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MARTINEZ -- Lucia Candelaria Sanchez Martinez, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 after a long illness. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 1, 2007 at St. Therese Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

MELBOURNE -- Ralph Melbourne, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, passed away at the home he loved on September 28, 2007. He was born in a taxicab on Central Avenue on February 29, 1932 to Eula Ernestine Wilson Melbourne (Tena) and Ralph Melbourne. Ralph graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico. He was named a Distinguished Alumni of Albuquerque High, a member of the AHS All-Time Football Team, and was a member of the 1951 Lobo football team, which was inducted into the Lobo Hall of Fame. He was a mortgage broker in the Albuquerque area for 53 years and, at the age of 72, was proud to attain the designation of Certified Mortgage Consultant. He co-founded the New Mexico Association of Mortgage Brokers, of which he was a past president. He also was a past president of the New Mexico Mortgage Bankers. He was proud to have trained and worked with many wonderful young people throughout the years, many of whom he claimed as "his kids." Ralph was active in the Republican Party and many community service activities. He was a true patriot who loved his country, his church, the state of New Mexico, its cultures and the city of Albuquerque, the Bulldogs, the Lobos, and most of all, his family and a lifetime of friends. Ralph lived life to the fullest and taught his family to do the same. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his stepfather, Carl Schlick; his sister, Eula Ray Benge; and his infant daughter, Mary Kathryn. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Maxine; son, Ralph Patrick, and wife, Regina; daughter, Nancy Archuleta, and husband, Gilbert; grandchildren, Amy Guzie, and husband, Brian, Michelle Winklepleck, and husband Joey, Christopher Melbourne, and John Melbourne; great-granddaughter, Makayla Guzie; brother, Mike Schlick, and wife, Julie; brothers-in-law, Don Benge and Russell Taylor; and many well loved nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity or the Albuquerque High School Alumni Scholarship Fund: AHS Alumni Association, c/o AHS, Attention: Bobby Santiago, 800 Odelia Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

MOORE -- Frank R. In loving memory of Frank R. Moore - Born March 30, 1940 and died September 28, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Estelle Yvonne Moore; two sons Darryl Moore and wife, Monique of Albuquerque, Anthony Moore and wife, Jeanette of Albuquerque; two daughters, Utricia Moyer of Albuquerque, Jacquelyne Chicoine of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild; four brothers, Billy Moore and wife, Irene of Little Rock, Arkansas, Fred Moore of Los Angeles, California, Francis Moore and wife, Sharon of Albuquerque, Raymond Moore of Los Angeles, California and Danny Moore of Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his parents, JC and Lalah Moore; four sisters, Monette, Hazel, Lilly and Edith. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at French Mortuary Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. Chapel 505.275.3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

NORRIS -- Terry Norris, 49, passed away September 26, 2007, in Albuquerque, NM. Terry was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. He worked for Presbyterian Hospital from 1977 to 2004. He then worked for Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute (LRRI) since 2005. Terry is survived by his loving partner and soulmate, Linda Vath; his two sons, Christopher and Nicholas Norris, and his precious bulldog, Chelsea, all of Albuquerque, and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, on Monday, October 1, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Terry's family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2510 San Pedro Dr, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, 505-255-4005, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements and services are entrusted to the care and direction of: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

RUTGERS -- Roger Gerald Rutgers, age 81, formerly of Lynden, Washington, passed away peacefully at Kaseman Hospital in the Hospice unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Memorial in Albuquerque will be on October 3, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at the home of Rocky and Chris Hughes located at 211 Spring Creek Dr. NE. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, October 12, 2007, at 12:00 p.m. at the New Life Fellowship in Lynden, Washington. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Roger was born in Bellingham, Washington, on May 23, 1926, to Herman and Winnie Rutgers (Vandermay). He grew up on their farm located on the Jackman Rd. He married Alma Wenger on May 5, 1950, in Lynden, Washington. Alma passed away April 26, 2001, just days before their 51st wedding anniversary. Roger was needed at home in his early teens to work on the farm with his father. By then they had moved to the Vinup Rd. He did go back to get his diploma from American School in 1961. Roger worked for the Bellingham City Transit System and then drove for many years for Puget Sound Freight Lines out of Bellingham, Washington, retiring in 1990. When Alma retired, they enjoyed traveling and watching their children and grandchildren play in a variety of sports. They moved to Tijeras, New Mexico, in 1995. They were formerly members of the 2nd Christian Reformed Church and New Life Fellowship, both of Lynden, Washington. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, they joined Hoffmantown Church. Roger is survived by one sister, Rosemary Van Houten and husband, Jay of Grand Rapids, Michigan; three sons, Ron Rutgers of Lynden, Washington, Scott Rutgers and wife, Diane of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brent Rutgers and wife, Lisa of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three daughters, Sharon Hendricks and husband, Jack of Lynden, Washington, Shelli Miller of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Chris Hughes and husband, Rocky of Albuquerque, New Mexico; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

