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ADKINS -- Gerald Patrick Adkins, January 26, 1937 to December 10, 2003. Gerry died of cancer at his home in Seattle, WA on December 10, 2003 at the age of 66. Gerry leaves behind loving family members: mother, Wynona Adkins, Seattle, WA; son, Mark Adkins & Mark's wife, Tanya Adkins, and grandson, Benjamin Adkins, Issaquah, WA. Gerry will be missed. Gerry was known in the architectural community in Albuquerque in his formative years as a student. Gerry worked for architect, Joe Boehning, in summers and after graduation, for Flatow Moore Bryan and Fairburn. He considered both as being among the finest of architecture firms. Gerry earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University Of New Mexico. Gerry practiced architecture for WMFL Architects (later known as Integrus Architecture) in Spokane, WA, and became principal in charge of design. He was responsible for numerous award winning projects including The Spokane Opera House and Convention Center and the Farm Home Credit Banks of Spokane. His work also included a number of national awards for energy conscious design. Gerry taught architecture for one year as distinguished visiting Architect in Residence at the University Of Idaho during 1976. Gerry married Katherine Dunbar in New Mexico in 1966 and son Mark was born later that year. Gerry and his family moved to Spokane in 1969, where Gerry lived and practiced architecture until just after the marriage ended in 1982. He then lived in Anchorage, AK for a couple years, and finally Seattle, WA, having practiced architecture in both cities. Gerry was a devoted parent to Mark, a devoted son to widowed mother Wynona, and will be missed deeply by close friends, who considered Gerry to be a unique and intelligent individual. Cremation will be conducted by Bonney-Watson. Memorial service and no host lunch will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday December 18, 2003 in the Private Dining room of the 67 Restaurant in the Edgewater Hotel, 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Remembrances may be made to your local American Cancer Society.
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ANAYA -- Charles December 21, 1972 - August 25, 2001 Happy Birthday Charles We Miss You and Love You Very Much Your Family and Friends
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AUTRY -- Eldon Winston Autry, 83, recently deceased is also survived by an adopted son from his first marriage. From his second marriage to Evangelina A. Autry, deceased, he is survived by his sole, natural daughter, Gail Lee Autry of Albuquerque; and her three children, Jonathan Brian, USAF, Colorado Springs, CO, David Alan, USN, Washington, DC, and Theodora, Albuquerque. During his marriage to Evangelina "Helen", he legally adopted Richard and Vangie Autry of Albuquerque.
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BACA -- Lupe L. Baca, The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St SW 247-4124
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BAILEY -- David Bailey died from congestive heart failure December 13, 2003. A small service will be held in Valecitto, CO at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2003 at Wits Inn Lodge, Hood Mortuary, Durango, CO is in charge of his cremation. Mr. Bailey, former Sr. Vice President in charge of Western Operations for BDM Corp retired in 1985. Mr. Bailey, a scientist, engineer and business leader served five governors working on various boards ranging from Science and Technology to the Albuquerque Symphony. David received numerous awards including Outstanding Centennial Alumnus from NMSU. Before rheumatoid arthritis set in, he enjoyed golf and was an avid sportsman. Mr. Bailey is survived by his former wife and friend, DeLois Bailey; his three sons, Kirk, Bret and Mark Bailey; three daughters-in-law, Carol, Melissa, and Sherry Bailey; six grandchildren, Kris, Jessica, Shawn, Donavan, Cooper, Hunter Bailey; and a great-granddaughter, Monique Bailey; a half brother, Billy Beckworth; and a half sister, Beverly Murray and her husband, Mike; two nieces, Christine Stewart, Laura Beckworth; and two nephews, John Beckworth and Raymond Murray.
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BENAVIDEZ -- Mark Anthony F. Benavidez. The family would like to thank all of the family members and friends for their prayers and support during this very difficult time, and to Sandia Vista Care Hospice for their care and compassion. May God Bless you all. The Benavidez Family. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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BISWELL -- Lavon Roy Biswell died on Dec 11, 2003. He was born on October 26, 1934 in Depew, Oklahoma to Roy and Ruby Biswell. Lavon is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patsy; three sons, David Biswell and wife, Robyn of Rio Rancho, NM, Phillip Biswell and wife, Valeria, William Biswell of Albuquerque, NM; and a daughter, Jill Waters and husband, Jim of Richardson, TX; also his brother, Gerald Biswell of Cushing, OK, his sister, Donna Hollingshead of Cushing, OK and his mother-in-law, Laura Whipkey of Cushing, OK. His brother, Dale Biswell of Plano, TX preceded Lavon in death. His pride and joy were his grandsons, Ethan and Gavin Biswell of Rio Rancho, NM. He cherished the time they could spend together going bowling, fishing, to State Fair and Zoo School. He was very proud of all their achievements in academics, music and athletics. The last year of his life was deeply saddened by not seeing Ethan and Gavin. He Loved and Missed them very much and always carried their pictures with him. Lavon Biswell was an Electrical Engineer, received his B.S. from Oklahoma State University and his Masters from UNM. Throughout his civil and military career he worked for Kirkland Air Force Base, Land Air, America Bosch Arma, Douglas Aircraft, Nevada Test Site and Los Alamos National Laboratory. He received an Honorary Discharge from the US Army as a First Lieutenant. After leaving Los Alamos National Lab in 1972 he started his own High Tech Manufacturing Company - BiRa Systems, Inc. and moved it to Albuquerque, NM in 1973. BiRa Systems produced over eight hundred innovative designs for the High Energy Physics and Research communities. For over thirty years the company was acknowledged for outstanding quality, reliability of its products. His twin sons Phil and Bill are proud to continue the company tradition of high standards and excellence set by their dad. He truly appreciated the exceptional loyalty of his employees. During his last year he enjoyed coming to work and being in the positive environment created by everybody, who helped to take BiRa Systems to the new level of growth and success. Lavon's request was Cremation and no service.
