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ARMIJO -- Mrs. Bernardita Armijo, 82, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on January 27, 2004. Mrs. Armijo is survived by her one son, Ricardo Armijo; two daughters, Velma Rocha and husband, Leo, Lelia Brito and husband, Jim; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Armijo was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Armijo; one son, Eppie Armijo; a grandson, Martin and a great granddaughter, Amanda. Mrs. Armijo was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Armijo will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Mission in El Valle, New Mexico with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Julio Gonzalez. Interment will follow at the El Valle Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Ernest Martinez, Martin Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Chris Lopez, Adrian Ortega and Javier Ortega. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD. SW 243-7861
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BECERRA -- Connie Becerra, 78, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2004. She was born on October 7, 1925 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Connie was a member of Our Legion of Mary for several years. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Felix Gallegos and wife Toni and Ralph Gallegos and wife Veva. Mrs. Becerra is survived by her husband, Jerry Becerra; son, Roberto Becerra and wife Bernadette; daughters, Margaret Segura and husband Jesse and Lydia Gurule and Frank Shaw; brothers, Bennie Gallegos and wife Nina, Tony Chavez and Tina and Andy Gallegos and wife Isabel; sisters, Sophie Gurule and husband Bruno, Rosie Chavez and husband Ernie and Tarsila Griego and husband Roy; grandchildren, Renee Gurule, Roberto Becerra Jr., Gabriel Becerra, James Gurule, LaReen Ramirez, Marla Segura and Stephanie Segura and great-grandchildren, Abrienna Gallegos, Caryssa Becerra, Ashley Ramirez, Alejandro Ramirez and Emiliano Ramirez. Connie will be deeply missed by her loving family. Visitations will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a rosary to be recited following at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the rosary in the Celebration of Life Room also at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roberto Becerra, Gabriel Becerra, James Gurule, Leonard Gallegos, Ronnie Gallegos and Chris Gallegos. Honorary pallbearer will be Michael Rodriguez. Reception will follow after the burial at the American Legion Post 13. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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BECKHAM -- Patricia "Pat" L. Beckham, 76, a resident of Socorro, NM since 1952, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2004 in Socorro. She was born December 17, 1927 to Daniel G. and Mary Ann (Autrey) Hanners in Doniphan, MO. Pat was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, member of the Past Matrons and past President of the Past Matrons and charter member of the Socorro General Hospital Auxiliary where she gave thousands of hours of volunteer work. She was also a member of the Historical Society, PEO and the First Presbyterian Church of Socorro where she was an elder, deacon and Sunday school superintendent. Pat is survived by her husband of 54 years, Darl Beckham of their home in Socorro; sons, Clay Beckham of Boulder, CO and Bruce Beckham and wife, Melissa; brother, Daniel A. Hanners of Hood Rivers, OR; sister, Betty Jo Hanners of Silver Springs, MD; sister-in-law, Una Mae Beckham of Potosi, MO; grandchildren, Anthony, Kelsey, Daniel and Joseph. Pat had arranged for her remains to be donated to the UNM Medical School. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Socorro with Rev. Phil Preston officiating. The family asks that any donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Socorro or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
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BLACKHURST -- Elizabeth Baron Blackhurst died Wednesday, January 28, 2004. She is survived by her mother, Amanda R. Blackhurst of Albuquerque; daughter, Camie Aiken and husband Robert of Martinsburg, WV; siblings, Frances Toon and husband Bill of Mesa, AZ, Richard A. Blackhurst of Santa Fe, Honey Griswold and husband Bill of Rio Rancho, Fontaine Gregreson and husband Max of Park City, UT; grandchildren, Trent and Sydney Aiken. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, Judge H. Richard Blackhurst and sister, Nancy Blackhurst. She was an employee of JC Penny Styling Salon. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Taylor Ranch Ward, 6009 Kachina NW, on Saturday, January 31, 2004, at 10:00AM. Friends my visit the church at 9:00AM, Saturday, prior to the service for viewing. Bishop Dan Lewis will be officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW ABQ, NM 87107, 343-8008.
