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BACA -- Jerry Baca, age 46, passed away June 10, 2004. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lalo Baca. Jerry is survived by his sisters, Sophie Gallegos, Frances Apodaca and husband, Abram; brothers, Dimas Baca, Peter Baca, Leroy Baca; and many nieces and nephews. Private services have been held. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th TS. NW. ABQ., 505-343-8008.
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BRADY -- IN MEMORY OF JEFFREY SCOTT BRADY FEBRUARY 18, 1960 to JUNE 15, 1989 Dear Daddy, I miss you dearly and I love you lots. I will be a freshman at Manzano. I am a JV Cheerleader. Love your daughter, Amanda Marie "Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for awhile, leave footprints in our hearts, and we are never the same." Jeff is loved and missed by his 14-year old beautiful daughter, Amanda Marie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Brady; sisters, Tammy and Mark Rapp and Sydney, Shannon and Mark Kmatz Kellison, and Jeffrey
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BRAWLEY -- Harry Neil Brawley. Masonic Graveside services for Harry Neil Brawley 73, of Roswell will be Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Hatch, New Mexico at Garden Of Memories Cemetery with Pastor Jim Woods officiating. Neil passed away on Friday June 12, 2004 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Neil was born May 5, 1931 to Ernest Brawley and Bueland Tate Brawley in Hatch, New Mexico. He and Edith were married on Nov. 26, 1952 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was a farmer in Hatch for a number of years and in Socorro, New Mexico for thirty years before moving to Roswell four years ago. Neil was a member of The Val Verde Masonic Lodge #62 in Hatch, New Mexico. Neil is survived by his wife Edith Brawley of the family home; one daughter, Joanne Johnson of Farmington, New Mexico; two grandchildren, Patrick Neil Johnson in the US Army in Germany; Janna Nicole Johnson of Farmington, New Mexico; one sister, Estelline Williams of Pampa, Texas; brother, Everett Brawley of Hatch, New Mexico and numerous nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by one son, Don Edwin Brawley in 1981 and one brother, Gerald Brawley in 1984 and his parents and one infant sister, Betty Katheryn Brawley. Pallbearers will be Patrick Johnson, Billy Glen Rasberry, Milton Rasberry, Greg Brawley, Alan Brawley and Dave Wade. Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cancer Treatment Center 405 W. Country Club Rd. Roswell, New Mexico.
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BUNNELL -- Jimmy David Bunnell age 62, of Albuquerque died Friday, June 11, 2004. He is survived by his wife Karen of Albuquerque; Daughter Tammy Munoz (Mark) of Albuquerque; Son Michael Bunnell of Albuquerque; Grandchildren Heather Tanner, Amanda Tanner, Calleigh Bunnell, Rachel Munoz, Daniel Bunnell, and Ryan Munoz all of Albuquerque. Mother Ola Mae Bunnell of Texas; Sister Carol Atwood of Arizona Brothers Kenneth Bunnell of Texas and Larry Bunnell of Farmington. Mr. Bunnell was a faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather whom will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mass will be held on June 15, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Indian School Road, Albuquerque NM. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on June 15, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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CALDERON -- Frank Calderon, age 56 and a resident of Albuquerque for 24 years died Thursday June 10, 2004. Frank is survived by a loving father of one daughter Alicia Marie Calderon and one son Steven (Rey) Calderon both of Albuquerque; a sister Teresa Maria Dreher; three brothers Fred Hernandez and wife Maria Elena, Robert Calderon and wife Rose Mary, and Rodolfo Calderon all of El Paso, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Reyes and Esperanza Calderon and his grand mother Luz Martinez. He was a member of Calvary Chapel. Viewing and visitation will be held Monday June 14, 2004 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 15, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors with Pastor Paul Scozzafava of Calvary Chapel officiating. Interment will be in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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CHAVEZ -- Mr. Richard Chavez, 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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DANIELS -- Micki Churchwell Daniels, 51, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 13, 2004. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. All who knew her were blessed by her joyful spirit and kindness. She is preceded in death by her father, William F. Churchwell in 1982. Micki is survived by her husband, Steve Daniels of Ashland City, TN; daughter, Kelly and husband, Bennie Britt of Fort Wainright, AK; and precious grandchildren, Courtney and Bennie Britt. Also surviving are her mother, Frances Churchwell of Albuquerque; and sisters, Paula and husband, Larry Carey of Edgewood, NM and Carol and husband, Jim Harbinson of Parker, CO; dearly loved nephews and their wives, Adam and Bonnie Brewer of Albuquerque and Nathan and Sarah Brewer of Corpus Christi, TX. Born in Boise, ID, she started school and lived much of her life in Albuquerque. She obtained her Bachelor of Bus. Admin. from Wayland Baptist University. Micki enjoyed working with the Baptist Foundation of NM beginning in 1989. She was a loving caregiver to seniors and coordinated national tours for many Friends of the Foundation. She retired as Trust and Estates Admin. in 2001. She was a member of Sandia Baptist Church and enjoyed singing God's praise. A Memorial Service will be held at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Avenue on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. We will miss her warm smile and sense of humor, and her love for all her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Foundation, PO Box 16560, Albuq., NM 87191-6560.
