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Anaya -- Candida Anaya, Funeral Services will be held on Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. A Rosary for Ms. Anaya will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Apodaca -- Mr. Nicholas Apodaca Sr., 65, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 16, 2003. Mr. Apodaca is survived by his loving wife, Alvina Apodaca; one daughter, Corine A. Velasquez and husband, Rudy; four sons, Nick Apodaca Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, Victor Apodaca and wife, Karen, Eziquiel Apodaca and wife, Cynthia, and Edward Albert Apodaca and wife, Brenda; his mother, Annie A. Apodaca; eleven grandchildren, Dominic, Joshua, Eric, Justine, Dyamond, Victoria, Jennifer, Rudy Jr., Zachary, Solomon, and Jacob; three sisters, Eva Cobos and husband, Ralph, Marie De La Rosa and husband, Eziquiel, and Lorina Lara; two brothers, Felipe Apodaca Jr., and Ray Apodaca and wife, Debbie; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Apodaca was preceded in death by his father Felipe Apodaca Sr., his sister, Aurelia Silva and brother, Edward Albert Apodaca. Mr. Apodaca was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mr. Apodaca will be Sunday evening from 4:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera. Private Disposition will take place. Pallbearers will be Dominic Apodaca, Joshua Apodaca, Eric Velasquez, Rudy Velasquez Sr., Ray Apodaca, and Felipe Apodaca Jr. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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Armijo -- The family of Frank Prieto would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Frank Prieto, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, celebrant of the Mass; to Benny and Christina Sandoval for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW
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Atwood -- Jean W. Atwood, 90, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2003 after a lengthy illness. Jean was preceded in death by two husbands. She is survived by her daughter, Donna and son-in-law, Meir Zatoune; and her two grandchildren, David and Amanda. During WWII she was a welder in the shipyards of San Francisco, CA. Jean made her home in Grants, NM from 1958 to 1988 where she loved to work in her garden and enjoyed oil painting. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was past president of the Cibola Hospital Auxiliary. Jean moved to Albuquerque to live with her daughter and family in 1989 after suffering from a stroke. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held at a later date. Services under the care of: Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM, (505) 891-9192
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Axtell -- Mary Willis Axtell, 98, born January 14, 1905, in Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on May 13, 2003, in Dallas, Texas. Survived by her daughters, Diane Crockett and husband, Sam of Dallas, and Nancy Tatum of Phoenix, Arizona; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Eunice Williams of Berkley, California. SPARKMAN/HILLCREST 7405 W. NORTHWEST HWY. DALLAS, TEXAS 75225 214-363-5401
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Benavidez -- Neph P."Grandma B" Benavidez, 89, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Thursday, May 15, 2003. She was in the Blue Army and also made scapulars and rosaries. Neph was also a lifetime member of St. Bernadette Church. She is survived by her sons, Ruben Benavidez and former spouse, Sarah; Tom Benavidez and wife, Kathy; George Benavidez and former spouse, Diana; Patrick Benavidez and wife, Pauline; and Manuel Benavidez, all of Albuquerque; daughters, Connie Trujillo, Mary Lou Gonzales, both of Albuquerque and Vera Resendiz and husband, David of Bernalillo, and special niece and goddaughter MaryAnn Lukesh; brother, Ray Pino of Albuquerque; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Deacon Byron Wicker reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with Father Bill McCarren, Celebrant and Deacon Al McLain assisting. Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery in Polvadera, NM. Pallbearers will be David Lee Resendiz, Benje Gonzales, George Benavidez, Mario Benavidez, Joseph Trujillo, John A. Benavidez, Pat T. Benavidez, Steve Benavidez, and Tomas Benavidez. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Benko -- Douglas C. Benko, 53, died in Pass Christian, Mississippi, May 3, 2003. Doug was a long-term resident of Tijeras, where he designed, created, and sold beautiful sculptures of brass, copper, and steel. He was also well known throughout the Southwest for his whimsical painted metal sculptures. Several New Mexico businesses and homes contain his architectural art, such as gates, windows, counters, tables, and stools, Doug is survived and sorely missed by his daughter, Julie Skye Livermore-Brasher and her husband James of Ft. Bragg, NC; ;his son, Dane Benko of Tijeras; his parents, Carl and Elizabeth Benko of Highspire, PA; ;his former spouse Kelli Livermore of Tijeras; two brothers Bob and Greg; and numerous loving friends. A memorial gathering will be held at the family home in Tijeras on Saturday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m.
