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HERREN -- Carole Herren went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2007 surrounded by her family and friends after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born November 28, 1943. She is survived by her mother, Caroline Herren; brother, Albert Herren and wife, Mary Beth and nephew, Will; brother, William (Bill) Herren and wife, Laurie and nephew, Albert F. Herren and wife, Deborah and children, Alyscia and Tiffany; niece, Carole Lynn Brown and husband, Kent and daughter, Summer. She was also survived by her uncle, William Herren and wife, Betty, from Ragland, Alabama; aunts, Freda Noto and Jane Arruda, both from Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Herren. Carole was a very caring and giving person who was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque and the Make a Wish Foundation and many other worthy organizations. Carole served in the banking community for 35 years. She worked in the human resource department and had the opportunity to interact with various branches throughout New Mexico and the western United States. She made many wonderful friends in her long career. She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of NM, 144 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or your favorite charity. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. til 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Service to be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel with Rev. William Lock officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

HOWEY -- Warren Allen Howey, 51, born September 24, 1956, passed away December 31, 2007, after a life-long struggle with disease. He is survived by a son, Joseph Paul Ulibarri (31); two granddaughters, Nicole Santini Ulibarri (13), and Autumn Call Ulibarri (12); sisters, Sandy Kimmons, husband John, Terrie Gorrell, husband Bob, and Dana Suazo, husband Silas. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh and Jo Ann Howey. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. A visitation will he held one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to Joy Junction 4500 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87125 (505) 877-6967 www.joyjunction.org. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

KIMMONS -- William "Bill" Kimmons, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, passed away on December 31, 2007. A determined and curious individual, Bill never allowed his disabilities to interfere with his zest for life. His interests included all things mechanical, children and animals. His family and friends were very important to him. Bill will be remembered for the smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye that could light up a room. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Kimmons, and siblings, Josephine and Richard Kimmons. He is survived by his loving sister, Mary Boning and husband, Terry; niece, Cherie DeFillippo, husband, Butch and their son, Chris; and nephew, Brett Boning, wife, Cassie, and their children, Caitlin and Bryce; and many who cared for Bill over the last fourteen years. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW with interment to follow at Sandia Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to RCI, Inc. 1111 Menaul Blvd. NE, 87107. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

KING -- Bayard LeRoy King, died in Albuquerque, January 1, 2008. Born in New York City, May 15, 1922, he attended St. Paul's School in Concord, NH and Harvard College. During WWII, King was an ambulance driver for the American Field Service in North Africa. He later served in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in North Africa and France, and was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Army. After the war, he was a Vice-Consul in the US State Department and became a Foreign Service officer assigned to Baghdad. He assumed similar posts in Australia, China, Mexico, Algeria, France, Latin America, Mali, and Congo/Kinshasa. He was Deputy Chief of Mission in Bamako and Kinshasa. He retired in 1975 after a final assignment with the State Department's Office of Intelligence in Washington D.C. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, two children by his first marriage, Alexandra King-Nastase and George Gordon King, currently the director of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe. Others who survive him include four grandchildren, Nicholas, Charlotte, Harry, and Marina. Service will be held Friday, January 4, 2008 at 6 p.m., St Chad's Episcopal Church. 7171 Tennyson Street, NE, Albuquerque, 87122. Donations may be made in his name to St. Chad's, or the Newport Reading Room, 29 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840.
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

KRANZ -- Roger V. Kranz passed away peacefully January 1, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born February 10, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Cecilia Kranz; sister, Ursula Heinz; and brother, Al Kranz. He is survived by his wife, Twyla; daughter, Paula and her husband, Stan Hall their children, April and Nicholas; son, Roger Kranz Jr. and his special friends, Eleanor, Kai and Kana Radius. He is also survived by his siblings, Adeline Flinthrop, Fred Kranz and Dennis Kranz of Wisconsin and Diana Dudding of Rio Rancho, NM; as well as many other relatives and friends. Roger was a talented athlete excelling in many sports including track, basketball, baseball and football. He came to New Mexico on a football scholarship to UNM where he proudly played for the Lobos. He went on to play professional football for the New England Patriots. Roger also honored his country by serving in the Air National Guard. After college he began a successful career in sales. For the last twenty plus years he has been employed with Rio Grande Drywall Supply. Roger was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had many other loves which included gardening, singing in the church choir, dancing, golf and being with family and friends. Known as "Big Rog" to many, his huge heart and radiant smile will be greatly missed. Viewing will take place from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. A Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday January 7, 2008 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise NW. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to United Way of Central New Mexico, 2340 Alamo SE 2nd Floor Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 247-3671 - or - Road Runner Food Bank, 2645 Baylor Drive SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 247-2052. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

LATTANZA -- John O. Lattanza, 50, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Mr. Lattanza was born on March 5, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Lattanza on this date six years ago. John graduated from West Mesa High School in 1975 and attended the University of New Mexico. He is survived by his daughters, Audrey and Lauryn of Scottsdale, AZ, his father, Roger Lattanza; brother, Roger Lattanza; sister, Rebecca and "best brother-in-law", Jack Groves, of Albuquerque; brother, Jeffrey and sister-in-law, Laura Lattanza of Santa Fe, NM; nieces, Elizabeth, Christee, and Victoria Lattanza, Kelly, Shannon and Courtney Groves, and Vanessa Atler; and devoted companion, Anna Alderete, of Los Lunas, NM. John worked for years in the lumber and construction business in Albuquerque. He enjoyed racquetball, water skiing, the outdoors and fly fishing. A kind and dear person, he will be missed by all he touched in life. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008 at the Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Los Lomas Blvd NE, on the University of New Mexico campus. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Victory Outreach, 905 Atrisco Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

LOPEZ -- Berlinda Maria Sanchez Lopez (Berley), The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Rosary and 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
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

MANASTER -- Thomas Manaster April 23, 1944 - January 4, 2001 "If the only prayer you say in your life is thank you, that would suffice." --Meister Eckhart, 13th Century mystic Thank you for Tom, Dave and Pat
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

MARTINEZ -- Marie Domie Martinez went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2008. She was a very creative woman who enjoyed reading, crocheting, quilting and gardening. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her husband, Frederick Martinez of 47 years, her two children, Dianne Barreras and husband, Albert, Rodney B. Martinez and wife, Susan; four grandchildren, Markus, Michelle, Samuel, and Jacob. She is also survived by her brother, Anselmo Giron and wife, Cora; and her sister, Neph Carrillo. Visitation will be held Friday, January 4, 2008 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Daniels Family Funeral Service - Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. also at the Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Road SW, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2008. Interment will take place in Veguita, NM. Pallbearers will be Markus Barreras, Albert Barreras, Adam Giron, Gene Giron, Leroy Vallez, David Harrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Giron, Scottie Giron. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

MCCARTHY -- Ruth L. McCarthy, 95, resident of Cuba, NM, and past longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Jacque Mangham and husband, Jim of Cuba, NM; grandchildren, Jerry Mangham and wife, Patty, and Kelly Van Havermaat and husband, Pete; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. McCarthy. Ruth was the last of her brothers and sisters in the Yearout family. She and her family have been residents of Albuquerque since 1925. She was an active member of the Adah Chapter and Daughters of the Nile and past Queen of the Nile. Services will be held Monday, January 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Should friends desire, please make contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rio Grande Division, All America Chapter 4125 -A Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008