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ARGYRES -- Pete George Argyres, born September 14, 1963, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 18, 2007. Pete was known for his zest for life and those who surrounded him; he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Pete lived life to the fullest with his dogs he called "the boys" (Black and Boz). He was preceded in death by his best friend and fishing buddy, Mike Strother. Pete leaves behind his parents, George and Katherine Argyres of Albuquerque; his brothers, Dino Argyres and his daughter, Shay Lynn of Albuquerque, Franks Argyres and wife, Vanessa and their two boys, Andrew and Georgie of Seattle, WA, and Demetres Argyres also of Albuquerque; along with numerous other relatives and friends. The Trisagion will be Monday, May 21, 2007, in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Services will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at St George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St. SE, with Father Paul Patitsas presiding; burial to follow in Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NM Heart Association, St George Greek Orthodox Church, or a charity of your choice. Pete's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Lootsios, Dr. Ierides, Dr. Salim Wolji, and the entire staff of the CCC Unit of Presbyterian Hospital for all of their help and support during this trying time. Arrangements and Services are under the care and direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary A Member of Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE 505-842-8800
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

CARTER -- George Leonard Carter Jr. was born April 25, 1954 in Merced, CA and went home to with our Lord and Savior May 11, 2007. He was the son of George L. and Evelyn L. Carter Sr. and is survived by his son, George L. Carter III; sisters, Nora J. Carter and Stephanie A. Carter, all of Albuquerque; and brother, Michael D. Carter and wife, Carla of Fresno, CA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda M. Flennoy. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends in Albuquerque as well as in Maui, HI. George was an Iron Worker here in Albuquerque and in his last residence of Hawaii until a disabling accident three years ago. He loved God, life, laughter, and was very giving. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 10;00 a.m. at New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church on 1901 Pennsylvania NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements entrusted to: A Member of The Daniels Family Funeral Services Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

D'ARCO -- Fr. Andrew P. D'arco May 21, 1950 - May 27, 1992 Happy Birthday Andy Love Mom and Dad
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

FRANCHINI -- LORI JAN FRANCHINI-BASHAM May 21, 1958 - July 1, 1988 Sometimes there is a child So special, so full of generosity, Of courage, of love, That everyone she touches is changed, Is enhanced, is enlighted That child is Lori. The miracle of her life will live Within all who knew her. Her light will shine . . . always. Lori, dear, we honor the date of your birth, your precious memory that lives in our hearts and give thanks to the Lord for your 30 short years. We love you honey. Your family, Gene, Glynnie, Pam, Jamie, Gina, and Nancy
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

HURTADO -- Manuel Hurtado October 7, 1945 - May 21, 2006 You were the backbone of our family. We pray that your love and guidance will help keep the family together until we are reunited in Paradise.
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

JARAMILLO -- MELCOR Mr. Melcor Jaramillo went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aurelia. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Pagan and husband, Edward, Patricia Lascano, Melcor Anthony Jaramillo Jr., Roy R. Jaramillo, Steven Jaramillo, Felix Jaramillo and wife, Tanya, and Cecilia Duran; six brothers, Jerry Jaramillo, Henry Jaramillo, Pete Jaramillo, Manuel Jaramillo, Louie Jaramillo, and Edward Jaramillo; two sisters Stella Garza and Marcelina Orona; 14 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Melcor will be dearly missed. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. also at the church. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Funeral services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

KYGER -- Charles Filmore Kyger passed away from natural causes early May 15, 2007 at the age of 80. Chuck was born in Elk City, Kansas, in 1926, and served in the U.S. Navy's Pacific theater during World War II on board the destroyer U.S.S. Young. After the war he attended and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in engineering and a commission to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the new U.S. Air Force. With a promotion to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, he served on board a B-50 Superfortress strategic bomber. While stationed at Fort Bliss, Chuck was introduced to crewmate Bud Reidy's sister, Kitty. They fell in love and married and, once Chuck received his honorable discharge, made their home in Albuquerque where Chuck went to work at the nascent Sandia National Laboratory where he spent his entire 35-year professional career. They had four children, Kevin, Peggy, Mary Kay, and David, who would go on to give them nine grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Kitty; his son-in-law, Ron Claghorn; granddaughters, Katherine and Kristina; and grandson, Jerry Claghorn; his son Kevin, wife, Julia, and grandsons, Scott and Alex Kyger; his daughter, Mary Kay, husband, Michael, and grandsons, Andy and Troy Hatfield; and his son, David, wife, Debbie, grandson, Dan and granddaughter, Ellen Kyger. Chuck's life was spent giving invaluable and loving service to his family, his country, and his God, and all who knew him had their lives enriched for the time our paths through life shared his. Cremation has taken place and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

