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ANAYA -- Jose (Joe) Medina Anaya, 82, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007. He was born January 22, 1925 in Tucumcari, a son of Leucadio and Adelicia Anaya. He served in the Army at the age of 17, during World War II. After returning, he married Rose Garcia, November 14, 1945 in Lakeview, TX. In 62 years of marriage, they raised six children, living in New Mexico, Texas, and California. They returned to their beloved New Mexico upon retirement in 1994. Survivors include his loving wife, Rose; two daughters and three sons, JoAnn Thornton, Jimmy (Linda) Anaya; Jerry (Lidia) Anaya; Jennifer Anaya, all of Wilmington, CA; Jacob Anaya, Edgewood, NM; nine grandchildren: Dawn, Jenny, Lisa, Joseph, Leslie Ann, Jerome, Steven, Julie, and Anthony. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren and his faithful dog, Lucky. He was preceded in death by one son, Johnnie Anaya; three brothers; and one sister. The Holy Rosary will be recited Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW, where friends and family may call for a visitation one hour prior to the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 25, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Josephs on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW. Interment will take place at 2:30 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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ANAYA -- Levi A. Anaya, age 66, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2007 in Albuquerque. He was born on September 14, 1940 to Liberato and Feliz Anaya. Levi worked for Sandia National Labs from 1970 and retired in 1997, as a Mill Wright in the fabrication department. Levi was a Judo instructor for 27 years and had his own Dojo, "Judo Clubs, Inc". While teaching Judo he trained many National and World Judo Champions, he loved to ride horses, camp, hunt, and fish. Levi is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margarita Anaya; his children, Rosalie Darlene Anaya, Geralyn Gloria Lindsey and husband, Austin, and Levi Andrew Anaya and wife, Christina; six grandchildren, Felicia, Renee, and Alexander Apodaca, and Justin Lindsey, Iliana Anaya, and Mwadi Anaya-Greene; two brothers, Samuel Anaya and Joseph Anaya and wife, Eva; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 24, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Monsignor Eggert, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice, Attn. Executive Director, P.O. Box 26666, 87125 French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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BARTON -- Jennie Marie Barton, 98, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2007. Jennie is survived by her son, William R. Barton and wife, Thelma; four grandchildren, William R. Barton and wife, Lu, Gail Cooley and husband, Gerald, Deborah Davis, and Kenneth Barton and wife, Michelle; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Barton in 1974. There will be no memorial services at her request, knowing that her family and friends will remember her as a loyal and happy person. Cremation has taken place and burial of cremated remains will take place in Uniontown, PA, next to her husband in the family plot. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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CAIRE -- Mercedes Caire went home to be with the Lord at the age of 78 (September 25, 1928 - May 18, 2007). A Rosary for Mrs. Caire will be recited on Wednesday evening, May 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Reception will follow the Rosary at the St. Anne Parish Hall. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice, for the wonderful service they provided the family. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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DICKERSON -- Thomas Wesley Dickerson Jr., infant son of Thomas Wesley Dickerson, Sr. and Angelic Suzette Dickerson, passed away on May 12, 2007. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Bishop Louis Thomas Higgins III of the City View Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be officiating. In addition to the parents, Thomas is survived by a sister, Jovie Elizabeth Dickerson; maternal grandparents, Hector and Linda Navarrette; paternal grandmother, Rebecca Patrice Dickerson; and numerous other relatives in Albuquerque. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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DILLON -- Jimmie Thomas Dillon, 83, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Adeline Eleanor Dillon of the family home in Albuquerque; brother, Paul, his wife, and children; sister, Leona and her children; sister, Trudy and her children. Services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. He was a loving husband, neighbor and friend and will be missed by many. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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EAVES -- Barbara Eaves of Peralta, NM, 72, died Monday, May 21, 2007 from injuries received in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Wright. She is survived by her husband, Robert Eaves; five sons: Phillip Wright of Las Cruces, Bobby Eaves of Albuquerque, Walter Wright, Mike and Jon Eaves of Odessa, TX; one daughter, Tammy Wright of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 4;00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley in Belen, NM, 19381 HWY 85.
