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BAKER -- Robert Baker, 73, a resident of Moriarty, died Wednesday, February 22, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Claudia "Sally" Baker; children, June Lee Tribble, Robbie Dean Baker, Ron Ray Baker and wife, Carol, Randy Dee Baker and wife, Robin; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and Services will be at a later date. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

BONAGUIDI -- Ronald J. Bonaguidi, age 43, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at a local hospital. He is survived by his beloved fiancee and soul mate, Marilyn Howard of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Dawn Carter and husband, Chuck of Sheboygan, WI, Patricia Lee of Kenosha, WI, and brothers, Joseph Bonaguidi and wife, Gui of Albuquerque, NM, and Raymond Bonaguidi of Grafton, WI. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many other family members and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Helen Bonaguidi. He is also survived by his beloved pets, Harley and Leila. A Prayer Service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit Friday, February 24, 2006, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association of NM, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

BORDELON -- Allene Gryniewicz Beekman, 58 years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Life Care Center of Evergreen, CO, on February 3, 2006. Born in Albuquerque, NM, a graduate of St. Pius High School, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Margaret Bordelon. She was a professional airline hostess for the Continental Airline. She is survived by her son, J.E. Gryniewichz of Littleton, CO; her sisters, Shirley Forbes and husband, Louis, of Albuquerque, NM, Barbara Corson of Houston, TX, Cynthia O'Meara and husband, John of Louisville, CO, De Horstman of Mesa, AZ, Suzanne Bilby and husband Richard of Scottsdale, AZ and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Littleton, CO and interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, CO. Memorial contributions can be sent to Chase Bank of Littleton, 5734 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80102 under the name of J. Gryniewicz. The funds will honor Allene with a tree planted in the Memorial Park in Littleton, and a contribution, in her name, to the Children's Library in Littleton, CO.
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

BOXX -- Betty Boxx, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, A. Carl Boxx; three children, Carla Williams and husband, Richard of Albuquerque, Gary Boxx and Rene Leninger of Albuquerque, and Tammy Mouton and husband, Lee of Lafayette, LA; grandchildren, Arlyn and wife, Holly Dale, Todd Dale, Richard Williams III and wife, Vicki, Robin Mangino and husband, Lee, Jason Boxx and wife, Julie, and Sammy Wood; great-grandchildren, Susan Perkins, Colt Mangino, Jared Dale, Justin Williams, Christopher Rey, Richard Herrera, Ellen, Aubrey, Jack, and Josiah Boxx, and Madeline LeBlanc; sister, Peg Szalay of Clearwater, FL; numerous nieces and nephews; and many others who called her "Grandma". Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Dale; and son, Gregory Boxx; and four brothers; and two sisters. She was born in Pennsylvania, July 10, 1921, to Howard and Edna Ressler. She graduated from Wilkinsburg High School. After graduation she worked for the U.S. State Dept. in Washington D.C. until transferring to the Philippines where she met her husband, A. Carl Boxx who was serving with the U.S. Merchant Marines. They were married on September 7, 1946. For their honeymoon they traveled around the world before returning to the United States. In 1948 they moved to New Mexico for Carl's health. Betty worked as an accountant for numerous businesses in Albuquerque before working for the State of New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue from which she retired. She was very active in the Retired Public Employees of New Mexico, the Friendship Force in New Mexico, the Coronado Thunderbird Club, and for many years the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Betty loved traveling, taking many trips with family and friends. She loved her nickel machine at San Felipe Casino. Betty was a loving wife, beloved mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Saturday, February 25, 2006, 1:00 p.m. Private burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

C DE BACA -- Conrad C De Baca found his peace Sunday, February 19, 2006 in Albuquerque at the age of 85. A Rosary for Mr. C De Baca will be recited on Friday evening, February 24, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Committal Service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

