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HAMILTON -- James E., 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died a sudden death Tuesday, April 8, 2008. He was born January 15, 1933, to Joseph E. and Mary (Keast) Hamilton in Lansing, Michigan. His loving wife of 50 years, Nora F. Hamilton, and infant daughter, Rhonda Lynn Hamilton, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Joetta (Jo) Cormier and spouse, Ronnie, of Albuquerque, Michael Hamilton of Albuquerque, and Natalie Johnson and spouse, James, of Shoreline, WA; his sisters, Mary Jo Welch of Dallas, TX and Patricia Lonergan of Bend, OR; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. James was retired after being self-employed for many years; his former businesses were M&S Transmissions and co-owner of Wholesale Auto Parts. He enjoyed camping and fishing, playing cribbage, and pinochle. He was also a US Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Rosary will be recited on Monday, April 14, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with viewing from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Joe Cormier, James E. Johnson, Anthony Herrera, Joe Aceves, Shane Rodgers, Josh Catron, and Alan Bullard. Honorary pallbearers will be James W. Johnson, Ronnie Cormier, and E-Jay Hamilton. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary
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HARMER -- Shelley Lynn Harmer, age 42, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville, TN. Shelley is survived by her parents, Jan And Dave Harmer of Knoxville; brother, David Mark Harmer of Michigan; Christopher Gierisch of Knoxville, devoted caregiver with her during her battle with breast cancer for more than five years. She also leaves Barbara Curran (Hansen) of Connecticut, her lifetime best friend. She is furthermore survived by her aunt and uncle, Barbara and Don Harmer, as well as three cousins and a niece. Shelley attended the University of Tennessee and the University of New Mexico, where she was chosen as an outstanding student of French, and was awarded a full year of study at the Sorbonne, University of Paris. She will be greatly missed for her wit, her charm and her courage. Shelley loved animals, especially her Great Dane dogs. She excelled in both water and snow skiing. Don't grieve for me since now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found the peace at close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. Friendship, love shared, a laugh, A kiss.. ah, yes these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much: Great family, good friends, good times, A loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief Don't lengthen it now with undo grief. Lift up your heart and share with me-- God wanted me; He set me free. Author unknown In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Susan B. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Harmer family. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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HAYWARD -- Hugh R. Hayward, 78, founding conductor of the Oratorio Society of Montgomery County which became the Washington Chorus, died March 23, 2008 after a stroke at the La Vida Llena retirement community in Albuquerque, N.M. He had leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Hayward, a physician who did research at the National Institutes of Health, alternated among careers in research, teaching music and biology at the Landon School in Bethesda, MD and musical performance, in an ever-evolving career motif. While a biochemistry researcher at the National Heart Institute in the late 1950's. Dr Hayward became the organist and choir director at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church in Bethesda. At its 1961 debut, the Oratorio Society of Montgomery County "rose nicely to the task" wrote Washington Post critic Paul Hume. Dr. Hayward retired from leadership of the Oratorio Society in 1971. He graduate from Oberlin College in Ohio in 1951 and received a medical degree from the University of Rochester as a Doctor of Medicine with Honor in 1956. He interned at the University of North Carolina's hospital system. In Rochester and at the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, where he worked while in college, he formed chamber choirs and played the recorder. He never practiced medicine but moved to Montgomery County in the late 1950's to work at The National Heart Institute with the husband and wife team of Earl and Thressa Stadtman. While building the Oratorio Society in the early 1960's, Dr. Hayward also directed the choral program at the all-boys Landon School. He left the school in 1965 gave private music lessons and resumed his work at Cedar Lane Unitarian church. He went back to Landon in 1971 as choral director, then became its 10th grade biology teacher from 1977-1987. When the school's groundskeeper retired Dr. Hayward took over supervision of the greenhouse and incorporated the greenhouse into his Advance Placement biology classes. In 1991, Dr. Hayward became a consultant to the National Cancer Institute and National Library of Medicine, where he helped create a database of cancer therapies. He enjoyed gardening and growing roses at his Bethesda home and West Virginia vacation cabin. He volunteered at the US Department of Agriculture's research center in Beltsville, MD. He moved to New Mexico in 1998 where he continued to enjoy gardening at LaVida Llena. Throughout his life he was a loyal supporter of many conservation and humanitarian and scholarship programs. He is survived by his loving family, His sister, Marilynn Meinke and her husband Wayne of Albuquerque, NM, His nephew, David Meinke and his wife Deborah and family of Stillwater, OK., and his niece Sue Walters and her husband LeRoy and family of Bethesda, MD. A memorial service was held at LaVida Llenda on April 4, 2008. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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HENDRYX -- Loretta Maria Spohr Bell. Loretta was born April 12, 1912 in Berthoud, CO to Richard & Esther Edmundson Spohr, one of seven siblings. She graduated from high school in Raton, NM in 1930, and from nurse's training at Bethel Hospital in Colorado Springs in 1933 and served as a nurse in Albuquerque for 45 years. She married William Maxwell Bell in 1933. They had two daughters, Helen Katherine and Carol Elizabeth (Betty). They were living in Albuquerque, NM when Bill passed away in 1946. Loretta met and married Louis J. Hendryx in 1948. They had a wealth of love, family and friends who blessed their, (almost) 50 years of marriage. Lou preceded her in death in 1998. On January 25, 2008 Loretta slept peacefully as she passed away. She went to greet her siblings, Dick, Turk & Bette and her granddaughter, Anita Moore & great- grandson, Greg Matthews. She is survived by her children, Helen (Merritt) Sherer, Denver and Betty Wright, Colorado Springs; her grandchildren, Matthew (April) Sherer, Arvada, CO; Peggy (Wayne) Matthews, Coon Rapids, MN and Judi (Carl) Rinkenberger, Albuquerque; nine great- grandchildren; and five great- great- grandchildren; her siblings Sam (Louise) Spohr, Albuquerque, Harold (Leona) Spohr, Woodburn, OR, Carol McMeen, Webb City, MO; sister- in-law, Lorene Spohr, Rio Verde, AZ and numerous nieces, nephews & friends. Memorial Services will be held on April 19, 2008, 10:30 A.M. at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to St. Mark's Episcopal Church; 431 Richmond Pl., NE; Albuquerque, NM 87106, Shriners Hospital Fund, Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, 6600 Zuni, S. E., Albuquerque, NM 87108; The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246-1328. Please view online obituary and sign family guest book at vaburialbenefits.com.