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EVANS -- Dana Gwendolyn Evans June 12, 1937 - May 18, 2007 Dana Gwendolyn Evans, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend has left us to travel another journey. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL to Mr. Joseph Oliver and Ruby Smith Evans, Dana embraced her father's deep compassion and wisdom, and her mother's strength and resolute purpose. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Dana made her way west, via an internship in Washington D.C., a graduate degree from the University of Reno, and a marriage in San Francisco. Ultimately and unforeseen, Dana found herself atop a 7000 foot plateau nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos was a town she never imagined herself living in, much less heard of. Nevertheless, Dana settled in with her husband, young son, and daughter soon to arrive. She fell in love with the land and people and New Mexico became her home for the next forty years. Dana and her husband created the first documentary film company in New Mexico. Aside from awards that she and her husband won together, Dana independently received more than two dozen national and international awards for her writing, directing and producing of films and videos. Dana was a full time mom, an actor in the Los Alamos Little Theater, founding member of the National Organization for Women's Los Alamos chapter, Board Member of Santa Fe's Historical Foundation, Board Member of the Mary Sidney Society and active in numerous writing groups and speaking engagements. In 1982, after living in Cuernavaca, Mexico for a year with her family, Dana started a film distribution company, and in time ventured into writing feature screenplays, five in all. For the last seven years she has been Director and Executive Director of the International Screenwriting Conference in Santa Fe. Her latest project was a documentary and docudrama challenging the Shakespearean Authorship Question with a new candidate Countess of Pembroke, Mary Sidney. Dana is survived by her children, son, Christian Alaric Evans Balibrera and daughter, Dana Alexandra Balibrera; her sister, and brother-in-law, Sandra Ellen and Thomas Boone of Chatanooga, TN; her brother, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Smith Evans, Ret. of Tuscaloosa, AL; nieces and nephews: Stephen Evans Alley, Anne Kristen Richardson, Michael Grant Evans, Joseph Oliver Evans III, David Smith Evans and their families; Miguel Angel Balibrera, Rene Alberto Balibrera, Angela Mia Ayangos and their families; her beloved aunts: Minnie Magdelena Edmonds of Tuscaloosa, AL, Rose Evans Hall of Key Largo, FL and Theresa Evans of North Carolina and their families; dear and devoted friend, Frances J. Fitts of Dallas, TX; and dear and devoted friends and family here in Santa Fe and across the U.S. Dana Evans was a wondrous force amidst us. She had the heart and pride of a lioness, the tenacity of a Kansas City tornado, the passion of a Puccini aria, the love and tenderness of a John Lennon ballad and a sense of humor, let's just say there was not a day without a good dose of it. Admired and loved madly, she will be sorely missed. Godspeed, my love. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ambercare Hospice in Santa Fe and/or The Mary Sidney Society. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the Unitarian Church of Santa Fe at 3:00 p.m. with the reception to follow. La Paloma Funeral Home LOCALLY OWNED AND FAMILY OPERATED 1424 4TH Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-2555
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GARCIA -- GILBERT J. Mr. Gilbert J. Garcia, 65, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 21, 2007. Mr. Garcia is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-seven years, Isabel; five children, Gilbert Garcia, Lawrence Garcia, Mannie Garcia and wife, Eileen, Madaline Garcia, and Gilbert M. Garcia and girlfriend, Grace; his brothers and sisters, Mel Garcia and wife, Neilda, Virginia Gutierrez, and husband, Julian, Ramon Garcia and wife, Erin, Martha Montano and husband, Demetrio, Carmel Garcia and wife, Anelia, Steven Garcia, and Ida Montano and husband, Hilario; ten grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Adela Carrillo; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Manuel Carrillo. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday 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 Deacon Tibo Chavez. Final visitation will be Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church. 