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Adams -- Jessie C. Adams, 76, of Albuquerque passed away on January 3, 2003. Born to David and Anna Grace Nicholson on February 3, 1926, she was the third of five children. She moved to Albuquerque in 1962 from Cleveland, OH. She worked for Sparton Southwest from 1962 - 1979. In 1979, she moved to Tampa, FL. In 1993, she moved back to Albuquerque. She is survived by sons, David S. Scarpo and Charles Dale Adams, both of Albuquerque. Mike D. Eleas, whom she considered her third son, also of Albuquerque; niece, Carolyn Johnson and family of Albuquerque; nephews, Sam Faraone and family of El Paso, TX, Dennis Ball and family of Woodstock, GA, and James Ball and family of Cleveland, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David Nicholson and James Nicholson; sisters, Doris Faraone and Catherine Ball. A Memorial Service will be held on January 9, 2003 at Holiday Park Church of the Nazarene 11435 Montgomery Blvd. NE, at 7:30 p.m.
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Barajas -- The family of Dolores L. Barajas wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third Street SW.
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Bell -- Ione M. Bell, 82 of Fort Sumner, NM died Monday, January 06, 2003 at the Guadalupe Medical Center in Santa Rosa, NM following an illness. Ione was born February 7, 1920 in Fort Sumner to the home of F.C. Baker and the former Zetta Jane Coats. She began school at Fort Sumner before moving with her family to California where she grew up. Ione married William"Bill" Bell on November 8, 1935 in Fort Sumner. She studied nursing in Albuquerque, NM and worked as a nurse's aide at Kirtland Air Force Base for several years. She later worked in a doctor's office in Albuquerque. Ione later worked for 15 years as a secretary at an Albuquerque Animal Clinic, and as a buyer for Fedway (now Dillards) for nine years. She and her husband operated a service station and garage in Albuquerque for many years. Following her husbands death in 1989, she made her home in Fort Sumner in December of 1991. Ione and Bill volunteered for several years at Coyote State Park in Guadalupita, NM. They were members of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Posse where Ione served as president for five terms; a past member of the Bernalillo County Extension Club, Board of Girl Scouts, and member of Tumbleweed Travel R.V. Club and a lifetime member of Good Sams. Ione was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fort Sumner. She was preceded in death by her husband William"Bill" Bell on December 26, 1989; a son, Ricky Spillers in 1973; grandson, Jonathan"Bart" Bell in 1992; and a brother, Johnny Drake. Survivors include a son, John William Bell of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Betty Jane Howse and husband, James of Los Lunas, NM; six grandchildren, Donnie Howse, Jim Hussin, Christine Schuster, John David Bell, To-Hona Bell, and Jeffery Clarence Bell; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren also survive along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2003 from the First United Methodist Church in Fort Sumner, NM with Rev. Monty Leavell officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home 804 N. Fifth Street in Fort Sumner, NM.
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Benavidez -- A Prayer Service for Antonia (Toni) Benavidez will be celebrated at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., 5415 Fortuna Rd. N.W. Burial 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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Bowlin -- Robert"Bob" Bowlin, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died Tuesday, January 7, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Luna Bowlin of Albuquerque, whom he married on September 3, 1938 in Dresden, TN; children, Brenda Bowlin Brown of Alvin, TX, Gary Bowlin and wife, Sandra of Knoxville, TN and Cheryl Eagan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Kelli JoLynn Brown Crespo and husband, Gabriel, Lauren Bowlin Prince and husband, Matt, twins, Brooke and Brent Bowlin, Lindsey Eagan and Brandon Eagan; three great-grandchildren, Caeden and Bryson Crespo Brown and Owen Prince; brother, Billy Bowlin and wife, Pauline of Memphis, TN; and sisters, Eunia Mae Henderson of Jackson, TN and Marjorie Parrish and husband, Billy of South Fulton, TN. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Roy Brown; brother, Gilbert Bowlin; and sisters, Winnie Freeman, Nell Shelton and Lyndell Ward. Bob was a longtime Manager in the food distribution business with D&D Poultry. Services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Rev. Charlie Price officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, January 9, 2003, from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment will take place Saturday, January 11, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John�s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Branch -- Rita Baca Branch, age 80, beloved mother, grandmother and sister was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Friday, January 3, 2003 in Torrance, CA. Rita was born in Santa Rosa, NM to the late Atanacio and Maria Baca; and was a resident of Torrance, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Branch. She is survived by her loving children, Royce Branch and wife Maureen, and Kathy White and husband, Mark; three granddaughters, Lori Branch, Traci