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SCUSSEL -- June Gwendolyn Scussel, 88, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at Lenoir Skilled Nursing Facility. June was born on May 12, 1919 in Denver, CO, the daughter of the late Judge G.C. Olsen and Helen Marie (Gallagher) Olsen. She attended high school in Kermit, TX and Texas State College for Women, now Texas Women's University in Denton, TX. June was the co-owner of a restaurant in Pyote, TX during World War II and retired from the Civil Service Industry, where she spent many dedicated years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, active in the Widows' Person Group, and was an avid Bridge player. Living most of her life in Albuquerque, NM she loved all things about the Southwest, from the people and the art to the beautiful balloon festivals. She was united in marriage to the late Robert Scussel, who proceeded her in death on April 25, 1981. Survivors include her daughter, Patrice Vale and her husband, L. Kenneth; granddaughter, Michelle and her husband, Adam, all of Columbia; and great-grandchildren, Britany Montgomery, Kenny Montgomery, Robert Betts, and Andrew Baggett. In addition to her parents and husband, one sister, Peggy Sanders, preceded her in death. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Memorial Funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 3 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in New Mexico. Memorial Contributions may be made to Children's Miracle Network, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65201. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

SMITH -- Victor Herbert Smith was born in Little Rock, AR, April 18, 1933 and departed this life Thursday, May 17, 2007. He was the first child of Dorothy Briggs. On January 27, 1952, Victor was united in holy matrimony for 50 years to Charlotte Johnson Smith, who passed February 22, 2002. To this union three children were born. In 2005, Victor united again in holy matrimony to Cheryl Parish, who passed May 26, 2006. Victor served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years and pursued another career with the government as a Civil Service member for an additional 20 years, totaling 43 years with the United States government. He leaves to lovingly celebrate his memories, two daughters, Claudia James and Lydia Nicholson; one son, Vincent Smith; six grandchildren, Korrem-Sakey, Michelle, Tekema, Desiree, Elliott and Jasmine; one great-grandson, Leonard; three great-granddaughters, Isabel, Kenya and Kayla; mother, Dorothy Briggs; one brother, Lloyd Matthews; one daughter-in-law, Lorraine Smith; one son-in-law, Ezra Nicholson; a devoted friend, Anne Hill; and a host of other relative and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. "The quality of a child's relationship with his or her father seems to be the most important influence in deciding how that person will react to the world." - John Nicholson French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

SOSSAMON -- Frances (Fran) Marie Sossamon, 70, went home to be with Jesus on Monday morning, May 21, 2007. Frances was born to Marie and Robert Williams on October 30, 1936 in Denver, CO. She married the love of her life, Donald Sossamon, on September 8, 1956. Her devoted and loving husband, preceded her in death on January 29, 1989. Frances is survived by her daughters, Pamela Stern and husband, Dave of Albuquerque, NM, Donna Vilandry and husband, Bob of Clovis, NM; grandchildren, Christina Phillips, Nicole Walker and husband, Steven, Sean Vilandry, and Sarah Vilandry; great-grandchildren, Alexis Stern, Stevie Phillips, Elyssa Walker, and Brooke Walker; sisters, Katherine Smith and husband, Ernest, and Roberta Glasgow and husband, Dave. Frances was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She kept the record of fellowship, was active in Good Shepherd, 50 plus singles group, and helped wherever she was needed. Services will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE, with Pastor Randy Walquist officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. We thank God for the love of our mother. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

STEARNS -- Dolene M. (Lee) Stearns died peacefully Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the age of 83, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, surrounded by her loving family. Lee was born in North Dakota November 6, 1923. She met her true love, Robert J. Stearns, on a neighboring farm, and the couple was married October 5, 1941, and had a daughter, Anita Carol, the following year. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army to valiantly defend his country during WWII, and in 1946 they had a son, James Robert. Lee enjoyed traveling with Bob during his service, and the family lived in Japan, Europe, and several places in the United States, but New Mexico became their home after retirement. They enjoyed traveling together for many years. Lee is survived by her husband, Maj. Robert Stearns, Ret.; daughter, Anita Valente of Albuquerque; son, James Stearns of Albuquerque and his wife, Rebecca; grandchildren, Cara Compton of Albuquerque, Vic Valente of Kansas City, KS, David Valente of Alpharetta, GA, Carrie Nelson of Albuquerque, and Ginny Stearns of Honolulu, HI; six great-grandchildren who adored her; and many nieces and nephews around the country. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

