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SANCHEZ -- Alfred Sanchez, age 78, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007. A rosary will be recited Monday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary Westside Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, September 18, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Josephs Dr. NW. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon September 17, 2007

SENICEROS -- Manuelito G. Seniceros, 41, was born on August 11, 1966, and passed away the evening of September 14, 2007. He was a loving father to Alicia Archuleta, and Dylan and Felipe Seniceros, who survive him. He is also survived by his parents, Matilda Garcia and Ed Carroll, and Manuel and Trudy Seniceros; surrogate parents, Richard and Margie Sarabia; siblings, Matilda, Luis Angel, Albert, Gabriel, Teresa, Amalia, Lisa, and Michael Seniceros. He was a member of a large, strong family that spread all over New Mexico, Arizona, and California. He also had many caring friends. As a teenager he was a Golden Glove boxer. At the age of 16 he started working at Sadie's as a dishwasher; within time he became a cook, and then manager. He continued his career with Sadie's for over two decades. Manuel loved playing his guitar and was a big fan of The Beatles and Bob Dylan. He will be missed in our lives but will always remain in our hearts. A viewing will be held at Riverside Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, September 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. ARRANGEMENTS IN CARE OF RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF Albuquerque 225 SAN MATEO NE 764-9663 www.riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Mon September 17, 2007

SHOBERG -- Wanda Lee The fashionable, and always elegant Wanda Lee Shoberg, age 97 passed away on September 14, 2007 at La Vida Llena,in Albuquerque, NM. Wanda was born with a zest for life, the only child of Edgar and Effie Flota in 1910 in Norris City, ILL. Wanda had special closeness to her nieces; Meg Gandy of Albuquerque and Kerstin Dorgan of Austin and her four nephews, Richard and Marilyn Shoberg of Austin, TX; James Shoberg and Pam Dailey of Albuquerque, NM; Eric and Taylor Shoberg of Tuscon, AZ and Stephen and Karla Shoberg of Seattle, WA.; with several great-nieces and great-nephews. Wanda is preceded by her husband Theodore Shoberg and one son in infancy, Richard Lee Shoberg. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday September 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., 1st Presbyterian Church, 55 Crescent Drive, Murphysboro, ILL. with burial to follow at Odd Fellow Cemetery in Norris City, ILL.
        Published on: Mon September 17, 2007

STAFFORD -- Robert "Bob" Charles Stafford, age 65 of Albuquerque, Closed his eyes here on earth and opened them in Heaven Friday September 14, 2007. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past five years and during that time he inspired many. He was born on October 26, 1941 in Cle Elum, WA. to William and Vivian Stafford. He married Betty Jo Koury on February 15, 1963 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle and honored friend. Mr. Stafford was the current co-owner and operator of Sadie's of New Mexico for the past 32 years. As an active mason and shriner, his memberships were the Temple Lodge No. 6, AF&AM and served as Worshipful Master in 1988. The Scottish Rite Bodies in Santa Fe, York Rite Bodies in Albuquerque and the Ballut Abyad Shrine where he participated in the Patrol. He also was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters having served as Director in 1990 and 2004. Bob is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Jo; sons, William "Billy" R. Stafford and his fiancee, Amanda Rhodus and their daughter, Theron Elizabeth Stafford, Brian C. Stafford and his wife, Veronica (Baca) Stafford and their sons, Nicolas C. and Isaac J. Stafford; his in-laws; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his many devoted employees and his lifelong business manager of 35 years, Toni Minoli who was like a daughter to him. Funeral Mass will be held 9:00 a.m. Wednesday September 19, 2007 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at The Shrine Center, 6600 Zuni Rd. NE. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday September 17, 2007 at French Mortuary Wyoming Chapel. Pallbearers will be John Stueber, Danny Calloway, Ty Young, Paul Arnold, Ben and Ken Northcutt. Honorary Pallbearers Nicolas and Issac Stafford, Nestor Baca, Dennis and Corky Baca, Michael Faris, Frank Faris II and Frank Faris III, Richard Mahboub, James McAtee, James Shull, Paul Cervantes, Daniel Blackwood, James Bernardoni, Michael Fraser, Orvis Creel, Larry German, J.C. Smith, Bill Laswell, Orlando Gutierrez, Don Anderson and many additional masonic and shriner brothers and friends. In Lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made in the name of Robert C. Stafford to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or Shriners-Ballut Abyad, PO Box 8410, Albuquerque, NM 87198 for the Children's Transportation Fund. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon September 17, 2007

STEWART -- Glynn The family of Glynn Stewart would like to thank our friends and church family for your love and support, for food you provided, beautiful flowers you sent, kind words of comfort you spoke and for sharing in the celebration of his life. For the part The Lord had you play in comforting our hearts, we are so grateful. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
        Published on: Mon September 17, 2007