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Blea -- In Loving Memory Juan Antonio (Tony) Blea May 16, 1918-May 17, 2002 Happy Birthday Dad! One year ago you went to be with our Lord up above. So many memories of all the love we shared. We miss you so very much, you will be in our thoughts and minds forever. We Love You, Your Children, Ricky, Patsy, Tonia, Jeanette and Matthew
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Boyden -- Jean W. Boyden, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque for 30 years, died May 12, 2003. She is survived by her son, Robert W. Boyden of Albuquerque; daughter, Betty J. Campbell of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, Nathan L. Lambert of Williams, AZ; nephew, Jim Wesson of Gloucester, VA; niece, Diane Morgan of Lynchburg, VA; step-grandchildren, Eric Campbell of Albuquerque and Rob Campbell and wife April of Albuquerque, and step-great grandchildren, Dillon and Dayton. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Clair H. Boyden, Lt. Col. USAF. (Ret.). Memorial Services will be held Monday, May 19, 2003, 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Chafey -- James E. Chafey, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Levena Chafey of Albuquerque; son, Steven Chafey and wife, Marjorie of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Thomas Pounds of Denver, Brandon Chafey and Travis Chafey, both of Albuquerque; sisters, Zella Masters of Grove, OK and Ann Lawson of Broken Arrow, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Alma Martin. Mr. Chafey retired after 23 years as a chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force including a tour in Vietnam. He then worked for Rust Equipment retiring in 1989. James loved to travel with his wife. He loved his family and first and foremost, he was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Services will be held Monday, May 19, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday, May 18, 2003, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veteran Memorial. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Clarke -- John Joseph"Jack" Clarke, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2003. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Lopez and husband, Ken; son, Adam Clarke and wife, Trisha, all of Albuquerque; and daughter, Dee Dee Pautler and husband, Kevin, of Fredericksburg, VA. He was born on July 7, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Jack was an accomplished musician and played drums with his mentor, Kenny Vernon. He also played drums with Roger Miller, and Nestor Eaton and The Swamproots. He brought laughter into many lives and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Constantine -- Christine G. Constantine 59, of Chino Hills, CA died Monday May 12, 2003 at the San Pedro Hospital, San Pedro, CA. Christine was born in Ames, IA to George and Tula (Sakellaris) Constantine. She graduated in 1962 from Ames High School, Ames. She attended Iowa State University and was a graduate of University of Kansas with major in English. She also attended and taught at the Pierce College in Athens, Greece. Christine was a teacher at Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO, then worked as a regional manager for Aramis (an Estee Lauder Company) from 1980-1991. She worked as a special education aide for the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District, Palos Verdes, CA for several years and currently was employed as a special education teacher with the Pomona Unified School District, Pomona, CA and she was attending Cal State in Pomona, for her master's degree in Special Education. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church and also attended the Greek Apostolic Church in Bellflower, CA where she established many lasting friendships in Christ. Christine was a generous and kind person whose love and selflessness touched many lives. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed. We draw comfort that she is with her Lord and Savior. She is survived by, brother, Jamie Constantine and his wife Ann and their children, Olivia, Victoria and Nicholas, all of Des Moines, IA, brother Dean Constantine of Albuquerque, NM and his children, Paul of San Francisco, CA and Denise of Santa Monica, CA, numerous cousins and their families including Bill & Olga Mickelopoulos of Playa Del Rey, CA, Gloria Loukas of Lake Forest, IL and Chris K. Constantine of Vernon Hills, IL, numerous friends including Dr. Mark & Sharon Minkes of Rolling Hills, CA and Toula Kontouris of Diamond Bar, CA Visitation will be 4-8 pm, Monday, May 19, with a Trisagion Service at 7 pm at Rice Mortuary 5310 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA. Services will be 11 am, Tuesday, May 20, at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach, CA followed by Makaria (lunch). Additional services will be 10:30 am, Friday, May 23 at Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Moines, IA with visitation 5-7 pm, Thursday, May 22 at Dunn's Funeral Home in Des Moines. will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, IA. Memorial Contributions may be directed to: Special Olympics of Southern California, Attention, Andrea Banner, 5875 Green Valley Circle Suite 200, Culver City, CA 90230-6921. In Memory of Christine Constantine. For credit card donations please call 1 -800-832-6276 ask for Andrea.
