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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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ABRAMS -- Charles R. Abrams, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Anne Abrams of Albuquerque; children, Lori and husband, Eddie of Columbus, OH, Lance and wife, Gayle of Mt. Prospect, IL, Lane of Las Vegas, NV, and Lise and husband, David of Gainesville, FL; one grandchild, Naomi; brother, Shimon of Israel; and sister, Sylvia of New Jersey. Services will be held Friday, April 2, 2004, 8:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rabbi Arthur W. Flicker presiding. Interment will take place at 10:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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AFTON-POOLE -- Margaret "Maggie" Renne Afton-Poole, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004. She is survived by her son, Claude DeMenezes and wife, Krista; grandchildren, Keneth and Joseph of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Shirley Walker of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Krisina, Kristofer and Kristal of TN; brother, Jonathan and wife, Judith Poole of South Huntington NY; sister, Helen and husband, Gilbert Newman of Berkley CA; brother, Gregory Daniels of Glandale CA; and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of Eastern Star, San Marcial Chapter Albuquerque and a lifetime member of Eastern Star Chapter #133 in South Pasadena CA. She was a passionate Teddy Bear Collector. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 3 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Eastern Star chapter of San Marcial, 3914 Silver SE Albuquerque.
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ANDREWS -- Willene Andrews, 80, a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 1, 2004. Services are pending. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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BARBER -- JoAnne D. Barber, 67, a former longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004. She is survived by her son, David Barber and wife, Penelope of Albuquerque; daughter, Tanya K. Larson and husband, Donald Otto of Phoenix, AZ; son, Thomas Barber of Prairie Hill, TX; grandchildren, Louis J. Kelemen IV, Tiffany Kelemen, Ashley Otto and Bethany Jean Barber; sister, Patricia Wyne and husband, Ben of Castle Rock, AZ; nephews, Benjamin Wyne and wife, Barbara of Albuquerque and Michael Wyne and wife, Kelly; and niece, Andrea Wyne Smith and husband, Tom, all of Arizona. Mrs. Barber was preceded in death by her father, Harry T. Driver; mother, Althea Driver; and husband, Rudolph V. Barber. She was a strong supporter and Certified Disaster Specialist with American Red Cross. Mrs. Barber loved to square dance and travel. She will be greatly missed. Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Dr. Charles N. Crutchfield officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 142 Monroe NE, 87108 or to Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, 87108. 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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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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CLAYTON -- Robert In Loving Memory of Robert Alan (Bobby) Clayton April 2, 1949 - December 23, 1998 Not a word was spoken, not even good-bye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. Love, Mama, Kim, Bobby, Paris and the Bendaws, Youngs, Claytons and Paris'
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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, Twyla Morford 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 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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DELGADO -- A. Paul Delgado, In loving memory, God looked around His garden and found an empty place. Then He looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God called you home. We love and miss you very much. Forever in our hearts, your loving family.
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EBY -- Ida May "Pat", born Mary 12, 1915 in St. Joseph, MO to Raymond S. and Ida Le Blanc Sentney. Her father raised registered Morgan horses and farmed in Hutchinson, KS. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1933 and attended Hutchinson Junior College. In 1937 she married Maurice J. Eby who was with 20th Century Fox. During WWII together they had a professional photography studio. In 1947, because of his health, the family moved to Las Vegas, NM continuing with another photographic studio. Taking a position at NMSU the family moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1952, Maurice passed away in 1967 and she then moved to Albuquerque. Ida May had a long and interesting life; at an early age (in the 1920's) she traveled with her parents through southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. She worked for the Hutchinson Police Department; she was a professional photographer, being published and exhibited internationally. She also worked as a floral designer and was an accomplished fine artist. In later years Ida May did restoration work on Native American art, pottery and kachinas for several galleries and museums throughout the southwest. Ida May is survived by her daughter, Maurcena Eby Wells of Albuquerque; cousins, Shirley LeBlanc Blady and Andre LeBlanc of New Orleans; "second daughter" and close friends, Marsha and Jim Cramer of Mesa, AZ; dear friends, Anita Da and family of San Ildefonso, NM, Anne and Leroy C'de Baca, Peter Wells, Rowena Demaree, Billye and Lucky Boyd all of Albuquerque. Cat companions