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ARCHULETA -- Phillip E. Archuleta, 76, long time resident of Albuquerque, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He is survived by his children; sons, John G. Archuleta and Don M. Archuleta and his wife Mary; daughter Lisa M. Marable and her husband Ernie; grandchildren, Tasha, Tyler, Tommy, Nina and Mia; sister Helen Ridley and her husband Richard and brothers, Cecilio Archuleta, Jr. and his wife Maria and Albert Archuleta and his wife Gloria. Phillip was preceded in death by his loving wife Rose. He retired from the United States Federal Government with 35 years of service and proudly served his country with the United States Army. There is not enough words to say what a wonderful father he was to his children, and how loyal and faithful he was to his wife. Friends and family may visit Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. location, with Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2008 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, corner of Lomas and Tennesse, with Burial following at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Phillip at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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BOWEN -- Danny June 17, 1956 - December 11, 2007 Dad/husband, it has been a whole year without you and it seems like eternity. We know you are in heaven with our dear lord, and how blessed we are to have a guardian angel like you. Dad we miss you dearly and love you with all of our hearts. Love always your daughters April, and Tanya, your sons Danny and Matthew and your wife Lorraine.
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BULLER -- Elsie M. Buller, 90, passed away on November 23, 2008. Memorial Service was held Monday, December 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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COEN -- Raymond Lewis "Russ" Coen, 80, born December 19, 1927, passed peacefully at home Monday, December 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rose Marie (Dudy) Coen; daughters, Pamela K. Wigal and husband, Ben, and Janet Marie Coen; grand-daughter, Pamela Marie Aaron; his mother, Laura Coen; and sisters, Rosalee and Carol. He is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 611 for 55 years, and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 2:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE, with Entombment to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Russ at RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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DEWEY -- Alpha Lee Smith Dewey, an Albuquerque native, passed away at her Pinetop, Arizona residence after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, December 4, 2008. She was born on August 26, 1952 in Albuquerque to Richard and Olivia (Montoya) Smith. Alpha graduated from Del Norte High School, attended Business College and subsequently worked in several businesses over her career in Albuquerque. She and Ted, her husband of 31 years, lived in several locations in the southwest US following his career path and finally settled in the mountain town of Pinetop, Arizona. Alpha was an animal lover, and was always rescuing new pets of every ilk! To be greeted at her door by a parrot, dog, or cat (or several!) was the expected, not the unusual! Alpha was greatly loved and will be missed intensely. She is survived by her husband Ted of Pinetop, Arizona; her mother, Olivia Smith of Albuquerque; her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Chuck Donahue of Albuquerque, and her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Betty Smith of Shawnee, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Reina Gardner, Maureen Kirby, Christina Peacock, Meghan Donahue, Kelly Williams, Kimberly Smith, and Richie Smith. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Society of NM, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Alpha at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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FREGIA -- Kelly N. Fregia, 52, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was a very caring and compassionate man. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, dad and partner. Kelly retired from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in 2002 and returned to work for the BCSO Court Services in 2004. He was a dedicated officer and passionate about his career in law enforcement and was very well respected by his peers. He was a true, second generation Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by the love of his life and soulmate Stephanie; son, Nick and his companion Kari and her daughter Larissa; dad, Kelly L.; sisters, Minnie Jo and her husband Jeff, LeeAnn and her partner Frank; nieces, Trudy, Lena and her husband Jason; nephew Scott; great-nieces and nephews, Jeffrey, JJ, Madison, Sequoia, Emma and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and his many loyal brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Kelly was preceded in death by his loving mom, Betty Jo. If you would like to donate to an organization in Kelly's memory, he would have requested the 10-82 Foundation which supports law enforcement officers who need assistance due to illness or tragedies. Kelly was very humbled and grateful for the donation he received from this organization, 10-82 Foundation, 1101 Cielo Vista Del Norte, Corrales, NM 87048. Kelly's life is best remembered by his favorite phrase: Live well, Laugh often, Love much. Friends