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CASTILLO -- Susan Storey Castillo February 15, 1946 - March 6, 2006 The body that housed my Mother's soul came to earth 61 years ago. The body that housed my Mother's soul was born to loving and hard working parents. The body that housed my Mother's soul grew to love and work hard. The body that housed my Mother's soul fell in love and was married. The body that housed my Mother's soul struggled to bring children into the world. Her soul grew into her body Her soul worked hard in her body Her soul loved and sacrificed for others in her body Her soul tried to accomplish all she could in her body. To soon, her body became tired. Her soul was wide awake! Her body became painful Her soul tried to control the pain! Her body was in need Her soul wanted independence! Her body limited her soul's life's desires Her body set her soul free into heaven! Mom, your body left us but your soul lives on. I love you and miss you very much. Happy Birthday! Love, Danna
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CURRY -- Ginger Elaine Curry, 57, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Ginger was born August 29, 1949, the daughter of James and Louise Ferrell in Lake Wales, FL. She moved to Rio Rancho from Florida in 2002. Ginger worked for Comcast Cable for 15 years in Florida and New Mexico. Ginger is survived by her husband of 38 years, John "Ed" Curry; son, Sean B. Curry; daughter, Shanna B. Langieri and husband, Chris; and two brothers, Richard E. Ferrell, and Michael Ferrell and wife, Paula. A Memorial Gathering will be held for Ginger on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Great West Division Inc., Sandoval Unit, P.O. Box 3208, Albuquerque, NM 87190-3209. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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DENHAM -- May Denham, 82, resident of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at a local care facility. She was born on May 18, 1924 in Dulce, NM, the daughter of J. Denton and May Simms. She married Roy Denham on March 5, 1948 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roy; brother, David Simms and wife, Betty Lou; sister, Margery Miller, all of Albuquerque; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, D. Harper, Richard R., and Dr. Donald M. Simms; and niece, Dee Johnson. She was active in many local and national organizations, serving on the board of Directors of Presbyterian Hospital, and as national president of the United Presbyterian Women. She received the Lobo Award for Outstanding Woman of the Year, and the James F. Zimmerman Award for Distinguished Alumni Service from the University of New Mexico. She was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church for over 57 years. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle, SE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 114 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. 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 Brouglie 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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GARMAN -- Mary Frances Brougher Garman, went home to her Lord on Monday, February 12, 2007. A 34 year resident of Albuquerque, Frances was born on March 25, 1924 in Ft. MacPherson, GA, as the youngest daughter of Frances Kelly Brougher and Brigadier William Edward Brourgher, World War II hero, author, poet, and survivor of the infamous Bataan Death March. She is survived by her two older sisters; four daughters, Linda Traenkle of Heidelberg, Germany, Kelly Ann Ganser of Cranford, NJ, Morgan Joy O 'Cailleigh of Albuquerque, NM, and Georgia Garman Berrenberg of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In 1984 Frances was awarded a Master's Degree from UNM in Albuquerque in Special Education and she fulfilled her life-long goal of working with children with special needs. She became a Special Education Diagnostician and horsewoman all her life. Frances was awarded the Hunt Colors of two separate hunt clubs, the Ft. Leavenworth Hunt in Kansas, and later the Juan Tomas Hounds of Albuquerque. She was highly active in the local and national levels of the Pony Club. She attended the Westside Bible Study Fellowship in Albuquerque and both joyously and faithfully attended Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque working in both the Women's and Children's Ministries until she became seriously ill three years ago. Frances will also be remembered as a great fan of the Lady Lobos Basketball team of Albuquerque and attending home as well as out of town games regularly. Frances was a vital and active member of the community, and is a source of inspiration, blessing, and courage for her children, family and many friends throughout the world. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Frances' name to either, Amber Care Hospice, 2129 Osuna Rd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, or to the Children's Ministry, Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. A Memorial Service will be conducted Friday, February 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd., NE, with Pastor Skip Heitzig officiating. Inurnment will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
