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AN -- Chang Hwan An, 65, passed away in the comfort of his home after a five year battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. Chang moved to the United States in 1976 with his wife, Myong Sun and two children, Eun Hui (Julie) and Eun Jun (Tony). In 1979, Chang started a new small business and in 1982 welcomed an American daughter, Eun Bin (Jackie), into the world. America's opportunities have been generous with Chang and in his gratitude; his response had always been a deep generosity with anyone who he has ever met. Chang had always understood the meaning of giving and receiving help, and had been an unhesitating benefactor for those in need, as well as the arts. Anyone who has spent time with Chang is familiar with his love of jokes, his smile, and his warm, affable demeanor. Even in his last days, Chang was making jokes and giving firm handshakes. His profound love of making friends, preternatural work ethic and business sense have all resulted in the excellence of his business, Osuna Nursery. Chang is survived by his family and many, many loving friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution NE, Saturday, October 31, 2009, 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UNM Hospital, 700 Lomas, 2 Woodward Center, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Please visit our online guestbook for Chang at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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BARELA -- Crystal Caitlin Barela. In Loving Memory of Crystal October 6, 1999-October 29, 2004. Mommie misses you every second of everyday that goes by. I still cry for you and always will. You are an angel sent down to me for a short stay. You bless my life and continue to be in my life spiritually. Your beautiful loving heart was stilled, but your spirit lives on in each of us, who really loved you, so much. You are a true Mommies' Girl. Forever and Ever yours, Mommie and Brothers.
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C DE BACA -- Lela M. C De Baca, 78 years old, a child of God and servant of many. Lela was born September 23, 1931 and passed away October 29, 2009. Resident of Albuquerque. Lela is survived by her husband, Anselmo C De Baca. Lela was married 51 years. Also survived by her daughters, Cathy Garcia and husband, Steve, Becky Gonzales and husband, Dave; grandchildren, Desiree Harwood and husband, Johnny, Javier Gonzales, Marcos Gonzales and Andres Gonzales; brothers, Charlie Sanchez and Fernando Sanchez and wife, Virginia; sisters, Cecelia Chavez, Eloisa Salas and husband, Lupe and Vangie Delwiche. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She attended Heaven Bound Ministries where she touched the lives of countless people. Viewing will be held Saturday, October 31,2009 at 1:00 p.m. and the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Heaven Bound Ministries located at 4311 12th St NW. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Heaven Bound Ministries for the furthering of the Gospel and for the saving of souls which was Lela's desires. Donations can be sent 4311 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, phone 505-343-0544.
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DARLING -- Dorothy "Dottie" Darling, age 87, passed away at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque on October 26, 2009. Services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wyoming Chapel, Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Boulevard, NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch via www.theranches.org. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. 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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FULKERSON -- Joshua David Fulkerson, 23, a resident of Albuquerque for many years passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Joshua is survived by his parents William and Ashley Fulkerson of Albuquerque, and Teresa Fulkerson of Elgin, Oklahoma; two daughters, Keyla and Kenya Fulkerson of Albuquerque; sister, Melissa (Nikki) Fulkerson of Fletcher, Oklahoma, and brother Eric Fulkerson of Hobbs as well as numerous other extended family. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 1, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. Service will follow at 4:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-5863, (505) 247-2052. Please visit our online guestbook for Joshua at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GERMANY -- Delphine L Germany, 86, born September 29, 1923, died peacefully at home on October 27, 2009. She is survived by son Adrian Cisneros; daughters Bernadette Smith, Betty Romero(Rudy), Susie Christanelli(Fred), Jeanette Norris(Rick). She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Roy Germany; grandson Nathan Norris; great-grandson Gabe Romero Jr and great-great-grandson Joseph Sanchez. Special thanks to Rebecca Perez, granddaughter, who took care of her for many years. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday October 30, 2009 at San Felipe de Neri in Old Town.
