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HUETTER -- Charlotte L. Huetter, 82, passed away on May 5, 2008. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed May 07, 2008

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
        Published on: Wed May 07, 2008

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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KRUEGER -- Dorothy A. Krueger, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Arrangements are being entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed May 07, 2008

LUFT -- Frederick August Luft, Jr., age 87, formerly of Fountain Hills, AZ and St. Paul, MN passed from this life on May 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara, two children; Rev. Dr. Sue Gallagher of Albuquerque, Frederick A (Sam) Luft III of Scottsdale, AZ, two grandchildren; Pieter Frederick Gallagher and Frederick A. (Derick) Luft IV, and one great grandchild, Luke. He was preceded in death by a son, David Allan Luft in 1963. Fred was born on May 10, 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Frederick August Luft, Sr. and Myrtle (Skog) Luft. He graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul in 1941. Fred served his country in the United States Navy as a Lt. Commander in WWII. He married Barbara Skarnes on October 5, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington. He was a realtor and broker in St. Paul for many years, having served as a former President of the St. Paul Board of Realtors. Additionally, he was a member of the Washington Realtors Committee. Fred pioneered the marketing of the first computerized format for the multiple listing service with International Graphics Corporation. Following retirement, he and his wife moved to Fountain Hills, AZ where they lived until moving to Albuquerque in 2004 to be near their daughter. While in Fountain Hills, he was named Citizen of the Year. Fred was an avid golfer all of his life and celebrated three holes in one. A Memorial Service will be held for Fred on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 7834 Tennyson Street NE with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Church of the Good Shepherd UCC Building Fund, 7834 Tennyson Str. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 07, 2008

