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Anaya -- Clara S. Anaya, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Monday, November 11, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Fred P. Anaya; son, Fred S. Anaya and wife, Sandra; daughters, Mary Louise Sena and Bonnie DeHerrera and husband, Edward; grandsons, Steven Anaya and wife, Suzann; Christopher Anaya and wife, Tina and Benjamin Sena and wife, Ashlie; granddaughters, Cheryl Maturino and husband, John, all of Albuquerque, Michele Gutierrez and husband, Louis of Los Lunas, Joyelle Sena and Brenda Sena, both of Albuquerque; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Anaya was an active member of St. Therese Little Flower Church. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 3400 4th St. NW. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, with Father Palmo Valente, S.F., Celebrant. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Edward DeHerrera, Steven Anaya, Christopher Anaya, Benjamin Sena, John Maturino and Louis Gutierrez. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Atencio -- Cordilia S. Atencio, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on November 12, 2002 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Atencio is the daughter of Valentin and Elena Sauzo.� Mrs. Atencio is also survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Mr. Juan P. Atencio. She is also survived by four sons, Paul Atencio and wife, Jan D., Armando Atencio and wife, Veronica, Rudy Atencio and daughter-in-law, Rose Marie, Eloy Atencio and wife, Ernestine; one sister, Mercy Martinez; two brothers, Valentin B. Sauzo and wife, Anna Marie and Ramon Sauzo; 11 grandchildren, Alyssa and husband, Jeff, Christopher, Autum, Nicole, Ellena, Michelle, Gabriella, Sabrina, Kimberly, Matthew and Ashley; many brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Atencio was a member of the Catholic Church. A Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final Visitation will be Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Jack. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be, Gilbert Ferran, Christopher Atencio, Larkin Vigil, Juanito Marquez, Miguel Atencio and Steven Sauzo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements. 243-7861.
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Bliss -- Donald Sherwood Bliss, left us November 8, 2002, as a result of a stroke on August 27, 2002. Don was born February 27, 1913 in Buffalo, New York. He was the only child of Sherwood and Clara Bliss. He is survived by his partner of 35 years, Dottie. Don and his first wife, Mary, had six children, Sheila Hoffman, Margaret Campbell, Susan Mullins, Michael Bliss, John Bliss, and a son, Donald R., died in 1951. Two adopted daughters, Vicki (Blalock) Bliss Wellborn and Mary Howell; 14 grandchildren; and four dogs which Don asked about every day, Rags, Punkin, Mitzi and Charli Darlin'. Don graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rochester in 1936 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he was employed by DuPont, later Taylor Instrument Co., and had worked on input for the Manhattan Project. He was recruited by Western Electric, Sandia when they needed engineers and began employment there in 1948. He retired from Sandia Labs in 1978. Don was a licensed professional engineer in the state of New York. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and LAW (League of American Bicyclists). He was an avid bicyclist and had over 100,000 miles on his bicycle. He had biked over Trial Ridge Pass in Colorado and ridden two heart rides around Denver. He was a member of the original bicycle committee planning bicycle routes for the city. Don had been a volunteer tutor for APS. He was in the Big Brother/Little Brother program for several years and took the boys no one else wanted to help. Don was a volunteer for SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) for 20 years. Don and Dottie had a travel trailer and had registered 130,000 miles traveling in the 48 continental states. So they have"seen the USA in their Chevrolet". Dottie has lost her best friend, confidant and soul mate. A family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff of Camino Vista Manor Care for the excellent care and attention that Don received. Especially the therapists, Lois, Liz and Michelle who worked so patiently with a grumpy old man. Sunrise Society in charge of arrangements.
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Burch -- Albert Fall Burch, Jr., 74, a resident of Albuquerque for more than 40 years passed away October 28, 2002 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Helen Burch; sister, Margaret Burch, Alamogordo, N.M.; daughter, Amber Kendrick, Albuquerque; two sons, Albert Fall Burch III, and wife, Beverly, Alamogordo, Champ Burch, High Rolls, NM; six grandchildren, Katey, Kasandra, and Kerbi Kendrick, Albuquerque, Matthew, Ryan, and Samantha Burch, Alamogordo; and one great-grandson, Lucas Burch, Alamogordo. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will truly be missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Privates services followed.
