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ABBATE -- Nancy M. Abbate, 73, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004. She was the beloved wife of Casey Abbate for 54 years and is also survived by daughter, Jane K. Migliaccio and husband, Anthony, of Orange County CA; sons, David M. Abbate and wife, Sandye, of Moriarty, NM; James T. Abbate and wife, Margaret, of Denver, CO and Steve P. Abbate and wife, Terri, of Albuquerque; 8 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Scott, Andrea, Denise, Alexandra, Sydney, Terresa and John; and sister, Joyce Grier of Denver, CO. Nancy was a long time active member of P.E.O., Chapter V and an avid student of NM History for over 50 years. Private interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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BARBER -- JoAnne Driver Barber, 67, a longtime resident of Albuquerque living in Waco, Texas, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Services and obituary is pending. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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BARELA -- Ruth Estella Barela, 78, a resident of Albuquerque for 56 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Memorial services are pending. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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BATTAT -- Aurora Mares Battat, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Battat, of Albuquerque; sons, Kenneth Battat of Albuquerque and David Battat of Boston, MA; grandchildren, Thaddeus Jude Battat Beeley of Farmington, Margaret Summer Battat and Daniel Alexander Battat, both of Boston, MA; sisters, Carolina Hall and Eleanor Myers of Albuquerque, Celina Salazar and Elvira Archuleta both of Taos, NM, Tonita Negrette of San Francisco, CA; brothers, Belisandro Mares of Albuquerque, Orlando Mares of Belen, and Carlos Mares of Taos, NM. She was preceded in death by her sister, Flora Martinez and brothers, Andres Mares, Robert (Isaiah) Mares, and Eugene Mares. Aurora was born in the mountains of northern New Mexico in Blacklake on January 11, 1921 and moved to Taos while still a young girl. The sky, mountains, and people she grew up with shaped her view of life, which she kept until the end of her days. She married and moved to St. Louis, MO, then to Los Alamos, NM, in the late nineteen forties. She devoted her life in Los Alamos to raising her children and unselfishly supporting her husband, family and friends. It has been said that Los Alamos was a town where friends become family-everyone there was from somewhere else, a community of immigrants. She was fortunate to be geographically close to her family in Taos, and perhaps this is why she so successfully and continuously made strangers into friends and friends into family. She was a Charter member of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, serving in many capacities, and always made time to help the less fortunate. She created and organized the Shop on the Corner, which clothed many needy Northern New Mexico residents. She moved to Albuquerque with her husband in 1977 and then to the Courtyard Dementia Unit at the Albuquerque Woodmark in 1999 where she spent her last years surrounded by family and strangers who became friends who became family who all remember her smile and voice and h er love for the earth and all its creatures. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 02, 2004, 3:30 p.m. French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE with Lay Minister to the Holy Orders Randy Lutz officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family invites contributions in her memory to Taos Christian Academy, 814 Witt Road, Taos, NM 87571. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 275-3500
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BEAUDET -- Lorna Catherine (Foster) Beaudet, became our Angel on 3/18/04. Remembrance Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 2, 2004, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette.
