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ALLEN -- Onella Ruth Allen 80, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Cleodia Lynch; sister, Ginger Bennett; and daughter, Lisa Morga. She is survived by her sister, Noella Mae Palmer of Kansas City, MO; brother, William Lynch and wife, Lynnelle of Albuquerque; son, David Allen of Albuquerque; daughter, Rhonda Davis and husband, Steve of Cedar Crest; daughter, Janene Zabel and husband, Michael of Tijeras; and daughter, Tina Buchel and husband, Glen of Bloomsbury, NJ. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lara Torres of Belen; Christy Bauer, Lesley Morga, Megan Morga and Justin Garcia, all of Edgewood; Crystal Minnich of Belen; Eric Clinch of Moriarty; and, Amanda and Adam Buchel of Bloomsbury, NJ; eight great-grand children, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Onella, born August 21, 1925 was a life-long resident of Albuquerque. She was raised by her loving parents in the Five Points district in Albuquerque's South Valley. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA before making her career at Sandia Laboratories of which she retired in 1982. Although she had a successful career and had raised a wonderful family, her true passion was cooking. That same year, with the help of her devoted mother, she opened the first Feed Bag Eatery in Tijeras. The restaurant was later relocated to Cedar Crest where it became a favorite place for the local residents to visit and enjoy a delicious meal. After selling her successful restaurant in 1991, she cared for her elderly mother and her very ill daughter, while at the same time working at Ethicon. It wasn't until 1999 that Onella became ill herself and spent her final years in the home and under the loving care of her faithful daughter in Tijeras. Always on the move, never allowing herself to rest, Onella had a strong work ethic and unbelievable stamina. Onella will be remembered for her wonderful cooking, but also for the way she lived her life; with great style, dignity and poise. She has left an imprint on the hearts of her family and many friends that can never be replaced. She will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. God saw your body was failing, A cure was not to be. So He wrapped His arms around you, And whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes, We watched you suffer, And saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not bear your pain. Your resolute heart stopped beating, Your tired hands now rest. Your work is finished dear one, You've passed the final test. You thought you were not worthy, That you had to earn His love, But before you left you proved to us, You were more than good enough. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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BELTRAN -- Elias G. (Lee) Beltran. Five years have passed since you were called to HEAVEN. You were "Familia" to all of us. You will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We miss you! Danny, Evie, Andrea, Ana, D.J. and the entire Vargas family.
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BERRY -- Samuel Leon Berry, a resident of Albuquerque, born, September 6, 1919, died Monday, October 28, 2005. He is survived by his daughters, Frieda June Muir and Sandra K. Whitten; son, Terry A. Berry; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry L. Berry. Mr. Berry was a longtime local deliverer for ICX and a member of Local 402 Teamsters. He was a member of Hoffmantown Baptist Church. Services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2005, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monday, November 7, 2005, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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BREWER -- William Wayne Brewer, 71, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2005 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Born April 10, 1934 in Martin, TN; first born son of Lloyd Brewer and Margery Stevenson. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a good friend to many. Bill will be deeply missed by all. Bill owned a successful business, B&B Sheetmetal in Albuquerque for the past 30 years. Bill had immense love of flying and was a liscensed private pilot for the past 32 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Soila Brewer of Albuquerque; brother, Gerald Brewer of TN; sons, Michael and Scott Brewer of Albuquerque; daughter, Debra of Gardner, KS; stepson, Pete Candelaria of SC; stepdaughter, Yvette Padilla of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Gregory, Tiffany, Katie, Kenny, Patrick, Damien and Ian; great-granddaughter, Makenna; four Nieces, Glenda, Theresa, Kathy and Tracie and was preceeded in death by his youngest son, William (Billy) John Brewer who passed away July 11, 1979. Memorial Services will be held on Monday Nov 7, 2005 at 11:00 am at Fitzgerald & Sons, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Alb, NM 87111. Phone (505)884-1188
