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Aragon -- A Rosary for Robert (Wedo) Aragon will be recited Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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Arzate -- Milo Arzate, 50, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, May 31, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lucy Arzate of Albuquerque; daughters, Tiffany, Jasmin and Emily; son, Milo, Jr.; mother, Bea Arzate; sisters, Margie Jaramillo and Melinda Angeles and husband, John, all of Los Angeles, CA; and many other family members. Mr. Arzate was preceded in death by his father, Pascual Arzate. He worked for the City of Albuquerque 21 years in the Information Systems Division. Milo attended First Baptist Church with his wife and children. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway NE, with Pastor Steven R. Taylor officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Milo Arzate, Jr., Matthew Jaramillo, Rudy Villalva, Jr., John Angeles, Gene Gallegos, Bob Hurtado and Tim Salazar. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Burch -- Victor"Vic B. Burch, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2003 after a brief battle with cancer. He was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM and is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie. A graveside service will be held on Wed., June 4, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services under the care ofSunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM (505) 891-9192
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Chavez -- Joseph E."Big Joe" Chavez Sr., Sunday, June 1, 2003 in Albuquerque at the age of 53. Mr. Chavez is survived by his wife, Rosary M. Chavez of the family home; children, Joseph E. Chavez, Jr. Joseph A. Chavez, Josephine Salazar, Michael A. Salazar, Christie Chavez and husband, Vincent, Louie E. Chavez and Linda Salazar, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Rosie Chavez, Nellie Salazar and husband, Joe, all of Albuquerque, Rita Gurule and husband, Mike of Bernalillo, Alvita Sanchez of Albuquerque, and Mary Alice Fiero and husband, Carlos of Idaho; and two grandchildren, Nicolas Jose Chavez and Joleen Aragon. Funeral Services for Mr. Chavez will be held on Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louie Chavez, Joseph A. Chavez, Joseph E. Chavez, Robert Chavez, Danny Baldonado and Carlos Salazar. Honorary pallbearers will be Vincent Chavez, Michael Salazar, Julian Chavez, John Salazar, Kenny Romero and Michael Sanchez. A Rosary for Mr. Chavez will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW
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Downing -- Frances M. (Deering) Phillips Downing, age 77, passed away May 30, 2003, in Longview, Texas, after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer's. Visitation will be in Amarillo, Texas, on Thursday, June 5, 2003, 10:00 a.m. to noon at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home, 5th and Pierce Street. Internment will follow immediately at Memorial Park Cemetery. Frances was born on March 30, 1926, in Panhandle, Texas, to Mary Frances (Whitehead) and Jesse Murrel Deering. She attended Pampa schools, graduating from Pampa High in 1943. She married William B."Dub" Phillips, Jr. in 1945. They moved to Amarillo, where both worked for the Santa Fe and started raising their family of four daughters. Dub passed away suddenly in 1957. In 1973, Frances married Gordon Downing, Head of the Bible Department at West Texas State University. They moved to Albuquerque and Frances later retired from the Santa Fe after 38 years of service. Frances' life revolved around her family, church and business affiliations. She belonged to the West Amarillo Christian Church and San Jacinto Church of Christ in Amarillo, and the Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ in Albuquerque. She traveled to Hawaii, the Alaskan islands, Europe and the Middle East. She was a lifetime member of the National Association of Railway Business Women and held offices in the local chapter of the National Secretaries Association. Both husbands preceded Frances in death. She is survived by her four daughters, Dorothy Castro of Idaho, Elizabeth Holling of Connecticut, Rebecca"Becky" Whitaker of Denison, Texas and Virginia"Ginger" Phillips-Hipp of California; her sister, Rosemary Anderson of Hallsville, Texas; and many supportive nieces in Longview, Texas. Frances had 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the West Amarillo Christian Church, 3701 Soncy Road, Amarillo, TX, 79119. Condolences may be sent to the home of Dorothy Castro at 997 North 9th St., Payette, ID, 83661.
