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Benavidez -- Mrs. Carolina S. Benavidez, 91, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family on August 11, 2002. Mrs. Benavidez is survived by loving sons, Faustino Benavidez Jr. and wife, Donna, Orlando Benavidez Sr. and wife, Carmen, Edmundo Benavidez and wife, Antonia, Johnny Benavidez and wife, Sylvia, Ben Benavidez Sr. and wife, Dolores; Mrs. Benavidez is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Mark, Veronica, Paul and wife, Anna, Jeremy, Jacob, Rose and husband, Tony, Orlando Jr. and wife, Molly, Angie and husband, John, Gerald and wife, Trinnie, Carmen, Chris and wife, Annette, Jennie and husband, Ben, Joe and wife, Loretta, Gloria and Lawrence, Lupe and Aaron, Ben Jr. and wife, Karen and Rebecca; 22 great-grandchildren, B.J., Suzette, Jasmine, Orlando III, Desmine, Mariah, Fernando, Gerald Paul, Samantha, Michelle, Anthony, Santiago, Adam, Bryant, Sylvia, Diona, Jodeci, Destinee, Francisco, Francheska and Fabian; a special great-grandson, Alan; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Benavidez was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation will be Tuesday evening after 6:30 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gene Giron. A final visitation will be Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Communion Services to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Paul Benavidez, Jacob Benavidez, Gerald Benavidez, Chris Benavidez, Joe Benavidez, Ben Benavidez Jr., Gerald Paul Benavidez and Francisco Benavidez. Honorary pallbearers will be, Mark Benavidez, Orlando Benavidez Jr., Jeremy Benavidez, Gilbert Benavidez, Alan Baca and Adam Duran. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements. 243-7861.
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Cossick -- Murl Jean"Dutch" Cossick went to her Lord on August 9, 2002 at the age of 78 years. She had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1959. Dutch was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill Cossick in 1993. She is survived by daughter Deborah Krehbiel and husband Michael of Albuquerque, daughter Pegi Lair and husband Kelly of Arlington, Texas, granddaughters Kelly Irene Lair of Arlington, Texas and Holly Krehbiel who is currently serving in the U.S. Army and stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, and Dutch's sister Peggy Swindler of Houston, Texas and her two daughters Donna and Teri. Dutch served honorably in the Royal Canadian Air Force and then in the U.S. Army as a nurse during World War II. Upon discharge from the Army, she had attained the rank of Sergeant. She later became Unit Secretary at the Naval R.O.T.C. at the University of New Mexico for 18 years until her retirement from the U.S. Civil Service in 1985. Her unofficial title there was"Miss Dutch" to the hundreds of young men and women who went through the N.R.O.T.C. program and whose lives she touched with her endless supply of kindness and humor. Dutch will be dearly missed by her loving family and many friends. A service will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary- Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the WWII Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C., American Battle Monuments Commission, ATTN: GR048, P.O. Box 96074, Washington, D.C. 20090-6074. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Crackel -- William Crackel, 79, a lifelong resident of New Mexico died Saturday, August 10, 2002. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Fern Crackel, daughter, Lana Finley of Albuquerque, grandson, Derrick Finley of Mooresville, NC, Sister- in-law, Mussette Trent of Tucson, AZ, brother-in-law, Bob Carrico and wife, Lois, nephew, Monty Carrico and wife, Lucy all of Albuquerque, nieces, Cheryl Thompson and husband, Sandy Tolman and husband, and Darlene Harwell and husband.� He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He lived a long, full life, he laughed often and much. He will be remembered by all who knew him with great love and respect. He was retired as top salesman from Keebler Company. William served in the United States Army in the South Pacific during World War II.�He received the Purple Heart and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a long time member of Hoffmantown Church where he served as an usher, attended bible study classes and worked in many other church activities. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 11:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.�Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Daniello -- Beatrice Daniello, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976 went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2002. Bea will be remembered for her love of children and the hundreds of babies she cared for during her 20 years of service at Hoffmantown Church. She is survived by her sons, Peter J. Daniello and wife, Donna of Albuquerque, Ralph A. Daniello and wife, Debbie of Iowa and David J. Daniello and wife, Teri of New Jersey; eight grandchildren, Christine and husband Ken, Dena and husband Patrick, Amie, Jason and wife, Liz, Melissa, Kim, Casey and Michael; nephew, John Mineo and wife, Kyo of New Jersey; and great-grandchildren, Asante, Jade and Isabella. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Daniello; and sister, Marie Mineo. Services will be held, Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary-Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Pastor Ken Moore officiating.
