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APODACA -- Jose (Joe) Apodaca. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Special thanks to those who accompanied the family for the Rosary and Funeral Mass; to those whom sent the beautiful floral tributes, cards, food and spiritual support. Your kindness will always be remembered. Funeral services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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ARFMAN -- Col. John Frederick Arfman (US Army-Ret), 92, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2004, in his sleep of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Ann, in 1997. John was born in New York City on April 5, 1911, graduated from James Monroe High School in NYC in 1929 and went on to attend the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, graduating in 1933 with a degree in Civil Engineering and a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve. After working for Consolidated Edison Co. in his home town of New York City, he accepted an active duty commission in the regular Army in 1938. During the early part of World War II, he helped form and train new engineering battalions throughout the country. While stationed in Boise, Idaho in 1943, he met his wife-to-be, Elizabeth Ann "Ban" Barber, and were married in Greenville, SC, on September 23, 1943. Soon thereafter, John deployed to the Pacific theater where he spent most of his time building airfields and military bases. After the war ended, he was assigned to the Military Advisory Group in Manila, Philippine Islands where his wife joined him in 1946. It was in the Philippines where their first child, John Jr., was born in 1948. Two more sons, Richard Lee and Frederick Christopher, followed in Iowa City, IA, in 1950 and 1951, and daughters, Susan Leigh in New Orleans in 1953 and Joanne Lynn in Albuquerque in 1961. John's last assignment before retiring in 1963 was as the Chief Engineer, Albuquerque District, for the Corps of Engineers. After retiring from the Army, he worked for a private company and then for the State of New Mexico as the Chief Engineer of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. In 1972, he retired for good. John is survived by his son, John and his wife, Peggy of Albuquerque; son, Richard, his wife, Kim and daughters, Katie and Maggie of Augusta, GA; son, Fred, his wife, Karen and sons, Calvin and Jake of Albuquerque; daughter, Susan of Albuquerque; and daughter, Joanne Chaplin, her husband, Douglas and children, Justin and Victoria of Rio Rancho, NM. "The Colonel," will be dearly remembered by his children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors. The family would also like to thank all the wonderful angels at both Crossroads Hospice and Maxim Healthcare who helped to fill John's last days with compassion, love, and caring. Services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the Salvation Army, or the March of Dimes. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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BAIER -- Iva Francis Baier, age 68, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 11, 2004. Iva was born and raised in Ralston, NE. Iva lived in Rio Rancho/ Albuquerque the last 16 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church located at 1004 24th Street, Rio Rancho.
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CHERRYHOLMES -- Willie Cherryholmes. To honor his life, his daughter and grandchildren have arranged a memorial tribute to rejoice in his life. Mr. Cherryholmes was a Building Official with the City of Rio Rancho since 1987 and was the Building Inspection Supervisor since 2002. Mr. Cherryholmes was a vital part of the development in the City of Rio Rancho and was well respected. The memorial is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho. Anyone interested in speaking at the memorial to share fond memories and pay homage to Mr. Cherryholmes is asked to contact Angie King or Nancy McKinney at (505) 891-5005.
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GARVEY -- Consuelo Chavez Garvey passed away March 15, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 73. She was born April 22, 1930 in Lamy, NM She moved to Santa Fe in 1940. She later moved to Albuquerque in 1962. Consuelo is preceded in death by her daughter, Jeannie Garvey; siblings, Estella Martinez, Margarito Chavez, Fermin Chavez, Magdalena Gallegos and parents, Dionicio and Angelita Chavez. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Ortiz, Consuelo Garvey-Sierra, Catherine Garvey; grandchildren, Adam Maestas and Connie Sierra; siblings, Guadalupe Chavez and wife, Simona, Celestino Chavez and wife, Dorthey, Santana Archuleta and husband, Kennith, Antonia Romero, and Marcos and Theresa Sanchez; and many nieces and nephews. A Rosary for Mrs. Garvey will be recited on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated following the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Burial of the cremated remains will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW (505) 247-4124.