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Doyal -- Ila Mae Doyal, age 87. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Portales. Dr. Philip Fike, pastor of the church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Larry Miller of Albuquerque. Burial will follow in the Elida Cemetery in Elida, NM. Leo Allen Doyal, II, Roy Doyal, David Sadler, Jeffery Sadler, Michael Doyal, David Doyal, Joel Nicholas, Edward Talbott and Devon Doyal will serve as pallbearers. The family requests that memorial contributions may be sent to Inlow Baptist Camp, PO Box 258, Torreon, NM 87061. Mrs. Doyal was born October 21, 1915 in Rotan, TX to the home of Elizabeth and Francis M. Elliott. She passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2002 at the Vista Care Hospice in Albuquerque. Mrs. Doyal's family moved to the Tatum area when she was 15 years old. On November 29, 1935, she was married to Leo Doyal. When her husband was discharged from the armed forces in October 1946, they moved to Kenna, and in 1948 to Elida where she lived for many years. Mrs. Doyal was a longtime, faithful member of the Elida Baptist church where she taught Sunday School classes. she was very active in the Women's Missionary Union and was always very mission minded. In the early 1960's she began working at the post office in Elida by the early 1970's she was appointed as Postmaster and remained in that position until the early 1980's. They moved to Portales in the Church of Portales. Mrs. Doyal also was active in the National Association of Postmasters. She enjoyed collecting stamps, reading, doing crossword puzzles and knitting afghans as gifts. Recently, due to her failing health, she had been making her home in Albuquerque. She is survived by three sons, Leo Allen Doyal of Albuquerque, Marvin Doyal of Tallahassee, FL and Randy Doyal of Owtonna, MN; two daughters, Beth Sadler of Johnson, KS and Kaye Etter of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as by a brother, J.B. Elliott; three sisters, Winnie Wallace, Bernice Elliott and Annie Clay and by her husband, Leo, who died February 16, 1998. The couple had been married more than 62 year at the time of his death. Wheeler Mortuary of Portales, Inc., 500 E. Third St., PO Box 116, Portales, NM 88130.
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Fogel -- Leo Fogel November 8, 1952 - May 7, 2002 Happy Birthday as you fly high on the wings of an angel. Butter-O'leo.
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Garcia -- Sofia Garcia, 73, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2002. She was born on May 2, 1929 in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her son, Richard Garcia. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Percy Garcia; sons, Percy J. Garcia and wife, Grace and Raymond Garcia; daughters, Linda Ramirez and husband, Martin, Angela Sanders and husband, Dave, Nancy Garcia, Margaret Garcia and Debbie Garcia; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Garcia will be deeply missed by her loving family. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the San Jose De Armijo Cemetery. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave.S.W. 243-5222
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Goldrick -- Beverly Ann Goldrick, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died Sunday, November 10, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Goldrick of Albuquerque; son, Lloyd Goldrick and wife, Melodie of Edgewood; daughter, Mary Margaret Erikson and husband, Karl of Alexandria, VA; son, Kelly McCormick of San Diego; grandchildren, Bill Sorensen, Julianna Sorensen, and Shannon Goldrick; step-grandchildren, Amy Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Codi Block, Kelly Block, and Lindsey Smyth; sister-in-law, Cindy Crowe and brother-in-law, Dennis Crowe; nephew, Jason Crowe; niece, Roxana Cook and husband, Justin; as well as great-niece, Audrey Cook. She was preceded in death by her mother and father and both brothers, Lloyd and Roy. Mrs. Goldrick was born April 20, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to William Hansen and Margot (nee) Torgerson. She graduated from high school in Stambaugh, MI and then attended the University of Michigan and received a BA degree in psychology, with distinction, from the University of New Mexico in 1970. She worked for Albuquerque Public Schools for 24 years. Beverly was a volunteer reader at UNMH in the Child Life Department's Reach Out and Read program. She was a member of Friends for the Public Library and volunteered at Erna Fergusson used bookstore. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 14, 2002, 9:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment of cremains will take place at 12:00 noon, at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Lorraine West, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Griggs -- SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN THINGS ARE GOING BADLY The Majority of us lead quite unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker tape parade for us, no monuments created in our honor. That does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our encouragement, who will need our unique talents; someone who will live happier merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, an honest compliment, a kind word, a listening ear or the smallest act of caring--all of which have the potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities to make our love felt. Marilyn Jeanne Griggs, you lived this way every day. You will be dearly missed by all those you touched. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Haase -- Tex Elton Haase, 61, veteran U.S. Marine, and a resident of Tucumcari for 25 years, passed away on November 9, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Maria I.V. Haase of Tucumcari; children,"Scooter" L. Haase of Harrisburg, PA, Robin H. Billmaier and husband, Michael E. of Albuquerque, Don P. Haase of Denver, CO, Tana M. Haase-Garnett and husband, D. Frank of Nara Visa, NM, Shelby L. Haase of Tucumcari, NM; mother, Jaunita F. Haase of Albuquerque; brother, Max Haase and wife, Brenda of Rainelle, WV and sister, Kay Carol Majorowicz of Albuquerque. Tex was a nationally known artist, specializing in western wood sculpture. He was a retired schoolteacher, he taught math, physics, science and art. Tex also coached wrestling, football, science club and academic decathlon. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tucumcari Schools Federal Credit Union. Member of the National Education Association - Tucumcari Education Association. He was inducted into the New Mexico National Education Association Teacher Hall of Fame, 2001. He was also a former Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America, a member of the Caricature Carvers of America, the BPOE Elks Lodge #1172, the Tucumcari Woodcarvers Club and judged many international, national and local woodcarving shows. Graveside service will take place on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Reverend Scott Seymour and Vicar Gay Wellborn, officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary - Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks N. of Paseo del Norte) on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Philip O. Barry, Andrew lenselink, Carlos Aragon, Jim Lerke, Bill tausworth, Mike Lucero, Jim Streetmen, Ralph Niebel, Kenneth Bell, Bill Boone, Jimmy Sandoval, Joe Cooper, and Bill Curry. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at Tucumcari High School Auditorium. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital Nursing Scholarship Fund in Tucumcari, The Ronald McDonald House 1011 Yale NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 or to the Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation, 504 Elm St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary - Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
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Hall -- Charlene Theresa Hall 71, a resident of White Rock, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2002 following a lengthy illness. She was recently preceded in death by her husband, Vinson Hall; and brother, Phil Kopriva. The Halls moved to Los Alamos when Los Alamos was still the Secret City. Mrs. Hall was very active in her community, having been a Golden Girl member and former president of PEO, President of the Los Alamos Retired Educators Association, Past President of Pinon Park Pool Association. She was a Toastmistress and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Mrs. Hall was an original founder of the Los Alamos Special Education Program and devoted her time to the nurturing of those children. She is survived by her daughter, Zandra Hall-Chong and husband, Garret of Coldsprings, Texas; and her son, Patrick Hall and wife, Julie of California; five grandchildren, Caleb, Eli and Cody Chong and Ryan and Kiersten Hall. She also leaves many dear friends, especially Irene Davis-Dellinger of White Rock. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2002 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday November 16, 2002 also at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with interment to follow in the Guaje Pines Cemetery. The family of Charlene Theresa Hall has entrusted her Funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of Espanola - 662-2400 Toll free 1-877-747-3600.
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Jaramillo -- John A. (Chief) Jaramillo Sr. a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 11, 2002. Mr. Jaramillo is survived by two daughters, Valerie Gallagher and husband, Brian, Yvette Rivera and husband, Robert; one son, John Jaramillo Jr. and girlfriend, Elizabeth Garcia; several grandchildren; ex-wife, Inez Jaramillo; several brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by a great-grandson, Issac Martinez. A Visitation for Mr. Jaramillo will be Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. by Pastor Joe Williams and Pastor Jack Connor. A final Visitation will be Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Graveside Service to follow at Mt. Calvary at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be, Jake Leyba, Larry Reed, Steven Chavez, Joseph Chavez, Richard Jaramillo and David Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Angelic Jaramillo, Angel Gonzales, Matthew Martinez and Daniel Gonzales. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of the arrangements. 243-7861.
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Keegan -- Mildred Irene Keegan, surrounded by her children, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2002. Mildred was born in Long Island, NY on June 11, 1916 to Josephine Penfold and William Ninesling. Mildred, a devoted wife and mother, is survived by her loving children, JoBeth Wakenigg, Pat Turpen, Carol Horn, Michael Keegan; seven grandchildren, Michael Wakenigg, Tad Harris, Richard D. Wakenigg, Robb Keegan, Randy Wakenigg, Kerry Keegan, Brian Keegan; and ten great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2002 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Mildred will join her beloved husband, Fred T. Keegan (Mickey) who died September 18, 1996. After 66 years together they will finally be reunited.