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BRUINGTON -- "God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put His arms around her and whispered, 'Come with Me,' tearful eyes we watched her suffer and saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the Best." Flora Castillo Bruington, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2005. She was born in Socorro February 10, 1917, and attended Mt. Carmel and Socorro High Schools. The descendant of pioneer New Mexico families, she was the great- granddaughter of rancher, politician, and landowner, J.J. Baca; and Santa Cruz Castillo, former Superintendent of Schools for Socorro County. A lifelong Catholic, Flora was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was an active volunteer for the Arthritis Foundation, and served as a member of Albuquerque's Citizens Advisory Committee. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Bruington; parents, Juan and Josefita (Abeyta) Castillo; grandson, John (Jay) Genero, Jr.; granddaughter, Sylvia Genero; and sisters, Dominica (Nica) Casterline and Barbara Mendoza. She is survived by her brothers, Carlos Castillo and wife, Connie, Rudolpho Castillo and wife, Sophie, Juan Jose Castillo and wife, Carmen, and Arthur Castillo and wife, Barbara; brother-in-law, George Bruington; three children, son, Norbert Padilla and wife, Ofelia; daughters, Cecelia Genero and husband, John, Sr. and Eileen Naccaratto and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Cindy Padilla and husband, Bob, Christopher Padilla and wife, Pamela, Joseph Genero and wife, Felicia, Harry Genero, Celeste Rael and husband, Tony, Conni Horne, Marla Galownia and husband, Mark, Jimmy Naccaratto and wife, Danielle, Anna Gallegos and Felicia Gallegos; twenty great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1734 Isleta Blvd. SW. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Monday, one hour prior to rosary. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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CRAMER -- Ray Eldon Cramer, Jr., born in Pratt, KS died at the age of 68 of a heart attack on Sunday, November 6, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray E. and Catherine Cramer. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beverly Cramer; and three children, Melissa Glauch, wife of Christopher Glauch of Denver, CO; Meredith Rhodenbaugh, wife of Mark Rhodenbaugh of Dallas, TX; and Mark Cramer and his wife, Lisa Cramer of Denver, CO. He is also survived by his brother, James Cramer and his wife, June Cramer of San Jose, CA; and his sister, Cheri Johnson, wife of Reverend Dewey Johnson of Albuquerque, NM; as well as three grandchildren, Madalyn Rhodenbaugh, Spencer Rhodenbaugh and Kenzie Rhodenbaugh. After graduating from the University of New Mexico in 1959, where he was the President of the Senior Class and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Ray joined Connecticut Life Mutual prior to founding the Ray Cramer Agency. During his career, he served as President of GAMA (General Agents and Managers Association), Member of New Mexico Life Underwriters, and Member of Million Dollar Round Table. Ray actively contributed to the community as Past President of the Del Norte Rotary (where he was a Paul Harris Fellow), NMSO Board Member, Member of Temple Lodge #6 A.F. & A.M. and the Ballut Abyad Shrine and Member of the Jesters Court, Member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (serving as Chairman of the annual golf tournament), Member of MENSA, and Member of the Presbyterian Hospital Center Foundation. He supported several non-profit organizations including the Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital through fund raising efforts. Ray was also a member of the First United Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. The Sandia Presbyterian Church recognized him as an honorary member. Some of his lifelong enjoyments included golf, artwork, literature, history, and current event discussions. Ray was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather, and possessed an unshakable positive outlook on life. He set a benchmark for all through his steadfast and honorable character, and commitment to meaningful relationships. He proudly spoke of his love of country and felt truly blessed for those around him. We, who had the honor of knowing him, will miss him dearly. Services will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2005, 1:30, at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE. Reverend Dewey Johnson, Ray's brother-in-law, will officiate. Honorary Pall Bearers include James Bisbee, Bill Carroll, Gene Coulter, Don Crismore, Vaun Floyd, Jerry Haddox, James R. Hutchison, Robert Jackson, Miguel Martinez, Lewis Overton, Livingston Parsons, Dudley Price, John Salazar, Lee Seligman and James Stevenson. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation, 504 Elm Street NE, Albuquerque, 87102 or the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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DOSSEY -- Milton T. Dossey, Jr., 76, a resident of Belen, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2005. He is survived by his nephew, Howard W. Dossey and family Dana, Tricia, Vanessa, and Michael. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2005, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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FELDMAN -- Margot M. Feldman, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956 died Friday, October 28, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Sye Feldman; nephew Eli Frankle of Nova Scotia; niece Lea Topiol of Paris, France; and many dear friends. Margot was a beloved wife and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Interment took place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005, 10:00 a.m., at Shrine Temple, 6600 Zuni SE, with light refreshments to follow in the Fez Club. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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FOSTER -- Patricia Foster, died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband Richard Foster; son, Rick Foster of Florida; daughter, Lori Foster of Albuquerque,NM; brother, John Carroll of New York; beloved niece Karen Penichter of New York and her extended family of many friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2005 from 4:00pm till 8:00pm at the Wyoming Chapel of French Mortuary. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GARCIA -- Robert J. Garcia, 59, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 5, 2005. Robert is survived by his parents, Celso and Justita Garcia; his children, Renee Olivas and husband, Mark, Celso Garcia and wife, Benetta; an adopted daughter. KaSondra Pacheco and husband, Vincent; five grandchildren, RaeAnn Olivas, Celso Garcia Jr., Brianna Olivas, Mirella Garcia and Eusevio Garcia; three brothers, Tommy Garcia, Tony Garcia and George Garcia; a special niece, Deanna Garcia; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Garcia and a son, Andrew Garcia. Robert was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam Era. Robert served his country for 26 years. A visitation for Robert will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Mary Olivas. A final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church with a Communion Service to be held at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors by the United States Navy. Pallbearers will be, Celso Garcia, Mark Olivas, George Olivas, Tommy Garcia, Oscar Silva and Tony Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be, Celso Garcia Jr., Tony Garcia and Alejandro Chavez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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HAND -- William (Bill) Hand III, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Born 9-11-37 in Raton, New Mexico, he then came to Albuquerque. He attended Albuquerque High School and Valley High School where he graduated in 1956. He was active in the National Guard. He was employed with the City of Albuquerque for 27 years as Electrical Supervisor for the water department retiring in 1994. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and were Charter Members of the Excel Club of New Mexico. One of his favorite trips was a cruise to Alaska. He has touched many lives in his journey, earning names of "precious, teddy bear, and sweetie" and will leave a void in their hearts. He will be remembered for his kindness and love of life. Survivors include his wife Jackie of the family home, four sons, four stepchildren, a brother and sister, and many grandchildren and nieces. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Association. Services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming NE. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Lee Hand, William Hand IV, Jimmy Hand, Mike Hand, Guy Hollenbeck, Robert Grove, and Ernie Jahn. A gathering will follow at North Hills Mobile Park Rec. Room, two blocks south of Lousiana and Paseo del Norte. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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JOHNSTON -- Clarence L. Johnston, 73, an Albuquerque resident since 1955, died Friday, November 4, 2005. He was born in New Kensington, PA, the second of 6 children. He spent his early years in Western Pennsylvania before moving to New Mexico in 1955 to study accounting at UNM. He spent 42 years as a self-employed tax accountant in Albuquerque. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Shirley Johnston of Albuquerque; daughters Kimberly Johnston-Dodds and husband, David of Sacramento, CA, Jessica Johnston of Albuquerque; sons, Jay Johnston and wife, Kristen of Albuquerque and Michael Johnston and wife, T. J. of Boise, ID; 4 grandchildren, Shelby, Todd, Sarah and Jacob; sisters, Lois Knight of Albuquerque and Mary Hamilton of Austin, TX. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joy Junction, 4500 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 or Roadrunner Food Bank, 2645 Baylor Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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JONES -- Paul Alan Jones, 37, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday morning, November 5, 2005, after struggling with multiple sclerosis and mental illness for 20 years, and with cancer for the last three years. He is survived by his parents, Kent and Jorge, also of Albuquerque; by seven sisters and two brothers (spouses names in parentheses), Diane Gonzales (Anthony) and Christy Burton (J.R.) of Albuquerque, Marilyn Foust (Dan) of Saratoga, CA, Julie Painter (Jerry) of Idaho Falls, ID, Ilene Oliver (Michael) of Aurora, CO, Linda Grossman (Lew) of Kalispell, MT, Valerie Jones of Jackson, MS, Jeff (Maureen) of Park Rapids, MN and Gordon (Penny) of Houston, TX; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints San Victorio Chapel, 11750 San Victorio Ave. NE, on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Friends may visit Wednesday, November 9, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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LIGHTLE-OVERHOLTZER -- Renee Lightle-Overholtzer passed away November 03, 2005 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Denny; two sons, Paul and Sean; mother, Jacqueline; three brothers; and one sister. A resident of Albuquerque, she spent her life celebrating life and changed everyone she interacted with to the good. She will be missed, but will live on in our hearts, our minds, and our loving memories. Her smile, which lit up the room, will be forever remembered by those fortunate enough to have seen it. Godspeed her on her next adventure, wherever that road leads her.
