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ALGOTT -- Gladys Matilda Algott passed away at her home, on Tuesday, December 5th, 2006. Born on January 7th, 1918, to parents, Adolphus Louis Maedgen and Lilly Bell Reynolds, Gladys was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico for 42 years. She was co-owner of Albuquerque Collections Service, along with her husband, Raymond F. Algott, who preceded her in death in 2004. Gladys was also a Veteran of the United States Army, County Treasurer in Riley County, Kansas, and owned The Credit of Manah. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Inner Wheel, and Sigma-Sigma Sorority. She is survived by her son, Gerald Algott and wife, Nancy, of Albuquerque, NM; her sister, Barbara Mandel, of Las Cruces, NM; her brother, Laneal Maedgen, of Valera, TX; grandchildren, Kelley and Miranda Algott; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are conducted by Strong-Thorne Mortuary, Albuquerque, NM, 505-842-8800, with interment to follow at a later date, in Leonardville, Kansas, at Leonardville Cemetery. Memorial contributions are to be sent to the Shriner's Lodge- Zuni location, Albuquerque, NM. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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APPLEBERY -- Mary Bell Applebery, 86, passed away on December 6, 2006. She was a resident of Albuquerque for the last 30 years. Mrs. Applebery was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Applebery. She is survived by her fourteen children; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday December 11, 2006 at the Daniels Family Funeral Services Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at God's House Church, 2335 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, with Bishop Michael L. Shelby officiating. Internment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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CHAVEZ -- Mary Bobbie Chavez, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother passed away at home on December 9, 2006, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Michael Chavez; children, Daniel and wife Fabiola; Andres and wife Joely; Nelyne and Anthony Chavez (serving in the California Sacramento mission); and seven grandchildren Alex, Adriana, Vanessa, Nicole, Ian, Kiana, and Marissa, Father Jose R. Luna and wife Elizabeth; Brother Larry M. Luna and wife Bernice; Sister Shirley Garcia and husband Joe; Sister Judy (Georgie) Lucero; and Brother Joe Luna Jr.; Mother and father-in-law, Lela and Gabriel Chavez; sister-in-law Mercy Chavez and husband Ben; sister-in-law Bernadette Gonzalez and husband Ben; sister-in-law Sophia Martinez; sister-in-law Agnes Martinez and husband Pat; sister-in-law Rosemary Tafoya and husband David; sister-in-law Sandra Padilla; and brother-in-law Ruben Chavez and wife Sunghui. She is preceded in death by mother Nellie H. Luna and brother Bobby Luna. She will be missed by family, friends, members of her church and clients. She was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she served diligently and loved attending the temple often. Mary helped establish a successful business with her husband. She was a barber at Larry's Barber Shop. Mary was the first female barber in the state of New Mexico who was known as the "Queen of Fades". Viewing will take place in the Relief Society room at 9:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Sage Ward , 8130 Sage Road, SW, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Bishop Croasdell of Sunport Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. S.E. and graveside dedication will be done by Jose R. Luna. Pallbearers will be: Moroni Herrera, Jeremy Luna, Tim Luna, Joey Garcia, Leland Lucero and Ricky Vallejos. Honorary pallbearers will be Evelyn Anzures and Betty Solis. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Ambercare Hospice, 2129 Osuna Rd. N.E. 87113,(244-0046) in Bobbie's name. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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CLARK -- M. Corinne "Corky" Clark, 83, died on Saturday, December 2, 2006. A resident of Albuquerque since 1988, she is survived by Kate Vonderau, a longtime friend; nephew and nieces, Robert W. Fowler and wife, Terri, Jeanne Fowler, Elizabeth Ann Krumrey and husband, William, Christina M. Wiedeman and husband, Roger; and many great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Clark Fowler. Born on September 28, 1923, in Ottawa, IL, Corky loved life and lived it to its fullest. She served her country as a member of the WAVES during World War II. She played baseball in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1947. Corky held leadership roles in physical education associations culminating in a faculty position at the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater for 20 years. A golfer since childhood, Corky was involved in women's amateur golf in NM since 1988. The Albuquerque Women's Golf Championship each year recognizes her contribution with the Corky Clark Cup presentation to the tournament champion. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church, 7001 San Antonio NE. Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Corky Clark Jr. Golf Foundation, 288 Prairie Star Road, Santa Ana Pueblo, 87004 or the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Vonderau/Clark Scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI 53190. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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HOUSTON -- Betty Jean Houston, age 75, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Betty, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, lost her fight with cancer and is survived by her son, Dennis; her grandson, Josh; her brother, Joel; and her sister, Helen. Betty was a joy to all of us who shared her life and she will be missed. Memorial services are set for Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tramway Community Church located at 4800 Tramway Ridge Dr., NE. In lieu of flowers, it was Betty's wish that any donations or gifts in her memory be sent to the Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque, P.O. Box 21962, Albuquerque, NM 87154-1962.
