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BACA -- Nemesina Baca, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went home with our Lord, Monday, July 31, 2006. Final viewing will be this morning (Thursday) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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BENAVIDES -- Virginia I. Benavides, 70, passed away at her home with her loving family on July 29, 2006. Virginia was born July 8, 1936 in Carrizozo, NM. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Gilbert; children, Gilbert (Larry) and wife, Linda, Benji, Regina Gutierrez and husband, Marty; brothers, Julio and wife, Irene St. John, Chris St. John, Henry Espinosa and wife, Mary, Richard Espinosa and wife, Joveta, Rey St. John and wife, Myra, Ralph St. John and wife, Carmen, Sammy St. John and wife, Lisa; sister, Gloria Moore and husband, Raymond, Loretta Lopez and husband, Rueben, Belen Balestros and husband, Joe, Lydia Mellado and husband, Robert, Wanda Chavez Mitchell, and Tony Sanchez who were raised like sister and brother; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Lell St. John and Placida Espinosa; and by her grandparents, Ambrosio and Rosa Sanchez who raised her on Anderson Street; and a very special aunt, Pola Pacheco. Mrs. Benavides was a member of Queen of Heaven Church, Miraculous Medal, M.S. Association, and Sacred Heart League. She retired from Digital Electronics. She attended St. Frances Xavier and Albuquerque High School. Pallbearers will be Ray Moore Jr., Lawnie Benavides, Benjamin Benavides, Nicolas Benavides, Phillip Benavides, Michael Stang, and Rico Carrasco. Rosary will be recited on Friday, August 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Church 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE; private burial will take place at a later date. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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BIVENS -- Lloyd Dayle Bivens, 68, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. Lloyd was born in Missouri on March 10, 1938, and grew up working on the family farm. He married his wife, Connie 43 years ago, and they have lived in Albuquerque since 1978. Lloyd was a well known and respected businessman, and he spent the last eight years working in the hardware department at Home Depot. Lloyd was blessed with the very special gift of love and compassion for others, and he shared the loving message of salvation through Jesus Christ with everyone he knew. He enjoyed wood-working and has completed many sentimental and treasured items. Lloyd loved his family very much. His entire Home Deport family also held a very special place in his heart. He will be deeply missed. Lloyd is survived by his devoted wife, Connie; two children, Allen Bivens and his wife, Elizabeth of Albuquerque and Karen Medley and husband, Daniel, and Lloyd's two grandchildren, Kristina and Brian Medley of Los Lunas; brother, Daryl Bivens and wife, Marilyn; nephew, Paul Bivens, niece, Janice Spencer, and their families, of Colorado; niece DeeAnn Gill and husband, David, of Rio Rancho; and niece, Amy Knight and her family of Kentucky. Lloyd's family appreciated the kind people and care givers associated with Hospice of the Sandias. We also like to thank everyone at the Albuquerque Home Depot for all of their loving support and thoughtful acts of kindness. Everyone who ever had the chance to meet Lloyd Bivens loved him very much and truly benefited from his kind, gentle, loving spirit and his love and faith in Jesus Christ. We all look forward to joining him in Heaven someday. Lloyd attended Calvary Chapel in Albuquerque and was involved with the prayer group there. Services will be held on Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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CREAMER -- Ethel R. Creamer, 91, an Albuquerque resident since 1989, died Sunday, July 30, 2006. She is survived by nephews, Richard Creamer of West Covina, CA and George Creamer and wife, Marianne of Magdalena, NM; niece, Sara Creamer of Los Alamos, NM; grand-niece, Joan VonHarders of Los Alamos, NM; grand-nephew, David Creamer of Los Alamos, NM; great-grand-nieces, Kayla and Emilie of Los Alamos; sister-in-law, Anna Creamer of Albuquerque. Ethel will be greatly missed by her family and neighbors. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2006 at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, with Father Robert Lancaster, celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roadrunner Food Bank, 2645 Baylor Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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DI GUISEPPI -- MICHAEL And he came himself to meet me. In that way so hard to tread; and with Jesus' arm to lean on, could I have one doubt or dread? A short four years ago today the Lord called you home. The void you left will never be filled and our lives will never be the same without you. We miss and love you dearly. Claudean, Debra, and the entire Di Guiseppi family.
