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ARCHULETA -- Tony Joe Archuleta passed away on June 30, 2004 at the age of 69. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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BRADLEY -- William Daniel Bradley, Jr. (Bill)passed away Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Albuquerque Manor Nursing Home. Cremation has taken place. He is survived by his wife, Erleyne Elvera (Hardy) Bradley and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central United Methodist Church Music Fund or Hospice. The date for a Memorial at the church will be announced later.
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BROWN -- Neal Austin, born June 10, 1983 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, completed his journey on July 2, 2004. He leaves behind his parents, Emmit and Sonja Brown, uncles and aunts, Jo and Damon Brown of Albuquerque, and Charles and Janet Walter of Springville, Utah, dearest cousins, Mark and Nikki Brown of Albuquerque, and best friend Holly Rodecap. His grandparents, Neal and Lois Walter and Pete and Betty Brown, completed their journeys so they could welcome him home. Austin was a warrior in his own right, fighting against cystic fibrosis the best he knew how. He won. We thank the compassionate and caring MICU staff at UNMH and Dr. Sarah Allen, Adult CF Clinic, UNMH, who helped him complete his journey. A memorial service will be held at the University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, July 9, at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Stephen Barrilleaux officiating. Donations may be made in Austin's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd., Bethasda, MD. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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CALVERT -- Robert Ian Calvert, 35, beloved husband, father, and son, passed away suddenly at his Albuquerque home on July 4, 2004. Robert was a long time resident of Albuquerque and was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 13, 1968 to Donald and Martha S. Sego Calvert. He was an Engineering Technician for Intel for over 15 years. Robert was preceded in death by his brother John Patrick Calvert in 1969. He is survived by his beloved wife Amy of Albuquerque, his precious children, Noah, Nicholas and Natalie; his mother, Suzie Sego Calvert of Corrales; father, Don Calvert and wife Hutch of Ft. Meyers, Florida; sister, Teresa Walker and husband David of Rio Rancho; grandparents, Ernie and Lyna Sego of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, Joseph, Susan, and Ryan; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends who will deeply miss him. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Seven Bar Stake Center (Ellison Blvd. at Seven-Bar Loop) with Robert Sego as officiant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 92100, Albuquerque, NM 87199. Services under the care of: Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM (505)891-9192
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EIDSON -- Robert H. Eidson, 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 3, 2004. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Arvell; daughter, Donna Heustess and husband, Ellis, of Albuquerque; granddaughter Lori Heustess and husband, Chadwick Gibbons of Sugarland, TX; sisters, Jean Johnson and Norma Curry, both of Albuquerque; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Robert was born in Tulsa, OK, on April 13, 1921 to Pearl and Walter Eidson. He moved to New Mexico when he was 9 and lived in New Mexico for the majority of his life. Robert was a member of the Masonic Lodge Temple #6. He was master of that lodge in 1959. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE., with Ron Brinkman officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, July 6, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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FISHBURN -- Max Thurston Fishburn, 88, a resident of Stanley, NM passed away Saturday July 3, 2004. He was born October 30, 1915, in South Bend, IN, to Floyd and Ethel Leone (Russell) Fishburn. Max Married Anna Helene Laycock, November 11, 1944 in Santa Anna, CA. Max was a member of the Masons, and served his country during WWII in the Marine Corp. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Anna Helene Fishburn; two sons, Mike and his wife Wanda Fishburn of Las Cruces, NM, Bill and his wife Pat Fishburn of Moriarty, NM; three daughters Jennifer and her husband Earl Brayman, of Stanley, NM, Jackie and her husband Lewie Wickham of Albuquerque, NM, and Cheryl and her husband Gary Kelton, of Edgewood, NM; one sister Bonnie and her husband Ron Bybee of CA; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Max was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter Lori Kelton. Max will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Mr. Fishburn will lie in state Tuesday July 6, 2004-8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM for his family and close friends. A funeral service will be held Tuesday July 6, 2004-2:00 PM at the Stanley Union Church in Stanley, NM, with pastor James Thompson officiating. Burial and Military Honors will be held at The Mountain Valley Cemetery on Barton road in Edgewood, NM. Pallbearers will be John Fishburn, Virgil Kelton, Mike Fishburn, Bill Fishburn, Gary Kelton, and Earl Brayman. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Ortiz, Jonathan Thomas, Robert Kelton, Lewis McComb, Sam King, Everett Loyd, and Jim Yeager. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the: Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM 832-6130.
