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ALIRE -- John R. Alire, 81, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd N.E. Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 343-8008.
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ARNOLD -- Louise "Jo" Arnold passed away July 6, 2009. Jo was born in Custer, South Dakota, May 25, 1926 and graduated from Artesia High School in 1944. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry Arnold; son, Tommy Arnold; and brother, Ed O'Donnell. She is survived by her sister, Shelia McDaniel; brother, Jerry O'Donnell; daughter-in-law, Lita Arnold; two sons, Mike Arnold and David Arnold; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Jo was a real estate broker in Farmington and Albuquerque until her retirement. The family is planning a Memorial Service/Celebration of life during the Labor Day weekend. If you would like to attend the Memorial Service, please send an e-mail to: memorialforjoarnold@gmail.com for details. Please visit our online guest book for Louise at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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BECKSTEAD -- William Michael The family of William Michael Beckstead thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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BURNS -- Frank Bernard Burns, 81, born July 11, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died at home July 5, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He retired in 1993 as a chemist from Sandia National Laboratories. His wife of 25 years Carolyn, and daughter Annalee and her family were at his bedside. At Frank's request, there will be no services. Please visit our online guestbook for Frank at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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GALLEGOS -- A.R. "Tommy" Gallegos, age 69, passed away July 9, 2009 in Amarillo, TX. He is preceded in death by his father, Bonnie Gallegos; and his late wife, Patricia Gallegos. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Goggans; his mother, Julia Gallegos; his daughter, Lynette Gallegos (George Sandoval); his son, Mike Gallegos (Jana); his grandchildren, Justin Mayrant (Amanda), Amanda Mayrant, Cody Gallegos, Charlene Gallegos, Alana Mayrant; his brothers, Ernest Gallegos (Lucy), Louis Gallegos (Bea), Albert Gallegos (Anabelle), and Danny Gallegos; son-in-law, Chris Mayrant; Kay Gallegos; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends that he loved dearly. Tommy was born in Tucumcari, NM on June 18, 1940 to Bonaficio and Julia Gallegos. He grew up and graduated in Logan, NM. He was a retiree from the insurance industry, and was the owner of Superior Insurance Agency and Insurance Plans Unlimited. Tommy loved horse racing. Serving as Pallbearers are Justin Gallegos and Cody Gallegos. Honorary Pallbearers are Chris Mayrant, Lynn Jerry, Paul Longoria and Tommy R. Gallegos. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, July 12, 2009, 7 p.m. at Santa Maria de la Paz. A Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 13, 2009, 10 a.m. at Santa Maria de la Paz with interment to follow at Rosario Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Santa Fe County 4H, c/o Lynette Gallegos, at any First Community Bank, account #1485318. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600
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GOMEZ -- Ricardo M. Gomez Jr., 55, died July 8, 2009 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Albuquerque. He was born August 30, 1953 in San Angelo, Texas. Ricky's mother passed away during the childbirth of the fourth sibling. When he and his sisters and brother were toddlers, they were taken in and raised by their maternal grandparents. Ricky enlisted in the United States Army shortly after graduating from Midland High School in 1971 in Midland, Texas. Ricky loved the outdoors; he and Loretta were avid hunters and fishermen. He was an excellent marksman. Ricky's holiday season always began with the first game of his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Ricardo is survived by his loving wife, Loretta; children, Erica Casaus and husband Gabriel, Daniel Gomez, and Ricky Gomez Watt; and six grandchildren. Ricardo is also survived by sisters, Lillie Heredia and husband Albert and Anna Gonzales and husband Mike; brother, Fred Montez and wife Alma all of Midland, TX, and other numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo M. Gomez, Sr. and Maria Louisa (Montez) Gomez; his maternal grandparents Bernardo F. and Anastacia C. Montez and paternal grandparents Brauvilio and Francisca Gomez. Visitation will be Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services; 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE with a Rosary to be recited Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven. Interment following at Sandia Memory Gardens. Casket bearers are Albert Heredia, Jr., Mike Gonzales, Gabriel Casaus, Leonard de Lara, Jr., Peter Silva and Phillip Lucero. Honorary bearers will be Albert Heredia, Sr. and Anthony Padilla. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Ricardo's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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GONZALES -- Delilah Diana February 21, 1989 - July 11, 2005 It has been four years now that you were taken from me. You were just a little girl, never got to live your life to the fullest. Everyday I think of you and miss you. You were my only daughter and I will never see you again. I know you are in heaven looking down on us, you are that cool breeze that I feel everyday when I think of you. You are near me as much as I am near you. You give me the strength to go on in life. You guide me through the pain and sadness that is brought upon me. You are my Guardian Angel. I love you my Delilah and miss you everyday. Remember what mom said, someday we will be together and nobody will take that away from us. I Love You My Angel Delilah
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KELLER -- Krysti Diane Keller, age 46 went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Friday, July 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother Carolyn Keller. She is survived by her father, Frank Keller; her sisters Karin Brown and Katrine Keller; her nieces Kaylee and Ryleigh; and many more loving, caring and supportive family members. Krysti will be greatly missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her. We now look to all our cherished memories for comfort, to our friends for understanding, and to our Heavenly Father for love and peace. In celebration of Krysti's life, a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2009, 11 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave SE 87102, 242-0616, Pastor Walquist officiating. For those who wish, flowers may be sent to the church on Saturday morning. Krysti we love you always. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
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KEREKES -- Virginia V. The family of Virginia V. Kerekes thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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KOSKI -- Norma Manela Koski, 84, a resident of Elephant Butte, New Mexico since the early 1980's, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009. Norma was born October 7, 1924 the daughter of William and Ina Linna Kananen in Trout Creek, Michigan. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. Norma had worked as a bookkeeper in Detroit, Michigan. She married her husband Hugo in 1946, and worked as a bookkeeper in her father-in-laws general store in Trout Creek, Michigan. She moved to Albuquerque in 1953 with her husband and children. After the children went to school, she worked as an assistant manager at House of Fabrics. Norma was an accomplished seamstress beginning in high school 4-H. She also enjoyed painting and quilting. Her children and grandchildren are proud recipients of her quilts and baby quilts. She was married to Hugo for 62 years and they enjoyed camping, swimming in the lake, and their traditional hot dog roast for their anniversary, along with their dog Prince. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Hugo in 2008; son, Tor Koski in 1993; one brother, William; and two sisters, Verna and Betty. She is survived by three children, Kaylene Kaiser and husband Russell of Vallecito Lake, CO, Michael Koski and wife Elizabeth of Rio Rancho, and Stanton Koski and wife Charlene of Rio Rancho; seven grandchildren, Jake, Josh, Loretta, Renee, Denise, Erika, and Amanda; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, John Kananen and wife Barbara of Pound, WI, and Daniel Kananen and wife Kathleen of Green Bay, WI; sister, Leona Devowe of Bergland, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her care givers, Stan, Charlene, Mike, and Liz, and to Odyssey Hospice and Nurse Practitioner Patricia Conkling. A Memorial Service will be held for Norma on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. For those who wish, you may send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
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LANGER -- Edward E. Langer, 91, died peacefully on June 16, 2009. Ed moved to Albuquerque in 2006 from Decorah, Iowa, following the death of Helen, his wife of 61 years. He lived with his daughter and family, Jane and David McGuire. He is also survived by a son, Richard Langer and his wife Chris of Minneapolis, MN; a daughter Mary and her husband Van Butler of Durango, CO; and six grandchildren. Ed earned an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1940, and served in the US Navy during World War II attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander and receiving a Medal of Honor. He retired from Sears Roebuck in Chicago as a buyer in 1972 and moved to northeastern Iowa where he lived for 35 years. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. A reception will follow at the McGuire home. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Ed's memory to the New Building Project at St Michael's.
