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ALTWIES -- James Altwies, 70, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, August 9, 2004, in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Grand Rapids, OH on April 29, 1934, he was raised in Tiffin, OH, where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. In 1952 he joined the U.S. Marines for a 3 year tour of duty and returned to Ohio in 1955 to marry the love of his life, Janet Wurm. After graduation from Tiffin University, he enlisted as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in 1963. He traveled extensively and took his family on many adventures throughout the U.S. and Europe. His military career included tours of duty in Germany, Illinois, Vietnam, Hawaii and New Mexico. While in the military, he obtained his Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling. After retirement from the USAF, he was employed at Sandia National Laboratories and was subsequently Campaign Manager for U.S. Congressman Steve Schiff. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Altwies; and brothers, Charles and Richard. He is survived by his wife, Janet of Phoenix, AZ; and daughters, Julie Altwies, Jolene Altwies, and Jane Altwies; sons-in-law, J. Michael Kavanaugh and Michael Ramirez; grandchildren, Allison and Abraham Ramirez, all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Altwies and his wife, Mercedes, of Arizona; sisters, Rosemary Clouse of Florida, Joyce Florence and her husband, Roland; and sister-in-law, Leona Altwies of Ohio; and many loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Kathleen Klopp, and her husband, Dean, Margaret Warnement, Dorothy Company Carlson, Nancy Warnement and her husband, Richard; and brother-in-law Michael Wurm and his wife, Carolyn. Services for James Altwies will be at 3:00 p.m. on August 13, 2004, at Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel in Sun City West, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please support Jim and his four-legged buddies, Jorge, Nani, and Duke with memorial contributions to: National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494, or the Arizona Humane Society, 1521 West Dobbins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041.
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BRIDWELL -- Mary Frances Bridwell, 81, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2004, following an extended illness. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jim; and is survived by their children, Judith Sanders of Quitman, TX, Ginger Huntley of the family home, and son, David and his wife, Natalie, of Albuquerque; as well as six grandchildren, Michael Sanders, Kimberly Crawford, Grant Huntley, Jessica Bridwell, Ryan Bridwell, and Mark Bridwell; and seven great-grandchildren. Mary was born in Anniston, AL and continued throughout her life to have deep roots in her Alabama heritage. When she was nine years old, she and her family moved to Dallas, TX where she later met her husband, Jim, when they were both working for an insurance company. Due to World War II, Mary spent the early years of her married life caring for a child while her husband was away in the Army. After the War, Jim and Mary moved to Oklahoma for a new employment opportunity with General Foods, thus beginning their life of raising children and job transfers, ultimately ending in a permanent home in Albuquerque in 1966 and remaining here after Jim's retirement in 1986. Mary loved the desert splendor of Albuquerque and always enjoyed returning home after their many retirement travels across the country. As a helpmate to Jim and a mother for Judith, Ginger & David, she exhibited all of the love and caring of a true "Steel Magnolia." Mary and Jim welcomed and nurtured all people who came into their lives, and she is loved and will be missed by all. The Bridwell family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Presbyterian Hospice Services for their excellent care and support during the last months of her life. They were faithful and supportive and always went the extra mile. Services will be held on Monday, August 16, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd., NE, from 3:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2004. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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BRUCE -- Charlotte Beers Bruce, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, passed away at the Montebello Nursing Home on Thursday, August 12, 2004. Charlotte is survived by her two sons, Donald Roger Bruce of Albuquerque, NM and Robert Arthur Bruce of San Francisco, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas McIntire Bruce on June 7, 1991, and her brother, Roger Whitney Beers on June 11, 1982. Charlotte Elizabeth Beers was born on July 20, 1916 in Gardner, MA, the only daughter of Alfred Whitney Beers and Ardella Lydia Clancy. Following high school graduation and one year of art school, Charlotte played trumpet in several 'all-girl' bands from 1935 to 1940. She married Douglas McIntire Bruce in 1940, and they remained married until his death. As an artist, she exhibited in Buffalo, Albuquerque, and Hawaii and was a member of the NM Art League and the NM Watercolor Society. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service is planned. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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CADENA -- Jesus V. Cadena July 15, 1933 to August 11, 2004 Services will take place Saturday August 14, 2004 Viewing at 7:00 p.m., Services at 8:00 p.m. In the Chapel at Riverside. Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo NE (505) 764-9663
