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ANDERSON -- Viola Phelps Anderson, 90, died on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at her home in Albuquerque. Mrs. Anderson was born March 26, 1917 at her maternal grandparent's homestead near Flasher, ND, to Clyde and Elsie (Johnson) Phelps. She was the eldest of seven children. She grew up in North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. Mrs. Anderson graduated from Flasher, ND High School in 1935. In 1946 she became a widow with two young daughters to raise. She was left to operate the family business and in doing so she became first woman in the state of North Dakota to obtain a license as a motion picture projectionist. Mrs. Anderson also taught grades one through eight in a rural North Dakota Schoolhouse. In 1962 she married James D. Anderson in Tacoma, WA, where they resided until they retired to Albuquerque in 1991. She was very active in her church, Immanuel Presbyterian, where she was a deaconess. Mrs. Anderson was a 60-year member of the Eastern Star and a Past Worthy Matron; a recorder for Daughters of the Nile, and a Past Noble Grand of the Rebekahs. She was also an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her husband, James D. Anderson of Albuquerque; two daughters, Joan Siburg of Puyallup, WA, and Carolyn Stewart and husband, John of Grand Island, NE; sister, Ruth Ferguson and husband, Richard of Yakima, WA; brother, Wendell Phelps and wife, Ione of Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-law, Mrs. June Madlener of Albuquerque; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 11 nephews; six nieces; and several grand-nieces, nephews; and seven foster children. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE. Interment will take place in Flasher, ND. Cremation has taken place. Should friends desire, memorial contribution may be made to Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 or Hospice Care of the Sandias, 105 Hospital Loop Albuquerque, NM 87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

BIERSTEIN -- John Robert Bierstein, 100, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for 22 years, died August 28, 2007 at La Vida Llena Retirement Center, Albuquerque. He is survived by his two daughters, Anne Grenfell of Westminster, MD and Susan Director of Leesburg, VA; three grandchildren, Jennifer Boniface of Temple Hills, MD, April Newton of Havre de Grace, MD, and Benjamin Finzel of Washington, D.C.; and three great-grandchildren, Jenna, Jeffrey, and Gunnar Newton of Havre de Grace, MD. Mr. Bierstein, a native of Pennsylvania, graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, did graduate work at the Pennsylvania School of Social Work, and was a member of the National Association of Social Workers. He began his career as a social worker in the Pennsylvania State Welfare Services. He retired from a 38-year career with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole where he had been Director of Probation Services from 1956-1971. For 21 years, Mr. Bierstein was also a lecturer on parole at the State Police Academy in Hershey, PA and he taught part-time in the correctional field at Harrisburg Area Community College. Mr. Bierstein served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Chad's Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, the American Legion Post #49, and President of the Residents' Association at La Vida Llena from 1987-1989. A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2007 at Carter Hall, La Vida Llena Retirement Center. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Full Life Residents' Assistance Fund of La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima De Oro Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, which Mr. Bierstein helped to develop and promote. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

BOND -- Joleen Marie Bond, died on Monday, August 27, 2007 in Tucson, AZ. She was born December 1, 1988 in Albuquerque. Joleen spent her young life in Northfield, OH. She attended high school in Nordonia, OH and graduated in 2007. Joleen worked at the Nordonia Best Buy as a sales associate. She is survived by her parents, Amy and Eric Bond of Northfield, OH; brothers, Travis and Jason Scholer of Las Vegas, NV; grandparents, Jim and Eleanor Caughren of Albuquerque; Karen Bond and Bill Standerwick of Rio Rancho and Wayne and Melissa Bond of Albuquerque; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2007, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joleen's name to jedfoundation.org. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

BURGESS -- Loyd Burgess, age 50, died August 11, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA. Born November 14, 1956 in Chicago, IL, the only child to Herbert and Dorothy Burgess; beloved father of Kevin and Meghan. Interment West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Memorial Mass Sunday, September 2, 2007, 12:15 p.m. at St. Rita Church, 32820 Baldwin Rd., Solon, Ohio. Family gathering to follow. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Services assisted by Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home, Solon, Ohio kindrich-mchugh.com
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

