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ABEYTA -- Carlos, Jr., age 21, life-long resident of 'Burque. Born to Carlos Sr. and Trudy Abeyta on June 9, 1986 in Albuquerque passed away on May 4, 2008. He is survived by his son, Carlos Gilbert Abeyta, III (three weeks old); and girlfriend, Ashley Garcia; sisters, Vania and Shantel Abeyta; grandparents, Ted and Vera Abeyta; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gilbert and Frances Gallegos. Carlos was a great tattoo artist and business owner. Services will be held Thursday, May 8, 2008, at St. Edwins Church, 2105 Barcelona SW at 8:00 a.m. with Rosary at 9:00 a.m., Funeral following, and burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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ADAMS -- Former New Mexico State Auditor, Harroll H. Adams, died Saturday May 3, 2008, of end-stage renal failure. Adams served as State Auditor from 1987 to 1991. Adams was born on July 15, 1925, in Travis, Texas. Harroll is survived by his wife, Ruth Adams, former Albuquerque City Councilor. His daughter Mary Adams Oleksak, her husband, Mike Oleksak, and their two sons, Sam and David, live in Boston, MA. His other daughter, Liz Adams and her husband, Charles Leonard, and children, Katie and Adam live in Denver, CO. A Celebration of Life reception will be held on Saturday May 10, 2008, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Nativo Lodge at 6000 Pan American Freeway NE. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
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ALLAN -- Jewel Dean Civerolo Allan, 95, passed away May 6, 2008 in Albuquerque. Jewel was a long time resident of Los Lunas and Gallup. Jewel was born August 8, 1912, in Gilmore OK. She had nine siblings and is survived by two of her sisters, her twin Opal of Poteau, OK and Lorene also Poteau. Jewel moved to the southwest in the early 1930's where she was one of the famed Harvey Girls, serving both in the Grand Canyon and Gallup, NM. In 1939 she married Art Civerolo and settled in Gallup. This marriage produced four daughters. Art passed away in 1969. Jewel married Robert H. "Bob" Allan on Christmas in 1971. In 1994 Bob and Jewel moved to Los Lunas to be closer to their family. Bob passed away in 1998. Jewel belonged to the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Los Lunas. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the BPO Does. Jewel is survived by her four daughters, Nancy Minor and her husband, Gene, of Aztec, NM, Linda Hamilton and her husband, Tommy, of Albuquerque, Ellen Tomberlin and her husband, Larry, of Los Lunas, and Jolene Day and her husband, Phil, of Albuquerque; and one son, Pete Allan and his wife, Diana, of Albuquerque. Jewel is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Isaacs. Visitation will be held at the Aspen Funeral home, 1935 Juan Tabo N.E. from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 7, 2008. Reverend Robert Mundy will conduct Services on Thursday May 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church on the New Mexico State, Los Lunas Campus. Internment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup, NM on Friday, May 9, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 2489, Los Lunas, NM 87031-2489 or to the Poteau Cemetery in Poteau, OK. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 505-323-9000
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BLOOMFIELD -- Gerald R. "Jerry" Bloomfield age, 70, and a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Jerry graduated from Valley High School in 1956, from UNM in 1963, and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming in 1966. He was a prominent Albuquerque Attorney for the past 41 years. Jerry was a member of Temple Lodge #6, Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, the Scottish Rite and, as well, he was retired from the Carpenters Union Local #1319. Jerry will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, R. Rodell and Florence Bloomfield. Jerry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gladys; son, John and Fiance, Alizabeth Apodaca; and children, Angelica and Ronnie; daughter, Lori; sisters, Johnna Yarbrough, Janiece Loveland and husband, Max, Cathe Collard and fiance, Ken Corazza; four nephews; three nieces; and their spouses and families; other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at Los Altos Church of the Nazarene, 215 Erbbe NE, on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., with a reception following the Services. In lieu of flowers, please send donations: In Memory of Jerry Bloomfield to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE. Ste. 209, ABQ., NM. 87111. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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BRIENO -- Amy L. Brieno, 52, a devoted and beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Eddy Brieno; children, Joseph and Stacey Brieno; step-son, R.D. Brieno and wife, Jasmine; grandchildren, Rourke, Zayden and Tacorra; father, L.H. "Rocky" Granzow and wife, Lois; mother, Lucille Granzow; brothers, Howard N. Granzow and wife, Kim and Brandon M. Granzow and wife, Amanda; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was born in Herington, Kansas. She was passionate about home schooling her children. She enjoyed music and taking care of the family animals. A Service celebrating Amy's life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com.
