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ANDREWS -- Jay A. Andrews. In loving memory of our Gramps, Gone but will never be forgotten; you will always be in our hearts. Your grandkids, Connie Irwin and husband, Grant; Bonnie Gibson and husband, Monty; Sharmen Gunderson and husband, Charles; and Shanon Kemp and wife, Kathy.
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ANDREWS -- Jay A. Andrews, 88, passed away on September 13, 2004 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Jay was born on January 15, 1916 in Moville, IA to Adam and Zelle (Black) Andrews. The family lived in Foxhome, MN. Jay attended school in Fergus Falls, MN. In 1952, Jay sold his farm in Minnesota and moved his family to Albuquerque for the health of his daughter. Jay is preceded in death by his daughter, Judith Andrews; and son, Richard; four brothers, Bob, Roy, Verl and Don Andrews; and a sister, Clella Spanswick. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Betty (Pedroncelli) Andrews; two daughters, Mary Andrews and Debbie Kemp; one son, Tom Andrews; two step-daughters, Jean Howard and husband, Joe and Jane Williams and husband, Don; one stepson, Jimmy Pedroncelli, all of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Jay worked for Sandia Laboratories as a machinist for 25 years and retired in 1978. Jay was recently awarded with the Jewelled Veteran's Badge from the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers for his loyalty and service to fellow workers for 50 years. He was an angel on earth who will be dearly missed by his family and friends and those whose life he touched. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17 at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zia Hospice, 4141 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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CAMPOS -- Gabriel Campos Sr., 37, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2004. He was born on February 7, 1967 in Albuquerque, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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CARPENTER -- Georgi Carpenter ascended into heaven September 7, 2004. Sweet Georgi Carpenter. Who delighted in every aspect of life. An impish grin, full of mischief, that unmistakable laugh, and a heart of pure gold. How she loved her precious Camille and her precious Caroline. And oh, how she loved her Bill. Georgi created a special bond with each friend she made, and there are hundreds. Tears will be shed, but you can't help but laugh too, as you think of one special memory, followed by another and another. God blesses us once in great while with the likes of Georgi Carpenter. Her life was filled with good. Please take a little of that goodness she shared with you, and pass it on to someone else, asking in return only that they do the same each time as well. In this way, the gift of Georgi Carpenter will last forever. A celebration of Georgi's life will be held at Hoffmantown Church on September 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., with an additional celebration beginning at the family home at 6:00 p.m. The Georgi Carpenter Adoption Fund has been established. Tax deductible donations can be sent to The Albuquerque Community Foundation, P.O. Box 36960, Albuquerque, N.M. 87176. Reference Georgi's Fund.
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CARTER -- Janet Clark Carter, 84, died peacefully on September 13, 2004. A memorial service will be held on Thursday September 16, 2004 at St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Carter, in 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Carter Ludewig and husband, Harlan, of Albuquerque; two sons, Robert Clark Carter and Thomas Lee Carter and wife, Cindy, of Denver, CO; and six grandchildren. Internment of her ashes will be with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Parkinson's Disease Association would be appreciated.
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COPELAND -- Maurine Galloway Copeland, 86, a 13-year resident of Roswell, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away, Tuesday, September 14, 2004. She was born January 28, 1918 in Oklahoma to Ira and Winnie (Pirtle) Hendricks. Maurine was a member of the Church of Christ Riverside & Church of Christ Roswell. She is survived by two step-sons, Shelby Copeland and his wife, Sharon and Kilby Copeland and his wife, Jan, both of Albuquerque; two sisters and two brothers, Nadine Shannon, Hazel Holland, Earl Hendricks, and Charles Hendricks, all of Roswell; seven grandchildren: Todd, Jarred, Steven, Glen, Kenny, David, and Jason; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edison Galloway in 1969 and by her second husband, Norman Copeland in 1988; sons, Trueman in 1968 and Leslie in 1981; two brothers, Howard and Jack; and a sister, Virgie. Visitation will be from 9:30- 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald & Son. Funeral Services will be held at Church of Christ Riverside, 3100 La Orilla NW at 1:00 p.m. Internment will take place at Sunset Cemetery, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ Children's Home, Portales, NM. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Church of Christ, Roswell. Arrangements are under the direction of: FITZGERALD & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS 3113 CARLISLE BLVD. NE 884-1188
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COX -- Myrtle S. Cox, 89, a resident of Quemado, NM, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2004. She was born to Ira and Emily (Guyer) Sweazea March 22, 1915 in Magdalena, NM. She is survived by her son, Harlie Cox and wife, Linda of Faywood, NM; brother, Raymond Sweazea of Mountainair, NM; and sister, Pearl Bond of Albuquerque, NM; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Annabelle Thompson. Myrtle was a member of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association. A graveside service will take place Friday September 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rito Creek Ranch Cemetery in Quemado, NM. Arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.832-6130.
