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ALLEN -- Lynn D. Allen Jr., 81, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, May 10, 2006. Lynn will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty; sons, Gary Allen and wife, Carlene, and David Allen and wife, Terry; daughters, Judy Ringquist and husband, Steve, and Vicki Allen; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren will also miss their 'Boompa.' He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Maxey. Lynn was born August 23, 1924 in Trinidad, CO. After high school, he started a career with Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in 1942. After several moves and promotions, he moved his family to Albuquerque in 1961. He retired from Mountain Bell in 1982 with 40 years of service. He also served with the Naval Air Corps in World War II from 1942-1946. Lynn loved all sports, especially golf, but most of all he loved his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to so many, and will be missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monday, May 15, 2006, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Assoc. of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108. "May his spirit be blessed." French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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BUCK -- Stephen L. Buck, 52, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away May 11, 2006. He is survived by his spouse, Karen; children, Aaron and Allyson; his parents, William and Barbara Buck; brothers and sister, Bill and wife, Sharon; Greg and wife, Anna Marie; Chuck and wife, Pat; David and wife, Jeannie; Jerry and wife, Vicki; Brenda and husband, Chuck; 21 nieces and nephews, 14 grandnieces and grandnephews; and many, many friends. A loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, Stephen enjoyed golf, guitars, and fishing. Always ready to lend a hand, always ready to swing a hammer, he was everyone's handyman. Working in construction since high school with his dad and brothers, Stephen was well respected in the building community. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School NE, Albuquerque, NM. A memorial fund for Stephen has been established with the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org or 800-343-2883). French Mortuary 10500 Eubank Blvd. NE 275-3500
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GUNN -- Mary Lou Gunn, beloved wife, sister, mother and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2006, after a short illness following surgical complications. Mary Lou was a gregarious and friendly person who has now joined her husband, Edsel, in eternal life. Mary Lou was born on August 12, 1918, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of Joseph J. and Violet Roesch. Mary Lou grew up in Indiana with her father and stepmother, Esther, but later became a member of a dance troupe that traveled the West. She fell in love with and settled in Albuquerque in the early 1950's. She married the love of her life, Edsel Gunn, on April 14, 1961, and they remained blissfully married until Edsel's death on October 23, 2001. Mary Lou and her stepmother Esther remained the closest of friends, family and neighbors all of their lives. Mary Lou worked for many mortgage companies and builders in the 1950's, but joined the workforce of Mortgage Investment Co. where she eventually became the chief loan officer and eventually retired from MICO in 1984. Mary Lou and her husband Edsel enjoyed traveling, country and western dancing and the company of their friends and families. Mary Lou was an avid collector of clowns, and in later years after the passing of her husband, enjoyed the frequent company of her stepmother, until Esther's death last year. She is survived by her beloved adopted daughter, Tina West, who was her near-constant companion and cared for her every need; brother Ronald Roesch and wife Martha of Indianapolis, Indiana; brother David and wife Suzanne; sister Maureen Baca and husband Stephen, brother Joseph Jr. and wife Barbara, all of Albuquerque, and Grandson Josh Havill of Tennessee who is stationed presently in Iraq. Services for her and a celebration of her life will be held at French Mortuary on Lomas Blvd. on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later date where her remains will be interred with her husband's at Sunset Memorial Gardens. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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LLOYD -- Robert NM Poet Robert Lloyd, 78, known to his many friends as Wombat, died May 9 in Albuquerque from heart failure. Lloyd was a scholar with wide ranging interests, a German translator, and chef who had lived in New Mexico since l951. He touched the lives and imaginations of countless people in New Mexico who loved him dearly. His work was recently published in "In Company: an Anthology of New Mexico Poetsafter l960, UNM Press. He is survived by his daughter Emma Louise Lloyd of Michigan. A memorial gathering will be announced.