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BOBBS -- Rev. V.L. Bobbs, a former resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 19, 2004. Rev. Bobbs had been a minister for 46 years, in Kansas, Texas, and finally in Albuquerque, organizing True Vine Baptist Church, where he remained for 13 years. Rev. Bobbs was also the First Vice President of the NAACP under the Faye Hoppes Administration, among many other Committees and Associations. He is survived by his children, Lilly Robinson and husband, Rev. Calvin Robinson of Garden City, KS, Patricia Watts of San Diego, CA, Rev. Laura Lewis of Albuquerque, Linda Hawkins of Las Vegas, NV, Vurne Bobbs, Jr. and wife, Cindy of Hawthorne, CA, John Bobbs of Inglewood, CA and James Bobbs of Bernalillo, NM; five brothers and sisters, all of Louisiana; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends, Rev. Bobbs was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Newman-Bobbs; a sister, brother, daughter, Margaret Bradshaw; granddaughter, Tashi Glenn, great-grandson, Izaiah Sanchez. Visitation for Rev. Bobbs will be Friday, January 30, 2004, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1509 Edith SE. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 31, 2004, 1:00 p.m., also at Macedonia. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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CLARK -- Ron Clark, 49, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, died on January 26, 2004. He is survived by his son, Jason Clark of Albuquerque; mother, Syble Elliott and husband, Robert of Riverdale, GA; brother, Jerry Clark and wife, Cheryl of Fayetteville, GA; niece, Lori Daughtry of Stockbridge, GA; two step-sisters; and three step-brothers. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Clark, in 1983. Ron was a graduate of the School of Pharmacy at The University of Georgia. He was employed as a Pharmacist at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Ron loved the outdoors, mountains and wildlife. He was also an amateur photographer. He wrote music, played guitar and had made a personal CD of his music. Ron was held in great esteem by family, friends and co-workers alike. Hallmarks of his personality were his patience and his kindness. Memorial service will be held on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel with Dr. Tim Marrow and Jerry Clark, officiating. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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CLAYCOMB -- Dale In Memory of Dale Emory Claycomb December 29, 1952 -- January 29, 2003 World's Best Dad Dear Dale, It's been one year today that I received the worst phone call of my life...the news that left us devastated...the one that changed my life forever. There isn't a day that goes by where something doesn't cross my path, bringing your face, your smile, your memory to mind. Sometimes its seeing Lifeguard high up in the sky and remembering when I used to wonder if you were with them on that flight. Other times it happens when Albuquerque Ambulance passes by me reminding me of the times I rode with you as a third rider. Most of the time, though, it's a song on the radio that still brings tears to my eyes, because I miss you so much. Looking at Alex, everyday, helps a lot because her eyes, her love and her smile are all you. She keeps your picture by her bed and hugs you every morning and every night. She's been dreaming about you a lot lately, which are answers to her prayers. Stephanie misses you too...and wonders how her wedding day will be without her dad there. Your friends at Sandia Labs and Lifeguard miss you so much and have done so many wonderful things for our little girl...they have so much love for you and her. Christmas was so hard without you there...the first time you weren't there to open gifts with us. I miss you, Dale, more than words could ever express. I missed you at Alex's kindergarten graduation, her first day of first grade, and her Christmas performance. I wish I didn't have to go through life raising her without you. You loved her more than life and you were her knight in shining armor. George has been wonderful to us and says you will always be a part of the family. He doesn't want to replace you ever, he's just helping to fill the void, especially for Alex. Dale, I want you to know that you will forever live on in my heart and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for giving me the most beautiful little girl in the world. She will always know what a hero her dad was. Thank you for being a father to Stephanie when her dad chose not to be. We love you and miss you more than ever, and hope we will all be together again, in God's perfect world, some day. Love always and forever, Giovanna, Stephanie and Alex.