Branch, and Lisa Hughey; and two great-grandsons, Jacob and Zachary Hughey all of California. Also surviving are two brothers, Manuel Baca and wife, Portana, Louie Baca and wife, Rosalie both of Albuquerque; three sisters, Celina (Sally) Aragon, Natalie Chavez both of Albuquerque, and Mellie Woffard and husband, Tracy of Grants, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rita will be greatly missed by her loving family and by those who knew and loved her. Visitations will be Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary; and from 6:00 p.m. till the time of Rosary at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, where the rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final viewing will be Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Casket bearers will be Richard Aragon, Gregory Aragon, Eddie Branch, Randy Baca, Edward Chavez, and Alfred Chavez. Funeral services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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Chavez -- Gerald"Teenie" Anthony Chavez, age 40 of De Smet, S.D. formerly of Edgewood and Carlsbad, NM died at the De Smet Memorial Hospital in De Smet, S.D. on Monday January 6, 2003. Funeral Services were held at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in De Smet, S.D. on Tuesday. He was born on October 20, 1962 to Victor and Estella (Sandoval) Chavez. He grew up and attended school at Moriarty, NM, graduating from Moriarty High School in 1983. He lived in Albuquerque until 1986 when he moved to Carlsbad to live with his sister, Susan McGehee. While living in Carlsbad he lived and worked at the CARC Farm until he moved with Susan to De Smet, S.D. in June of 2001. Gerald was quick to make friends with his bubbly personality, charming smile and easy going manner. He was Assistant Bakery Chef at Wards Store and Bakery in De Smet where he made many friends in the community. The town was truly blessed for having known him. Among survivors who are grateful for having shared in his life are his mother, Estella Chavez of Edgewood, NM; brothers, Lenny (Janice) Chavez of Edgewood, NM and Luis Chavez of Stanley, NM; sisters, Susan McGehee, his guardian sister, of De Smet, S.D., Patsy (Felipe) Garcia of Edgewood, NM and Nadine Chavez and friend, Fidencio Francia of Edgewood, NM; sister-in-law, Becky Chavez; nephew, Steve Chavez and niece, Tracy (Ryan) Schoenfelder of De Smet, S.D. and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor; brother, David; and brother-in-law, Jesse McGehee. Gerald was a source of joy and inspiration and will be forever missed. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Funeral Service will be on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. place to be announced. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews Isaac Garcia, Steve Chavez, Alex Garcia, Patrick Pachta, Jimmy Pachta, Victor Chavez and Chuck (Chavez) Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces Tracy Schoenfelder, Tammy Sue Chavez, Tita Chavez, Jessica Satter, Victoria Valdez, Beverly Chavez and Loretta McLaughlin. Services are in the of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Davis -- Robert Bennett Davis, 59, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque on December 22, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 8, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida, but his childhood was spent in Lynn, Massachusetts. In 1955 the family moved to Midland, Texas. Bob attended Southern Methodist University on a basketball/baseball scholarship and received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies in 1964. He earned a juris doctor degree with honors from SMU's Dedman School of Law in 1967. Based primarily in California, Bob worked variously as an attorney, muscian-artist manager and corporate executive from 1967 to 1995. He was Vice President of MCA Records, Inc., Universal City, California, 1974-1976 and President of Riva Records, Inc., Los Angeles, 1981-1984. Bob specialized in artist development and career direction for young recording groups and solo musicians, including Grammy Award winners (John Cougar Mellencamp and Tanya Tucker). From 1996 to 2002 Bob was proprietor of Robert Davis Management, a music entertainment management and consulting firm. Bob was a certified secondary social studies teacher, a driver operations trainer and safety instructor for SuperShuttle, Inc., and a lifelong athlete. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth (nee Winn) Davis. Robert is survived by his wife, Susan Wilkinson Davis, Albuquerque, New Mexico; daughter, Shannon Street, husband, Shane; and granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Gracee, Austin, Texas; daughter, Jodie Langhorne, husband, Jason; and grandsons, Ashton and Chance, Denton, Texas; step-daughter, Jill Partridge, Phoenix, Arizona; step-son, Tim Partridge; and step-daughter, Molly Cowan, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by sister, Joanne Osley and husband, Bill; and nieces, Pam and Kim, Highland, Illinois; by sister, Julie Randolph, husband, Ron; and nephew, Frank, Palm Desert, California; and by parents-in-law, Annette and Clark Wilkinson, Midland, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on January 11, 2003, at the University of New Mexico Alumni Chapel, Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Robert B. Davis Memorial Fund, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 131, El Segundo, California 90245.