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JINZO -- Joan. The family of Joan Jinzo thanks their many friends and relative 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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MARTIN -- RoseMary, nee DoBell, age 72, a native New Mexican residing in Rio Communities and formerly of Albuquerque passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was born August 23, 1937 at Albuquerque's St. Joseph Hospital and birthed three of her four children there. She was the second daughter of William Edwin and Elizabeth (Maddison) DoBell. RoseMary married John Thomas Martin on April 7, 1956 at the chapel on Sandia Base. She is survived by four daughters, Vanessa Lynn and Kevin Marsden, Rosanna and Randall Menck, Paula Elizabeth and David Mytyk, and Leslie Irene Churan. She leaves behind 14 grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin C. Marsden, Jr., and Lupe Mercado Marsden, Tara Marsden Barragan and Jesse Barragan, Lindsay Marsden Gann and Ryan Gann, Christine Marsden Sachs and Richard Harold Sachs, Patrick Thomas Marsden, Sherry Rebecca Marsden, Angela Menck, Andrew Menck, and Sarah Menck, Daniel John Menck, Chelsea Rose Mytyk, Taylor Kay Mytyk, Micaela Elizabeth Mytyk, Kyle Christopher Wood and Ashley Rose Churan. Her seven great-grandchildren will also miss her warm presence, Cassandra Lynn Barragan, Annaka Rose Barragan, Maya Kate Barragan, Audrey Elizabeth Menck, Allison Rosemary Menck, Jonah Miles Menck and Andrew Scott Menck. She passed her faith, her work ethic, and taught her children how to meet the needs of others with kindness and consideration... an enduring legacy of love. Rosie lost her father when she was 13. At this same age she obtained a job in a shop at Nob Hill that featured children's apparel. She was fiercely proud of attending Highland High School and Jefferson Junior High. Her first job on graduation in 1955 was secretary to John Riden Baugh, the manager of the Albuquerque offices of Gorman Engineering. He rewarded her performance for Christmas 1959 with the enormous bonus of $1,200. She was justly thrilled. Her husband's employment sadly took her out of Albuquerque to Omaha, Cedar Rapids, Santa Monica, Granada Hills, Lincoln but she thrived raising her four daughters as a stay at home mom and new friends sprang up in her warmth. She opened her home to any and every... impressing everyone with her self-sacrificing, thoughtful and gracious nature. In 1991, she and her husband in retirement moved to Rio Communities on the golf course east of Belen. She never met a game of scrabble she didn't like, delighted in crossword puzzles and reading novels. Her main love was party bridge and the many friends who came into her life. She related each had a quality she admired and enjoyed..even when they redoubled her bid. It was with great sorrow in 2005 her health forced an end to her participation. Her favorites were Butterfingers, Cheetos, Lay's Classic Potato Chips, Golden Pride fried chicken and an evening toddy. She loved her family, her siblings, Elizabeth Heise, Steve DoBell and wife, Joanne, Keith Niggel, brother-in-law, and her Ambercare Hospice caregivers, Dr. Joseph Aragon, Nurse Linda Barela and Nurse's aide Jeanette Burch. After being a widow for many years, Rosemary's mother, Elizabeth remarried noted Albuquerque artist, John P. Reynolds.. thus gaining her beloved Reynold siblings. In passing she will miss her in-laws, her friends and neighbors but will joyously join her loved ones who preceded her in death.. her parents; her sister, Patricia, sister, Antoinette Niggel; her brother, Bill DoBell; and brother-in-law, Richard Heise. A Mass and Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, 101 N. 10th Street, in Belen. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 916 Castillo, Belen, NM 87002. Sign RoseMary'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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MAY -- Paul Charles May, 38, died Sunday, October 25, 2009. Mr. May was a beloved husband, son, and brother. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis May and his sister, Lynn Gallo, both of New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Renee Taylor May; father, Robert F. May, Command Master Chief (R) and Penny May, step-mother; sisters, Diane May, Command Sergeant Major and Laurie Burkholder; and a brother-in-law, Jose Gallo (USMC) and two nephews, Brian and Robert Gallo. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Veda and Walt Johnson; sisters and brothers-in-law and their children, Steve, Stefanie and Caroline Strickland, Tisha Brookshire, Colton Brookshire and Tori Vasquez, and Gary and Veda Pelham. He was employed by the State of Alabama by the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Mr. May enjoyed hunting and working in his yard. Most of all, Mr. May enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by their dogs and cats. He served in the first Gulf War Desert Storm in the Navy aboard the Battleship USS Missouri. A Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2009 with the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Leak-Memory Chapel in Montgomery, Alabama with Rev. Spencer Turnipseed, Aldersgate UMC officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Alva Lambert, James Sanders, Clark Bruner, Debbie Lutz, Brad Williams, Tom Samford, Scott Morris, and Rance Bentley. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by the Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Northwest Baptist Church, 402 San Clemente NW, Albuquerque, with Pastor Scott Snyder presiding. 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 (505) 892-9920
