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BAKER -- Danny Espinoza Baker, 19, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Aleane Booker. He is survived by his mother, Diana Espinoza of Compton, CA; father, Billy Booker of Albuquerque; sisters, Angel Baker, Sandra Walker, Sarah Baker, and Angela Baker Billings, all of Albuquerque; grandfather, Robert Booker of Albuquerque; adopted mother called "grandmother" Ruth Baker of Albuquerque; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Danny worked for McDonald's. He was a graduate of Manzano High School. He was past president of the youth department at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Services will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2401 University Blvd. SE, with Rev. Stephen D. Billingslea officiating. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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BARNETT -- Elizabeth Miles Barnett, 78, passed away on August 5, 2004. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, Class of '43. She attended Grinnell College in Iowa, graduating in 1947. She continued her education, receiving a Certificate in Physical Therapy from Stanford University and a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. She taught at Boston University - Sargeant College from 1958-1968. She returned to Albuquerque in 1968 to begin a School of Physical Therapy at the University of New Mexico, becoming its first Director in 1974. She then became Director of the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Colorado from 1978-1987. Upon her retirement, she returned to Albuquerque. She is survived by her two children, Phyllis Boyadjian and husband, John, of Albuquerque and David Barnett and wife, Loretta, of Sunapee, NH; a brother, Dr. James Miles of California; a sister, Carolyn Osborne of California; and five grandchildren, J.D., Leslie, Laura, Lark, and Cabot. She is also remembered by many nieces and nephews as a "favorite Aunt." She was an insatiable reader, an avid rose gardener, and enjoyed many varied and different activities throughout her life. The family has planned a private remembrance. Sunrise Funeral Options, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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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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BROWN -- Milt Brown Milt Brown Born December 22, 1919 Died August 15, 2003 Our memories of you and the good times stay with us. We love you and miss you. Your family, Mary, Michael, and Susan.
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BURDI -- Grace T. Burdi, a 29 year resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on August 11, 2004. She was born on July 30, 1920 to Saverio and Eufemia Burdi in New York. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho. Grace enjoyed playing card games with her special group of friends, loved entertaining, and was fond of being out and about. She was preceded in death by her sister, Fay Libutti; and her brother, Mike Burdi. She is survived by her two sisters, Dorothy Renzetti of New York and Tina Santora of Rio Rancho. She is also survived by eight nieces and nephews; and many other loved ones who will deeply miss her. A visitation for Fay will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options in Rio Rancho. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 16, 2004 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho with Msgr. Douglas Raun as celebrant. Cremation will follow. Services under the care of: Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM (505) 891-9192
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CISNEROS -- Jose. Mr. Jose R. Cisneros, 79, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on August 12, 2004. Mr. Cisneros is the beloved husband of 62 years to Mrs. Beatrice Cisneros. Mr. Cisneros is also survived by two daughters, Patricia C. Chavez and husband, Robert, Rosalie E. Romero and husband, Leandro; one son, Rolando G. Cisneros and wife, Andrea; five grandchildren, Lisa Contreras and husband, Carlos, Andrea Carvajal and husband, Scott, Vincent Chavez, Carlos Romero and Emmet Chavez; two great grandsons, Jayson Contreras and Nicolas Carvajal; five sisters, Amanda Parks, Hortencia Sullivan and husband, Jim, Rose Montano, Vivian Lujan and husband, Celso and Lupe Crouse; three brothers, Max Cisneros and wife, Elida, Frank Cisneros and wife, Mela, Robert Cisneros and wife Carmen; many extended family members and friends. Jose has now been reunited with his family who have preceded him in death. Jose was a member of the Catholic Church. He graduated from St. Joseph College and from the International Police Academy in Washington D.C. Jose had accomplished and had a successful law enforcement career with the local, state and federal government. Upon his retirement he committed his life to ministry. Jose was a very special individual and loved by many. Jose gave of himself, his time and gifts to anyone in need. Our husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend left this world to begin a new journey with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A visitation for Jose will be Sunday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. by Deacon J.O. Luna. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Daniel Balizan. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Robert Cisneros, Vincent Chavez, Emmet Chavez, Carlos Romero, James Lujan and Richard Cisneros. Honorary pallbearers will be, Carlos Contreras, Scott Carvajal, Jose Andrade, Marcos Mendez and Fermin Perea. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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CODY -- Patsy R. Cody, 63, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2004. She is survived by her son, Harold Cody and wife, Yongcha of El Paso, TX; daughters, Charlotte Cody of Albuquerque and Judy Hulse and husband, Richard of El Paso, TX; grandchildren, Sheri, Shannon, Danny Anthony, Brandon, Amanda and Megan; sister, Helen Foster and husband, Joe of Okmulgee, OK; brothers, Bill Koenig and wife, Erma of Tennessee, Marvin Koenig and wife, Lourdes of Amarillo, TX and Frank Koenig, Jr. of Nebraska; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Frank and Alma Koenig; her beloved son, Danny Cody in 1985; beloved sister, Shirley Munn; and beloved brother, Harold Koenig. Graveside services will be held on Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions should be made to the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Central New Mexico Affiliate, P.O. Box 92110, 87199. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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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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DEVALK -- Ernest "Tickadad" DeValk, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, August 12, 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Judy D. Barnette; grandson, Alan H. Barnette and wife, Rebecca and their children, Cody, Cheyenne and Cassidy; granddaughters, Ann Umberhocker and husband, Rich and their children, Kaylee and Ashlyn, Jennifer Rice and husband, Greg and their children, Hannah, Andrew and Emily, Jo Barnette and her daughter, Bella, Rachel Bailey and husband, Tom and their children, Nasya Barnette, Lauren and Jadyn Bailey, Suzanne Ratchner and husband, Christopher Harmon, Denice Frost and husband, Scott and Amy Barnes and husband, Grover "William" Barnes; and sister, Sophie Luper and her son, Norman Luper and his son, Lane Luper. Mr. DeValk was preceded in death by his wife, Florence DeValk; daughter, Jeanne D. Ratchner; and sons-in-law, Craig A. Ratchner and Jon H. Barnette. He was a member of the Craftsman Club. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Norman Luper, Bill Barnes, Christopher Harmon, Alan Barnette, Rich Umberhocker, Greg Rice and Tom Bailey. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Monday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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DIAZ -- BEVERLY. The family of Beverly Ann Diaz 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 Gene Gries, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, presider of the Mass, to Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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