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EICHHORN -- Emily Kathlyn "Kate" passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004, after a short illness. She was born October 9, 1919. She is survived by her son, John Eichhorn and wife, Molly of Albuquerque; daughter, Celine Draper and husband, John of Covington, GA; five grandchildren, Tucker, Hattie, and Gage Eichhorn, all of Albuquerque; Mrs. Carolyn Rivers of Chicago, IL, and John Autry of Indianapolis, IN; brother, Henry Holmberg and wife, Angela of Santa Fe, NM; and sister, Royene Mason of Scottsdale, AZ; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and their families. She was preceded in death by her son, Roy Gene Autry; three husbands; her dear friend and business associate of many years, Gary Phillips; and her parents, Roy and Emma Krick Holmberg of Albuquerque. Kate was well known in New Mexico, having been noted in "The History of New Mexico" Volume III, published in 1961. She owned and operated The Camera Shop in Santa Fe from 1948 to 1960. Kate also owned several restaurants and cocktail lounges in Albuquerque, Espanola, Algodones, and Red River, the most recent of which was Kate and Gary's in Red River. Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 30, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, 87110. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
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FELLIS -- Irene R. Fellis, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 23, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Leah Clauss; son, Larry Fellis, both of Albuquerque; sister, Robin Adair of Hurst, TX; grandchildren, Robert A. Clauss III, Aaron Fellis and Joel Fellis; great-grandchildren, Katelyn A. McRae, Kaleb McRae and Robert A. Clauss IV. Ms. Fellis was preceded in death by her husband, George Fellis in 1995. Irene lived a full life and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be Friday, January 30, 2004, 4:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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FLETCHER -- Dr. Jo B. Fletcher, 65, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 26, 2004. He is survived by his son, Douglas B. Fletcher and fiance, Candice of Denver; daughter, Shawn Michelle DeLaHunt and husband, Bob; grandsons, Spencer and Grant DeLaHunt, all of Los Lunas; sisters, Vickie Fletcher of Las Cruces and Jackie Gass and husband, Larry of Durango, CO; father, Ed Ryan of Las Cruces; and nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Dr. Fletcher was preceded in death by his father, Jo E. Fletcher; and mother, Sue Ryan. Jo was born Saturday, July 16, 1938 in Wichita Falls, TX, where he graduated from high school. He graduated from college at UCLA and then medical school from UNM in 1976. He was a kind, compassionate, gentle physician and humanitarian that shared his healing skills with needy children on many trips to Mexico and Central America, as well as Emergency Rooms around the US. Driven to help others, he volunteered for many organizations and lived/worked in many places in New Mexico, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Texas, Florida and Washington, D.C. He proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corp and retired as a Lt. Colonel from the United States Air Force. Jo deeply loved his family and always wanted them to be happy and at peace with each other. He loved animals, especially his dog Layla, he also loved music, especially bluegrass. Experiencing and exploring the wilderness was a major part of his life as he hiked through many mountains, jungles and deserts. Jo will always be remembered for his humor both at bedside, keeping his patients smiling, and in the living room keeping everyone laughing at jokes, puns and wordplay. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Friday, 6:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE, with Father Andy, Celebrant. Memorial donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741, (435) 644-2001 or www.bestfriends.org. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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GARCIA -- Eufelia G. Garcia died January 26, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 91. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her daughters, Collie Baca and husband, Florenio, and Yvonne Saavedra and husband, Wayne; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 14 great great-grandchildren; and 2 great great great-grandchildren. A Rosary for Mrs. Garcia will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2004 at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Florenio Baca, Wayne Saavedra, Gilbert Baca, Ralph Saavedra, Jonathan Gutierrez and Adrian Bernal. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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HAGOOD -- George Wendell Hagood, 98, was born in Indian Territory prior to Oklahoma Statehood and died in a local hospital January 27, 2004 after a short illness. He was the son of a country doctor. He is survived by his wife, Nadine Hagood, with whom he had celebrated 66 years of marriage; and two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Janpol of Albuquerque, Nancy Goolsby and her husband, Robert; and one beloved grandson, Mark Goolsby all of Idabel, OK; one sister, Ann Jones of Nakomis, FL. Dr. Kenneth Hagood, their son, preceded his father in death. Wendell received his Bachelors degree from Southeastern State University in Durant, OK, his Masters degree from Oklahoma State University, and his law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1935, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Before receiving his law degree, he taught in the State School for the Blind and was later Principal of the elementary school he had attended as a child. After law school, he was in private law practice in Durant. He was employed in 1941 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was transferred to Albuquerque in 1945 where he served with the Real Estate Division of the Corps until he retired in 1971. At the time of his retirement, he was Chief of the Acquisition Branch with many statewide responsibilities which included acquiring land for the White Sands Missile Range. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served in various offices. He was a volunteer for the Storehouse for many years and served on the Board of Directors. He was an active member of Knife and Fork and served faithfully as secretary. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution serving as State President, a National Trustee, and as Vice President General of the Tri-State Organization of New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. Wendell lived a beautiful life with an extraordinary love for his family, life, Canadian fishing trips, humor and writing poetry. Cremation has taken place and a private Memorial Service and celebration of this outstanding man's life was conducted by Rev. Paul Debenport at the family home.
