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RICE -- W.E. Rice, 85, a loving family man and longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on June 30, 2007 at his home. Mr. Rice was born on July 12, 1921 to W.E. and Jocelyne (McKay) Rice of Red Rock, OK. He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1939 and attended Oklahoma A&M University in Stillwater, OK of the same year. Mr. Rice then enrolled at UNM in 1943. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree in 1947. During that time, he married the love of his life, Blanche Hall, on July 9, 1945. He was a charter member and first president of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at UNM. He was a member of the Fleetmen's Club, which was founded at UNM in 1943. Mr. Rice served our country by enlisting in the US Navy Reserves at Notre Dame. Upon completion he became an Ensign and served in the 8th Company of Notre Dame. Mr. Rice was drafted by the Cardinals baseball team before serving in the Navy. He also played semi-professional baseball for the Albuquerque Dukes, was a 32nd degree Mason, and was a member or the UNM Lobo Club. He joined the Albuquerque Country Club in September 1957. He earned his private pilot's license. He was most proud of being a Registered Professional Engineer. He went to work for Lively Equipment Company in 1947 and ultimately became the president and owner of the company. He loved to golf and achieved his first hole-in-one in 1999. He was "Top Dog!" He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche, in 1997. He is survived by his three daughters, Melinda Hamilton and husband, Marvin, of Albuquerque, Cynthia Leonard and husband, Edward, of Albuquerque, and Eloise Hughes and husband, Dwight, of Los Lunas; grandchildren, Jocelyn Stoffan, Nicole Leonard , Shannon Garcia and Ryan Garcia; great-grandchildren, Lilly and Tyler Stoffan; and nephew, Dale Brown and wife, Rita. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, formerly Strong-Thorne Mortuary, at 1100 Coal Ave. SE, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the Albuquerque Country Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the NM Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (800) 242-8721; Albuquerque Rescue Mission, 509 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 924-1311; or Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice, 8100 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 559-1122. Daniels Family Funeral Services (formerly Strong-Thorne Mortuary) 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Tue July 03, 2007

ROMERO -- Lita Romero. The family wishes to thank their many friends and relatives who reflected on her Life. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
        Published on: Tue July 03, 2007

SAIZ -- Simon "Doodle Bugs" Saiz, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully joined our Lord and Savior on Monday, June 25, 2007, surrounded by his loving family and friends. The family would like to thank all that were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services, they would also like to express their deepest gratitude for the care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Tue July 03, 2007

STEVENSON -- James W. "Jim" Stevenson entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on June 26, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Dallas, TX on November 15, 1951. He attended Dallas Hillcrest High School and the University of Corpus Christi. Jim was active in his church and was a devoted family man. He loved life and his spirit was forever young. His out-going personality and sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, J. W. "Steve" and Betty Jacquelyn "Jacque" Stevenson. He is survived by his wife, Penny Bennett; and daughter, J P Bennett-Stevenson of Albuquerque; daughters, Jana Stevenson of San Marcus, Jaime Wyche and husband, Michael of Austin; stepson, Matthew Seagroves and wife, Angel of Oklahoma City, OK; granddaughters, Peyton Wyche and Cody Seagroves; sisters, Shirley Harris and husband, Phil of Emory, TX, Jean Madigan and husband, Steve of Murphy, TX, Sara Kelley and husband, Alfred of Monterey, Mexico; sister-in-law, Bonnie Taylor and husband, Ron; and beloved nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Humane Association and the American Heart Association.
        Published on: Tue July 03, 2007

TAPIA -- Margie G. Tapia, age 90, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, June 28, 2007. Committal Services and Interment will be conducted this morning (Tuesday) at 10:30 a.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 July 03, 2007

BALDWIN-WILLIAMS -- Mary Lynn Baldwin-Williams, 55, a native of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on June 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, James "Jim" Hann. Lynn was a longtime and devoted employee of University Hospital and her sudden absence was immediately felt by all of her co-workers. She is survived by her husband, Jim Williams; mother, Martha "Marty" Hann; her daughters, Martha Elizabeth and Sarah Jane Baldwin; son, Keith Aaron Baldwin; sister, Marsha Davalos; and her grandchildren, Leon Abrams, Ivan and Andres Ortiz, and Brooke Baldwin. Her family and friends celebrate the joy in knowing she is at peace and in a better place. We will fondly remember Lynn's life, her extreme generosity and the gift of everlasting memories. A sunset Memorial Service will be held at Elena Gallegos Park on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 8 p.m.
        Published on: Wed July 04, 2007

