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Alderete -- Danny Walter Alderete was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico September 15, 1947 and passed away July 22, 2002.� He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend.� Danny proudly served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.� He was loyal to his country.� Having been wounded twice, he received two Purple Hearts and numerous other medals of commendation.� Danny was preceded in death by his father, Neddy; and is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Rita Alderete of the family home in Albuquerque; three daughters, Julie Padilla, D'Ana Alderete, and Danielle Alderete; one son, Daniel Alderete; his mother, Genevieve Alderete of Los Lunas; sisters, Helen Gallegos, Kathy Parra and husband, Michael; brothers, David Alderete, Neddy Alderete Jr. and wife, Theresa; grandchildren, Alexandria Aguilar and Avarie Gallegos; numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him.� Services will be held at Montgomery Place Church of God, 3601 Montgomery NE., at Carlisle.� A viewing and prayer service will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.� The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2002 at 9:00am, with Pastors Richard Mansfield and Ernest McBride officiating.� Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery 11:30 a.m. with military honors.� Pallbearers will be Phillip Gallegos, Anthony Valdez, Steven Alderete Juan Garcia, Phillip McBride, Anthony Parra, and Angelo Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters D'Ana Alderete, Danielle Alderete, Alexandria Aguilar and Avarie Gallegos.� Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq.� 505-343-8008.
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Amparan -- Francisco J."Quico" Amparan, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Monday, July 22, 2002 at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife, Adelfa Amparan; daughters, Erlinda Sedillo and husband, Solomon, Victoria Muller and husband, Avelino, Diana Slopek and husband, Jeff, Eunice Ortega and husband, Albert, and Rosa Amparan; sons, Edmundo and wife, Kimberly, Victor and wife, Sylvia, Raul and wife, Linda, and David Amparan; 30 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Javier Francisco. Francisco was born in Camargo Chihuahua, Mexico on December 2, 1921. He married Adelfa Tercero on January 27, 1951. They started their family in Carlsbad, NM where five of their children were born then moved to Albuquerque in 1957 where their other five children were born. Francisco worked very hard as a cement finisher for over 30 years. Before retirement, he worked for the NM Contractors Association while running his own business with his sons, Amparan and Sons. He was very proud of his sons wanting to be just like him. He was very talented and enjoyed getting together with all of his family and friends, to sing and play his guitar. Music was his passion. When he showed up to a party, everyone always wanted the honor of enjoying his beautiful voice and wonderful talent of playing the guitar. He was very proud of all of his children and always wanted to have them play in an orchestra. Our brother, Edmundo, is carrying on his love of music. He played with various Mariachi groups, and sang with a Trio. He started his own group Frank and Sus Latinos and also played with Los Troubadores Trio. He was director of the Spanish Choir for many years. On Sundays, he enjoyed singing and playing the guitar for the Spanish Mass at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church. This past Sunday, the Lord allowed him to play his guitar one last time for him and his parish family. He lived a very fulfilling life surrounded by his loving wife, Adelfa"Fita" who cared for him with so much love everyday. They were always together enjoying each other and all of his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. The house was always full of children running around and his girls always gave him a smile from ear to ear. He always encouraged all of his children and grandchildren to speak the beautiful Spanish language. He was a very kind, humble, loving, and respected man who will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, July 24, 2002, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 25, 2002, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee, 6:00 p.m. until time of rosary.
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Blackwell -- Stanley A. Blackwell, age 39, and a resident of Las Cruces, passed away July 20, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Blackwell; son, Christopher of Virginia; daughters, Ashley, Elizabeth and Devin; parents, Stanley and Lola Blackwell of Albuquerque; brother, Marcus of Las Cruces; sister, Staley Seidler of Albuquerque. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced by Graham Funeral Home in Las Cruces.
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Blea -- Delfina Blea, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2002. Services are pending and will be announced. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW. 243-5222.
