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ANAYA -- Rosanne Anaya, 48, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Rosanne was born March 10, 1961 the daughter of Richard and Melba Chandler Kaszuba in Lackawanna, New York. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for New Mexico Student Loans. Rosanne is survived by her husband, Alex Anaya of Rio Rancho; parents, Richard and Melba Kaszuba both of Rio Rancho; and step-daughters, Jamie and Ashlee Anaya, both of Albuquerque; sister, Karen Hilton of Rio Rancho; brother, James Kaszuba and wife Sandra of Rio Rancho; niece, Elyssa Hilton and nephew Ryan Hilton of Rio Rancho; mother-in-law, Cleo Anaya of Albuquerque; Aunt, Faye Woods of Rio Rancho; and loving cousins, and extended family. The Visitation will be held for Rosanne on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Entombment 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 (505) 892-9920
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ARCHIBEQUE -- James Michael Archibeque In Loving Memory of Our Angel James Michael October 17,1989 - March 9,2005 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We love you with all our hearts and miss you every day. Our memories of you will live in our hearts forever and we look to the day that we will be with you again with Jesus in Heaven. Kristen, Eric, Auntie Theresa, Auntie Yvonne, Uncle Pat, Uncle Kent, Dad, Fina, Samantha, Jose, and Amanda.
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BACA -- Esidora "Lola" Baca, 1914 - 2009, age 95, a resident of Adelino, NM, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rito Baca in 1993; daughter, Rita C. Baca in 2008; and son, Gomicindo Baca in 2008. Esidora is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Baca; two sons, Jose Ramon and Teofilo Baca; one grandson, Andrew Joseph Baca and wife, Kirsten; one great-grandson, Henry Lee Baca; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Fleming Baca. She is also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. A viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Tome Catholic Cemetery. Sign Esidora's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. (505) 864-8501
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BERRY -- Dorothy Berry, 89, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 33 years, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009. Dorothy was born the daughter of William and Frances Leeke, in Detroit, Michigan. She had been a member of Sandia Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas. She is survived by two sons, Don and Bill; daughter-in-law, Diane; and one grandson, James. A Memorial Service will be held at Sandia Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 23, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Evelyn Moody, Sue Romero, Pat Foster and Sylvia Trujillo for their outstanding care and compassion. Dorothy's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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BLEDSOE -- Juliana Marie Bledsoe, 49, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009. She is survived by her children and their father, Karissa Deseree Bledsoe, Jimmy Bledsoe III, and Jimmy Bledsoe Jr.; mother, Igenia Vigil; siblings, Jackie Whitlatch, Janet Serna, Victor Vigil, Linda Montoya, Ricky Vigil, Sylvia Thompson, and Rita Phifer; numerous nieces and nephews, with a special connection to, Samantha, Savannah, Jazmine, Sarah, Pablo, and Damacio; and was expecting her first grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Carmel Vigil; siblings, Abrian Vigil, Nancy Vigil, and Mary Theresa Vigil. Juliana was devoted to her family, even calling her kids as often as five times a day. She was a very vivacious woman who would light up any room she walked into. Her lipstick was always with her! She was a great cook and made the best "enchurritos", posole, and cheesecake. Juliana was an heir of the Atrisco Land Grant. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Church Alive, 4601 Avocet Rd. NW. Interment of cremated remains will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery, 2957 Arenal Rd. SW. Please visit our online guest book for Juliana at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 9300 Golf Course Road (505) 897-0300
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CAMP -- Santry E. Camp "Sam," born December 10, 1941 in Mead, Kansas, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away quietly in his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 after a long illness. Sam is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie; sons, Alan and Brent; daughters-in-law, Wendy and Cristien; and his grandson, Austin, whom he loved dearly; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who loved him and will miss him. There will be a celebration of his life at the family's residence on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.