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Kil -- Robert J."Bob" Kil, 80, a resident of Albuquerque for 21 years, died Sunday, November 10, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Edna Kil of Albuquerque; son, Ronald Kil and wife, Sheila; granddaughter, Corrina Kil, all of Santa Fe County; sister, Irene Hossa of Dalton, IL; and brother, Henry Kil and wife Marilyn of Albuquerque. The most important thing in Bob's life was being a husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served his country during WWII, serving with the 3rd Army, 26th Infantry Division, 180th Field Artillery in the European Theatre of Operations. Bob was a member of the American Legion for 57 years, Post 49 for 21 years. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Prayer Services will be held Thursday, November 14, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., also at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Koehler -- Florence C. Koehler, 82, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away November 8, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert L. Koehler, Jr. of Rio Rancho; sons, Robert L. Koehler III, John and Richard Koehler; daughter, Kristin Koehler; and seven grandchildren. The family would like to express their sincere thanks for all the kindness offered to them by Florence's many friends. They would also like to thank Mr. Scott Porter, Mrs. Koehler's very special Hospice Nurse from Zia Hospice, for his compassion and his care to make her comfortable in her final days. Mrs. Koehler was a very active member of the All Saints Luthern Church and also active with the Sandoval County Historical Society. A Memorial Service was held Monday, November 11, 2002. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the All Saints Luthern Church, c/o the Memorial Fund, 4800 All Saints Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Lentz -- Alvine G. Lentz, 92, of Hutchinson, KS died November 11, 2002 at the Hutchinson Hospital. Survivors include a son, Neil of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Phyllis Merken of Portland, OR; a brother, Carey Hartenbower of Peterboro, Ontario, Canada; son-in-law, Robert Maschhoff and family of Cedar Crest, NM; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, KS. Burial in the Wichita Park Cemetery, Wichita, KS. Memorials may be sent to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Organ Fund, PO Box 1130 Cedar Crest, NM 87008.
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Lockwood -- Dorothy H. Lockwood, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Sunday, November 10, 2002. Dorothy was born October 14, 1921 in Fargo, North Dakota and grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of South Dakota as a Phi Beta Kappa. She enlisted in the Marines in WWII and served as a Lieutenant stationed in Philadelphia. She married John on August 3, 1945. She devoted her life to her community and family, raising their three children in Bellaire, Texas. She served as President of the San Jacinto Girl Scouts in Houston and held many positions in the League of Women Voters, both at the state and local levels in Texas and New Mexico. She held local offices in the Women Marines Association, the American Association of University Women, Newcomers Club, Encore Club and as a volunteer at The Storehouse. She was appointed by the governor of New Mexico to serve as a member of the Constitutional Revision Commission. She was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir. She is survived by her daughter, Sherron Green and husband, Walter; son, Robert Lockwood and wife, Marcia; son, Jim Lockwood and wife, Kathleen; granddaughters, Erin Trowbridge and Ali Lockwood; sisters, Jeanne Burt and Marilyn Schmitz; and brother, Robert Hecker. Services will be held Thursday, November 14, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa Avenue NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Storehouse, 106 Broadway SW, 87102 or to your favorite charity. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Lopez -- The family of Mr. Manuel J. Lopez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. They family would also like to extend a special thank you to DAV Chapter 3 for perfoming the Military Honors. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Lujan -- Roberto Lujan, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to the arms of his Savior on the Lord's day, Sunday, November 10, 2002 Roberto was a very loving and caring man spending his lifetime as a pastor for the Church of Christ preaching the Word of the Lord. His passion was worshiping and reading the Bible. Roberto had an amazing gift of touching and influencing his family and their lives. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Roberto is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Elena of the family home; his precious children, Robert Lujan and Doris Schultz, Ricardo Lujan and wife, Letty, Rosa Campos and husband, Luis; his brother, Jorge Lujan; sisters, Soccoro Ibarra, Alicia Lujan, Graciela Rivera, Alma Ruiz; his cherished grandchildren, Robert, Luis, Xenia, Isaac, Joshua, Brittney, Jonathan, Evelyn, and Sarai; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends An evening Visitation and Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at the Avalon Road Church of Christ, 6008 Avalon Rd. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. also at the church with James Lujan as Officiant. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Lujan, Robert Lujan, Omar Montez, Daniel Lujan, Luis Campos, and Robert GradoServices under the care of Sunrise Funeral Options (505) 891-9192