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CHAMPLIN -- John W. Champlin, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Sunday, August 8, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcella "Sally" Champlin of Albuquerque; son, Mark Champlin and wife, Diana of Albuquerque; daughter, Nancy Quellette and husband, Michael of Antonito, CO; grandchildren, Glen Champlin and wife, Jennifer, Jacinda Champlin, Carrie Ouellette, and Chance Ouellette; and great-grandchild, Brett Champlin. Mr. Champlin worked for 10 years with APS as a 6th grade teacher. He was a Junior High Basketball coach for 3 1/2 years in Gas City, IN and worked 12 years for the State of New Mexico as a Social Worker. He was a WWII Veteran where he served in the 512th Field Artillery Battalion of the Third Army. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Monday, August 23, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., at Las Colinas Retirement village the Los Amigos Lounge, 500 Paisano Rd. NE. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Ostomy Association, P.O. Box 35598, Albuquerque, NM, 87176-5598. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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DECLUE -- Clyde B. "Joe" Joe DeClue 13 February 1921 - 4 August 2004 Clyde B. DeClue, known as "Joe" to his family and friends, peacefully passed away in his sleep early Wednesday morning, August 4, 2004. Grandpa Joe was born to Joseph and Alice DeClue in winter of 1921 in Herculaneum, MO. During WWII he was initially stationed in Albuquerque, NM before being assigned to the Pacific Theater where he served as an engineer. While in Albuquerque he met Frances Armijo Chavez, and returned to marry her after the war. He lovingly accepted Frances's two children, Ted Springer and Armita Chavez, as his own. Armita later married Richard J. Dorso. Over time the family grew to seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. During his Fifty plus years as an Albuquerque resident, Grandpa drove logging trucks, constructed homes across New Mexico and built the KOA campground in Santa Rosa, NM where he and Nana Frances managed it for several years. In 1997 after Nana Frances passed away, he was called back to Herculaneum where he lived with his widowed sister, Helen Vogt. Upon Helen's passing in July 2000, Grandpa returned to the Southwest where he happily lived his remaining years in Tucson with his grandchildren. He was a respected member of the Tucson Community Church where he made new friends that he amazed with adventurous stories of his life; Grandpa was loved and will be missed by many. We ask that you respect our Grandfather's memory by honoring the men and woman who serve our country, past and present. Our Grandfather passed away on the 4th of August along with over One-Thousand of his WWII comrades. Memorial and burial service will be held Monday the 16th of August, 2004 at the Santa Fe Veterans National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
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DIAZ -- Beverly Ann Diaz, 44, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 11, 2004. Beverly is the beloved mother to JP Parra and Isaac Parra. Beverly is also survived by her parents, Jose M. and Jane Diaz; one sister, Jeanne Vallez; her grandmother, Helen Carley; special niece, Desiree Vallez; special nephew, Joseph Vallez; her aunt, Linda Lopez; two uncles, Rick Carley and Frank Chewiwie; many cousins; and friends. Beverly was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Beverly will be Friday evening, August 13, 2004 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Saturday morning, August 14, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Parra, Rick Carley Sr., Rick Carley Jr., Kenneth Errico, David Ortiz, and Alfred Parra. Honorary pallbearers will be Desiree Vallez, Joseph Vallez, and Nicole Aguilar. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
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FLETCHER -- Roy Lee Fletcher, 57, passed away in Albuquerque. Visitation will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Friday, August 13, 2004 with Rev. N. D. Smith officiating, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by funeral services. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Sunrise Funeral Options, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010.
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FRANCIS -- James Crawford (Jim) Francis, born in the USAF Hospital at Andrews AFB, MD on February 5, 1962, died at the age of 42, as a result of a senseless automobile 'road-rage' incident in Tijeras Canyon on August 9, 2004. A lover of both life and people, Jim was also the 'patron saint' of all animals, especially his three cats. A great sports fan, particularly of the Boston Red Sox, and an all-seasons athlete, he played competitive sports most of his life, but his first love really was hockey. A musician of long interest, he played bass and traveled with several musical groups during his adult life. He is a graduate of El Dorado High School. Jim is survived by his mother, Martha Francis, his father, Bob Francis, both of Albuquerque; his older brother, Miller and Jim's very best friend and companion, Jeanette Torre; his stepmother, Bettye Rae Francis; stepsister, Tracy McReynolds (formerly of Albuquerque and now of Olympia, WA.) and her two sons, Chris and Kyle; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Larry (Lawrence) in 1983. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2004, 1:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 4th and Lead. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that Jim be remembered to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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GARCIA -- Emiliano (Emil) Ronald Garcia, age 51, beloved father, son, and brother was called home by our Heavenly Father and Savior, Monday, August 9, 2004. Emil was born on November 21, 1952; and was a life long resident of Albuquerque. He is survived by his son, Nathaniel (Nate) Garcia; his loving mother, Minerva (Minnie) Garcia; his sisters, Kathy Kaiser, Ree Garcia and husband, James, Angelica Tyler and husband, Dan, and Diana Rincon and husband, Tim; his fiancee, Susan Trimm; three nephews; three nieces; one step-daughter; and several other great-nieces and -nephews; and a host of friends. Emil will be greatly missed by his loving family. A rosary will be recited this evening, Friday, August 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Bernalillo, NM. Funeral services entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898- 3160
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