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Barela -- Final viewing for Mr. Amador Barela will be this morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Motuary. Funeral Services will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
        Published on: Mon June 03, 2002

Chamis -- Calliope (Callie), a resident of Belen, died quietly on Saturday, June 1, 2002 due to complications from diabetes. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Stars and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Callie was born in Santa Fe on April 12, 1934, moving to Las Vegas, NM when she was quite young. She attended college in Denver, Co., however, she received her degree in education from Highlands University in Las Vegas. She was a resident of Belen of almost 40 years, retiring from the Belen Consolidated school system after 33 years, where she was a PE Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Director of Transportation. Preceding her in death were her father, Gust Chamis in 1993; her mother, Mamie in 1994; and her brother, John in 1986. Callie is survived by her sister, Penny also of Belen; her brother, Chris of Long Island, NY; her aunt, Mrs. C. S. Kissel of Canton, GA; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Sara Chamis of Espanola, NM; her nephew, Michael of Laurel, MD; and her extra special and close friends, Sabie and Bing Romero also of Belen. She is also survived by her many loving cousins and also leaves many close and dear friends. All services will take place at the Romero Funeral Home Chapel with a viewing held on Monday, June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Burk; Jim Danner; Ken Hainsworth; Greg and Geoff Krause; Al Padilla; John and Mac Sanchez. The family requests that contributions be made to the Sandia Hospice Pavilion at St. Josephs Hospital; 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd; NE; Albuquerque, NM 87102. Romero Funeral Home; 609 N Main St; Belen, NM 87002
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Fietsch -- Franklin W. Fietsch Sr., 95, a resident of Albuquerque for six years and a former resident of Winnetka, IL, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002. He is survived by his son, Franklin W. Fietsch, Jr. and wife, Julie W. of Oakland, CA; daughters, Julie F. Jensen and Susan F. Erbe, both of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Heppes Fietsch in 1995. Mr. Fietsch attended Amherst College and graduated from the University of Illinois, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was an avid golfer and curler, and a longtime member of the Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, IL. Mr. Fietsch was president of Colorprint Corporation in Chicago, IL for many years. He was a member of St. Chad Episcopal Church. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 3:30 p.m., at St. Chad Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM and a reception will follow at the church. Interment will take place at Church of St. James the Less in Northfield, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 3501 Campus Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Fischer -- H.W."Dub" Fischer, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2002. Mr. Fischer is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 46 years, Vonell Fischer; children, Duvonn Morrison and Chris Fischer and his wife, Laura of Long Beach; grandchildren, Phillip and Joshua Morrison; sisters, Mae Madison, Carol Benninghoff and husband, Keith, and Lorraine Williams of Tucson; and brother, Arnold Fischer and his wife, Bobbie. Dub worked as an automotive paint and body man for 40 years and was an enthusiast of music and fishing, and enjoyed building and flying model airplanes. Those of those who knew him will remember his sense of humor and his love of life and family. A viewing will be held for friends on Sunday June 2,2002 at Fitzgerald and Sons Mortuary from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Services will be held Monday June 3, 2002 11:00 a.m., at Fitzgerald and Sons Mortuary, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. N.E. officiating will be Rev. Larry Pierson. Pallbearers will be Bill Adkins, Ed Dunn, Blair Morison, Bob Heinsohn, Christopher Gibons, David Kleinfeld. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE.
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Hamm -- Darold David Hamm, devoted and loving Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Friend, passed swiftly and peacefully from this world with family by his side on June 1, 2002. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Sue and parents, David and Esther Hamm. They have greeted him at the threshold of heaven with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who grants peace and comfort to those he has left behind. Darold is survived by his daughters, Krystal Rains, her husband, Stephen, and Kelly Wands, her husband Donald; grandchildren, Akayla, DJ, Doniesha, Jerath, Hank, Jacob, Jade, Kimber, Clint, Shamus, Tiana, and Bradon; sisters, Phyllis Flansberg and Ruth Backer; stepchildren, Amey Freeburn, Wendie Tafoya, Christopher Freeburn, Vickie Faberino and Brian Dowty; nephews, Joel and Regan; and nieces, Hollie and Courtney. Mr. Hamm was a US Air Force Veteran. He continued his proud and faithful service throughout his life. Dedication and commitment to his work and co-workers exemplified his 21�year service to Creamland Dairy, in his operations, maintenance and management responsibilities. His continued commitment as a veteran was revealed in his membership of American Legion Post 49. Originally from Dallas, Oregon, Darold became a wholehearted fan of New Mexico, which continued for over 20 years. The weather, balloons, art shows, Lobos, fishing and golf, all became part and parcel of his life. But by far, his caring and concern for all his family and friends exceeded any personal pursuit in his life. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4 at Celebration Baptist Church, 5620 Laredo Rd., Rio Rancho with Pastor David Brittain, officiating. Private interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations, Portland Shriners Hospital, 3101 S. W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201-3095 or the American Legion Post 49, 11007 Central NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. French Mortuary�Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd., NW.
