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HERRERA -- Lorrie P. Herrera (Campos), 50, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Lorrie was born March 17, 1958 the daughter of Tommy and Priscilla M. Vigil Campos in Santa Fe, NM. Lorrie's hobby was charcoal drawings. She had been an office manager for a freight transport company before her death. Lorrie was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Campos; brother, Daniel Melton; and niece, Lynn Audrey Campos. She is survived by her son, Isaac Correa and wife Adele; grandson, Daniel Romero Correa; mother, Priscilla Melton; two brothers, Larry Campos and wife Kristine, and Tony Melton; one sister, Kim Melton; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation for Lorrie will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with the Service at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with Chaplain Keith Dotson officiating. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Isaac Correa, James Correa, Larry Campos, Alex Correa, David Sturgeon, and Kelsie Gieger. Honorary Pallbearer is Chris Sena. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of - Isaac Correa, 1790 Darlene Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. 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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HINKEL -- Heinz Kurt Hinkel, 85, of Albuquerque, NM, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Heinz was the son of Richard and Johanne Hinkel. He was born December 3, 1922, in Buchholz, Saxony, in Germany. Heinz graduated in 1942 cum laude from the advanced merchant school (Hohere Handelsanstalt) in Chemmitz to begin a carrier in banking. In 1943, he was drafted into the German Army. Upon his return in 1945 he served as a missionary and later as secretary to the East German Mission of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Berlin, Germany. In 1951, he immigrated to the USA and entered the University of Utah, where he graduated in 1953 with a B.S. degree in Accounting. He was united in marriage with Ruth Larisch on September 3, 1954 where the couple made their home in Salt Lake City. Heinz taught mathematics at West High School, SLC. 1966 through 1970, the couple served in the Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ as teachers. In 1971, they relocated to Albuquerque, NM where Heinz worked as an accountant until his retirement in 1985. He became a member of Cross of Hope Lutheran Church and enjoyed many friendships there. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of 54 years, and relatives in Germany. Services for Heinz will be held on November 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church located at 6104 Taylor Ranch Rd NW. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations go to Cross of Hope building fund or to Presbyterian Hospice. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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JARAMILLO -- Emma Jaramillo passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 in Albuquerque at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio; and children, Salvador, Johnny, and Sadie. She is survived by her son, Epimenio L. Jaramillo; daughter, Lorraine Moralez and husband, Albert; son-in-law, Fred Perches; brother, Saturnino Lopez; sister, Rita Tapia; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation for Mrs. Jaramillo will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 7, 2008 also at Holy Family Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dominic Perches, Patrick Perches, A.J. Moralez, Johnny Moralez, Joshua Moralez, and Larry Moralez. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Montoya, Isaiah Nieto, Chapo Moralez, Aden Moralez, Chavito Jaramillo, Pablito Duarte, Mark Jaramillo, and Michael Nieto. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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KALMES -- Beverly Kalmes, a kind and generous soul who preferred the title of "Grandma" passed away in Kirkland, WA on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Beverly follows her mother Polly Burns and is survived by a large and adoring family. She will be missed by her husband Peter Kalmes, daughters Missy Igel (along with husband Peter and daughter Amelie) and Katie Penn (along with husband Bobby and son Boban); son Tres Kalmes ; her father Lyle Burns Sr. and his wife Betty; sister Brenda Schauer (along with husband Kent and all of their children and grandchildren); and brother Lyle Burns Jr. (along with wife Sarah and all of their children). Beverly's family also included all of her wonderful neighbors of more than 30 years, and many incredible friends. Her children number far more than the three she raised, she was an educator at heart and taught kindergarten at Hubert Humphrey Elementary School for more than 25 years. She taught hundreds of kids and loved them all. In her memory, Beverly had asked that a fund be created to provide playground equipment for the kindergartners that will attend Hubert Humphrey in the years to come. Donations can be sent to the Hubert Humphrey Elementary School PTSA Kindergarten Playground Fund in memory of Beverly Kalmes-9801 Academy Hills NE, Abq. NM 87111. We will be honoring Beverly at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Mountainside Church of Christ at 12300 Indian School Rd., NE with a reception to follow. Please come and help us celebrate a beautiful life.
