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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