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Dooley -- Anna B. Dooley, 84, a resident of Los Lunas since 1976, died Wednesday, August 7, 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Mary-Myra Dooley and Carole Anne Allison and husband, Henry, all of Los Lunas; grandchildren, Kristy Escamilla and husband, Lupe of Austin, TX, Julie Kravetz and husband, Thomas of Norfolk, VA and Shaun Ard and fiancé, Kelly French of Silver Spring, MD; great-grandchildren, Kevin Jones, Jr. of Norfolk, VA and Hayley Escamilla of Austin, TX; and sister, Maria Brawley of Albuquerque. Mrs. Dooley was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald S."Tom" Dooley. She was a longtime member of Bosque Farms Thursday A.M. Ladies Bowling League. Requiem Devine Liturgy Service will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 1837 Alvarado Dr. NE. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 1837 Alvarado Dr. NE, 87110 or to Valley Lutheran Church 3259 Hwy 47, Los Lunas, 87031. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Earle -- Shirley M. Earle, 65, a resident of Albuquerque and Los Lunas, died Saturday, August 10, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Michael B. Earle, Sr. of Los Lunas; children, Ira W. Bowers and wife, Nadine of Albuquerque, Nathan W. Bowers and wife, Victoria of Loveland, CO, Leann K. Bowers of Albuquerque, Michael B. Earle, Jr. and wife, Corrine of Clayton, Gabriel M. Earle and wife, Patty of Raton and Delia B. Earle of Raton; grandchildren, David W. Bowers, Steven C. Bowers, Ricky L. Marquez, Earle grandchildren, Aaron, Jade, Luke, Teira, Troy, Jasmine, Sara Rose, Daisey, Matthew, Alejandro; great-grandchildren, David A. Bowers, Isaiah W. Bowers; sister, Imy Reynolds and husband, Joe of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley worked for 31 years as a nurse tech with Presbyterian, four years, and St. Joseph Hospitals, 27 years. She dedicated her life to providing love and care to all her patients. Shirley continued to better herself in the healthcare field to provide optimum care for her patients. Her life represented the epitome of perfection to her husband, family, and co-workers. This was her life 24/7 even to her last breath. When she was concerned for you,"she was in your face and on your case!" Shirley was a loyal and dedicated wife, mother, and friend, and she will be dearly missed. Private services will be held. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Graeber -- Dennis Graeber August 13, 1955 - April 23 2002Happy Birthday Pompa "My Guardian Angel" Dear Pompa, Ever at my side? How lovely you must be, to have your home in heaven to guard a little child like me. Your beautiful and shining face I cannot see though you're always near. The sweetness of your soft voice I cannot really hear. But when I pray, you're praying too your prayer is all for me. But when I sleep, you never do because I know you're watching over me!I miss and love you! Your little"Honey" Monique
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Horton -- Foxfire Horton, 53, passed away August 11, 2002.� Born in New York, she was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, worked at the VA Hospital for many years and later worked at Isleta Casino.� Foxfire is survived by her sons, Tony Freeman and wife, Terri, Joseph Freeman and wife, Sunnie; grandchildren Shyanne and Zion Freeman; sister Marietta Robinson; brothers, William Horton and Nathan"Buck" Horton; close friend, Deborah Stone; numerous family and friends who loved and will miss her.� A Memorial Service will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 609 14th ST. SW., at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, with a potluck supper to follow. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th TS. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
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Hudson -- Irene Lydia Altheide Hudson, 87, died August 10, 2002, in the Touched by a White Dove Assisted Living Home in Albuquerque. Her grandson, Curtis, and his wife, Carmen, lovingly cared for her until her death. She was born September 27, 1914, in Tioga, Illinois, to George and Eva Kropp Altheide, who are deceased. Also deceased are her sisters, Lucille Butts and Evalyn Wollbrink; and brothers, Wilbur and Eldon Altheide. Irene is survived by her two sons, James (Sandra) and Richard Hudson of Albuquerque; two grandsons, Brian (Karen) Hudson and Curtis (Carmen) Hudson of Albuquerque; one granddaughter, Kris (James) Reddin of Canton, North Carolina; two great-grandsons, Branden and Colby Reddin of Canton, North Carolina; one great-granddaughter, Sharae Saline of McIntosh, New Mexico; and one great-great-granddaughter, Madison Saline, also of McIntosh. She is also survived by one half sister, Wilma Thornton of Ursa, Illinois; and three half brothers, Kenneth and Dale Altheide of Quincy, Illinois, and George Altheide, Jr. of Talbott, Tennessee. Irene lived and worked in Quincy, Illinois until her retirement at the age of 65, when she moved to New Mexico to be with her sons and grandchildren. After her move to New Mexico, she stayed busy attending the Assembly of God Church, crocheting, hiking in the mountains with fellow seniors, tending her small garden, and having her family come to her home so she could cook dinner for them, one of her greatest delights. A Memorial Service will be held at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy, Illinois on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Faith Assembly of God Church in Quincy, IL. Burial will be in the Bethany United Church of Christ Cemetery in Tioga, Illinois, where her parents and other family members are buried.