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HAUCK -- Virginia T. Hauck, 78, passed away on January 24, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM. The family will have private services. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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HEIDER -- Linda R. Heider, 64, born in Buffalo, New York and a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, passed away on January 24, 2004. Linda worked for APS as a Cafeteria Manager until she retired on 1999. Linda was totally devoted to her family and always put everyone's happiness before her own. Linda is survived by "her girls" Karen Shanklin and Kristen Kissinger, their husbands, Lawson Shanklin and Joseph Kissinger and four loving grandchildren that will miss her greatly, Neil Shanklin, Julie Shanklin, Justin Kissinger and Audriana Berg; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Charles Milks of Albuquerque; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Joseph Beato of Buffalo, New York. Memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 31st, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, Coors Rd NW and Paseo del Norte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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HORTON -- Rita Shook Horton, 85, will be dearly missed by her family. She is survived by her brother and best friend, Charles A. Shook and family; children, Rita Loy Simmons, Sharron Geilenfeldt and husband, Richard, Tom Horton Jr.; grandchildren, Jim, Leslie, Mike, Mary, Clair, Lee Ann, Tom; eight great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. Services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Mountain Valley Cemetery, Barton, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Friday, January 30, 2004, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rita moved to New Mexico in 1930 from Tahoka, TX. She graduated from Albuquerque High School. On December 27, 1937, she married the love of her life, Tom Horton. They happily enjoyed 64 adventurous years until Tom's death in 2001. Rita's interests encompassed farming, ranching, homemaking, sewing, painting, writing, pottery, traveling, Eastern Star, history, geology, exploring Lake Powell and the rest of the world. She traveled at every opportunity and saw only the positive side of every excursion. Rita had a lifelong passion for learning, which led her to study, among other things, geology and geo-hydrology. Together with her husband they developed the Entranosa Water Corp. in the 1970's. She continued to research geology and develop her own theories on how the world was built right up until she passed away. In addition to maintaining a ranch where they grew wheat, pinto beans, and cattle, Rita traveled with her husband during the 1960's, as they built hospitals, churches, and schools for the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church. One of Rita's many life achievements were the 20 years she devoted to her son, Tom's, physical rehabilitation. Rita served on the Santa Fe County Road Advisory Committee for 20 years and was instrumental in getting major East Mountain roads paved. She was a member emeritus of the Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee. Rita saw herself as a problem solver; there was no task she was afraid to take on. She described herself as a "a seamstress unpaid, dairy maid, and two or three hired hands." To her family and friends, she was so much more. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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JANETAKOS -- Niki Janetakos. A visitation will be held on Thursday January 29, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Trisagion will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday January 30, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High SE, Fr. Mario Giannopoulos Officiant Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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JOHNS -- Wayne E. Johns, a resident of Corona for three years and former resident of Albuquerque, flew into the loving arms of Jesus on January 27, 2004, at 7:35 p.m., after a valiant, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Dawn D. Johns; sons, Ron Johns and wife, Allisha of Arvada, CO, and Dan Johns and fiance, Shannon Cordova, of Arvada, CO; stepsons, Carl Black III and wife, Krystal of Tucson, AZ and Justin Black and wife, Cindy of Newcomb, NM; brother, John E. Johns of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Shelby Johns, Tazayre Johns, Tyler Johns, Hailey Johns and Jon Adamson; step-grandchildren, Carl Black III, Elizabeth Black and Logan Black; and an aunt, Rose Comerford of Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Church of the Nazarene, 2801 Louisiana Blvd. NE, with Rev. Marvin Pounds and Rev. Cal West, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, National Headquarters, 2221 Rosecrans Ave, Ste 131, El Segundo, CA 90245, 877-272-6226. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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KERSEY -- Jimmy G. Kersey, passed away January 20, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlotte of the family home; Sons, Andy and wife, Kathy, Mike and girlfriend, Cindi, Jeff and wife, Rebecca; daughters, Kelly, Tracy and Sharon; 15 grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters; and many other family members.