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CLARY -- John Carter Clary, known by friends and family as "Carter", died on October 11, 2009 at the Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carter, a non-smoker, had been recently diagnosed with lung cancer. His death was sudden following a pulmonary embolism. Carter was born on August 3, 1941 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Virginia in 1964 where he was a member of the Rugby Football Club and Glee Club. He received a NROTC scholarship, served as a Commander on the NROTC Drill Team, and was a NROTC honorary member of the Trident Society. Carter was commissioned in the United States Navy in 1964. He served as a Naval Aviator aboard the Coral Sea during the Vietnam War and served as an Air Intelligence Officer at the Fleet Intelligence Center until 1970. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1974 where he was recognized on the Dean's List, represented the School as an Oralist on the International Law Moot Court Team in 1974, was elected Vice-President of the Senior Class, and was a member of the Honor Code Drafting Committee and the Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity. Carter earned his Master of Laws degree (in Labor Law) from the New York University School of Law, Graduate Division in 1978. He practiced law between the years 1974 and 2008 and served as criminal prosecutor for the State of Alabama then the State of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Raton, Clovis, and Las Cruces. He also worked for the Department of the Interior from 2007-08. Carter was a member of five State Bars including New Mexico, New York, Alabama, North Carolina, and Texas and was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He served on the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Boards for the New Mexico Bar. He also served as a volunteer in the Metropolitan Court Mediation Program. In addition to practicing law, Carter devoted much of his time to teaching. He taught a variety of subjects including English as a second language to Spanish, Japanese, and Russian students, "Aviation English", general English, adult basic education, police administration, and legal research and writing, immigration law, and business law to paralegal students. He taught at Wake Forest University School of Law in North Carolina, the International School of Business in Tokyo, Japan, the Clinical Law Program at the University of New Mexico School of Law, New Mexico State University in Farmington, Bessemer State Technical College in Alabama, the Metropolitan College in Albuquerque, CNM, Catholic Charities of New Mexico, and the Lingua Foundation for the Arts and Humanities in Russia via the internet. Carter was a world traveler who visited Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, Korea, the Philippines, China, Japan, Pakistan, France, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, and Spain. His last big adventure was a two-month trip to Spain in the Spring of 2009 where he taught English to students at Colegio Publico Menendez Pidal, Bembibre, Leon, Spain. Carter was also an avid bird watcher, loved music, and enjoyed singing and dancing. He taught dance at the Las Cruces Swing & Country Dance Club in Las Cruces, was a member of the Albuquerque Dance Club, sang with the Shape Notes Group of Albuquerque and the Immanuel Presbyterian Choir in Albuquerque. Carter is survived by his wife, Judith Keller Clary, his step - daughter, Courtenay L. Keller, both of Albuquerque, his sister Lee Davis of Fairfield, Ohio, his sister-in-law, Joan Clary of Oakhurst, California, brother-in-law, James Haag of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and his beloved Daisy and Hardy. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the compassionate care givers at the Heart Hospital of NM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Carter Clary to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210. A non-denominational memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday October 30, 2009 at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Drive, NE, Albuquerque (Tramway and Manitoba) followed by a gathering at the family home. French 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE (505) 275-3500
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COLP -- Martha W. Colp, 87, left this earth on September 20, 2009 to join her beloved mother and father, A.H. and Margaret Wiswell, her adored nephew Everett and numerous other relatives and friends. She is survived by the love of her life, John L. Colp, with whom she has shared almost all of her life. They were born on the same street in Carterville, IL and dad still remembers "the little girl on the blue bicycle." Married for nearly 68 years, Martha and John had three loving daughters who survive her: Carol Brown, Susan Rhoden and Jan Pendery who were all present, with their dad, at her death. Also surviving Martha is her older sister, Helen Williams; nine grandchildren; three nieces; and six great-grandchildren. Martha and John traveled the U.S. from one side to the other and top to bottom. They had visited 47 of the 50 states. They lived most of their life together in Albuquerque, NM and have spent the last ten years living with their middle daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mike Rhoden, at their home on Possum Kingdom Lake, TX. Martha loved her life as a wife, mother and homemaker. Per her wishes, she has been cremated and the family will have a memorial service at the family plot in Carterville, IL at a later date. For those of you who remember our mom, feel free to get in touch with Carol Colp Brown to reminisce. You may Facebook her or her phone number is 505-263-8979.
