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BUCKLAND -- Kenneth Lloyd Buckland, 36, passed away in a motorcycle accident on Monday, May 21, 2007. He was born October 10, 1970 in El Paso, TX. Kenneth was employed by Wells Fargo as a financial consultant. Kenneth loved riding his motorcycle, golfing, sailing, mountain biking and participating at the Masonic Lodge. Most of all, Kenneth loved spending time with his family, especially his girls. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; and his beautiful daughter, Breanna; his mother, Bonnie Eddleton and her husband, Bert Eddleton; his father, Joe Buckland; his sister, Susan Nance; his brother, Glenn Buckland; and all his nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Masonic Temple Lodge #6, 3801 Osuna Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the Breanna Buckland College Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank location. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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CHEMISTRUCK -- Lois M. Chemistruck, 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Stephen Chemistruck, of the family home; her sons, Ronald Chemistruck and wife, Cathy of Windsor, CT, David Chemistruck and companion, Beth Dennis of Edgewood, NM, and Gary Chemistruck and wife, Elaine of Edgewood, NM; eight grandchildren; three nieces; one nephew; and many special friends. Lois was a world traveler, a realtor in Albuquerque for over thirty years, and an active charter member of Faith Lutheran Church. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel on Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Interment will take place on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith Lutheran Foundation Fund 10000 Spain Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 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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FORD -- Ronald W. Ford, Air Force Veteran, born May 6, 1947, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Lisle, IL; dear brother of Charles Ford, Geraldine (Thomas) Jensen, Bill Ford, and Dan (Judy) Ford; Visitation Saturday, May 26, 2007, 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL; Chapel Service immediately following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery; Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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FRIZZELL -- Howard William Frizzell, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Howard was born on April 7, 1918 in Danbury, WI to Howard and Mina Frizzell. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mina Frizzell; his brother, James Frizzell; sister, Jeanne Maytan; and daughter, Brenda Sewell. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ida Frizzell; sister, Gladys Smiley of Vancouver, WA; son, Bill Frizzell and wife, Candy of Aztec, NM and Sydney Blythe and wife, Nadine; daughter, Roxie Mlekush and husband, John of Lake Havasu City, AZ; daughter, Maria Stewart and husband, James of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Sonya Frizzell of Albuquerque; and son-in-law, Jerry Sewell of Tucumcari, NM. Grandchildren are Pamela Quinn and husband, George of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Robin Herschkorn and husband, John of Albuquerque; Nathan Williams; Jesse Frizzell and wife, Terra, Aztec, NM, Catherine Blythe; Joel Frizzell, Aztec, NM; Seth Stewart, Albuquerque; Gabriella Baros and Desirae Garcia of Albuquerque; Chelsea and Jalen Sewell of Tucumcari, NM; and Christopher Cochran. Great-grandchildren are Jordan and Riley Herschkorn; Casey Quinn; Cori Lee Pomeroy; Jonathan Williams; and Aspen and Jaren Frizzell. A veteran of WWII, Howard served in the army in the European theater. He was stationed in Iceland at the beginning of the war, then participated in the landings on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in Holland, and then went into Germany. After the war, he was shipped to the staging area in Tidworth, Britain, where he met Ida York, a member of the British army, and his future wife. After being married in Salsbury, England, on September 1, 1945, Howard and Ida returned to the United States and lived in Wisconsin, Arizona, and New Mexico, finally settling in Albuquerque in 1963. Howard began his post military career as a lumberman. He retired from Blueher Lumber Company. Howard was a wonderful story teller and could remember names, events, dates, and details, giving vivid accounts of times long past. A celebration of Howard's life by family and friends was held May 23, 2007.
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GARCIA -- Joe E. Garcia (JE) passed away on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 in New Braunfels, TX. Born in Gallup, NM to Augustin and Lucy (Gonzalez) Garcia, JE was raised in Albuquerque before enlisting in and serving with distinction as a Marine Air Corpsman in the Pacific in WWII. From combat to construction, JE later moved to El Paso grew his family, worked his trade as an ironworker/boilermaker, rose to the level of a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, and unfortunately developed into a Redskins fan. Defined and shaped by his WWII experiences, JE's years as an ironworker took him all over the country building everything from missile silos to power plants to world class tramways using the same talents building this country as he used in defending and fighting for it. JE is survived by his wife, Margaret; sister, Eileen Gonzales; daughter, Debbie Garcia-Strother and husband, Jef; sons: Gerald, Joseph and wife, Arlene, Greg and wife, Dawn, and Lawrence and wife, Grace; grandchildren, Matthew and Margaret Lee Garcia, Amber Vercautrin, Aaron and Sierra Garcia, Stacy (Garcia) Parry, and husband, Casey, and Christopher and Lauren Garcia; and great-grandchildren, CJ, Lilly, Arielle, Joseph, and Avery. A MEMORIAL MASS will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Avenue, NW, in Albuquerque, Father J. Lambert officiating. A celebration and wake will follow at 12:00 p.m. at El Pinto Restaurant, 10500 4th Street NW in Albuquerque, where family and friends are invited to share memories and one last one for the ol' Marine. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of America. Zoeller Funeral Home 615 Landa St. New Braunfels, Texas 830-625-2349
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GUILFORD -- Phyllis Inez Guilford, 82, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007. She is survived by her brother, John F. Snyder his wife, Elsie and their three children. Mrs. Guilford was a member of the Professional Secretary International and was retired from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Randy Walquist officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran, 300 Gold S.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102, or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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HERRERA -- JOANN Hey Sis it's been a year since you went home We know you're not suffering any more. Just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and love are with you each day Say hi to Mom, Dad, Charlie, Darlene, Louis Jr. and Little Ruth for us your loving brother and sister-in-law, Manuel, Linda H.