CANDELARIA -- John T. Candelaria passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 18, 2006. He was born on October 18, 1913 in Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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CANDELARIA -- Onofre "Be Be" Candelaria. The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care, and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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COONEY -- Audrey Ann Cooney, a long resident of Cedar Crest, NM, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Cooney ("Bob"); her son, Terence and his wife, Bonnie and their six children; and her daughter, Helen and her five children. Audrey was a passionate Christian who served her Savior, her community, her family and her friends until the very last moments of her almost 76 years of life. She was a devoted wife and mother, a teacher, pianist, a prayer warrior and a post abortion counselor. Audrey was very involved with evangelistic undertakings in Italy and Africa. Service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel with Bud Goodwin, officiating. Friends and family may visit on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until time of Service. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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DAVIS -- Randy J. Davis, 54, was welcomed to heaven unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. He is survived by sisters, Diane Callahan and Jana Fixler; brothers, Doug, Jeff, and Mark; their families; and his long time extended family at Princeton Place which was his home for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeannette and Clinton Davis. In spite of his life challenges, he will always be remembered for his positive attitude and contagious smile. Cremation has taken place. A private Mass will be held for the family. His cremated remains will be interred at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

EADES -- Billy Gene Eades, 46, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Billy is survived by his father, Billy Joe Eades and wife, Juanell of Lubbock, TX; sisters, Judy Lovett of Bedford,TX, Jackie Barley and husband, Arnold of Houston, TX, and Betty Jo Joslyn of Henderson, NV; niece, Angela Gibson; nephews, Justin Lovett, Jeff Barley, and Darrin Barley. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
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ELY -- Kathryn L. Ely, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2006. Services are pending. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
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GUTIERREZ -- Filia Gutierrez, age 85, beloved Sister, Grandmother, was called home by our Lord and Savior,Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Final viewing will be this morning (Friday) from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Bernalillo Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

HUGGINS -- Lynda G. Huggins, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, was born September 24, 1948. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Lynda loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed shopping, dining out, giving to others, and protecting her family. Lynda was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Margaret, and she is survived by her loving husband, Maxwell, who is also a loving father and grandfather; her four children; two daughters, Bernadette Davila and husband, Gabriel, Jolleen Delgado and husband, David; two sons, John Vasquez and wife, Michelle, Efren Ortiz and wife, Tanisha; two brothers, Joe Bustos and wife, Debbie, Johnny Bustos and wife, Margaret; two sisters, Bernadine Aragon and Brian "Stix", Geraldine Pedroncelli-Mora and husband, Nick; nine grandchildren, Gabriel, Fantasia, Jordan, Patrick, Autumn, Lynda Sunshine, Jocelyn, Joshua, and Baby Delgado; loving aunt, Pauline Vasquez; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, on Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with Pastor Steve Ulibarri officiating. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

JONES -- Robert (Bob) Davis Jones, 78, resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 21, 2006. A Masonic Memorial service will be held Friday, February 24, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Temple Lodge #6 AF&AM, 3801 Osuna Rd N.E. He was born October 7, 1927 in Anson, Jones County, Texas to Dula & Mose M. Jones. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Then returned to Jones County to farm and ranch with his father. He team roped with his dad at working cowboy rodeos for many years. In 1950, he married Jimmie Lee Rainwater-Russell and worked in the oil fields during the oil boom. He moved to Gallup in 1954 where he was a body man and one of the first fiberglass repairmen west of the Mississippi. He moved his family to Albuquerque in 1963 and worked as a body man at Ed Black Chevrolet for 18 years. At the age of 50, he continued his custom knife making to full time and was a voting member of the International Knifemakers Guild since 1978. He had collectors all over the U.S. and foreign countries. He was Past Master of Hiram Lodge #13 AF&AM and the Scottish Rite, Santa Fe. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie; children, Joel and Jennifer Jones and their three children, Jessica, Bobby, and Brett; Linda and Cleve Pillifant and their two children, Andrew and Melissa; Brenda and Al Buciorelli; his three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan and Lael; and his favorite dog, Miss Pokie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hiram Lodge #13 AF&AM Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 16568 Alb., NM 87191-6568 Arrangements are being handled by Fitzgerald & Son 3113 Carlisle Blvd 884-1188.
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LARSEN -- Dorothy Larsen, 78, died January 26, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. According to her wishes, she has been cremated and no official memorial service was held. The family will host a get-together on Sunday, February 26, 2006 from noon to 4 p.m. at her daughter Lynn Simson's home to exchange remembrances and to celebrate Dorothy's life.
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

