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ADER -- Edward Callaway Ader, 80, our beloved father, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Edward was born in Colorado Springs, CO, to Ernest and Oka Mae Ader on Monday, May 4, 1925. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Shirley Jean Herrick Ader; his parents; and three sisters, Margaret Vallery, Thelma Anderson, and Ruth Colvin. Edward served in the Navy during WWII, on a Submarine Tender, the Holland, in the South Pacific and was involved with Submarine Veterans of New Mexico. He and his wife, Shirley, took great joy in raising their seven children and watching their family grow to 50 over the years. Edward had been a longtime banker, and after retirement, he and Shirley traveled and were always involved with their children's and grandchildren's sports and interests. Edward was also a talented woodcarver and taught many woodcarving classes at Senior Citizens Centers, and a member of the Rio Grande Woodcarvers Club. He was a longtime member of Ridgecrest Christian Church and was actively involved. Family and friends always remember him for his kindness to all and his wonderful sense of humor. He had lifelong friends through banking, church, scouting, woodcarving, submarine veterans, and senior citizens. But his greatest joy was having his family around him. He is survived by one sister, Phyllis Brown of Denver, CO; one niece, Ann Neff; sister-in-law, Billie Hale of Albuquerque; daughter, Juanita Nellos and husband, Ernie; son, Cal and wife, Nancy, of Centennial, CO; son, Les and wife, Jerre of San Angelo, TX; daughter, Lanoma Beatty and husband, Fred of Amarillo, TX; son, Ben and wife, Betty of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Susan Barnhart and husband, Mike of Parker, CO; daughter, Betsy Montoya and husband, Ted of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. "Celebration of Life" Services will be held on Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to go to Harmony Hospice, 5700 Harper Dr. NE, Suite 450, 87109, Special Olympics, 6600 Palomas NE, 87109 or a charity of your choice. Our special thanks to the wonderful staff and "friends" of Sunrise Assisted Living, 4910 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, Harmony Hospice and Visiting Angels. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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ARMIJO -- Isabel C. Armijo. The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Rosary and Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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ARMIJO -- MARISSA NICOLE ARMIJO. In loving memory of our baby girl, Marissa Nicole Armijo, our sweet angel, on September 28, 2005 our heavenly father took her to be with him. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Joe and Louise Cervo of Raton and Sara Armijo of Albuquerque. Marissa is survived by her parents, Michael Armijo and Amanda Elam of Belen; grandmother, Cindy Armijo of Albuquerque; grandfather, Lawrence Armijo of Belen; grandfather, Don Watts of Tucumcari; grandmother, Betty Martin of Tucumcari; uncle, James Armijo and aunt, Sara Armijo of Albuquerque; uncle, Lawrence Armijo of Belen; great-grandfather, Jim Armijo of Albuquerque; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins of Albuquerque, Mortiarty, and Raton. Funeral arrangements for Marissa N. Armijo are under the directions of French's Funeral Home on University.
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BAER -- Roger Vincent Baer, Jr., 56, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2005. Roger was born December 14, 1948 to Roger and Betty Jo Newberry Baer in San Francisco, CA. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra Baer; three children, Stephanie Baer of Rio Rancho, Kristy Barrios and husband, Jesse of Rio Rancho, and David Baer of Albuquerque; step-father, Ed Wentland of California; two sisters, Kathy Branham and husband, Dana of Nevada, Vickie McCahon and husband, Al of California; one brother, Richard Baer and wife, Roby of California; aunts, Margie Ryan and Jean Oberlander of California; five grandchildren, Christopher, Alex, Brandon, Tyler, and Evan. Roger enjoyed being on the golf course, camping, fishing, and being outdoors with his grandchildren and family. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. 4310 Sara Rd. in Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE. Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM. 87111. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary (505)892-9920
