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Balstad -- Rolf Balstad, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002. He is survived by his sons, David Balstad of Seligman, AZ and Eric Balstad and wife, Esther of Longmont, CO; grandchildren, Trenton Balstad, Travis Balstad, both of Longmont, CO, Erica Balstad of Brighton, CO and Alexis Balstad of Boulder, CO; sister, Naomi Westberg and husband, Walt of Gainesville, FL; and brother, Paul Balstad and wife, Greta of Denver, CO. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Iva Balstad. Mr. Balstad worked as a mining engineer and salesman for DuPont in numerous Western States and Mexico, retiring to Albuquerque in 1973. He loved to go sailing and investing in the stock market. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held Friday at Santa Fe National Cemetery. There will be an open house reception of Mr. Balstad's family and friends at the family home, Friday, April 26, 2002, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Brady -- Edwin T. Brady, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) B.A., M.A. of Baltimore, Maryland and Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully in Albuquerque on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the age of 84. His first wife, Genevieve Garey Brady, died in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Y. Brady; his son, Patrick T. Brady, his wife, Maria, and their sons, Michael and Philippe of Houston, TX; his daughter, Major Michele M. Brady USAF (Ret.) of Nacogdoches, TX; brothers, Donald C. Brady of Baltimore and Norman C. Brady of Los Alamitos, CA; and his sister, Sister M. Benedict Brady of Mercy Hospital Center, Baltimore. Lt. Col. Brady served on Saipan and Guam during WWII; at K-2, Korea in 1953; on Eniwetok during Operation Castle in 1954. He was Director of Operation for AACS / AFCS in Korea (1953) and Alaska (1959); and as Director of Telecommunications for the Continental AFCS Region at Tinker AFB, OK. After retirement in 1963, he received BA and MA degrees from the University of New Mexico and taught Language Arts and Reading at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, NM from 1965 to 1970. He captained his soccer and baseball teams at Towson High School, MD in 1936-1937 and was Senior Class President. His last soccer game in Baltimore was December 7, 1941. His passion for sports as player, coach, commentator, and spectator spanned his lifetime. In lieu of flowers request memorials to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1900 Mark Ave., Gallup, NM 87301. Memorial Service will be held at St. Bernadette's Church, in Albuquerque on Friday, April 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. There will be no public viewing and private disposition of his cremated remains has been arranged. The Sunrise Society of New Mexico is coordinating the arrangements.
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Burke -- Ausma (Melkerts) Burke, 68, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2002. She had struggled with breast cancer in 1991 and its eventual return in 2000. She was a resident of Albuquerque. She was born on August 26, 1933 in Riga, Latvia. Her parents were Hugo and Austra (Lindbergs) Melkerts. In the spring of 1949, Ausma came with her mother, aunt, sister and brother to New York City, NY. In 1952, the family relocated to Albuquerque. Ausma met her future husband, Buddy L. Burke and they were married on June 18, 1955. Ausma and Buddy had their son, Sheldon in Albuquerque. They then relocated to Great Falls, MT and on to Lincoln, NE. Their daughters, Cynthia and Barbara were born in Lincoln, NE. Moving on to Monmouth, IL; Ausma became a U.S. citizen. The Burkes continued their travels, living in Rock Island, IL; Clinton, IA; and the suburbs of Indianapolis, IN. Ausma worked for J.C. Penney as an office cashier for the majority of her career in Greenwood, IN. She retired in 1995. Ausma was an avid gardener, seamstress and hobbyist. She made beautiful handmade quilts, pillows, placemats, pot holders and Christmas ornaments. She also became interested in scrapbooking. Ausma was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Barbara A. Burke in 1984; and her son, Sheldon A. Burke in 1992. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, IN. Ausma and Buddy returned to Albuquerque in June 2001. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Church of Albuquerque as her health permitted. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Buddy L. Burke. She is also survived by her daughter, Cynthia L. Burke of Greenwood, IN. Other survivors are her sister and brother-in-law, Maija (Melkerts) Adcox and Bill Adcox of Albuquerque; and her brother and sister-in-law, Valdis Victors Melkerts and Pat Melkerts of Ruidoso. Other survivors are niece, Debra Moyers and daughter, Maija Moyers and niece, Tammy Adcox and family, Mike, Marisa and Monica Demarco, all of Albuquerque; nephew and wife, Steve and Rita Adcox and children, Sean, Kyle and Chad, nephew and wife, Mark and Barbara Adcox and son, Moon Simpson, all of Albuquerque; cousin-in-law, Mary Swank and family, Kraig, Traci, Noah, and Jenna Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; cousin removed, Cheryl Hamm and daughter, Laurel of Moriarty and cousin removed, Scott Hamm of Camarillo, CA. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Additional memorial services will be held at a later date at First Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, IN. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greenwood, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, April 25, 2002, 3:00 p.m. until time of service.
