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Aragon -- Tomas Aragon, 83, passed quietly away on February 22, 2003. He was born September 21, 1920 in San Marcel, NM and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Castillo Aragon; son, Paul J. Aragon and son, Thomas C. Aragon. He is survived by his sister, Rosie Riley; daughter, Charlene Shaw; son, Art E. Aragon; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Tomas served his country with great distinction during World War II in the United States Navy. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. with burial to follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Arrangements have been provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, 256-9400.
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Archuleta -- Edward"Eddie" Archuleta September 16, 1959 - February 26, 1996 Dearest Eddie, our dearest Hijito, it's been seven years since you left us and we still miss you as if it were yesterday. We know you are happy doing what you loved most, dancing. We know you are happy in God's hands. We love you, Mom and Dad and all the family.
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Baca -- A final Visitation for Ms. Marcella Linda Baca will be Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Westside Baptist Church, 3021 Todos Santos NW with a Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 a.m. by Pastor David Crosby. Interment will follow at the Cubero Cemetery, Cubero, NM. Pallbearers will be, Jimmy Jaramillo, Lawrence Jaramillo, Patrick Smith, Raul Yanez, Albert Fresquez Jr. and Charles Baca. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Albert Fresquez Sr. and Edward Ortega. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD. SW 243-7861
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Chavez -- Ralph I. Chavez, 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and Priest Monday, February 24, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bess Chavez; two sons, Abe Chavez and wife, Betty of Pueblo, CO and Ralph A. Chavez and wife, Phyllis of Rio Rancho; three daughters, Cathy Chavez, Rose Gilbert and husband, Jim and Gloria Baca and husband, Carlos, all of Albuquerque; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Sam, Frank and Pete; sisters, Lucy, Stella and Rita; and a very special family friend, Margaret Olona. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Frank O. and Helen Chavez of Belen. Ralph touched many lives with his humor, riddles, writings and poems. He will be missed by many. His articles have been published in the La Herencia newspaper. For 11 years Ralph was a school teacher in Valencia County. He retired from 33 years of service with the Santa Fe Railroad. After retirement, he went back to work as a bailiff in the Bernalillo County Courts with Judge William Riordan and Judge Gene Franchini. Ralph's memory will be forever cherished in the hearts and minds of his family, as well as those who knew him. A special thank you to Dr. Carla Herman and Sherry Reeder who provided Ralph and his family with compassion and comfort during a most difficult time. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Deacon Edward Olona reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant and Deacon Edward Olona and Deacon Frank See assisting. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Daniel Chavez, Ron Gilbert, Jim Gilbert, Vince Gilbert, Carlos Baca, Jr., Chris Baca, Dennis F. Baca and David Ray Baca. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Cole -- Jack R. Cole, 72, passed away at Sierra Health Care Center on February 21, 2003. He was born in McNary, Texas to James Frank Cole and Orcha Matilda (Smith) Cole on December 6, 1930. Mr. Cole was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean War. He was retired as a Sales Manager with the company which produces LifeSaver Candies. A resident of Truth or Consequences since 1999, Mr. Cole was an active member of the First Baptist Church where he had taught the Jolly Elders Sunday School Class and had sung in the Gospel Choir and the Barber Shop Quartet. He leaves behind his loving wife, Joyce S. Cole of the family home in TorC, NM; a son, Jack R. Cole and wife, Debbie of Rio Rancho, NM; daughters, Carol Cole and husband, Rich Gerrilis of Albuquerque, NM, Sherrie Conner of Chandler, AZ, Tylithia and husband, Terry Paden of Albuquerque, NM;"daughter of the heart", Karen Henry of Grants, NM; his step-children, Sandra Guthrie of Scottsdale, AZ, W. Allen and wife, Christine Strickland of Albuquerque, NM, Leslie and husband, Oscar Reyes of El Paso, TX; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. a the First Baptist Church (TorC) with Rev. Shon A. Wagner officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Mr. Cole's memory be sent to the First Baptist Church Building Fund % P. O. Box 329, Truth or Consequences, NM�� 87901. Arrangements are by French Mortuary of TorC, Inc. 505 -894-2574.
