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CAMPBELL -- Jack McNiel Campbell died peacefully February 14, 2007. He was born October 17, 1916 in Ignacio, CO. The only child of Douglas H. and Verna McNiel Campbell, he moved to Albuquerque in 1924. He is a 1934 graduate of Albuquerque High. He attended the University of New Mexico and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and a graduate of LaSalle Business College. He married Alta Hunter of Mulberry, AR in 1941. Jack served his country as a decorated glider pilot in Europe during World War II. Before and after the war he worked for Standard Oil as a district manager out of Carlsbad, NM. In 1955 he returned to Albuquerque and began his +45-year career as a financial advisor / regional manager. Always the optimist and hard worker, his motto was "You were put on this Earth to work," which he did until age 82. Jack was a longtime Rotarian, Jester, Shriner, and Lobo Club member. Jack enjoyed fishing, reading, cheering for the Lobos, and morning walks through the Victory Hills and Ridgecrest neighborhoods. He was "Albuquerque's oldest paper-boy," tossing the delivered newspapers onto porches as he passed by. He is survived by his son, Richard Campbell and wife, Lorri; daughter, Debra Luther and husband, Dennis; daughter, Elizabeth Campbell; and grandchildren, Ryan and Mariaya Campbell, Mariaya Crawford, and Cody Luther. Jack's wife, Alta, preceded him in death in 1990. Services will be held Thursday, February 22, 2007, 3:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St. NE, reception immediately following. A private military honors ceremony will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico State Veterans Nursing Home, 992 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 or the Ballut Abyad Center, 6600 Zuni Rd. SE, 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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DENHAM -- May Denham, 82, resident of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at a local care facility. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle, SE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 114 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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FIECHTL -- IRENE Irene was born March 31, 1928 and died February 2, 2007 at age 78. She is survived by many family members and friends who will remember her as a faithful servant of Jehovah God for 55 years. We will miss her laughter. A Memorial Service will be held for Irene at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8904 Menaul NE, Albuquerque at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2007.
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FLEMING -- James Grant (Jim) Fleming, 47, died on February 13, 2007, in Albuquerque, due to cancer. Fleming was born in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii on November 28, 1959. His family moved to Brisbane, Australia in 1966, where Jim lived until moving back to the United States to attend university. Fleming received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1982 and his masters and doctorate degrees from Stanford University, in materials science and engineering in 1984 and 1987, respectively. His thesis work concentrated on thermodynamic and kinetic studies of mercury cadmium telluride. During his graduate work he was an Office of Naval Research fellow. After graduation, Fleming was awarded an Alexander von Humboldt fellowship and worked at the Hahn-Meitner Institut in Berlin from 1986 to 1988. His work there involved solar energy conversion. In 1988, Fleming began working at Sandia National Laboratories where he was actively involved in micromachining process development, chemical vapor deposition processes, CMOS process integration, and 3-D photonic lattice design and fabrication. Fleming was the author or co-author of dozens of publications and held more than 20 patents. In 1998, the work undertaken in the area of photonic lattices was selected as one of the top 25 new technologies of the year by Industry Week magazine, which also identified Fleming as one of the 50 R&D stars to watch. His articles appeared in numerous academic journals, including Nature, and articles about his work appeared in several popular publications, such as Wired and the Wall Street Journal. He was promoted to Distinguished Member of Technical Staff in recognition of his many contributions at Sandia and was the recipient of two R&D 100 awards and a Lockheed Martin Nova award. Jim's interests included playing soccer and coaching youth soccer teams (in the AYSO and Duke City leagues), hiking, cycling, woodworking, and gardening. Jim is survived by his wife, Cearlwyn Fleming; his children, Jesse, Keila, and Brighid; his parents, John and Nancy Fleming; and his sister, Ann Fleming McMahon. A Memorial Service will be held at the Howard Johnson Inn, I-40 and Eubank Blvd., Albuquerque, at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2007. Remembrances may be made in the name of Jim Fleming to the Keshet Dance Company, 214 Coal Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
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HERRERA -- ELOY C. Mr. Eloy C. Herrera, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 15, 2007 peacefully at home with his loving family by his side and is now in heaven with our Lord. Mr. Herrera is the beloved husband to Mrs. Lina Herrera, married for 61 years. Mr. Herrera is also survived by his children, Dan Herrera and wife, Linda, Tony Herrera, Larry Herrera and wife, Mercy, Jimmy Herrera and Roseanne, Jane Archuleta, Renie Carmona and husband, Dominic; one brother, Ramon Herrera and wife, Grace; one sisters, Carolina Herrera and nine grandchildren. Mr. Herrera was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in World War I I during the European Theater. Visitation for Mr. Herrera will be Monday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father John Vigil. Cremation has taken place and burial of Mr. Herrera's cremains will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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HUBERT -- Sharon Willison Hubert was born May 18, 1944 and went to be with the Lord February 15, 2007. Formerly of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Sharon was a beautiful, loving, and giving woman. She leaves behind a loving and devoted family, husband, Paul of 43 years; sister, Ruth Vodde of LaCrosse, WI; daughter, Marie Utterback and husband, John of Alliance NE; and a grandson, John Utterback, also of Alliance, NE. We will miss you Greatly. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MORENO -- Melchor "Johnny" Moreno, 73, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2007 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Candelaria "Candy"; son, Alex Salazar Jr. and wife, Helen, of Albuquerque; daughter, Viola Gutierrez and husband, Bert, of Houston, TX; brother, Julian Moreno of Albuquerque; sister, Reyna Moreno of Santa Ana, CA; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and friends, including a special niece, Regina Moreno. Prayer Service will be held Sunday, February 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Services will be held Monday, February 19, 2007, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Brother Richard Mansfield and Pedro Moreno officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Johnny will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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NORDBERG -- Helen Bell Freeman Nordberg passed away February 10, 2007, in Fort Smith, AR. She was born November 29, 1918, in Harrison, AR, daughter of Charles Herbert and Birdie Lou Watkins Bell, where she grew up on the family farm. On December 5, 1936, Helen married George William Freeman of Seneca Falls, NY, a native of England. They became the parents of Dian and James David Freeman, and made their home in Ozark, AR. In 1952, Helen moved to Fort Smith, AR, where she worked as a dental assistant at Fort Chaffee until her marriage, July 21, 1959, to Dr. Harry Donald Nordberg of Salt Lake City, UT. In 1959, they moved to Albuquerque, NM, and established a dental practice in which Helen worked as assistant and office manager. She lived in Albuquerque until October of 2006, when she moved to Fort Smith, AR, to be with her family. She was preceded in death by her husbands; her parents; and by four brothers: Lex F. Bell, F. David Bell, Charles C. Bell, and Richard A. Bell, all of Harrison, AR; and by two sisters: Birdie J. Hickenbottom of Joplin, MO, and Hazel J. Collins of Modesto, CA. She is survived by her children, Dian Layman and David Freeman of Fort Smith, AR: five grandchildren, Mark and Matthew Freeman, Kevin, Brian, and Craig Layman; four great-grandchildren; and by three sisters, Lillian V. Parnell and Virginia C. Schneider of Kansas City, MO, and Celia G. Williams of Batesville, AR. In the 48 years she lived in Albuquerque, Helen made many friends and had many neighbors in whom she took great interest. She was always available in her neighborhood to provide practical nursing care for ailing neighbors, house-sit with pets, give gardening advice, and share the produce and flowers from her garden. Some of these neighbors and friends, in her later years, helped and took care of her, in the absence of her immediate family. Their kindnesses to her will never be forgotten by her family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for donations to be sent to: Park Management Division, P.O. Box 21037, Attention Memorial Tree Program, Albuquerque, NM, 87154. Please mark donations "Helen B. Nordberg, Bench and/or Tree". Either or both will be placed in La Palomita Park.
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NUNEZ -- LOUIE C. IN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUIE C. NUNEZ. FEBRUARY 15, 1937 TO FEBRUARY 13, 1998. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. YOUR FAMILY GLORIA, JOHN, SHEILA, AND RONNIE NUNEZ
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ORONA -- Amalia "Molly" Orona, 88, a long-time resident of Albuquerque since 1940, died Saturday, February 10, 2007. She is survived by her children; John Orona and wife, Gloria, daughter-in-law, Irene Orona, Theresa Anderson; 11 grandchildren, Debra, Leslie, Steven Clifford, Sharon, Leonard, Mark, Felicia, Kenny, Rodney, Albert and James; ten great grandchildren, Bobby, Joshua, Matthew, Nicholas, Phillip, Benjamin, Steven Jr., Brianna, Joey, and Jeremy; three great-great grandchildren, Steven III, Jordan and Natlie Molly; two sisters; and numerous other relatives and friends. Molly was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ann Anderson-Dixon; her son, Jim Orona; three sisters; and three brothers. She was born on April 10, 1918 in Corrales, NM to Juan and Petrita Gutierrez. Molly was a long time member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE Friday, February 16, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE, Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. with Father Michael Cimino, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. A reception will follow the burial. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Anderson, Leonard Dixon, Steven Anderson, Mark Orona, Albert Orona, and Nicholas Saiz. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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PACHECO -- Augustine J. Pacheco, 94, a resident of Alameda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2007 with his loving family at his side. He was dearly loved and will be forever missed. Augustine was born in Martineztown on February 28, 1912 and was a WWII Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia; sons, Frank, Manuel, Tony, and Robert; and son-in-law, Michael A. Gutierrez. He is survived by his one and only daughter, Sandra B. Gutierrez; sons, Larry Pacheco and wife, Liz and Victor Pacheco and wife, Shelley of Olympia, WA; daughters-in-law, Lily Pacheco and Emily Olivares; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson; a brother, Ignacio Pacheco and wife, Laura; and a sister, Eloisa Montoya. Visitation for Augustine will be on Monday, February 19, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service from 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Alameda Mortuary with Deacon Joe Santana officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park where he will be laid to rest alongside his wife and sons who preceded him in death. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Larry A. Pacheco, Michael A. Gutierrez Jr., and Anthony Pacheco and his great-grandsons, Valentin Trujillo II, Andres Trujillo, and Jordan Hughes. Honorary Pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Yvette Trujillo, Augusta Mora, Cynthia Pacheco, Lydia Gutierrez, Amber Pacheco, Jessica Pacheco, Whitney Pacheco, and Danielle Pacheco. Arrangements entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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POTENZIANI -- David Andrew Potenziani August 4, 1977 - January 30, 2007 David Andrew Potenziani, beloved son of Frank and Cheryl Potenziani, died unexpectedly on January 30, 2007 in Carlsbad, CA. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Cheryl; grandmother, Martha Potenziani; brothers, Frederick and Gregory; sister, Cyrena; precious nephews, Taylor, Matthew, and Trenton; cherished niece, Isabella; uncles, aunts, and many friends. His wit, loyalty, and love will be greatly missed. Memorial Services were held in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please include reference number 18009281 on gifts.
