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BITTERLICH -- Robert A. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Robert A. Bitterlich Esq. January 28, 1960 - January 26, 2004 We miss you more each day for life is not the same, since you went away. It broke our hearts to lose you, the day God called you home. Memory is the only friend that grief can call its own. May everyone who knew you, have fond thoughts of you today. You touched so many lives in very special ways. We think of you with thoughts so dear, we laugh at times, but can't help but shed a tear. Even though you are in Heaven, our true desire is to have you here. Until we meet again and can see your smile, hear your laugh and feel your hug, we hold you in our hearts and thoughts. We love and miss you so very much. Carolyn, Terry, Kristine, Trista, and Kamryn Bitterlich Please visit Bob's Memorial web-site www.bobbitterlich.com
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BOWERSOCK -- Pearl L. "Timmie" Bowersock, born February 21, 1914 in Collinsville, OK, died on Thursday, January 19, 2006 in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Daman. She is survived by her sons, Bob Bowersock and wife, Sue, and Bill Bowersock and partner, Harvey Frand; granddaughters, Dana Bowersock and husband, Matt Ziegler and Leigh Neuschwander and husband, Michael; three great-grandchildren, Emma and Jackson Ziegler and Natalie Neuschwander. One of eight children of Pearl and Louis Isham, Timmie is also survived by her brother, Melvin Isham of Ft. Worth, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Timmie grew up in Dewey, OK and lived in Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Albuquerque, and Ft. Smith before retiring with Daman to Green Valley, AZ. She returned to Albuquerque in 2002 and continued her active life at La Vida Llena. Timmie enjoyed playing golf, fishing, singing, traveling, and being a banker's wife. She was woman of great faith and optimism. Her family thanks the staff of La Vida Llena and the Ministers and Deacons of First Presbyterian Church for their loving care. Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at La Vida Llena Retirement Center, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, (505) 296-6700. Her cremated remains will be interred in the spring when the flowers she loved are in bloom and our hearts are filled with renewal. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or Roadrunner Food Bank, 2645 Baylor Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 275-3500
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CHAVEZ -- Andrew A. (Andy) Chavez was embraced and placed in the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Amalia Chavez and his brother, Wilfred Chavez. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Chavez; daughter, Yvette Unsworth and husband, Matt; son, Andrew Chavez and wife, Juanita; grandchildren, Kathleen, Avery, and Antonio Unsworth, Clarissa, Dennis, and Nicholas Chavez, and Alexis and Delilah Salazar; brother, Edward Chavez and wife, Emma; sisters, Ramona, Graciel and husband, Gilbert, Janet and husband, Fidel, and Marie; father and mother-in-law, Cory and Luvie Jaramillo; brother-in-law, Walter Jaramillo; sister-in-law, Shirley Maestas and husband, Wilfred; sister-in-law, Ida Chavez; many nephews, nieces, and many good friends. Andy worked for Samons for many years. He graduated from Valley High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. A Rosary for Andy will be recited on Thursday evening, January 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2006, also at St. Therese, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Chavez, Matt Unsworth, Edward Chavez, Leon Cruz, Walter Jaramillo, and Harland Hoffland. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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DE LA O -- Lupe De La O, age 64, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was called home by the Lord, Wednesday, January 25, 2006, while surrounded by his loving family. Lupe was born in El Campo, TX on April 27, 1941. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Lupe is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Velma De La O of the family home; his wonderful children, Patrick De La O, Lovey Sedillo and husband, Tommy, and Elaine De La O; his precious grandchildren, Tanisha, Savannah, T.J., Gabriel, and Elexia. Also surviving are three sisters, Janie, Lydia, and Mary; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. Lupe will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Visitations will be Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church; where a Rosary for Lupe will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final viewing will be Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral Services will be Friday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will be at San Carlos Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Tommy Sedillo, John-John Sedillo, Paul Sedillo, Paul Gutierrez, Justin Perea, and Chris Ortega. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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EPSTEIN -- Shirley Epstein, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a very brief illness on Monday, January 21, 2006. She was born on March 12, 1928 in Sioux City, IA and then moved to Green Bay, WI, where she graduated from high school. After a short stay in California she joined the U.S. Foreign Service, Dept. of State, Washington, DC. She served our nation well, taking on challenging assignments. She retired in 1982 after 26 years of service. Her posts included the following: Finland, Morocco, Philippines, Pakistan, Ecuador, South America, Nigeria, Africa, Paris, France, and Rome, Italy. She resided in Paris, France and Albuquerque. Shirley is survived by her siblings, Mary Pavlik, Ray Epstein, and Riva Wilfer; her godchild; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends in Albuquerque and around the world. A special thanks to Polly Samoska, Pat Demers, Lou St. John, and Martha Court. There will be a Gathering of friends on Sunday, January 29, 2006, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Shirley's home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Shirley's name. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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FERNANDEZ -- JOE S. JR. Mr. Joe (Tata) S. Fernandez Jr., 77, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 23, 2006 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Mr. Fernandez is the beloved husband to Mrs. Connie Fernandez, married for 55 years. He is also survived by his children, Evelyn Fernandez and Johnny Garcia, Monica Ortiz and husband, Manuel, Angela Fernandez-Diedrich and husband, Richard, Sofia Elizabeth Moran, Kassandra (Sandi) Ray and husband, Jared and Michael Heller; one brother, Frank Fernandez; 18 grandchildren, Jose and wife, Robin, Joaquin and wife, Kayola, Mateo and Tiana Candelaria, Leticia and husband Chris Montano, Manuel and wife, Monika, Jacque Ortiz, Salisha Morelos, Denine and husband, Adam Vaughn, Andrea and husband, Nathan Reese, Arnika, Matias and David Diedrich, Elijah and wife, Veronica, Joshua and Nicole Fernandez, Sirena and Devin Ray; 24 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Fernandez was preceded in death by his brothers, sisters and grandson, Anthony Morelos. Mr. Fernandez was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict. A visitation for Mr. Fernandez will be Friday evening at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Saturday morning at St. Anne Catholic Church from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father John Tourangeau. Cremation has taken place and burial of Mr. Fernandez's cremains will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery with military honors by the United States Army. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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FIORINA -- Anthony Joseph Fiorina, 89, of Santa Fe, died on January 21, 2006 at home with his family. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Tom and Gary; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. with Rosary following at 6:00 p.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel, 1320 Luisa, Santa Fe, NM. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Santa Maria de la Paz in Santa Fe. Burial will follow Services at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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FRENCH -- David French, 48, passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2006 at his home in Arlington, TX. David was a graduate of Eldorado High School. He served in the USMC and afterwards attended and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in accounting. He had a CPA practice in Arlington, TX, for the last 6 years. David is survived by his mother and father, Helen and Doug French; and three brothers, Michael, Christopher, Patrick, and their families. There will be Memorial at French's Funeral Home at 9300 Golf Course Rd., Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. with a reception to follow.
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GANTZ -- Stephen Gantz passed away peacefully on January 18, 2006 at his home in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 26, 1926 to Solomon and Sara Albert Gantz. Stephen served his country as a combat infantryman in World War II. He participated in the campaign to liberate the Philippine Islands and was awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, among others. When he returned from the war, he earned a B.S. in engineering at the University of California, Berkeley and later a M.S. at Santa Clara University. While he worked as an aerospace engineer in Southern California, he was involved in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. He said it was the best place and time to be an engineer. Stephen is survived by his beloved wife, Wilma; his sister, Beverly Wolfe of San Mateo, CA; his son, Clayton and his wife, Celeste of Moss Beach, CA; and Wilma's daughters and their husbands, Judy and Bob Mennonna and Karen and Carl Smith; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a loving extended family. Stephen and Wilma lived in California, Texas, and New Mexico, but New Mexico, where they retired in 1994, was always home. Stephen loved to hike and bike and always wanted to stay active. He loved Indian and Hispanic art, food, and culture and pursued his interests in anthropology, paleontology, and archeology by volunteering in the NM Natural History Museum and the Maxwell Museum. He also found a wonderful sense of community through Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria, NE, where a Service of Thanksgiving for Stephen's life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 3 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to NM Cancer Center Foundation at 4901 Lang NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or to your favorite charity.
