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Abraham -- Mrs. Lawrence T. Abraham, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2002. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family after being cared for by her devoted husband. The former Wadette Goze, a native New Mexican, born October 2, 1916 in Magdelena, NM to a prominent ranching family George and Adele Goze. She was preceeded in death by her parents and sister Margaret. Mrs. Abraham graduated from El Paso Business College and earned her Teaching Certificate from UNM in 1938. She taught school in Magdalena in the late 1930's. On a trip to the 1939 New York World's Fair she met her future husband, Lawrence T. Abraham, married October 6, 1940 and began a love affair lasting 63 years. The Abrahams lived in Magdalena, Espanola and resided in Los Alamos from 1942 to 1946. While in Los Alamos she was instrumental in starting the USO and served as its president. In 1946, the Abrahams with their daughters moved to Santa Fe and resided there until 1976. While in Santa Fe she attended First Presbyterian Church, served as President of the Dig N Hope Club Garden Club, served on the State Board of Garden Clubs, President of the Stitch N Bitch Club, Chairperson of the March of Dimes, Girl Scout Leader, served as President of the Santa Fe City Council, Secretary/Treasurer of Lawrence T. Abraham Construction, Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Girls and was named Santa Fe Woman of the Year in 1970. Mr. & Mrs. Abraham moved to Albuquerque in 1976. While in Albuquerque she continued her civic activities and focused on her love of writing poetry and painting. Wadette is a chartered member of the Tom L. Popejoy Society at UNM. She is survived by her devoted husband and companion, Lawrence; loving daughter Sandra Dhieux and her husband, Ernie, of Broomfield Co.; their children Joyel Dhieux of Boulder Co., and Matthew Dhieux of Broomfield Co.; Loving daughter Dr. Karen Abraham of Albuquerque, long time administrator of the University of New Mexico; and loving son, Larry, his wife, Beverly, and their son, Geoffrey, all of Albuquerque. Wadette's greatest success and focus of her life was her family. She was devoted to her husband Lawrence and doted on her children and grandchildren. The incredible loss of her presence is balanced only by the lasting example and legacy of her amazing energy, love of life and the commitment she brought to her life's role of wife, mother, friend and humanitarian. Her strength and love of life left a lasting impact on everyone she met. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Sunday, November 24th at 1 pm at the UNM Alumni Chapel, Rev. Ned Ross officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence T. and Wadette Abraham Endowment Scholarship, UNM Foundation/Development Office 700 Lomas Blvd., NE Suite 203, Albuquerque NM 87131.
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Atkins -- Laura P. Atkins, 64, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, November 14, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie D. Atkins Sr. of Albuquerque; daughter, Eleanor Griego and husband, Felix of Corrales; son, Anthony Pino and wife, Abby of Zia Pueblo, NM; daughters, Rachel Jaramillo of Belen, Christina Atkins of Albuquerque, Reyes Pino of Zia Pueblo, NM and Sheila Waters of Albuquerque; son, Jimmie D. Atkins Jr. of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Katherine Pino of Zia Pueblo, NM. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. also at French Mortuary. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, November 18, 2002, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Baca -- Memorial Services for Sgt. Leonard R. Baca will be held on Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Batsel -- Leona M. Batsel, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Tuesday, November 12, 2002 in an Indianapolis, IN Nursing Home. Leona Clara Cisco was born June 19, 1910 in New Kensington, PA. She graduated from New Kensington High School. She worked for Alcoa in Pennsylvania and Phoenix, AZ. Leona was an active member of Progress Women's Club, First Baptist Church and Hoffmantown Church. She was also an avid bridge player. She is survived by her wonderful, caring nieces, Constance Rupel of Indianapolis, IN and Jacqueline Conaway of Lafayette, IN who took Leona under their wing and gave such great care and comfort in her last years. Also surviving are her stepchildren, Katherine Scrivner of Durango, CO and Charlie Batsel of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Margie Disque of Albuquerque and Chuck Batsel of Arlington, TX; 7 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; 7 great nieces and nephews; and 15 great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Horace"Dutch" Miller of Casa Grande, AZ; her 2nd husband, Paul M. Batsel of Albuquerque; stepson, Bill; one grandson; and one nephew. Services will be held Monday, November 18, 2002, 10:30 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, Dr. Robert J. Butler officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Brito -- Esther Brito, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Friday, November 15, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Aurelio Brito of the family home; daughter, Juanita Baca and husband, Adam; daughter-in-law, Marge Brito, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jennifer Mares, Clarissa Villalobos, Esther Losa, Brandt Brito and Rachael Baca; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brother, Joe F. Montoya and wife, Lenore. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Ignacio and Juanita Montoya; sons, Henry and Gilbert Brito; and grandson, Henry Brito, Jr. Esther was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She and Aurelio have been married for 72 years. Esther was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and loved to travel. A special thanks to M.J. Stradler and Presbyterian Hospice for all their love and support. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Csinnjinni -- Pauline Csinnjinni, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband of 49 years, Carl on November 16, 2002, after a brief illness. She was born in Paguate, NM 79 years ago. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque and a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church and a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul. She was a loving aunt to twenty nieces and nephews. She was loved by numerous loving and supportive friends. Surviving is her only devoted sister, Mary Koteen of Paguate, NM. She was also a very loving mother to her sister Mary's children - Winona Koteen of Alamogordo, NM and Ikelene Koteen of Dallas, Tx; and loving granddaughters Becky Kazhe of Paguate, NM, Antonette Koteen of Dallas, TX and grandson Brian Kazhe of Alamogordo, NM; wonderful and loving great-grandchildren Anthony Romero of Alamogordo, NM, Clarissa Romero and Devyn Kazhe both of Paguate, NM and Christopher Noah Koteen of Dallas, TX. Her great sense of humor and ebullient laughter, the strength of her spirit and intensity of love with which she graced those who knew her will always be remembered. Rosary will be recited Monday, November 18, 2002, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, November 19, 2002, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee, with Rev. Michael Cimino officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE, Monday, November 18, 2002, 4 p.m. to Rosary.
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Forman -- Dorothy G. Forman, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Interment will take place Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Jones -- Robert D. Jones, 83, of Albuquerque, passed away November 13, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janice Alberta Huters Jones; daughters, Ann Pavlakovich and her husband, Hank, Martha Conklin, Maria Valencia; seven grandchildren; one great grandson. Robert served in the Navy during WWII, primarily in the South Pacific. He worked for Sandia National Labs for 37 years before retiring in 1983. A memorial service is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Good Shepherd Home of the West, c/o Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 Alvarado Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Cremation arrangements by: the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200
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Miller -- Charles E. (Chuck) Miller, 59, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Patti Miller of Albuquerque; daughter, Jordan Miller of San Leandro, CA; and brother, Paul Miller of El Paso, TX. Chuck was a devoted husband and dad. He was well known and respected in the automotive industry in Albuquerque and leaves many friends. Chuck spent several years living in Hawaii and considered it his second home. He was a sergeant in the Air Force. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2002, 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Noeding -- Faye Seamer Noeding, 78, a longtime resident of Taos, NM died November 13, 2002 after a short illness. She was born on July 28, 1924 near Low Moor, Iowa to Mr. and Mrs. Virtus R. Seamer. She attended public schools in Elvira, Iowa, and attended Iowa State Teachers College. She taught public school in Iowa. Immediately after World War II, she married Otto T. Noeding in Sidney, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Noeding then moved to Taos where she taught elementary school at the Canon School, and began to raise a family. In 1959, Mr. and Mrs. Noeding established the Bent Gallery and Museum which Mrs. Noeding continued to operate successfully until the time of her death. Mrs. Noeding was an active longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Taos and Presbyterian Women. She was also involved in many community activities and served as President of the Las Milpas Condominium Association. In Taos, she had many friends and touched the lives of many. She was preceded in death by her parents and Mr. Noeding, her husband of 52 years. She was a wonderful homemaker, wife, and mother. She is survived by her sons, Nicholas (Jane) of Albuquerque and Taos, Thomas of Taos; daughter, Barbara Mott of Taos; grandsons, Nicholas J. Noeding, Jr. of Los Angeles, CA, Henry Noeding of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Sara Michelle Mott; and grandson, Daniel Mott of Taos; she is also survived by her sister, Nan Ellen Hendricks (Rev. Charles) of Springfield, IL; several cousins; a brother-in-law, John Noeding (Carolyn) of Tuscon, AZ; sisters-in-law, Ruth Thomas of Fort Collins, CO, Mary Simmons of Scottsdale, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Taos, Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Women, c/o First Presbyterian Church in Taos, 215 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
