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SANDOVAL -- Larry R. Sandoval. The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care, and compassion that has been shown to them. The family wishes to give a heartfelt thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff of the VA Hospital of New Mexico. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third ST. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Wed May 30, 2007

TAFOYA -- Alex R. Tafoya, 74, passed away May 26, 2007. Alex proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. and had a great love for the outdoors where he spent his time fishing and hunting. He is survived by his sisters, Delia Cordova and Eloisa Martinez; brothers, Tito Tafoya and Juan Tafoya; many nieces and nephews; and best friend and fishing buddy, Gene Valdez and wife, Bertha. A Rosary for Alex will be recited Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 4, 2007 at St. Therese Church at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Wed May 30, 2007

TERWILLIGER -- Anna Mae Terwilliger passed away peacefully March 7, 2007. She was born in Parsons, KS, December 13, 1911. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 1/2 years, A. Richard (Dick) Terwilliger; her parents, Ethel and John Gabriel; and her sister, Emogene Chrisman. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Wormeli and husband, Paul of Reston, VA; her daughter, Martha Meister and husband, David of Albuquerque; her grandsons, Richard Wormeli and wife, Kelly of Herndon, VA, Benjamin Wormeli and wife, Natalie of Davis, CA, John Meister and wife, Margaret of Albuquerque, James Meister and wife, Christina of Germantown, MD; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Lynn Wormeli, Laurel and Jake Meister, and Nadia and Helena Meister. Anna Mae taught in a one room country schoolhouse for three years. Married on July 23, 1936, Anna Mae and Dick moved to Santa Fe, where Dick taught at the Allison-James Presbyterian Mission School. Their life continued to Drexel, MO and Urbana, IL from 1940 until 1947, when the family moved back to Albuquerque, NM. Anna Mae has lived her last 13 years at Manzano Del Sol Good Samaritan Village, where she had many good friends and loving care. Church and family were the guiding forces in Anna Mae's life. She was a loving, supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 60 years. There she served as a Deacon for several years and was Chairperson of the Deacon Board. She also was a member of Mariners and the Women's Association. Anna Mae participated in Eastern Star for many years, and was a member of the Masonic Widows after Dick's death. She delivered Meals on Wheels in Northeast Albuquerque for over 20 years. Anna Mae loved to play Bridge and Bingo. She crocheted afghans for her daughters, and was always interested in the lives of her family members. The family wishes to thank the staff at Manzano Del Sol and Evercare for the loving care of our mother, especially these past two years. A Service to celebrate the life of Anna Mae will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. If you wish to make a memorial gift, please consider the Manzano Del Sol Chapel Window Fund, 5201 Roma NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the First Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
        Published on: Wed May 30, 2007

WINDHAM -- J. Robert "Tex" Windham, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, May 26, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Windham of the family home; son, Don Windham and wife, Jeanne; daughter, Louise Payne and husband, Roger; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Betty Aves and a brother-in-law, Rev. J. Noble Atkins. Mr. Windham served his country during WWII by serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Sandia National Laboratories after many years of service. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 30, 2007

BACA -- Sylviana Dolores Baca passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in Albuquerque at the age of 60. Sylviana was retired from Presbyterian Hospital. She was an avid animal lover and loved the horse races. She also loved to read and cook. Sylviana was preceded in death by her mother, Rosario Baca; grandparents, Isabel Baca, and Matilde and Onofre Montoya; brothers, Anthony Ernest Baca and Robert Baca. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Austin and husband, Thomas Anaya of Albuquerque; siblings, Mary Anne Baca of Las Vegas, NM, Ramona Baca and husband, Ralph Perdomo of Albuquerque, Joe Baca, Yolanda Baca, Cathy Romero and husband, Richard, and Mario Baca, all of Las Vegas, NM; and cousin, Dahlia Grace Quintana. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jude Austin Jr. and Jessica Austin; great-grandchild, Laila Lopez; Godparents, Luis and Magdalena Alvarez; aunt, Mary Lucero; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. All services are pending and will be announced. Pallbearers will be Jude Austin Sr., Ralph Perdomo, Albert Baca, Richard Baca, Joseph Romero, and Antonio Baca. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Baca and Sam Montoya. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2007

