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GUZMAN -- Jennie C. Guzman entered her eternal rest at her home on April 21, 2007. She was a decedent of the first territorial governor of New Mexico Luis Armijo and proud to claim she was an eighth generation New Mexican. She was born in Albuquerque to Luisa Armijo Chavez and Edwardo T. Chavez. She was preceded in her passing by her parents; her husband, Manuel F. Guzman; her brothers, Edward E. Chavez and Julian Chavez; her sisters, Crucita Montoya, Aurelia Trujillo, and Lucille Chavez; and her granddaughter, Cristina M. Guzman. She is survived by her children, Manny F. Guzman of Albuquerque, Adolph and Geri Guzman of Albuquerque, and John and Helen Guzman of Hobbs, NM; ten grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Jennie was a woman of faith and a strong believer of her convictions. She was known for her New Mexico State Fair Blue Ribbon baking and her delightful entertaining of friends and family. A cookbook, "Biscochitos for my Hitos", was written in her honor by her granddaughter, Laura Cavazos. Jennie was a devout and faithful member of Immaculate Conception Parish all her life and will be lovingly remembered as the Matriarch of the Guzman Family. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE; friends may visit one hour prior to the Rosary. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper NW, Thursday, April 26, 20007, 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Curt Rose, Andy Ariaz, Darrell Guzman, Brian Guzman, John Guzman, Jr.r and Ryan Ariaz. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the CRISTINA GUZMAN BILINGUAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, at 326 W. Rojo Drive, Hobbs, NM. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed April 25, 2007

JARAMILLO -- Adolfo R. Jaramillo, 75, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Adolfo was born April 21, 1932 to Isidro and Margarita Jaramillo in Belen, New Mexico. He fell in love with and married Micheline Crano on December 29, 1962. He was a member of the Armed Forces for 20 years and worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital and later retired from the United States Postal Service after a combined 20 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isidro and Margarita Jaramillo; two sisters, Josefina and Virginia Jaramillo; and one granddaughter, Frances Valenzuela. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Micheline Jaramillo; children, Linda Murphy and husband Michael; John Jaramillo and wife Kim; granddaughter, Kristin Parrish; grandsons, Brian Murphy, Christopher Valenzuela, great-grandsons, Fabien Parish, Gabriel Valenzuela; great-granddaughters, Haley Parish, Kyla Valenzuela; sisters, Lita Cardenas, Verna Navaez, Josephine Petrick and husband Bill, Stella Jaramillo, Suzan Hinojos and husband Pete, Nettie Varela; brothers, Edward Jaramillo, Anastacio Jaramillo; sister-in-law, Darlene Jaramillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. The visitation will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 from 2 PM to 4 PM and from 6 PM to 8 PM with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services at Vista Verde, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 1:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Jaramillo, Chris Valenzuela, Bill Petrick (Honorable), Victor Montano, and Brian Murphy. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Adolfo Jaramillo to the D.A.V. or to the Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter, 9500 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Wed April 25, 2007

KANE -- Jane Kane, born September 30, 1919 and passed April 17, 2007. She said, "Jane's ready to go hug Jesus." A Memorial Service will be held at the Albuquerque Mennonite Church, 1300 Girard NE, on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
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LOPEZ -- Eva Francis Lopez, 78, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007. She was born January 23, 1929, in Long Beach, CA, the daughter of Rear Admiral Dennis Larkin Francis and Emily Roache Francis. She is survived by her husband, Fred Lopez, whom she wed in 1957; daughters Pia, Laura, Kathleen, and their spouses; son, Frederick; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She had a career of public service and volunteerism for 31 years in the Washington DC area and 22 years in New Mexico: secretary to Rep. Donald Jackson of California; officer of the Congressional Secretaries Club; secretary to House Committee on Science and Astronautics; caseworker for Sen. Joseph Montoya of New Mexico; senior secretary at the National Academy of Sciences. She was a PTA president, organizer of charity events and church choir member. She retired in 1985 to New Mexico, Fred's home state, where she worked for the Bernalillo County Housing Department; served on the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council; founded the St. Thomas Aquinas Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Rio Rancho, providing assistance for people in need; was a founding member and president of the Rio Rancho Community Action Council. She was active in the Rio Rancho and Sandoval County Democratic Clubs. She loved poetry, playing cards, singing, playing the ukulele and telling stories of her Irish ancestors. She touched those around her with her warm heart, big smile, boundless optimism, deep faith and strong sense of justice. A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2007 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday at Block-Salazar Mortuary, 305 Salazar St., Espanola. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at San Juan Pueblo, with interment at San Rafael Cemetery, El Guique. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Rio Rancho, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho NM 87124.
