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Aldaz -- Mass of Christian Burial for Lorenzo Aldaz will be celebrated on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. A reception will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 13. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Bachcica -- Mass of Christian Burial for Rose Bachicha will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Cable -- Lowell D. Cable died on Monday evening, November 25, 2002 after a short illness. He was born on August 9, 1922, in Mt Morris, IL. He grew up in Tucson, AZ, graduating from Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. Along with many of his classmates, he enlisted in the Army in World War II. He participated in the invasion of Normandy on Omaha Beach with the 29th Infantry Division, and ended the war as a Sergeant. On his return to the U.S., he married his college sweetheart, Martha Burton, on December 24, 1945, and returned to KVOA Radio to work as an announcer. He became the production department manager for KVOA-TV when that station was formed, remaining in that position until the 1970s before becoming an audio-visual instructor at Amphitheater High School in Tucson. Lowell and Marty enjoyed traveling after their retirements. After Marty's death in 1988, Lowell met Dolly Langowski on a tour of the Bavarian Alps. He married Dolly on September 28, 1990, and they lived in Rio Rancho, NM, when not on trips or in their RV. Lowell and Dolly attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM, where they participated in the Greeters Program and Fellowship Hour. Lowell is survived by his wife, Dolly of Rio Rancho, NM; his children and their spouses, Gary and Celia Cable of Peralta, NM, Larrie and Judy Cable of Bedford, NH, Shirley and Victor Treviño of Albuquerque, NM, Mike Ruiz of Thompson, MO, and Tim and Deborah Ruiz of Charlotte, NC; his siblings and their spouses, Donovan and Edith Cable of Sun City West, AZ, Dwight Cable of Eugene, OR, Charles and Bea Burton of Pascagoula, MS, and Robert and Florence Burton of Tucson, AZ; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; plus 14 nieces and nephews and their children. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2002. Lowell has requested that contributions in lieu of flowers be sent to the New Mexico Heart Association.
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Coburn -- Annie Leatus Coburn, 92, a recent resident of Albuquerque and a longtime resident of the Estancia Valley, died Sunday, November 24, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly sixty years, Travis M. Coburn, Sr. She is survived by her two sons, Travis M. Coburn Jr. and wife, Erlinda of Las Vegas, NM and J.D. Coburn and wife, Janet of Albuquerque; daughter, Cheryle Coburn of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Brian Coburn, Melinda Coburn, Lesley Coburn, Michael Naylor, Tim Nichols and John Chavez; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret West of Ft. Sumner, NM and Lou Ellen Baber of Abilene, TX; brother, Gus Byars of Portales, NM; two sisters-in-law, Tressie Mae Glaze of Albuquerque and Lois Fornoff and husband, Fred of Los Lunas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2002, at 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Rev. Dave Blackwell officiating.
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Fantozzi -- Julia Elizabeth Ricci Fantozzi, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Wednesday morning, November 27, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Olds and husband, Rick; son, Victor Peter and wife, Lynn, all of Albuquerque; two nephews, Albert Arrigoni of Albuquerque and Roland Arrigoni of North Carolina; and one niece, Flora Donarski of Rolling Meadows, IL. Mrs. Fantozzi was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Fantozzi; her parents, Oreste and Erminia Ricci; a sister, Ida Arrigoni and a brother, Ariedo Ricci. Mrs. Fantozzi was a member of the Catholic Church. Julie was born in Florence, Italy and came to America when she was three years old. Her family settled in Chicago, IL. On November 15, 1939, she married her husband, Victor, and in 1949 moved to Albuquerque. Julie began working for the Bank of New Mexico in 1951 starting as a bookkeeper. She retired from the bank in 1974 as an assistant vice president. She had been volunteering at Sandia High School for years working in the library, counseling office and anywhere she was needed. She continued working in that capacity until a stroke slowed her down in November, 2001. She thoroughly enjoyed her time at Sandia and would look forward to each day she spent at school with the faculty and students whom she loved dearly. The family offers their deep gratitude to Lovelace Hospice and Linda Lamansky for all that they did to make Julie's last year comfortable, safe and loving. Rosary will be recited Friday, November 29, 2002, 7:00 p.m., French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Dean Al McLane reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 30, 2002, 10:00 a.m. at John XXIII Catholic Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge, with Father Arkard Biczak, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Dusty Blech, Alex Chavez, Jr., Don Grady, Paul Hagedorn, J. D. Lucas, and Joe Nolan. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. and Mrs. Al Arigoni, Mr. Armand Audini, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Chavez, Sr., Bernice and Chuck Newman, Virginia Neal, Perlinda Shelton, Bob and June Olds, Rip and Trutti Collins, and all of those Julie considered her"children," the faculty, staff and students of Sandia High School. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Islets Blvd. SW, 87105 or Lovelace Hospice, 4503 Siesta Hills, Bldg. 1, 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Field -- Mickey (Muriel) Field. Mickey passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2002 after a valiant struggle against cancer. She was born August 24, 1927 in New York City. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Pam Pestronk; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Isabel Pestronk; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Harvey Koeppel; and five grandchildren. She came to Albuquerque on February 15, 1996, to join her lifelong special friend, Dr. Albert Goodman. Services will be held in New York very shortly. Local arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
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Gallegos -- A Rosary will be recited for Rose A. Gallegos by Caroline Mora on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Edwin Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Pajarito Cemetery. Services are in of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Garcia -- ERNEST R. GARCIA March 26, 1912-November 29, 1977 We miss you Dad. Mom, Tina, Ray and Mickey
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Geist -- Jessie Kathleen Wadley Geist, an early Colorado teacher and pioneer telephone operator in northern New Mexico,"placed her final calls" in the company of family and other loved ones on November 27, 2002. She was almost 97 and died peacefully of age-related maladies while a resident of La Vida Llena Retirement Center in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Mooresville, MO, December 29, 1905, one of five siblings born to Edith R. Galbreath Wadley and Robert Marion Wadley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob D. (Jack) Geist of Albuquerque; sister, Minnie Conrad of Pueblo, CO; brother, Robert M. Wadley of Los Angeles, CA; and sister-in-law, Barbara J. Wadley of Salt Lake City, UT. She is survived by her three children: Jerry D. Geist and wife, Sharon of Albuquerque, J. Michael Geist and wife, Charlotte of La Grande, OR, and Gretchen Geist Shipley and husband, Robert of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; Two brothers, Richard J. Wadley and wife, Louise of Albuquerque and Ralph E. Wadley of Salt Lake City, UT, also survive her. She lived a full and rewarding life. Jessie graduated in 1924 from Fowler High School in Fowler, Colorado. She loved to recount an aerobatic ride she took with the famous aviator Charles A. Lindbergh during his barnstorming days. Her brothers Ralph and Robert slept overnight under his biplane outside Fowler to protect it from vandalism. In exchange for their night watch, the boys bargained a ride for Jessie. Lindbergh took her up and did some tailspins during their flight. Her stomach never quite recovered. She worked in Fowler for Phillips Bakery until the Fall of 1925, when she moved to Denver, CO to attend Colorado Woman's College under a full scholarship. Jessie graduated with a degree in education in 1927 and moved on to teach fourth grade in Arapaho, Colorado for the next three years. She lived in a women's boarding house, called a"teacherage."� It was in Arapaho where she met Jacob Geist, whom she married in 1929. They shared 72 years of marriage together that included a period of 25 years with 88 moves required by Jack's telegraph and telephone company's employment. In the 1930s and 1940s Jack managed the telephone offices in Springer and Taos, NM, and Jessie worked as a night operator. Money was tight in those days, and over one five-year period she remembered her pay rose from 29 to 35 cents an hour. She greeted people with the familiar"number please" when she answered those first generation switchboards; between late hour calls she could sometimes rest on a wood and canvas cot. She often placed urgent and important calls; one of those was from Mabel Dodge Luhan of Taos to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. The next two telephone company transfers took them to Las Vegas, NM in 1948 and to Albuquerque, NM in 1954. She again ventured into the business world after her husband's retirement in 1971. For years they managed several parking lots in downtown Albuquerque. She did all the bookkeeping, sales and collections for the space rentals. In the process she made many new and lasting friends. Jessie was a dedicated and long-serving Sunday school teacher in Las Vegas and Albuquerque churches. �In 1940 she joined Eastern Star Chapter 42 in Springer, NM, served in various capacities there and in Taos and Las Vegas, and became inactive in 1985. She was Worthy Matron of Taos Chapter 55 in 1945. She was initiated into the Las Vegas PEO Sisterhood, Chapter AC in 1953, and in 1956 she helped found and was a charter member of Chapter AH in Albuquerque where she attended until her death. Jessie was a woman of great dignity, style, courage, character and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. She was filled with caring and thoughtfulness for everyone she knew. Her quick wit was a delight to all her family and friends, and she was attentive to their well being, whether near or afar. She was known as a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a trusted friend, and a true lady. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at First United� Methodist Church, 4th St. and Lead SW, with Dr. Terry Anderson officiating. A memorial service for residents of La Vida Llena will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at La Vida Llena. Private interment will have taken place. Pallbearers will be Douglas Geist Jr., Bruce Kaemper Geist, Robert William Geist, Erika Kathleen Shipley, Carrie Marie Hout, D. Chris Elliott and Glynnis C. Elliott. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey M. Geist, Donna C. Thomas and Jonathan M. Geist. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Those who wish to remember her through a memorial are requested to donate to the Jessie K. Geist Scholarship Fund for Adult Faith Development, First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1638, Albuquerque, NM 87103, where she was a long time member. This fund will operate in perpetuity. Arrangements by French Mortuary.
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Gonzales -- Frankie Eugene Gonzales was born in Albuquerque on May 18,1963 and passed on November 23, 2002. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park. A reception will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 13. Services are in the care of : Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W.
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Harms -- Nettie V. Harms, age 77, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Monday, November 25, 2002. Nettie was a resident of Alameda formerly of El Paso, TX; and was a parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church; she was a great contributor to the Junior Catholic Daughters of America; and was the Past Grand Region of the Catholic Daughters of America in El Paso, TX. Nettie enjoyed painting, sewing, her rose garden, bowling, and collecting antiques. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil J. Harms; two brothers, Alexander and William McLean. Nettie is survived by her loving daughters, Maureen Cutler of Albuquerque, and Debra Mangum and husband, Neil of Wilcox, AZ; her precious grandchildren, John Cutler and wife, Isabel of Albuquerque, Jim Cutler and wife, Becky of Fargo, ND, Betsy Karner and husband, James of Albuquerque, Sarah Kunz and husband, Jeremy of Wilcox, AZ, Libbie Mangum of Alpine, TX; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Briana, Bryan, and Jaiden Cutler. Also surviving is her sister, Bertha Smith of Liberal, KS; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Nettie will be greatly missed by her loving family and by those who knew and loved her. Visitations will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Casket bearers will be John Cutler, Jim Cutler, Betsy Karner, Sarah Kunz, Libbie Mangum, and Neil Mangum. Honorary Bearers will be Jeremy Kunz, James Karner, Isabel Cutler, and Becky Cutler. Funeral Services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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Little -- Samuel H. Little, "Sam," 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002. He is survived by his wife and friend, Mary Little of the family home of 24 years; his children, Bobby Little and wife, Shanty, Jerry Little and wife, Faye, all of Mississippi, Mary Criel of New Mexico, Pat Forton of Missouri, Ralph Daniel and wife, Donna of New Mexico, Dolly Salameno and husband, Dominic, JoAnne Brown, all of Colorado, Michael Daniel and wife, Valerie of Washington, Barbara Sloan and husband, Tim and Claudia Freeze, all of New Mexico; 24 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Mr. Little was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Georgia Little; and sister and brother-in-law, Louise and T.W. Myers. He was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of the DAV. Mr. Little was also a member of Montgomery Place Church of God. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at Montgomery Place Church of God, 3601 Montgomery NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Luna -- Carmen J. Luna, age 74, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away quietly Tuesday morning after a long illness. A Korean war veteran, he was proud to have served his country. Married for 47 years he died at home with his wife at his side. Above all he treasured his family in particular his grandchildren. He passes leaving us with a profound love of family and life. A Rosary was held on November 27, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Risen Savior. Mass Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. also at the Church of the Risen Savior.