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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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HAEGELIN -- Lynnette R. Haegelin, age 66, passed away on February 10, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on May 6, 1940 in Albuquerque, NM to Herman and Margaret Roser and was a third generation New Mexican. Lynnette was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, and friend. Lynnette was a caring and compassionate person not only to her family but also among her friends. She loved to garden, play bridge with her friends and spend time with her grandchildren. Throughout the years Lynnette enjoyed several trips with her husband and sister to Europe and Asia and annual family trips to San Diego, CA. She was a charter member of the Tanoan Country Club, she was a past president of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Grand Worthy Advisor for the Rainbow Girls and past president and active member of the P.E.O. Lynnette was also a teacher for the Albuquerque Public School system; she taught Biology at Manzano High School. Lynnette will be greatly missed and her life and her love will never be forgotten. Lynnette is survived by her loving husband, Charles; her children: daughter, Denise Penners and husband, Donald of Albuquerque, NM and son, Steve Haegelin and wife, Juli of Pasadena, CA. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Nicole and Jessica Penners and Jeff and Kristin Haegelin; her loving sister, Betsy Carpenter and husband, Fred and son, John of Albuquerque, NM. Lynnette is also survived by numerous relatives in Albuquerque and the Socorro area and her Bridge Club of 42 years. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, February, 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary-Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation can be made to the Cuidando de Los Ninos P.O. Box 12786, Albuquerque, NM 87195, Phone: (505) 843-6899 Fax: (505) 764-8296 French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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JACOBI -- Adah D. "Sandy" Jacobi, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968 died Monday, February 12, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard C. "Jake" Jacobi of the family home; two children, Sue Jacobi and Diane Jacobi, both of Rio Rancho; extended family, Elisa A. Bowyer and husband, Charles, of Albuquerque, Christopher A. Foster and Alfred D. Foster, both of Albuquerque; cousin, Lawrence Vickers and wife, Nancy, of Spring Grove, PA; her dog, Taz; and numerous friends. Sandy was born May 31, 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles Earl D'Arcy and Martha Bernice Sander. After graduating from high school she worked for Western Union to put herself through nursing school. Upon graduating from the Hospital for the Women of Maryland she worked at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore until joining the Navy Nurse Corps on December 17, 1947. It was during her proud service to her country that Sandy met Richard C. Jacobi and they were married in October of 1949. She was discharged from the Navy on November 22, 1949 and followed Richard to his numerous assignments in his Navy career. Albuquerque was their last tour of duty and they decided to retire here. Sandy loved gardening, painting, bowling, needlework, fine food, and travel. She had a wicked sense of humor that could keep a room in stitches. Sandy was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or Animal Humane Assoc. of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia St., Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MONTOYA -- Mary Lou Moya Montoya, 69, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2007. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Anthony "Tony" Montoya; a daughter, Patricia A. Tapia and son-in-law, Rafael O. Tapia and their children, Miguel, Roman, and Marisa; a son, Anthony "Bart" Montoya and his children, Antonio and Alicia; four sisters, Trinnie Apodoca and Lucy Perea of Albuquerque, Nancy Chavez of Peralta, and Rose Archueleta of Las Vegas, NV; and two brothers, Ruben Moya and Jack Moya, both of Albuquerque. Mrs. Montoya was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church where a Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 7 p.m. and Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Albuquerque.
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ORONA -- Amalia "Molly" Orona, 87, a long-time resident of Albuquerque since 1940, died Saturday, February 10, 2007. She is survived by her children; John Orona and wife, Gloria, Theresa Anderson; 11 grandchildren, Debra, Leslie, Clifford, Sharon, Leonard, Mark, Felicia, Kenny, Rodney, Albert, and James; ten great-grandchildren, Bobby, Joshua, Matthew, Nicholas, Phillip, Benjamin, Steven, Brianna, Joey, and Jeremy; three great-great grandchildren, Steven, Jr., Jordan, and Natlie Molly; two sisters; and numerous other relatives and friends. Molly was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ann Anderson-Dixon; her son, Jim Orona; three sisters; and three brothers. She was born on April 10, 1918 in Corrales, NM to Juan and Petrita Gutierrez. Molly was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great- and great-great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE Friday, February 16, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE, Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. with Father Michael Cimino, celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. A reception will follow the burial. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Anderson, Leonard Dixon, Steven Anderson, Mark Orona, Albert Orona, and Nicholas Saiz. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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