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DODDS -- Cledyth Halene Dodds, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away September 12, 2004. Ms. Dodds was born on December 15, 1912 to Alva E. and Verna V. Junod in Columbus, Ohio. She was a teacher and an avid golfer. Ms. Dodds was predeceased by her husband Lloyd B. Dodds, a director of communications and public relations, in 1987. Per her request, there will be no services, and entombment has taken place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to: Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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GATEWOOD -- Clarence N. (Cal) Gatewood II, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Monday, September 13, 2004. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Ann Gatewood; and his granddaughter, Criselda G. Teachey. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Esther E. (Candelaria) Gatewood; two sons: Donald N. Gatewood and wife, Evelyn of Virginia Beach, VA and David N. Gatewood and wife, Lynn of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren: Anna and Barbara Gatewood of Virginia Beach, VA, Donna Minson of Orlando, FL, Chris and Marcus Hulliger of Albuquerque, Daniel, Miguel and Nicole Gatewood of Albuquerque; and four great-grandchildren: Chaz Gatewood of Virginia Beach, VA, Stephen and Elijah Teachey of Turkey, NC, and Travis J. Minson of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by four brothers: George J. Gatewood of Los Angeles, CA, Henry D. Gatewood II and wife, Mary Lee of Chandler, AZ, David Gatewood and wife, Tillie of Fayetteville, NC, Mickey Dalton and wife, Marilyn of Ft. Defiance, AZ; and one sister: Mary Ann Gatewood of Prescott Valley, AZ. All the brothers were US Army Paratroopers. Cal was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, where his father-in-law, the late Rev. J.I. Candelaria was a pastor for more than 30 years. Cal retired from the Army with 30 years of service. He entered the Army in 1947 as a paratrooper and later became the Navajo Nation's first helicopter pilot. Cal served in several overseas locations including Korea as a helicopter pilot, two tours in Vietnam flying the CH-47 Chinook on his first tour and the CH-54-B Skycrane on his second tour. On his first tour Cal was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for a night rescue of 14 Air Force personnel whose plane had crashed into the side of a mountain. Cal was a Master Army Aviator, Master Parachutist, and received many awards. He was born in Fort Defiance, AZ in 1930. Cal attended the Ganado Presbyterian mission school where he met his future wife, Esther E. Candelaria, who was attending Nurse's Training School. They were married on June 14, 1951 at the Second Presbyterian Church by her father Rev. J.I. Candelaria. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at the Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd. NE, with Pastor Jaime O. Quinones officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Brian DeHerrera, David Candelaria, Eric Candelaria, Marty Gallegos, Travis Irwin, and Nathan Gatewood. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southwestern Indian Foundation, 100 W.Coal Ave., Gallup, NM 87301. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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GONZALES -- ET2 Dean Gabriel Gonzales, US Navy died Saturday, September 11, 2004 in Corpus Christi, TX. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Kay Gonzales; sister, Leticia Reynolds and husband, Wesley; brother, Gregory Gonzales and wife, Laura; sister, Kristy Gonzales; grandmother, Margaret Gonzales; and niece, Aubrey Gonzales all of Albuquerque. Dean was a graduate of La Cueva High School in 2001 where he was the Drum Corp Leader. He served his country in the US Navy on the USS Shrike MHC-62. Dean was a qualified enlisted surface warfare specialist. He was one of the ship's master helmsmen and was at the helm as the ship transited the Panama Canal returning from 6 months deployment overseas. Dean earned several awards including the Navy Achievement Medal. Services will be held Thursday, September 16, 2004, 7:00 p.m., French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE. Interment will take place Friday, September 17, 2004, 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Thursday, September 16, 2004 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GRAY -- Ana O. (Chema) Gray, (91), beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on September 14, 2004. Ana was the widow of Charles H. Gray, Mgst USMC, who died in 1968. Ana, the oldest of six children, was born in Montecristi, Dominican Republic, to Achille and Catrina (Tavarez Ramos) Petit. Ana and Charles Gray met in Haiti and were married there in 1935. They moved to St. Croix, Virgin