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APODACA -- Mrs. Edna Lee Apodaca, 76, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2004. Mrs. Apodaca was born in Silver City and raised in T. or C. and moved to Albuquerque in 1950 where she has resided since. Mrs. Apodaca is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, E. Edward (Eddie) Apodaca; her loving daughters, Verna Rockey and husband, Robert and Tillie A. Vigil; her adored grandchildren, E Edward Rockey, Brian Vigil, Cabrini Rockey, and David Vigil; her sister, Barbara Hardisty and husband, Dan; her son-in-law, Mike Vigil; her beloved dog, Striker; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, whose lives she has touched with her kindness, generosity and humor. A visitation will be Friday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Memorial Funeral Service at 9:00 a.m. by Deacon Harry Beare. Final disposition will take place at a later date. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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BACA -- JOSEFITA G. JOSEFITA G. BACA AUGUST 16, 1915 - AUGUST 26, 1999 Dear Mom, It's been 5 years today that you went on to a better place. Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. There will always be heartache and often silent tears, but always loving memories of you. We hold you close to our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us all of our lives until we meet again. If tears could make a staircase and heartache could a make a lane, we'd run the path to heaven and bring you home again. We love you our Mamacita! Your children, Maxine, Rupe, Patsy, Jenny, Isaac, Chris, Robert, Paul, Ben, Lelo and Santos
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BROWN -- Hazel I. Brown, 93, a resident of Edgewood, died Sunday, August 22, 2004. She is survived by her brother, Clarence "Brownie" Brown of Pueblo, CO; several nieces and nephews; and longtime friend and colleague in the missionary field, Mildred E. Benton of Belen. Miss. Brown was preceded in death by her brothers, Carroll, Fay and Theodore; and sisters, Myrtle T. and Ruth K. She was a charter member of Grace Church of Albuquerque. A resident of New Mexico for 85 years coming from Kansas, she wrote and distributed across the United States gospel tracts and her booklet "The Dispensations". Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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CHACON -- George Chacon, 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2004. He was born on March 9, 1918 in Albuquerque, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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DOMINGUEZ -- Pauline Roybal de Dominguez was born December 23, 1912 to Rafael Roybal and Perfetita Garduno in Pojoaque, NM. Pauline passed away peacefully Saturday, August 21, 2004. She is survived by daughters, Rosina Pauline Barela and husband, Philip of Albuquerque, NM, Connie Marie Blinzler of Albuquerque, and Lucille Patricia Huberdeau and husband, Mel of Massachusetts; sons, Juan Fred Rivera and wife, Evangeline of Pena Blanca, NM, and Ed Sandoval. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held Thursday morning, August 26 at 9:00 a.m. at the Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque. Mass of the Resurrection will follow the Rosary immediately. Services are under the direction of: Fitzgerald and Son 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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FREE -- Oather G. Free, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004. He is survived by his daughters, JoeAnn Carr and husband, Dean of Los Lunas and Bobbie Sue Miller; son, Deral Meek and wife, Stacy, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Kimberly Miller, Dane Miller, and Charlene Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Julia Meek and Deral Meek, Jr., Dano and Eddy Miller, and Thomas Lawrence; sisters, Dorothy Burton and husband, Charles of Albuquerque and Cecile Schmidt and husband, Rob of Sacramento, CA; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Boyd Morrod officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Deral Meek, Dean Carr, Larry Stepp, Bill Crawley, Jim Crawley, and Deral Meek, Jr. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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GARCIA -- Theresa Garcia 61, passed away on August 13, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. Theresa was born in Las Vegas, NM on March 18, 1943. Theresa was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn M. Garcia in 1992. Theresa is survived by her husband, Anthony A. Garcia; daughter, Renee Garcia; son-in-law, Jim Chaney; son, Anthony L. Garcia; daughter-in-law, Lynnette Hyre; grandsons, Loren, Anthony, & Travis; father, Alfred M. Garcia; brothers, Alfred (Ronnie) Garcia Jr., Ben Garcia, Glen Garcia, Andrew Garcia, Diego Garcia, Robert Garcia; sisters, Bernadine Martinez, Rita Garcia, Annette Ackerman, and Jeanette Martinez; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; as well as countless loved ones and friends. Theresa was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She could brighten a room with her smile. She will be missed deeply by all of us. We love you, Theresa. A Communion Service, final farewell and interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Albuquerque, NM, on Saturday August 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.
