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ANDERSON -- Maryagnes Anderson, beloved mother of four devoted children, completed her life's journey on Sunday, November 21, 2004. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Rio Rancho at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2004, Pastor Si Budagher officiating. Maryagnes was born in Denver, Colorado, but lived most of her life in Espanola, New Mexico. She married Riley Anderson in 1942, and celebrated 58 years of marriage before Riley's death in 2000. Maryagnes was a multi-talented woman. She operated several businesses, including a health spa and music studio. Maryagnes was an accomplished painter in oil and watercolor. She was a benevolent person, giving her time to many organizations that provide service to the community, including the Women's Club and Eastern Star. In 1982 she was honored as Volunteer of the Year in New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad Jacob and Agnes Groff Gaarder, and three sisters, Roma Wilie, Ruth Bluck and Golda McGuire. She is survived by two brothers, Bruce Gaarder of Arlington, Virginia and James Rogers and wife, Jo of Bakersfield, California; four children, Michele Atencio and husband, John of Kent, Washington, Marcus Anderson and wife, Shirley of Abilene, Texas, and Colleen Buettell and Chris Anderson, both of Rio Rancho. Grandchildren include Bill Tolleson, Chris Tolleson and wife, Monica, Adam Tolleson and wife, Debbie, April Darroch and husband, Bill, Kevin Atencio and wife, Claudia, and Tiffany Atencio. She also had nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the scholarship fund of the Espanola Women's Club, P.O. Box 3038, Fairview, New Mexico 87533.
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ARCHULETA -- Alfonso E. Archuleta went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2004 at the age of 64. He was born on March 12, 1940 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Betty Archuleta; sons, Alfonso Archuleta and wife, Shelly and Ray Patrick Archuleta; daughters, MaryAnn Cordova and Tina Lamas and husband, Felipe; brothers, Joe Archuleta and wife, Mary Rose, Phillip Archuleta and wife, Dolly, Mike Archuleta and Pete Archuleta; sisters, Dolores Ulibarri and Betty Duran; grandchildren, Alicia, Michelle, Melanie, Megan, Alexandria, Domonique, Sierra and Alfonso Raymond. He will be deeply missed by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Santa National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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ARCHULETA -- Julian "Archie" Archuleta, died November 26, 2004, at the age of 79. A rosary will be recited at St. Therese Church. A funeral service will be held at The Church following the rosary- Times pending. Arrangements by: Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SE 247-4124
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BALDONADO -- Linda Baldonado died on November 22, 2004, she was 29. A rosary is to be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Visitations will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Salazar & Sons. A Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Beside Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St NW. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SE 247-4124
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BALDONADO -- Linda Baldonado died on November 22, 2004, she was 29. A rosary is to be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Visitations will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Salazar & Sons. A Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Beside Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St NW. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SE 247-4124
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DUPREE -- Robert J. DuPree, 71, passed away following a lengthy illness Thursday, November 25, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Jacqueline Ayre and husband, Bill, of Edgewood, NM; sons, Alan DuPree and wife, Stephanie, of Tijeras, NM, Andrew DuPree and wife, Jennifer, of Pleasant Hill, CA and Jon DuPree of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Kenny, Amanda, Cole, Alaina, Angela, Rosemarie, Bobbi, Natalie, Cassidy, Franki and Andrea; brother, Clarence DuPree and wife, Lenore, of Chicago, IL and several nieces and nephews. Mr. DuPree served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the City of Albuquerque as Operations Manager of the Rio Grande Zoo after many years of service. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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FIGGE -- AliceBlue Figge, 66, a native of Albuquerque and a renowned calligrapher, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2004, following an extended illness. Alice's budding interest in calligraphy began at Highland High School when she created beautiful letters for the high school annual headlines rather than using typed text. Calligraphy soon was to become her lifelong passion and career. She had the pleasure to become friends with and study calligraphy under Ralph Douglass while pursuing her degree at the University of New Mexico. She loved teaching and taught throughout the country. She was selected to attend the Queen's School in London, England. She established a summer program at Ghost Ranch, Literally Letters, where she invited nationally known calligraphers to teach. Her business, Blue Quill Calligraphy, provided her opportunities to complete commissions for individuals, special award certificates, her fraternity Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pope John Paul II. Some of her calligraphy publications include The Prayers I Love compiled by Daniel Redding, I Love Calligraphy which is a step by step teaching of calligraphy, and a History of the Liberty Presbyterian Church. Alice was a member of Escribiente Calligraphy Guild, Las Aranas Weavers Guild, PEO Chapter BH and Kappa Kappa Gamma where she was President her senior year. She is survived by her husband, Robert Figge, of Albuquerque; her daughter, Ann Girand Ulliman and husband, Mark, and grandchildren, Audrey and Aaron, of Moorhead, Minnesota; her son, Dub Girand, of Albuquerque; her mother, Sarah Blue; her sister, Ann Wolf, and husband, Wayne, and nephews, Warren Wolf and David Wolf; brother-in-law, Roger Figge; niece, Debbie Owen, and husband, Todd, and great-nephew, Kyle; nephew, Stephen Figge and wife, Deborrah, and great-niece and nephews, Marlena, Jacob, and Dylan. She was preceded in death by her father, Don Blue. Visitation will be at French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd NE on Tuesday November 31, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE on Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be Roger Figge, Stephen Figge, Todd Owen, Gordon Gunn, John Duffy, Bobby Matteucci. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to University Hospice 1650 University Blvd. NE Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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GARCIA -- David. Mass of Christian Burial for David Garcia will be celebrated Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca. Interment will follow at the Pena Blanca Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Orlando A. Herrera, Leroy Garcia, Brian Martinez, Kevin Gonzales, Larry Torres, and Louis Armijo. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
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GARCIA -- Mrs. Amelina M. Garcia, 82, passed away at home in the loving arms of her family on November 26, 2004. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her eight children, Dorothy Flores, Orlando Garcia and wife, Petra, Ramon Garcia and wife, Lisa, Rose Marie Rivas, Bonnie Garcia and husband, Dickie, Margie Garcia and Michael Apodaca, Jeanette Archuleta and husband, Mark, and Charity Franklin and husband, Jeff; 29 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Urbana Armijo; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her husband, Teodoro Garcia; and four sons, Martin Garcia, Crespin Garcia, Teddy Garcia, and Vicente Garcia. Mrs. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Garcia will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Valerio and Trini Lucero. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Franciscan Friar. Interment will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Apodaca Jr., Ted Garcia, Adolfo Garcia, Mark Archuleta Jr., Martin Garcia, and Adam Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Roxanne Apodaca, Justine Archuleta, and Yvette Garcia. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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GRIEGO -- Mr. Patrick Griego, 57, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 27, 2004. Mr. Griego is survived by his son, James A Griego; eight brothers and sisters, Cresencio Griego and wife, Alice, Andrez Griego, Bennie Zamora, Jimmy Griego and wife, Hilda, Pete Griego and wife, Paula, Lugie Gonzales and husband, Michael, Esther Baca and husband, Albert, and Judy Zamora and husband, Danny; five grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Griego is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Beatrice Griego, and brother, Johnny Griego. A visitation for Mr. Griego will be held Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Gonzales, Gerald Zamora, Paul Zamora Jr., Gerome Griego, Larry Griego, and Daniel Telles. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Baca, Paul Zamora III, Patrick Zamora, and Jessie Garza. Arrangments by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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HORNER -- Christopher Robert Horner, September 10, 1992 to November 24, 2004, a son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. Chris died suddenly and tragically from a fall at his home Wednesday, November 24, 2004. Christopher loved fishing, fireworks, camping, and hiking. He was a member of the Cibola Youth Wrestling Club and attended Calvary Chapel when he wasn't out at the ranch in Bueyeros, New Mexico hunting, exploring, and learning the finer points of ranching from the Jeffery family, with friend and mentor, Danny Young. Christopher was a sixth grade student at Taylor Middle School where he had many friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Jared. His passing has left many broken hearts. Christopher is survived by his mother Cathy Horner, grandmother Helen Schirmer, his