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PARRA -- Jose S. Parra, 66, passed away on December 20, 2007. Born in L.A. California on Jan 20, 1941. The past 27 years he lived in Bernalillo NM. He is survived by his wife Josephine L. Parra, and their children Kenneth Parra, Jose Parra his wife Sheila, Martin Parra his wife Lisa, and 7 grandchildren, Ashley, Javier, Kaydon, Brandon, McKenzie, Destini, DezRey. His mom Ramona Guerrero, brothers and sisters, Richard Parra, Rudolph Parra, Ruben Parra, Reymundo Parra, Aurora Fermandez, Dolores Banda. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrow Cemetery on 28 Dec, 2007 at 12:00 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed December 26, 2007

PFAFF -- Charlotte E. Pfaff, 89, died December 23, 2007. Born at the family farm near Amsterdam, Idaho she moved to New Mexico in 1942 residing in Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Albuquerque, Pajarito Village and Corrales. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Charles A. and Celeste R. (Sligar) Human, husband Daniel Pfaff, daughter Barbara E. Pfaff, and granddaughter Ashlee G. Pfaff. She is survived by her sons Norman Pfaff (Janice), and Richard Pfaff (Jan), five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her family appreciates the gracious care she received from the staff of the memory unit at Sandia Springs Senior Living Community and the services of SolAmor Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by Direct Cremation & Burial Services. A memorial service will scheduled after the holidays. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Ashlee Pfaff Memorial fund (http://ashleepfaff.com) care of Norman and Janice Pfaff, 3010 22nd Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
        Published on: Wed December 26, 2007

PICCININI -- Betty M. (MCDowell) Piccinini, a resident of Socorro, NM since 1946, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 in Belen, NM. She was born in Huntington, WV on June 19, 1925 to Thomas E. and Alvah (Walker) McDowell. In 1942, her family moved to Grand Rapids, MI where, after graduating from Central High School, she worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. When the family moved to El Paso, TX, she worked for the Banker's Life Insurance Company until her marriage on October 2, 1945 to Michael Piccinini of Albuquerque, NM. In January 1946, the couple moved to Socorro. Betty lived an active life managing the family's rental properties until they were sold in 1990. She was co-owner/manager with Mike of the Ben Franklin Variety Store on the Plaza until it closed in 1975. Betty was a deacon and long time member of the First Presbyterian Church. During her children's young years, she co-led a Cub Scout Troop with Ginnie Mendenhall and a Girl Scout Troop with Mary Lou Hudgins. Betty was a outdoors woman who loved the town and the landscape of the area. She and Mike enjoyed trail riding by horseback in the mountains of northern New Mexico and Colorado. Over the years, she cherished walking her faithful dalmatian and shelties. Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 55 1/2 years, Michael; sister, Dorothy M. Kuri; and brothers: Robert R. and Jack W. McDowell. She is survived by her son, William M. Piccinini and wife, Stella of Socorro; daughter, Debra D. Nelson and husband, Command Sergeant Major (ret.) Edwin B. Nelson Jr. of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and her brother, Thomas W. McDowell of Columbus, OH. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Socorro with Rev. John Gregg officiating. Donations in Betty Piccinini's memory can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 304 McCutcheon Av., Socorro, NM 87801 or the Humane Society, Box 451, Socorro, NM 87801. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. 575-835-1530.
        Published on: Wed December 26, 2007

SAAM -- Sharron Lucille Saam, 63, a resident of Edgewood, NM and devoted French teacher at Moriarty High School, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. She is survived by her children Mike Saam, Zachary Saam, and Melanie Pitsch; her grandchildren Tiffany, Nick, Kristi, Wyatt, and Logan; and her sister Ernestine Nunes; and the rest of her loving family. Friends are welcome at Memorial services to be held on Thursday, December 27 at 11:00am at French Mortuary at 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM. Internment of cremains will follow in Groom, TX at St. Mary's Cemetary. We love you.
        Published on: Wed December 26, 2007

SALAZAR -- Emilio Salazar, 77, died December 23, 2007 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Jane Salazar; children, Elizabeth Austin and husband Bob, Dr. John A. Salazar and wife, Marcia, Robert T. Salazar and wife, Shauna, Steve G. Salazar and wife, Amy, and Richard G. Salazar and wife, Stephanie; grandchildren, John Austin and wife, Tonya, Michelle Austin, Kenneth Salazar and wife, Amy, Brian Salazar, Andrew Salazar, Kristin Salazar, Jordan Salazar, Kyla Salazar, and Zoe Salazar, and great granddaughter, Madelyn. Emilio also has three siblings surviving him, Adelina Monseur, Benito Salazar, Charles Salazar. Mr. Salazar was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Juanita Salazar and his brothers Raymond and Alex Salazar. Emilio served his country in the US Air Force and retired from the U S Postal Service after 30 years. He dedicated his life to his family especially his wife, children and grandchildren who he dearly loved. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 26, 2007, 7:00 pm at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 27, 2007, 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Fatima. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed December 26, 2007