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Capps -- Afton Capps, 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Monday, July 22, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Terry Capps and wife, Helen of Jemez Pueblo, Earl Capps and wife, Kacey of Greenfield, WI, and David Capps and wife, Deedie of Thornton, CO; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Della Allred of Duncan, AZ, LaVerd Gunter of Tempe, AZ; and brother, Dean Johnson of Conchas, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Berry Capps in February 2001. Mrs. Capps was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Manzano Ward. Services will be held Friday, July 26, 2002, 11:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Manzano Ward, 12701 Indian School Rd. NE, with Bishop Jim Luke, conducting. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Capps, Earl Capps, David Capps, Bill Dahl, Wayne Capps, and Cary Ostrander. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Iverson, Rob Slone and Tom Griego. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, July 25, 2002, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also Friday, July 26, 2002 in the Relief Society room, one hour prior to service.
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Chavez -- Michael F. Chavez, 49, a resident of Belen, New Mexico passed away on July 24, 2002. Michael is the beloved son to Isabel Bost and husband, Jack; three sisters, Dr. Susan Cameron and husband, Kieth, Janette Newcomb, Judy Bost and husband, Danny; one brother, Eric Chavez and wife, Josie; fiance, Veronica Pohl; nieces, Karissa, Nikki, Tonya, Brooke, Ashley, Christina, Maya and Mikaela; nephews, Ian and wife, Andrea, Michael, Gabriel, Michael and wife, Sherri and Ricky; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A visitation for Michael will be Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley Church, in Belen with a Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. by Pastor Ray Jaramillo and Pastor Steve Kerns. Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Drozdick -- William, 60, a retiree of Sandia National Labs, passed away in Las Vegas, NV on July 22, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Las Vegas; sons, William Jr. of Broomfield, CO and Gregory of Albuquerque; brother, John Drozdick Jr. of Scranton, PA; and sister, Mary Lagana of Cartondale, PA. A Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church 1837 Alvarado NE on Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. with Fr. Christopher Zugger officiating. Memorials may be made to the Church or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Dziedzic -- Ronald Stuart Dziedzic born May 22, 1949 in Dayton, OH passed away on July 23, 2002 at the VA Hospital after a short illness. Ron is survived by mother, Juanita Dziedzic; brother, Robert Dziedzic; sisters, Catherine Skillern and husband, Timothy Skillern, Emily Frazier and husband, Jerry Frazier; three nephews; and two nieces. Ron attended Sandia High School and was a graduate of TVI in Albuquerque. Ron was also a Vietnam Veteran. Ron left Albuquerque, NM in 1979 to reside in Portland, OR for five years then returned to Albuquerque. Private Memorial Services will be with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, please send your donation to the Albuquerque VA Hospital.
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Gallegos -- Funeral Service for Jose S. Gallegos will be held on Friday at San Felipe Church where Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW.
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Gassman -- Ian Alexander Gassman, seven months, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, lost his battle for life on July 23, 2002. He was born on December 19, 2001 and spent all but nine days of his short life in Presbyterian Hospital. He put up a courageous fight for seven wonderful months of life. During that time, he was a great joy to his family and touched many people's hearts. Ian was born with a condition called gastroschisis which ultimately resulted in End-Stage Liver Disease. He was awaiting a life saving, liver and small bowel transplant at the time of his death. Ian is survived by his loving parents, Robert and Barbara Gassman; his older brother, John Walter Gassman; his maternal grandparents, Jack and Dolores Lovato, all of Los Lunas; his paternal grandmother Irma Gassman of Tucumcari, NM; his Uncles and Aunts, John and Yvonne Lovato, of Los Lunas; Ken and LeeAnn Burke of Carlsbad, NM; and his cousins, Lauren and Makaela Lovato of Los Lunas; Kendyl and Richard Jacob of Carlsbad. He is also survived by his many great uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends that loved him dearly. All services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A visitation will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 26, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at the San Clemente Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marvin Chavez; Elaine Lovato; Jacob Lovato; and Marlissa Moya. The Honorary Pallbearer will be Ashley Martinez. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