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LONG -- Dennis A. Long, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. He is survived by his son Nick, and daughter Beverly and husband, Kevin; grandchildren Tiffany, Scott, Nicole and husband, Jeff and Joey and wife Jamie; great-grandchildren Alexa, Lanaye, Kaela, and Ashleigh. A Celebration of Dennis' Life will be held at a future date. Please visit our online guestbook for Dennis at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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LONG -- Robert L. Dr. Long, 72, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 9, 2009 after a valiant battle against an aggressive form of cancer. Bob, as he was best known, was born on September 9, 1936 in the small railroad town of Renovo, PA, where he and his wife, Ann, both grew up. After graduating from Renovo High School he attended Bucknell University, graduating with a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then went to graduate school at Purdue University to obtain a Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Graduation was the beginning of an adventuresome and highly rewarding career experience. Bob began his career in the Army where he was stationed at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Completing his military service, he and his young family moved to Albuquerque where he taught at the University of New Mexico, eventually becoming Chairman of the Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Department. During his 13-year tenure at UNM, he and his family enjoyed further educational and career experiences in England, NY, and CA. In 1978 he decided to join General Public Utilities in NJ and was actively involved in the events and recovery following the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant incident. Bob served in various positions during his 18 years with GPU, focusing on electrical power plant safety and training. After serving as a company Vice President, he retired from GPU in 1997. He and Ann moved to Albuquerque, NM, where Bob established his own consulting company working with various government and educational agencies. He is a past President of the American Nuclear Society and has held a variety of positions at both local sections and national levels of this society. Most recently, Bob served on the Board of Directors for the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque. Through the years, Bob's many gifts and talents were expressed in countless ways. His enthusiasm and skill as a teacher of God's Word was shared with both children and adults as he taught Sunday School lessons and led Youth Group and Family activities. His love for the Lord was expressed through his love of music, as he faithfully served in many church choirs, as a member and soloist. For the past 12 years, he was a member of Sandia Presbyterian Church. His life-long interest in woodworking and railroading led to the creation of a detailed and whimsical, model Garden-gauge Railroad in his backyard, which he eagerly shared with visiting family, public and private school students, neighbors, church family, and friends. He was also an avid and consummate reader, most recently, sharing this interest with students at S.Y. Jackson Elementary School. He constantly expressed his joy in the accomplishments of his wife, children and grandchildren, encouraging each one's unique interests and goals. His wisdom, guidance, and example deeply influenced his entire family. We will continually remember his desire to live out his Christian walk as expressed in Romans 12: 11 "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." His faith, love, and support can never be replaced, and although we will all miss him terribly, we are comforted to know he is now enjoying his heavenly home and reward. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 52 years, Ann E. Long; daughter, Beth and son-in-law, Steve Gnerich and granddaughter, Julie of Albuquerque, New Mexico; granddaughter, Amy and grandson-in-law, Mark Cook of Tucson, Arizona; son, Jeffrey Long and daughter-in-law, Laurie, granddaughter, Alessandra and grandson, Zachary of Flower Mound, Texas; and son, Mark Long and daughter-in-law, Laura, granddaughter, Nicole and grandson, Matthew of Parsippany, New Jersey. At his father's Memorial Service on February 14, 1971, Bob said, "It is not what he had, nor even what he did, which directly expresses the worth of a man, but what he was." In this memorial of his father, our dad came to the conclusion that his dad was a "toucher of lives." We could think of no better description of our own Dad. A Celebration of Bob's life will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church located at 10704 Paseo Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to: The Robert L. and Ann E. Long Fund for the Support of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Education (UNM School of Engineering). Mailed attention: Pam Hurd-Knief UNM School of Engineering MSC01 1140 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 Please call 505-277-0230 to make credit card gifts or to ask questions regarding this fund. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Robert's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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LUCERO -- Andrea Lucero, 79, of Cubero and formerly of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Antonio; children, John Lucero and wife, Irene, Anna Castellanos and husband, Jose, Yolanda Trujillo and husband, Orlando, Theresa Martinez, Ruth Lucero, and Michael Lucero and wife, Diana; 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; four brothers; five sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. A rosary will be recited Sunday, July 12, 2009, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:00 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW, with interment following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Andrea at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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MONTOYA -- Rumalda "Rumie" Elvira Montoya, 84 years young, left this world to join Our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Rumalda was born in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, on August, 28, 1924, the daughter of Fidel and Elvira Torres. After graduation from Taos High School, Rumalda relocated to San Francisco, California during WWII to aid in the war effort by working for a U.S. defense contractor in the naval shipyards. She subsequently moved back to New Mexico and met her husband of 31 years, Ben Montoya. Rumalda and Ben raised their family of four children in Albuquerque, NM and Austin, TX until 1971 when they moved to Arlington, Texas. Rumalda and Ben divorced in 1975 and she continued to reside in Arlington for the last 34 years. She recently returned to Albuquerque to live with her two daughters and extended family members. Known for her exuberant approach to life she surrounded herself with the love of close friends and family, all of whom appreciated and reveled in her joy of life. Of all those who knew and cared for her, Rumalda will be especially missed by her children whom she loved with a tireless energy and spirit. Rumalda is survived by daughter, Dorothy Sisneros and husband, Art Sisneros; son, Ruben Montoya and wife, Patty Montoya; and daughter, Rita Montoya; grandchildren, Jeff Avila, Christopher Avila, Robert Montoya, and Angela Montoya; great-grandchildren, Dilon Avila, Mikel Avila, and Eva Christine Avila; brothers, Fidel Torres and wife Virginia, Gilbert Torres, Frank Torres and wife, Cecelia, Carpio Torres and wife Becky, Joseph Torres and wife, Priscilla, John Torres; sisters, Loyola Montoya and husband, Horacio H. Montoya and Anita Montoya and husband, Arthur Montoya. Rumalda was preceded in death by her son, Benny Montoya, sister Lourdes Maes, sister Barbara Merhege and her former husband Ben Montoya. Rumalda worked as a very successful Insurance Agent for Metropolitan Insurance Co until she retired in 1990. After retirement, Rumalda spent her time gardening, painting, spending time with friends and was a devoted Dallas Cowboy fan. Rosary will be held Sunday, July 12, 2009, 4:00 p.m., at French, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be held Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family would like to thank their family and friends for their love and support. Please visit our online guestbook for Rumie at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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NORTON -- Jean Yost Norton, 76, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on June 27, 2009. Jean was born in Mullins, SC on June 20, 1933 but lived most of her childhood in Greeneville, TN. She accompanied her Air Force husband, Lt. Col. Alfred Dobson Norton, Ed.D., on assignments in Texas, Vermont, Japan, Colorado, and Tennessee before settling in Albuquerque. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Leslie and Michael Clark of Gilbert, AZ and Rae and Dan Hardage of Albuquerque, NM. Jean enjoyed two grandchildren, Joshua Norton and Allison Clark as well as two great-grandchildren, Tayla and Nathaniel Norton. Other close family members include her sister and brother-in-law, Sonny and Star Hashe of Piedmont, SC and her brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Peggy Yost of Greeneville, TN. Jean spent a lifetime studying classic, popular, and non-fiction literature, earning a reputation as a font of wisdom on diverse topics. Family and friends alike will forever venerate Jean as a gracious, congenial lady of encouragement and wit. "Wait on the Lord/ Be of good courage/ And he shall strengthen thy heart." --Psalms 27:14
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PISTO -- Ruth "Shorty" Lavona Pisto, born near Surprise, NE on November 19, 1920, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne A. "Pete" Pisto; sons, Randy and wife, Ann, and Tony and wife, Julie, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Christa of Denver, CO, Bryony, Cody and Sarah, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Maxine Stoddard of Illinois and Doris D'Lamater and husband, Robert of Albuquerque. Services will be held Monday, July 13, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at French, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to El Ranchito de Los Ninos Children's Home, P.O. Box 2400, Los Lunas, NM 87031, (505) 866-9480, ElRanchito@LosNinosNM.org Please visit our online guestbook for Shorty at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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RAEL -- Mildred Elizabeth Rael passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009. She is survived by husband, Ivan; son, David wife, Linda, grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth; son, Steven wife, Leslie, grandchildren, Samuel and Madeline; son, Michael wife, Sandra, grandson Kristopher; daughter, Lynda and Ronald Cameron of Little Rock, AR, Elizabeth Burton of Hot Springs, AR, Jeanne Thatcher Touchstone of Fort Worth, TX, and Amanda Cameron of Rancho Santa Marguerita, CA. She was born June 28, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to Elvie and Ruby Simpson. Soon after Millie's birth the family moved to North Little Rock, AR. Her mother Ruby died when Millie was four, and her father later married Edythe Thatcher Scott, who became Millie's lifelong loving mother. Millie graduated from North Little Rock High School, Class of 1946, in which she was active in journalism, student government, Spanish club, Quill and Scroll, and National Honor Society. Notable among her writings for the student newspaper was the article at graduation, "The World of Tomorrow is Yours", wherein she wrote, "We want a lasting peace, and whether it lasts for twenty years or whether it lasts forever depends upon us. So, how about it, kids? Let's begin today, right