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LOVE -- Charles Love, 83 of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home on Sunday, April 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances M. Love. He is survived by his children, Gladys Ansley, Richard Buhrle, Evelyn Spears, John Buhrle and wife, Jackye, Sandy Sanford and husband, JR, Charles G. Love, Joni S. Emswiler, Dawson Miller and wife, Judy; five sisters; two brothers; 25 grandchildren; 43 great- grandchildren; and six great- great- grandchildren. He was born in Rocky Ford, CO to Chester and Ida Jane Love on December 28, 1923. He was raised in La Junta, CO, where he graduated from high school and then joined the Army on May 12, 1943. He was a Private First Class during World War II where he served in Okinawa, Japan. He was wounded twice and received two Purple Hearts. He was honorably discharged on November 17, 1945. After the service, he returned to La Junta where he met and married Frances Buhrle on December 13, 1949. Charles had a long career working for the Santa Fe Railroad until retirement in January 1982. He was a member of the New Mexico Odd Fellows and Rebecca's IOOF for over 40 years, where he held numerous offices. Whether he was called Dad, Pops, or Grandpa, he will forever be remembered as a very devoted family man who taught us all high standards and high morals by example. He was considered a man of all trades, and, as it seemed to those who loved him, there was nothing he couldn't do, whether it was as simple as making a homemade kite for his children and grandchildren or as complicated as mechanizing and construction, He taught us all that education was not to be taken lightly and it would lead us to a better life. There was never a day that went by that his family didn't know that he was there for us to take our joys, sorrows and troubles to, and in his understanding and caring ways, he would celebrate our joys, sympathize in our sorrows or assist with a solution to our troubles. His strong, loving spirit will be deeply missed by all. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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MORA -- Miguel L. Mora, a lifetime resident of Chilili, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007. He was a lifelong farmer and retired school bus driver. Miguel especially loved singing and his music, and he was a volunteer weekly singer at the Veterans Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Mora; his nine children, Salomon and wife Liz, Dimas and Jimmy, Juanita, Elsie and husband Herman, Jeannie and husband Paul, Susie and husband Paul, Peggy and Cali, Mary Ellen and Ben, and Patrick; 23 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; two great grandchildren on the way; brother, Albert and wife Florence; other loving family members and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Holy Child Parish in Tijeras. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 10:00am. Burial will follow at the Cemetery in Chilili, NM. Pallbearers will be Jonathan, Ignacio, Chris, Patrick, Paul Anthony and Joshua. Honorary pallbearers will be Tanisha and Bobby. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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NAVA -- Dawn E. Nava (Riensche), 51, a longtime resident of the Albuquerque area, died April 22, 2007. She was the proud Mother of two children; son, Rainer Nava of Albuquerque and daughter, Amber Nava, who preceded her in death last December. Besides her son Rainer, she is survived by her parents, Marilyn Riensche of Grand Junction CO and Eugene Riensche of Las Vegas NV; and four brothers: Mark Riensche, Alan Riensche, James Torres, all of Albuquerque and brother Paul Riensche of Grand Junction CO. She also leaves behind her longtime boyfriend, Mike Hill, many nieces and nephews, her beloved dog, Yukon and several cats. Dawn was born June 20, 1955 in Albuquerque and grew up in Alamogordo. Besides her children, Dawn enjoyed cooking, caring for animals and being a volunteer EMT and firefighter. She was formerly married to Gonzalo Nava, who also survives her. A remembrance ceremony will take place at City on a Hill, (The Lobo Theater in Nob Hill), 3007 Central Ave NE in Albuquerque on Thursday 26 April at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the following organizations: Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE, ABQ, NM 87108 or UNM Foundation, Inc, Two Woodward Center, 700 Lomas Blvd, Suite 108, ABQ, NM 87131.
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PAYNE -- Richard The Family would like to thank everyone who attended the service for Richard. Thanks for all your prayers and support during this difficult time. Thanks for all the good food, the financial contributions and the beautiful flowers. A special thanks to our wonderful friends from Sombra Del Monte Christian Church for all of their help. Also, thank you to Rev. Litton Logan for a great service.
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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
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PITTS -- George F. Pitts "Porgie", age 70, was born August 31, 1936. A lifelong resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, he passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007 after battling a short illness. George Honorably served his country and was a Veteran of the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Pitts and his sisters, Selma and Hazel. He is survived by his sons, George B. Pitts and wife RoseAnn and Jerome Pitts; daughter, Lynette D. Pitts; brother, Jimmy Pitts and wife Hazel; nine grandchildren; five great granddaughters; four nieces; his two best friends, Amanda Scott and Cynthia Creswell; other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. Viewing and Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM, on Thursday, April 26, 2007. The viewing will begin at 10:00am, with a Rosary being recited at 10:30am, concluded with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30pm with US. Navy Honors. Pallbearers will be Martin Montoya, Brian Pitts, Jason Velarde, Dominic Montoya, Amanda Scott and Cynthia Creswell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Pitts, Christopher Pits, Rudy Montoya "Lonesome" and Ezequiel Quintana. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Wed April 25, 2007