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ADAMS -- Jerry Ronald Adams "Happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you have" is the simple creed Jerry Ronald Adams lived his life by. Born January 2, 1941 in Albuquerque, he passed on to his heavenly home on August 27, 2004 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife, Pat; two daughters, Julie (Gary) Stepic and Mindy (Rob) Kueffer; two sons:, Brad (Connie) Adams, and Kenny Adams; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; brother, Don Adams; and many other family members. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Albuquerque Presbyterian Hospice. A private memorial service was held Saturday, September 4th, 2004 at Ft. Sumner Lake, New Mexico.
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BACA -- LEONARD----The family of Mr. Leonard M. (Len) Baca would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Frank Prieto, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, presider of the Mass, to Joe and Margaret Zamora for reciting the Rosary, to Dr. Barbara Mc Aneny and the staff at Albuquerque Regional Medical Center for their care and kindness they gave to Len and to the family, to the contributions made to the New Mexico Cancer Foundation and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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BACA -- Steve "Poyo" B. Baca passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004, after a long illness. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps and enjoyed being with his family and friends. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Judy; his daughter, Francesca; his mother, Mella Baca; his sister, Marlo Guillen and husband, Frank; his brother, Manuel Baca and wife, Kate Barnard; numerous nieces; nephews; other family; and friends who loved and will miss him. Memorial services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, followed by the Funeral Mass being celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with US Marine Corps Honor Guard. His family will miss him dearly. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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BEGLEY -- Mary Louis Begley, daughter of Bernard & Lillian Himes, born in El Paso, TX on September 23, 1923, went home to be with the Lord September 1, 2004. She was preceded in death by her son, Carl Begley Jr. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Carl Sr.; son, Donald & wife, Joyce; son, David & wife, Elaine; daughter, Vickie Aguilar & husband, David; her grandchildren, Ivan & wife, Gisela, Dylan, Melinda & husband, Eric, Caiti, Michelle & husband, Brock, Philip & wife, Christina, and Coleman; and her great-grandchildren, Isaac, Avery, Elyse, Max, Mikayla, Melia, Haeleigh, and Liam. Mary retired from US West in 1976 and spent the remainder of her life pursuing her passion for travel and enjoying God's creation. A memorial service will be held at Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Rd NE, on September 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the New Mexico Boys Ranch 6209 Hendrix Rd NE, Alb., NM 87110.
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BERGSMA -- Mildred M. Bergsma, November 23, 1931 - September 5, 1995. An anniversary reminder in remembrance of her. IN MEMORY God saw she was getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around her And whispered "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched her suffer And saw her fade away Although we loved her dearly, We could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best! Your Loving Family. Kim, Bill, Nick and Chad French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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DOUGLASS -- HAROLD E.---The family of Mr. Harold E. Douglass would like to thank all of their relatives and friends for the kind expression on sympathy extended to them during their bereavement, to Father Choong, Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, presider of the Funeral Mass, to Mr. Roy Rivera for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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GANDARA -- Amelia---The family of Mrs. Amelia Gandara would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Frank Prieto, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, celebrant of the Mass, to Rose Montoya for reciting the Rosary, to the staff at Lovelace Medical Center for their care and kindness and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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GARCIA -- Seledonio (Sal) passed away Monday morning August 30, 2004. He is survived by one beloved brother and family Louie Garcia and wife Merlinda Garcia. He also had two nieces, Theresa Garcia and Carl Garcia; one nephew, Ivan Montoya and wife Annabelle Montoya; great nieces and great nephews, Debbie Montoya, daughter Mercedes and son Robert, Jr. Also, Brenda Montoya, Cordero Montoya Ivan, Jr. Montoya, father of Ashley and Amanda, Mary Baldonado, husband of Carlos Baldonado son Jonah, Jude and daughter Jade, Tammara Garcia, Tommy Garcia, daughter Kaitlynn. Sal was a veteran in World War II. In WW II he was in combat and received the Purple Heart and was an active member of the D.A.V. and other legions and enjoy all his beautiful cars. He took special care of cars and they were his pride and enjoy. God Bless you and we will miss you and you will be in our hearts. You are in good hands right now. Grandpa Marcos, Grandma Louisa who will take care of you. God Bless you. We will miss you.