uncle David Schirmer, aunt Lori Alexander; and cousins Michael, James, and Chelsea Schirmer, and Vanessa & Joshua Johnston, and Melissa and Stephanie Alexander. Chris is also survived by his big brother Heath and daughter Sandyn, his father Hank Horner and wife Byrd; brother and sisters Amy, Tiffany, Jason, Samantha, and Jenifer. His grandfather Jack Horner, uncle Phil, aunt Cindy, Josh and wife Kerrie and their daughter Audry, and Audra and her husband Chris and their sons, Matthew & Benjamin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Animal Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 1:00 pm at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of: STRONG-THORNE MORTUARY 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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IRVIN -- Dean Edward Irvin, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2004, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Alice and his children, daughter, Deanna and husband, Joe Bowman; son, David and wife, Paula; daughter, Judy and husband, Ray Dewey, and daughter, Tracey; grandsons, David Irvin, Jr., Craig and Brian Bowman, Adam and Justin Dewey; and great-grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan, and Alexis Bowman. Also surviving are his sisters, Dona and husband, Delford Boyer, Barbara and Ted Glover; his brother, Lyle Irvin and his wife, Leona; and many nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by his father, Edward and mother, Bernice, and brother, Glen Irvin. Dean was born September 30, 1918 in Havelock, NE, where he attended school. After graduation from the University of Nebraska with a degree in business administration, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve and later joined the Second Infantry Division at Fort Sam, Houston, TX. He went overseas with the Division in September of 1943 and saw action in World War II. During his tour with the military, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge; Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Occupation Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two Hour Glasses; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal; American Defense Service Medal; American Theater Medal; Europe, Asia, Middle East Theater Medal; and the World War II Victory Medal. He also received campaign ribbons for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe, plus three overseas bars. He remained active in the Army Reserve and retired with the rank of Colonel. He was very active in volunteer work, serving on boards at both Lovelace Medical Center, and the Cancer Research and Treatment Center at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Dean was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed as much time as he could spare fly-fishing on the Conejos River in southern Colorado where he and Alice built a log cabin, which was their getaway place. Dean had, what he liked to call his “four M’s", his love for the military, music, museums and medicine. He and Alice were honored as New Mexico Philanthropists of the Year in 1995. Two awards he was most proud of were the Strength in Reserve Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the US Army Reserve Program and the first Steve Schiff KAFB Advisory Award. A memorial celebration of Dean’s rich and vibrant life will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Chaplin Lemuel Boyles officiating. Private burial of cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research and Treatment Center, 2325 Camino de Salud NE, #101, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5635 or the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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LINDLEY -- Helen Lindley, passed away on November 23, 2004. She is survived by her son, Robert Lindley and wife, Pat, daughters, Sharon Ferguson and husband, Bill, Judy Reynolds and husband, Hal; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lefty in 1996 and her grandson, Andy in 1984. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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MOREJON -- Carlota Marta "Mamita" Morejon, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Wednesday, November 24, 2004. She is survived by her daughters, Sara Sanchez and Marta Boydston and husband, Keith, all of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Jody Steele and husband, John of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandson, Bryan Boydston of Albuquerque; great-granddaughter, Ella Steele; and niece, Lisette Lozano and husband, Frank of Davie, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fabio Morejon, her parents, Calixto Augustin Laurent and Estela Primitiva Rojas and her brother ,Ramon Laurent. Carlota was born in Havana, Cuba, November 4, 1918. She met and married Fabio Morejon on October 7, 1944. Their two daughters were born there. Carlota and Fabio owned and operated a coffee distributing company, Monte Ruz, in Cuba. They sent their daughters to the United States on the Peter Pan Flights operated by Catholic Charities and in December of 1965 followed them to Albuquerque. They operated and owned Morejon Upholstery. Carlota was very active in the Cuban community. Her forte was cooking and sewing. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, Sunday, November 28, 2004 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Services will be held at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., on Monday, November 29, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual NE. Pallbearers will be Keith Boydston, Bryan Boydston, David Schroeder, Scott Schroeder, Daniel Stansbery, and Ron Saint. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 8100 Mountain Rd. NE, Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM, 87110. Carlota's family would like to express a very special thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their loving care and kindness shown to her. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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PFEUFER -- Roderick "Rick" Pfeufer, 56, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday November 26, 2004 of cancer. He is survived by his mother, Lila Armijo Pfeufer; sisters, Lila Ann Vernon, Jeanette Bonnell; niece, Catherine Mayo. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Pfeufer. Viewing and visitation for Rick will be held Monday November 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 100 Coal Ave. SE. Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 30, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to thank all his friends for their support and friendship to Rick. In Lieu of flowers, make contributions to a charity of choice. All services are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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SEDILLO -- Eva C. Sedillo, age 86, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2004. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Gallegos, Martha Zamora and husband, Frank, Stella Martinez, Helen Sedillo, Lorraine Garcia and husband, Arturo, and Sadie Sedillo; sons, Tony Sedillo Jr. and wife, Beatrice and John Sedillo Sr. and wife, Mary Ann; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren; brothers, Ernest Cordero, Joe Cordero Jr. and wife, Josie, Manuel Cordero and wife, Rosalie, Morris Cordero and wife, Maida, and Fred Cordero; sisters, Josephine Cordero, Frances Romero and husband, Felix, and Jessie Mora. Rosary will be Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at French Mortuary University Chapel at 7:00 p.m. with Trinnie and Valerio Lucero reciting. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Heaven Bound Ministries, 4726 4th Street NW, with Pastor Joseph Cordero Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Sedillo, Tommy Sedillo, Lawrence Zamora, Catalino Martinez, Karl Gallegos and Bobby Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stephanie Lucero and Crystal Gallegos. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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TABET -- George K. Tabet went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2004 at the age of 93. He was born on March 13, 1911 in Punta, New Mexico. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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THOMPSON -- David Thompson, 75, died on November 26, 2004 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Glinnie Sue Thompson of Dexter, NM; two daughters, Joyce A. Gottlieb and husband, Art of Rio Rancho and Deborah Sue Thompson of Temple, TX; one son, David W. Thompson and Kay Arver of Dexter, NM; five grandchildren, Amanda Thompson, BJ Gottlieb, Jennifer Thompson, David W. Thompson, Jr. and Misty Gottlieb; two sisters, Betty Sue Huffman and Joyce Megeaski; one sister-in-law, Bernice Rochester and three brother-in-laws, Frank, James and Bill Hill. David served in the US Army during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was highly involved in the Hawk Missile System. After retirement, he continued working on missile systems with RCA, Raytheon and GTE, where he became involved in the Cruise Missile System. He loved life and his family. He was known for his sense of humor by all. He deemed it a great honor to serve his country. Service will take place on Monday, November 29, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel with Chaplain Lemuel Boyles, officiating. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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WHEELER -- 1961-2004 Eddie Wheeler, age 43, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Saturday November 27, 2004. He was the loving son of Sandy and Harold Wheeler. Eddie loved to shoot pool, and he was always surrounded by many happy kids with smiling faces. He is survived by his son, Richard and his mother, Joy; his loving parents, Sandy and Harold Wheeler; his three loving siblings, his brothers, David and his wife, Connie, and Russell and Kelly La Fountain; his sister, Lisa and Dan Durante; four nieces, Jasmine Vineyard, Lacey and Sidney Wheeler and their mother, Lavette Brooks, and Amanda Brown; two nephews, Jeffrey Brown and Davis Ross; his Uncles Glenn Wheeler and his wife, Stephanie, and Mike Wheeler; his Aunt Gladys Whaley and her husband, Don; and many cousins all from Tennessee, and also many friends. Cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen, 864-4448.
        Published on: Mon November 29, 2004