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BACA -- Virginia Baca was born on October 26, 1941 and passed away on March 17, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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BASILA -- Emily Torres Basila, 94, a life long resident of New Mexico, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 at home. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Browne; grandsons, Jhett Browne and wife, Jo and Lance Browne and wife, Melissa; great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Bailee, Jhett Kendall, Brittany, Brandon, Brieanna, and Brooke; one great-great grandson, Noah; siblings, Chon, Ted, Gilbert, Lillie, and Charlie Torres; her beloved dog Bridgett; and numerous other relatives and friends, especially Leticia her caregiver. Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Basila in 1970; sister, Rita Torres Smith; and brothers, Joe and Tony Torres. She was born on January 22, 1915 in Carthage, NM to Jose and Catalina Torres. During the depression her family moved to Albuquerque where she met Ralph and they were married in 1936. They owned and operated Ralph Basila Produce Company and Farmers Market, which are still family owned. Emily was a very self-willed and independent person who "did it her way" and we love her for it. She loved the Lord and was a member of Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque. Emily was a loving mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Her Life will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Please visit our online guestbook for Emily at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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BUSTAMANTE -- Gilbert In Loving Memory of Gilbert Bustamante March 7, 1932 - March 24, 1993 You may have thought we didn't see, or that we hadn't heard, Life lessons you taught us, but we got every word. 16 years to the day, and we still stop and wonder, What would Dad do, what would Dad say? You may have thought we missed it all, and that we might grow apart, But we picked up everything, miles are all that keeps us apart. Without your gentle hands to lead us, We wouldn't be who we are today; You and Mom built a strong foundation No amount of time can take away. Your example will sustain us now, and last our whole lives through, 16 years may have gone by but we're still needing you. Your Loving Family
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CHAVEZ -- Concepcion "Concha" Chavez, our beloved, age 73, a life-long resident of Tome, NM, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome. Concha was a devoted Catholic and was a passionate advocate for the rights of the unborn. She was a volunteer for the annual Tome Fiestas coordinating the bingo, an event she prepared for and looked forward to all year. Concha worked for the Los Lunas Public Schools and retired from the Los Lunas Hospital and Training School. She loved gardening, flowers, holidays and especially spending time with her family. Our beloved Nana was known for her giant popcorn balls she made and passed out at Halloween. Concha was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and Nana, who was dearly loved and cherished and will never be forgotten. All services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, beginning with a public viewing on Tuesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Father Jose Hernandez presiding. Interment will follow at the Tome Catholic Cemetery. Sign Concha's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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D'AVANZO -- Dorothy Elizabeth D'Avanzo peacefully bid adieu to a rich and full life on March 18, 2009. The daughter of a railroad man, Dorothy was born in 1919 and grew up alongside her five siblings in South Ozone Park, New York. With a passion and enjoyment for dancing, she met and later married John D'Avanzo in 1938. When John joined the Marines in 1941, Dorothy took her place alongside women the likes of Rosie the Riveter manufacturing instruments for warplanes. With the end of WWII, she and John raised two children, Virginia Dugan and Dennis Devane in Franklin Square, New York. Meticulous by nature, Dorothy immersed herself in anything creative --from painting, to sewing everything from drapes to coats, and landscape gardening. Dorothy left a creative imprint on everything she touched. As an employee of Abraham and Strauss, she often joked that she spent more than she earned there, having a hard time passing up the sales and employee discount. Her children were the best dressed, cleanest, and starched ones at school. After her husband's death in 1988, Dorothy relocated to New Mexico. Slow to let anything deter her, she learned to drive at the age of 65 and took great pride in the privilege of owning her own home for over 20 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, one brother, two children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She also leaves one Chinese Foo dog and one 300 pound statue of Quan Yen that to her families' dismay made every move she ever did. Her family will miss her witty quips, addiction to dippity doo and soft foam curlers, desire to add peanuts to everything she baked and her overwhelming zest for collecting cookie jars. A service in her honor will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2009, French Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. She will be interred alongside her husband at Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island, New York on May 23, 2009. Please visit the online guestbook for Mrs. D'Avanzo at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. 505-275-3500
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FREI -- Oliver P. "Ollie" Frei, aka Bear, 78 a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since 1950, passed away at his Ranch Saturday, March 21, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Frei; children, Larry Frei of Albuquerque, Lori Ann Carroll and partner, Ron Mann, of Rio Rancho, Patti Scherer and husband Jack of Sandia Park, Barbi Grace and partner Daniel Manweller, Sean Frei and wife Melissa of Albuquerque, step-son Lee Hightower of Albuquerque; grandchildren Bryan and wife Nicole, Jason and wife Shannon, Don and partner Sarah, Brandon, Kathryn Rose, Kristina Maria, Isabella, Parker Ann; great-grandchildren Noah, Taj, Christian Oliver, and Logan Patrick; and his sister, Janet Tafoya and husband, Paul, of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Ollie was preceded in death by his wives Kathryn Exter Frei and Rebecca Ann Frei, and grandsons Patrick Timothy Mack and Christopher William Mack. He served in the US Army as a radio operator, infantryman and bugler. When Ollie moved to Albuquerque from his hometown of Marquette, Michigan, he drove an ambulance for Exter Mortuary. Ollie retired from Mountain Bell after 25 years of service. After retirement, he worked part-time for the US Forest Service and later started his own tree-thinning business in the East Mountains. He was a member of the Backyard Tree Farmers of America, the Edelweiss am Rio Grande German Club of Albuquerque, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Ollie enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, socializing, and tinkering. Ollie loved his family, people, life, spending time outdoors, and his many animals. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. His life will be celebrated Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 7:00 pm at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary Wednesday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 4001 Indian School Blvd., Suite 300, 87110. There is an online guestbook for Ollie at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
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GARCIA -- David Wayne Garcia March 24, 1955 - September 17, 2006 "Happy Birthday" Son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great- uncle, with all our Love and Lots of Huggs and Kisses Too!
