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ANDRADE --
Guillermo G. Andrade went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2005 at the age of 89. He was born on February 10, 1916 in Durango, Mexico. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
BACA --
Rafaelita Baca, 75, of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 5, 2005. She was born on September 2, 1930 in Socorro, NM to Gregorio and Vedelia Maria Baca. She was preceded in death by her brother, Severo Baca. She is survived by her five daughters, Mary Bouchard and husband, Ronald Sr., Sophie Tavasci and husband, Dan, Bert Rivera and husband, Joe, Lucy Trujillo and husband, Edward, Patricia Willis and husband, Daniel; nine grandchildren, Barb Rivera, Ron Bouchard, Jr., Christopher Bouchard, Vedelia Trujillo-Hoey, Lori Baca, Quito Canon, Danny Tavasci, Jr., Nicole Canon, and Zachary Willis; and nine great-grandchildren, Layla, Shanell, Keely, Amberly, Jaydrick, Angelique, Izayah, Cameron, and Hayden; and brothers, Jose Elias Baca and Rafael Baca. Rafaelita was a devoted Christian and a strong witness for Jesus Christ. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, cooking, crocheting, and traveling throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Rafaelita's greatest joy was to be around her family, which was very important to her. She will be greatly missed and loved, but never forgotten. Pallbearers will be Joe Rivera, Daniel Willis, Ron Bouchard, Jr., Chris Hoey, Quito Canon, Danny Tavasci, Jr., and Zachary Willis. The Memorial Service will be held at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Friday, October 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. with a viewing at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Service of Christian Burial will be held at First Family Church, 4701 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. A Memorial Graveside Service will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Officiating at the services will be done by Reverend Ronald L. Bouchard, Sr. and Reverend Christopher A. Bouchard. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
BALDONADO --
LEONILA CORA L. BALDONADO HAPPY BIRTHDAY October 7, 1921 - November 10, 2004 My Sweet Heart I will always miss you. Your husband Florenio
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
BROWN --
Pauline G. Brown, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at a local care facility. She was born November 24, 1929 in Hampton, AR, and married Everette E. Brown on September 21, 1951 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Everette E. Brown; daughter, Beverly Krattiger and husband, David of Ruidoso; sons, Bruce Brown of Albuquerque, Charles Brown and wife, Brenda of Moriarty, and Earl Brown of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Andrea Brown, Wayne Brown and D.C. Krattiger; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her twelve siblings. She was a current member of the Los Altos Church of The Nazarene. With her husband they lead worship services weekly at local care facilities in Albuquerque for over 22 years and visited shut-ins at their homes as well. Mrs. Brown also volunteered her time over the years in the Nazarene church nurseries. Services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., at Los Altos Church of the Nazarene, 215 Erbbe St. NE. Cremation will follow services. Visitation with the family will be held at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Los Altos Church of the Nazarene, 215 Erbbe St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
CASHION --
Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Benton Cashion, 80, a long-term resident of Albuquerque, died on Friday afternoon, September 30, 2005 after a long battle with congestive heart problems. Betty was born on March 23, 1925 to Alice and James Thomas Benton. She married John Cashion on August 14 1967 in Albuquerque. She grew up in Albuquerque, graduated from Albuquerque High in 1943 and attended the University of New Mexico. Betty was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, the UNM Ski Team and she acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Inter-American Affairs, in 1947. After graduating, she worked as a translator for the United Nations and then spent a year in Europe, working for the Service Civil Internationale (forerunner of the Peace Corp). Her true passion was snow skiing, which she learned at the age of 13 and competed in many racing events, becoming the New Mexico Women's Downhill Champion in 1945. In 1948, while working in Beartown, MA, Betty became the first woman Certified as a Ski Instructor in the Eastern Division of the Professional Ski Instructors of America. She returned to Albuquerque in 1949 as the head of the La Madera (now Sandia Peak) ski school for 2 years. She left Albuquerque for nine years, teaching skiing on the East Coast for several years and also lived in London, England for a year. Betty returned to Albuquerque for good in 1960 and taught skiing at La Madera (Sandia Peak) every year since, until she retired from skiing in 2003 at the age of 78. She had many other interests during her lifetime, enjoying tennis, bike riding, traveling, teaching school, a good party, her fruit trees and the tulips in Holland, all while running a properties business involving warehouses and rentals. She is survived by her husband, John; her two sons, Randall (wife Kim) of Arvada, CO, Chris (wife Debbie) of Highlands Ranch, CO; step-daughter, Leda (husband Larry) of Cuba, NM; and her brother, Bruce of Albuquerque. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Eric, Kyle, Megan, Tiffany, Sheri, Teri, Malina, and Becky; and three great-grandchildren, Eli, Kenneth, and Dylan; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. More information on Betty's life at http://www.forgetmenotforever.com. In lieu of flowers/gifts, memorial contributions man be made in Betty's name to Albuquerque Rescue Mission, PO Box 331, Albuquerque, NM 87103 or Joy Junction, PO Box 27693, Albuquerque, NM 87125, who help feed and shelter the homeless. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service, open to all friends and family, will be held at the Oasis Family Chapel, 4800 Lomas Blvd NE on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. MDT. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
CLARK --
Daniel Clark, 23, a resident of Rio Rancho, died October 4, 2005. He is survived by his father, William Dale Clark, Jr. and Mandy Valtierra; mother, Jean Sandoval; brothers and sisters, Robert Hayes Clark, Charlene, Laura Jean, Michael, and Joey Sandoval; grandparents, William D. Clark Sr., and wife, Hope and Michael and Jackie Focia; and many other family members. Services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary one hour prior to services. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
CRATER --
Nellie Obera Black Crater passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2005 on her 82nd birthday, at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born in the mining town of Dawson, NM. Having spent her early years in Albuquerque, her family moved to southern California where she met and married her husband, Donald Crater, of Pasadena, CA. Mrs. Crater received her B.S. in nursing from Loma Linda University, served as a nurse at the California Institution for Women in Chino and as a public school nurse for the Yucaipa California Public Schools. The Craters moved to Albuquerque in 1980 and Nellie was a nurse in the Albuquerque Public Schools until she retired in 1996. She was active in various ways at Hoffmantown Church and with the Billy Graham organization. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Crater; and her son, David Wayne Crater; as well as by brothers, Harmon Black, Lorin Black; and sister, Hortense Black Dalbey (all of Albuquerque); and by brothers, Leo Black and William Black. She is survived by her brother, Phillip Black of California; her son, Timothy Donald Crater, a pastor in Virginia; and four grandsons-David, Jonathan, Andrew, and Matthew Crater. Mrs. Crater also had two great-granddaughters, Grace and Harper. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel (B100) at Hoffmantown Church on Saturday, October 8, 2005, 11:00 a.m., 8888 Harper Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. A reception will follow in a nearby room. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Lightshine Ministries, 2039 Virginia NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or to The Wilberforce Foundation, 4015 Dolphin Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
GABALDON --
Joe (Jose) Sanchez Gabaldon, a resident of Albuquerque, unexpectedly passed away on October 5, 2005 while doing what he loved most, farming with his son, David, in the historic fields of his childhood in Los Chavez. He was 82. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Emilia; sons John, and wife Joey, of San Diego, and David, of Los Chavez; daughters Mary-Cecilia Sedillo, of Atlanta, Theresa Whiteley, and husband Brett, of San Diego, and Becky, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Cole, Scott, Diana, and Aaron; dozens of nephews and nieces; cousins and many friends. Joe was the last remaining family member of seven brother and sisters and parents, Juan and Maria Gabaldon of Los Chavez. Joe was also preceded in death by his son, Michael, and by his grandson, Ryan. Joe Gabaldon was born in Los Chavez, New Mexico, in 1923. He quit high school to join the Navy and was a gunner on a warship in the Pacific during World War II. He spent several years in the Navy and then transferred into the Air Force where he made a career as an ordinance specialist. Tech Sergeant Gabaldon was singled out and praised for his outstanding performance as shop leader by his commanding officer during a recent squadron reunion. Joe moved his family to military bases in Great Falls, Montana, Denver, Colorado, Williams Air Force Base, Arizona and then to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, where he retired in 1963. He attended Albuquerque TVI and became a machinist, but left that profession saying he couldn't stand in one place all day long. He worked construction as a laborer and garnered many praises and awards for his work ability and ethic. Joe kept a life-long devotion to his community where he volunteered at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, San Jose Parish, Mountain View Community volunteer fire-fighter, and St. Vincent De Paul. Joe was a lector at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, and both a lector and Eucharistic Minister at San Jose Parish. His first love was God and his faith in our Blessed Mother. He was an inspiration to others. Joe retired in 1984 to spend time with family, and to work on the family farm in Los Chavez, where he had played and labored as a child. While irrigating his fields in the Rio Grande Valley, on a perfect New Mexico Fall day, he went home. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. also at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