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KEMPER -- Shirley V. Kemper, age 86, of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Shirley lived her life for the Lord and her family. She was always known as a person who always put others needs in front of her own. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years and the love of her life, Jack A. Kemper. She lived her life in accordance with Prov. 31:25, 28-29. Shirley is survived by two daughters, Patt Ellsworth and husband Bob, Kris Shine; grandchildren, Ryan and wife Annjanette, Seth Ellsworth and wife Jill, Katie Call and husband Dennis, Mary Herrera and husband Gary, Kathy Shine, Marcello Shine, Joey Shine, Amanda Shine, and Ramon Shine; great-grandsons, Asa and Jacob Call, Nehemiah Ellsworth, and Jordan Herrera; and her sister, Lorraine Benson. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 7, at 10:30 AM, at French Mortuary Westside Chapel with her grandson, Pastor Seth Ellsworth officiating, with a reception to follow also at the mortuary. Private family interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MARTINEZ -- Patrick "Big Dog" Martinez Patrick passed away on the morning of October 24, 2008 unexpectedly at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Cortez, CO on March 2, 1970 to Andronico and Sofie Martinez and resided most of his life in Dolores, CO. Patrick's great loves were his family and friends, Scorpions Hockey, fishing and being in the mountains. His jokes, great personality and enthusiasm for life drew people to him wherever he went. Patrick touched so many lives and made them richer in ways that can never be forgotten. He will be sorely missed by all. He was preceded in death by his father, Andronico Martinez. Patrick is survived by his beloved wife Sarah Peterson and their daughter Sierra; his mother Sofie Martinez; brothers Sam and wife Phyllis and brother Gilbert; sisters Helen and husband Armando, Cathleen and husband Paul and Frances and husband Brad. Patrick had 17 nieces and nephews as well as 14 great nieces and nephews and a large extended family. A Memorial Service will be held at Riverside Funeral Home on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 3pm. Please have any flower arrangements sent there. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO BLVD NE 764-9663
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MCKENNA -- Jane Ellsworth May 21, 1926 - November 3, 2008 Jane Ellsworth McKenna, 82, passed away gently in her home on Monday evening, November 3, 2008. She was blessed to have been surrounded by family and loved ones as she was peacefully taken into the hands of the Lord. Predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Thomas F. McKenna Sr.; and her father and mother, Harris and Helen Ellsworth; she is survived by her sister, Mary Margaret Dittman, Tacoma, WA; children, Kathleen, Park City, UT; Marita (Scott), Leesburg, VA, Thomas (Pamella), Albuquerque, NM, Michael, Jacksonville, FL, and Patricia (Scott), Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Matthew, Thomas, Lorenzo, Harrison, and Maura. Jane graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oregon in 1948 and began her professional career with CBS News in Washington, DC, where her father was serving as a United States Congressman (R-OR). She met her future husband shortly thereafter and married in 1950. Thomas and Jane relocated to Santa Fe, NM where they resided until their move to Albuquerque, NM in 1970. Jane was a Lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. She gave generously of her time, sitting on numerous Boards including Casa Angelica Auxiliary, The Catholic Foundation and The Governor's Mansion Foundation. She was a member of Rotary International and a founding member of the New Mexico chapter of Federated Republican Women. She owned and operated Discover Travel in Albuquerque until her retirement in 2004. Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE. Rite of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave NE. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Thomas McKenna Family Foundation, c/o The Catholic Foundation, 4333 Pan American Fwy, Albuquerque, NM, 87107. Online guestbook at obituaries@frenchmortuary.com
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MCKINNEY -- Lee B. McKinney, age 88 of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 at a local hospital. Mr. McKinney was a veteran and reservist in the United States Army for over 30 years. He retired from the United States Army as a Lt. Colonel, during this time he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission (Department of Energy Commission), retiring from both in 1980. He was a member of Hoffmantown Community Church since 1973. Surviving are his wife of 67 years Waldean; his children, Brenda D. Davis and her husband James, Jennie Lee Tate and her husband Paul, Larry McKinney and his wife Joyce; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; his brother, Bryan McKinney; and his sister Mildred Coley. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd.NE. Ennichement will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd., NE. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a Hospice Organization of ones choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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MILLER -- Shannon Rae Miller, 24, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. She is survived by her son Verlander Vernon Tso; mother, Sharon Miller and father, Ernest Miller; sisters Rachelle Rico, Deanne J. Tah, Denise J. Tah; brothers Jeffrey Begay, Eric E. Miller, Ericson E. Miller; and a large, extended family. Shannon graduated from the Roswell Job Corps. She attended Grace Baptist Church in Edgewood, NM. Shannon touched a lot of lives, making friends with schoolmates, fellow employees and even her mother's co-workers. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park., 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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NEJAR -- Mary Nejar, 88, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, November 2, 2008. She was born Friday, December 19, 1919 in Belem, Para, Brazil. Mary and her family immigrated to the United States when she was four years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Rachidi Azar Nejar; brother, Abe Nejar; sisters, Rosie Stevens, Galia Macaron, Olga Macaron, Ilda Joeph, Sadie Nejar and Mentaha Mautainy. Mary is survived by her nephews and nieces, Bill Stevens and wife, Priscilla, Dolores Abraham and husband, Richard, Rosalie Parker and husband, Don, Frank Macaron, Shirley Macaron, Phyllis Cox and husband, Buddy; and many great nieces and nephews including, Michael Abraham, James Abraham, Rochelle Duran, Christine Lutz, Elizabeth Benham, Billy Stevens and Donna Rose Sauter. She lived a long life and will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family. She will be missed. Graveside Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park on Friday, November 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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