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Barela -- Frank R. Barela. September 21, 1951 - July 28, 2002."My Beloved Frankie" A year ago today you left me. There were no warnings, no clues, no explanations or good-byes. Little did I know this day would change my life forever. When you left on your hike that morning, you were so happy. You had a beautiful smile on your face, and your beautiful blue eyes sparkled like marbles. As you were leaving, you said"this time I am going to beat"Delores." This year I am in great shape. Now I feel lucky cause after you left that morning, you came back to give me another hug, kiss and to tell me again how much you loved me. Again, we talked a little longer and teased each other as usual. I hurt so badly, because I didn't know that would be my last"hug and kiss" from you. Not a day goes by that I am not reminded of you. As I walk through our beautiful house it seems like I see you all over. We had so many plans for the future. We wanted to slow down and enjoy life more. You always thanked God for being good to us-despite all the hard work you gave. You were the brain behind your success. Yet, you never forgot where you came from. You deserved everything. The day you died, besides going into shock, I felt like someone reached into my chest and took a piece of my heart out. I just wanted to die myself. You were my husband, father to my children, my lover, and friend. You always knew how much I loved you, since I made sure I reminded you everyday! You had a good heart. You were even good to those who were hurtful and unfaithful to you. You were truly a giver not a taker. I want you to know I will always think of you as an"exceptional wonderful man," never ashamed to show your feelings and love. I feel lucky because I got the best years of your life. Emotionally and mentally you had grown so much since I met you. I miss you more and more each day. I can close my eyes and see you while we were driving-pretending to play the drums on the steering wheel to the beat of an"oldie." You would sing loudly, making gestures, not caring who heard or saw you. You always said,"What you see, is what you get." I know you are happy in heaven with our dear Lord. You and my dad are probably best friends by now. I also know you are happy and feel safe to be with your mom and dad. Till we meet again,"Gracie." I love you. Your Wife, Debbie French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Brehm -- Mabel E. Brehm died July 25, 2003, at the age of 99. She is survived by her daughters Meth Norris and Margie Hall. Also surviving are six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be held at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE at 11:00 AM on Monday July 28th. Officiating will be The Reverends Delbert Permann and Francis A. Rath. Memorials may be contributed to First Congregational UCC, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, or to the League of Women Voters, 2403 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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Davis -- Glenola M. Davis, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, July 25, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Frank Davis of the home; sons, James A. Davis and wife Victoria of Edgewood and Gerald M. Davis and wife Merle of Winnsboro, LA; daughter, Donna S. Marsh and husband Jim of Parker, CO; sisters, Barbara Joosten and husband John of Rupert, ID and Betty Walters of Denver, CO; brother-in-law, Eugene Igel of Lubbock, TX; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davis was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Tijeras New Mexico. Services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Mark Waite officiating. Interment will take place at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, July 29, 2003, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. 275-3500
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Garcia -- Adelita In Loving MemoryAdelita"Della" Garcia September 27, 1933-July 28, 1997To Negra, Mom and Grandma You are never far from our thoughts and prayers. We think of you always and keep your love strong in our hearts. We love you and miss you, and we will never forget you.Skipper, your children and your grandchildren
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Gutierrez -- Louis J. Gutierrez, 93, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2003. . Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Ikelman -- Leeta Mae Ikelman, 94, died Thursday, July 24, 2003 at the Enchantment Senior Home where she had been lovingly cared for since September 2002. Born Leeta Mae Garrett in 1908 in Indian Creek, TX, Leeta Mae experienced the birth of most of modern technology, but always cherished the simplicity of life. She loved to share stories of her life with her family, and meticulously chronicled her early life in photo albums. She married Edward S. Ikelman in 1941, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, and spent years traveling the world with her husband and son. They came to Albuquerque in 1955. She continued exploring the world well into her 80's, once again chronicling her adventures in volumes of scrapbooks and photo albums. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Garrett Ikelman and wife, Sandy of Albuquerque; two grandsons, Stefan K. Ikelman of Dallas, TX and Daniel E. Ikelman of West Palm Beach, FL; and their mother, Margaret Cover of Bent, NM. Leeta Mae was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church where she enjoyed many longtime friendships with parishioners. Leeta Mae was a substitute teacher with APS for twenty-five years, as well as being a lecturer for Weight Watchers for over twenty-years. Services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Roland McGregor officiating. Entombment will follow. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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Lujan -- Gloria Lujan, 44, passed away on July 23, 2003. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Anne Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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Murfin -- Charles A. Murfin, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie Murfin of Albuquerque; daughters, Maxine Proctor of Albuquerque, Betty Comer of Bartlesville, OK and Jennie Walters and husband, Billy of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Murfin and wife, Waynene of Austin, TX; sister, Mary Miller of Greenfield, IN; and very special friends, Linda and Albert Moore and son, Kevin, Roy and Leta Bassham and Tom and Bonnie Watson, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Murfin was a veteran of WWII, Naval Seabees. He was a mechanic his entire life. Mr. Murfin was an avid square dancer of 28 years. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Healthcare, P.A.C.E., Senior Center, 904 A Las Lomas NE, 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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O'Brien -- Mary O'Brien recently passed away and visitation will be held Monday, July 28th from 3:00 Till 5:00 pm At Sunrise Funeral Options, 2400 Southern Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm in the Chapel at Rio Rancho. Final arrangements will be In New York. Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. SE Rio Rancho, Nm 871024 (505) 891-9192
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Rockhold -- Sarah Jane Rockhold, 66, went home July 25, 2003. Sarah was a community volunteer and firearms activist and member of the NRA. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Paul, sons; Greg and wife Debbie, John and wife Judy, grandchildren; Tiffany, Jennifer, Jordan, Zachary, and Trevor, many other family and friends who loved and will miss her. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at Calvary Chapel of the Rio Grande in Belen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Pilots International Foundation, PO Box 4844, Macow, GA 31208, or the NRA Foundation (Eddie Eagle Program) 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax VA, 22030. Arrangements by: Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NW Alb. NM 343-8008.
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Sanchez -- Julius In Loving Memory of Julius Antonino Sanchez March 16, 1982 - July 28, 1998My sweet baby boy, it has been five years since we laid you down to rest, but oh how it seems just like yesterday. But this year, finally Mijo, justice was served. I hope someday we can all find some comfort in this ending, but what is most important is that you rest now, Mijo, not just in body but in soul. Please, please watch over your brother for he is still in Iraq, and things are still so unsettled and dangerous over there. I will always miss and love you. Love always, Mom Shirley, Ray, Angelica and J.J. Sanchez.
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Sprague -- Stephen John Eugene Sprague was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 14, 1941 and died at home in Albuquerque on July 25, 2003 of complications from meningitis. Steve was preceded in death by his son Stryker Wonder and his father Marshall Sprague, a noted Western historian. He is survived by his mother, Edna Jane Ailes Sprague; his wife Jane Catherwood Sprague; his daughter Edna Frances Sprague; his brother Joseph Taylor Sprague and wife Linda B. Sprague; niece Susanna Jane Sprague; his sister Sharon H. Sprague and husband Bob Lee, all of Albuquerque. After graduation from The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville New Jersey, Steve received a B.A. from Colorado College, Colorado Springs Colorado in 1964, and a J.D. from the University of New Mexico Law School in 1967. As a lawyer, Steve was compassionately dedicated to his clients in all aspects of his legal work, be it public interest or private practice. He worked for New Mexico Legal Aid, Colorado Rural Legal Services, the NM Department of Health and Human Services - Children, Youth & Families, United Farm Worker's Union, to name a few, and at the time of his death, was a partner at the family law firm of Atkinson & Kelsey, PA. Steve was also instrumental in organizing the Inn of Courts & Albuquerque Arts Alliance. He was a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and was licensed to practice law in the states of New Mexico and Colorado. Steve was a beekeeper, a hockey player, fly fisherman, tap dancer, and piano player. He practiced Tai Chi for 25 years, read Plato with his friends, and had a deep appreciation for art, poetry, music, and theatre. He was also active in his community - serving on several community boards and committees, including Serendipity Day School, Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center, the Cesar Chavez Recuerdo Committee, the New Mexico & Albuquerque Mediation Associations and was a Vestry member at St Michael and All Angels Church in the North Valley. Steve had a great sense of humor, an inquisitive mind, a spiritual heart, and was adept in the art of rock & roll dancing. He loved life and the people around him - no matter their walk. Steve was a teacher and listener and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support during this time. Services will be held on Friday August 1, 2003 at 3:00 pm at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Albuquerque Community Foundation - Arts & Cultural Projects, 3301 Menaul NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107; New Mexico Legal Aid, PO Box 25486, Albuquerque, NM 87125-5486; or St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