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ESCOBEDO -- JoAnn Baldonado-Escobedo. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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GRIEGO -- Linda P. Griego, 52, went to be with her Dad on Sunday, June 13, 2004. Linda worked at Albuquerque Manor for many years. She is survived by her mother, Dora Lucero; husband, Paul Griego; daughter, Anna Maria Griego; brother, Emelio Lucero; sisters, Peggy Martinez and husband, Chris, Yolanda Walton and husband, Chris, Dina Lucero, Dreciann Gallegos and husband, Melvin; and many godchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation for Linda will be held on Tuesday evening, June 15, 2004 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery where the Graveside Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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JOHNSON -- Vita A. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Special thanks to Our Lady of Sorrows Church; the pallbearers; to those who accompanied the family for the rosary and funeral service; to those whom sent the beautiful floral tributes, cards, food, and especially prayers. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Funeral services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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KELLIHER -- James Kenneth Kelliher died June 11, 2004 after a long illness. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1926. He entered the Army in 1944 and was sent to Officers Training School at Fort Benning, Georgia. World War II ended shortly thereafter, and he was sent to Okinawa as an officer handling on-loading and offloading of cargo vessels. Upon returning to this country, Mr. Kelliher attended the University of Missouri and was the top-ranking graduate of his school in 1949. He began a 35-year career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation, where he was a human resources manager in several Westinghouse divisions. His specialty, however, was labor relations, and he was considered one of the company's best contract negotiators. The union representatives did not always agree with him, but they admired him for his honesty and fairness. He was firm but still maintained their respect. Because of transfers within Westinghouse, Mr. Kelliher and his family lived in Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD, Fairmont, WV, and Livingston, NJ. In those towns he was on boards of many charitable organizations and enjoyed performing in local Little Theater productions. In 1995, Mr. and Mrs. Kelliher left their longtime home in Livingston, NJ and moved to Albuquerque. Mr. Kelliher became a board member of the First Unitarian Church, co-founded the northern New Mexico branch of the Funeral Consumer Alliance, and participated in Vintage Players performances. Mr. Kelliher was beloved by many, including his wife, Marion; and their children and spouses, Laurie Kelliher and Andrew Obelnicki, Daniel Kelliher and Pamela Hoopes, Casey Kelliher and Terry Schile; grandchildren, Henry and Nell Obelnicki, Caitlin and Fiona Kelliher; and Mr. Kelliher's brother, William F. Kelliher of Fresno, CA. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday morning, July 1, 2004 at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. Following the service, a reception will be held at the social hall across the patio from the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, those who wish might choose to contribute to the First Unitarian Church Memorial Fund, 3701 Carlisle Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 or to the Roadrunner Food Bank, 2500 Gibson Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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KOSNOPFAL -- Luella Kosnopfal, age 98, and a longtime resident of Bluewater Lake, Prewitt, NM, peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Grants Good Samaritan Center. She was born February 9, 1906, to Allison and Louisa Ehlebracht in Grand Prairie, MN. She married Harry R. Kosnopfal on August 29, 1925, in Hampton, IA. Harry was a carpenter and field superintendent for general contractors and Luella accompanied him on jobs across the country. She supported him with everything from record keeping to crew cook on remote construction sites. The couple retired in 1965 and moved to their new home in Bluewater Lake. Luella was college educated as a certified primary school teacher and was active in teaching kindergarten, as well as tutoring those who were illiterate in the English language. She discontinued this volunteer activity at age 91. Her many and varied interests included nature study, hiking, boating, fishing, flower gardening, crafts and travel. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished artist, specializing in landscape and scenes from nature. She is survived by her son, Eldine Cole from Arpin, WI and a host of friends to whom she was a mentor, teacher and otherwise very special person. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 52 years and a sister Lelia. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004 at IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, Milan, New Mexico. The Rev. Garland Moore will officiate. This will be a celebration of her beautiful life, a remembrance of all the memorable times each of us have shared with Lou. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Milan and a very strong supporter of the OUTREACH MISSION in Grants. Memorials in her name may be made to Pastor Garland Moore to support this mission to those needing this social ministry.