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LOVATO -- Anthony Matthew Lovato, passed away May 12, 2006. A Rosary will be recited Monday, May 15, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A second Rosary will be recited Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Interment will take place following the Funeral at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by: : Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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MCENTIRE -- James MSGT Ret. James "Jimmy" T. McEntire, passed away early this May. He was born in Lunsford, AR, Dec 26, 1939. He resided in Veguita, NM for the past 11 years. Jimmy served his country proudly in the US Marines, a Vietnam Veteran of three tours, retiring in 1977. Jimmy also had an 18 year career with UPS. He was very active in his community and enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship he found here. Let it be known that Jimmy appreciated and valued his friends and was happy to oblige any request for help. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. He is survived by six children; seven grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister. Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, San Isidro Mission on Tuesday, May 16, beginning with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. followed by a rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Las Nutrias Catholic Cemetery. If you desire, the family requests that donations be made in Jimmy's memory to, Our Lady of Sorrows, San Isidro Mission in Las Nutrias, NM. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. Visit online register at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com
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MERILLAT -- Paul Merillat, 56, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, May 12, 2006. He is survived by his wife Susan Merillat; mother, Jo Merillat; brothers, Jeffrey Merillat and wife Marsha, Matthew Merillat and wife Diane; sister, Claire Beeson and husband Larry; and niece Kelly Merillat. He was preceded in death by his father, John K. Merillat. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Animal Human Association, 615 Virginia NE, 87108. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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MOYNIHAN -- Frank Dale Moynihan, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for 48 years, passed away May 12, 2006. He attended New Mexico Military Institute and served in both World War II and the Korean War as a Navy fighter pilot. He retired from Mountain Bell in 1980 as Directory Sales Manager and volunteered for the last twenty-five years for the Life Line Organization. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claryce and his son, Michael. He is survived by his son, Timothy and wife, Gina of Albuquerque and children, Steven and wife, Lora of Glen Ellyn, IL, Stephanie Moynihan of Seattle, WA; daughters, Michelle Moynihan of Albuquerque and children, Richard and Christin, both of Albuquerque and Marguerite Powers and husband, Robert and children, Shawna and Tracy Powers of Parker, CO and sister, Peggy McCaffrey and husband, John of Montrose, CO. The family wishes to thank the respective staffs of the Village at Alameda and Ambercare Hospice for the care they gave Dale. Services will be held Monday, May 15, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul Blvd. NE. Private burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd., NE (505) 823-9400
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MURKEN -- Joyce Marie Murken Feb. 29, 1932-May 13, 2006 -Joyce Marie Murken died Saturday, May 13, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, following a long battle with cancer. She was 74. Born February 29, 1932, in Indianola, Iowa, to Roma and Dwight Stevenson, Joyce attended Shimer Women's College in Mt. Carroll, Ill. In 1949, her involvement in an automobile accident in front of a Simpson College fraternity house in her hometown became the occasion of her acquaintance with Arlo F. Murken, a student who assisted her. They were married September 22, 1950, in Indianola. Joyce and Arlo raised their three children in Chicago, where Arlo worked in management at Brad Regan, Inc., a division of Goodyear Rubber. Joyce was an active volunteer at Little City, a care facility for disabled children, and as a Pink Lady at a local hospital. In 1986, the couple moved to the Southwest, where they became real estate brokers and founded their own company, New West Realty. Joyce's illness was diagnosed in 2001. A warm, vivacious and lovely woman who was affectionately nicknamed "Foxy," Joyce was well known for her intelligence and love for life. She delighted in her many friends, her children and grandchildren; her election in 1947 as Miss Marine Corps in Davenport, Iowa, is merely one indication of the life-long popularity she enjoyed. She was an avid golfer and served as the president of the Rio Rancho Country Club Golf Association in Albuquerque. She loved to read, knit, and play cards, and she expertly completed New York Times crossword puzzles until only a few weeks before her death. In 1989, Joyce was thrilled to be selected as a competitor on "Wheel of Fortune." Her children remember Joyce as a dedicated mother who reared them with an appreciation of fun, and a great sense of humor. Preceded in death by her parents and elder siblings Stanley and Dwighta. Joyce is survived by her husband; children David of Albuquerque, Arla "Liz" Casey of Salem, Ore., and Joseph of Dayton, Ohio; and three grandchildren: Elizabeth Casey of Chicago, Gabrielle Casey of Monmouth, Ore., and Andrew Murken of Dayton. A service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at French Mortuary in Albuquerque, where ashes will be interred. Memorials can be made to Odyssey Hospice of Albuquerque. The family requests no flowers. French Mortuary - Westside Chapel 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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PEREA -- Amelia B. Perea age 91, resident of Belen, peacefully passed away on Friday May 12, 2006. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Amelia was a long time Valencia County Educator. She retired from Belen Consolidated Schools after 30 years of serving generations of students in the community. She was a member of the Valencia County Retired Educators Association, Catholic Daughters and the Disabled Veterans Auxiliary. Amelia was a strong matriarch who loved to travel and was very fortunate to have taken several trips and cruises around the world with family and friends. She dearly loved her family and took pride in celebrating their accomplishments. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clovis Perea; her parents, Florencio and Fermenia Benavidez; her son, Lawrence; a sister, Lupe; and brother, Frank; her father and mother- in-law, Desiderio and Maria Perea. She is survived by her daughter, Berlinda Lawson and husband Bill, their children Sonia, Geoffrey, and Brad; one great grandson, Ryan Alexander and one great granddaughter, Rylee Amelia born May 13, 2006, just hours after Amelia's passing. In addition, Amelia is survived by her sisters, Aurora Rivera of Los Chavez, Florencia Perea of Valencia, Agneda August of Los Angeles California, Mary Olguin of Los Lunas; a special niece, Lesli Vallejos of Belen; and each of their extended families; in addition to many loving family members and friends. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church beginning with a viewing on Wednesday, May 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will take place on Thursday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, May 18, at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Geoffrey Lawson, Bradley Lawson, Ryan Lawson-Maeske, Richard Perea, David Rivera, Lester August Jr., Pat Olguin, and Marc Benavidez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Catholic Daughters of America and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. Visit online register at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com
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ROMERO -- Alfonso L. Romero, 67, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday May 13, 2006. He was born February 12, 1939 in Las Vegas, NM, received his bachelors degree in accounting from Highlands University in 1962 and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1968. He lived in Albuquerque for 44 years and worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 38 of those. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Celsa Romero; daughter, Monica Romero and her husband, Mitchell Elfers; daughter, Olivia Romero; grandchildren, Jasmine, Enriqueta, Delia, and Louis Elfers; brother, Daniel Romero and wife Eva; sisters-in-law Maria Romero and Linda Romero; several nieces and nephews; many cousins; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Delfinia Romero, and two brothers, Willie and Leroy Romero. He will be fondly remembered for the love and dedication he showed to others through his volunteer work with the church and the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Services will be handled by Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222 and will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. Time and date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
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RUSSEL-ZWILLING -- Nancy Jane, lost her battle with lung cancer on May 12, 2006. She was born August 18, 1929 in Hobart, Indiana to parents Herschel and Jessie Catt. She was proceded in death by husband, Howard W. Russel and husband, Daniel Zwilling. She is survived by her four children, Jo Antreasian and husband, David; Debbie Woodard; Jim Russel and wife, Carol; and Laura Russel. Nancy's five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, three step children, and 2 step grandchildren will miss her. She will be remembered for her cheerful disposition, twinkling eyes,and infectious smile. Her door was always open to family and friends, who enjoyed her hospitality, home cooked meals, and running card games. She will be missed by all! Memorial services will be held at Direct Funeral Services, located at 2919 4th St. NW at 4:00 p.m., Monday, may 15, 2006. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Salvation Army, 4301 Bryn Mawr Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
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SCHULICK -- Mathew F. Schulick passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at New Mexico Heart Hospital. He was born on February 20, 1928 in Albuquerque, to M.C. and Barbara Schulick. Mathew was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and John David; sister, Barbara Burks; and niece, Laura Miera. He is survived by his sister, Marjorie Wilder of Albuquerque; and brother, Charles. Mathew loved sports and as a youth he formed his own sand lot baseball team called the Golden Gophers and they played the Sawmill Tigers on a regular basis. He played on the basketball and baseball teams at Albuquerque High School and played American Legion baseball during his high school years. Mathew was a catcher for the Albuquerque Dukes and also played for several other pro teams. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired from the Wholesale Grocery Business after many years of service. Cremation has taken place and Ennichement of cremated remains will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor James Nelson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Mathew's memory to either the National Kidney Foundation of New Mexico, 5736 Osuna Rd. NE Suite 7, Albuquerque, NM 87109, or to the American Heart Association, Northside Medical Building, 6100 Pan American Freeway NE Suite 345, Albuquerque, NM 87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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SMITH -- Agnes Ida Smith, 83, died Friday, May 9, 2006 at her home in Cheyenne, WY after a short illness. She was born in Albuquerque on March 9, 1923 and moved to Cheyenne in mid 2005. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters, Sylvia Smith of Cheyenne, Marianna Edgar and husband Craig of Cheyenne; brother, Fred Brown and wife, Beverly of TX; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl F. Smith; daughter, Susan M. Furrow; one sister; and three brothers. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Ideal Pinochle Club for over sixty years and enjoyed oil painting and gardening. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. At the request of Mrs. Smith there will be no viewing. In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Davis Hospice Center, United Medical Center Foundation, 214 East 23rd Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001. The family of Agnes I. Smith thanks their many friends and family whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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