1400 Arenal SW, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Bijoy Frances. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Garcia, Mannie Garcia, Gilbert M. Garcia, Felipe Montano, Phillip Garcia, and Johnny Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Chavez and Leroy Garcia. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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GRANT -- Tillie A. Grant, 91, a life-long resident of New Mexico, went home with the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2007. She is survived by her children: Dianna and husband, Tony Bargas, Priscilla and husband, Harry Schiltz, Marie Achilles, Joey Grant and wife, Sheila; grandchildren, Michelle Anaya (Freddie), Martin Bargas (Vanessa), Robert Bargas (Valerie), John Bargas, Wayne Schiltz, David Palmer (Jen), Patrick Schiltz (Faith), Robbie Schiltz, Timmie Schiltz, Dr. Chad Achilles, Todd Achilles, Grant Achilles, Joseph Grant, and Melissa Grant; great-grandchildren, Michael, Isaac, Isaiah, Paige, Mia, Amari, Sean, Sebastian, Zachary, Nathaniel, Cheyenne, Emma, and Robbie; great-great-granddaughter, Cameryn; sister, Dora Zamora; brother-in-law, Dickie Grant; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Grant; son-in-law, Doug Achilles; granddaughter, Jennifer Grant; and great-grandsons, Isidro and Israel Anaya. Mrs. Grant graduated from Capitan High School as valedictorian and was a star basketball player. She got an associates degree in business from Browning Business College. She was one of the founding members of Holy Ghost Parish, a member of the Altar Rosary Society, was a lector and Eucharistic minister. Mrs. Grant was very active at St. Pius School while her children were students. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt and always put others before herself. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Visitation will be one hour prior to the rosary. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Thursday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 713 4th SW, Albuquerque 87102. Special thanks to Presbyterian Hospice, especially Brenda, Irene, Dianna, and Jane for their care. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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LOVATO -- Rosie Lovato, 62, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2007, surrounded by her loving family at her bedside, after a brief battle with stomach cancer. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. and a Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 25, 2007 at 9:00 a.m., both at Our Lady of Belen Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the name of Rosie Lovato to the New Mexico Cancer Foundation 4901 Lang Ave. NE, ABQ, NM 87109.
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MCTIGHE -- Sue McTighe, 64, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2007 after a brave battle with lung disease. Sue was born May 24, 1942 in Queens, NY. She spent much of her life on the family farm in Windsor, MA. She later moved to New Mexico to be with her sister, and also spent many years with her dear friends. Sue enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and was a precious friend to everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hilda Brown; brother, Robert Schmidt; grandmother, Lillian Leya; aunt, Margaret Brown; sister, Doris Giles; and brother, Richard Schmidt. Sue is survived by her brother-in-law, Reginald Giles; niece, Margaret Giese and husband, Chris; nephew, Reggie Giles; all of Rio Rancho; sister-in-law, Joy Schmidt; nephew, Andrew Schmidt and wife, Trish; niece, Kristie Schmidt; cousins, Bruce Belason and wife, Ann, Linda Belason, Judy Greene and husband, Ron, and George Brown, all of Massachusetts; and cousin, Scott Brown and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007, her birthday, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. It has been suggested that in lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 7001 Menual Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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MONTOYA -- Lidia A. Montoya Mom, we miss you so much. It has been a year ago that God decided your work on earth was over. We know you are rejoicing in heaven with the Angels. All our love, your children Olivia, Joe, Estella, Rebecca, Bennie and Felix