MALDONADO -- Luis G. Maldonado, affectionately known as Louie, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM entered into Eternal Life, Saturday, May 3, 2008. He was born on January 27, 1926, to the late Pablo, Sr. and Floripa Maldonado. Louie was born in Yrisarri, NM, where he was raised on the family ranch and worked the land with his father and brothers. He later moved to Albuquerque and worked as a Tile Setter, and pursued his love of music. Louie loved playing the saxophone and performed with several bands with his younger brother, Johnny and nephew, John Paul. Louie is survived by children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight brothers, Robert, Luciano, Joe Oscar, Morris, Bernie, Richard, Ernest, and Clemaco Maldonado. Louie is survived by four bothers, Johnny and wife, Bobbi, Porfilio and wife, Lydia, Pablo, Jr. and wife, Patsy D., and Florian Maldonado; many other relatives and friends. Louie will be greatly missed by all who loved him. A Rosary will be recited Thursday morning, May 8, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. at San Martin Church, directly followed by the celebration Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
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MARQUEZ -- Annie (Gurule) Marquez, age 95, born to the late Macedonio Gurule and Marie (Baca) Gurule, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008. She was a life-long resident of Adelino, NM, and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, NM. Annie's life revolved around her husband, children, and grandchildren. She saw to it that everything ran smoothly from getting chores done to getting the kids ready for school, cooking and also taking care of her beautiful flower garden. Annie learned her cooking skills from her mother and all the family would gather at holidays or just to come over and enjoy her cooking and be together. She entered the flowers that she grew in the Valencia County Fair and throughout the years won many ribbons. She also loved to sew and there was nothing she didn't know how to make or mend. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Prudencio Marquez; one daughter, Rachel; and two sons, Ubaldo and Albert Marquez. Annie is survived by her four loving sons, Joe Marquez and wife, Charlene, of Vail CO, Don (Macedonio) Marquez of Adelino, David Marquez and wife, Kathy, of Rio Rancho, NM and Prudencio Marquez, Jr. and wife, Gloria, of Albuquerque, NM; her sister, Elena Calles and husband, Elias, of Adelino; thirteen grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Her family would like to thank all the staff of the Bee Hive Nursing Home, in Los Lunas, NM and the Vista Care Hospice for their loving and special care given to their mother throughout her last few months. All Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, beginning with a Visitation 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 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Father Jose Hernandez presiding. Interment will take place at a later date at the Tome Catholic Cemetery. Urn bearers will be her grandchildren. Sign Annie's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.
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MCCARTY -- J. V. McCarty September 2, 1927 - May 3, 2008 On September 2, 1927, the Lord blessed the world with the arrival of J. V. McCarty. He was born to Louis C. and Lillian Goodman McCarty in Crosby, Texas. They later moved to New Waverly, Texas and then to Sion (Hwy 75 northwest of Huntsville, Texas). He grew up with a wonderful family of three brothers and a sister, plus cousins who were like his brothers, and a nephew, Leon, who was like a baby brother. His grandmother and uncles and aunts all lived close to one another. They had some special neighbors - among them the A J. Murray family. J. V. attended school in Sion (one room) until his was in the 7th grade. He then went to school in Huntsville on the bus driven by his great neighbor, A. J. Murray. He graduated form Huntsville High School in 1945. He always remembered the teachers and good friends he had. In September 1945, J. V. received his letter of greetings from his President, so he left home for the first time to serve his nation in the Army. After boot camp and school training, he embarked on a small transport ship to Frankfort, Germany. He drove transport trucks (without a driver's license) and saw a different world. After his tour of duty in Germany, he returned home to attend Sam Houston State University. He soon began his "working days". He worked for a seismograph company, Cisco Electric, Sunshine Baker, Mountain Bell Telephone Co., and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring December 30, 1991. He was the third brother to own and operate McCarty's Grocery that was originally built by his parents. He lived in only three states - Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. He took great pride in his attitude of always giving more than was expected. He saved a man's life whom had fallen into a frozen lake while on a hunting trip in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He felt blessed to be at the right place at the right time and didn't think he was a hero. After J. V.'s retirement from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, he enjoyed going Mission trips to help build schools and churches. He also loved helping poor people with house repairs and wheelchair ramps. He loved working for Habitat for Humanity in Conroe and Willis. He enjoyed those special times with his special friends, Waymon Harrell and Jack Boatright. His highlights of the week were always, church, Sunday school (basic), and Tuesday morning men's Bible study at First United Methodist Church! He was a good cook and the greatest dishwasher. He was a loving, steadfast, generous, and quiet man with a wonderful sense of humor who loved his Lord Jesus. J. V. was preceded in death and is now reunited with his parents, Louis C. and Lillian McCarty; his brothers, L. C. and T. W. McCarty; his sister, Helen Shipp; his half brothers, Vernon and Will McCarver; his precious daughter-in-law and love, Barbara McCarty; his beloved grandson, Stephen P. Waldeck; and his dear cousins, Douglas, Julian, Cecil, and Frances McCarty; and his nephews, Larry McCarty and Paul Gregory. He leaves many memories and his eternal love to his beloved wife, best friend, and soul mate of over 38 years, Nannette; his precious children whom he loved dearly and thought was so privileged and blessed to have, Patsy Rose McCarty, Pamela Jean Waldeck, James Vernon McCarty, Evangeline (Eva) Newman and husband, Ty, and Jason Lee McCarty and wife, Denise. He adored his grandchildren, Tammy McCarty, Brandy Meadows, and her husband, Tim, Cassandra McCoy and her husband, Jeffrey, Stanley Kristynik, Vicki McCarty, Jennifer Waldeck, Staci Marie McCarty, Mason Lee McCarty, Brittany Marie McCarty, and Rami Newman. He felt truly blessed to have five great grandchildren, Jazmine Townsend, Alan Meadows, Amber Meadows, Amy Meadows, and Landon Meadows. He loved his "Tut", his best friend, co-worker, playmate, roommate, and dear brother, Lawrence McCarty. He thought of you as that special baby given to him when he was five years old and was always so proud of everything you accomplished. Only special brothers have such a close, loving connection. He loved his sweetest sisters-in-law and love, Carolyn and Ellen McCarty. He will also be missed by his father and mother-in-law, Leroy and Ruth Shoemaker (Albuquerque, New Mexico), his brothers-in-law, Paul and Alberta Shoemaker (Los Lunas, NM), Richard Shoemaker and Connie (Rio Rancho, NM), and his sister-in-law, Marcella and Edward Pace (Petaluma, CA). He loved dearly his many nephews and nieces and their families. He will be dearly missed by his cousins, Willie (Buster) and Raymond McCarty. He also loved and leaves special foster son, George Kelley, and his children, Amber and Robin. Being a man with plenty of love to give, he also leaves his cherished "God children", Tiffany, April, and Michael Biehle, Nikki Mattox and family, October Davison and family, and Shawna and her family. He also will be greatly missed by his first wife, Betty Cline, the mother of his first three children, and all the loving wisdom family he always held close to his heart. He will be missed by his "working buddies", Waymon Harrell and Jack Boatright and his "42 Buddies", Vic Lopez and Jim Decker. He and the family were so blessed by many calls, cards, visits, meals, Christmas gifts, and most of all, prayers! We will always be grateful for your love and giving hearts. He was a special light of the world and he chose to "Let his light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and Praise your Father in Heaven." Matthew 5:14-16. We will love you and hold you in our hearts always and thank our Lord that you blessed us by being a part of our lives. His Funeral Service will be at First United Methodist Church, Conroe, Texas on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery. His Viewing and Visitation with the family will be at Cashner Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498, or First United Methodist Church Missions or Local Benevolence Fund, 4308 W. Hwy 105, Conroe, TX 77304, or American Hospice, 3307 W. Davis Street #100, Conroe, TX 77304.
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MEHRING -- Chris L. My love, not a day goes by that we don't miss you. You are forever in our hearts. Happy Birthday baby. Love, your wife, Renee and your children who love you very much, Adrianna, Raymond, and Alyssa.
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MIXON -- Wesley V. Mixon, born January 23, 1956, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He is survived by his son and grandson, Miles and Korey; mother, Yvonne; father, Don; brothers, David, Steve, Doug, Randy and wife, Debra. He was born in Pampa, TX but raised in Albuquerque. He moved to Dallas FW, TX in his 20's and worked as a mechanic. Wes moved back to Albuquerque on April 27th to be with his family. Wesley was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He had many friends who cared deeply for him. He was a man with great integrity, heart, soul, loyalty, and honesty. He has left behind a piece of himself in all of our hearts, and the world is a better place because he was in it. We loved him greatly, and he will be missed. Services were held on Sat., May 3, 2008. Letters can be sent to Miles Mixon at 9304 Colabazillas RD NE, Abq. NM 87111
        Published on: Wed May 07, 2008