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BACA -- Mr. Leonard M. ( Len ) Baca Sr., 53, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 27, 2004 with his loving family by his side. Len is the beloved husband to Mary R. Baca, married for 34 years. He is also survived by two children, Leonard M. Baca Jr. and fiancee, Trish Mascarenas, Leann Chavez and husband, Keith; his loving mother, Mrs. Josie Baca; three grandchildren, Makkayla Baca, Matthew Baca-Chavez, and Tyler Carian; four brothers, Barney Baca, Johnny Baca and wife, Geraldine, Jody Baca and wife, Leticia, Steve Baca and wife, Debbie; mother- and father-in-law, Victor and Edwina Moya; in-laws, Joe and Cathie Moya, Eloy and Isabel Trujillo, Ray and Tina Moya, Carlos and Anita Moya, Roberta Zubia; several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. Len was preceded in death by his father, John Baca. Len was a member of the Catholic Church; he built a successful business, MRB Industrial Equipment from the ground up, but the single most important part of his life has always been his family. They were his whole reason for being. Even while battling his illness, he never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand. Len always had time to laugh and share a joke and always had time to listen. He will always be the strength within our reach. He was our sunshine. Our days now will be a lot less sunny without him. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Frank Prieto. Honorary pallbearers will be his many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Mexico Cancer Foundation, 4901 Lang Ave. NE Albuq., N.M. 87109. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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BALDWIN -- James G. Baldwin, age 75, passed away August 28, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Oralia Baldwin; and his three daughters, Rita Harrison and Anna M.R. Gaede, all of Albuquerque, and Dee Ann Baldwin of Pueblo, CO; five grandchildren, Jeanette, Theresa, Sophia, Richard Jr., and Joshua; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. James was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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BOYD -- Luther M. "Lucky" Boyd, 76, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2004. Lucky was born June 27, 1928, the son of Tilman and Julia Stanley Boyd, in Texas. Manager of the Hilton Hotels chain nationwide; longtime owner of Lucky's Limousine; previous owner of the Rio Rancho Inn; served as a sergeant for the Sheriff's Dept. of Rio Arriba County; was a 33rd Degree Mason; member of the Shriners, was a Shrine Jester, also was a pilot for the Shriners, transported children to the hospitals in Galveston, TX and Salt Lake City, UT. He was proud to have served in the US Navy and Marines. Lucky was an Electric Train enthusiast and loved Indy Car Racing. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one granddaughter, Charlotte Lynn in 1992. Lucky is survived by his wife of 57 years, Billye Boyd of the family home; three children, Charles Boyd and wife, Wendolyn of Parker, CO, Rebecca Boyd of Parachute, CO, and Judy Boyd of Albuquerque; one brother, Obie Boyd; and two sisters, Nelma Bowers and Bonnie Chambers, all of Texas; nine grandchildren, Sara, Randi, Teena, Tonya, Billy, Lorye, Gary, Marshall, and Charles; and one great-grandchild, Brandon. The Visitation for Lucky will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2004. The Service will held on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary in Rio Rancho. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Boyd, Al Unser, Todd Lohman, Tom Tinnin, Bobby Unser, Larry Rowland, Joe Mascarenas, and John Francis. It has been suggested that memorials be made in Lucky's name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or Shriners Hospital for Children, Galveston Unit, (Burn Unit), 815 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550-2725.
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CANDELARIA -- Epifano Candelaria, age 89, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2004. He went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTURY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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DOCKHAM -- Ruth Iva Dockham, 84, a teacher in the Albuquerque Public Schools system from 1963-1983, passed away suddenly at the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home in Washington, D.C., on August 21, 2004. Mrs. Dockham was born in Portland, OR, and grew up in Seattle. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War. She was married to the late Ralph Dockham of Albuquerque. She is survived by her brother, David Bullock, of Silverdale, WA, and her daughter, Carol Dockham, of Lorton, VA. Funeral services are scheduled for August 30 at Quantico National Cemetery in Virginia.
