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LOPEZ -- Berlinda Maria Sanchez Lopez (Berley), 83, passed away December 28, 2007. She was married to Ignacio (Nash) Lopez who died in 1975. Her children are Linda Lopez-Chase, Reginald Lopez, Celine R. Lopez, M.A., Ignacio Gregorio Juan Lopez III, and her grandchildren are David Lopez-Cox, Eric Lopez, and Amanda Lopez. Her greatest source of joy were those 6 great-grandkids: Miriah Wolfel-Cox, Valerie Lopez, Felix Bishop, Jordan Lopez, Joshua Lopez, and Leandra Bishop. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Francis Sanchez Roberts, Fred Sanchez, Emily Sanchez Diaz, Bob Sanchez, and John Sanchez. Her father was Juan Sanchez Sr., and her mother was Emma Weiss. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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MAESTAS -- MARY ROSE S. Mrs. Mary Rose S. Maestas, 78, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 28, 2007. Mrs. Maestas is survived by her children, Rita Herrera and husband, Carlos; Pete Maestas; Molly Chavez and husband, Joe Ray; Joe Maestas, Dennis (Danny) Maestas; her daughter-in-law, Marilyn Maestas; her sisters, Susie Saiz, Emma Armijo, Lydia Orabuena, Dora Ruiz and husband, Nestor; her brothers, Ted Sandoval and wife, Margaret; Joe Sandoval; Johnny Sandoval and wife, Rosie; Fred Sandoval; Samuel Sandoval Jr. and wife, Gloria; her six grandchildren, Richard Ambrose Herrera, Bridget Gutierrez, April L. Chavez, Vincent Robert Maestas, Valerie La Pore, Leandro Maestas; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Maestas was preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Maestas and her grandson, Joe Ray Angelo Chavez Jr. Mrs. Maestas was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 4, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Saturday at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment of cremains will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery . Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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MAESTAS -- Max born August 27, 1921, died January 1, 1997. Eleven years ago today you went home. It was our favorite holiday, our 51stwedding anniversary and it can never be the same without you. If I could have one more chance to see your smile, I would tell you how much I love and miss you. It broke my heart to lose you but you didn't go alone. A part of me went with your that cold, winter morning. No farewell was spoken. You were gone before I knew it. A million times I've cried. If only I could have saved you, you would still be here by my side. Times goes by and seasons change. To some you may be forgotten, to others a part of the past, but to me because I love you so dearly, your memory will always last. Sometimes I hear you in the silence of the night and sometimes I see you in my dreams, or out of the corner of my eye. Sometimes I talk to you in silent whispers, reach out for your hand, and then pray for an answer. I just wish you were here even if it were for only one more day to chase away the memory of the cold day when you left my side. You cannot be replaced by someone new because there is no one else in the world like you. The pain of your loss will stay. My heart will still ache. My tears will fall until the end of my life. I Love you very much. Your wife, Dora
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MAUTE -- James "Jimmy" Maute, age 44, of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2007, after a long battle with Leukemia. Jimmy was born December 23, 1963 in Buffalo, NY. He attended Eldorado High School. He was an avid golfer, loved NASCAR racing, poker, and the Buffalo Bills. Jimmy owned and operated Doc and Eddy's Sports Bar. He was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his wife, Tina; children, Taylor and Tyler; father, Jim Sr. and wife, Katie; mother, Rosemary; sister, Theresa; brothers, Billy, Bobby, and Mark; and numerous other family members. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church, 6104 Taylor Ranch Rd. NW. Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James Maute Medical Fund with Compass Bank, 7350 Montgomery Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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O'DONNAL -- Jamie Alyssa Coddington-O'Donnal, infant daughter of James O'Donnal and Edwina Coddington, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007. She was born in Albuquerque on November 20, 2007. She is survived by her parents; a sister, Amber; two brothers, Aaron and Ryan; paternal grandparents, Kenny and Linda O'Donnal; maternal grandfather, Gilbert Trujillo; honorary grandmother, Barbara Pyle; and many aunts and uncles and cousins. She was her Daddy's girl and Momma's world. She is with the Angels now. Jamie is loved very much and will be sadly missed. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. The family suggests memorials to University of New Mexico Children's Hospital, NBICU, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87106. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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PEARSON -- Margarito Alejandro, 54, "Alex" passed away peacefully December 25, 2007. He was an honorable veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a hard working, intelligent, handsome outdoorsman, who loved serving God, fishing for trout in Pilar and watching Ultimate Fighting. We are certain he is fishing in the beautiful streams of heaven with his beloved mother, Rose. He will be missed by his three children, Desiree Martinez, her husband, Earl James and grandchildren, Amber, Joseph, Ezekiel, and Abigail of Chama; Alex III, his wife, Sharon and grandchildren, Alex IV, Santiago, and Christopher of Albuquerque; Isaac and new wife, Marlayna Lechuga Pearson of Albuquerque; loving sister, Judy Fannoun, brother-in-law, Tony and nieces, Melinda and Elizabeth, all of California; brother, Fidel, wife, Theresa and niece and nephews, James, Samuel, Amanda, and Mark Anthony of Bosque Farms; father, Margarito Alejandro Valdez, and half-brother and sister, Chris Valdez and Carol Sisneros of Colorado; and numerous other relatives living in Taos. Alex's faith, generosity, and sense of humor, will be missed by all; along with his heartfelt prayers, practical jokes, and talent at the grill. All who knew this strong, God loving man were impressed and touched by his strength even in the worst of times. He was a wonderful dad, brother, grandfather, and friend. We will miss you, Dad, and our lives will not be the same without you. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. and Services will be at 11:00 a.m. and will be held at Legacy Church, located at 7201 Central Ave. NW, on January 2, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Legacy Church or the New Mexico Trout Association. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
