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ALDERETE -- Angie My beloved mother, 3 years? it seems like 3 days. Today I will listen to your songs as I often do,comfort by memories that keep me close to you there will always be a heartache and often a silent tear. PERO SIEMPRE RECUERDOS of the days you where here. I miss and love you mom everyday in my own way Como Siempre Marlene Saenz
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

GALLEGOS -- Christopher Gallegos, 18, born December 27 1988, was tragically taken from us after a fatal accident. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2007 also at Holy Family Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

GURULE -- LUCIANO SR. IN LOVING MEMORY OF LUCIANO GURULE, SR. March 12, 1924 to December 31,1981 Dad, I still think of you everyday wishing you were here. All My Love, Your Son Joseph
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

KEATON -- James Thomas Keaton, 83, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at his home. A resident of Albuquerque for thirty years, he is survived by his beloved wife of ten years, Marla Parks Keaton. Mr. Keaton was born on November 23, 1924 in Milan, Tennessee to George and Mary Keaton and migrated to Winslow, Arizona in 1937 where his father found work with the Santa Fe Railroad. After graduating from Winslow High School in 1942, Mr. Keaton joined the US Navy, serving proudly during WWII as a radio operator and gunner in the South Pacific. He received a degree in political science from California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo, California in 1951, joining the FBI upon graduation where he worked until 1956 when he accepted a position with General Motor's Oldsmobile Division in Lansing, Michigan. Over the course of his thirty-year career with GM, Mr. Keaton, an expert in personnel and labor relations, held numerous management positions, retiring in 1977. While in Albuquerque, Mr. Keaton launched a second career, serving as Personnel Director at the University of New Mexico Hospital from 1977 until 1989. During retirement he enjoyed golf as a member of the Tanoan Country Club and the Rotary and served on the New Mexico State Labor Relations Board from 1993 to 1996. Mr. Keaton was preceded in death by former wife Lora Smith Keaton in 1996. Other survivors include two children, James T. Keaton, Jr. and wife, Karen of Peoria, Arizona and Kathryn L. McLain and husband, Larry of Chicago, Illinois; two step-children, Cindy Bullington and husband, Robert of Phoenix, Arizona and Mike Smith and wife, Lynda also of Arizona; four grandchildren, Jennifer Keaton, Kristeen McLain, Erin McLain, Matthew McLain and wife, Lucy; four step-grandchildren Bobby, Catherine and Susan Bullington and Nick, Tim, and Sarah Smith; and, three great-grandchildren, Hazel, Myles, and Elsie McLain. Also among survivors are two brothers, Robert H. Keaton and wife, Cathryn of Apple Valley, California and Bill Keaton and wife, Lee of Tucson, Arizona. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mr. Keaton's life is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home, 1709 Moon Street, NE, 87112, or the American Lung Association of NM, 7001 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite 1-A, 87110. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

LOPEZ -- Berlinda Maria Sanchez Lopez (Berley), 83, passed away December 28th, 2007. She was married to Ignacio (Nash) Lopez who died in 1975. Her children are Linda Lopez-Chase, Reginald Lopez, Celine R. Lopez, M.A., Ignacio Gregorio Juan Lopez III; and her grand children are David Lopez-Cox, Eric Lopez, and Amanda Lopez. Her greatest source of joy were those six great-grandkids: Miriah Wolfel-Cox, Valerie Lopez, Felix Bishop, Jordan Lopez, Joshua Lopez, and Leandra Bishop. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Francis Sanchez Roberts, Fred Sanchez, Emily Sanchez Diaz, Bob Sanchez, and John Sanchez. Her father was Juan Sanchez Sr., and her mother was Emma Weiss. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass times are pending and will be announced, interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

LUJAN -- Mary Evelyn Lujan, 69, passed away December 27, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Frank. She was known for her Southwest Art work and was a member of the American Legion; Women's Aux., unit 49. Cremation has taken place and she will be interred at SFNC. No flowers are needed; donations to the Cancer Society are welcomed. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