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England -- Mildred Balch England, nee Havens, age 101, at rest, Wednesday, January 1, 2003 in Plainfield, Illinois. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Topeka, Kansas. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. England and O. Earl Balch. She was preceded in death by one sisters, Eva; and two brothers, Vernon and Charles. She is survived by her nephew, Jack Emery and wife Catherine; and innumerable nieces, nephews, and cousins. She retired from the Santa Fe Railroad Company after a distinguished career of 36 years. She was an 82 year member and Matron of Eastern Star, Helena Chapter #210, and an 80 year member of the Ancient Toltec Rite, both of Topeka, KS. In Albuquerque she was a long standing member of the First Presbyterian Church having served as a past Deacon and a Helpline volunteer. Additional affiliations included Daughters of the Nile and Alhaydaiya Committee, Shriners Group Honored Ladies, and the Pilot Club where she was a Past President and District Governor, all organizations of Albuquerque. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque. Private internment at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Fedor -- John L. Fedor, 79, resident of Albuquerque and Estancia, NM since 1978 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet M.; daughters, Margo Holzey and Gail Holcomb; step-children, Tina Kannard, William Swansinger, Sandra Larupe and Bruce Swansinger; grandchildren, Paul Lindow, deceased, Brandy Freechack and Abe Labadie; great-grandchildren, Brianna and Christine Labadie, and Mercedez Swansinger. He was born and raised in Twinsburg, Ohio with his siblings, Frank, Carl, Abbey, Steve, Joe his twin, Marge and Betty, all deceased, Ed of Roswell, NM and Bill in MO. He began his three year stint with the U.S. Army's 1st armored Div. under Gen. Patton as a tank Driver. The first thing he did when discharged, was buy his Harley Davidson, his love. Being a farm boy and learning mechanics and welding, he was a most versatile and adept man. There was nothing he could not do, repair or make. Crosses adorn churches in Ohio, wrought iron railings, gates every where. He built, installed the inner workings of the frozen food operation for Stouffers new plant in Solon, OH in the 70's. He could tell you the size of anything within an inch just by looking. Needed something made or fixed? He'd say"No Problem." Need a tool for a job and there was none? He'd make one. He loved his family, dancing, camping, his Harley, his dog, Buddy, and puttering around in his barn. All who knew him loved and respected him. He was always there to help anyone in need. Oh, how he is missed. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, January 7, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church in Tajique. A Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January 8, 2003, 10:30 a.m. with Father Anthony Martinez officiating. Full military honors will follow the Mass. Arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM. Grant G. Preston, Funeral Director. 505-832-6130.