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Duran -- Dolores M. (Montoya) Duran, cherished wife of 66 years to Aaron E. Duran, departed this mortal coil early Sunday morning, February 23, 2003. She had joyously celebrated her 85th birthday on Thursday, February 20, 2003. Dolores was born in Cuba, NM in 1918. She graduated from Menaul High School in 1936. Mrs. Duran spent 40-plus years as a revered educator beginning in 1939, in a one-room schoolhouse located in Los Pinos, NM and retiring in 1980 after many years at Roosevelt Elementary School in Bernalillo, NM. A UNM graduate who received both her Bachelors & Masters Degree in Special Education her bilingual expertise greatly benefited two generations of students in Sandoval County."Goodness, what a robust life Dolores lived"! Singing, laughing, cooking, loving her beloved Aaron, her two sons, LeRoy, (who preceded her in death in 1999); her baby boy Randy; her grand and great-grandchildren; and of course, teaching gave her the most joy in this life. Hard work was the simple ethic of her existence. Her individual and educational success after growing up one of 21 children to JJ and Ninfa Montoya on a homestead ranch in Cuba, NM was the pinnacle of her incredible hard work principal. Nothing got in the way of her dream to be educated and educate others. Dolores is survived by her devoted husband, Aaron; a son, Randy and his wife, Jere of Rifle, CO; grandchildren, Dean Aaron Duran and wife, Melody of Henderson, CO, Stacy Michelle Golden and husband, Chris of Los Angeles, CA, Denise Aileen Barby and husband, Gary of Cold Spring, MN, Darin Ray Duran and wife, Leslie of Englewood, CO, Sean Matthew Duran and wife, Denall of Albuquerque, John Aaron Duran of Los Angeles, CA, Ingrid Sophia Bollman of Los Angeles, CA, Joshua Douglas Bollman of Denver, CO; great-grandchildren, Corey, Casey and Codey Barby and Laurie and Mindy Duran; sister, Olivia R. Smith; brother, Leo Montoya with his life partner, Marion Ryan, all of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Dear friends and family may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m., with Charles Aguilar reciting. Church services will be held on Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at the Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith NE, with Rev. Jaime Quinones and Christina Berry presiding. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Emilio Romero, Robert Romero, Conrad Rocha, Anthony Romero, Pete Salazar and Frank Chavez. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Duran -- In Loving Memory of Imelda Duran "TEDDY" April 4, 1928 - February 26,2002Mom, We miss you and love you so very much, until we meet again may God keep you in the hollow of His hand. All our love always, Dad, Bobby, and Crystal
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Garcia -- In Memory of David O. Garcia October 20, 1935 - February 26, 2002It has been one year today that God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered,"Peace be thine", It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You are with us always and you will never, ever, be forgotten. Some day we will be with you.Love you, miss you, wife, Julie Garcia; children, Julian, Jerry, Evelyn, RuthAnn, Frederick, Valerie, David T.; daughters and sons-in-law; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
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Grunke -- Roberta Grunke, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, February 23, 2003. She is survived by her sister, Marjorie Farquhar; brother, William Winegar and wife, Marcella, all of Albuquerque; and 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elgin Grunke; and brothers, Lorel Winegar, Richard Winegar, George Winegar and Jack Winegar. Roberta was a secretary for the Santa Fe Builders Supply for many years, and a member of the Community of Christ Church. Services will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. Henry Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Bill Winegar, Bob Winegar, Mark Farquhar, Jeff Farquhar and Roberta Farquhar. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Hamilton -- Dorothy Hamilton, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, February 22, 2003. She is survived by her nephew, Glen D. Hamilton of San Jose, CA; and nieces, Mary V. Anderson of Los Angeles, CA and Carolyn Roof of Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia E. Campbell. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 28, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church, 2528 Utah NE, with Dr. Michael Oden officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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Hatchell -- Dorothy I. Hatchell, 85, a resident of San Juan Capistrano, CA and a former long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 21, 2003. Mrs. Hatchell was a member of Mountainside Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Morgan and husband, Ted of Cypress, CA; grandchildren, Dana Morgan-Rodriguez of San Juan Capistrano, CA, Daren Morgan of Trabuco Canyon, CA, Devon Morgan of Henderson, NV and Drew Morgan of Cypress, CA; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Morgan in 1994. Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2002, 10:30 a.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, with Alan Taylor officiating. Interment will follow the service. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, February 28, 2003, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 8100 Mountain Road, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Hattler -- Clarence F. Hattler, 88, passed from this life into the arms of the Lord on February 24, 2003 in Albuquerque. He was born on April 8, 1914 in Honesdale, PA and was a longtime resident of Johnson City, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth"Wibb" or"Betty" (Garrett) Hattler in 1976. He worked as a highly skilled machinist at E.J. Shoe Factories and then at I.B.M. Glendale, NY where he worked on the first experimental computer as early as 1953 and then on medical equipment, retiring in 1979. Clarence"Connie" and Betty have two children. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Karl and Esther Hattler and his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Joseph Anthony. His grandchildren include Tomas Mahar, Johnson City, NY, Lesa Cooper and Amanda Locke, Binghamton, NY, Eric Anthony, Kirkwood, NY, Beth Hattler Alonso and Rachael Hattler, Albuquerque, NM, Mark Hattler, Oklahoma City, OK. His great-grandchildren, Micheal and Harlee Pratt, Elizabeth and Timmy Cooper, Christopher and Jacob Hattler, Tyler and Trenton Hattler. Also a special niece, Helen and her husband, Josef Walter of Johnson City, NY. Clarence was an active Life Member of the American Legion Post #758, Johnson City, NY and served as Post Commander in 1984. He was also a member of the Johnson City V.F.W. He served in the US Army during WW II in the South Pacific. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Binghamton, NY. in April 2002, he moved into the home of Esther and Karl Hattler, Albuquerque, NM because of a long-term illness. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City, NY 13790. The Rev. Robert St. Clair pastor of his church will officiate. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, NY. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Barber Memorial Home. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial contributions to the First Church of the Nazarene, 1282 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 or to the American Legion Post # 758, 429 Main Street, Johnson City, NY 13790. We will always remember"Grampa" for his great sense of humor and his loving and thoughtful ways.
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Hults -- Jim Hults I need to say goodbye although you're with me I stand beside your grave, yet you are here. I miss you terribly and hope you miss me, And when I turn to you, you're always near. I talk to you as though you lived within me, Not changed..simply moved in from outside I know each day a little of you leaves me, But I need you now to help me and to guide. You were and are and will be, just as ever, In many minds and hearts, not only mine. No physical event can such love sever; Death is a dimension, not a line. And so goodbye does not mean you are gone: So long as we still love you...you live on. Missing you still...Yvonne
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Kasch -- Anne E. Kasch, born December 17, 1915, in Oak Park, IL, passed away Monday, February 24, 2003. Anne moved from Forest Park, IL to Albuquerque in May 2002. Anne is survived by her son, George E. Kasch and wife, Lynn of Baltimore, MD; daughter, Jane Bentley and husband, Jerry of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Laura Skogen and husband, Bradley of Staples, MN, Kristin Nomura and husband, Jeff of Houston, TX and Jessica Coulson and husband, Brian of Albuquerque; grandson, Jeremy Bridge of Albuquerque; and great-granddaughters, Berit of Staples, MN and Julia of Albuquerque; and great-grandsons, Gavin and Corbin both of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Lester G. Kasch. Interment will take place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Hospice VistaCare Foundation, 4222 E. Thomas Road, #2230, Phoenix, AZ, 85018.� Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wednesday, February 26, 2003, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Keller -- Helen M. Keller, 84, died at her home on February 24, 2003. She was born June 9, 1918 in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1957. She is survived by her daughter, Edith Kane of Albuquerque; sons, Robert Keller and wife, Rita of Albuquerque, Michael and wife, Marilyn of Plano, Texas; daughter, Sheila McGee and husband, Michael of Huffman, TX; brother, Richard A. Rawe of Huntington Beach, California; grandchildren, Patrick, Todd and Shannon Kane, Chris and Ryan Keller, Kevin, Brian and Paul McGee; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Herbert T. Keller and their infant son, James Anthony Keller. Before her retirement at age 81, Helen served as Executive Secretary at St. Bernadette Catholic Church and was Managing Editor and Family Page columnist for the Archdiocesan newspaper, People of God. She was active in Democratic politics and a candidate for State Representative, District 14 in 1966. Ms. Keller was also past President of the Sando Chapter of the Albuquerque Business Women's Association. Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 27, 2003, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 28, 2003, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to Rosary. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Lane -- Angie Lane, age 80, a lifelong resident of New Mexico died February 24, 2003. Angie was born on May 12, 1922 in Dawson, NM to Felix Horacek and Antonia Starkovich. Survivors include her daughter, Carol and husband, Bill Valentine; granddaughter, Velvet Valentine; brother, John Horacek, wife, Betty and their family of Grants, NM. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis Lane in 1993. Francis and Angie were active in the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2003 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A Memorial Rosary and Mass will be celebrated at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of NM or Vista Care Inpatient Hospice, 601 Martin Luther King Blvd NE unit 10 West. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE 884-1188
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Madrid -- Robert L. Madrid Jr. (Porky). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart 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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McNerney -- John Edward McNerney, devoted husband, beloved father, Colonel US Army Retired, and longtime Albuquerque resident, passed to the next life on Sunday, February 23, 2003. John was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 23, 1913, to a proud and hard-working Irish family. He was preceded in his final journey by parents, Thomas and Anne McNerney; and three brothers, Thomas, Gene, and Richard. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; sisters, Katherine McNerney and Anne Jordan both of Kansas City, MO; daughters, Patricia Tillery and husband, Marvin of Fort Collins, CO, Rosemary Winkler and husband, William of Albuquerque, and Kathleen McNerney and husband, Michael Ugarte of Mt. Morris, PA; twin sons, John and wife, Virginia of Enfield, CT, and Gerald and wife, Mary of Pleasanton, CA; ten grandchildren, Stephen Helms-Tillery and wife, Kate of Phoenix, AZ, Anne Tillery of Albuquerque, Denise Tillery of Stilwell, OK, Karl Winkler and wife, Jane of Salem, CT , Kirk Winkler of Falls Church, VA, Michael McNerney of Alamogordo, Windy and Greg McNerney of Davis, CA, Christy McNerney of Hartford, CT, Melissa McNerney of Enfield, CT; great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces; John paid his patriotic duty to this great country by enlisting in the US Army after Pearl Harbor. He served in the Philippines and was discharged from active duty in 1946 with the rank of Captain. He remained in the US Army Officer Reserve Corps until 1971, retiring as a Colonel after receiving numerous awards, commendations, and letters of appreciation for outstanding contributions and meritorious service with a high degree of dedication and motivation in the US Army Engineering Branch. John received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the UNM in 1949 and worked most of his professional career for Mossman Gladden Homes in Albuquerque. He was a founding and charter member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish and worked tirelessly for it since 1949. He belonged to many charitable and religious organizations, especially the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. John was deeply devoted to his Catholic faith, never wavering in his belief of the goodness and mercy of Christ. He had a wide variety of interests including hiking - a love he passed on to his children and grandchildren; baseball, in which his father participated as a minor league player; the California Missions and the achievements of Father Junipero Serra and the Irish culture of music, poetry, and colorful history. John was a good and upright man and will be sorely missed by all those he touched. A Rosary will be recited by family and friends on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. and Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2003 both at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Reception will be held at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE. at 4:30 p.m. following graveside services. In lieu of flowers donations should be sent to Casa Angelica. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE 884-1188
