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LUJAN -- Frank M. Lujan, Jr., age 46, beloved father, son, and brother was called home by our Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 14, 2004. He was a resident of Albuquerque. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Manuelita Lujan. Frank is survived by his son, Isaac Lujan; two brothers, Arthur Lujan and wife, Fannie and Rumaldo Lujan; five sisters, Francis Gennen, Pricilla Lacitor, Eloyda Lujan, Eileen Tapia and husband, Danny, and Marcella Lambert. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members; and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Frank will lie in state Wednesday, August 18, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Alameda Mortuary, and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Final viewing will be Thursday morning, August 19, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at San Carlos Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

MAYER -- Joan Patricia Mayer, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 34 years, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2004. Mrs. Mayer was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She will be deeply missed by her family. Mrs. Mayer was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Norman E. Mayer in 1997. She is survived by her beloved family, which includes her children; Joyce Reszka and husband, Larry, Denise Wilcox and husband, Robert, Beth Mayer, Keith Mayer and wife, Shirley, and Laura McEldowney and husband, James, all of Albuquerque, Gloria Hines and husband, Jeff of Colorado, and Karen Howell of Virginia; grandchildren, Scott Reszka and wife, Kelli of Colorado, Brett Reszka of Arizona, Brandon Wilcox, Bryan Wilcox, Jamie Lenberg, Erik Perrin, Cameron Mayer, Kaitlyn McEldowney, and Lucas McEldowney, all of Albuquerque, Derek Hines and Jason Hines of Colorado, Joshua Howell, Samantha Howell, and Seth Howell, all of Virginia; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Joshua, and Arianne Reszka of Colorado, and Estella Reszka of Arizona. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd NE, 10500 Lomas NE. Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 20, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel NE. Private interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Scott Reszka, Brett Reszka, Brandon Wilcox, Bryan Wilcox, Cameron Mayer, and Erik Perrin. Honorary Pallbearer will be Lucas McEldowney. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association, 7001 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite 1A, 87110-3696. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

MELTON -- Dorothy Melton, born March 6, 1916 in Topeka, KS, died August 16, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband, Jack; brother, James Hupp; daughters, Arlene Ward and Donna Kerns; son, John DeYoung; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Belen, 84 Manzano Expressway. Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo NE (505) 764-9663
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

MLEKUSH -- Mass of Christian Burial for Tony Mlekush will be celebrated on Wednesday August 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in San Felipe De Neri Church, 2005 N. Plaza NW with Msgr. Joe Lucero, celebrant. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Eddie Mann, Dewey Mann Sr., Dewey Mann Jr., Davit Bratt, and Keith Orwat serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearer will be Lonnie Armijo. All arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

ORTEGA -- Ernesto Tito Ortega In Loving Memory of Ernesto Tito Ortega August 18th 1975 - November 6th 2003 Happy 29th Birthday our Beloved Ernie We Love and miss you with all our hearts God Bless You Love Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother, and all your family
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

OTERO -- Louisa P. Otero. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

PEREA -- Rosaline Miera Perea, 74, passed away Monday, August 16, 2004 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel "Archie" Perea; her son, Mell Thaddeus Perea; her parents, Stephen Maurice and Carmen Baca Miera; and her brothers, Steve and David Miera. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1946 and the Regina School of Nursing in 1949. She was a dedicated pediatric and newborn nursery nurse at St. Joseph Hospital for over 30 years. Not only did she care for her babies, but whenever any family member was in the hospital she was there for them too. A devoted Roman Catholic, she volunteered at St. Therese Catholic School helping the sisters keep the immunization records of students updated. She is survived by her children, Karen Louise Perea; Gordon Michael Perea (Elsie); Andrea Marie Lancaster (William); Judith Ann Coggins (Tom); Teresa Lynn Espinosa (Steve); Christine Marie Saylor (Dave); Stanley Ross Perea (Toni); and Erika Lynn Ferraro; grandchildren, Claudie Chavez (Erica); Sheila Sisneros; Doug and Bill Lancaster; Tim Coggins; Steve, Nick, and Andrew Espinosa; Jessica and David Saylor; great-grandchildren, Paul Michael Sisneros; Desiree, Gabriel and Marcus Chavez; Jaden Lancaster; Gracie Sanchez; sisters, Lucille Catherine Miera (Vito); Edna Frances O'Loughlin; Patricia Evelyn Young (Ted); and Antonia Norene Light (Bud). Viewing and visitation for Mrs. Perea will be held Thursday August 19, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday August 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Therese Little Flower Church with Fr. Michael J. Shea, celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Stanley Ross Perea, Thomas Coggins, Steven Espinosa, Douglas Lancaster, William Lancaster, David Saylor, and Claudie Chavez serving as casket bearers. All arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

SMITH -- Kathryn "Kitty" Smith, our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 16, 2004. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sophia and Roy Landwehr; and a brother, Roy Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Michael Smith; in addition to her three sons, Tony, Jim and Bob; her daughter-in-law, Carol; grandchildren, Alissa Kreuch, Tony Kreuch, Jr., Tal Kreuch, Patrick Kreuch, and Alex Kreuch; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Joanne Landwehr; brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Dee Riley; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Jim Harrigan; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Michael Quinn; sister, Sr. Judith Ann; and many nephews and nieces. Kitty will always be remembered as a caring and compassionate person who bore her chronic illnesses with dignity and strength. She had a love of life and an unquenchable thirst for learning. After raising her three sons, Kitty returned to college and obtained a Bachelor's Degree, with Honors, in Communicative Disorders from the University of New Mexico in 1979. She was an avid reader who, later in life, made the decision to re-read as many of the classic literary works as she could, and in so doing gained a new appreciation for these works. She was a wonderful homemaker, and she also was employed for several years as a bookkeeper in the accountancy and healthcare fields, and as a secretary. Kitty had many and varied talents. She raised African Violets for many years and was a member and judge of the African Violet Club, winning awards for her flowers that are too numerous to count. She frequently won awards at the New Mexico State Fair for her afghans and her jam. She also was on the Board of Directors and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity for several years. The family would like to thank Kitty's many friends for their kindness, prayers and support. In celebration of her life a Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 19, 2004, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE and a Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 20, 2004, 10:30 a.m. at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit Thursday, August 19, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. until time of the Rosary. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

STAGG -- Dorothy Elizabeth Stagg, sweet loving wife, and mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 13, 2004 after a brief illness. Dorothy was born on March 8, 1915 in Norwick, Norfolk, England to William Edward Victor and Annie Nichols Drew. She came to America to marry her sweetheart, John, in the LDS Salt Lake Temple on June 26, 1935. Together they have four children, John Drew and Suzzane Stagg, Julie Ann and Gary Dunn, Williams James and Judy Stagg, and David Edward and Angela Stagg. They have enjoyed 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Dorothy has always been active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she has served in the Primary and Relief Society. She is loved and appreciated by all her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all. Services will be held Friday, August 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Sandia Ward, Eubank Chapel, 4109 Eubank Blvd. NE. Visitors may pay their respects one hour prior to the services at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE in Albuquerque., French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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WINTERBOTTOM -- William D. Winterbottom, son of William and Mary Winterbottom, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Tuesday, August 17, 2004. He is survived by his brothers, Robert Winterbottom and wife, Jean and Jack Winterbottom and wife, Delores. William was a member of ACRA - Albuquerque Communications Relief Association, the Albuquerque Real Estate Board, Eldorado Gold Prospectors Association, the Federation of Music clubs, and the Musicians Association of Albuquerque. Services will be held Saturday, August 21, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004