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KENNEDY -- Margaret Somers Kennedy, 68, a former resident of Albuquerque, died August 21, 2004 in Lower Lake, CA. Born September 26, 1935, the daughter of Pansy Somers Pettit and step-father, Ralph Pettit, she was raised in the South Valley and attended Albuquerque High School. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jill Healon and husband, Archie, and Karen Jones; 2 grandsons, Archie and Andrew Healon, all of California; 2 sisters, Catherine Brandt and husband, Ralph of Albuquerque, and June Flaig of California; also nephews, Richard and Larry Brandt of Albuquerque, and Carl Flaig and his son, Teddy, of California. Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service will be held later in California.
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LAUER -- Connie Lauer, 81, of Valrico, FL, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Bruce Lauer and wife, Miriam; brother, Bobby Metz; sisters, Jane Woody and Georgine Amerage; two grandchildren, Kenneth and Joseph Lauer; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Logan Lauer. She resided in the Tampa area for 1 year coming from Albuquerque, NM, where she lived for 50 years. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. (today) Thursday, August 26, 2004 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.
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MALDONADO -- Andelecio Andy Maldonado, 66, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2004. He was born on October 25, 1937 in Tajique, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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MCCOWN -- Opal T. McCown, 82, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn McCown and Linda Stucker; son-in-law, Mitchell Stucker, all of Albuquerque; six brothers; and three sisters, residing in Texas. Mrs. McCown was preceded in death by her husband, James A. McCown; and son, James T. McCown. Mrs. McCown worked for many years for the Department of Energy. Services will be held in Whitney, TX. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Health Care Foundation, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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NUTTING -- The family of Winifred G. Nutting would like to thank the nurses and aides at Montebello for their loving care during Winifred's last months. Special thanks to Dr. Jan Merin of Lovelace Hematology-Oncology and Dr. Mark Wessleman of Lovelace Hospice. Also, hospice nurses Barbara, Nancy and Laura, who responded at all hours to give care, and the Lovelace "ER" doctors and nurses. For our friends, neighbors and co-workers at APS, American Property, DEX Yellow Pages, Barraclough & Associates of Santa Fe and the New Mexico Department of Labor. And lastly to Theresa of Visiting Angels who placed with us Amy and Mary. Our thanks for sending "live angels" to us and to Winifred. We are ever in your debt. Memorial contributions may be made to Lovelace Hospice Program, 5403 Gibson Blvd. SE, Siesta Hills Bldg. 1, 87108; American Diabetes Association of NM, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, 87110; Faith Lutheran Church, Music Program, 10000 Spain NE, 87111. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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POHL -- Armida Pohl, Loving Mama Mia, 63, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Ruben Pohl of Albuquerque; daughters, Angela Pohl Maez and husband, Aaron of Los Lunas and Irma Pohl of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Christopher Pohl, Delilah Pohl, Ruben Maez, and Christopher Pohl, Jr.; sisters, Julie Palmer and husband, Bill and Minina Soto and husband, Jesus; and numerous nieces and nephews. Armida was a member of the San Jose Parish. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway SE, with Emilia Trevizo reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Parish, with Father Gabriel Paredes, Celebrant. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit, French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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ROSENBAUM -- Dora Heldman Rosenbaum, 97, died on August 24 in Albuquerque. She was born in Cleveland, OH on September 9, 1906, to Morris and Rebecca Heldman. Dora is survived by her children, Jacob Rosenbaum and wife, Marjorie, of Cleveland, Ernest Rosenbaum and wife, Isadora, of San Francisco, Arthur Rosenbaum and wife, Rona, of Baltimore, and Lillian Snyder and partner, Mary Alice Morris, of Albuquerque; her sister, Fannie Ushkow of West Palm Beach; ten grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Lionel Clarence Rosenbaum; and a sister, Lee Goldman. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Dora and Lionel Rosenbaum Presidential Scholarship Fund, Hodgin Hall, The University of New Mexico, which provides music scholarships for aspiring students. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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SANCHEZ -- Johnny J. Sanchez "In loving Memory" A stranger entered our lives many years ago, we couldn't help but to love the man we got to know. He opened up his heart and loved us as his own, he became the best Grandpa that anyone could know. He always made us smile, warmed our hearts with laughter, he knew how to heal our pain and make it all better after. He was always there for us he never turned away, the word "no" was not a word that he would ever say. Even though his heart was frail his love was very strong, God had a special purpose when he took Grandpa along. God reassured us on that parting day to take care of Grandpa and take his pain away. Now a Guardian Angel in heaven sharing love and laughter, warming hearts of little ones in the life thereafter. His life will always live on in our hearts and minds, he will always be very special for he was one of a kind. Happy Birthday Grandpa We love and miss you very much! Berlina, Louis, Vincent and Ambrosia SJV2004
