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BEYELER -- John Beyeler, loving and beloved father and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2009 after struggling with a disease that took all his strength but none of his spirit. John was born on December 27, 1925 in Geneva, New York into a large and boisterous farming family. John found the love of his life and soul mate, Frances Dickson, in Fruita, Colorado, where he moved after discharge from the Army. After graduating from the University Colorado, John moved to Albuquerque in the early fifties to join Sandia Labs. He spent his early career in the Pacific where he impressed his colleagues not only with his diligent and exacting work, but his impishness and love of adventure - saving time for scuba diving, running craps games, and weaving palm hats. Honored as "The Poet Laureate of Field Test," he captured his co-workers and their exploits in hilarious, gently skewering verse. John retired in 1984 to devote time to traveling with his beloved Frances and to care for her until her death in 1985. John spent his recent years in Belen tending his garden, completing the house he designed, and traveling with his family. His vitality and love of exploration amazed anyone who dared to keep up. John was an engineer, architect, woodworker, poet, and prankster. His irreverent wit and homemade wine lifted the spirits of his many friends. He will live on in the many people whose life he touched and enriched. John is survived by his sisters Rose, Ida, and Bertha, his brother Fred and sister-in-law Clara, his daughter-in-law, Lauren, and the pride and joy of his life, sons Richard and Walt. John requested that no services be held. The family asks his many friends to commemorate his life in their own way, and that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the New Mexico Boys Ranch.
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BRIGGS -- Emily Briggs, age 81, died May 20, 2009, in Albuquerque. Friends may visit French, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 6-8 pm. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:00 am at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. A reception will follow services at Shrine Temple, 6600 Zuni Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 265-0800, Ext 100. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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CARRILLO -- Tomasita Carrillo was born on October 8, 1938 and passed away on May 17, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERUQE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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CHASE -- Naomi Ruth Reichenbach Chase, 66, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Jim Chase; children, Tammy Regan of Albuquerque, Randy Reichenbach and wife, Dao Mai of Seattle, WA, and Kimberly Chase of Albuquerque; two granddaughters, Rachelle Regan and Asha Reichenbach; great-grandson, Phillip Andrew Olk; sister-in-law, Sharon Woods of Kokomo, IN; and other relatives and friends. Naomi was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Reichenbach; parents, Ralph and Ruth Gustin-Babcock; and step-father, Worthy Babcock. She was born on December 10, 1942, in Kokomo, IN and moved to Albuquerque as a young child. Naomi graduated from Highland High School. She worked for PNM as an accounting supervisor until her retirement in 2001. Naomi loved traveling, any type of craft project, and was known for making the perfect card. Her heart was in every home-made cross stitched Christmas stocking, Amish cookies, chocolate fudge, and the creation of individual bows for every present she wrapped. She was an elegant, organized, and loving woman who was always ready for adventure. Naomi grew up in the Church of the Nazarene. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Mary Catherine Casey officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. 2141 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245, www.pancan.org or Heights First Church of the Nazarene, 8401 Paseo Del Norte, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. Please visit our online guestbook for Naomi at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GARCIA -- Becky Savilla Garcia was born on February 1, 1931 and passed away on May 15, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERUQE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Tue May 26, 2009

HOWARD -- Edwin Howard was born on October 10, 1932 and passed away on May 17, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERUQE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Tue May 26, 2009

LENTE -- Marquis Dann Lente Funeral services for Marquis Dann Lente 39, will be today, May 26, 2009 at the St. Elizabeth Church in Paguate, NM at 11:00 am. Burial will be at the Paguate Village Cemetary. A rosary was recited on Monday, May 25, 2009 at the Gaco home. Marcos, died on May 22, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on August 23, 1970 in Keams Canyone, Arizona. Marcos graduated from Crownpoint High School in 1988. Marcos is survived by his parents, Charles and Sandra Fletcher; sisters, Cherlyn J. Fletcher, Yukon, OK, Angeline C. Fletcher, Albuquerque, Kateri D. Fletcher, Albuquerque, and brother Charles J. Fletcher, Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Santiago Lente, and uncle, Stanley Lente. Family will receive relatives and friends at Bender Hall in Paguate, NM.