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BOWMAN -- Bradley M. Bowman was born November 20, 1927. He passed away at his home, December 18,2003. Bradley is survived by his wife of 23 years Marie Bowman; five children, Betty Jo Bowman of Albuquerque Jay Bowman and wife Betsy who reside in Florida, Douglas Bowman and wife Ellen who reside in Connecticut, Corrine Smith and husband Michael, Wendy Dietrich and husband Alan; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Bradley moved to New Mexico from Springfield, MA in 1969, and worked for many years as a purchasing agent for Co-Con Construction Company, before pursuing a career with Fire Safety Industries where he retired in 1992. He was a good man who bestowed unconditional love for his family, he will be greatly missed, and forever remembered. Bradley wished to be cremated and have his ashes interred in the family plot in Lee, MA. A memorial service for friends and family will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 2:30pm. In Lieu of Flowers contributions can be made to Toys for Tots. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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CHAVEZ -- Carlota S. Chavez. Visitations will be Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary; where Evening services will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, with Pastor David Romero, officiating. Final viewing will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Cuba, NM; followed by Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Antonio Soto, officiating. Interment will follow at the Assembly of God Cemetery Interment will follow at the Assembly of God Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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CHAVEZ -- Mrs. Josefita (Josie) Chavez, 91, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 17, 2003. Mrs. Chavez is survived by three daughters, Mary Casaus and husband, Virginio, Helen Ellison and husband, Kenneth of Surpirse, AZ, Melba Silva and husband, Joe; two sons, Gregory Chavez and wife, Judy and Raymond Chavez and wife, Ruth; two sisters, Margarita Luna and Clorinda Chavez; twenty-three grandchildren; many great- grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church, Sacred Heart League and Blessed Sacrament. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. in the San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Casaus, Ted Moseley, Gilbert Casaus, William Casaus, Andrew Casaus and Matthew Casaus. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Moseley, Christopher Gallegos, Eric Garcia, Shane Garcia and Frank Gallegos. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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CHAVEZ -- The family of Richard A. Chavez 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 Gino, Holy Family Catholic Church, celebrant of the mass. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW
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CLAWSON -- Charles Leland Clawson passed away December 20, 2003. He was born in Albuquerque, but lived all of his life in Gallup, New Mexico. Charles enjoyed painting, fishing, hunting, and music. He retired from Gurley Motors, where he worked for over 30 years, in Gallup. Mr. Clawson was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Clawson and a son, David Clawson. He is survived by his sisters and brothers; Olive Vaughn, Albuquerque, Robert J. Clawson and wife, Dorothy, Granberry, Texas, Mary Loyns and husband, Melvin, El Paso, Texas and Frank Clawson and wife, Shirley, North Carolina. The family would like to express at this time, a very heartfelt thank you to Zia Hospice, Chaplin Larry Cotter, and Blanca and Humberto Gasson of Unlimited Care for all their help and concern during this time Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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CORDERO -- Tomas E. Cordero II, 64, born in El Paso, TX and originally from Los Angles passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at the V.A. Medical Center in Albuquerque. Visitations will be held on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church . Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave., SW 243-5222
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CRESPIN -- Rudy Joseph Jude Crespin, 43, was called to heaven while in the loving arms of his family on December 18, 2003. Rudy graduated form Highland High School and attended UNM. He worked for the City of Albuquerque for 23 years. Rudy was the life of the party and was most generous. He brought a smile to the face on everyone who knew him. Rudy's three-year battle of overcome severe injuries form a senseless violent crime was recorded by St. Paul with his words, "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought a good fight, I Have Finished the race, I have kept the faith." Rudy is survived by his son, Patrick Delfino Crespin; mother, Pearl Crespin; father, Rudy Crespin and wife Debbie; sisters, Betty Jean Hall and husband, Jeff, Patricia Everts and husband, Gene; brother, Danny Crespin and wife, Kerr;, nephews, Ernie Maurino and family, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousions, great-nieces and nephews. Hijo y hermano de mi corazon. Vaya con Dios. Funeral services for Mr Crespin will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. where the mass will be celebrated at the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt Calvary Cemetery. Visitations will be held Monday form 3:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 7:30 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. S.W.