Islands, where their son, Charles P. Gray, of Albuquerque, New Mexico was born. Daughter Audrey E. Gray, also of Albuquerque, was born in Puerto Rico. After residing in the Caribbean and Panama for many years, the family moved to Arizona, where Ana resided for over 50 years before moving to Albuquerque four months ago. Ana is survived by her brother, Ralph Petit and her sisters, Thelma Drew and Eva Cramer, who all reside in New York. She is also survived by her children Charles and Audrey, her daughter-in-law Kathleen Gray, grandson, Michael Gray and his wife, Maura; grandson, Paul Gray and his wife, Lisa Brady, and granddaughter, Alysia Gray Painter and her husband, Christopher Painter. Ana's great-grandchildren are Nicole, Sean, Andrew and Bailey Gray, and Hunter and Skyler Brady-Gray. Not to forget Elli Maud, a family Schnauzer. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Assistance League of ABQ at P.O. Box 35910, ABQ, NM 87110-9998 or the Alzheimer's Association. Memorial Mass at a later date. Arrangements are by the Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. 505/ 894-2574.
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HILLEY -- Mary Louise Hilley, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 13, 2004. She was born on December 24, 1915 in Riverview, TX to Marshall and Mary Denman Kelly. Louise is survived by her children, Willie, Bertha and Lucy; three granddaughters, Debra Henderson Buswell, Jackie Johnson, Sharetta Johnson; four great-grandchildren, Callup, LiEasha, Danielle and Azizi; a godson, Douglas Robinson; several great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and friends, Lacey and Berweida Learson, Lorene Ervin and Jim Robinson. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue NE, with interment at Fairview Memorial Park to follow. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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HOGLAND -- Elton Ray Hogland, 66, passed from this world and found peace on September 11, 2004. He leaves behind four children; Sharon, Russ and wife, Jane, Susan and husband, Paul, Dan and wife, Gena and their mother, Mary and their five grandchildren; Chelsea, Sarah, Taylor, Hannah and Jack; brother, Doyle and wife, Lou; sisters, Betty Jean and Frances and husband, Harold, along with many nieces and nephews, as well as all those who loved him. Although we deeply mourn his passing, we are comforted by his reunion with those of our family who have gone on before him. He joins his wife, Julie, parents Herschal C. and Ruth B. Hogland, brother, Herschal Jr., and great-nephew, Joshua. We would like to express our deep gratitude to those who extended to our family their emotional support and provided loving care to our father in these last months. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 17, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Chapel in Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. "Daddy, we will always love you and hold you in our hearts forever." French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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JOHNSON -- Cheryl Dee Johnson, 55, passed away on Monday, Septemer 13, 2004 after a brief illness. Cheryl was born in Britton, SD on February 9, 1949 and has lived in New Mexico for the past eighteen years. Cheryl was a Director of Student Services at Albuquerque TVI for the past ten years. She worked previously at the University of New Mexico - Valencia Campus as a Senior Academic Advisor and head of testing. Cheryl enjoyed working with students in her post-secondary work. She was also an accomplished licensed Professional Counselor who was passionate about assisting others in realizing their goals. Cheryl is remembered for her zest for life and her love of music and dancing. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden, attending UNM football games, and especially the UNM Women's basketball games. Cheryl was loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. She will be sorely missed. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Marion Johnson. She is survived by her husband of ten years, Raymond H. Rondeau; her mother, Shirley Johnson of Britton, SD; sister, Lynne Haugstad and husband, Doug of Sioux Falls, SD; brothers, Lonnie Johnson and wife, Leone of Golden Valley, MN, and Reed Johnson and wife, Marie of Safford, AZ; brothers-in-law, Norm Rondeau and wife, Theresa, Tom Rondeau and wife, Connie, of Albuquerque, Wilfred Rondeau and wife, Doris Jean of Huntington Beach, CA, and Edgar Rondeau of Sherwood, OR; sisters-in-law, Pauline Shepherd of Albuquerque and Jeanne Kabat of Viroqua, WI; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and many dear friends. The Visitation for Cheryl will be held on Friday, September 17, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary with Rev. Susan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Johnson, Reed Johnson, Tom Rondeau, Glenn Rondeau, Esther Shir, and Nahid Movaghar. It has been suggested that memorial contributions be made in Cheryl's name to the Barrett Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 25823, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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KERSCHION -- Julie Kerschion of Sandia Park, NM, went home to her father Wednesday, September 1, 2004. She was born in Culver City, CA on November 12, 1936. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Louis E. Kerschion; stepchildren, Louis Richard Kerschion, Charmaine Ann Kerschion, and Guy Jon Kerschion; aunt, Lucille Brownlee; cousins, Byron Brownlee, James Miller, Ethyl Miller (formerly Batchelor), Grace Batchelor, Ben Tipke, Joy Tipke, and Linda (formerly) Tipke, all of Spokane, WA. She was preceded in death by her father, James Donald Reed; mother, Sunny Mary Fitch; sister, Sunny Rose; brother, Harry Reed; and Joy Reed. Julie began her career in nursing at Witworth College in Spokane, WA. She later moved to Los Angeles, CA and worked in banking at Lincoln Savings and Loan. She later moved to Albuquerque and became a real estate office secretary. She later became an engraver for a local trophy firm. Julie retired with her husband and became a published poet with three National Silver awards from the World of Poetry Press. Julie lived and loved in the East Mountain area of Albuquerque studying the bible daily and enjoying her dogs, cats, birds and all creation amidst spectacular mountain views in all directions. The world has lost a genuine, loving, giving, beautiful woman-whereas paradise has found one and has become more liken to. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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KING -- Fred King, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Susanna King of the home; sons, Steve King and wife, Susan of Albuquerque, Jeff King of Bozeman, MT, and Gary King of Albuquerque; daughter, Betsy Brubaker and husband, Steve of Antioch, TN; grandchildren, William Brubaker and Rose King; sister, Selma McDaniel of Farmington, NM; and brother, John King of El Paso, TX. Fred served in the U.S. Navy See Bees in the European Theatre and Korean War. He attended the University of New Mexico where he met his lovely bride. Fred worked at Sandia National Laboratories for 29 years and while working there taught Algebra and Spanish, on the side. He was active in Boy Scouting, enjoyed backpacking and camping, and was active in back yard tree farming. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held on Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel with Leon Hudson officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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LONG -- Martha Lee (Miller) Long was born March 24, 1921 in Alamogordo, NM and grew to adulthood at Mayhill, NM. She passed away September 15, 2004. She is survived by Richard Adam (R.A.) her loving husband of 65 years. She is also survived by five children, to whom she was a devoted mother: Richard Adam, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Grand Junction, CO; Virginia Hutson and her husband David of Lufkin, TX; Joe and his wife, Gloria of Belen, NM; Olive Balla and her husband, Victor of Los Lunas, NM; and Ernest and his wife, Karla of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. She was grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of fifteen. She has two living brothers, Clarence Miller of Twin Falls, ID; and Richard Miller of Bloomfield, NM; as well as one sister, Mildred Stone of La Luz, NM. Education was especially important to Martha Lee. She was a retired public school teacher, having taught elementary school in Roswell and Gallup, NM, for 25 years. She also taught Sunday School at the various Baptist churches where R.A. pastored throughout her lifetime. She played the piano and encouraged her children to do so as well. Some of her favorite times were those when family gathered around the piano and sang old hymns. She was a proud contributor to the New Mexico Boy's and Girl's Ranches, and the well being of the boys and girls meant a great deal to her. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Los Chavez, NM, where R.A. is Pastor Emeritus. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Los Chavez with visitation at 9:30 a.m. and funeral services following at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004. Graveside services will take place at Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen, NM. Martha Lee's grandsons will be her pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home in Portales, NM 88130 or to Gideons International P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen.