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Thomason -- Celia"Jo" Thomason, 67, an Albuquerque resident of 45 years, passed away July 25, 2003. She struggled to recover after miraculously surviving an arterial hemorrhage in May. She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence Walker Failor. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom W. Thomason, mother Mary Springer Dotts of Honolulu, Hawaii, sister Jane Sage of Denver, Colorado, nieces Amy Vozar and Lisa Powell of Dallas, Texas. She will be deeply missed by her many close friends and co-workers. Jo was a tireless advocate for exceptional children and people with disabilities. With a Doctorate in Education and a Masters Degree from the University of New Mexico and Bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota, Jo dedicated 45 years to teaching special education in New Mexico classrooms and universities world-wide. She was a Special Education Administrator for the Albuquerque Public Schools from 1969 to 1986. She was the Executive Director of the International Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), and a world leader for the advocacy and education of special needs children. She was the leader of the CASE delegation to the then Soviet Union in 1991 and the Chairperson for the 1987-88 International Conference on Special Education held in the People's Republic of China. This was the first open, multi-national conference for special education held in the world with speakers from over 20 countries. She was the President of the Council for Exceptional Children 1981-1982. She consulted with public school systems, state departments of education, universities throughout the United States, the U.S. Department of Education, the Malagasy Republic, the Mental Health Project, NYC and the White House Conference on Handicapped (1978). She was adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico (1980-1997) and visiting faculty member at the University of British Columbia (1987) and presented at over 200 conferences, seminars and institutes in the United States, Canada, England, Wales, the People's Republic of China and the USSR. Jo's Honors include CASE Outstanding Contributor Award (2002- now named the Jo Thomason Award), CEC Outstanding Contributor (1993), NM CEC Award for Outstanding Leadership (named Jo Thomason Award since 1986), Washington State University Outstanding Service Award, New Mexico School Administrators Outstanding Leadership Award. The Special Education community will miss Dr. Jo Thomason's commitment and expertise. Jo was Chairperson of the Foster Grandparents Advisory Board and served on the Albuquerque YWCA Board. Proud to be a liberal democrat, Jo was also an avid traveler, gardener, cross-word puzzler, reader, cook and loved to spend time with her dogs and cats. She will be missed by all her friends and family. Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. , Friday, August 1 at Sunrise Chapel located at 7601 Wyoming, NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the El Rancho de Las Goladrinas Foundation located at 334 Las Pinos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505.
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Wagner -- Terry S. Wagner, 48, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, passed away on July 25, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Janet Wagner; son, Tanner Wagner; daughter, Lindsay Wagner all of Albuquerque; mother, Eunice Wagner of Tampa, Florida; sisters, Violet Krepps and husband, Ralph and Cora Wagner all of Tampa, Florida; brothers, David Wagner and wife Linda of Mississippi, Andy Wagner and wife JoAnn and Brian Wagner of Portland, Oregon, Doug Wagner of Albuquerque, NM and Bruce Wagner of Espanola, NM; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Wagner was a graduate of Manzano High School Class of 1974. He married the former Janet Blomberg on December 29, 1985. He was a successful businessman and was a breeder of Quarter horses. Mr. Wagner was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and also a member of the Albuquerque Board of Realtors. He owned an extensive collection of Native American Art. He was a devoted father. Memorial services will be held, Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be John Blomberg, Dennis Blomberg, Tom Lonz, Richard Hall, Rod Detrow, Yosh Akutagawa, and Mike Hernandez. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 505 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38101. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW 505-897-0300 .DMP
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