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BLOUNT -- Carrie-Mae MacNair Blount passed away on Monday, March 29, 2004. She was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Walter Archer MacNair and Vernna-Mae Growt MacNair, and graduated from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. During a visit to New Mexico she met and later married her husband of fifty-one years, Robert J. Blount. Survivors include daughter Susan Blount Wiarda, husband Kevin Wiarda, and son Russell Cole Wiarda; son Lawrence Carter Blount, wife Michelle Kaeser Blount, daughter Emily Susan Blount, and son Matthew Robert Blount; daughter Holly Blount Laird, husband J. Michael Laird, and sons Charles Michael Laird and Jon Ross Laird; and special friend Karen Lou Carlson. Her innate sense of fairness was upset during an election ballot count at a meeting. This lead to formal study then to becoming a Professional Registered Parliamentarian and ultimately President of the National Association of Parliamentarians. She served as teacher, consultant, and convention parliamentarian for local, national, and international organizations. She continued her membership and active participation in the Pi Beta Phi fraternity after college, and worked nearly every year with the chapter on campus at UNM, as well as with other pan-hellenic groups nationally. Carrie-Mae believed in giving back to the community through volunteer activity. A favorite was serving as a member and chairman of Albuquerque Crime Stoppers in its early and formative years. She was a long-time member of the Junior League of Albuquerque and served on many community boards. Carrie-Mae enjoyed being a wife and mother, reading, sewing, skiing, water skiing, and was an avid fan of college women's and men's basketball. High on the list of her special friends are the doctors, nurses, and staff at The University of New Mexico Cancer Research and Treatment Center who helped her battle the disease for twenty years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center, 900 Camino de Salud, Albuquerque, NM 87131. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Boulevard NE, at three in the afternoon. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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CLINE -- Donald Cline, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2004. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 9th, 1920, the youngest of seven children. As a teenager, he developed a serious lung condition and, after a number of years of unsuccessful treatment, his doctors told him that his only hope was to move to a drier climate. He left his family and friends back home and, having never seen so much as a picture postcard of Albuquerque, arrived here by train on his 22nd birthday. He checked into the YMCA across the street from the old Alvarado train station and started his new life. This new life turned out to be a series of fortunate circumstances, not the least of which was overcoming his lung condition. He eventually obtained employment at Stromberg's, a local men's clothing store. As he said many times, his most fortunate circumstance occurred in 1946 when he was introduced to his future wife, Dorothy Childers, by a mutual friend. They married September 29, 1947. He remained with Stromberg's for over thirty years where he retired as vice-president of the corporation. He was elected president of the Winrock Merchant's Association several times and was also on the board of directors of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau and was a member of the 20/30 Club. He gave many of Albuquerque's current business leaders their first jobs and instilled in them the work ethic that had served him so well. While his tenure at Stromberg's allowed him to indulge his passion for the retail business and fine men's clothing, he was also equally passionate about American luxury automobiles. His close friends will truly understand the following line; He has owned over 75 cars and there was never a speck of dust on any of them. Through Stromberg's, his love of cars and his gregarious nature, he developed literally hundreds of friends, every one of whom would agree that he was genuinely thoughtful and caring and a man of unrivaled honesty, integrity, gener osity and humor. He will be sorely missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy, two sons, John and Jeffrey, and two granddaughters, Lindsey and Jamie Cline, all residents of Albuquerque. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 1, 2004, 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with the Marianites reciting. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 2, 2004, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Claremont and Vermont St. NE, with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lovelace Hospice, 5403 Gibson Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or Casa Angelica 5629 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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CURL -- Duane A. Curl, 77, a resident of Corrales, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2004. Duane was born on August 21, 1926 in Tyndall, South Dakota to Walter L. Curl and Nettie Felton. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters Viola Williams, Beulah Gunn, and Sylvia Vilhauer. Duane is survived by his wife Ivy (Romero) Curl; his daughters Karen Gray of Madison, AL, Tywla Marford and husband Charles of Redding, CA; step-children Judi Bowman, Bob Schenk and wife Debbie of Rio Rancho, NM; a special nephew Glen Vilhauer and wife, Faye of Bailey, CO, a special niece, Lana Williams and husband, Will of Littleton, CO; six grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren; and numerous other nieces and nephews Duane was an avid reader and enjoyed his time outdoors. He spent a lot of time RV'ing and working on jigsaw puzzles. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Post 611. A Memorial Service for Mr. Curl will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Road at Meadowlark Lane in Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, Duane's family would appreciate donations in his name to the Alzheimers Association New Mexico Chapter, 8100 Mountain Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, N.M. 892-9920