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BARELA -- Yolanda Maria Barela went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2005 at the age of 50. She was born on October 21, 1954 in Ft. Summer, NM. A Memorial Rosary will be held on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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BORTHWICK -- Rita Lucille Giannini Borthwick, 84, died at home on September 27, 2005 following a brief illness. She was born December 15, 1920 in Albuquerque, NM to Astutillo and Marina Giannini. As a young woman, Rita was active in high school sports and cheerleading. Following graduation she taught girls' sports at heights community center. Later, she organized and managed the New Mexico girl's state softball league and played softball for the "Tingley booster all-stars" team. On November 2, 1940, Rita married Stanley Chalmers Borthwick of Denver, CO. Stanley's work in the construction industry allowed them to travel throughout the world. During their 65 years of marriage, they were jointly active in many civic and social organizations. Together they participated in promoting the community outreach programs of the Rotarians and the Shriners. Rita served as an early president of the N.E. Lioness club and of the "Minerva mothers" club of the sigma alpha epsilon fraternity. She was also instrumental in organizing San Juan county community college and the San Juan county artists' colony. Rita always enjoyed volunteering to teach arts and crafts in public schools as well as coaching baseball and tennis for boys and girls. Rita and Stanley retired to Oceanside, CA where they continued to be involved in a wide variety of organizations and activities. In 2004, they moved to Lubbock, TX to be closer to family members. Rita is survived by her dear husband, Stanley, and by her three children: sons William of Albuquerque and James (Barbara) of Lubbock, TX; and daughter Sandra of Monterey, CA. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Brian Borthwick and Anita King, Lubbock TX; Thomas Blakeley, San Jose, CA; J. Blair Blakeley, Los Angeles, CA; Jennifer and Heather Borthwick, Washington, D.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Kate and Carlie Borthwick, Lubbock, TX. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Strong -Thorne Mortuary. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Sunset Memorial Park Chapel (924 Menaul NE). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the crippled children's transportation fund. Ballut Abyad temple; 6600 Zuni SE.; Albuquerque, 87108; or to the charity of ones choice. STRONG-THORNE MORTUARY 1100 COAL AVE. SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800
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DAWSON -- Virgil May Dawson, age 92, passed away at her home on September 26, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence William Dawson in 1994. She is survived by her son, Lawrence J. Dawson; grandson, Thomas J. Dawson; Phil Bruner of Omaha, NE; and cousin, Dudley; and Sylvia Clark of Clovis, NM. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors Chapel. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Sunset Memorial Park. Ftizgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 884-1188
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ESQUIBEL -- Andrew Leandro Esquibel was born March 9, 1978 and died unexpectedly on September 26, 2005. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Gregorio Esquibel and grandparents, Valentin and Helen Sais and Leandro Esquibel. Andrew is the beloved son of Valentin and Priscilla Sais, the brother of Jason Esquibel and fiancee, Rachel. He is survived by his grandmother, Eloisa Esquibel; aunts, Susie Trujillo, Sadie Hawkins (Tom); and uncles, Michael Esquibel (Estella), Juan Esquibel (Evelyn); and numerous other relatives. In addition, he leaves behind extended family members very close to his heart: Sarah and Shanna Maes and Jakie, James and Debbie King; and last but not least, his cat, Harley. He leaves behind innumerable friends that will miss him dearly. Andrew was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 12812. He loved life, music and was devoted to his family. Viewing for Andrew was on Thursday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Garcia Mortuary - 8th and Stover SW, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese of the Little Flower - Fourth St. and Mildred. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Fr. Ron Carillo at St. Therese Church at 10:00 a.m. Friday followed by internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Jason Esquibel, Jakie King, James King, Daniel Castillo, Sean Griffin, and Ivan Garcia. Many others will serve as honorary pallbearers. We will miss you Andrew - may the angels lead your soul into paradise!!
