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BACA -- Josie M. Baca, 90, died December 21, 2007. She is survived by her son, Le Roy Vaughn; grandsons, Adam Vaughn and wife, Denine Morelos-Vaughn, and Royce Vaughn; great-grandchildren, Marisa, Estevan and Jenika; sisters, Adela, Manuela and Mary Jane. Josie was preceded in death by her two brothers, George and Manuel; sisters, Tulita and Terri; parents, Massimo and Adela Baca, her daughter, Lorraine Garza and grandson, Le Roy Vaughn II. Josie was a loving mom and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 26, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne's Parish, 1400 Arenal SW. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 27, 2007, 11:00 a.m., also at St. Anne's Parish with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until the Rosary begins. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon December 24, 2007

CHINTIS -- Nicholas Chintis, 90, of Silver City, passed away in Tucson, AZ December 13, 2007. Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday December 28, 2007 at Bright Funeral Home with Reverend Karl Giese officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery with full Military Honors by American Legion Post #18 and VFW Post #3347. Mr. Chintis was born May 26, 1917 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of Peter and Sophie (Sarafin) Chintis. He is survived by one sister, Rose Ruff; one brother ,Tom Chintis; two sons, Michael W. Chintis; Dr. Steven B. Chintis; two step-sons, Dougan Anderson; Dr. Jonathon Anderson; three grandchildren, Candice Jacob; Alan Chintis and Andy Chintis; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Alan Chintis; his wife of twenty years, Winifred Watkins Chintis and his wife of forty-three years, Jeanne Anderson Chintis. After graduating from Hammond High School with numerous athletic achievements, he was recruited by two recently hired coaches (Ray Brancheau and Kenneth Gunning) and moved to Silver City where he enrolled in New Mexico State Teachers College. There he played basketball on the storied team that beat the Jackie Robinson lead UCLA Bruins in 1940. Football was probably his best sport. He was inducted in Western New Mexico University Hall of Fame in 1988, based on his two All Conference years in 1939 and 1940. During WWII, he and many of his college friends joined the National Guard. After training at Ft. Bliss Army Base, the famed"200th" was deployed to the Philippines to defend Clark Field Air Base against the impending Japanese invasion. This defense against all likely chances of success has been the basis of many books and military accounts. They were forced to surrender to the Japanese and the Bataan Death march ensued. He was a POW for three and one half years. The atrocities of the Bataan Death March are well known and Nick was instrumental in providing testimony on behalf of the U. S. Government during the war crime trials. This experience shaped the remainder of Nick's life. He was decorated with a Bronze Star, two Presidential Unit Citations and a Purple Heart and honorably discharged from the Army as a Staff Sergeant. Returning to his beloved Grant County, he became a leader in the public education system starting as a junior high teacher in Bayard in 1948. He then became supervisor of Grant County Schools from 1951-1953 and on to Western New Mexico University in may director level positions including: Director of Alumni, Placement, Financial Aids and Scholarships and Admissions. One of his favorite jobs involved high school relations and student recruitment. Over the years he developed many friends and was responsible for recruiting many students to Western New Mexico University. His educational accomplishments included a BS in Education, MS in Administration and MS in Guidance and Counseling. Mr. Chintis loved New Mexico and all it had to offer. He married a local girl before the war, Winifred Watkins, and gave his total effort to improving education in Grant County while raising a family of three boys. In 1963 he married Jeanne Anderson and the "yours-mine-ours" family was born. Nick and Jeanne remained devoted to each other until death and toured the world taking pictures and entertaining their family with travel stories. He will be remembered by all as a generous, caring person who loved his family and friends and served his country and community with honor. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
        Published on: Mon December 24, 2007

GARCIA -- Bennie Garcia In Loving Memory of Bennie Garcia May 3, 1933 to December 24, 1964 Daddy, although it has been 43 years since you left this world, your memory is always on my mind and in my heart. I know David is happy to be with you and I am glad for that. I will always love you and miss you. All my love, Your Daughter Belinda
        Published on: Mon December 24, 2007

