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BARROW -- Robert G. Barrow, Sr., 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2005. He was born on May 20, 1914 in Dresden, MO. He grew up and went through school in Calhoun, MO. He served in the United States Navy for twenty years and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He is an Albuquerque Public Schools Retiree and longtime member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his son, Robert G. Barrow, Jr.; four grandchildren, Nusara Kast and husband, Brian, Narong Sara Phon, Perry Barrow, and Ranee Barrow; two great-granddaughters, Keana and Jadean Kast; one great-grandson, Alan Sara Phon; and former daughter-in-law, Pat Barrow. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at La Mesa Presbyterian Church 7401 Copper Ave NE Albuquerque, NM with Reverend Trey Hammod officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to La Mesa Presbyterian Church. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 FAX: 505-821-4164
        Published on: Tue October 18, 2005

BROWN -- Harold "Pete" Brown, age 98, of Albuquerque, died Friday, October 14, 2005 at a local nursing home. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Bernitsky and husband, Anthony of Albuquerque, NM; son-in-law, Donald Anderson of El Paso, TX.; grandchildren, Doctors David and wife, Gay Bernitsky, Ann and husband, Steve Beddingfield all of Albuquerque, NM; Judy Campos and husband, Col. Mario Campos of San Antonio, TX.; Bill Anderson of El Paso, TX.; Bob Anderson and wife, Adriana of El Paso, TX. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Will, Alex, and Laura Bernitsky; Carly and Michael Beddingfield; Maryann and Mario, Jr. Campos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Brown; daughter, Sandra Anderson; and grandson, Steven Bernitsky. Mr. Brown managed movie theaters in Albuquerque and was also employed by the Albuquerque Publishing Company. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club and a member of Central United Methodist Church. He loved sports and was an avid Lobo fan. Graveside Service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual NE, 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 20, 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AmberCare Hospice, 5100 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, PO Box 9, Belen, NM 87002. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue October 18, 2005

DENNISON -- Esther V. Dennison, 99, a resident of Albuquerque since 1926, died Saturday, October 15, 2005. She is survived by her brothers, Charles Hobson and wife, Rita and Richard Hobson and wife, Wilma, all of Albuquerque; sisters-in-law, Zelma Hobson of Long Beach, CA and Lynn Hobson of Anchorage, AK; her very best friend, Ethel Hoshor; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dennison was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dennison. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. She worked as a beautician for many years. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Noonday Ministry, P.O. Box 25451, Albuquerque, NM 87125. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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DENTON -- Darrell Drew of Collinsville, OK (69) born April 1, 1936, died in the early morning of October 14th 2005, after a short illness. Darrell went to be with Our Lord. Darrell was a Husband and Good Dad, an avid Horseman and was in the RV sales for the last 30 years. His was preceded in death by his parents Drew & Glades Denton of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by wife, Jorgia of Collinsville OK; his brother, Buddy & wife, Charlotte Denton of T or C, NM; children Wanda Lynn & husband, Bill Shifflet of Staffard OK, Daniel Drew Denton and wife, Bobbie of Albuquerque NM, James Edward Denton of Los Chavez NM, Darrell Dean & wife, Lisa Denton of Owasso OK; Step Daughters Lisa Baker & Selise Stadler husband, Dave of Dallas TX; and 5 grandchildren Katie, David, Deanna, Brandon, Steven. In Lieu of flowers make a contribution to the charity of your choice in Darrell's name. Moore Funeral Homes of Tulsa Ok,(Owasso Chapel ) 918-272-3200 is in charge of arrangements. There will be a Funeral Service at Moore Funeral Home Owasso Chapel 2:00 p.m. Thursday October 20, 2005 internment will follow at the Collinsville Cemetery.