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SPEAKE -- A final visitation for Mr. Wesley ( Wes ) E. Speake will be Thursday morning from 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave. NE with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. A Commital Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Eric Bravo, Johnny Saavedra, Luis Loureiro, Anthony Martinez, and Joshua Sanchez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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TURNBULL -- Harry Milton Turnbull, 82, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Lee of 20 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Oga. He is survived by his son, Kenneth; and grandchildren, Eric, Joseph, and Jennifer; his stepson, Matthew; and stepdaughter, Sabrina. He was born in Harford, WV. He served in World War II overseas in the United States Army from 1941-1946, was wounded and discharged with 100% disability. Harry was a loving and caring husband and father; his whistling will long be remembered. His last few weeks were spent at Manorcare Nursing Home with his wife never leaving his side. He died peacefully in the arms of his beloved Sari -as he called her. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2004 at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church where Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. A Committal Service will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 323-9000.
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WALKER -- Roy Herbert Walker Roy Herbert Walker June 14, 1941 to August 21, 2004 Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo NE (505) 764-9663
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WALLACE -- Charlotte Wallace passed away Aug. 23, 2004 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Feb. 18, 1933 in Pennsylvania and raised in NY state, she graduated from Wellesley College in 1954 and married Richard Wallace of Phoenix, AZ the same year. The couple raised their 3 children in Phoenix before moving to Albuquerque in 1984. Known to all as Charlee, she spent most of her adult life as a professional volunteer with Red Cross, Girl Scouts, and, the anchor of her work, American Field Service International high school exchange program. During her nearly 30 years as an AFS volunteer - initially as host parent in 1975, then Chapter President in AZ and finally Area Team Coordinator for NM into 2004 -- Charlee touched the lives and hearts of hundreds of students and families from around the world. She was also a talented watercolor artist, active for many years with the Watercolor Associations of both AZ and NM. Charlee is survived by Richard, her husband of 50 years; their three children and spouses, Andrew and Sarah Wallace, Hilary and Jeffrey Brelsford, and Elizabeth and Jay Starks; grand-children, Nina and Erik Wallace, Caitlin and Delaney Starks, and AFS exchange daughter, Maya Glibetic. She is also survived by her beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, William and Nancy Wallace and Blake and Janet Wallace. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Elizabeth Werner and her sister, Karen Werner. The Burial Office will be read in St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver S.W., at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2004. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Charlee Wallace AFS Scholarship Fund c/o Richard Pettit, treasurer, 7808 Hendrix, N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110
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WESTERFELD -- Hubert Arthur (Art) Sr. went to his final hunting grounds and joined his daughter, Mary Louise Stanford in Heaven, August 21, 2004. He passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jane (Foraker) Westerfeld, 3 sons, Art Jr. and wife, Becky, Wade, Creighton and wife, Michelle; 2 daughters, Wanda (all of Albuquerque), June and husband, Jeff Fisk of Artesia; three sisters; Jaunita Ports, Violet Birrell, Freida and husband, Roy Everett, (all of Albuquerque); two brothers, Fred and wife, Caroline Westerfeld of Jacksonville, FL, Norman and wife, Sandra Westerfeld of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, Juliana, Zachary, Colleen, Christian, Creighton, all of Albuquerque, Jeffrey and Anna of Artesia, Nicky and Alex of Odessa, TX; and many nephews and nieces. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at 914 Los Lentes "First Baptist Church of Los Lunas. "
        Published on: Thu August 26, 2004