LUCERO -- Ramona Cecilia Lucero "Little Grandma", beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, entered eternal life on May 19, 2007. She was born in Dilia, NM on January 4, 1920. A resident of Albuquerque since 1959, she was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Little Grandma will be greatly missed by eight sons and daughters, 39 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones. She was known for her generous hospitality and wonderful cooking. She leaves a legacy of charity to those she touched. She opened our hearts and taught us to accept others as they are. We will forever cherish the memories of the good times we had with her. Ramona was an amazing woman with a huge heart. She loved everyone who came into her life unconditionally and she touched them with her understanding and caring. She is now in the arms of God's angels. We are truly blessed to have had her in our lives. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Reymundo A. Lucero, children Eloy, Florentino, and John; grandchildren, Mark Velasquez, Ivan Lujan, and Paul Sanchez Sr.; sisters, Angie, Evelyn, and Carmen; brother, Tony, and daughter-in-law, Loretta Lucero. She is survived by her brother, Ernest Martinez whom she raised, and his wife, Marylou of Pueblo, CO; daughters, Virginia Vigil, Patsy Sanchez, Roselee Barela, Lillian Aragon, and husband, Arthur of Albuquerque; daughter, Beatrice Velasquez and husband, Cayetano of Denver, CO; and sons, Jose Lucero and Alfred Lucero and wife, Mary of Albuquerque and Joe Lucero of Denver, CO. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Barela, Shawn Sanchez, Mark Martinez, Morris Lucero, Roman Lujan, and J.R. Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Barela, Gerald Aragon, Alonzo Soto, and Paul Sanchez, Jr. The Rosary will be recited Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 550 Atrisco Dr. SW, with interment to follow At Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary Westside Chapel Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Rosary. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

MCVAY -- Julia C. McVay, 90, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed from this life, at home with her family, to be with her Lord and Savior, May 15, 2007. She was born Julia Chavez on November 13, 1916 in Magdalena, NM to a pioneering New Mexican family. Throughout Julia's blessed life, she was a devout Christian and had complete trust and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. She enjoyed gardening and baking. She was an avid seamstress, hymn writer, organist, and guitarist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald McVay, and her daughter, Joyce Dees. Julia is survived by her loving daughter, Judith Seligman; her granddaughter and husband, Lissa and Joe Guzman; her granddaughter, Kristen Robinson; her granddaughter and husband, Sheri and Richard Leger; and her grandsons, Tommy Montoya and David Lovato; her great-granddaughter and husband, Ashley and Jacob Wilson; her great-grandchildren, Tazianne Gomez Leger, Richie Leger Jr., Tristan Leger, and Trey Leger. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2007, 2 p.m. at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, located at 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. The family wishes to thank the staff of Amber Care Hospice, and special thanks to her Nurse, Kenny Dean and Nurse's Assistant, Fatima Ceballos.
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

NORTON -- Robert G. Norton, age 73, of Albuquerque, passed away May 18, 2007. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 9:00 a.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with ennichement to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice Foundation, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, 87111. Attn: Lorraine West. French Mortuary, Inc. 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