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MILLER -- Sandra Matthews Miller 1954-2009, Sandra Matthews Miller, age 55, a resident of Belen, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Sandy was a loving wife mother, daughter grandmother and a special friend. She loved her animals. Sandy enjoyed gardening reading, music and mainly her wonderful family. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Lois Edna Fish and Neuton Fish, Georgia Flesher and Albert Flesher and infant granddaughter, Jordan Matthews. Sandy is survived by her husband, Douglas N. Miller; son Aaron and his wife Kendra; grandchildren, Alex and Rachael Matthews; sister, Bonnie and her husband Kirby Matthews; brother, Gene and Ruth Fish; nephew, Brandt and great nieces, Kali Linzie and Dante Linzie. She is also survived by numerous friends and family members. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in the chapel of Riverside Funeral followed by a celebration of Sandy's life at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W Reinken Ave. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com
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MONTOYA -- Horacio Montoya, born April 16, 1916 in Taos, New Mexico to Jose Vidal and Zoraida Vigil Montoya. Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away October 27, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lydia, Celia, and Claudina, and his brothers, Ernesto, Eli, Jose, Rudolpho, and Ben. Horacio is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Loyola Montoya; children, Carlos Montoya and wife Dolores, Victor Montoya and wife Carolyn, Michaela Montoya, Loretta Robledo and husband Miguel, and Adrian Montoya and fiancee, Rita Felter; grandchildren, Stephanie, Rachel, Alejandro, Gabriel and his fiancee, Jessica, Andres, Veronica, Michael, Adrian, Lucas and Alana; great-grandson, Alex, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. His military service included the 200th Coast Artillery mobilized for active duty from the Taos Armory on January 6, 1941. The 200th Coast Artillery unit landed in the Philippine Islands on September 20, 1941 and fought until their capture at the fall of Bataan with his brother, Ben Montoya. Horacio was a survivor of the Bataan Death March and 3 1/2 years of Japanese POW incarceration. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, Distinguished Unit Citation, American Defense Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze stars, Liberation of Philippines (awarded by the Philippine Army) and the American Ex-Prisoners of War Medal. Horacio recently completed and published his war time memoirs in a book entitled Rising Sun Over Bataan. Friends may visit with the Montoya family at French Mortuary, Lomas location, on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a prayer service starting at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee, on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Montoya, Alejandro Montoya, Andres Montoya, Adrian Montoya, Lucas Montoya, and Reuben Montoya. Interment will follow church service at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Horacio at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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NICKERSON -- Opal Ellen Nickerson, 92, a resident of Algodones since 2003, resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Monday, October 26, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Sanchez and husband, Andy, from Algodones and Rae Ellen Nickerson from Albuquerque; son, Charles Nickerson and wife, Tricia, from Mission Viejo, CA; grandchildren, Aaron, Shalom, Lucas, Cisco, Daniel, and Anna Sanchez, Christen Catlin, Mindy Nickerson, and Wade Thrasher; as well as 10 great-grandchildren, with 4 on the way. Services will be held Friday, October 30, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. with interment following at Sunset Memorial Park. A reception will follow services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adelante, 3900 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109 or www.goadelante.org/donate_form. Please visit our online guestbook for Opal at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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O'KEEFFE -- Michael E. O'Keeffe, 77, died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons Michael, Timothy and Terrence; grandchildren Patrick, Cara, Brendan, Aidan and Vivianna; and sisters Joan, May and Jane. Michael was born in New York City on March 3, 1932. He served in the Army during the Korean War and earned a Bachelor Degree from Iona College. Michael worked for many years as a salesman and a college recruiter. He loved to tell stories about his childhood in the Bronx and his adventures in Korea. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and sports. He always rooted for the underdog and never forgave the Dodgers for leaving Brooklyn. Michael worked tirelessly for numerous charities throughout his life and he was active in the Knights of Columbus. He was a loving father and husband and will be missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 2:00- 5:00 p.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. A wake service will be held on Friday October 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at French-Wyoming Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Community on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico/El Paso Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 3411 Candelaria NE, Suite M, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 872-0141. Please visit our online guestbook for Michael at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SANCHEZ -- Emma L. Sanchez Mom, 12 years ago we said good-bye to you. The memories we have of you are with us forever. We love and miss you very much. Your family