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RAYBON -- Virginia Gabriella Ashe-Raybon, 83, soared toward heaven on Dec. 29, 2007, after a short illness. She is survived by: her loving husband of 19 years, Grady Raybon her children, Virginia L. Raybon of Albuquerque, Kateri Adkins and her husband Allen of Farmington, N.M., Karen Smith of Tucson, Ariz., Michael Smith and his wife Sandra, her children and their grandchildren in Albuquerque, Chuck Smith and his wife Veronica, and their daughter Gabriella of Rio Rancho. Virginia is also survived by her five sisters, Flora Paiz, Angela Rodriguez and husband Albert; Grace Olivas and husband Nick; Lisa Chavez and husband Ray; and Stella Archuletta and husband Steve; and her four brothers, Arthur Ashe and wife Debra Lee; Joseph and wife Marcella; Reyes and wife Elizabeth; and Patrick and wife Gloria; and two sisters-in-law, Helen and Liz Ashe. Virginia was a nurse practitioner for over 30 years in Albuquerque at Presbyterian Hospital and Lovelace Medical Center. Her friends knew her as "Smitty." Virginia was one of 15 children. She was preceded in death by her parents Eliza and Arthur Ashe of Buena Vista, N.M., her sisters Sarah Ashe, Susie, and her brothers Arturo, Emilio and Albert. Virginia leaves behind numerous nephews, nieces and friends who will greatly miss her. A Rosary will be recited at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Celebration of the Mass at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, NM. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
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ROUHIER -- Elouise "Ms. Ellie" Rouhier April 24, 1939 - December 25, 2007 Ellie Rouhier, 68 passed away at home surrounded by family on Christmas day. Ellie was born to Chesley and Ruth Huddleston in Alburquerque, New Mexico on April 24, 1939. She spent her childhood at Farmington, New Mexico and attended school in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Throughout her lifetime she also lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Southern California; Oregon; Washington and Colorado. She married Dave Anderson in Farmington, New Mexico and to this union had three children; David, Connie and Adriana. Later she met and married Ronald Vetkos who was in the Navy; the family moved to Medford, Oregon and to this union Shelly was born. After a time she met and married Jim Rouhier in Medford, Oregon on Sept. 30, 1967 and they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Ms. Ellie was a cosmetologist and devoted her life to this. Her endeavors included teaching in a beauty college in Montrose, Colorado and in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She also had a beauty shop in Montrose. She was the director of the cosmetology program at the University of New Mexico in Gallup, N.M. for nine years before she retired to Montrose in 2003. Ellie loved her family and will be deeply missed by all the lives she has touched. Her hobbies included fishing, traveling, camping and gambling. She was also a member of the Woman's Bowling Association and served as an officer for several years. Survivors include her husband, Jim Rouhier of Montrose, Co.; seven children John Rouhier and wife Carla of Central Point, Oregon; David Anderson of Montrose, Co.; Tim Rouhier and wife Sandy of Medford, Oregon; Connie Anderson of Olathe, Co.; Adriana Montoya and husband Tony of Taos, New Mexico Terri Holman and husband Dee of Montrose, Colorado and Shelly (Vetkos) Darling and husband Chris of Delta, Colorado; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Memory of Ellie Rouhier to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado; P O Box 1804; Montrose, Colorado 81402. Arrangements are being handled by Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose, Colorado 970-249-2121.
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SAAVEDRA -- Juan Saavedra, 93, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 in Truth or Consequences, NM. He was born February 16, 1914 in Luis Lopez, NM to Sixto and Leanor (Gonzales) Saavedra. He is preceded in death by his brother, Teodoro Saavedra Sr.; and sisters: Andrellita Trujillo, Altagracia Garcia and Christella Gonzales. He is survived by his brothers: Eustaquio Saavedra of Luis Lopez; and Sixto Saavedra Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; sisters: Gertrude Rivera of Santa Fe, NM; Julianita Romero of Socorro, NM; and Catalina Gonzales of Las Cruces, NM; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2007 at Streadman-Hall Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, January 4, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro with celebration of the Funeral Mass immediately following. Burial will be in the Luis Lopez cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers are Antonio Garcia, Felix Saavedra, Gene Saavedra, Ted Saavedra Jr., Joe Saavedra and Sigfred Rivera. Arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. 575 835-1530.
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STRONG -- Jan - (Mona Janice) Strong was born January 4, 1952, the daughter of Mona Lou and Addison Strong, in Albuquerque where she spent her life with the exception of a few years in Hawaii. She loved the city of Albuquerque and living at Park Plaza among friends. She is survived by her mother, Mona Lou Strong; her twin sister; and best friend Lynn Blackburn; her sister Donna Strong; her daughter Clarie Miller and Clarie's husband Brett and four grandchildren, Ty, Shelby, Tanner and Kyleigh. She is also survived by her nephew, Wes Blackburn; nieces Victoria Strong and her daughter Alexia; her Aunt Alice Whitehill; and cousins Dan Wilson, Kathy Spiess and their families; her mother in law Betty Brown; and many loving cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Addison Strong; and grand and great-grandparents, the Strongs and Wilsons, long time Albuquerque residents. She worked for Core-Mark International Inc., whose continued concern and friendship has been heartwarming. She passed away December 22, 2007. Jan never let the cancer define her, continuing her life in every way living each day with a smile, independently and to the fullest. Jan loved her life and felt blessed always. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Chapel 215 Locust St. N. E. January 4 Friday at 3:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will follow at Park Plaza 1331 Park Ave. S.W. If one chooses donations may be made to Rachel's Courtyard, Children's Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital 1100 Central Ave. S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87106 or The National Center for Missing Children 699 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3175.
        Published on: Wed January 02, 2008