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KUEFFNER -- Wilbert Kueffner, 84, passed away at home on Thursday, January 22, 2004. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano, NW with Rev. Lavenial R. Ballinger, officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Uttermost Missions, 1232 West Kemper, #179, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240 to further Missionary work in Zimbabwe, or to the charity of ones choice.
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LAJEUNESSE -- Henry LaJeunesse, 29, beloved son, husband, father and brother passed away on January 25, 2004. He was preceded in death by his father, Chris LaJeunesse on December 2, 2003. He will be deeply missed by his wife of nine years, Denise; sons, Christopher and Billy; and daughter, Savannah; mother, Kathy; and grandmother, Tommie Van Damme; brothers, Felix and Jesse; sister, Lisa Acuna and husband, Manuel; nieces, Melissa, Melanie; and Godson, Toby Acuna; great-nephew, Elyjah Vo. A viewing will be held for friends and family at Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St., Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, January 30, 2004, 7:00 p.m., at San Felipe-de-Neri Church in Old Town. A Holy Mass will be celebrated at our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Manzano, NM, Saturday, January 31, 2004, 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow.
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LOVATO -- Tiburcio Lovato Jr. "T.B", 64, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle died Sunday, January 25, 2004, in a local hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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MARQUEZ -- Rumaldo "Raymond" Marquez passed from this life surrounded by his family to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, January 26, 2004. Raymond is survived by his loving wife Faye Reed Marquez; his grandchildren, Vicki, Linda and husband Ron, Paula and husband John, Ed and wife Maryann; his great-grandchildren, Melissa and husband James, Mark and wife Dawn, Michael, Michele, Leslie, Jennifer, Jordan, Justin, Consuelo, Seth, Krystal and husband Juan, Gabriel and wife Thresa; great-great-grandchildren, Brittany, Jami, Mark Jr., Davina, Amanda, Jordan, Sydney, Danielle, Emily, Jacob and Daniel. He is preceded in death by his parents Alejandro and Eulalia Marquez; sister Mrs. M. Montoya; a daughter, Connie Reed Sandoval; son-in-law, Jacob Sandoval, a granddaughter, Bonnie Sandoval Reed and great-grandson, John R. Jones, Jr. He was an incredible, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather who truly enjoyed a spoonful of peanut butter, an ice cold coke and the hugs and kisses of his family. Raymond will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. A rosary will be recited Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas, NM. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Garden Cemetery in Albuquerque. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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MARTINEZ -- Tomas "Mache" Martinez, born August 27, 1911, passed away Friday, January 16, 2004. He was a very excellent carpenter. Tomas is survived by his brother Oracio Martinez; sisters, Clara Viola Hernandez, and Eliza Carabajal; many other nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held the Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano NW, on Thursday, January 29, 2004, at 7:00PM. For further information call 261-8687 or 987-0727.
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MCCRARY -- Richard L. McCrary, 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2004. Hill will be missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Mlle. He also leaves behind two sons, Bill of T or C and Roy of Albuquerque; grandsons, Devin and wife, Cedar and Casey and wife, Melissa; three grandchildren, Soren, Silas and Miyah; and many beloved family members and friends. He was born in Albuquerque and retired in T or C in 1987. He owned Union Electric, which was started by his father, William in 1924. Many of Albuquerque's homes were wired by Union Electric. Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman and especially enjoyed his fishing trips to Alaska. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. David Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Michael Scott, Ray Montoya, Larry Lodge, Kurt Domier, Andy Gonzales and Benny Paschal. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Dibble, Buzz Knoff and Richard Francione. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MILLS -- Vernon Riley Mills, 88, died Monday, January 26, 2004, at his home at the Woodmark Uptown in Albuquerque after battling Parkinson's for 13 years. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Rosa Mills; his wife, Lorene; two brothers, Charles and Bill, two sisters, Edith Norris and Lucille Lancaster. Vernon was born in Curry County, New Mexico, October 25, 1915. He graduated from Ranchvale High School in 1935. He earned his BA from Eastern New Mexico University in 1945 and his masters from Colorado Northern University in 1954. He began a career in administration in 1937 as a teaching principal at Claude, NM where he met Lorene Hartley. They were married November 30, 1939. He went on to become an elementary principal in Portales. He then moved to Artesia where he was an elementary principal for one year, assistant superintendent for six years and superintendent of Artesia Public Schools for eleven years. He then moved back home to Curry County and was superintendent of Clovis Municipal Schools for eight years, retiring in July of 1973. He continued to be active in education serving as president of the NM Retired Teachers' Association. In addition to his work in education, he served in many social and civic organizations including scouting (He received the Silver Beaver Award in 1958.); Lion's Club; and the New Mexico Conference of the Methodist Church (He received the Living Archives Award in 1992). He is survived by two sisters, Maybelle Schults of Portales and Vivian Webb of Clovis; a son, Sidney Lane Mills and wife Sylvia of Albuquerque, a daughter, Jackie Hodges and husband, Don of Clovis, a daughter, Pam Baum and husband, Jeff of Clovis, and a son, Rodney W. Mills, and wife, Susan of Lubbock, TX; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Visitation will take place at Muffley's Funeral Home, 1430 Thornton in Clovis, Friday, January 30, 2004 from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Services will take place Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Clovis with internment following at the Hollene Cemetery. Honorary Poll Bearers include nephews: Gary, Bobby, and Ken Lancaster; Laddie Mills, Ronald Mills, and Gerald and Jimmy Webb. Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church building fund in Clovis, NM, 1501 Sycamore 88101, or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th St. NY, NY 10032. A special thanks to the staff of the Woodmark at Uptown for the loving care given to both Vernon and Lorene in their final years.
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PADEN -- Margaret Paden, 74, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died on January 26, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Corbin of Albuquerque, and Linda Gould and husband Tom of Rio Rancho; one son Brent Paden of Denver, Colorado; one sister Phyllis Jueschke of Oklahoma; four grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, Reverend Linda Dyer officiant. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. 884-1188
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PASCETTI -- Silas In Loving Memory of Silas T. Pascetti First anniversary of your new life in Heaven. May you rest in peace. We love you. Your Family
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PETRILLO -- Margaret Petrillo, 94, a resident of Albuquerque for 62 years, died on January 28, 2004. She is survived by her brother, Wayne T. Welkenback and wife, Faye of Albuquerque; 3 nieces, Pamela Nicholas and husband, Michael of Belen, Linda Hall and husband, Kent of Rio Rancho and Diane Carman and husband, Steve of Albuquerque; nephew, Ben Cherry III of Childress, TX. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Petrillo and 1 sister. She retired from Sandia National Labs. Margaret was a great cook and loved to eat and drink her coffee. She fed all the cats in her neighborhood as they showed up at her back door. Graveside service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale SE with Mark McKenzie, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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POOLE -- W. J. "Bill" Poole, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died on Friday, January 23, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 57 years, Helen. They traveled extensively throughout the world for the first few years following their retirements. Since his retirement from Sandia National Labs in 1984, he also began volunteering as an Ombudsman with the New Mexico Senior Affairs Office. He sang with the Enchanters for many years and was an avid golfer. Bill is survived by his children, Dan Poole and wife, Debra, of Albuquerque, Marie Wood and Paul Jeffrey, of Albuquerque, Michele Simpson and husband, Bill, of Rockaway Beach, MO and Laura Taylor and husband, Greg, of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Vincent Wood, Michael Wood and wife, Kaylene, Gemma Wood, Yvette McClelland and husband, Paul, Beth LaDouceur, Don Simpson and wife, Jessica, and Chris Poole; and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Friday, January 30, 2004, at 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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RAHNER -- Ray Rahner (Rayner) died last Wednesday, January 21, 2004 of complications from pneumonia in Fort Myers, Fl. He was a television personality in Chicago during the 60's and 70's and moved to Albuquereque in 1980 with his wife, Jeanne, now deceased. He was a weekend tv weatherman with channel 13 and also appeared in plays at Popejoy Hall. He continued his education at UNM, taking numerous classes during his tenure in Albuquerque. He is survived by wife, Marie; son, Mark (Leslie) Rahner of Durango Co.; daughter, Christina (Tim) Miller of Hawthorn Woods, Il; and four grandchildren, Troy Rahner, Hilary, Sean and Patrick Miller. Services were held in Fort Myers on Saturday, January 24, 2004.
