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SCHIER -- Robert Frederick Schier, 84, passed away Monday, September 17, 2007. He is survived by two sons, Daniel and Eric and their wives, Judy and Anne; and four grandchildren, Evan, Caroline, Scott, and Madeline. Also surviving Bob is his Chilean son and daughter-in-law, Luis and Veronica Castro and their three children. He was preceded in death by his first child, Robert and his wife of 46 years, Betty. Bob was born and raised in Beaver Valley, PA as was his family. He was an engineering graduate of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, and Carnegie Tech. He served three years in the U.S. Army-Air Corps and worked 38 years as a hot mill manager for Babcock and Wilcox Tubular division. Bob lived the last 13 years in Rio Rancho, NM, enjoying the wide open views, fine weather, and long golfing seasons. A testament to persistence, Bob scored his first hole in one at the age of 80 and scored his age at 79. Most of all Bob was a kind, loving, honest man who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services Chapel, Sara Rd. and Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a cancer charity of your choice. Arrangements are being entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Fri September 21, 2007

TARANGO -- Jose Tarango, 82, passed away after a long illness on the evening of September 18, 2007, surrounded by his family, relatives and friends. Mr. Tarango was born on December 22, 1924 in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico and had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1949. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Ramona Grajeda de Tarango, who died on January 3, 1984. He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Adelina Salcido; his three daughters, Guadalupe, Silvia Rodarte and husband, Robert, and Ramona; his grandchildren, Tonya and Tina Rivera, Nestor Tarango, Katie and Gabriel Rodarte; his sister, Sofia Tarango of Parral, Chihuahua; his nephew, Genaro Garcia and family of Las Cruces, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews; the Bachicha Family and his Goddaughter, Teresa Gamez and family of El Paso, TX; the Hinojos Families in Albuquerque and friends and neighbors. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming NE. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Avenue NW, followed by interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri September 21, 2007

VAN DOMELEN -- Bruce "Hank" Van Domelen, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his children, Laura, John, and Lindy; daughter-in-law, Karen; son-in-law, David; grandson, Daniel; and his sister, Nancie Trombley and her husband, Bob. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Sally, on May 14, 2002; and his daughter, Amy on October 27, 2004. He was born on May 27, 1933 in Shelby, MI to Henry B. and Sylvia Pearl Van Domelen. Bruce attended Kalamazoo College where he met his wife, Sally. They attended the University of Wisconsin and moved to Albuquerque after Bruce received his Ph.D. in Physics. He worked at Sandia Labs for over 40 years until he retired in 1996. He loved to garden and cook where they sometimes doubled as science projects. Bruce enjoyed Saturdays with his friends both at lunch at Eloy's and drinks in the evening. A Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Saturday, September 22, 2007, 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111, Attn: Lorraine West or to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri September 21, 2007

VELASQUEZ -- Jose B. Velasquez Jr., 44, passed away on September 18, 2007. Jose is survived by his son, Jose B. Velasquez III; his parents, Mr. Jose B. Velasquez Sr. and Mrs. Janette Velasquez; his brother, Jeffrey Velasquez and wife, Larissa; his sister, Jeaninne Ortiz and husband, Johnny; his grandson, Earl Velasquez; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, September 21, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW. Final visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith, NE with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Velasquez, Johnny Ortiz, Jeremy Ortiz, Edward Strader, Tomas Garcia, and Charles Sandoval. Arrangement by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Fri September 21, 2007

WHITE -- Sandra White, 51, passed away on September 18, 2007. Mrs. White was born on June 1, 1956 in Putnam, CT. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Shirley LaBelle. She is survived by her husband, Mike White; daughter, Erica; grandson, Rocky; sister, Denise; brother, Billy; stepfather, Bill; and stepmother, Helen-Marie; and niece, Heather. A Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming NE, with Father Anthony officiating. Message from Sandy: Wear bright colors. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri September 21, 2007

ARMIJO -- Danny L. Armijo, 41, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 17, 2007. Danny is survived by his parents, Louie and Rita Armijo; his sister, Yolanda Armijo-Bayles and husband, Troy; two nieces, Sylvia Armijo Bayles and Tiffany Bayles; his nephews, Michael Armijo Bayles and Troy Bayles Jr.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, September 21, 2007, 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. Final visitation will be Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Quintana, Robert Quintana, Richard Quintana, Eddie Garcia, Tom Ortiz and Steven Quintana. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sat September 22, 2007