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Meikle -- William Jackson Meikle, age 82, retired organic chemist, died Friday, February 21, 2003 of heart complications. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, graduated from Lehigh University, and did post graduate work at Iowa State University. During WWII he worked at various powder plants in Sunflower, Kansas, and Baraboo, Wisconsin, later at Olin Mathieson, East Alton, Illinois. He moved to Albuquerque in 1960 to work at Sandia Corporation. He later taught for the Albuquerque Public School System at Community School. He is survived by his wife, Frances; and seven children, son, Andrew Meikle and wife, Dana Renz and grandsons, Alexander and Braeden of McLean, VA; George Meikle of Cary, NC, son, William and wife, Anne Neuenschwander and granddaughter, Irene of Montpellier, France, daughter Susan Meikle of Bethesda, MD, daughter, Catherine Potts and husband, Brian Potts and grandchildren, Nina and Liam of Brookline, MA, Barbara Meikle and husband, Bill Plitt of Tesuque, NM, Maggie Silva and husband, Bill Silva and grandchildren, Simone, Nathan, and Madeline of Albuquerque. He was past president of the St. Andrew Society of Albuquerque and Science and Creationism advisor to New Mexicans for Science and Reason. Should friend's desire, memorial contributions may be made to the National Center for Science Education, PO Box 9477, Berkeley, CA 94709-0477. Memorial Services will be held Friday, February 28, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors with Deacon Pat Kneafsey officiating. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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Montoya -- Ernest V. Montoya, 78, passed away February 22, 2003. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to the family of Eugenio and Eduvijes Montoya. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from KAFB. He was preceded in death by both his parents; and brothers, Edward, Eugene, Lee, Sam and Leroy. Ernest is survived by his loving wife, Roma; and their three sons, Michael, and his sons, Nathan and wife, Monica, their children, Antonio, Eloday and Dominic; Ernest Jr. and his children, Katrina, David and his daughter, Jillian and son, Richard; Paul and his wife, Eva and their children, Desiree and Dustin. Ernest is also survived by his brother, Benny and his wife, Nancy of Cocoa, FL; and his only sister, Maida Durr of Santa Fe, NM; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, February 28, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Funeral Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services.
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Palmer -- Melba Lee Palmer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday, February 24, 2003 in Burlington, Washington. Formerly of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Milwankie, Oregon, she had been a resident of Burlington since June 1997. Melba was born on November 22, 1903 in Halstead, Kansas to Anna Lee Van Horn Voth and Henry Peter Voth. She completed her education in Ellinwood, KS and moved to California where she worked as a model and had clerical jobs, and married Francis Fisher Mortson. She later married Ray Galen Palmer who preceded her in death in March 1978. Melba was also preceded in death by her first grandson, Robin Ray McGeary in December 1969. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Lee Mortson Bartelmey ; son-in-law, Dale Roy Bartelmey, Sr.; six grandchildren, Randall Jay Tidd, Richard Clay Tidd, Lucinda Lee Tidd, Ronald William Tidd, Margo Anne Tidd Evans, and Rodney Francis Tidd; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; one nephew, Calvin Voth of Ellinwood, KS; and two nieces, Joan Voth of Great Bend, KS and Jacque Gegen of Wichita, KS. Melba will be entombed at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, next to her deceased husband, Ray Palmer. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Pineda -- The family of Raymond Pineda, Sr., longtime resident of Albuquerque, sadly announces that Raymond, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, brother, teacher, mentor and friend, joined his beloved wife, Emily, in the arms of God this past Sunday, February. 23rd. Raymond, most recently in residence at the Montebello on Academy Healthcare Center, in Albuquerque, died peacefully, early Sunday morning. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude for the compassionate, wonderful care given to Raymond during his brief time at Montebello. It is almost beyond words to describe the graciousness and tenderness with which they cared for him. The family would also like to thank French Mortuary, and Mr. Douglas Chartier in particular for their caring and reassuring assistance as we prepared to say goodbye. This last December 24th, Raymond turned 91 years old. They were a remarkable 91 years, marked by the two great wars, incredible social change, and over sixty-five years spent with Emilia Holguin Pineda, his wife and mother of their four surviving children. Emilia, or Emily as she was best known, preceded him in death in August of 1994. Theirs was an enduring relationship, one that stood the tests of time, adversity and infirmity. At one point, as Emily was being taken away by the ravages of age that eventually took her life, Raymond steadfastly refused to have her taken from their home to nursing care. Declaring instead that he had made a promise to her in marriage, to always care for her, and that only death could make him abandon