may visit Kelly on Thursday, December 11, 2008, 4:00 pm - 8:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas location. Service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Kelly at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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GUFFEY -- Bruce Edwin Guffey, 82, a resident of NM since 1957, died December 2, 2008 at his home. He was born in Southland, Nebraska on November 7, 1926 to Edwin and Esther Guffey. Although he was born in Nebraska, Guffey was raised in El Paso, Texas where he joined the US Navy and served proudly during WWII. Upon his return he enrolled in the University of Nebraska and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Husbandry. Guffey was a jack of all trades and entrepreneur for awhile until he went to work for Mountain Bell where he retired after 22 years of service in Roswell, Clovis, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. Most importantly, Guffey was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Guffey; eight children; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a member of Toastmasters, an active political advocate, loved outdoor and water sports and lived to play golf. A celebration of Guffey's life will be Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at the Desert Greens Golf Course, 10035 Country Club Lane NW (in Paradise Hills). Please visit our on-line guest book for "Guff" at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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GUTIERREZ -- Ramon Ricardo Gutierrez. Mass will be Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church. Enichement will be Friday 3:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Please visit Ramon's online guestbook at Reflectionoflife.com The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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HAGER -- Frank Hager was born in Pilot Point, Texas on Thursday, November 1, 1928, All Saint's Day, and though he wasn't a saint in every sense of the word, he was a true saint to his family and friends. He passed away on Monday evening, December 8, 2008. He spent most of his early years in Oklahoma, and moved to Dumas, Texas, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Dru Brown. Their relationship has endured for over sixty years. They moved to Albuquerque in 1949 and started their own business, Hager Lawn Sprinkler. After a seven year period spent in South Carolina where Frank worked on the Savannah River Project, they returned to Albuquerque in 1959 to resume with the irrigation company. Over the years many parks, schools, and golf courses including UNM South were watered with systems installed by Frank's company. They lived in Farmington for a number of years where Frank worked on the power plants. On their return to Albuquerque he designed and built Roll'n Home Park which has flourished for thirty five years. Frank was active in many community organizations especially the Ballut Abyad Shrine where he was a member and captain of the Shrine Patrol and on the Fez Club Committee. He enjoyed driving the old fire truck in recent years. He was also Hospital Chairman for 20 years and coordinated mini-clinics for crippled children and arranged travel for many to the Los Angeles Shrine Hospital for free treatment. He was a member of the Board of Directors of that hospital for eight years. He was a member of the Shriners of North America, the Masonic Lodge Temple 60, the Royal Order of Jesters, the Albuquerque Rotary Club, and the New Mexico Pipe Trades Local 412. He was also a lifetime Democrat and supporter of the party. Frank is survived by wife, Dru; three children, Noel Hager and wife, Susan, Renee Claffy, and Brent Hager and wife, Kim; grand children, Gina Sims and husband, Scott, Cara Claffy, Evan Hager and wife, Sovereign, Todd and Sarah Hager, Bonnie and Lexi Hager; great-grandchildren, Zach, Ava and Grant Sims. Also surviving are Frank's sisters, Movis Butler and Collette Hager. Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was generous and helpful to one and all. He will be greatly missed. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, University Chapel, on Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Ballut Abyad Shrine Center, 6600 Zuni SE, on Monday, December 15, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Frank's name to the Crippled Children's Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or Cal Farley's Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174-0001. Please visit our online guestbook for Frank at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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HERRERA -- Garry Herrera, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, December 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Adeline; daughters Christina and Angela; parents Joe and Fran Herrera; his brother Larry Dean; his sister Pam Bower; and nephew Shane; in addition to many aunts, uncles and cousins. Garry proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a kind generous soul who will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Meals on Wheels. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at John 23rd Catholic Community Church at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 also at John 23rd Catholic Community Church at 11:00 a.m., with interment in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Garry's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-884-1188
