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CHAVEZ -- Maria (Della) Chavez, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to heaven by our heavenly father to be reunited with her beloved husband on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Della devoted her life to her family and God, this was evident to all who knew her. Her spirit will live on through everyone she touched throughout her special life. Della is survived by her children, Robert Chavez Jr., Rudy Chavez (Diana), Carol Chavez, Steve R. Chavez (Cecilia), Rita Chavez, Anita Chavez, and Michelle Chavez; 12 grandchildren, her very special grandson Johnny Chavez who she referred to as the angel of our family; Rudy (Pinon) Chavez Jr, Debra Chavez, Gabriel Beauchamp, Louie Maldonado Jr., Dominic Maldonado, Melissa Garcia, Stephanie Romero, Jessica Chavez, Lauren Chavez, Michael Montoya, and Megan Montoya; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and four brothers, which include her very special sister Lola Landman and her very special brother Henry Sanchez. Della was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Chavez, her parents Rosa and Jose Sanchez, granddaughter Tracy Beauchamp, sister Bessie Sanchez, mother and father-in-law Juan and Juliana Chavez. On Monday, September 21, 2009 a viewing will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a rosary and celebration of life at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. N.W. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louie Maldonado Jr., Dominic Maldonado, Michael Montoya, Carlos Romero, Cipriano Garcia, Gabriel Beauchamp, Ben Torrez and Martin Chris Romero. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rudy (Pinon) Chavez Jr., Henry Sanchez, Leroy Sanchez, Lionel Anaya, Rosina Duran and Eileen Lopez. A very special thank you to Alicia Falcon and Cynthia Candelaria for their loving care. Thank you to the staff of Heartland hospice for all of their services. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

COOK -- Derek James Cook, 26, passed away on September 16, 2009 in Columbia, MD. He was born on April 4, 1983 in Albuquerque, to Bill and Beth Cook. He is also survived by brother Damon Cook and sister-in-law Diana; brother Mark Cook and sister-in-law Amy; sister Heidi Carey and brother-in-law Jeremy, niece and nephew Hannah and Zach; sister Katie Cook; grandparents Anne Swinger and Bill and Shirley Cook. Derek earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University. He was employed by the Applied Physics Lab at Johns Hopkins University. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Tramway Community Church, 4800 Tramway Ridge Dr NE, 87111. Memorial Services will be held at Tramway Community Church on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Derek at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

DOLLAR -- Sherri Diane Dollar was born on September 19, 1961 and passed away on September 9, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO NE 764-966
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

EINFELD -- Carol Marie Einfeld ended her earthly journey on September 13, 2009 and was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On the day of Carol's transition to eternal life, earth grew dimmer and heaven grew brighter. Carol was born July 13, 1952 in Holland, Michigan to Andrew and Arlyn Blystra. Carol was raised and nurtured in a loving Christian family in this Western Michigan farming community along with sister Sharlyn, and brothers Calvin and Michael. Glimpses of Carol's childhood include tree climbing with her brothers, Lake Michigan beaches, Dutch Dancing, and horsemanship. Carol enrolled at Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan where she met her lifelong husband Wayne. She later transferred to Grand Rapids Community College where she became a licensed practical nurse. Carol and Wayne spent three years in Seattle, Washington where Carol worked at Swedish Hospital. In 1976 Carol and Wayne moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where they lived and flourished for 36 years in a rich and vibrant community. They were blessed with three children, Eric, Jessica and Alison and later with daughter-in-law Stephanie and 16-month grandson Carter. Carol joined the Hope Christian School community in Albuquerque where she worked for over 15 years as a school nurse. She also enriched her life through other community activities including Bible studies, soccer mom, Young Life committee service, and quilting. Carol was blessed with a quiet, gentle, and listening spirit and, as a result of this gift, developed many enduring friendships. Her life ambitions were simple: honor her Creator and Savior and love her husband, children and grandchildren. She personified and mirrored Jesus' grace shown to her in her many relationships with others. In her recent four year battle against cancer, Carol continued to exhibit extraordinary gentleness and grace through this difficult time. Her quiet and heroic strength in the middle of trial was and will continue to be an inspiration to many around her. Despite her illness, Carol kept her focus on others by continuing to produce numerous quilts-often crafted during periods of discomfort and pain-that were love offerings to her many friends young and old. Carol's loving and gentle spirit will be missed and always remembered by the community that she leaves behind. We are confident that Carol's life of honoring God through quiet obedience, and willing service to others, made possible by Jesus' complete sacrifice for her, will be marked by the following words: She has fought the good fight. She has finished the race. She has kept the faith. Now there is in store for Carol the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge will award to her on that day-and not only to her but also to all who have longed for Christ's appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7-8) A service of celebration for the life of Carol will be held on Tuesday September 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Blvd. Memorial contributions in honor of Carol's life can be made to Young Lives, a Christian ministry devoted to Christian care and nurture for young single moms and their children. For more information contact Craig Davis at ylabq@aol.com. Please visit our online guestbook for Carol at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

