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BACA -- Leo L. Baca, age 43, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 14, 2005. Leo will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him. Leo was employed with UNM for fifteen years then with APS for five years. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Filomeno and Grace Baca and his brother, Leroy Baca. He is survived by his loving wife, Grace; his children, Paul, Annette, and Veronica Gonzales; four grandchildren, Alyssa, Damian, Andrew Gonzales, and Gabriel Ibuado; four sisters, Jenny Morrison and husband, Wilbur, Corrine Burkett and husband, Robert, Barbara Romero and husband, Pat, MaryAnn Chavez and husband, Mike; six brothers, Eddie, David, Albert and wife, Kathy, Danny and wife, Janet, Dennis and wife, Selma, Sam and wife, Christina; mother-in-law, Mary Lopez; brothers-in-law, Javier, Rick, and Henry Lopez; sisters-in-law, Gloria Lopez and Frances Schnerch; several nieces and nephews; other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph's Drive, at Coors NW, in Albuquerque, with a rosary being recited at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2005. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Eddie, David, Albert, Danny, Dennis and Sam Baca. Cremation will take place after Mass. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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COLLINS -- Darrel Collins died on Friday, August 12, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Virginia on June 1, 1922. He migrated to Oregon in 1949 with his wife and daughter. He worked in the lumber industry and public utilities until his retirement in 1984. He later lived in Arkansas and most recently in New Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor; daughter, Donna and her husband, Don McTaggart.
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CONTRERAS -- Gabriel Alexander Contreras, age, 9, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on August 14 2005. He was born on June 11, 1996 in Albuquerque to Catarino and Romelia Casillas Contreras. He is survived by his brother, Gustavo; sisters, Giselle, and Graciela, all of Rio Rancho; grandparents: Jesus and Rosa Casillas of Las Cruses, Catarino and Josefina Contreras of Jalisco, Mexico. Gabriel will be deeply missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and all who knew and loved him. Salmo: 28 Bendito sea el senor porque ha esuchado la voz de mi plegaria. El senor es mi fuerza y mi escudo. Espere en el y me socorrio. Por eso me alegro y le canto agradecido. Visitation will be today at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options, in Rio Rancho. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, N.M. Arrangements under the care of: Sunrise Funeral Options Rio Rancho, NM 505-891-9192
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DANIELS -- Robert Guy (Bobby) Daniels went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2005. He was visiting his mother, Libby Donley, at the time. In addition to his mother, Bobby is survived by his sisters, Dana Reaud and husband, Wayne of Beaumont, TX, Diane Denish and husband, Herb of Albuquerque; his nieces and nephews, Reagan and Ryann Reaud of Beaumont, TX, Suzanne Schreiber and husband, Tony Rittenberry of Tulsa, OK, Spencer Schreiber of Durango, CO, and Sara Schreiber of Denver, CO. He is also survived by his aunt, Virginia Conwell; cousins, Libby Shapiro and Jenna Hall and their families; and his great-niece, Sadie Ray Rittenberry. In addition, Bobby is survived by many loving friends and fellow Eagles from Hobbs, NM and friends throughout the country. Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents, Guy and Frances Donley, Robert and Adele Daniels; his uncle, Bill Daniels; and by his father, Jack Daniels. Funeral Services held on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 3 p.m. at The Cathedral in the Pines, in Beaumont, TX with interment to follow immediately at Magnolia Cemetery. Broussard Funeral Home in Beaumont, TX, is handling arrangements. A Memorial Service in Hobbs, NM will be held at a later date.
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GALLEGOS -- Mary Lou Gallegos went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2005. She was born in New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe L. Gallegos. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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GARCIA -- Salomon A. It's been 7 months today since you left us and mom and your five daughters and many others miss you so much! We thank God we had you as long as we did; you were the best husband and father anyone could hope for. So on this 17th day of August your 91st birthday we all want to say "Happy Birthday". Dad we will never stop loving you! Your loving wife and daughters and all the family and friends that cherish the special memories of you.