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D'AREZZO -- Ethan Thomas D'Arezzo, infant son of Bob and Karen D'Arezzo, passed away on December 18, 2003. Ethan is also survived by his two brothers, Aaron and Matthew all of the family home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D'Arezzo of Alamogordo; maternal grandmother, Lois Bowlby of Roswell NM and maternal grandfather, Harold Bowlby of Livermore, CO and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Service will be held on Monday, at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel with Pastor Todd Cook, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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DESPRES -- Joseph Luke Despres, 56, a resident of Rio Rancho for the last four years, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2003. Joseph was born July 24, 1947 the son of John Albert and Mary Ann Despres, Sr. in Maine. The Visitation for Joseph will be today, Sunday, December 21, 2003 from 6 PM to 9 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. There will also be visitation on Monday, December 22, 2003 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with the Service at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary. Officiating will be Pastor Jerome Wade. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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GENERIS -- Louis James Generis, born January 9, 1913, was the first of eight children born to Maria and Demitrios Tzineris, Greek immigrants who came to America in 1912 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. The couple had seven other children, Stella, Athena, Steve, Sylvia, Helen, Peter and Angelo. Louis grew up during the Great Depression. Demitrios support his family comfortably during this difficult time by working hard in his wholesale produce business. Louis attended Socrates, a Greek school, as well as attending McKinley High School where he met his future wife, Una Mae Stanley. The two fell in love and were married in Chicago in 1935. Their first child, a daughter named Mary Lynne, was followed by another daughter, Diane, five years later. Louis, a self-made business man, opened a neighborhood tavern in Chicago that his wife named The Friendly Corner. The couple and their two daughters moved to Albuquerque in 1951 settling in what is now the University district. Louis and Una Mae's third child, Gay Louise, was followed by their fourth child, a son, Gregory Louis. Continuing in the liquor and restaurant business, he later owned The Tower Bar located on 2nd street, The Magic Bar, The Cordial Inn on San Mateo and also The Yum-Yum Tree, an ice cream and sandwich shop on San Pedro. The couple moved to the Holiday Park neighborhood where they lived together for over 40 years. Louis and Una Mae were married for 61 wonderful years. Sadly, Una Mae passed away in 1996, following a long illness. Louis was also preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Steve and Peter, as well as his sister, Stella. He is survived by his children, Mary Lynne Kuhn and Gay Generis, both of Albuquerque, Gregory and Barbara Generis of Edgewood, NM, and Diane and Jim Book of Scottsdale, AZ. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Steven Kuhn and wife Laura of Tustin, CA, Valerie Wells and husband Ron of Farmington, NM, Erin Maw and husband Charles of Denver, CO, Amy Halpin and husband Bob of Goodyear, AZ, David Book and wife, Kresta of Queen Creek, AZ, Christina Book-Stubbs and husband, Jon of Lafayette, CO and Jacob Generis and Lori Hostetter and Nick Hostetter, all of Albuquerque. He also leaves ten great-grandchildren, Stevie Kuhn, Matthew Wells, Rachel Wells, Melissa Wells, Jonathan Wells, C.J. Maw, Harley Maw, Astrid Halpin, Lillian Book and Willow Book. Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Louis James Generis, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 17 at the Lovelace Hospice following a short illness. His dedication to hard work and his love for his family set a wonderful example for all of us and his will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2003 at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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GUILLEN -- George F. Guillen, age 59, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend was called home to our Heavenly Father, on December 18, 2003 while surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Albuquerque and was a resident of Bernalillo. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Church; active Chairperson for the annual church Fiestas de San Lorenzo and Car Shows; and was a professional Painter for 40 years. George is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Darlene Guillen of the family home; his wonderful children, George A. Guillen and wife Monica, Anna Roybal and husband Joe, Lynn Guillen and partner Jennifer Welty; his precious granddaughters, Amber, Briana, Sonia and Jasmin Roybal, Amanda and Erica Jaramillo. Also surviving are one brother David Guillen and wife Vivian; his special sister, Clotilde Guillen; special uncles, Ernest and Frank Guillen; other relatives and a host of friends. George will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Visitations will be Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Phillip Velverde, Kevin Fitzsimmons, Timmy Baros, Anthony Jaramillo, Amor Gonzales, and Albert Griego. Honorary bearers will be Ernest Guillen, Frank Guillen and Todd Culp. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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HALL -- Alice Ramona Hall was born September 18, 1928 in Huntington, West Virginia to Anna Mary Moore and Garland L. McClellan. Ramona passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003. She will be missed by Bob her husband of 50 years. Beloved mother of Clinton Alan Jordan of Kileen, TX, Charles Robert Hall of Englewood, CO, and Eva Jo Lindsay of Gilbert, AZ; grandmother of Corey, Mariah, Kimberly, Lisa and TJ. Great-grandmother of Shiloh and sister of Garland Robert and Thomas McClellan. Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday December 22, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. till service time at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Ken Moore officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald and Son 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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HALL -- Danny Hall, 48, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003. He is survived by his mother, Esta Hall; sister, Jimmy Hall; grandmother, Nettie Matthews; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Danny touched more lives than he knew and will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico NEW FOR SUNDAY ONLY
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HERNANDEZ -- Dan M. Hernandez December 21, 1935 June 9, 1987 Dan, Today you're celebrating your birthday with God in Heaven. We all wish you were here with us. Our love and memories of you grow every year. Much love and many prayers are sent to you! Your family, Mom, Virgie Brothers and Sisters, Sal, Albert, Artie, Theresa, Michael, Ross, Martin, Cathy, and Andrew.