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GARCIA -- Phillip "Buba" J. Garcia went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2006 at the age of 17. He was born on April 12, 1988 in Albuquerque, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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GORDON -- Judith Ann Gordon, a beautiful woman who touched many lives, passed away in her home on Friday, January 20, 2006, surrounded by family and friends. Born on October 17, 1944 to Daphne (Bobbe) Gordon and William T. Gordon, Judith was raised in St. Paul, NE. She was a graduate of Duchesne College in Omaha, NE, and held three Master's Degrees in education, special education, and counseling. Judith was a counselor and teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools for twenty years, and was most recently a fifth grade teacher at Collete Park Elementary School. Her Passion was to see children thrive through education and personal growth, and she gave her love and energy to that purpose. Judith volunteered for the Children's Grief Center of Albuquerque. She inspired and enriched others through her love, laughter, and deep and inquiring spiritual nature. Being a parent and grandmother were her greatest joys and achievements. She was known as "Grandma Bubbles" to her four grandchildren. Judith loved traveling, especially for family gatherings, attending her monthly book club, and was an avid Lady Lobos fan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her mother; two children, Stephanie Zmroczek of Albuquerque and Duncan Plymate of Tacoma, WA; son-in-law, Ted Zmroczek; grandchildren, Hallie, Tori, and Will Zmroczek and Simon Plymate; siblings, Barney Gordon and wife, Nancy, Robin Gordon, Debbie Imes and her husband, Leonard, Bill Gordon and his wife, Nancy; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; sister, Victoria Whitcomb; brother, Robert Gordon; and grandparents. A visitation will be held at French Mortuary on Friday, January 27, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. There will be a Rosary and remembrance service at French Mortuary, at 7:00 p.m. on January 27, 2006, and a Mass at St. Bernadette Church on Indian School on Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Service will also be held at Duchesne Chapel at the Duchesne High School in Omaha, NE on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Children's Grief Center of Albuquerque, P.O. Box 20218, Albuquerque, NM 87154, (505) 323-0478 and AmberCare Hospice of Albuquerque, (505) 244-0046. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GREENBERG -- Jesse Chapman Greenberg found his peace Sunday, January 22, 2006. Jesse is survived by his mom, Janet Chapman; dad, Jerry Greenberg; brother, Damon Greenberg; grandparents, Connie and Everett Greenberg, and John Chapman; and many aunts and uncles. Memorial Services for Jesse will be held on Friday, January 27, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the UNM Alumni Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made in Jesse's name to the JED Foundation at jedfoundation.org, 583 Broadway Suite 8B, New York, NY, 10012, or (212) 647-7544. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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HEATH -- Kenneth "Kenny J." Heath, 48, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Baros of Aztec, NM; grandson, Joseph Baros of Aztec, NM; mother, Willa Heath of Tijeras, NM; uncles, Howard Heath of CA and Scott Heath of LaPorte, TX; good friend, David Griego; and several cousins and friends. Kenny J. was preceded in death by his father, Webster Heath, in 2003. He was born in Houston, TX on August 20, 1957 and moved to Albuquerque, with his parents, at the age of 2 years old. Kenny J. attended Sandia High. He worked with his father for Pre-Stressed Concrete, in the south valley for many years. The last several years he had been self-employed, working as a mechanic. Kenny J. was a beloved father, grandfather, and son and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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JOHNSON -- Paul Tefteller Johnson, 72, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, after a valiant 3 1/2 year battle with acute myeloid leukemia and related complications. He was born September 5, 1933, in Pecos, TX to Robert Hersel Johnson and Leah Sikes Johnson. He grew up in Arizona and Texas and graduated from high school in Rankin, TX. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Dairy Industry from Texas Technological College in 1957. On June 17, 1955, he married Mary Louise Anderson, whom he had known since they were children. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last June. Paul worked from an early age, selling newspapers as a boy in Arizona; washing dishes in a Rankin cafe and loading bags of feed, bales of hay, and bags of wool at the Rankin woolhouse as a teenager; milking cows at the dairy barn at Texas Tech; and scrubbing vats and floors by hand at the Borden milk plant in Lubbock to help pay his way through college. He was never afraid of hard work. After graduation from Tech, he worked at milk plants in El Paso, Abilene, Houston, New Orleans, Austin, and Albuquerque, where he was plant manager for Price's Valley Gold for several years in the 1970s. His expertise in microbiology was a valuable asset, and after leaving Price's, he traveled both nationally and internationally for many years in the food plant sanitation field as a consultant to companies on problems with a variety of microbiological conditions. He was well respected and sought after in his field, published articles, and was often called on to speak to professional conferences and university groups, as well as provide training for companies on food plant sanitation. He never turned down an opportunity to mentor younger persons, gladly sharing his wealth of experience and knowledge. In recent years, he did food safety training as a volunteer for senior housing facilities, church groups, and Meals on Wheels. Paul was an avid fisherman, having fished in 35 states, four Canadian provinces, the Bahamas, Mexico, St. Thomas, and Aruba. When he traveled on business, he kept a collapsible fishing rod in his suitcase, "just in case." He had replicas made of his trophy fish, preferring to "let the big ones live on." He began collecting postage stamps in the last few months, limiting his collection only to those stamps that pictured fish. Paul volunteered as a reading tutor for the OASIS program and delivered for Meals on Wheels for several years. He took lessons and learned to play the mountain dulcimer in the last few years, an activity that gave him great pleasure. He was a member of the Apple Mountain Dulcimer Club, and for a while, a small dulcimer group, Jest in Time. He was a good cook and baker and enjoyed trying new recipes. He was a man of infinite compassion, taking a leave of absence from his job in 1997 to help Mary care for her terminally ill mother. He was baptized as a child in the Methodist Church, but felt the name over the door of a church was not so important as a person's relationship with God. He was a generous man, sacrificing to see that his children had college degrees and his wife had her doctorate. He and Mary had four children, Nancy Louise, Mary Catherine (who died in 1963), Paul Anderson, and Julie Beth. Paul loved and was very proud of his children - of them as individuals and of their accomplishments. Survivors include his wife, Dr. Mary A. Johnson; daughter, Nancy Louise Johnson Underwood and husband, Wes, of Wheaton, IL; son, Paul Anderson Johnson and wife, Sepi of Albuquerque, both currently working in Shanghai, China; daughter, Julie Beth Johnson Lamb and husband, John of Grosse Pointe, MI; grandchildren, Karl Wesley Underwood, Roger Paul Underwood, Craig Donald Underwood, Claire Elizabeth Underwood, Hannah Abigail McCauley, Ryan Vijay McCauley, Chloe Catherine Lamb, and John "Jack" Palmer Lamb; brothers, Robert H. Johnson of Albuquerque and Richard S. Johnson of Denver; uncle, Malcolm Wright, and many cousins, including Gigi Linne, Juanita Pickett, and Bill Wright, all of Texas; nieces, Kelly Owen, Robin Poulton, Jan Tapia, Stephanie Niketic, Jennifer Robyn and Ann Johnson; nephews, Robert Johnson III, Zachary Johnson, Dan Johnson, and Kent D. Carlisle; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers for Albuquerque service are Jim Chastain of Oregon, John Hansen of Utah, Ted Hill of Albuquerque, Troy Jones of Arizona, Mark Smith of California, and Mark Ward of Michigan. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Albuquerque Meadows morning coffee group, as well as Russ Manthy of Michigan, Chuck Niver of Tennessee, and Dr. Henry Randolph of Alabama. Services are pending. Contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, New Mexico/El Paso Chapter, 3411 Candelaria NE, Ste. M, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, so that someday persons with leukemia will not have to suffer as Paul did. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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KLATTENHOFF -- Alma Concordia Klattenhoff, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was called home to Heaven by Christ, her Savior on Monday, January 23, 2006. Surrounded by loved ones, Alma died at the age of 86 in an Albuquerque hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her adoring husband of 61 years, Pastor Wilbur Klattenhoff; and five loving daughters along with their husbands and families: Carol and Jeff Mullen and their daughter, Megan Mullen; Susan and Glenn Weber and their daughters, Michele Weber, Carrie Busch and husband, Ryan Busch; Linda and Dave Parmeter and their children, Matt Parmeter and wife, Rebecca Parmeter and Leslie Newberry and her husband, Mark Newberry; Nancy Lacher and her husband, John Lacher; and Kathy DeLucas and her husband, Ed DeLucas. Alma was passionate about her family and church. She will be remembered most for always putting the needs of others above her own. This was exemplified even in her final days. She regaled in cooking, grocery shopping, quilting, sewing, and in being a model wife, mother, and grandmother. She was active in her church, Christ Lutheran in Albuquerque and enjoyed many years as a pastor's wife meeting the needs of the church in the Altar Society, Women's Guild, and in supporting the youth group. Alma was the seventh of ten children born in Uniontown, MO on March 13, 1919. She met Wilbur in St. Louis while he was attending the Concordia Lutheran Seminary. They were married on May 27, 1944 and moved to their first church in Greenleaf, KS. During her lifetime they moved and served in the ministry in Alamosa, CO and Carlsbad, NM. In 1959 they moved from Carlsbad to Albuquerque to establish Christ Lutheran Church. Officiant for Alma's Funeral Service will be her son-in-law, Pastor Glenn Weber. Pallbearers will be her other four sons-in-law: Jeff Mullen, Dave Parmeter, John Lacher, and Ed DeLucas. Also serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Matt Parmeter, Ryan Busch, and Mark Newberry. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary at 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. The celebration service honoring Alma's life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church located at 7701 Candelaria NE on Thursday, January 26, 2006 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with burial at Sunset Memorial Park, 624 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Christ Lutheran Church and School at 7701 Candelaria NE. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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KOPP -- Penny (Agnes) Kopp died Tuesday, January 24, 2006, after exhibiting incredible courage and magnificent inner strength. She is survived by her chihuahua, Poncho; her daughter, Donna Mattia Rozinskie and husband, George Rozinskie of Virginia Beach, VA; her son, Salvatore Mattia III of Wisconsin; and also daughters, Lori Mattia and Denise Mattia; grandchildren, Jennifer Arriaga, Joseph and Kyle Sevier, Brianna and Joshua Mattia, Bobby and James Wind; one great-granddaughter, Marina Nicole Hilliard; her brother, John Ripi; and sister, Rose Malinowski. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 26, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary one hour prior to Service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to UNM Hospital, Unit 4 East, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87102. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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LENTE -- Michael Lente, 41, died January 22, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Frances Chavez and stepfather, Samuel; his second mother, Mary I. Martinez; brothers, Frank I. Jaramillo and wife, Rebbeca, and Henry Jose Felix; his fiancee, Krystal Aragon; stepchildren, Octavia and Elijha; and mother-in-law, Lisa Aragon. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at His Place, 5505 Central NW. Interment will take place at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Erick Ballejos, Ricky Ballejos Jr., Anthony Martinez, Ricky Ballejos Sr., Danny Chavez, and Barbara Ballejos. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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MARQUEZ -- SERAFIN Mr. Serafin (Fino) Marquez, (29) 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 24, 2006. Mr. Marquez is survived by his loving children, Steve Carlos Marquez and wife, Virgie, Lorraine Mascarenaz and husband, Dennis, Ileen Marquez, and Kenneth Marquez; four brothers, Reyes Marquez, Eloy Marquez, Bernie Marquez and wife, Corrine, and Manuel Marquez; a brother-in-law, Bobby Baca; seven grandchildren, Benjamin Andrew Marquez and wife, Janice, Jennifer Gonzalez and husband, Caesar, Richard (Ricky) Mascarenaz, Toni Lujan and husband, Mark, Dennis Geshel, Cassandra and Anita Marquez; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph (Jo-Jo) Marquez; his wife, Eleanor Marquez; and a sister, Rosalia Baca. Mr. Marquez was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. A visitation for Mr. Marquez will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SE by Monsignor Antonio Gonzalez. Interment of Mr. Marquez's cremains will be Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors by the United States Army. Honorary pallbearers will be Reyes Marquez, Eloy Marquez, Bernie Marquez, Manuel Marquez, Bobby Baca, Ronald Marquez, Steve McCrary, David Marquez, Mark Marquez and Michael Marquez. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lupus Foundation. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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MASSA -- Edward Israel Massa, 64, December 11, 1941 - January 20, 2006. Eddie, a loving and dedicated Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle, is now united with God. He is joining his parents, brother, other family members, and pets. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Rudrani; sister, Sally; brother, Bernie; children, Jerry and daughter-in-law Maria, Sherrie, Jonathan, Jeremy and daughter-in-law, Lindsey; four loving grandchildren; Victoria, JJ, Mary Jane, Ryan. Eddie left us unexpectedly and had no pain. He loved living life to its fullest and always had a sense of humor. The family will be celebrating Eddie's life with services on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at First Church of Religious Science, located at 3320 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 505-881-4311. We will treasure all the love, many gifts and precious memories from our Eddie. We honor him with Love.
