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Ables -- Stanley Fletcher Ables, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, September 6, 2002, surrounded by his family. Stanley is the beloved husband of and survived by Anna; daughters, Coral Lee Gibson and husband, Thurman of Beeville, TX, Jessica Janeen Howard and husband, Roy of Vanderwagen, NM, Stanlie Gail Andrews and husband, Mike, Joyce Ladd, Anna M. Smetana all of Albuquerque; son, Troy E. Ables and wife, Jayne of Tijeras; sister, DeLaures Peppler of Columbia City, IN; 24 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and 6 great great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Jessie Content Foutz Ables. Mr. Ables was a member of the North Valley Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a member of the Zia Daylight Lodge #77 AF & AM and Albuquerque Scottish Rite Club. He served in different positions in both his church and lodge. He was an avid golfer and was involved in the Optimist club, United States Golf Association, Toastmasters club International, and Telephone pioneers of America. Mr. Ables worked for AT&T long lines division traveling and working in 38 states and Canada prior to 1950. He transferred to Mountain Bell as a plant engineer and finally retired as a Right-of-Way agent in 1978. He earned his pilots license in 1947. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corp. in the early 30s. Mr. Ables started his work career with the telephone company that spanned 41 years. Starting September 5, 1937 and ending with retirement March 4, 1978. He continued working on a contract basis for a further 3 years. In his spare time he started and maintained Ables Repair Service for many years. He always found time though for golfing. He started as a caddy as soon as he was able to hold a golf bag. He even got a whole in one at one point in his golfing days. Stanley Ables was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, June 11, 1914 to Wilbur Elmo Ables and Mary Leona Waterman. He moved way out West to Arizona in the 30s because he disliked the weather back east. During WWII he was a heavy equipment operator building airfields and laying essential trans-continental cable in Canada. Coming out of the great depression he worked in the CCC Camps. He had a phenomenal memory for the places he traveled, old friends, and addresses. After retirement he worked with the Shriner's ferrying children back and forth to the airport, train station, hotels or doctor's office to obtain treatment. He and his wife traveled extensively after retirement to visit relatives and fish all over the US. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, North Valley Ward, 1100 North Montano Rd. NW, with Bishop Scot Thurgood officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Larry Hicks, Zane Howard, Jess Howard, Micheal Andrews, Charles Andrews, and Robert Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Ables, Richard R. Andrews, Thurman Floyd Gibson Jr., John Smetana, Ernest Spicer II, Frank Ladd Jr., and James McDougald. Friends may visit Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, North Valley Ward, Tuesday from 10:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Boggess -- O. E. Bogie Boggess who had been a resident of New Mexico since 1939 died Saturday, August 31, 2002. He is survived by two sons Glen and Dale Boggess, and their wives Roberta and Margaret; two grandsons, Clinton and Daniel and their wives Jacqueline and Maggie; three granddaughters Jennifer, Jeannette and Jacquelyn Boggess; a brother, Lewis Porter and his wife Fern; and a sister Faye Hosman and husband, Raymond. He was preceded in death by his wife Faye Darlene Wheatley Boggess whom he nursed through a five-year bout with cancer. O. E. Boggess was born in Liberty, MO where he was raised by his mother Mable and his stepfather Jay Porter. As a young man he was fascinated by barnstorming pilots that would visit his farming area. This fascination grew into a lifelong love of airplanes. During WWII he worked for Douglas Aircraft as a flight test mechanic installing instrumentation and bombsights. During his years in the aircraft industry, he first worked on the Fort Tri-motor and ended with the Douglas DC-10. This work spanned forty years including twenty-eight years with Continental Airlines for which he was the maintenance foreman in Albuquerque. During his working career, he also farmed in Bosque Farms, was an adult leader in 4-H clubs, and was a founding member of Peralta Community United Methodist Church. Following his retirement he served a term on the Bosque Farms Village Council, and a driving force in building the Bosque Farms Library. Memorial services were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2002, French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with Rev. Don Boren officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Youth Fund at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
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Bolagh -- The family of Mr. Frank Bolagh would like to thank all their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Dorella Perea for reciting the Rosary and to Deacon Harry Beare, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, for officiating the Communion Service and to Cayetano Herrera for the music. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.