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Crume -- Kirt Crume, 86, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003. He is survived by his sons, Van K. Crume of Amarillo, TX; and Timothy S. Crume of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Karilee Clay, Chad Crume, Jason Crume, Kimberly Gross and Kelli Luther; brothers, Charles Crume of Orlando, FL and William Crume of Dallas, TX; sister, Mary Lou Taylor of Friona, TX; and great-grandchildren, Jordan, Riley and Haley Gross. Mr. Crume was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. Services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Cummings -- William"Butch" 58, born on January 11, 1945 in Washington, D.C. and raised in Richmond, Virginia and a resident of Albuquerque since 1971. He is survived by his daughter Kelli Cummings of Albuquerque; son, Chris Cummings, sister Joyce Ann and husband, Gary Hylton; brother, Herbert and wife Irma Cummings; sister, Connie and husband, Joe Brunner; brothers, Raymond, Charlie, and Gordon Cummings who all reside in Virginia and sister, Earlene and husband, Mike Schurick who reside in Oklahoma. Mother-in-law Amena Conty; sister-in-law, Paula Jameson; brother-in-law, Frank and wife Nancy Conty; nephew, Roger Jameson; nieces, Tina Jameson and Sheila and husband, Roy McDonald and great niece, Amena Jameson all of Albuquerque and many other nieces and nephews from Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane of 25 years and parents Catherine and Raymond Earl Cummings. Butch as most of us knew him, worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 20 years, retiring in 1996. He also loved to take RV trips with his family, visiting almost every state. Hunting, fishing, and camping were his greatest pleasures. He was a skilled craftsman, he loved to weld, and make cabinets. Butch was a very devoted husband, father, family member and friend and he will be greatly missed and loved by all. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at French Mortuary - University Blvd. Chapel with visitation starting at 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at French Mortuary - University Blvd. Chapel, with the Deacon Bob Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Cummings, Roger Jameson, Bill McCarver, Dan Wenz, Paul Conty, Frank Lewis, Frank Shearer and Gary Hylton. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Davenport -- LaNell Anna Davenport, 88, a resident of Belen, NM passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2003. She was a member of the First Christian Church. When her eyesight allowed her, she was always embroidering. LaNell loved to embroider pillow cases and table cloths in which her family has saved for years and take out on occasion to admire her work. She worked with Belen Public Schools as a cook for all different grade levels, for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest"Bo" Davenport in 1991; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Redfearn; her brother, Buddy Redfearn; her two sisters, Donelda Miller; and Evelyn Murillo; and her brother, Delbert Redfearn. LaNell is survived by her six loving children, Billy Davenport and Adrienne of CA, Barbara Hinojosa and Manuel of TX, Donna Conrad of Albuquerque, NM, Nancy Reynolds of IN, Betty Johnson and Gil of TX, Carolyn Romero of Albuquerque, NM; eleven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and her brother, Don Redfearn of AZ. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 19, 2003 from 6-7:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home Chapel. A final viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at the Belen Christian Church followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Wilburn officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Ian and Israel Shelly; and Ernest De Moss; her nephews, Ivan and Bryan Miller; her friends, Glen Oliver; Manuel Gallegos; and Steve Archibald. Honorary Pallbearers will be her great-grandchildren, Jacob and James Shelly. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM 87002.
