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RIVERA -- T. EVANGELINE RIVERA Born December 14, 1931, in Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 14, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan G. Rivera. She is survived by children, Yvonne and husband, Ron Heinze, Steve and wife, Marie Rivera, James and wife, Ina Rivera, Jerold and Debbie Rivera; grandchildren, Chris and wife, Tara Rivera, Cody, Chaya, David; great-grandchild, Vivian; sister, Barbara Sundby; niece and nephew, Renee and Shane; great-nephew, Damien. Visitation will begin Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 4:00 p.m. where a recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Pena Blanca, NM on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Services 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM, 87505 (505) 984-8600.
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ROEBUCK -- Joyce Roebuck, born January 19, 1918, passed away on September 6, 2007 at age 89. Joyce loved teaching in Plymouth, Michigan during and after WWII. She volunteered at Plymouth First United Methodist Church, was past president of the Garden Club and a Master Gardener. She was a wonderful seamstress, enjoyed preparing meals for her family and raising her children. Her soulmate, Harry preceded her in passing after 57 years of marriage. Mom was easy-going but insistent that everybody be ready to sit down to dinner at the same time, when even weekday meals were lavish. She made sure her family was secure, but was willing to let her children steer their own lives. She allowed her garden to spread, but set borders to keep it from overgrowing. She was open, honest and focused on the beauties of life. She is survived by her three children: Charles Roebuck of Michigan, Alan Roebuck and wife, Cyrene of Michigan, Shirley Staehlin and husband, Robert of Albuquerque; and two grandchildren, Shane Roebuck and Tiana Staehlin. Memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial, Plymouth, MI 48170 where the gardens Joyce volunteered in will be enhanced in her honor.
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SANCHEZ -- Alfred Sanchez, age 78, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007. Alfred proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a long-time member of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church where he sang in the Coro Esperanza choir for many years. Al loved working in his yard and caring for his dog, Sugar. Al was a devoted husband to his wife of 42 years, Connie. He is also survived by his children, Cathy, Alfred Jr. and wife, Linda and Debbie; step-daughters, Sylvia Tapia and husband, Henry, Gloria Morris and husband, David, Victoria Duran and Mark Crockett; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; brothers, Manuel, Joe and wife, Mary; sisters, Millie Gonwer and Family, and Erlinda Troncoso and husband, Sebastian; sister-in-law, Sophie Sanchez and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Ceasria Sanchez; brother, Herman Sanchez; and daughter, Judy. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Josephs Dr. NW, with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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SEDILLO -- Isaac Sedillo, 78, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2007. He retired from Onate Feed Company. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Brock and stepson, Eugene Torres. He is survived by his wife, Eliberta Sedillo; three sons, Isaac Sedillo Jr., Louie Sedillo and wife, Joann and Luis Sedillo; daughters, Rachel Brock and husband, Farris, Bernadette Lundy and husband, John, Deborah Sandoval and husband, Ray, Maria Rita Sedillo and husband,, Joseph and Marcella Sedillo; one stepdaughter, Patricia Esparza; two stepsons, Orlando Sedillo and wife, Bertha and Lalo Esparza; three granddaughters, Alley Baca, Julie Sedillo and Cassandra Sedillo; one step granddaughter, Kelly Sena; nine grandsons, Farris Brock, Ray Sandoval, Joshua Sandoval, Leonard Sena, Chris Sena, Ernest Sena, Louie Sedillo Jr., Joey Sedillo and LJ Baca; two great-granddaughters, Page Sena and Sadie Sena; four great-grandsons, Richard Sena, Damian Sena, Jakob Sena and Aaron Sena; two brothers, Eloy Sedillo and wife, Lorena and John Sedillo and wife, Sara; five sisters, Mary Nieto and husband, Ross of Albuquerque; Rose Jimenez and husband, Tony of California, Gloria Perez and husband, Evaristo of Phoenix, AZ, Phyllis Chaves of Phoenix, AZ and Margie McBee of Las Vegas, NV; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Private interment will be held at a later date.
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SENA -- LOLA D. In Loving Memory of Lola D. Sena March 9, 1914 - September 18, 2006 May the "Blessed Lady" always be with you. Your loving family who love and miss you.
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SENA -- LOLA D. SENA March 9, 1914 - September 18, 2006 "One Year Anniversary" Your home is empty now. You're not at your kitchen window Waving to us and saying a prayer as we went by. No more seeing you flag us down to send us home with food. Those memories and others will remain in our hearts forever. We Love and Miss You So Very Much We'll See You Again In Heaven. Your Family
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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
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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
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TAGLIAFERRO -- Billie Virginia Tagliaferro, 81, a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, September 16, 2007. Billie was born August 8, 1926 in Bethesda, OH. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Tony R. Tagliaferro of Albuquerque; daughter, Karen Deemer and husband, Bob of Edgerton, OH; stepdaughter, Taffy and husband, Bill Epler of Albuquerque; stepson, Tony Tagliaferro of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jack, James, Anthony, Angela, Annette, Lauren, and Katie; sisters, Louise Stobaugh and husband, Bob, Marie Chupka of Columbus, OH; nieces, nephews, and other family. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Willard Piper; and two infant siblings. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Tony and spending time with her grandsons at Clear Lake, IN. Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, with Father Bennett Vorhees SP officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entombment will follow services. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 5639 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or Parkinson's Disease Foundation 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509 New York, NY 10018. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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TAYLOR -- Mari Leona Taylor, 46, a resident of Cuba, NM, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at her residence. Mari is survived by her mother, Mary Dodgen; brother, Bryon Dodgen; two sons, Steve Coyle, Ben Bath; daughter, Carlee Taylor; grandchildren, Austin and Anjel Coyle; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mari enjoyed cooking, drives up on the mountain, picking wildflowers, watching the sunset from bluebird mesa, and spending time with her family. She was also an active member of the Cuba Baptist church. Services will be Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Cuba, 6361 US Highway 550. Interment will follow at Lindrith Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue September 18, 2007