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BREWER -- Ella Louise Brewer passed away on May 19, 2008 in Green Valley, AZ at the age of 86; preceeded by her husband of 49 years, James Brewer. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque. Louise is survived by her son, Dennis C. Brewer and daughter, Sherri L. Sollars. She has four grandchildren, Stephen C. Brewer, Lisa L. Chapman, James L. Sollars, and Sara D. Sollars. A memorial service will be held in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The service will be held at Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd. NE. She was loved by all and will be missed very much by her family until the day we all reunite and join hands with our LORD.
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CORONA -- Jacob Florencio Corona, 27, the family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude to Dr. Edward Libby, the staff at UNMs 5-East, and The Cancer Center for their loving care of Jacob. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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EIFFERT -- Alice Wilma Eiffert, age 92, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at home, in Albuquerque. Born on January 18, 1916, in Moline, Kansas, Alice was the only child of Carl and Mollie (Cupp) Tilton. When she was three, the family moved to Roswell, NM. She had fond memories of enjoying the summers there, when she could roller skate all over town and buy vegetables from vendors who would come directly to her street with their horse-drawn carts. At the age of five when her parents gave her a piano, she started her lifelong interest in music, and spent every spare moment practicing. By the time she was in high school, she regularly played the piano to accompany soloists, instrumentalists, and choirs. As her family lived across the street from the Roswell Women's Club, and within a block of 4 churches, she kept busy supporting their music programs. At her high school graduation, in 1933, she accompanied several of the student choirs in their performances. As her plans for college were delayed due to the Great Depression, she looked for just the right music program emphasizing piano and organ. She found this at the College of the Pacific (now the University of Pacific) from which she received a Bachelors in Music in 1939. While there, she made many lifelong friendships, from her music activities and from her involvement in the Epsilon Lambda Sigma Sorority (later merging with Delta Gamma). After college, she taught music in the public school systems, in Fallon, NV, for one year, in Colusa, CA, for two years, and for one year, in Salinas, CA. In July 1943, Alice married Dr. Kenneth P. Eiffert, who was then a Captain in the Army Air Force Dental Corps and stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. When Ken was reassigned to the Santa Ana Air Base in California, the newlyweds resided on Balboa Island, near Newport. They loved Balboa Island, and after the war, returned several times for vacations. After the war, the couple returned to Albuquerque, and Alice played as interim or guest organist at various churches. From the late 1940's, Alice was the primary organist for Monte Vista Christian Church in Albuquerque; a position she loved for over 20 years. In 1967, she also started serving as an interim organist at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, and ultimately became the primary organist. Her role and title sometimes varied according to the needs of the church's music programs, but for the most part she was the primary organist until her retirement in December, 1991. Over the 4 decades, Alice played for countless weddings, funerals, church services, and Christmas Eve programs, worked with a wide range of musicians, choir directors and church staff, and took very seriously her music and the role it played in worship services. She was always delighted that sometimes many years later, couples would remind her that she had played for their weddings, and was even more delighted when she played for the weddings of their children. As with any church organist, she had to survive church politics, litany changes, different styles of musical directors, late wedding parties, ciphers in the organ pipes, and practicing in her winter coat in churches with no heat. She was always grateful for the opportunity to play her beloved organ. Alice was active in a number of organizations. These included the American Guild of Organists (AGO), Mu Phi Epsilon- an honorary music sorority, her college sorority Delta Gamma, the Albuquerque Dental Auxiliary, and the women's philanthropic organization, P. E. O. International, into which she was initiated in November, 1968. She supported the symphony, and hosted musical performances in her home. Alice's first priority, however, was her family. In the years before foods were labeled with their ingredients, she did research, and figured out how to cook and deal with the crazy food allergies of her husband and son. When her husband Ken was affected by cancer, she spent that difficult time caring for him, accompanying him on trips to specialists, and making special foods for him. Dr. Eiffert passed away in March, 1990. Alice insisted on strong coffee, loved ice coffee decades before Starbucks ever thought of it, disparaged tea, put green chili on