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GARDUNO -- JOSE----The family of Mr. Jose A. ( Tony ) Garduno would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Roberto Fenzl, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, presider of the Mass, to his great nieces, Melissa, Victoria, Desiree, Serena and Vivian for reciting the Rosary, to the staff at the V.A. Medical Center for their kindness and care, to the V.F.W. Post 4243, Del Valle Aranes, for the Military Honors and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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GOLDMAN -- Rory Scott Goldman. Sept 30, 1972 - Sept 2, 2004. Rory is survived by his mother, Sandra Goldman of Albuquerque; father, Marvin Goldman of New York; sister and brother-n-law, Lainee and Brian Tucker; and his favorite nephews, Jake and Noah. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, September 5, 2004, 1:00 p.m at Sunrise Funeral Homes, Wyoming Blvd. The family of Rory Scott Goldman wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives, friends, and the staff at UNMH and UNM Trauma Center who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time. Your kindness will always be remembered. The family will be sitting shiva at 6712 Calle Santiago NE, Sept 5th and 6th from 3-5pm.
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GRAY -- Edith Gray, age 92, of Albuquerque, died at a local hospital Thursday, September 2, 2004. She was born December 14, 1911 in Texas, the daughter of Bud and Iva (Williams) Queen. Edith attended Faith Chapel. She is survived by 7 daughters: Marie Roark and Bessie Simmons of Albuquerque, NM; Maxine Cox of Denver, CO; Ruby Barnett and her husband Luther of Belen, NM; Esther Burrows of Corrales, NM; Dollie Richardson and her husband Jim & Opal Mitchell of Corpus Christi, TX. Edith is also survived by 26 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM, Monday in Palm Chapel at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Graveside Service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Fairview Memorial Park, Rev. Tom Salmon officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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HOMAN -- MARK V. HOMAN, age 35, died in Stafford, TX, on Sunday, August 29, 2004. He was born December 24, 1968 in Albuquerque. Mark lived in the Houston, TX area since 1980, and attended Clements High School in Sugar Land, TX. He worked in the construction trades. Mark is survived by his parents, Larry and Margaret Homan; and by his sister, Ginger Homan; all of Sugar Land, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 pm Thursday, September 9, 2004, at Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 South Kirkwood, Stafford, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Red Cross, 2700 Southwest Freeway, P.O. Box 397, Houston, TX 77001- 0397, or to The Trust for Public Land at www.tpl.org.
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INGOGLIA -- Josephine Ingoglia, 96, died Sept. 4, 2004, in Rio Rancho. Josephine was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Anthony Truglio and Marie Giambalvo Truglio. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 1991. Josephine moved to Rio Rancho from New York in 1986, and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho. She is survived by: her son Joseph Ingoglia Sr. and wife Helen of Rio Rancho; two grandchildren, Joseph S. Ingoglia Jr. and wife Martha of Rio Rancho and Elizabeth Latham and husband David of Albuquerque; and three great-grandchildren, Milla and Emma Latham and Ambrosia Ingoglia. Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 6 and 7, each day 4 to 8 p.m., at Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln. in Rio Rancho. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. in Vista Verde Mortuary Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd. in Rio Rancho. Entombment follows in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE in Albuquerque. Arrangements by Vista Verde Memorial Park and Mortuary, 892-9920
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LAVICTOIRE -- Ruth Fowler Brown, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2004, from complications of congestive heart failure. She was a New Mexico resident since 1949. Her great spirit, sense of humor, positive thinking and most of all, her love of family and friends will be sorely missed. Loving survivors are her husband, Larry and children; Steven Brown and wife, Lesley, Sydney Neill and husband, Jack, Daniel Brown and wife, Heidi, Pamela LaVictoire, Lawrence LaVictoire, grandchildren; Tyffany LaVictoire, Zachary and Taylor Ann Brown, great-grandson, Loudon Hewlitt and many true friends. Family and friends are invited on September 11, 2004 to celebrate Ruth's life at 7352 Ticonderoga NE from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cremation arrangements under the care of French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. (505) 823-9400.