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Harvey -- Erica Harvey, beloved daughter of Michael and Cynthia and cherished sister of Briana, died on May 27, 2002 while hiking in Nevada. She was born on a sunny afternoon, October 16, 1986 in Denver, CO. Her childhood there was spent charming butterflies in the backyard and picnicking in the Rocky Mountains where wild strawberries played hide-n-seek and, once found, were savored by this rosy cheeked child. Later in her childhood, Erica lived in Massachusetts where she discovered the joy of deep and lasting friendship. She caught fish with her bare hands and fell in love with the ocean. She got her first critter companion, a pure white Snowball kitty. Erica carried the ocean breezes with her when she moved to Phoenix. An agile athlete, she became an accomplished springboard diver and spent what seemed like every summer day splashing in the pool. Erica was a beautiful, brave, spirited girl who filled our lives with love, laughter, art, poetry and music. Her compassion knew no bounds, and she touched the lives of many souls who will never forget her kindness. Erica was generous with her time, her belongings and her heart and was eager to help any friend or stray animal who needed her. A talented artist, she filled up sketchbooks with portraits of her family, friends and pets. Erica was a student of the world, a devotee of the cosmic, and a gentle soul who found beauty and grace in rare places. She was an affectionate daughter, a loyal sister and a good friend. She is survived by her grandparents, Oren and Emily Clark, Sr., and Bill and Pat Harvey, her aunts and uncles, Sandra and Glenn Roberts, Stephanie and Don Roberts, Mark and Anita Harvey, Kerry Harvey, Cathy Harvey, and Matthew and Kathryn Harvey, many cousins, and her chosen sister, Kelly Leffler. Erica has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is with Uncle Oren, Buffy, Bobby, Pumpkin and Moonstone. The funeral will be held at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2002. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
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Hately -- William Franklin and Edith Avisa - Colonel (USAF, Ret) William F. and Mrs. Edith A. Hately, residents of Albuquerque for more than 32 years, died on Wednesday, 29 May 2002, and Monday, 27 May 2002, respectively. They are survived by their children, William W. Hately and wife, Jeanne, Robert R. Hately and wife, Susan, and Coral A. Koogler and husband, William; grandchildren Jessica L. Hately, William E. Hately, Theresa F. Hately, William F. Koogler, Janelle A. Koogler, P. Wade Hately, John R. Hately; and great-grandchild, Karis A. Hately. Colonel Hately is also survived by brother, Eugene Hately, and was preceded in death by parents, Dean and Bertha Hately, and sister, Barbara Griffith. Edith Hately is also survived by sister, Edna Utton and brother, Elvin Smith, and was preceded in death by parents, Orville and Avisa Smith, and brother, Wade Smith. Bill and Edith graduated from Aztec High School in 1940 and were married on December 5, 1942. After attending the University of New Mexico, Bill entered the U.S. Army Air Corps and was commissioned as a B-17 pilot, ultimately flying 28 combat missions in the European Theater before being downed over Germany and becoming a Prisoner of War. He served more than 27 distinguished years in the U.S. Air Force before going on to a second career with the U.S. Postal Service. Edith attended Chillicothe Business College and then devoted herself to her family and children. She worked later in life for both the U.S. Department of Defense and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. After retirement, Bill and Edith traveled extensively within the U.S. and Europe, enjoying many wonderful years with children, family and friends. Bill was a member of San Juan Masonic Lodge No. 25, and Edith was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 53 of Aztec, NM. Throughout life, they were devoted partners, loving parents and faithful friends. The couple will be interred together in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to either The Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4725 Indian School Road NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque 87110, or The American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE.
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Perea -- Teoflio (Ted) Perea, 77, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a life-long resident of Albuquerque died Friday, May 31, 2002 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Annabelle Silva and is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ida Perea; son, Theodore (Ted) Perea; daughters, Dorothy Velasquez and husband, Victor, Gerri Chavez and husband, Paul, Evangeline Sedillo and husband, Larry, Debbie Silva, Angela Campos and husband, Al; sisters, Corrine Pimentel and Sally Hoffman; brothers, Philiberto Perea and Phil Candelaria, all of Albuquerque. He was blessed with 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren whom he loved very much. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during WWII and was in sales until his retirement in 1992 after which he enjoyed golfing, gardening and spending time with his family. A Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwin's Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona S.W. where he was a long-time member. Funeral Mass will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwin's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers are Lanny Garcia, Jr., Andrew Silva, Randy Garcia, Trinidad Padilla, Joseph Silva, David Padilla, Jason Gavaldon, Matty Garcia and Paul Chavez. Honorary pallbearers are Irene Chavez, Roselia Silva, and Patricia Padilla. Arrangements by Salazar and Sons, 400 3rd St S.W.
