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POWDRELL -- Bernice "Pete" Powdrell, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 2, 2007. The viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, December 7, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at God's House Church, 2335 Wyoming Blvd. NW. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

PRATER -- ALICE JEAN Ms. Alice Jean Prater, 60, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 30, 2007 and is now in Heaven with our Lord. Alice is the beloved sister to James G. Prater Jr. and wife, Marguarite, Tennessee Fields Swann and Roger, William J. Prater, Ruby Prater, Thomas J. Prater and wife, Brenda, Mary M. Bowman, John H. Prater and Joseph W. Prater; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Legacy Church, 7102 Central Ave. NW, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. by Pastor Jack Conner. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

SCHREIFELS -- Orval Matthew Schreifels, 84, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007. Orval was born on March 9, 1923 in Wetaskiwin, Canada. He was raised in Oklahoma where he met and married his loving wife of 61 years, Millie. Orval served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for 26 years. He served in World War II and the Vietnam War. After retirement from the Air Force, he served as a Federal Security Guard for several years in Albuquerque. He was an active member of Rio Rancho Covenant Christian Church. His greatest joys came from spending lots of time with his grandchildren, playing cards, dominoes, golf, doing crossword puzzles, and passing along great jokes. Orval was preceded in death by his wife, Millie on November 19, 2007 and one son, Larry. He is survived by his son, Norm and wife, Lisa of Corrales; daughter, Sindy Dorsey of Kentucky; grandchildren, Kristen and Kali Schreifels of Corrales, Michelle Pomles and husband, Chuck of Kentucky, Ronnie and wife, Tracy of Missouri; and six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill and Bob Schreifels; and one sister, Hazel Baril, all of Florida. The visitation will be held on Friday, December 7, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Service at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

SIMPSON -- MARY C. On Saturday, December 1, 2007. Survived by her beloved husband, O.C. Simpson, Jr.; children, The Rev. Cynthia Simpson, Robert Gary Simpson and Julie Lee Simpson; grandchildren, Jackson Jordan and Jennifer Olsen. Mary is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA on Thursday, December 6, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Greenspring Village Chapel, 7420 Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA, on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 12 Noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greenspring Benevolent Care Fund, Attn: Philanthropy Dept., 7410 Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA in memory of Mary Simpson.
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

SWETMAN -- Clare C. Swetman, beloved mother to daughter, Mary Jo; and sons, Mark, JR, and Paul; and wife to Harry for 57 years. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 6, 2007, 9:30 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

THRASHER -- Bobbie Thrasher, 87, went to be with the Lord December 1, 2007. She was at home with family at her side. She is survived by her husband: Clyde, of 60 years; her two daughters: Beverly Davis and husband, Jim; Pamela Thrasher with Vicki Sanchez; two granddaughters: Danette Tafoya and husband, Richard, and Deanna Shephard; two great-grandsons: Shawn Tafoya and wife, Dimple, and Patrick Tafoya and wife, Chris; and three great-great-grandchildren: Simran, Arjan, and Lily Tafoya and Emma Guillory. Life Celebration Service will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE) followed by interment at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services entrusted to the Salazar family at: REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777 www.ReflectionofLife.com
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

TORRES -- Tomasita (Tomi) Torres, age 95, very loving mother and grandmother, was called to Eternal Life by the Lord, Sunday, December 2, 2007. She was born in Socorro, NM in 1912; and was a resident of Albuquerque. Mrs. Torres was preceded in death by her parents, Hijino and Josifita Rivera; five brothers; and one sister; and her husband, Joe, to whom she was married for over 61 years. Mrs. Torres is survived by her loving children, Val Torres and wife, Dee Dee, Joe Torres and wife, Lori, Rusti Torres, Arthur Torres, George Torres and wife, Loretta, Cathy Strilich and husband, Bob; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. Mrs. Torres will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Final viewing will be Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services-Alameda Mortuary. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Rick Torres, Leon Torres, Matthew Torres, Arthur Torres Jr., Joey Torres Jr., Michael Strilich, and Ryan Strilich. Honorary bearers will be Val Torres, Joe Torres Jr., Arthur Torres, George Torres, and Bob Strilich. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW (505) 898-3160 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

WHEELER -- Lucille Edith Wheeler, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 25 years, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007. Lucille was born December 31, 1924 the daughter of Vincent A. and Lucy Mae Francis Burres in Suffern, NY. She was raised in Stony Point, NY, and a graduate of New York University School of Nursing. She served as an Army nurse during World War II where she was stationed in Kansas. Lucille retired from nursing in 1982. She was a co founder of the Meadowlark Senior Center, where she continued as a volunteer until the time of her death. She was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was loved by all who knew her. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Albert V. Wheeler and one daughter, Claire Levitt. She is survived by one son, Vincent Wheeler of Nyack, NY; one granddaughter, Lisa Velarde of Rio Rancho, NM; three great-grandchildren, Adam Martin, Shanon Velarde, and Amanda Velarde; son-in-law, Donald Levitt of Rio Rancho, NM; and adopted daughter and longtime companion, Diana Akel of Rio Rancho, NM. The Service for Lucille will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1351 19th Avenue SE, Rio Rancho, with Pastor Erick Redic officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

ZENI -- Chuck Zeni, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2007. He is survived by his father, Joe Zeni; his brothers, Mike, Doug and his wife, Lauri; his sister, Michelle. A Rosary will be held Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will take place Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7901 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers the Family would appreciate that contributions be sent to The American Heart Assoc. of New Mexico, 2201 San Pedro NE, Bldg 2, Suite 102, 87110 or The American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, 87111. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed December 05, 2007

CLARK -- Willard D. Clark, 82, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Clark; brother, Paul Clark and wife, Marty; nieces, Terry Fanning and husband, Jerry, Roni Harness, Jerri Kendall and husband, Jim, Donna Martinez and husband, Mitchell; nephew, James Gardner; and several other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Frederica Clark; and brothers, Ward Clark, and Gene Clark. Willard worked at Sandia National Labs for 32 years and retired in 1983. He served in the US Army Medical Corp. during World II in China, India and Burma. He spent much of his free time reading and painting in watercolor and oils. Friends and family may visit Monday, December 10, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Services will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu December 06, 2007