GARCIA -- Homer Garcia, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret), 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960 passed away September 17, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia of the family home. He was preceded in death by his son, David Garcia Lt. Col.USMC (Ret). He is survived by daughter-in-law Victoria Garcia, wife of David, Val Rico, Fl; sons Charles Garcia of Raleigh, John and wife Connie of Virginia Beach, and Richard and wife Bridget of Albuquerque; daughters Barbara and husband Pier Carrara of Albuquerque, Christine Garcia of University Park, Md., and Anne Ramirez of Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren Amy Driscoll of Albuquerque, Aaron Garcia of Charlotte, NC; David A. Garcia of Val Rico, FL; Matthew Garcia of Raleigh, NC; Brianna and Dominique Garcia of Albuquerque; great grandchildren Noah and Simon Driscoll. A World War II veteran, Homer was a past president and active member of the New Mexico Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He was a graduate of the University of Albuquerque with a degree in accounting. A lifelong Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish. Rosary will be recited September 23 at 8:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of Mass of Christian burial at 8:30 at Annunciation with Father Bennett Voorhies celebrant. Reception follows at Magdalene Hall. Interment will be September 24 at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bonaventure Mission, 25 Navarre Blvd, W. Thoreau, NM 87323 or the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society, 615 Virginia St. SE 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Homer at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

HANES -- Patrick J. Hanes 9-21-65 to 11-21-03 Happy Birthday, Patrick. We miss you an awful lot, so why don't you just get yourself back here where you belong? (Wish you could.) Love, Mom, family and friends
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

JOHNSON -- Dorris Matthews Johnson died on September 18 at University Hospital in Albuquerque at age 89. She was born in Casco. Missouri, grew up in Beaufort, and graduated from Southeast Missouri State Teachers College in Cape Girardeau. After teaching in a one-room schoolhouse and serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Navy Waves during World War II, she earned a Master's degree in early childhood education from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. It was there that, on a blind date, she met her future husband, Joseph E. Johnson, a doctor for the Veterans Administration. He died in 2001. In 1959 they and their four children, George, David, Joe, and Mary, moved to Albuquerque where she became director of the Congregational Kindergarten and taught the first classes on early childhood education at the University of New Mexico. She was the first president of the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children and was especially proud of her work with the pueblos for the Head Start program. Dorris enjoyed spending weekends with her family at the Johnson cabin in Seven Springs and caring for her small herd of box turtles. She is survived by her four children; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service, date to be announced, will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