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GARCIA -- Eutimia O. Garcia (Timmie), 81, August 6, 1924 - October 15, 2005, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on Saturday. She was greeted into the loving arms of her mother and father, Jose David and Manuela Olguin; her grandson, Richard J.; and her son, Richard McNeil. Eutimia is survived by her daughter, Susan McNeil; sister, Mary Jojola of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Dennis Olguin and wife, Evelyn of Barstow, CA and Nick Olguin and wife, Lorraine of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews; honorary sisters, Sarah, Carolyn and June; honorary grandchildren, Chris and Iona. Eutimia was a former employee of APS. She worked at Rio Grande High School from 1963 - 1966 in data processing, at West Mesa High School from 1966 - 1983, data processing and registrar. Upon retirement she always expressed that it was the students she missed the most. Susan and family would like to acknowledge the love, support and constant care she received from the "Guardian Angels" of the Presbyterian Infusion Center. With their care she was able to maintain a better quality of life. Susan and family request in lieu of flowers or Masses that donations be made to Presbyterian Infusion Center, care of Bruce Fluckey, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Per Susan's request family, friends and the "Guardian Angels" of the Infusion Center will be participating in a private celebration of Eutimia's life. To Presbyterian Infusion Center - as the daughter Susan and her family of Eutimia O. Garcia, I would love to send a very special thank you for all the care and comfort you gave my mom these past five years. I'd like to say there are Angels here on earth, because they were all here to take care of my mom. A special thank you to Dr. Irani, Dr. Lee, Dr. Garner, Beverly CNP, Karen Y., Bruce, Myra, Donna, Sheryl, Mark, Lisa, Peter, Aleta, Bonnie, Rob, Deborah G., Cynthia, Elaine, Yolanda, Belinda, Lisa N., Paul, Steve, Karen R., Cyd, Debra Y., Mary, Kenya, Debra, Nat, Christal, Sam, Lourdes, Ayla, Mia, Charla, Holly and Tish. Please forgive me if I left someone's name off the list. At this time my heart and mind are on my mom. Please help me and my family in thanking each and every person at the Infusion Center by making a donation in memory of my mom, Eutimia O. Garcia. Thank you, Susan and family. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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GARCIA -- Louise A. Garcia went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2 005 at the age of 47. She was born on November 1, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband, Edward Garcia; her father, Jesse Gallegos and wife, Monica; son, Edward Garcia Jr.; daughters, Cecilia Dodge and husband, Charles and Antoinette Garcia; brothers, George Gallegos and wife, Mary and David Gallegos and wife, Sylvia; sisters, Rita Madrid, Janet Yardrough and husband, Kevin and Priscilla Willis; grandchildren, Matthew Kuehne and Austin Dodge. She will be deeply missed by all. 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 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Gallegos, David Gallegos, Charles Dodge, Larry Anaya Jr., Patrick Madrid and Mario Gomez. Honorary pallbearer will be Mike Doodman. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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GUTIERREZ -- Carol Denise Gutierrez went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2005. She was born on November 16, 1980. She is survived by her son, Nathanial; mother, Bernadette Sena; father, Ramon Gutierrez; brothers, Raymond Gutierrez and partner, Annette, Joe Garcia, Jonathon Garcia, and Tony Garcia; sister, Lucy Garcia; grandparents, Mary Sena and Jose and Carol Gutierrez; great-aunt and -uncle, Arthur and Carmen Johnson; and many aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. Visitations will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Santuario de San Martin Church with Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathon Garcia, Martin Nieto, Michael Sena, Gene Martinez, Leonard Gutierrez and Angel Ruiz. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Sena and Rufilo Sena. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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HENDERSON -- John M. Henderson, age 78, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Thoreau, NM, died Saturday evening after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 18, 1927 in North Fairfield, OH. John is survived by his wife, Nina Henderson; two sons, John Jr. of Nephi, UT and Jeffrey of Albuquerque, NM; a step-daughter, Lynn Cline of Bellevue, OH; and a step-son, Eric Cline of Woodbridge, Virginia; three sisters, Ella Mae Formoso of Arizona, Grace Hare of Ohio, and Christine Yenchi of Pennsylvania. John is also survived by three grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters, nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and -nephews. Mr. Henderson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his service years, he served at various jobs, mainly truck driving. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Luella (Smith) Henderson; three brothers, Lowell Jr., Richard Henderson, and Donald Henderson; and a sister, Mildred (Henderson) Boyd. Mr. Henderson has requested that his remains be cremated. A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date yet to be determined. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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HOWARD -- Madeline M. Howard, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 16 years, and a former resident of California, Texas, and Utah, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2005 in Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Utah on February 2, 1929, she was the only child of Harold and Helen Mosley. Madeline spent most of her young life and school years in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Howard whom she married on March 22, 1952, and her parents. Madeline was a life time member of Harmony Chapter #244, Order of the Eastern Star, El Paso Texas. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2005 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, TX. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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JOHNSON -- Anne H. Johnson, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. Anne was born on May 1, 1913 in Fayetteville, TN. She grew up in Huntsville, AL. After high school she graduated from the University of Tennessee-Memphis with a degree in nursing. She married Hensley S. Johnson, M.D. on February 18, 1940. Her husband was serving on active duty in the U.S. Army. Her next twenty years were spent as a military wife, mother, homemaker, and school nurse. During this period of time her family lived on various military posts including overseas in Japan, Austria and Germany. After her husband's retirement from the Army her family moved to Albuquerque in 1961 where her husband went into medical practice with his brother. Anne had a real gift for hospitality and made everyone feel welcome. Her home was always a haven for her friends and neighbors. She was a real people person. Her hobbies were reading, collecting cook books and cooking. She enjoyed baking cakes, pies and cookies and delivering them to her friends. Anne knew all of her friend's birthdays and what their favorite foods were. She loved going to the farmer's market, buying fruits and vegetables, and sharing them with friends. Anne had a wonderful sense of humor, a happy and gregarious personality, and a beautiful smile. She was a devoted wife and loving mom. Anne was a Christian and she lived out her faith by being kind to everyone. She truly believed it was more blessed to give than to receive. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carole Ernst and husband Larry of Albuquerque; sister, Midge Clisson of Huntsville, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Anne was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Hensley S. Johnson; a son, Stephen Johnson; and brothers, James B. Hopper and Charles E. Hopper. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE with Rev Michael Brunk, officiating. The family would like to thank Dr. Malcolm Purdy and staff at Hematology-Oncology Associates and Dr. David Ewing for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Joy Junction, PO Box 27963, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or Albuquerque Rescue Mission, PO Box 331, Albuquerque, NM 87103 or to the charity of choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 275-3500
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KENNEDY -- M. L. "Ken" Kennedy died unexpectedly at home, at the age of 79, on October 13, 2005. Ken was a retired General Contractor and built many houses in and around the Los Lunas area. He was known for the quality of his workmanship. He is survived by his wife, Coralie "Cody" Kennedy; daughter, Gay Lea Fotheringham (Dean); and sons, Gary (Becky), Steven (Dorene), and Terry (fiancee Sarah Youtz); 17 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Nyla Joy Guernsey (Arden); and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken loved his family and was beloved by them. He liked to fish and travel. He loved people and never knew a stranger. After his retirement he passed around his "business cards" to everyone he met. They were amusing and gave people a laugh. His services will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Lunas on James Street at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice, in Ken's name. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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LUCERO -- PEDRO LUCERO, age 75, of Santa Fe, died on Saturday, October 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Custulo Lucero; mother, Martina Lucero; his sister, Beatrice Tapia; and Paul Anaya, Jr. He was born in Pena Blanca, NM on September 6, 1930. He is survived by his wife, Maria; his children: Pete Lucero Jr. and wife, Norma, Mike Lucero and wife, Valerie, Mary Yolanda (Petunia) and husband, Rubel Roybal, Zelda Giron and husband, Simon, Helen Gutierrez, Lucio Velasco, Molly Salazar, Lorraine Salazar, Frances Padilla, Rose Griego; grandchildren: Misty, Crystal Cassie, Kayla, Carlos, Martina, Adelina, Paul, Daniel, Joseph, Amanda Renald, Andrew, Aron, and Stephanie; great-grandchildren: Matt, Nate, Layla, Renald, Jr., and Andrew Jr.; brothers: Marcelino Lucero and wife, Candelaria, Sam and Edwardo Lucero; sisters: Nieves Gonzalez, and Lydia Archuleta and husband, Mike. Pedro served in the Air Force. He retired from the Santa Fe Public Schools. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600.