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MAES -- Pearl Maes, 92 a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006. Pearl dedicated her life to her family, and touched so many people during her lifetime. She was the matriarch of our family, with a flare for conviction and humor. She guided us, loved us, and protected us. Pearl is survived by her sister, Ruby Sullivan; her niece, Cynthia Sullivan; and sister-in-law, Virginia Maes, all of Albuquerque; newphews, Rolen Miller, and John Petrig of Oklahoma; and her brother, Richard Maes of Fort Worth, TX. Pearl is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. She will be missed by us all. Pearl was a guardian angel to her family while she was on this earth, and we know she is a guardian angel to her family while in heaven. Her presence will be with us forever. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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NAVA -- Amber Reyna Nava To Amber Amy! My baby! It was time for you to go. That the angels may take you to be with the lord. You touched our hearts you touched our live's in so many ways. Legacy of love kindness and courage you leave behind. Like the wind you touched so many of us. Leaving an eternal memory of your life that will never, never die!! Your Papa Survived by her father, Gonzalo Nava; mother, Dawn Riensche; brothers, Rainer Nava, Miyeley Nava; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; many, many friends that all loved her very much. A memorial service will be held at the Riverside Funeral Home Chapel on Monday December 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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RICHARDS -- Frances D. Richards, who was born June 3, 1950, passed away December 7, 2006. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, John Richards, of Silver Peak, Nevada; son, David Richards, wife, Melissa, and their two daughters of Farmington, NM; father, Eugene Ray, of Carlsbad, NM; sister Donna Velasquez, and husband Joe of Albuquerque; brothers Frank Ray, and wife Sherry of Kingman, Arizona; John Ray, and wife Phyllis of Farmington, NM.; Wesley Ray, wife Rhonda of Albuquerque, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jewel Ray on October 17, 1995. Fran was a longtime school teacher in New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at French Mortuary Westside Chapel from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor John Kennedy of Belen officiating. Pallbearers will be David Richards, Frank Ray, John Ray, Wesley Ray, Joe Velasquez, Richard Ray, Logan Ray, and Tyrel Ray. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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SANCHEZ -- EFREN Mr. Efren Sanchez, 82, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 9, 2006. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Mrs. Mary R. Sanchez; six children, Lillian Lucero and husband, Flor, Sammy Sanchez and wife Pearl, Efren Sanchez Jr. and wife, Shirley, Lori Chavez and husband, James, Pete Valles and wife, Debbie, Linda Benavides and husband, Mike; two sisters, Catalina Trujillo and Jenny Lord; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; two special friends, Sara Martinez and Toribio Baldonado; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo and Margarita Sanchez; two daughters, Nancy Sanchez and Mary Torres; and his brother, Casimiro Sanchez. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 12, 2006, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at His Place Ministry, 5505 Central NW, Pastor Pablo Lucero will preside. Final visitation will be Wednesday at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Pablo Lucero will preside. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Torres, Jose Lucero, Sammy Sanchez Jr., Daniel Sanchez, Leo Sanchez and James Chavez III. Honorary pallbearers will be Rigo Ramirez and Michael Chavez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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SKIDMORE -- FRANK In loving memory Frank Skidmore June 23, 1910 - December 11, 1999 To a wonderful Dad and G-dad We miss you and Mom so much. We have many happy memories but wish you were both here to share them with us. Love Your girls and grandkids
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TAFOYA -- IDA In Loving Memory Of Ida Tafoya April 10, 1926 - December 11, 1993 This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget, For those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear. With Love Your husband, Onofre and Daughters, Louise, Dora and Helen and Families.