TEMPLEMAN -- Gene Templeman, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, passed away at his home Monday, May 21, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; children, Linda Velarde and husband, Steve, Rick Templeman and wife, Priscilla, Debbie and husband, Jerry, and Rick Blaney and wife, Sheri; nine grandchildren, Manuel, Brandy, Mandy, Yvonne, Candace, Tonya, Travis, Trina, and Kurt; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Jones, Peggy Gardner, and Judy Trumbull. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Opal; and brother, Billy. Services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, May 24, 2007, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

BUCKLAND -- Kenneth Lloyd Buckland, 36, passed away in a motorcycle accident on Monday, May 21, 2007. He was born October 10, 1970 in El Paso, TX. Kenneth was employed by Wells Fargo as a financial consultant. Kenneth loved riding his motorcycle, golfing, sailing, mountain biking and participating at the Masonic Lodge. Most of all, Kenneth loved spending time with his family, especially his girls. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; and his beautiful daughter, Breanna; his mother, Bonnie Eddleton and her husband, Bert Eddleton; his father, Joe Buckland; his sister, Susan Nance; his brother, Glenn Buckland; and all his nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Masonic Temple Lodge #6, 3801 Osuna Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the Breanna Buckland College Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank location. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007

CHEMISTRUCK -- Lois M. Chemistruck, 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Stephen Chemistruck, of the family home; her sons, Ronald Chemistruck and wife, Cathy of Windsor, CT, David Chemistruck and companion, Beth Dennis of Edgewood, NM, and Gary Chemistruck and wife, Elaine of Edgewood, NM; eight grandchildren; three nieces; one nephew; and many special friends. Lois was a world traveler, a realtor in Albuquerque for over thirty years, and an active charter member of Faith Lutheran Church. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel on Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Interment will take place on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith Lutheran Foundation Fund 10000 Spain Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007

EAVES -- Barbara Eaves of Peralta, NM, 72, died Monday, May 21, 2007 from injuries received in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Wright. She is survived by her husband, Robert Eaves; five sons: Phillip Wright of Las Cruces, Bobby Eaves of Albuquerque, Walter Wright, Mike and Jon Eaves of Odessa, TX; one daughter, Tammy Wright of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 4;00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley in Belen, NM, 19381 HWY 85.
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007

FORD -- Ronald W. Ford, Air Force Veteran, born May 6, 1947, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Lisle, IL; dear brother of Charles Ford, Geraldine (Thomas) Jensen, Bill Ford, and Dan (Judy) Ford; Visitation Saturday, May 26, 2007, 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL; Chapel Service immediately following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery; Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007

FRIZZELL -- Howard William Frizzell, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Howard was born on April 7, 1918 in Danbury, WI to Howard and Mina Frizzell. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mina Frizzell; his brother, James Frizzell; sister, Jeanne Maytan; and daughter, Brenda Sewell. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ida Frizzell; sister, Gladys Smiley of Vancouver, WA; son, Bill Frizzell and wife, Candy of Aztec, NM and Sydney Blythe and wife, Nadine; daughter, Roxie Mlekush and husband, John of Lake Havasu City, AZ; daughter, Maria Stewart and husband, James of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Sonya Frizzell of Albuquerque; and son-in-law, Jerry Sewell of Tucumcari, NM. Grandchildren are Pamela Quinn and husband, George of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Robin Herschkorn and husband, John of Albuquerque; Nathan Williams; Jesse Frizzell and wife, Terra, Aztec, NM, Catherine Blythe; Joel Frizzell, Aztec, NM; Seth Stewart, Albuquerque; Gabriella Baros and Desirae Garcia of Albuquerque; Chelsea and Jalen Sewell of Tucumcari, NM; and Christopher Cochran. Great-grandchildren are Jordan and Riley Herschkorn; Casey Quinn; Cori Lee Pomeroy; Jonathan Williams; and Aspen and Jaren Frizzell. A veteran of WWII, Howard served in the army in the European theater. He was stationed in Iceland at the beginning of the war, then participated in the landings on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in Holland, and then went into Germany. After the war, he was shipped to the staging area in Tidworth, Britain, where he met Ida York, a member of the British army, and his future wife. After being married in Salsbury, England, on September 1, 1945, Howard and Ida returned to the United States and lived in Wisconsin, Arizona, and New Mexico, finally settling in Albuquerque in 1963. Howard began his post military career as a lumberman. He retired from Blueher Lumber Company. Howard was a wonderful story teller and could remember names, events, dates, and details, giving vivid accounts of times long past. A celebration of Howard's life by family and friends was held May 23, 2007.
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007