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DARST -- Robert J. Darst, age 70, passed away Monday, March 29, 2004. He grew up near Cleveland, OH and has lived most of his life either in the Cleveland area or here in Albuquerque. He had been a resident here for the last five years. Robert is survived by his wife, Josie, a native of Albuquerque; his daughter, Diana Schubert of Lacey, WA; and two grandsons, Isaiah Schubert and Joshua Schubert, also of Lacey, WA. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate his life at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria NE. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
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GATEWOOD -- Ruth In Loving Memory of Ruth Rieb Gatewood April 17, 1917 - March 26, 2004 "Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph love you and so do I." Those were the words our dear Mother frequently imparted to us verbally or in ending a letter. It was her little way of gently reminding us of what is truly important in this life. Mother died as she lived, resigned to the Holy Will of God and persevering to the very last. Ruth was born in St. Francis, Kansas to Nina May Deal and Gustav Rieb. As a child, Ruth's family made their home in New Mexico. Ruth was a lifelong New Mexican with the exception of some years that were spent in Long Beach and San Diego. Ruth attended Albuquerque High School where she excelled in academics, music and basketball. She graduated in 1934 at the age of 16. She attended St. Joseph's School of Nursing. During that time, she met and married an intriguing and handsome man by the name of Art Gatewood. Together, Ruth and Art became the parents of six children. Their family included, Art Jr., and wife, Darlene, Gloria Ann Hultine, James Allen, Linda Haughey and husband, Chuck, Robert and wife, Frances, and Phillip and his wife, Kim. Mother loved her family very much and was especially thankful for all of her children; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mother was preceded in death by her beloved sons, Jimmy and Artie; and sisters, Roma, Mildred and Margaret. Ruth was a dedicated wife and mother. Her love of God, family, friends and helping others meant everything to her. She was known for her vibrant personality, beautiful and engaging smile, her tenacity, self-discipline, compassion and love of others. The greatest gift she gave her family was in living her faith and teaching us to persevere. Our family is deeply grateful to the religious, family, friends, acquaintances, caregivers and others in the medical professions who so lovingly made a difference in her life. God bless you all. If she were able to, she would ask that you please continue to pray for her soul, as she will be praying for you. Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph love you Mama, and so do we. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho on Saturday, April 3, at 1:00 p.m. and the Rosary will be at 12:30 p.m. before Mass. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque. A viewing will be held at 9:00 a.m. at Strong Thorne Mortuary in Albuquerque on Saturday, April 3, 2004.
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HERRERA -- Arturo Herrera, born November 4, 1918 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to father Saulo Herrera Sr. and mother Francisquita Aranda Herrera, died March 30, 2004 in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his wife Tomasita Olgiun Herrera; daughters, Norma Jean and Debbie and sons, Freddie and Donald. Arturo is survived by his son, Steve and wife Patricia of Santa Fe; daughter, Irene of Albuquerque; grandson/ son Fernando and wife Gloria of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Leandra and Tyrene of Albuquerque; grandson/ Godson, Stephen and wife Velma of Santa Fe; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Arturo was a member of the US. Army during WWII, having served in the European Theater, where he was a recipient of the Silver Star Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry. He served in the Executive Board of the Town of Atrisco Land Grant for many years. Arturo was a rancher all of his life, and had a great love for animals. The family would like to thank the Veterans Administration, namely, Becky Gonzales, for all of her help and support she has unselfishly given. Manor Care Camino Vista Nursing Home, namely, Lucy Romero, Maria De La Pena, Holly Beavers and all the staff which offered their help during our families trying time. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW, on Friday, April 2, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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HERRERA -- Jose Rosendo Herrera, 17, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on March 29, 2004. Jose is the beloved son to Gloria Herrera and husband, Manuel Munoz. Jose is also survived by one sister, Gloria Najar and fiance, Kevin Baca; one brother, Chris Herrera and girlfriend, Gaila Selgado; his grandparents, Joe and Helen Hererra, two nieces, Aleaha Baca and LunaMonique Herrera; his girlfriend, Shamaine Segovia and daughter, Erica; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jose was a member of the Catholic Church and a Senior at West Mesa High School. A visitation for Jose will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Mark Sutton. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be, Chris Herrera, Martin Mondragon, Randy Vigil, Ben Rios, Porfie Maldonado, Lorenzo Teupel, Tony Fernandez and Josh Griego. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Edward Lopez, Steven Sarracino, Brandon Newton and Tony Michelback. Cremation will take place. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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HINES -- Marilyn M. Hines, 69, passed away on March 25, 2004. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Billie C. Hines; sister, Charlotte Moore; daughter, Debra Hines-Eisenhour and husband, Don; son, Joseph Hines; granddaughters, Jessica and Emma; sister-in-law, Carolyn Moore; nephew, Phil Moore and wife, Jan; and niece, Susan Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Ross and Edna Moore; and brother, Marvin Moore. She loved her family, friends, church and her horses. For 31 years she was employed by Balkcom & Pearsall CPA. A Memorial Service will be held at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church USA 1801 Montano Blvd., NW, Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the SOTV Remembrance Fund.