BARNHART -- Charles E. Barnhart, the former chairman of the Albuquerque City Commission and a well-known Albuquerque attorney and engineer, died Thursday, June 28, 2007, at Anna Kasemann Hospital, following a short illness. Barnhart, 85, was a native New Mexican. He was born January 9, 1922, in Santa Rosa, NM to Mae E. and Charles L. Barnhart who homesteaded a ranch nearby before New Mexico became a state. He was a member of the city commission from 1967 to 1971. For two years, he was chairman of the commission, which was the equivalent of mayor. At Santa Rosa High School, he played all four years of football for the Lions, not that he was so fond of football but because there weren't enough boys to make a team without him. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1944 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and received his jurist doctor degree in law from UNM in 1959. Barnhart married his college sweetheart, Kathleen Claire Williams of Carlsbad, on January 1, 1944 in Albuquerque. In August 1944, he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy as an ensign. He served aboard the USS Waupaca in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres until May 1946, coming out of the war as a lieutenant (junior grade). On his return to civilian life, he embarked on an engineering career, working on projects in Los Alamos and Albuquerque. Barnhart was a member of New Mexico Society of Professional Engineers from 1949 to 1965, serving as president of that organization in 1950-51. Barnhart worked as a sole practitioner attorney in Albuquerque from 1959 to 1968. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was a partner in the law firm of Hannett, Hannett, Cornish & Barnhart. He was also a partner in the Barnhart & Oliver firm and owner of Barnhart & Associates law firm. He retired from active practice in 1986 but remained a member of the New Mexico Bar Association until 1994. He developed Van Cleave Place in the 1980s, a Southeast Heights manufactured home community. Over the years, he also served on the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee on the use of the San Juan-Chama Diversion Project water, the Rio Grande Water Assembly, the City Parks and Recreation Commission, the boards of All Faiths Receiving Home, Gov. Jerry Apodaca's reorganization task force for the State Highway Department, Heights General Hospital, the Elephant Butte-Caballo Leaseholders Association, the Albuquerque Airport Advisory Board, and the New Mexico Manufactured Homes Association. "Charlie Barnhart was a dynamic, intelligent and hard-working man, whether it was as a city commissioner, an engineer, a lawyer, or family man," said a nephew, Richard Williams. "He was the perfect example of America's Greatest Generation, serving in the Navy in World War II, working a long career as an engineer and then becoming a lawyer at mid-life, when some people are already looking at retirement." "On top of that, he served in elective public office on the City Commission with people like Harry Kinney and Pete Domenici, was a member of the board of Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute, and still had time for all sorts of other volunteer work in the community," Williams said. "In our family, Charlie was our greatest source of pride." Barnhart was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. He is survived by, Kathy, his wife of 63 years; his son, Charles R. Barnhart and wife, Molly Shaw; daughter, Amy Richardson Hatch; son, John David Barnhart, all of Albuquerque; and son, Joe Alan Barnhart of Santa Clara, CA; brother, Roger A. Barnhart and wife, Gloria and their daughter, Gerri Barnhart, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Ryan Charles Hatch of Phoenix, AZ, Kathleen Richardson and Kimberly Barnhart, both of Albuquerque; cousin, Norman Barnhart and wife, Millie; nephew, Richard Williams and wife, Madeline Dunn, of Albuquerque; and a niece, Sharon Barnhart Dodge and husband, Dr. Anthony Dodge, of San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leroy and Mae Barnhart and brothers, Joe and Wayne Barnhart. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Charles R. Barnhart, John David Barnhart, Joe A. Barnhart, Ryan Charles Hatch, Richard Williams and Isaac Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger A. Barnhart and Norman Barnhart. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, July 5, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Ranches, 6209 Hendrix Rd. NE 2FL, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1334. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed July 04, 2007

BURKETT -- Peggy Burkett, 48, of Albuquerque passed away suddenly on June 28, 2007 at her home. Peggy was born on May 4, 1959 in Homburg, Germany. She is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline and Erin; her mother, Gerda, of Germany; her sister, Karen, of New York; brother, Bodo, of Germany. Peggy was very much a "social butterfly", wonderful cook, and loved to dance and listen to music. She was a loving and caring mother to her daughters. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007 at Aspen Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Peggy Burkett memorial fund at Wells Fargo Bank at 8100 J Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
        Published on: Wed July 04, 2007

CLINE -- Lawrence Sidney Cline, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque for the past twelve years, passed away on July 2, 2007. He was born and raised in Beaver Falls, PA. He worked and raised his family in Detroit, MI before moving to Albuquerque. He is survived by daughters, Mary Jo Dodd of Detroit, MI, Catherine A. Ayers of Las Vegas, NV, Eleanor M. Wrobel of Albuquerque; sons, Martin X. Cline of St. Louis, MO and Lawrence A. Cline of Ashford, WA; brother, Richard Cline of New Brighten, PA; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at Riverside Funeral Home Chapel on Friday July 6, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. with a Service to begin at 6:30 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday July 7, 2007 at Mount Calvary Cemetery to begin at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements in the care of Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663 riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Wed July 04, 2007

ELYCIO -- Angie M. Elycio, 55, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Elycio. Angie is survived by her sisters: Liz Ware and husband, Dan Herrera; and Yolanda Hernandez and husband, Jaime. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend who was compassionate about other people's needs. You will surely be missed! We love and miss you! Visitation will be Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with a Life Celebration Service following at 5:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life© Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). Pallbearers will be Daniel Herrera, Chris Torres, Adam Torres, Dan Herrera, Jaime Hernandez and Mark Herrera. Honorary pallbearer will be Nathan Ware. Services entrusted to the Salazar family at REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777 www.ReflectionofLife.com
        Published on: Wed July 04, 2007