TAFOYA -- Cornelio Pablo Mr. Cornelio Pablo Tafoya, 79, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 13, 2007, and is now in Heaven with our Lord. Mr. Tafoya is the beloved father to Cordy Sue Tafoya, Belinda Tafoya-Porras and husband, Peter, Cornelio (Cordy) Tafoya Jr., Brenda Tafoya and partner, Ernesto Medina and Eva D. Tafoya. Mr. Tafoya is also survived by one sister, Lena Salazar; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Tafoya was preceded in death by a son, Mario A. Tafoya, two sisters, Antonia Tafoya and Estella Abeyta, a brother, Joe Tafoya and his parents, Jesus and Candelaria Tafoya. Mr. Tafoya was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving in World War II. Visitation for Mr. Tafoya will be Monday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 until 9:00 a.m. at San Martin Catholic Church, 8310 Camino San Martin SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Vincent De Fazio. Interment will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cordy Tafoya Jr., Cordy Tafoya I I I, Christopher Tafoya, Leslie Tafoya, Brett Porras and Peter Porras. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Tafoya, Marvin Lopez, Rick Padilla, Ernesto Medina, Paul Abeyta and Raymond Tafoya. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Mon September 17, 2007

WITT -- Rebecca Ann Witt, 58, resident of Ponderosa, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007. She is survived by her children, Troy Witt and wife, Glenda, Kenneth Witt and wife, Stephanie, all of Ponderosa, NM, and Brenda Bell and husband, Chad, of Jemez Springs, NM; brother, Kyle Reynolds and wife, Phenia, of Veguita, NM; grandchildren, Marla, Clinton, Cody, Chase, and Staci; nephews, Todd Reynolds and wife, Barbara, and Waylon Reynolds and wife, Annette; and great nieces and nephew, Talon, Mariena, Courtnie, Autumn, and Ashlyn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Doris Reynolds. Becky loved to hunt, fish and camp; she was a very strong woman. She will be dearly missed by her loving family. Friends and family may visit Monday, September 17, 2007, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Father Ed Ralph S.P. will recite a rosary Monday, September 17, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at Ponderosa Catholic Church, Highway 290 Ponderosa, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:00 a.m. at Ponderosa Catholic Church, Father Chris Partee officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Ponderosa Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon September 17, 2007

BARNETT -- Charles E. Barnett died at his home in Edgewood on September 11, 2007.
        Published on: Tue September 18, 2007

CARLSEN -- Ronald Maxwell Carlsen, 92, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Ronald was born November 4, 1914 the son of Christian and Anna Thomsen Carlsen in Clinton, IA. He had been a Real Estate Agent before he retired. Ronald is survived by three children, Chris Carlsen and wife, Carol of Pinedale, WY, Cathy Ellsworth and husband, Don of Rio Rancho, NM, and Chip Carlsen and wife, Kim of Las Cruces, NM; four grandchildren, Alicia, Josh, Eric, and Tyler; and four great-grandchildren, Brendan, Merrik, Lola, and Lily. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Placement of the cremated remains will take place in the National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Odyssey Hospice, 5600 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Ste 10, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Tue September 18, 2007

CARR -- Earl William Carr, 79, died Sunday, September 16, 2007 with family at his side. Earl was born February 29, 1928 to William J and Irene Kelly Carr in their home at Seventh and Iron in Albuquerque. He was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and University of New Mexico with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. His college career was interrupted for service in the Army with the WWII peacekeeping force in the Philippines. Earl held various positions as a registered Electrical Engineer with PNM in Albuquerque, Belen, Las Vegas and Santa Fe and retired in Albuquerque after thirty years of service. In each community he was active in various civic organizations and held positions in Methodist churches to which he belonged. Earl was Past Master of Cerrillos #19 A.F. & F.M. Masonic Lodge in Santa Fe and Past Master of Hiram #13 A.F. & F.M. Masonic Lodge in Santa Fe. He was a member of Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; son, David Allen Carr and wife, Sabrina Pratt of Santa Fe; daughter, Jo Ann and husband, Walter K. (Kris) James, of Bryan, TX; grandchildren, Ruth Elizabeth James of Van Horn, TX, Benjamin Joseph James and wife, Nichole, of Springfield, MO, Wesley Allen Pratt Carr and Barret William Pratt Carr, both of Santa Fe; niece, Carol Suzanne Triplett Towner, CA; and cousin Holly Pence, of Albuquerque. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Claire Burress; sister, Beverly Jo Lynch; and niece, Sharon Triplett. Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson Blvd. SE, Albuquerque with Rev. Michael Brunk and Rev. Robert E. Whitis officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interment will follow services at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Faith's Receiving Home, 1709 Moon Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112-3973 or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue September 18, 2007