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Epp -- Wynnette Elizabeth Benedict Epp passed away early Friday from a short illness. She was born in Katonah Westchester County New York June 27, 1918. She attended Colorado College and Julliard School of Music in New York City. She married Konstantin Epp and had two children, Madelaine and Paul. She was soloist and choir director fro Christ United Church Soloist for First United Church of Christianity and First Church of Religious Science. She was president of the Albuquerque Music Club and President of the New Mexico Junior Musicians that presented varied and excellent programs. She was patroness of the SAI Music Sorority. She was also a member of the New Mexico Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs. She was a member of the New Mexico Organic Growers Association, the National Health Federation, the Progress Woman's Club where she was program chairman of the literature group, the Lew Wallace Chapter of the DAR where she served as chaplain years ago. She was on the Board of Woman's Voters for three years. She worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Company now US West where she handled the purchases and sale of real estate for the company in New Mexico. She provided talking book machines for the blind throughout New Mexico. She also did special research studies for ATT&T headquarters in New York City. She is survived by son, Paul Benedict Epp and wife, Linda of Valdosta, GA; daughter, Madelaine Epp Leonard Pinkerton and husband, George of Valdosta, GA; granddaughter, Leslie M. Leonard of Joplin, MO; grandson, Clinton M. Leonard of Athens, GA; brother, Thomas M. Benedict of Vancouver, WA; nephew, Dale T. Benedict of Flagstaff, AZ; cousin, Joy C. Williams and husband, Phil of Hattiesburg, MS; cousin, Charles E. Carlson and (deceased) wife, Toby of Lexington, KY; cousin, Marilyn Childs and husband, Harold of Justin Morgan Horse Farm, Turnbridge, VA; cousin, Steve M. Conger and wife, May of Leesburg, VA; and cousin, Richard M. Conger and wife, Faith of Princeton, NJ and Honolulu, HI. In lieu of flowers, send donations to SAI Music Sorority Scholarship Fund in memory of Wynnette Epp at 12317 Eastridge NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112; the NM Art League at 3407 Juan Tabo, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112; Boys and Girls Ranch 6209 Hendrix NE Albuquerque, NM 87110; All Faiths Receiving Home at 1709 Moon NE Albuquerque, NM 87112. Sympathy cards for the family may be sent to daughter, Madelaine Pinkerton, PO Box 2844, Valdosta, GA, 31604. At a later date, a private memorial service will take place at the graveside at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Fackenthall -- Col. Warren A. Fackenthall, U.S.A.F., (Ret.), 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003. He is survived by his daughters, Rita Schnedar of San Diego, CA and Georgia F. DeWitz and husband, Gary of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Smelcer of Spokane, WA; brothers, Robert Fackenthall of Colville, WA and Allen Fackenthall; and sister, Leota Harke, both of Spokane, WA. Col. Fackenthall was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Fackenthall; daughter, Pat; and grandsons, Clifford and Tim. Col. Fackenthall was retired after 32 years of service in the U.S. Air Force serving in China, Burma, India, Greenland, Eniwetoc and the United States. He worked for Civil Service as a communications liason for atomic bomb testing in the South Pacific for an additional 15 years. During his long and distinguished career he received many honors and awards. Warren was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed by all. Private services were held Saturday, at Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Fitzsimmons -- In Loving Memory of John Paul Fitzsimmons March 24, 1915 - May 14, 2003Professor emeritus of Geology at UNM, husband of the late Mary Alice; father of Mia and Analisa; and grandfather of Sean and Hannah. We will miss your wisdom, intellect and sense of humor. We love you! Donations can be made to University of New Mexico Foundation, Albuquerque, NM for Geology Alumni Fellowship Program, The American Cancer Society 5800, Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to the American Lung Association of NM, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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Hulland -- LaVon In loving memory LaVon Hulland Jr. November 2, 1962 to May 18, 1998 Love and miss you Your family
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Jaramillo -- The family of Mrs. Placida Jaramillo would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Manuel Viera, Holy Family Catholic Church, celebrant of the Mass, to Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary, to Dr. Leggott and the staff members at UNM Family Practice and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW
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Jaramillo -- The family of Mrs. Lita Jaramillo would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Gene, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, celebrant of the Mass. GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW
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Jenkins -- Laura Jenkins, who recently relocated from Rio Rancho to Durango, CO, died at Four Corners Health Center on Friday, may 16, 2003, following a stroke. Mrs. Jenkins was born Margaret Laurene Oglesby on July 31, 1916 in Lynnville, KY. She married John R. Jenkins in 1939, and with him raised three daughters near Detroit, MI. She relocated to Albuquerque in the late 1980?s. She was a lifelong volunteer in numerous community and social service organizations, such as Keep America Beautiful and the cancer treatment program at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Her name was recently added to the Wall of Tolerance by the Southern Poverty Law Center. She was active in environmental causes, most recently being involved in Hawkwatch, and in planting trees in the Bosque del Apache. Laura is survived by her husband John Jenkins, her sister Helen Phillips, three daughters, Jen Dorman, Sharon Clayton, and Brook Elizabeth Jenkins, nine grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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Jones -- Clyde S. Jones, 73, born in Fleminsburg, KY, March 18, 1930, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died Thursday, May 15, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Smith-Jones of Albuquerque; son, Randy Jones and wife, Trish of Greenfield, IN; daughter, Diana Purkerson and her son, Jason of Indianapolis, IN; stepchildren, Wayne Smith and wife, Shelly and their children, Mackinze and Spencer, all of Albuquerque, Bruce Smith and wife, Kathy and their daughter, Megan, all of Albuquerque and Mickey Mullany and husband, Kevin and their children, Conor and Molly, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Sadie Cornel of Albuquerque and Lucy Earls of Maysville, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews. To all who knew Clyde, work was play and God was ready for him to work and play in His kingdom. To all his friends, he loved you deeply. He will be missed by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Konwin -- Nancy Moreland Konwin, age 67, of Albuquerque, NM died on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, of a massive heart attack. She had been in declining health for about the last five years. She is survived by her loving husband of over 45 years, H.C. (Chet) Konwin; and children, Harry C. and wife Chris Konwin of Albuquerque, Nicholas Konwin of Albuquerque, Matthew Konwin of Reno, NV, Maryangela and husband, Andy Schug of Moriarty, NM, and Vickie and husband, Lou De Marco of Sparks, NV; five grandchildren; brother, Richard and wife, Mary Jane Moreland; sisters, Mrs. Josephine Schaub, and Thelma and husband, Melvin Kolodziejski, all of Toledo, OH; numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her father and mother, C.I. and Mary Moreland; brother, Albert Moreland and sister, Mrs. Charlotte Carpenter. Mrs. Konwin retired in September 2000, because of health conditions from the Lovelace Medical Center as Senior Data Technician. She had been employed by the L.M.C. for nearly 28 years in various assignments in Systems Support and Data Processing Operations. Prior employment reflected Systems Advisor for the Western Auto Corporation, Training Supervisor for the Owens-Illinois Glass Corporation. Senior Keypunch Operator for the Gulf Oil Corporation, and Instructor for the I.B.M. Service Academy. After high school graduation, she attended and completed a Data Processing/Keypunch Program offered by the IBM Services Academy in Toledo, OH. Having attained the highest grade upon completion, she was offered a post as instructor at the academy. Additionally, Mrs. Konwin had completed various in-house courses offered by the relative employers in Data Processing Support and Operations, and Supervisory Functions. In early years, Mrs. Konwin enjoyed bowling, played cards, and travel with the family. Recently, she became an avid reader, enjoyed some travel and visiting with her grandchildren when practical. Private Funeral services were held at Strong-Thorne Mortuary in Albuquerque, NM with Deacon Frank See officiating. Arrangements under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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Macwillie -- Donald MacGlashan MacWillie, Col. U.S. Army, retired, age 94, a longtime resident of Albuquerque died May 12, 2003. Survivors include daughters, Nanci M. George of Albuquerque, Virginia M. Brandolino of Los Angeles, CA; sons, Col. Stephen S. MacWillie of Enterprise, AL, Col. Donald M. MacWillie, Jr. of Kileen, TX; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Saxton) MacWillie. Col. MacWillie belonged to the Squadron A. Calvary, the New Mexico Hunter Jumpers Assoc, St. Andrews Society, the National Genealogy Society and the New Mexico Dressage Society. Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2003 in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary with Rev. Linda Dyer officiating. Interment will be held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Col. MacWillie to the Squadron A. Foundation, 3 West. 51st St., New York, NY 10019-6909. Arrangements under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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Markham -- Imogene (Jean) Montgomery Markham, 82, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 15, 2003. Imogene is the oldest daughter of Amos S. and Jennie M. Sillyman Montgomery. She and her husband, James Wayne Markham, Sr., who preceded her in death, moved to Albuquerque in 1944. Jean and Wayne were married 48 years and raised five children. As a family they owned and operated a working dairy farm for 20 years in the South Valley. She