LOOMIS -- Lucinda M. Loomis went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2006 at the age of 85. She was born on March 5, 1920 in Cuba, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Paublita Sandoval; husband, Alejandro Serafin Loomis; daughter, Maria; and her brothers, Alfonso and Frutoso Sandoval. Mrs. Loomis is survived by her son, Alex Loomis and wife, Olivia; daughter, Dolores Goodowens and husband, Kelly of Scottsboro, AL; sister, Stella Trujillo and husband, Fred; brothers, Louis Sandoval and wife, Enis and Ernest Sandoval and wife, Louisa of Mendoza, Argentina; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lucinda will be deeply missed by all. Visitations will be held on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the Rosary in the Celebration of Life Room also at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Gary Loomis, Tom Loomis, Jared Loomis, Randy Baca, Chris Hargrove, Derek Hargrove, and Justin Hargrove. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

LUNA -- Albert Luna Jr. born in Albuquerque on October 18, 1927 passed away on February 18, 2006. He was the son of Albert and Carlota Luna. He served in the Navy in 1944 to 1948. He married Carmen Sanchez in February of 1952. They had a daughter, Teresa; sons, Fred, Anthony, Richard and Gary Luna. Albert is survived by his children,Teresa, Fred, and Richard; grandchildren, Eddie, Nep, Raina, Annett, Jonathon, Ricardo; great-grandchildren, Elena, Reymundo, Juanito, Eucarez, Nep Jr., Anthony, Elias. Albert is also survived by sisters and brothers from his father's second marriage, Francis, Marcela, Henry, Gene, Nadine. He will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on February 25, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

MOLINA -- Elias Lee Molina, 69, a resident of Albuquerque for 48 years, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Elias is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sally, of the family home; children, Leroy Molina and wife, Frances of Albuquerque, Mary Maestas and husband, Dennis of Los Lunas, Mark Molina and girlfriend, Linda of Albuquerque, Salomon Molina and wife, Carla of Seboyeta and David Molina and wife, Barbie of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Mario, Andres, George, Pedro, Davie, Jolene, Jacqueline, Megan, Martin, Davie, and Savannah; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Arcina Marquez, Fidelia Molina, Domie Armijo, and Alice Ruiz; aunts; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many special friends. Elias was preceded in death by his parents, Salomon and Martina Molina; and one grandson, Tony Lee Molina. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, February 24, 2006, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 25, 2006, 11:00 a.m., at Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Seboyeta, NM. Interment will take place at Bibo Cemetery in Seboyeta, NM. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
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PAEZ -- Margarita Stelzner Paez died peacefully at the age of 92 on February 20, 2006. She is survived by her sons, Luis, Bill, and Alex; her daughters-in-law, Patricia and Isabelita; her grandchildren, Sarah and her husband, Dave, Alex and his partner, Janell, John and his wife, Kelly, Lucy, Mark, Nick, Dylan, and Jamie; her great-grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, and Kristen; and many loving nieces and nephews. Margarita was born in Durango, Mexico, moved to San Antonio and spent most of her life in Los Angeles. She was a legal secretary in the 1930s and 40s and won a prize for her essay on becoming a U.S. citizen in the 1950s. She was a home care nurse in the 1970s and then moved to Albuquerque to be with her son's family where she found "peace, tranquility, and well being." She managed her apartments during the 1990s until into her 80s. She was a strong role model and loving presence for all of her family and will be missed. Her family is grateful for all of the loving support of their friends and the staff of the Cottages in the last years of Margarita's life. Funeral Mass will be held at Risen Saviour Church on April 8, 2006 at 9:30 a.m.
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006

