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DOUGHTY -- Florence (Offtermatt) Doughty died December 28, 2006. She was the third of six children, first of two daughters, born to Catherine Dullea and Ernest Offtermatt. All have predeceased her. Florence was born April 25, 1920, in Cleveland, OH, and lived there until February 1943, when she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. She was a recruiter in Washington DC until early 1944, when she requested that she be sent to short wave radio school. She became a code operator during the rest of her service. She was stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station at El Centro, CA, until her discharge in December 1945. She also had a distinguished career at the Federal Aviation Agency starting at the Albuquerque Control Tower and then at the Albuquerque Air Control Center. Florence married Francis (Skip) Doughty, also a marine, on February 16, 1946. They have lived in Albuquerque since the spring of 1961. She is survived by her husband; and their three children, Ruth (and son-in-law Mike) Vermilion, Dr. Dan (and daughter-in-law Chris) Doughty, and Mike (and daughter-in-law Maria) Doughty. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Teri Vermilion Phillips, Diana Vermilion Amirhamzeh, Jeff Vermilion, Brian Vermilion, Carolyn Doughty Romero, Sara Doughty Tabor, John Doughty, and Daniel Doughty. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her charm and wit, her litany of jokes, and her demand for perfection in whatever path one chooses. "If you are going to do it, do it right". We are so thankful for the time we have had with her. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Annunciation, 2621 Vermont NE at Claremont. Interment to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until the Rosary. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

ESPINOZA -- Andreita E. Espinoza died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 in Albuquerque at the age of 56. A Rosary for Mrs. Espinoza will be recited on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

FINLEY -- Josephine Finley, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A Rosary for Mrs. Finley will be recited on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

HURST -- William David Hurst, a resident of New Mexico since 1962, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born and raised in Chandler, OK, September 7, 1925. William was a cadet-in-training for the Army Air Corp by the end of WWII and graduated from O.S.U. (O.A.M.C.) with an agricultural/engineer degree. He served the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, later serving with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He served four years on the Mescalero Apache Reservation then transferred to the Area office in Albuquerque, retiring in 1979. A daughter, Janet, preceded him in death in 1973. William is survived by his wife, Betty; brother-in-law, Gene Grogan and wife, Janice of Potomac, MD; nephew, Patrick Grogan and wife, Dana of Tulsa, OK; nieces, Lisa Sams and husband, James of London, UK and Suzanne Lipscomb and husband, Jay of Dallas, TX; and four great-nephews and three great-nieces. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2006, 11:30 a.m., at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church, 2528 Utah St. NE, with Pastor Litton Logan officiating. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

KENNEDY -- Malcolm Morse Kennedy, a 40 year resident of Albuquerque, passed from this life on Sunday, December 31, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, LaVerne; daughter Deborah and son-in-law Joe Romero of Rixeyville, VA; son Mark and daughter-in-law Trudy Kennedy of Flower Mound, TX; four grandchildren, Matthew and Audrey Kennedy of Texas; and David and Nicole Romero of Virginia. Malcolm was born September 11, 1930 in Haverhill, MA. He graduated from Wells High School in Wells, Maine in 1947. He was a member of the United States Air Force for four years being honorably discharged from McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA, in December 1954. Malcolm received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, in 1960. Malcolm was involved in photography of solar and lunar eclipses, as well as, traveling the world in support of national defense projects such as atomic testing in the pacific during the 1960s, to testing Air Force weapons systems, and the installation of security systems in US Embassies. Malcolm retired from Edgerton, Germlshausen, and Grier in 1996. Malcolm thoroughly enjoyed his fellowship in the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Bodies, where he achieved 33rd degree Inspector Counsel Honoree, and as the Base Drummer Emeritus and member for life of Ballut Abyad Shrine Pipe Band. Malcolm will always be remembered for his undying loyalty to family and friends. We will miss him. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield, officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Malcolm's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, 87111, or the Albuquerque Share Your Care, 2601 Wyoming NE, Suite 102, 87110 French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