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Byrd -- Eva M. Byrd, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Minister Ivy Wheeler and husband, Dr. Lloyd Wheeler; and other relatives. Visitation will be Thursday, April 25, 2002, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at Faith Tabernacle, 7701 Zuni SE, with Dr. Wheeler, officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Cain -- Mildred L."Millie" Cain, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Tuesday April 23, 2002. She is survived by her sons and grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Friday, April 26, 2002, 9:30 a.m., officiated by Russell Resnik, Rabbi of Adat Yeshua Messianic Synagogue, which is located at 529 Jefferson St. NE (Jefferson and Lomas). Should friends' desire, memorial contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice Memorial Fund, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 310, 87110.
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Castillo -- Funeral Services for Cleo Castillo will be held Wednesday at Salazar & Sons Mortuary where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at MT. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Trujillo, Joseph Candelaria, Ramon Castillo, Carlos Candearia, Eric Chavez, and Derek Apodaca. Arrangements by Salazar &Sons Mortuary, 400 Third. St. SW
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Clark -- Anneliese G. Clark, 64, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2002, after a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-1676. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
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Cotinola -- Final viewing for Mr. Richard Martin Cotinola will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A reception will follow after the services at the Moose Lodge #1517, 2121 Edith Blvd. N.E. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary,717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222.
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Currier -- W.F."Bill" Currier, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died Monday, April 22, 2002. He is survived by his sons, Larry W. Currier and wife, Mary, and James E. Currier both of Albuquerque, Michael P. Currier and wife, Karen, of Las Cruces, NM and David R. Currier and wife, Denise, of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Joshua, Trevor, Billy, Jackie, Byron, Rachael and Brennan; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jessie and Morgan; brother, Virgil Currier; sisters, Leora Mickelson and Ursula Lieter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Selma, in October, 2000, son, Gary L. Currier in July, 1962 and granddaughter Tammy Currier in November, 1978. Mr. Currier was born in South Dakota and graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. On June 27, 1941 he married Selma Anderson. He served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater in the 343rd Quartermasters Depot Co. Supply. He joined the US Forest Service in Portland, OR in 1956 and was transferred to Albuquerque in 1961 where he retired in 1975. Mr. Currier was member of the Society of Range Management, former member of Asbury United Methodist Church and currently a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2002, 3:30 p.m., at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul NE with Pastor Clyde Stanfield officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Church, Memorial Garden Fund, 9100 Menaul NE, 87112. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel.
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D'amore -- Shaun A. D'Amore of Albuquerque, formerly of LaPlata, MD, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2002. Loving husband of Paula Hoyer; beloved father of Shawntel Hoyer and Ryon Wenger; dear son of Joan Gritz; and adored brother of Adam S. (Cathy) D'Amore and Joshua M. Troncoso; cherished grandson of William and Evelyn Gritz; adored uncle of Arielle M. D'Amore. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 12:00 noon at Danzansky-Goldberg Memorial Chapels, Inc., 1170 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. Interment at King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church, VA. The family will be in mourning at the Gritz residence through Friday, 12:00 noon April 26, 2002. Memorial contributions may be made to Sha'are Shalom Congregation, PO Box 1434 White Plains, MD, 20695.