GARCIA --
Estrella Garcia, 92, passed away on October 3, 2005. She is survived by her niece, Neyda Casaus and husband, Joe and other nieces, great-nieces, and nephews. Estrella was born is Cuba, NM. She and her husband owned B&B Bar in San Yisidro, NM. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Domingo Crespin and Virginia Cebada, and her husband, Bravlio Garcia. Neyda would like to thank Presbyterian Hospice for their loving care. Pallbearers will be Anthony Casaus, Elmer Martinez, Ivan Trujillo, James Montoya, Richard Sandoval, and Naves C de Baca. Honorary Pallbearers will be Debbie Padilla, Yvette Gallegos, Lisa Gallego, and Dorothy Sando. A Visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2005 until time of Rosary at Strong-Thorne Mortuary / Palm Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2005 at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
HOY --
Mary M. Hoy, 94, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2005. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Hoy, June 1981. Mary is survived by her children; Bruce Hoy and wife, Shirley, Jacque Hoy and wife, Delphine, Ann Shukis and husband, Jerome, Milton Hoy and wife, Phyllis, Andrea Mannes and husband, John, Michael Hoy and wife, Deborah; and 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A very special thank you to the staff at Arbor Brook nursing home, for all the loving care that they gave to mom. A Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2005 at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, with Father Lancaster officiating. The Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Animal Humane Society. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
JORDAN --
Jacqueline Alice Jordan, 73, of St. Simons Island, GA, went to the Lord September 30, 2005 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA. A native of England, Mrs. Jordan was daughter to the late James (Jack) and Kathleen (Kitty) Harrison, and preceded in death by son, Dale Jordan, and by her loving husband, USAF Ret. CMSgt. Millard Jordan. Survivors are many, including daughter, Leona Rose Jordan Byrne of Fernandina Beach, Fl.; son, Millard John (Beth and David) Jordan of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Maynard (Valerie) Harrison of Brunswick and Norman (Barbara) Harrison of St. Simons Island; sisters, Rita (Jerry) Edwards of Brunswick and Sylvia Eddy of London, England; Family and friends will gather at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, Brunswick, GA, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday for a visitation followed by a formal memorial service at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will take place in a private ceremony at the Shiloh Methodist Church of Homerville, GA at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525.
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
LEOPOLD --
Lawrence (Larry) W. Leopold, 87, died peacefully at Harlan County Hospital in Alma, NE surrounded by his loving family on September 29, 2005. He was laid to rest with military honors near his beloved mother and father in Alma on October 1, 2005. Larry was born in Orleans, NE on November 26, 1917, the son of Theodore Hovey Leopold and Eva (Wolf) Leopold. He graduated from high school in Alma in 1936. Larry served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Mae; one of their seven children, Diana Sue; and his second wife, Mary Jean. During his 50-plus years as a resident of Albuquerque and Los Lunas, Larry worked as a diesel mechanic. After retirement, he drove a school bus in Los Lunas and tutored children with their reading. In 1998 he returned to Alma where he also assisted teachers with the children's reading. Each school year he received mountains of letters and artwork from the children who so dearly loved him. Mourning his passing are his loving children, Beth Crabill of St. Petersburg, FL, Carol Bennefield of Los Lunas, NM, Janice Jensen and husband, James of Las Vegas, NV, Frances Thomas and husband, Richard of Bastrop, TX, Eva Morrell and Marcia Chadly of Westminster, CO, and Robert Leopold and wife, Christina of Los Lunas, NM; sisters, Evelyn Ulmer Kelley of Lincoln, NE and Dorothy Tice and husband, Richard of Alma, NE; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Larry was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, and was well known for his pancake breakfasts for the Two-soms Class, as well as other culinary delights he prepared from his "Cooking for 200" cookbook handed down from his mother. Larry was a long-time member of the Moose Lodge #1517 and the local Lions Club in Los Lunas. He was a faithful servant of the Lord, a good neighbor, ever-ready to lend a helping hand, a wonderful father to his seven children, a loving grandfather to his grandchildren, and a friend to everyone he met. His children and grandchildren are blessed to have had so many years to learn from him and receive his guidance. When Larry was approaching 80, he often-times had to be reminded that he was retired now and could cut back to an 8 or 10-hour workday. Larry's selflessness, family values, coaching, teaching, kindness, and the ever-present twinkle in his eye touched many lives and hearts, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