VAZQUEZ -- Lydia Vazquez, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2007, surrounded by her family. Lydia was born on September 28, 1937 to Prospero and Herlinda (Vizcaino) Velasquez of Silver City, NM. She graduated from Albuquerque High School. Ms. Vazquez worked for the Social Security Administration. Ms. Vazquez was, also, a member of Iglesia Congregacional Unida (UCC), loved to solve puzzles, make blankets, go camping, fishing and travel. She will be fondly remembered for her deep faith and her love of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Ricky Gutierrez, in 1979. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Emilio C. Artiaga; children, Judy Anaya Castillo and husband, Jesus of Los Lunas, NM, Daniel Gutierrez; Jeanette Gutierrez, and Eileen Gutierrez, all of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Garcia and Lillian Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and friends who will mourn her passing. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave SE. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 28, at 11:00 A.M. also at the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services. Ms. Vazquez will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque. Reverend Daniel Erdman will preside over the services. Pallbearers will be Pablo Cordova, Alex Hernandez, Rito Alarcon, Cesar Alarcon, Jacob Anaya, and Patrick Chavez. 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 26, 2007

WHITE -- Jason James White, age 31, a resident of Los Lunas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Jason was very well known among car collectors and was very active in the classic car scene. He was employed by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy. Jason was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Catherine White and Odessa Gleaton. He is survived by his lifelong partner and love of his life, Wendy Dukes of Los Lunas; beautiful daughter, Kayla White of the home; father, Jimmy White of Bosque Farms; mother Sharon Montalli and her husband, Al of Roswell; brothers, Brian White and Mark White, both of Albuquerque; grandfathers, Leroy White and Earlis Gleaton, both of Roswell; grandmother, Thelma Douglas and her husband, Walter, of Aurora, CO several aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. A celebration of Jason's life will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM. Inurnment will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 2 PM at the South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM. Arrangements are being handled by Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
        Published on: Wed December 26, 2007

WRIGHT -- Lorenzo M. "Ervin" Wright, 86, began his peaceful journey to reunite with his loved ones on Saturday, December 22, 2007. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rose, on Tuesday, December 5, 2006. Also preceding him in death were his sons, Clarence and Steve Wright; his daughters, Edwina Wright Chavez and Darling Wright. He is survived by his children, Ervin Wright, Raymond Wright and wife, Sharon, Liz Wright and husband, Leo Torres, and Joseph Wright, all from Albuquerque, and Cassandra Charles and husband, Mike, from Deer Park, WA; beloved Pancha, his chihuahua; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his in-laws, Gillie and Cathy Castillo of Albuquerque, Virginia and Dewey Buck of Carlsbad, CA, Trini Castillo, Matias and Mary Castillo of Victorville, CA, and Rosita Gabaldon of Los Lunas; many nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends. Special thanks to all the employees from Vista Care Hospice who took care of him during these trying times. Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2007, 6:00 p.m. followed by the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Matthew Trujillo, Ray Wright, Jr., Thomas Wright, Juan Rodriguez, Antonio Torres, and Rorey Nichols. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 5639 Jefferson Street NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed December 26, 2007

ABEYTA -- Flora C. Abeyta, age 72, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007. She was born in San Antonito, New Mexico and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Abeyta and her son, Michael Abeyta. She is survived by her children, Josie Moya, Joe Abeyta and wife, Rachael, Richard Abeyta and Steve Abeyta; grandchildren, Mandy, Joe, Jocelyn, Christopher and wife, Amanda, Katerri, Theresa and husband, Daniel, Monica and husband, Viceinte, Roxanne, Angela and Antoinette; brothers, Joe Campbell and wife, Viola and Steve Campbell; Suzie and family; several great-grandchildren; other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 4th and Alameda SW. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 29, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Paseo del Norte and Wyoming NE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Thu December 27, 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. Visitations will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Carlisle Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. also in the chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 28, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, where Gilbert will be laid to rest beside his loving wife Rose. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Thu December 27, 2007