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GREENSTREET -- Leora G. Greenstreet died on March 14, 2004 in Albuquerque. She had been a resident of Bear Canyon Estates since 1997. Leora was born in Oklahoma on July 12, 1914. She spent her early years in southeast Kansas and later in Lebanon, MO, where she met and married John Greenstreet in 1937. They lived in Glenns Ferry, ID, from 1943 to 1970, when they moved to Pocatello, ID. John died in 1984 and Leora remained there until 1997. She is survived by a brother, John Holler, of Sonora, CA; a son, J.E. Greenstreet, and his wife, Helen, of Albuquerque; a daughter, Doris Anne Brown, and her husband, Charlie, of Sun Lakes, AZ; four grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother, friend, and neighbor, and will be greatly missed. Interment will be in Pocatello, ID. Memorial contributions can be made to The National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore, MD 21230.
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GRIEGO -- Paul J. Griego died Sunday, March 14, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 78. Mr. Griego is preceded in death by his wife, Frances P. Griego in 1994; mother, Patricia Estrada; brothers, Gregorio Griego and Valentin Griego; sisters, Juanita Griego and Connie Chavez; his special aunt, Aurelia Serna; and his special uncle, Hilario Sandoval. He is survived by his son, Joseph Griego; daughters, Lena Hoefler and husband, Martin, and Helen Martinez and husband, Raymond; grandchildren, Christina, Amanda, Matthew, Joanna, Dianna, Christopher, Nicholas and Joshua; sister, Bernardita Sanchez and husband, Moises; brother, Refugio Griego; sister-in-law, Carolina Griego; aunt, Ramoncita Bernal; and special brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Oralia Gutierrez. A Rosary for Mr. Griego will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at the Church of the Ascension where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the San Juan de Nepomuceno Cemetery in Chilili, NM. Pallbearers will be Raymond A. Martinez, Joe P. Griego, Martin J. Hoefler, Matthew J. Hoefler, Anthony L. Gutierrez and Acacio Gutierrez. Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip J. Canamar, Felix J. Canamar, Joseph R. Garcia and Ron A. Gutierrez. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW (505) 247-4124.
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INBODEN -- Edward G. Inboden, 85 of Chatsworth, IL, formerly of Albuquerque, died Friday, March 12, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Muriel Inboden; daughter, Carol Flowers of Albuquerque; four stepchildren, Gary Brandt and wife, Joy of Magnolia, DE, Beverly Zorn and husband, John of Piper City, Donna Shriver and husband, Mike of Chatsworth, IL, and Jim Brandt and wife, Sue of Kankakee, IL; and six stepchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Grise in 1995; granddaughter, Cindy Lee Merrick in 1968; two brothers; and one sister. Edward was born June 27, 1918 in Enon Valley, PA to George and Minnie Stephenson Inboden. He married Muriel Brandt in November 1995 in Chatsworth. Edward served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps and later retired from General Electric. He was a member of Masonic Hiram Lodge 13, a 32nd-degree member of Scottish Rite of Santa Fe, and a 50-year member of Ballut Abyad Shrine Center. Edward was a charter member of the safety patrol which later became the Ansars where he was president numerous times. He also belonged to the American Legion and VFW Post 49. Services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2004, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ballut Abyad Shrine Center Perpetual Fund, 6000 Zuni Rd. SE, 87108. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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JERNIGAN -- Earl E. Jernigan, 84, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, March 13, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Louise Jernigan of Albuquerque; daughter, Cheryl Brownlee and husband, Bill of Truth or Consequences, NM; son, Ron E. Jernigan and wife, Frances of Aztec, NM; grandchildren, Larry Brownlee and wife, Danette, Scott Brownlee, Tama Duncan and husband, Bill, Kim Andregg and husband, Wayne, Dave Jernigan and wife, Heather, Kristine Rose and husband, Patrick, Nikki Jernigan, and Kelly Jernigan; and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Jernigan served his country in the United States Army-Air Corp during World War II. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2004, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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KLUVER -- Helen Lyons Kluver, formerly of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, peacefully died at home at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos on Sunday morning, March 14, 2004. She was 93. She was born in Excelsior, Minnesota in 1911, the eldest of seven children. She experienced and rose to all the challenges and changes of the 20th century, through which she lived. She was a "flapper", who loved their 1931 Model A. She never forgot the depression and its lessons. During World War II, she was a plane spotter in California during the constant air raid alerts and then began her career working for the military in the Panama Canal Zone. After the war, she moved to Albuquerque and worked for eighteen years at Sandia National Laboratories. She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Thomson of Santa Fe, and Candace Frostenson of Los Alamos, and sons-in-law, James Thomson and Carl Frostenson. Helen's special delight were grandchildren, Anne, James, Chris and David Thomson, and Day and Sky Frostenson, and four great grandchildren. A private Service of Burial of the Dead will be held at the Episcopalian Parish Church of St. Barnabas on the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona. She will join her husband of fifty-one years, Wessel Kluver, who died in 1985, in the Memorial Garden at St. Barnabas Church. She always danced when she could and was ready for the next adventure. May the Lord bless her and keep her; May the Lord make His face shine upon her, and be gracious unto her; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon her and give her peace. Amen Memorials in Helen's name may be sent to Continuing Education Scholarships for Health Care Workers, administered by the Foundation Board Auxiliary, St. Vincent Hospital, 455 St. Michael's Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505.