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Griego -- Irma Griego, a loving wife and friend, caring mother and nurturing grandmother, went home with the Lord on July 24, 2002. She is survived by her husband, George Griego; daughters, Brenda Reese and Melissa Morlett both of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Krysten, Sean and Ryan; sisters, Mary and husband, Vidal Sena, Norma and husband, Jerry Larrazolo, Diana Charles and Patsy and husband, David Perez; parents, Frank and Ofilia Charles; numerous nieces and nephews; mother and father in law, Lila and George T. Griego; brother in laws; Ruben Griego, Leroy Griego and wife, Maria and Randy Griego. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Charles Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Love Fellowship, 7201 Central NW with Pastor Steve Smothermon, officiating. Irma was my best friend who I loved very much and I'll miss you with all my heart. See you soon in Heaven, your loving husband. French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
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Gurule -- Mrs. Josephine (Fina) Gurule, 86, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 23, 2002 at home with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Gurule is survived by one daughter, Helen Pino; seven sons, Alex Gurule and wife, Bertha, Adolph Gurule and wife, Pat, Alfred Gurule and wife, Sadie, Willie Gurule and wife, Dolores, Lawrence Gurule and wife, Lupe, Richard Gurule and Raymond Gurule; two sisters, Vickie Lopez and Erlinda Garcia and husband, Frank; three brothers, Joe T. Garcia and wife, Josie, Andy Garcia and wife, Lena, Eddie Garcie and wife, Lucy; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Gurule was preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Gurule (1978); her daughter, Frances Gurule; and two sons, Gilbert and Leo Gurule. Mrs. Gurule was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday evening at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW from 7:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 8:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. in the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Pino, Alex Gurule Jr., Alfred Gurule Jr., Lawrence Gurule Jr., Steve Gurule and Raymond Gurule Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be ZOE, Joseph Gurule and Robert (Ervin) Gurule. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements. 243-7861.
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Gutierrez -- Reinaldo (Ray) D. Gutierrez, 59, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Tuesday, July 23, 2002, while surrounded by his loving family. Ray was a life long resident of Albuquerque; a parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church; a United State Army Veteran; and member of the American Legion Post 69. Ray enjoyed working with horses; he was a musician; but, the joy of life were his children and grandchildren. He married the love of his life, Jeanette Sena on November 3, 1962 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Ray will always be remembered by his sensitive but, humorous nature, he was a loving and caring man. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Gutierrez; father-in-law, Miguel Sena; a brother, Bobby Gutierrez; and a brother-in-law, Benny Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jeanette Gutierrez of the family home; his wonderful children, Ray Gutierrez and wife, Margie, Stephen Gutierrez and wife, Lorina, all of Albuquerque, Frances Velarde and husband, Rick of Farmington, NM; and Barbara Del Curto and husband, Bryan, of Rio Rancho; his precious grandchildren, Deanna, Derrick, Robert, Jonathan, Nicole, Ivan, Nathan, Christopher, Jonathan, Chubbers; and one great-grandson, Ethan. He is also survived by his mother, Rosario Gutierrez, six brothers; six sisters; his mother-in-law, Lola Sea; and numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Ray will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. On behalf of the Gutierrez family they wish to express their sincere appreciation to all those who helped care for him during his illness. May God Bless each and everyone of you. Visitations will be today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Benito Garcia, Paul Martinez, Tommy Garcia, Joe Gurule, Jason Schoolcraft, and Anthony Garcia. Honorary bearers will be all his grandchildren. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 69 Honor Guard. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St NW, 898-3160.
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Kruger -- Elizabeth"Betty" Kruger, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, July 17, 2002. She is survived by her husband, N. John Kruger; daughter, Bonnie Kelly and husband Hank, all of Albuquerque; grandson, Warren Kelly of Taos, NM; granddaughters, Rachel Robinson and husband Paul and Michal Kelly, all of Albuquerque and Amy Kruger of New Orleans, LA; great-grandsons, Bryce and Thomas Robinson of Albuquerque; and brother, William Rundell of Pennsylvania. Betty was born in Chicago, IL. Among her numerous accomplishments, she was the State Chairman of the Republican Party in New Mexico and twice chaired the Albuquerque Civic Symphony Ball. Betty was a Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. She was an active member of the Old Glass Club, Progress Women's Club, Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity, Cosmopolitan Women's Club, P.E.O. Chapter AN, Daughters of the American Revolution Charles Dibrell Chapter, the Christian Women's Club and Daughter's of the Nile. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 26, 2002 10:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Clark, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Madrid -- Josephine E. Madrid, 90, a former resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, July 12, 2002, in San Pedro, CA.