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BROCK -- B.J. passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was surrounded by her family, with all of the love and strength they could give her to take with her on this new journey. B.J.'s final dream came true when she watched her daughter, Amber, graduate from college just hours before she left this world. B.J. is survived by her daughter, Amber Mares and Jim Bowen; daughter, Nicole and Rob Brown; her grandchildren, Misty Nicole Mares (her partner in crime) and Brandon Lee Mares (her fashion sidekick); Gary Brightbill, her partner in so many aspects; Jynx, Spango, and Deja May, her kitties; sister, Kathy and Mike Everett; brother, Ken Miller; and numerous "family" members including: James Mares, Janice, Tanner, and Carolyn Wood, Rhonda and Doug Abbott, Andrew C. Rogers, Hank and Helen Koller, Kimmy and Shelly DeBord, Azuree Fajardo, Natasha Stephens, Grady Brock, as well as numerous friends. B.J. has now been reunited with her mom and dad, Ruby and Charles O'Connor, Roselyn Baca, Tommy, Happy, and Sissy. B.J. was a very accomplished and successful woman during her lifetime. She was so accomplished that trying to list everything would be too immense. "For the last two days I have been trying to find any words that would come remotely close to describing mom. I have now decided that there are not any in existence. My mom was my strength, my study partner, my biggest fan, my teacher, my role model, and above all she was my best friend! My world is missing one of the most vital aspects needed to be right! My mother was my all; she was my everything. 'Mom, thank you for sacrificing yourself to make sure I was taken care of. Thank you for being my mom, my teacher, and above all for being my friend! Not a day will go by that a thought of you will not go through my mind and my heart! I will forever respect you, learn from you, remember you, and love you! Happy Mother's Day! I hope that it's a good one and one where you have pure happiness and rest. I love you so much and am blessed that I was able to be the biggest part of your world. No mom, it's not my door bell-just sounds like it. Only because I had the 411 on you this whole time. You had to go out teasing me about how I sleep-didn't you? Hope you got the last laugh and did it all the way to nana and nane!" With my heart as yours and all the love I can give to you! Amber-Your Baby Girl "Not a day went by that I did not think of my mom. The lessons I learned from her taught me how to be a strong, independent, loving woman. I will always love my mom and continue to think of her each day. I take comfort in the fact that she is in a better place looking down on all who loved her." Nicole Brown "Mom was a wonderful person. It will be impossible not to miss her being in my life. Not only did she make an impression with me, but she did with anybody she came in contact with. B.J. made so many people happy! I love you mom." Jim Bowen "I have shared many good times with my Nana. She meant a lot to me and if she was here I would want her to know that 'I love you!' Her name is B.J. Brock (aka Nana, Noni, and Mom) to me and my mommy. If I could have one wish, it would be to have my Nana alive! I will love you and miss you forever!" Love Always, Misty "Nana was the best! She was the coolest person I have ever met. I will miss her and enjoyed all of the times I spent with her. I will always remember her and she will always be in my heart!" Love you Nana, Brandon (aka Shorty McGoth Boy, Shorty McTalks A Lot, and Bubba) "B.J. was so many things to me; my friend, my advisor, and my partner in business and in life. She was nothing less than 100%. She lived her life on her terms and if it wasn't right then it just wasn't! Her love for me was like her life-unequivocal. My life is at transition now, and I know the ones who knew her felt it too. We are all a little less without her. Thanks for your love Babe and the grace you brought to my life!" Love Gary "Seasons have come and gone and many things have