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DELGADO -- CHRISTINA The Delgado family wishes to thank you for the love, kindness and generosity you shared with us during our recent loss of Christina. Your expressions of sympathy have brought all of us great comfort in this time of grief. Love all, whom you hold dear, Precious is the time you share. Do not wait for Tomorrow, For tomorrow may not be .
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

DOOLITTLE -- Gerald "Jerry" Doolittle, age 67, a resident of Hobbs, NM, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 30, 2007 as a result of complications following a surgery. Jerry was born December 5, 1939, the son of William and Christine Doolittle. He retired from General Electric in 2002. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, William; his brothers, Larry and Rick; and a grandson, Jimmy. He is survived by his mother, Christine Pedroza and his step-father, Raul; his wife, Donna; his daughters, Elizabeth Orozco, Laurie Snell and her husband, Bill, Sue Romero and her husband, Sammy; son, Scott and his wife, Sara; and a step-daughter, Nikki Temberlake. Jerry was blessed with 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home Of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave. Services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church In Belen, with a viewing one hour prior. Interment will be in Hobbs at a later date. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

GARCIA -- ADRIAN Robert Garcia would like to thank all his family and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to him during the bereavement of his son, Adrian James Garcia. A special thank you to Pastor Steve Ulibarri, Family Worship Center for officiating the Funeral Service, for the beautiful floral tributes and for the prayers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

GARCIA -- ADRIAN Sharmaine Garcia would like to thank all her family and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to her during the bereavement of her son, Adrian James Garcia. For the beautiful floral tributes and the prayers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

GARCIA -- Felix Garcia of Santa Ana Pueblo went home to be with our Lord on December 1, 2007. He was born January 4, 1926 at Tamaya. He served in the Army during WWII. He was an Alcoholism Counselor at 5 Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. for 12 years before he retired. He was an avid artist and musician and his favorite pastime was baseball, especially the Pueblo Leagues. He will always be loved by his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Martha of 56 years; his children and their spouses, Leonard Garcia, Lorraine and Hank Gallegos, Paul Garcia; Cordelia Garcia; Pauline and Lee Armijo, Greg and Maryann Garcia, and Eunice Garcia; grandchildren, Derrick Garcia, Melanie and Sanford Martinez, Mallory, Amanda, Will, Cody, Vanessa, Nathan, Natasha, Joshua, Elijah, Marlin, and Raquel Armijo, Jeremy and Miranda Armijo, Jayleen, Sheldon, Jose, Gilbert, Richie, Reggie, and Christina; great-grandchildren Janiece, Cheston, Keisha, Nathan Jr., Reiyana, Janae, Izabella, Teyanna, Jeremy Jr., Adrianna, Jayden, Victor; sisters, Ethel Sanders, Frances Kee; brother, Robert Garcia; and numerous other relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Brianna Martinez and daughter-in-law, Marie Garcia. Prayer Services will be held at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, Albuquerque, NM on December 2, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. A private viewing will be held at home. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with date and time pending. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

GARCIA -- JOSE C. Mr. Jose C. Garcia, 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 27, 2007, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Garcia is the beloved father to Juan Garcia, Margarita Asounsa and husband, Rojelio, Rosario Garcia and husband, Jesus, Louie Montoya, Yvonne Montoya and Daniel Feliciano. Mr. Garcia is also survived by one sister, Berna Garcia and husband, Jesus Cervantes; one brother, Luis Garcia; 23 grandchildren, Mariah, Shania, Dominic, Daniel, Samantha, Brandon, Sophia, Andrew, Louie Ray, Adrianna, Adrian, Stephanie, Porfie Ray, Jessica, Carina, Saul, Daisy, Poncho, Roger, Brenda, Jesus, Margarita, and Janelle; two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Derrick; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his wife, Lupe Garcia, his parents, Salvador and Antonia Garcia, his in-laws, Luis and Josephine Sainz. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation for Mr. Garcia will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Juan Sandoval. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Bijoy Frances. Pallbearers will be Louie Ray Montoya, Daniel Feliciano Sr., Louie Montoya, Daniel Feliciano Jr., Louie Sainz Jr., and Edward Sainz. Cremation will follow the services. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