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Mclean -- Mr. William F. McLean died Monday, November 25, 2002 in Albuquerque at the age of 66. Mr. McLean was preceded in death by his wife, Eloisa McLean. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy, Larry, LeRoy and Frankie McLean; daughters, Barbara Gutierrez and Antoinette Hernandez; son-in-law, Felix Gallegos; many brothers and sisters from the East Coast; 15 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. McLean will be held on Saturday at the Holy Spirit Catholic Charismatic Church where the Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo. A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Meadows -- Cindy Boren Meadows died November 19, 2002 in San Jose, CA of a massive stroke. Cindy was loved by all. She was born and raised in the North Valley of Albuquerque. Cindy was 44 years of age and had a son, William Meadows. Cindy donated all of her organs and by the grace of God, so that someone else might survive. Cindy is survived by her son, William and husband, Ron Meadows; mother, Leona (Lea); and father, Otis O. (Obie) Boren who will miss her forever. Cindy leaves one brother, Michael Boren and wife, Lorrie; three sisters, Terry, Shelly and Leslie and their respective husbands, James Ruppert, Chuck Jackson and Pierre Amestoy Jr. Cindy also had nine nieces and nephews; and two great-nieces. Cremation has taken place.
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Mechem -- New Mexico lost one of its treasured citizens. Edwin L. Mechem, born July 2, 1912, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening. He served four terms as Governor of New Mexico, served as United States Senator and United States District Judge since 1970. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Josephine; daughter, Martha Vigil; sons John and Walter; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and Josephine's children, Ann Galloway Leigh, Beth Galloway Horyna and Christin Galloway Dobbeck. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his son Jesse; and Josephine's son John. The family has requested a private funeral. A public memorial service will be held at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jesse Mechem Scholarship Fund at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell or the Jesse Mechem Scholarship Fund at New Mexico State University Foundation in Las Cruces or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Ohms -- Juan Oms, 93, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2002. He joins his wife, Ines Oms who preceded him in death after 57 years of marriage, into God's loving Kingdom.�He was born in Camaguey, Cuba on August 2, 1909 and lived in Albuquerque from January 18, 1966 until his death.�Juan is survived by his two children, Jorge Oms of Denver, Colorado and Jose Oms, wife, Beth, and their two children of Albuquerque. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 am on Saturday, November 30th at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
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Pendleton -- Max Pendleton, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2002. Born in Wellington, Kansas on September 14, 1916, Max moved his family to Albuquerque in 1954. He retired from State Electric Supply Company where he was Secretary and Treasurer. He loved his second home at Elephant Butte where he lived and fished for many years. He enjoyed vacationing in the Western United States and British Columbia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Maxine; and his daughter, Marsha. He is survived by his daughter, Shelley Fowler and husband, Bob; his grandchildren, Scott Wheeler and wife, Lynette, Melissa Rockwell, and Zachery and Nicholas Fowler; and his great-grandchildren, Michael and Sara Wheeler, and Heather, Jenna and Jordan Rockwell, all of Albuquerque. Max will be remembered for his love of life, family, laughter, and raw oysters. He will be missed by all of the lives he has touched, and his light will shine on in all of us. God bless you and keep you in His loving arms until we meet again. Rest in Peace. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2002 with Funeral Services to follow at 6:00 p.m. in Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Graveside Services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico, 5301 Central Avenue NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, (505)821-0010.
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Portillo -- IN LOVING MEMORY of our daughter, Delia Portillo, who passed away November 6, 1998. Mr. and Mrs. Portillo invite all family and friends for a Mass of Remberance for their daughter on November 30, 2002, Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover SW, 5:00 p.m.