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LEYBA -- Jimmy S. Leyba, in Loving Memory, passed away March 14, 2004. Jimmy is survived by his wife, MaryGene Leyba; two sons, Jimmy Leyba Jr., and Lawrence Lopez; daughter, Margaret Gabaldon; 11 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Services will be held at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW. A Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2004. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2004, with burial following at Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Lopez Jr., Freddy Martinez, Ronnie Romero, Lawrence Chavez, Sammy Martinez and Orlando Vigil. May he rest in peace and know he'll always be in our hearts. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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LUCERO -- Rumalda "Romy" Lucero born April 15, 1950, a resident of Albuquerque, born in Santa Fe, went home Wednesday March 10th. She survived by her five children, Betty, Theresa, Linda, Christina, and Michael. Four sisters and three brothers, Albert, Robert, Martin, Mary, Dora, Virginia, & Gloria. She also has twelve grandchildren. A rosary will be recited on Monday, March 15, 2004 at Sangre De Cristo Church, located at 8901 Candelaria Rd, NE 7:00 p.m. Funeral and mass will be held the next day at same Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow to Rosario Cemetery located at 499 N. Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM at 1:30p.m.
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MARTINEZ -- Jose Eustacio Martinez, 79, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital. He was a WWII Veteran and belonged to Holy Ghost Parish. He is survived by his wife, Angelica Maritnez; two brothers, Gilbert Martinez and John Martinez and wife, Helen; five sisters, Flora Sandoval, Gloria Ortiz, Esther Martinez, Margie King, Pauline Perry; and 26 nephews and nieces. Holy Mass will be March 17, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Cathoic Parish.
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MISCH -- Allen Misch, M.D., 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, died Sunday, March 14, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Misch; daughters, Kathryn Newman and husband, Karl of Minneapolis, MN, Patricia MacKay and husband, Donald of Milwaukee, WI and Jeanne Parker and husband, Douglas of Dallas, TX; and son, David Misch and wife, Debora of Lakeland, FL; five grandchildren; brother, Clarence Misch of Independence, WI; sister, Petronella Heisserer of St. Paul, MN. Dr. Misch was a Radiologist at Presbyterian Hospital 1987 to 1995. Dr. Misch was a radiologist in Sheboygan, WI from 1972 to 1987. He spent three years at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee completing training as a radiologist. From 1955 to 1969, Dr. Misch was a general practitioner in Cedarburg, WI. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 17, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 18, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel NE. Pallbearers will be David Misch, Karl Newman, Donald MacKay, Douglas Parker, Daniel Parker, and Allan Cameron. Cremation will follow the Mass. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wednesday, March 17, 2004, 5:00 p.m. to Rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to Futures For Children, 9600 Tennyson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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ORTEGA -- Ernest Ortega, 49, a resident of Anaheim, Ca. and formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on March 11, 2004. Mr. Ortega is the beloved husband of 31 years to Jo Anne Ortega. Mr. Ortega is also survived by one son, Christopher E. Ortega; one daughter, Tiffany N. Ortega; his father, Benjamin Ortega; brothers and sisters, Benny Ortega and wife, Lila, Fermin Ortega and wife, Jennie, Maryann Chavez and husband, Paul, Benina Rochester and husband, Dee, Bernadette Kluding and husband, Mike, Martin Ortega, Irene Zamora, Alex Ortega and wife, Lorraine; in laws, Faye, Karen, Fred, Alan Gabaldon and wife, Linda and sons; his Godfather, Jim Abeyta; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Ortega was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mr. Ortega 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. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Christopher E. Ortega, Martin Ortega, Alex Ortega, Fermin Ortega, Fred Gabaldon, and Alan Gabaldon. Honorary pallbearer will be, Benny Ortega. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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RICHTER -- Mrs. Mary P. Richter, 89, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on March 15, 2004. Mrs. Richter is survived by her daughters, Sister Pauline Richter, Nadine Stroud and husband, Bill, Maxine Garcia and husband, Rudy, Norma Stoll and husband, Ed, Mary Kropog and husband, Nick, Sheryl Warden and husband, Ron and Georgia Kincaid; one sister, Lorraine Preis and husband, Paul; two brothers, Carl Hauschel and Richard Hauschel; 12 grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren; one great-great- grandson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Richter was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with visitation from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Wednesday morning morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Joel Garner. Pallbearers will be, Mark Pearson, Marvin Richter and Johnny Baca. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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SANCHEZ -- Emma Sanchez died Sunday, March 14, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 79. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her husband, Ambrosio L. Sanchez; son, John Sanchez and wife, Jackie Sanchez; daughter Elizabeth J. Espinosa; brother, Eloy Abeyta; sisters, Jennie Garcia, Molly Saavedra, Patsy Lopez of Castro Valley, CA, and Flora Garcia; grandchildren, Elliott Espinosa, Jami McChriston, Jessica Sanchez; great-grandchild, Elliott Espinosa; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW (505) 247-4124.