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DIMARCO -- Joseph N. DiMarco, Ph.D., of Albuquerque passed away on October 4, 2009, at his home. He was born in New York City on September 28, 1935, and was married to Fran DiMarco for 46 years. He received a Doctorate in Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology. A Fellow of the American Physical Society, the majority of his professional career was spent at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Joe enjoyed hiking, fishing, trap shooting, traveling, and as a young man, car racing. He served as Los Alamos County Chair of the Republican Party and on the County's Planning and Zoning Commission. Joe and Fran moved to Albuquerque in 1998. An active supporter of the YMCA, he was also a member of the Zia Rifle Club. Joe was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is also survived by daughters Joann Rosinski, Donna Holland and husband Daniel, and Leah DiMarco; grandchildren Alex Rosinski, Erica Rosinski, Lauren Holland and Lindsey Holland. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Operation Smile, P. O. Box 5017, Hagerstown, MD 21741-9716; or the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque Charitable Foundation, 6501 Wyoming Blvd., Building G, Albuquerque, NM 87109. French 9300 Golf Course Road (505) 897-0300
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GARCIA -- Michelle Renee Garcia. Michelle, a young 41, joined her father, Reyes Garcia, whom she is now dancing in heaven with. She is also joined by her loving grandparents, Sisto and Mela Garcia and her loving aunty Becky. Michelle leaves behind her grieving family members: Maria (Garcia) Crosley, her mother who cannot imagine life on earth without her; Larry Crosley (step-dad); Christine Garcia (sister) and brother-in-law Rey Michael Gutierrez, who also lived with Michelle for many years and loved her like a sister; Rey Michael Garcia (brother) and his wife, Angela and nieces Lexi, Cambree, Abigayl and Miryam; step brothers Jason Crosley and wife Jenae; and stepniece Isabella (Henderson, CO); and Shawn and wife, Erica Crosley and step nephews Mitchell, Jay, and Brice (Hulett,WY); and grandparents Delia and Jesse Lopez. Michelle loved living in Duranes and loved every member in her family, including her special aunts and uncles and cousins. A Service will be held October 17, 2009, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the New Beginning Church of God, 3601 Montgomery Blvd NE. Reception to follow at Michelle's home.
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HYDOCK -- Joseph William "Joe" Hydock Jr., 75, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Suzanne (Sherman) Hydock; daughter, Kathy S. Pratt of Borrego Springs, CA; sons, Joseph L. Hydock of Yuma, AZ, David B. Hydock of Juneau, AK, Kenneth B. Hydock of Suffolk, VA, and Randall E. Hydock of Semmes, AL; son- and daughters-in-law; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; aunt, Verna Hansen; and step-mother, Billie Shermer-Hydock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William Sr. and Laura Penrod (Huston) Hydock; and brother, Robert H. Hydock. Joe retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service. He also retired from the US Forest Service after 19 years. During his 30 years of residence in Albuquerque, Joe was best known for his volunteer work with local senior centers and food pantries. Memorial services will be held Monday, October 19, 2009, 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 1:00 p.m. Should friends desire, please make contributions to Storehouse West, 1030 Veranda Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-3515, or St Felix Pantry, 4020 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho 87124. Please visit our online guest book for Joseph at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 9300 Golf Course Road (505) 897-0300
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LEAL -- Lily A. Leal August 29, 1937 - October 17, 2008 1st ANNIVERSARY We miss you and love you very much! Joe, Dorella, Victoria, Vanessa, Amara, Gabriella, Darian.... IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER
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LINDBERG -- Betty Ruth Lindberg (Lindenberger), 91, retired bookkeeper, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Paradise Hills United Methodist Church.
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LUERAS -- Demecio "DJ" Lueras, 84, a longtime resident of Belen passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Trudy Lueras; daughters, Barbara Caspi and Esther Lueras; granddaughter, Debbie Romero; great-granddaughter, Monique Romero; brothers, Gene, Abel, Ernest and Vernal Lueras; and many special friends and neighbors. DJ's gentle, quiet spirit will be greatly missed. A funeral will be celebrated on Monday, October 19, 2009, 11:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Friends and family may visit Mr. Lueras one hour prior to service time. Please visit our online guestbook for DJ at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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MARTINEZ -- Placido J. (Pop) Martinez, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009, after a short illness. Mr. Martinez passed away with his daughter-in-law by his side that he loved very much. He was born in Chimayo, NM, and graduated from Menaul School. Mr. Martinez served in the U.S. Army where he received a Purple Heart. He is survived by his three sons and daughter, Robert Martinez of Ca., Benny Martinez and Joseph Martinez both of Albuquerque; and Joann Magana of Rialto, Ca., and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Martinez will be missed by all of his family, particularly those that were in his life every day. Visitation and Rosary will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m., at the Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. The viewing and funeral will be held at Riverside Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009, and the interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Robert Martinez, Benny Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Benny Jr. Martinez, Joseph Ray Martinez and Phillip Magana.