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GARCIA -- GILBERT C. Mr. Gilbert C. Garcia, 58, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 28, 2005. Mr. Garcia is the beloved husband to Mrs. Gloria M. Garcia, married for 34 years. He is also survived by his two daughters, Melinda A. Lucero and husband, James, Melissa A. Sanchez and husband, Donald; two sons, James Gilbert Garcia and Robert Lucero; two grandchildren, Angelica D. Lucero and Jacob D. Lucero; four sisters, Donna L. Herrera and husband, Orlando, Cora Martinez and husband, Herman, Lena Gonzales and husband, Bobby, Nora Armijo and husband, Ernie; three brothers, Freddie Garcia, Clarence Garcia and wife, Lucy, and Oliver Garcia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sara Trujillo and husband, Freddie, Lydia Quintana, Margie Romero, Bennie Romero, Dorella Solis, Theresa Baca and husband, Herman, Jimmy Armijo and wife, Theresa; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Mary Ann Garcia; two sisters, Melba Griego and Pricilla Mountjoy; a brother, David Garcia; and a brother-in-law, Ruben Quintana. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam Era, a recipient of the Purple Heart and a life time member of the D.A.V. A visitation for Mr. Garcia will be Friday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 7:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:00 p.m. by Faustine Archuleta. A final visitation will be Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Joe Vigil. Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors by the U.S. Army. Pallbearers will be Orlando Herrera Jr., Leroy Garcia, Jimmy Armijo Jr., Lawrence Anaya, Charlie Aragon, and Robert Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Archuleta, Jimmy Armijo Sr., Joseph Lucero, and Ernie Ortega. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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GILL -- Robert Earl Gill, 75, passed away peacefully in the night, September 22, 2005, while visiting family and friends in Conejos County, CO. He retired as a major in the U.S. Air Force after 22 years as a fighter pilot. He then served more than 20 years as an aviation supervisor in charge of airport operations and security at the Albuquerque International Airport, He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Marie Gill. Survivors include his nine children: David Gill, Deborah (Dave) Heeter, Richard Gill, Catherine (Josh) Cannon and Christopher (Virginia) Gill, all of Albuquerque, Michael (Sherry) Gill of Nevada, Mary (Steve) Carter of Los Alamos, NM, Roberta (Blaine) Bagwell of Manassa, CO and Tamara (Ralph) Wood of Red Bluff, CA; a brother, David (Nancy) Gill of Tennessee. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. at Risen Savior Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will take place Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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HARVEY -- Robert DeForest Harvey, a resident of Albuquerque, was born in Dayton, OH, Friday, April 20, 1923, and passed away on Monday, September 26, 2005. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Mitchell and husband, Ron of Taylor, MI, Deborah Haddy and husband, Michael of Phoenix, AZ, Beverly Harvey and husband, Ron of Arvada, CO, and Carol DelSanto of Albuquerque; sons, Robert Harvey and wife, Georgia of Oakboro, NC, John Harvey and wife, Dawn of Avondale, AZ and David DelSanto of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, Phyliss Harvey; father, Ulysses Harvey; and mother, Oletha Lafferty. Robert married Phyliss Jean Fitzgerald on April 28, 1944 in Sioux City, IA. As a military man of the Greatest Generation, he traveled with his family all over the world and has resided in Albuquerque for the last 32 years after retiring from a 30- year US Air Force career and a 10 year Civil Service career. Robert leaves a legacy of dedicating his life to his wife, family, and country. He was member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 3:00 p.m., at Fellowship Baptist Church, 414 Charleston SE, with Dr. Adams officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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HERRERA -- Fernando Herrera, age 80, was born March 1, 1925. A longtime resident of Carnuel, NM, he passed away, Wednesday, September 28, 2005. Fernando was a loving man and thoroughly enjoyed ranching and taking care of his animals. Services and viewing will be held at Holy Child Parish in Carnuel. A viewing will begin at 6:30 p.m. and Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2005. Burial will follow at the Barton Cemetery in Edgewood. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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HEY -- Margery Kershaw Hey, a resident of Albuquerque since 1989, died Monday, September 19, 2005. Born July 6, 1908 in Bingley, Yorkshire, she is survived by her son, Nigel Hey of Albuquerque; grandson, Brian Hey of Folkestone, England; granddaughter, Jocelyn Armitage of London, England; and grandson, Jonathan Hey of Albuquerque. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa NE, with Rev. Dr. Frank Yates and Rev. Fergus S. Smith officiating. Sunrise Funeral Options.
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KNABE -- Darlene Knabe, 42, born in Albuquerque, NM, Wife of Terry Knabe, Mother of Christopher Hinojos and Taylor Knabe. Grandmother of Julius Hinojos. Daughter of Amado and Emily Chavez. Daughter-in-law of Alvin Knabe. Sister of Francine (Louis) Gutierrez, Frank (Kathy) Chavez, Tina Chavez and JoLynne (Don) Vigil. Sister-in-law of Jim (Dorothy) Knabe, Tom (Chris) Knabe and Tim Knabe. Vigil Service Thursday, 7:00 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 1:00 p.m., both at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO; interment, Mount Olive Cemetery.