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Edwards -- Mary M. Edwards, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Thursday, May 29, 2003. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Luther M. Mathsen officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Greenblatt -- Shirley, mother, Oma, friend, an Albuquerque native, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2003 following a lengthy illness. She was born September 23, 1934 and attended schools in Albuquerque and was a member of the third graduating class of Highland High. She attended college in Fremont, Nebraska. Later she received a degree as an LPN. Shirley was an avid duplicate bridge player, belonging to the Albuquerque Bridge Club. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She also served as director of the Family Support Residents of New Mexico for the Ronald McDonald House from 1984 to 1991. Mrs. Greenblatt was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Greenblatt, M.D. and her parents, Otto and Ann Skinner. She is survived by her children, Lisa Mowrer and husband Fred, Dori Clemens, Chip Gibbs and wife, Melissa, and Brad Gibbs and wife, Kristi; grandchildren, Jonathan Gibbs, Chelsea Mowrer, Colton Mowrer, Cody Clemens, Ana Clemens, and Daniel Clemens. Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1011 Yale NE, 87106 or to The Jerome Greenblatt, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Fund, UNM Athletics Department, c/o UNM Foundation, Inc., 700 Lomas NE, Suite 203, Two Woodward Center, Albuquerque, NM, 87131. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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Gurule -- Antonio (Tubuyo) M. Gurule, age 47, beloved father, son and brother was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Friday, May 30, 2003. Antonio was born in Albuquerque; and was a resident of Rio Rancho. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca, Diedra and Amy Gurule; two precious grandchildren, Christian and Angel Gurule; his father, Tony Gurule and step-mother, Mary; sisters, Liz Hernandez, Margie Gurule, and Mary Blanks; one brother, Richard Gurule; many other relatives and friends. Antonio will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Visitations will be held Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary; where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Interment will follow at San Carlos Cemetery. Casket bearers will be J.R. Aguilar, Louis Apodaca, Jose Arroyo, Johnnie Rael, Marty Abeyta, and Pete Gonzales. Honorary bearers will be Louie Baca and Johnnie Griego. Funeral services are entrusted to:Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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Hunke -- Jo Hunke, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, May 31, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Robert Wayne Hunke Jr. and wife, Christine of Cape May, NJ, Jeff Lee Hunke, and Bruce Alan Hunke and wife, Martha, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Dorothy Lohmer of Ft. Worth, TX, Billy Jean Hodges-Wilkin of Fayetteville, NC and Robin Anselmini of West Covina, CA; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with Father John J. Noel officiating. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
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Johnson -- Jacob Earl Johnson, 79, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, whose family had deep roots in Old Town Albuquerque, passed away after a short illness on Friday, May 30, 2003. Jake is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean Johnson of the family home; and daughter, Katherine Hess Johnson of Apple Valley, CA. Jake was a Corpsman in the United States Marine Corp. in the South Pacific during WWII. He worked for the New Mexico State Highway Department and subsequently for the Albuquerque Gravel Products Company where he retired after 30 years as a foreman. Jake was an avid antique and gun collector, a hobby that he enjoyed since his retirement in 1988. He enjoyed many hours in the outdoors metal detecting with his close friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Chaplain Col. Lemuel M. Boyles, U.S.A.F. (Ret.) officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Kay -- Irene L. Kay, 81, died quietly and peacefully at home May 24, 2003 with her son at her side. "When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves And satin sandles and say we have no money for butter I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tried And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells And run my stick along the public railings And make up for the sobriety of my youth I shall go out in my slippers in the rain And pick the flowers in other people's gardens And learn to spit... But maybe I ought to practice a little now? So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised When suddenly I am old and start to wear purple"Good night, dear Mother Love you and miss you.
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Langford -- Jane Langford died peacefully in Bozeman Deaconess Hospital on Friday, 30 May 2003. Born 12 June 1925 in Bath Township, Ohio, and the middle of five children to Gertrude and Basil Hutchens, she was raised and educated in Fairborn, Ohio, graduating as valedictorian of her 1943 Bath Township High School class. Jane was employed as a secretary at the Wright Field military base immediately after graduating high school and it was there that she met the love of her life, Hoyt Langford. They were married shortly before he was transported with his Army unit to Europe. After the war they moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where Hoyt was employed by Phillips Petroleum and there raised their family. Jane was a loving mother and homemaker who never worked outside her home until her two children began their college education, at which time she took a position for 11 years as a receptionist for a pediatrician. After a brief two-year transfer to Anchorage, Alaska, Hoyt retired and they moved to Bozeman, MT, in 1981. They moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1991, to help care for Hoyt's sister, and returned in 1996 to Bozeman, a place they had both come to love. An avid bridge player, Jane cultivated many friendships around those tables over the years and she developed many close friendships in the condominium area where she lived. Hoyt preceded her in death in April 2000, and with the help of family and her many friends, near and far away, she fought a courageous struggle against ovarian cancer. Jane is survived by her children, Cheryl (Andy) Anderson of Albuquerque, NM, and Thad, (Terry) Langford of Bozeman; a brother, Donald Lee, (Ann) Hutchens of Bloomingsburg, OH; three sisters, Eleanor Whetstine and Sovilla Turley of Fairborn, OH, and Phyllis, (Bob) Barton of Harrah, OK; and grandchildren Eric, (Gentry) Anderson of Laramie, WY, Tyler Anderson of Albuquerque, NM, Chad Langford of Bozeman, and Rachel Langford (and husband, Nathan Junkert) of Portland, OR. Memorial service and reception following will be in First Presbyterian Church, Bozeman, MT, at 10:00 a.m on Saturday, 7 June. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Grace Church/Mission Fund, 6901 San Antonio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109; First Presbyterian Church/Music Memorial, 26 W. Babcock, Bozeman, MT 59715; and Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Foundation, 915 Highland Blvd., Bozeman, MT 59715