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NEVADA -- Henry Nevada, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Sunday, May 20, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emily Nevada; three children, Ernie Nevada and wife, Petra, of Albuquerque, Emily Nolan of Frederick, CO, and Phillip Nevada and wife, Ronnie; 11 grandchildren, Bradley Nolan and wife, Kelly, Scott Nolan, Ryan Nolan, Robert Nevada, Eric Nevada and wife, Andrea, Elizabeth Nevada, Jarrod Loretto and wife, Shayleen, Michelle Kaemerer and husband, John, Phillip Nevada, Jason Clapp and wife, Pamela, and Justin Clapp; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan, Leah, Patrick, Natalie, Cheyanne, Jaiden, Jacelynn, and Taylor; and numerous other relatives and friends. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Dolores Pena Nevada; one brother; and three sisters. He was born on May 31, 1915 in Los Angeles, CA. Henry joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and served until 1945 during WWII. He married Emily Salazar in 1945 and moved to Albuquerque where he was a produce manager for Furr's Supermarkets until his retirement in 1980. Henry stayed home for three months before returning to work at Otero's Cost Plus where he worked until age 82. He served as President of the Retail Clerks Union from 1963 to 1967. Henry enjoyed serving his customers through the many years and watching professional golf. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, Thursday, May 24, 2007, 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Thursday, May 24, 2007, 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Attn. Executive Director, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666 . Henry's family would like to express a special thanks to his caregivers, Deborah, Bernadette, and Brenda and neighbors, Charlotte Marquez and Lorene Valdez. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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QUICK -- Inez Evelyn (Titsworth) Quick, 82, died on May 18, 2007 at Princeton Place in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to Nancy McQuery and Floyd Titsworth on May 27, 1924 in Aspermont, TX. She lived the majority of her life in New Mexico where she was a homemaker and loved to garden, weave, croquechet, kraftwork, knit, and especially hunt arrowheads. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Marion A. Quick; one son, Marion Quick Jr. and wife, Carol of Bloomfield, NM; three grandchildren, Holly, Marsha Lee, and Michael; five great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by two infant daughters; two brothers; and one sister. An informal gathering of family and friends will be at Palm Chapel at Strong-Thorne Funeral Home, 1100 Coal SW, Albuquerque, NM at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nay 25, 2007. Memorials may be made to Princeton Place, 500 Louisiana Blvd. NE in Albuquerque 87108. We will all miss Inez.
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QUINONES -- Maria Luisa (Licha) Quinones of Bayard, NM, died May 15, 2007, in Las Cruces. She was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua on August 25, 1928 to Apolonio Moreno and Dolores de las Casas. She started singing in the church choir since the age of six. She had a beautiful singing voice and sang in numerous community and church events with her son, Nacho. She co-produced "Canciones Para Ninos" - a musical tape and book of children's songs in Spanish. She also sang in the Smithsonian Institute corrido exhibit in Silver City and Bayard and the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe. She was a woman of deep faith and love. Two of her favorite sayings were, "Dios adelante y yo tras de El" and "Si Dios es servido." She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, Jesus Quinones; and grandson, Ronald Lozano. She is survived by two daughters - Maria Elena Ortiz and husband, Tony, of Las Cruces, and Maria Bertha Silva and husband, Jeremiah, of York Valley, Arizona; four sons - Jesus Quinones, Jr., of Albuquerque; Dr. Luis Ignacio (Nacho) Quinones and wife, Isabel, of Las Cruces; Carlos Quinones and wife, Cheria, of Santa Fe; and David Quinones of New York City; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in Baca's Funeral Chapels in Silver City with the Rosary scheduled for 6 p.m.; Visitation in Baca's Chapel of Prayer in Las Cruces will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007 with the Rosary at 7 p.m.; the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Masonic Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. Phone: 527-2222.