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HORNE -- Linda A. (Davis) Horne, 62, a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years, died Thursday, December 18, 2003. She is survived by her husband, James Horne; sister, Lori Baca and husband, Robert; nephew, Jeremy Sheldrake; niece, Diane Erickson and husband, Paul and their daughter, Brittany, all of Albuquerque; cousins, Mary Joe Chandler and husband, Roger and Ruby Davis, all of Dallas, TX; and special friends, Allen and Elizabeth Yager, Bill and Bertha Ingle and Mary Lucero, all of Albuquerque. Mrs. Horne was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Doris Davis; and stepfather, Roy Votruba. She was past honored queen of Job's Daughters Bethel #4; past Grand Guardian of the State of New Mexico, I.O.J.D.; and a member of San Marcial Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Horne retired from Lovelace Clinic after 38 years. She was a longtime Lobo Basketball supporter. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, with The Rev. Tom Hart officiating. Private Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. NE, Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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IVES -- Harry Crockett III, 54, died Sunday morning, December 14, 2003, following a severe brain injury from a bicycle crash on November 17, 2003. He was born October 27, 1949, and was raised in Roswell and various small towns in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. Harry is survived by his daughter, Atalie M. Liden-Ives and her mother, Katherine Liden; his mother, Carolyn B. Ives; brother, Peter B. Ives; brother, Berry C. Ives and wife, Tara; and nephew, Zachary A. Ives and wife, Laura. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry C. Ives of Roswell. Harry began his career at the Air Force Weapons Lab as a co-op student at NMSU and UNM, and while there made critical contributions to the Shiva accelerator. Later, when he joined the Sandia National Laboratory team with EG&G, one of his first projects was with Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) experiments to develop defensive particle-beam weapons. He played a major role in development of an automatic anode-foil changer for which he was awarded a U.S. Patent. He then became a Lead Engineer in Sandia's Simulation Technology program, the goal of which is to simulate the effects of nuclear explosions on various materials and components. For this effort, Harry helped design the Saturn and Hermes-III Accelerators. Saturn produces x-rays with energies as high as 2 million electron volts, and Hermes-III produces gamma rays with energies as high as 20 million electron volts. He also designed nanosecond-resolution x-ray and gamma ray cameras to monitor these experiments. Harry then became a Lead Engineer for Sandia's Ion-Beam Inertial-Confinement-Fusion (ICF) program, the goal of which was to achieve thermonuclear fusion in the laboratory using the Particle-Beam-Fusion Accelerator (PBFA-II). Harry then became the Lead Engineer for the $13 Z-Accelerator Project, which successfully converted PBFA-II to a z-pinch driver for ICF research. He developed the mechanical design for the center of the Z Accelerator, which has worked routinely at 20 million amps and 50 trillion watts (100-nanosecond pulse) on over a thousand accelerator shots. The total electrical generating capacity of all of the power plants on earth is about 10 trillion watts. The Z is the most successful pulsed-power accelerator in history, and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the most powerful laboratory source of x-rays on earth. His work on the Z was documented in seven papers he co-authored for the 1997 International Pulsed Power Conference. Once Z was operational, Harry joined the $20M Z-Beamlet Project, the goal of which was to build a laser-driven x-ray-radiographic backlighter for experiments that were being conducted on Z. Harry was the Lead Engineer for the project, which won a Research and Development Magazine Award for being the most successful laboratory renovation in the United States. Most recently, Harry became the Lead Engineer for Sandia's $60M Z Refurb project. The project's objective is to double the energy and power of Z. Harry was an avid cyclist and a member of the New Mexico Touring Society. In addition to riding the roads and trails of New Mexico frequently with groups and alone, he often rode in organized 50- and 100-mile tours and races in New Mexico and Colorado. Harry also enjoyed painting, writing poetry, reading, and listening to a wide variety of music ranging from Gregorian chant to alternative rock, from jazz to Philip Glass. He played drums in local rock bands in the late sixties. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Harry's memory to: ABQ Bikes HC Ives Memorial Fund PO Box 4119 Albuquerque NM 87196
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JIM -- Dick Jim, 77, of Gallegos, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, from a lengthy illness. He was born July 15, 1926, in Upper Fruitland, to Little Curley Jim and Daisy Simpson. He was of the Taneeszahnii clan, born for Bit ahnii clan. His maternal grandparents were Hooghan Lani and paternal grandparents were TIaash chiiDick attended school up to third grade only. He lived in this area all his life. He was a rancher and had a love for horses and cows. He married Bessie Jim in 1954 at Chaco Plant. He is survived by his sons, Wilson Jim, Francis Jim andfianceTina Blackie, Harrison Jim, Edison Jim andfianceArlinda Mute, Irvin Jim, Wilfred Jim, Calvin Jim, Casey Jim, Alfred Jim, and Melvin Jim; daughters, Ruth Clah and husband Chester of Ojo Amarillo, Eve Canuto and husband Leonard of Bloomfield, Lucy Sylvester and husband Tracy of Nageezi, Mary Jo Jim of Majove, Ariz., Pricilla Jim, Cecilia Jim Chavez, and Bernice Strait; step-daughters, Susie Whitey and Clarence Toya of California, and Annie Ignacio of Albuquerque; sister, Mary Willie of Upper Fruitland; brother, John Jim of Gallegos; 53 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bessie Jim; daughters, Evelyn Harvey and Mary Jim; step-son, Larry Whitey; brother, Roy Whitey; and nephew, Raymond Whitey. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington with Pauline Platero officiating. Burial will be at St. Luke's in Carson. Pallbearers are Wilson Jim, Francis Jim, Harrison Jim, Wilfred Jim, Edison Jim, and Jeremy Russell. Alternate is Charles Clah. Honorary pallbearers are Ruth Clah and family, Francis Jim and Tina Blackie, Harrison Jim, Edison Jim and Arlinda Mute, Eve Canuto and family, Lucy Sylvester and family, Mary Jo Jim, and Wilson Jim and family. Arrangements are entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St., (505) 327-5142.