was a member of Rio Grande Baptist Church where she served her Lord in many different capacities. She touched many young lives in her twenty-five years as a 4-H leader teaching sewing, canning and handwork. She was a county extension club member for many years. She won many first place ribbons at the New Mexico State Fair for quilting and other handwork. After selling the dairy farm Jean taught sewing and crocheting at the Westside Community Center. After several years of teaching, she purchased Fun-N-Fabric, a retail fabric store, where she continued to teach sewing and sell fabric. Her five children survive her, James Wayne, Jr. of Albuquerque, Jerry Dean of Atkins, AR, Stephen Harvey of Tucumcari, Fanny Sue Day of Tucumcari and Wanda Jean Harrison of West Jefferson, OH. She is also survived by her four grandsons; seven granddaughters; nine great-grandsons; ten great-granddaughters; three great-great-grandsons; and sister, Juanita Montgomery Deis of Fresno, CA. Jean was preceded in death by two brothers, Mack and Rudolph. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be the Deacon's from the Rio Grande Baptist Church. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Monday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to the Tucumcari Hospice Helping Hands, 615 South Second, Tucumcari, NM 88401. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Mascarenas -- Henry David Mascarenas, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died Thursday, May 15, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Isabel Mascarenas; daughters, Virginia Hundley and Loretta Benavidez and husband, Joe, all of Albuquerque and Ruby Vallejos and husband, Bowen, of Aztec, NM; son, Bryant Mascarenas, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Heather, Bobby, Alex, Bonifacio and Dominique and great grandchildren, Sylvia, Diona, Symphany, Jonah, Zachary, Isaiah, Lybertee and Dominico. Mr. Mascarenas retired after serving 22 years in the U.S. Air Force having tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, camping and working on cars. Mr. Mascarenas was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by all those who knew him. Rosary will be recited Monday, May 19, 2003, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 20, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Montoya -- The family of Damian Robert Montoya would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Joel Garner, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, celebrant of the Mass to Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW
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Paulson -- Gwendolyn"Gwen" Paulson, age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2003. She was born November 23, 1931, in Heartwell, Nebraska. Gwen moved to Los Alamos, NM in 1954, with her husband, Lloyd. She worked at Piggly Wiggly and Safeway stores as a cashier. She suffered the last years of her life, but is now at peace. Gwen is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Doris Torske; her husband of 40 years, Lloyd Paulson; and her son, Gregg. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Heinlein and husband, Steve, and Nancy G. Martinez; son, David L. Paulson and wife, Debbie; five sisters; five brothers; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many friends. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Gwen was an inspiration to all lives she touched. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 19, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel with burial following as Santa Fe National Cemetery. McGee Memorial Chapel 1320 Luisa Street 983-9151
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Perea -- Leo J. Perea passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Albuquerque Regional Medical Center with his immediate family by his side until his final breath. Mr. Perea is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Valdes Perea; parents, Florencio T. Perea Sr. and Plajeres Perea; brother, Florencio T. Perea Jr.; sister, Ruth Perea; and nephew, Gery R. Garcia. He is survived by his sister, Julia (Mrs. Roman) Garcia; sister, (Mrs. Iker) Liz Lucero; nephew, Ernest G. Garcia; niece, (Mrs. J.R.) Tanya Garcia Steffan; niece, Francine Garcia; and many cousins. Mr. Perea was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He served in the National Guard then joined the U.S. Navy. He acquired his Master's Degree in Business Administration. He went on to own and manage International Tracing and Process Services in Albuquerque for many years and then went on to manage Collection Factors Agency. Later he moved to Palo Alto, California, San Francisco and was Banker for Fireside Thrift Savings and Loan Association in Palo Alto for many years before retiring and moving back to Albuquerque. He was very outgoing and loved barbecuing and gourmet cooking for many friends. Leo will be remembered as a jolly good fellow who would give you his shirt off his back and keep you laughing. The family wishes to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff at Albuquerque Specialty Care Center and at Albuquerque Regional Medical Center, especially, Dr. Amir R. Khan for his excellent performance and care of Leo. What a great team they are and friends. Also to the wonderful and fast performance of the Salazar & Sons Mortuary. We thank you. Cremation for Mr. Perea has taken place and services will be held privately according to his wishes. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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Ronan -- Rachel W. Ronan. Marcia and Ray Padilla and the family of Rachel wish to thank their family and friends for all the food, flowers, cards, and assistance during their time of sorrow. They would also like to say thank you for the support they received during the illness, hospital stays, and subsequent recuperation at home. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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Saiz -- Adelina P. Saiz, 98, a resident of Belen, NM, and formerly of Quemado, NM. Born on February 15, 1905, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2003. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Adelina was an amateur archeologist most of her life digging for old pottery and arrowheads. Many times she would strike out on her own to go dig in remote locations. She would get so involved with her diggings that once when she finally looked up, she was surrounded by a heard of cows. In her younger days, she worked in a Saw Mill in McNavy, AZ and later she was manager of two restaurants at the same time in Quemado. Adelina never had children, but her nieces, nephews and friends were her extended family whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Saiz in 1972; her parents, Celestino and Manuelita Padilla; her two brothers, Hilario in 1965 and Adelido in 1991; and her two sisters, Nicholasa Padilla in 1963 and Luciana Rael in 1985. She is survived by her two sisters, Flora Serna and Maggie Castillo, both of Los Chavez, NM and one brother, Henry Padilla and his wife, Siprianita of Belen. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 19, 2003 at Romero Funeral Home at 5:30 PM followed by a rosary at 6:00 PM. A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.
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Steck -- HELEN SMOLENSKI, age 74, died at home early in the morning on May 15, 2003 after a short sudden increase of what had been a long multi-year period of decline. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George; three children, Michael, Stanley and Ricia Steck; two grandchildren; Travis Steck and Nellie Ann Knutson Steck and one great-granddaughter Haley Ann Steck. She is also survived by two sisters; Patricia Klotz and Irene Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Edward Smolenski. Besides family, she has also been surrounded by a vast extended family of people whom she affected in one way or another. She had an enormous amount of love that she needed to share. She also adjusted to the chronic nature of her long illness. If you asked her how she was doing, her reply would be:"I'm doing better today." Sometimes it was:"I am much better today." George said he always wanted her tombstone to reflect her spirit by putting I AM BETTER TODAY on it. She will be so sorely missed, because she was such a positive and loving person. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 3:00 PM in the Chapel at Sunrise Funeral Options, 7601 Wyoming Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Arrangements are by Sunrise Funeral Options, 821-0010. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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Stevens -- Susan M. Stevens, 68, died on May 12, 2003 at her home in Rio Rancho, NM, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Salem, Mass. She received her B.A. in Sociology/Psychology from the U. of Connecticut and M.A. in Sociology/Anthropology from the U. of Massachusetts at Amherst. She attended the U. of California (Berkeley) and completed most work towards a PhD in cultural anthropology with emphasis on Northern American Indians. In 1969, Susan moved to the Passamaquoddy Reservation as a doctoral student and her research work on the history of New England Indian tribes provided the avenue for the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Indian Tribes to gain federal recognition. In the 1960's, Susan found Zara Cisco Brough, who for years was the sole Nipmuc member living on the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Reservation in Grafton, MA and leader of that tribe. Hassanamisco has never been out of Indian ownership. Susan gave some recognition to a community that had long been denied, and she and Zara remained friends for the rest of Zara's life. Susan was one of the first persons to highlight the connection of alcoholism to hypoglycemia, diabetes, and diet. In 1973 she secured a grant from the Indian Health Service for drug and alcohol rehabilitative services for Maine Indians. That grant broke through the IHS funding barrier for non-federally recognized tribes and paved the way for other funding. She is survived by her daughter, Adrien Lee Stevens-Roberts (Brian); and two grandsons, Bronson and Lance; and her beloved partner, Darkmoon Cliffdweller. She was preceded in death by her parents, William MacCulloch and Lena"Lee" Young; and sister, Nancy"Bunny" MacCulloch. Graveside Services will be held at the family plot, Green Grove Cemetery, in Ashland, New Hampshire, on May 25, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Susan requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent in care of Adrien Stevens-Roberts, 4711 El Bardo Ct., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, to purchase a headstone for the grave of her great-grandmother, Marie-Adelphine Salway (died in 1911 and grave recently discovered).