LUCERO --
Luciano R. Lucero Jr. (Tata) Sept. 27, 1924 - Oct. 7, 2004 One year already. Lonely is the home without you, Life to us is not the same. How dearly we loved you, And prayed you might live. God alone will ever know, What it meant to lose you. We love you to the moon and back! Your Family, Elizabeth (Liz), Carolyn, Genaro III, Genaro IV, and Analicia
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
MALLETT --
Ymelda Mallett, our beloved Wife, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend, passed from our lives on October 3, 2005 after a long, valiant struggle with illness. She is survived by Daniel Mallett, husband; Wilbur Hamblin, brother; Vincent Hamblin, brother; Paula Martinez Hesch, sister; Elena Martinez, sister; William Higgins, nephew; Michelle Higgins, niece; Zaneta Hesch, niece; and many aunts and uncles and other relatives. She has joined Arthur Paul Martinez, her father, and Helen Eloise Hamblin, her mother, in eternal peace. The Memorial Service for Ymelda (Emmy) Mallett will be Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Aspen Funeral Alternatives located at 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87112, 505- 323-9000. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The American Kidney Foundation in her name.
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
MCPHEE --
Sarah Jean McPhee, 26, passed away on October 2, 2005. She was born in Houston, TX, where she attended school and grew up in League City. She and her family moved to Aurora, Ontario, Canada in 1992, before moving to Albuquerque in 1996. Sarah graduated from La Cueva High School in 1997, then attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. She was preceded in death by her mother, Debra Ann McPhee; her grandparents, Herbert "Pete" Baker and Mary Cyrilla Williams McPhee. She is survived by her father, John Everett McPhee of Houston, TX; her son, Everett Shelman Tester of Las Cruces; her grandmother, Pearl Alyene Baker, of Las Cruces; and grandfather, John "Scotty" McPhee of New Hartford, NY. She is also survived by aunts and uncles, Alice McPhee Relyea of Liverpool, NY, Sherry Baker Graves, Herb Baker, Michael Baker, and Gerry Baker, which reside in Texas, as well as numerous cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the SPCA, as Sarah loved animals. Services will be held in Merkel, TX at a later date. Sarah was loved and will be missed. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, New Mexico
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
MENDEZ --
ESTELLA G. IN MEMORY OF ESTELLA G. MENDEZ AUGUST 20, 1934 - OCTOBER 7, 1985 WE THOUGHT OF YOU WITH LOVE TODAY, BUT THAT IS NOTHING NEW. WE THOUGHT ABOUT YOU YESTERDAY AND DAYS BEFORE THAT TOO. WE THINK OF YOU IN SILENCE AND OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME. NOW ALL WE HAVE ARE MEMORIES AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME. YOUR MEMORY IS OUR KEEPSAKE WHICH WE WILL NEVER PART. GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING, WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS. WITH LOVE YOUR HUSBAND RAYMOND AND YOUR CHILDREN NESTOR, DAVID, MARGARET, JACOB AND ARMIDA AND THEIR FAMILIES
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
MILES --
Wilbur John Miles. A Life Celebration Service will be held today at Reflections at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
MOYA --
Emilia Aragon de Torres Moya, a life-long resident of Tome, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2005. Emilia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 13, 1911, the eldest of three daughters, to the late Frank Aragon and Estella Torres of Tome. Emilia was a life-long member of the Tome Catholic Church, where she was active in the Altar Society and the People's Eucharistic League. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1920; her father in 1960; her husband, Antonio L. Moya in 1952; her grandson, Anthony Peralta in 1990; her sisters, Elena Chavez in 1977, and Cleotilda (Tillie) Baca in 1969. After being widowed at the age of thirty-nine, Emilia devoted her life to her religion and her children. She is survived by all of her children, Stella DeBaca and husband, Dan, Bertha Barreras and husband, Jerome, Lucy Peralta, Amarante Moya and wife, Margaret, Connie Baca and husband, Lorenzo, Tony Moya, and Bert Moya; her aunt, Carmelita Moya; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to acknowledge Crucita Griego, Mrs. Moya's companion and caregiver during the last years of her life. A viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, October 7, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. A visitation will take place on Saturday, October 8 at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome. Music will be provided by her three granddaughters, known as the Eyeliners. Interment will be held at Tome Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her god-children, Diana DeBaca, Johnny Peralta, Lawrence Barreras, Brian Moya, Lisa Baca-O'Hara, Joey Baca, and Norman Baca, Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen.
