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KENNEDY -- Colquitt Alexander Kennedy - Communion Service of remembrance and blessing for Reverend Dr. C.A. (Doc) Kennedy, who passed away on November 15, 2007, will be held Saturday, December 8, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at the Church of The Good Shepherd UCC, 7834 Tennyson St. NE. Please call 856-1004 for information. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church, 7834 Tennyson St. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122 or to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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LAWRENCE -- VIRGINIA L. Longtime Sacramento resident, Virginia L. Lawrence, 92, passed away December 1, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM where she had resided the past six years. Virginia is survived by her son, Brit and his wife, Debra of Chama, NM; by her granddaughter, Michelle Mulkey and her husband, Duane and great-grandchildren, Karlee and Garrett of Albuquerque; by her grandson, Rocky Lawrence and his wife, Kelly; and great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Braeden of Albuquerque; by her nieces, Denice Shipp, Adra Ann Ames and Margaret Hart of Sacramento; and by her wonderful friend, Amelia Scivier, of the Village of Alameda in Albuquerque. In Sacramento, Virginia worked for the General Electric Company for over 30 years. She was an enthusiastic volunteer for the Los Ninos Service League for many years. She also traveled extensively and had visited every continent. Virginia will always be loved and respected for her success in life. She will be remembered most for her dedication to her family. A Memorial Service will be held at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback lane, Sacramento, CA on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Virginia's name to the Los Ninos Service league, 2760 Sutterville Road, Sacramento, CA 95820
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LUCIEN -- Kenneth Paul Lucien Jr. In loving memory January 31, 1942 - December 6, 2006
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LUNA -- Fabian A. IN LOVING MEMORY OF Fabian A. Luna April 11, 1988-December 6, 2005 You are truly missed and not forgotten. I Love You, Franny
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MARQUEZ -- Maura Marquez, age 76, our beloved mother, was born November 21, 1931 in Faben, TX. She passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 in Albuquerque. Maura is survived by her nine children; 27 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8600 Los Volcanes NW, on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
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MCDONALD -- Benjamin McDonald, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007 after a courageous fight against cancer. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 49 years, Lottie; one daughter; three sons; his wonderful grandchildren; great-grandchildren; his brother; sister, and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Ben's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2007 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow. Ben's family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice, 8100 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or to a charity of your choice. "Until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand." Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
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MONTOYA -- Lucy Montoya, 74, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007. She is survived by her sister, Nelly Gutierrez; husband, Waldo Montoya; children, Audrey, Richard and wife, Silvia, Tony, Cecilia, Donna, Prescilla and husband, Carlos, Bobby, Eloy and wife, Angela, Michelle and husband, Vincent, and Josie and husband, Luis; grandchildren, Gino and wife, Shauna, Janelle and husband, David, Jeanine, Shirley and husband, Leon, Marlene, Darlene, Melissa, Irma, Vincent, Lupe, Luciano, Adrian, Bianca, Salvador, Kevin and Laura; great-grandchildren, Genaro, Ambrose, Elijah, Shaelynn, Tatiana, Jeaven, Gabriela, Marcos, Luciano, Jr., Dominique, Anthony, Alexus, Selena, Stazah, Rosalinda, and Manuelito; and special friend, Sister Mary. Lucy was a loving mother and grandmother and had open arms to all who entered her home. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, December 6, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends and family may visit one hour prior. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 7, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE. Interment will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MURRAY-REILLY -- B. LOUISE Dr. B. Louise Murray-Reilly, a former Dean of the School of Nursing the University of New Mexico died Friday, November 30, 2007 in Albuquerque. She was 90 years old. Survivors include her nephews, Bruce Harmon of Corvallis, OR and Richard Walker of Scottsdale, AZ; niece, Karen Harmon of Albuquerque; her special friend, Elsie Morosin; and many other friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Theresa Murray; and her three sisters, Mary Francis Parrott, Kathleen Walker, and Eileen Harmon; and two nephews, Daniel "Kim" Harmon and Nick Harmon. Dr. Louise Murray-Reilly was born April 9, 1917 in Portland, OR as the fourth daughter of Neal Vincent and Theresa Lugar Murray. She attended school in Portland and graduated from Grant High School. She continued her education at the University of Portland as a member of its first nursing class. In 1938, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Nursing. In 1950, she received a Master's of Nursing from the University of Washington and in 1962, she was awarded her Doctorate of Education from Columbia University in New York. Prior to coming to New Mexico and UNM in the fall of 1969, Dean Murray-Reilly progressed through the academic ranks to Professor and Director, Maternal and Child Nursing at University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She also held a joint appointment as Instructor and Supervisor of the Pediatric Unit at King County Hospital and Instructor of Nursing at the Child Health Center, University of Washington. She also had experience as a staff nurse and head nurse in both Oregon and California. Her love was the teaching of nursing and being in the classroom with her students. Dr. Murray-Reilly became the Dean of the College of Nursing in the fall of 1969. In an interview before leaving this position, she was asked to name one of the highlights of her career and she replied, "It would have to be the satisfaction of seeing a new nursing facility designed to accommodate an innovative curriculum become a reality." Together she and the Dean William Hadley of the College of Pharmacy were instrumental in procuring funding for the construction of the much needed Nursing and Pharmacy Building which finally become a reality in 1975. Dr. Murray-Reilly served as the Dean of the College of Nursing for seven years. In 1978, following a year sabbatical, Dr. Murray-Reilly returned to her principal love of teaching. She retired as professor emeritus in 1982. Louise was an integral part in the guidance of the Republic of the Philippines in the development of its pediatric nursing program. She published extensively and was a respected member, both locally and nationally, of the nursing community. She was a member of many professional organizations, including Sigma Theta Tu, Gamma Sigma Chapter at the University of New Mexico, American Association of Nursing, the New Mexico Nurses' Association, the Visiting Nurses Association, and the Advisory Board for the Rape Crisis Center. After retirement, she met Joseph Reilly and they were married in August 1988. Louise and Joe spent their years together traveling. Joe passed away November 1993. They were very active members of The Church of the Risen Savior. Louise lived at an independent living facility before moving to Montebello on Academy in July 2003. A Mass in her honor will be held Friday, December 7, 2007, 9:00 a.m., at John XXIII, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. A Celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., at Montebello on Academy, 10500 Academy NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, 87111 or to the Albuquerque Community Foundation, P.O. Box 36960, Albuquerque, 87176-6960. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505.275.3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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NGU -- Mai Ngoc Ngu, 96, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007. She is survived by her four children, Ky Thao, Cuong Ha, Hoang Ha, and Nga Truong; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren in NM, CA, TX, MI, France, and China. Cremation took place on December 3, 2007. Her ashes will be placed at Dao Quang Buddhist Temple in Garland, TX.
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NICHOLS -- Joan M. Nichols was born on Aug 1, 1922 in Savannah, MO and died unexpectedly on December 1, 2007. Joan lived a happy and full life as a long-time Albuquerque resident. She is survived by two daughters, Dr. Linda Kay Nichols of Albuquerque and Dr. Billie Maris Thompson and son-in-law, Dr. Kirk Daniel Thompson of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Dr. Kimberly Maris Thompson, Mark Daniel Thompson, and Alisha Nichole Nichols; four great-grandchildren, Deanna and Nima Badizadegan, Chase and Kayla Thompson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Joan celebrated life and will be missed by all. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd., NE, at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 6, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made in Joan's name to the CUMC Helping Hands Ministry. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Thu December 06, 2007