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GILL -- William Leonard Gill was born on January 17, 1913 and passed away on March 18, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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GRIEGO -- JAMES GRIEGO July 9, 1933 - March 24, 2002 IN LOVING MEMORY Priscilla and Family
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GUTIERREZ -- Amalia Gutierrez was born on April 14, 1918 and passed away on March 21, 2009. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 4pm with rosary to follow at 7pm at Riverside Funeral Home. A mass will be held at 9am on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Holy Family Church. Interment is to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
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LEWIS -- Walter E. "Eddy" (51) was born in Albuquerque on May 20, 1957. He went to be with his Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 21, 2009 in Albuquerque. Eddy is preceded in death by his parents James W. Lewis and Vivian Pauline Dooley. He is survived by brothers, James W. Lewis Jr., and wife Bertie of Los Lunas, Joseph S. Lewis and wife Marilyn of Edgewood, and John P. "Johnny" Lewis of Alamogordo; sisters, Pauline E. Holloway of Clifton, TX., Winky Gibson and husband John of Deming, and Mary Kathleen "Kathy" and husband Mike Heffran of Silver City; many other family and friends who loved and will miss him dearly. Eddy graduated from Corn Bible Academy Corn, Oklahoma in 1975. He served in the US Navy from 1975 thorough 1983 both stateside and abroad. He earned a Bachelor of Computer Science from New Mexico State University, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, TX. Eddy was bold in his walk with the Lord and would witness to all he encountered. His family and friends were his treasure, and his life's priority was the Lord Jesus Christ in all that he said and did. Celebration of Life Service with the US Navy Honor Guard will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th Street NW in Albuquerque. A viewing will be held from 5:5:30 p.m. to 6:6:00 p.m., with the Celebration of Life Service beginning at 6:6:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Brenton Franks. Interment will be held privately at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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MCLEAN -- Mary H., passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009. She was born December 23, 1943 in Dallas, TX to Haynes and Mary Nell (Fergusson) Baize. Mary graduated from Highland High School and worked for Albuquerque Downs for twenty years. She was an avid reader and a longtime member of Northeast Albuquerque Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack McLean, sons, Scott and Jason McLean and her father. Mary is survived by her devoted children, Tim McLean, Kelly Kapela and husband Gordon Eye, Sandie Ethier and husband Nick, her mother Mary Nell Tarrant, grandchildren, Karen McLean, Rory Eye, Collin, Jack and Blake Ethier, great grand-child Leila Bell Simental, sisters, Brenda Cardwell and husband Wayne, Linda Peters and husband Don. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Carlisle Chapel. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Carlisle Chapel, to celebrate her life. Evelyn's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188 Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com
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MILLER -- Kathryn S. Miller, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, for over fifty years passed away on March 15, 2009. Mrs. Miller was born on February 2, 1922 to Chester and Bertha (Vanselau) Herron of Greenville, PA. While residing in Albuquerque she was employed by Skaggs and Fedway before it was purchased by Dillard's. In her leisure time, Mrs. Miller enjoyed bowling. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Miller, daughter, Nancy Sorber, and son, William R. Miller. She is survived by her son, Richard R. Miller, and his wife, Susan, of Raleigh, NM; grandchildren, Melody Woodyard and William R. Miller; great-grandchildren, Ashley Marie Woodyard, Ryan Woodyard, Jenny Miller, and Dustin Miller; and sister, Evelyn. Cremation has taken place and private services were held. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque NM 87102 (505) 842-8800
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MONTOYA -- Serito Trujillo Montoya "RICO" born August 30,1936 in Soccoro, NM to Emma Trujillo and Serito Montoya. Serito was surrounded by his loving family when he passed at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque, March 20, 2009. He is survived by his only son, Lance and his partner, Alicia from Oakland,CA; sister, Romona Ortega from Albuquerque; her children, Priscilla (Richard) Carabajal, Richard Ortega, Fortino (Ramona) Ortega, Kathy (Keith) from Hutto TX, Michael (Yvonne) and Ray Gomez; two brothers, Louie Montoya and wife, Nora and their son, Louie and wife, Tamara from K Junction, OR. Mike Montoya, wife, Diana and their children, Theresa, husband. Ronald James, son. Anthony Montoya and several other nephews, nieces, and friends. Serito served our country as a Marine from 1956-1959. He was an active and faithful Catholic member at Holy Family Church. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church. Deacon Robert Vigil recited the rosary. Lance and his family would like to thank everyone who was in attendance and for the support, thoughts and prayers. God bless you, Rico, you'll be greatly missed. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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PEREZ-CASTILLO -- Juan, age 76, passed away March 20, 2009. Visitations will be held on Wednesday March 25, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the 8th street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Services have been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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REESE -- Mark Jennings Reese, 53, passed away March 22, 2009. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192
