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ROMERO -- Robert "Bobby" Romero, 71, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at his home in Socorro, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1936, to Pete and Julianita (Herrera) Romero in Socorro, NM. He taught in Cuba, Magdalena, and at the Socorro Public Schools, where he retired after 37 years of teaching. He was active with the New Mexico Boys State since 1961. He is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Romero; and his sister, Ernie Esquivel. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Loretta (Lucero) Romero, of their home in Socorro; daughters: Juanita Romero and fiance, Gary Apodaca, of Polvadera, NM; Rozeanne Zamora of Ft. Worth, TX; Roberta Torres and husband, Felix III, of Socorro; and Robin Romero of Socorro; brothers: Gene Romero and wife, Rowena, of Socorro; and Raymond Romero and wife, Anita, of Los Lunas, NM; sisters: Jennie Aragon and Lucardia Clark, both of Albuquerque, NM; and Dolores Yonker and husband, Mike, of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren: Jeremy Peralta, Jeffrey Zamora, Randall Zamora, Ashlee Romero, Brandon Romero, Darrien Torres, Melody Romero, Gabriel Torres, Mackenzy Peralta, Garee-Celine Apodaca, and Lola Apodaca. A Rosary was recited on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at San Miguel with Father Andy Pavlak as Celebrant. Burial will be in the San Miguel Cemetery. Pallbearer will be Jeremy Peralta. Honorary Pallbearers Jeffrey Zamora, Randall Zamora, Ashlee Romero, Brandon Romero, Darrien Torres, Melody Romero, Gabriel Torres, Mackenzy Peralta, Garee-Celine Apodaca, Lola Apodaca, Felix Torres III, and Gary Apodaca. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. 575-835-1530.
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SAIZ -- Vidal (Billy) Saiz, born July 4, 1949, went with the Lord on Good Friday, March 21, 2008, following an acute illness. He was a long-time resident of Belen before residing in Rio Rancho. Vidal (Billy) proudly served in the Air Force during Vietnam as a Security Policeman and was a retired Master Carpenter. Billy is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Saiz; sister, Molly Campbell; brothers, Jerry and Jimmy Saiz. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; daughters: TSgt.Oriana Saiz; Jessica Cymer and husband, Peter, Jennifer Earickson and husband, Jared; grandsons, Patrick and Joshua Cymer, Michael and Christian Cramberg. His brothers: David, Benjamin and wife, Joan; and Edward. Sisters: Oralia Kleven and husband, Leroy, Fedelina Saiz, and Dolores Crosby. Nieces: Annette Moya, Marlene Romero, Alison Kleven, Christie Tarrentino, Melanie Crosby. Nephews: Phillip Saiz, Andy Saiz, Kenny Saiz, Daniel Saiz, Joe Manuel Saiz, Marvin Jaramillo, Mitchell Saiz, Manny Morales and Sam Gomez. The following nieces and nephew residing out of state: George Saiz, Ronnie Blas Saiz, Ruby King, Becky Reagle, David Andrew Saiz, Benjamin Saiz, Michael Saiz, Martin Saiz, Teresa Saiz, David Neal Saiz, Becky Carpenter, Tony Campbell, Lynn Skelton, Ronnie Campbell, Jr., Elaine Massis, Melinda Hill, Anita Ashfield-Salter; and closest cousins: Ida Martinez, Rosie Vallejos, and numerous grand and great-grand nieces, nephews. Pallbearers and best friends: Roger Tapia, Leo Espinosa, Anthony M. Baca, Jessie Gallegos, Les Vallegos, and Herb Lots. Altar servers will be Stephanie and John Babington, grandchildren of Roger and Marianne Tapia. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Rosary was held on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at St Thomas Aquinas, 1502 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho Mass will be at 10:30 a. m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the same church. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Cemetery. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663.
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STARR -- Sandra (nee Moore), longtime resident of Texas, Oregon, and New Mexico, passed away on March 24, 2008, at Presbyterian Hospice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Third of five children, Sandra was born on June 24, 1943, to Donald W. Moore and Vera Juanita Pickens, in Abilene, Texas. The family moved to Hereford in 1950, and Sandra graduated from Hereford High School in 1961. Sandra attended McMurry College and Baylor University and held a degree in Religion and Psychology from Eastern New Mexico University. In 1963, Sandra married Philip Anson Wolcott. Before moving with their two young daughters to the Pacific Northwest, Sandra worked at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In Eugene, Oregon, where the family lived for many years, Sandra was employed by CH2M Hill. Coming to Albuquerque in the early 1980s, Sandra first worked for UNM library, then began a career as a highly regarded trainer in Organizational Communication, developing curricula and conducting classes at Kirtland Air Force Base, Lovelace Medical Center, Sandia Laboratory, and other local entities. In the course of this work, Sandra became associated with the Albuquerque Mediation Alliance, where she went on to serve as Executive Director. She subsequently directed a federally-funded pilot program at Albuquerque's East San Jose Elementary School, initiating a much-admired children's gardening program known as the Jardineros Project. Pursuing her interest in children, Sandra earned certification from the English Nanny and Governess Training School in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and spent several years in this capacity for families in San Francisco and Palm Beach, Florida. She returned to Albuquerque in 2005 to devote herself to the care of her father, who, along with her mother, were residents of Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village. Sandra's lifelong focus was on building bonds with those around her, confirming the web of connections linking family, friends, and the world at large. Music played a key role in this: in addition to playing the piano, Sandra had a lovely voice and especially appreciated classical music and opera. Literature was equally essential to her, especially poetry. Sandra was a lover of animals and of nature. She had uncanny empathy and great patience. She touched the lives of those around her with compassion and vibrancy. Sandra Starr is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Don Moore. She is survived by her brothers, Pickens Moore (Gallup, NM), and Cyrus Moore (New York, NY); by her sister, Amanda Moore (Santa Fe, NM); by her daughters, Robin Wolcott and Holly Reilly (both of Seattle, WA); and by ten grandchildren, with the eleventh joyfully anticipated in May. Two well-loved grand-dogs, Stella and Spencer, are among those left behind. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2008, in the Chapel of Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Presbyterian Hospice Foundation.