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KAISER -- Jean E.Kaiser, resident of Corrales, New Mexico and Madison, Connecticut, died peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2003. Jean was born in New Haven, Connecticut on December 18, 1910. She was the daughter of Paul V.C. Baur, professor of Classical Archeology at Yale University and Susan Whiting Johnson. Her late brother, John I.H. Baur was for many years Director of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Frank R. Kaiser, and by one daughter, Lynn Kaiser of Glastonbury, CT. Jean was like a magnet, the center of devoted family, friends, dogs, and horses. She loved her flower garden. Until age 90, she was a dedicated volunteer at the Corrales Library. In earlier years she was active in NAHRA, a horseback riding program for children with disabilities and the Madison Garden Club. Jean had a most rare ability to make everyone she encountered feel special, no matter what their age or station. She is survived by her daughters, Christina Marshall of Corrales, Sue Lynch of Sharon, CT; her son, Ernest Montgomery of Albuquerque; and numerous grandchildren. (A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Old Corrales Church, on Old Church Rd, in Corrales.) Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, Research, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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KINDRED -- Florence Alma Kindred died on December 18, 2003 in Albuquerque. She was born March 2, 1910 on a farm near Belford, IA. The family moved to Kansas during her high school years where she grew up, married, and raised a son and daughter. She moved to Albuquerque in 1985 by way of New Orleans, LA and Renton, WA. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Williams of Quitman, TX; her son, Leo Scully and wife, Genevieve of Corrales, NM; and granddaughters, Wendy Williams-Botham of Petra, Jordan, Karen Woodruff and her husband, Mark of Alba, TX, Christina Vail and husband, Neal of San Antonio, TX, Carla Taylor and husband Kenneth of Clayton, NM, and Colleen Jones and husband, Tim of Albuquerque. Florence had four great grandchildren, Michaela Kathleen Vail of San Antonio, TX, Devian Rae Taylor, Jimmie Wayne Taylor, and Dolan John Taylor, all of Clayton, NM. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff and caregivers of Haven Care and the Evergreen House for their loving extra care. Cremation has taken place with a private scattering at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation to the charity of their choice. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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LARA -- Joseph C. Lara IV FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Joseph C. Lara IV December 21, 1995 - March 10, 1997 14 Months, 7 Days Fly, Joseph, fly: follow the wind and spread your wings. Enjoy your castle up above. Run, tumble and slide. Be a little boy. Laugh loud and laugh long. I Love You. I Miss You. Loving you always, Your Mommy, Christy G. Anaya
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LAWSON -- James Lawson was born on May 02, 1933 in Pryor Oklahoma. He was raised in Springfield Missouri. He went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2003. He is survived by his wife Pat, four kids, Virginia Humphreys, Evelyn Bothwell, Billy Lawson, Sherry Lawson along with their spouses; ten grandchildren; two great- grandsons; one brother, Jerry Lawson; and one sister, Amy Beth Turner. He enjoyed painting and playing golf. He served in the U. S. Naval Armed Forces for four years between 1952 and 1956. He led many souls to the Lord while serving at Berean Baptist Church in Albuquerque New Mexico for 14 years and at Temple Baptist Church in Odessa Texas for four years. His last span of service was in El Paso Texas at Cielo Vista Church for nine years. He will be greatly missed here on earth, but I'm sure he is in Heaven rejoicing and receiving many awards for his faithfulness and servant hood performed while on earth. Memorial services will be held Monday (12/22/2003) at Cielo Vista Church 3585 North Lee Trevino Dr. in El Paso Texas at 7:00 p.m.