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LOPEZ -- Benjamin F. Lopez. The familywould like to express their sincere appreciation to all family and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy received during our time of loss. Thank you so much. Arrangements by: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800
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LUCERO -- Maria P. Lucero, age 87, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called home by our Heavenly Father and Savior, Monday, June 14, 2004. Maria was born in Trujillo, NM; and was a resident of Alameda, NM. Maria was a parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose H. Lucero in 2002; a son, Margarito; two daughters, Lillian and Ruby Ann Rivera. Maria is survived by her loving children, Albert Richard and wife Anna, Carlos and wife Lorraine, Jose Louie, Jose H. Jr., Eugenio (Geno), Lawrence and wife Melecia, Arsenio (Archie) Lucero, Evangeline (Vangie) Weimer and husband Oscar, Eluvinia (Ida) Myers and husband Randy; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, George Padilla; numerous nieces, nephews and other beloved family members and friends. Maria will be greatly missed by her loving family. Visitations will be Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Final viewing will be Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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LUKENS -- Paralee Armstrong Lukens passed away on June 11, 2004 at the age of 84. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Lukens Schoen of Placitas, New Mexico; by her son, David Edward Lukens, of Santa Clara, California; and by her former husband, William P. Lukens of Lynchburg, Virginia. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Paralee was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 15, 1919 to Dennis Osborne Armstrong and Alma Noble Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her sister, Maxine Mason of Danville, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois, Rutgers State Teachers College and the University of Rochester, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in teaching. She taught elementary school in New Jersey and worked as a secretary. She retired from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984. She was active in the Association of University Women, the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and the Municipal Art Guild of Austin. For many years she served as an usher for the Austin Symphony. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Austin and in Rio Rancho. For the last five years she resided at Acantilado Vista in Rio Rancho. Her family wishes to convey their sincere appreciation to the staff of Acantilado Vista, Zia Hospice, and to Barbara Hernandez of Freedom Heart Senior Care who provided a beautiful sunset. Paralee was always a Texan at heart. She will be remembered for her love of painting, her faith, her sense of humor, her stories, and her white Stetson hat. A memorial service will be held at Acantilado Vista on Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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MARES -- Pablo Mares, born March 3, 1913 to Domingo and Seferina Mares, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2004. Pablo is survived by his daughter, Patricia Mares-Mischke; son, Paul Mares and wife, Patricia; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bernice Adams and husband, Dow. Pablo was preceded in his death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Lucille Mares in April 2002. Pablo was a caring father and wonderful role model for his family and for the many students lives he touched as a music teacher, musician and composer. Pablo composed the song, "Mi Lindo Nuevo Mexico" which was adopted as the official state bilingual song for the State of New Mexico by the 1995 Legislature. His career included 35 years in New Mexico Public Schools in El Rito, Santa Fe, Belen and Los Lunas. In 1968, upon his retirement, Pablo accepted an appointment to teach overseas for the U.S. Military in Bad Krueznach, Germany (3 years) and Kenitra, Morocco. Early in his career, Pablo's orchestra arrangements and his song " Mi Lindo Nuevo Mexico" were published by Karl Fischer, Inc. New York. At that time, Pablo was the only native-born New Mexican published by this important music publisher. During his career Pablo was honored by two Governors and two Secretary of State's, receiving the titles of: Colonel Aide de Camp and Hidalgo de Calificada Nobleza. His many accomplishments and compositions are too numerous to list but his greatest accomplishments in life are the many people he touched during his 91 years. He inspired many students from disadvantaged families to recognize their value and ultimately achieve important accomplishments in music, education and in their own lives. Pablo will continue to be remembered by many for a long time and his influence will, in fact, go on for generations; a tremendous legacy for one of such meager beginnings. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, one hour prior to the Rosary. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCINTYRE -- Boleslo A. McIntyre, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret), 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, June 12, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Alice McIntyre; daughter, Maureen McIntyre of Albuquerque; sons, Gary of Albuquerque, Michael of Pomona Beach, FL., Timothy, Dennis, Shawn, and Avery all of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; brothers David of Albuquerque and Craig of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Theresa Zamora of Denver, CO. Boleslo was preceded in death by his sons, Richard and Brian. He was a bombardier-navigator during WWII. After WWII he was a test pilot for Hughes and McDonald Douglas Aircraft Corp. After retirement he taught high school and was a football coach. He also owned restaurants in Albuquerque, Mori's and The Golden Tee. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Rosary will be recited Wednesday, June 16, 2004, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas N.E. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 17, 2004, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. N.E. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM, Thursday, 11:30 a.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. (505) 275-3500
