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ARGERES -- May Weiselberg Argeres, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died June 17, 2008. She was born in Paterson, NJ, to Simcha and Freyda Zeisel Weiselberg. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Erika Argeres DVM of Albuquerque, Stacey Teuber and husband, Dean of Thornton, CO; son, David Greer and wife, Kathryn of Albuquerque; four grandchildren; brother, Max Weiselberg. May was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, William Argeres in 2007. Graveside Service has taken place. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary University Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Total Community Care (Pace Program) 904-A Las Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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ARMIJO -- Benjamin Armijo Jr., 52, a life long resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord, on June 20, 2008. He was a life long member of the Catholic Church, and a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his children, Monica Triana and husband Patrick, Adam Armijo and wife Kellie, Matthew Armijo and Olivia Armijo, mother of his children; grandchildren, Patrick, Alyssa, Kassandra, D'Andra, Xavior and Shawn, his mother, Emma Armijo; his brothers and sisters, Mary Padilla, Frances Baca and husband Daniel, Jerry Armijo and wife Irene, Betty Beall, Andrew Armijo, Eileen Romero and Roberta Gutierrez and husband Mario. His in-laws, Ernest and Rosie Chavez, He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Armijo; and a sister, Annette Armijo. He enjoyed fishing, bicycle riding, playing his guitar, and enjoyed music. He will be missed by his loving family. Rosary will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Eighth Street Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5300 Phoenix Ave. NE. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Triana, Niko Gutierrez, Mariano Gutierrez and Aaron Romero. Honorary pallbearers will be Xavior and Shawn Armijo. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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BACA -- Leo Baca. The family of Leo Baca would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care, and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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BLAND -- Debora Sue Bland was born January 31, 1954 and passed away June 12, 2008. Arrangements are in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
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CORBIN -- Alene Corbin passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008. She is preceded in death by one son, Wayne Stiles. She is survived by her husand, Albert Corbin and children; Sally Hay, Kay Matheson and husband, Gary and Charles Soneson. She is also survived by her step daughters; Kathleen Corbin, Ellen Paz and husband, Jerry, and Carol Corbin; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. She is survived also by her brother, Robert Lake. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Carlisle Chapel, 3113 Carlisle Blvd., NE, Albuquerque with Gary Matheson officiating and with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Michael McDevitt, Gary Matheson, Brett Matheson, Robert Lake, and Charles Soneson. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice. 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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FINCHER -- Lula Mae Cornelia Fincher (AKA Lola May Montoya), 81, was a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years. Born May 16, 1927 and passed Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Beloved mother of four, James Wilson Gurley, Sylvia Carol Doss, Veronica Ann Doss, and Terry David Raines; grandmother of five; and great-grandmother of three. Lola was a friendly, out-going person who always went out of her way to help others. Lola loved red roses, hummingbirds, pugs, angels, roosters, and chickens. Lola's hobbies were reading, gardening, and cooking. She will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Thursday, June 26, 2008, 4:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St. NE, 764-2900
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HERRERA -- Albert J. Herrera, 88, a resident of Albuquerque passed away June 21, 2008. Mr. Herrera is survived by his sons, Kenneth Herrera and Linda LaJuennesse, Ronald A. Herrera and wife, Martha, Anthony L. Herrera and wife, Phyllis; one brother, Ramon Herrera and wife, Rosella; four grandchildren, Tina M. Herrera, Marquita A. Herrera, Nathan R. Herrera, Eric M. Herrera; nieces and nephews, Charlotte Flinn, Daniel Pohl, Michael Pohl, Jerry R. Barboa, Donnell Montoya, Joanne Lespron and husband, Joe, Bernice Reed, Gabriel Herrera, Irene Otero and husband, Cruz, Charles Alvarez and wife, Pat, Diane Alvarez, Cynthia Schote and husband, Karl, Robert Alvarez and wife, Judy; many other extended family. Mr. Herrera was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; brother, Gabriel Herrera; sister, Eumelia Pohl; brother-in-law, Dennis Pohl; nephew, Phillip Herrera. Mr. Herrera was a member of the Catholic Church, and a veteran of the US Army during W.W.II and a Baatan Death March Survivor and spent three and a half years as a POW. Visitation will be Wednesday in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Thursday in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelon SW, at 9:00 a.m. with Fr. Bill Sanchez, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Michael Pohl, Jerry Barboa, John Chavez, Charles Alvarez, Ramon Herrera and Nathan R. Herrera. Honorary pallbearers will be Rafael Chavez, Jr., Hilario Chavez, Dan Pohl, Isidro Barboa, Donnell Montoya and Gabriel Herrera. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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HETES -- HELGA E. As each day passes we are filled with memories of your love and the joys of your blessed presence. May the glory of God enfold you and bring you to everlasting life. The light you put into our hearts will never dim. Happy Birthday Helgalein Your loving Ron and Family.