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Kammer -- Milton H. Kammer, a resident of Albuquerque since 1994, passed away on August 13, 2002 following a short illness. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 1, 1911, he grew up in the City of Brotherly Love. He graduated from Temple University and completed his M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania. His career as a high school English teacher extended from the 1930s through the 1970s, when he retired as English Department Chairman of the public high school in Vineland, New Jersey. Throughout his life Milton sought to be of service to others as a teacher, pianist and as an active member of his church congregation. He drew his greatest pleasures from sharing his love of music and language with others, from travel, and from his family. He is survived by his two children, Susan and her husband, Robert Gura of Rumson, New Jersey, and David and his wife, Jeanne Whitehouse of Albuquerque; by three step-grandchildren, Frances Peterson-Taylor, Ellen Peterson, and Catherine Arlowe; and by his brothers, Herbert and Theodore. A Memorial Service will be held at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church on Tuesday August 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Music Fund at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd., SE, ABQ, NM 87106, or the Garden Fund at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village, 5201 Roma Ave., NE, ABQ, NM 87108.
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Kemp -- Mildred Kemp, 78, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Thursday, August 8, 2002. She is survived by her three sons, Timothy J. II and wife, Lena, Jimmy and Richard and his girlfriend, Sharon. She is also survived by grandchildren, Timothy J. III and wife, Jennifer, Tara and husband, Mike, Leighann, Richard and Kendra; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Makalah; niece, Linda and husband, Frank; friends, the Gruessing family, George and Marge Romney. Thanks to the staff at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice and nurse, MJ. She was loved and will be missed. Cremation has taken place.
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Lang -- Tommy H. Lang, age 18, passed away Friday, August 9, 2002, after an accident. He was born January 12, 1984. He is survived by his father-T.H. Lang and his mother-Kimberley M. Lang of Albuquerque; T.H. Lang's wife-Shelly of Albuquerque; two younger sisters-Maggie Lang and Brittany Lang of Albuquerque; Shelly's children-Ryan and Kiersten Hall of Sacramento, Calif; grandmother-Margaret Gillespie of Albuquerque; grandmother-Carolyn Lanphere and husband Eric D. Lanphere of Albuquerque; great grandmother-Nell Cleveland of Galveston, Texas; two uncles-William P. Lang and wife Elizabeth of Albuquerque and Eric C. Lanphere and wife Debora of Albuquerque; three aunts-Angela Lang of Corrales, Lené Larson of Omaha, Neb and Marcelle Kirshner and husband Shaun of Camarillo, Calif.; and Kimberley Lang's longtime friend, Rob Young of Albuquerque. Tommy Lang was a recent graduate of Valley High School and was planning to attend Colorado State University this fall to study business and business law. He was a snowboarder, water-skier, scuba diver and wakeboarder. He also enjoyed aviation and automobile mechanics and collected foreign coins and exotic knives. He worked with aerobatic airplanes at White Walthram Airport, Maidenhead Berkshire, UK. He attended Calvary Chapel. Funeral services will be held today at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, Pastor Skip Heitzig will be officiating. Pallbearers include T.H. Lang, Kimberley M. Lang, Shelly Lang, Rob Young, Maggie Lang and Brittany Lang. Honorary pallbearers are William P. Lang, Pepper Lang, Ryan Hall, Kiersten Hall, Lené Larson, Robert Brault, Jack Baker, Manuel Chavez, Eric C. Lanphere, Claude Padilla, Glynn Rice, Robbie Staehlin, Nigel Warren and Matt Varoz. Private interment will follow in the Fairview Memorial Park.