changed. There is one thing that I am sure of that will always remain the same; B.J. was always there when needed, she gave her shoulder to cry on, had a laugh to make you smile, and she would give a stern word to keep you in line. She always went the extra mile! I know that she will never truly be gone as long as her loving memory remains in my heart!" Love James "What a truly beautiful woman you are! I feel so lucky to have been befriended and loved by both you and Amber. The way that you embraced my kids and I into your heart is a bond that we will forever cherish. Thank you for inviting us into your life B.J. I hope your last memory of me is poking fun at you, not of me repeatedly poking you in the eye trying to remove your contact! I love you B.J.-with all of your grace, warmth and charm. Yours are shoes that can never be filled by anyone." Janice "B.J. was a really great lady who lit up the room every time she walked into it. I didn't know her very long, but I am grateful for the time we had together. She will be greatly missed." Tanner "Nana B.J. was like no other woman. She would have this feeling of security when with her. She was a gorgeous woman who always had a twinkle in her eyes. Whenever she would walk into a room, it would just seem brighter. She was positive, fun, beautiful, funny and she was just a joy to have known. It makes me want to cry that so many people won't have their lives touched by her like mine. Right now I am ready for her to come back home to all of us." Love Carolyn "I have had something very tragic happen in my life. My nana just died. Even though she is not actually my nana, she is like one to me. I really loved her. Even though she was not part of my family she was part of my life. I miss her a lot and wish with all of my heart that she would come back but she can't. I want her to come back. I love you nana!" Love Natasha There will be a wake for BJ at 1601 Muriel Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 with refreshments and memories following the Service! Services are Entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
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BUSH -- Jay F. Bush was born March 17, 1956, and passed away May 1, 2008. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663 www.riversidefunerals.com
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CHAVEZ -- Margaret "Margie" Chavez was born March 28, 1937. She passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at the age of 71. Margie was a member of the San Jose Parish. She worked as a Director of El Encanto Day Care Center, where she retired after 25 years of dedicated service. After her retirement, she worked part-time for the United Methodist Church. Margie will be remembered as a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was loved and will be truly missed by her beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vidal "Billy" Chavez; and her mother, Lizzie Mojarro. Margie is survived by her brother, Paul Gurule and wife, Peggy; children, Janet Torres and husband, Gilbert, David Chavez and wife, Mary, Leroy Chavez and wife, Kim, Robert Chavez and wife, Pauline, Berna Bustillos and husband, Chino, Liz Chavez, Analisa and Samantha; seventeen grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 816 Broadway Blvd. SE. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. with the Visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Los Padillas Cemetery off of South Coors. Pallbearers will be her children, Janet, David, Leroy, Robert, Berna. and Liz. Honorary pallbearers will be her brother, Paul Gurule and wife, Peggy, Antionette Sandoval, and Olivia Chavez. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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DEROSE -- Frank A. DeRose, age 90, a resident of Jarales, NM, joined his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church beginning with a Viewing on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Sign Frank's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.