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Burnside -- Mrs. Lucy Burnside, 70, a resident of Florida and former resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 3, 2002.�Mrs. Burnside is survived by her daughter, Sylvia McDaniel and husband, Ellis; her son, Michael Chavez; seven sisters, Ruth Chaney, Dora Montoya and husband, Lucas, Flora Andrade, Becky Jaramillo and husband, Joe, Ida Telles, Marie Ballio and husband, Johnny and Rosie Rivera and husband, Jerry; four brothers, Emilio Telles and wife Merlinda, Jerry Telles, Ernie Telles and wife Judy and Artie Telles and wife Peggy; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; many nieces, nephew and friends.� Mrs. Burnside was a member of the Catholic Church.�Visitation will be Wednesday morning, September 11, 2002 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW by Father Manuel Viera.�Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.�Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements. 243-7861.
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Chavez -- Mrs. Mary F. Chavez, 43, a resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away on September 6, 2002 at home with her loving family at her side.�Mrs. Chavez is survived by her beloved husband of sixteen years, Lawrence Chavez; three daughters, Merissa Serna and fiance Martinez Williams, Nicole Lucero and Patricia Chavez; her father, Melcor Valenzuela; two sisters, Vickie Nieto and husband Eloy and Beth White and husband Alfred; her brothers, Albert Valenzuela and Samuel Silva; her grandson, Isaiah Matthew Lucero; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.�Mrs. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW from 6:30pm until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm, Harry Beare will officiate.�Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00am in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 564 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera.� Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.� Pallbearers will be Patrick and Peter Trujillo, Robert and Nathan Deleon, Sammy Salazar and Martinez Williams.� Honorary pallbearers will be P. J.�and John Ray Trujillo.�Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.� 243-7861
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Curtis -- Dudley D. Curtis, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 7, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Patricia"Pat" Curtis of the family home; daughters, Terrie Reese and husband, Jack of McIntosh, NM, Sherrie Vogel and husband, Dave of Albuquerque and Kimberley Curtis and husband, Edward Smith of McIntosh, NM; grandchildren, Andrew and Venessa Vogel, AJ and Dereck Straubing and Tyler, Eddie Jr. and Tomasita Smith; and mother-in-law, Gladys King of Albuquerque. Dudley was a WWII Navy veteran. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew and Dave Vogel, Jack Reese and Edward Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Vesessa Vogel, AJ and Dereck Straubing and Tyler and Eddie Jr. Smith. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Dominguez -- Rose E. Dominguez, age 90, a lifelong resident of Old Town Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2002. She was a lifelong member of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, and a member of their choir; a member of Sacred Heart League, and a member of the Madre Cristianas, also known as the Blue Army, which was a special prayer group of women who prayed to the Virgin Mary. Rose was member of the Moya family, one of the founding families of Old Town Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santos Dominguez; parents, Justo and Eloisa Hunick; and sister, Blanche Hunick.� Rose is survived by her son, Roy F. Dominguez and wife, Dora; daughters, Jeannie Martinez and husband, Roland, and Jolene Wong and husband, Henry all of Albuquerque; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Queen of Heaven Parish, 5311 Phoenix NE., San Mateo and Menaul NE., on Monday, September 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq 505-343-8008.
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Gonzales -- The family of Manuel Gonzales would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Bill Sanchez, St. Edwin Catholic Church, celebrant of the Mass, to Gabriela Nieto for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Gonzales -- The family of Joseph Alfred (Buddy) Gonzales would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Edmund Savilla, Church of the Ascension, celebrant of the Mass and to the Legion of Mary for reciting the Rosary.
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Grado -- The family of Miguel L. Grado would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the lovely flowers, for their donations to St. Anne Catholic Church and Vista Care Hospice, a special thank you to Father Daniel Balizan and Deacon Paul LeFebre, St. Anne Catholic Church, concelebrants of the Mass, to Charlie Gallegos and Antonio Gonzales for reciting the Rosary, to Vista Care Hospice for their kindness and loving care and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Jordan -- Mary E. Jordan, 89, a resident of Albuquerque for 19 years, died Thursday, September 5, 2002. She is survived by her son, Don Jordan, Jr. of Austin, TX; daughters, Carol Knowlton and husband, James of Twin Lake, MI and Janet Jordan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jennifer LaHaie and husband, Jim, Corrie Freed and husband, Tim, Doug Knowlton and wife, Jessica, all of Michigan and Jessica Jordan of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Summer Sebring, Abigail Freed, Taylor Freed and Felix Knowlton, all of Michigan; and sisters, Janet Helppie of Dallas, TX and Joan Cumbo of Michigan. She was preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Donald Jordan, Sr. Mrs. Jordan was an avid bridge player and was a member of Duke City Bridge Club. Memorial services will be held Monday, September 9, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at The Montbello on Academy, 10500 Academy NE. Ennichement of cremains will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, PO Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM, 87125. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Karchmer -- Rose Karchmer, 87, passed away on August 31, 2002. She was born in Denver, CO. where she went to school. She married Zeke Bronstein in 1936. They lived in Pueblo, CO, until Zeke passed away in 1941, when she moved back to Denver. In 1950, she married Julius Karchmer and moved to Albuquerque, NM. He passed away in 1966. She spent her last years in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived by daughter, Pennie Karchmer Cohn and husband, Cliff of Prairie Village, KS; son, Alan Karchmer of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Stacee Cohn of Kansas City, MO, Jonathan Cohn and wife, Carrie of Overland Park, KS. A Graveside Service was held at Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque, NM on September 5, 2002. Donations in Rose's name may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Rio Grande Division 2021 Girard SE Suite 201, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave was in charge of arrangements.
