana, on December 24, 1921. He was the youngest of eight children and was preceded in death by his dear wife Jewell, his parents, and his four sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his only daughter Patricia Ann Medina and husband Lawrence of Albuquerque; grandson Gary Medina of Edmond, Oklahoma; granddaughters Karen Merwin and husband Jon of Ormond Beach, Florida; and Deanna Medina of Albuquerque; by four precious great-grandchildren; Emily Merwin, Connor Merwin, Cali Merwin, and Phillip Medina; and by many nephews and nieces. Upon graduation from high school Mr. Mayeux enlisted in the military where he spent twenty-two years of active duty and retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. After retiring from the military he worked for Lockheed Aircraft at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona for sixteen years. He had a kind heart, a great sense of humor and dearly loved his entire family. Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd., NW (3 Blocks N. of Paseo Del Norte). Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd., NW with Fr. John Conway, celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Gary Medina, Jon Merwin, Charles Merwin, Pat Ortiz, Dennis Buckman, Jr., and Faustin Martinez. Friends may visit French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd., NW (3 Blocks N. of Paseo Del Norte) Monday from 6:00 p.m. until time of the rosary.
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Reed -- Fred M. Reed, June 10, 1925-March 28, 2002. The family of Fred Reed from Laguna Pueblo and Paguate, New Mexico would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our friends and relatives for your love and thoughtfulness expressed in prayers, presence and donations during the recent loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. May you be richly rewarded for your kindness.
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Rey -- Final visitation for Mrs. Virginia J. Rey will be Monday morning from 9:00am until 9:30 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at San Felipe de Neri Church at 10:00am, Monsignor Leo Lucero will celebrate Mass. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements. 243-7861
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Sanchez -- Lillie Carrasco Sanchez went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2002. Funeral services for Lillie are pending and will be announced. Services are in the care of Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. NW 898-3160
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Surface -- Ruby Marjorie Hansen Surface, age 88, died March 25, 2002 of cancer. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Victor; daughter, Carolyn; her brother, Lorenzo Hansen of Logan, Utah; and several nieces and nephews. Cremains will be placed at the family plot in Brigham City, Utah at a later date.
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Tanner -- Harvey Tanner, loving husband, father, grandfather, hunting buddy, and friend, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Saturday, April 6, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Thora Tanner of the family home; daughter, Willa Lisica and husband, John of Albuquerque; son, Charles Tanner and wife, Katherine of Plainview, TX; brother, Charles H. Tanner and wife, Estelle of Plymouth, N.H.; and 5 grandchildren. Harvey was a WWII Army veteran, serving in 4 major campaigns in the European theatre: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland. He was an avid outdoorsman, continuing to hunt to his last days. He was a lifetime member of Ducks Unlimited and the Elks. Harvey never met a stranger. He was very outgoing and friendly and he will be greatly missed by many. Private graveside services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to his doctor's at VA Medical Center and the staff and patients at the VA Dialysis Unit. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Torres -- Patricia Consuelo Torres, 49, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 4, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Henry D. Torres; daughter, Alesia Marie Torres and Joey Arjona; mother, Josephine Montoya; brother, Mike DeHerrera; sisters, Liz DeHerrera, Diane Sand and Karen L. Williams; 13 nephews and nieces; and mother-in-law, Stephanie Torres. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmo DeHerrera; and father-in-law, David Torres. Rosary will be recited, Monday, April 8, 2002, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, April 9, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Richard Olona, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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Wagner -- Thelma M. Wagner, 87, Our Dearest Mother, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 6, 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Malmyga of Grand Rapids, MI, Marilyn G. Rice and husband, Robert K. of Glendale, AZ and Jo Ann Hammar and husband, Kenneth of Mesa, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and brothers, Dale Treusdell and wife, Dorothy of WA and John Treusdell of AZ. Mrs. Wagner was a resident of Albuquerque since 1984 and was a member of Hoffmantown Church, the Golden Circle Bible Class, and the Chapter II Support Group. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110 or Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Rd. NE, 87111, in Mrs. Wagner's name. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE.
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Ward -- Margaret Louise Ward, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, Saturday, March 30th. She was born March 6th 1910, in Gwynneville, Indiana. She and her late husband Chalen Ward came to Albuquerque in 1939. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Gross and Jeannine Chilton; grandchildren, Durees, Connie, Wes, Dana, Tracey, Jody; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Ashton, Hunter, Brandon Barnhouse, Amanda, Dillon, Kiersten; great-great grandson, Cody; sister in-law, Opal Hargrove. Margaret was a member of Covenant Christian Church. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, April 8, 2002 in Covenant Christian Church 6380 Iris Rd. Rio Rancho with Pastor Scott DeVore officiating. She requested no flowers but if you wish donations may be made to Covenant Christian Church to continue the good news of the love of our Lord Jesus. JOHN 3:16 Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE is handling her arrangements.
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Williams -- Maxine M. Williams, 89, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 7, 2002. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Service times are pending. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. 
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