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LAYNE -- Ethel Anne Layne, age 84, passed away in Lake Zurich, IL on May 12, 2007. She was born on October 7, 1922 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, moving to Ferndale, MI as a teenager. Anne was a 33 year resident of Albuquerque recently moving to Illinois. She was a longtime member and active participant in the Albuquerque chapter of the American Business Women's Association. She enjoyed going out with her friends and spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She is survived by husband William Layne of Algonquin, IL; sons, David Layne and wife, Shery of Flower Mound, TX; Randy Layne and wife, Ellen of Crystal Lake, IL; brother, William J. Foster and wife, Nicky of Traverse City, MI; grandchildren, Garrett and Erin Layne of Flower Mound, TX, Hunter Layne of Crystal Lake, IL, and Cory Shier of Mesa, AZ. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at Oakview Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1032 North Main, Royal Oak, MI 48067. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, 4813 St. Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.
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MARTINEZ -- Pauline Martinez, age 81, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joe Martinez; her son, Rick Martinez and grandsons, David, Mark, Jonathon, and Fabian. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly Williams and husband, Ben, Jeanne Martinez, Susan Wheeler and Cheryl Moreno; grandchildren, Donovan, Damian, Scott, and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Rhianna, Cain, Joseph, and John; brothers, Bonific and Ernie; sister, Esther Trujillo; nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 816 Broadway SE. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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MARTINEZ -- Ronnie R. Martinez, 37, went home to be with Jesus and his beloved grandparents on May 19, 2007. Ronnie was born in Espanola, NM on March 29, 1970 and lived in Albuquerque, NM for the majority of his life. He is survived by his parents, Anjelica (Lita) Romero and Bond Martinez and wife, Peggy; by his sisters, Analisa Struck of Albuquerque, NM, Catrina Lopez and husband, Antonio of Las Vegas, NM, and Miriah Martinez of Espanola, NM. Also by his children, Destinee and Sky Rodriguez; Megan and Julian Martinez. By Grandmother, Alicia Martinez; Many uncles; aunts; and nephew, Brandon Struck; and nieces, Amalia and Natalia Lopez. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sotero and Cordilia Romero; Roman Sr. and Donelia Martinez and Elisaio Martinez. We thank God for the time that we had with Ronnie. He will be missed and never forgotten. Services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2007 at Azuza Christian Center, 201 Valencia NE, in Albuquerque, NM at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 24, 2007 in Las Vegas, NM at the Bible Church on Williams Drive at 6 p.m.
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MOORE -- Gail A. Moore, 90, a resident of La Vida Llena in Albuquerque for 22 years. She was born in Illinois and married Glenn G. Moore in 1941. Until her retirement in 1976 she was employed as Executive Secretary for many years in the Midwest District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. She is survived by her son, Bruce, his wife, Darlene, and their children, Meghan and Evan, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Mindy and Leigh of North Carolina; nieces, Judge Carol A. Fuller of Olympia, WA and Patricia Gail Wallace of New Mexico; and nephews, Dr. Paul Moore of Austin, TX, and Dennis Moore of Stevensville, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn and son, Barry A. Moore.