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Fehr -- John George Fehr, 74, went to rest with the Lord and the one's he loved who passed on before him on Saturday, April 20th, 2002 following a long illness. He was born February 4th, 1928 in Yonkers, New York to Alice and John Fehr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Margaret; his one daughter, Mary E. Pryce of Los Altos, CA; his four sons, John G. Fehr III of Albuquerque, NM, William C. Fehr of Rio Rancho, NM, John T. Fehr of Auburn, PA, Gerald R. Fehr of Bellmawr, NJ; two sisters, Alice McConnell and Dorothy Fehr; three brothers, Earl Fehr, Billy Hird and Bobby Hird; and seven grandchildren, William Fehr, Jennifer Fehr, Jessica Fehr, John T. Fehr Jr., Branden Fehr, Michael Dunn, and Jessica Lunde. John was a Catholic. He was a proud Marine and a disabled veteran of WW II. He was a loving father and husband whose greatest joy was helping others and giving of himself unselfishly. A visitation will be held Friday, April 26th, 2002 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 27th, 2002 at 9am at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 5415 Fortuna Rd NW. A Funeral will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 1685 Branham Lane, Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95118; and/or to: The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute-Make checks payable to : NHLBI for Pulmonary Research-Address: NHLBI, ATTN: Director, Dr. Claude Lenfant, 31 Centre Dr., Bldg. 31, Rm 5A52, Bethesda, MD 20892-2486. Please make a note on donations, In Memory of John G. Fehr.
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Flaska -- Laura K. Flaska, born April 17, 1915, in Deming, New Mexico to Charles Joseph Kelly and Goldie G. Goolsby, died April 19, 2002 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, February 11, 2002. Her survivors include a niece, Sallie Ann Hane; and a brother-in-law, Reverend John A. Flaska Jr. Laura graduated from the University of New Mexico and taught public school in southwestern New Mexico and in McKinley County. She was later a graduate student at the University of Indiana. During the Second World War, she was in personnel management with the contractor building an air base at Fort Sumner, New Mexico. She was employed by the accounting firm Linder, Burk and Stephenson, which became Peat, Marwick and Mitchell. She, then, served as secretary to the University of New Mexico Law Faculty. Upon returning to Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell, she served as personal secretary to the Managing Partners until her retirement. An avid gardener, she was a member of the Albuquerque Rose Society and The American Rose Society achieving the coveted distinction of judge. She belonged to the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Viewing will be conducted Tuesday, April 23, 2002 from 1:00 p.m. until recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the Fern Chapel, Strong-Thorne Mortuary. A Memorial Mass will be conducted Wednesday, April 24, 2002 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. is in charge of arrangements.
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Griego -- Mr. Gaspar Griego, 78, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on April 22, 2002. Mr. Griego is survived by his loving sister, Margaret Martinez and by many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Griego was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. A visitation for Mr. Griego will be Wednesday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A Visitation will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griego Rd. NW Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final Visitation will be Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Joe Vigil. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full Military Honors by the D.A.V. #3. The family will be at the house of his niece, Lupe Adams. Pallbearers will be, Zeke Sanchez, Dave Lyons, Arthur Wiest, Michael Griego, Justie Martinez and Patrick Linebarger. Honorary pallbearers will be, Richard Martinez, Paul Martinez and Gilbert Griego. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Griffin -- B.E. (Ed) GriffinI do not need a special day to bring you to my mind, the days I do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning when I awake I know that you are gone. and no one knows the headache, as I try to carry on.My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow, what it's meant to lose you, no one will ever know. My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still.There will always be heartache, and often a silent tear. But always a precious memory of the days when you were here.If tears would make a staircase, and heartaches make a lane, I'd walk the path to Heaven and bring you home again. I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain, to walk with me throughout my life until we meet again.Our family chain is broken now, and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Yours, Trulee, Tony, Tracy, grandchildren; and loving wife, Gerri.