that promise. It is a great joy to know that he is once more united with her. Raymond spent virtually his entire adult career in the practice of Pharmacy. Until very recently, when age made it impossible for him to travel to the needed seminars, Raymond held the distinction of having the greatest number of years as a licensed pharmacist in the state of New Mexico. He loved his profession, and credited it with his ability to care for his family and educate his children, through good times and bad. His greatest pride lay in the fact that the means provides by his professional allowed him to see that all of his children held college degrees. For him, it was a mark of great distinction, coming as he did from humble beginnings, and growing up in The Depression. Raymond's earthly journey began, in El Paso, Texas, on December 24th, 1911. The son of Jose Pineda, and Paula Diaz Pineda, he was the oldest of their seven children. Growing up in the years after World War I, and reaching young adulthood in the years of the Great Depression, employment opportunities were limited. But the chance meeting that brought him together with Emily would change his life. Together, the daughter of an aristocratic, ranching family from northern Mexico, and the son of a south El Paso family, blended their two worlds, their divergent experiences, and built a family and Raymond's career. Together, as Raymond would later say, Emily's quiet ambition and his unceasing energy took them through a course of study that would lead to his obtaining a license to practice pharmacy in the states of Texas and New Mexico. Raymond's first contact with the profession began as delivery boy for El Paso's Rio Grande Drug Co., making deliveries on his bicycle. The encouragement of Rio Grande's owner, Mr. McDowell, recognizing Raymond's quick mind and hard work, led him to his independent study of pharmacy and the science needed to practice. But it was the hours of work, Emily at his side, which led to his passing the Pharmacy Board Exam, and his goal of a profession, a first for his family. During the years of World War II, Raymond and Emily started, owned and operated Alameda Drugs, in downtown El Paso. But first, they started a family. Their daughter Emily Martha, sons Raymond II, and Peter Spencer, were all born in El Paso, even as Raymond, Sr. and Emily helped raise the young children of Emily's deceased older sister. They, in effect, raised two families: one made up of their nieces and nephews, and another made up of their own three small children. In 1949, faced with the struggles of running a small business in the aftermath of World War II, they left El Paso to seek a new life for themselves and their growing family. Together, they set out to build a new life in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it was in Albuquerque, the next year, that their son Charles Armand was born. Once in Albuquerque, Raymond worked and developed a following of customers and friends that started with his long time position as pharmacist at Payless Drugs, at the Payless store in downtown. From his place at the pharmacy counter, Raymond would befriend the elite and poor of Albuquerque alike. Later, after his friends and employers, Abe and Walter Cohen, sold Payless, Raymond moved to a position with the Skaggs/Alberston organization, from which he retired in 1974. And through it all, his friends and customers went with him. Even in retirement, the calls continued to come in from various pharmacies around Albuquerque. They were seeking his assistance as a relief pharmacist, or calling for customers who were asking him to mix up this special cream, or that special couch syrup: items that he had long tailored and prepared for the individual health needs of his customers. To Raymond, they were more than just store owners, or customers, they were his friends and they needed his help, and he was glad to heed their call. He also relished the chance to be out with people, and to serve them. Raymond was happiest, and he was at his best, in giving to others. He loved a crowd, blossomed at a party, yet never hesitated to help a lone stranger in need. His gifts were his humor, his fascination with and affection for mankind, his love of his profession, and his dedication to his family. He was enormously proud of his children, his grandchildren, and the lives and families that were built on the foundation he and Emily provided. We will miss him. We will miss the ruckus that he always caused wherever people were gathered. We will miss his"bigger-than-life" way of affecting us all. And we will miss just knowing he was there. God's speed to you Papa, Pop, Daddy, Dad, Grandpa, Grimpy, Uncle, Tio, Raymond, Ray, Mundo. God's speed and thank you. Raymond is survived by daughter, Emily M. Ederer and her husband Charles J. Ederer of Albuquerque; their children Robert G. Ederer, his wife Wendy, their children Matthew and Leanna; Charles D. Ederer, his wife Cassie Ederer and their son Alexander, of San Francisco, California; sons, Rayond Pineda II, his wife Mary B. Pineda, of Santa Fe, and their daughter Ana Cristina Pineda, of Flagstaff, Arizona, Peter S. Pineda of Albuquerque, Dana Pineda of Santa Fe, and their son Joshua Pineda of Albuquerque, and Charles A. Pineda, his wife Claire B. Pineda, and their children, Simon T. Pineda, Erin R. Pineda and Lauren M. Pineda of Santa Fe; sisters, Irene Pineda and Ester Morales of El Paso Texas; many nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Pineda and Holguin families, all over the country; and friends, too numerous to count. Prayer Vigil and Shared Rememberance will be held Friday, February 28, 2003 6:00 p.m., at Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas NE, at the University of New Mexico. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 1, 1:30 p.m., at Aquinas Newman Center. A reception and celebration of Raymond's Life will be held immediately following the Funeral Mass, at the family residence, 1506 Ridgecrest Dr. SE in Albuquerque. For those wishing to, donations may be made to The University of New Mexico Foundation, College of Pharmacy for the purpose of providing support of Pharmacy students. Checks may be mailed to: John A. Pieper, Dean, UNMF College of Pharmacy, MCSC09 5360, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Reed -- Mary Blanch Reed-Laws, born March 6, 1912, in Palmersville, TN, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2003 at the Santa Fe Care Center in Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her daughter, Kaira (Kay) Gallegos; grandson, Mike Gallegos and wife, Jana; granddaughter, Lynette Gallegos; and great-grandchildren, Justin Mayrant, Amanda Mayrant, Cody Gallegos, Charlene Gallegos, and Alana Mayrant; and special niece, Almarine Wilson. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in South Fulton, TN beside her husband, Paul Aaron Laws who preceded her in death on January 2, 1948. Special thanks to the staff of Santa Fe Care Center for her care over the last five years. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Richmann -- Anna"Annie" Richmann, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilhelm. Annie and Wilhelm immigrated to the United States in 1951 from Cologne, Germany. Upon their arrival in the United States with their son, Bernhard and daughter, Monica they settled in Sheboygan, WI until their move to Albuquerque where their second daughter, Maryann was born. She is survived by her son, Bernhard and wife, Carol Richmann of Truth or Consequences; daughters, Monica R. and husband, Ernest E. (Gene) Ortega, and Maryann Richmann of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Renee (Richmann) Arner and husband, Paul of Salt Lake City, UT, Jeannine (Ortega) Arnold and husband, Randy of McIntosh, NM, William Richmann and wife, JoAnn (Perea) of Albuquerque and Dominic Richmann of Truth or Consequences; five great-grandsons, Eric and Aaron Richmann of Albuquerque, Pierce and Kyle Arner of Salt Lake City, UT and Joshua Arnold of McIntosh, NM. She is also survived by her sister, Marlene Grewe; and sisters-in-law, Maria Niklas and Rosal Futterlieb, who live in Germany. Annie was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A special thanks to: Lillian and Francisco Medina with Tender Loving Care and Bernadette Martinez of Zia Hospice for the excellent love and care they extended to Annie, our beloved mother. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 27, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Richard Olona, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harrell S. Edwards, Zacarias Salazar, George J. Duda, Eric Richmann, Dominic Richmann, Joshua and Randy Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be Pierce Arner, Kyle Arner and Aaron Richmann. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, February 26, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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Sanchez -- Carmen D. Sanchez, 77, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mike F."Babe" Sanchez of Albuquerque; daughter, Kathy McLendon and husband Bill of Albuquerque; 3 stepsons, Bobby Sanchez and wife Francis of Corona, CA, Michael Sanchez and wife Pat of Las Vegas, NV, and Joe Sanchez and wife Pamela of Bernalillo, NM; one sister, Ana G. Ortiz of Albuquerque; aunt, Emma Garcia of La Luz, NM; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eligio and Eliza Garcia; brother, Leo"Junior" Garcia; and sister, Marie Garcia. Carmen attended St. Francis School and Loretto Academy in Santa Fe. She was employed at various state, county, and city offices. Visitation will be at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel on Monday, February 24, 2003 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the visitation. Memorial Rosary of will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 27, 2003, 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Scanland -- Rose A. Scanland entered into rest February 22, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. Rose was born July 7, 1906 in Seattle, Washington. She married Hugh A. Meachman on June 11, 1923. He passed away October 23, 1948, as result of a logging accident. She married Gordon M. Scanland, July 2, 1951. He passed away September 1, 1977, as result of cancer. She is survived by nine children, Hazel Slater of Baker City, Oregon, Donna (Clayton) of Albuquerque, Richard Meacham of Eastside, Oregon, Sharon Roth (Bob) of Sweet Home, Oregon, Ronald Meacham (Vivian) of New Plymouth, Idaho, Judith Walters of Sweet Home, Oregon, Gail Toedtemeir (Jerry) of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Leonard Meacham (Pam) of Twin Falls, Idaho, Marsha Seiber (Alvin) of Sweet Home, Oregon. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Robert Foley; son-in-law, Clair McIntyre of Sweet Home; nephew, Jess Meacham (Betty) of Sweet Home; and 32 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughters, Dorothy, Jeanette and Bonnie and by sons, Hugh Jr. (Tuffy) and Bruce. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 8904 Menaul Blvd. NE. At her request she was cremated under the direction of Sunrise Funeral Options. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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Terner -- Anthony (Tony), 84, a former resident of Sandusky, OH, moved to Albuquerque, NM with his wife in the early 1970's. His musical education and experience in piano and organ playing was a great source of pleasure for many organizations in town and the congregation of the Church of The Risen Savior. His wife died in 1991 and he is survived by nieces and nephews. He will be remembered by members of the Church of The Risen Savior as one who gave of his time and talent at a variety of church services on a regular basis. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at Church of The Risen Savior. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Turner -- Lilly Bertha Turner "Mom" In Loving Memory 1938-2002God saw you tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and whispered,"come go with me." with tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. When days are sad and lonely, We seem to hear you whisper, "cheer up and carry on." each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say, "don't cry, I'm in God's hands, We'll meet again someday!"We miss and love you very much!!Love, James, Rondie, Raymond, Rebecca, Dorothy and your mother, Euler Mae Jefferson
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Vann -- Joseph Vann passed away on February 23, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born December 7, 1907 in Oklahoma. He received Christ before he died. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Vann and cousins, Kenneth Carson and wife, Margaret, Kenneth Carson, Jr., Michael Carson, Reba West and Martiece Carson. He is also survived by friends, Lois and Edward Williams, Reverend Claude Bell and wife, Mary, and a host of friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Sunrise Funeral Options. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in Chapel of Sunrise with Reverend Claude Bell officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will include Eric Weathers, Andre Singletary, Sr., Daryl Butler, Sr., Edward Williams, and Daryl Butler, Jr. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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West -- Lewis S. West, Sr., 82, was called to his heavenly home Monday, February 24, 2003.� He was born in Texas but was raised in Pie Town, NM and moved to Albuquerque in 1947. He is survived by his wife, Joanna; daughter, A'Dana Fowler and husband, Wayne, all of Albuquerque; son, Pastor Sid West and wife, Peggy, of Los Lunas, NM; grandchildren, Jerry Edmond Welch, Amy Welch and fiancée, Justin Wittosch; Kandy Behn and husband, Dr. Kevin Behn; Cindy Fletcher and husband, Brian Fletcher and Christina West and fiancée, Steven Bentley; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Weldon West and wife, Bonnie; Curtis West, Herschel West and wife, Joy, and Otho West and wife, Virginia; sisters, Inez Moore and Vivian Vaughn; sister-in-law, Bobbi West; and many, many relatives and friends and his church family at Sandia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Ada West; sisters, Shirley Campbell and Zona Gish and brother, Elmo West. Mr. West was a Veteran of WWII and retired from the motor pool at Sandia National Labs after 34 years. Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2003, 1:00 p.m. at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave. NE with Dr. Robert Butler and Pastor Sid West officiating. Interment will take place Monday, March 3, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be Dr. Kevin Behn, Ed Welch, Steven Bentley, Justin Wittosch, Tad West and Truman West. Honorary Pallbearers will be Weldon West, Curtis West, Herschel West, Otho West, Alvin Farmer, Sam Blaylock, Kenneth Nicholson, Bill Wadley and Brian Fletcher. Friends may visit French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, February 28, 2003, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4004 Carlisle NE, Suite B, 87107 or Home Missions of Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave. NE, 87112. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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