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Garcia -- Cipriano J. Garcia died Saturday, January 4, 2003 at the age of 31. Cipriano is survived by his parents, Stanley and Janet Martinez; children, Brandon Garcia and Bianca Garcia, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Abraham Martinez of Albuquerque, and Louie Martinez and wife, Renee of Belen, NM; sisters, Sharon Griego and husband, Waldo of Ft. Carson, CO, and Janette Martinez of Belen, NM; grandfather, Theodoro Aragon of Ocate, NM; grandfather, Flavio Garcia; grandmother, Ramona Garcia; nephews, Abraham Martinez, Louie Martinez, and Lorenzo Griego; nieces, Christian Martinez, Mariah Martinez, Chanelle Martinez, Stephanie Griego, Ciarah Martinez, and Raquel Gallucci. Funeral Services for Cipriano will be held on Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Chavez, Jonathan Gutierrez, Waldo Griego, Abraham Martinez, Louie Martinez and Juan Chavez. Visitation for Cipriano will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at San Jose Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Gibbs -- Della Mae Gibbs, 68, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 5, 2003. She is survived by her children, Mavis Gaskin-Dorrell of Rio Rancho, NM; Phillip Gibbs and Robert Gibbs, both of Cuero, TX; Lula Gibbs, Donna Lemons, Zina Gibbs, Felix Gibbs, all of Albuquerque, Joelene Jones of Phoenix, AZ, and Faedra Johnson of Carlsbad, NM; 20 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and her stepfather, Rev. J.M. Lewis and wife, Sis. Virgie Lewis of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Lewis and her son, Joseph Gibbs Jr. Visitation for Della will be Thursday, January 9, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 10, 2002, 11:00 a.m., at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1509 Edith Blvd. SE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE. HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Goodwin -- Steven H. Goodwin, 49, a resident of Albuquerque for 41 years, died Friday, January 3, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi, and daughter, Megan, of the family home. Mr. Goodwin attended Highland High School. He was the owner and operator of Posh Limited for 15 years. Mr. Goodwin was a member of Grace Church and of the Civitan Club. Services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2003, 10:30 a.m., at Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Drive NE with Rev. Edwin Shepperson and Rev. Bruce Lininger officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday, January 8, 2003, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the Civitan Research Center, P.O. Box 130744, Birmingham, AL, 35213, Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Drive NE, 87109 or Joy Junction, 4500 2nd St. SW, 87105. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Gutierrez -- Teodoro"Apa" Gutierrez, 93, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away in his sleep at the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque on Monday morning, January 6, 2003. Apa was a sheepherder most of his life and was also a cook for several restaurants throughout the Albuquerque area. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary J. Gallegos; grandson, George Gallegos; and three great-grandchildren, Joseph Gallegos, George Romero, and Samantha Gallegos. He is survived by eight grandchildren, Lorenzo Gallegos Jr., Danny Gallegos and wife, Barbara, Rosemary Romero and husband, George, Ronnie Gallegos, David Gallegos and wife, Nadine, Joann Chavez and husband, Larry, Patricia Gallegos and Annmarie Ayala; 23 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. All services will take place at Romero Funeral Home. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny, Ronnie, David, Lorenzo Jr. and Lorenzo III. Gallegos, and George Romero Jr. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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Hoffman -- D.E."Huck" Hoffman, 72, of Sierra Vista, AZ. Passed away Friday, January 3, 2003. Born November 21, l930, Keyser, West Virginia, he was the son of John D. and Frances Fromhart Hoffman. He attended Albuquerque High and the University of New Mexico. He grew up in Albuquerque, and served in the U.S. Navy from l951 to l955 aboard the LST 1156. He was a member of Temple Lodge 6 Master Mason 32nd degree Scottish Rite and Ballut Abyad Shirner. Retired owner and operator of Duke City Auto Supply in Albuquerque, Hoffman Enterprises in Webster, NC and other business ventures. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Hilda Hoffman of Sierra Vista; daughters, Brenda G. Hoffman, Albuquerque, NM, Susan K Hoffman, Webster, NC; grandchildren, Joshua T. Paiz and Rhonda S. Paiz, Webster, NC; and great-grandchildren, Jacobe Wade and Carrie Beth Phillips. Services at graveside will be held Friday, January 10, 2003, 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Huck's name to AIRES Developmental Disability Day Program, 362 E. Wilcox Dr., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Arrangements by Hatfield Funeral Home, 830 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista, AZ., 520-458-5120.
