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CHAVEZ -- Mary F. "Bobbie" Chavez, 55, born December 26, 1950, 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); 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 husband, Ruben; brother-in-law, Ruben Chavez and wife, Sunghui; and sister-in-law, Charla Chavez. She was 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 Building, 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. SE, 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
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006

DELUCA -- Laura DeLuca, born June 11, 1943, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006. She is survived by her three children, Renee DeLuca of Wichita, KS, YeVonne DeLuca of the family home, and Gregory and wife, Charlotte DeLuca of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; best friend of 38 years, Shirley Looney; two sisters; one brother; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. DeLuca was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William (Bill) DeLuca; and her parents, Dorothy and Kenneth Wise. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, 3:00 p.m., at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006

MILLER -- Marilyn Miller, age 71, daughter of Glen and Dorothy Holt, was born on January 10, 1935, and passed away with her family at her side this December 8, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Marilyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Stacey in July of 2002. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Miller; oldest son, Mark Miller, wife, Diane and four children: Christy, Nick, Jason, and Sarah; second son, Russell, wife, Eliza and daughter, Marlowe; youngest son, Loren, wife, Socorro and children, Adam and Jordan; and son-in-law, Greg Roybal and son, Christopher. Marilyn was a life-long lover of New Mexico who also lived and raised her children in California, Colorado, Israel, and Jamaica. She spent her childhood years in Vaughn and transferred to Carlsbad in her senior year of high school, where she met John. The two of them moved to Las Cruces while John attended NMSU. They lived in Santa Fe from 1976 to 1990, at which point they moved to Las Cruces, where the two would live together until the day she passed. A Memorial Service will be held in the Berardinelli Chapel in Santa Fe, NM at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2006. In lieu of flowers, Marilyn requested that memorial contributions be made to: The New Mexico Lions Crane Reading Foundation, PO Box 2846, Las Cruces, NM 88004. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Services, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87505. (505) 984-8600.
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006

PACHECO -- Benjamin (Cacheton) Luis Pacheco, age 61, died peacefully at home on December 8, 2006. He was born June 5, 1945 in Tucumcari, NM to the late Benito and Louisa Pacheco. He graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1964. Benjamin served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Colleton and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and received an Associates Degree from Mesa Tech Community College. Benjamin is survived by his wife, Lorraine; his two daughters, Denise (Michael), Laura; five grandchildren, Issac, Brittney, Anthony, Angel, Gino; one great-granddaughter, Jasmine, Albuquerque, NM; five brothers, Joe (Elaine), Robert, Tucumcari, NM, David, Clovis, NM, Raymond, California, Ricky Albuquerque, NM; five sisters, Diana (Phil) Sanchez, Gloria (Peter), Vicky, Albuquerque, Diana (Sergio), Martha Pacheco Tucumcari, NM; many nephews, nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two sisters, MaryAnn and Georgia. Rosary Tuesday evening, December 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Mass Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., both at St Anne's Church, 306 W. High St., Tucumcari, NM. Interment Tucumcari Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Helping Hands Hospice, Tucumcari, NM.
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006

RIGGINS -- Clements E. Riggins, 76, passed away on December 9, 2006. Arrangements are being entrusted by: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006

ROHWEIN -- Gerald Joseph Rohwein, 72, of Albuquerque, NM, died unexpectedly in Eagle, ID on October 17, 2006 during a trip to the northwest to visit family and friends. Interment has taken place at Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery, Cottonwood, ID. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2006 at the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community, 8901 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM. Celebrant will be Father Robert Lancaster. Reception will follow in the Sangre de Cristo building. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006

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.
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006

TORRES -- Charles Gregory "Greg" Torres, age 41, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2006 in Santa Fe, NM. He was born on January 17, 1964 to Gilbert and Alice Torres in Albuquerque. He will be sadly missed by his friends with whom he shared his life at Santa Maria El Mirador, as a Heaven sent Angel that God called back home all too soon. Greg loved to take long walks in the mountains, to be in the company of nature, he loved to throw rocks in the river and most of all loved to listen to his brother Tim's harmonica music. Greg is survived by his parents; his eldest brother, Gilbert Torres, Jr. of Albuquerque; numerous aunts and uncles; and numerous nephews, cousins; and a special niece, Rhiannon Torres of Alamogordo; and a special friend, Dena Robertson of Alamogordo. Greg is preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Stanley Torres and Timothy Martin Torres; nephew, Jason P. Torres; and grandparents. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. The Christian Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday, December 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 2:00 p.m. until time of the Rosary. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 87109 (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue December 12, 2006