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LEWIS -- Charles Arthur Lewis, 79, died on December 18, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2003 at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd NE. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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LEWIS -- Louise N. Lewis, 83, a resident of Albuquerque for most of her life, passed away on December 17, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Hugh F. Lewis of Rio Rancho; two sons, Donald Duane Smith and wife, Judy of Houston, TX and Luckey John Ard and wife, Rita of Corpus Christi, TX; grandchildren, Shelby Dolan and husband, Marty of Katy, TX, Dondi Bagley and husband, Troy of Gouldsboro, ME; Gina Alvarez and husband, Mike of Richland, WA, Jason Ard, Amy Ard, Ross, Shannon and Amy; great grandchildren, Jessica and Martin Dolan of Katy, TX, Danielle and Samantha Rose Bagley of Gouldsboro, ME and Mitchell and Amanda May Alvarez of Richland, WA. Louise is also survived by her sister, Frances Hines and husband, Les of El Cajon, CA. Louise and Hugh were married in Albuquerque on July 27, 1965. She was a Fiduciary Account Examiner, retiring after 33 years of service with the Veterans Administration. Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2003 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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LOWE -- Christine (Harless) Love passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in Albuquerque at Northeast Heights Medical Center. She is survived by daughter, Joanna and grandson, Austin of Albuquerque; sisters, Sue Luther and husband, Bill and Mae Brazfield of Mountainair, NM; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and customers. Chris was born November 22, 1944, in Socorro County at the Harless Ranch. She grew up and attended school at Mountainair, graduating in 1963. In 1967, she enrolled in Barber School in El Paso, TX and completed school and in April 1968, passed the barber exam and was self-employed as a barber for 35 years. Chris was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille Harless; sisters, Helen and Pelma; brothers, Buddy and Jimmie. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be at a later date. Further notice of memorial will be announced. Riverside Direct Creamation and Burial Services, Albuquerque 764-9663
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LUERAS -- Eddie - The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during our loved ones illness and our recent loss. Special thanks to those who sent flowers, gifts, cards, food and especially prayers. May God bless your kindness.
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MAEZ -- Rudolph (Rudie) Maez, A Rosary for Rudie will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 22, 2003 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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MARTIN -- Major Paul Martin, USAF, retired, age 86, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in Albuquerque following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Sam Paul and Ruth Quint Martin and all of his brothers and sisters. Major Martin was born November 3, 1917 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He began his military career with the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1940. He and Irma Southwell were married September 26, 1942 in Minnesota. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1960, and was a member of the Reserves into the mid 70's. He was a life member of the Retired Officers Association. Major Martin is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Irma Southwell Martin; his daughter, Barbara Ingram, and son, Paul Charles Martin and wife, Linda; Grandchildren: Valerie Ingram and husband, Greg Pringle, Lawrence Christopher Ingram and wife, Dina, Carolyn Marie Ingram and husband ,Daniel Jacobs, Heather Lynn Ingram and husband, Don Slack, Claire Martin Shaw and husband, Michael, and Casey Martin Carlton and husband, Mark. Also survived by great grandchildren, Chandler Tevas Ingram, Amanda Ingram Jacobs, Lawrence Frederick Ingram Pringle, Joshua Nelson Ingram Pringle, Hunter Carlton, and Ian Shaw. A graveside service with full military honors will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2003 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Major Martin's family has requested memorial contributions be directed in his name to Santa Fe Partners In Education, PO Box 23374, Santa Fe, NM 87502. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 984-8600.
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MARTINEZ -- Nora Martinez, 66, a 33-year resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 19, 2003. She is survived by her daughters, Adelina Martinez of Bakersfield, CA, Sissy Sandoval of Los Lunas, NM, Debbie Tixier of Albuquerque, NM, and Yolanda Esquibel and husband, Ermie of Albuquerque; sons, Clyde Martinez and Paul Martinez also of Albuquerque, NM; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilferd Martinez, longtime friend, Ray Ayon and son-in-law, Dennis Sandoval. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd., NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. on Monday at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise, NW with Fr. John Conway, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wilferd Martinez, Joey Torres, Mario Sandoval, Jeremy Torres, Joe Torres and Ermie Esquibel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clyde Martinez, Paul Martinez, Frank Padilla and Dean Baca. Friends may visit French Mortuary-Westside Chapel on Sunday from 5:00 until time of rosary. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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MIRABELLA -- Frances Mirabella, 72, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 19, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Joe Mirabella of Albuquerque; daughters, Pat and Esther Mirabella of Albuquerque, Susan Edwards and husband, William of OK; sons, Robert Mirabella and wife, April of Long Island, NY, George Mirabella and wife, Debbie of Long Island, NY; grandchildren, Billy, Jeremy, Tricia, Travis, Conner, Alana, Joey and Robert; sisters, Ann, Barbara and Dottie. She was a long time supporter of the Animal Humane Society. A rosary will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Al McLane reciting. Mrs. Mirabella will be transferred to New York City for services and interment at Calverton National Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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MONTANO -- The family of Mr. Bennie J. Montano 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 Edmund Savilla, Church of the Ascension, celebrant of the Mass, to Father La Breche for reciting the Rosary, to Deacon Bill Hoffler and Father La Breche for the graveside blessing, to the staff in I.C.U. and C.C.U. at LoveLace Medical Center, Pam Pitchford, Shirley Hoefler, Chris and Loretta Archuleta and Superior Ambulance Company, the staff at Rehab of New Mexico, Jeff and Karen Vescovr, Levi and Susie Esquibel, and also to acknowledge and thank the anonymous donor (s) for the generous donation of the burial plot and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW
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MYERS -- Elnora Rosalie Myers, "Rosie", 80, died December 18, 2003 of heart failure. She was born in Lima, Ohio on February 24, 1923 and moved to Albuquerque with her family in 1950. She is survived by Donald, her husband of nearly 60 years and the great love of her life; by her four children, James and Robert Myers, Carole Sherwood and Linda Casey; by her brother, Roger Wilson; by her grandchildren, Rick and Julie Sherwood, Josh, Tim and Sarah Myers, Stacy and Jessica Edwards, and by her great-grandchildren, Spencer and Chad Sherwood. She had a great love of life, a tremendous heart and was unselfishly dedicated to the comfort, care and service of loved ones. She took special delight in caring for and playing with young children. She had extraordinary talent as a seamstress and created enthusiastically throughout her life. She fashioned custom leather goods and clothes for many years at The Shire Leather Shop. Rosie made innumerable Halloween costumes and worked long hours into the night every year hand sewing Christmas gifts for family members. She learned to upholster furniture and at one time painted pictures. Rosie enjoyed cooking--especially for large Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. Although her gentle soul is even now deeply missed, she remains alive and close by in the hearts of each member of her close-knit family. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2003 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE (275-3500).