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ROGERS -- Mary M. Rogers, 96, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009. She was born on December 30, 1912, in Brooklyn, NY., and resided in Rio Rancho since 1984. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Rogers, and is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rogers; and sisters Leila Mulligan in New York and Agnes McKay in Kentucky. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother and my best friend. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at French Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE., Services will be at 11:00 a.m on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at French Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SALAZAR -- Celina M. Salazar, 101, a resident of Las Vegas went home to the Lord and her husband Abe and daughter Mary Ellen on Saturday, March 21, 2009 in Albuquerque at Carefree Living. Celina was born on September 27, 1907 in Roy, New Mexico to Francisco and Sinforosa Martinez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abenicio and her daughter Mary Ellen, parents Francisco and Sinforosa Martinez, Brothers Eduardo and Bernardino Martinez, sisters Grace Martinez, Isabella Maestas, and Caterina Romero Tafoya. She is survived by four sons: Rudolph and wife, Mollie of Gallup and Phoenix, Francis and wife Josie, Robert and wife Barbara of Albuquerque, and Allen of Mesa Arizona: Grandchildren Sandra Padilla and husband Anthony, Tammy and Rudy Salazar, Kim Astorgia, Nancy Reveles and husband Tomas, Robert Lee Salazar and wife Denise, Ronald Salazar, Pollyana Cabaniss and husband Will, Shawn Benshoos and wife, Kelly: great-grandchildren, John Salazar, Ashley and Daneille Salazar, Ashland Astorgia, Jack and Brandon Cabaniss, Zachary and Garrett Benshoos. Nieces: Margret and husband, Charlie, Prescilla, Mary and husband Zeke, Martha and husband Andres, Tillie and Husband Pat: Nephews: Frank and wife Carolina, Tony and wife Hazel, Rudy and wife Mary and Tony.Celina lived most of her life in Harding County until she retired from teaching. She graduated from Roy High School in 1928, attended UNM and received a BA from Highlands University. She taught in Harding County starting at Sabino Lower Mosquero, Mills, Bueyeros and Roy where she retired after 32 years.Celina was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the retired Teachers Association. She was very well respected as a leader and role model by her students and peers as will as the communities where she lived and served. She will be missed by all for inspiration and leadership. Rosary devotional services will be conducted on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Church in Roy, New Mexico with Father Stephen Imbarrato as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Roy Cemetery with the following serving as casket bearers: Robert Salazar, Ronald Salazar, Rudy Salazar, Will Cabaniss, Tomas Revales, and Anthony Padilla.. Serving as honorary bearers: Shaun Benshoos, Jose Chavez, Frank Maestas, John Salazar, Tony Martinez, Pat Cruz, and Zeke Tapia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, New Mexico 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.
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SALAZAR -- Gino In Loving Memory of Gino Salazar We can't believe its been a year since you've been gone. Your laugh, your smile, your crazy ways. You are missed and thought of every day. The sadness and pain without you will haunt us forever. We know you are in a better place and we have to remember that. We are so lucky to have all the memories you gave us and we'll cherish them always. Love and miss you. Baby Tony, Maria, Kaila, Kimbrely, Angelo, Savanna, John John, Pumkin, mita and the rest of the familia.
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SCUCCI -- Benny J., age 85, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on March 19, 2009. Benny was born July 8, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey. He graduated from Newark H.S. Trade School as an aircraft mechanic. When WWII started, Benny entered the Army Air Corps, as a aircraft mechanic specialist. He was stationed in China, Burma, India, C.B.I. 14th Air Force. Benny was a crew chief, repaired and maintenanced airplane engines, also search and rescue missions. He received an Honorable Discharge, Distinguished Unit Badge and Good Conduct Medal. After WWII, Benny worked several years as a courier agent for NATO, delivering aircraft to NATO Forces from the United States, active in VFW in New Jersey, retired from General Motors twenty years ago. Benny was married to Ruth Scucci, she passed away in 1989. He is survived by his son, Lawrence Scucci; brother, Angelo Scucci and wife Lee of Parsippany, NJ. Service and interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
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