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ARMIJO -- Maria Beatrice Armijo, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Socorro, NM on Saturday, January 15, 2005. She was born December 5, 1919 in Tokay, NM to Ignacio and Arsenia (Padilla) Miera. She is preceded in death by her husband, Abran Jose Armijo and her son, Anthony Armijo. Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Eloisa Edgerton and husband, Ron of Cinncinati, OH, and Clara Apodaca and husband, Gary of Socorro; grandchildren, Stephanie Sarate and husband Tommy of Socorro, Michelle Gonzales of Socorro, Timmy Gonzales and wife, Paula, Stacey Gonzales of Socorro, and Teresa and Leslie Edgerton, both of Cinncinati, OH; great- grandchildren, Abie, Marissa, Justin and Joshua Sarate; Kaitlyn, Kathryn and Kyle Gonzales, Ceara Gonzales and Garrick Gonzales. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, January 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at San Miguel with Father John C. Daniel as Celebrant. Burial will be in the San Antonio Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Gary Apodaca, Ron Edgerton, Timothy Gonzales, Tommy Sarate, Abie Sarate and Kyle Gonzales. Arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home 309 Garfield Socorro, NM.
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CHAVEZ -- Ernest R. Chavez, Jr., age 18, went to be with our Lord on Friday, 14 January, 2005. A visitation will be held today at Reflections Chapel, 2400 Washington St. NE. A Rosary will recited tonight at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10:00 am; both at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by: REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 884-5777
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CHAVEZ -- Jose M. Chavez, 83, passed away in his home on January 11, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Conception; his daughter, Kathy and husband, Harry Laycock; his son, David and wife, wife Peggy; seven grandchildren, Christopher and Joe Laycock; Shawn, Joshua, Anthony, LeeAnn, and Shannon Chavez; three great-grandchildren, Desiree Laycock, GiaVanna and Victoria Gonzales; and a fourth great-grandchild due in May 2005. He served his country for thirty-one years in the United States Army, and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Monday, January 17, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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CORDER-REESE -- Mason N. January 17, 2003 to May 24, 2004 Every life you touched, during your short stay here with us, will forever be changed. We are all missing you, and thinking of you on your second birthday. You are a light in all of our hearts continuing to burn bright, just as our love for you. Your loving friends and family
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DELAO -- Elma M. DeLaO, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, January 14, 2005. She is survived by her sons, Chris DeLaO of Albuquerque, George DeLaO and wife Janis of Albuquerque, Richard DeLaO and wife Marti of Ventura County, California; daughter, Yvonne Huisinga and husband Ronald of Phoenix; sister, Mary H. Fava and husband Joe of Rio Rancho; grandchildren, Daniel, Fabian and wife Alicia, Ryan and wife Tyler, Michael, Patrick, Teri, Deanna, Jenna; sister in law, Patsy Garcia; and 16 nieces and nephews. She was employed at the Luby's on Juan Tabo until it closed. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother who will be missed by her family and friends. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2005 at French Mortuary - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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GALBREATH -- Dorothy Louise Dennis, age 78, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, left this life on Thursday, January 13, 2005. Dorothy will forever be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and strong loving spirit, always putting others before herself. She is survived by her devoted husband, Otis "Jim" Killian of Albuquerque; her four daughters, Charlee Galbreath of Tijeras; Gaylynn Abram and husband, Mike of Fairfax, VA; Cynthia "Janet" Fitzgerald and husband, Tim of Reedsport, OR; Pam Schmille and husband, Chris of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jason O'Brien of California; Benjamin and Lauren Abram of Virginia; Hoyt and wife, Alicia Schmille of California, and Seth Schmille of Albuquerque; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Additionally, she is survived by brothers, Calvin Dennis of Boulder, CO, and Wilbur Dennis of Kemp, TX; and sister, Yvonne Peacock of Odessa, TX. Dorothy was preceded in death by brothers, Odell and Emmett Dennis and her beloved sister, Hazel Wagenknect. Dorothy retired from Sandia National Laboratories after many years of service. She was a Life Master at duplicate bridge, an avid Lady Lobo supporter, and loved dancing and listening to music. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's honor to the Rio Grande Jazz Society Scholarship Fund, 4821 Menaul NE, Albuq., NM 87110.