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Hall -- Cyrus D. Hall, 1921-2002. CWO2 USN (Ret), passed away April 17, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Luise L. Hall; his son, Jeffery S. Hall, GSEC (SW) USN; and his grandson, Scotty. Cyrus was born June 21, 1921. He served his country faithfully enlisting in the Navy in 1939, fighting communism in World War II and in the Korean War. He retired in 1960, having attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer after 21 years of faithful service. His duty stations included the Battleship USS Texas, the Minesweep YMS 183, the USS Manchester CL 83, the USS Algol AKA 54, the USS Essex CV9, the USS Fremont APA 44, and the USS Albermarle AV 5. He taught Fire Control School in Great Lakes, Illinois, and completed his military career as a Test Engineer at White Sands Missile range. He continued to serve his country as an employee of Sandia National Laboratories, working as a Field Engineer. He was quickly recognized for his level of knowledge, and ability to get the job done right the first time. He became the"go to" person to solve whatever problems occurred in the prototype weapons program. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and of the Fleet Reserve Association. A devoted husband, father, and mentor for his family and friends, he always had a kind word to offer, and was ready to offer assistance in whatever way was needed. His advice and guidance has proven invaluable. The world is a poorer place for his passing. His family would like to thank those who have rendered comfort and aid during this trying time. Cremation took place on April 18, 2002 and a Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the family home. Cyrus will be buried at sea this summer. May God Bless him. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen.
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Mack -- Patrick Timothy Mack, born September 19, 1978, died suddenly Saturday, April 20, 2002. He graduated from Manzano High School in 1997, and was a junior at the University of New Mexico. He excelled in many athletic activities and was a distinguished student. Patrick had numerous precious friends. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Patti and Jack Scherer; his brothers, Christopher Mack, Brian and Chris Scherer; his father, Kim Mack; his grandparents, Oliver and Becky Frei, Mary Mack, and Jean Scherer; his great grandmother, Mary Frei; his aunts and uncles, Lori Carroll, Barbi and James Grace, Larry Frei, Sean and Lynn Frei, Lee Hightower, Tex and Terri Scherer, and Bruce Scherer. His many cousins included Kathryn and Kristina Grace, Donald and Brandon Carroll, Brian and Jason Frei. He had a great aunt and uncle Janet and Paul Tafoya. Special thank you from the family to Matthew Henderson for his long and endearing friendship with Patrick.
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Mcnama -- Mary Frances Nicholson McNama, daughter of Claude and Edna Nicholson, died Friday, April 19, 2002. She was born on February 6, 1922 and is survived by two sisters, Carrie Dowd and Florence Brooks; two children; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; son, Mike McNama and wife, Judy, their children, Heather, Shea, and Kim; daughter, Donna McBroom and her sons, Bart McBroom and wife, Leslie, their children, Janis, David, Kari and Wayne McBroom and wife, Martina. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Donald McNama in 1974; brothers, Claude Jr., Howard, and William; sisters, Edna Earl, Martha and Cansada. Mary devoted her life to her family. She worked for a time at TRW in California, then as a house sitter and babysitter in Albuquerque. She was very involved in the lives of Mitch and Matt Hunter and Dylan Dominguez. Mary graduated from Albuquerque High in 1940. The Memorial Service will be held at St John's Cathedral (4th and Silver) on Friday, April 26, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. The Very Rev. John B. Haverland, Dean Emeritus officiating. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics in her name. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.
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Pierce -- Lillian Chapman Pierce, age 84, was called home to our Lord, April 21, 2002. She is survived by her sons, John J. Ortega and wife, Elaine of Albuquerque and Eppie A. Ortega and wife, Clorinda also of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren who reside in New Mexico, Texas and New Jersey. She was much loved and will be much missed.
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Pino -- Eddie Pino, age 74, died Saturday evening April 20, 2002 at his home with his family at his side. Eddie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Naomi de Pino; three children, Nathan Pino, Bernadette Pino de Goler, and Gilda Vogal. Eddie also leaves behind five grandchildren, Darrick and Caprice Pino, Andrea Dionne, Christopher and Nicholas James; and seven great-grandchildren, Angel Chavez-Pino and Andre Pino, Klassie and Alicia Pino, Samantha and Nicholas Dionne, and Cruzita James. Eddie worked at Albuquerque Police Department for five years then moved to Los Angeles where he worked 17 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Eddie and Naomi returned to Albuquerque where Eddie resumed work at Bernalillo Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff. Eddie was a 4th degree Black Belt and taught self-defense to police officers in the State Police Academy and throughout New Mexico for over a decade, leaving behind the memory of a crippling handshake. A Prayer Service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church, 1613 Arizona Street NE. Burial will follow in Sandia Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 821-0010.
