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PEDRONCELLI -- Veronica Pedroncelli, age 74, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her mother, Perfecta Sandoval and her son, Ronny Hattenhauer. Veronica is survived by her daughters, Bertha Hattenhauer and Revo, and Lydia Estrada; two brothers, Emilio Pedroncelli and wife, Martha, and Elias Pedroncelli; two sisters, Priscilla Castro and husband, Aristeo, Ansira Aguilar and husband, Hector; grandchildren, Rueben Estrada and Marie, Dominic and Leslie Molina, Adrian Molina and Theresa, Riana Estrada and Willie, Meagan Sandoval and Eric; great-grandchildren, Angel, Eric, Dominic, Andrew, Isaac, and Mercedez; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. The family can be reached at 818-4626. Many thanks to Presbyterian Hospice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

SAIZ -- Pat L. Saiz, age 82, beloved father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 22, 2007. He was a resident of Lindrith, NM formerly of Albuquerque. He was a World War II Army Veteran, and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal and a Bronze Star. Pat is survived by his loving children, Joe Pat Saiz and wife Bernice, Barbara Prinz and husband, Howard, and Christina Maestas; grandchildren, Donald Mann, Alan Hubbell, Elizabeth Ortega, Diana Schmitt, Stacey White, Jennifer Perez, Monica, Feliz, and Pauline Maestas; several great- and great-great-grandchildren. Pat will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary. A Committal Service will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

SANCHEZ -- Miguel Sanchez, age 76, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, he served 24 years in the Army National Guard. Miguel is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lourdes Sanchez; sons, Juan Sanchez and Johnny Sanchez; daughter, Breanna Sanchez; granddaughter, Cynthia Sanchez; great-grandchildren, Robert Garcia Jr. and Audrianna Lujan; brothers, Eulogio M. Sanchez and wife, Ruby, Melecio Sanchez and wife, Elizabeth, Ricardo Sanchez and wife, Kathy, and Cinclio Sanchez; sisters, Della Anaya, Mabel Coffman, Elisa Villescas, and Virginia Zepeda; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, fourth and Alameda NW. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Juan Sanchez, Johnny Sanchez, Gregg Otero, Ricky Otero, Dino Otero, Cinclio Sanchez, and Robert Garcia. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

SANDOVAL -- BEATRICE G. Mrs. Beatrice G. Sandoval, 85, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on April 22, 2007 with her loving family by her side and is now in heaven with our Lord. Mrs. Sandoval is survived by her daughters, Patricia Loechl and husband, Jim, Audrey Esquibel and husband, Orlando; a daughter-in-law, Jeannie Sandoval; a brother, Henry Gabaldon; a sister, Logie Perea; ten grandchildren, Cindi C de Baca, Sammy C de Baca, Conrad C de Baca and wife, Susan, Monica Abeyta, Damian Esquibel and wife, Theresa, Jessica Esquibel, Diego Esquibel, Art Sandoval Mortensen, Henry Sandoval and wife, Roslyn, Susan Garcia and husband, Anthony; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Mrs. Sandoval was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; son, Art; and her parents, Liberato and Elena Gabaldon. Mrs. Sandoval was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Ramon Aragon. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sam C de Baca, Conrad C de Baca, Damian Esquibel, Diego Esquibel, Art Sandoval Mortensen, and Henry Sandoval. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

SIMOES -- Connie Simoes, born March 26, 1927, was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Anthony; her five children, Cookie Simoes-Norvell and husband, Larry, Antoinette, Anthony and wife, Terri, Carrie Howard and husband, Phil, and Casey and wife, Karla; six grandchildren, Paco, Raime, Gabriel, P.J., Troy, and Hallie. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

SOSA -- Doris L. Sosa, age 79, a resident of Isleta Pueblo, NM, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007. She was born in Isleta Pueblo on March 9, 1928. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Mike H. Sosa; her four children, Dennis Sosa, Cynthia Sosa, Randy Sosa and his wife, Stacie, and Tina Sosa Abeita; two nieces, Carolyn and Cheryl Abeita; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isleta Pueblo on Monday, April 23, 2007, beginning with a viewing at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Hilaire Valiquette on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Isleta Catholic cemetery. Sign Doris online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

VANDERVEEN -- Theodore Vanderveen went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 21, 2007 at the age of 92. Ted was born on March 7, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. He worked in sales for several food companies in Chicago and Albuquerque for a number of years. Ted was also a professional painting contractor. He served our country in the Merchant marines during World War II. Ted was preceded in Death by his wife, Ann; son, David; daughter, Suzanne; grandson, Ross; and five brothers. He is survived by grandson, Kurt Van Landis and Aaron Vanderveen. Graveside Services will be held at Fairview Memorial park in Albuquerque at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 with Dr. Fred Gurule officiating. Donations may be made to the Missions Funs at Temple Baptist Church in Albuquerque.
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

WALKER -- Norman Walker, 80, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007. He is survived by his wife 57 years, Myrtle Walker; daughter, Deborah Lister and husband, David; two grandchildren, Jason and Andrea; brothers, Kenneth Walker and wife, Mary, Walter Walker and wife, Myrtle, Thomas Walker and wife, Patsy Jo; sisters, Ruth Byers and husband, Fred, and Wilma Dunnigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Walker and Ernest E. (Bud) Walker. Norman owned a body shop in Indianapolis for many years before moving to Albuquerque in 1966 where he opened a fast food restaurant until 1985. He retired to work on all types of cars as a hobby. Cremation has taken place and Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

