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ARAGON -- Joyce M. Aragon A resident of Albuquerque, Born to Carpio and Ernestine Chavez on January 24, 1935 and passed away on October 17 2009. She is survived by her husband Roger Aragon; her mother Ernestine Chavez; sister Viola Aragon and husband Raymond. Special loving cousin Roxanne McIntyre and extended family. She was preceded in death by son Roger E. Aragon; sister Vivian Trout, Father Carpio M. Chavez. A very special thank you to Presbyterian Hospice and all the hospice personnel who were of great comfort for her in her last days. And thank you Tami you became her friend (nurse). Class of 1953 A.H.S. Pall bearers will be Roxanne McIntrye, Al Montano, Jesse Aragon, Clifford McIntyre, Clyde Aragon and Raymond Aragon. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday October 20 2009 from 2:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Riverside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday October 21 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Riverside Funeral Home with burial to follow. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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BENCKE -- Joshuah P. Bencke, 35, passed away October 16, 2009. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Joshuah's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009

BROWN -- Lois Ann Brown was born on May 06, 1927 and passed away on October 10, 2009. At this time, no Services have been arranged. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009

CHAVES -- Lupe Chaves was born on November 28, 1956 and passed away on October 12, 2009. At this time, no Services have been arranged. For any further information please contact family. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009

COOPER -- John J. "Jack" Cooper, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Cooper was born on December 12, 1938 in Greenville, PA. He served in the US Navy and retired from GE Aircraft in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; three sons, Eric J. (Gayla) Cooper of Sarah, MS, Dale Feaser of Squim, WA, and Edward J. (Renee) Lofland, of Ft. Wayne, IN; six daughters, Tamera (John) Mizzell, and Lori J. Boester, both of Ft. Wayne, IN, Diane Feaser and Donna Feaser, both of Squim, WA, Kristina (Sean) Corrigan of Kalispell, MT, and Anita Weaver of Seffner, FL; a stepson, Robert Boyington, of Lockport, IL; a stepdaughter Kimberly (Cory) Underwood of Albuquerque, NM; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Burial will take place Wednesday October 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at The Santa Fe National Cemetery with Military Honors. A Memorial Service will be held after at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at Wednesday October 21, 5:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Disabled American Veterans or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009

GONZALES -- Erin A. Gonzales, 15, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Lucy; grandfather Jesse; and brother Nicholas. Erin is survived by her parents Larry and Lola Gonzales; grandmother Pat Horton; great-grandparents Louis and Ramona Garcia; godparents Jon and Margaret Syverson; uncles Robert Horton, Louie Garcia and James Jaramillo; aunt Zelda Garcia; and many cousins and extended family. She attended Manzano High School, she was a member of the NM Christian Athletes Association, and she loved music and being with her friends. She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Visitation will be Monday, October 19, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 9:00 a.m. at Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd, NE. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Grandma Lucy and brother Nick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Erin Gonzales Memorial Fund in care of any branch of Bank of the West. Please visit our online guestbook for Erin at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
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GOSSETT -- Richard James Gossett Jr., passed away suddenly October 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard James Gossett Sr., Barbara Elaine Murphy; and wife Beth Gossett. He leaves behind his daughters; Meghan Elizabeth Gossett and Emily Katherine Gossett; his sister, Sally Gossett; and brother Roger Gossett. He was born in Fairfield CA, on May 6, 1952. He was a kind, compassionate and courageous man with many varied interests. There wasn't a question he couldn't answer. In recent years he became increasingly more involved with soccer and began coaching the game he loved. He was employed at Goodrich Aerospace for many years. You will be greatly missed, with love, Meghan, Emily, Sally and Roger. Services will be held Wednesday October 21, 2009 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel at 11:00 a.m Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Rick's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009

GRIEGO -- Lucille T. Griego, 74, loving wife and mother, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Steven Griego Sr.; children, Mary Aragon and husband, Ron, Elaine Trujillo, Steven Griego Jr. and wife, Tina, Patrick Griego and wife, Glenda, and Lucille Yanez and husband, Frank; grandchildren, Kathy, Bernadette, Ronald, Michelle, Amanda, Bethanie, Steven, Aaron, Andrea, Jacqueline, and Xavier; great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Dominique and Madison. Services will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 11:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Lucille at RememberTheirStory.com. French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009