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LUCERO -- Mary Chavez Lucero. On September 1, 2004, Mary C. Lucero, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief and brave battle with lung cancer. Mary was born November 29, 1922. She graduated from Albuquerque High School, class of 1940. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Veneranda Chavez; brothers, Anthony and Victor Chavez; and son, Paul A. Lucero. Mary is survived by her sisters, Susie C. Sena, Virginia Chavez; and brother, Ambrose V. Chavez. She is also survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas J. Lucero; and children: Robert T. Lucero, Ramona M. Lucero and husband, Mike Thompson, Andrew Chavez Lucero and wife, Sian Hughes, J. Ambrose Lucero, Larry M. Lucero and wife, Jan Lucero, Frances A. Lucero, Mary Ann Lucero and partner, Gloria Baca, and Michael J. Lucero and wife, Margo Lucero; her grandchildren, Leeane M. Henry, Bryan R. Lucero, Paul T. Lucero, Marc A. Lucero, Damon A. Lucero, Jonathan M. Lucero, Jason A. Lucero, Nathan E. Lucero, Stuart J. Goodwin-Lucero, April A. Kitcho-Lucero, Kennan A. Kitcho-Lucero, Joshua I. Lucero, Jillian N. Lucero, Alexandra M. Lucero, and Rhys Chavez Hughes-Lucero; great-grandchildren, Lauren T. Henry, Jordyn L. Henry, Olivia B. Henry, Brian M. Lucero, Adyn B. Lucero, Trysten J. Lucero; and a great-grand baby due in October. The compassionate outpouring of love by so many people reflects the beautiful and powerful impact Mom had on us all. The immense void that her passing leaves in all of our lives can only be filled by us carrying on her legacy of love, kindness, forgiveness, tolerance, and immeasurable faith in Jesus Christ. She will be forever missed but remembered by each of us daily and carried in our hearts forever. The Rosary will be held on Monday, September 6, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Church (811 Guaymas Pl. NE, Lomas and Tennessee NE.). Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption followed by burial ceremony at Mount Calvary Cemetery (1900 Edith Blvd. NE). Friends and loved ones are welcome to attend the celebration of Mary's life immediately following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to either the American Lung Association, 7001 Menaul NE. ABQ., NM. 87110 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2021 Girard Blvd. SE., ABQ., NM. 87106. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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LUJAN -- MARY---The family of Mrs. Mary S. Lujan would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to the Franciscan Friar, Holy Family Catholic Church, presider of the Mass, to Georgeanna Wheeler for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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MALOOF -- Thomas J. Maloof passed away at his home on Friday, September 3, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Rose Maloof of the home; daughters, Debbie Koury and husband, John and Jeanne Ann Barkoff and husband, Jeff; 4 grandchildren, Jason Koury, Tami Koury, Jeremy Barkoff and Jonathon Barkoff; and sister, Selma Holbrook. Private services and burial have taken place at Our Lady Fatima Catholic Church at the families request. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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NEUMEYER -- Glenn B. Neumeyer, 78, a resident of Albuquerque for 14 years, died Friday, September 3, 2004. He is survived by his son, Nick Neumeyer and wife, Lisa of Torrance, CA; sister, Kaye Krause and husband, Gayle of El Dorado, KS; cousin, Joanne Cooley and husband, Daryl of El Paso, TX; three grandchildren, Scott, Royce, and Teah; and two great-grandchildren, Castin and Elyssa. Mr. Neumeyer was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Neumeyer. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Sunday, 2:00 p.m., at Word of Life Restoration Church, 1605 San Pedro NE, with Steven Harrell officiating. Visitation will follow memorial services. Interment of cremains will take place at the Masonic Cemetery in Las Cruces. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Butler Community College Foundation, George and Esther Neumeyer Scholarship Fund, 901 South Haverhill Rd., El Dorado, KS 67042, (316) 320-7312. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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PEREZ -- Orlando J. Perez Orlando J. Perez Born March 20, 1935 Died September 5, 2000 Orlando, you have been gone for 4 years, and it has been hard without you. We miss you and love you very much. From your wife, Rafaelita Perez, and family.