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NICKOLSON -- Diana L. Nickolson, 93, resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Thursday, October 15, 2009. She is survived by her son, Tom Nickolson of Albuquerque; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nickolson was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Nickolson; and son, Donald Nickolson. She was an active member of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Albuquerque for many years. Mrs. Nickolson was born to Greek immigrants, Thomas Chalamidas and Georgia Roi in Pawtucket, RI. She has brothers Louie, Roy, Peter, George and sister Helen, all deceased. The family later moved to Ambridge, PA where she met and married Leon Nickolson from the province of Eleia, Greece. In the fall of 1947, they moved to Albuquerque where they owned and operated many businesses including the well known Liberty Caf on 1st street and Central. Mrs. Nickolson would especially like to express her love and appreciation to her nieces, Connie Chalamidas, Helen Chalamidas and Becky Chronis, whom she affectionally called the "Girls", and whose love for them was as if they were her own daughters and to Marilyn Cole whose kindness, care, love and affection was so deeply cherished and appreciated during the final years of her life. Trisagion will be held Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Services will be held Monday, October 19, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St. SE. Pallbearers will be Nick Chronis, George Chronis, Christopher Chronis, Nick Bakas, Christopher Bakas, and Mark Bullock, with honorary pallbearer Tasso Chronis. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Nickolson at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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NIGGEL -- Antoinette (Toni) Dobell Niggel, of Albuquerque, passed away October 15, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her eldest son Keith Brian Niggel and is survived by her husband Keith of 47 years; One son, Fr.Clement Niggel; and one daughter, Kerri and her husband, Joel Fiala; and her three grandchildren Desmond, Kasey, and Drake. She was also survived by her brother Steve Dobell and his wife Joanne; and Sisters, Rosemary and husband Tom Martin, and Betty Heise as well as her brothers and sisters on the Reynolds side of her family and many nieces and nephews. Her Rosary will be on Monday October 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community (8901 Candelaria Road NE); Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. also at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community. Interment will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Los Ojos, New Mexico at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society at 713 4th Street SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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OTTS -- John V. Otts July 29, 1933 - October 17, 2002 In loving memory Always remembered - Never forgotten Your loving family
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PURVIS -- Toni Purvis, 38, of Albuquerque, joined her grandfathers, John and Sparky, and her best friends Ali and Julie, in heaven on Tuesday, 13 October 2009. She is survived by her grandmothers, Joyce Parten and Fannie Purvis; her mother, Sheila Griffis; her father, James Purvis; and her brother, Bryan; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Toni was born February 20, 1971 in Opelika Alabama. She spent her early years chasing butterflies in Auburn Alabama and building snowmen in northern Virginia, before moving to Albuquerque with her family in 1980. Toni played softball at Mile High Little League and soccer in the Classic Football Club in Duke City Soccer League. She graduated from Manzano High School and attended several years at UNM. A lover of cats, dogs, and people down on their luck, she could be generous to a fault. With a winning smile and a sardonic wit, she was a great addition to both camping trips and dinner parties. An adventurous but shy travel lover, she began to bloom as a photographer on a summer trip to Germany, Belgium and France. Family as well as friends from Hannover and Paris still have some of her photographs. We all miss you Toni-Boni. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Friends and family may visit French ~ Wyoming location on Monday, October 19, 2009, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Toni www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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TANG -- Michelle Duesterhaus Tang, 31, of Herndon, Virginia, formerly of Albuquerque and Quincy, IL died Saturday October 10, 2009 in her home after a lengthy battle with leukemia. She was born on November 9, 1977, in Quincy, IL to Robert E. and Judy Peter Duesterhaus. On June 17, 2006, she married Jason David Tang in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Michelle was a 1996 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School where she was honored as the class Salutatorian. As a teenager she was active in 4-H and also showed horses at local shows. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May 2000 as well as her Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering in December, 2001. She was employed at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a Research Engineer from August, 2001 until March, 2008, when she left work due to her illness. She is survived by her husband; her parents; three brothers, Alan Duesterhaus (Laurie) of Ursa, IL, Brian Duesterhaus (Peggy) of Mendon, IL, Bruce Duesterhaus (Angela) of Fowler, IL; two sisters, Karen (Jim) Schuering of St. Louis, MO, Jane (Joe) Frazier of St. Charles, MO. She is survived by eleven nieces and nephews, Eric and Ethan Duesterhaus, Sarah, Matthew, and Nicole Duesterhaus, Steven, Kelly, and Kate Schuering, Justin Hollensteiner, Megan and Cole Duesterhaus; Michelle;s in-laws, Jack and Ruth Tang of Naperville, IL; and two brothers-in-law Alex (Jennifer) Tang of Chicago, IL and Brian Tang of Arlington, VA; she is survived by two step-nephews, Joey (Courtney) Frazier, and Nathan Frazier; and one great step-nephew, Zane Frazier. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Cyril Duesterhaus, Edith Duesterhaus Costigan, Paul and Ruth Peter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:30am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy, IL, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Memorials are suggested to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home823 Broadway, Quincy, IL 62301 in charge of the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com
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VARGAS -- Heron H. Vargas, Happy Birthday Dad/Mi Corazon. As we celebrate your 1st birthday without you, we are comforted knowing that you are in a better place, no more pain, no more worries. We Love You and Miss You Very Very Much! Dios Te Bendiga y Te Tenga En Paz. Tu Famila.
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