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COMPTON -- CMSgt William Joseph (Joe), loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque on February 17, 2004. He was born in Albuquerque on February 14, 1948 and was a life long resident of New Mexico. Joe enlisted in the New Mexico Air National Guard in 1966 then became a full-time Guardsman in 1972. He served in Vietnam with the New Mexico Air National Guard 150th Fighter Group. At the time of his death, he was still a current member, as the Component Repair Branch Chief. CMSgt Compton was a decorated Senior NCO, having earned numerous honors to include: the AF Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal-2 devices, AF Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal-4 devices. He was an active member of the Enlisted Association of the United States, and served on the Executive board for many years. Joe was also active in the Chiefs Council, which promotes the esprit de corps for the members of the Guard, their families, and the community. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Albuquerque in 1975. Joe never met a stranger he didn't learn to know or a fish he didn't want to catch. The hobby that took most of his time was helping others. His mother and father, Collette Clara and William Robert Compton, precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan, daughters Sheri Lorraine and Lt. Christine Marie Compton, a brother John Robert Compton, and many cousins and very dear friends, who will miss him greatly. The family would like to thank the many expressions of sympathy they have received. Services will be held at Central United Methodist, 1615 Copper NE, on Monday, February 23rd at 11:00 AM with internment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN, 38101-9929.
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

DAVISON -- Jack H. Davison, 77, a resident of Rio Rancho, died February 19, 2004. He is the son of Oscar William Davison and Virginia Hamilton Davison, and was born in MacAlester, Okla., September 29, 1926. Jack lived in Rio Rancho 15 years after moving from Joliet, IL. Jack was a veteran of World War II. He was active at his church, Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church where he was a member of the choir. He also was active with the Albuquerque Concert Band and the West Side Sound Jazz Band. He held bachelor's and master's degrees in education from the University of Oklahoma. Jack was a special education teacher in Joliet public schools until he retired after 30 years in 1982. He survived by his wife of 53 years, Marjorie Cutler Davison; four children, Katherine Wight and her husband, Keith of Salt Lake City, Utah, Patricia Davison of Rio Rancho, Holly Davis and her husband, Robert of Joliet, IL., Linda Lowery and her husband, the Rev. Lee of Alabaster, AL.; six grandchildren, Katherine Gleaves, Sean Foust, Amy Foust, Andrew Davis, Sara Lowery and Katherine Lowery; brother, Edward Davison of Long Beach, Calif.; his cousin, and lifelong friend, Gregory Clement and wife, Sharon of Metairie, La. Memorial service will be Wednesday, February 25, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th Street in Rio Rancho. Private entombment will be at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th Street, Rio Rancho, N.M., 87124. Arrangements by Vista Verde Memorial Park and Mortuary
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

FIELD -- Frances Irene Field, 75 a resident of Albuquerque since 1997, passed away on February 21, 2004. Loving and beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, and friend, she was born in Brooklyn New York on January 1, 1929, the daughter of Sylvia Lieberman and Israel Isidore Gitelman, immigrant refugees from Pinsk, Belarus. She graduated from the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, was a lifelong devotee of music, and graduated from Long Island University, majoring in retailing. Married in 1949 to George W. Field, an immigrant refugee from Hungary, they lived in New York, with their two sons, Warren (of Chicago, Illinois) and Les (of Albuquerque). She and George lived in Nashua, New Hampshire after 1968, where she was a successful retailer, residential and commercial real estate agent. George passed away in 1985, and she stayed on in Nashua until 1997. In addition to her sons, she is survived by her brother, Jack and sister-in-law, Beverly of Brooklyn, NY; two daughters-in-law, Cheryl and Gia; and her five grandchildren: Steven (18), Joshua (15), Lukas (14), Simon (11), and Maia (9). Everywhere she lived, she contributed to her Jewish community and made lifelong friends. Services will be held at Temple Albert on Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m., internment to follow at the Congregation Albert Cemetery within Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions made out to Hadassah, and send them to Linda Hayon, 1554 Eagle Ridge Lane NE, Albuquerque 87122. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