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GALLEGOS -- James David May 8, 1983 - May 6, 2004 Happy Birthday-Gone But Not Forgotten Our loving thoughts are with you today. Though we can't see you we know you're still with us. You're in our hearts always. We love you and miss you and will never forget you. Mom, Dad James, family, and friends
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HERNANDEZ -- Thomas L. Hernandez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered into eternal life on Monday, May 1, 2008. Thomas enjoyed the love of music, which included playing the drums and singing. He was employed by APS for 17 years and loved by all of the teachers and children at Chaparral Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his father, Tomas Hernandez. Thomas is survived by his wife, Mary Helen Hernandez; sons, Thomas Ricardo Hernandez, Martin P. Hernandez and Gabriel A. Hernandez; extended family: his mother, Manuela Hernandez; brothers, Jose Hernandez and wife Sara, Gavino Hernandez and wife Loretta, Jessie Hernandez and wife Gloria; Mike Hernandez and wife, Carmen, Santos Hernandez and wife, Diane, Louis Hernandez and wife, Linda, Rosilio Hernandez and wife, Brenda; sisters, Mary Hernandez, Rose Hernandez, Romona and Erasmo Campos, Theresa and Barney Barela; grandchildren, Matthew, Martin, Mariah, and Jasmine; many nephews, nieces, cousins, other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW., on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., with a Visitation beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial is pending. The location and time will be announced at the Rosary. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Martin Hernandez, Gabriel Hernandez, Gavino R. Hernandez, Joseph Hernandez, Nick Hernandez, Chris Hernandez and Andrew Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be B.J Barela, Erasmo Campos Jr., Adarian Talamente, Gilbert Hernandez, Michael Lucero Jr., Matthew Martinez, Ramon Bentacu and Louis Garcia. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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JEWELL -- John D. Jewell, 85, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Jewell; son, Jerry Jewell and wife, Janice, of Albuquerque; daughter, Brenda Milam, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jackie Jewell of Tucson, AZ, Pam Gillum and husband, Jude, of Tucson, AZ, and Justin Jewell and Stephanie Favig of Denver, CO; step-grandchildren, Tamara Simkins of Albuquerque, and Mike Simkins and family of Farmington, NM; and nephew, Russell Thompson of Albuquerque. Mr. Jewell was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. John, Lois, and Jerry moved to Albuquerque from Bristol, TN in 1955. Brenda then came along in 1957. They traveled a lot in their RV and loved visiting Branson, MO. John loved sports cars, especially the Mazda RX7. He will be dearly missed by his loving family. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, May 8, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Friday, May 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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JOHNSTON -- Doris Marie Smith Johnston joined her Lord on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was born in Rifton, NY on September 27, 1920. After graduating from Kingston High School, she later moved to Iowa with her father. She then followed friends to Albuquerque where she met her husband, John of the United States Navy on the then Sandia Base. They were married in the Base Chapel in 1949. Doris Marie retired in 1987 from the U.S. Civil Service at Kirtland Air Force Base. She was active in the League of Women Voters where she worked tirelessly to help create the Petroglyph National Park. Doris enjoyed the art of Ikebana flower arranging. She was a member of New Life Presbyterian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 200. Doris is survived by her husband, John of Albuquerque; and her daughter, Kaarin, who teaches in St. Joseph, MN. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, 87111. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque NM 87112 (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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KOBURI -- James Koburi of Grove, Oklahoma died at 1:45 a.m., Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove. He was 78. Mr. Koburi was born July 15, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois to James and Aida (Colletti) Koburi, Sr. He grew up and attended schools in Chicago, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On July 18, 1964, he married Deanna B. (Skipp) Fincher in Chicago. They retired to the Grove area in 2006 from Albuquerque, New Mexico. While in Albuquerque, Mr. Koburi owned and operated United Transmission for 20 years. Mr. Koburi served as president of the Italian-American Club in Albuquerque. Mr. Koburi was currently a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Deanna Koburi, of Grove; four children, Victoria Smith of Elgin, IL, James Koburi, Jr. of Missoula, MT, Steven Koburi of Albuquerque, NM, and John Koburi of Santa Fe, NM; three step-children, Michael Fincher of Rogers, AR, Randy Fincher of East Grand Forks, MN, and Sheryl Fincher-McGill of Broken Arrow, OK; one brother, Charles "Chuck" Koburi of Jensen Beach, FL; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Mr. Koburi was preceded in death by one grandson, Kendrick Fincher; and one brother, Paul Koburi. There will be a Funeral Mass for James Koburi at 9:00 a.m., on Friday, May 9, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Parish in Grove with Father Alex Kennedy officiating. Friends and family may leave condolences on line at www.honoringmemories.com. The family suggests memorials to the Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation for promoting hydration and prevention of heat illness in memory of Mr. Koburi.