HABACZ -- Nancy L. Habacz In memory of our beloved sister Nancy. Born December 26, 1956 in National City, CA, passed away October 11, 2009 in Albuquerque. She came to New Mexico for a visit and fell in love with the area and stayed. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Paul Mulvaney Sr. and Maryanne Mulvaney of Grants, NM. Nancy is survived by four sisters, Sheila Siemer of San Diego, CA, Barbara Allison of Rio Rancho, NM, Cathy Mulvaney of San Diego, CA, Ann Jenkins of Lancaster, CA; two brothers, Paul Mulvaney of Rio Rancho, NM and Mike Schurenko of San Diego, CA. Services will be at The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, on October 20, 2009, Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Rest in Piece dear sister.
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LUCERO -- Esquipula "Paul" Lucero died October 14, 2009. A Visitation will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. followed by a 4:00 p.m. Rosary at Nativity Catholic Church. A Life Celebration Mass will be Monday at 9:00 a.m. with a Burial at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Pat Dougherty, Ray Perea, Eli Perea, Andy Chavez, Bob Allaway, Tony Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be Alyssa A. Lucero and David M. Dougherty. Please visit Esquipula's online guestbook at Reflectionoflife.com. The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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MONTANO -- Petra Baca Montano, 84, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her sons, Patrick and wife, Bernadette, David and wife, Mary; honorary daughter, Angie Dafoe; grandchildren, Matthew, Damian, Adam and Elizabeth.; great-grandchildren Josh, Maddie, Marinus, and Genevieve; brothers, Eloy, Paul, Theodore and Louis; sisters, Tome, Beatrice, and Margie; and numerous relatives and friends. Petra was preceded in death by her parents, Eufracio and Florencia; husband, Gabriel; sisters, Flora and Lucy. She was an avid runner and finished 3rd in cycling at the National Senior Olympics in 1992. Petra will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends and family may visit 6:00 p.m. until the Rosary, which will be recited on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French ~ Lomas Chapel 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Funeral Mass will held on Thursday, October 22, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community 12500 Carmel NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 2:30 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Petra www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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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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O'CONNOR -- Lillian (Lash) O'Connor, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in San Ysidro, NM, in 1928 to Louis H. Lash, Sr. and Josephine Garcia. Lillian graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946 and later joined the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, OH, for 18 years. Following in her father's footsteps, she became a teacher and taught at San Felipe and Atrisco Elementary Schools, and later retired from APS. Lillian was known for her devotion to numerous prayer groups, and is best remembered for her inspiring faith, frequent laughter, energetic joy for life, and boundless love of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Louis H. Lash, Jr., and her sister, Rosemary Lash. Lillian was the great granddaughter of Francisco Perea, a territorial delegate of New Mexico who served for the U. S. Congress during the Civil War alongside President Lincoln. She is survived by her brother, Bernard Lash, of Oceanside, CA; her sister, Kathleen Lopez and husband Daniel Lopez, of Santa Fe; sister-in-law Sally Jo Lash of Albuquerque; her uncle Antonio Garcia (97); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held at First Family Church, 4701 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009. Internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, October 23, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Lillian at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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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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REYNOLDS -- Kyle Reynolds, 62, a resident of Veguita, died Saturday, October 17, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Phenia Reynolds; son, Todd Reynolds and his wife Barbara of Belen and their two daughters, Mariena and Courtnie; and son, Waylon Reynolds and his wife Annette of Jarales and their three children, Talon, Autumn, and Ashlyn; two aunts; one uncle; and many nieces and nephews. Kyle was a member of the Socorro Bass Club, New Mexico Trappers Association, and BASS. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French-University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Kyle at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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THOMPSON -- Kevin L., born August 22, 1969, passed away on October 11, 2009 at the tender age of 40. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frankie Thompson and his grandmother, Opal Moore. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, America Salas and their two wonderful children, Ishiah and Unique Thompson; two brothers, Reginald Thompson and Dathan Thompson and wife, Amanda; sister, Carlisa and her husband, Tovay; and 32 nieces and nephews. He was the proud owner of Alwayz Clean Company. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2 009 at New Hope Baptist (corner of Pennsylvania and Indian School) at 3:00 p.m. We would love to have you attend to say farewell. He may be gone but not forgotten. The family would like to thank family, friends and nurses at UNMH, 2nd floor, MICU for being there for him and the wonderful job they did to make him comfortable during his last days.
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TORRES -- Fernando O. Torres, 91, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009. Born in El Paso, Texas on July 4, 1918, he moved his family to Albuquerque in 1960 and retired from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1977. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who proudly served his country during World War II and was known in the El Paso and Albuquerque areas as an accomplished pianist. Locally, he played with numerous bands, including the Don Lesmen Orchestra, and loved playing Augustine Lara compositions. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie Torres, who passed away in June, 1996. He is survived by son Fernando Torres II and wife Jane, daughter Mary Lou Armendariz and husband Eloy; daughter Lillian Armijo and husband Edward; son Lawrence Torres; and son Angel Torres and wife Patricia; 15 grandchildren, Fernando III, Valerie, Brandon, Yvonne, Amanda, Leslie, Edward Jr., Ashley, Josie, Ernest, Susan, Tiffani, David, Krista, Joshua and 11 great-grandchildren. The Torres family wants to thank the Ladera Nursing Facility for the wonderful, loving care of our Dad and Grandpa. A Rosary service will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass will be celebrated on October 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Road NW, Albuquerque NM. Interment will follow the funeral mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St., NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 343-8008
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009

WHITE -- Mary Ellen "Helen Garcia", 65, went to meet her Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2009. She is survived by her mother, Lola Garcia; her sister Dorothy R. Garcia; her brother Danny Garcia and his wife Clara Garcia; nephews and nieces David, Paul, Mike and Christine Garcia; and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father Tom T. Garcia on October 17, 2004. Graveside service will be Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Helen at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Mon October 19, 2009