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Trujillo -- Mr. Joe A. Trujillo, 78, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 16, 2003 peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family. Mr. Trujillo is the beloved husband of 58 years to Mrs. Lory Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo is also survived by his children, Dolores Gutierrez and husband David, Lorraine Haggard and husband Randal, Antonio Trujillo and wife Maria, Sam Trujillo and wife Kay; six grandchildren, Consuelo, David A. Christopher, Camille, Lori-Ellen and Jameson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by his sister, Cecilia Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. A visitation for Mr. Trujillo will be Sunday evening from 5:30pm until 6:00pm in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00pm by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 9:00am until 9:30am at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30am by Father Palmo Valente. A Committal Service will follow at 2:30pm in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, David A.Gutierrez, Christopher Gutierrez, Art Otero, Joseph Otero, Anthony Trujillo and Jameson Haggard. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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Valtierra -- The family of Mr. Joe A. Valtierra would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Deacon Gene Tuma, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, celebrant of the Communion Service, to Julia Gonzales for reciting the Rosary, to the D.A.V. Chapter #3 for the Military Honors and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW
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Velasquez -- Genaro (Gene) Velasquez. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Special thanks is extended to all those who accompanied the family at the services, as well as for the cards, food and prayers. Your kindness will always be remembered. Funeral Services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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Vitt -- William Vitt, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Ellen; his son, Jonathan; daughter, Cynthia Nellos and partner, Joe Boehning, all of Albuquerque; daughter, Melissa Castle and husband, George of Sierra Vista, AZ; grandsons, restaurateur Nicholas B. Nellos and wife, Devon of Albuquerque; Dr. Steven Castle and wife, Trina of Provo, UT; Lt. Christopher Castle and wife, Rochelle of CA; and granddaughters, Sarah Knight and husband, Ron of Columbus, MS; and Emily Mullenaux and husband, Cody of Flagstaff, AZ. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mrs. G.E. Vitt of Alexandria, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Vitt retired in 1974 from Mountain Bell at management level in Plant and Engineering. He served in WW II. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Cremation has taken place and private interment will be at St. Mark's Columbarium at a later date."Life can be the same; after a trinket is lost, but never after the loss of a treasure." Paul Irion Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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Vollmann -- Florence Vollmann, mother of attorney Tim Vollmann, died on May 10, 2003 in Albuquerque after a brief illness. Mrs. Vollmann was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, who died in May 2001. She is survived by her three children, Tim of Albuquerque, Alan of North Potomac, MD, and Sue of Whitefish, MT; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Vollmann was a resident of the La Vida Llena retirement community in Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass was celebrated Saturday, May 17, 2003, 10:30 a.m., at La Vida Llena Retirement Center 10501 Lagrima de Oro Rd. NE. She will be buried beside her husband, a Navy veteran of World War II, Friday, May 16, 2003, 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Webster -- Michael Bruce Webster of Stockton, CA was suddenly taken on May 2, 2003. Michael was the beloved son of JoLee Webster and the late Col. Fred Webster, USAF. He leaves behind a son, Brett Michael of Albuquerque, NM; devoted sisters, Vicki and Cheryl and brother Cliff. He was a dear uncle to Kimberlee, Brian, Chris, Ann, Theresa and David. He is also survived by his grand-nephew, Bailey. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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Zedalis -- Carmilita In Loving Memory Of Carmelita Ann Zedalis Carmelita was born on March 28, 1926, in Freeland, Pennsylvania, and passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 after a brief illness. A resident of Albuquerque since 1986, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Zedalis, a WWII veteran; her parents, Raymond and Louise Giao; and two brothers, Ray and Tony. Carmelita is survived by her two daughters, Julianne and Cynthia; son, Gary; six grandchildren, Eric, Kelly, Patrick, Atticus, Rory, and Cole; sister, Louise; daughter-in-law, Lupita; son-in-law, Jeff; her beloved friend, Roy; and other friends and relatives. Services will be held Monday, May 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Partnerships with Industry, an organization for disabled adults, c/o Director, PWI, 7540 Metropolitan Drive, San Diego, California 92108. Mom, you are an angel, and we miss you already. Remember how much we love you and please watch over us. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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