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Johnston -- Jane Ann, 42, a 38-year-resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 3, 2003. Ms. Johnston was born March 16, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Pat and Donna Perry of Oklahoma and Virginia and Bill Inman of Texas. She will be greatly missed by her children, Leslie Jean Martinez, Samantha Lynn Johnston and Richard"Cooper" Barrett Johnston; sisters, Susan Taylor and Nancy Parson; brothers, Mark Inman and Mike Perry; nieces, Lisa, Michele, Ginny and by many other nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by the father of her children, Richard M. Johnston. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary located at 4310 Sara Road S.E. in Rio Rancho. Arrangements provided by: Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Road S.E. Rio Rancho, NM. 87124 505.892.9920
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Keranen -- Tauno E. Keranen, 79, a resident of Cedar Crest, died on Monday, January 6, 2003. Tauno was born and raised in Ironwood, MI and moved to Albuquerque in 1947 where he worked at Rio Grande Steel. He was greatly loved and is survived by his wife, June Garvey Keranen; sons, Bob Keranen of Shelton, WA and Steve Keranen of Cedar Crest; daughter, Norma Keranen and husband, Tom Logan of Cedar Crest; grandchildren, Stuart and Jordan Keranen of Shelton, WA and Iain Logan of Cedar Crest; nieces, Kathleen Kingsbury of Las Vegas, NV, Beverly Davies and husband, Raymond of Albuquerque, and Mary Rupe and husband, Don of Albuquerque; and nephews, James and Barbara Garvey of New York City, NY, and Raymond Garvey III and wife, Jan of Loudon, Tennesee; and by many grand-nieces and nephews and many more friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alumni Chapel at UNM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Wildlife Rescue of NM, Inc., P.O. Box 13222, Albuq., NM 87192-3222.
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Mirabal -- Francene Mirabal joined our Lord and Savior on January 3, 2003. Francene grew up in Grants, NM. She was a local businesswoman who worked in the Albuquerque, El Paso and Phoenix area. For many years she was a Dance instructor for Tiffany and Fred Astair Dance Studio. Her passions were dancing, scuba diving, camping and fishing. She loved to watch football and she loved her cat, Chata. She is survived by her mother, Elfi Mirabal; sister, Crystal Sadowski; nephews, Alex and Zachary; brother, Dennis Mirabal and wife, Kari; nephew, Joshua; and niece, Megan. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Mirabal. She is also survived by her mother's fiance, Perry Chase; and other close family and friends who loved her dearly. Francene will be remembered as a beautiful, loving and an incredibly special person. She loved life and lived everyday to the fullest. She touched many hearts and will live on in our memories. We will find peace and joy in knowing that Francene has joined our Lord, Jesus Christ and that someday we will see her again. Services will be held today at 10:00 a.m. at the Believers Center of Albuquerque located at 320 Waterfall Dr. SE (on Central east of Tramway).
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Nesbit -- Sarah A. Nesbit, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 11 years, died Sunday, January 5, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Kallsen and husband, Marv of Albuquerque; son, Dale Nesbit and wife, Julie of Rifle, CO; grandchildren, Craig Kallsen, Kris Donahue, Sheri Call and Keri Nesbit; and five great-granddaughters which were the light of her life. Mrs. Nesbit was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Nesbit. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held in Arizona at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Padilla -- Final visitation for Mr. Herman Padilla will be Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Sal Cruz to officiate. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements, 243-7861.
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Porterfield -- Dale Porterfield, age 58, an Albuquerque resident of 30 years joined his beloved daughter, Krystal in death, January 5, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Riley; daughter, La Nae Porterfield of Albuquerque; son, Charles Dale Porterfield of Denton, TX; parents, Verdette Porterfield of TX and Ona Porterfield of Albuquerque; sister, Jeannie and her husband W.L."Buzzy" Jones of Godley, TX; grandchild, Jasmine Brown. Dale managed the family business B. Riley Fresh Herbs, Inc. since 1989. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 12, 2003 in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of New Mexico, 5301 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or Vista Care Hospice 5201 Venice Ave NE Suite A., Albuquerque, 87113. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is handling arrangements.
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Powell -- Mr. William G. Powell, age 65, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on January 3, 2003. Mr. Bill fought a long and courageous battle against lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Nikki Powell; three devoted children, Brenda, William and Susan; his favorite brother-in-law, John Wydra; mother-in-law, Julia Trotter; aunt, Marianna McCuen; and nephews, Jeff Page and Todd Wydra. He dearly loved his furry companions, Sally and Mollie. Mr. Bill also is survived by his many friends and coworkers at Costco and Sara Lee Bakery who truly enriched his life. After 38 years of loyal and totally dedicated service, he retired from Sara Lee Bakery last year. Bill will be remembered as a kind and caring person who was best known for his easy going nature, sense of humor and a big smile. There was not a mean bone in his body. Cremation has taken place and the family extends an invitation for all friends and acquaintances to attend a celebration of his life on Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at Amberly Suites Hotel, 7620 Pan American Frwy, NE, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank the Lovelace Hospice for their compassion and care, and especially the nurses and techs at the hospice unit.