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GOULD -- Ernest E. (Ed) Gould Jr., age 69, a resident of Pendaries Village in Rociada, NM, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at his home. Ed was born in Parsons, KS and grew up with Sister Shirley in the Osawattomie area. After high school graduation he attended Pittsburgh University. His 1st employment was with the State Mental Hospital in Kansas and his love of people enabled him to become a manager of 3 separate wards in a short period of time. In 1959 he married Donna Jean Wark and moved to Culver City, CA and had a career in financing. While in Culver City, daughter, Sarah was born in 1961. A promotion brought the family to Santa Fe in 1962 and while there son Bradley was born in 1963. He transferred to Albuquerque with Household Finance and was in management with them until going to work for Allstate Insurance in 1965. He was a valued employee and became an exclusive agent for them, winning many awards for customer satisfaction, performance and top production. During his 33 years with Allstate, he became the first agent to open his own independent agency. He sold his insurance agency in 1999 and officially retired in 2000. Before retiring, Ed was very active at St. Paul's United Methodist Church serving as Chairman of Finance and Lay Leader. He was later an active member of Central United Methodist Church. Ed was President of the Rio Rancho Men's Golf Association and president/board member of Pueblo Los Cerros Condo Association. Sherry Dunbar entered Ed's life in l988 and quickly won his heart. They knew from the first day they met that they were soul mates and married in 1990. Their wedding day touched people's hearts so much, as did everything with Ed. Ed's new family included daughter, Heather, and he grew to love her as his own. They honeymooned in Cape Cod and on Martha's Vineyard where they later vacationed many times and eventually bought a home. They both worked very hard in their careers and started taking time for each other early in their married life. Knowing that the pace had to settle down, they built a second home in Northern New Mexico on the 5th fairway of the golf resort known as Pendaries. Ed liked to call #5 his "Home Hole". He was an accomplished golfer enjoying his most fulfilling golf both at Rio Rancho Country Club and then Pendaries. He was also an avid fly fisherman. He and son Brad enjoyed numerous fishing trips together in the past few years, if Ed and Sherry weren't golfing or fishing they were enjoying their travels. Their most recent passion was spending time in their RV, and visiting friends and family including grandchildren in Texas and Arizona and in-laws, John and Helen Henry. He and John were golfing buddies and so enjoyed each other's company. John became the father that Ed never had. Ed was a proud father and enjoyed his family immensely. Although sudden, Ed's passing was without him suffering. His memory and legacy will live on forever in our hearts and minds. He will be missed, but we know he's in God's hands and it is such a blessing to all of us. He was preceded in death by his mother: Iona Ader; children (triplets): Richard, Paul, and David. He is survived by his loving wife: Sherry Gould of Pendaries Village in Rociada, NM; son: Brad Gould and wife, Lonelle of Scottsdale, AZ; daughters: Sarah Wynn and husband, Mike of Scottsdale, AZ and Heather Bickel and husband, Eric of College Station, TX; sister: Shirley Gray and husband, Alan of San Carlos, Mexico; grandsons: Thomas Ahearn of Scottsdale, AZ and Ryan Bickel of College Station, TX; granddaughter: Lauren Bickel of College Station, TX; nephews: Dirk Gray and wife, Lois of Santa Fe, NM and Greg Gray of Rio Rancho, NM; father and mother-in-law: John and Helen Henry. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, August 4, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pendaries Golf Course, 5th Fairway with Bill Dollar of the Rociada Baptist Church officiating. The family requests casual or golf attire for those attending the services. A website is being created at www.Edgould.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: American Heart Association 2201 San Pedro, NE, Bldg. 2, Suite 102, ABQ, NM 87110 or to the Improvement Fund, Pendaries Mens Golf Association, P.O. Box 820, Rociada, NM 87742. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
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HARWOOD -- Thomas Jay Harwood, 69, passed away unexpectadly on July 29 in Gallup, NM. Jay, a resident of Chinook, MT was born July 27, 1937 in Browning MT. He is survived by his wife, Dianna; son, Terry and wife, Anita and their children, Richie, Zachary, and Jessica; son, Tom; son, Clint and children, Ryan and Justin; daughter, Donna and children, Jake and Adam; stepsons, Fred, Joseph, and Charles Knight and their families; and sisters, Rita, Joan, and Carma. Jay was a prominent PRCA Announcer and was recently inducted into the Montana Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame as well as Montana Rodeo Legends. He was retired from IHS and had his own consult business. He was beloved by many, and he will be greatly missed. Services will be held on August 3-4, 2006 at Pondera Funeral Home in Conrad, MT.