MCLEOD -- Sally McLeod, 71, died Saturday, December 22, 2007. She was born August 31, 1936, in Emporia, Kansas. She was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduating from Highland High School. She attended Northwestern University and Reed College, graduating from Northwestern in 1958. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority in college. After living in Tacoma, WA; Boston, MA; and Oak Park, IL, she returned to Albuquerque to have and raise her family. She received her Master's Degree from University of New Mexico in 1973. In the ensuing years, she worked as a mother and a teacher. She taught math for the Los Lunas Public Schools, APS, and T-VI. She was an active member of AAUW, Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae, and Duke City Bridge Club. She was an avid supporter of the Arts. She volunteered at the Albuquerque Museum as a docent and held season tickets for the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra for countless years. She also delivered meals for Meals on Wheels for several years. She volunteered her time to several other charitable organizations throughout her life. She was a former member of First Presbyterian Church and a current member Sandia Presbyterian Church. Her greatest accomplishment in life was her five children, who survive her: Kathy Schwarting and husband, Dave, of Kailua-Kona, HI; Matthew McLeod and wife, Karen, of Evanston, IL; Charlotte McLeod of Albuquerque; Duncan McLeod of Santa Paula, CA; and Jim McLeod and wife, Valerie, of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her brothers and a sister-in-law: Carl Brogan and wife, Sharon, of LaGrange, GA; Bill Brogan and wife, Julia, of Alamogordo; and Nancy Brogan of Santa Paula, CA. Four grandchildren survive her: Brandon, Kaitlyn, Noah, and Hannah. She leaves behind many close friends. A Memorial Service will be held to honor her life January 2, 2008, at Sandia Presbyterian Church at 11:00. Flowers may be sent to the church, 10704 Paseo del Norte, 87122.
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

MILLER -- GEORGE JAMES It is my sad duty to report that George James Miller has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was born on February 9, 1927 in Tracey, Minnesota to Jenny Trout and Fred Miller. He was a resident of Albuquerque for many years, working as a drill sergeant in the Army. When not serving on base, he enjoyed the great outdoors in any and every locale he was stationed at. He was a member of the Toastmasters Club, attended UNM where he obtained a degree in Education, served as a volunteer groundskeeper for the church his wife and two children attended, was an avid rockhound, and botanist, served as a Cub Scout leader and greatly enjoyed the menagerie of stray animals his two children brought home. George loved to scuba dive, first diving in Pearl Harbor to recover unexploded munitions, and later transferring his love of underwater exploration to the deserts oases of the southwest. He dove in major waterway and lake in NM, finally making a trip to the saltwater filled volcanoes in Zuni. His final years were spent near the ocean in Florida. He once wrestled a ten-foot alligator to save the life of a duck. He left this world early on December 24, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Joy and his son, Guy. He is survived by one daughter and two grandchildren and many, many kind friends. For a dirt poor farm boy from Minnesota, who joined the Army to see the world, he was spectacularly successful. He is and always will be missed.
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

NUANES -- PAUL "TONY" NUANES DECEMBER 31, 1954 - AUGUST 19, 2006 Though Not Happy It's Your Birthday We Miss You Each And Every Day With All Our Love, Sylvia, Beau, Brett, Destiny, Harmony, Serenity And Slim
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

STRONG -- Jan - (Mona Janice) Strong was born January 4, 1952, the daughter of Mona Lou and Addison Strong, in Albuquerque where she spent her life with the exception of a few years in Hawaii. She loved the city of Albuquerque and living at Park Plaza among friends. She is survived by her mother, Mona Lou Strong; her twin sister; and best friend Lynn Blackburn; her sister Donna Strong; her daughter Clarie Miller and Clarie's husband Brett and four grandchildren, Ty, Shelby, Tanner and Kyleigh. She is also survived by her nephew, Wes Blackburn; nieces Victoria Strong and her daughter Alexia; her Aunt Alice Whitehill; and cousins Dan Wilson, Kathy Spiess and their families; her mother in law Betty Brown; and many loving cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Addison Strong; and grand and great grand parents, the Strongs and Wilsons, long time Albuquerque residents. She worked for Core-Mark International Inc., whose continued concern and friendship has been heartwarming. She passed away December 22, 2007. Jan never let the cancer define her, continuing her life in every way living each day with a smile, independently and to the fullest. Jan loved her life and felt blessed always. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Chapel 215 Locust St. N. E. January 4 Friday at 3:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will follow at Park Plaza 1331 Park Ave. S.W. If one chooses donations may be made to Rachel's Courtyard, Children's Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital 1100 Central Ave. S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87106 or The National Center for Missing Children 699 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3175.
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007

WIGLEY -- Naomi Lucille Wigley, 74 passed away on December 22, 2007 at her home in Belen New Mexico. Preceding her in death were her husband Louis A. Wigley; brother Frank Mahon; sister Floryn Harris; and parents, Frank and Sallie Mahon. Survivors include three children Buster Wigley and wife Karen of Los Lunas; Kelly Gragg and husband Lenny of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Jason (Crissy) Clover of Nashville TN, Tara Wigley, Breanne (Matt McEntee) of Iowa, Cathy Gragg and Jacob Gragg of Albuquerque, and Sarah and Leigh Ann Clover of Los Lunas; Seven great grandchildren Mateas Clover, Patricia, Andrew, Lathaniel, Jonathon Maldonado and Sarah and Jolene Spurlin; her brother Clyde Mahon; and many special friends and caregivers. Ms. Wigley retired from BIA after many years of service. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of her life will be held January 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at her daughter Lisa's home in Los Lunas.
        Published on: Mon December 31, 2007