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BROOME -- James E. (Jim) Broome, age 91, and a resident of Albuquerque for seven years died at his home Thursday May 27, 2004 following an illness. Mr. Broome is survived by three sons: James E. Broome Jr. and his wife Jamie of Louisville, KY, Paul E. Broome and his wife Miquelita of Albuquerque, and Kevin G. Broome and his wife Sharon of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren: Michael, Mary Catherine, James (Chip) III, Jacquie and husband, Carlos, Bill, Matt and wife, Lisa and Meese; five great grandchildren: John, Caroline, Nathan, Alex, and Michael; and his care-givers Michael and Sara Martinez. Jim was a member of Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, the Knights of St. John, and Knights of Columbus. He was one of the original 'Father Baker Boys' at Our Lady of Victory Boys Home in Lakawanna, NY. He was a pioneer in the Credit Union movement in New York State and served as president of the New York Credit Union League. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday May 31, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. in Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE with Fr. Albert Podvin celebrant. The family would like to offer a special thank-you to the staff at Odyssey Healthcare, and Albuquerque Kidney Center for their special and loving care. They request that donations be made to Our Lady of Victory Institution 780 Ridge Road Lakawanna, NY 14218. Services are under the direction of: Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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CASAUS -- John Ray Casaus, 37, a resident of Belen, passed away on Saturday May 29, 2004. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fabian Casaus in 1997. John Ray is survived by his parents, John and Priscilla Casaus of Albuquerque; his brother, Mario Casaus of Albuquerque; his grandmother, Maria Casaus of Portales; his friends-the staff at the Howard House; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation for John Ray will begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday June 1, 2004 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with Father Stephen Schultz officiating. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen, 418 W. Reinken, 864-4448.
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CHAVEZ -- Eliseo (Cheo) Chavez June 11, 1934 - November 23, 2001 In loving memory of my husband, our father, grandfather and great-grandfather all I know from my own experience is that the more loss we feel the more grateful we should be for whatever we had to lose. It means that we had something worth grieving for. Frank O'Conner We love you and miss you very much. Your wife and family
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CHAVEZ -- Michael Anthony Chavez November 15, 1960 - July 31, 2003 In loving Memory of my son, our brother our uncle. A beautiful spirit has flown away from us, but the memories of special times shared will live on forever. I love you Hito. We miss you, your family
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CONKLIN -- William David Conklin, 74, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, died on May 29, 2004. He is survived by his companion, Ethel McKiddy of Albuquerque; daughter, Loretta Roach and husband, Dennis of Tempe, AZ; son, Ron Lane and wife, Sandy of Las Vegas, Nevada; granddaughter, Teena Roach of Tempe, AZ; grandson, Michael Roach of Tempe, AZ; granddaughter, Karen McFarland of Albuquerque; six great-grandchildren, Chelsey Roach of Tempe, AZ, Shane Roach and Riley Roach both of Gilbert, AZ, Shea Thun, Cody Thun, Nathan McFarland all of Albuquerque; brother, Vern Conklin and wife, Joyce; sister, Joann Thomas and husband, Richard all of Sun City, AZ; nephews, Scotty Conklin and wife, Doris of Albuquerque and Terry Conklin and wife, Chris of Wisconsin; niece, Jacqueline LaBlanc and husband, Bob of Missouri; great niece, Lindsey Conklin of Albuquerque and many more family members that loved and cherished him. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Steven Conklin. Bill was a retired professional truck driver with 25 years of service on the road. He is a member of the Albuquerque Masonic Lodge #6 and also a member of the Moose Lodge. Bill was a very friendly person and would help anyone in need. He knew no strangers and was always kind and generous. He will be greatly missed. Masonic Rites will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary- Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. A reception will take place at the family home immediately following the services on Wednesday. Friends may visit French Mortuary - Westside Chapel, Tuesday, June 1, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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DURAN -- E. Grace Duran, Visitations will be on Monday, May 31st from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Ascension Church. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 1st at Ascencion Church 2150 Raymac Rd. SW at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers are: John Gutierrez, Adrian Maestas, Gerald Garcia, Ernest Herrera, Nathan Sisneros, and Rick Duran. Honorary Pallbearers are: Clifford Morgan, Daniel Herrera, Dave Herrera, and Ronald Salazar. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW.