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TEDESCO -- Salvatore J. (Ted) Tedesco, 96, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008. He was born May l6, l911 to Giachino and Maria Gracia Gullo Tedesco, who had immigrated from Aliminusa, Sicily. He grew up in W. Irving, NY, near Buffalo, attending a one-room schoolhouse and then Hutchinson HS in Buffalo. He graduated from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX with a BS in Chemistry. He married Eleanor Beaven in l935 and their daughter, Christine, was born in l937. In l941, Ted was commissioned as a Second Lt. in the US Army Air Corps Chemical Warfare Branch. He was assigned to posts in Maryland, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, New Mexico, Alaska, and Germany , including the Occupation and the Berlin Air Lift. In 1949, he transferred to Special Weapons and participated in atomic tests in Nevada and the Pacific. In l962, he retired as a Lt. Col. with 20 years service, taught math in the Abuquerque schools, and then Civil Preparedness for UNM Extension. In l978, he married Mary Margaret Platt, truly the love of his life, and was lovingly adopted by her large family. Ted loved to hunt and fish; he was a skilled bowler, and won blue ribbons for his wood carvings. He enjoyed gardening and golf. He was active in the Lions Clubs in Tijeras and Albuquerque, serving as chapter President twice. He was always kind and generous and had a great sense of humor. Truly a gentleman and loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Horner (husband Terry); and four grandchildren: Michael Horner (wife Susan Morath and their daughters Grace and Fiona), Julie Horner Oksas (husband Steve and their daughters Christine and Kate), Sarah Horner (Robert Bell and their daughter Julia), James Horner (wife Elizabeth McBee and their daughters Claire and Emma). Ted's adoptive family includes Mary Margaret's daughters, Janet Blackman (husband Jac), Charlene Baker (husband Robert), and Sherri Williams (husband Bill); grandchildren, Kelli Murphy (husband Doug), Keith Myers, Kim Navarro, Shefford Baker (wife Julie), Kory Baker (wife Babbi), Shenda Baker (husband Jim Stirling), Janine Cassidy (husband Steve), and Bryan Williams; plus numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family is especially grateful to our dear friend Katie Stevenson, Ted's AmberCare Hospice team, and Mr. Teno Vazquez of A New Day assisted living. A Memorial Service, in celebration of Ted's life will be held Friday March 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at The Montebello, l0500 Academy Blvd. NE. Friends are welcome.
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TEMPLETON -- Lillian Templeton, 92, died March 23, 2008, in Clovis. She is survived by her children, Joe Templeton and wife, Rosemary, Paul Templeton and wife, Rose, Chuck Templeton and wife, Natalie, Laura Dixon and husband, Eugene, Mae Sulier, Dollie Lavan and husband, Jim, Marie Crawford, and Faye Dingess and husband, Bo; 34 grandchildren, 63 great- grandchildren; and 60 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Vie, Stella, Clara, Beulah, and Lucy; and brothers, Tubby, Charlie, and Raymond. Mrs. Templeton was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Paul O. Templeton; sons, Richard, Floyd and Buzzy; brothers, Eugene and Jimmy. Lillian was a faithful wife and loving mother and will be dearly missed. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 28, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park , 924 Menaul NE. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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TIREY -- Leova P. Tirey, 1919 - 2008 Leova P. Tirey, age 88, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on March 24, 2008. She was born in Portales, NM. She married Robert O. Tirey on January 1, 1941 before moving to Albuquerque. She and her husband, Robert, a registered pharmacist for 55 years, were owners and operators of Nob Hill Drug and Estancia Drug. Leova was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Tirey. Survivors include two sons, Wiley Tirey and his wife, Ramona of Los Chavez, NM, and Wayne and his wife, Kathleen of Los Alamos, NM; grandson, Michael and his wife, Ginny of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Karen and her husband, Michael Browne of Lancaster, PA; and two great-granddaughters Kathryn and Carolyn. Graveside services will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM on Thursday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
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VIDANO -- Tiny (Elvira M.) Vidano, died peacefully on March 20, 2008, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her home for 60 years. She was born July 28, 1920, the only child of Bernard Vidano of Joliet, Illinois and Erminia Ballotti of Sestola, Italy who predeceased her. Tiny, as she was known, obtained an undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and a Master's from the University of Michigan. She began her teaching career in 1942 teaching math and boys/girls physical education to 6th through 8th grades while obtaining her Master's Degree. She was the only woman coach out of 19 teams for the County tournaments! One of her most enjoyable years was teaching Phys. Ed. at the Illinois Soldier's & Sailor's Children's School in Normal, IL, Grades 1-8 where she also served as the critic teach for Illinois State University. It was 1948 when she came to New Mexico to serve as the Albuquerque Girl Scout Camp Director at the Jemez Mountain campgrounds and began teaching at Highland High School. She taught there until her retirement in 1980. She was instrumental in promoting and forming women's athletic organizations and tournaments in New Mexico such as the Girl's Athletic Association. Not