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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
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HERNANDEZ -- Victor M., 72, made his transition Thursday, May 8, 2008. Mr. Hernandez was a resident of Albuquerque for 45 years. He served with the U. S. Air Force in the Korean Conflict and retired in 2000 from the Postal Service. Mr. Hernandez was a dedicated father and grandfather and is survived by his four children, Julie and husband, Bob Rogers, Liz and husband, Albert Anaya, Barbara Fishbein, and Victor Hernandez, Jr. and wife, Serena; grandchildren, Vanessa and Robert Rogers, Larry and Robert Benjey, Melissa and Marc Fishbein, and Lorissa, Victoria, Isabel, and Neva Hernandez; and great-granddaughter, Alexes Hernandez; siblings, Santiago Hernandez, Lucy Puckett, and Eloisa Hernandez. Services will be Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Service. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 505-275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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HUETTER -- Charlotte L. Huetter, 82, passed away on May 5, 2008, in Rio Rancho. She was born to Jesse and Emma Lee Wilder, March 4, 1926, in West Frankfort, Illinois. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Fred J. Huetter, in March 2000. She is survived by her son, Rick Huetter (Rebekah); and her daughter, Nancy McGarity (Tim); nine grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. There will be a private family Interment on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192 www.danielsfuneral.com
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JACKSON -- Thurman E. (Jack) Jackson, 89, peacefully passed this world on Monday, May 5, 2008. A 48-year Albuquerque resident, he is survived by his loving daughter Terry L. Jackson and son-in-law James W. Gustafson both of Albuquerque; brother Archie G. Jackson of South Laguna Beach, CA; sister Velma Taber-Estes of Lee, IL; nephews Ronald R. Redding, Michael S. Jackson, and Gary A. Taber, and one niece, Candice J. Burroughs; two stepbrothers-in-law; and countless neighbors and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him, and will always remember his zest for life and quick comebacks. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 63 years, Virginia, and his parents, Archie and Alma Jackson. After graduation from Kansas State Teachers College in 1941, Jack fulfilled his dream of flying, and served during WWII in the Army Air Corps as a First Lieutenant attached to the 49th Fighter Group. As a Fighter Pilot in both P-40s and P-47s, he flew combat missions in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. For being wounded in action he was awarded the Purple Heart and was also the recipient of Bronze Stars for the Papua and New Guinea Campaigns. After separation from the service, Jack and Virginia both attended the University of Denver on the GI Bill with Jack receiving his MBA in 1947. He joined the (now) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), moving his family to Los Alamos, NM. Various assignments led the Jackson's back to New Mexico in 1960 where Jack retired after more than 30 years with the DOE in 1977 as Chief of the Audit Branch. Jack was a hunter and avid fisherman, but his real love was sports, having been an athlete himself in his younger years. He followed college basketball on a national level, but supported the Lobos from his reserved seats in the Pit for 40 years. Although he and Virginia traveled the world, he never missed an evening walk with his faithful companion Maggie, to patrol the neighborhood where the Jackson's lived for 25 years. A brief Service will be held at on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. The procession to Santa Fe will leave the family home around 12:30 p.m. with the Patriot Guard Riders leading the group. Participants are asked to arrive around noon. A Celebration of Jack's life will be held at the family home upon our return to Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Jack to be made to the UNM Foundation supporting the Virginia S. Jackson Endowed Scholarship in Nursing and sent to the UNM College of Nursing Development Office, MSC 095350, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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KEEFE -- Dennis C., 71, artist, sculptor, blacksmith, craftsman, and jeweler died March 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Susan; and his daughter, Katleen. Private Services were held.