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LOPEZ -- Elvira Villa Lopez was born August 12, 1934 in Santa Maria del Oro, Durango, Mexico. She passed away September 14, 2004 in Albuquerque. Elvira enjoyed spending time with her family, eating out at restaurants and attending Church services. She is survived by her eight children, Enrique Lopez, Jose Lopez, Maria Gamboa, Francisco Lopez, Gloria Gallegos and husband, Johnny, Beatrice Lopez, Gabriella Lopez and Ramon Lopez; two sisters, Bertha Franco and Licha Garcia; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss her. A Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Friday, September 17, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. A Rosary will also be recited at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a celebration of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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LOVATO -- Jonathan Thomas Lovato September 16, 1971 - October 13, 1993 "Happy Birthday" We Love: we miss you Grandma Dad Mom & All your Family
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LUCERO -- Aladino Lucero Sr., 68, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2004. He was born on October 23, 1935 in Chilili, New Mexico. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at San Juan de Nepomuceno Church in Chilili, NM. Burial will follow at the Chilili Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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MAGEE -- Charles Charles Magee Your Birthday September 16, 1937 - June 20, 2004 If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane We'd walk right up to heaven And bring you home again. Why alone? We miss you so. Love from Your Family.
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MCGOVERN -- Norbert McGovern, 79, a resident of Los Lunas, NM for two years, passed away at sunrise on September 12, 2004. Bert was an avid follower of politics and was very active in the Democratic Party. He ran for the U. S. Senate in 1972 at the same time that George McGovern was running for President. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church. Bert will be remembered for his love of politics, dancing, and poetry. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marjorie; two daughters, Mary Garcia and husband, Andy, of Los Lunas and Kimberly McGovern of Hawaii; two sisters, Marcia Rotello and Loretta McDermott; four granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16 at Oasis Family Church, 4800 Lomas NE. His family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at Presbyterian ICU for their TLC. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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O'DEA -- Gary A. O'Dea, age 41, of Albuquerque, NM and Pagosa Springs, CO, died September 9, 2004 in Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. Gary was born in Binghamton, NY. He was a graduate of Palmyra-Macedon High School and Finger Lakes Community College. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY and received his Juris Doctorate degree from George Washington University School of Law. Gary worked for Chemical Manufacturers Association in Washington, D.C. before moving to Albuquerque where he devoted his career to environmental law and was a noted expert on clean water rights. Gary represented the City of Albuquerque in environmental concerns prior to establishing the O'Dea Law Group. Gary was a devoted father to his son, Sean, age 6. He will be very deeply missed by his loving family, Sean and Kim O'Dea of Albuquerque; his mother and sister, Janet O'Dea and Kimberly MacKnight of Ashburn, VA; his father and step-mother, Gary and Julie O'Dea of Fairport, NY; his grandparents, Leo Pilkington, Grace and Floyd Blow of Binghamton, NY; as well as many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins who treasure time spent with Gary. Gary was an avid environmentalist and human rights advocate who profoundly touched the lives of many people. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 4800 All Saints Road NW. In memory of Gary's deep concern for clean water and air in the Southwest, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Gary to: Forest Guardians, 312 Montezuma, Suite A, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
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O'SKEA/ROSENBAUM -- Jean Helen O'Skea/Rosenbaum went home to be with the Lord September 12, 2004. She succumbed to Alzheimer's while in the loving care of her daughter Pat and the professional and kind staff of The Cottages in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Of her two children, Patricia McClean and John Adams, Jean is survived by Pat with her husband Bob McClean, Pat's son Gregory McKinsey and his son Ryan, and Pat's daughter Sally and her husband Jerry Prazeres all living in Albuquerque. Her son John died of cancer in 1988 and is survived by Jean's daughter-in-law Ann Walance and their four children: Rose, Colin, Claire and Phoebe Adams all who reside in California. A memorial will be held with the immediate family in Hawaii.