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MARTINEZ -- Octavio Martinez, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, October 16, 2005. He was born Tuesday, September 25, 1928 in Houston, TX to Octavio and Cruz Morales Martinez. He is survived by his mother, Cruz; his children, Teresa, Michael, David Lee, Jacqueline, Jerrilene; and his grandchildren, Justin, David Michael, and Matthew. Octavio was preceded by his father, Octavio; his brother, Rudy; and his sister, Alma. He graduated from UCLA in 1956 with a BS in Engineering. Through the course of his career he was a successful engineer and executive becoming a CEO of several high tech manufacturing corporations. He was a loving father of five children. Octavio enjoyed cooking and politics. He lived life fully, with a sense of pragmatism, humor, and kindness. Octavio retired to Albuquerque in 1999. Rosary will be recited Thursday, October 20, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 21, 2005, 10: a.m. at Forest Park-Lawndale Funeral Home, Houston, TX. A Celebration of Life will be held in Albuquerque, NM at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association - NM Affiliate, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199-0790 French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCCROSSEN -- Preston G. McCrossen, 72, died Saturday night October 15, 2005. Born May 12, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, but raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Preston graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1951 and from the University of New Mexico in 1955. After starting out as a chemist in the labs at Los Alamos, Preston's long and active career included establishing Albuqerque's Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, serving as a Peace Corps Director in the Kingdom of Tonga, and working as a consultant to many Native American development agencies. He is survived by his wife Macon; daughter, Alexis and husband, Adam Herring of Dallas, TX; daughter, Tamara and husband, Nate Orr of Los Angeles, CA; granddaughter Annie Herring; brother, Eric and wife, Shirley of Albuquerque; brother, Stanley and wife, Zelda of Las Vegas, NM; five nieces; a nephew; three grand-nieces; two grand-nephews; two sets of in-laws; and many friends and admirers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Preston to: Alzheimer's Association, NM Chapter, http://www.igive.com/AlzheimersAssociationNM, (505) 266-4473, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111; Share Your Care Adult Day Services, http://shareyourcare.org, (505) 298-1700, P.O. Box 35101, Albuquerque, NM 87176; or Dineh People's Legal Services (DNA), http://www.dnalegalservices.org/, P.O. Box 306, Window Rock, AZ 86515-0306. A memorial service in honor of Preston's life will be held Wednesday October 19 at 11 a.m. at Old San Ysidro Church, 942 Old Church Road, Corrales, NM 87048, (505) 899-0065.
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NELSON -- Wade Nelson, 54, of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday, October 15, 2005 at home. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Rullestad of Boone, IA; two nieces, Kelly Hinrich of Altoona, IAand Lisa Quam of Boone, IA. He is also survived by his son, Jeremy Nelson and a granddaughter, Emma C. Nelson, both of Albuquerque, NM. Wade inspired deep and lasting relationships and was blessed with a large extended family of friends. Wade was the General Manager of Karl Malone Toyota in Albuquerque for many years. His interests included golf, tennis, scuba diving, and collecting electronic gadgets. Wade was very involved with many community projects and research and treatment of various illnesses. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UNM Cancer Research Center, 900 Camino de Salud NE, MSC 084630, Albuquerque, NM, 87102. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ORTIZ -- Raymond D. Ortiz February 6, 1925-October 18, 2001 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Ortiz Family
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PAGE -- Lillian Haynie Page, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2005, at her home and surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 26, 1914 to Ethel McCrary Haynie and James Henry Haynie who met on a wagon train to New Mexico in the early 1900s. Her grandparents were Samuel and Tenny C. McCrary. Lillian attended school in New Mexico, Arizona, and California, graduating from high school in Fresno, CA. She attended Fresno State College for one year before transferring to the University of New Mexico, where she received her BA in 1935. Lillian received her MA from the University of California, Berkeley in 1938 and continued her education at the University of Virginia. Lillian first taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Mcgaffey, NM where she taught 39 children from grades 1 to 8. She later taught school in Gallup, NM, California, Texas, Virginia, and Italy. Lillian became an Army wife in 1938 and was with her husband, Gordon Benjamin Page, and her oldest son, James, at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked on December 7, 1941. She traveled widely with her husband and five sons and especially enjoyed their four years living in Italy. There she learned to speak Italian, studied the accordion, and refined her Italian cooking, which she fondly pursued for the remainder of her life. She and her husband, Gordon B. Page, reared five sons, James Gordon Page, Michael Lynn Page, Christopher Lee Page, Lochlin Scott Page, and Jonathan Tolliver Page. In 1970, after Gordon's retirement as a Colonel in the regular Army Corps of Engineers, they returned to Albuquerque where Lillian became very active in the Senior Centers when Palo Duro first opened in 1974. She was a wife, mother, teacher, ceramicist, potter, weaver, knitter, and affectionate role model. She loved her family dearly and the greatest joy of her life was being with them and her friends. She passed on her love of beauty, music, flowers and life to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher, and her husband, Gordon. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, Willow, Pepper, and James. A Memorial Service will be held at Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave. NE. Interment of cremains will take place Friday, November 4, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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ROBINSON -- Dixie Lee (Skidmore) - Born on January 8th, 1931 in Beaver City, Oklahoma, passed away in her home in Los Lunas, NM on Saturday, October 15, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dixie was 74 years old. Dixie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charley Robinson; four brothers; and her parents. She is survived by her five daughters, Tanis Harbers and husband, David of Albuquerque; Kathryn Day and her husband, Loyd of Gallup; Johnell Horner and her husband, Ted of Las Cruces; Dixie Lowe and her husband, Michael of Albuquerque and Shawn Gray and her partner, Vincent of Alto. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Tecia Baretinicich, Sharalee Rae Hudson, Lance Major, Aldis Bettis, Dixie Turner, Jason Horner, Charley Willis, Justin Gray and Jerrad Gray; and her twenty four great-grandchildren. Dixie is survived by her three sisters, Marilyn Turpin of Albuquerque, Sonja Smith and her husband, Larry of Belen, Rosemary Bohannon and her husband, Herb of Albuquerque and one brother Tom Skidmore of Belen. Dixie and her girls received special loving support from Charley's twin Arley Robinson and wife Pauline of California. Graveside services are to be announced.