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Plotkowski -- Sister Mary Celestine Plotkowski, 1905-2002."The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them..they are in peace..". Wisdom The soul of Sister Mary Celestine Plotkowski journed to its eternal peace on Thursday, May 30, 2002 while her sisters prayed at her bedside at the provincial house in Rio Rancho, NM. Baptized Cecilia, she was born to Anthony and Lousie Malkiewicz) Plotkowski on November 10, 1905, the fourth of six children. She lost her mother at the tender age of sixteen and a year later, on June 27, 1923, entered the Felician Sisters Convent in Milwaukee, WI. Sister Celestine graduated from High School in 1929, and spent the first nine years of ministry teaching grade school children in the Chicago area. The teaching ministry found her instructing multiple grades, concludng with grades 1,2,3, and 4 in her final two years. One of the original sisters of the Chicago province, chosen to enter nurses training, she received her RN diploma from St. Anthony of Padua Hospital, in 1937. In 1939 she received her bachelor of Science degree from DePaul University in Chicago and assumed the position fo the local superior, hospital administrator of the St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL, as well as full time nursing duties. From 1945 to 1950 she served as the provincial house infirmary administrator in Chicago. Mid-1950 found her in Cornng, Iowa making preparations for the opening of Rosary Hospital, where she served as the first administrator of that new facility from 1951 to 1953. In 1953, when the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province was formed and established in Ponca City, OK, Sister Celestine served as one of the first council members as well as infirmarian, director of aspirants and high school teacher. 1959 found sister back in hospital ministry in Okarche, OK. From 1962 to 1965 she served at Yorktown Memorial Hospital as RN, and at the end of that term returned to Corning, IA as administrator, superior and RN until 1971 when she once again returned to serve in Yorktown, TX. 1980 was sisters' final move in a long chain of ministry. Sister Celestine became the administrator of the infirmary in Rio Rancho, NM, at the provincial house. She held this position for two years and until her retirement from nursing in 1988, she continued in this ministry. For the remainder of her years, sister was engaged in household tasks and in prayer ministry. Sister Celestine was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Edward and Casmir and sisters, Vanda Eicharst, Albina Lewandowski, and Anna Pietras. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Illinois. Sister had a special place in her heart for nephews, Rev. Jerome Plotkowski who ministers in Albuquerque, and who was a faithful weekly visitor until her death, and Rev. Jack Plotkowski from Chicago. Wake services will be held at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary provincial house, 4210 Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, on Monday, June 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at the provincial house on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Sister Celestine will long be remembered for her kindness to all she encountered and helped along life's way. Her smile was always radiant and reflected the light within. Sister always had a special place in her heart for priests and her prayer for them was frequent. May the gift of peace surround her and our world. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
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Rael -- Rael In Loving Memory of John G. Rael Jr. September 5, 1961 - June 3If roses grow in Heaven Lord, Please pick a bouquet for me Place them in the arms of John And tell him they're from all his Family and friends. Tell him we love him and miss him And when he turns to smile, Place a kiss upon his cheek And hold him for awhile. Remembering John is easy We do it every day, And there is an ache within our hearts That will never go away.We love and miss you very muchMother and father, John and Marcy Rael; sister, Gloria; nieces, Monica and Amber; nephews, Jeremy and Stevie; grandma, Margaret; aunts and uncles; lots and lots and lots of good friends.
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Riggs -- Hazel Louise Riggs, known to family and friends as"Jackie" passed away in the morning hours of June 1st, 2002. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Pamela Wymer; her Aunt, Louise Steele; her sister, Peggy Peskuski and brother-in-law, Bob Peskuski; grandson, Jason Riggs; granddaughters, Jazelle Parsons, Amber Tiffin and April Wymer; great-granddaghter, Cailyn Parsons and daughter-in-law, Hazel Riggs. Jackie was born in Cadiz, Kentucky in 1923, and moved to New Mexico in 1951. She was a fiery red head with a wacked sense of humor. She loved to fish, and she could instantly pack her bags at the mere mention of a road trip. She loved New Mexico, but Kentucky was always her home. We will miss the stories told in her gentle Southern accent. We mourn her passing, but find comfort that she has now joined her father, Jack Roach, her husband, Orval"Bill" Riggs, and her loving son, Bill Riggs. Goodbye, Mama Jack. Graveside services for Ms. Riggs will be Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE with Chaplain Paul Gleason officiating. In lieu of flowers, we ask that charitable donations be made to Sandia Hospice at 4725 Indian School NE, 87110 HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Whalen -- Dr. Richard E. Whalen, Jr., 80, a resident of Albuquerque, born on December 4, 1921, died Thursday, May 30, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Magdalen Whalen of Albuquerque; son, Timothy H. Whalen of Albuquerque; daughter, Madalyn Sheldon of Silver Spring, MD; son, Richard E. Whalen, III of Silver Spring, MD; sisters, Patricia Konya and Mickey R. Cattaneo, both of Belleville, IL; and four grandchildren, Kevin and Ryan Whalen of Albuquerque; Kathrine Sheldon and Devin Whalen, both of Silver Spring, MD. Born in Carbondale, IL, Richard earned the Bronze Star during WWII while serving as head scout for the 289th Infantry Division. He later went on to earn his Bachelor's degree at Southern Illinois University, and his Master's at the University of Mississippi, and a Doctorate at Indiana University. After serving as a professor at Bradley University, Richard Whalen was appointed first president of Black Hawk College in Moline, IL. He later served as Dean of Students at Dickinson State (ND) and Highlands Universities (NM). Services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at 12:00 noon, at Santa Fe National Cemetery. .DMP
        Published on: Mon June 03, 2002