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Ross -- Helen K. Ross, 95, a resident of Albuquerque for 64 years, died Monday, January 6, 2003. She is survived by her son, Charles Ross and wife, Carmel and their children, Frank and wife, Claire; Sandra, Patrick and wife, Sherry, Albert and wife, Michele; and Katherine and husband, Marlon, all of San Jose, CA; daughter, Louellen Baldoni and husband, Robert and their children, Mary and husband, Jeff; Anne, John and wife, Lucia; Joe and Gina; son, Ronald Ross and wife, Jane and their children, Michael and wife, Kelly; and Katie, all of Albuquerque; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her husband Carl A. Ross in 1949; and brother, Charles Daggs. She graduated St. Anthony�s Nursing School in 1928 in Denver, CO, and worked as a registered nurse in Denver until 1935. Mrs. Ross married Carl in 1934. They moved to New Jersey and in 1938 the family moved to Albuquerque. She worked as an RN at St. Joseph Hospital for one year and then worked at Santa Fe Railroad Hospital, retiring in 1972 as a supervisor. Mrs. Ross and her husband were founding members of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Cremation will follow services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Health Care Foundation, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125 or to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Rowe -- Beatrice"Bea"Burke Rowe, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, January 4, 2003 at The Montebello of Albuquerque. She was born in Cleveland, OK on August 11, 1911 to James and Olive McMullen Burke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Espie C. Rowe of Corpus Christi, TX. Until 1979, she was one of the leading couturiers for the Buccaneer Days Court in Corpus Christi, Texas� annual celebration. Beatrice was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi, TX since 1957. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Turner Hereford and husband, William of Albuquerque and Mary Anne Sinclair of Corpus Christi, TX. She adored and admired all of her grandchildren, Robert Lawrence Turner, Sharon Kathleen Davidson, Joseph Tolson Wray, Christopher Burke Wray, and Katherine Marie Minor. Her extra special blessings were her ten great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Minor, Jennifer and Trevor Turner, Derek Wray, Ashley, Savannah and Alannah Davidson, and Hanna, Kaleb and Nathan Wray. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, January 9, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Services and interment will take place Monday, January 13, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., at Seaside Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 12, 2003, at Seaside Memorial Chapel, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Larry Turner, Ron Davidson, Tolson Wray, Burke Wray, Charles Minor and William Hereford. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Minor and Joe Wray. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE.IN MEMORYGod saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around her and whispered,"Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched her suffer and saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!
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Sholer -- William J. Sholer age 76, of Moore, OK was born October 11, 1925 in Prague, OK to William N. and Myrtle Sholer. William graduated from the Oklahoma University School of Law and was a retired Attorney having practiced for 35 years in Albuquerque where he was a longtime resident. William served his country in the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. He was active in the First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque where he had taught High School Sunday School. William poured his life and soul into Boy Scouts. He was awarded the Silver Beaver and the Silver Antelope. William passed away on January 6, 2003 in Oklahoma City, OK. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Chris and Jeanie Sholer of Edmond, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Michael Yoselow of Edmond, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Marge Sholer of Lubbock, TX; sisters, and brother-in-law, Nita Collins of Hugo, OK and Pat and Steve Corley of Okmulgee, OK; and grandchildren, Jane, Tim and Carla. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Great Southwest Council of Boy Scouts of America 4851 Office Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109. Services are 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2003 in Matthews Funeral Home Chapel, Edmond, OK with interment at 4:00 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta, OK. Services under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home.
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Snyder -- Jackie"Jack" Snyder, 67, a resident of Belen, New Mexico, passed away at his home on January 6, 2003 from heart disease. He was born on January 10, 1935 in Freedom, Oklahoma. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Rena Snyder; son, Eugene Snyder; mother, Reta Snyder; and sister, Jane Akin. Memorial Services are being handled by Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM (505) 864-8501.