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JARAMILLO -- Lilly Jaramillo, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was born in San Rafael, NM on July 9, 1935. She is survived by her husband Adelino Jaramillo; daughters Gloria Padilla and Barbara Griego, husband Sammy; sons Billy Jaramillo, John Jaramillo, and Tony Jaramillo; two sisters Luvie Jaramillo, husband Cory, and Melba Guzman; and seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, with memorial mass following at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW. Please visit our online guest book for Lilly at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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KELSEY -- Barbara L. Kelsey, age 64 of Albuquerque, NM, was called to be with our Lord, Thursday December 4, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, David H. Kelsey and her daughter, Elizabeth Kelsey; stepsons, Tom and Kevin Kelsey, their spouses and children. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Judy Kelsey and their children. Her siblings are Joe and Dorothy Penney; Pat and Edna Comiskey; Mary and Hebert Ludwig; Bill and Annie Comiskey; Dorothy Comiskey; Glenn and Brenda Comiskey; Jerry and Kevin Comiskey; Paul and Cynthia Comiskey; and Theresa and Harold O'Hayre. She leaves many nieces and nephews. Barbara was raised in Ennis, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. She was employed by the local Veterans Administration Regional Office from 1974 to 1984. She enjoyed many friends at Duke City Bridge Club. She was a member of both Risen Savior and John XXIII Catholic Communities. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE. She was loved by and will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, 6001 Marble, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Barbara at RememberTheirStory.com PROVERBS 31:10 "WHEN ONE FINDS A WORTHY WIFE, HER VALUE IS FAR BEYOND PEARLS." French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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KEMM -- Adelaide Juarros Kemm, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Adelaide was born September 18, 1921 the daughter of Juan Juarros and Adelina Alcon-Buck Arrivas on a homestead ranch in rural Mora County, New Mexico. During her youth on the ranch, Adelaide talked about jumping fences riding bareback, which alarmed the ranch hands. With three older sisters, she was delegated to operating the cream separator churning butter and making soap, never becoming comfortable in the kitchen. She made up for this with her green thumb. We joked that she could stick a two by four in the ground and a tree would grow out of it. She loved gardening and always had beautiful flowers. Married during World War II, Adelaide accompanied her husband to his duty stations with the Army Air Corps and the Air Force (which was formed on her birthday in 1947) until his retirement in 1968 in Albuquerque. Their travels took them to Washington state, Kansas, Idaho, California, Roswell, NM, Panama, Maine, New York, France, Germany, and Texas. She was active with the Officers Wives Club during the war and the NCO Wives Club after the war. The ideal military wife, Adelaide loved to travel. She was able to turn any place into a warm and welcoming home within hours of moving in and made the frequent transfers easier on her children by always encouraging us to look forward to seeing new and different places. She always told us that we were not losing friends, we were going to make new friends, a talent she had perfected. Adelaide was a founding member of St. Jude Parish in Paradise Hills and a member of the altar Society for many years. Always involved in her children's activities, she became a Girl Scout Troop leader in Germany, was a den mother for Paradise Hills Cub Scouts, a Room Mother at Sierra Vista Elementary, and was an active band parent at Cibola High School and for the UNM marching band. Adelaide loved to talk to people. She could walk into a roomful of strangers and have conversations with everyone, getting to know and make friends with many of them. She was charming, warm, and practical and had a marvelous and quirky sense of humor. Once, when asked with whom she had been on the phone for forty-five minutes, she replied "Oh, it was a wrong number". She is probably talking Dad's ear off right now. Adelaide was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Gilbert Kemm; brothers, Ricardo and Ralph (who died as a child); and sister Salome. She is survived by her four children, Gilbert R. Kemm of Rio Rancho, Pat K. Mann of Crawford, CO, Gloria K. Curry of Idaho Springs, CO, and Karl Joseph Kemm of Corpus Christi, TX; grandchildren, Michael, Michelle, Murisa, Christopher, Brian, Melissa, and Rebecca; great-grandchildren, Andrea Lynne, Brian, Brenna, Alanna, Caliegh, Armando, and Santos; siblings, Isabel Higbee, Adelina Padilla, and Juan Juarros of Colorado Springs, Benjamin Juarros of Albuquerque, and Estell Allen of Canyon, TX. A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will be on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