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SISKIN -- Florence Siskin, age 85, of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Cape Coral, Florida. She is survived by her son, David of Cape Coral, Florida; and a niece, Barbara Ginsberg of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Siskin. She and Howard ran The Mixed Bag at the Albuquerque Flea Market for almost 30 years. A graveside service was held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 with immediate family present. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Siskin at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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TINDELL -- Lucille Arlene Tindell, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Monday, October 26. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belen. Lucille was raised in Socorro, NM, but then lived in Belen, NM area for 50 years. She was a housewife for many years. Lucille began selling Avon and was invited to sell advertising by Little Ritchie Smrt. She enjoyed her vocation of selling advertising specialties because she really enjoyed visiting with her clients. Lucille's favorite pastime was fishing at Navajo Lake. She loved spending time with family and especially enjoyed her last years with "Pappy". She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla Jean Casey and her parents, Arvil and Doris Finch. Lucille is survived by her companion, Gene Arthur Yoakum; son, Bryan Tindell and his wife, Carrie; daughter, Kelly Tabet and husband, Larry; sister, Judy Lucksinger and husband, Jim; brothers, Richard Finch and wife, Dorothy, Dwayne Finch and wife, Diane and Arvil Finch, Jr. and wife, Nelda; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous loving numerous nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Rio Communities, on Saturday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m. Urn bearers will be Bryan Tindell, Larry Tabet, Dick and Dwayne Finch, Jr., Brad Cesarano and Elliot Casey. Sign Lucille'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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WILLIAMS -- Genevieve (Geneva) Louise Scott Williams passed from this life to her next on October 24, 2009, age 95. A resident of Albuqurque for 72 years, she was born July 16, 1914 at Seger Colony, Oklahoma to Arthur Chester Scott and Nancy Gerturde (Skaggs) Scott, their second child and only daughter. She spent her school years living with her parents on the campus of Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas where her parents were teachers to the Cheyenne and Arapahoe. There she developed her life long interest in and appreciation of Native Peoples. She attended the University of Kansas; and, after a short career with Bullocks Wilshire in Hollywood, moved to Albuquerque to be with her parents where her father was The University of New Mexico horticulturist. At the drugstore on the corner of Edith and Central (now the Artichoke Cafe), she met John Andrew (Jack) Williams--a soil scientist recently moved to Albuqurque from Arizona. Married July 24, 1939 at the First Methodist Church, Albuqurque, their marriage continued for 55 years until Jack's death in 1995. During WWII, after the birth of their daughter, the family lived in San Diego where her husband was an officer in the US Navy. She embraced her chosen career as homemaker, was a member of the First Baptist Church, Albuquerque and taught Sunday School there. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated reader of the Bible and associated texts--having read the complete Bible numerous times. She loved her many dogs and enjoyed gardening, bridge, "stitching" and painting in watercolor and oils. She will be remembered for her quirky personality, intense debates on politics and religion, and baking the best lemon pies. After the death of her husband, she moved to Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village, Albuquerque. The last year of her life was spent under the care of Sandra Green through Elder Share, 819 Parkland Circle SE and in recent months with added care by Hospice de la Luz and nurse Sara. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Victor Arthur Scott; and her son-in-law Monte Dean Doyel. She is survived by her daughter, Gale Williams Doyel and husband Gary Moore; her granddaughters, Stephanie Brinkley, St. Petersburg, Florida and Ashley Mossman and husband Andrew, Corrales; grandson, John Mason Doyel and wife Kendra Merritt Doyel, Costa Mesa, California; great-grandchildren, Bennett Andrew Mossman, Jack William Mossman, Shea Elise Brinkley, Mason Doyel Brinkley, Karsen Elizabeth Doyel and Beck Dean Doyel. According to her wishes, no funeral or memorial services will be held; instead she requested a private burial. French is in charge of arrangements. Rather than memorial gifts in her name, Geneva suggested "an additional gift to your own church or synagogue."