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HORTON -- Tom Horton, 93, a resident of Albuquerque for 17 years, died Sunday, May 23, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Horton of Albuquerque; daughters, Valerie Rupp and husband, Mike, of Glendale, AZ, Kathleen Rizzuto and husband, Bill, of San Francisco, CA and Karen West and husband, Chris, of Albuquerque; sons, Mark Parkinson and wife, Stacy, of Olatha, KS and Eric Parkinson and wife, Vivian, of Fayetteville, AR; grandchildren, Ashley, Erica, Alex, Sam, Kit, Lindsay, Avery and Ryan and sister, Virginia Horton of Newtown, PA. Tom moved to Albuquerque in 1987 after retiring from The Wichita Eagle-Beacon as an newspaper Editor. He served under Gen. Douglas McArthur in WWII. Tom enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid walker. But mostly he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Father Richard Olona officiating. Ennichment of cremated remains will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent De Paul through Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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MCKENZIE -- Robin Jill Pierson McKenzie, age 45 of Bethel Twp., PA, died suddenly on May 28, 2004 at Christiana Care, Christiana, DE, born, raised & educated in Upper Chichester, Pa., she resided in Bethel Twp. for the past 12 years, a Sales Representative in Commercial Leasing for the Henderson group in Media, Pa. for over 15 years leaving her job in 1995 to raise her family, she was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wilm., DE, A devoted Wife and Mother, Robin touched many children's lives and was a devoted mother, her life was her children, always there for them, whether it be at their Ice hockey Games or her daughter's dancing. A veteran in the United States Coast Guard, she married her husband of 15 years Pierre J. McKenzie, besides her husband, she is survived by her four children, Carah Beth McKenzie, Maggie Bell McKenzie, Kyle Pierre McKenzie and Michael Pierson McKenzie, all at home; her parents, Horace and Ginger Dudley Pierson of Slawter Beach, DE; one Sister, Wendy L. Pease of Chalfont, DE; two Brothers, Todd D. Pierson of West Chester, Pa. and Joel K. Pierson of Hockessin, DE and her maternal grandmother, Ruth Dudley of Milton, DE. Mrs. McKenzie's Viewing will be held Wednesday Evening, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday Morning from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd. Bethel Twp., Pa. followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home, Interment will be at Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, Pa. Donations in her memory may be made to the McKenzie Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 563, Chester Heights, Pa. 19017 (www.paganofuneralhome.com)
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MONTOYA -- Joseph E. Visitations for Joseph E. (Joe) will be Monday from 6:00 p.m. till the time of rosary at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Freddie Sanchez, James Montoya, Frank Garcia, Danny Benavidez, Tony Baros, George Dominguez, Leonard Prarie, David Dominguez, and Max Dominguez. Honorary bearers will be the members of the Sandoval County Sheriffs Posse. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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ORTIZ -- Ms. Mary Julia Elia Ortiz, 57, a resident of Los Lunas passed away on May 28, 2004. Ms. Ortiz is survived by her two sons, James Alderete and Mercy Gutierrez, Matthew Alderete and Victoria Archuleta; one brother, Wilfred Ortiz and wife, Patsy; four sisters, Loreal Ortiz, Judy Mones and husband, Richardo, Janet Trujillo and husband, Eliseo, Debbie Pacheco and husband, Robert; three grandchildren, Nicole Alderete, Andres Archuleta and Ashley Archuleta; one uncle, Julian Ortega; one aunt, Natividad Nogiera; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Clarita (mommie) Madrid. A visitation will be Tueday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Darlene Ortiz. A final visitation will be Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cememtery. Pallbearers will be, Paul Madrid, Eliseo Trujillo Jr., Isaac Lopez, Ricardo Mones, Anthony Archuleta and Robert Pacheco. Honorary pallbearers will be, Phillip Avalos, Larry Anaya, Esequiel Rodriguez, Victor Armijo and Lorenzo Ortega. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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PRICE -- Joseph V. Price passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, to join his beloved wife of 53 years, Betty Ann Price, who preceded him in death in 1998. He will also be met by their beloved first grandchild, Philippa, who also died in 1998. Joseph was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and graduated from Cathedral High School before attending Pasadena City College in California. He obtained a pilot's license at the age of 18 and would fly his girlfriends in a by-wing Stearman along the Rio Grande up to Albuquerque for lunch. Joseph's love of aviation led him to become a US government air traffic controller in early 1941, where he controlled planes at Forth Worth and then Albuquerque centers. In 1943, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and became a navigator. While undergoing training in Louisiana and walking into town with a fellow cadet, he was picked up and given a ride by a local businessman whose car was being driven by a pretty Louisiana gal with a southern lilt. Within six weeks they were married. Bringing his bride back to the Southwest, Joseph resumed his career as an air traffic controller in Albuquerque then El Paso. In 1959, he took his family to Spain where he served as a civilian advisor to the US Air Force regarding airspace treaties in Western Europe and Northern Africa. In 1960, he went to Mexico for the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization and was instrumental in setting up base air traffic control procedures in Mexico. Returning to the US in 1961, he helped close the El Paso en-route center in 1963 and open the then-new Albuquerque en-route center in a very isolated area north of town. In later years, he would frequently go on loan from the FAA to ICAO and was significantly instrumental in setting up and expanding international air traffic control procedures in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and parts of South America until retiring in the early 1980s. Joseph was one semester away from obtaining his long awaited college degree when open-heart surgery left him impaired with a stroke. Despite discouraging prognostications by many in the medical field and many ups and downs, Joseph worked extremely hard to overcome his physical limitations and made surprising gains. Joseph Price was above all an honorable and decent man. He was extremely intelligent and articulate with a keen interest in a myriad of subjects which was passed on to all of his children. His family is comforted knowing that he had a positive impact on countless people in many countries throughout the years. Despite increasing fraility, Joseph suffered old age and increasing debility with grace and dignity. Towards the end, when effects of stroke left him unable to articulate in his usual way, he could still make his views and opinions known with expressive and graphic facial expressions. Joseph is survived and sorely grieved by his brother, Herbert Price and his wife, Maria Louisa of Mexico City; daughters, Elisabeth Price, Pamela Price and Philippa's mother, Susan Price, all of Albuquerque; daughter, K. Michelle Winthers, her son, Daniel Bernhardt and his wife, Ana and their daughter, Aurora; Daniel's father, Michael and other children, Jennifer, Sara and Christian Winthers, all of Sweden; son, James Price and his wife, Jill Ann and their son, Jeremy also of Albuquerque. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 12:00 noon, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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ROMERO -- Orcelia. Mrs. Orcelia Romero a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 28, 2004 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Romero is survived by nine children, Billy Corriz, Mary Baldonado, Antonio Romero, Eloy Romero, Rudolfo Romero, Della Montoya, Rita Calderon, Jennifer Medina and Nancy McRae; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Romero was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Romero will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th Street NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Mendez. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Montoya, Randy Calderon, Joseph Romero, Paul Baldonado, Dustin DiBenedetti, and Mario Medina. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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ROWE -- Camilla Tortoreto Rowe. On Sunday, May 30, 2004, the Feast of Pentecost, the Lord called Camilla Tortoreto Rowe home. She was born in Los Angeles on April 5, 1943 to Ruggero Tortoreto and Josephine Paterno Tortoreto, who preceded her in death. She attended St. Mary Magdalene School and Notre Dame Academy, and received her BA in history magna cum laude from Mount St. Mary's College in 1965. On June 12, 1965, she married Warren Rowe. They moved to Albuquerque in 1981, where she taught at Assumption Parish School and then at Eisenhower Middle School from 1984 to 2003. In 1999, she received an MA in secondary education from UNM. She also received the Crystal Apple Outstanding Middle School Teacher Award. Camilla was blessed with exceptional intelligence, generosity of spirit, humility, and devotion to her family, friends, students, colleagues, and to her Lord. She was a talented pianist and inherited a beautiful singing voice from her mother. Her courage was never more evident than during her battle with cancer over the past year. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Victoria Rowe and Adriana Roze of Los Angeles; her son, Daniel, of Albuquerque; and her sister, Maria Duran, also of Albuquerque. Other immediate family members include Adriana's husband, David Roze; Daniel's wife, Shannon, and Camilla's three beloved grandchildren, Isabella, Nathaniel, and Gabriel; Maria's husband Donald Duran; their daughter Christina O'Connell, her husband Brian, and Camilla's grandniece Julia and grandnephew Evan, all of Albuquerque; Maria's and Don's son John, of San Diego; and their daughter Gabriella, also of Albuquerque. The family welcomes flowers and also requests that any contributions be made to: "United Way in memory of Camilla Rowe, for Domestic Violence," 2340 Alamo SE, Second Floor, Albuquerque NM 87106. A rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. A mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2 at the UNM Aquinas Newman Center. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
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SAIS -- Carmen Sais passed away Sunday at a local Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. 505-247-4124
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SANCHEZ -- Flora Sanchez, passed away on Friday, May 28th at the age of 71. She is survived by her Husband; Felix Sanchez, Her Four Sons; Ray Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez, Felix Sanchez Jr., Lawrence Sanchez and wife, Victoria, One Daughter; Mary Anne Sanchez, Two Brothers; Andy Sanchez and wife Sadie, and Fernando Sanchez, Two Sisters; Jeanette Cavalier and Trini Gallegos. She is also survived by 14 Grandchildren and seven Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 3rd at Salazar & Sons Mortuary with time to be announced at a later date. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Joseph Sanchez, Lawrence Sanchez, Ray Sanchez, Felix Michael Sanchez, Manuel Cavalier, and Andrew Sanchez. Arrangements By: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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SEDILLO -- Fidel Sedillo, Beloved Father and Grandfather was called home by our Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 29, 2004. Fidel was born on December 29, 1909 in Manzano, NM and was a former resident of Mountainair, NM. He was retired from the Santa Fe Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terecita, son Feleciano, and brothers; Melquides and Elfido Sedillo. Fidel is survived by his son, Prospero Sedillo and wife, Lita, Daughter-in-law, Sofie Sedillo; daughters, Frances Montoya and husband, Benjamin, Corrine Melton and husband, Frank, and Angie Salas and husband, Dick. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and other beloved family members and friends. A rosary will be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Funeral Services are set for Wednesday, June 2nd at 9:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Tony Montoya, Raymond Sedillo, Jeff Melton, Gerald Salas, Tony Sedillo and Tiny Sedillo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Montoya, David Sedillo, Johnny Salas and Christopher Salas. Arrangements By: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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SPRINGER -- Edward Earl, passed into God?s kingdom May 25, 2004, after a long illness. Born March 13, 1933 in Shelbyville, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosemary Laws Springer; two sons, Matthew Edward Springer in the United States Navy and Anthony Isaac Springer of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kelsey Denali and Paul Matthew of Norfolk, VA; his brother-in-law Robert M. Laws and wife Shirley of Tyler, TX; sisters: Patsy Sachitano of Beaumont, TX, and Dovie Jane Alfaro and her husband, John, of Houston, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed?s career included thirteen years in the United States Navy, retirement from K-Mart and from his own business of making models for architects and framing artwork. He was an artist in his own right designing and crafting needleworks and weavings. Ed was also a working partner in his wife?s business, Legacy Antiques of Albuquerque and Eagle Nest, NM. Ed was a devoted volunteer for and supporter of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History working in the field excavating dinosaurs and other specimens. He was a founding member of the NMMNH Foundation and the New Mexico Zoological Society. He was an outstanding Cub Scout leader and supported his sons in Scouting and the Children of American Revolution. Ed is a descendent of Henry Andrews, a solider of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave NE, with burial of cremains to follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribution to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History is suggested. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. 884-1188