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MARLITT -- Dorothy G. Marlitt, born in Long Beach, CA and long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2004. She was preceded in death in 1974 by her husband, Bob, a retired naval officer. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Marlene Elkins and husband, Neil, of St. George, UT; son, Douglas Marlitt and wife, Deanna, of San Martin, CA; and granddaughter Rebecca Marlitt of Santa Clara, CA. As a Navy wife, Dorothy raised her family in many worldwide locals. She also worked in these many locations in jobs that included various secretarial responsibilities and nursing assistant duties. In Albuquerque, Dorothy volunteered her time at many organizations. For over 11 years she volunteered at Catholic Social Services as a driver and coordinator. She also sewed many items of children's clothing and tote bags which she donated to charity. Dorothy also volunteered at Meals on Wheels and tutored children under the Oasis Program and adults through TVI. Dorothy enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing Bridge with her friends in Albuquerque. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 3, 11:00 am, at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Pastor Lemuel Boyles officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory be made to charities of choice. Interment will take place in Long Beach, CA next to her husband. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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MARTINEZ -- Theresa M. "Tere" Martinez, age 94, passed away at her home in Tucumcari, NM on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Theresa Martinez was born November 3, 1909 at San Rafael (Montoya) in the Territory of New Mexico. She had made her home in Tucumcari, NM since 1958. She was a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tucumcari. She was active in the Sociedad de Nuestra Senora and the Del Carmen Parroquia De Tucumcari (Carmalita Society). Surviving Theresa Martinez is her daughter, Dolores Marsh of Logan, NM; sons,, Gilbert Martinez and Rosendo and wife, Darlene all of Tucumcari, NM., Charles (Binky) Martinez, and wife, Jane of Albuquerque and Robert Martinez and wife, Delfie of Las Vegas, NM; brother, Tony Ortega and wife, Hortencia of Tucumcari; two sisters, Adelina Ortega and husband, Clemente, Romona Gonzales and husband, Martin all of Albuquerque. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cirilio Martinez; one daughter, Ida Martinez; two sons, William Martinez and Cirilio Martinez Jr. Rosary will be recited on Friday evening in the St. Anne's Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Leo Padget as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Montoya, NM. Pallbearers will be the grandchildren.
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MCHANEY -- Gudrun McHaney, 92, St. Cloud, MN., October 27, 1911 - March 30, 2004. Formerly of Westhope and Christine, ND and Belen, NM, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Friday, April 2, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Burial will be in the Christine Cemetery, Christine, ND. Gudrun McHaney was born October 27, 1911 in Westhope, ND to Herbrand and Margit (Lilleslet) Nermyr. She attended Mayville (ND) Teachers College and taught school in the Westhope area for two years. She married James McHaney on July 16, 1932. In 1949, Gudrun and James and their family moved to a farm near Christine, ND where they lived for 21 years. Upon the death of James, Gudrun moved to Belen, NM where she lived for 27 years. She moved to St. Cloud in June 2000. Survivors include sons and daughters, Pat Heth (Gene Dankenbring) of Sedona, AZ; JoAnn Grimes of Minneapolis, MN; Marlene Burnison of Little Falls, MN; Carol (Steven) Walz of St. Cloud, MN; Roger McHaney of St. Cloud, MN; Irma (Randall) Patten of Springfield, OR, and Jeffrey McHaney of Big Stone City, SD; brothers and sisters, Selmer Nermyr of Bella Vista, AR; Palmer Nermyr of Westhope, ND; Alice Lodoen of Bottineau, ND; Pauline Howard of Minot, ND; and Lillian Jespersen of New Hope, MN; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. Gudrun was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James, on April 25, 1968; one infant child; two brothers and one sister.