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HANCOCK -- Robert Dale Hancock, 51, a resident of Los Lunas, died Monday, August 15, 2005. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services are pending. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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HENTON -- Duane Ray Henton, 37, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday. Mr. Henton is survived by his parents: Gary and Helen Henton; grandfather: Egbert Holloway; uncles: Bob Holloway and Marion Henton and wife, Helen; niece: Darlene Henton; great-niece: Savanah Henton and his children: Daniel, James, Joshua, John Paul, and Julius DeSoto. The family of Mr. Henton will be reflecting on his life with a Visitation today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel. Cremation will take place and private disposition will take place at a later date. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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LEE -- Louise Elizabeth Lee, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, August 14, 2005. Louise is survived by her brother-in-law, Al Santilli; niece, Mary Ann Mayfield and husband, Bob of Las Cruces; nephew, John Lee and wife, Ruth of Elephant Butte; and numerous great-nephews and -nieces. Louise was preceded in death by her twin sister, Lois Santilli; her brother, Eugene Lee; and sister, Ruth Palmer. Louise was the daughter of Dr. John David and Lillie Lee, who moved their family to New Mexico from Alabama in the 1920s. They were lifelong members of Baptist churches in the south and the First Baptist Church of Albuquerque. She graduated from University of New Mexico with undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and spent forty-two years in the Albuquerque Public School system both as a teacher and principal at Pajarito, Cortez and Eubank Elementary Schools. Louise was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and also a member of Eastern Star. Services will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. Steve Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MARSHALL -- Brent Ernest Marshall, age 41, a resident of Rio Rancho, died on August 14, 2005. He is the son of W. Ernest Marshall and Carolyn Marshall of Portales. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lynell Marshall of Rio Rancho; his parents; his children, Stephanie Grace and Emily Renee; brother, Y. Layne Marshall and wife, Serena and their daughter, Masey of Rio Rancho; grandmother, Imogene (Gene) Marshall of Portales, NM; father and mother in law, Ralph and Luella Ardrey of Albuquerque; sisters-in-law, Luann Marpel and husband, Dwight and their children, Brian and Stacey of Albuquerque, NM, Lynda Gompert and husband, Kent and their son, Jordan of Surprise, AZ and Marion Ardrey and her children, Justin, Jessica and Jacob of Newport, AR. Brent was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Marshall. He graduated from Portales High School in 1982 and received his Associates Degree in Electronics Technology in 1985 from Eastern New Mexico University. Brent was employed as a Manufacturing Technician at Fab 11 at Intel in Rio Rancho; he was a member and deacon in charge of building maintenance for Rio Rancho Church of Christ; he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and camping. Service will take place on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School Rd. NE with Joe McDaniel, A. David Bennett and Walter Lane, officiating. Interment will follow the service at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Billy McCarty, Jeff Morris, Alan Harrington, Garrett Marshall, Logan Marshall and Billy Clabaugh. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111, Attn: Lorraine West or to the New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, NM 88130 or to the ENMU Foundation, Church of Christ Student Center, ENMU Station 8, Portales, NM 88130. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary-Westside Chapel on Thursday, August 18, 2005 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks N. of Paseo del Norte) (505) 897-0300
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MARTINEZ -- Gilford Martinez, a lifelong resident of Atrisco Valley, died on Sunday, August 14, 2005. He is survived by his son, David Martinez; daughters, Annabelle Rodriquez and husband, Albert, Lisa Martinez and husband, Dell; nine grandchildren; and two 1/2 great-grandchildren. Gilford was a loving father and grandfather who will be missed. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at Victory Outreach, 901 Sunset Rd. SW, with Pastor Joe Williams officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MARTINEZ -- Glorianna Martinez passed away at home Monday, August 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dulcenia Lovato; sisters, Dora Montoya, Virginia Lucero; and grandson, Fernando Aragon. Glorianna is survived by her children, Merced Aragon Jr. and fiance, La Verna, John M. (Juan) Aragon and wife, Lumar, Anthony Aragon, Randy Aragon and wife, Mary Ann, Loretta Marroquin and Harvey Aragon; grandchildren, Merced III, Michael, Jonathan, Thomas, Michael Bill, Stacey, Juanita, Anna Marie, Kirstina, Andrea, Anthony Jr., George, Georgina, Candy, Anna, Arturo, Harvey Jr., Alejandro, and Emanuel; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Dolores Vallegos; other family and friends who loved and will miss her. A Rosary will be held at San Jose Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 7 p.m. Services will also be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM, with a Rosary to be recited on Thursday, August 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in the Cuba cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NW Alb. NM 87107 (505) 343-8008.