WELSH -- Arthur Lee "Curly" Welsh went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2007. He was born March 1, 1914 and was the beloved husband of Jeannette H. Welsh for 61 years. She preceded him in death, but in life they were inseparable. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family and friends who cherish him: son, Lee Welsh and wife, Annie of Santa Fe; daughter, Katy Pickard and husband, Griff of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Shawn and Jenny Welsh of Albuquerque, Justin and Katherine Welsh of Sunnyvale, CA, Holly and Mark Newman of Albuquerque, Braiden and Jennifer Welsh of Denver, CO, Michael and Vicki Marra of Albuquerque, Griffin and Jeni Pickard of Austin, TX, and Juliette and Jeff Watson of Albuquerque. His adoring great-grandchildren include: Austin and David Welsh, Shannon and Brandon Welsh, Jack and Jessica Newman, Nathanael and Lucas Watson, Caleb and Lindsey Marra, and Sasha and Ellie Pickard. Mr. Welsh is also survived by numerous dearly loved nieces and nephews. Curly's legacy of love, integrity, patriotism and community service will live on in his family, friends and in New Mexico. He was a man of his word, a man of tremendous character and joy bubbling over into every area of his life. At the time of his death, he was New Mexico's oldest living Realtor, having been in the real estate business for seventy years. He helped start the Albuquerque Board of Realtors and Realtor Associations around the state. He and Jeannette loved the outdoors, New Mexico, and especially their family and friends. Curly was a real believer in community service. He served as the president of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, president of the Albuquerque Board of Realtors, Exalted Ruler of the Elks, Chairman of the March of Dimes, President of the Game Protective Association, Ruling Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque, President of the Fellowship of Christian and Jews and a member of the New Mexico Amigos (NM Goodwill ambassadors). His philosophy was "it is one thing to make money and another to take that wealth and invest it back into your community". He was unashamed of his faith in Jesus Christ and loved serving his church along with his beloved wife. They were an incredible example of love in their marriage, their family and friends and to all who knew him. Curly never met a stranger, was kind, humble, gracious and down to earth. He made every person feel valued no matter their background or status. Among the numerous awards given him were the prestigious Realtor Emeritus award given by the National Association of Realtors and the Santa Fe Living Treasure Award. He truly embodied the real western spirit of helping your neighbor and loving the land. He was bigger than life with his contagious smile and twinkling eyes. He was a perpetual optimist, always seeing the positive in people and situations. Arthur was born in Pena Blanca, New Mexico to Emma and Michael Welsh. His parents moved to the territory of New Mexico in 1900 from Indiana shortly after being married when his mother was diagnosed with tuberculosis. They were told, "people were experiencing success with treatment in New Mexico's dry climate". His father was an M.D. and found work in the Jemez mountains as a lumber company's doctor. They lived in Pena Blanca in the winter. Later, they moved to Dawson, NM where his father was one of five doctors in the mining town. His mother eventually moved Arthur and his brother Bob to Albuquerque to pursue a better education and he graduated from Albuquerque High in 1932. His father died on his 14th birthday. Arthur then supported his mother and brother, Robert, with a paper route. That job gave him contact with business customers, and after graduation he pursued a banking career becoming head teller with Albuquerque National Bank at a young age. He then pursued his lifelong career in the real estate business courageously beginning in the middle of the Great Depression. He met the love of his life, Jeannette Hahn in Albuquerque in 1938 which was the beginning of a lifelong romance. They were married on April 9, 1939. At age 30, with a wife and two young children, while World War II was still raging, he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946 in the Philippines and Japan. Upon returning to New Mexico, he took over his former boss' Albuquerque real estate agency, built a successful business and raised a loving family. He and Jeannette moved to Santa Fe in 1978 where they continued to be active in the community. He enjoyed the Don Quixotes, the NM Amigos, the Westerners, their church, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and their cabin in the Pecos Mountains. Their home and hearts were always open to their family and friends. Curly was an avid sportsman and enjoyed sharing fishing and outdoor activities with their friends, children, and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed, but the fruit of his life will remain with each life he touched as he passed down his beautiful legacy. Truly, his was life well lived. Well done, good and faithful servant. (Matthew 25:21) The family wishes to thank his wonderful caregivers that took such good care of him in his last years. We also want to thank Della Moseley, faithful bookkeeper for over 40 years, and Cathy Lord, his housekeeper for their faithful service to our family. Services to celebrate his life will be conducted on Wednesday April, 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust Street, in Albuquerque with Rev. Paul Debenport and Pastor Lee Herring, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the First United Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust Street, Albuquerque, NM 87102, The Navigators Ministry, PO Box 6000, Colorado Springs, CO 89034, Casa Esperanza (a home away from home for cancer patients and their families), 1005 Yale Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, or to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, PO Box 8249, Missoula, MT 59807. Private family interment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue April 24, 2007

ALDERETE -- JERRY PAT April 25, 1963 - August 20, 2004 IN LOVE AND MEMORY I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part, God has you in His keeping, but I have you in my heart. Happy Birthday! Miss You, Love Always Netters and Family
        Published on: Wed April 25, 2007