BARBAROSSA -- Melchior "Omar" Barbarossa, 68, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully Sunday, September 16, 2007 of a long illness. Mr. Barbarossa was preceded in death by his wife who died nineteen years ago. He is survived by one son, Omar Edwards of Glasgow, KY and one daughter. Mr. Barbarossa was best known in New Mexico and nationally for his expertise in organizing and managing major political campaigns. He was well educated and highly ambitious throughout his career. Mr. Barbarossa's keen sense of propriety directed all aspects of his professional and personal life. He loved golfing, traveling, and fully engaging himself in new projects with enthusiasm. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial's Rose Garden, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat September 22, 2007

BLOSSOM -- Jeremiah James Blossom, 30, a resident of Albuquerque, died suddenly from complications of a heart attack on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He is survived by his daughter, Korrine Blossom; mother, Karen Blossom and husband, David Ruelli; father, Patrick Blossom and Cheryl; partner, Melissa Atencio; brother, Ian Blossom; step-sisters, Erin Silas and Meghan East; grandparents, Jack and Helen Fuller and Lorna McIntyre; canines, Coors and Jett. Services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with visitation one hour prior. Cremation will follow Services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or to your local American Heart Association Affiliate. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat September 22, 2007

CLEMMONS -- Woodrow Clemmons, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. Woodrow was born on May 23, 1918 to Joseph and Sarah Clemmons in Lela Lake, TX. Woodrow married his high school sweetheart, Onieta Qualls in 1939 and have been together for 68 years. After graduation in Pampa, TX, he moved to Santa Fe, NM in 1940 to work for the Standard Oil Company as the Assistant Manager for their Sales Department. Woodrow joined the United States Navy in 1944 and was part of the Pacific Theater. After an honorable discharge in 1945, he moved to Roswell, NM leasing a Standard Oil Station for five years. He sold the station in 1951 and joined Malco Refineries and transferred to Albuquerque, NM shortly thereafter. While employed by Malco, he was assigned to a training school at DuPont Corp. to learn and then to present a program called the "Magic Barrel" and did presentations throughout the Southwest for which he received an award from the Governor of NM. In 1960, he bought Pete's Garage in Albuquerque from his father-in-law, Pete Qualls. He sold the shop and retired from the automotive repair business in 1984. Woodrow was very active with the Lions Club in Roswell and Albuquerque and was an Albuquerque Life Member of BPOE # 461, Woody loved his family and sitting on the back porch watching his garden grow, making homemade ice cream and cooking steaks. Woodrow is survived by his wife Onieta; their two children, son, Woody Joe Clemmons and wife, Kay of Hamilton, TX and daughter, Nanette Bolden of Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren, Kim Peterson and husband, Brett, Amy Sellers and husband, Jason and Sara Sterba and husband, Nate; five great-grandchildren, Breely and Jack Peterson, Hannah Sanchez-Sellers and Carlee Sellers and Brian Lucero; one brother, Lester Clemmons; and one sister, Betty Gage. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel with Chaplain Fergis Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat September 22, 2007

COOK -- Alice Monte Cook, Our beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 17, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Earl Cook; her children, Gina Burkhalter and husband, Mark, Gemma Hermina and husband, Wahid, Jim Cook and wife, Julie, Josephine Flynn and husband, Gregg Flynn; grandchildren, Vanessa, Abbi, Ashley and Kammi Cook, Natalie, Sam and Olivia Burkhalter, Christie and Libby Hermina and Ellie and Emily Cook; her sisters, Mary Vaio and Mildred Monte; and sisters-in-law, Gloria Monte and Peggy Monte; and many loving nieces and nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her children, Mark and Suzy; her parents; and brothers and sisters. Alice was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, playing bridge, and spending time with her grandchildren whom she adored. She was a longtime member of Annunciation Catholic Church. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Sunday, September 23, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. until Rosary at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE, on Monday, September 24, 2007, 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gregg Poteet, Mike Sei, John Monte, Larry Monte Jr., Jeff Monte, and Dan Monte. Memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW. 87105. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat September 22, 2007