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Lucero -- Final visitation for Mr. Patricio Lucero will be Tuesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a funeral service at 9:30 a.m. by Pastor Jerry Leyba. A committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 noon with full military honors by the D.A.V. chapter 3. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangemetns.
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Marquez -- John Nicholas Marquez, age 42. John was born June 8, 1960 in Tucumcari, NM to George Marquez and Roberta Martinez Dougherty. John was a loving husband and a devoted father. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He had worked five years for the Grants District of the State Highway Department, He taught Civil engineering at NMSU-Grants. At the time of his death, he was operating Marquez Surveying in Albuquerque. John was a Professional Surveyer for 20 years and was the best at what he did. He was caring and always willing to help others. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, Denise Marquez of the family home in Bluewater; two sons, Jarred Marquez of Bluewater, Nick Marquez of Albuquerque; two daughters, Gabriella Marquez of Bluewater, Roberta Marquez of Albuquerque; his mother, Roberta Dougherty and her husband, Skip of Albuquerque; his father, George Marquez and his wife, Tina of Bluewater; two brothers, George Marquez Jr. and his wife, Georgia of Albuquerque, Benny Marquez and his wife, Kim of Albuquerque; two sisters, Teresa Feller and her husband, Ken of Los Alamos, Nina Johns and her husband, Larry of Las Vegas; and his in-laws, John and Patricia Herrera of Albuquerque; his brother-in-law, David Herrera and his wife, Barbara; four nephews, George Marquez, Jr., Toby Marquez, Jessie Marquez and John Murphy; four neices, Caroline Marquez, Kathryn Murphy, Jennifer Johns and Megan Johns. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday 7:00 p.m. at St. Vivian's Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Vivian's Catholic Church with Father Alberto Avella officiating. Burial to follow at Grants Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Fernando Trujillo, Dennis Martinez, Johnny Peralta, Rick Chavez, Frank Baca, Ray Reichbach. Honorary Pallbearers include Jarred Marquez, Nick Marquez, George Marquez, George Marquez Jr., Benny Marquez, David Herrera, Toby Marquez, Jessie Marquez and John Murphy.
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Mascarenas -- RICHARD L. MASCARENAS August 13, 1938 - December 30, 2001 In Loving Memory on your birthday. Your Brother John & Family.
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Mcelroy -- Martina J. McElroy passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on August 11, 2002. Martina was born in Sapello, NM on January 2, 1904. She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy and husband, Ray Angel of Las Vegas, NM, Irene and husband, Richard Gotti of Albuquerque, and Marie and husband, Louie Geoffrion of Los Alamos, NM; step-sons, George McElroy and wife, Marge of St. Paul, KS and Joe McElroy of Denver, CO; 13 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Eugenia Martinez and Ignacia Martinez. She was preceded by her husband, Dewey McElroy; her parents, Vicente and Cleofas Jimenez; her two brothers, Carlos and Vicente Jimenez. She worked for Hoffman and Graubrath and Gordon Jewelers. She still found time to be active with the Elk's Does, President of the Firemen's Auxiliary, Sacred Heart Society and the VFW Auxiliary. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. at Rogers Mortuary on 6th and Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas, NM. Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 12:30 p.m. Pallbearers are Robert angel, Paul Gotti, Greg Geoffrion, Clifford Ulibarri, Tony Martinez and Joseph Martinez. We can never give enough thanks and praise to the staff of Manzano del Sol for the compassion and care they gave our mother.
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Montoya -- Julian Montoya, born in Albuquerque, October 31, 1935, passed away the day of August 10, 2002. Julian lived in Commerce City, Colorado for 40 years where he worked at Stapleton and Denver International Airports for over 25 years. He will be missed greatly. Julian is survived by his wife, Gloria Montoya; sons, Ramon and wife, Sabrina Montoya of Arizona, Samuel and wife, Rita Montoya of Albuquerque, Jessie and wife, Frances Montoya of Colorado; daughters, Lorela and husband, Randolph Lujan of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeanette and husband, Scott Rasband of Belen, Debbie and husband, Rick Arroyo of Colorado; brothers, Tony and wife, Julie Montoya, Licho and wife, Susie Montoya; sisters, Dora and husband, Ralph Padilla, Tina and husband, Ralph Jaramillo, all of Albuquerque; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends."We love you". Services will be held at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 15, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. �Burial will follow at Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan Quintana, Anthony Montoya, Julian Montoya, Joey Otero, Ronnie Rasband, Eric Rasband, and Rick Arroyo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ramon Montoya and Nico Arroyo. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.