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Kirchner -- Kent Kirchner 56, passed away on September 3, 2002. He was preceded in death by his son, John.� He is survived by his wife, Maggie of Santa Fe; daughter, Erica of Denver, CO; his granddaughter, Carol and her mother, Pam of Albuquerque; and his Marine brother, Jerry Davis and family of Santa Fe. �Kent was a former Marine who served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was working at Camel Rock Casino at the time of his death. Arrangements are being made by McGee Memorial Chapel and Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2002 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
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Kuoppala -- Grace Ellen Alden Kuoppala, 77, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, died Wednesday, September 4, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Sigurd Kuoppala of Albuquerque; daughter, Nancy J. Brown and husband, Bill of Farmington, NM; sons, Jack S. Kuoppala and wife, Robin of Littleton, CO and Robert J. Kuoppala and wife, Karen of Thornton, CO; and granddaughters, Deborah Jo Brown of Glenwood Springs, CO, Emily D. Kuoppala of Littleton, CO, Jennifer Ann Woodward and husband, Keith of Lexington, KY and Roberta J. Kuoppala of Thornton, CO. Services were held Saturday, September 7, 2002, at 12:00 noon, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Edwin Shepperson officiating.
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Lopez -- Zachary Jose Lopez, A little angel, was born September 4, 2002 and taken to heaven the same day to be with God and join his grandmother, Marie Kozak. �Zachary brought such joy to all anticipating his coming and his family and friends will never forget him. Zachary is survived by his parents, Ken and Deana Lopez; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kozak and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lopez; and his aunts and uncles, Janet Lopez, Natalie Chacon, Louie Chacon, and Joseph Kozak. There will be a Rosary for Zachary on Friday, September the 6, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Edgewood. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. also at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Edgewood. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Zachary Jose Lopez Benefit Memorial Fund at any New Mexico Wells Fargo Location, account number 1355799394. A special thank you to all for their prayers, love, and support.
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Luhn -- Evan Ryan Luhn, 53, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and most recently of Bosque Farms, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 29, 2002. Born in Rhode Island and moving with his family to New Mexico as a youth, he graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1966. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and subsequently the Coast Guard Reserve. After earning an LVN degree, he returned to New Mexico in the mid 1980s. He was employed by the UNM Mental Health Center and was active in the local arts community. Ryan is survived by two brothers, Roderick of Norfolk, VA and Edward of Bosque Farms, NM; a paternal aunt, Dr. Nellie Currarino of Dallas, TX; a maternal aunt, Mrs. Barbara Messinger of Wakefield, RI; a niece and nephew, Paige and Gregory Luhn of Shrewsbury, NJ; and a nephew and niece, Justin and Brittany Luhn of Norfolk, VA. Ryan will be remembered fondly by all. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to New Mexico AIDS Services. Arrangements have been made to inter his ashes at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, where he will eternally join his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Graham H. Luhn.