LUCERO -- Pelta Baca Lucero Career Educator Pelta Baca Lucero passed away on September 19, in Albuquerque after a short illness. She was born in Pena Blanca, New Mexico on November 4, 1913. Pelta was a long time educator and served in the Corrales and Bernalillo school systems for almost 40 years. She taught elementary school children. She was a long time member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church and St. Theresa's Catholic Church in the North Valley. She was a resident of Grand Court Assisted Living Center in Albuquerque for many years. She is survived by her brother, Deacon Jaime Baca of Rio Rancho; her niece Dr. Maria Carlota Baca of Santa Fe; nephews Jim and Tom Baca of Albuquerque; grand-nieces Sara Reeves of Hamilton, Montana, Stephanie Baca of Los Angeles, California, Noelle Baca of Phoenix, Arizona; and grand nephew Justin Baca of Washington, DC. Pelta was preceded in death by her mother Lenore Armijo Baca of Pena Blanca; her father Delfin Baca of Pena Blanca; and her brother Fermin Baca of Albuquerque. Rosary and Funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, in Rio Rancho at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 22 with internment at Mt. Calvary 1900 Edith Blvd NE in Albuquerque.
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

MCCARTHY -- Oneta McCarthy, 86, of Albuquerque, NM died Saturday, September 19, 2009. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen B. King and husband, Carl, of Albuquerque and Elizabeth A. Washington and husband, Robert, of Rosenberg, TX; grandchildren, Lindsay K. King, Carl Ray King, Christopher W. King, Matthew A. Andro, Michelle E. Andro, Laura K. V. Montgomery, and Jeffrey Alfred Andro; eight great-grandchildren, Shalimar Washington, Mariah Andro, Jerald Montgomery, Jr., Keena Farrow, Chelsea Andro, Mianjole Montgomery, Kristina Farrow and Keene Farrow, Jr.; and other relatives and friends. Oneta was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a retired school business fiscal officer. She traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Orient. Oneta became a member of Rotary in 1988, when women were first taken into the organization, and was president of her local club in 1993. She was an Assistant Governor in Rotary District 6600 in Ohio, and with the clubs she was in charge of, started a Micro Bank in Honduras. Oneta always worked with young people. She was a Girl Scout Leader, a church Youth Group Advisor, and a Rotary Foreign Exchange Student Chairman. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Albuquerque, NM. Oneta was a loving wife and mother, a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Monday, September 21, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6901 Wyoming Blvd. NE Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Oneta at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

MCDANIEL -- Paul D., age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 19, 2009, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lillian; daughter Paula McNabb and husband John; brother-in-law Andrew Shanley and wife Kathy; brother-in-law Bob Hooten and wife Caroline; numerous nieces and nephews. Paul served his country during WWII and received both the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He retired from work in the Indian Health Division of Civil Service in 1980. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Albuquerque. Visitation will be Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel. Service will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at French Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. McDaniel at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

MORA -- Salome Mora, born November 15, 1923, passed away September 17, 2009. A Rosary will be recited Monday, September 21, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mass will follow at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

PANKEY -- Mary Janet "Jan" Pankey, 88, died September 11, 2009 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband, James O. Pankey and survived by her three children: David, Allan (Janice) and Jan M.Pankey (David Calhoun). A private service for the family was held. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to her favorite charities, Habitat for Humanity or the Roadrunner Food Bank.
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