� Services will be held Friday, July 26, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel, with Mrs. Von Alman officiating.� Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.� Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, July 25, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Maxwell -- Mary"Elsie" Maxwell passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 12, 2002. Mrs. Maxwell was born to Flavio A. Chacon and Lucinda Martinez Chacon in La Lama, NM on October 25, 1934. Elsie is survived by one son, Arnold L. Maxwell and wife, Karen of Albuquerque; three daughters, Veronica Fastnacht and husband, Paul of Albuquerque, Maxine Maxwell and Jim Beyer of Albuquerque, Ann Maxwell and Zeke Chavez of Rio Rancho, NM; three brothers, Tom Chacon and wife, Lucille of Littleton, CO, Ray Chacon of Denver, CO, Clifford Chacon and wife, Jean of Albuquerque; and one sister, Linda O'Donnell and husband, Fred of Trinidad, CO; eight grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold L. Maxwell; and one son, Dean Maxwell. From 1964 to 1968, Elsie volunteered at Mesa View Elementary as"Room Mother" for her children's classes and as a helper in the school's cafeteria. From 1968-1974, she volunteered at Casa San Jose with Margaret Gutierrez, helping the unwed mothers with their newborns. It was through that program that Charlie Begay, one of the program's children came to live with the Maxwell's as a foster child for about a year. Then from 1974-1977, she directed the"Guitar Choir" at St. Teresa Church which was 21 members strong and included her four oldest children. In February, 1976, she became the President of the First Legion of Mary at St. Teresa under the direction of Fr. Valentine Young, O.F.M. in 1977, she volunteered at the Grants Health Department and worked under the direction of local nurse, Margaret Bonomo. In 1983, she worked at Grants Health Store. This was where she really increased her interest and knowledge in herbs and their healing properties. On August 15, 1988, she became a Eucharistic Minister under Father Howard's direction and took communion to the sick. Elsie taught CCD, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, form many years both at home and at St. Teresa School. In 1979, she worked at Kriegler's Deli for about a year as a cook with her daughters, Maxine and Ann and her sister, Linda. From 1992-1999, she was a volunteer and substitute teacher at St. Teresa School where her granddaughters, Vanessa and Sandra attend school. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2002 at Grants Mortuary Chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, July 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with the Father Emeric Nordmeyer, O.F.M. officiating. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Cpl. Vanessa Maxwell, Sterling Davidson, Fred O'Donnell, Zeke Chavez, Jim Beyer, Ronald Maxwell. Honorary Pallbearers include Sandra Maxwell, Alexandria Maxwell, Mariah Maxwell, Matthew Maxwell, Kristopher Maxwell, Marcus Maxwell, Shannon Shiveley, Dominic Casados, Krystalee Casados, Brian Maxwell, Paul Cordova, Troy Chacon, Paul Fastnacht and Joe Silva. In lieu of flowers, Elsie had requested that donations be made to St. Teresa Catholic School, PO Box 668 Grants, NM 87020.
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Montoya -- A Rosary for Benny Montoya will be recited on Thursday evening at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. Final viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222.
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Otero -- Final viewing for Flavia H. Otero will be on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Child Catholic Church in Carnuel, NM. Interment will follow at the Carnuel Cemetery. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222.
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Padilla -- CONRAD PADILLA July 25, 1940-June 17, 1952 In Loving Memory
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Scranton -- Georgia Louise Scranton, 84, of Corbin, KY, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, KY. the daughter of the late Clarence R. and Dena Dolvin Fitz; stepdaughter of the late Millie Fitz, she was born January 13, 1918 at Cincinnati, OH. Mrs. Scranton was a homemaker, a Kentucky Colonel and an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Corbin Senior Center, Felts Homemakers, Corbin AARP and the Corbin Chapter of Railroad Retirees. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Scranton (November 2, 1980). Her survivors include two daughters, Georgia Wyatt and husband, Keith of Corbin, KY and Bonnie Scranton of Enon, OH; two brothers, Clarence Fitz and wife, Mildred of Medina, OH and Ralph Fitz and wife, Bonny of Berea, OH; brother-in-law, Donald Scranton of Mesa, AZ; three grandchildren and their spouses; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Corbin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Spice officiating. The family will receive friends at the Corbin Funeral Home Wednesday, July 24, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be conducted Friday, July 26, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Siloam Cemetery, Siloam, GA. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church (Corbin, KY) or the Corbin (KY) Senior Center. The Corbin Funeral Home of Corbin, KY is in charge of all arrangements.