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Rickett -- Montana Burnette Rickett, Jr., age 38, beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord our Savior, Tuesday, November 26, 2002, while surrounded by his loving family. Montana was bornin Tampa, FL, raised in Missoula, MT and was a resident of Albuquerque; he was a member of Calvary of Albuqerque, he attended Calvary School of Ministry from 1996 to 1997; and ventured a short term mission trip to Uganda, Africa. Montana was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Larissa E. Rickett; stepson, Joshua T. Rickett; his parents, Montana L. Rickett, Sr. and wife, Tina and Wilma Kay Ward. He is also survived by his sisters, Brenda, Debbie, Pamela Pearson; stepbrother, Stan Simmert; stepsister, Trinity; three nephews; three nieces; other relatives and friends. Montana will be greatly missed by his family and by those who knew and loved him. Funeral Services will be conducted today Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd., NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Casket bearers will be Jesse Romero, Jr., Delano Romero, Scott Smith, Gabe Salazar, David Griego, and Steve Vargas. Honorary bearers will be Eddie Santiago, Troy Carmichael, and Danny Lujan. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary of Albuquerque, Missionaries Jesse and Beverly Rich who are currently serving in Uganda, Africa. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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Robbins -- Margaret L. Robbins, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1941, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Adrian Robbins of Albuquerque; son, A. John Robbins and wife, Pilar Viana of La Coruña, Spain; daughter, Charlotte Johnson and husband, Don of Grove, OK; grandchildren, Sean Cast of Brunswick, GA, John Todd Robbins of Spokane, WA, and Kristin Johnson of Waupaca, WI; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Sean Cast of Albuquerque, Katelyn Gillis and Megan Gillis, both of Waupaca, WI and Shelby Rae Robbins of Spokane, WA. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert T. Robbins.� Mrs. Robbins retired from UNM as a clerk in the Law and Medical Library. Services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2002, 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Rumbaugh -- Charles Emery Rumbaugh July 13, 1907-November 26, 2002 Mr. Charles Rumbaugh, 95, of Southwest City, MO died Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 4:30 a.m. at McDonald County Health Care in Anderson, Missouri after an illness.Mr. Charles Rumbaugh was born July, 13, 1907 in Monnett, Missouri to the late Charles Augustus and Sarah Evaline (Mayfield) Rumbaugh. He and his family moved, by covered wagon, from the farm in Monett, in or about 1908 and settled in Curry County, Melrose, New Mexico. Living there as farmers, he fathered eight children, which he and his wife of 61+ years raised.He is survived by his wife Ruthann Rumbaugh at their home in Southwest City, MO; five children, Nona Kirby and family of Springer, New Mexico, Jean Hall and family of Mesa, Arizona, Bobbie Jo Kitter and family of Mesa, Arizona, Lavada Bartley and family of Eagle Rock Missouri, and Mary E. Neppl and family of Lee Summit, Missouri; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters.He was preceded in death by his parents and three children, Billy Don Rumbaugh of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Charlynee Goodrum of Albuquerque, New Mexico and George Rumbaugh of Tempe, Arizona.Cremation will be done by Bella Vista Crematory. A memorial service will be held at the family residence on Saturday, December 7, 2002 from 10:00 a.m.. until 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Missouri.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter, Glen Isle Center, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri 65804.
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Sandoval -- Demecio Sandoval Sr., 70 years of age, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2002. He was born December 1, 1931, to Elauterio Sandoval and Manuelita Chavez of Wagon Mound, New Mexico. He was a star automobile mechanic before becoming a paint and body man for over 40 years. His work always exhibited pride of craftsmanship. He attended New Mexico School for the Deaf where he met his wife, Rosalia Tafoya. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; two daughters, Luanna Rael and husband, Paul, Debbie and fiancé, Filiberto Aragon; son, Demecio Sandoval Jr. and wife, Tracy; eight grandchildren, Jasmine Trudo and husband, David, Zachary Rael and wife, Johanna, Rhiannon Rael, Isaac Rael, Jordan Sandoval, Madison Sandoval, Daniel Bryant, and Angelo Aragon; two great-grandchildren Lichelle Rael and Diego Rael; three brothers, Ramon Sandoval, E. Michael Sandoval and Thomas Milner; five sisters, Lita Rogers, Esther Sandoval, Elizabeth Sandoval, Susan Mickesh, and Aurora Sanchez; mother, Eufemia Sandoval; mother-in-law, Frances Trujillo, aunt Tere Chavez; numerous nephews and nieces, cousins, and special friends. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 29, 2002 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1502 Sara Rd. SE. in Rio Rancho. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2002 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. His cremated remains will be interred at the Santa Clara Cemetery in Wagon Mound, NM., on Saturday, December 14, 2002. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW. Albuq.� 505-343-8008.