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MONTOYA -- Dolores "Lola" Montoya died Saturday, March 27, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 74. Mrs. Montoya is survived by her sons, Tino Montoya and wife, Mary Ann, Juan Montoya, Orlando Montoya and wife, Betty, Ernest Montoya and wife, Joleen; daughters, Priscilla Archuleta, Donna Martinez and husband, Ernest, Nancy Valdez and husband, Larry; brother, Joseph Whippi and wife, Ellen; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A Rosary for Mrs. Montoya will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension. Memorial Services will held on Friday at the Church of the Ascension where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Committal Service will follow at Los Padillas Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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NEAL -- Don Wayne Neal, born January 14, 1941, passed away March 24, 2004. He is survived by wife, Christine L. Neal; son, Daryl Bradley; and stepmother, Goldie Ann Steadman and family. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1201 Arno SE, followed by interment at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM.
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PERALTA -- Felix O. Peralta, 61, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 29, 2004. He was surrounded by his loving family. Felix was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters, and he is survived by his sons Davin Peralta and wife Pearl, and Felix Peralta Jr.; daughter Denise Aragon and companion Sherman Stafford and their mother Pepa Brown. He is also survived by his four grandchildren; four sisters, Senaida and Diego Gonzales, Flora and Gordon Wall, Maggie and Abe Chavez, Eugenia Gutierrez; a special niece Betty Hunter. Felix is also survived by numerous nieces, cousins and his companion, Juanita Sanchez. Services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00pm on Thursday, April 1, 2004. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2004 with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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RODRIGUEZ -- Miss Maria Louisa Rodriguez, The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and 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 Third St. SW 247-4124
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SCHROEDER -- Zina S. Schroeder, 93, a 30 year resident of Rio Rancho, and coming to New Mexico from Wisconsin, died on Sunday, March 28, 2004. Zina was born January 3, 1911 the daughter of Otto Fischer and Peraskoria Bagdanoff in Russia. Zina was a professional jewelry designer. She also contributed a lot of her time in public service. She had donated handmade blankets and teddy bears to domestic violence shelters and service men and women for over 15 years. Zina was a member of the Ninety-Niners golf club at the Rio Rancho Country Club as well as the First Thursday Bridge Club at the Best Western Inn. She was preceded in death by her husband Max Schroeder in September, 1984. Zina is survived by her nephews Pete Leschniok of Cave Creek, AZ, Garry Leschniok of British Columbia, Canada; and her daughter-in-law Margrit Ratheach of Hamburg, Germany. A Graveside Service for Zina will take place on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM. Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. 891-9192
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SINTON -- Eleanor Blatnik Sinton, MD, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 in her home after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and other complications. Dr. Sinton was born July 28, 1922 in Denver, Colorado to Michael and Maglena Blatnik. She graduated with honors from East High School in Denver, Colorado in 1940, graduated with honors from the University of Denver in approximately 1942, and received an M.D. degree, again with honors, from the University of Colorado Medical School in 1945. Dr. Sinton married David Williams Sinton, MD of Colorado Springs, Colorado, while attending medical school, in approximately 1944. The couple's first child, Herbert was born in Colorado Springs. Six other children followed, David, John, Mary, Steven, Peter, and Mark. During this time, Dr. Sinton raised her seven children, completed her internship at the University of Iowa and ran a small clinic at the University of Arkansas Medical School. After her first husband's death in 1963, Dr. Sinton and her seven children relocated to Denver, Colorado where Dr. Sinton completed her residency in pathology at Porter Memorial Hospital. She went on to serve as the Director of the Pathology Department at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado and founded an infertility clinic at the hospital after her retirement from Swedish. Dr. Sinton was