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Rivera -- Gavina (Vina) Nuanes Rivera, 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 20, 2002, after a brief illness. She was born on June 21, 1924, as the youngest of 12 children born to Remigio and Beatriz Nuanes in Old Town Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and later married Manuel Rivera. She gave birth to five children, all born in Albuquerque. Later, as a single mother, she lovingly cared for her children in the Duranes area, working for 31 years for the Bernalillo County Juvenile Probation Office, where she supervised the staff and later became the Children's Court Clerk. She was a devout Catholic and faithfully worshipped at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She is survived by her five children, Charlotte Walton, and her husband, Kenneth, Geraldine Rivera, and her husband, William Deaton; Robert Rivera, Beatriz (Betty) Rivera, and David Rivera, and his wife, Patricia; six grandchildren, Randall and Todd Turrietta, Jeffrey Bowerman, Marc Rivera and Bennigna Rivera, of Albuquerque, and Savanna (Rivera) Halwas, and her husband, Todd Halwas, of South Carolina; five great-grandchildren, Sean Turrietta, Victoria, Ashlyn and Dallas Turrietta, and Dorothy Emma Halwas; her surviving siblings are Nestor Nuanes, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Annie Garcia, and her son, Harry Garcia, of Albuquerque, and Joseph Nuanes, and his wife, Margie, of Whittier, California. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. The Pallbearers are Jeffrey Bowerman, Todd Turrietta, Marc Rivera, Bennigna Rivera, Paul Nuanes and Harry Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers are Robert D. Chavez, Pete Chavez, Raymond Saavedra, Ernest Nuanes, Jr., William Deaton and Kenneth Walton. At a later date her remains will be cremated and a private ceremony will occur for their final disposition. We will forever miss the quiet, kind and dignified grace of our loving Mother.
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Smith -- Robert E. Smith, 86, crossed over on April 17, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Allyne; daughters, Judy DeRouen, Biloxi, MS, and Karen Bavouset and husband, Dick, West Covina, CA, Jan DeMaggio and husband, Paul, Albuquerque; son, Michael L. Smith, Albuquerque; granddaughter, Carol Redmond and husband, Michael, Biloxi, MS; grandsons, Robert Martin, Biloxi, MS and Stan and Jeff Sanchez, Oakland, CA; great-grandsons, Michael and Bobby Redmond, Biloxi, MS. Cremation has taken place. All who knew and loved him are invited to attend and share in the memories of his life on Sunday, April 28, 2:00 p.m. in the home of Jan and Paul DeMaggio, 3500 Embudito NE.
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Smith -- Thomas J. Smith was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 28, 1920 and died Sunday morning, April 21, 2002 in Albuquerque, NM. To his family and early friends, he was known as Jimmy. He married Ruby Ellen Scott on April 1, 1938 in Weatherford, Texas. He had a variety of jobs early in life including several stints working for his father at his restaurant, the Paris Coffee Shop in Fort Worth. In June 1939, their daughter, Patricia Ann was born. That same year he joined the National Guard, was mobilized in January 1941, and sent to Camp Bowie, Texas as a mess sergeant. He was discharged in May 1941, and worked as a draftsman in an architectural firm in Fort Worth. In September 1941, he was hired by the Army Corps of Engineers and went to Gatesville, Texas where he made maps of the area for Fort Hood, Texas and negotiated with the landowners for the land required to build Fort Hood. He was in charge of relocating the cemeteries in that area to accommodate the army base. In 1943, he was sent to Alaska by the Corps of Engineers where he was in charge of security during the construction of the ALCAN Highway. In 1944, he became a police officer with the Fort Worth, Texas police department and eventually was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In 1950, he became a Special Agent of the FBI and was sent to San Diego, California for his first office. At that time his fellow agents began calling him"Tom" and that was how he was known the rest of his career. In June 1951, he was transferred to the Albuquerque office where he served for nine years. During that period, their son, David Marshall, was born in October 1953. In June 1960, he received an assignment to the Army Language School in Monterrey, California to study Albanian. Following his graduation from that school in 1961, he was assigned to the Espionage Division of the New York City FBI office and served there three years. In 1964, he was transferred to FBI Headquarters and was assigned to the Intelligence Division. He served as a supervisor and number one man in the Latin American Section. He was chief of the Research Section and was later promoted to Inspector and assigned as Deputy Assistant Director of the Intelligence Division. During his assignment as Inspector and Deputy Assistant Director he appeared before various Congressional Hearings related to FBI Operations. In 1974, he was the U.S. Delegate to the NATO Special Committee in Brussels, Belgium. He