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THOMSON -- Elaine Thomson. December 15, 1929 to December 6, 2006 (just short of her 77th birthday). She was preceded in her death by her parents, a brother and a sister. She is survived by Paul Thomson, a loving husband of 60 years whom she always called Tommy. She is also survived by her brother, Wesley "Buz" Kimbrel (spouse Lois); children, Kathy Dellinger (spouse Carl), Walt Thomson (spouse Joan) and Candy Paco; grandchildren, Kristy Gustafson (spouse Karn), Michelle and David Paco, Jim and Mark Thomson; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Delaney Gustafson, Makayla Paco and another one on the way. Elaine was the hub of family communication and the memory bank for dates and occasions. She had a love and pride for her family that was unconditional. She was gifted and talented in many ways: she was an excellent horsewoman and leader of a mounted girls scout troop, green thumb for vegetables and flowers, exceptional seamstress who could make up or combine her own designs for original clothes for her family, artist of over 1,000 homemade Christmas ornaments with no two alike and a great cook at a moments notice. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed many camping trips with family and friends. The "welcome door" was always open at her home and heart. She extended her sense of humor and caring nature to others as a friend, confident and counselor of which many of us will miss. Elaine always put others first and did so with such a positive attitude in life she inspired others to do the same. She said her inspiration was her friend Dee. Those who were lucky enough to have her touch your life in any way know she is a treasure and will live in our hearts forever. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church (Zuni Room) 9100 Menaul Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 on Sunday, December 17, 2006 from 1:30 to 3:30. Private interment of cremains will be held at a later date.
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VOGEL -- Michael David Vogel passed away on Friday, December 1st, 2006. His health had been on a steady decline in recent years. Although ailing, he remained active in his many interests, right to the end. He will be most remembered as a man of principle, who loved his family above all else. Anybody who knew him, recognized him to be an extremely willful and intelligent man. He was also a sensitive and perceptive artist, a fly-fisherman, a life-long mason, and a man of his word. Even as an adopted child, Mike's family, his memory, and legacy, will carry on through all of the lives he has touched. He is survived by his wife, Alice; his children, Guy, Mary, Joshua, and Alicia; his son-in-law, Ed Potthoff Jr.; his grandchildren, Catherine Rose "Katie" and Andrew William Potthoff; his in-laws, Ed and Sieglinde Potthoff; his brother, Wayne Wright and wife, Patty; along with their children, Tim Wright, and Nate Wright and wife, Crissy; as well as their children, Guy, Riley, Gary, and Natalie; an uncle; aunts; several cousins; brother-in-law, Stuart and wife, Julie; along with their children, Amy Aldrete and husband, Horacio; including their children, Analisa, Isabella and Stuart Horacio; Hope Trigg and husband, Matt; including their children, Tayler Rose and McCarley; his extended family at his "coffee spots" and in the legal community, as well as Alice's friends and colleagues. Thank you, to all, for your love and support. We are very grateful also to the Heart Hospital. The kind, caring, knowledgeable, and professional actions, made his passing all the more bearable. Any donation's on Mike's behalf, may be made to The Heart Foundation via: hhnmfoundation.org, or sent to The Heart Hospital, New Mexico Foundation, 504 Elm St. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-884-1188
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