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SENESCU -- Alexander Senescu, age 56, died suddenly Christmas Day. He was born in New York City and moved with his family to Albuquerque in 1964. He graduated from Highland High School and attended North Texas State University in Denton. Alex was a talented guitarist and had a life-long passion for music. He is survived by his mother, Betty Senescu; and brother, Alan Senescu, both of Albuquerque; and a sister, Cobey Senescu of Taos. He was predeceased in death by his father, Robert Alan Senescu. The family asks that Alex's many friends keep him alive in their hearts and memories. Friends are invited to gather for a celebration of his life on Friday, January 2, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Tennis Club of Albuquerque, 2901 Indian School Rd., N.E. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a favorite charity. Cremation took place at Direct Funeral Services.
        Published on: Tue December 30, 2008

SIEFERT -- John Douglas Siefert, a Las Vegas, New Mexico resident, died of a heart attack at Alta-Vista Regional Hospital, Friday, December 26, 2008. He was 66. John was born in Clovis, New Mexico to Tom A. and Ida C. Siefert on July 7, 1942. They named him John Douglas out of respect for a great WWII general. John was a resident of New Mexico all his life and graduated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a member of St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. He liked to drive big 18 wheel trucks and he grew up farming and ranching in New Mexico. He enjoyed exploring, camping, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom A. Seifert; mother, Ida C. Seifert; and brother, William S. Seifert. He is survived by one brother, Tom R. Seifert of Arboles, Colorado. A Graveside Service is planned at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM at Edith and Menaul on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. December 31, 2008.
        Published on: Tue December 30, 2008

THURMAN -- Glen Woodrow Thurman, DDS, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Jayne McDonald and husband, Randy; son, Fred Thurman and wife, Elsie; grandchildren, Griffin and Piper McDonald, Brady Thurman, Hunter Thurman and wife, Emily; and great-grandson, Mckinley Thurman. Glen was born on a farm in rural Nebraska, attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and lived in his home state until he joined the Navy and served during World War II in San Diego. After the war, a Navy buddy convinced Glen to come with him to New Mexico, where he met his wife, Sarah Jane Thurman. Glen made his home in Albuquerque, raised his family and had a successful dental practice for forty years. He was a life long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he and Sarah were active for many years. Services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Should friends desire, please make contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or a charity that holds special meaning for you. Please visit our online guestbook for Glen at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Tue December 30, 2008

TILLS -- Kathryn June Tills, 95, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, December 28, 2008. She is survived by her son, Jack Tills and wife Halli of Sandia Park; grandchildren, Lara Freidline and husband Mark of Oxford, OH and Matt Tills and wife Laura of Madison, WI; great-grandchildren, Samuel and August Tills and Jacob and Nina Freidline. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tills in 1982. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 12121 N. Hwy 14 in Cedar Crest. Interment will be at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran School Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1130, Cedar Crest, NM 87008. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Tills at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Tue December 30, 2008

TKACH -- Thomas Adrian Tkach II was born August 26 , 1980 and passed away December 25, 2008. Arrangements are in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
        Published on: Tue December 30, 2008

TOWNSEND -- Phyllis L. Townsend, age 94, a long time resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2008. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Singkanati; two grandchildren Erika Lin Prado and husband Onelio, Thomas Prasit Singkanati and wife Melinda; four great-grandchildren Teryk Singkanati, Serena Prado, Jonathan Prado and Armando Prado. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, at 11:00 a.m., 3906 19th Ave. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 with Pastor Si Budagher presiding over the Service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 3906 19th Ave. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. 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
        Published on: Tue December 30, 2008

BANGS -- Billie Bangs, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1992, died Sunday, December 21, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Bill Bangs; children Nancy Bangs and husband Mark Burdge, Jim Bangs and wife Debbie, Jennifer Cheplick and husband Mark; grandchildren Colin Burdge, David Bangs, Kyle Bangs, Matthew Bangs, Evelyn Bangs, Anna Cheplick, Polly Cheplick, and Melanie Cheplick. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be Friday, January 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m., at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria Rd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Bangs at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Wed December 31, 2008

BAROS -- Isabelle Baros, 85, passed away December 27, 2008. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Wed December 31, 2008

CRAWLEY -- Rita Sue Crawley, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008. She was born on December 17, 1944 in Eldorado, AR to J.E. and Artie Pinckard. Sue was a former member of The Word of Faith Church in Albuquerque where she played the piano for services. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Surviving are her son, William Crawley Jr. and his wife, Kelli of Albuquerque; her grandchildren, B.J., Sarah, Rebekah and Mary; her mother, Artie Pinckard of Albuquerque; father of her son, William Crawley Sr. of Albuquerque; one sister, Beth Hensley and her husband, Don of Albuquerque and one brother, James Pinckard and his wife, Vionna of Las Cruces, NM; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, J.E. Pinckard in 1993. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, December 30, 2008, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of New Mexico, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Rita at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed December 31, 2008

GARCIA -- Maxine S. Garcia, 64, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 29, 2008. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Mr. John G. Garcia; her children Lupe Velasco and husband, Cesar, and Emilia Garcia; her sister Gloria Zamora; her brother, Rudy Suarez; grandchildren, Nathan Garcia, Lanette Garcia, and Anna Velasco; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Lucio and Lupe Suarez; her son, John Garcia; sister, Margaret Baca; and brother, Julian Suarez. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Dorothy and Lorraine. Final visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Franciscan Friar, presider. Interment of cremains will take place at a later date at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Arrangments by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed December 31, 2008