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BLUE-SKY -- MARY L. In Memory MARY L. BLUE-SKY "Hatawits" February 14, 2004 If Roses Grow in Heaven, Lord Please pick a bunch for us. Place them in Mary's arms And tell her they're from us. Tell her we love and miss her, And when she turns to smile, place A kiss upon her cheek and hold her For awhile. Remembering her is easy, We do it every day, but there's a void In our hearts that will never go away. Love, Judy A. Joscum-Roy, sister
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BRYAN -- Jana Marie Bryan, 51, passed away February 10, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Frazzini; her sister, Robyn J. Ramczyk. Jana is survived by her mother, Kathryn M. Halstead Hope and her husband, Richard Hope; her daughter, Heather Marie Bryan and son-in-law, Will McKibben; her sister Kathryn A. Martinez Frazzini; Artie Martinez; her brother, Michael D. Frazzini and wife, Brenda of Pueblo, CO; and her sister, Vicki M. Bliss; one nephew, Gaetano Frazzini of Pueblo, CO; her aunts, Ruth E. Adams, Charlotte A. Baker; and many cousins, all of Albuquerque, NM; two of her cousins, Deborah L. McLaughlin and Michael D. Adams of whom gave her great comfort and support during her illness and many friends. Jana was born March 5, 1955 in Denver, CO. Jana touched many lives in her lifetime; she was a kind, giving and generous soul. She loved animals, nature, and was an extremely talented artistic person. Her family and friends will honor her for the very special person she was. Even in her greatest challenges, her indomitable strength and courage prevailed. She will never know how grateful her friends and family were for her presence in their lives. It was a gift and a privilege to know her and to be here with her. Very special thanks go to her friend and Doctor of many years, Patricia Kaspner MD. Services for Jana will be held Thurday, February 15, 2007 at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria NE, at 4:00 p.m.
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DODGE -- Tenika Yvonne Dodge, 18 of Santa Rosa, NM, died Saturday, February 10, 2007 in Santa Rosa. She was born December 8, 1988 in Las Vegas, NM, the daughter of Robert and Susan (Dodge) Mumford. Tenika was a senior at Santa Rosa High School where she participated in Lady Lions basketball and was manager for the Cross Country team. Tenika worked as a lifeguard during the summer at Park Lake, played summer league baseball and coached a T-Ball team summer league team. At Santa Rosa High School she was a F.F.A. member, class Teasurer, and served on the Student Council. She was recently accepted to Highlands University in Las Vegas for the fall 2007/08 semester. Tenika was a confirmation candidate at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church where she served as an Altar server for several years. Her favorite college sports team was Duke University and the Dallas Cowboys were her favorite football team. Tenika had a great sense of humor and her laughter and non-stop smile will be missed she loved her music and enjoyed writing poetry. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfathers, Grampo George Dodge Sr. in 1979 and Grampo Ted Williams in 2000. Her family and friends will miss her laughter and great sense of humor. Tenika loved her family she will be missed by her mom and dad, Susan and Bob Mumford of Santa Rosa; two sisters, Tina (Jesse) McWilliams of Albuquerque, Carol (Mike Neely) Rael of Albuquerque; maternal grandmother, Hope Williams of Santa Rosa; paternal grandmother, Burla Mumford of Santa Rosa; uncles, George Jr. (Kathy) Dodge, and Manuel (Ramona) Dodge of Santa Rosa; aunts, Molly Dodge of Santa Rosa, Jean Mumford of Pittsburgh, PA, Janel (Rick) Salazar of Las Vegas, NM, Lynnette Williams of Albuquerque; Lisette (John Cedarleaf) Williams of Albuquerque; her cousins Edward Romo, Abran Dodge, Renee Dodge, Adam Dodge, Erryn Cordova, Tamara Ruiz, James Cordova Jr., Anna Cordova, Leah Olguin, Keith Salazar, Jaesic Olguin, Geoffrey Williams, Karissa Salazar, and Joey Salazar. Rosary Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2007 from the Santa Rosa High School Gymnasium with Father Nick Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at Nuestra Senora de Refugio Cemetery in Puerto De Luna, NM. Pallbearers will include Mike Neely, Jesse McWilliams, Gary Salas, Edward Romo, Adam Dodge, Joseph Lucero, Rick Salazar, and John Cedarleaf. Honorary bearers will be the Santa Rosa High School Class of 2007, Lady Lions Basketball team and coaching staff, Stephanie Lucero and all her family and many friends. The Tenika Yvonne Dodge memorial scholarship fund will be established at the Wells Fargo Bank in Santa Rosa. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street; Santa Rosa, NM. (505) 472-3369. For online tributes or notes of condolences please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com
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DOERR -- Nora M. Doerr, 80, went home to be with the Lord February 8, 2007. Nora was born December 6, 1926 in Farmington, NM. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Doerr of Albuquerque and Debbie Bryan and husband, Bill of Moriarty; two grandsons, Wayne Bryan and companion, Jennifer Burt, and Greg Bryan; and her beloved great-grandson, William. Nora is survived by two sisters, Jessie Lake of Idaho and Bonnie Mahan of Farmington; brother, Ralph Mahan and wife, Shirley of Aztec; aunt, Mabel Peak of Farmington; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is also survived by her special cats, PeeWee and Noel. Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Doerr in 1997; and also her parents; and two brothers. She was mother and best friend to her daughters. Mrs. Doerr was a member of the Lions Club and the Baptist Church. Memorial Services will be Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel with burial in Santa Fe National Cemetery to follow. Her family would like to express a special thanks to Team A with Vista Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 5201 Venice NE, Ste, A & B, Albuquerque 87113 or The Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia NE, Albuquerque 87108. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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DOWNES -- Valia Downes, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 9, 2007. She was born on January 27, 1924 in Paris, France, the only child of Russian immigrants George and Sophie de Broglie Cara Yanopoulo. In Paris, Valia attended Le Chateau de Quincy and in 1944, graduated with an Associate's Degree in Chemical Engineering from L'Ecole de Chauffage Industriel. She married Philip Downes of Winchester, MA and resided there from 1946 until 1990 when she moved to Albuquerque, NM. Valia worked as a registered art therapist at Glenside Psychiatric Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA. In Albuquerque, she volunteered her time and talent to Alzheimer's patients in the "Share-Your-Care" program. Valia was preceded in death by her daughter, Valia Patrice (Lambie) and her husband, Philip Downes. She is survived by three children: her son, Jerome, his wife, Judy, and granddaughter, Asia, of Tokyo, Japan; her son, Peter Downes; and her daughter, Mara McGrail, her husband, K.C., and her grandchildren, Sean and Mikaela McGrail of Albuquerque. A Funeral Mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
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DURAN -- Stanley J. (Jay) Duran, 39, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 12, 2007. Stanley is survived by his wife, JoyLynn Duran; his children, Christian Duran, Christopher Salcido, Jordan Martinez, Tristan Duran, Star Lyn Duran, Nastasia Duran, Kristin Duran, Zachary Duran, and Alexandra Segura; his mother, Nancy Brian and husband, Stan; his grandmother, Margie Salazar; brothers and sisters, Michelle Denton, Elizabeth Madrid and husband, Lee, Michael Denton and wife, Lisa Campos, Jennifer Sandoval and husband, Ricky, and Jackson Zamora; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Stanley was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Sonny Chaves, Jose Flores, Gilbert Duran, Shawn Oliver, Edward Gonzales, and Robert Lucero. Cremation will take place and burial of Mr. Duran's cremains will take place at a later time. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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FIECHTL -- IRENE Irene was born March 31, 1928 and died February 2, 2007 at age 78. She is survived by many family members and friends who will remember her as a faithful servant of Jehovah God for 55 years. We will miss her laughter. A Memorial Service will be held for Irene at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8904 Menaul NE, Albuquerque at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2007.
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GRIEGO -- Frances Griego, 92, passed away on February 10, 2007 in Albuquerque, surrounded by her children. Mrs. Griego was born on October 4, 1914 in Pecos, NM to Antonio and Carlota Roybal. She was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish. She was involved in: Lay Associate of the Canossian Sisters, and the Marianites, since they began in the parish as the Legion of Mary, Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered for Casa Angelica, and in her later years, shared many activities with the Golden Agers of the parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley; an infant daughter, Edwina; a son, Charlie; and three brothers, Gregorio, Tony, and Gene. She is survived by her children, Paulina Snyder of Chino Valley, AZ, Arthur Griego of Albuquerque, Marie Contreras and husband, Armando of Superior, AZ, Albert Griego of Huntington Beach, CA, Frances Flores and husband, George of Albuquerque, Andy Griego of Huntington Beach, CA, and Linda Martinez and husband, Mark of Albuquerque; three sisters, Teresina Lopez, Maclovia Espinoza, and Celia Meredith; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Daniels Family Funeral Services. Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2007 at Our Lady of Annunciation, with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Vincent De Paul Society and Presbyterian Hospice. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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GUTIERREZ -- Andres (Andy) R. Gutierrez, 74, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was the former owner of A&R Refrigeration. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary P. Gutierrez; four children: daughter, Margie, sons, Ralph and wife, Jenny, Daniel, Eric and wife, Gayle; six granddaughters, Michelle, Carol, April, Monica, Danielle, and Elyse; four great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Elena, Nicholas, and Natalie; brothers, Joe, Fred, Clem, Elly, Ricky; sisters, Emily, Dora, Dolores, Lena, and Elosia. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9502 4th St. NW. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9502 4th St. NW. Friends may visit Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary one hour prior to the Rosary. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Gutierrez, Daniel Gutierrez, Eric Gutierrez, Rodney Lavery, Matt Lavery, and Emilio Cordova. Honorary Pallbearers will be Felix Barela and Tony Trujillo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9502 4th St. NW 87114. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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GUTIERREZ -- Eloy Gutierrez, age 78, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2007. Viewing will be Wednesday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. A private cremation to follow. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street, NW 898-3160
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