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RIVAS -- Mrs. Dorothy J. Rivas, 85, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 27, 2004. Mrs. Rivas is survived by her two daughters, Rosemary Tafoya and husband, Jerry, Lizz Rivas and boy friend. Johnny Olguin; two sons, Ramon Rivas Jr., Leo Benavidez and wife, Louise; two sisters, Mary Griego and husband Gilbert Sr., and Emma Montoya; two brothers, George Humphrey and wife, Patsy, Richard Humphrey and wife, Elizabeth; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Rivas was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Rivas Sr. Mrs. Rivas was member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Rivas will be Sunday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. by Herman Flores. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m by Father Robert Lancaster. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be, Gerald Tafoya, Steven Tafoya, Dominic Tafoya, Leo Benavidez Jr., Gary Humphrey and Gilbert Griego Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be, Sean Humphrey, Donny Griego and George Griego. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD. SW 243-7861
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SCHEER -- Bernice (Bea) H. Scheer, age 94, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2004 in Los Alamos, NM. Memorial contributions may be donated to the AAUW-EF, 8601 Cherry Hills Road, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or the PEO Sisterhood, 9015 Liberty Drive, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. A Funeral service is scheduled, Friday, January 30, 2004, 2:00 p.m., at Central United Methodist, University at Central, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 984-8600.
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SHARRAR -- Leonard D. Sharrar, 83, a 42 1/ 2 resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 27, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Jane Sharrar of the family home; sons, Richard Sharrar of Clovis, NM, Clifford W. Sharrar of Albuquerque, and Kevin L. Sharrar and wife, Deborah of Lamar, CO; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Gladys Walters of Millersburg, PA; brother, J. Arnold Sharrar and wife, Dorothy of Fertigs, PA; sisters, Hazel Fisher of Knox, PA and Delores Thomas and husband, Frank of Venus, PA; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Osman Sharrar, Delmar Sharrar, Kenneth Sharrar and Douglas Sharrar. Mr. Sharrar was born in Oil City, PA and raised in the Fertigs, PA area. He graduated from high school in Oil City, PA in 1940. Mr. Sharrar worked in machine shops from Pennsylvania to Albuquerque. In Albuquerque, he worked for ACF and GE until his retirement in 1975. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge #68, Scottish Rite and was a member of Los Altos Christian Church. Services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2004, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. Christopher W. Wilson officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Thursday, January 29, 2004, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, January 30, 2004, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Los Altos Christian Church, P.O. Box 23094, Albuquerque, NM, 87192. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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ST. JOHN -- Martha St. John. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all family and friends for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received during our time of loss. Thank you so much. Arrangements under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. 884-1188
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SVEJCAR -- Virginia Svejcar 86. Born September 21, 1916 in Chicago, Ill. Died at home in Rio Rancho January 22, 2004. She is survived by her sons, James and Thomas Svejcar; and her daughter, Sandra Darrow; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and two great- great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho, Friday January 30, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be scattered in the rose garden with her husbands, Al Svejcar at Vista Verde Memorial Park in the spring. Instead of flowers, please send donations to Casa Angelica Children's home.
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VELASQUEZ -- Eugene Velasquez, beloved husband, son, and brother was called home by our heavenly Father, Thursday, January 22, 2004. Daniel was born in Dawson, NM on November 26, 1944. He was a resident of Fontana, CA. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Velasquez; two brothers, Freddie and Johnnie Velasquez. Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Sue Velasquez of Fontana, CA; his mother, Eutimia Cruz of Cuba, NM; sisters, Lorraine Smith and Becky Hood Jacksonville, FL; one uncle, Ike Velasquez of Denver, CO; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and friends. Daniel will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening in Cuba, NM. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated this morning at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM. Interment will follow at the La Jara Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Jamael Velasquez, Marion Clabough, Orlando Montoya, Eldon Latham, Frank Duran, and Joe Martinez. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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WENDT -- Elmer J. Wendt passed away on Tuesday January 27th, 2004. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 1st, 1914. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Esther of almost 50 years. He is survived by daughter Judith; sons James and wife Vera, Roger; special grandson, Dale and wife Laurie- their children, Caleb, Katlyn, and Christopher; sister Joyce Johnston; sister-in-law Gladys Fornecker; many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and his dog Pepper. Memorial services will be held at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave NE, Saturday January 31, 2004 at 2:00 pm. A Reception will follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to La Mesa Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of; Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. 884-1188
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