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
NELSON --
R. Wayne Nelson, 93, died October 5, 2005, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, KS. He was born February 24, 1912, in Zenith, KS, the son of Ross L. and Stella Forbes Nelson. He was a graduate of Spearville, Kansas High School, Southwestern State Teacher's College and completed his Master's Degree at the University of Kansas. Mr. Nelson taught music in western Kansas and moved to Lawrence in 1949, where he taught band and vocal music until 1965. He was the Director of Fine Arts for the Lawrence School District until 1976 when he retired. He was active in playing the piano for retirement homes and school class reunions until his death. He married Trena Perkins on March 16, 1931 in Oklahoma. She died in 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Kay Nelson Davis, Lawrence, KS, and Judith Nelson Greer, Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren, Mike W. Davis, Kelly Schaumberg, and Courtney Brungardt, all of Lawrence; two step-grandchildren, Brandon Greer, New Market, MD, and Brett Greer, Albuquerque; eight great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren; three surviving sisters are Nellie Deeds, Fort Collins, CO, Carol Pearson, Vashon Island, WA, and Shirley Hilyard, Bowling Green, OH; A daughter, Sylvia Sue Nelson, died in infancy A private Graveside Servie will be held on Friday, October 7, 2005. The family will host a celebration of his life on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Adams Alumni Center on the University of Kansas campus, 1266 Oread Avenue. The family suggests memorials to the Lawrence High School Music Department, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044. Online condolences may be sent to www.rumsey-yost.com.
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
NEWMAN --
Wanita Lucille Newman passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2005 in Yukon, OK with her eldest granddaughter, Julie, at her side. Mrs. Newman was born February 12, 1909 in Jerseyville, IL. She was preceded in death in 1988 by her husband of 62 years, Emery A. Newman. They were residents of Albuquerque, NM for many years. She is survived by her son and his wife, Don and Joanne Newman of Chickasha, OK; her daughter and her husband, Christy and Steve Pickett of Placitas, NM; grandchildren, Julie Horn of Oklahoma City, OK, Donna Hayes of Newcastle, OK, Neale Pickett of Los Alamos, NM, April Otero of Denver, CO; and seven great-grandchildren. Private family Services were held Thursday, October 6, 2005 at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, in Albuquerque. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park.