GILLIS -- Velma Gillis, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Saturday, November 3, 2007. She is survived by her children, Donna O'Connor and husband, Tom of Great Falls, MT, James Gillis and wife, Joanne of El Paso, TX, Michael Gillis of El Paso, TX, John Gillis and wife, Candace of Santa Fe, NM, and Richard Gillis and wife, Christina of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Kurt O'Connor, Tara Demick and husband, Mark, Tim O'Connor, Anne Dimond and husband, Sean, Patrick Gillis and wife, Chrissy, and Amy Neumann and partner, Sandy; six great-grandchildren, Stasia Demick, Emiley Demick, Ave Dimond, Isaiah Dimond, Grace Gillis, and Phoebe Neumann; sister, Lela Grant of Alabama; and numerous other relatives and friends. Velma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Edward G. Gillis in 2001; and four brothers, Jesse, Conrad, Clifford, and Hilton Shadwell. She was born on July 25, 1914 in Marling, MO to Walter John and Laurie Edith Shadwell and they moved to Michigan when she was a child. It was there she met and married Edward G. Gillis in August 1936. They moved to Albuquerque in November 1949. It was here that they raised their five children. She was a founding member of Holy Ghost Parish. Velma was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Rosary will be held Monday, December 3, 2007, 9:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, followed by Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Velma's name to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

GUTIERREZ -- FRANK Mr. Frank Gutierrez, 51, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007. Frank is survived by his wife, Sandra; his parents, Rudy and Mary Gutierrez; his brothers, Rudy C. Gutierrez and wife, Diane, Donald Gutierrez and wife, Dorothy and Tommy Gutierrez and wife Denise; five nieces, Amaris Gutierrez, Iris Gutierrez, Eloisa Gutierrez, Jeane Gutierrez and Patricia Marquez and husband, Leonard; four nephews, Rudy Eddie Gutierrez, Tomas Hank Gutierrez, Augustine Marquez and Avrey Marquez; six step-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Gutierrez and brother, Henry Hank Gutierrez. A visitation for Frank will be Monday evening at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Alice Chavez. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rudy C. Gutierrez, Donald Gutierrez, Tommy Gutierrez, Rudy Eddie Gutierrez, Orlando Gutierrez, and LeRoy Mascarenas. Honorary pallbearer is Tomas Hank Gutierrez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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HUGHES -- Lucille M. Hughes, 88, passed away on November 22, 2007. Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Hughes in 2006; and four sisters. She is survived by her children, Michael E. Hughes of Placitas, NM, Cecilia Barr of Grand Junction, CO, and Chris and Joe Hughes, both of Denver, CO; a brother, Jim Roach of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hughes served in the Navy during World War II. In 1979, she and her husband moved to Albuquerque from Fort Worth, TX. Mrs. Hughes was employed as a caregiver at New Futures School in the early 1980s and as a clerk at B. Dalton Bookstore in Coronado Center until the early 1990s. She was a volunteer civilian clerk at A.P. D. and at the Wyoming Branch Library until 2005. She was also a longtime member of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John's, where the Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dean's Discretionary Fund of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John's, 318 Silver SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cremation has taken place. .Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007

KINGSTON -- Helen Gertrude Kingston, 95, of Pflugerville, TX, passed away on November 28, 2007. She was born in Nebraska City, NE in 1912 and grew up in Council Bluffs, IA. She was married to the late George Anton Kingston, an Air Force veteran for nearly 40 years until his death in 1978. After several state-side assignments, they retired in Albuquerque, NM where she lived for 43 years. In 1998, she moved to El Paso, TX to live with her daughter and son-in-law. In 2002, she moved with them to Pflugerville. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Gerard Patrick; and her husband, George Anton Kingston; and her son-in-law, Dr. Romeo Di Benedetto. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Hewitt; her brother, Ken Camden; and her children, Victoria Di Benedetto, George Kingston, Jr. and spouse, Florence, Bill Kingston and spouse, Sammy, and Dr. Richard Kingston and spouse, Nicole. She was grandmother to Rainbow and Christa Joy Di Benedetto, Matthew, Gary, Andrew, Kasey, Jeremy and Olivia Kingston; and great-grandmother to Dawn Jacqueline Kingston and Siona Singh. Helen will always be remembered as a loving and kind person with a spunky spirit and a lovely smile. She devoted her life to the loving care and nurturing of her family in a warm, welcoming and comfortable home. She was well-loved by her progeny, and many friends, as she was known for her positive attitude, extraordinary generosity, practicality, honesty, kindness, and her uncanny luck, when playing any game of chance. She enjoyed the finer things in life - a good book, a cold Bud Light and a lively game of poker. She had a steadfast faith in God and placed her trust in Him for His guidance and assurance. She will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched throughout her long life. Helen's ashes will be taken to Albuquerque to be interred with her husband in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. A private memorial service will be held there in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to Hospice of Austin or the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, 1206 Myrtle St., El Paso, TX 79901.
        Published on: Sun December 02, 2007