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Santillanes -- Jose Sarafin"Nino" Santillanes died Tuesday, November 26, 2002 in Albuquerque at the age of 76. He is survived by his sons, Leo and Danny Santillanes; daughters, Maria Santillanes and Ramona Sanchez; four brothers, Robert, Tony and Frank Santillanes, and David C De Baca; three sisters, Carmen Trujeque, Rosie Coy and Sherry Rios; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Santillanes will be held on Saturday at St. Therese Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Santillanes, Benjie Santillanes, Chris Santillanes, George Coy, Orlando Santillanes, and Corey Rodey. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Santillanes, Johnny Santillanes and Rudy Trujeque. A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Shearer -- Ruth Ellen Shearer, 99, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Wednesday, November 27, 2002.�She is survived by her daughter, Florence Beck of Sandia Park; brother, James C. Shearer of Corona, CA; grandson, Michael R. Shearer and two other grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.�Mrs. Shearer was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Shearer in 1971.�Graveside services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE, with Pastor Mark Kluzek officiating.� Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Strickland -- Karen Strickland, beloved wife, daughter, and sister was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 25, 2002. Karen was born in Portales, NM on January 1, 1958; she spent her childhood and young adult years there, after her marriage to Michael Strickland they made their home in Phoenix, AZ for 18 years. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Burrell Winfred (Wendy) Rasco. Karen is survived by her husband, Michael Strickland of the family home; her mother, Nadine Rasco; sister, Caroline Buchanan; brothers, Darrell Rasco and his family, Raymond Rasco all of Portales, NM, Dale Rasco and family of Hobbs, NM, Richard Rasco and his family of Rio Rancho. Also surviving are her mother-in-law, Nona Strickland of Phoenix, AZ; father-in-law, Frank Strickland of Belen; six nieces, three nephews, other relatives and friends. Karen will be greatly missed by her loving family and by those who knew and loved her. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 2nd Street NW, where Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., with Brother Chris Carlson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Darrel Rasco, Dale Rasco, Richard Rasco, Wendi Rasco, Nathan Rasco, and Terrence Rasco. Honorary bearer will be Raymond Rasco. For floral assistance, please call 898-3160. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW
        Published on: Fri November 29, 2002

Tucker -- Launa Gay Tucker, A 29 year resident of Albuquerque, died on November 19, 2002 in Winterpark, FL, she was 62. Mrs. Tucker was a registered nurse and was preceded in death by her father, Walter Toon. Survivors include her mother, Mildred Toon of Fayetteville, TN; her husband, Harley Tucker of Albuquerque; two daughters, Nancy Caress of Albuquerque and Cyndee Friend of Anderson, IN; one son, Brian Tucker of Moriarty, NM; three sisters, Marcel Land of Fayetteville, TN, Wilda Mazzonetto of Winterpark, FL and Nancy Freeman of Marietta, GA; one brother, Ralph Toon of Huntsville, AL; and five grandchildren. The Funeral was held Saturday, November 23, 2002 in Hazelgreen, AL. Burial was at Taylor Cemetery in Hazelgreen, AL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
        Published on: Fri November 29, 2002

Young -- C.E."Joe" Young, 56 beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend died on Tuesday, November 27, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada where he had been a resident for 4 years.�Joe was born in Joplin, Missouri and moved to Albuquerque as a baby. He was a 1964 graduate of St. Pius High School as well as the University of New Mexico. He was an avid outdoorsman whose personal goal was to remove every bass from Lake Mead.�He left a few for the rest of us.�Joe is survived by his loving wife, Barbara of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter Maggie and son Bob, both of Las Vegas; son Tim of Aurora, Colorado; mother Helen Young of Rio Rancho; and sister Sally Clement and husband Gene of Rio Rancho.�He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence.�A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 30th at Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada.�Services in Albuquerque are pending.
        Published on: Fri November 29, 2002