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GONZALEZ -- Jean Carlo Gonzalez, age 9, of Albuquerque, passed away August 27, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Josue and Divalinda Gonzalez of Albuquerque; brothers, Josue A. and Giovany Gonzalez; grandmother, Ignacio Molina; and grandfather, Paulino Gonzalez. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5200 Iliff NW. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Edward Gonzalez, Alfredo Macias, Ivan Ibarra, Josue A. Gonzalez, Luis James, and Isael James. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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HARALSON -- Ernest E. Haralson, 73, life long resident of Albuquerque, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2004 with his family at his side. Ernie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ella; son, James and wife, Kathryn of Truth or Consequences, NM; daughter, Barbara and husband, Brett Day of Albuquerque; son, Chris and wife, Deanna of Belen, NM; six grandchildren, Erika, Ashley, David, Ryan, Jamie, and Joshua; brother, Charles and wife, Ann of Aztec, NM; sisters, Loma Liesner of Aztec, NM and Ora Slusser of Bloomfield, NM; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ernie was a lifelong member of IBEW Local Union 611. Visitation will be held Monday, August 30, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 2nd NW. Eulogy will be recited by Bruce Gardner. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be James Haralson, Chris Haralson, Brett Day, Keoki Butterfield, Stephen Winters, Stanley Slusser, Eddie Pineda, and Pat Slusser. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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HOGAN -- Captain Select James R. Hogan, US Navy Reserve, 57, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004. Services will be held Monday, August 30, 2004, 11:00 a.m., French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Private Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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MAESTAS -- Martha A. Maestas, 33, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, August 28, 2004. She is survived by her fiancee, David Strittmatter of Albuquerque; mother, Manuelita Gonzales of Sandia Park; father, Jose A. Maestas of Cedar Crest; twin sister, Maria A. Castillo of Sandia Park; brothers, Jose A. Maestas Jr. of Sandia Park and Matt L. Maestas of Albuquerque; eight nieces and nephews, Anthony, Jessica, Matthew, Carlos, Julie, Brittney, Ariana, and Christopher; and a great-niece, Kayla. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon. Martha graduated from Manzano High School and loved doing arts and crafts. She also loved spending time with her nephews, nieces and family. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MARTINEZ -- Anita Martinez, 84, a resident of Albuquerque for 64 years, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Noriega; granddaughters, Priscilla Chavez and husband, Tommy, Sabrina Redman and husband, Jon and Andrea Lopez, all of Albuquerque; grandson, LCPL Angelo Lopez of Camp Pendleton, CA; great-grandchildren, Thomas and Julian Chavez, Jenna and Cole Redman, all of Albuquerque; and sister, Eufracia Vialpando of Espanola. Services will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be LCPL Angelo Lopez, Tommy Chavez, Thomas Chavez, Tony Garcia, Jon Redman and Ruben Vialpando. Grandma we love you and will have you in our hearts forever. With every dance we dance we'll be dancing with you. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MARTINEZ -- Mary Inez In Loving Memory of Mary Inez Martinez August 30, 1992 To those who may read this, Please join us in prayer today, as we remember Our Mother, Nana, and Friend to all who knew her. We love you Mom, Lucille Dorothy, Michael, April, & your Great-grandson, Andres Orlando.