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LAZZELL -- RUE Memorial Service at Albuquerque Country Club Main Ballroom, 601 Laguna Blvd, SW Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benny Gilbert Scholarship Fund in care of: Farmers and Stockmens Bank, PO Box 488, Clayton, NM 88415 or Herzstein Memorial Museum, PO Box 75, Clayton, NM 88415.
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LEHMAN -- TED 1936 - 2008 Ted Lehman, age 71, a resident of Belen, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2008, after a day of fishing on the Chama River. Ted was born in Bridger, MT on November 17, 1936 to Henry and Dorothea Lehman. He graduated from New Mexico State University, and worked summers as a ranger in Yellowstone National Park. In 1965, he met Virginia Moore at a Young Republicans meeting in Tulsa, OK, and married her six weeks later. Ted worked all of his life as a physicist. He was well-respected and known in the scientific community. While he loved his work, he also loved fishing (rivers only), horse racing, and playing cards with his kids and poker with the boys. One of the boys and oldest friends, Dick Blattman, was fishing with him when he suffered and died from an aortic aneurysm. Ted's children and grandchildren brought him his greatest happiness. He was a father whose children knew everyday how much he loved them. Ted leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Virginia; his son and best friend, Matt Lehman and wife, Jamie; daughter, Robyn Robinson and husband, Jared and daughters, Kelly Lehman and Melissa Lehman. He is also survived by his five beloved grandchildren, Wyatt, Gunner, Rowdy and Raelynn Robinson; and his other set of eyes and ears, Allison Scott Garcia; brother, Carl Lehman and wife, Hilda; and his favorite mother-in-law, Mary Jane Moore. A Celebration of Ted's life will be held at the family home in Belen on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be in Ted's name to the Immanuel Lutheran School Fund, 300 Gold, SE, Albuquerque, NM. Ted/Dad/Bubba, you never stopped taking care of us, now is the time to rest and let our Lord take care of you. We will never forget you or what you taught us. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
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LUDI -- William T. Ludi, Jr., age 87, a well-known resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2008, at home after a lengthy illness. William was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Pina; his parents, William T. Ludi Sr., and Verenda "Bennie" Ludi; his sister Pita Madrid; brothers, Bobby, Tony, and Charlie Ludi and special friends Tom McElroy and Tony Leger. He is survived by his son, William T. Ludi, III and wife Helen; his daughters, Lori Campos and husband Pete; Dianne Ross and husband Dale of Rio Rancho, NM; Joanne Sanchez and husband Frank of Pendaries, NM; Kathryn Morga and husband Chuck and Karla Ludi of Albuquerque. His sisters Cecilia Baca of Longmont, Colorado; Ann Marie Archuleta and husband Richard; brother Mario Ludi and wife Angie of Albuquerque; and sister-in-law Margaret Ludi. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jackie Ludi-Darnell and husband Terry; Karin Ludi-Herrera and husband Jose, Sheila Ludi, Peter Campos, Amy Ross, Audrey Ross, Mark Ross, Stephen Sanchez, Kenneth Sanchez and wife Darlene, and Jennifer Sanchez. Great-grandchildren are Brittany, Trey, Ty Ludi-Darnell, Katlyn, Kayla, Reyes, Tristen Ludi-Herrera, Jordan Ludi, Alex Ross, Andreas, Enrico, Isabella, Sherri, Christy, and Willie Sanchez. In 1944, William and his father bought the established grocery store operated by Mr. George Herman. After about three years of operation, the Ludi's opened the bakery which contributed to the success and popularity of the store. William bought the store from his father in 1966 and expanded his business to include a Liquor Store, Laundromat, Mobile Home Park, and several rental properties. He retired in 1983 and his son William, III purchased the store and carried on the Ludi tradition. The store was sold outside of the family in 2001. William also continued to serve as a Bank Director of the 1st National Bank, now known as Community First Bank, since March 7, 1980. He was awarded "Business Man of the Year," by the Las Vegas-San Miguel Chamber of Commerce and in 1983 honored for 50 years of "Outstanding Business Service to the Community," by the Las Vegas Hispano Chamber of Commerce. William loved fishing and playing cards with his father and brothers, and was an avid baseball fan. After retirement he spent time travelling with his wife Pina as owners of Classic Travel & Tours. Serving as pallbearers are his grandsons Peter Campos, Mark Ross, Stephen Sanchez, Kenneth Sanchez, and nephews Tony Ludi, Paul Ludi, Gary Ludi and Victor Ludi. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Angel and Dan Perea. Rosary Services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at 9:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Community First Bank; P.O. Box 100; Las Vegas; NM; 87701, payable to the William Ludi, Jr. Memorial Fund. Proceeds will go to the Kryptonites Baseball Team. William Ludi, Jr. and his father, William (Chief) Ludi, Sr., were always strong supporters of youth and baseball. The Kryptonites are 13-14 year-old players from Las Vegas who belong to the Santa Fe AABC Baseball Program. This program allows the youth to continue to develop their love for baseball beyond Las Vegas' Little League Program. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home; 425-6551. Nelson Funeral Home 801 Douglas Avenue Las Vegas, NM 87701 (505) 425-6551