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NAVARRO -- Mrs. Delia F. Navarro, 58, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 18, 2003. Mrs. Navarro is the beloved wife of 39 years to Ramon Navarro. Mrs. Navarro is also survived by her two loving sons, David Navarro and James Navarro; two sisters, Arlene Gomez and husband, George, Dorothy Frietze and husband, Richard Vestal; three brothers, Lorenzo Frietze and wife, Therese, Ernie Frietze, Michael Frietze and wife, Judy; four grandchildren, Analisia, Adrianna, Jordan and Adian; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Navarro was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Navarro will be Monday morning at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Vestal, Daniel Frietze, Michael Frietze, Ernie Frietze, Ernesto Frietze, David Baldwin, Richard Navarro and Bruce Miller. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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PAGE -- Travis L. Page. Having just turned 59 on November 24, 2003. Travis Lawrence Page of Espanola broke the painful bounds of this earth on December 17, 2003. His father, Travis Morris Page, who died in combat in WWII, and his stepfather, L.D. Wilson, who raised him, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Sandra of the home; his mother, Janet Wilson of Albuquerque (Janet died less then 24 hours after her son); three sons, Travis Jr. of Colorado Springs, Daniel of Colorado Springs; his daughter, Amanda Lynn of Gorham, Maine who shared his birth date and was always the finest birthday gift he ever received, and Carl Michael and Carl's wife, Sarah of Albuquerque; much loved uncles and aunts, Fred Smith of Albuquerque, Paul and Divita Smith of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Mary Albright of Portland, Oregon, Marjorie Jordan of San Antonio, Texas, Leota Hicks of Roy, New Mexico and Tom and Fern Moody of Albuquerque; stepchildren, Lisa Ward and Trey Richardson of the Ft. Worth area; and two step-grandchildren, Travis and Heather also of Ft. Worth. Travis was born in Santa Fe and attended school there except for a year spent in Juneau, Alaska. He graduated from Santa Fe High and then attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Being a young man of the 60s, Travis joined the crowds of young people in San Francisco and then went to Minneapolis where he met his former wife, Barbara Oliver. They married in 1970, bought a farm in Wisconsin and proceeded to raise four children as back-to-the-land farmers. Travis never lost his love of farming, tractors and growing food. He was one of the founders of the Organic Farmer's Assn of Wisconsin. He leaves many dear friends who still live in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. He returned to northern New Mexico, settling in the Dixon area, where he met Sandra in 1995, and they married in 1997. He was a genius at machinery and has fixed or replaced many a car part, well pump, etc. for friends and acquaintances in and around Dixon. He worked as a stone mason, did carpentry, sold tractor parts and, for the last few years, worked for a small engineering company in Santa Fe as a test technician for road projects. Travis never met a machine he couldn't fix, sometimes by simply laying his hands on it. When asked how he would like to be remembered, Travis said he hoped that everyone would know that the most gratifying thing in life for him was to help other people. He gave of his time and talent and doing so gave him great pleasure. Travis preferred to be cremated and have his loved ones remember him the way he was before cancer struck him down. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Travis may do so to Los Rios Home Health Care, 835 Spruce St., Suite D, Espanola NM 87532, who helped take care of him in his final illness, especially his visiting nurse, Laura and his home health aide, Ann. The family would like to express appreciation and gratitude to Janet Smith NP at LAMC for her care and comfort during this and previous illnesses. A gathering and potluck meal for friends and family will be held at the Presbyterian Mission Building in Dixon, NM from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2004.
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PFAFF -- Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence C. Pfaff will be held Tuesday at the St. Therese Church with the time of the Mass pending. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary services will be held Monday at the St Therese church at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mrotuary 400 3rd St. S.W.
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PUCKETT -- Mary Ellen Puckett, age 54, life time resident of Albuquerque passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003. She was born July 18, 1949 to Leverne Reeder and Marjorie Simmons Reeder in Albuquerque. She was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and served as the Past worthy High Priestess. She had a compassionate love for her family and her four dogs, Puddles, Blonde Boy, Killer, Rat and her one cat, Meow. She is survived by her husband, George H. Puckett of Albuquerque; two daughters, Rose Jemison and husband, Ben, Marjorie Sutton and husband, Lawrence both of Albuquerque; two sisters, Linda Jones and husband, Daniel of Albuquerque, Angie Christian of Claremont, California; three grandchildren, Kyle Sutton and Shaun Sutton of Albuquerque, Carmella Culp and husband, Ken of Elgin, TX; three nephews, Dwayne Jones, David Jones and Richard Jones; and one niece, Debbie Jones. Visitation will be Sunday, December 21, 2003 in Palm Chapel of Strong Thorne Mortuary from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Services will be Monday, December 22, 2003 in Palm Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in Sante Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800
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SEGURA -- Wilfred Segura died Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in Albuquerque at the age of 75. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday and Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Church in Sile, NM. Funeral Services for Mr. Segura will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Barbara Church. Burial will follow at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Segura, Arthur Segura, Louie Segura, Steven Gallegos, Rodney Segura Jr., Joe Paiz, Jude Trujillo, Henry Trujillo, John Segura and Michael Segura. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124.