HENDERSON -- Orea, age 85, passed away on Thursday evening, December 20, 2007, at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice. Orea was born in Rison, Arkansas, on January 6, 1922, and lived in Flint, Michigan for 32 years. He retired in 1975 after working for many years in production at General Motors. As a long standing member of Antioch Baptist Church- Flint, MI, under the leadership of Reverend Lewis Randolph, Pastor, Brother Henderson served as Deacon, and was a member of The Laymans and Male Choir. Orea moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 2006, where he became a loyal member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Victor Wilson. Orea is survived by his wife, Sirlura (Jennings) Henderson; daughter, Lauraline Henderson-Long and husband, George, of Albuquerque, NM; and son, Varie Henderson and wife, Shera, of Dalla, TX; seven grandchildren; sister, Theresa Norman of Flint, MI; and cousin, Reverend Milton Henderson and wife, Betty, of Flint, MI. A Funeral Service will be held in his honor, on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., at Shiloh Baptist Church, 604 Avenida Cesar Chavez, with Reverend David Walker as presiding officiant. Mr. Henderson will be interred in Peaceful Rest Mortuary, in Diboll, TX, 1-936-829-3774, at a later date. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal AVE SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Mon December 24, 2007

LEE -- Philomena Lee, a devout wife, mother, and Catholic, passed away on November 13, 2007 due to complications related to late-stage gastric cancer. She was one-day shy of her 59th birthday. Born in Daegu, South Korea, Philomena immigrated to the United States in 1975, and spent nearly half her life in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Ihn P. Lee M.D., and her three children, Stephen, John, and Grace. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcome to the Robert M. Takasugi Public Interest Fellowship, which helps sustain the work of aspiring social justice lawyers, for whom Philomena came to possess a deep admiration. Checks should be made payable to the "NAPABA Law Foundation," include the memo notation "Takasugi Fellowship," and mailed to Mr. Dale Minami, The Robert M. Takasugi Public Interest Fellowship, c/o Minami Tamaki LLP, 360 Post Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon December 24, 2007

WRIGHT -- Lorenzo "Ervin" M. Wright passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007. Services are pending. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon December 24, 2007

WRIGHT -- Richard A. Wright passed away on December 19, 2007. Rick was born in Darby, PA on June 11, 1953 and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1971. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and is survived by his mother, Betty; brothers, Kenneth, Larry and David. Rick was a highly skilled auto body repair technician and was employed by Terry's Paint and Body Shop. He also had a passion for building model cars and was the president of the Albuquerque Model Car Club. Services will be exclusive to the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Assoc.
        Published on: Mon December 24, 2007

ATENCIO -- Gilbert Atencio passed away at his home Sunday, December 23, 2007. He was 94 years old. Gilbert was born in La Madera in northern New Mexico. Funeral Services are pending. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Tue December 25, 2007

BACA -- Josie M. Baca, 90, died December 21, 2007. She is survived by her son, Le Roy Vaughn; grandsons, Adam Vaughn and wife, Denine Morelos-Vaughn, and Royce Vaughn; great-grandchildren, Marisa, Estevan and Jenika; sisters, Adela, Manuela and Mary Jane. Josie was preceded in death by her two brothers, George and Manuel; sisters, Tulita and Terri; parents, Massimo and Adela Baca, her daughter, Lorraine Garza and grandson, Le Roy Vaughn II. Josie was a loving mom and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 26, 2007, 7:00 pm at St. Anne's Parish, 1400 Arenal SW, with visitation one hour prior to rosary. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 27, 2007, 11:00 am, also at St. Anne's Parish with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue December 25, 2007

BUCKNER -- Consuelo (Connie).--Mrs. Consuelo (Connie) Buckner, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2007, with her loving family by her side. Connie is the beloved mother to Rudy Buckner and wife, Cindy, Shirley Budetti, Sandra Worden and husband, DIck, Ricky Buckner and Shelly Buckner-Padilla. Connie is also survived by, two sisters, Dorothy Wood, Mary Lou Armijo and husband, Joe; one brother, Charlie Vau and wife, Betty; eleven grandchildren, Nickie, Jason, Jessica, Kimberly, Consuelo, Ryan, Mindy, Anthony, Dillon, Angelo and Julian; many nieces, nephews, grand nephews, grand nieces, cousins and many friends. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy, a son, Robert and her parents, Julian and Juanita Vau. Connie was a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church and San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Connie was devoted to her children, grandchildren, family, friends and to her church. Connie will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.Visitation for Connie will be Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Darlene and Susan. Final visitation will be Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2105 Plaza NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Wood, Don Wood, Gary Wood, J.D. Armijo, Martin Armijo, Eric Wood and Alex Glock. Honorary pallbearers will be Darlene Stapleton, Dorothy McCoy, Susan Bostic, Diana Willis, Laura Juarez, Vicki Cordova, Roseanne Gallegos, Roberta Carroll, Linda Block and Nancy Nuzzo. (Exodus 33:14) and he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue December 25, 2007