PENNINGTON -- Ronald Charles Pennington, born May 9, 1947 in Charleston, WVa, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2006 in Albuquerque, NM after a long battle with Lymphoma. Beloved son of R.C. "Preach" and Vivian Pennington, Ron grew up all over the world. He is survived by his mother, Vivian and step-father, Rob Hooper; brother, Dan Pennington and wife, Angela and their children, Danny and Stephanie; his sister, Carolyn Anong Williams and her husband, Gary and Ron's partner, Richard Plante of Washington, DC; step-sisters, Roxanne Knight and Sharylin Bancroft-Walden and step-brother, Steve Hooper. Ron attended British Overseas School in Columbo, Ceylon; Kodiakanal School in Kodiakanal, India; Cairo American College in Maadi, Egypt; Sandia and Del Norte High Schools in Albuquerque and graduated from the International School of Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Eastern New Mexico University in 1971. As a Visual Merchandiser, he was known for his work throughout Southeast Asia, the Western United States and Mexico. He won design awards from the Singapore Government and his work was frequently featured in the Southeast Asian design press. Most of the visual merchandisers working in Singapore area graduates of the course of study that Ron created. More recently, he lived and did design work in Washington, DC where he also was a docent-volunteer at the Library of Congress. Rosary will be recited Friday, February 24, 2006, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 25, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper NW. In lieu of flowers, Ron requested that memorial donations be made to the Catholic Relief Services, specifically for the feeding and relief of starving children in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Chad and Somalia. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ROMERO -- Pauline C. Romero. The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care, and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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ROSAS -- Debbie Rosas' Visitation will be Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. at Reflections. The Rosary will be at St. Francis Catholic Church Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Monday at 9:00 a.m. with Burial following in Santa Fe at the National Cemetery. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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SILVA -- Joseph "Joe" Phillip Silva. The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Rosary and Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care, and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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SMITH -- Willie Smith, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 58 years, passed away on February 20, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Adell Smith; sons, Clarence Lee Smith, William A. Smith and wife, Carolyn, Steven Smith and wife, Linda; daughters, Pamela Davis and husband, Robert, Valerie "Khadijah" Smith and husband, Paul; sister Ruby Rand; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Willie was an Electrician for 15 years at Sandia Labs; following that employment he started his own business as Reliable Electrical Contractors. Willie was a devoted member of the Macedonia Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon. A visitation will be held on Saturday February 25, 2006 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church 1509 Edith SE, Albuquerque, NM. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Bryce Smith, Mario Lara, Marques Smith, and Richard Davis, great-nephews: Joseph D. Banks, Whitney Banks, and Dominic Banks. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Robert Sparks Jr., Alfred Sawyers Sr., B.P. Powdrell, Taylor Waiters, Grady Young, Arnold "Chump" Allen Sr., Oscar Jones, Bob Lewis, and Leo Vasquez. Funeral Services entrusted to: Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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VANDOREN -- Wanda VanDoren, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2006. She was born at her grandparents' farm in Stafford County, KS on April 14, 1920. Wanda lived most of her adult life in Albuquerque. She enjoyed working for the same property management company until she retired at 78. Wanda then moved to Chandler, AZ to be with her family. Her loving family includes her son, Chuck Kearns and daughter, Chanda Stafford; six grandchildren, Cherri Anderson, Jerri Stafford, Tami Williams, Shelley Kearns, Mike Kearns and Amber Richardson; eleven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2006, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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VILLARREAL -- JESUS (JESSIE) G. Mr. Jesus (Jessie) G. Villarreal, 54, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 23, 2006. Jesus is the beloved husband to Mrs. Maria Villarreal, married for 26 years. He is also survived by his six loving children, Jose Valles, Irma Carrasco and husband, Luis Carlos, Veronica Hechavarria and husband, Rafael, Carlos Villarreal and girlfriend, Lisa Candelaria, Nubia Villarreal and Jesse A. Silva; his mother, Julia Villarreal; three brothers, Juan Alberto Villarreal and wife, Debra, Julio Villarreal and wife, Isabel and Martin Villarreal; three sisters, Norma Flores and husband, Jose, Lorenza Sullivan and husband, David, Lydia Hernandez and husband, J.F.; four grandchildren, Sislai, Luis Carlos, Esmeralda, and Lylianna; many nephews, cousins, and friends. Jesus was preceded in death by his brother, Guadalupe Villarreal and his father, Fernando Villarreal. Jesus was a member of the Catholic Church, a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam Era and the Persian Gulf War. A visitation for Jesus will be Saturday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Monsignor Antonio Gonzalez. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with Military Honors by the United States Army. Pallbearers will be Jose Manuel Faudoa, Carlos Villarreal, Norberto Monge, Martin Villarreal, Julio Villarreal, and Juan Alberto Villarreal. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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WHITE -- Walter Wm. "Bill" White, age 84, died Thursday, February 16, 2006 at home of respiratory failure, COPD. He was born May 13, 1921 in Milwaukee WI. His parents were William Sanford White and Eva Browning White. He learned to fly an airplane before he was old enough to drive a car. He graduated from the School of Public and International Affairs (now the Woodrow Wilson School) Princeton University in 1943. On the way to Army Officer Candidate School at Ft. Sill, OK, he married Julia Brackett Carson in Milwaukee, June 11, 1943. At Ft. Sill he was commissioned 2nd Lt., Field Artillery, in August 1943. He was assigned to the China-Burma-India Theater, where he served first in New Galahad, successor to Merrill's Maurauders, in Burma and then as a liaison officer with the Chinese Army in Burma and China until the end of hostilities. During his C-B-I service he was in three major campaigns. He left active military duty as a captain in June 1946. Bill returned to Milwaukee where he joined the junior executive training program with a major manufacturing firm. In the summer of 1949 he was accepted in a Master's Program at the School of International Affairs, Columbia University. After a year, Bill transferred to a Ph.D. Program in Columbia's Department of Public Law and Government. Bill's GI Bill entitlement ran out in 1952, and, by then the father of two daughters, he left Columbia "ABD" (All But Dissertation) to teach international politics and Asian history at Sarah Lawrence College. Bill was recruited by the CIA and joined the Agency in December 1953. His 20-year career as an intelligence analyst included 12 years of service at headquarters and 8 years in overseas posts. Bill was on the China Desk for all but 2 of those years, serving at headquarters as Chief, China Division, Office of Current Intelligence. He served for 6 years as Senior Intelligence Officer in Taipei Station. Bill's last Agency service was as Chief, Intelligence Analysis Branch, Saigon Station. For his work in Saigon Bill received a commendation from Ambassador Bunker in 1973. He retired from the Agency in 1973. Moving to Albuquerque NM in the fall of 1974, Bill began a new career by enrolling in UNM's Guidance and Counseling Program. In June 1977, he received his Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling and was then a psychotherapist on the staff of the Albuquerque Center for Psychotherapy for 8 years. Active in politics as soon as he was free of the Hatch Act, Bill worked for the Democratic Party in New Mexico, serving on the State Central Committee and as Precinct Chair. He worked in Sen. Jeff Bingaman's campaigns, was Campaign Treasurer for NM Rep. Danice Picraux and in state senate campaigns. He was a member of the New Mexico Symphony Chorus for 26 years and served on the NMSO Board of Trustees for many years. A lifelong Episcopalian, he served on the Bishop's Committee in Taipei, and at St. Christopher's Mission in Saigon. In Albuquerque Bill was on the Vestry at St. Thomas of Canterbury for 12 years and served as both Junior and Senior Warden. Bill's life was a quiet example of "Princeton in the Nation's Service." Survivors include his wife, Julia Carson White; and his daughters: Susan Greenwood White and daughter, Morgan Katherine White; Gauri Karoli (nee Florence Carson White) and daughters, Gauri Ganga Little and her son, Metzpli, Yamuna Roxanne Little, and Maria Bhadra Kali Little; Lavinia Browning White and husband, Stefan George; and despondent boxer dog, Abigail Adams, the last of many wonderful boxers in his life. The Funeral will be on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Bill White to St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church or to the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 30208, Albuquerque NM 87109-0208.
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YARNELL -- Hazel Helen Yarnell, age 81, passed away on February 21, 2006 after a brief battle with pneumonia. Hazel is survived by her husband of 54 years, John L. Yarnell; daughter, Barbara Yarnell and her husband, David Barsness and their son, Eric; daughter, Ann Yarnell; son, Tom Yarnell and his wife, Vivian and children, Lindsey and Katie; and youngest daughter, Martha Yarnell. Hazel was born in Plattlake, Minnesota. She graduated from Hector, MN High School. Hazel went on to obtain an RN degree from the Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She then obtained a BSN from the University of Minnesota in Nursing Education. Hazel met John at the University of Minnesota and later married him on September 27, 1952. Hazel and John moved to Los Alamos in 1952 to begin their lifelong adventure. Hazel will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and friend. She was a free spirit whose loving and compassionate nature is evidenced in the relationships she had with family and friends. Hazel's lifelong love of the game bridge resulted in her obtaining a Life Master status in duplicate bridge. The memorial service for Hazel will be held on February 24, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Los Alamos, NM.
        Published on: Fri February 24, 2006