STEWART -- Robert L. Stewart, age 84, of Albuquerque, died Thursday, September 27, 2007. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. at Mesa View United Methodist Church, 4701 Montano NW, followed by a committal service at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

TRUJILLO -- Jose Armando Salomon Trujillo - Age 78a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Armando Trujillo; brothers: Waldo and Facundo Trujillo; sister, Sobie Quintana and sons: Armando and Robert Trujillo, may their souls rest in peace. Mr. Trujillo was born on December 13, 1928 to Armando Trujillo and Maria Ingnacia Chacon in Vallecitos, New Mexico. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was very crafty in making colonial furniture. He loved going to Chimayo out in the country. He also built himself a small apartment in Chimayo which he loved to spend time in. He was always making wise cracks at people but he was never serious about it, he just thought it was funny. Mr. Trujillo will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Jose is survived by mother, Maria Ignacia Trujillo of Las Cruces; daughters, Linda Barbar and husband, Raymond, Marylou Hildebrand and husband, Ross all of Sacramento, CA., Beatrice Martinez and husband, Paul of Chimayo, Louella Guerra and husband, Larry of Edgewood and Tina Romero and friend, David Reyes of Santa Fe; sisters, Loyda Gurule of Ojo Caliente, Elsie Trujillo and husband, Robert Rotunno of Belen and Erlinda DeVargas and husband, Robert of Las Cruces and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. A prayer service will be recited on Monday 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. A graveside military service will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The Rivera Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary (505) 753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854, www.blocksalazarmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

VALLEJOS -- Richard E. Vallejos, 47, passed away September 25, 2007. Richard is survived by his mother, Angelina Vallejos; siblings, Manuel Vallejos, Annabelle Vallejos, Anthony Vallejos, Geraldine Vallejos, Stephen Vallejos, Sarah Garcia, and Johnny Vallejos; as well as several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 1, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

WALLING -- Barbara Walling, 75, passed away in Albuquerque on September 27, 2007. Barbara was a career woman and employed by Sandia National Laboratories and New York Life Insurance Company. She was also a real estate agent. She was a beloved partner, mother, sister, aunt, colleague, and friend with a beautiful, energetic, kind, generous, loyal, and fun spirit that touched many lives. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and delighted in gardening, reading, and music. When diagnosed with cancer, she inspired all through her determination, courage, faith, and strength. She is survived by her partner, Howard Walling; daughters, Bobbi Rossi and husband, Jerry, of Raleigh, NC, and Vickie Saye and husband, Dennis, of Santa Fe, NM; step-children, Nikki Ryan of Albuquerque, Stephanie Vanderbrook of TN, and Steven Walling of Germany and their children; granddaughter, Crystal Hanson and her husband, Chris, of AL; great-grandsons, Christopher and Matthew Hanson; step-granddaughters, Alysa Smith and her husband, Greg, of Scottsdale, AZ and Romni Rossi and her daughter, Mia of Raleigh, NC; brother, Bill Epperson of Oklahoma City, OK; nieces, June Carney, Fran Eoff, Margaret Marquis of OK, and Berniece Klapchar of PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Pearl Epperson; her sister, Velma Callister; and brother, Leroy Epperson. Cremation has taken place and will be followed by a private family ceremony. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Mon October 01, 2007

ANDREWS -- Helen C. Andrews, 83, died September 28, 2007 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her children, Betty Grochowski and husband, Frank, Carol Gilmore and husband, Marty, William Andrews and wife, Julie, Robert Andrews and wife, Terri; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; her sister, Nell Hill and many other family and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; her daughter, Mary; and her parents, Coleman B. and Chloe Pippin and six siblings. Helen was active at Acantilado Vista Retirement Community, enjoyed painting, crafting, preserving fruit jam, and was an excellent seamstress and bookkeeper. She was a loving wife of 42 years, devoted mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and best friend. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Grochowski, Ryan Gilmore, Matthew Andrews, Lauren Gilmore, Warren Andrews and Karen Andrews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 7001 Menaul, NE Suite A-1, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue October 02, 2007