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GORAND -- Alfred J. Gorand, Jr. was born February 25, 1930, 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
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

HAASE -- H. John Haase, 65, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He is survived by wife of 25 years, Jacquelyn, and children, Jennifer and Jordan. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Helen and Herbert Haase, and his sister Helaine. He was born May 15, 1942 and served our country in the Vietnam War. John was a fantastic father and loving husband; he will be truly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Saturday, May 10, at 1:00 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul Blvd. NE 87112. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

KERR -- Bonnie R. Kerr, 49, much loved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away at home Saturday, May 3, 2008. She is survived by her beloved husband, Mark Kerr; siblings, Barbara Dunn and Gary Smith; nieces and nephews, Ed Keefer, Kerry Keefer, Tammy Dyck, Michael Dunn, Kally Shoemaker, Shari Flannery, Todd Smith, Gary Smith, and Scot Smith; best friend, Sunny Gee Byrd. She was preceded in death by parents, Chuck and Molly Smith; sister, Sybil Keefer; and niece, Darcy Kent. Bonnie was a lifelong hair stylist who enjoyed making people beautiful and happy. She was an advocate for animal rights; a die-hard Denver Broncos fan; a lover of the outdoors who enjoyed seeing the country from the back of her husband Mark's Harley; and an accomplished snow skier .Bonnie loved Lake Powell, where she cherished time spent with family, friends and where her spirit now soars. Join us for a Memorial Service on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at11:00 a.m. at Bel-Air Park, located east of Carlisle NE on Phoenix NE. Come share a favorite memory and celebrate Bonnie's life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Animal Humane Association of NM in Bonnie's name, 617 Virginia St. SE, 87108. Loved by so many, and the journey continues. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

MAJOR -- Charles Robert "Bob" died May 7, 2008, after an illness that resulted from a stroke. He was born March 27, 1918, in Bernalillo, NM, to Winnie F. Arthur Major and John Elijah Major. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Martha Harman Major, and by his brother, Arthur Major and wife, Vera. He is survived by his current wife of 14 years, Adelina S. Major; son, Mike Harman Major and wife, Linda, of Tucson, Arizona; daughters, Barbar A. Eslinger and husband, Galen, of Los Lunas, NM, Sue Major Holmes and husband, Juan of Albuquerque; and Becky L. Major of Tucson; stepson, Carlos Sprunger; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater with the Army Air Corps, holding all enlisted ranks and receiving a battlefield commission. He was awarded numerous medals, including two Distinguished Flying Crosses. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 9:30 a.m. May 16, 2008, next to his first wife, a former Army nurse. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity.
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

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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MARTINEZ -- Teofilo "Tom" T. Martinez, Jr., passed away May 7, 2008 in Albuquerque. He was born November 6, 1923 in Flagstaff, AZ to Teofilo T. and Tomasita Martinez, Sr.. Tom served his country during WWII in the United States Coast Guard. He married Audrey Splitt. They had three children, Kenneth and Daniel Martinez, and Cecilia O'Connell. He worked and retired from Civil Service at Kirtland Air Force Base. He is survived by his son, Daniel and wife, Dawn; his daughter, Cecilia and husband, Tom; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey; his parents; and son, Kenneth Martinez. Services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Entombment will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MONTOYA -- Alma In Loving Memory August 23, 1939 - May 9, 2007 It has been one year since you left. I missed you yesterday. I miss you today. I will miss you tomorrow. Your sister, Mary Valverde
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MOON -- Elisabeth B. Moon, 81, passed away on May 8, 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: Fri May 09, 2008

MORIER -- Michael William Morier passed away at his home in Belen on May 6, 2008. He was born in Dearborne, MI. When sunshine drew him to the southwest, Michael worked on a Navajo reservation in Sanders, Arizona and learned the burnishing technique that would shape the pottery for which he became renowned, horsehair pottery. At the height of his career, Michael's work was featured in 52 galleries across the United States and overseas, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Froseth-Stern of Belen; sister, Harriet and her husband, Richard; daughters, Kathryn and her husband, Gerry and Christine and her husband, Andy; five grandchildren, Jesse and Amanda Whitaker and Justine, Christopher, and James Johnson; nephew, Will Dwyer and a niece, Nicole Morier. A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Belen, 75 Manzano Expressway, with Pastor Jay Armstrong officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. An online guest register is available at WWW.RIVERSIDEOFBELEN.COM
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PENNER -- Surrender Love Penner March 8, 2008 - April 25, 2008. Surrender Love was cherished by her parents Isaac and Destiny, as well as extended family. God gave her to us for only a short while, yet she impacted our lives ever so greatly! A Memorial Service will be held at Mountain Christian Church in Cedar Crest on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Please wear bright colors. In lieu of flowers, Surrender's parents request that donations be made in her name to either of the following organizations: NICU Family Fund Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation P. O. Box 26666 Albuquerque, NM 87125-9982 OR March of Dimes New Mexico Chapter Office 7007 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite E-2 Albuquerque, NM 87109
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008