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RAEL -- John G., Jr. In loving memory of John G. Rael, Jr. September 5, 1961 to June 3, 2001 Love begins with a Smile, Grows with a Kiss, and ends with a Tear. HAPPY BIRTHDAY There's not a day that goes by that we don't Miss you!!! Love always Mom and Dad, Sis, Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and lots of Good Friends.
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ROSS -- Clay M. Ross, 90, born Monday, September 29, 1913 in Monticello, AR, died Monday, August 30, 2004 at his home in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his family. Clay was the third of five children of Walker Clay and Ethel Thomas Ross. After graduation from the University of Arkansas in 1937, he received a Masters Degree from the University of Virginia in 1939. Clay proudly served in the United States Navy during WW II aboard the battleship USS North Carolina, participating in eleven major Pacific Campaigns. He was recalled to Washington, DC during the Korean War and left the service in 1956 as a Commander. Clay was instrumental in creating the Naval Reserve in Oklahoma City, OK. After 30 years of services in various locations and positions, Clay retired from Sears Roebuck and Company as Group Manager, Kansas City in 1977. Returning to Albuquerque with his wife, Kathryn "Kit", Clay joined the staff of Berger Briggs where he worked until has passing. >From early childhood he was an active and dedicated member of several Presbyterian Churches, serving as both Deacon and Elder. In addition to his extensive church work, Clay was a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, A Rotarian "Fellow", a member of the Albuquerque Country Club and was associated with numerous other Organization and Boards. Clay is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Kathryn "Kit"; daughters Amy McGhie Ross of Albuquerque and Gretchen Ross Odum and husband, Marvin Odum, of Houston, TX; grandchildren Debbie Odum Hutchinson and husband, Joe, of College Station, TX, Marvin Odum III and wife, Mariloli, of London, England, Brian Odum and wife, Suzanne, and Marcus Odum and wife, Michelle, all of Houston, TX; seven great grandchildren, Lauren, Marvin IV, Taylor, Alexandra, Madison, Hayes and Morgan; brother Lamar Ross and wife, Erma, of Monticello AR; sister Helen Stuckey of Monticello, AR; brother, William Fay Ross and wife, Joy, of Okalahoma City, OK; sister-in-law Lexie Triesch of Long Beach, CA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Clay was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mairee Staggs of Beebe, AR. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Monday, September 6, 2004 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM. Honored to serve as active pallbearers are Clay's grandsons, Marvin Odum III, Brian Odum and Marcus Odum; his brother, William Fay Ross and close friends Albert Arrigoni and Richard Bluestein. Honoring Clay as Honorary Pallbearers are Admiral John Kirkpatrick, Lamar Ross, Ernest Montgomery, Rosanna Torrez, Dr. Hunt Burress, Doyce Leach, Debbie Odum, Rosemary Hulbert, Roy Dye, Ace Evangelisti, Curtis Brewer, Dr. Joe Rhoades, Jim Ellis and Maurice McKeoun. In Lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, PO Drawer 27690, Albuquerque, NM 87125, to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The family extends special thanks to Premier Healthcare and Presbyterian Hospice for all their loving care. " A father's legacy is not riches, possessions or worldly goods of any kind; it is the way he lived, the lives he touched, the promises he kept. It is the kind of man he was." Author Unknown. French Mortuary, Inc. 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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STEINBECK -- Dolores Steinbeck, 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died September 1, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Charlton and husband, Clem of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Lori Gardner and husband, Mark of Albuquerque; and grandson, Jim Fjelseth of Albuquerque, she is also survived by five great grandchildren. Dolores was one of 11 children and is survived by three brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Steinbeck. The family would like to thank Vista Care Hospice and the Garland House for their excellent care and compassion. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW with Father Frank Prieto, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice Foundation C/O Vista Care, 5201 Venice NE Ste A & B, Albuquerque, NM 87113 or to the Garland House, 7600 Maplewood Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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TAYLOR -- Eric Joseph Taylor, 15, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2004. He was a faithful member of Calvary of Albuquerque where he remained active until his passing. He was an avid BMX rider and also loved attending the Christian Karate Academy. He excelled in everything he did, especially art and he loved music. Eric was well known to his family and friends as a comedian and was always able to put a smile on everyone's face. Eric was a sophomore at Cibola High School. Eric will be deeply missed by everyone whose life he touched. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Eva Baker; his auntie Suzette Marin; his uncle Alex Taylor; and his cousin, Jeremy Campos. Eric is survived by his mother, Sally Thomas and her husband, Massey; his father, Peter Taylor and his wife, Annette; his brothers, Jonathan, Peter Ryan, and Santana; his sisters, Nicole, Jordin and Kristen; his grandparents, Ernest and Priscilla Taylor; his grandmother Yolanda Marin; his Godparents, Michael and Jean Taylor and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends. All services will be held at Calvary of Albuquerque (4001 Osuna Rd.) beginning with a viewing on Tuesday at 1:00pm followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Taylor; Greg Taylor; Julian Foghorn; Matt Bark; Chris Pettitt; Mikey Taylor; Daniel Taylor and Richard Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Mitchell O'Connor; Jennifer Taylor and Tiffany Pettitt. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen.
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TRUJILLO -- Yvonne "Bonnie" Trujillo, 55, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday August 29, 2004. a resident of Albuquerque, She will be missed by all her close friends and lifelong companions for her great sense of humor and compassionate friendship. Yvonne was born in Raton, NM to the late Joseph L. LePore. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Luciano "Lucky" Trujillo; her wonderful mother, LeNora LePore; by her loving children, Nicole Trujillo, Alisha Trujillo, Alfonso LePore; Also surviving is her sister, Rita DeBary; brothers, Anthony LePore, Don LePore; and her precious grandchildren, Xavier, Michael, and Donovan; and several nieces and nephews. Yvonne will be greatly missed by her loving family. Cremation has taken place and Services will be held at Victory Outreach 913 Sunset SW (Bridge & Sunset SW) at 6:00 p.m. Saturday September 4, 2004
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USSERY -- FRANCES JOANN -- Services are scheduled for 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church for Frances Joann Ussery, 69 of Roswell, quietly passed away in her sleep to spend eternity at her side of her beloved Lord ,on September 3, 2004. Rev. Archie Echols will officiate. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Joann was born on October 7, 1934 in Rogers, New Mexico to Sybil and Pike Van Winkle, the seventh of fourteen children. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers: Gerald and Albert Van Winkle and a sister, Joy McGaha. She married John Ussery on February 21, 1954 in. He survives her at the family home . Other survivors include her three sons: Mike and his wife, Stacey of Austin, TX.; Brad of Albuquerque and Gerald of Scottsdale, AZ. She was also very proud of her four grandsons: John Ussery of Bandera, TX and her A, B, C's:: Alex, Ben and Cal Ussery of Austin, TX; her mother in law: Willie Faye McGrew of Roswell; Van Winkle Brothers: Wayne of Carlsbad, Elvis of Portales, Fred of Ruidoso, Bill of Lubbock and Jim of Ruidoso.; her sisters: Wanda Hankins of Bogalusa,, LA; Vera Arnold of Portales, Helen Hester of Albuquerque, Voncile McGee of Elida, and Janice Turner of Lovington. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews living throughout the country and many very close members of her Women's Prayer Group: Billie Turner, Peggy Wilson, Jenny Lou Mayes, Marge Kennon, Nancy Smith: her longtime business partner, Rosetta Holmes and a host of other great friends and relatives.Joann attended school in Rogers and Portales. She and John lived in West Texas and Truth or Consequences before settling in Roswell in 1967. In Roswell, Joann worked as an Office Manager for Northwest Mutual Life Insurance for many years, prior to going into business as Co-Owner/Operator of Fran's Fashions and later the Mulberry Bush, both in downtown Roswell. She retired from those ventures in 1988 to enjoy more leisure time with her family and friends. Joann has been actively involved in the First United Methodist Church in Roswell and the Alpha Phi Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Over her years, Joann spent a great deal of time in numerous community service activities and family care giving..In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Rd. Denver, Co 80231 or Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund of First United Methodist Church, 200 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201.Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel and Crematory Roswell, NM
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WEISS -- Ron Weiss, 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 28 years, died Friday, September 3, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Eve E. Weiss; children, Brian Weiss, Tim Weiss and wife, Karen, Susie Hurel and husband, John, Russell Kenderdine and wife, Becky, Paul Kenderdine and wife, Brenda, Melanie Kenderdine and husband, Steve Cary and Shawn Kenderdine and husband, George Watson and 12 grandchildren. Ron served his country in the US Coast Guard and US Air Force. He retired from Martin Marrietta. Ron was an avid RV'er, loved golf and knew his computers. Services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2004, 11:00 am, at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery Blvd. NE with Pastor Bryan McCracken and Pastor Don Kimbrough officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Monday, September 6, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to World Vision, PO Box 97, Federal Way, WA 98063. French Mortuary, Inc. 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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WILLAERT -- Bob Willaert, 67, was a resident of Albuquerque for 22 years, died Thursday, September 2, 2004. He is survived by his mother, Johnetta Willaert of Pearland, TX; daughters, Susi Hochrein and husband, James, of Albuquerque and Amy Korthank Gabaldon and husband, Dominic, of Iowa City, IA; grandchildren Madi Hochrein of Albuquerque and Liana and Calla Gabaldon, both of Iowa and brother, Albert Willaert and wife, Marlene of Carrollton, TX. Services will be held Friday, September 10, 2004, 4:00 pm, at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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WING -- Lawrence A. Wing, age 77, of Albuquerque, NM, died August 31, 2004, at University of New Mexico Hospital. Mr. Wing was born April 9, 1927, in Ionia, MI. Mr. Wing was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. In 1945, he was a Navy medical corpsman during WWII and then went into the Naval Reserve. In 1951, he was called for the Korean War and was the Naval Chaplain assistant and a corpsman on weekends. Mr. Wing retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1987, with the title of Manager of International Purchasing. He moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1999. Mr. Wing was a loving, devoted partner and father, with a very high moral and ethical standing. He was highly intelligent and had a dry sense of humor. He loved to travel, was an avid art collector and book enthusiast, played the piano, and was very gifted in painting, needlework, and pretty much anything he set his mind to. Mr. Wing was loyal to a fault, and without exception he could be counted on in a crisis. Mr. Wing is survived by his partner, James Kramer; and children, Michael (Zeina) Wing, Mark (Cindy) Wing, Mary Lesniak, Michele (John) Harris, Melissa Wing-Ronca (Tano), and Kathleen (David) Schell. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeremy, Danny, Amanda, Nicole, Chris, Lisa, Katie, Dina, Derek, Ryan, and Hannah; great-grandchild, Angel; brothers, Robert Wing and The Rev. Fr. Kenneth Wing. Mr. Wing is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Haley. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) IN Clawson, MI on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Friends may visit Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI. Memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076.
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