OBRIST -- Alberta G. Obrist passed away May 18, 2007 at age 103 less one day. She was born May 19, 1904 in Wichita, KS to Jacob Henry Voth and Alberta G. Shipley. She was preceded in death by her mother from tuberculosis when she was only 16 months old; her father in 1931; her husband of 54 years, William Obrist in 1981; and two older sisters, Florence Ellmaker, and Esther Brown. After completing high school she graduated in Expression from the Three Arts Conservatory. She was a bookkeeper at Orr's Bookstore for a number of years before her marriage to William Obrist in 1937. When William became a Postal Inspector, they were transferred to Pueblo, CO. Two years later during WWII, they were sent to Albuquerque where they remained. Alberta worked as a floral designer for Ives Flower Shop. During the war she rolled bandages for our wounded service men. She enjoyed cooking and made delicious dinners for visiting Inspectors as well as service men on special holidays. She was active with her husband in NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) as well as the Elk's Club. She is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Lemmon (Bill); grandsons, Terry Stein (Karen) and Bill Lemmon, Jr.; granddaughter, Susan K. Lemmon; three great-granddaughters, Danielle Walker (Brandon), Amber Spiers (Debtrell), and Rebecca Stein; one great-great-granddaughter, Katie Spiers; and nephew, Paul Ellmaker (Wanda). Services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. with family prayer and viewing at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12701 Indian School Rd. NE, with Bishop Steven Morrison conducting. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

RHODEN -- DUWAYNE K. Sgt. Duwayne K. Rhoden, age 36, beloved son, and brother, was called to his heavenly home, Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall. Interment will follow at the Assembly of God Cemetery in Cuba, NM. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

ROWDABAUGH -- Marshall J Rowdabaugh, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died in Albuquerque on Thursday, May 17, 2007. He was born November 5, 1918 in West Liberty, IA, the second child of Bertha Bernice and Seth Earl Rowdabaugh. Marshall is survived by his son, Kirk M Rowdabaugh, his wife, Patricia and their daughter, Rachael of Phoenix, AZ; and daughter, Marsha L. Jacklin, her husband, William and their daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ray Josephson of Albuquerque; three sisters, Ruth McKinney of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Baja Clarke of Portola Valley, CA; Jo An Johnson of Fremont, CA; brother, Earl Rowdabaugh, of Orland IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Louise Rowdabaugh in 2004. A long-time member of Albuquerque's Medical Community, Marshall received his pre-med degree in 1941 from The University of Texas at El Paso (then West Texas School of Mines and Metallurgy). He proudly became a member of the U.S. Army Medical Corps following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Marshall completed his Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University in 1945. Following military service in 1948, he practiced general medicine in South Bend, Indiana until 1950. After pursuing a residency in anesthesia in 1951, the family relocated to Albuquerque in 1952. Marshall attained National Board Certification in Anesthesiology and practiced with Albuquerque Anesthesia Associates until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of Rotary Club, the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and New Mexico Medical Political Action Committee. Marshall enjoyed bridge, round dancing, cooking and gardening after his retirement. Friends of Dr. Rowdabaugh will gather Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel to celebrate his life. Graveside Services will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to University of New Mexico School of Medicine Scholarship Ship Fund, MSC08 4700, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007

WARREN -- Miriam B. Warren, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for more than sixty years, passed away on May 18, 2007 in Albuquerque. Mrs.Warren was born on June 10, 1915 to Charles Burtis and Emma True (Newby) Barnes of Las Vegas, NM. She graduated Suma Cum Laude of her class at Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM in 1937. She belonged to the Tri Sigma Sorority Alumni and Eastern Star. Her interests were family, home, traveling, bookkeeping and reading. She was the previous co-owner and bookkeeper for Warren Auto Supply and ABC Mobile Brakes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert (Deb) Warren in 1974. She is survived by a son, Michael Warren and his wife, Margaret, of Eden Prairie, MN; a daughter, True Dee Paques and husband, Ed, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Robin Baxter and her husband, James, Jon Paques and his wife, Stephanie, of Albuquerque, and Deborah Chebatar and her husband, Gerry, of Virginia; and four great-grandchildren, Debbie Jo Baxter, Justin and Shaun Paques, and Jason Chebatar; a niece, Zona Faye Cottrill and her husband, Richard; as well as several grand-nieces and -nephews. Viewing and Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. The Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Reverend Raymond Franks will be presiding over the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Home A member of Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlilse Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Mon May 21, 2007