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APODACA -- Maria F. Apodaca went home to be with the Lord on Friday at the age of 84. She is survived by her two sons, Jose G. Apodaca and Antonio H. Apodaca and wife, Anita; one daughter, Gloria E. Apodaca; ten grandchildren; 12 great -grandchildren; and two great --great-grandchildren. Mrs. Apodaca will be missed by her loving family. Visitations will be held on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Eighth St. Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Refreshments will be served following the Rosary in the Celebration of Life Room also at the Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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ATWELL -- Michele "Shelly" Atwell, 51, born in Santa Fe and a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, November 15, 2004. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 20, 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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DONALDSON -- Mary Ann Donaldson, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. She is the loving wife for 48 years of Gerald E. Donaldson, Major, US Army, retired; and the loving mother of Jerry Donaldson, Jr. and wife, Deborah of Honolulu, HI, Sandi Mumma and husband, Andy, and Mark Donaldson and wife, Maggie, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Chris Carey, Jill Rodriguez and husband, Abel, all of Austin, TX, Michael Donaldson, Nicole Mumma and Matthew Donaldson, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Christopher Carey and Andrew Rodriguez, both of Austin, TX; sister, Dottie Novak of Kansas City, KS; and brothers, Frank Wasko, Jr. and wife, Wendy of El Paso, TX; Joe Wasko and wife, Elaine of Kansas City, KS, and John Wasko and wife, Barbara of Snowflake, AZ. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her son, Ray Donaldson. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive her. The Donaldsons were a military family for 20 years. They were stationed in GA, KY, KS, and NM. Mary Ann owned Video World video store in 1980 to 1982. She worked alongside her husband, Jerry, in their Real Estate Appraisal Company, Donaldson & Associates, that they owned from 1985-2004. She loved Albuquerque and the beautiful Sandia Mountains. Mary Ann's family was the light of her life. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at Our Lady of Annunciation Church, 2532 Vermont NE, on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. Internment will take place on Monday, November 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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DYER -- Ralph Dyer, 60, a lifelong resident and businessman of Albuquerque died Thursday, November 18, 2004. He was born on June 14, 1944 to Donald and Evelyn (Gardner) Dyer in Albuquerque. Ralph is survived by his wife, Linda Kimbrough Dyer; his daughter, Sellena Ann Riske of California; two step-daughters, Kimberly Sullins and Kristi Kimbrough both of Albuquerque; a brother, Edward Dyer and wife, Janelle of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; and three nephews, Darrell, David, and Steven Dyer. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 22, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald & Son Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of: FITZGERALD & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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KINNEY -- Diana Wolf Kinney, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004. A devoted and loving wife and a great mom, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bart Kinney, Jr. She is survived by her children, Kathryn J. (Katie) Kinney of Eaton CO; Karen Kinney Norton and husband, Don of Wichita, KS; Bart H. Kinney III and wife, Jerri of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Kenneth and Diana Norton of Wichita and Joey and CJ Kinney of Albuquerque. She is also survived by brothers, Gerald Wolf of Albuquerque and John Wolf and wife, Margaret of McCall, Idaho. Diana was born April 30, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Las Vegas, NM and then to Albuquerque in the 1930s. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. A lifelong lover of all God's creatures, Diana was happiest in the Pecos Mountains surrounded by her family and the many animals that were so very important to her throughout her life. The family is grateful for the loving assistance of all who helped her during these last difficult weeks especially Kathy Blakely of Odyssey Hospice and Isabel Griego and Hazel Chavez of Home Instead. Our mom had a great run. A celebration of Diana's full and vibrant life will be held Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 3:00 pm at St. Marks-on-the-Mesa Episcopal Church with a reception following at the Albuquerque Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Watermelon Mountain Ranch, a local animal rescue organization. Arrangements are under the direction of: STRONG-THORNE MORTUARY 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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MARKUNAS -- Elizabeth Markunas, 91, died Monday, November 8, 2004 at home. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Hutchison of Edgewood, NM and Judith Gitchell of Woodstock, IL; grandchildren, Rebecca Hutchison of Edgewood, NM, James Hutchison and wife Pam of Tijeras, NM, Steven Hutchison and wife Sara of Albuquerque, NM, Chris Hutchison and girlfriend Della of Moriarty, NM, Larry Gitchell of Northlake, IL; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Markunas and son, Stephen Markunas. Services will be held at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112 on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 2 p.m. Contributions can be made to Assisi Animal Foundation, PO Box 143, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0143. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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MARTINEZ -- David Martinez died Thursday, November 18, 2004 in Los Lunas at the age of 72. Mr. Martinez worked for the City of Albuquerque and retired after 30 years of service. He is survived by his son, David Martinez Jr. and wife, Monique; daughters, Bertha Martinez, Linda Chavez and husband, Michael, Elizabeth De Lira and husband, Jose Luis, and Patricia Carpio Hernandez and husband, Daniel; brothers, Bruno Martinez, Salvador Martinez and Johnny Martinez; sisters, Christina Sanchez, Anna Pando and husband, Frank, Estella Para and husband, Fidel, and Josie Martinez and husband, Andres; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Martinez will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. also at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 22, 2004 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David R. Martinez Jr., Michael Chavez Sr., Ruben Miera (Orlando), Juan Garcia, (Chewy) Jesus Delgado Jr., and Michael Chavez III. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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MARTINEZ -- Ms. Anna Martinez, 88, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on November 18, 2004. Ms. Martinez is survived by her brother, Joe E. Martinez Jr.; sister-in-law, Margaret Martinez; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ms. Martinez was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Flora Martinez; a sister, Guadalupe Martinez, three brothers, Natividad C. Martinez, Carlos Martinez and Manuel Martinez; sisters-in-law, Loriena Martinez and Frances Martinez. Ms. Martinez was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Ms. Martinez will be Sunday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 4th St. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. by Robb Sisneros. A final visitation for Ms. Martinez will be Monday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Martinez, Chano Martinez, Matthew Ericson, Ronnie Baca, Mark Chavez, David Lyons and Robert Martinez Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be, Joseph Martinez, David Salazar, Arthur Sandoval and Alfred Sandoval Jr. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7862
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PADILLA -- Esequiel (Skippy) In Loving Memory of Esequiel (Skippy) Padilla April 13, 1923 - November 20, 2003 Daddy, it has already been one year ago today that you left this world to be with the Lord. Our hearts still ache each day for you. Please continue to keep your loving arms around your family from above. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY, VERY MUCH. Your Loving Family
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SAIZ -- Stephen J. Saiz, Sr. also know as "Biker Steve" passed away on November 17, 2004 at the age of 50. He was born on March 13, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Stephen "A legend in his own time" was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. He was an employee of the City of Albuquerque and the Vice President of the A.F.S.C.M.E. Local Union #624, Next Stop Club, Isleta Club, Heights Club and the Dessert Club. He practiced the Red Road. Mr. Saiz was preceded in death by his father, Edwardo Saiz; his mother, Lugarda Saiz; brothers, Jerry Saiz and Raymond Saiz; and his nephews, Bernard Saiz and Armando Saiz. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Saiz; son, Steven Saiz, Jr.; granddaughter, Sheri Gallegos; grandson, Steven Dominic Saiz; brother, Lawrence Saiz; sisters, Priscilla Pena, Barbara Zimmer, Mary Ann Lujan, Agnes Sandoval, Dolores Carrillo, Erlinda Taylor, Josie Conway and Mary Sierra; and his nieces, nephews, great -nieces and great -nephews. God Bless you on your journey, his spirituality lives on. Visitations will be held on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Lujan, Lawrence Gonzales Sr., Stephen Saiz Jr., Raymond Saiz, Pete Grayeagle and Al Cruz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Carrillo and Herman Sierra. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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SANDOVAL -- Josephine Sandoval March 14, 1925 - November 20, 1999 Mom, I miss your smile & the sound of your laughter. Thanks for all you taught me, for believing in me, & for letting me know I was always loved. I look forward to the time we can again "dance in the kitchen." I love you. Yvonne
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SANTISTEVAN -- Mrs. Flora Santistevan, 64, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 18, 2004. Mrs. Santistevan is the beloved wife to Mr. Jose Archie Santistevan, married for 44 years. Mrs. Santistevan is also survived by five sisters, Veva Garcia, Sister Carmen Garcia, Aurora Espino, Vicky Lewis and husband, Jessie, Estella Eras and husband, Albert; three brothers, Severo Garcia and wife, Romelia, Robert Garcia and wife, Flora, Marcos Sedillo and wife, Mary Lou; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Santistevan was a member of the Catholic Church , the Legion of Mary and a Eucharistic Minister. A visitation for Mrs. Santistevan will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW with a Rosary to be recited at 3:30 p.m. by the Legion of Mary. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Ascension with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. by Father Edmund Savilla. Interment will follow at the Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Abel Santistevan, Jason Santistevan, Robert Paul Garcia, Jose Sedillo, Marcos Sedillo and Art Garcia. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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SEXTON -- Brett Sexton, 37, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976 died on Wednesday, November 17, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Hollie Sexton of Albuquerque; five sons, Kraig, Dylan and Tyler Sexton, Nalin and Deric and their mother, Tammy Brandon Sexton, all of Albuquerque; mother, Billie Mabry of Albuquerque; father, Daniel Sexton of Rio Rancho; three sisters, Dana Quintana of Edgewood, Muffet Romero of Los Lunas, and Teri Gray and husband, Robert of Dallas, TX; maternal grandparents, Evelyn and Cecil Kilpatrick of Albuquerque; two nieces, and several nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; and numerous friends. Brett was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Conner Quintana. He was a truck driver for Rinker Materials and loved snowboarding. Brett was a loving husband and dad. He was an outdoors person who loved camping and the Jemez Mountains. Services will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel with Pastor Warren Graff officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Raiola, Phil Hight, Daniel Sexton, Kraig Sexton, Nalin Sexton, and Deric Sexton. Friends may visit French Mortuary one hour prior to services, at 1:00 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks North of Paseo Del Norte) 897-0300
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VILLA -- Martha Maria Magdalena Villa, age 52, was born August 12, 1952 and passed away November 16, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Villa; her Daddy, Laute Lucero; her son, Miguel Villa; and her maternal grandfather, Lino Cortez. Martha is survived by her mother, Susan Lucero; her partner, Isidro Duran; her sister, Elisa Gonzales and husband, Martin; brother, Ezekiel Lucero and his partner, Doug Harris; children, Luther, Danny, Lino and Shanna; grandchildren, Brad, Ryan, Ponchi (Eldefonso) Cristoval, Raul and Julian; niece, Rebecca Gonzales; nephew, Juan Gonzales and a great-nephew, Alejandro Gonzales. Burial will be at the Villa Family Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW ABQ 505-343-8008.
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