LEGER -- Mela Leger. On December 31, 2006, Mela (Manuela) Leger passed away, climbing a staircase to heaven that she had built step by step, with a lifetime of unselfish and caring deeds done for people who came into her life, some old friends and family and others simply fortunate to be touched by her unconditional love. Mela was born on July 3, 1928 in Villanueva, NM, to Abelina (Romero) and Isidoro Villanueva Lucero. As was the tradition in old New Mexico, she was also partially raised by her grandparents, Teresa and Seferino Romero in Colonias, NM, where at the age of four she learned to read the Spanish language newspapers to her blind grandfather. After graduating from Loretto College in Denver, she married Ray Leger. She raised her seven children in Las Vegas, NM, while also getting her Masters Degree from Highlands University, and becoming one of New Mexico's pioneers in bilingual education. She was one of a handful of educators nationwide to pilot test and participate in the national debate and development of curriculum for bilingual children. She started and ran a fully bilingual, multi-cultural elementary school, which was visited by policy makers and educators from Washington D.C., and every state with a sizable bilingual population. Her children remember the many musicians and storytellers that came to dine, play music, and enjoy the warmth of a vibrant home after visiting Mela's school across the street. Mela moved to Albuquerque to both care for her own mother who was stricken with cancer, and to continue her teaching work at the University of New Mexico. She retired from UNM, but then worked in publishing, then back at UNM, and then back at publishing part time until 2003 when, at 76, she finally decided that she had worked her last New Mexico Bilingual Educator's Conference. She was a wonderful grandmother, taking pride in cultivating a love of reading and culture in all 14 grandchildren. Mela loved to travel and delighted in the wonder and beauty of things big and small. She was a very proud mother and grandmother, and all had to listen to her boast of the accomplishments, big and small, of her extended family. The importance of a vibrant cultural life in her community was always an important part of her own life, and she spent the last two years as a docent at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. She was a lector at the Newman Center, on the board of the Rainbow House, and a member of the Hispanic Women's Council. She lost her two eldest sons, Howard and Howard; but is survived by five of her children and their families, Steve and wife Joyce, Nicolas and wife Corine, Martin and Trish Maestas, Teresa Leger de Fernandez and husband Luis Fernandez, and Annette and husband Steve Katona; 14 grandchildren Shana Anderson, Daniel and Michel Patron, Munice Sedillo, Carlos and Felisha Leger, Alicia and Marisa Leger, Tristan and Quintin Leger, Stephen Ray Leger, Alisandro, Abelino and Dario Fernandez-Leger; and five great-grandchildren, Kayla and Jenna Anderson, Feliciano and Anastacio Sedillo, and Justine. She also leaves behind her brother Justo and wife Chana Lucero; and her sister Marcella Torres; and numerous cousins, nieces. nephews, "adopted" sons and daughters, and loving friends who gave generously of their prayers, care, delicious food and love in her final days. The Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 a.m., both at the Newman Center in Albuquerque.
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

MAESTAS -- MAX You left me in the cold of a winter day. It was the coldest day of my life. The warmth from your embrace, the sweetness of your gaze. The laughter that you brought me is gone. I lost a part of myself the day you left me. You took a piece of my soul, and a chunk of my heart. The emptiness has faded over time. The sorrow has lessened but my heart will never heal. Sometimes I hear you in the silence. Sometimes I see you in my dreams and out of the corner of my eye. Sometimes I talk to you in silent whispers praying for an answer and reaching out for your hand. I know that you are watching me in everyday life and protecting me from the evils that I may face and the obstacles that I go through. I know you are looking down on me, I just wish you were here. Even if it were one more day to warm me on a very cold day that you left me behind. I love you, you are forever in my heart Dora
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

PETERSON -- Barry S. Peterson was called home to GOD on December 28, 2006. He is survived by his mother and father, Annice and Pete Peterson; his brother, Manny and wife, Connie; his sister, Ginny; his sister, Lynette and husband, Matt. He is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and four great nieces and nephews. Barry will be remembered as a fun loving free spirit and will be greatly missed. Services will be at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

ROMERO -- Robert E. Romero Sr., a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 27, 2006. Mr. Romero is survived by his children, Robert E. Romero Jr. and wife Trinnie, Randy Romero, Eloy Romero and Wendy Romero; by his parents, Reyes and Ninfa Romero; one sister, Dorothy Mirabal; three brothers, Serafin Romero and wife, Judy, Ruben Romero and wife, Ella, Reyes Romero Jr. and wife, Diana; eight grandchildren, Jonah, Erika, Juanita, John, Soylo, Marcos, Michael, and Andres; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A visitation will be Wednesday, January 3, 2007 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Service to be held at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007

SAMARA -- Dr. George Albert Samara, 70, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2006. He was a loving husband and father, and a loyal and devoted friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father Albert; and mother Victoria. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Helen; children, Vicki and Michael; brother, Emile and family; and sister, Leila. For 45 years, he called Albuquerque home and was proud to be employed in the service of our country at Sandia National Laboratories. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. George will be cremated per his wishes and a Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria NE. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Catherine Robinson and Rev. Dr. William Hedrick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Joy Junction, PO Box 27693, Albuquerque, NM, 87125. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2007