accepting the theory of girl's athletics as secondary to boy's athletics or the lack of funding for them, she conducted a big City service project each year which earned all the money spent for travel and hosting Sports Days and events for womens athletics! She traveled all over the State to participate in these events in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Speed-A-Way. She also instituted Field Hockey competition in the City and State (Only Roswell and Santa Fe outside of Albuquerque). From 1955-57 her female students never lost a game in ANY SPORT ALL THREE YEARS! From 1961-67 her softball team never finished lower than 3rd in the State Meets and they won every year they participated retiring with a 1st place trophy and four consecutive titles. Her teams were undefeated in Hockey (from 1973-1978), Field Hockey (from 1974-75), and the Basketball team only lost one game (1974-75)! In 1960-61 she was awarded the Order of the Torch from the Highland High School Student Council for Leadership in Guidance & Scholarship. In 1967, The New Mexico Association for Health, Physical Education & Recreation awarded her the Honor Award in recognition of the meritorious Service of Professor. She received the New Mexico International Women's Year Award in 1977 for outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in Athletics in the State of New Mexico. In 1979, she was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Illinois State University. She was an outstanding member of the Albuquerque Public School Physical Education Committee (1988) as well as the Albuquerque Association of Educational Retirees (1991) and was saluted as the Outstanding Retiree of the Albuquerque Public School system (1992). Until recently, she was a volunteer docent for school tours and home scholar tours at the Telephone Museum of New Mexico. Over one million-plus students and many dear friends revisit her from time to time and correspond regularly which stands as a testament to her caring and sharing attitude always bringing out the best in all who met her or who were taught by her. She will be missed by many friends, students, and colleagues. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE. Friends may visit on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel from 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Internment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Telephone Museum of New Mexico, PO Box 1892, Albuquerque, 87103, or a charity of your choice in her name. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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WALDE -- Clayton A. Walde, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2008. Clayton was born November 30, 1925, the son of Andrew and Elsie I. Eklund Walde in Mt. Vernon, Washington. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 9676 and the D.A.V. Clayton had been a carpenter in the construction business before he retired. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Walde, in October 2007. Clayton is survived by four children, Bryan Walde and wife, JoAnn, of Bullhead City, AZ, Lyle Walde and wife, Chris, of Rhoadesville, VA, Jeff Walde of Mt. Vernon, WA, and Kathleen Walde, and Ray Lopez of Albuquerque, NM; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Walde; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Visitation for Clayton will be held on Friday, March 28, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with a Graveside Service on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho with Military Honors being presented by the United States Army Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
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WALTERS -- Byrdie Sue Walters, age 72, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2008. She was born on May 15, 1935, to Alden and Esther Hodges in St. Louis, MO. Byrdie Sue was a long time member of Del Norte Baptist Church and helped as a day care worker. She worked with the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and the Cub Scouts for over 31 years. Byrdie Sue always loved and cherished her family. her smile and hugs will be missed, but not forgotten. She is survived by her husband, W. Dean Walters, of 54 years of marriage; their children, Dean A Walters, Susan Flores and husband, Timothy, Mary Lynn Owens and close friend, Joe Owens, and Mark Walters and wife, Mendi. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her brother, Alden B. Hodges, Jr and wife, Joyce; and her Aunt Anna May Mason. Byrdie Sue is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Esther Swaim; and her Uncle Wesley; and Aunt Naomi Peace. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Pastor Robert E. Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to your favorite charity. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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YOUNG -- Mary L. Young, a long time resident of Albuquerque, age 80, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 after a long illness. She was born on June 5, 1927, in Queens, NY. Mary was a Catholic Dominican Nun for 23 years, and she taught at the girl's academy in Havana, Cuba. After leaving Cuba, she served as Mother Superior of the Dominican Retreat House on Coors, SW in Albuquerque, NM. After her marriage, Mary was an elementary school teacher at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM for 20+ years. She is survived by her husband, Edwin E. Young, also of Albuquerque. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit on Friday, March 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Humane Society of NM, 615 Virginia SE, 87108 or Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, 87111. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed March 26, 2008