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HAMMAR -- Dennis Arthur Hammar, age 53, died suddenly on January 26, 2007 in Salinas, California. He was born September 13, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of H. Gordon Hammar and Shirley M. Hammar. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Sherman, Texas, graduating from Sherman High School. He obtained an Associates Degree in Air Traffic Control and worked as a controller for the FAA. He would later obtain a BS from the University of San Francisco and an MBA from the College of Santa Fe. After leaving the FAA, he worked in retail hardware sales, including as manager of Eddy Hammar Hardware, a family business in Albuquerque. At the time of his death, he was living and working on the Monterey peninsula which he loved. He enjoyed fast cars, fishing, boating, camping, skiing, good food, movie going and walking with his Australian sheep dogs, Maya and Socks. The best of him lives on in his beloved daughters, Christian and Caitlin who survive him along with their mother, Nancy Landskroener. Also surviving him are his mother, Shirley M. Hammar and his brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Kathy Hammar, all of Albuquerque, and his Carmel family, Patricia, Kate, Brian and Traci McEldowney. Cremation after tissue donation has already occurred. A private family service has also occurred. May God grant him serenity and peace.
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JARAMILLO -- Rachel "Cookie" Jaramillo, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 9, 2007. She is survived by her son, Matthew Jaramillo; mother, Mary Alire; sisters, Lorraine Chavez and husband, Orlando; Barbara Garcia and husband, Charles; Espie Montoya and husband, Ernie; and Dorothy Borden and husband, Christopher; brother, Thomas "Butch" Jaramillo; nieces, Cynthia Chavez, Amber Garcia and Mariah Montoya; nephews, Donovan Chavez and Evan Montoya; great-niece, Xiola Blu Chavez; and many cousins and friends. Mass will be Celebrated Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Orlando Chavez, Charles Garcia, Ernie Montoya, Christopher Borden, Donovan Chavez and Evan Montoya. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel Monday, February 12, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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KAISER -- Lawrence E. "Larry" Kaiser passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Laura (Peterson); 3-year old son, Anthony; and a baby due in July. Other survivors are his mother, Joan F. Kaiser of Albuquerque; sisters, Lynne Gray and husband, Dennis of Huntsville, UT, Laura Flood and husband, George Robert of Wichita, KS, Liane Geiger and husband, Otis of Meadow Lake, NM; aunt and uncle, Geri and Don Lawson of Albuquerque; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, James; his paternal grandparents; and his maternal grandparents. He was born December 22, 1968 in Albuquerque, NM to Joan F. (Weis) and James J. Kaiser. Larry attended schools in Albuquerque, graduating from Manzano High School in 1987 where he was a cadet in the ROTC Program. He moved to Taos, NM where he worked as Head Clerk at Raley's for the past 11 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and Hot Air Balloons for which he crewed several years at the Fiesta. Larry was very family oriented and loved taking care of and playing with his son, Anthony. His loving and thoughtful ways will be missed by his family and friends. Friends may visit Monday, February 12, 2007, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union (any branch) in the name of Lawrence E. Kaiser. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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KAUFMAN -- Edward L. Kaufman, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Wednesday, February 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Jewell Kaufman; and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beth Kaufman in 1997. A Memorial Service will be conducted by Pastors Sam Soleyn and Charlie Richards on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Children's Grief Center of New Mexico, Inc., P.O. Box 20218, ABQ, NM 87154. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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KOSKI -- Jorman A. (Joe) Koski, 65, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on August 7, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Diana; son, Daniel; brother, Wayne Koski; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Joe held graduate degrees in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. After serving in the military, he was employed at the Bechtel Corporation in San Francisco, CA. He retired from Sandia Laboratories in Albuquerque after 21 years of service and had been in private consulting ever since. Joe enjoyed traveling, gardening, and keeping old vehicles running. He was active in the neighborhood association and served several terms as President of the organization. Joe was a loving husband and father, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Memorial Services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul NE, in Albuquerque on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 204 San Mateo Blvd. SE 87108. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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LA PIERRE -- Marie La Pierre, 71, a resident of the Los Lunas area for 22 years, died Friday, January 5, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Andy Grabiec. Marie was noted for expertise in antiques and collectables. She most recently had a booth at Leftovers, Etc. in Los Lunas. Marie always loved making new friends and always found the good in people. Her favorite kitchen color was red, a wonderful kitchen brightener. Marie's favorite flowers were any flowers that she could cut from the yard and put in a vase. She had been slipping away from heart-disease for the past year, and if hind-sight is any good, then I could not have loved her more. We will miss your spirit! Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Reception will be held Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on what would have been her 72 birthday. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MARTINEZ -- Kenneth L. Martinez, 61, passed away at his home on February 6, 2007. He was born on June 11, 1945 in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Martinez. He is survived by his father, Tom Martinez and his children, Michelle Stedfield and husband, Greg; grandchildren, Cassidy and Dylan of Sacramento, CA; Karly and Kurt Martinez of Albuquerque; ex-wife, Marlene Baum and husband, Steve, of Albuquerque; a brother, Daniel Martinez; a sister, Cecelia O'Connell and husband, Tom; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Martinez was employed by APD and worked as a mechanic, masterwelder, and owned numerous businesses. He was a dive master and enjoyed water and snow skiing. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2007 at Daniels Family Funeral Services. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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MCQUEARY -- Walter Lavern "Mac" McQueary, 80, died February 6, 2007, at Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo, TX after a lengthy illness resulting from complications of a stroke suffered in April 2003. He was born December 10, 1926, to Carl Jasper McQueary and Nellie Ann Daniels McQueary on his parents' farm near Hollis, OK. Mac enlisted in the armed forces in World War II, serving in the Asia-Pacific Theater, and received an honorable discharge in November 1946. He loved both God and his country. Mac married Hollie Cleo Aaron in Albuquerque, NM, in 1953. In 1976, Mac, his wife, and their son moved to Amarillo, where he served as a federal agent for the Atomic Energy Commission, in the U.S. Department of Energy, for more than thirty years, before retiring in December 1989. He was a Mason, a member of the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of the American Legion. Mac was also an active sportsman who loved to hunt and fish, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his son and grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters - Mary Ellen McQueary, Ruby Lee McQueary Wilson, Connie Pearl McQueary Gatlin, Eudora May McQueary McClendon, and Nellie Pauline McQueary Jernigan; and one brother - Charles McQueary, who died in infancy. Mac leaves behind his wife of fifty-three years, Hollie Cleo McQueary of Amarillo, TX; his only son, Carl Randall McQueary of Austin, TX; his beloved grandson, Kendall Edison McQueary of Granbury, TX; and a brother, Clyde McQueary of Albuquerque, NM; as well as hundreds of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, cousins, and many, many, many loyal friends. A man of quick wit, abiding wisdom, and a peaceful, generous spirit, Mac was universally loved by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2006 at Schooler Funeral Home at 4100 South Georgia Street in Amarillo, TX. It was Mac's wish that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be sent to Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79101.
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MERRITT -- George Linton Merritt, loving husband, father, and friend, passed into the arms of our Lord on January 27, 2007, at the age of 80, after complications from pneumonia. His Christian devotion, steadfast nature, and pride in a job well done will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was born December 16, 1926 in Lucy, NM to the late Thomas Elisha and Rose Mae De Moss Merritt. One of nine siblings, George grew up on a farm in Estancia, NM. George was most proud of his World War II service, joining the Navy at age 17 on behalf of a grateful nation and serving 1944 through 1946 as Seaman on the aircraft carrier CV 36 Antietam, touring Hawaii Islands and the China Sea. George graduated from the University of New Mexico. Upon graduation, George moved to Houston, TX and began a 35-year career working in the petro-chemical industry, most notably with Brown & Root and Litwin Engineering. As a member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church for 30 years, George enjoyed the Men of Action Breakfast Fellowship and was a member of the Probers Sunday school class. George was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Lee, Robert, and William Merritt; and his sister, Tommy Vaughn. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Dana Glover Merritt; children, Barry and Dana Linn; granddaughter, Veronica; sisters, Opal Garland, Lynette Cox, Lucy Clark, and Ina Mitchell; plus numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. George was interred at private family military Service on January 30, 2007 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM, where brothers Robert M. Merritt and William C. Merritt, who also served in World War II, are buried. A Memorial Service celebrating George's life was held Friday, February 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Dr., and Reverend James McPhail officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's name to Caring Forever Foundation at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church (http://www.mdumc.org), Impact a Hero (http://www.ImpactAHero.org), or your favorite military veteran's group.
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MEYER -- Charles M., 83, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2007, following a lengthly illness. He was born in Bogota, New Jersey, in 1923, to Charles and Frances Meyer. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII and came to New Mexico after the war. He moved to Socorro in 1957 and remained there until his death. He worked for many years at the White Sands Missile Range and retired at age 67. He was an accomplished musician as well as an avid fisherman and golfer who loved the outdoors. A loving father and husband, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy B. Meyer; his sister Margaret Lake; his brother Roy Meyer; sons Carl Meyer, Mark Meyer, David Meyer and wife Pam; granddaughter Cristin Smith and husband Trevor; grandsons Adam Meyer and wife Christi; Daniel Meyer and wife Jessica; and Darren Meyer; and great-grandson Daemien. Mr. Meyer is also survived by a large extended family, including several brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial for Mr. Meyer will be held at the First Baptist Church, 203 Spring St. SW in Socorro on Tuesday, February 13th, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Socorro General Hospital Foundation, Healing Garden Fund, P.O. Box 1009, Socorro, NM 87801.
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