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Loredo -- Jose R. Loredo, 73, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, May 30, 2003. He is survived by his sons, Joey R. Loredo, II of Colorado and Roy Loredo of Germany; step-son, Jerry Davila of Texas; daughter, Irma Ann Hertzing of Colorado; sisters, Maria Galvan and Damiana Franco of Texas; grandchildren, Regina Loredo, Jose R. Loredo, III, Estevan Loredo, Gary McClure and Chris Easton, all of Colorado, Jean Loredo, Paul A. Loredo, Michael Loredo and Rachel Loredo, all of Arizona; and numerous great-grandchildren. Mr. Loredo was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary. He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He served in the US Air Force 28 years before retiring in 1975. He then worked at Ed Black's for six years, G.T.E. for 8 years, and also for French Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant and Deacon Ruben Barela assisting. Nichside services will be held Thursday, 3:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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Markel -- Dorothy A. (Cawthon) Markel, 82, of Houston, TX and formally of Albuquerque, passed away May 31, 2003. She was retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Co. The Funeral Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at Niday Funeral Home. Interment will follow on Wednesday in Fredericksburg, Texas. Niday Funeral Home 12440 Beamer Road Houston, Texas 77089 281.464.7200
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Mccann -- Joseph E. McCann, age 68, beloved and devoted father and grandfather, was called home to be with the Lord our Savior and his beloved wife Mable on Friday, May 30, 2003. Joseph was born in Georgiana, Alabama and was a resident of Albuquerque; he was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force whom defended our country during the Korean Conflict. Joseph is survived by four sons, Earl Dean and wife, Tillie, Glen Patrick and wife, Melody, Curtis and wife, Mary, Jody Ray and wife, Victoria; one loving daughter, Sharon McCann; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Joseph will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Evening services will be conducted Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 9:30 a.m. also in the chapel, with Pastor Dave Romero officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Casket bearers will be Willy Jojola, Jr., Andy McCann, Adam McCann, Willy Jojola, Sr., Jody McCann, and Glen McCann. Honorary bearers will be Christopher McCann, Adrian McCann and Jeremy McCann. Military Honors will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honorguard. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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Rael -- In Loving Memory of John G. Rael Jr. September 5, 1961 - June 3, 2001Wrap Your Wings around our hearts And heal us from our pain and hearts.Love you always, March and John Rael (mother and father), Gloria Garcia (sis), Margaret Baca (grandmother), nieces and nephews, Aunts and Uncles Lots of good loving friends
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Ribal -- Esther Ribal, 95, died on Friday, May 30, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Zelma Dominguez and husband, Thomas; grandson, Robert Dominguez and wife, Deborah Lynn; nephew, Lee Roy Ortiz and wife, Pat, all of Albuquerque; niece, Gloria Doughtery and husband, John, of Raton, NM and other numerous nieces and nephews. Esther was preceded in death by her four brothers; and four sisters. Memorial Services will be held Friday, June 6, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Peacefully, sleep comes to a dear, beloved heart. Quietly, We understand the time has come to part. Tenderly, The love shines on- a never-ending light. Gratefully, We feel its warmth and say, "Sweet dreams, good-night."French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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Sherman -- Mr. Franklin (Ray) Sherman, 69, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on May 31, 2003. Mr. Sherman is the beloved husband of 48 years to Mrs. Elizabeth Sherman. Mr. Sherman is survived by his sons, Frank Sherman and wife, Terry of Flagstaff, Arizona, Terry Sherman and wife, Sheryl of Las Vegas, Nev.; Tim Sherman; Kenny Sherman and wife, Judy of Kaysville, Utah; two brothers, Jim Sherman and wife, Rela of Hunnington, Utah, Wilford Sherman and wife, Eva of Idaho; nine grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday morning June 4, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Sageward ) 8130 Sage Rd SW with visitation at the church after 10:30 a.m. Bishop Ryan Anderson officiating. Burial of the cremains will take place at a later day in Utah. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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Shirley -- Alvin Andrew Shirley, age 82, a veteran of World War II and long time resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away in Hot Springs, AR June 2, 2003 where he currently resided. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Anne. Alvin and his first wife, Norma June who proceeded him in death, were the parents of four children. Daughter, Marilyn Sue Benham (deceased), Norma and husband, William Loos, son, Bruce and wife, Charlotte Shirley, daughter, Shirley Marie and husband, James Taylor; also 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Viewing and graveside services will be Thursday, June 5, 2003 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 C Menaul Blvd NE
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Vigil -- David Martin Vigil June 3, 1939 - August 28, 1993Today is your day son. We should be celebrating at home but instead I go to the newspaper and place a memorial as I have for the past nine years. How can it almost be ten years and the pain still runs so deep. I miss you so much. Come David, and visit me as I sleep. Let me spend time with you. Love Mom
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