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LANGLEY -- James H. Langley was born September 7, 1913 and passed away on October 12th 2007. He was a long time resident of Albuquerque. James was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Lawrence Langley; one brother; three sisters; his first wife, Bonnell in 1997; his daughter, Janelle Dorney in 2002; his grandson, Jimmie in 1987, and a great granddaughter. James is survived by his wife, Sarah Ann; son, Monroe and wife, Rosemary; son-in-law, John Dorney; three stepchildren, Robert, Richard and Veronica; two granddaughters, Marla Gregory and husband, of Arvado, CO., Tammy Burke and husband, of Leawood, Kansas; three grandsons, Michael and wife, Timora of Mesquite Texas, Robert and Sherry of Kemp, Texas, Raymond and wife, Doris of Albuquerque, NM; five step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Potter and Wanda Ogdon; sister-in-law, Norene Lucas and two other sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; many nieces, nephews, many great nieces and nephews; other family members and friends who loved will miss him. James was in the CCC Camp from 1936 to 1940, where he met his first wife, Bonnell at a dance. He joined the CCC Chapter 141 in January of 1999 and was raised to Master Mason in January 29, 1946. James belongs to Sandia Mountain Lodge 72 and was an Honored Past Master in 2006. James joined the Shrine October 23, 2004 and he also was a member of the Scottish Rite in Santa Fe, NM. James sold Insurance for America National Insurance Company for 34 years. After he retired James enjoyed working with wood. Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at the Valley Christian Church, 2850 Gun Club Road SW., on Wednesday, October 17, 2007. The Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service at 12:00 noon. Pastor David Morgan will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery on Edith and Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Ed Baca, Jerry Scoggins, Ron Page, Bruce Cass, Tom Laguardia and Kennan Winters. Honorary Pallbearers will be George Hunsaker, Michael Langley, Raymond Langley and Robert Langley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made your favorite Charity or to Valley Christian Church Building fund. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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LAROSSA -- Judy Kay LaRossa, 62, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2007 at her home. She was born September 5, 1945 in Marshalltown, IA, a daughter of Wesley and Gladys Sebetka. She married Robert LaRossa February 14, 1970 in North Hollywood, CA. Survivors include her husband of Corrales; one son, Mario and his wife, Jessica of Albuquerque; grandchildren; Nikos and Kyra. Also surviving are her father of Iowa; two brothers and one sister, Wesley Sebetka, Linda Kubu, and Steven Sebetka, all of Iowa. Memorial Services will be conducted Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Ennichement will follow the Services. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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LOPEZ -- Patricia Ann "Patsy" Lopez. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind, supportive and helpful during their recent loss. Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated. Services were in the care of: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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LUCERO -- Joe Nabor Lucero passed away Friday, October 12, 2007 and is now with our Lord. He was born July 23, 1928 in Moquino, NM to Perfilio and Predicanda Lucero. Joe served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II and retired from Allied Van Lines. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Parish and a member of American Legion Post 99. Joe was preceded in death by his son, Perfilio Lucero. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Erlinda; sons, Michael, Philip and wife, Eileen, and Patrick; and daughters, Joanna Vigil and Linda Caskey and husband, Bill; sisters, Laura Garcia and husband, Richard and Fella Stockham, all of Albuquerque. He has 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Joe was loved by all who knew him and will truly be missed. He enjoyed playing his guitar and accordion and singing, and we will miss his music. Pallbearers will be Michael Lucero, Philip Lucero, Patrick Lucero, Robert Lucero, Kyle Lucero, Alan Lucero and Jake Lucero. Honorary pallbearer will be Edward Herrera. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. The Mass of the Resurrection will be on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 6:00 p.m. until the Rosary. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MARSH -- Erwin Marsh, 86, of Albuquerque passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2007. He was born in Durango, CO and raised in Pueblo, CO. Erwin served in the US Army in WWII and participated in the Normandy invasion. He married Carol Barnett in 1946. They moved to Albuquerque with their two young children in 1952. He is survived by Carol Marsh, his loving wife of 61 years; son, Lawrence Marsh and wife, Patricia of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter, Janis Marsh Gasparich and husband, John of Santa Fe; brother, Leon Marsh and wife, Wilma of Pueblo, CO; granddaughter, Wendy Marsh Dendy and husband, Mike; and great-grandchildren, Callie and Carson of Chattanooga, TN. Survivors also include niece, Charline Hunt; nephews, Ken Marsh and wife, Robin, Patrick Marsh and wife, Fran, Jon Marsh and wife, Linda, as well as special friends Noe and Jenny Ramirez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Norma Marsh. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church Good Samaritan Fund, 8600 Academy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or to the charity of your choice. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Aspen Funeral Alternatives.
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MCNATT -- Terry Allen McNatt passed away on September 26, 2007 at his home in Navarre, FL, where he lived with his son, Destry. He is survived by Destry and daughter, Kimberly J. Kucevic, her husband, Eric and grandson, Tysher, of Rio Rancho, NM. For memorial information, please contact Destry at (850) 368-3017.