GOLIGHTLY -- In Loving Memory of Jerran Stewart Golightly March 14, 1981 - February 23, 2002. In your lifetime, you have given us far more gifts than we can count, Yet the ones we remember most are the ones you gave us from within, often with out realizing it. When you were a child, you gave us the gift of allowing us to see the world through your eyes and finding the beauty we had overlooked before. The many memories we've made, the love you have given, and the love we have for you are lifetime gifts. We want to thank you for all you have given us and let you know that one of the greatest gifts of all is the Joy that has been in our hearts since the first moment we held you in our arms. Though we can no longer hold you in our arms, we will carry you in our hearts every day of our lives. You are the music in our hearts. We Love you and Miss you dearly. Mom, Dad, Daniel, your loving family and friends.
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

GOMEZ -- Francisco Javier Gomez September 23, 1961 - February 23, 1991 Francisco, today has been 13 years that you went to the Lord. We your family are thinking about you today, we miss you, we love you! As hard as it for us, we must go on for our own healing process, for our strength comes from the Lord, how else can we go without you? There are many friends that share this day with us today. What a day for you to be in the presence of our Lord. If we leave, we leave to the Lord, and if we die we die to the Lord, so whether we live or die we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8 Your love and memory is forever with us. Dad, Mom, your brothers, your sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins.
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

JARAMILLO -- IN LOVING MEMORY PROSPERO JARAMILLO MARCH 10, 1905 - FEBRUARY 23, 2002 JENNIE B. JARAMILLO AUGUST 16, 1911 - FEBRUARY 24, 1999
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

LOPEZ -- Mrs. Margaret Lopez, , a resident of Albuquerque passed away at home with her loving family at her side on February 21, 2004. Mrs. Lopez is survived by four daughters, Isabel Perez and husband, Eric, Dolores Alderete and husband, Richard, and Helen Zambrano and husband, Ernie; five sons, Nestor Zamora and wife, Mercy, Cereaclio Lopez Jr. and wife, Stella, Manuel Lopez and wife, Marie, Leroy Lopez, and Johnny Lopez and wife, Annie; one sister, Millie Cordova and husband, Bobby; three brothers, Frank Zamora and wife, Doris, Dennis Zamora and wife, Josie, and Danny Zamora and wife, Gloria; twenty-nine grandchildren and forty-six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lopez was preceded in death by her husband, Hereaclio Lopez and daughter, Susie Baca. Mrs. Lopez was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Lopez will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SE, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Monsignor Gonzales. Interment will follow at the Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Zambrano, Ricky Ayon, Arthur Lopez, Little Eric Perez, Adam Gurule, and Dennis Zamora. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joshua Garcia, Kevin Zambrano, Paul Lopez, and Albert Baca Jr. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors SW 243-7861
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

LUCERO -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD (Abel Lucero) WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU Susan, Eric, and Collin.
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

PEREA -- A Funeral services for Paul Perea will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Monday, February 23, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gabriel, Phillipe, Ben, Jennifer, Juliana, and Celeste. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW Alb., NM 87102 (505)247-4124
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

REY -- The angels in heaven grew lonely and called Luciano Martin Rey home to be with our Heavenly Father. Luciano was the infant son of Danny J. Rey and Anahi Rivera both of Albuquerque. Luciano was preceded in death by his infant brother Martin Cruz Rey last year. This little angel will be greatly missed by his paternal grandparents, Danny and Cecilia Rey of Albuquerque; his material grandparents, Jose Rivera of Albuquerque and Maria Elena Rivera of Corrales; his aunts, Brisa Rivera, Elvia Rivera, and Celeste Rey; his uncles, Michael Rey and Mario Rivera; his great-grandparents; other relatives and family friends. Mass of the Angels will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church (Holy Rosary), 5415 Fortuna Rd., NW. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Michael Rey and Mario Rivera. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