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WONG -- Bunny Marie Wong was born on November 29, 1975--a sunny California baby. She grew up in New Mexico, ran cross-country at Cibola High and spoke at graduation. Afterwards Bunny left for Washington & Lee University in Virginia, joining a sorority and working at both the college and town newspapers. She graduated with honors in English and journalism. She studied a year at University College in Oxford. Afterwards Bunny returned to England for a Master's in medieval studies at Royal Holloway College. After graduation Bunny began working in Santa Fe, NM. However, a year later her company moved to San Francisco, offering her a position on the West Coast. With Bunny-style gumption, she declined the offer and moved--jobless--to New York City. She began as a fact-checker with Martha Stewart Living and eventually became a senior editor at Budget Living. She navigated the competitive world of freelance writing, working for several different magazines over the past few years. Bunny was very beloved by her parents, Stanley and Lina Wong, and her younger sisters and brothers: Rebi, Maryann, Cosette, Luther, and Gunther; she always took care of them. Many people in many places cherished Bunny and will miss her very much. A memorial service will be held , Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at Charity Baptist Church, 5501 Obregon Road, Rio Rancho.
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YEAGER -- James B. "Jim" Yeager died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Good Samartian Village Monzano del Sol Nursing Home where he had lived for the last 16 months. Jim was born in Barberton, OH on December 28, 1916 and moved to Albuquerque in 1920. As a lifelong resident he was graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended the University of New Mexico. He worked for 16 years for the Santa Fe Railroad and was Building Engineer for the Simms Building and Bank of New Mexico Building when newly built. He retired in 1985 after years of dedicated service. Jim was active in the Scouts and was a longtime active member of Temple Lodge Number 6 AF&AM, serving as Grand Master in 1967. As a sixty plus year devoted member of First United Methodist Church, he was active in the Grace Noon-Time Meal Ministry and many other volunteer activities. A devoted husband and dedicated Father and Grandfather, his giving spirit survives in the hearts of his wife of 70 years, Virginia Yeager; his sons, Steve Yeager and Gary Yeager and wife, Glenda Yeager; grandchildren, Stephanie Yeager and Eric Yeager and wife, Heidi Yeager; great-grandson, Jase Yeager; his brother, Frederick Yeager and wife, Jean and their children, Frederick and Kathy; devoted niece, Yvonne Neau and her husband, Gene Neau; and numerous extended family. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW. For those so moved, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Jim's memory to the Grace Meal Ministry at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Jim's family thanks the devoted and caring staff of Manzano del Sol for their loving care. Claudia Sainz has been a blessed, devoted and loving caretaker for Jim and his family. Please visit our online guestbook for Jim at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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YRENE -- Dawn Yrene, 45 years young, of Tijeras, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 25, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Yrene; her four beautiful and talented daughters, Jennifer, Lael, Heather, and Kristin; and her handsome and loving son, Luke; her mother, Elizabeth Allen (Perry) and her father Kenneth Allen; her sister, K. Dana Pomroy and husband Andrew and their children; her sister Sara Spencer and husband Robert and children; Kevin's parents, Karl and Sandra Yrene of Idaho; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and half brothers. Dawn was born in Albuquerque on August 18, 1964. She was a beautiful and wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed and treasured by all who knew her. Dawn was a gifted and published author, with publications in several Christian periodicals, including Keys for Kids and Discipleship Journal, among others. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at French-Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Friends may call on the family beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning at French. Interment will follow at Barton Cemetery, near Edgewood. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for any and all donations to be given to Wells Fargo, for Kevin Yrene, in memory of Dawn Yrene. Please visit our online guestbook for Dawn at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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