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ROBERTS -- Kenneth "Ken" Pike- Ken lost his struggle with his health concerns on Thursday, October 11, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jane, living in Montebello. He is also survived by his sister, Ruth Ann Jones, and husband, Mack of Columbia, MO, and three special nieces; Margaret Shull of Warrensburg, MO; Elizabeth Anderson, of Shaker Heights, OH; and Bronwen Ashburn of Johnson City, TN. Born in Bloomington, IN on July 21, 1921 to Byron D. and Laura Ann Pike Roberts. He lived in Fairfield, IA until 1930 at which time he moved to Las Vegas, NM and in 1950 he moved to Albuquerque. During World War II he was an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and instructed cadets in acrobatic flying for several years. On graduation from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA in 1942, he created and funded four scholarships for young men who were interested in science. Ken had graduated with a Physics Major and a Math Minor. Following graduation and his move to Albuquerque he entered into his business life of Insurance and Real Estate. Ken was active in the First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque, helping to create The Endowment Foundation of the Church. Ken was also very active in the Shriners, holding many of the offices and being Master of Ceremonies for about 50 years. He was also elected to the House of Representatives for New Mexico in 1962. A major hobby has been his interest in oil and watercolor painting as well as sculpture. For six years he was invited to show his sculptures in a national show in Loveland, CO. If you so desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated for The Endowment Foundation of the First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque, 215 Locust NE, 87102 or to the Shriners Hospital for Children at 3160 Geneva Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Cremation has taken place and interment will follow in due course at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque, 215 Locust NE, 87102. French Mortuary is in charge. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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ROMERO -- Ernesto Donald Romero, age 60, went home to be with our Lord, Thursday, October 11, 2007. Ernesto was born January 15, 1947 to Luis and Lucille Romero in Canjilon, NM. Ernesto served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his father, Luis Romero in 1991 and his brother, Alberto Romero in 2002. Ernesto is survived by his wife, Janice D. Romero; his son, Jason Romero; his daughter, Ashley Romero; his mother, Lucille Romero; his brothers, Joe Suazo and wife, Coco, Luis Romero Jr. and wife, Kris and Steve Romero; his sisters, Virginia Valdez and husband, Roy, Eloida Rimbert, Linda Sparks and husband, Michael and Elizabeth Romero; many cousins, nieces and nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at Legacy Church, 7201 Central NW in Albuquerque, on Thursday morning, October 18th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. The Burial Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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SCHNEPPER -- DIANE SCHNEPPER November 10, 1935 - October 15, 2006 A LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, AND GRANDMOTHER I DID NOT DIE Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight, I'm the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH With Love your Family Leroy, Debra, Gary, Sue, Scott, Kim, Darlene, Jason M., Jason, Evelynn, Ted, Suzanne, Jaimee, Jocelyn, Jacob, Cody, Elijah, Daisy and Angel.
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SIMMONS -- Captain Barry Clayton Simmons Retired On October 12, 2007, Captain Barry C. Simmons went to be with the Lord. He passed away at home after a short illness. He was born on May 30, 1941, in Reidsville, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his father, Basil LaClaire Simmons. He is survived by his wife, Linda Baker Simmons; Mother, Victoria Maybell Simmons of Lexington, NC; Brothers, Kaye Simmons of Tazewell, VA; Dale Simmons of Lexington, NC: Sisters: Shirley Rummage and husband, Larry, also of Lexington, NC, and Donna Darrh and husband, Mike, of Mr. Airy, NC. He is also survived by his children, Barry C. Simmons, JR. and wife, Lori, of Albuquerque, NM; Randall Scott Simmons and wife, Angie, of Concrete, WA; Vicki Buck and husband, David, of Ferndale, WA; and Joel Simmons, of Ferndale, WA; Stepsons, Michael Baker of Raleigh, NC and Scott Baker and wife, Lauren of Los Angeles, CA as well as 12 grandchildren. Barry served his country in the United States Air Force. During his tenure with the Air Force, he served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He received numerous commendations and awards for the work he performed while serving his country in the nuclear energy facility in Sundance, WY. He was a graduate of the Air Force Officers Academy in San Antonio, TX and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering from Arizona State University. After his retirement, he was an entrepreneur in various businesses including, in his latter years, a professional engineering consulting firm. He also worked for the City of Albuquerque, NM, and the City of Arlington, WA as a civil engineer. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Church Alive, located at 4601 Avocet Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will take place at Sante Fe National Cemetery, Friday Oct 19 at 10am. The family welcomes anyone who knew Barry to attend the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests your donations to the Vietnam Veterans Association at Vietnam Veterans of America 8605 Cameron Street, Ste 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Ph: 301-585-4000 www.vva.org/support.html or the UNM Cancer Research & Treatment Center contact: Development Office @ \(505) 272-9977. For donation arraignments www.cancer.unm.edu
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