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KING -- Alice Marie Martin King, 78, of Stanley, NM passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM with her loving family beside her. Alice King, New Mexico's longest serving First Lady, was born to Kenneth and Audra (Farmer) in Moriarty, NM on May 13, 1930. Alice was a life long resident of Stanley, NM. She married Bruce King on June 1, 1947 at the Moriarty Baptist Church in Moriarty, NM. She has two sons, Bill and Gary; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Alice King has been one of the most powerful advocates for New Mexico children and families for over 30 years. As Chair of the Juvenile Justice Council, she worked closely with the Juvenile Justice Task Force to review the New Mexico Children's Code. She chaired the Governor's Task Force on Children and Families. This task force held many town meetings around the state and developed legislation that created the first-in-the-nation Children, Youth and Families Department. Alice King has also chaired many committees which led to a number of accomplishments in the field of education. She assembled and led a team of educators and scientists in developing a successful proposal for a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation for systemic change in Mathematics and Science Education. She led several summits on Education to develop strategies to address educational improvement. Mrs. King has served on the board of many charitable organizations, including New Mexico Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, March of Dimes, Special Olympics, Roadrunner Division of the Red Cross, All Faiths Receiving Home, the San Felipe Del Rio Children's Home, New Mexico Conference of Families, United Way of Albuquerque, New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation, and the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation. As a member of the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Boys Ranch, she spearheaded the effort that resulted in the establishment of the New Mexico Girls Ranch. She continued to be actively involved with this institution which provides a residential opportunity for adolescent women. She helped create and is the driving force behind the New Mexico Children's Foundation. As a parent, she was very active as a leader in her children's activities. She taught Sunday school for several age levels and was a 4-H leader for 14 years. She was also an active band parent. She was a Charter member and state official of the New Mexico Cowbelles, a national women's organization which promotes the livestock industry. Among the many awards Mrs. King has received are the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center Humanitarian Award, Distinguished Women Award from the University of New Mexico Alumni Association, the New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award, Woman of Distinction in the Field of Agriculture, Hope Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Outstanding Youth Advocate Award from Youth Development, Inc., Big Brothers/Big Sisters Recognition Award, and an Award from the New Mexico Conference on Aging. Mrs. King was the first inductee into the New Mexico Women's Hall of Fame. She has received an Honorary Associates Degree from Santa Fe Community College and an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from New Mexico State University. Alice is preceded in death by her parents; and granddaughter Caitlyn King. She is survived by her husband, Bruce King of Stanley, NM; two sons, Bill King of Stanley, NM and Gary King and his wife, Yolanda of Stanley, NM.; brother, Kenneth Martin of Moriarty, NM; sisters, Shirley Repass and her husband Bob of Moriarty, NM and Newlyn Witt of Barstow, CA; grandchildren, Becky and Tom Spindle, Jenny and Josh Caldes, Stacy King, and Eric and Cameron Anderson; and eight great grandchildren. Alice will lie in state at the New Mexico State Capital from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Funeral Service will be at the Moriarty High School Gym in Moriarty, NM on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., with Dr. Russell C. Lee officiating. Pallbearers are David King, Sam L. King, Jerry King, Kenneth Lloyd Martin, Robert Glenn Repass, Tom Spindle, Eric Anderson, and Josh Caldes. Honorary Pallbearers are Becky Spindle, Jenny Caldes, Stacy King, Amber Medlock, and David Pickard. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the NM Children's Foundation, NM Girls Ranch, or Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to: Harris-Hanlon Mortuary "Our Family Serving Your Family" (505)832-6130 www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com
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LOPEZ -- Agrepina E. Lopez, 97, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 9, 2008, with her family at her side. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her beloved daughters, Maria Garcia and husband, Emilio, Rosa Padilla and husband, Andy; her brother, Benjamin Esquibel and wife, Pauline; her granddaughters, Renee Padilla, Monica Reyes and husband, Oscar, Martinique Padilla; her grandsons, Jimmy Garcia, Benjamin Garcia and wife, Carla and Chris Lopez; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lopez was preceded in death by her daughter, Lovada Lopez; her sons, Richard Olguin and Tony Lopez. Mrs. Lopez was a member at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church in Old Town for over 50 years. Visitation will be Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel by Deacon Bob Lewis. Final visitation will be Friday morning at San Felipe Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Father Dennis Garcia, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Garcia, Oscar Reyes, Ben Esquibel, Alvin Esquibel, Ben Garcia and Dean Ramirez. Honorary pallbearers will be Renee Padilla, Monica Reyes, Martinique Padilla and Electra Reyes. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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MADRID -- Lizzie Madrid, age 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. Lizzie was born on September 9, 1925 in Placitas, NM to Eufelia (Baldonado) and Juan Valdez, and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ernie Madrid in February 2008, Gilbert Madrid in November 2008; and grandson, Jason Chavez. Lizzie is survived by her husband, Alex Madrid; her loving children, Dorothy Gutierrez and husband Victor, Mildred Madrid and Leonard Chavez, Alex Madrid and wife Georgia, Sandra Chavez and husband James, Pamela Madrid, and Jay Madrid and Kim Hardyman; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; and numerous extended family members and friends. Lizzie will be greatly missed by all. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo. Inurnment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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MALDONADO -- Clarence Maldonado Sr., 52, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 9, 2008. Mr. Maldonado is survived by his mother, Tina Maldonado; his fiancee, Julia Sanchez; his children, April Maldonado and fiance, Antonio, Clarence Maldonado Jr., and Jonathan Wittkofsky; children of his fiancee, Richard, Adelina, Krystal and Juan Maestas; his sisters, Lulu Turrietta and husband, Joe, Rosemary Maldonado, and Christina Maldonado; five grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Friday, December 12, 2008, at Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave. NW from 8:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 9:30 a.m., Pastor Bruno Alfieri, presider. Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Turrietta Jr., Reyes Garcia Jr., John Sanchez, Richard Maestas, Juan Maestas, and Jonathan Wittkofsky. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Turrietta and JoAnna Turrietta. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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MATUSZESKI -- Eleanor Sanchez Matuszeski, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Monday, December 8, 2008. She is survived by her son, Richard A. Matuszeski and wife Denise of Albuquerque; two grandsons, Ryan Anthony and Russell Aric, both of Albuquerque; sister, Margaret Cafarelli and husband Tony of Tempe, AZ; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Matt" Matuszeski; seven brothers and sisters; and her parents. She was the eighth of nine children born to Juan F. and Mariana Miera Sanchez on March 8, 1915 in Lemitar, NM. Eleanor received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of New Mexico. She taught Elementary school for 25 years. Eleanor loved to travel with her husband. When Matt was alive, they loved to socialize and dance at the Elks. She was a very loving and giving person, taking an active interest in her family and friends. Eleanor was a long time member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, helping to establish the elementary school. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A Rosary will be recited at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE, Thursday, December 11, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Assumption Elementary School, 815 Guaymas Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Eleanor at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MEACHAM -- Stewart Andrew August 18, 1962 - December 7, 2008 Beloved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, and Amazing Musician. No more wandering, now you can rest. No more pain, now you're at ease in the arms of Aunt Ceil, now you're at peace. So Rest Easy. You're Gone, But Not Forgotten.
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METZLER -- Frank Metzler, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2008 surrounded by his children and grandchildren at the Veteran's Hospital in Albuquerque. Herman Francis Metzler was born in Amarillo, TX on Tuesday, June 7, 1921 to Herman J. and Charlotte E. Metzler and was raised in Springerville, AZ. He attended the University of New Mexico from 1938-1943, where he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD one of the Navy's "Ninety Day Wonders". Frank enlisted in the Navy in 1942, just after the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the Pacific Basin as Chief Engineer on the Destroyer USS Hunt, escort to Admiral William Halsey's flagship, the USS Missouri. During the war, Frank was awarded a letter of commendation for his part in the rescue of 422 survivors of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin. In addition to his Commendation decoration, he also wore the American Defense and Asiatic-Pacific ribbons. Mr. Metzler married Shirley E. Bartlett in 1947 and raised a family of ten children. Frank was a licensed Professional Civil Engineer and lifetime member of the N.M. Professional Engineers & Surveyors, employed by the State of New Mexico and several private firms, however, the love of his life was cattle ranching. For 17 years, during the time of its founding, design and construction, Frank managed Paradise Community Services in Paradise Hills. "Pancho", as he was known to some of his close friends, raised cattle and horses in the areas of Bosque and Chama, NM and in the Manzano Mountains south of Albuquerque. Mr. Metzler is survived by his brother, Dr. Charles Metzler of Lubbock, TX; his sisters Alice Flournoy of San Diego, CA and Katherine Millard of Albuquerque; children, Charlotte L., John F., Caroline E., Gerald B., Anne T. Schaub, Thomas J., M. Katy, James A., Ross E., 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and his partner and friend Sara R. Casias. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Helen Eileen; and his dear mother and father, Charlotte Elizabeth and Herman Joseph. Services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Church in Tome, N.M., beginning with a viewing at 10:00 a.m., a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. with the Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Tome Cemetery and a reception at the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Immaculate Conception Church, 7 Church Loop, Tome, NM, 87060 or the New Mexico Boy's Ranch, 6209 Hendrix Rd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Frank at RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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MIERA -- Samuel Miera, age 78, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Sam brought love and laughter to all those around him and he will be greatly missed by family and friends. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., French Mortuary-Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, with Father Robert Lancaster, Celebrant. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery, 2957 Arenal SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105 Please visit our online guestbook for Samuel at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SKIDMORE -- Frank O. Skidmore Dad-We miss you and love you and Mom so much! - Your Girls
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STEPHENS -- Dr. Oscar "Wesley" Stephens III (Col. Ret.), 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Alice Stephens; children, Diana Lewis and husband, Michael, Gordon Stephens, and Sarah Stephens and husband, James Reynolds; stepchildren, Wendy Padilla and husband, Duane, Julie Ferguson and husband, John McRae, and Mindy Irvine and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Micah, Joshua and Barbara Joyce; brother, Alan Stephens and wife, Wendy; sister, Nancy Stephens; and several other extended family and friends. Dr. Stephens was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar II and Edythe Stephens. He graduated from Messick High School in Memphis, TN. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with his Bachelor's and Doctorate of Dentistry. Wesley joined the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and retired in 1982 as a Colonel. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Alice, a beloved father to his children, and a loving grandfather. He was a great poker player! He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He lived in New Mexico since 1973 and always wanted to move to NM because of the book, "The Cowboys." Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, December 11, 2008, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Should friends desire, please make contributions in Wesley's name to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Wesley at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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STEVENS -- Margaret Patricia Stevens a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away on Wednesday December 9, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Margaret was born August 20, 1929 in the town of Watertown, Massachusetts. She graduated from Waltham High School in 1947. Margaret moved to Hobbs New Mexico in 1948. Margaret is survived by daughter Diana Allan and her husband Robert Allan; son Ron Stevens and his fiancee Susan Plako, daughter Debra Ikeda and her husband Steve Ikeda; nine grandchildren Coshaun Allan Brownell, Natalie Potter, Brittany Allan, Jason O'Shea, Matt Stevens, Miles Stevens Shay Stevens Lesley Ikeda, Steven Ikeda; and four great-grandsons. Preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Stevens; son Roy C. Moore (Stevens); father and mother, James A. and Mary McDonald; father and mother in law Dr. Paul J. and Fay Z. Stevens. Viewing will be held at December 12, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services Palm Chapel 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., December 13, 2008 at Daniel's Family Funeral Services Palm Chapel Burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Pete Allan, Steve Ikeda, Steven Ikeda, Jerry Potter, Natalie Potter, Bill Stevens, Ron Stevens, and Coshaun Allan Brownell. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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TAFOYA -- IDA In Memory Of Ida Tafoya April 10, 1926 - December 11, 1993 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Your Loving Husband Onofre and Daughters Louise, Dora, Helen, and Families.
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WILLIAMS -- Edward Williams, 90, a resident of Albuquerque went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 5, 2008. Edward is predeceased by his son Richard Williams. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Dorothy Bryant, his children; Marvin Williams and wife Karen, Edna Williams, Edward Williams, Jr., Phillip Williams and Kenneth Williams, his four grandchildren; Adrian, Carla, Taylor, Hayley and Seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday December 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the Morningside Baptist Church located at 1201 Arno SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Interment will take place at a later date in a private family ceremony. Those who wish to send Condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Services are entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 505-243-5222
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