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ROSE -- Mary J. Rose, 82, born February 13, 1922, passed away on September 13, 2004. She is survived by her four daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and John Brooks, Martha Rose, Bobette Rose and Walter Bargen, and Robin Eskridge; one brother, Albert Mayo; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; and grandson, Andy. Services will be on September 16 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park Avenue. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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SANCHEZ -- Emma Candelaria In loving memory of our mother Emma Candelaria Sanchez Sept. 4, 1909 - Sept. 16, 2003 Dear Mama, One Year ago you died, and still we mourn. Though you are gone, you live in what we do. We're fortunate that we were born to someone like you. We love you still. Our memories are the treasures we hold in our hearts. We miss you dearly. From your children: Emily, Charlie, Willie, Eusebio Jr., Rosie, Paul, Johnny, and Mary Lou
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SPRINKLE -- Edith M. Sprinkle, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2004. Edith was born December 23, 1924 the daughter of Arthur L. and Stella Crunkleton Tippins in Tennessee. She had been a Governess before retiring. Edith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband. Edith is survived by her son, Terry Joe Curtis Sprinkle and his wife; daughter Betty Hunt; grandchildren, Joe, David and Ashley Sprinkle and their children; Jessica Littleton, and Tracy Kaldveer and husband Gregg, and their children, Cliff, Sara, and Emily. The Service for Edith will be held on Friday, September 17, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with Chaplain Fergus A. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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UTTERBACK -- Gertrude Gertrude (Trudi) Utterback April 16, 1920 - September 16, 2000 If Tears Could Build A Stairway And memories were a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears will flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember the happy times Life still has much in store Since you will never be forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you'll always stay Mom we love you and miss you. . . Love, Debbie, Ken, Cody & Colton
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VAN NOTE -- Pauline D. Van Note, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, September 13, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Johnson and husband, Salomon Sanchez of Albuquerque; sons, Richard J. Johnson and wife, Peggy of Durango, CO, Jeff Johnson and wife, Barbara of Albuquerque and Kevin Johnson of Sacramento, CA and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob in 1995. Pauline was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean War. She was a member of the Catholic faith. She passed away after a courageous fight with brain cancer. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans, 833 Gibson Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Disabled American Veterans Dept. of NM, PO Box 3907, Station D, Albuquerque, NM 87190 or Veterans of Foreign Wars, 406 W 34th Street, Ste 514, Kansas City, MO 64111. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu September 16, 2004

YBARRA -- Amadeo YBarra, a lifetime resident of Harding County, entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2004 surrounded by his family and friends, following an extended illness. Amadeo was born on the 18th of March 1926 in Mills, NM. He was a WWII Veteran, a member of American Legion Post 63, and a long time parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy, NM. He retired from the Ameri-Gas CO2 plant in Solano, NM in 1983 where he served as Plant Maintenance Supervisor for 30 years. Amadeo is preceded in death by his parents, Baltazar and Navorcita YBarra of Mills, NM; son, Johnny YBarra; brothers, Tony YBarra, Ben YBarra, and Agapito YBarra; sister, Carmelita YBarra; and sons-in-law, Julian Cordova and Ernest Gutierrez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nadine YBarra of the family home in Roy, NM. Daughters: Mary Alice Arellano and husband Ernie of Springer, NM; Janet Bencomo and husband Benjamin of Roy, NM; Ruby Gutierrez and boyfriend Jesse Pacheco of Roy, NM and Vickie Cordova and husband Rudy of Springer, NM. One son, Tomas YBarra and wife Juanita of Springer, NM. Grandchildren: Johnny and Delenia Arias, Leonard and Sara Arias, Amadeo and Debra Soto, Juan Gillette, Tina Gillette, Crystal Arellano, Chris Torres, Robert Arellano, Eddie and Lisa DeHerrera, Benji Bencomo, Dean and Shirley Gutierrez, Regina Gutierez and fiance Jason Baca, Adam and Lisa Cordova, Audrey Cordova and Jessica Baker, Anthony Cordova, Sonny YBarra, Tomas YBarra Jr.; great-grandchildren: Angelique Arias, Johnny Arias Jr., Leonard Arias Jr., Alicia Arias, Craig Jordan Gutierrez, Hannah Gutierrez, Kylie Cordova and Isaac Cordova; One great great grandchild, Jaron Eppler. Amadeo is also survived by his brothers, Gilbert YBarra, Rudy YBarra, Frank DeHerrera and Juanito DeHerrera; sisters: Mary Montoya, Lila DeHerrera, Betty Romero, Del Esquibel and Rose Casias as well an numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday September 16, 2004 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy, NM. Father Gary Brito will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday Sept, 17, 2004 also at Holy Family Church. Interment will follow the Mass at the Roy Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Arias Sr., Leonard Arias Sr., Adam Cordova, Amadeo Soto, Dean Gutierrez, Sonny YBarra, Benji Bencomo, Juan Gillette, Craig Eppler, Anthony Cordova, Thomas YBarra Jr., Chris Torres and Robert Arellano. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Arias Jr., Leonard Arias Jr., Isaac Cordova, Michael Rodriguez, Jordan Gutierrez and Jaron Eppler. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home, 425-6551 or toll free 877-542-2421; Las Vegas, NM.
        Published on: Thu September 16, 2004