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SANDOVAL -- Pilar T. Sandoval, 84, went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2004. She was born on September 5, 1919 in Alameda, New Mexico. Mrs. Sandoval is preceded in death by her husband, Miguel Sandoval and her son Tomas Sandoval. She is survived by her children, Blas Sandoval and wife Alice of Los Lunas, NM, Viola Hererra and husband Paul, Carol Sanchez and husband Benny, Elias Sandoval and wife Linda, Richard Sandoval and Bobbi Sandoval all of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Nancy Sandoval; her brother, Jose Trujillo; 37 grandchildren and 73 great grandchildren. Pilar will be deeply missed by her loving family. Visitations will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow in the Celebration of Life Room also at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Sandoval, Charlie Sandoval, Mario Sandoval, Mark Barela, Frankie Barela and Albert Sandoval. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Goens and Ernie Barela. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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WEBB- -- Jessie B. Webb, age 102, resident of Albuquerque since 1944, entered her humble abode in Heaven on Thursday, March 11, 2004. She is reunited with her husband, Hamilton Webb; mother, Catherine Coleman and father, Sam Neil; sisters, Alta Jones, Lener Jones, Margie Lee Jones and Anniebell Neal; brothers, Roy Jones, Dee Jones, Homer Jones, Verge Jones, Lee Winkfield, and Luciel Stewart; daughter, Dezel Harris; sons, Henry Webb, and Leroy Webb. She patiently awaits her daughters, Geneva Coleman and Catherine Bradford; son, Hamilton Webb, all of Albuquerque; and a host of nieces, nephews; grandchildren, great; great-great; and great-great-great-grandchildren. She was founder and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and a faithful employee of Goodwill Inc. for 32 years in which she retired at age 95. Viewing will be Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Strong Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal S E, Albuquerque, NM from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Services will be officiated by Reverend Joe Lewis on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1509 Edith Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM at 10:00 a.m.
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WONG -- Henry L. Wong Sr. (Wong,Chew Pien), 64, loving husband, father, father- In-law and grandfather passed away on March 11, 2004. Born in Canton, China and immigrated to the United States in 1953. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1967. He owned and operated The Chinese Garden Restaurant for 16 years. He was a renowned Chef in Chinese Cuisine and other fine foods. He is survived by his loving wife, Jolene J. Wong; his son, Henry L. Wong Jr. and wife, Mellissa; grandsons, Christopher and Matthew Wong all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters; and several other honorary grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Fitzgerald & Son from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with Wake Service to immediately follow. Services will be on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald & Son Chapel with Pastor Tom Pennington officiating. With respect and love of Henrys wishes, cremation will follow. Honorary Pallbearers will be Phillip Wong, Bill Wong, Geng Phuey Wong, Alan Wong, Steven Wong, Simon Wong, Neil Briganti, Dave Fleming, Vince Abeyta Jr., Roland Martinez Jr., Renee Ullrich, Jessie Calzada, Rita Calzada, Gilbert Savedra Jr., and David Savedra. Services are under the direction of Fitzgerald & Son 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Alb. NM 87110.
        Published on: Tue March 16, 2004