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SMITH -- The family of Mrs. Guadalupe (Lupe) Smith would like to thank all of their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement, to Father Bill Sanchez, St. Edwin Catholic Church, presider of the Funeral Mass, to Deacon Nestor Garcia for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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STONECIPHER -- E. Thomas Stonecipher, 83, died on December 3 in San Antonio, TX. He and his family had lived in Albuquerque during much of the 1950's, and he retained a love for New Mexico even as his life and work took him elsewhere. A U.S. Navy officer from 1940 to 1965, he retired as a Captain after a varied career that included sea duty, service as a naval aviator, and graduation from the Naval War College. During his two tours of duty with the joint nuclear training program at Sandia Base he was first an instructor and then program director, after which he served as the director of the NATO School Europe, in Oberammergau, Germany. A second career in government and private sector work on youth training included stints in the Executive Office of the President and as deputy director of Job Corps. Keenly interested in genealogy, he served as NM state director of the Sons of the American Revolution. In retirement he was active with Habitat for Humanity. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Reba Stonecipher, of San Antonio, and by children Susan Kogel, Charles Stonecipher, Sarah Cormney, Rebecca Cassidy, and Henry Stonecipher, as well as by three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
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THOMAS -- William H. Thomas, January 30, 1938-December 16, 2003. Passed away at his home in Truth or Consequences at the age of 65. Born to Jay and Lotty Thomas of Estancia, NM. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty; his four children; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was a general contractor in Albuquerque until 1995 and then retired to T or C, were he enjoyed wood working, golfing, horseshoes, and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial January 3, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Believers Center, Edgewood NM.
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WASH -- Bernice Wash, 82 passed away quietly in her sleep on the Hospice Unit at Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital on December 18, 2003. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque and of New Mexico. She was born Mississippi, moved to Datil, NM in 1952, Magdalena, NM in 1958 and to Albuquerque in 1969. She is survived by her nine children, Wendell Wash and his wife Linda, Helen Asbury and her husband Claude, Benjamin Wash and his wife Yolanda, Mary Wash, Vardaman Wash, Jr. and his wife Yvonne, Debra Wash, Angelia Wash, Constance Wash and her Fiancee Greg Ward, Kimberly Cross and her husband Darry, 20 grand children and 14 great grand children as well as a host of family and friends. Bernice was well loved by her family, friends, community and church. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Albuquerque, NM. She is preceded in death by the husband, Vardaman Wash Sr., her daughter, Ermatean Johnson, her parents, B.C. and Lardie Thomas, her granddaughter, Tiffany Wash and her great granddaughter, Morgan Crawford. We would like to thank everyone who shared precious time and moments with Bernice throughout her life and especially all the children. The family would also like to thank the Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice Home Care and Inpatient Unit for all of their kindness and care during her illness. The memorial services will be held at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church located on 2401 University Blvd.,SE on December 23, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., with the viewing of her body at 10:30-11:00 a.m. The interment will be the Fairview Cemetery located on 700 Yale SE.
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WHITE -- Helen K. White, born May 17, 1917, passed away on Thursday December 18, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell B. White, Jr. She is survived by four grandchildren, Toni Lynn Snow and husband, Rod of Ft. Worth, TX, Jeff Cook of Camarillo, CA, Patricia Scholl of Mooresville, Ind., and Lori Culpepper and husband, Russell of Ft. Worth, TX, six great- grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was born in Gage, OK and has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1940. She was a member of Monte Vista Christian Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America. A viewing and visitation will be held Monday December 22, 2003 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald and son with the Rev. Fred W. Dorisse officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Monte Vista Christian Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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WRHEL -- Anton "Bun" Wrhel, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Friday, December 19, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Lena Wrhel of Albuquerque; three daughters, Linda Schulmeister and husband, Richard of Las Cruces, Peggy Wrhel of Albuquerque and Janice Wrhel of Santa Fe; two grandchildren, Darlene DeMondo and husband, Steve of Park City, UT and Ron Schulmeister and wife, Kim of Las Cruces; and six great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, Gina, Kevin, Michael and Diane. He was preceded in death by his six brothers. Mr. Wrhel, the son of Raymond and Louisa Wrhel, was born and raised in Pekin, IL. He married Lena Drago in 1940. They shared nearly 64 years together. The Wrhel’s came to Albuquerque in 1952, where Mr. Wrhel worked and later retired from General Electric. He was a member of the Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union. Mr. Wrhel was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed fishing, golf and bowling. He was a loving husband and a devoted father. Memorial services will be held Monday, December 22, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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