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LOPEZ -- Bennie and Beatrice Lopez We Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we speak your name with pride, and we relive our memories of living side by side. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart. We love and miss you. Happy Birthday! Your loving family
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MCMULLAN -- John J. McMullan, age 88, died peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2005 from respiratory complications and degenerative heart disease following a short term illness. He was born July 26, 1917, in Kansas City, Missouri to Noreen Cunningham McMullan (d. 1976) of Atchison, Kansas and John J. McMullan (d. 1919 of pandemic influenza), a naturalized citizen from Lorne-County Atrim, Northern Ireland. He graduated from De La Salle Academy in Kansas City in 1935 and entered the University of New Mexico until graduation in January 1941. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and was ultimately recognized as a "Life Loyal Sig" as part of active involvement in the Beta Xi Chapter at UNM. He enlisted in the Army in August 1941 just prior to his marriage on November 28, 1942 to his surviving wife, Elizabeth Walker McMullan, originally from La Junta, Colorado. He met his wife of 63 years while attending UNM. Following his military service and discharge and following 18 months of hospitalization from tuberculosis, they settled in Albuquerque where he entered the real estate business with Anderman and Glasebrook. Over the next 60 years of active involvement in the real estate business, he developed and built more than 700 homes, 900 apartment units and numerous office and industrial buildings throughout Albuquerque. He handled the sale of the land which is presently Coronado Center to Bellamah Corporation in 1956. Subsequently he was elected President of the Albuquerque Board of Realtors in 1965. In 1966, he was named Realtor of the Year in Albuquerque. In 1995, he was the recipient of the "C.O. Nelson Award" - an award for "Longevity, Professionalism and Service to the Real Estate Community". In 1976, he ventured into politics when elected to the New Mexico Legislature as a State Representative for House District #30 in Bernalillo County. He served 9 consecutive terms during his 18 year tenure in the Legislature. The single most important piece of legislation he authored was the "Mandatory Wage Deduction for Child Support of Divorced Parents." This legislation subsequently became the model legislation for numerous other states. He also succeeded in passing a highly controversial bill - "Grandparents Visitation Rights of Grandchildren of Divorced Parents". He also was a co-sponsor and author of the "Yield Control Bill" limiting property tax increases. Aside from his real estate development activities and his term in New Mexico politics, his interests expanded in 1960 to include his part ownership of the Albuquerque Dukes Baseball Club, an affiliate of the Kansas City Athletics baseball organization. In 1963, as an owner, he established a new franchise relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers and in 1964 sold the AA Texas League franchise to the Dodgers while retaining his active involvement as Vice President until 1979. Elton Schiller, General Manager of Dodgers Triple A franchise said, "The only way Albuquerque could stay in baseball would be with a new all-purpose stadium. McMullan was really the 'Father' of the idea so to speak. He has been the force behind everything we have done in pro baseball since the Dodgers moved to Albuquerque." For over fifty years, his favorite family event was an annual fishing trip to Gunnison, Colorado to fish the Taylor and East Rivers with his sons and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; their four sons, Mike and his wife, Jill and their son, Sean; Kevin and his wife, Marsha and their sons, Matthew and David; and Pat, all of Albuquerque; and Tom and his wife, Julie and their daughters, Maren, Bryn and Molly McMullan, of Atherton, (Silicon Valley) California. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, followed by a private burial at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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OWINGS -- Margaret E. Owings, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, went to a new life with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2005, after a month-long and hard-fought battle with pneumonia waged at UNM Hospital. She joins many beloved relatives who passed on before her, most recently in 2003 her husband of nearly 70 years, William H. "Pappy" Owings. Margaret is survived by their daughter, Gale Owings of Albuquerque, and a sister, Mabel Mey of Tucson, AZ, both of whom will miss her dearly. The youngest of four children Margaret was born September 29, 1911 to Peat A. and Clara Louella Erdel, on the family farm in Audrain County, MO & lived there until her father's death when she was 7. Afterward, she moved with her mother to Mexico, MO, where Margaret later left high school to help support them by working first as a sales clerk and then in a shoe factory. She met her future husband when he took a room for rent in the Erdel home. Following their marriage, the couple, together with Mrs. Erdel, lived elsewhere in Missouri, last in Bowling Green. There Margaret opened and ran a successful ladies ready-to-wear shop and began her lifelong membership in the local Chapter #457, Order of the Eastern Star, which she led as Worthy Matron in 1950. Upon moving to Albuquerque, Margaret and her family joined what is now Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was an active member for many years. She took care of her infirm mother at home until shortly before Mrs. Erdel's death in 1958 and also supported her daughter's school and extracurricular activities here by serving in PTAs, as a leader of Girl Scout Troop #70, and on the Guardian Council of Bethel #2, International Order of Job's Daughters--additionally serving that organization as Grand Secretary of the Grand Guardian Council of New Mexico in 1965-66. Individually, Margaret was a member of a local chapter of the service organization Epsilon Sigma Alpha, from which in 1969 she received the First Pearl Award for exceptional participation. For some 25 years after her husband retired in 1971, the couple enjoyed traveling by RV and on tours in the US and Canada and spending winters with other "snowbirds" in southwest Arizona. Margaret also enjoyed cooking, crafting, playing bingo and watching televised sports, especially NFL football and Lobo athletics. The good life of this sweet lady will be celebrated during a graveside service on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, with Pastor Tom Beach of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who would like to honor Margaret are asked to do so by making a donation to Albuquerque Meals on Wheels, PO Box 92614, Albuquerque, NM 87199-2614. Arrangements are under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, 842-8800.
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QUINTANA -- Francisco Victor Quintana, 82, died November 4, 2005. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 820 Broadway SE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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SALAS -- Anselma "Chema", age 42, passed away at a local hospital on November 5, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Salas; their children; Kimberly, Kristine, Julian, and Victor; mother, Susie Rodriguez; siblings, Mary Ann Dominguez and her husband, Johnny, Gilbert and wife, Irene, Ruben and Marlene, Raymond and wife, Sandra, Stephen and wife, Dora, and Josephine Molina and husband, Larry; two grandchildren, Christopher and Nicholas Salas. Chema is preceded in death by her father, Victoriano Rodriguez. She leaves behind brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Chema was a very devoted mother, wife, and daughter. She always put her family first. Chema was a member of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited on November 7 and November 8, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary , Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on November 9, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 4000 St. Joseph Pl, NW. Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Church in Abo, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Julian Garcia, Victor Salas, Gilbert Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez, Raymond Rodriguez and Stephen Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Ramos and Ben Salas. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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SALAS -- Fred D. Salas, age 77, died Friday, November 4, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his sons, David A. Salas of Albuquerque, NM and Fred J. Salas of Concord, CA; brothers, Monsignor Sipio Salas of Edgewood, NM and Julian Salas of Villanueva, NM; sister, Nea Soria of Bolivia; brother, Rolando Salas of El Paso, TX. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends in both California and New Mexico. Visitation will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel on Monday, November 7, 2005, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will follow at 5:00 p.m. Cremation will take place and burial of cremated remains will be in Lafayette, California at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. A mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 11:00 a.m Tuesday, November 8, 2005 by Monsignor Sipio Salas and celebrants. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SANCHEZ -- Lorenzo G. Sanchez died Wednesday, November 2, 2005 in Albuquerque at the age of 64. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 7, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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SERNA -- In loving memory of Richard Serna Sr. God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "come with me" with tearful eyes we watched you suffer and watched you fade away although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best! It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day, life doesn't seem the same since you went away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper, "cheer up and carry on". Each time we see your picture you seem to smile and say, "don't cry I'm in God's hands and we'll meet again some day"! --The Serna Family--
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WILSON -- David James Wilson June 22, 1967-November 6, 1998 You are always in our hearts and in our thoughts. Love, Your Family
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ZEMKA -- Eileen T. Zemka, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2005. She is survived by her husband, William Zemka of Albuquerque; two brothers, Paul Tixier and Alonzo Tixier, both residing in Colorado. She worked for Sandia Laboratories for 20 years, and for the State of New Mexico Department of Labor for 15 years. A Memorial Service will be held at Aspen Funeral Alternatives on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, New Mexico
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