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KOEHLER -- Charles A. Koehler, was born in Deming, in the territory of New Mexico, on June 14, 1910, and passed away, May 3, 2008, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, brother, and son-in-law, Richard Emmel. Charles is survived by his wife of 77 years, Dorothy Koehler, two daughters, Pauline Emmel, and Leone (Bill) Peters, of Albuquerque, NM; five granddaughters, Phyllis (Modesto) Sanchez, Debbie Mercer, both of Edgewood, NM, Lynn (Paddy) Downey of Hobbs, NM, Carolyn (Talal) Mourad of Huntsville, AL, Jeanette (Bill) Slichenmyer of Sherborn, MA; 10 great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Nathan Lloyd, Sahn DeVel Madrid, Jennifer Smith, Sean and William Downey, Sarah Owens, Julia Mourad, and Danielle and Kurt Slichenmyer; five great-great-grandchildren, Derek, Desiree, and Maria Madrid, Madison Smith, and James Owens. As a child, Charles' family moved to Texas, where he remained until young adulthood. He then moved to Colorado, where he met Dorothy Moss. She moved back to Oklahoma, but at Christmas time that year, Charles went after her, and they married on December 27, 1930, in Woodward, OK; he then took his bride back to Colorado, where they farmed for 15 years. Leaving their farms, they moved their young family to Albuquerque, where they bought and ran an apartment house. His hobbies included fishing at Elephant Butte, rock hounding, and jewelry making. He also loved square dancing, and was a beekeeper for many years. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 2:00 PM, at Daniels Family Funeral Services- Carlisle Chapel, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, with a gathering following in his honor in the Celebration of Life Reception Room. Interment will be scheduled for a later date, at Fairview Cemetery, in Yellow Jacket, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to Odyssey Health Care, 5600 Wyoming Blvd NE, Suite # 10, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)884-1188 www.danielsfuneral.com
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MAJOR -- Charles R. Major, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
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MARKEE -- Mary A. Markee 85, a resident of Albuquerque died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Markee; and her daughter, Sonia; son, Charles Markee and his wife, Betty; and their sons, Mike and Rick; and her daughter, Patricia Markee. She is also survived by her brother, Mac Salas; and her sister, Evelia Griego, and her husband, David; and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James S. (Jim) Markee; and her brothers, Ambrosio and Lorenzo Salas. Services will be held Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with interment following at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. The family wishes to thank the wonderful people of Vista Care Hospice for their loving care of their mother. Mary was a wonderful mother and wife and will be truly missed. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 505-275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MARQUEZ -- Erinea "Irene"Marquez, 92, born on January 18, 1916, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on May 7, 2008, with her loving family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Marquez; her parents, Virginio Maes and Emilia Baca-Maes; three brothers, Benjamin, Secundino and Matias Maes; two sisters, Otilia Jaramillo and Ponciana Marquez; one sister-in-law, Mary Maes; two brothers-in-law, Delfino Jaramillo and Juan Marquez; and one son-in-law, Roy Gonzales. She is survived by her one son, Evaristo Marquez and wife, Julia; and two daughters, Celina Marquez of Albuquerque and Emma Gonzales of Bernalillo; grandchildren, Diane Baca and husband, Orlando, Stephen Marquez and wife, Thelma, Paul Gonzales and wife, Karen, Victor Marquez and wife, Rosita and Daniel Gonzales; great-grandchildren, James Gonzales, Luke, Aitana, Tina Irene and Gabriel Ramon Marquez; and her special friend, May Farmer. Erinea will always be remembered as very devoted to her Lord, a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandma and friend. She was a lifetime member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church for 51 years. She has left a legacy of wonderful memories that her family will treasure forever. Rosary services will be recited Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, by Father Bill Sanchez. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee, with Father Bill Sanchez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Wyoming at Paseo Del Norte NE. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Stephen Marquez, Paul Gonzales, Victor Marquez, Daniel Gonzales, James Gonzales and Orlando Baca. We would like to also thank the staff at Hospice de LaLuz for their wonderful and loving care they gave to our mother, especially Patricia, Karen, James, Ramona, Bo, Ginger, and Dr. Ortega. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque NM 87112 (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MARQUEZ -- Juan Clemente "Johnny" Marquez, 70, of Santa Rosa, NM died Monday, May 5, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. He was born July 20, 1937 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Juan C. and Paula (Aguilar) Marquez. He was raised at La Loma and Santa Rosa, NM. He attended school at Santa Rosa until the 9th grade when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served four years. Johnny and his brother, Joe Marquez, owned and operated the Piggly Wiggley grocery store in Santa Rosa for many years. Johnny was active in local and state politics he served on the NM Human Rights Commission, a member of the Santa Rosa City Council, and for several years served as Director of the SURE House in Santa Rosa. He was presently employed at Luna Community College in Santa Rosa. Johnny was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Santa Rosa a past member of the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club. He began each day at the Puerto De Luna Senior Citizens Center. He enjoyed visiting the casinos, Guadalupe County politics, camping, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Paula Marquez; a brother, Joe B. Marquez; and a sister, Magdalena Chavez. Johnny was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed by his longtime companion, Rose Perea, of Santa Rosa; three sons, Elbert Arthur Marquez of Vaughn, NM, Ernest Kennedy Marquez and wife, Stacy, of Santa Rosa, NM, Delbert J. Marquez and wife, Annette, of Henderson, NV; three daughters, Luana Lacey and husband, Robert, of Santa Rosa; Yvette Henderson and husband, Eric, of Green, Ohio; Creselda Diosdado and husband, Ismael, of Houston, TX; three sisters, Esmeralda Zamora of Panhandle, TX; Rose Lopez of Santa Rosa, NM and Theresa Encinias and husband, Manuel, of Las Vegas, NM; also surviving is the mother of his children, Corinne Chavez, of Santa Rosa; thirteen grandchildren, Ethan Marquez, Zachery Marquez, Melissa Marquez, Stephanie Marquez, Jeremy Romero, Adrianna Romero, Brant Henderson, Jimmie Henderson, Daniel Gatewood, Miguel Gatewood, Andre Marquez, Daniel Diosdado, David Diosdado; three great-grandchildren, Keira Gatewood, Keitlyn Romero, and Jeremy Romero Jr. Rosary Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa, NM. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from the church at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, with Father Antonio Mondragon and Father Nick Nichols officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa. Pallbearers will include Roberto Mondragon, Junior Tenorio, Chris Marquez, Brenda Villegas, Richard Perea, and Jimmy Moncayo. Honorary bearers will all Johnny's many friends and relatives. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home 923 S. Third Street Santa Rosa, NM. (575) 472-3369. To place a tribute or sign the online guest book please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com
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ROMERO -- Consuelo B. Romero was born December 5, 1926, in Douglas, Arizona. She passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the age of 81. She was a member of St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. Consuelo will be remembered as a beloved mother, sister and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Catarino Romero; her mother, Amalia Beltran Romero; her brothers, Manuel Romero and Greg Romero and her sister, Hope Flores. Consuelo is survived by her children, Joseph Chavez and wife, Enid, Elizabeth Espinoza, Philip Chavez and wife, Lisa; siblings, Carmen Romero, Louis Romero and Linda Belsito; grandchildren, Jennifer, Lawrence, Philip Jr., Brianna, Michael, and Christopher; great-grandchildren, Kevin and Nolan Myles; other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Memorial Services will be held at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 4th and Mildred NW, on Friday, May 9, 2008. The Rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m. followed immediately with the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial. The burial will take place in Douglas, Arizona with the date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to The Belsito Foundation, designated to the American Cancer Society in the name of Consuelo B. Romero, The American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery NE. Ste. 300, ABQ., NM. 87111, or to The American Cancer Society, Attention Lorraine West, 10501 Montgomery Blvd NE. Ste 300, ABQ., NM. 87111. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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SCHWERKOSKE -- (Ske) John Arthur Schwerkoske passed away at home at the age of 59 on Friday, April 25, 2008 from cancer with his beloved family by his side. He was born June 26, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Albuquerque in 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ann Schwerkoske; sister, Rebecca Weston, his beloved daughter, Lori Schwerkoske; father and mother-in-law, Transito and Perfetita Mirabal. He is survived by his loving wife, Angelina; his loving daughter, Amy and her fiance, Wayne MacLeod; his loving brother, Tom Schwerkoske; and loving granddaughters, whom he raised, Angelica and Miriah; and great-granddaughter, Lexi (Lucky); Aunt Edie and Uncle Ed Dopieralski of Ottawa Lake, Michigan; cousin Barry Pringle of Rossford, Ohio; seven sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law; Virginia Cordova, Tillie and Rudy Tenorio, Pat and Richard Espinosa, Helen Miller, Jeanette and Jim Lopez, Rey and Sandy Mirabal, Ruth and Charlie Goitia. Candice Rhoades, Jakob and Kayden that we consider a daughter and grandkids. John was a 1966 Rio Grande High School Graduate. He enjoyed showing his 1967 Cougar and dune buggy at car shows. Also, his small stationary engines. At this time, we would like to give a special Thank You to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Lovelace Oncology that saw him during his treatments. Also Adam Roach, RN from Odyssey Home Care who came to see and help take care of him. God Bless each and every one of you. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in John's memory. Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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SILVA -- Phyllis B. Silva passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the age of 88. She was born in Pecos, New Mexico on June 7, 1919, to Angelita Lopez and John Blumner. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Phyllis was the most patient and compassionate woman that her family said that they will ever know. She was preceded in death by her, parents; her husband, Patrick M. Silva; son, Patrick T. Silva; and sisters, Estafanita Carillo, Betty Casbeer, and Marie Anaya. Phyllis is survived by her brother, Florencio Martinez, of Pecos, New Mexico; daughter, Marian L. Guzman, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Eddie Guzman, Michelle Lyden and husband, Jed Lyden, Pam Silva, Patrick Silva III, and Joey Silva, all of Albuquerque; great- grandchildren, Natasha Guzman, Joseph Gurule, Mark Gurule, Erik Gough, Johnathan Baca, Patrick Silva IV, Brianna Silva, Joseph Silva Jr, Alexis Silva, Paris Silva; great-great-grandchild, Andres Silva; other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A Rosary will be recited at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, near Menaul and San Mateo, on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Eddie Guzman, Joseph Gurule, Mark Gurule, Erik Gough, Johnathan Baca. and Jed Lyden. The family wishes to thank Jan Lyden and all of Hospice of New Mexico for the care and attention they gave to Phyllis. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th Street NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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YATES -- Elvera Ruth Yates, "Aunt Gertie", a resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 24, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Harry Robert Yates, and his children; daughter, Jean and husband, Mel Douthit, residents of Oklahoma; sons, Gary and wife, Janice Yates; and Wayne Yates of Albuquerque; nieces, Sandy Schotter, Paula and husband, Ray Pompa, Brenda and husband, Cameron Hull; and numerous grandchildren; and great nieces and nephews. Elvera was very thankful and appreciative for the loving and caring staff from Heartland Hospice and the wonderful night caregivers. A Memorial Celebration Service will be conducted Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at St. Mark's on the Mesa, 431 Richmond Pl. NE
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ZEMANEK -- Stephen J. 1929-2008 Stephen J. Zemanek, age 78, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at a Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. All Services will be held at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church in Valencia, NM beginning with a Viewing on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. by Deacon Joe Trujillo. A final Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Hoi Tran officiating. Interment will follow at Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Sign Stephen's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.
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ZIERER -- John P. Zierer, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Services are pending. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
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