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
PADILLA --
PRAXEDES. A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Praxedes Padilla, of Belen, will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, where a viewing will begin at 8:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. on Friday evening at the church with a viewing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave, 864-4448. Online guest register available at www.riversideofbelen.com
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
QUINTANA --
FRANCISCO DANIEL Baby Francisco Daniel Quintana, 8 months, died Monday, October 3, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his father, Francisco M. Quintana; mother, Erica Gutierrez; grandparents, Leonel Quintana, Alicia Quintana, Maria Muniz, and Jeronimo Gutierrez; sister, Brizceidis Gutierrez; his great-grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Wake service for Francisco Daniel will be held at the Family Home on Friday evening. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
ROOP --
Vincent Franklin Roop, 50, a resident of New Mexico most of his life, died October 2, 2005. Vincent was born in Albuquerque on June 29, 1955 in Albuquerque, the son of Lawrence Franklin and Frances Irene (Neville) Roop. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Vincent was employed as a field engineer in computer systems. He is remembered for his strong faith. His family will miss his wonderful smile and his high energy. He was preceded in death by his parents and in April of this year, and his daughter, Katrina. Vincent is survived by his wife, Cathalina; children, Joseph, Matthew, Steven, Jeremy, Samantha and Christy. He is also survived by his brother, David; sisters, Marilyn Gastellum, Dorothy Jewett, and Nadine Moku; numerous nieces, nephews; and his father and mother-in-law, Ernest and Dolores Serna. Visitation will be 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2005; at Vista Verde Mortuary; Sara Rd and Meadowlark Ln. in Rio Rancho with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2005 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd, in Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in the Patriots Garden of Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road. A Reception will be held at the home of Richard and Nadine Moku; 324 Asbury Road, NE, Rio Rancho. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Memorial Park and Mortuary 505-892-9920
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
SALAZAR --
John P. Salazar, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at a local hospital. He was born January 5, 1946 in Albuquerque to Beltran and Lola Salazar. He is survived by his daughter, Natahsha D. Salazar; son, Che Jonathan Salazar, both of Washington; granddaughter, Jaden Marie; four sisters, Rosalie Juarez of Idaho, Martie Burns and husband, Chuck of Colorado, Edwina Valdez and Kathy McDonald, both Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Salazar was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Raul and Andrew "Porfie". He attended Calvary Assembly of God Church. John was an avid runner. He didn't know a stranger, loved life and the Lord. Services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 5331 Montano NW. Cremation will follow services. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to Calvary Assembly of God Church, 5331 Montano NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
SHAW --
Maria Elizabeth "Lee" Shaw, 88, of Albuquerque, died Thursday, September 29, 2005. She was born August 13, 1917 in Ekeren, Belgium and immigrated to New York City with her parents, Frank and Maria Van Der Linden in 1921. She moved with her two sons to Albuquerque in 1956, after the death of her first husband, Joseph Taccetta. Lee was active in the Albuquerque Rehabilitation Center Women's Auxiliary and its President in 1973. She served as an interpreter for the Belgian balloonists during the first World Hot Air Balloon Championship in 1973. She was the El Encanto Chapter of the American Business Women's Association-Woman of the Year in 1978 and its President in 1980. Lee loved dancing and was a longtime member of the Edelweiss am Rio Grande German-American Club. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Surviving Lee are her sons, Philip F. Taccetta and wife, Leslie, of Santa Fe County, and Frank P. Taccetta and wife, Carol, of Kerrville, TX; grandsons, Joseph L. Taccetta and wife, Becky, of Austin, TX, and John R. Taccetta and wife, Heather, of Kerrville, TX; grandsons, Philip J. Taccetta and Samuel R. Taccetta, both of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Gracie and Trent Taccetta, of Austin, TX; sister-in-law, Bea Van Der Linden, of San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law, John Reilly, of Marble Falls, TX; nieces, Ann Henry, of Jonestown, TX and Maj. Carrie "Mitzi" Dodson, of Clovis, NM; nephews, John Van Der Linden, of NYC and Frank D.Van Der Linden of Georgia; and six great-nieces and nephews. Lee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Shaw; brother, August Van Der Linden; and beloved sister, Sophie Reilly. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE, 323-9000. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Red Cross.