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Nicholson -- William Charles"Chuck" Nicholson, Jr., a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2002. Chuck was born on July 19, 1957 to William and Sandra Nicholson in Atlanta, Georgia. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman, loved to fish and enjoyed bowling. He is survived by his beloved parents William and Sandra Nicholson of El Paso, TX; children William Charles III and Crystal Lynn Nicholson of Buffalo, NY; sister Diane and husband Jeff Humbert of Albuquerque; brothers Mike Nicholson of Rio Rancho and Tommy Nicholson and wife Grace of El Paso, TX; long time companion Darlene Mayes of Moriarty; devoted friend Robert Rivers of Corrales; granddaughter Cierra Nicholson of Buffalo, NY; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Chuck will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service for Chuck will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options, 2400 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity. Services are under the care of Sunrise Funeral Options, 891-9192.
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Palese -- Mary A. Palese, 92, a resident of Albuquerque died Saturday, August 10, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Pennington of Albuquerque; son, C. Robert Frey Sr. and wife, Karen of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Ron Frey and Debra Banach of Pittsburgh, PA, Serena Seese of Pittsburgh, PA, and C. Robert Frey Jr. and Stacie Frey of Burnham, PA, Andrew Nochevich, Curtis Nochevich, and Nathan Nochevich all of Phoenix, AZ; and four great-grandchildren, Michelle, Serena, Madison and Zayah. Memorial services will be held, Saturday, August 17, 2002, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Annunciation Church, 2610 Utah NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Romero -- Nora E. Romero, age 87, passed away August 11, 2002 at the Meadow's Nursing Home in Las Vegas, NM. Nora was born November 2, 1914 in Cuervo, NM to the home of Simon and Genoveva Baca Romo. She married Joe V. Romero February 1, 1937 in Newkirk, NM. Nora and Joe made their home in Santa Rosa in the mid 1940's. Nora worked for Teeters Department store, Medley's Cafe and with her brother-in-law, Dale Bartz at the Santa Rosa Drug. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was active in the Sacred Heart Society, the Altar Society and while her children were attending St. Rose School she was active in the St. Joseph's Guild. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; her brothers and sister, Cristobal Romo, Napoleon Romo and Annie Bartz; her grandson, Louie Sanchez; and her son-in-law, Leroy Ulibarri. Survivors include her son, Philip J. Romero and wife, Geraldine of Las Vegas; her daughters, Mary Esther Ulibarri of Las Vegas, Bertha Marrujo and husband, Larry of Tularosa, Gloria Sanchez and husband, Louie of Glorieta and Betty Jo Cockrell and husband, Larry of Las Vegas. Also surviving are her sisters, Della Mynaugh and husband, Charlie of Los Alamos and Mary Marquez of Las Vegas; her brother, Benny Romo and wife, Patsy of Las Cruces; brothers, and sisters-in-law, Dale Bartz of Texas, Alice Romo of San Antonio, TX, Ramona Sena of San Antonio, Guadalupe Garcia, Arthur Romero and wife, Mary, Eddie Romero, Freddy Romero and wife, Maryann all of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Rosary Services will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. from St. Rose Church in Santa Rosa. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. also from St. Rose Church with Father Stephen Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa. Serving as Pallbearers will be Christopher Madrid, Jason Sanchez, Jose Sanchez, Michael Marrujo, Larry Wade Cockrell, Darin Romero, Alfonso Garcia and Lawrence Marrujo. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, NM (505)472-3369.
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Russell -- Opal F. Russell, born in Davis, OK October 25, 1916, passed away Friday, August 9, 2002. She is survived by her nephews, Jack Smith and Ben Smith; niece, Linda Hunter; sisters-in-law, Helen Smith and Trelma Vaughan and stepson, Alvin Russell Jr., and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Russell. Mrs. Russell grew up in a loving, close-knit family with twin brother Otis and younger brother, Clarence. She moved to Albuquerque in 1941. Mrs. Russell lived in Red River NM for about ten years. She was a member of The Eastern Star and Beauceant. Mrs. Russell loved to fish and play bridge. She and her late husband, Alvin were active members of Monterey Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 11:00 a.m., at Monterey Baptist Church, 12501 Lomas Blvd NE, with Pastor Fred McDonald officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Sanchez -- Priscilla Sanchez. The family of Priscilla Sanchez would like to thank everyone for all the kindness shown during their loss. A special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, all those who sent cards, brought food, offered prayers and called, Father Frank Prieto for his visits to the hospital, all her friends and co-workers from Kirtland Air Force Base for their support and prayers. A special thanks to the parish family at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church in Belen and to Father Sotero Sena and Sister Teresita Garcia at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner and to the Eagles Club for preparing the Funeral meal. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered.