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STEPHENSON -- Paul Lee "CQ" Stephenson passed away peacefully Thursday May 27, 2004 in Provo, UT. Paul loved his family, friends, travel and aviation. Aviation was not only his hobby, but his occupation as an air traffic controller at the Albuquerque Air Route Control Centre for 381/2 years when he retired in 1988. Paul's aviation love affair started in 1937 in Tampa, FL when he had his first airplane ride in a brand new Stinson Reliant. He joined the USAF after WWII and became a crew chief on the B-25 Mitchell Bomber. After a stint gassing planes at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport, he landed the job he loved so much as an air traffic controller. He was an accomplished pilot and held numerous ratings; he was also a member of the Quiet Birdman ABQ Hangar and Staggerwing Museum Foundation. Through the years he owned many different aircraft but none more treasured than the Beechcraft Staggerwing. He and his family traveled all over the United States attending air shows and antique aviation gatherings. He was a co-chairman of the Antique Classic Judging at the EAA Convention in Oshkosh, WI for many years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hansen of Payson UT; sons, Larry K. Stephenson, Kevin L Stephenson and daughter, Karen L. Stephenson-Akers and husband, Timothy D. Akers, Sr. all of Albuquerque; step-daughters, Carrie Seline and husband, Doug of Phoenix, AZ, Becky Dewitt and husband, Doug of Mesa, AZ and Trudy Beehner and husband, Don of Kellogg, ID; and many grandchildren, a niece, nephews, cousins and sisters-in-law. Paul was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years, Edith Lillian Stephenson. Paul's life will be celebrated with visitation at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday June 1, 2004, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. He will be buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Friday, June 4, 2004, 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd., NE 87110. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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TAPIA -- Modesto Tapia Sr., 75, went home to be with his loving Savior on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at 5:00 am., at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1929 to Felipe Rosendo Tapia and Mela Gallegos Tapia from Santa Fe, formerly of La Mesa de Los Cabos. Modesto was married August 5, 1950 at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe to Mary Lou Tapia. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Lou Tapia; daughter, Zandra L Tapia Rise and Jim Watts; son, Modesto J. Tapia and life-partner, Cathy Galvan; son, Gerald P. Tapia and wife, Amy; and daughter, Lorraine M. Tapia; as well as his grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Rise, Ryan and Cheryl Tapia and Elena and Lorenzo Tapia; his mother, Mela Tapia; his eight brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Modesto attended Agua Fria Elementary from 1935-1940, where he participated in Cub Scouts, Our Lady of Guadalupe from 1940-1942, where he participated in the Basketball and Boxing teams, and St. Michael's High School from 1942-1944 while he worked at Slade Dairy delivering milk. After 10th grade his house burned down so he began working after school parking cars and in an auto body shop during the evenings, eventually working full time. He joined the National Guard in 1948, was inducted in 1950 and served two years in Korea. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Master Sergeant, Tank Battalion Leader-Convoy Retrieving. Upon returning from Korea, he managed Closson & Closson Auto Body Shop and moved to Albuquerque in 1959. He worked as an auto body repairman for 44 years, receiving "Employee of the Year" for three consecutive years. After retiring in 1991, he worked as a school crossing-guard until May 25, 2004. Rosary will be recited Monday, May 31, 2004, at 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 9:00 a.m., at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Monday, May 31, 2004, from 2:30 p.m. until time of rosary. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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TENNYSON -- Leslie W. Tennyson, Sr., 84, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 13 years and also resided in Santa Fe for many years. Went to be with Our Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2004 after a long illness. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated today, Monday, May 31, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Rio Rancho. Interment will be in the National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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TERRELL -- James Arthur Terrell, born October 17, 1929 passed away on May 22, 2004 doing what he most loved, driving his RV in the desert southwest visiting his children. Jimmie's colorful past included the noteworthy service to our country having had the privilege of being in four branches of the military. After a short stint in the Army Jimmie earned his pilot wings in the Navy. He continued his flying career with the Maine Corp and Air Force National Guard. He was activated in 1968 with the NMNG and went to Korea where he was a FAC, Forward Air Controller, directing air strikes for the Republic of Korea Army. On his return to New Mexico Jimmie resumed his job at the FAA, Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller. His retirement from the FAA provided Jimmie with time to continue his flying experience piloting everything from small aircraft to hand guilders and ultra lights. His love for the southwest brought joy in his RV and he spent weeks in the desert. Jimmie T as his friends at AA knew him would have been 30 years old in June. It was the AA that brought Jimmie back into his children's lives. He is survived by his five children, Herbert A. Terrell of Navarre, FL, Marguerite L. (Peggy) Hawke of Colorado Springs, CO, Elizabeth D. Hernandez of Albuquerque, NM, Robert E. Terrell of Spokane, WA, James M. Edison of Tucson, AZ; fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A private family ceremony was held. Mortuary services provided by San Juan Mortuary in Blanding UT. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office 1923 Alvarado Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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TERRELL -- James Arthur Terrell, born October 17, 1929 passed away on May 22, 2004 doing what he most loved, driving his RV in the desert southwest visiting his children. Jimmie's colorful past included the noteworthy service to our country having had the privilege of being in four branches of the military. After a short stint in the Army Jimmie earned his pilot wings in the Navy. He continued his flying career with the Maine Corp and Air Force National Guard. He was activated in 1968 with the NMNG and went to Korea where he was a FAC, Forward Air Controller, directing air strikes for the Republic of Korea Army. On his return to New Mexico Jimmie resumed his job at the FAA, Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller. His retirement from the FAA provided Jimmie with time to continue his flying experience piloting everything from small aircraft to hand guilders and ultra lights. His love for the southwest brought joy in his RV and he spent weeks in the desert. Jimmie T as his friends at AA knew him would have been 30 years old in June. It was the AA that brought Jimmie back into his children's lives. He is survived by his five children, Herbert A. Terrell of Navarre, FL, Marguerite L. (Peggy) Hawke of Colorado Springs, CO, Elizabeth D. Hernandez of Albuquerque, NM, Robert E. Terrell of Spokane, WA, James M. Edison of Tucson, AZ; fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A private family ceremony was held. Mortuary services provided by San Juan Mortuary in Blanding UT. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office 1923 Alvarado Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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THOMPSON -- Ruth Miles Thompson, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2004. She was born Friday, February 10, 1911 in Barclay, KS to George Miles and Emma Ann Moore Miles. She had 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She married Harry Galen Thompson on August 17, 1938. She is survived by her son, George Thompson and wife, Judy, of Belen NM; brother, William Miles and wife, Marie, of Osage City KS; sister, Dorothy Kleine and husband, Ken of Evansville, WY; granddaughters, Jenny Thompson and Margaret Henderson and husband, Bill, and two great- grandchildren, Katelynn Henderson and Samantha Henderson, all of Albuquerque and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry G. Thompson in 1998 and her daughter-in- law, JoAnn Thompson in 1992. Services will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit at French Mortuary from twelve o'clock noon to time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your church, The American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110 or Elks Lodge BPOE 461, 2430 Centre Ave. SE, 87106. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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WEBER -- Robert C. Weber "Bob" was born on May 2, 1922 in Ft. Bayard, New Mexico to William Lloyd Weber and Elizabeth Irene Rice. Bob died on May 26, 2004 in Albuquerque after a long battle with Cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers William L. Weber Jr. of Preston, Idaho, and John Weber of Rexburg, Idaho and his sisters Alice Tochterman of Bellevue, Washington and Mary Edith Sullivan of Albuquerque and his wife of 23 years Fredericka Juhasz, and his second partner of 19 years Ruby Byers. His survivors include his sister Ruth Helen Simms (brother-in-law Charles) of Albuquerque and sister-in-law Sara Weber and family of Rexburg, Idaho and sister-in-law Ruth Weber and family of Groton, Connecticut, sister-in-law Gail Schleifer of Albuquerque and sister-in-law Carol Wehrs of Houston. His surviving children are his daughter Robin Chall (and son-in-law Robert), sons Matthew Weber, Michael Weber (and daughter-in-law Kathy), Robert Weber Jr. and his step-daughter Kimberly Byers (and Mike Callenberger). His cherished grandchildren include Cindy Silva (and her husband Ben), Chris Chall (and his wife, Stephanie), Charles, Melissa and Paul Weber, Rachel Sanchez, Steven, Vincent, Chris and Sandi Spiak. He is also survived by his precious great-granddaughter Jessica Chall and his newest great-grandson Zachary Chall, who was born the day before he died. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces including Tom Simms of Taos, Steve Simms (and his wife, Gail), John Simms (and his wife Alice), and Mary Ellen Slemp (and her husband Larry) of Albuquerque and Mark Montgomery of Bakersfield, Joan Montgomery of Los Angeles, Kathy Pattinos (and her husband Matt) of Houston. Bob grew up in Tularosa, New Mexico and attended Tularosa High School and was a member of the local Presbyterian Church. He claimed Jesus Christ as his Savior prior to attending college at New Mexico State University. He majored in History and English and maintained a strong interest in those subjects his entire life. He loved to watch the History Channel and the Discovery Channel. He was an athletic person and participated in football in high school and college and shared that love with his sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed playing basketball with his sons and nephews. Bob served his country with pride during World War II enlisting in the U.S. Army along with his childhood friends; even though he had been in ROTC in High School and College. He served as a rifle platoon leader of the 1st Platoon, F Company, 290th Infantry Regiment of the 75th Infantry Division. During the majority of his combat service, 1st Lieutenant Weber served as the Company Commander in France and Germany. He was decorated with the Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. His war experiences were always near at heart and he often thought of his comrade. He worked as a sales manager at Albuquerque Linoleum and Carpet Company and All of State Carpet for a total of 54 years. Among his co-workers were close friends Gene and Vonnie Brasher, Charlie and Charlesy Chavez. Services will be conducted by Pastor Dan Schuman from Calvary Chapel on Tuesday June 1, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Sunrise. We commit him into the hands of God, the heavenly Father. The family wishes to sincerely thank Dr. Mitchell Binder and the staff at the Lovelace Oncology Department for their kind and compassionate care. Special thanks go to Rose, Susan, Betty, Irene and Cheryl you have been so wonderful! In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-ACS-2345 or the Vista Care Hospice Foundation at 5201 Venice Suite A & B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505)821-0010. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Mon May 31, 2004

WINDSOR -- Janet Sue Windsor. Her loving spirit left us on May 1, 2004. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, born April 30, 1943 in Idaho Springs, Idaho is survived by her son, Gregg Kotrola; and three brothers, John, James and Ray. She had a deep affection for animals and provided a home for stray cats and dogs throughout her life. Janet was a child of the 60's and embodied the best of that generation, a loving, peaceful personality fueled by a passion for music and the arts and an infectious sense of humor. For the past 20 years Janet was known for her superb work in sales in the high tech industry. Her friends and the number of people she touched are almost countless. "In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures." There will be a "Celebration of Life" on June 5, 2004, Noon - 3:00 p.m. at La Esquina Restaurant, First Plaza Galeria, Albuquerque. At her request, donations to Humane Animal Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, 87108, would be greatly appreciated.
        Published on: Mon May 31, 2004