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Adair -- Lessie Neoma Wright Adair, 88, a resident of Belen, went to meet her maker on Friday, February 07, 2003. She was born on May 7, 1914 to James M. and Louise Russell in McKinley County, Texas. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin M. Wright in 1990, whom she had married on November 22, 1932; and her son, Ollie McMarshall in 1949. Lessie is survived by her husband of 8 years, Ervin Adair; her five loving children, Wanda Coker and her husband, Donald of Rio Communities, NM; Charlie O. and his wife, Rose of Ronan, MT; Marvin L. and his wife, Beverly of Spokane, WA; Jerry and his wife, Marlene of Belen, NM; and Dave and his wife, Adell of Aztec, NM; her 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and two very special nieces, Pauline Trout and Lou Kite. Lessie is also survived by many more loving nieces, nephews and all her special caregivers at the Belen Care and Rehabilitation Center, whom she loved dearly. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at Romero Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the White Lake Cemetery in Grand Quivera, NM at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mark; Bill; Scott; Marshall; Mick; and Rick Coker and Randy; Mike; Coby and Mathew Wright. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM
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Arellano -- Mom Evangeline Arellano February 10, 1997Mom, it has been six years since you left mother earth. They say that in time the pain will go away, but I still have that pain. I miss you so much. You were a big part of my life. There are a few things I want to thank you, first, for making me the person that I am, for giving me the strength to endure and to enjoy life. Second, for giving me the faith to believe in God and to pray to him when I am lonely or I need help. Lastly, for giving me my Haven and my Hope, they are precious and truly miracles. I know you are watching over them and taking care of them. One day I will see you, Tony, and David, but in the mean time, always know I love you and I miss you. Love, Bea
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Bentley -- Charleen Fay Bentley, 78, died January 20, 2003 while visiting in Riverside, CA. Mrs. Bentley was preceeded in death by her husband of 51 1/2 years, Glenn Bentley. She was born in Ardmore, OK, grew up in West TX, and had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1948. She is survived by her three children, Steven John of Albuquerque, Glenn Edward of Santa Fe, NM and Glenda Fay Bentley Butcher of Riverside, CA. Mrs. Bentley has six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
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Cayaditto -- Funeral services for Mr. Jim Cayaditto will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cuba, NM. Interment will follow at the Cuba Baptist Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th St NW 898-3160
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Cerra -- The Family of Orlando J. (Orlie) Cerra wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all family and friends for the support and kind expressions of sympathy received during our time of loss. Thank you so much. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE was in charge of all arrangements.
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Chiado -- Thomas John Chiado, Jr. (January 22, 1920-February 6, 2003) beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, February 6, 2003, unexpectedly after a brief illness. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Monday, February 10th, 2003, at 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 2532 Vermont NE. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, 87105. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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Davies -- Catharine Fee Davies, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 7, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Frederick and husband, James of Bossier City, LA; son, Richard Davies and wife, Sandra of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Michael Davies and wife, Jenni; Jarvis Frederick and wife, Beth McGregor; and Carolyn Royall and husband, Croskeys; and great-granddaughters, Madison Davies, Emelia Frederick, and Audrey Royall. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) P. Davies and granddaughter, Beth Ann Davies. Catharine taught in the Albuquerque Public Schools system for 15 years, was a deacon and member at First Presbyterian Church, and was a 4-H leader for 25 years. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, with Rev. Myron White officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE, 87108 or the Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Program, 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, 87107. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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De La Fuente -- Clemente de la Fuente, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2003. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Encinias -- Mr. Eloy D. Encinias, 56, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 8, 2003. Mr. Encinias is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-three years, Mrs. Senaida Encinias; two daughters, Chastity Encinias, Tyonia Encinias and companion, Ali Freligh; his sister, Vickie Encinias; two brothers, Dan Encinias and wife Vivian and Simon Encinias; two grandchildren, Fernando Encinias and Frankie Brown; special niece, Odette Saiz; special nephew, Joseph Sanchez; great niece Amber Liparoto; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Cremation and private disposition will take place. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 243-7861
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Gonzales -- Frank Gonzales, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2003. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Martine -- Stella Martinez, 82, passed away Saturday at a local hospital. A memorial service will be held Today at 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Save the Children foundation. Arrangements made by Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW. 247-4124