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LIPINSKI -- Kendra Lipinski, 26, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, May 21, 2009. She is survived by her parents, Ron Lipinski and Therese Goetz; sister, Val Lipinski; grandmother, Barbara Lipinski, all of Albuquerque; aunts, Carolann Gerhard and husband, John of Loveland, CO, Christy Edwards of Albuquerque, Marybeth Perez-Soto and husband, Jose Luis of Albuquerque, and Dorothy Brokaw of Manchester, NH; uncles, Tim Lipinski of Albuquerque, Bob Lipinski and wife, Kim of Riverwoods, IL, Eric Lipinski and wife, Lana of Littleton, CO, John Goetz and wife, Linda of North Attleboro, MA, Frederick Goetz of Dunellen, NJ, Eric Goetz and wife, Sonia of Boonton, NJ, and Jim Goetz and wife, Laurie of Liverpool, NY; special friends, Thelma Giomi and Devaraj Aran, both of Albuquerque; and many other friends and cousins. Kendra graduated from Eldorado High School as Valedictorian. She received her Bachelors in Science with honors from Pomona College. Ms. Lipinski received her Masters in Biology with distinction from UNM. She volunteered with Key Club in Albuquerque and Mortar Board in Claremont, CA and with Middle School Student Outreach in San Diego, CA with Salk Lab. Kendra loved ballroom, salsa, and swing dancing. She loved hiking and skiing in the mountains, and sculpting as hobbies. Ms. Lipinski also sang in the University Choir. A service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10:00 at French Mortuary, University Location, and a Memorial Mass will be held at John XXIII Catholic Community Church on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 2:00 .m.. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at French Mortuary. Memorial Contributions may be made to World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street, N.W. P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180, http://www.worldwildlife.org/, The Planetary Society, http://www.planetary.org/join/giving/living_tributes.html, and The National Wildlife Federation, http://www.nwf.org/support/memorial.cfm. Please visit our online guestbook for Kendra at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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MONTOYA -- Esequiel Kelly, 85, a resident of Corrales, New Mexico, passed away Saturday evening, May 23, 2009 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Kelly was born September 18, 1923 the son of Miguel C. and Lupita Pino Montoya in Cerro, New Mexico. He grew up in Cerro, NM and Walsenburg, CO and was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of New Mexico and was employed by Sandia National Laboratories for 35 years, retiring in 1988 as a Department Manager of Computer Operations. As a young man working for the Rural Electric Association, he helped bring electricity to many areas of northern New Mexico, which led to his discovery of Black Lake, NM which later led to his avocation for ranching and raising cattle in Black Lake. He was an avid fly fisherman from his early youth and fished the rivers and streams throughout the entire Rocky Mountain region. He took great pride in the produce from his backyard gardens, often donating fruits and vegetables to local charities. He passed six days shy of his 63rd wedding anniversary to his surviving wife, Theresa Medina Montoya. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Joe. He is survived by his five children, Betty Ann Ryan and husband Ned of Rio Rancho, Jerry Montoya and wife June of Corrales, Stephen Montoya and wife Linda of Las Vegas, NV, Paul Montoya and wife Janet of Denver, CO, and Gene Montoya and wife Maria of Corrales; brothers, Floyd Montoya and wife Bernice of Mountain view, CA, Lupe Young and wife Teresa of Cerro, NM and his sister Dubie Rael and husband John of Albuquerque; fifteen grandchildren, Kellie R. Scoggie and husband Rick, Jaime R. Testa and husband Alvaro, Patrick P. Ryan, Laura M. Gallardo, Angelica Montoya, Jenna Montoya, Jodi Montoya, Belinda M. Labovitz and husband Brian, Adam K. Montoya, Leah Montoya, Jennifer M. Miller and husband Mikel, Jaclyn M. Callahan and husband Brian, Scott Montoya, Shelby Montoya, Peter, Johnny, Michael and Patricia Alvarado; and seven great-grandchildren, Alvaro and Alessandra Testa, Andrew and Luke Miller, Emery Callahan, Alexander Labovitz, and Cruz Gallardo. The Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 6 to 7 PM with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales with interment following in Vista Verde Memorial Park, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Ned Ryan, Patrick Ryan, Adam Montoya, Alvaro Testa, Mikel Miller, and Brian Callahan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church Street Station, P.O. box 780, New York, NY 10008. For those who wish to send condolences, you 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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PADILLA -- Annie Padilla, 91, passed away May 20, 2009. She was born March 26, 1918 to Miguel and Petra Chavez, in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her three children, Marian Grant and her husband Charles, of Albuquerque, NM, Petra "Patsy" Padilla, of Albuquerque, NM, and Larry Padilla of Denver, CO; six grandchildren, Steven Madrid, Philip Madrid, Richard Madrid, Jeannie Duckworth, Judy McNabb, Eric Madrid; seven great-grandchildren, siblings, Kate Fuentes, and husband Raymond, of Albuquerque, NM, Antonio Padilla, of Santa Rosa, NM, Arsenio Padilla, of Albuquerque, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Annie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sotelo Padilla, in 1992. She was a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM and a founding member of Monterey Baptist Church. Annie liked reading, sewing, and loved her feline friends. She also loved taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, the jewels of her eye. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. A private Ennichement will be held at a later date. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Annie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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RAMIREZ -- Ignacio "Nash" In memory Ignacio "Nash" Ramirez January 15, 1939-May 26, 2007 Two years since you left us to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, our Blessed Mother, and our family. We all love and miss you, especially your hugs, smiles, and laughter Some how life is not the same without you. A link to our chain is missing, until we meet again. The Barela Clan
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RAMIREZ -- Nash January 15, 1939 - May 26, 2007 Happy Anniversary Nash. It's been two years since you left us, but it seems like yesterday. We love you and miss you very much. Your Family, Merline, Anthony and boys, Alyssa and Joylene, Elaine and Cecelia
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RIBONI -- Carmelita R. Riboni, age 98, passed away on May 23, 2009. She was born September 7, 1910, in Carnuel, NM to Pedro and Eligia Garcia. Carmelita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Domingo Riboni; sons, Dino and Tony W. Riboni; and daughters, Virginia R. Sanchez and Rosemary R. Saiz. She lovingly leaves behind four daughters, Armida R. Martinez, Hazel R. Lucero, Wanda Riboni, and Reina R. Griego; one brother, Johnny Garcia; 27 grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Cremation will take place with private services to follow. Carmelita's Family would like to extend a heart-felt thanks to the nurses and caretakers of Albuquerque Care Center. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Carmelita's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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SCHROEDER -- Troy Scott Schroeder, aka, The Wolf Slayer, born March 16, 1967 in Amarillo, TX, passed away, Friday, May 22, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. Scott is survived by his son Jacob Schroeder; his parents David and Charlene Schroeder; his sister Carrie Stansbery, her husband Daniel, their daughters, RaeLeigh and Charlie; his soul mate Ann Beddingfield and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Scott spent his life with concern and in support of others. He had the unique ability to bring the very best out in everyone he met. Scott's final act of selflessness was to comfort many of his friends and his family during the last two weeks of his life. We will have a celebration of Scott's life. Time and place will be announced. Scott and his family want to extend a special Thank You to the UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center and to UNM Hospital for the incredible care and support he received. Should friends desire contributions may be made to the Scott Schroeder Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo location. Please visit our online guest book for Scott at RememberTheirStory.com for more details. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SLOAN -- Carolyn S. Sloan, age 69 of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at a local care facility. She was born on February 17, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN. to Benton and Ruth Harlan. Carolyn married Neal P. Sloan on March 3, 1960 in Albuquerque, he preceded her in death on May 7, 1996 after 36 years of marriage. Carolyn was a current member of Hoffmantown Church. She enjoyed being an usher at Popejoy Hall for many years. Carolyn is survived by her children, Tim Sloan and his wife, Barbara, and Janice Steinbach and her husband, Mark, all of Albuquerque; her grandchildren, Amy McConnell and husband, Mark, Melissa Sloan, Ryan and Eric Steinbach, all of Albuquerque; her brother, Ben Harlan and his wife, Mary, of Indianapolis, IN; and several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. She also was preceded in death by her son, Terry L. Sloan; and her sister, Emilie Kelso. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at The Chapel of Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends and relatives may visit with the family Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at French Mortuary Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. The Sloan family wishes to thank all the wonderful friends and Presbyterian hospice for their care and support during this difficult time. Memorial contributions should be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Impatient Unit, P.O Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM, 87125. Please visit our online guestbook for Carolyn at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue May 26, 2009