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PAGE -- John F. Page, age 45, passed away on August 15, 2005 in Shawnee, KS. John was preceded in death by his father, Frank M. Page; his maternal grandparents, Pablo and Guadalupe Salas; and his paternal grandparents, Louis and Ann Page. John is survived by his mother, Flora Page; and his brothers and sisters, Ray, wife, Karen, Mary, husband, Henry, West, wife, Linda, Debbie, husband, Jake, Peggy, husband, Jeff, and Theresa and husband, Dino. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Mike, Jenny, Mark, Richard, Ryan, Nichole, Adam, Jason, Jacob, Jared, Seth, Luisa, and Patia-Ann; and a grand-niece, Bailey; and grand-nephew, Brandon. They all loved their Uncle John very much and always had a great time when he was around, from taking them shooting to riding on his ATV. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, relatives, and friends. John graduated from Manzano High School in Albuquerque NM, and went on to serve his country in the Navy, just out of high school, for four years. He worked on airplanes and other mechanics. John loved to drive his Ford truck, and enjoyed the Rodeo and his life work in computers. John always loved to go to Santa Rosa and Cuervo, he said it was the best place to go shooting and swimming, especially in Blue Hole and Hidden Lake. Pallbearers will be Ray Page, West Page, Jake Barkemeyer, Henry Kight, Mike Page, and Seth Holt. Honorary Pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank a very special person in John's life, Tiffany Orr for all her love, care and support. John, we all loved you very much and will miss you equally so. You brought joy into our lives and now sorrow. May you rest in peace. Vaya con Dios. Rosary Services will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. from St. Rose Church in Santa Rosa. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. also from St. Rose Church with Father Nick Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. All services are entrusted to Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. www.chavezfuneralhome.com
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PEREA -- Mel and Rosaline In Loving Memory of Our Parents and Grandparents Mel and Rosaline Perea August 17, 2003 and 2004 The days are long The nights lack slumber as we go on to miss our father and mother. We know you are fine in the arms of the Lord, and will always be there when we need you to care. Oh Dad and Mom rest in peace. Your family is waiting for our day to meet. We all miss you dearly and pray every day that we too will be next to you, when God comes to greet us in His own way.
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PHILLIPS -- Alexander Phillips, 64, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005 after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Ellen. August 21st would have been their 40th wedding anniversary; four children, Lori Casaus, Brian Phillips and wife, Nicole, Janet Sedillo and husband, Dennis, Diane Phillips and husband, Jim; nine grandchildren, Nicholas and girlfriend, Crystal, Stephanie, Amber, Brandy, Ashley, Jonathan, Nikki, Joshua and Matthew; brother, Dale Phillips and sister, Irene, both of Bangor, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE.
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POSLER -- Julia J. Martinez Posler, an Albuquerque resident for 16 years, died on Monday, August 15, 2005. She was born on November 23, 1924 in Gallup, NM, the only child of Jose Maria Martinez and Charlotte Baca Martinez. She graduated from high school in San Bernardino, CA. Julia married Richard Posler, DDS on June 18, 1949 and lived in Detroit, MI and later in Pinckney, MI until their retirement. In addition to her husband, Richard, she is survived by seven children: daughter, Barbara Posler and husband, William S. Long of Albuquerque; daughter, Diane and husband, Patrick Moylan of Duvall, WA; son, John J. Posler and wife, Linda of Cedar Crest, NM; son, James C. Posler and wife, Cathy of Plymouth, MI; daughter, Suzanne Posler and husband, Todd Criel of Albuquerque; daughter, Marianne Posler and husband, Christopher Stowe of Traverse City, MI and daughter, Laura and husband, William Johnson of Oxford, MI; 16 grandchildren; cousins, Dalya Padilla, Arlene Green, Abe Montano, and Corrine Sisneros, all of Albuquerque; and special friend, Viola Sweeney of Albuquerque. Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 18, 2005, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 19, 2005, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community with Father Richard Olona, Celebrant. Friends may visit at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Thursday, August 18, 2005 from 4:00 p.m. to time of Rosary. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the caring staff at Albuquerque Care Center. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 832-9400
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SAY -- Pauline Hoover Say, 89, a resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Butler, PA, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2005. Born in Petrolia, Butler County, PA, January 24, 1916 the daughter of Joseph F. and Elva M. Bashline Adams. She was a graduate of Karns City High School. Pauline was married to John C. Say who preceded her in death. Pauline was a member of the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary prior to retiring to New Mexico with her husband in 1978. She was a member of the Rock hounds and enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph (Bud) and Kenneth. She is survived by her niece, Anna Heid; a sister-in-law, Ruth Shakley; a brother-in-law, William Shakley; and many other nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 2701 American Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 or the Rio Rancho Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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UHRING -- Marguerite A. Uhring, 82, an Albuquerque resident since 1970, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Lynne Uhring and Anne Uhring, both of Albuquerque; sons, Frank Uhring of San Marcos, CA, Gary Uhring of South Hamilton, MA, and Jim Uhring of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Ross Edwards, Greg Edwards, Heather Uhring, Kristin Uhring, Ed Uhring, Gary Uhring, Helen O'Meara, Molly O'Meara, and Ransom Bleyer; great-grandson, Colin Edwards; sisters, Millie Mondella and Lillian Dege, both of Michigan; niece, Jean Uhring of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Frances Uhring of Michigan; and a dear friend, Doris Puente. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank G. Uhring and a daughter, Maggie Edwards. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2005 at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr NE with Father Arkad Biczak, celebrant. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Thursday, August 18, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home, 1709 Moon Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 275-3500
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