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
SHOATS --
Daniel Dean Biagi Shoats, 49, and Ellen Jeanne Schippers Shoats, 48, died Saturday, October 1, 2005 in an automobile accident. They were childhood sweethearts. Both graduated from West Mesa High School, Danny in 1974 and Ellen in 1975. They were married in 1977. Shortly thereafter, Daniel and Ellen moved to Roswell, NM where Danny studied to be an aircraft mechanic. Both his father, Dan Shoats and father-in-law, Norm Schippers had worked in the airline industry. Then Danny and Ellen moved back to Albuquerque, NM where Danny worked at Cutter Airport for a few years. Again, following in his father's footsteps, Danny was drawn to the construction business and it would become his life's passion. Dan Shoats, Sr., deceased since 1967, was a well-known Albuquerque contractor. Danny was most happy with a hammer and a fresh sawn board. The young couple eventually formed their own construction company, Dan Shoats Construction. Ellen kept the books and worked at Sunwest Bank. In 1983, they had their first child, Leah, followed by Russell in 1985 and Dominic in 1988. Their life revolved around their children. Danny was teaching them to catch, throw, kick a ball, fish and tend to animals when they were still in diapers. At Alameda Elementary School Ellen was so active in the kids' education that she was often mistaken for the principal. It was rare to see them apart. It was always Danny, Ellen and the kids. They had a passion for the outdoors and bought land in Chama, NM where they would go with regularity to camp and fish. Danny was an avid fisherman, nothing gave him more peace than to spend the day fly or cast fishing at the Chama River. Like his father, the best part was baiting and re-baiting hooks for his children. They always had a small herd of cattle that they often had to chase down Fourth St. When the children were older, Ellen began working at Intel where she continued to work until present. She worked the night shift, would come home, bake cookies, go volunteer at school, sleep a few hours, be up when the kids came home for the day, cook and then leave for work. It was often said of Ellen's cooking that she could even make rocks taste good. Danny, after a long day of work, always made time to go over dribbling, passing and batting. He coached little league and Ellen had dinners for the teams. Little league turned into baseball, soccer, basketball and football. Dominic, a Senior and starting player at Valley High school, has the Shoats athletic flair as well. Danny and Ellen had hearts the size of a mountain. The North Valley was their home and they touched the lives of many families through their dedication to making the community a better place. Always a pair, they worked hard, loved long, laughed loud and raised a beautiful family. Ultimately, together is how they left this earth to experience their next journey. We do know that wherever they are, Ellen will be cooking, planning and organizing; Danny will be building, fishing, joking, coaching and they will always be doing it together. They will be forever missed and loved by their family and friends. Mom and Dad, we love you and thank you, Leah, Russell and Dominic. Daniel Dean Biagi Shoats was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Leali Biagi Shoats and Maria de La Paz Carillo Shoats. He is survived by his children, Leah Maria Shoats, Russell Thomas Shoats, and Dominic Dean Shoats; brother, Rudolph Thomas Shoats and wife, Jamie Rothmeyer; sisters, Soledad (Sally) Hindi and husband, Joseph, Elizabeth Shoats and husband, Roy Wade, and Marlene Shoats Weaks and husband, Dan Weaks. Ellen is survived by her parents, Norm Schippers and Beverly Schippers; children, Leah Maria Shoats, Russell Thomas Shoats, and Dominic Dean Shoats; sister, Angela Ghiassi and husband, Hamid and brother, Burton Schippers and wife, Susan Rehrig. Both are survived by nephews, Joachim Biagi Marjon, Jordan and Brandon Ghiassi, Evan Weaks and Matthew Wade; nieces, Jessie Wade and Isabella de La Paz Weaks; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held Monday, October 10, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW on Montano. Due to limited parking and seating, please carpool and arrive early. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Shoats' Children's Memorial Fund at Bank of America, 6603 Fourth St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
STEWART --
Barbara L. Stewart, 68, of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2005. Barbara retired as a Registered Nurse after many years with Presbyterian Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
VAN WYK --
Joseph William Van Wyk, age 82, of Albuquerque, went to be with his Lord Monday, October 3, 2005. Joe was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Throughout his life he had been active in his church and while in Midland, MI, he helped organize the Midland Christian School. In his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling and outdoor activities with his wife. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa (Teri); daughter, Beverly and fiance, Allan Gross; son, Joe; and daughter, Donna Haynes and husband, Stan; grandsons, Joshua, Christopher, and Eric; and granddaughter, Lanay; brothers, William and Earl. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Shirley and Lanae in 1977. A Memorial Service will be held at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Blvd. NE, Friday, October 7, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Midland Christian School, 4417 West Wackerly St., Midland, MI 48640-0486 or Ambercare Hospice, 5100 Indian School NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Interment has taken place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
WRIGHT --
Shannon Marie Wright, age 75, passed away (gone fishing) on Sunday, October 2, 2005, in the company of her family. She was loved so much by so many. Shannon was born on March 15, 1930 in Toledo, OH to Walter and Mildred Rollf. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and one brother. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Genson, Cherie Coon; son, John Dorcas; and two brothers, Leonard and Harvey Rollf. She was the greatest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother anyone could have ever asked for. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and co-workers at the Montebello. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sunrise. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
Published on: Fri October 07, 2005