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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. 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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PEREA -- John B. Perea, age 65, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, and formerly of Los Lentes, NM, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. He was a member of the St. Edwin Catholic Church in Albuquerque. John was a well known mechanic and car painter. He worked for Galles Chevrolet, Melloy Dodge and served other car dealers throughout Albuquerque. Family, friends and neighbors would bring their cars to John for any mechanical problems or any dings in their cars for him to fix, and he never told them no. He was a hard working man who loved his family very much. John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eva Barela Perea and Meciton "Tony" Perea; his brother, Prospero Perea; sister-in-law, Connie Perea; and two brother-in-laws, Johnny Luna and Manuel Gallegos. John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Bernadette Gutierrez Perea; three loving sons, Joseph and his wife, Cecilia, Lawrence and his wife, Jamara, all of Albuquerque, and Jerry of Los Lunas; four beautiful grandchildren, Geraldine, Jerry Paul, Amanda, and Jesse James Perea; three brothers, Lalo, Herman and his wife, Rachel, and Rueben; four sisters, Rufina Rivera, Agnes Garcia, Jesse Luna, and Connie Gallegos; and sister-in-law, Sally Perea. He is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held at San Clemente Catholic Church, in Los Lunas on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with Father Bill Sanchez presiding. Interment will follow at Los Lentes Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony, Marcy, and Gilbert Gutierrez, Herman Perea Jr., Edward Chavez, and Paul Gallegos. Sign John's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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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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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. Burial will be on May 25, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7999 Wyoming NE, with Father George Sondergaard at the Graveside Service. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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RAYMOND -- Sharon Raymond, age 52, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother passed away May 20, 2007. Sharon was born in Albany, CA. Survivors include, her loving mother, Betty Shaffer of Marysville, CA; daughter, Ann Ogden and husband, Vee; her two grandsons, Marcus and Aaron, all from Marysville, CA; brother, Robert Raymond and wife, Robin Raymond, their children, Jesse and Rachel Raymond, all from Albuquerque, NM; sister, Kathy Kane from Oregon, her daughter, Heather Ochoa from Brentwood, CA, and son, Johnny Ruloph. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and friends. In accordance to her wishes a cremation will take place and a private memorial will be held at a later date.
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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. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2007 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred.
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SABINO -- Dorothy J. Sabino passed away peacefully Monday, May 21, 2007 in Albuquerque. She was born January 3, 1916 in Albuquerque to Edward and Gladys Snapp. Dorothy graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1934. She married James W. Sabino in 1937. Together they owned and operated Sabino Food Center on Wyoming Blvd. She was active in the Alter Society at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church for years. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy L. Matteson and husband, Dennis of Albuquerque; son, Robert E. Sabino and wife, Sally of Boise, ID; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces, Valerie Wetherill and Pat Giannini; one nephew, Edward Giannini. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Silvia Ray and Gladys Giannini. Friends may visit Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Saturday, May 26, 2007, 9:00 a.m. until the Funeral Services begin at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, 87111 or charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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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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SANDOVAL -- Larry R. Sandoval, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. He was a very loving husband, father and uncle. Mr. Sandoval was a very Patriotic American Veteran. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Japanese Prisoner of War for 3 1/2 years. He received numerous medals and honors for his service including the Purple Heart, Ex Prisoner of War Medal, Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, American Defense Ribbon with 1 Bronze Campaign Star, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Campaign Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 Stars, Distinguished Unit Badge with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Sandoval is survived by his wife of 61 years, Leonella Sandoval; nephews, Joseph Trujillo and wife, Cathy, Joseph Trujillo Jr., and Frank Gutierrez and wife, Viola; brother-in-law, Flavio Garcia; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation for Mr. Sandoval will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at San Jose Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Joseph Trujillo, Louis Ray, Morris Viasa, Marvin Gutierrez, Danny Lopez, and Rueben Mora. Honorary pallbearers will be Martha Chavez and Steve Gutierrez. The family wishes to give a heartfelt thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff of the VA Hospital of New Mexico. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third ST. SW 247-4124
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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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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
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WILEY -- JANICE FRAZIER WILEY December 1, 1940 - May 24, 2006 God saw that you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be; so He put his arms around you and whispered, 'Come with Me.' With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. This golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. It's lonesome here without you, we miss you every day. Life doesn't seem the same since you went away. When days are sad and lonely we seem to hear you whisper 'Cheer up and carry on.' Each time we see your pictures you seem to smile and say, 'Don't cry, I'm in God's hands now, We'll meet again someday!' Your loving husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007

ZUDELL -- VINNETTE Our dear Vinnette, born April 19, 1975 in Fairfax, VA to Wendi Easley and Leavie Jerry Cooper, departed this life May 20, 2007. She leaves to mourn: her children, Avery Ryan Zudell; Arden Jacob Garcia and his father, Jacob Garcia; her mother, Wendi Odell Easley; father, Leavie Jerry Cooper; a sister, Courtney Jones-Laweka; four brothers, Vincent Cooper, Corey Jones, Antione Jones, and Roy Jones; her grandmother, Marietta Easley; her loving aunt, Wanda Easley-Small; uncle, James C. Small; cousins, Jordan, Christian, Rhea, Trey, Brenda, Corey Jr., and Juwan; sisters-in-law, Linda and Kyara; brother-in-law, Chris; and numerous relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to the Vinnette Zudell Memorial Fund at First Community Bank, 1418 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements are being entrusted to: Strong-Thorne Mortuary A Member of the Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007