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STRABA -- Margaret King Straba, Registered Nurse (RN), 86, passed away on October 14, 2005, after open heart surgery at a local hospital, with her husband of 58 years at her side. She was born July 6, 1919, in Owosso, MI, the only daughter of Charles Oscar King and Christine Seiss. Margaret will be remembered for her contributions to Vocational Education in Nursing and for her strength, inspiration, humor, and lively personality. She was always the "life of the party". She started her career in Nursing in 1938 as one of the first nurse's aides at Owosso Memorial Hospital, in Owosso, MI, followed by her three years at St. Mary's School of Nursing, in Saginaw, MI. During WWII she was a Civilian Cadet Nurse Supervisor at Providence Hospital, Detroit, MI. After the war, she returned to her hometown and worked as a surgical nurse at the Owosso Memorial Hospital. She was a Charter Member of Toastmistress Chapter in Saginaw, MI, where she was president. As an active member of the NM State Vocational Association she designed the first medical slogan for the NM State High Schools in the 1970's. During that time she supervised the first class of Licensed Practical Nurse's (LPN) at the Albuquerque Veterans Hospital. Later she was the Clinical Supervisor of the Career Enrichment Center Career Ladder for nurses' aides at TVI. She also enjoyed her employment at the UNM Student Health Center, and volunteered with the TVI GED and Second Language Program. Nogales, Arizona was the setting of her marriage to Robert J. Straba, who was then attending the University of Arizona. Accompanying them at their marriage was bridesmaid Doris and bestman Alex Capitan of Green Valley, AZ. They have made their home in Albuquerque for the past 45 years. They are the parents of one son, James, who is currently working as an Advisor for the Iraq Reconstruction Management Team in Baghdad, and four daughters, Martha, Dorothy, Lori, and Rosemary (whom are all nurses in Albuquerque). She is survived by generations of beautiful children, including 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One might say her motto was "Make em laugh, make em laugh!" Margaret's Patron Saint Theresa said, "I will spend my heaven doing good on earth." A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave., NW. In lieu of flowers, Do Something Good for Someone Else. French Mortuary University Chapel 843-6333
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TORRES -- Antonio "Tony" M. Torres was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Catalina Torres; a brother, Jose Torres; and a sister, Rita Smith. Mr. Torres was a veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW #401. He retired from Albuquerque Public Schools as an educator after many years of service. Tony loved sports and especially loved to play golf with his brothers. He truly loved all of his family and friends very much. Mr. Torres is survived by his beloved wife, Perla Torres; brothers, Gilbert Torres and wife, Alice, Charlie Torres and wife, Patsy, and Ted Torres; sisters, Emily Bassilla, Mary Torres and Lily Sarracino; sister-in-law, Martha Torres, all of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, Glen Smith of Farmington, NM; and many nieces and nephews. A Rosary for Mr. Torres will be recited on Tuesday evening, October 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 also at Our Lady of Fatima where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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TORREZ -- David M. Torrez, age 54, passed away Friday, October 14, 2005. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, he was a gifted musician, played in several local bands, and loved the great outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Elena Torrez; children, David Jr., Dominic, Jonathan, and Monica Torrez, all of Albuquerque, Nicole Fuentes and Michael Griego, both of California; father, Alfredo Torrez; one brother; five sisters; numerous other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at San Jose de Duranes Mission, 2110 Los Luceros Rd. NW, with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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TRUJILLO -- TILLIE. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time. Special thanks are extended to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, the casket bearers, those whom sent the beautiful floral tributes, cards and food. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Funeral services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Tue October 18, 2005