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HERRERA -- Joe Chris Herrera It has been five years since you left us. We think about you everyday and miss you very much. One day we will see you again. Love, Matthew, Christopher, Jayme, Dad, Mom, Maria, and Ashley
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HIGHFILL -- Thomas Daniel, "Tommy Dan", "Dan", left this world suddenly on April 8, 2008. He was born in a farmhouse near Paris, TN on January 6, 1932, son of Davis and Joanna Highfill. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother, J.D. Highfill; his brother-in-law, William Dotson. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict where he began his training as an electronics technician. He later became a Journeyman electrician and electrical contractor. He was a loyal member of the IBEW #611, NRA, VFW, and American Legion. He was a fun-loving prankster and passionate about his family. He loved fishing, camping, and boating. In his later years, he was well known around his neighborhood where he was often seen cruising with his bright blue "rolling stroller". He is survived by his brother, Robert Highfill; his children; and grandchildren; his sister, Lucinda Dotson; her children; and grandchildren; the mother of their children, Darlene Highfill; their daughters, Leanne McDuffie and partner, Nancy Turner; Carrie Homan and children, Sara, Nicolas and his partner, Michelle Macis; Daneen Gronewald and husband, Patrick; their children, Afton and Maggie. In honor of his generosity, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Services will be held at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd.NE on Tuesday April 15, 2008, at 9:00 am. Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. to follow. "We worked hard. We played hard. We had a good life."
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HOOD -- In loving memory of Doris E. Hood Happy Birhtday Mom April 12, 1928 - October 22, 2007 We miss you so much mom! You are always in our thoughts. We love you !!! Your family
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JAYNES -- Robert J. Jaynes, 65, died Thursday, April 10, 2008. He was known as a great family man who loved the outdoors, camping, and was an avid fisherman. He also loved to dance and play poker. He had a great sense of humor and embraced life, kids and dogs loved him. He was a good man and loved by all who know him. He is survived by girlfriend, Sherry Schwan; son, Robert Jr; brother, Bill Jaynes and wife, Wanda; sister, Carolyn Salter; one granddaughter, Lori; and two great-grandchildren; nieces, Cassie Dawn, and Jonna; nephews, Jesse, Rocky, and Cole; and other nieces and nephews. Life Celebration Service will be held at Reflections on Monday April 14, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. Instead of flowers, please send donations to the UNM Childrens Cancer Fund. Online condolences: www.Reflectionoflife.com. The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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KOSKI -- Hugo Robert Koski, 82, a resident of Elephant Butte, New Mexico and formerly of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Hugo was born July 15, 1925, the son of John A. and Anna Koski in Trout Creek, Michigan. He served in the United States Marines during World War II, in the China Marine area in the Pacific. He retired from the Sandia National Labs in 1983 after 22 years of service as a security guard. Hugo loved his family, his dogs, fishing, swimming, camping, and was an avid reader. He was preceded in death by one son, Tor Koski. Hugo is survived by his wife of 62 years, Norma Koski, of Elephant Butte, NM; three children, Kaylene Kaiser and husband, Russell, of Vallecito Lake, CO, Michael Koski and wife, Elizabeth, of Rio Rancho, NM, and Stanton Koski and wife, Charlene, of Rio Rancho, NM; seven grandchildren, Jake, Josh, Loretta, Renee, Denise, Erika, and Amanda; six great- grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Dahl, of Rockland, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held for Hugo on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, NM. Military Honors will be presented by New Mexico Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
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LINDELL -- Colonel Kermit O. Lindell (U.S. Army retired), age 87, passed away March 29, 2008 in Saline, Michigan. "KO" was born December 6, 1920, in Warren, Minnesota. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1939 and won an Army appointment to the United States Military Academy, entering West Point in 1941 and graduating on D-Day, June 6, 1944. KO was assigned to the Army Corps of Engineers and served tours in Japan, Turkey, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as tours stateside. He retired from the Army in 1972 in Albuquerque and entered the MBA program at the University of New Mexico, earning his MBA degree in 1975 and subsequently passing the CPA exam. He worked as a CPA until his "second" retirement in 1981. He resided in Albuquerque until his move to Michigan in late February 2008. KO is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marian, of Saline, Michigan; daughter, Susan Gieseker and husband, Donald, of Saline, MI; Karen Tortora and husband, Aniello, of Brooklyn, NY; and Virginia Chouinard and husband, Mark, of Albuquerque; and grandsons, Jacques Chouinard; Philip, Samuel, and Nathan Gieseker; and Nicholas Tortora. A private Family Service has been held, and internment has taken place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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