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GROVER -- Keith W. Grover, Jr, 57, died of lung cancer Dec 27, 2004. He is survived by his mother, Ellen, a resident of Princeton Place; a sister, Ellen Sproat of Albuquerque; brothers, Jon of Silver Spring, MD, and Thomas of West Palm Beach, FL. Keith spent most of his life in Silver Spring, MD where he served as a fireman and paramedic in the Montgomery County, MD Fire Department. While fighting a warehouse fire in 1992, he receive injuries which resulted in a medical retirement. He previously served in Vietnam. Moving to Albuquerque in 1998, he has been a course marshal at the Puerto Del Sol Golf Course. A memorial service was held at the Veterans National Cemetery, Santa Fe, January 14, 2005.
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JIRON -- Reyes Jiron, a native of Isleta Pueblo, was called home to be with her savior on January 12, 2005. She was 96 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Remijo Jiron; daughter, Rose Jojola, and son-in-law, Freddie Zuni. She is survived by one daughter, Margie Zuni of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Greg Jojola of Longmont, Colo., Sheila Jojola of Isleta Pueblo, Lloyd Jojola of Albuquerque, Raymond Zuni of Albuquerque, and Tonya Billings and her husband, Terry, of Albuquerque; and four great-grandchildren, Ashley Zuni, Lane Gatewood, and Isaiah and Megan Billings. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 17, at St. Augustine Mission in Isleta. "Chee-ee," you were much loved and will be greatly missed.
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LEVESQUE -- Leona L., 85 went to be with the Lord on January 15th, 2005. She was born in Fall River, MA; and resided in Somerset, MA before moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1970. Leona is survived by her husband, Lucien; her sister, Ida of Swansea, MA; her son, Richard and his wife Barbara; and granddaughter, Gina of Rhode Island; her daughters, Jeanne and her husband Ron of Sandia Park, and Denise of Edgewood, NM; four nephews; and several grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and mother and a member of Faith Bible Church for many years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The family wishes to thank Zia Hospice and Princeton Place Nursing Home for their kind expressions of sympathy and support during their time of grief. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Zia Hospice, 4141 Montgomery Blvd. Albuquerque 87109. Funeral services will be held at Faith Bible Church 9600 Central, SE on Tuesday, January 18 at 11 a.m. Viewing will be held one hour prior to service. Entombment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7900 Wyoming Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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MORA -- Theresa Mora Died January 13, 2005. A Rosary will be recited on Monday the 17th at Salazar & Sons Mortuary at 7:00 p.m., a funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday the 18th at 11:00am, at San Ignacio Church. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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NICOVICH -- Iris Nicovich, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died on Saturday, January 15, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Philip of Albuquerque, who was employed by Sandia National Labs for 36 years; son, Jon Nicovich and wife Starla of Sandia Park; daughter, Marilyn Caudle of Ft. Worth, TX; and grandchildren, Keith and Justin Nicovich, and Stacy Gottlieb. A reception with the family will be held on Friday, January 21, 2005 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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ORTEGA -- Anita M. Ortega died January 14, 2005, at 70 years of age. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Ortega. She is survived by her four children, Manuel Ortega, Margaret Ortega Gonzalez and husband Lalo, Phillip Ortega and wife Deborah, Anthony Ortega; her brothers, Miguel and Gilbert Ortega; sister Mary Ramirez and husband Tony; as well as twelve Grandchildren and ten Great-Grandchildren. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday the 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. The Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday the 19th at Our Lady of Guadalupe church (times to be announced); interment will follow at The Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Robert Ortega, Steven Saiz, Victor Lovato, and Lalo Gonzalez. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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PEREA -- Lorraine. Mrs. Lorraine Perea, 71, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 15, 2005. Mrs. Perea is the beloved wife to, Mr. Ernest S. Perea, married for 54 years. Mrs. Perea is also survived by four daughters, Susan Blanton and husband, James Jr., Arelene Perea, Shirley Mae Perea, Barbara Perez and husband, Juky; four sons, Ernie Perea Jr., Danny Perea, Tommy Perea, Lawrence Perea and wife, Ruby; six sisters; three brothers; 20 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; cousins and friends. A visitation for Mrs. Perea will be Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Victory Outreach Church, 933 Sunset SW with a Prayer Service to be held at 4:00 p.m. by Pastor James Blanton. A graveside service will take place Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Clara Cemetery by Pastor James Blanton. Pallbearers will be, Danny Perea Tommy Perea I I, Tommy Lee Perea, Christopher Perea, Anthony Perea and Nathan Blanton. Honorary pallbearers will be, Lawrence Eric Perea, Robert Perea James Blanton and Christopher Perea. Arrangement by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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RINI -- S. Jack Rini, 89, died peacefully after a short illness in the early morning of Sunday, January 9, 2005, at his residence at Montebello Senior Living Community, where he was twice president of the Resident's Association. He lived for many years in Los Chavez, NM, moving to the state from Memphis, TN, in 1977. S. Jack was born the son of Anna Lichtenberg Rini and Martin Rini on July 29, 1915. He was raised in Cleveland, OH. In 1936, he married Marjorie Herman who preceded him in death in 1980. He graduated, with his lifelong friend the late Edward Dyble of Albuquerque, from John Marshall High School and Case School of Applied Sciences (now Case Western Reserve) in Cleveland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He did extensive graduate work at the University of Chicago in chemical engineering of vegetable fats and oils. His career took him from Amazo in Hammond, IN, to Lever Brothers in Whiting, IN, and Boston, to Kraft Foods in Chicago, and then to Memphis where he was Vice President of Research and Production at Kraft's Humko subsidiary there. He was an emeritus lifetime member of the American Chemical Society which he joined in 1943. He was elected to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in 1949, and was an emeritus member of the Institute of Food Technologists. He was Director of the League for International Food Education from 1970 to 1982. His other interests included the Boy Scouts of America and bird watching. He was also the major investor in New Mexico's Century magazine in the early 1980s. His patents and inventions in food technology include "the Rini process" which makes margarine spreadable, and a chemically engineered solution to the problem of the "French ring," the circle of congealed material around the opening of French dressing bottles. He was an avid traveler, exploring the back country of America with his family, and traveling around the world and visiting as much of the planet as he could. He was a scholar and student of history and politics and the southwest. Mostly, he enjoyed his friends and his family. He was a profoundly loyal and generous parent, grandparent, and friend. His family misses him more than they can express. He is survived by children, Jacqueline Rini Fuqua, James P. Rini, and Rini Price and her husband, V.B. Price, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Christopher H. Fuqua of Albuquerque and Marshall R. Fuqua and wife, Jeri of Madrid, Iowa; by step-sons, Jody Price and Keir Price of New Jersey; and by one niece and many nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Talking Talons, Tijeras, NM, 281-1133, or to the League for International Food Education. The family is grateful for the aid of Lovelace Hospice.
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SANTILLANES -- Carlos (Charlie) Santillanes, born August 7, 1927, went to God's Glory to be with his wife, Euphalia, on January 13, 2005. Services for Carlos will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, in Bernalillo, with a Rosary on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
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TERESI -- Joseph E. Teresi, 57, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 11, 2005. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, he is survived by his father, Joseph A.; his sister, Jerlene; his nephew, JT; and countless long-time loyal friends. Joe died as he lived - - peacefully. We will all miss his deep appreciation and respect for life, and everyone and everything alive. With never-ending humor, he brought this appreciation to all of us, making our lives richer whenever we were privileged to spend time with him. Now Joe rests with us in harmony with nature. His memory brings a smile. An informal memorial get-together will be held at the home of his father, Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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