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Martinez -- Gilbert Martinez, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2003. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Mcnulty -- T.J. McNulty, 20, a resident of Rio Rancho for 7 years, passed away on February 8, 2003. He is survived by his mother, Misty McMullen and husband David Hermida of Rio Rancho, NM; father, Thomas John McNulty and wife Mary of Elk Grove, CA; sisters, Casey Gill and husband Nathan of Rio Rancho, NM, Breanna McNulty of Elk Grove, CA and Heather Travao and husband Sonny of Modesto, CA; maternal grandmother, Casey Straight of Aurora, Colorado; paternal grandmother, Patricia Partridge of Sacramento, CA; nephews, Little Nate and Jeffery Gill of Rio Rancho, NM and Morgan Travao of Modesto, CA; niece, Hollee Travao of Modesto, CA; aunts, Wendy and Stormy; uncles, Scotty, Corey, Kelly, Randy, Jerry, Mike, and Ron and many friends. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Lynn Daniel Straight. Services will take place Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. Interment will be at Vista Verde Cemetery in Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Curtis Burnett, Nathan Gill, David Hermida, Tom McNulty, Caleb Miller and Scotty Straight. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. He was Mommy's Baby He took the challenges and won.French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW 897-0300
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Pangle -- Norah Harriett Way Pangle, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 7, 2003. Norah was born August 27, 1910, in London, England. She is survived by her son, Chris; sister, Violet Luca; brother-in-law, Weldon Pangle; nieces, Charlotte Milligan, Marsha Luca and Ena Way; and special friends, Mary Benavidez, Peggy Little, Mary Lomax and Ethel Halsey. Her father, Frederick and six brothers were killed in the Battle of Mondz, France. Her mother, Maria Currier died December 25, 1961. Norah married Tommy Pangle November 8, 1943, in England. Norah was employed by White & Kirk and worked as a hostess for Grandy's. She was a collector for MDA for many years and a supporter of Noon Day Ministry. She was a life member of Tom Young's and Daughters of the British Empire Oxford Chapter. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Basil Nellos, Art Avritt, Ronnie Morgan and Michael Benavidez and Bob Little, Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Cline, Royce Little and Weldon Pangle. Friends may visit Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Tuesday from 10:30 to service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Noonday Ministry, P.O. Box 25451, 87125. Many thanks to Dr. Bert Umland, Dr. Thomas Parzyck and UNM Hospice RN, Liz Gober. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Patterson -- Allen Patterson, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1996, died Friday, February 7, 2003. He was born July 13, 1919 in Bethlehem, NY to George and Maude Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth Patterson of Albuquerque; son, Michael Patterson and wife Lorraine of Edgewood, NM; grandson, Christopher Michael Patterson and wife Katherine of Albuquerque. Mr. Patterson moved to Albuquerque in 1996 from Schenectady, NY to be closer to his family. Allen was a US Army veteran who served during WWII. He retired from General Electric of Schenectady, NY after 40 years of service. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. N.E. 275-3500
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Pedneau -- Edward H. Pedneau, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Thursday, February 6, 2003. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Ann Russell and husband, Tom Gene of Albuquerque; son, David Edward Pedneau and wife, Janet Rose of Virginia; granddaughters, LeeAnn Emily Russell, Katy Marie Russell, both of Albuquerque, Amy Kathryn Mock and husband, Charles Shaft and Emily Suzanne Pedneau, all of Virginia; grandsons, Benjamin David Pedneau of Albuquerque and William Edward Pedneau of Virginia; great-granddaughters, Kylee Nicole Mock and Briana Rose Mock, both of Virginia; brother, Philip Howard Pedneau and wife, Rose Marie of Minnesota; sister, Estelle Waver Collins and husband, Joseph of Texas; and sister-in-law, Geraldine Worley and husband, James Leonard. Mr. Pedneau was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Pedneau in 1987 after 38 years of marriage. He retired from the Atomic Energy Commission where he worked as a Contract Officer in 1974 after 33 years of government service. After his retirement, he worked several years for PNM. He proudly served four years in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer during World War II. He enjoyed walking early in the morning at the Coronado and Winrock Malls. Mr. Pedneau was a part of a bowling league in which he had many close friends. He was Assistant Club Master in Pack 87 and Boy Scout Troop 166. Mr. Pedneau was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, where he was an usher. He will be dearly missed, as he was a wonderful father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 6:30 p.m. to rosary. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Short -- William O."Bill" Short, 78, died on Saturday, February 8, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary K. Franzoy Short of the family home; daughters, Connie J. Tecklenburg and husband, W. H., Dixie Cantrall and husband, Richard, all of Albuquerque, and Becky E. Davis and husband, Tom of Los Lunas; brothers, Olan C. Short of Tucson, AZ and Otis V. Short of Moriarty; grandchildren, Denise Romine, Capt. Bret Tecklenburg, Jennifer Davis, Jody Davis, Dean Cantrall, Chad Cantrall and Kristina Coleman; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Henry and Della Short; sister, Nellie Hendricks; brothers, John, Vernon and Lee Short; daughter, Twilla Short, and granddaughter, Deanne Cantrall. He was a member of Valley Church of Christ, a veteran of the US Navy serving in World War II, retired from Sandia Labs, and was elected member of the New Mexico Old Time Fiddlers Association Hall of Fame. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Wayne Sharp officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, February 11, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW, 87120. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Stevens -- Nan M. Stevens February 10, 1908 - July 28, 2002Happy Birthday, Mother, Grandma, Great-Mom! We miss you and love you very much, Your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildrenAll your children will be taught by the Lord, and they will have much peace. Isaiah 54:13
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Ulibarri -- Rayitos P. Ulibarri, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2003. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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