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Malone -- Roy (Sam) Malone, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, passed away Friday, September 6, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Belva Malone of Albuquerque; son, Wes Malone of Albuquerque; daughters, Cristie Ortiz and husband, Henry of Albuquerque and Lori Hargues and husband, Ken of Carlsbad; niece, Connie Malone of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Lee Knight of Ft. Riley, KS; Lance Ortiz of Kalamazoo, MI, Jeremy Knight, Morgan Ortiz, Jason Hargues, Gerad Malone and Meghan Rae Malone, all of Albuquerque, and Amber Hargues of Carlsbad, NM; great grandchildren, Joshua, Landen, and Sam; and brothers, Terry and Jay Malone of Amarillo, TX. Sam retired from Albuquerque Public Schools in 1987 after 30 years of coaching, teaching, and as a principal. Sam and Belva enjoyed their retirement traveling, golfing, and being with grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Monday, September 9, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with Dr. Robert J. Butler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Girls and Boys Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, 87110 or to Lovelace Hospice, 4503 Gibson SE, Siesta Hills, Bldg. 1, 87108. A special thank you to the Lovelace Oncology Unit and the Hospice nurses. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Marsh -- The family of Dannie Lee Marsh would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Pastor Harry Beare for officiating the Funeral Service and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Martinez -- In Memory of Robert"Bobby" Martinez One year anniversary May 24, 1961 - September 8, 2001Today is the anniversary of your passing on to a better world a world free from pain.You are in my mind every day and night. I see your green eyes and beautiful smile. No one knows the heart aches, I carry on.Every one thinks I'm fine but I'm not. A part of my body is missing and that's you, my son. I love you and miss you.Love, your mother, Wilma
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Mckinney -- Lucy J. McKinney, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957 died on Monday, September 2, 2002 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Oliver Sr., and nine children, Oscar, Charles Sr., John, Elizabeth, Samuel Sr. McKinney of Albuquerque, NM, Oliver McKinney Jr. and Lucy Parlor of Atlanta, GA, Lavinia Young of Wichita Falls, TX and Jerome McKinney of Oklahoma City, OK; two brothers, Warrick and Willis Hill and one sister, S. Margaret Hill all of Silver Spring, MD. Lucy McKinney was a charter member of Bethesda Seventh-Day Adventist Church since 1959. Services will be held at Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4920 Wyoming NE on Monday, September 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Viewing on Sunday, September 8, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd NE
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Mcphie -- Edward George McPhie, 57, passed away early Thursday morning, September 5, 2002. He was a very loving father, husband and a great friend. He was a devoted man and worker at Demand Printing Solutions. Preceded in death by his wife, Paula Monette Rodes-McPhie He is survived by daughter, Shawna K. McPhie; son, Timothy Edward McPhie; mother, Janette McPhie; brother, Gary McPhie; in-laws, Leanne Whitwood, Tom Rodes, Jodie Rodes, Ginger Ryan, Terry Ryan, Kelsey Ryan, Jim Parmley, Holly Parmley, Josh Parmley, Jeremey Parmley. Edward was loved very much and will be missed dearly by all. Funeral Services for Ed McPhie will be held at Paradise Hills United Methodist Church on Monday, September 9, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.
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Melini -- The family of George P. Melini Jr. wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind, supportive and helpful during their recent loss. Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated. Services were in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222.
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Montoya -- Dominic M. Montoya, 14, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 4, 2002.� Dominic is the beloved son to Bridget Montoya and Eddie Salazar and Paul M. Montoya and wife Summer; he is also survived by three sisters, Christina Lujan and husband Jerry, Savanna Salazar and Madison Montoya; one brother, Isaac Montoya; grandparents, Bill and Margie Harrell, Jose Montoya, Frank and Rosie Sandoval; special friends, Emily and Don; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.�Dominic was a member of the Family Worship Center, a freshman at Cibola High School, he loved video games, he loved drama. He was loved and will be missed by all.�"You are so special--You are my only son."�A visitation will be Sunday evening after 5:30 p.m. at the Family Worship Church, 5200 Iliff NW with a Prayer Service to be held at 6:00 p.m.�A final visitation will be Monday morning after 10:30 at the church with a Funeral Service to be held at 11:00am by Pastor Steve Ulibarri. Interment will follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens Cemetery.�Pallbearers will be, Don Berry, John Montoya, Joe Ponce, Howard Vandevender, David Sanchez and Julian Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Blasing and Timothy Gray.�Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Prohaska -- Margaret P. Prohaska died Monday, September 2, 2002. She was born July 8, 1909. She is survived by stepson, Gerald Prohaska and wife, Paula, their children, April and Jason Prohaska; two nieces, Lois Nordhausen and Candace Walters. She was a legal secretary for Judge Bratton for many years and was employed with Sandia Atomic Energy Corp. for 30 years. She was the longest standing member of PEO, Chapter L, here in Albuquerque. She will be buried beside her husband, Raymond Prohaska, in Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Quintana -- A Rosary for Ray B. Quintana will be recited on Sunday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover Ave. SW, on Monday, September 9th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery where Ray will be interred with wife, Jennie. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Ratchner -- Jeanne Suzanne Ratchner, 57, an Anchorage, AK resident, died August 31, 2002, with her family by her side, after an eight year battle with breast cancer. A Memorial Service was held Saturday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Anchorage. Her ashes will be scattered over the Colorado Rocky Mountains near Durango. Mrs. Ratchner was born on Feburary 18,1945 in Phoenix, AZ to Ernest and Florence DeValk. Her family later moved to Albuquerque, NM. In high school she helped conduct cancer research with skin graphs. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in Education. In 1967 she married her high school sweetheart, Craig Ratchner. She was involved in many activities with her daughters. Jeanne especially enjoyed spending time at their cabin, which they built, in the Zuni mountains. In 1990 Jeanne's family moved to Anchorage. She worked for the Department of Natural Resources. In 1994 Jeanne was diagnosed with breast cancer. The next eight years she focused on healing herself through traditional and natural means. She conducted extensive research and was in the process of writing a book on Naturopathic healing and breast cancer prevention. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. She enjoyed working outdoors in her yard, caring for her various gardens. Jeanne especially enjoyed traveling with Craig. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 35 years, Craig Ratchner; her three daughters, Suzanne Ratchner of Albuquerque, NM, Denice Frost and husband, Scott of Anchorage, and Amy Barnes and husband, Bill of Sanford, NC;� her father, Ernest DeValk; sister, Judy Barnette; and brother-in-law, Darrell Ratchner all of Albuquerque; and many other family members. She will be greatly missed by her Dalmatians, Missy and Tegan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence DeValk.
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Sacoman -- Adeline R. Sacoman, 63, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 6, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Mike Sacoman of Albuquerque; sons, Gene Sacoman and wife Patricia of Penasco, NM and James Sacoman and wife, Debbie; daughters, Angela Jaeger and husband, Gregory and Jennifer Sacoman all of Albuquerque; parents, Jose Maria and Antonia Garcia; sister, Teresa Brown; brothers, Mike Garcia and wife Peggy and Carlos Garcia and wife Phyllis all of Las Vegas, NM; grandsons, Aaron Sacoman and Wesley Sacoman. Mrs. Sacoman was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Shrine Church. She was a loving mother always thinking of others more than herself. She touched the lives and hearts of everyone who came into her life. Rosary will be recited, Sunday, September 8, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (three blocks north of Paseo del Norte). Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated, Monday, September 9, 2002, 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Shrine Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW with Father John Conway, celebrant. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Sacoman, Michael Garcia, Pete Contreras, Tony Turrietta, Frank Turrietta, and Andrew Turrietta. French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
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Sanchez -- The family of Bart J. Sanchez would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Manuel Viera and Father Pio, Holy Family Catholic Church, celebrant of the Mass; to Father Pio for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
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Schultz -- Christopher Schultz, 32, Student of Optical Physics. Christopher Karl Drachenberg Schultz, a dedicated physics student, and wonderful friend to all that knew him, died Thursday June 20th 2002.Chris had been a student at the University of Arizona Optical Sciences department and was working on his PhD. He was involved in many projects and was a valued member of the teams that he was on. In 1999 Chris graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor's degree in Physics. He also was that years recipient of the prestigious Feynman award. He was intensely proud of his dedication and perseverance in getting his degree as well as his acceptance to the University of Arizona Optics program that is known worldwide as being one of the best.He made several good friends while at school and was very proud of the grades he was getting and his contributions there. Before he went out to Arizona he had spent most of his life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lived there with his father and brother from the age of 12. He had many terrific friends in Albuquerque who will miss him deeply. A wake was held on Wednesday, June 26th and was attended by his father, brother, and his many friends over the years.Chris was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 27th 1970. He is survived by his father, Ronald Schultz; mother, Carolyn Schultz; and brother, Jonathan Schultz. His family would like to thank all those that have been kind and giving over this difficult time, and wish for all those who knew him to remember him fondly and for the good times he had on this earth.In Chris's memory, a scholarship fund has been established. Contributions may be sent to: Ms. Ruth Smith, Accounting Manager, Optical Sciences Center, The University of Arizona, 1630 E. University Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85721. Please make checks payable to The University of Arizona Foundation with a memo that it is for the Christopher Karl Schultz Memorial Scholarship.
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Sinkey -- Services for David Ross Sinkey are pending and are being handled by Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth Street NW. 898-3160.
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Tafoya -- The family of Mrs. Amalia C. Tafoya would like to thank all their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Monsignor Leo Lucero, San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, celebrant of the Funeral Mass, to Brothers of the Good Shepherd and the Felician Sisters for reciting the Rosary, a special thank you to her son, Guillermo and wife Emma and to the pallbearers.� Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 OId
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