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Miera -- In Loving Memory of Lawrence Ray Martin Miera Sunrise 11-13-70 -Sunset 7-3-00Mi Hijo divino tesoro. Ya te fuiste para no volver. A veces lloro porque quiero. Y otras veces lloro sin querer.Happy Birthday Mi hijito. We miss you more and more each day. With all our Love, Your Mom, Yolanda Your Brothe,r Sergio
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Mouser -- Betty J. Mouser, 69, a recent resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2002. Betty and her husband Ronald, had moved to, New Mexico from Dexter, Missouri. She had been employed by COSTCO before retiring. Betty was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Evans in 1998. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; four children, Tim Jones of Georgia, Cynthia Jones of Albuquerque, Russell Mouser of Florida, and David Mouser and wife, Leslie of Albuquerque; three sisters, Mary Pippins, Patricia Miller, and Judy Rimel; sister-in-law, Patricia Evans; four grandchildren, R. J., Kyle, Macaela, and Andrew. Services and burial will be in Dexter, Missouri. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ at a later date. It has been suggested that memorials be made in Betty's name to the Alzeimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter, 8100 Mountain Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to the Share Your Care, Westside, 2701 The American Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Rd. 892-9920
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Repka -- Marie L. Repka, 92, of Rio Rancho, born in Pennsylvania passed away November 5, 2002 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her sister, Florence D. Repka. No Services are planned. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Sanchez -- Funeral Services for Francisco Sanchez will be held on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Shaw -- Harold N. Shaw, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002 at the V.A. Hospital in Albuquerque after complications following heart surgery. It was an obstacle that even he could not overcome. He was born in South Bend, IN on January 7, 1933 and grew up with six brothers and sisters. He is survived by his three sisters, Helen Tiege of South Bend, IN, Pat Green of Mishawaka, IN, and Donna Martin of South Bend, IN. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wally, and sisters, Ethel Robinson and Barbara Smith. Harold joined the Army in 1952 and made it his first career. He served tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam before retiring in 1972 to Albuquerque. He then joined the UNM police force where he worked until transferring to the UNM physical plant and the job of special events coordinator. The sound of his whistle and infectiously positive attitude made the University a better place to be. He retired in 1992 to give himself time to devote to traveling and being with family. Harold's greatest success and central focus of his life was always his family. Harold was devoted to his wife, Rosemary, daughter, Jeanne, sons, Butch, Mike, and Donny, daughter-in-law, Peggy, and grandson, Adam. The incredible loss of his presence is balanced only by the lasting example that set with his amazing energy and the commitment he brought to his job as husband, father, protector, and friend. Harold's strength, sense of humor, and enthusiasm for life made a lasting impact on everyone who met him. He had a gift for making everyone that he met feel special. He lived his life with a strong sense of duty and respect for the people that served this country. He visited the Veteran's cemetery every Veteran's Day to honor the memory of those soldiers and friends that had passed before him. The world is a better place because of his examples of love and integrity. It is diminished by his absence. Services will be held Wednesday, November 13,2002, 11:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Larison, Mike DeLuca, Jeff Rein, Adam Triolo, Don Mackel, and Jack Winn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., NM Affiliate, P.O. Box 90790, 87199-0790. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Sherred -- Mona M. Sherred, 67, a longtime resident of Albuquerque's North Valley, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002. She suffered from severe dementia her last years and passed away due to complications of pneumonia and a massive stroke. She was born in Dalhart, TX on August 27, 1935 and moved to Albuquerque in 1954. She married James Sherred on September 17, 1955. Mona was a longtime employee of Dairy Queen at 4th and Montano. She was an avid basketball player in her youth and played in many games and championships and she was an enthusiastic sports fan throughout her life who especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play basketball and other sports. Mona was also a Dallas Cowboys fanatic and followed them through thick and thin. Survivors include her son, Stanley Sherred and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque; daughter, Teresa DeBruyn and husband, Dan of Rawlins, WY; daughter, Mindy Martinez and husband, Mike of Albuquerque; her grandchildren, Nicole and Brian Sherred, Anderea and Dan DeBruyn, Mikie, Matthew and Makenzie Martinez; her sisters, Marian Rodriguez and husband, George of Albuquerque, Sue Adams of MD; brothers, Orville Lang and wife, Betty of MD, Frank Lang and wife, Dot of Las Cruces, Richard Lang and wife, Denise of FL; sisters-in-law, Zelda and Jarrelyn Lang; brother-in-law, Charlie Sherred and wife, Betty of Albuquerque; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by husband, James; sons, James and Randy; grandson, James; parents, Mary and Robert Lang; sister, Betty Lang; and brothers, Bob and Jack Lang. She was loved by everyone and will be missed greatly. A Celebration of her life will be held Thursday, November 14, 2002 at St. Therese Church on 4th and Mildred at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Solano -- Ramona Solano, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died Saturday, November 9, 2002.