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PADILLA -- Antonia (Tonita) Padilla, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2004, at the family home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Toni graduated from Loretto Academy in 1945. She then started her long and successful banking career, which encompassed over 40 years. She started at First National Bank of Santa Fe. She also worked at Santa Fe National Bank and was one of the original employees of Capital Bank, under the direction of Ike Kalangis. Toni's career culminated in her becoming vice-president of Sunwest Bank. Toni was an extremely generous woman with her money, contributing thousands of dollars to various charities, particularly those involving hunger and children. Toni was an avid reader, bowler and she loved to gamble. She was a life-long parishioner of Cristo Rey Church and was a member of the Cristo Rey Altar Society and Union Protectiva Femenina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Cesaria Martinez Rivera and her brother, Jose Reyes Rivera. She was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law Augustine Gallegos, Alfonso LeFebre and Joe Encinias. She is survived by her husband to whom she was married for 56 years, Antonio Jose Padilla and six children; Carmen Carrillo and husband Michael Kuhlewind, children Andrew and Michael Carrillo; Leo Padilla and children Joseph Padilla and wife Teresa Poole, Celina Varela and husband Gene, Tanya, Antonio & Matthew Padilla, Maria Padilla-Enyart and husband Steve, and daughter Lindsay Marisol; Cesaria (Cia) Tapia and children Donna Gurule & husband Mark, Bianca and Steven Barela; Ana Padilla and daughter Marisa Danielson and Carlos A. Padilla and children David, Nicole and Arianne Padilla. She also had seven (7) great-grandchildren, Samantha Gurule, Angelica Padilla, Andres Padilla. Mannie Padilla, Samantha Padilla, Amber Varela and Diego Varela. She is also survived by her brother, Matias Rivera, sister Eloyda Garcia and husband Rudy, and sisters-in-law Zoila Rivera, Rosaura Gallegos of Farmington, NM, Adelina LeFebre and Corrina Encinias. Toni had a great number of friends, relatives and colleagues who loved her and will miss her dearly. A rosary will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Cristo Rey Church at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cristo Rey Church on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the National Cemetery. Reception following at Cristo Rey Center. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren. We ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Toni's name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: PO Box 224523; Dallas, TX 75222.
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POWERS -- Carolyn J. Powers December 30, 1939 - June 10, 2004 A TRIBUTE TO A BEAUTY To a beautifully strong mother, grandmother, and friend. In our growing years you blessed us with your faithful and unconditional love. God showed His love to us through you. Thank you! "Praise be to the Lord, for He showed His wonderful love to me." Psalm 31:21 We'll always love you, Your loving family.
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RISENHOOVER -- Laura "Libby" Risenhoover, 36, a resident of Albuquerque for eight years, died on June 14, 2004. She is survived by her husband of ten years, Loren Risenhoover of Albuquerque; two children, Hannah and Nathan of the family home; mother, Holly Shinault of Albuquerque; father, Ron Shinault and wife, Judy of Memphis, TN; grandmother, Olga Harris of Las Cruces, NM. She is survived by numerous other relatives. Libby was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority at New Mexico State University. She attended Mesa View United Methodist Church and was a member of its hand bell choir. Service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Mesa View United Methodist Church, 4701 Montano Rd. NW with Pastor John Schwarting, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE with a reception to follow back at the church. Pallbearers will be David Jones, Robbie Jones, Steve Repp, Bill Klein, Kerry Bruce and Theo Martinescu. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairy Godmother Foundation, In Memory Of Laura R., 2020 Lincoln Park West Suite 37-E, Chicago, IL 60614. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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RIVERA -- Most Reverend Father Edward M. Rivera passed away Monday, June 14, 2004. He was preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Rivera. He is survived by his father, Lorenzo (Larry) Rivera; five sisters, Diane Rivera of Denver, CO and children, Pam Ybarra and husband, Herbert Glenn Sr. of Orlando, FL and children, Susan McKenna and husband, Todd of Phoenix, AZ and children, Anita Feight, husband, Larry and daughter, of Albuquerque, NM, Jennifer Randall, husband, Ryan and daughter of Albuquerque, NM; four brothers, Tony Rivera, wife, Kathy and children, of Albuquerque, Timothy Rivera, wife, Sandy and children of Farmington, NM, Steve Rivera, wife, Cathy and children of Las Vegas, NV, Robert Rivera of Denver, CO. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories before entering Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, CT. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, he was ordained a priest of God on June 7, 2003 by Archbishop Michael Sheehan of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe, NM, and assigned as Parochial Vicar to Risen Savior Catholic Church in Albuquerque. He celebrated his first Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church on June 8, 2003. Father Rivera loved his faith and his family. A fun-loving person, he enjoyed playing golf, winning at cribbage and beating his nephews in basketball at the park. He was dedicated to his family and to prayer. He had a great devotion to the Divine Mercy, our Blessed Mother, the Eucharist, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. He was a powerhouse of prayer. During his year of service to Our Lord, the Catholic Church, his parishioners, and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Father Rivera touched and changed so many lives through his holiness, courage, devotion and strong will. Public visitation will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Sunrise Funeral Options from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Rosary service will be recited at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 followed by a Vigil of the Deceased at 7:00 p.m. The Liturgy of the Hours/Office of the Dead will be recited at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2004. Archbishop Michael Sheehan will preside at the Mass of the Resurrection to be held at Risen Savior Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. The Pallbearers will be his nephews; Christopher, Jason and Aaron McKenna, Glenn Ybarra Jr., and Andrew and Tony Rivera Jr. The Honorary Pallbearers are his brothers. Committal will take place after the Funeral Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Archdiocese Seminary Fund, c/o and made payable to Church of Risen Savior. Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010.
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SCHIFANI -- Danta Schifani September 25, 1922 - June 14, 1983 In Loving Memory Miss you. Your brother, Daniel Schifani and your son, Joseph Schifani of Albuquerque and daughters, Tina Schifani of California, Jolene Rowe of New Orleans, LA and Karen Valdez of Albuquerque.
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STELZER -- Milton J. Stelzer, died at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on Sunday, June 13, 2004 following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Lynn Roberson Stelzer, their daughter Lisa May and husband Gregory and his granddaughter Allison Lynn May. He is also survived by three siblings; Kathryn Everson and Kenneth Stelzer, both of Stoughton, WI and Lorin Stelzer of Bellingham, WA as well as their spouses. Milt was born on September 2, 1929, the firstborn to Milton F. and Mabel (Fritsch) Stelzer of Bloomer, WI. He was reared in Bloomer until his junior year of High School when the family moved to Stoughton, WI. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until 1955. He completed his higher education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and ended in 1960 when he earned his PH.D. in Entomology. Milt moved to Albuquerque that same year and went to work as a research scientist for the U.S. Forest Service. Following their marriage in 1967, Milt and Lynn lived in Apia, Western Samoa for two years while Milt worked for the United Nations/South Pacific Commission. Their daughter Lisa was born there. In the 1970's, the Stelzers returned to the U.S. and resided in Corvallis, OR where Milt once again worked the next 21 years for the United States Forest Service. He retired in 1986. In 1991, they returned to New Mexico and settled in Rio Rancho. Milt's passion was golf, a game he played from early childhood until his illness kept him off of the golf course. He worked as a Marshal at Santa Ana Golf Course and became a golf rules official in the 1990's. He loved the challenge of learning and enforcing the rules at local tournaments. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary (Sara Rd, at Meadowlark Lane), on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Services under the care of: Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 505-892-9920
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WARD -- David Ward, of Albuquerque passed away June 13, 2004 at the age of 35. David was born June 18, 1968. He was an employee of New Mexico Metal Systems. He was preceded in death by his father Danny Ward and his son Danny Ray Ward. David is survived by his wife Jeanette Ward of the family home, his three daughters, his mother Eva Hobbs, two brothers; Eddie Scrulock and wife Nina and Steve Scrulock and wife Connie, his uncle Joe Hobbs and wife Bonnie, his in-laws Ray and Magdalena Martinez, his goddaughter Desiree Garcia and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. David enjoyed watching car racing and fishing. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Garcia Mortuary. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Thursday June 17, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.at Holy Family Catholic Church, 550 Atrisco Dr. SW, Albuquerque. Pallbearers are Ivan Chavez, Robert Martinez, Brian Lucero, J.J. Scurlock, Wayne Roberts, and Bo Martinez. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a trust fund for David's children has been set up at Bank of America on Isleta Blvd. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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