almost anything, and made a great peach pie. She enjoyed her travels to Hawaii, Europe, Canada, and to San Diego, California, to visit her son, daughter-in-law, Leslie, and granddaughter, Suzy. When her health began to decline, Alice lived for several years in San Diego, before returning to her beloved home and beloved New Mexico. She was never entirely happy away from the Sandia Mountains and the bright blue New Mexico sky. Survivors include her son, Bill Eiffert and his wife, Leslie Hodge; and granddaughter, Suzy Eiffert, all of San Diego, Ca. Alice's family extends our sincere thanks to Kathy Johnson, PA from the UNM Health Services, and especially to Curtis and Carmen Hudson, for their wonderful care of Alice in her last years. They are proof that angels exist. A Visitation for Alice will be 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 31, at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, (505) 265-7628. A Memorial Service, conducted by Pastor David Phillips, will follow immediately thereafter at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, in Albuquerque. 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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FREEMAN -- Donald Edward 1942 - 2008 Donald Edward Freeman, age 65, a resident of Albuquerque, died on May 26, 2008 at the home of his son in Los Lunas. He was the third of four children born in Benton, Illinois to Earl "Roy" Freeman and Mary Burzynski Freeman. The family moved to Arkansas for a few years before moving to Albuquerque in 1955. Don graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1960 and joined the Navy with his twin brother, Ronald. They served together until their release in 1963. Don married Anna Ulibarri in 1965 and that union brought two children. He married Sheila Hemingway in 1984. Don served as an Albuquerque Police Department Officer before joining the Teamsters and driving for Trailways and eventually, retiring from Yellow Freight. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Don was preceded in death by his father in 1964, his mother in 2000, his older brother, Lawrence "Larry" in 2000 and his twin brother, Ronald in 1989. He is survived by two children, Earl Freeman and Gaylene of Los Lunas and Annamaria Costlow and Wendell Upton of Moriarty; sister, Karen McCaslin and Loren of Floyd, NM; four grandchildren, Amanda, Shantell, Christy and Joshua; five step-grandchildren, Debbie, Christina, Simon, Rippen and Brody and one great-grandchild, Angelina. Also surviving are a niece and nephew, Dawn and Robert of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. A Celebration of Don's Life will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave. He will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with honors provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
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GRAPEL -- Lois N "Lindy" Grapel, 84, died peacefully May 26, 2008. She is survived by her children, Kristina Grapel of Albuquerque, John Grapel and wife, Carey of Denver and Marianne Vaive and husband, Matt also of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Angie Ward and husband, Clint, David Vantress, Genevieve Vaive and Joshua Vaive; great- grandchildren, Devin and Tyler Ward and Alana Vantress. Lois is also survived by her sisters, Cleo Lenz and husband, Charlie, Joan Brill and husband, Willard and Mary Beth Schultz and husband, William (Beaver); and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Mrs. Grapel was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Verna Dams; her grandson, Jeremiah Vaive; and her son, David. Lindy was born in Tomah, WI on August 24, 1923. She was raised on her parents farm with her three sisters. She was honored as a co- valedictorian for her 1941 graduating class. Her nickname "Lindy" came from her initials LND, the way she signed while working at the railroad. She married Carl Grapel and they eventually made Albuquerque their home. After moving to Albuquerque she was very active as a volunteer with the Democratic Party at the precinct, ward, county and state levels, member of St Luke's Lutheran Church, was involved with friends of The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, did docent work for the Natural History Museum during its early years, was on the advisory board of the Albuquerque Public Library, was a Master Gardener & Bird Watcher especially the Bosque del Apache. Mrs. Grapel was a firm believer in daily exercise, loved walking. When she moved to La Vida Llena she continued her daily exercise, was a volunteer in the library, and exercise room, was a member of the choir and worked as a voter registrar. A memorial service will be Monday, 10:00 a.m., June 2, 2008, at La Vida Llena. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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GUTIERREZ -- Pedro "Pete" Gutierrez, 83 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He was a very devoted member of San Jose Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Lucia Gutierrez and his brothers, Gonzalo and Isidro Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife, Estella; his children, Larry Jaquez, Raymond Gutierrez and wife, Mary Margaret, Steve Gutierrez, Michael Gutierrez, Sr. and wife, Maria, Tony Gutierrez and fiance, Monica, Linda Gomez and husband, Mario, Charlene Abrego and husband, Raymundo, Laura Medina and husband, Omar, Daniel Gutierrez and wife, Monica, Llubia Gutierrez and husband, Jorge, Carlos Gutierrez, Jasmine Gutierrez; 29 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, his sisters, Elvira Moreno, Gloria Rivas and husband, Francisco and Pauline Garcia and many nieces and nephews. Pedro will be greatly missed by his loving family. Pedro served in the United States Armed Forces in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a former Justice of the Peace and a Bailiff for the Juvenile Courts. Visitation will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Daniels Family Funeral Services - Garcia Mortuary, in the 8th Street Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. also at San Jose with interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ilario Jaquez, Peter, David Steven, Daniel and Carlos Gutierrez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Daniel Gutierrez and Michael Gutierrez, Jr. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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HERNANDEZ -- Virginia A. The family of Virginia (Virgie) A. Hernandez wishes to express their sincere appreciation to their family and friends who were so kind and supportive during this time. Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated. A special thanks to Father Joseph Vanderholt of Immaculate Conception Parish and to Father George V. Salazar of Immaculate Conception Church of Las Vegas, New Mexico, co-celebrants of the funeral mass, to Deacon Manuel Montoya and wife, Eileen for the reciting the rosary. Also to Vista Care Hospice for their care of Virginia and to the staff at French Mortuary.
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HUDSON -- George Leon Hudson was born on March 14, 1948, he passed away on May 28, 2008. Leon was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a Cryptologic Technician. After his retirement he earned his B.A. in Medical Arts from Chapman University. Until his death he worked in various capacities at the V. A. George had many hobbies and interests. He was a loyal son, husband, father, and friend. George was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. He is survived by the love of his life his wife, Kathy Mae; daughters, Tara Shaw, Carrie Brackett, Heather Nelson (Jonah), and Destini Hudson; four grandchildren; father, George H. Hudson; brother, Paul G. (Cheryl). He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine P. Hudson. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, Academy Heights Ward, 1100 Montano Dr., NW on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Monday, June 2, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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KOCH -- Marilyn J. Koch was born on 3/30/1951 in Santa Fe, NM to Sumner Stanley Koch and Margaret Tucker Koch. She passed away at her home in Bernalillo, NM on Friday, January 4, 2008. Our adored mama, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and friend departed her life as she embodied it -- brimming with grace and wonder. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Sunday, June 8th at 3:30 p.m. at the University of New Mexico Alumni Memorial Chapel. A reception will follow at the Hibben Center Atrium (also on the UNM campus). For further information please call (505) 867-1622.
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LEONARD -- Betty Jo Leonard passed on peacefully Saturday, May 24th 2008. She was born January 20th, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas, to James and Adah Starkey. Betty was raised by her loving grandparents, Thomas and Luella Starkey, in Hennessey, Oklahoma and later studied business at Oklahoma State. She was almost a native New Mexican, for more than 60 years. Betty married and raised two daughters, Terri Ann Wenk and Leslie Jo Davis. She helped build a very successful business, Leonard Tire Company and retired in 1983. Betty is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Doug Davis; granddaughters, Stevie and her husband, James Abrusci, Shea and her husband, Kaveh Najafi, Chelsea Jo Davis; grandson, Beau Priest and three beautiful great-grandchildren, Emily and Katie Abrusci and William Priest. She was preceded in death by daughter, Terri Wenk in November 2007. Betty was a member of Christ Community Fellowship. She was involved in many philanthropic projects. She was a member of Assistance League since 1990. She was also a member of the Old Town Merchants Association. Her remarkable attention to detail and exceptional business skills helped secure and buy the Blue Portal building in Old Town. She was a cochairman for the International Barbie Convention, held in Albuquerque. Betty loved traveling around the world with her dear friends, cheering her Lobos on, and playing every kind of table game. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 31st, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Christ Community Fellowship located at 5908 Anaheim N.E. A celebration of her life will follow at Cindy Harris' home; directions will be given at the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty's name to Christ Community Fellowship, Assistance League of Albuquerque, or the charity of your choice.
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