now, toward becoming the citizens of tomorrow; toward becoming the leaders of whom people will be proud. It's our duty to ourselves and to our country." It was an expression of purpose and acceptance of commitment which reflected the way Millie lived her life. After graduation Millie moved to Las Vegas, NV, and worked as a clerk/stenographer at Nellis AFB. There she met and married Jose Ivan Rael September 2, 1950 in a military wedding with a honeymoon in Hollywood. Son David was born August 1951 in Las Vegas, son Steven July 1953 in Denver, son Michael July 1958 in Albuquerque and daughter, Lynda in May 1960, also in Albuquerque. The family enjoyed tours in Phoenix, AZ and Anchorage, AK before returning to Albuquerque in 1970 for good. Throughout these tours of duty of husband Ivan, Millie was continuously employed in the civil service, initially in stenography, then finance and bookkeeping. She earned numerous promotions and awards, including Certificate of Recognition 1985, Sustained Superior Performance Award 1985, Outstanding Performance Award 1986, "Peace Through Light" Award 1986, and, upon her retirement, 30 Year Certificate of Service, Air Force Weapons Lab and Systems Command, Kirtland Air Force Base, April, 1986. Millie's sense of purpose and commitment was partnered with a capacious love and creativity. Raising a family but never still, Millie made beautiful things: heavy wool Alaskan sweaters, intricate macrame designs, colorful bead necklaces, delicate paper Mache flower arrangements and other crafts. She was a collector of rare dolls, a chronicler of family history with an extraordinary photo wall and scrapbook library, a ravenous reader (especially Hillerman), a model of elegant hat fashions, a fiercely loyal friend to her children, a maintainer of traditions, a sentimentalist, a spoiler of puppies, a cheerleader, a banker easy with a bail-out, an encourager, a whupper when it was needed, a loving hand when it was wanted, a fan of Tiger Woods and the Golf Channel though never having lifted a club, a devotee of Elvis and Betty Boop, an utterer of nothing harsher than "Jiminy Christmas", a holder of all family before herself, whose every wish and dream and thought and idea had to do with whatever made you happy, a loving wife, mother and friend to the world. Memorial Services will be held Monday, July 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 2666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666, for Hospice Homecare or the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Mildred at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ROWLAND -- Dorothy M. Rowland, 71, born February 13, 1938, in Carter Nine, OK, has found peace on July 7, 2009. Dorothy was a long time resident of Alb, NM. She is survived by her loving children, son Greg E. Thompson, and daughter Clydene A. Thompson. Five grandchildren, Gregory E. Thompson, Nicholas A. Thompson, Amy Breyer, Crystal Breyer, and Ariel Barnes. Two great-grandchildren, Jaylin Clark, and Lacy Baker. Dorothy is also survived by one brother, Johnny Rush, and two sisters Carmen Churchman, and Theresa Fitter; as well as our uncle Keith Thompson. Burial Services will be held in Maize, Kansas, on July 25, 2009. Our mother was the light of our lives, she will never be forgotten and forever in our hearts, her laughter will always be in our spirits and her strength in our blood and her love in our lives. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all that knew her but never forgotten. A special thank you to Deborah Weissman, PA and all the staff at UNM SE Heights Clinic for taking such wonderful care of our mother.
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RUSTEMEYER -- Melissa A. Rustemeyer July 11, 1983 - July 22, 1999 Happy birthday Meliss, you would be 26 today, who would you be, where would you be? I miss your laugh, I miss your smile, I miss Meliss with every fiber of my being. We love you and miss you so very much, love always, mom, dad and Jamie
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STROTHER -- William (Bill or Billy) Eugene Strother, 69, born April 9, 1940 Passed away July 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Strother Randles; brothers, Richard and Michael Strother. He is survived by his wife, Diane; son, Kevin; two daughters, Debbie and Candace; one sister, Josephine Randles Strother. One grandchild; and several relatives and friends. Services will be Saturday, July 11 2009 at 11:00 a.m., Peaceful Rest Baptist Church, 1195 Lima St. Aurora, CO. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Taylor Funeral & Cremation Services 15057 East Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO. 80011 303-344-1615 I love you big brother and will miss you little sister
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WARD -- Ralph "Babe" Ward, 59, an Albuquerque native who moved to California in 1974, passed away June 28, 2009, in Paso Robles, California. Like his father and grandfather before him, Babe was a carpenter working on many projects up and down the coast in the San Luis Obispo area. He was an avid fisherman and it didn't matter if he was fishing the Rio Grande box or some lake in New Zealand, he was happy as long as he had a fishing pole in his hand. In 1989, Babe had the good fortune to meet and marry Gina Denton. She was the love of his life and they were deeply committed to each other. Babe leaves behind a large circle of family and friends who loved him very much and who will miss him dearly. A celebration of Babe's life will be held at a later date He is preceded in death by his parents Malcolm and Celeste Ward; and his brothers Larry Ward and Jerry Ward, all of Albuquerque. He is survived by Gina Ward, his wife of 20 years, son Davin Ward, step daughter Amber Williams all from the Paso Robles area; step mother Elaine Ward, brothers Ronald Ward and wife Carmen of Albuquerque, and Dwight Ward and wife Chris of Savannah, Georgia.
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