CHAVEZ -- Amarante "Monty" Chavez, age 87, passed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lucy; one daughter; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Genieva Ronan (Frank), Josie Brown (Ray), Norman Chavez (Irene), Chico Chavez (Veronica), Pat Chavez (Dolores), Daniel Chavez and Rachel Vigil. Also four grandchildren he raised, Ben Garcia (Janice), Michael Garcia (Charlotte), Richard Garcia (Diane) and Tina Garcia. He is also survived by his brother, Bernardino Chavez and sister, Eva Sandoval. He was blessed to have 26 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Public visitation will be on Friday, August 31, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 7 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Service, 3113 Carlisle, NE. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2007 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

CHAVEZ -- ANGELA ORTEGA In Loving Memory of Angela Ortega Chavez September 1, 1928 - November 27, 2005 Happy Birthday Mom. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you and miss you and your beautiful smile. The unconditional love you gave me enhanced my life and allowed me to be a better person. You taught me to be generous and kind, traits you had in abundance. Love always, your daughter, JoAnne
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

CORDOVA -- Eursinia D. Cordova, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was entered into Eternal Life, Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conpection Church, in Cuba, NM. Interment will follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

DUARTE -- Jane Duarte passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Las Cruces at the age of 52. Jane leaves behind her husband, Fred, of Las Cruces; son, Danny Roybal and wife, Patricia of Albuquerque; and daughter, Angela Roybal of Las Cruces. Jane is also survived by her parents, Ramona and Patricio Rubio of Albuquerque, and Harold Gay of Kansas; sisters, Kathy Escandon and husband, Ralph, of El Paso, TX, Susan Carabajal and husband, David, Nancy Gay-Trujillo, and Patricia Martinez and husband, Henry, all of Albuquerque. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Rodriguez, Felix Rodriguez, Arthur Rodriguez, Timmy Cordova, Nicholas Garcia, and Patrick Trickey. Honorary pallbearer will be Jonathan Trujillo. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

EDWARDS -- Joseph P. Edwards, age 72, of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born February 17, 1935 in Tupelo, MS to Joseph O. Edwards and Ollie Mae Hunt. He married Edith B. Schon on May 12, 1956 in Germany. Mr. Edwards was a retired veteran of the United States Army Special Forces, he served during Vietnam receiving two bronze stars. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Edith B. Edwards of Albuquerque; his daughter, Darleene K. Edwards and her husband, Anthony J. Giancola; his sons, Larry A. Edwards, Gary B. Edwards and his wife, Karen J., all of Albuquerque, Terry R. Edwards and his wife, Debra S. of Tupelo, MS; and his grandchildren, Holly N. Edwards, Nicholas L. Jackson and Robert K. Jackson, all of Albuquerque. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, September 2, 2007, 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. For those who desire memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Veterans Integration Center, 6101 Central Ave., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007

GRIFFITH -- Richard D. Griffith (Dick) 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died at home on Friday, August 24, 2007 following his battle with cancer. Richard was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of the New Mexico Faceters Guild and enjoyed creating jewelry. Among his other interests were wine making, flying, sky diving, bridge, and golf. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Katherine Marchant Griffith, and three children: a daughter, Donna and husband, Perry Skufis of Florence, KY; a son, Mike and wife, Linda Griffith of Winchester, CA and their children, Christina, Michelle, Tim and Rebecca, and one great-grandson, Dylan; a son, James and wife, Renee Griffith of Lake Jackson, TX and their sons, Brenden and Kristopher; two biological sisters, Gatha Williams of Braham, MN and Glenna Ulseth and husband, Ed of Akron, OH; two half brothers, Bob Marshall and his wife, Debbie and Bill Marshall and his wife, Faye; and many cousins. Richard was preceded in death by his biological parents, Forest and Mattie Marshall of Valley Head WV, and his adopted parents, Pop and Della Griffith of Elkins, WV, where Richard was born. He always wanted to come out west and moved to Albuquerque after graduating college in 1955 with his wife, Katherine and daughter. He worked for 32 years at Sandia National Laboratory until his retirement in 1988. His wish was to be cremated and a family memorial will be held at a later date. In remembrance of Richard, Presbyterian Hospice will accept donations. Dick, you will be greatly missed by all. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. 505-323-9000
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007