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LUCAS -- Joshua Ray Lucas, born June 14, 1985, died August 1, 2006. Preceded in death by his mother, Stacey Lynn Ford; his aunt, Gretchen Renee Lucas. Survived by his parents, Jesse and Evelyn Lucas; his aunt, Rachel Ogamie; his uncle, Jesse Lucas, Jr. and his wife, Lynette; his cousins, Travis, Matthew, Dillon, and Zachary Lucas; his step-sister, Amanda Vaughn; his brother, Dewey; and many, many beloved friends and family, aunts, uncles, great-aunts, and great-uncles, and church family, and beloved caregivers. Memorial Services will be held at the Riverside Funeral Home on San Mateo, Friday, August 4, 2006; viewing from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Services 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cremation will follow.
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MASSIE -- GAIL On July 31, 2006 the joyous spirit of Gail Massie left this earth surrounded by all those who love her. She led a life full of happiness, kindness, grace, and strength. Gail poured dedication and compassion into all of life's pursuits, and was an inspiration to all who knew her. As a young mother she achieved her Bachelor's Degree and built a successful career working for the city of Albuquerque. Gail will live forever in the hearts of her dear girl friends; father; brother; sister; the love of her life, Joel; and her daughter, Oriann who will forever live her life inspired by Gail's love and guidance. A celebration of her life will be held on August 5, 2006. For information call 505-385-5167.
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MEDARA -- Gregory Brooks Medara and Lauda Jane (Miles) Medara died Saturday, July 29, 2006 in Albuquerque, NM. Greg and Lauda would have celebrated their second anniversary on September 4. They were taken in a car accident on their way home from visiting a lifelong friend. Lauda was born in Clovis, NM on July 20, 1959. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1977 after being named Most Beautiful of her class and received a Bachelor's Degree from the Anderson School of Business at UNM in 1989. Lauda was the Chief Financial Officer of High Desert Investment Corporation, and had been with the company for fourteen years. She enjoyed skiing, mountain biking, travel and - most importantly - being with family and friends. Greg was born May 25, 1971 in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated high school in Oakton, VA in 1989, and received a Bachelor's degree in marketing from Bentley College in 1993. Greg was an account executive with the Weekly Alibi in Albuquerque. Greg was an avid skier, golfer and mountain biker and enjoyed traveling with Lauda. Friends could always tell if Greg and Lauda were around before they ever saw them, as Lauda's one-of-a-kind laugh would fill the room, or you could follow the scent of a good cigar to find Greg. Greg and Lauda are survived by their parents - Lauda's father, Roy V. Miles and his wife, Jetta of Roswell, NM; her mother, Sondra K. Carley and her husband, Douglas of Pensacola, FL; Greg's parents, Don and Donna Medara of Green Cove Springs, FL; Lauda's siblings, Autumn Marie Miles and Tori Lynne Miles of Midland, TX, Melanie and her husband, Mark Schwaner of Albuquerque, Kevin and his wife, Linda Zimmerman of El Paso, TX, Casey Daigle of Mobile, AL, David Carley of Ocean Springs, MS, Duane and his wife, Cathy Carley of Mobile, AL, and Tom and his wife, Cheri Hyder of Pensacola, FL; Greg's brothers, David Medara and wife, Emma of Moab, UT, Thomas Medara and wife, Shirrel of Bellevue, NE, and Christopher Medara of Manchester, NH; ten nephews and nieces; eight great-nieces and -nephews; and too many friends to count. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, 3:00 p.m., at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution Ave. NE, officiated by Lauda and Greg's pastor and friend, Dr. Roy Elmore. Dr. Elmore and his wife, Caryn cherished having Greg and Lauda in their congregation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church Building Fund. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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NATTRESS -- Charles H. "Duke" Nattress Jr., born July 17, 1926, went to be with the his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2006. Charles was survived by his loving wife Ann Nattress of Albuquerque; son Craig Elliott and wife Wendy and their son, Kyle of Albuquerque; daughter, Carol Elliot of Albuquerque; daughter, Tina Ellison and husband, Jackson and their sons, Jason and Joshua of Albuquerque; daughter, Becky Hale and husband, David of Albuquerque; Mary Carol Gebbings of California; and son, Joseph Nattress of California. Charles graduated from Albuquerque High and attended the University of New Mexico where he played football for the Lobos in 1946, 1947, and 1948. He served in the United States Marine Corps, serving with the 11th Marines 1st Marine Division where he was a pilot flying an F3D Jet Night Fighter in Korea and where he also received a Purple Heart. Charles was honorably discharged in 1959 receiving numerous ribbons including the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two battle stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, the Japanese Occupation Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and Korean Ribbon with one star. Charles went on to become an Air Traffic Controller at the Albuquerque International Airport Tower for nearly 30 years, a charter pilot and instructor for Cutter Aviation and served as the secretary and treasurer of the Albuquerque Cavalcade of Wings. He was also a member of AOPA and the Blue Max Society. He was a practicing member of the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Nattress and his sister, Josephine Offield. A viewing for Charles will take place Wednesday, August 2, 2006 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Home, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with members of the United States Marine Corps. Reserves serving as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Heartland Hospice Services, 10801 Lomas Blvd. NE., Suite 110, ABQ, NM 87112 or to Central United Methodist Church. Duke will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Services are under the care and direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. 505-884-1188
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O'BRIEN -- Rondolyn R. O'Brien, 54, passed away at her home early Monday July 31, 2006, after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Daniel; her parents, Herman and Frances Rauch, her sister Terry Mileshosky and husband Rob and their son Britt; sister Brenda Bronson, of Longview, Texas, her husband Gene, their children Jessica, Casey and Melissa McCall, and her husband Rick and their daughter Cassidy; her in-laws Paul and Dorothy O'Brien; sister-in-law Megan de la O, her husband Eloy and their children Shannon, Matt and Alex; her brother-in-law Sean O'Brien of Colorado and his children Kyla, Sean and Erin; her sister-in-law Kat Tiano and her husband Tony; and Jason O'Brien, the son of her late brother-in-law David O'Brien. Rondolyn graduated from Highland High School in 1969 and UNM in 1973 after which she taught school and worked as a juvenile probation officer. She graduated from UNM Law School in 1978 and worked as an attorney for a number of years. She was a tireless volunteer for many legal organizations at the local, state and national level, having served as President of the Albuquerque Bar Association, President of the Woman's Bar Association, Chair of the Solo Practice Section, President of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of New Mexico, Bar Commissioner for the State Bar of New Mexico, New Mexico's delegate to the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, and President of the National Conference of Woman's Bar Associations. In 1996, she was a recipient of the Governor's Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women. She was well known for her sense of humor and made many, many friends along the way. She will be dearly missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held for Rondolyn on Friday, August 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 with the Reverend Carl Soderburg officiating. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the charity or church of choice.