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RAJKOVIC -- Robert Michael Rajkovic, 27, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died unexpectedly on May 17, 2007. He was born in Valparaiso, IN on May 12, 1980, and he moved to Albuquerque in 1990. Robert is survived by his mother, Rosa Rajkovic; his brothers, Nicholas Richard Blume and Michael Allen Rajkovic; two nieces; and one nephew. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert; and his grandparents, Bogoljub and Marija Rajkovic. Viewing, visitation and Services will be held on May 24, 2007 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. At 6:30 p.m., Father George Sondergaard will preside over the Eastern Orthodox Panakhida and Choir, also being held in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services. Interment will be held in Lake County, IN. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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ROMERO -- David R. Romero, age 78, has risen with the Lord on May 21, 2007. David was born in Santa Fe, NM on April 4, 1929. A resident of Albuquerque, NM for 52 years, he was a retired machinist. He was known for his passion for helping people. David was one of the founders of the St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Therese Catholic Church. He was also a Eucharistic Minister to the homebound, a Lector, and was involved in Annual Catholic Appeal. David, and his wife Connie, were also involved in the Cursillo Movement. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and Saturday shopping at Costco. He was an example of Christ's love through his humility and kindness; teaching his children through generosity to others. He was always willing to share his time, talents, and possessions with anyone who needed them. In God's Kingdom he joins his loving and devoted wife, Consuelo "Connie" Romero; his son, Miguel "Mike" Romero; his parents, Richardo and Julia Romero; his brother, Richard Romero and wife, Dolores; his godson, David; and nephew, Juan Romero; and son-in-law, Joe Estrada. He leaves behind his sons, Raymond and Charley Romero, Orlando Romero and wife, Donna; his daughters, Rosanne Tena and husband, Richard, Camille Melton and husband, Jeff, and Marcella Gallegos and husband, Ray; grandchildren, Lisa Ortiz and husband, Kenny, Sarah and Adam Melton, Jaimie and Jessica Romero, Jeana Rae, David, Diego, Yleana and Marcos Gallegos; great grandchildren, Isaac Estrada and Judah Ortiz; sisters, Sr. Josephine and Virginia Romero; numerous Godchildren, nieces, and nephews. A special Thanks to his physician Dr. David Scrase and his caregiver, Dora Castillo. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you send donations to the St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Therese Church in his name. Rosary to be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2007 10:00 a.m. both at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred.
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SAGER -- The Reverend Susan Ward Sager, Episcopal Priest, wife, mother, advocate for the homeless, Registered Nurse and absolutely great cook passed away on Friday, May 12, 2007, following an all too short battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of almost 42 years, Edward M. Sager M.D.; her daughter, Susan Elizabeth Sager and partner, Kristine Riccardi of Portland, OR; her son, Major Edward M. Sager III and his wife, Lisa of Alexandria, VA; and her son, Matthew W. Sager and his wife, Jennifer of Ramona, CA. She is also survived by her brother, The Rev. Jeremiah Ward IV; and her mother, Lucie B. Ward, both of the Woodlands, TX; and cousins, Stewart Epperson of Austin, TX and Leverett Bogle and his wife, Sara of Rio Rancho; and many other friends and family members. Also surviving is her Border Collie, Lola. She was preceded in death by her father, Jeremiah Ward III. She was born in Wharton, TX on October 15, 1942 and attended the University of Texas, graduating in 1965 with a degree in Nursing. While in school she met her future husband, Ed and they were married December 18, 1965 in Georgetown, VA. After three years of Air Force duty with her then-Captain husband, they both settled in Albuquerque where they raised a family. She was ordained a Deacon and then a Priest by Bishop Richard Trelease and used her talents primarily working with the homeless, for whom she became a strong advocate. She enjoyed travel, working in her garden, her friends, her children and her dog. She and her husband were good friends, very much in love and for the most part inseparable. For 11 years during the summer they journeyed to Honduras to a rural village with a group to furnish much needed medical care to the local population. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at 601 Montano Rd. NW, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Martin's Hospitality Center Day Shelter Program at PO Box 27258 Albuquerque, NM 87125. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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SCUSSEL -- June Gwendolyn Scussel, 88, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at Lenoir Skilled Nursing Facility. June was born on May 12, 1919 in Denver, CO, the daughter of the late Judge G.C. Olsen and Helen Marie (Gallagher) Olsen. She attended high school in Kermit, TX and Texas State College for Women, now Texas Women's University in Denton, TX. June was the co-owner of a restaurant in Pyote, TX during World War II and retired from the Civil Service Industry, where she spent many dedicated years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, active in the Widows' Person Group, and was an avid Bridge player. Living most of her life in Albuquerque, NM she loved all things about the Southwest, from the people and the art to the beautiful balloon festivals. She was united in marriage to the late Robert Scussel, who proceeded her in death on April 25, 1981. Survivors include her daughter, Patrice Vale and her husband, L. Kenneth; granddaughter, Michelle and her husband, Adam, all of Columbia; and great-grandchildren, Britany Montgomery, Kenny Montgomery, Robert Betts, and Andrew Baggett. In addition to her parents and husband, one sister, Peggy Sanders, preceded her in death. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Memorial Funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 3 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in New Mexico. Memorial Contributions may be made to Children's Miracle Network, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65201. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetary.com
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SMITH -- Victor Herbert Smith was born in Little Rock, AR, April 18, 1933 and departed this life Thursday, May 17, 2007. He was the first child of Dorothy Briggs. On January 27, 1952, Victor was united in holy matrimony for 50 years to Charlotte Johnson Smith, who passed February 22, 2002. To this union three children were born. In 2005, Victor united again in holy matrimony to Cheryl Parish, who passed May 26, 2006. Victor served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years and pursued another career with the government as a Civil Service member for an additional 20 years, totaling 43 years with the United States government. He leaves to lovingly celebrate his memories, two daughters, Claudia James and Lydia Nicholson; one son, Vincent Smith; six grandchildren, Korrem-Sakey, Michelle, Tekema, Desiree, Elliott and Jasmine; one great-grandson, Leonard; three great-granddaughters, Isabel, Kenya and Kayla; mother, Dorothy Briggs; one brother, Lloyd Matthews; one daughter-in-law, Lorraine Smith; one son-in-law, Ezra Nicholson; a devoted friend, Anne Hill; and a host of other relative and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. "The quality of a child's relationship with his or her father seems to be the most important influence in deciding how that person will react to the world." - John Nicholson French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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SOSSAMON -- Frances (Fran) Marie Sossamon, 70, went home to be with Jesus on Monday morning, May 21, 2007. Frances was born to Marie and Robert Williams on October 30, 1936 in Denver, CO. She married the love of her life, Donald Sossamon, on September 8, 1956. Her devoted and loving husband, preceded her in death on January 29, 1989. Frances is survived by her daughters, Pamela Stern and husband, Dave of Albuquerque, NM, Donna Vilandry and husband, Bob of Clovis, NM; grandchildren, Christina Phillips, Nicole Walker and husband, Steven, Sean Vilandry, and Sarah Vilandry; great-grandchildren, Alexis Stern, Stevie Phillips, Elyssa Walker, and Brooke Walker; sisters, Katherine Smith and husband, Ernest, and Roberta Glasgow and husband, Dave. Frances was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She kept the record of fellowship, was active in Good Shepherd, 50 plus singles group, and helped wherever she was needed. Services will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE, with Pastor Randy Walquist officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. We thank God for the love of our mother. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

STEARNS -- Dolene M. (Lee) Stearns died peacefully Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the age of 83, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, surrounded by her loving family. Lee was born in North Dakota November 6, 1923. She met her true love, Robert J. Stearns, on a neighboring farm, and the couple was married October 5, 1941, and had a daughter, Anita Carol, the following year. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army to valiantly defend his country during WWII, and in 1946 they had a son, James Robert. Lee enjoyed traveling with Bob during his service, and the family lived in Japan, Europe, and several places in the United States, but New Mexico became their home after retirement. They enjoyed traveling together for many years. Lee is survived by her husband, Maj. Robert Stearns, Ret.; daughter, Anita Valente of Albuquerque; son, James Stearns of Albuquerque and his wife, Rebecca; grandchildren, Cara Compton of Albuquerque, Vic Valente of Kansas City, KS, David Valente of Alpharetta, GA, Carrie Nelson of Albuquerque, and Ginny Stearns of Honolulu, HI; six great-grandchildren who adored her; and many nieces and nephews around the country. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

TEMPLEMAN -- Gene Templeman, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, passed away at his home Monday, May 21, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; children, Linda Velarde and husband, Steve, Rick Templeman and wife, Priscilla, Debbie and husband, Jerry, and Rick Blaney and wife, Sheri; nine grandchildren, Manuel, Brandy, Mandy, Yvonne, Candace, Tonya, Travis, Trina, and Kurt; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Jones, Peggy Gardner, and Judy Trumbull. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Opal; and brother, Billy. Services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, May 24, 2007, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007