also active for many years in the College of America Pathologists, serving as an officer of that organization during her later years. In 1981, the College of American Pathologists awarded Dr. Sinton the Frank W. Hartman Award for excellence of service. She was very proud of this award. Dr. Sinton was an avid needle-pointer and embroiderer, she loved cooking, gardening, studying ancient Greek in her later years, reading and playing cello. She also loved pets and during her lifetime, cared for a myriad of dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, horses, donkeys, and geese. She excelled at all she did and was an excellent role model of parenting and professionalism for family and friends alike. Eleanor was deeply loved and respected by all who knew her and she will be sorely missed. Dr. Sinton is survived by the following grandchildren, Penny, Beth, Peter Marcus, James, Nathan, Jacob, Maraleis, Ross, Malcolm, Amanda, Natalie and Hannah, ages 4 - 28. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Friday, April 2, 2004, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations in honor of Dr. Sinton at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
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TRENTHAM -- Hettie Justine Trentham, age 92, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2004. Hettie was born on September 29, 1911, in Venice, Texas to Thomas and Hettie McNutt. She is survived by her two sons, Jim Trentham and Ken Trentham, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one sister, Norrine Jones, of Clinton, Oklahoma; one grandson, Eddie Trentham, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800
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UTSINGER -- Edna Crownoble Utsinger, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Keith Utsinger whom she married April 10, 1982. She is also survived by her daughter, Carol Wilson and husband, Paul of Turner, OR; granddaughter, Patricia Karabel of Anchorage, AK; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alex and Chris of Anchorage, AK; and a sister, Louise DeWoody of Salem, OR. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence "Pete" Crownoble; and sister, Alice Stewart. Edna was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. She was a registered nurse and worked at several local hospitals including Veterans Administration, Memorial Hospital and St. Josephs. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 5201 Venice NE Ste. A & B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Edna will be greatly missed. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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WATSON -- Nettie Watson born to Elvy and Martha Proctor in Cedarvale, New Mexico on October 31, 1934 and a resident of Peralta, New Mexico joined our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Nettie was a member of the Valley Church of Christ in Los Lunas. She loved to bowl and was a member of two bowling leagues in Bosque Farms for many years. She took an active role in the family construction business from painting to bookkeeping and she never told her husband Don no when it came to any job concerning the business. She owned and operated Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Shop in Los Lunas for many years where her grandchildren got their first job experience working with their grandmother in the Ice Cream Shop. She loved working on ceramics with her sister and was a great seamstress making her kids clothes when they were young. Nettie loved to go fishing with her husband and was also a self-taught artist. She had a knack for never forgetting anyone's birthday. She loved to go to the family cabin in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and looked forward to spending summers there after her retirement. She is preceded in death by her mother and father; daughter, Donette Purinton and sister, Louise Fulgham. Nettie is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Donald Watson; two daughters, Debby and her husband, Sam Parks of Albuquerque, and Diane and her husband, Louie Gurule of Peralta; Niece, Elona and her husband, Tom Rocco; ten grandchildren, Shayleen and Ross Rocco, Adrian Apodaca and his wife, Regina, Clete Purinton, Michael Apodaca, Shawnee and her husband, Ray Del Greco, Corey and Cameron Parks, and Louie and David Gurule; three great-grandchildren, Michael and Luke Apodaca, and Jacy Lovin; two sisters, Bonnie and her husband, Charlie Gladwell of Peralta, and Wanda Cox of Valencia. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services will take place at Romero Funeral Home Chapel beginning with a viewing on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery, Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
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