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Shelton -- James Shelton, age 68, passed away at his residence in Socorro, NM on July 23, 2002. He was born January 1, 1934 in Lamesa, TX to Jessie and Aunvah (Kennedy) Shelton. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Donna Morrow Shelton of Socorro, NM; sons, Rusty Sheldon and wife, Bealinda of Bloomfield, NM, Danny Shelton and wife, Sadie of Flora Vista, NM; daughters, Donna Lou Muncy and husband, Cecil of Dusty, NM, Ellen Goodson and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, Jackie Muncy and husband, Rick of Weed, NM, Michelle Wilson and husband, John of Bloomfield, NM; two sisters, Barbara Stearns and husband, Charlie of Silver City, NM and Sandra and Manuel of Datil, NM; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 27, 2002 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Socorro with Rev. Ed Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Socorro Cemetery. Pallbearers, Mike Henderix, Dave Henderix, Doug Hughes, Clayton Hughes, Ed Goodson, Bobby Baker. Honorary Pallbearers, Mike Goodson Sr., Jake Snyder and George Duggins. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM.
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Tafoya -- A final visitation for Mrs. Miquelita N. (Mickey) Tafoya will be Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. by Father Gene Gries. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Talbot -- Wanita Y. Talbot, 8/12/1936 - 7/17/2002, 65, a resident of Tome, NM for 43 years and a life long resident of the valley, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2002. She was a very hard worker and during the summer months you would always find her outdoors. Gardening was her passion as canning was her art, yet her family was her life. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert C."Bob" Talbot in 1995; and her twelve brothers and sisters. Wanita is survived by her four children, Bob and Sheri of Sabinal; Lynette and John of Socorro; John and Jessica; and Billy all of Tome; her ten grandchildren, Chris, Sarah, and Shannon Wright; Joshua and Lottie Sherwood; Erika and John Brian Talbot, and Jonathan Sena; April and Audrey Talbot; her three great grandchildren, Jayde Talbot, Scarlet Covington, and Jewlisa Wright; her brother, Sam Blaylock of Los Lunas; and her two sisters, Kanas Long of Los Lunas and Betty Hall of Tularosa. She is also survived by multiple in-laws and out-laws, nieces, nephews, and many loving friends. Wanita will be greatly missed by each and everyone. A visitation was held on Monday, July 22 at Romero Funeral Home Chapel at 11:30am with a funeral service at 12:00pm. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00pm. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Weiler -- Ann Weiler was born in South Bend, IN on August 10, 1923 into a family of nine kids, and passed away July 23, 2002 in Albuquerque, NM. She went through hard times during the Depression but found and married a wonderful man, Sam Caspano. Together they had two loving daughters; and four delightful grandchildren. Four years after Sam went home to see the Lord, Ann met another wonderful man, Bob Weiler, and married him in 1986. Together with Bob's three loving children and three delightful grandchildren, Ann's family grew to love and care for one another. Now she is in Heaven united with all those who predeceased her and awaits a large glorious family reunion. She is survived by husband, Bob Weiler of Albuquerque; daughter, Sandy Caspano of Denver; and two grandsons, Patrick Turnock and wife, Trish Kaminski of Denton, TX and Kevin Turnock and wife, Susan of Silver Spring, MD; daughter, Carol Scussel and husband, Ed of Albuquerque; and granddaughter, Samantha Scussel of Charlottesville, VA; and grandson, David Scussel of Albuquerque; sisters, Rose Miles of Las Vegas, NV, and Dorothy Collier of Wayland, MI; sister-in-law, Fran Fischer of Mishawka, IN; step-daughter, Lorrie Tolbert and husband, Bemmy of Tijeras, NM; step-granddaughter, Stacey Sullivan; and step-grandson, John Sullivan of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Linda Edwards of Peoria, AZ; step-granddaughter, Melissa Shultz of Albuquerque; step-son, Forrest"Woody" Weiler of Clovis, NM. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 24, 2002. Services will be held in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors on Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Serving as Pallbearers will be Ed Scussel, David Scussel, Patrick Turnock, Kevin Turnock, Kerry Bogert and John Sullivan. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandia Hospice Pavilion of Palliative Care, St. Joseph Medical Center, 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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