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GURULE -- William Xavier Gurule died Monday at the age of 40. He was precede in death by his father Florencio Gurule, and brother, Johnny Gurule. He is survived by his children, Gloria Ann, Christina, Adrianna, Anthony, Charles, and Johnny Gurule, brothers, Charles Gurule and wife Dinah, and Anthony Gurule, sisters Josephine Gurule-Kelly and husband Charles, Betty Gurule and Anna Zarragoza and husband Alfred, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your local parish for a memorial mass. A rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW. The time of the Mass is pending and will be announced. Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW.
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HACKARD -- Dennis LaMar Hackard, 66, a resident of Albuquerque, lost his long hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on July 2, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Madeline "Van" Hackard; daughter, Leesa Hanagan and husband Ron of Centreville, VA; son, Christopher Hackard and wife Lisa of Boston, MA; brother, Martin Hackard and wife Merrilyn of Twin Falls, ID and brother, Darwin Hackard of Belen, NM; niece, Gretchen Esson and husband Bill of ID; nephew, Eric Hackard and wife Sue of Marietta, GA; and niece, Valerie Billingsly and husband Steve of Belen, NM. His parents, LaMar and Lillian Hackard, preceded him in death. Dennis was born in Ft. Madison, Iowa on September 12, 1937. He moved with his parents to Albuquerque in November 1945 and graduated from Highland High School in 1955. Dennis worked as an electrician before being drafted into the U.S. Army serving from August 9, 1961 to August 8, 1963. He was a long-standing member of IBEW, Local 611 until going to work at Sandia Labs in 1981 from which he retired in 2000. After retiring, Dennis enjoyed traveling, going to the casino and volunteering his time helping his wife at Manzano High School. Services will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Family and friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 or Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, 8300 Constitution NE 87110 or to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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LYLE -- Dr. John Robert Jr., born November 4, 1944; died June 8, 2004. Dr. Lyle is survived by his father, John R. Lyle Sr. of Albuquerque; and his loving daughter, Kim Colleen Hine and her husband, Jeff of Rio Rancho. His grandchildren include, Trahurn Timblin of Albuquerque, and Michael and Calley Hine of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by his brother, Michael Lyle of Las Vegas, Nevada, and sisters, Mary Utrup of Albuquerque; Martha "Marnie" Lyle-Erhard of Las Cruces, Veronica Peterson of Seaford; and former wife, Carol Merovka of Albuquerque. John also had numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins who respected and loved him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Thelma Lyle. John graduated from St. Pius X High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from UNM. He obtained his medical degree from the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine. His career in psychiatry included private practice in Albuquerque and California. At the time of his passing he worked as a prison psychiatrist with the California Department of Corrections, at San Quentin, in San Francisco, California He is remembered by his colleagues as being a strong advocate for inmates and a prison psychiatrist par excellence. Dr. Lyle's medical and psychiatric interests were centered upon efforts to heal the whole person, both physically and mentally. He had little tolerance for individuals who did not respect other human beings, whatever their position in life. He was a gregarious person, who appreciated all kinds of music; read avidly about a multitude of topics, and loved the ocean. John is remembered by his family as a generous physician who cared deeply about his patients, colleagues, and friends. He is missed by all who knew him. He was cremated at the Halsted Gray-Carew Funeral Home on Sutter Street in San Francisco, California; 415-673-3000. A funeral mass is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Annunciation Parrish, 2532 Vermont NE in Albuquerque.