�She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Milnor Solano of the family home; son, Manuel Solano; daughters, Yolanda Castillo and husband, Anthony and Karen Apodaca and husband, Victor; grandsons, Adam Salas and Dominic Apodaca; granddaughters, Victoria Apodaca and Stephanie Castillo; great-granddaughter, Anabel Salas, all of Albuquerque; and brothers and sisters, Vicente Gomez of Los Lunas, Mary Sisneros of Santa Rosa, NM, Ralph Gomez of Amarillo, Texas, Dolores Ortiz of Pico Rivera, California, Frances Lopez of Springer, New Mexico and Sostenes Gomez Jr. of Amarillo, Texas. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW., with Father Gene Gries, O. Praem, Celebrant.�Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.�Pallbearers will be Anthony Castillo, Victor Apodaca, Dominic Apodaca, Adam Salas, Ralph Gomez, and Sostenes Gomez Jr.� Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of New Mexico, P.O. Box 14238, 87191.�French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Tapia -- Lorenzo E. Tapia, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 8, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Celeste Tapia; mother in law, Flora Lucero; children, Lauren E. Veronneau, Denise A. Tapia, Barbara A. Bond, Annette T. Wihl and husband, Kurt, Eugene R. Garcia and wife, Tanya, all of Albuquerque, Elizabeth A. Copelin and Donald Romero from Arizona, Lisa E. Muth and husband, Shane, and Joyce Medina and husband, Manny, all of Albuquerque; sons-in-law, Gary Bond of Albuquerque and Cliff Mezo of Illinois; grandchildren, Patrick Wihl, Jolie Veronneau, Abby Wihl, Jackie Copelin, Kendel Copelin, II, Kelsey Bond, Tobias Martinez, Christopher Medina, Adrian Medina, Mia Mezo and Isabella Muth; nieces and nephews, Janie Lovato, Manny Rodriguez, Camile Montoya, Larry Rodriguez, Theresa Padilla, Erminio Rodriguez and Marsha Rodriguez; and many friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloy and Avelina Tapia, brother, Fernandito Tapia, sister, Katie Rodriguez, wife, Doris Tapia, son, Steve E. Tapia, in-laws, Lauro and Chonita Flores, nephew, Joaquin Rodriguez, niece Celesia Cruz and son-in-law, Kendel Copelin, I. Lorenzo was a member of the American Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association and the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. He was a founding member of MALDEF and LULAC. Lorenzo served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 and the U.S. National Guard until 1953, and the Army Reserves from 1953 to 1955 while attending St. Joseph's College in Albuquerque. He attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico from 1955 to 1957. Lorenzo received his J.D. from American University in 1959. Lorenzo was admitted to practice law in 1959 and achieved the highest score on the bar exam until recently. He was admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. In 1961 he became Chief Counsel to the Senate Public Works Committee and served on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee. Lorenzo served as a loyal assistant to U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez. He also organized the VIVA Kennedy Campaign in the Southwest. Lorenzo returned to New Mexico to practice law and specialized in criminal defense and civil litigation. He had previously served as Director of the Motor Vehicle Department. He was deeply loved and will be missed. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Thursday, November 14, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. full military honors will be provided by D.A.V. Chapter 3. Pallbearers will be Lorenzo Rodriguez, Erminio Rodriguez, Mannie Rodriguez, Eugene Garcia, Shane Muth, Manny Medina, Kurt Wihl and Gary Bond. Honorary Pallbearers will be Patrick Wihl, Christopher Medina, Tobias Martinez, Kendel Copelin, II, and Adrian Medina. Flowers may be sent to French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE or memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home, 1709 Moon Street NE, Albuquerque, 87112.
        Published on: Wed November 13, 2002

Watson -- Jack B. Watson, Sr., 75, a former longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, November 11, 2002, in Ennis, TX.� He is survived by his sons, Jack B. Watson, Jr. and wife, Marilyn, Jessie J. Watson and wife, Tracy, Jayme Watson, all of Albuquerque and Randy Morgan of Moriarty; daughters, Dianna D. Watson of Ennis, TX and Delores Micheletti and husband, Richard of Ft. Worth, TX; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and aunt, Sue Crewe of Albuquerque.� Mr. Watson was a U.S.M.C Veteran having served in World War II.� Graveside services will be held Thursday, 12:00 noon, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE.� Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed November 13, 2002