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PRICE -- Kenneth Price, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Private cremation has taken place. Please make donations to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

ROMERO -- Bences B. Romero, age 73, a life-long resident of Contreras, NM, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was a member of the San Jose Catholic Church in Contreras. Bences and his late wife, Marian were mayordomos for San Juan Catholic Church. He was active with the Senior Citizens in Las Nutrias, NM, and Belen, NM. Bences was an avid pool player and everyone commented on what a great player he was. He worked with the Motor Vehicle Division of Santa Fe for several years. He went on to work for Socorro County Highway Department as a Grader Operator. Bences loved his family and he was always making them laugh. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marian (Torres) Romero; son, Kenny Romero, Sr.; parents, Jacobo and Adelita (Benavidez) Romero; brother, Prudencio Romero and mother-in-law, Paublita Moya. Bences is survived by his four loving grandchildren, Kristen, Kenny Jr., Dustin and Paula Romero; loving daughter-in-law, Esther Romero; two sisters, Alvira Romero and Alice Stainback and husband, Tom; brother-in-law, Tony Torres and wife, Pricilla and many loving half brothers and sisters. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. All services will be held at San Jose Catholic Church in Contreras, beginning with a viewing on Friday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. by Deacon Edwin Esquivel. A final visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Peter Nguyen presiding. Interment will follow at Contreras Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barney Lucero, Stanley Esquivel, Pat Romero, Orlando and Elmo Griego and Marcello Abeyta. Sign Bences's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

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
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

SILVA -- Dolores P. Silva, PhD, 73, resident of Bernalillo, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She is survived by her sisters, Rose Silva, Marie Antoinette Silva, Betty Parra and husband, Jim, and Darlene Sullivan; aunts, Esther Martinez and Cecilia Lloyd; numerous nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; and several cousins. Ms. Silva was preceded in death by her parents, Ella and James Silva; and her brother, James "Naime" Silva. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Aragon and Dorothy Crispin. Her sisters would like to thank everyone who touched her heart. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

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.
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

TARTAGLIA -- Leonard Charles Tartaglia-age 67, of Rio Rancho, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was a native New Mexican, born and raised in the Jemez Mountains and in Albuquerque. Leonard was head mechanic at Fiesta Lanes Bowling Alley for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret Tartaglia; sister, Gloria Rehberg and husband, Charles; four daughters, Jackie Erickson and husband, Russell, Cindy Spurlock and husband, Jerry, Dianna Tartaglia and fiance, Lance Sedillo, Leona Van Ostrand and husband, Paul; two sons, Leonard Michael Tartaglia, and Allen McKean and wife, Michelle; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many more family members and friends. A Rosary will be held Friday, May 9, at 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano NW, with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary Friday, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

WHEELER -- John Freeman Wheeler February 1, 1952 - May 2, 2008 John Wheeler passed away on May 2, 2008, at age 56 after a short battle with cancer. John is survived by Deronda, his wife of 31 years; his son, Richard Cliffton, currently stationed by the Army in Germany and wife, Autumn, and his daughter, Jennifer Corrinne and fiance, Stephen Feralin, of Nashville, Tennessee. He is also survived by his parents, Carroll and Geraldine Wheeler, of Albuquerque; as well as his two brothers and a sister. He worked for more than 30 years in Nashville, Tennessee for the Grand Ole Opry and Opryland USA before stage managing for TNN, CBS, and other broadcasters. He then returned to Albuquerque to continue his work in the theater and movie industries. "Big" John will be remembered for his creativity, humor, and kind gentle spirit. He was everyone's instant friend and made everyone feel they held a special place in his heart. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, and brother.
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

WHITE -- Jeanette E. "Jan" White, age 76, of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008. She is survived by Kenneth, her husband of 57 years; children, Kenneth G. White, Lynne Rowe and husband, Robert of Alamogordo, and Karen Jones and husband, Duane of Shelby, NE; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the Kachina Chapel at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6009 Kachina St. NW, Monday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive guests Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

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
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008

ANDRADE -- Jose E. Andrade was born the only child of Fortino and Francisca Andrade on December 14, 1907, in La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico. His parents brought Jose to Albuquerque at the age of 11 in search of a better way of life. Jose worked from a very young age at Presbyterian Hospital delivering medications to tuberculosis patients. His other jobs included auto mechanic, professional boxer, professional bodybuilder, winning the AAU bodybuilding title of Mr. Albuquerque in 1950 and Mr. New Mexico in 1951. His Spanish radio program made his distinctive voice well known in the state as it was broadcast on KABQ radio station for almost 40 years. Jose had eleven children from his first marriage and five from his second. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Natividad Andrade; and sons, Rodolfo Andrade and Francisco Andrade. He is survived by his children, Lucy Chavez, Juan Jose and Anita Andrade, Eduardo and Rosie Andrade, Bobby and Veronica Andrade, Ramon Andrade, Josephine Andrade, Jorge Andrade, Lourdes and Rick Giron, and Alina and Modesto Macias. He leaves behind numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many, many friends. A Rosary for Mr. Andrade will be recited by Eduardo and Rosie Andrade on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 also at St. Therese Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Eduardo Andrade, Jorge Andrade, Ramon Andrade, Nathaniel Mancha, Mario Andrade, and Estevan Andrade. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Sat May 10, 2008