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MARKS -- Warren K. Marks, 72, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2004, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lela; daughter, Susan Miller and husband, Bobby; son, Keith Marks, and wife, Amy; sister, Marion Deveney, and husband, Joseph, all of Albuquerque; brother, Bruce Marks and wife, Almeda, of Wichita, KS; and many nieces and nephews as well as close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Warren served with the U.S. Navy as a Photographer's Mate during the Korean conflict. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended the University of New Mexico. After retiring from his own business in tools and maintenance equipment, he managed an indoor soccer facility, then pursued a life-long interest in medicine by becoming an EMT. Warren's sense of humor will be missed. He loved to read, tease and watch sporting events. He coached soccer and volunteered in various capacities for his kids soccer, softball, volleyball teams and scout troop. He had a good ear for music and, as a younger man, was quite a talented artist. Warren loved his Savior deeply and was ready to go home to be with Him. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque (4001 Osuna NE) on Thursday, July 8, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. with pastor Bob Church as officiant. Cremation has taken place and Warren will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary Chapel Global Adventures, the Animal Humane Association, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the care of: Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM (505)891-9292
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MCCLOSKEY -- Donald McCloskey, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, July 4, 2004. He is survived by his son, Steve McCloskey of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Lois Gallmeyer of Albuquerque, and Mariel Reynolds of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, John Gallmeyer of Albuquerque and Bill Gallmeyer and wife Somerset of Columbus MS.; great-grandchildren, Tracy Marie, Christian Blake, David Arthur and Hunter Evan; brother, Maurice McCloskey of Los Alamos; and sister, Eloise DeGeer and husband Stan of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his daughter Laurie Lou in 1942; wife Florence in June 1996 and brother Palmer McCloskey; sisters, Elizabeth Bartley and Christena McFatridge. Don was born on July 22, 1912 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Cully D. and Eunice McCloskey. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1933 with a BS degree in Architecture. He married Florence Tefft in 1939. He received his orders as a Second Lt. In the U.S. Army in 1941 and he served during WWII in Washington D.C., The Philippines and Australia as a Topographic Engineer and was a Major at the time of his separation. In 1946 he returned to Indianapolis where he worked and eventually became owner of Midwest Heating Company until his retirement in 1979. In October 1979 he and Florence moved to Santa Fe New Mexico. They resided there until moving to Albuquerque in 1982 to spend more time with their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. He loved remodeling homes, and gardening. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel on Thursday, July 8, at 11:30 a.m.with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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MCMANN -- Robert J. McMann, 65, a native of Albuquerque since 1939, died on Saturday, July 3, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Nita McMann of Albuquerque; daughter, Kim Aragon, husband Matthew, and grandson Jacob of Albuquerque; son, David Hubbard and wife Mandi of Greenville, SC; and sister, Janie Ballis of Cleveland, OH. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Health Care, 3500 Comanche Rd. NE, Bldg. F, Albuquerque, NM 87107. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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MITCHELL -- Jessie A. Mitchell, age 87, born June 17, 1917 in Akron , Ohio and a resident of Albuquerque since 1951 passed away peacefully on Friday July, 2, 2004. She is survived by her six children; Linda and John Guernsey of Indiana, Cheryl Barrios of Albuquerque, Judy Kislan of Arizona, Fred and Anne Mitchell, Jr. of Albuquerque, Dennis Mitchell of Farmington, Terry and Lori Mitchell of Albuquerque; several great and great-great grandchildren; sister Jean and Bill Price of Ohio and brother Sam Justus of Ohio. Jessie was a charter member of Hoffmantown Church and husband Fred Sr. was one of the first pianists for the church. She was very active in the church's children's ministry and continued to do so well into her 80's. She will be remembered as a very loving and caring mother, faithful friend and servant of God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Fred Mitchell Sr. on December 28, 1982. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at University Blvd. Chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hoffmantown Church or Family Church. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MONGAR -- Lt. Col. (Ret) Gradon E. Mongar, age 80, of Albuquerque passed into the wild blue yonder on July 2, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 6, 1923 in Palisade Nebraska. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elaine; daughter Carol of Albuquerque; son David of Clovis; and his grandson Christopher of Clovis. He was a fighter pilot in the U.S.A.F. for 27 years. He flew P-47's in Germany in WWII, F-100's in Vietnam. His last assignment was Squadron Commander of the 524th at Cannon A.F.B. He retired in 1970. Following retirement he owned and operated Mongar's Clock & Antiques, in Clovis for eight years. Public visitation will be Tuesday, July 6, 2004 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery, date and time to be announced. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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PETERSON -- Kathy Sue Allen Peterson, born February 22, 1959, died June 29, 2004. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 8, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at Heights Community Center, 823 Buena Vista SE, 87106, 848-1334. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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RIBERA -- Meliton U. The family of Meliton U. Ribera would like to thank the VA for their compassion and support during our bereavement. Special thanks to Dr. Richard Darin and Dr. Ken Clare, the nurses and attending staff on the 4th and 5th floors. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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SANCHEZ -- Elfego G. Sanchez, 1922 - 2004. Elfego G. Sanchez, age 82, went home to with our Lord at 8:00 Sunday morning, July 4, 2004. He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Elfego was very well liked and respected by everyone who knew him and he will be missed very much by all of his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donicio and Faustina Garcia Sanchez; his sister, Josie Griego; 5 brothers, Modesto, Adolfo, Leo, Dennis and Jonny Sanchez; and great grandchild, Daniel Fermin Lopez. Elfego is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carmen T. Sanchez; sister, Julia McGill and her husband, Alfred; his 5 beloved children, Angie Lopez and her husband, Fermin, Alfred Sanchez and his wife, Linda, Henry Sanchez and his wife, Jenny, Donna Avila and her husband, Alfred, and Regina Jaramillo and her husband, Patrick; 13 grandchildren who loved and adored their grandpa, Fermin Jr., Elfego "Al", Henry, and Dominic Lopez, Jeremy and Jared Sanchez, Jeremy and Bryce Minnich, Kathryn and Russell Avila, Eric and Donna Jaramillo, and Yvette and her daughter Alyssa Jaramillo; 14 great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. All services will take place at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 beginning with a viewing at 6:00 pm. to be followed with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 9:00am. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 1:30pm. Pallbearers will be Eric Jaramillo, Russell Avila, Bryce Minnich, Henry Lopez, Jeremy and Jarad Sanchez. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen
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SHOOK -- Georgia E. Shook, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, passed away after a long illness at Paloma Blanca on July 4, 2004. She is survived by her son, David Shook and wife Carol of Grand Rapids, Michigan; brother, Glendon Brown of Albuquerque; sister, June Shafer of Winter Park, Florida; grandchildren, Krisandra Goeldel and husband Bob of Rockford, Michigan and Chad Shook and wife Jennifer of Grand Rapids, Michigan; great granddaughter, Samantha Shook of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Georgia enjoyed watching UNM Lobo Athletics. She was retired from the Albuquerque Public Schools after 20 years of service. Cremation has taken place. Private family memorial service to be held at a later date. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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SMITH -- Claude T. Smith In loving memory of Tom Smith Jan 7, 1931 - July 6, 2003 Dearest Tom, It's been a year since you left us and not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We miss you very much. We miss the jokes and stories you told. We miss your laugh and all the strangers who gathered around our dinner table. We miss you because you're not here to hold and comfort is. You spoiled us. You're not here to welcome us back home, but we know in our hearts you're waiting to welcome us home to you, so until we meet again we love & miss you every day. Your family Diana, Chris & family, Lisa & family, Cheryl & family, Jason & family.
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VENZUELA -- Dave Venzuela passed away unexpectedly July 2, 2004. His remarkable capacity to pour love on family and friends will keep this father, godfather and good friend alive in our hearts and memories forever. His intense devotion to God eases our pain as we know he is already in heaven. Born in Greeley, CO, Dave came to Albuquerque on military duty in the early 1950s. He was, as anyone who met him will attest, a colorful character. His unique personality made him all the more dear to us. He is survived by the two daughters, who were his reason for living, Leslie Venzuela Monaghan of Corrales and Denise Bentley of Phoenix. Also, by a goddaughter he loved dearly, Jamie Bailey; and the eight year-old best friend who brightened his life, Nicolas Bailey; sons-in-law Dan Monaghan and Rob Bentley; along with Marjorie Marler, Bobby Joe Marler and Nikkie Marler, have all lost someone special. His friends are countless, since they are virtually anyone he met across half a century in New Mexico. Time and each other's comfort will mend our hearts, but time will never fade our love and sweet memories. A visitation at Vista Verde Mortuary in Rio Rancho (Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln.) starts at 6:30 Tuesday evening with the rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass celebrating Dave's life is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho, followed by a military graveside ceremony at Vista Verde Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests prayers for Dave, and prayers for family and friends who must now go on without him. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho New Mexico 892-9920
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VERGARA -- Mercedes Sanchez Vergara, 1918 -2004, age 86, went to meet her Maker on July 4, 2004. While living in Belen, Mercedes was very active in Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She retired from the Belen Consolidated Schools after 42 years of dedicated service. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Mario Vergara; her parents, Adelaida and Maximilano Sanchez; two brothers, Melquiadez, and Eulojio Sanchez; two sisters, Julianita Sanchez and Romanita Baca. Mercedes is survived by her sister -in-law, Stella Sanchez from Jarales; and many loving nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 beginning with a viewing at 6:00 p.m. followed with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 9:00am. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robert Sanchez, Max Castillo, Max Baca, Charles Sanchez, Joey Chavez, and Alfonso Sanchez. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM
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