SAENZ -- Ignacio E. Saenz, age 25, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend was called home by our Heavenly Father, Friday, February 20, 2004. Ignacio was a life long resident of Bernalillo. He is survived by his loving parents, Nemesio and Helen Saenz of the family home; his brother, Jose Saenz; sisters, Nancy Saenz and Carlos Molinar, Romana Saenz and Manuel Guillermo; his maternal grandmother, Tomasita Garcia; aunts, Lupe, Ofelia Saenz and Rafelita Ortiz; Uncles, Enrique, Jesus, Manuel, Raul Saenz, Frank and Nick Garcia; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Ignacio will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. A rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Visitations will be held Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Final viewing will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; where Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Aaron Garcia, Carlos Molinar, Manuel Guillermo, Kevin Padilla, Jacob Montoya and Desi Aragon. Honorary bearers will be Frankie, Enrique and Victor Saenz. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

SAIS -- Neph "Chena" Sais, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday afternoon, February 20, 2004, she is now at peace. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barney Sais, Maurice Gonzales, Val Sais, Roney Bisio, Mario Bisio and Bennie Armijo. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

SALAZAR -- Betty Sue In Loving Memory of Betty Sue Salazar February 24, 1944 - February 23, 2001 Life has certainly changed these last three years It's hard to hide the never-ending tears. You need not worry about your kids today, I want you to know we are doing O.K. You and Donna are thought of often, and always remembered with a grin, I'd give anything to see you two again. As you celebrate your birthday with the angels, I will hold onto the memory of our good days. And when you look down and see us Be proud of the children you raised. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA! Love, "Bucky"
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

SANCHEZ -- Jenny Sanchez, 87, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed from this earth on Friday, February 20, 2004. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church in Old Town. She will be laid to rest at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith N.E. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

TRUJILLO -- Cordelia R. Trujillo, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully after a long illness, with her loving family by her side on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at age 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Porfirio Trujillo Sr.; sons, Eremito, Porfirio Jr., and Johnny Trujillo; and daughter, Laura Limon Gallegos. She is survived by her children, Lydia Paiz and husband, Andy, Crila Leal and husband, Richard, Gilbert Trujillo and wife, Ellie, Kathy Trujillo and Chris Trujillo and wife, Irene; special friend, Santiago Perdomo; and many nieces, nephews and close dear friends. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced shortly. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

WALDEN -- Final viewing for Ms. Mary Walden will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at San Miguel Mission in La Bajada, NM; followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. today. Interment will follow at the San Miguel Cemetery also in La Bajada, NM. Casket bearers will be Eloy Montoya, Jr., David Urrea, Jr., Greg Montoya, Eric Montoya, David Sandoval and Jerry Leyba. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004

WEBB -- Richard Lee Webb, resident of Albuquerque for the past 10 years, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Cecelia D. nee Romeyn of Albuquerque; cousins, Judy Farmer, Christine Luhe Hejinian and Kathryn Luhe; nieces, Karen Strempel, Janet Nelson, and Charlotte Maly; nephews, Bruce Maly, Brian, James, Robert, and Kevin Romeyn, and Michael; sister-in-law, Theda Horak. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Herschel, who was a doctor (of Oriental Language) at Columbia University. Richard was born November 18, 1917, in Seward, NE to Orie and Olga Webb. He attended the University of Nebraska, Class of 1939. Richard served in the US Army for six years. During this time, he was assigned to Bruns General Hospital in Santa Fe, NM. At the beginning of the Korean War, he was recalled serving in Korea until 1953. Richard began a career with the Department of Justice in 1949, retiring in 1973, with foreign as well as stateside assignments. Upon his retirement in 1973, the Webbs lived in Santa Fe for 18 years. Richard was a member of Masonic Lodge, Hallock, MN, Montezuma Lodge #1 in Santa Fe, NM, York Bodies in Minnesota, Scottish Rite Bodies in Santa Fe, NM, the Ballut Abyad Shrine of Albuquerque, Temple Lodge #6 and National Sojourners, Order of Quetzalcoatl See of North America, and Disabled American Veterans. He was active as a volunteer for the Minnesota American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society in Santa Fe, as well as the Indian Museum and the Folk Art Museum in Santa Fe. Richard was an active participant in the Shrine Clown Unit prior to his illness. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Monday, February 23, 2004, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. David Casson of Sandia Presbyterian Church and Ralph Gulder, officiating. Interment of cremated remains will take place Tuesday, February 24, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to Shrine Cripple Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 8410, Albuquerque, NM, 87198 or charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004