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ROBERTS -- Jamie K. Roberts, 49, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. She is survived by her loving two daughters, five grandchildren, father, and life-long partner. Also surviving are her two brothers, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. May the sun never set on Jaime, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She gave more of herself to everyone around her, before she thought of herself. She is loved and will be deeply missed. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Monday, February 19, 2007, 6:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 9:30 a.m., St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE. Interment will take place immediately following Services at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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SANCHEZ -- JENNIE C. In celebration of the life of Jennie C. Sanchez on the 2nd Anniversary of her passing away, we want everyone who knew her to pray for her. She will be forever in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by: her children Shirley, Michael, Fred, Michelle and nine grandchildren with one great-grandchild on the way. She was a: RN, loved singing and art and contributed greatly everywhere she lived and worked. We Love you and miss you. You live on in our thoughts and in our hearts forever.
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SMOOT -- Thomasita V. Garcia-Smoot, 79, passed away February 14, 2007. She is survived by her son, Aaron Smoot; daughter, Stephanie Garcia; sister, Juanita Gonzales; grandchildren, Sarah Smoot, David Garcia, Frances Garcia, and Desire Smoot; great-grandchildren, Lorenzo Smoot and Santiago Smoot. A Rosary for Thomasita will be recited Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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THOMPSON -- W. Ragon Thompson M.D., a true southern gentleman, gardener, skier, and world traveler died on January 26, 2007 at the age of 71 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. He was born on September 8, 1935 in Clarksville, Arkansas to Anna Augusta Ragon Thompson and Roger Leon "Buster" Thompson. His parents; his sister, Luanne Thompson; and his sister-in-law, Jan Thompson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Byron Alfred Thompson and niece, Anna Beth Thompson of Springdale, Arkansas; his aunt, Mary Johnson of Clarksville, Arkansas; his cousins, Kay Nevins of Searcy, Arkansas, Rosemary Dyke of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lee Ragon of Denver, Colorado; his adopted daughter, Madonna Stewart and her brothers and sisters and their families. He is also survived by his friend of thirty years, Charlotte Mary Toulouse, the extended Toulouse family, and his wonderful caregivers and friends, Ben Megah, Denise Corder, Victoria Secrest, Linda Heflin, Tiffany Megah, Geneva Megah and Heritage Hospice. At the age of 17 Dr. Thompson entered The University of the Ozarks in Clarksville. Upon earning his undergraduate degree in 1956 he went on to medical school at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. After graduation from medical school he came to Albuquerque where he did an internship at the University of New Mexico Medical School. He completed a residency in 1968 at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock in Obstetrics and Gynecology, which became his specialty for the rest of his medical career. He served in the United States Air Force as a Captain from 1963 to 1965. In 1968 he returned to Albuquerque where he worked at Lovelace Clinic and in 1973 he entered private practice with his friend and colleague Scott Taylor M.D. until he retired from medicine in 1986. He then moved to Ouray, Colorado where he owned two art galleries and became an excellent picture framer. In 2002 he moved back to Albuquerque so he could be surrounded by loving friends who would help him through his final journey. A Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2006 with the The Rev. Geoffrey Butcher from Nashville, Tennessee officiating. He will be buried in the family plot in Clarksville, Arkansas. Donations in memory of Dr. Thompson can be made to two of the organizations where he gave not only of his money but his time, Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, 701 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, or Second Chance Humane Society, PO Box 2096, Ridgway, CO 81432. If you were one of the hundreds of infants or the mother of one he delivered there will be a display at the mortuary where a picture of the babies as he first saw them and as the adults they have become can be placed anytime this week, during normal business hours, and prior to the service. A reception will follow immediately after the service at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel East, 15 Hotel Circle NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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VIALPANDO -- Beatrice F. Vialpando. 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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WELCH -- Daniel E. Welch February 25, 1915 - January 30, 2007 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Decorated World War II veteran, retired Air Force at Kirtland AFB, NM. Survived by wife, Betty; daughters, Pamela (son-in-law, Barry Seace) and Wanda; son, John; granddaughter, Danielle (husband, Michael Luca); great-granddaughter, Gabrielle; and sister, Evelyn Hussey. Preceded in death by son, Dusty. Old as we grow, we will always miss our daddy.
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