BREWER -- LaVerne Herbst Brewer, 80, lost her long battle with cancer May 23, 2007. LaVerne was born August 29, 1926, in Houston, Texas, to Eddie and Vera Herbst. She graduated from Denver University where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She married Lial W. Brewer on June 13, 1949 in Fairfax, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lial and all her siblings: Charles Herbst, Edward Herbst, and Yvonne Carleno. LaVerne is survived by her three children and six grandchildren: Linda and Kerry Barton, and their sons, Cameron and Tyler; Steve and Catherine Brewer, and their daughters, Leslie-Anne and Sarah; Michael and Kathy Brewer, and their children, Jaclyn (and husband, Jade) and Shaun. LaVerne was not only an amazing mother and grandmother but a teacher, medical technologist, and Realtor. She touched so many lives in her eighty years. She taught at Denver University and the University of New Mexico. She worked as a medical technologist in Denver, Salt Lake City, Cincinnati, Ohio and Albuquerque. She got her real estate license in 1977. After Lial retired in 1983 they moved to Ruidoso, NM. LaVerne excelled as a Realtor in Ruidoso by catering to people drawn to the beauty of mountains. After Lial's death in 1997 she decided to move back to Albuquerque to be near her family. She shared many good times with her children and friends during those years back in Albuquerque and did Volunteer work for many organizations. She was an inspiration even to strangers she met. Her belief was as long as you can laugh life is worth living. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Hromas, Jan, and especially to all the wonderful nurses who cared for LaVerne with such compassion. She will be dearly missed by many. She always thought of others before herself, therefore, her family requests that her friends make a donation in her name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 3411 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Friends and acquaintances are invited to a memorial service to celebrate her life on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Unity Church at 9800 Candelaria NE. A private family service will take place later at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe where she will be laid to rest. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2007

CHAVEZ -- Manuel Chavez. The family wishes to thank their many friends and relatives who reflected on his life. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington St. NE 884-5777
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2007

CHAVEZ -- Rudolfo (Rudy) Chavez, 75, passed away at his home in Santa Fe, NM, May 25, 2007. He was preceded in death by his brother, Isaac Chavez and sister, Sarah Turnbull. Rudy is survived by seven children, 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, a sister Connie and husband Fred Allen, also Margie Chavez, a sister-in-law. Rudy served in the Korean War and was awarded two Bronze Stars. Rudy was a skilled musician, he studied voice and instruments in Mexico, he also was a wood worker and talented in making harps, guitars and various other instruments. Rudy was well known in Santa Fe for his playing the trumpet and the Mariachi Gavilanes. Rudy designed his Mariachi outfits. Viewing from 5:00pm-7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 30, 2007, followed by Rosary at Berardinelli Funeral Services. Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, burial at the National Cemetery followed by a reception at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall.
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2007

CIESCO -- Frank Daniel Ciesco, 76, graced this world with his presence in Torrington, CT on October 24, 1930. Born to Eligio and Maria Ciesco, Frank passed into the loving embrace of our Risen Lord and Savior on May 29, 2007 in Reston, VA. As a beloved husband, Frank is survived by his wife, Patricia Ciesco of Reston, VA. As a devoted and generous father (our Lion Heart) he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Ciesco and survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Wendy and David Monroe, Reston, VA; Lynn and Louie Hall, Cane Beds, AZ; Diane and Bob Doyle, Tijeras, NM; Dielle Ciesco, Asheville, NC and Padraic Keohane, Los Angeles, CA. As a spirited and inspiring grandfather, he is survived by Logan, Julia, and Shea Doyle. Frank was passionate about his family, friends, work, play and nature, living life to the fullest, taking pleasures in its wonder and beauty, in all things, great and small. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Child Parish, Tijeras, NM (281-2297). Ennichement will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetary.
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2007

COLLIER -- Betty June Collier passed away May 24, 2007 in Houston, TX. Betty was born in Oklahoma City, OK. She moved to Abq. with her husband William D. Collier (Bill) in 1946. They moved to Houston in 2006. An avid Bridge player her entire life, Betty was a Life Master Bridge player.She taught and directed Bridge for many years. Betty was known for her many artistic talents and her beautiful laugh. She was a long time member of the Cosmopolitan Women's Club, Tanoan Country Club, and a volunteer at the UNM Hospital. Betty is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Bill Collier; their daughter Candace Collier and her husband, Gary C. Freeman, M.D., Houston, TX; brothers Ray and Paul, and numerous nieces and nephews in Oklahoma.
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2007