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PEREZ -- Rodney J. Perez, 39, entered into eternal rest with our dear Lord and Savior on July 30, 2006. Rodney was an accomplished hairdresser and fulfilled his dream of opening his own hair studio "Alchemy" along side with his lifelong partner, Ray Cowley. Rodney was given the gift of touching the lives of so many people. Rodney leaves behind those to cherish his memories his parents, Mary M. Reyes and Ruben Perez; sisters, Dina Perez and Vanessa Garcia; nephews, Gabriel and Cristian Garcia and Patrick Perez-Renteria; niece, Annalise Garcia; and a large host of family and friends. Rodney will be greatly missed however the energy of his love will carry us through. A Celebration of his life will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Ryan White Foundation or The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, MSC 084630, 900 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Our family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Trever Hawkins, M.D., his staff at Southwest C.A.R.E Center in Sante Fe and his nurse Leslie Beare at St. Vincent Hospital also in Santa Fe. Thank you to everyone for all the love support and prayers throughout this difficult time. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79903. (915)566-3955 (Visit www.MeM.com)
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SAIZ -- Cecilia Rael Saiz, born April 27, 1919 in Anton Chico, NM, passed away peacefully on the Lord's Day, Sunday, July 30, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Saiz; granddaughter, Jaime Garcia; step-grandson, Robert Sowash; brothers, Severo Rael, Anastacio Rael, Eulogio Rael, Augustine Rael; and sister, Francis Garcia. Cecilia is survived by all nine of her children, Jeanine Garcia and husband, Chris, Patsy Montoya and husband, Joe, Marie Romero and husband, Richard, Victor Saiz and wife, Rosa, Joe Saiz and wife, Juanita, Sam Saiz and wife, Rachel, Veronica Valencia and husband, Mike J., Albert Saiz and wife, Sue, and Kathy Sanchez; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Knauss and husband, Gary; brothers, Isidro, Jose and wife, Celina; special niece, Emily Buford; three sisters-in-law, Flora Vigil, Dulce Davis, and Beneranda Razotos; brother-in-law, Fidel Saiz; other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE, near San Pedro and Gibson SE. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 4, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Scott Waddle, Miguel Horta, Gabe Serna, Julian Tapia, AJ Saiz, Patrick Saiz, Sam Saiz Jr., and Rueben Carrillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Garcia, Jesus Saiz, Victor Saiz Jr. The family would like to extend a special thank you all of Cecilia's caretakers and Valle Norte Nursing Center. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
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SANCHEZ -- VERONICA (BAMA) We love you always. Pray for us. We never forget you - Love Always Albert
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SLEETER -- Stanley R. Sleeter, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home Monday evening, July 31, 2006, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 19, 1926 in Decatur, IL, to the late Helen and Rudy Sleeter. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1944 and served in the Navy during WWII. Stan married the love of his life, Betty on June 11, 1955. They moved to Albuquerque in 1959. He was the first head of the math department at Del Norte High School and held that position until he retired in 1986. Among his many accomplishments was a leadership role in installing the first Apple Computers for use in APS. Second only to his 51 year marriage to Betty, Stanley was most proud of rearing a strong and unified large family, all of whom adored him and through which his honorable legacy will survive and grow. He was fond of gardening, bowling, being his children's biggest fan, and fixing just about anything. Stan was survived by his wife, Betty; sister, Doris, children, Michael, David, Lisa, and Richard; nine grandchildren, Marisa, Ryan, Justin, Amy, Joshua, Kyle, Gavin, Trey, and Joseph. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a reception to follow after the burial at Prince of Peace Catholic Community. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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STANTON -- Lucinda Gonzales Pino Stanton passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Monument, CO on August 1, 2006. She was born in Tijeras, NM on April 9, 1917 to Serafin Gonzales and Josefa Chavez. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Manuel Nuanez Pino; second husband, Ernest C. Stanton; and 16 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Manuel Pino Jr. and wife, Jennie of Salt Lake City, UT; John Pino and wife, Jan of Mt. Vernon, WA; Toby Pino Sr. and wife, Lydia of Los Lunas, NM; daughter, Marcie Miller and husband, Rex of Monument, CO; sister, Armelinda Pargas and brother, Fidel Gonzales of Albuquerque, NM; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, August 4, 2006 at 7:00 a.m. at French's Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE in Albuquerque, NM. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont St. NE in Albuquerque, NM. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque.