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METTER -- Barbara J. Metter, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Friday, August 27, 2004. She is survived by her son, Gerald and wife, Beth Metter of Taos, NM; daughter, Alana- Eden Lykins and husband, John of Sandia Park; significant other, David Newsom of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Ellen Metter of Denver, CO; step-son, Richard Metter of New York, NY; and grandchildren, Brianna and Holly Metter, Christian, Logan, and Kadin Lykins, Stephanie and Brandi Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kieven Ray Metter. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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MONTOYA -- Michael G. MICHAEL G. MONTOYA December 30, 1966 - August 30, 2001 I can't believe it has been three years; I never thought I could take one breath without you, and it is with much amazement that I sit here today, able to actually breathe. Life seems to have passed me by, and I go through the motions but nothing is the same since you left me. My life is so different and changing more and more daily. I look at our beautiful sons, and I know you would be so proud of the young men that they are --everything we talked about and dreamed about. I see you in them. Andres looks so much like you, so handsome and beautiful. Mikey acts like you, so full of life and charismatic. I feel you in my soul and love you more and more as time passes. There was no way to know it would be the last time I would hold your hand, the last time we would walk amongst the trees and walk under the blue sky together. I had no way of knowing the last time I kissed your sweet tender lips that it would be the last. So I let the moment go, and now I am left with an emptiness, trying to remember the scent of the air, the sound beneath our feet, the sun above our heads, our heartbeats, and most of all your smile, your laugh, your eyes, and I miss you even more. I go on because you were the strongest man I know; you gave me strength and courage to face the days ahead. You loved me enough to last me a lifetime. We love and miss you so very much. Leanne, Andres, and Mikey
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ROSTRO -- David Estrada Rostro, 75, was called to Heaven by our Lord, on August 28, 2004. He was born in Roswell, NM, on November 13, 1928 to Jesus and Antonia Rostro. David is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy M. Rostro; and his loving children, Dave and Christine Rostro, Patsy and Robert Garcia, Paul Rostro, James Rostro, Sabrina and Efren Garcia, Cynthia and Gary Saiz. David was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His presence will be missed but his strength will live on, in all of us. Rosary will be recited on Monday, August 30, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Bernalillo, NM. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church with Father Virgil Furfaro, Celebrant. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, on Monday, August 30, 2004, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Joe, Ray, Mariano and Gene Pino, Henry and Johnny Rostro. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tivo Lovato, Zeke Diaz, Andrew Mora, Eloy Casaus, Reyes Ashe, and Sefe Montoya. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SANTILLANES -- Bertha Santillanes, 73, passed away late Friday evening after an illness. She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony; a daughter, Sylvia; a granddaughter, Sabrina; and a sister, Lucille. She is survived by her spouse of 50 years, Louis A. (Tony) Santillanes; two grandchildren that she raised, Howard and Anthony Connick; daughter, Barbara Tapia and husband, Tulio of Rio Rancho; four sons, Mike and wife, Debbie of Taylor Ranch, Jeff and wife, Cissy of Rio Rancho, Larry and wife, Marie of Alameda, and Gary of Rio Rancho; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Ernest of Flagstaff, AZ, Mauro of Los Angeles, CA, Henry of Yucaipa, CA, Clyde of Las Vegas, NV; five sisters, Nila Baca, Ramona Foresburg, Hazel Troncoso, and Paula Moreno, all of California, and Sally Lucero of Cubero, NM. Bertha was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Alameda, member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69, past president of the Nativity Altar and Rosary Society, SNMDMP # 2 of Alameda, and several other organizations. She was an avid golfer and had belonged to the Niners Club of Rio Rancho Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, she would have preferred donations to American Legion Girls State in care of Unit 69 or to the charity of your choice. Bertha will lie in state Monday, August 30, 2004 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Alameda. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at the church. A requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. with Rev. Father Mendes officiating. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be the grandsons and granddaughters. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800
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WORDEN -- Oren Lamont Worden, 90, a resident of Albuquerque for 46 years, passed away August 26, 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Ann Worden Roche; sister, Jean Steamer and her husband, Bob of Rochester, NY; and his nephews, Gregg, his wife, Karen and children, Jillian and Danny, and Jim, his wife, Kathy, and son, Bruce. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Ginther Worden. Born 1913 in Syracuse, NY, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an electrical engineer in 1934. He played baseball and football, and was elected to Sigma Xi Honorary Society. He served in the US Navy during World War II, and was stationed in the Soloman Islands. He received a Masters Degree from Alfred University in 1952. He moved to New Mexico with his family in 1957 and worked at Sandia National Laboratories until his retirement in 1978. After retirement, he taught electronics at TVI. Oren loved playing golf, reading, and working in the yard with his dog. From 1999 to his death, Oren lived at Grand Court Retirement Apartments and made many friends with residents and the staff. He will be deeply missed. Cremation has taken place and a private Burial Service will be held in Garland, NY.
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