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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
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LOPEZ -- Florentina "Tina" Lopez, 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed Friday, May 9, 2008. She is survived by her only daughter, Maida Casaus and husband, Victor, of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Dr. Michael Casaus and wife, Wendy, Donna Lanigan and husband, Michael; four great-grandchildren, Dr. Dana Casaus, Lauren Casaus, Kendall Lanigan, and Caitlin Lanigan; two half-brothers; and two half-sisters. Tina was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; and four sisters. She was born on December 9, 1912, one month before New Mexico became a state, in Puerto de Luna, NM to Francisco and Juanita (Madrid) Padilla. Tina married Pablo Lopez in 1929 and they spent 63 wonderful years together until his death in 1994. She was a long time member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church until after her husband died when she became a member of Risen Savior Catholic Community. Tina was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 3:30 pm to 4:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Risen Savior Catholic Community, Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kendall Lanigan, Lauren Casaus, Linda Padilla, Evelyn Rivera, Patsy Avila, and Linda Sabatella. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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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, Barbara 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.
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MONTOYA -- Manuel Montoya, age 81, beloved father, grandfather and brother was called to Eternal Life, Thursday, May 8, 2008, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Cuba, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Delcida Montoya; a daughter, Cathy Montoya; parents, Jesus Maria and Isidorita Montoya; sisters, Sister Consuelo Montoya, Tomasita Romero, and Candalaria Montoya; and a brother, Leandro Montoya. Manuel is survived by his loving children, Manuel Montoya and wife Christy, Adela Lucero and husband Arthur, Frances Jacquez and husband Danny, Connie Shapiro and husband Phil, Sylvia Delph and husband Charles, Stephanie Phipps and Mark Sitrin; his grandsons, Tony, Chris, Robert and Steven Lucero, Matthew Montoya, Tim Jacquez, Adam and Alex Shapiro, C.J. and Gabril Delph, Aaron and Nicholas Phipps; granddaughters, Cathy Padilla, Danielle Jacquez, Renee and Chantel Montoya; great-grandsons, Joshua, Kyle, Christopher, and Mike Lucero; great-granddaughters, Alexis Lucero and Marissa Watson; sisters, Emma Salazar, Epifania Sandoval, Elizaida Herrera, Sister Mary Agnes Montoya, Gloria Garcia and Cipi Baca; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Manuel will be greatly missed by all. Visitations will be today (Saturday, May 10, 2008) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services-Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Another Rosary will be recited Sunday evening, May 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Cuba, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning, May 12, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Cuba, NM. Interment will follow at the family ranch in Cuba, NM. Pallbearers will be Tony Lucero, Robert Lucero, Steven Lucero, Tim Jacquez, Matthew Montoya, Adam Shapiro, and Nicholas Phipps. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW (505) 898-3160 www.danielsfuneral.com
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POULSON -- Darla Raye Poulson, 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963 and a longtime, Sanford, CO resident, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 as a result of an auto accident. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert Poulson, of Albuquerque; children, Michael Poulson and wife, Simone of Mesa, AZ, Paula Calander and husband, Lance of El Paso, TX, Ronald Poulson and wife, Holly of Jemez Springs, NM, and Richard Poulson and wife, Kim of Smithfield, UT; 13 grandchildren; siblings, Tom Crowther and wife, LuAnn of Sandy, UT, Marlene Crowther and husband, Mark of Sanford, CO, and Keith Crowther and wife, Lorrie of Sanford; brother-in-law, Ron Simpson of Sanford; as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews and many friends. Darla Raye was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Q and Verla (Bagwell) Crowther; and sister, Loreen "Jo" Simpson. She was born on August 9, 1939 in Manassa, CO and graduated from Sanford High School. Darla Raye and Robert Poulson were married in the Salt Lake Temple in August of 1957. After settling in Albuquerque she worked as a bookkeeper and legal secretary. She retired in 2006. Darla Raye was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafts, making candy and more than anything, spending time with her family. Darla Raye was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, El Dorado Ward, 4109 Eubank Blvd. NE, Monday, May 12, 2008, 2:30 p.m. Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Relief Society Room at the church. Interment will take place in the Sanford Cemetery, Sanford, CO Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Darla Raye's name to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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