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MCGUINNESS -- Martin McGuinness. The family wishes to thank their many friends and relatives who reflected on his Life. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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NARANJO -- Maida C. Naranjo. Funeral Mass will be today at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. Burial at the Santa Fe National Cemetery will be at 2:00 p.m. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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PADILLA -- Adelina M. Padilla went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2006 at the age of 90. She was born on March 15, 1915 in Ojo de La Baca, NM. Mrs. Padilla is survived by her sons, Edward Padilla and wife, Bernadette and Serafin Padilla and wife, Lisa; daughters, Maxine Aragon and husband, Jake, Terry Padilla, Ruth Perault and husband, Scott and Adelina F. Padilla; brothers, Richard Martinez and Fortino Martinez; sisters, Margaret Gallegos and Tina Otero and husband, Fidel; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Adelina will be deeply missed be all. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. at Netherwood Church of Christ in Albuquerque and a Vigil Service will be held Friday evening at Cristo Rey Church at 7:00 p.m. in Santa Fe, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m., also at Cristo Rey Church. Burial will follow at the Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Lenny Armijo, Serafin Padilla Jr., Jake Aragon, Michael Aragon, Max Padilla, and Eddie Padilla. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Padilla, Joseph Padilla, Robert Grant, and Carlos Trujillo. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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PERRY -- Joseph Max Perry, 79, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pauline "Polly" Perry; daughter, Renee Burnam and husband, Dennis of Amarillo, TX; son, PJ Perry and wife, Michelle of Albuquerque, NM; son, Keith Perry and wife, Mary of Cape Cod, MA; daughter, Cathey Widell and husband, Bill of Lakewood, NY; and grandchildren, Dustin, Hunter, Lance Burnam, Seth and Sierra Perry, Molly Kate Perry, and Brian Widell. Mr. Perry was born in Grand Tower, IL on January 11, 1927. He and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1968. He was in the Navy in WWII and participated in eight major battles in the Pacific Theatre WWII 1941-1944. He later received a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Joseph retired from General Electric Company Jet Engine Division after 45 years of service. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Joseph's name be made to the Heart Hospital of New Mexico, 504 Elm NE, ABQ 87102. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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REGENER -- Victor H. Regener, born August 25, 1913, in Berlin, Germany, died on January 20, 2006, in Tampa, FL. His father was a Professor of Physics at Stuttgart University, and Victor completed his doctoral degree in Engineering Physics at the Institute of Technology, in Stuttgart, in 1938. He left Germany that same year because of the rise of the Nazi regime, first taking a two-year research position in Italy at the University of Padua, and then teaching at the University of Chicago. In 1946, he came to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Mexico, serving as Department Chair from 1947-57, and again from 1962-79. In 1960, he was the first faculty scholar to deliver the Annual UNM Research Lecture. He built Capilla Peak Observatory in the Manzano Mountains, and was also responsible for designing a major addition to the original Physics and Astronomy building, as well as the lecture hall and lab building which was named Regener Hall in his honor. He was a brilliant scientist in a wide range of fields, and an outstanding teacher and mentor. When he retired in 1979, he was awarded the UNM Regents' Meritorious Service Medal, which included a dedication penned by author Tony Hillerman. Dr. Regener is survived by his wife, Birgit; son, Eric; his daughter, Vivian and her spouse, Richard Rose; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service in Albuquerque at the Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Monte Vista NE, on Saturday, January 28, 2006 beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Victor H. Regener Memorial Fund, c/o the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico, 800 Yale Blvd. NE, MSC 07 4220, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