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Trujillo -- Eliza Anaya Trujillo, 93, died Saturday, January 4, 2003. She was born in Puerto de Luna, NM, and resided most of her life in Albuquerque. The last few years she had lived with her daughter, Alice in Sapello, NM. She is survived by her husband, Antonio Trujillo of Albuquerque; sons, Orlanda Anaya and wife, Olga of Borger, TX and William Anaya and wife, Ricca of Vienna, VA; daughters, Emma Bustamante of Albuquerque, Angelina Krehbiel and husband, Dean of Halstead, KS, Alice Montoya and husband, Zenon of Sapello, NM, Carolina Grandestaff and husband, Robert of Scottsdale, AZ; brothers, Abe Padilla and Nick Padilla, both of Albuquerque; sister, Terry Cruz of Santa Fe, NM; 27 grandchildren; and numerous great-and great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Anaya in 1988, daughter, Maria Moore; brothers, Zeke Padilla, Henry Padilla; sisters, Sophie Page, Stella Campos, and Eloisa Riviera. Mrs. Trujillo was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of Queen of Heaven Church and Our Lady of the Roses Society. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 8, 2003 7:00 p.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont St. NE, with Deacon Ruben Barela reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, January 9, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, January 8, 2003, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Trujillo -- In Loving Memory of Anna J. Trujillo November 10, 1933 - January 8, 2002Anna (Mom, Grandma Jo), It was in God's plan when he took you one year ago, and now you have the privilege to walk with Him as you watch upon us below.On Earth, you were always there for all of us, very wise and smart. Words cannot describe how much we miss you but your wonderful memories will forever warm our heart.You always said,"Have faith in the Lord" and yes we do. We put our trust in His almighty wisdom as we wait until we can again see you.We walk with you and the Father above, and nothing can take away our endless love.Thank you for your inspiration, encouragement and, of course, that game of pitch. You have left a legacy of many lives enriched.With all our love, Ted and"the kids"
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Ulibarri -- Dr. Sabine Reyes Ulibarri, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2003. He was the son of Sabiniano Reyes Ulibarri and Simonita Gonzalez Ulibarri of Tierra Amarilla, NM. Humanist, hispanist, poet, author, professor, brother, grandfather, friend and mentor; he will be missed by the many whose lives he touched. He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie; son, Carlos and wife, Mary and their sons, Daniel and Victor; sisters, Simonita (Jomo) Trujillo of Santa Fe and Mary Jo (Faffi) Kiser of Amarillo, TX; and his many loved nephews and nieces. Sabine is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Alfonso and Albert Ulibarri. Born in Santa Fe on September on September 21, 1919, he grew up on his father�s ranch and began his education in Tierra Amarilla. Following the premature death of his parents, he began teaching in the Rio Arriba County Schools to support himself and his younger brothers and sisters. He moved to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico as a freshman in the fall of 1937, where he met and married Connie Limon. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served from 1942-1945 as a ball-turret gunner in a B-17 stationed in Wellingborough England. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, U.S. Air Force Medal (with three oak leaf clusters) for flying in 35 combat missions over Europe. Ulibarri returned to UNM and received his BA in Spanish Literature in 1947 and MA in 1949; he completed his education with a PhD in Romance Languages from UCLA in 1959. Uli, as he was affectionately known, then returned to a distinguished career as a professor of Hispanic Language, Culture and Literature at UNM, also serving in a variety of administrative posts for the University and professional and cultural organizations. He wrote, lectured and traveled with family, friends and students. He received numerous awards, including the Governor�s Award for Excellence and Achievement in Literature for his creative work. His favored medium was the short story, which he wrote in both Spanish and English. He was a pioneer in the field of bilingual editioning, and his stories of life in his beloved northern New Mexico have become favorites of English- and Spanish-speaking readers and students of both languages alike. He did the best he could at what he loved the most, and devoted himself to his chosen work. Sabine lived a long, eventful and satisfying life and generously shared his experience with others. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Father Robert Keller, O.P. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE, with Father Robert Keller, O.P., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joaquin De Vargas, Bob Mitchell, Edward Trujillo, Jaime Trujillo, Donald Trujillo and Matthew Sanchez. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to Rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, 1701 4th Street SW, 87102, UNM Foundation and Development Office, General Scholarship Fund, Attn: Mary Wolford, MSCO7 4260 One University, 700 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87131-0001 or to Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE, 87102. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Varela -- Juanito Lorenzo Cordova Varela passed away on January 6, 2003. He is survived by his parents, Juan Varela and Veronica Cordova; and several other family members. He was loved even before he was born. He will always live in the hearts of his mom and dad. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Randy Sanchez and Charlie Montoya. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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