PEREZ -- Victor L. Perez, age 59 a resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico for the past fifteen years formerly of Santa Rosa, Vaughn and Encino, New Mexico passed away September 17, 2009 at the Alta Vista Regional Hospital. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 22, 1950 to Cipriano Perez and the late Gloria Harder-Perez. He was united in marriage in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Elizabeth Valdez-Perez. Victor was raised and grew up at the Perez Family Ranch in Encino, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Encino High School in 1968, where he excelled as a basketball player. He attended New Mexico Military Institute Jr. College and went on to receive his Bachelors Degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He started his teaching career in Santa Rosa, he also taught and coached in Encino, Vaughn, Santa Rosa and West Las Vegas High School. While coaching, his teams won two State Basketball Championships in 1984 and 1990 at Santa Rosa, New Mexico. He was named coach of the year in 1984. In 1995 he led the West Las Vegas Dons to the State Basketball Tournament. His 1984 State Basketball Championship Team was recognized at the 2009 New Mexico State Basketball Tournament for their Twenty-Fifth Anniversary. Although he had a great passion for the game of basketball he also loved to go fishing, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. A lifetime Catholic, he attended the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his mother Gloria Perez; brother Larry Perez; and first wife and mother of his children, late Bernadette Perez.He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth A. Perez of the family home of Las Vegas, NM; sons Isaac Perez, wife Jessica and Abran Perez, companion Monika Monje both of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren Arianna, Maya and Giana Perez; father Cipriano Perez, wife Corine; sister Lydia Perez-Romo, husband Sam of Albuquerque, NM; father-in-law Margarito Valdez; mother-in-law Frances Valdez both of Las Vegas, NM; brother-in-laws Joe Luna wife, Angela of Albuquerque, NM; Robert Luna, wife Stella of Vaughn, NM; sister-in-laws Anita Valdez, Francine Valdez, Monica Valdez, Eva Romero, husband Dennis and April Valdez, companion Richard Medina all of Las Vegas, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Rosary devotional services will be conducted Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM with Father George V. Salazar as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Las Vegas, NM. The following serving as casket bearers: Melvin Perez, Sam Romo, Manuel Luna, Andrew Sanchez, Louie Sanchez, Joe Luna, Robert Luna, and Christopher Arellanes. Serving as honorary bearers: Members of the 1984 and 1990 Santa Rosa High School Basketball State Champions, as well as Richard Medina, Dennis Romero, Abran Arellanes, Lawrence Valdez, Adrian Valdez, Devin Medina, Donevin Medina, Nathan Romero, and Alicia Romero. In Lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be sent to the State Employees Credit Union at 1201 Mills Avenue Las Vegas, NM 87701 in his memory, Victor L. Perez Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

PINKARD -- Robert W. "Butch" Pinkard, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; his step-sons, David Cahill and wife Laurel, of Rockport, TX and Donald Cahill and wife Sharon of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Ann Perry of Littlefield, TX and many other relatives and friends. Butch graduated high school in Lubbock, Texas. He had a great fondness for the outdoors enjoying fishing, particularly in Colorado. He was extremely mechanical and had a love for motorcycles, traveling many places. Butch, along with friends, traveled as far north as the North Pole on one occasion. Together, he and Wanda traveled by motorcycle to many interesting and fun places in the United States. Butch retired from AUI, Inc. where he had enjoyed many years working with and for the people there. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at French-University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, New Mexico Region, 5800 Lomas Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

REYNOLDS -- Magdalena "Maggie" Reynolds, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Los Chavez and loved life, dancing, garage sales and her family and many friends. She was dearly loved and will be missed forever. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Romola Rivera; brothers, Manuel, Nick and Valentine Rivera and a sister, Julia Padilla. She is survived by her children, Doris Joy, Edward Reynolds, Janice Linda Granger and Renee Mollineda; her grandchildren, John Ferren, James Alarcon, Fabian Chavez, Carol Reynolds, Sean Chavez, Nicholas Reynolds, Joseph Davison, Brandon Smith and Jacqueline Davison as well as her great-grandchildren, McKayla, Talan, Tristan, Madaline, Posey, James and Aryk. A viewing will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Los Chavez, followed by interment in Terrace Grove Cemetery. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

ROBSON -- Donald E. Robson, age 76, of Albuquerque, formerly of East Palestine, OH, and Delta, UT, passed away at his home on August 26. Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph C. Robson and M. Kathleen Robson; his stepmother, Ruth Robson; sister, Mary Griffith; and brother, Joseph "Buzz" Robson. He is survived by 4 nieces; a nephew; 4 great nieces; 3 great nephews; 4 great great nieces; and 5 great great nephews. Don (affectionately called "Slim" by family & friends) moved to Albuquerque over 40 years ago, where he worked in maintenance for McDonald's until his death. After high school, he spent 4 years in the Army as a medic, and then joined his father's family plumbing business. He loved the outdoors, spending a lot of time camping and hiking in the mountains of the West. Funeral arrangements were private.
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

ROBSON -- Donald Robson was born on June 29, 1933 and passed away on August 29, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO NE 764-966
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009