Julio, Silky and Thai, (Mother, I always loved you and will miss you.) She was catholic, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. A special thank you to all her physicians and the staffs of Lovelace Hospice at Albuquerque Regional Medical Center and Manor Care Heights for their excellent care and support the last few weeks. Please remember Ida May by making a donation to the Rio Grand Zoo, 903 10th St. SW, 87102, Indian Pueblo Culture Center, 2401 12th St. NW, 87104 or the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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FLYNT -- Jim In Memory of Our Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Uncle & Friend Jim D. Flynt (Buddy) September 18, 1949 - April 2, 2003 ... Living so little while we are alive. In eating, drinking, sleeping, vain delight So unawares comes on perpetual night And puts all pleasures vain unto eternal flight. Forever in our thoughts, Mom, Dad; your sisters; Annie; your kids; grandbabies; nieces, nephews; Rob and Robin; and many friends
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GOSSETT -- Iva Alice Gossett, was born in Lakewood, New Mexico on February 5, 1915 and passed away quietly at home near Mtn. Grove, MO on March 6, 2004 after a long illness. She was 89. Alice was a homemaker and loving mother. She and her husband were married in Albuquerque, NM on January 5, 1935. They raised their daughter, Judith, in Albuquerque, NM. Alice helped her husband with his business during those years. They later moved to San Jose, California participating in numerous activities, including a senior jazz band. For the last 18 years she has called Mountain Grove, MO her home. She was soft spoken and even tempered and an example of optimism with everyone. She lived every day like it was a new gift. Alice built up rapport with whomever she came in contact with, wherever she lived and was a solace and wise counselor for anyone in need. She guided many people with her wisdom. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Swacina and son-in-law, William J. Swacina of Mtn. Grove, MO; heart daughters, Cathy Lathrom, Xzanthia Zuber-Fortner and Mary Bishop; as well as many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vere K. Gossett; her father, Tolbert Benton; mother, Cloy Ann Brazeal Benton; sister, JoAnne James; brothers, Jay Benton and C.W. Benton. She was loved by many friends and relatives and will be sorely missed but remembered as a woman who was loving, charming, classy and possessing the ability to heal hearts with her great sense of humor. Cremains will be interred on the family farm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Heifer Project International P.O. Box 8058, Little Rock, AR or Heifer.org(Heifers 2x2 Matching Gift).
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GRIEGO -- Cresenciano "Chris" Griego Jr. died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 56. Mr. Griego was a member of the U.S. Marines and served in during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for combat bravery. He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Anaya; ex-wife, Rita Griego; sons, Donnie Mares, Christopher Griego and wife, Joann, and Dominic Griego; brothers, Mac, Elias, Toby and Ralph; sisters, Dorothy and Barbara; and eight grandchildren. A Rosary for Mr. Griego will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services for Mr. Griego will be held on Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Carnuel Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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GRIEGO -- In Loving Memory of Jerome J. Griego August 17, 1943 - April 2, 1994 Jesus, on this special day, as You are listening from up above. Please go and find my dad and give him all my love. Miss You Geronimo Joanna Griego-Gallegos
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HADLEY -- Glennamae"TOTSY" Hadley, 75, of Las Cruces, N.M., formerly of Aurora, Neb., died Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Cottonbloom Assisted Living Center. Born December 2, 1928, Glennamae "Totsy" Scott grew up in Hotchkiss, Colo., and graduated in 1946 from Paonia Colorado High School. After High School, Totsy attended Colorado Women's College in Denver. She married Jack Hadley in Kent Washington, on December 12, 1947, and supported him through Colorado State University Veterinary School before they moved to Aurora in the summer of 1954. In January of 1981, after Jack spent 30 years in private practice, Jack and Totsy moved to Nebraska where Jack became a field consultant for Norden Laboratories. While in Lincoln, Totsy enjoyed working as a volunteer with the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. She and Jack were also active in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA); in fact, Totsy became a lifetime member of the Auxiliary to the AVMA in January 1994. Totsy moved to Las Cruces in the fall of 1996 to be near her daughter, Tracy. In May of 2000, she sold her home in Las Cruces and moved to Cottonbloom Assisted Living Center. Totsy enjoyed the changing colors of the Organ Mountains, dancing and singing with her newfound friends of Cottonbloom, listening to country music and attending her first rodeo. Those family members left to tell stories of Totsy and laugh at the memories are her children, Scott Hadley and his wife, Brenda, of Gibson, La., Scott's daughter, Shanna and her husband, Chris Pollock and their daughter, Hadley who is Totsy's great-grandchild from Louisville, Ken.; John and his wife, Claudia and their daughter, Nicole of Las Cruces; Dr. Terrell Hadley and his wife, Kathy of Atwood, Kansas, and their children, Ryan, Miranda, Elise, Tia and Shay; and her daughter, Tracy Hadley of Las Cruces. Totsy is also survived by sisters, Betty Scott of Las Vegas, Nev., and Barbara and her husband, Mike Vahrenwald of Mexico. Totsy was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Irene Scott, formerly of Salida, Colo. and her brother, Robert Scott of Denver, Colorado. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Cottonbloom Assisted Living Center in Las Cruces. Her ashes will be returned to Aurora to rest beside her daughter, Sheri Kay, who died at birth November 12, 1956, and beside her husband, Dr. Jack Hadley, who died unexpectedly January 28, 1989. A Service will be held May 14, 2004 in Aurora at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In attendance will be family and friends to celebrate Totsy and Jack's lives in Aurora, where the two of them raised a family, started a veterinary practice and created everlasting memories. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Jack & Totsy Hadley Memorial Fund for Animals. The funds from this memorial will be used to help provide supplemental financial assistance to pet owners in the Las Cruces/ Dona Ana County area. Dr. Carol Calista of CALISTA ANIMAL HOSPITAL, 162 Wyatt Drive, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, manages the fund. The fund is named in their honor since the care and nurturing of animals was an important part of Jack and Totsy's lives. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Mimbres Crematory, Las Cruces. 527-2222.
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HENDREN -- Felix "Phil" Hendren, 91, died Thursday, April 1, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Julie Hendren of Albuquerque; children, Lonn Hendren and wife, Jacqui of Hayward, CA; Lucille Hendren Fort of Albuquerque; David Hendren and wife, Flora Marie of Albuquerque; Evangeline Hendren of Albuquerque; Sylvia Cannon and husband, Joe of Colorado Springs, CO; Carl Hendren and wife, Helen of Albuquerque; Kenneth Hendren of Albuquerque; Martin Hendren and wife, Diane of Garland, TX; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Alarcon and husband, Orlando. Phil is retired from Sandia National Laboratories. He attended Calvary Chapel. Phil was a beloved husband, father, Big Dad and brother. Services will be held Saturday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Albuquerque Rescue Mission, Inc., P.O. Box 331, 87103 or Shalom Ministries, P.O. Box 668, Santa Fe, NM, 87504. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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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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MONTOYA -- Dolores "Lola" Montoya, 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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MYERS -- Donald In Loving Remembrance of Donald E. Myers The most wonderful, caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. Your memory lives on in our hearts day by day, minute by minute. You were and still are the mold that holds our family together. During our times of sadness we remember the joy you brought to our lives and we are able to smile again. Although we miss you in every way, we know you are in a better place and that one day we will be with you again. You were a strong believer in God and passed it down to our family. You lived and now we live by the verse, John 3:16. the meaning of everlasting peace. Our family is going through many things like new babies and marriages, things that you loved but we know you are here with us and blessing our family. The God who holds the universe is a God who is holding you. We love and miss you, Pops. In loving memory, Terri, Mark, Sue, Dave, Matt, Donny, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and especially Mom.
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PUSCH -- Siegfried G. Pusch passed away March 30, 2004 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Dolores Pusch; loving father of Tania C. Prairie and her husband, David of New Jersey; loving brother of Waultraud Pusch of Holland; devoted grandfather to Dezra Prairie. Siegfried was a parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and a member of the Sandia Ski Patrol and the Duke City Sams RV Group. He was a volunteer for the Department of Public Safety. Siegfried moved to Albuquerque in 1995 after retiring from Boeing Aircraft with 28 years of service as a system analyst. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., SE, Rio Rancho on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the the Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler, Rd., Central Point, OR 97502. Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192
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SACHS -- Perfilia C. Sachs, "Ga", what a blessing you continue to be in my life. Your love, joy and courage I feel everyday. It has been 20 years since you went home to be with Jesus although it seems like yesterday!! You would be so proud of your beautiful legacy that continues to grow. Your grandkids and great-grandkids, they are amazing!! I miss you everyday and will until I die. You were my best friend. Tell Papa I miss him so much too. I love you forever, Rhona (Miss Onis)
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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. Pallbearers will be Bill Wright, Hugh Sarrels, Ronnie Roberts, Ron Watson, Bruce Butler, Todd Baughman, Tim Baughman, and Jeff Thomas. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Shore, Randy Smith, Jim Cox, and Jordan Pareo. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
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