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TURICIANO -- Joe Turiciano passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the age of 80. He grew up in Rockford, IL, but resided in Albuquerque since 1965. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Before retirement he owned and operated NM Marble & Tile in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Joe was an active member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie; two sons, Joe Turiciano and wife, Debbie of Santa Fe and Angelo Turiciano and wife, Barb of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Angelo Turiciano of Tucson, Sam Turiciano, Becca Turiciano, and Nic Turiciano, all of Albuquerque; two sisters, Mae Doyle and Josephine Varalli; and brother, Nino Turiciano, all of Rockford, IL. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Angela Turiciano; sister, Sarah Vaughn; and brother, Sam Turiciano. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time. A special "thanks" to the Presbyterian Hospice Center. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, 12:00 p.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Presbyterian Hospice Center, Presbyterian Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ULIBARRI -- Jose Ramon Ulibarri died on Friday, July 28, 2006 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Ulibarri; and his five children, Mary Ellen Ulibarri of Albuquerque, Christopher Martin Ulibarri his wife, Robbin, of Washington State, Michael Joseph Ulibarri of Zurich, Switzerland, Mary Elizabeth Ulibarri- Pritchett and her husband, Mark of Albuquerque, and Mary Patricia Ulibarri and her husband, Milton Moreno of Albuquerque. He leaves behind six loving grandchildren, Stefanie, Gary, Sabrina, Michael, Samantha, and Sean, all of Albuquerque. He also leaves behind a sister, Consuelo Zierer and her family of Albuquerque. Fondly known as Joe, Jo Daddy, Grandpa, and Papa Yaya, Joe touched the lives of thousands as he lived out his career in Bi-lingual education and counseling in public schools from New Mexico to California. He helped countless individuals realize their dreams of higher education and stood as a pillar in the community for the support of multicultural education across the nation. In his retirement years, Joe continued to be a mentor to many as he followed his passion of the art of lapidary and volunteer taught classes at the Palo Duro Community Center. Originally of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Joe was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and received his advanced degrees from New Mexico Highlands University. He was an Air Force veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE. Jose will be buried with military honors at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to time of rosary. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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VALVERDE -- Isabel H. Mrs. Isabel H. Valverde, 76, born in Anton Chico, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 2, 2006 peacefully at home with her loving family by her side and is now in heaven with our Lord. Mrs. Valverde is survived by her children, Bernie Gutierrez and wife, Patricia, Donald Segura and wife, Antonia, Raymond Valverde and wife, Rosa, Rita Baldonado and Danny Robles, Mary Ellen Lovato and husband, George, Bobby Valverde, Vincent Valverde and wife, Geraldine; three brothers, Chris Segura and wife, Marica, Victor Segura and wife, Lucy, Mingo Segura ad wife, Susan; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and three more on the way; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Valverde was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Fidel Valverde; sons, Ronald and Ricky; her parents, Manuel and Mela Segura; a sister, Rita Chavez; three brothers, Bonifacio Segura, Fileberto Segura, Joe D. Segura; and a granddaughter, Priscilla Segura. Mrs. Valverde was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation for Mrs. Valverde will be Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by her son, Bernie Gutierrez. Final visitation will be Saturday afternoon at Santuario de San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 8301 Camino San Martin SW, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial Mass to be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. by Father Anthony Romero. Interment of Mrs. Valverde's cremains will take place at a later date. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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WARREN -- Liz Warren December 31, 1952 - August 3, 2001 You may be gone in time, but in our hearts and minds. You touched so many lives. We miss you. From all your friends.
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