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Pate -- Lou Ella Pate, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Thursday, November 14, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Paul E. Pate and wife, Linda of Edgewood and Mark A. Pate and wife, Elizabeth of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Adriene Pate ,Clarence Lundstrom and Bryce A. Pate; sister, Marcia Morand and husband, Ralph of Helena, MT; and brother, Paul Whelan of Dallas, TX. Mrs. Pate was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Bessie Whelan. She was very active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. Services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE
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Przystas -- Mary Anne Przystas died November 13, 2002 after a brief illness. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1922. Mary Anne received her nursing degree from Mount Mercy College in San Diego where she met her husband, Hank, to whom she was wed for 53 years. She was a psychiatric nurse for many years and most recently worked as a unit secretary at Presbyterian Hospital, retiring after 16 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank Przystas; and son, Mark Przystas. She is survived by her children, Jackie Orr and husband, Dick Orr, her favorite son-in-law; her son, Chris Przystas; her brother, Joe Mateju; and grandsons, Scott and Jason Orr. She is also survived by cousin, Joe Forman and wife, Jean, of Omaha, Nebraska and Johnny Forman also of Omaha. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 18, 2002 at John XXIII Catholic Community 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. A private interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Cremation will be handled by the American Burial & Cremation Center with Services under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary.
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Saiz -- Christian burial services for Josefita Saiz will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the San Antonio Church in Cedar Crest, NM. Interment will follow at the San Antonio Cemetery also in Cedar Crest. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Sanchez -- In Loving Memory of our Son & Brother Al SanchezNovember 18, 1954 - September 19, 1999Another birthday without you here to celebrate. We celebrate in our hearts, as we know you are with our Dear Lord in Heaven. Happy Birthday, Al. We miss you. With all our love, always Mom, Dad, Dee, Lee & Jen
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Sponenburgh -- Mae A. Sponenburgh, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly Jeter Scott of Cedar Park, TX, Linda Guenley and husband, William of Adelino, NM and JoAnn Burns and Steve Kitchens of Bosque Farms, NM; and one son, William J. Sponenburgh and wife, Lynda of Blackfoot, ID; seven grandchildren, Jeff and John Jeter, Nate, Casey, Brad and Camille Sponenburgh, Justin Burns and Will Guenley; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Hazel Berg of Wallhalla, ND and Bernice Herberg of Minot, ND. Mrs. Sponenburgh was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. John Sponenburgh. She was an avid gardener, an expert with needlework and a past president of Cosmopolitan Women's Club. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carrie Tingley Children's Foundation, 1127 University NE, Suite 2019, 87102. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon November 18, 2002

Steele -- Estella Steele, 76, a 22-year resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002. She is survived by her son, Tony Trujillo and wife, Pamela of Albuquerque; daughters, Regina Trujillo and husband, Francisco of Albuquerque and Patsy Garcia of Raton; sons, Michael Trujillo of Raton and Edward Trujillo of Raton; daughter, Lucille Trujillo and husband, Tom of Trinidad, CO; and sons, Victor Trujillo, Jr and wife, Kelly of Pueblo, CO and Lawrence Trujillo of Raton; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur Salazar of Raton; and companion, David Chavez of Albuquerque. Mrs. Steele was a member of the Home League with the Salvation Army. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, November 19, 2002, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Services will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2002, 9:30 a.m., at Salvation Army Chapel, 4301 Bryn Mawr NE with Major Becky Sparks officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, November 19, 2002, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Tenorio -- Funeral Services for Mr. Guillermo Tenorio will be held on Monday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:15 a.m. Burial will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Mon November 18, 2002