retired from the FBI in October 1974 and he and his wife moved back to Albuquerque in 1975. He was an active member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI and he helped found and served two years as president of the local chapter of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO). He also belonged to the Association of Central Intelligence Corps Veterans (ACICV). From 1976 to 1984 he was chief of security for the New Mexico State Fair racing division. During his spare time, he became his wife's assistant in her doll making business. He developed a special line of paints she used on her porcelain bisque antique reproduction dolls. He was the �body� man and helped in doll repair operations and assisted in transporting, displaying and photographing the many dolls that Ruby Ellen made for various doll shows and sales. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Gregory K. and Pauleen E. Smith; and his brother, William. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruby Ellen; his daughter, Patricia Wood and her husband, Don; son, David M. Smith and wife, Fran; his only granddaughter, Paula L High; brothers, Paul Smith (Dorothy), Robert E. Smith (Bess), T. David Smith, Greg Smith and Mike Smith (Ginger); cousin, Betty Jean Wright (Jack). He also had numerous nieces and nephews and so many wonderful and special friends. His family expresses thanks to the caring staff at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital and the wonderful nurses and physicians at the MICU and Neurosurgery ICU at UNM Hospital. Friends are invited to French Mortuary at 10500 Lomas Blvd, for viewing on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., with entombment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico, or a charity of your choice.
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Tennent -- Donald Horton Tennent, loving husband of Helen Standard Tennent, passed away on April 22, 2002 at the age of 78. He is also survived by his four sons, Donald Tennent and wife, Nancy Kirkwood, William Tennent, James Tennent and wife, Pamela, Edward Tennent; and four grandchildren, Jimmy, Jennifer, Drew, and Hannah. He was born May 2, 1923, grew up in New York, and joined the U.S. Air Force on December 9, 1942. He served as a B24 pilot in the China-Burma theater in World War II. He retired from the Air Force in 1962 and flew civilian aircraft in Hawaii. Later in his career he worked for H&R Block and for the IRS in New Mexico, retiring from the IRS in 1993. He was a member of the Commemorative Air Force, 7th Bomber Group, Experimental Aircraft Association, American Legion, Elks, and Quiet Birdmen. Services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle, NE, In Albuquerque. Burial will be on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico in lieu of flowers.
        Published on: Wed April 24, 2002

Torres -- Antonio G. Torres, 70, passed away on April 18, 2002. He is survived by two brothers, Jose M. Torres and wife, Elvina and Demetrio Torres and wife, Maria of Albuquerque, NM; one sister, Brijida T. Romo of San Antonio, TX, Aunt Luisa Otero from Peralta, NM; many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. Mr. Torres was a member of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a member of Council 9340 KC and the Eucharistic Ministry. He served his country in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War and worked at Sandia Laboratory for forty five years. Antonio will be deeply missed by his loving family. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday also at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222.
        Published on: Wed April 24, 2002

Wille -- Beatrice Benedicks Wille, 98, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2002. She was born December 10, 1903 in New York City, New York. She attended schools in White Plains, New York. Beatrice graduated from Wadleigh High School, attended Cornell University on a NY State Board of Regents Scholarship and received a BA degree in Classics with honors. She was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society, and received a MA degree from Columbia University. Beatrice was a skilled linguist and held a teaching license in Latin, and Spanish. She taught classics at Hunter College, and was a New York City High School Teacher for more than 20 years before retiring to Rio Rancho, NM where she was active in church, political and senior center affairs. She was a member of the AAWUP and NAACP and received many honors and awards for her teaching and social activities. She was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church of Rio Rancho. Beatrice is survived by one son, John Wille, Jr. of Chesterfield, New Jersey; and one daughter, Clare Fisher of Berkeley, CA. The Visitation for Beatrice will be held today, Wednesday, April 24, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with the Service on Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho with the Rev. Walter F. Smith III officiating. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. It has been suggested that donations be made in Beatrice's name to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
        Published on: Wed April 24, 2002