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Silva -- Morris M. Silva Jr., 75, went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2002. He was born on August 6, 1927 in Alamogordo, NM. He served in the U.S. Army and belonged to the American Legion. Morris is survived by his wife, Cora Silva; sister, Dorothy Sanchez, daughters; Charlotte Archuleta, Marie Bowman and husband, Jay and Margaret Silva, Joey Aragon; grandchildren, Michelle King and husband, Chuck, Christine Gilerup, Morris Archuleta and wife, Sandra, Denise Martinez and husband, Joseph, Mary Robles, Gloria Hernandez and Jay Bowman Jr.; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Morris will be deeply missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. in the Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Final viewing will be on Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at the San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Avalos, Morris Archuleta, Jay Bowman Jr., Mary Robles, CJ King and Michael Tapia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jay Bowman Sr. and Joey Aragon. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222.
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Singleton -- Milton J. Singleton, 95, a resident of Rio Rancho for 15 years, passed away on August 9, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Helen A. Singleton of Rio Rancho; son, M.J. Singleton Jr., and wife Bryonie of Rio Rancho; daughter, Joyce Limbaugh of Lake Alfred, FL; six grandchildren, Jennifer Pohle, Amy Romero-Gasman, Susan Limbaugh, M.J. Singleton, III, Aaron Adsit and Shona Hewitson; great grandchildren, Rita Pohle and Matthew and Emily Singleton. Milton attended the University of Tulsa. From 1934 - 1967 he was the Executive Director of the Tulsa Boys Home. Milton was president of the National Association of Homes for Boys. In 1960 he was a delegate to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Memorial service will be held on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks North of Paseo Del Norte) In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tulsa Boys Home, P.O. Box 1101 Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74101-1101.
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Suiter -- Hazel Lou Suiter, a resident of Albuquerque for 46 years, died Wednesday, August 7, 2002. She is survived by her son, Steven Suiter; granddaughter, Catherine Suiter; and daughter-in-law, Judy Suiter, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Dorothy White of Bellflower, CA, and Betty Trezona of Spearfish, South Dakota; sisters-in-law, Pearl Holderness of Van Nuys, CA, and Mildred Anderson of Pelham, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Suiter, in 1992; and son, Gary Suiter in 1982. Hazel was born in Cheyenne, WY on November 8, 1919. She tirelessly volunteered for numerous organizations in Albuquerque over the years, including the VA Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and MADD. She enjoyed tennis and square-dancing immensely and all the friendships associated with those activities. A Memorial Service will be held at First Church of Religious Science, 3320 San Pedro NE, Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108 or the charity of your choice.
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Vaisa -- Dora M. Vaisa, 76, a resident of Valencia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2002. she is preceded in death by her husband, George Vaisa; a son, Tommy Vaisa; and a grandson, Tommy Vaisa. She is survived by her four sons, Adenago Vaisa of Belen, Paul Vaisa and wife, Barbara of Los Lunas, Johnny Vaisa of Los Lunas, and Steve Vaisa and wife, Viola of Valencia; Three daughters, Martha McDonald of Albuquerque, Mary Benevidez and husband, Ted of Belen and Candelaria Griego and husband, Stelio of Valencia; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. A Service was held Monday, August 12, 2002 at Romero Funeral Home. interment was held at the Sedillo Cemetery in El Cerro.
        Published on: Tue August 13, 2002

Vidal -- Lucile Leahy Vidal passed away on August 9, 2002. Born in Las Vegas, NM she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven P. Vidal Sr.; and her parents, Judge David Leahy and Lucile Leahy and her sister, Helen Leahy. She is survived by her son, David L. Quinlan and wife, Sandra; grandsons, Robert Quinlan and wife, Nicole, Bradley McDowell and wife, Jody; granddaughter, Teresa McDowell; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by stepson, Charles A. Vidal and wife, Linda of Carbondale, CO; and her very dear cousins, Ann and Robert Reddy of Rio Rancho, NM. Lucile was an avid golfer and a member of the Albuquerque Country Club for many years. Memorial Services will be held in the Chapel of St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by Sunrise Society of NM. 891-8200.
        Published on: Tue August 13, 2002