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MILLER -- Joseph Leon Miller, Sr., a resident of Albuquerque and originally from Charleston, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2005, surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mr. Miller began his career in Army Corps of Engineers in 1957. He has served as the Principal Advisor to the Secretary, Department of the Interior for Native American Water Rights; Director, Native American Affairs Office, Bureau of Reclamation; Director, Division of Water and Land Technical Services, Bureau of Reclamation for the seventeen Western States; Project Manager, Albuquerque Area Office, Bureau of Reclamation; Director of Engineering Office and Acting Head of the Office of Science and Technology, Bureau of Reclamation, Washington, D.C. He was principal in developing and promulgating a national policy on Dam Safety in the United States; served as the Associate Director, Facilities Engineering Department, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA; Director, Facilities Engineering Department, Howard University, Washington, D.C.; and served in numerous other positions in Hawaii, New Mexico, Missouri, Nevada, and Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Miller and Jennie King Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda Arviso-Miller; sons, Wayne Miller and wife, Patricia of South Carolina, Randy Miller and Glenn Eggleston of Emeryville, CA, Joseph Miller, Jr. and wife, Beverly of Albuquerque, and Raymond Miller of Bellingham, WA; and daughters, Vicky Miller of Fairfax, VA, Colette Grant of Albuquerque, and Nina Miller-Argent and husband, Drew Argent of Montgomery Village, MD; brother, Fred Miller; and sister, Thelma Dickinson; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held Friday, September 30, 2005, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Friday from 9:30 a.m. to time of Service. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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PACKARD -- Alton R. Packard, born Friday, February 1, 1929, passed away at his home in Albuquerque on Monday, September 26, 2005. Al owned and managed Packard's Indian Trading Company on the Santa Fe Plaza until 1979. Al was one of the last of the vanishing breed-the American Indian Trader. He had hundreds of Indian friends from the Pueblos of New Mexico and Arizona, the Navajos and other tribes. The stories he could tell about his experiences were endless. He and his close friend, Tom Woodard, also a well-known Indian Trader, were responsible for passing laws to protect consumers of Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts. They worked with Ex-Governor Toney Anaya, who was Attorney General at the time. Al had a nation-wide reputation as an expert in Indian arts and crafts; chaired the Indian Arts Fund until it was absorbed by the School of American Research in the 1960s and was a member and chairman of the New Mexico Association on Indian Affairs during the period when it evolved into the Southwest Association on Indian Affairs that staged the annual Indian Market; was a charter member of the Indiana Arts and Crafts Association (IACA) and chaired the Ethics Committee; was on the Board of the Indian Art Magazine; was called upon to judge many shows, including the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial, the Northern Arizona Show in Flagstaff, the Navajo Fair in Window Rock, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Eight Northern Pueblos Shows. Al appraised hundreds of Indian Art collections. As a collector himself, he leaves one of the largest collections of Navajo pictorial weavings in the country. Al was involved in other Santa Fe activities. He served on the board of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter; was a member of the Santa Fe Rodeo Association and was in charge of the parade for several years. The sole Ponderosa pine tree on the Plaza was donated and plated by Al in the mid-70s. Al moved to Santa Fe from Oklahoma in 1937 at the age of seven. His parents, Frank and Marie Packard, owned the Blue Mountain Ranch at the intersection of Cerrillos and Airport Roads. He attended grade school and Wood-Gormley Elementary School, junior high at Harrington Junior High and high school at Santa Fe High School. He attended the University of New Mexico where he studied Geology and Anthropology. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War with the 188th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, also known as the "Enchilada Air Force." Al is survived by his wife, D. J. Packard; brother, Frank O. Packard, Jr. of Albuquerque; daughter, Kate Foley and her husband, Jack, of Santa Fe; and grandson, Matt Foley of Los Gatos, CA; son, Rocky Packard and his wife, Susan, and grandchildren, Laura and Ian Packard of Petaluma, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Association for Indian Art (SWAIA), P.O. Box 969, Santa Fe, NM 87504. A memorial gathering will be held in Santa Fe at a later date. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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PARLIER -- Susie Parlier. A memorial celebration for Susie Parlier, an almost 30-year resident of Albuquerque who died August 16, 2005 in Madison, WI, will be held Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE (corner of Carlisle and Comanche). A funeral service was held on August 21, 2005 in Susie's hometown of Wausau, Wisconsin. Please bring any photos you have of Susie and join her friends in a celebration of her life. Refreshments will be served afterwards. For more information, call 823-2704.
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WILLIAMS -- John Leroy Williams, 53, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Monday September 26, 2005. John was born December 31, 1951 in Greenville, PA to Emory and Laura Kimmel Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Karen Williams; two children, Jason and Amanda Williams of Rio Rancho; his parents, Emory and Laura Williams of Rio Rancho; sister, Connie Gribus and husband, Lawrence of CO; two nieces, Cynthia Roberts and Dana Gribus. He was involved with The Boy Scouts of America and The Special Olympics. John loved camping and fishing and had a gift of wood working. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need and he was an advocate for special needs children. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options West, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Arrangements by: Sunrise Funeral Options West (505)891-9192
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