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MCCOY -- Stephanie Ann McCoy, 45, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008. She is survived by her children, Justin Saldana and Priscilla Weisent and husband, Charles; grandson, Gavin; mother, Patricia Shannon and husband, Allan; father, David G. McCoy; and brother, David B. McCoy. Private family services will be held. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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SAIS -- Greg Sais, 85, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008. He was a life long resident of New Mexico. Greg was born May 15, 1923 in Casa Colorada, NM, to Rafael and Louisa Sais. He is survived by his children David Sais and his wife Terri of Cheyenne, WY; Barbara Sais Mares and her husband Dr. Frank Mares, Dolores Sais Miera and her husband Joe, all of Albuquerque, NM; six grandchildren, Annette Sais-Suloff, and her husband Jeff of Laramie, Wyoming; Cristina Mares, Andrea Mares, Arianna Miera, Michael Greg Miera, and Raquel Miera all of Albuquerque, NM; one great-grandson, Colin Suloff; and three sisters, Emily Perea, Mary Chavez, Ana Lewis; one sister-in-law; Clara White; numerous nieces and nephews; and a loyal and faithful companion; Lola, his Lhasa Apso. Greg was preceded in death by his wife Mary of 57 years, in 2004. He was a veteran of WWII in the Army Aircorp, and long time member of Risen Savior Catholic Community Church, a fisherman, and loved crossword puzzles, and an avid reader and involved in politics. Visitation, Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 5-7 p.m., in the chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, on Wyoming, Rosary will be recited following the visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior with Burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 pm with honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to UNMH-Neuro Science Center 277-4503. Services are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
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SILVA -- Mary Ann (Anita) Silva, a life long resident of Albuquerque passed away June 21, 2008. She was born July 26, 1915. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio R. Silva; and a son, Rueben. She is survived by daughters, Ramona Little and husband Jimmie, Lydia Clark, Fedelina (Feathers) Cohn, all of Albuquerque, Nella Martinez and husband Tranquilino of Goodyear, AZ, Anita Perez and husband Joseph of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Manuel Silva and wife Gloria, Frank Silva and wife Norma, Ed Silva, and Larry Clark and wife Terri, all of Albuquerque, NM; six granddaughters, six grandsons, and 12 great- grandchildren. A Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at St. Francis Xavier Church. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday June 25, 2008 at St. Francis Xavier Church with Burial at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery following. Pallbearers will be grandsons Gary Silva, Michael Cohn, Mark Cohn, Aaron Silva, Adam Silva, great-grandson Dominic Silva. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
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SUAZO -- Dana Leigh Howey-Suazo, loving wife, mother and friend, 54, passed away in an accident, Thursday, June 19, 2008 on her way home from Colorado. She was born September 29, 1953 in Belen, NM a daughter of Hugh and JoAnn Howey. She married Silas V. Suazo, September 18, 1987 in Albuquerque. Survivors include her husband of Albuquerque; one son and one daughter; Miguel Suazo, San Diego, CA; Sarah P. Suazo, Albuquerque; two sisters; Sandy Kimmons, Albuquerque; Terrie and husband, Bob Gorrell, Placitas. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Warren Howey. A celebration of Dana's life will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna NE. with a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Walking In Circles, PO Box 626, Edgewood, NM 87015; or Barrett House, 10300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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TREANOR -- Catherine "Katie" Treanor, 80, passed away June 13, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born July 25, 1927 in Oskaloosa, IA, to the late Elmer and Catherine Parcel. Her first 50 years were spent in Iowa before moving to the Albuquerque area. Katie loved helping people and most of her career was spent in the health care industry. She enjoyed travel, bird watching, reading, politics, and spending time with her many friends and family. She is survived by her brother John Parcell; her children, Cynthia Kerr, Terry Kerr and wife, Becky, Melinda Mesina and husband, Frank; eleven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. There was a Memorial Service on Monday, June 23, 2008, at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. Arrangements were entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
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TURNER -- William "Billy" Glen Turner, 72, of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his children, Joni Ryan and husband Michael of Marysville, PA, Rodger Turner and wife Freda of Santa Fe, Daniel Turner of Albuquerque, and Lena Jojola of Albuquerque; a granddaughter, Whitney Turner of Clovis; two brothers, Everett Turner and wife Lynda of Mountainair, and Richard Pugh and wife Nancy of San Antonio, TX; two sisters, Wanda Barfield and husband Bill of Ardmore, OK, and Mary Jo Johnston of Armore, OK; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Billy was born in Glenflora, TX on May 25, 1936 to the late William Glen and Iva Lena (Lawler) Turner-Pugh. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Hurman Pugh. He grew up in the lower Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, near Edinburg. From the time he was very young, he had a devoted love for country music. Thus, his career started at age 14 and has continued until today. He also had a love for painting and his artistic nature is present in the many paintings with his family and friends today. His love for his family has been evident thru the many years. A Funeral Service will be held for Billy on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary-University Chapel, with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue June 24, 2008