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SEDILLO -- Raymond Eric Sedillo January 26, 1970 - April 7, 1998 A Birthday Memorial to My Son A mother's love for her child Is like an ocean carried in her belly. The child will bring gifts to the world, Glorious colors, music and laughter. The moon's pull will lift and lower tides Carrying mother and child closer or apart. . . But if the child is plucked like an early rose From his mother's hand and given to the winds, It is like placing the ocean into the sky. It will rain forever while the mother's belly, The very ocean, sits empty. While she may pray for heaven To lift her too into the sky She must not forget that the rain Is nothing less than her own child Still reaching down to touch her.
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SPRIGGS -- Virginia Doris Spriggs, 80, a recent resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Edgewood, NM, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. She moved to Edgewood from Longmont, CO. Virginia was born November 25, 1925, the daughter of Clarence and Alice Lorene Watson Smith in Sedan, NM. Virginia enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, and mostly she enjoyed her family. Virginia is survived by her husband, George Emery Spriggs of Rio Rancho; two sons, Robert Emery Spriggs and wife, Regina of Peyton, CO, and Darrell Spriggs of Albuquerque; three daughters, Sue Powell and husband, Duke of Albuquerque, Shirley Bass of Albuquerque, and Evonne Roundy and husband, Kelly of Boulder, UT; one brother, Robert Smith of Dumas, TX; two sisters, Oneta Dye of Alabama and Oleta Davenport of Eureka, CA; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held for Virginia on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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STEWART -- Edith Stewart, born, December 17, 1921, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 23, 2006. Edith was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donnie L. Stewart. She is survived by daughter, Judi Abernathy; grandchildren, Donnie G. Stewart and Traci Espinosa and husband, Ray; and one great-granddaughter, Haley Bella. Edith was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist church. She retired from Mountain Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She had much love for her family, travel, and life itself. Visitation for Edith Stewart will be held Thursday, January 26, 2006 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel at Strong-Thorne Mortuary with interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Services are under the care and direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE. 505-842-8800
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TREVITHICK -- Arthur Trevithick, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Mary Trevithick. Also surviving him are three sons; one daughter; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nine stepchildren; and nine step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Louise in 1978. Arthur served in the Army in Korea and retired from Frontier Airlines. Cremation has taken place and Services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at VFW Post 401, 2011 Girard Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the VFW ROTC Program. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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VIGIL -- Manuel E. Vigil Jr. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind, supportive and helpful during their recent loss. Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated. Services were in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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WAGG -- Doris Kirby Wagg, 72, widow of the late Rev. E. Judson Wagg Jr. passed away suddenly on Sunday January 22, 2006. She was a resident of Albuquerque for the last 42 years where she and her husband lovingly raised their four sons. Doris was an active member of St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church for over 40 years where she has served in numerous voluntary capacities. Doris loved to travel, visiting family and friends and never tired of discovering new facts about the places she would visit. Doris is survived by her four sons, Kenneth Wagg of Albuquerque, NM, Christopher Wagg, also of Albuquerque, Gregory Wagg of Brookfield, WI, and Jeffery Wagg of Sedona, AZ. Doris is also survived by six grandsons; two granddaughters; and her only brother, Allen Kirby of Glen Burnie, MD. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate her life at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl. NE. 87106 (505) 262-2484 on Friday, January 27, 2006 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National MS Society, 4125A Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87117 or to her memorial fund at St. Mark's on the Mesa Church.
        Published on: Thu January 26, 2006