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APODACA -- Ernest "Ernie" Apodaca In Loving Memory of my Beloved Husband November 16, 1939 - April 15, 2006 Another year has gone by and I miss you more then ever. You were a wonderful husband. Your loving wife, Pauline.
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BACA -- Jared Phillip Baca, age 20, resident of Los Lunas, NM, went to join Our Lord on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. He was born in 1989. A gifted computer whiz, Jared loved to compete in action games with his brothers and friends. Jared's gentle spirit and humble demeanor inspired his family and friends. Jared is remembered as a young boy-loving life, the outdoors and playing with his cousins. Jared also loved helping his grandpa Ben, especially riding on the tractor and building things. He was best known for his wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. "Jared will be missed very much, but never forgotten." He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Torres. Jared is survived by his loving mother, Annie Baca-Brooks; step-father, Michael Brooks; brothers, Justin Baca and Steven Baca and fiancee, Theresa Nunez; grandparents, Ben and Margaret Baca, Rick Lane, Frank and Rosie Torres and Bob Brooks; loving aunts and uncles, Rose and Lawrence Quesada, Georgia and George Padilla, Bennie Baca, Leroy and Fran Baca and Debi Dofflemyer; and special brothers, Jude Baldonado and John Thomas. He is also survived by numerous loving cousins that loved him very much. A visitation will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Saturday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Sign Jared's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 North Main Street, Belen. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. (505) 864-8501
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BEAN -- Leonard R. Bean, 91, born in Huntington, MA on February 1, 1919, a World War II veteran who served in action in the European theater, a past resident of Ludlow for 26 years and former proprietor of "The Ludlow Fish Market" for thirty years died on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Preceding him in death was his wife Ginette. His children and grandchildren have many great memories of time shared with him over the years and Leonard's legacy will live on. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Baker-Flow and her husband, Richard Flow of Wells, ME, Leonard J. Bean and his wife, Dorothy of Albuquerque, NM, Gregory Bean and wife Tammy of Round Rock, TX, Randall Bean and wife Anita of Townsend, VT and Jeffery Bean of Adrian, MO. Friends and family may visit French - Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, April 16, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a rosary following at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth's Church, 181 Hubbard Street, Ludlow, MA on Friday, April 23, 2010, 11:00 a.m. followed by a 1:00 p.m. service at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Veterans Association, P.O. Box 2465, Darien, CT 06820-0465. Please visit our online guestbook for Leonard at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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BODOUR -- Capt. Haig Bodour, SC (Supply Corps), USNR (Ret), 70, passed away. Please join the Bodour family in remembering Haig at a Military Memorial Service on April 16, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. For more information see www.bodour.com
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BRADSHAW -- Eva Rose Self Best, 98, died in Atria Vista Del Rio Assisted Living, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 14, 2010. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Bradshaw Baptist Church with the Reverend Ed Bigham officiating. Burial will be in Bradshaw Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola. Visitation will be 7:00 8:30 p.m. today, Friday, at the funeral home. Eva was born October 30, 1911, in Ovalo, to Millard Filmore and Margaret Jane Coley Self. Eva was the last surviving member of her class at Ovalo High School. She married Wesley W. Best February 15, 1934. The couple lived most of their married life in Bradshaw where they operated a mechanic shop primarily for the repair of farm equipment. They celebrated 61 years of marriage before Wesley's death in 1996. Eva had an extraordinary memory and knew many people in south Taylor and North Runnels counties, how they were related, who married whom, and much about their lives through several generations. During the late stages of the Great Depression and World War II, Eva taught many folks how to can and preserve food. She and Wesley almost always had a garden. Wesley often remarked that you didn't have to pay income tax on food you grew. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; one sister, Wilma Dee Wilder; and a brother, Hilbin (Slim) Self. Survivors include two daughters, Zilla Rose Best Partee of Big Spring and Norma Faye Best Morgan and husband Jerry of Boulder City, Nevada and Los Alamos, New Mexico; and one sister, Beatrice Childers of Abilene. Survivors also include the following descendants: grandchild, Mariam E. Morgan-Smith and husband Dennis and their daughters, Lauren Faye Morgan-Smith, and their granddaughters, Hannah and Sarah, and a grandson, Wesley; grandchild, Jenica Marie Morgan-Smith-Cline and husband Andrew and their granddaughter, Margaret and grandson, Oliver, all of Albuquerque, and grandchildren Merik Morgan of Bozman, Montana, and Marsh Morgan and wife Sarah of Los Alamos; grandson Devin Partee and wife Judy of Abilene, and their children, Terry Barber and wife Kerri of San Antonio, Bobby Barber and wife Vicki of White Oak, Bo and Jasmine, and Crystal Barber of Dallas; Stephanie Brown and husband Luke of Abilene, their grandchildren Tara, Matthew, Izabella, Ashley Partee, also of Abilene, and Rose M. Partee of San Antonio; grandson Richard Partee and wife Sidney and their six children of Breckenridge; Becky Kennedy and her two sons, Chris and Anthony, and her three granddaughters; Tommy Partee and his three daughters, one granddaughter and one grandson; Pat Vanover and her daughter, son, two granddaughters, and two grandsons, and one great-grandson; and Jeanette Ross and her daughter, son, and six grandsons; and several other relatives.
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COOPER -- Marilynn W. Cooper A memorial service for Marilynn Cooper will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona, NE in Albuquerque. A commemorative reception will follow.
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DAY -- Terry Day, 47, a resident of Cedar Crest, died April 10, 2010. He is survived by wife Patty; children Jody and Travis; parents Morris and Sue Day; sisters Nancy Estrada; Cindy and husband Mitch Zamparello; Sherry and husband Greg Piraino; brother John and wife Tammy Day; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Terry was a life long member of the Church of Christ and gave of himself to support the kids at ACCH and Ponderosa Camp. He was an avid motorcycle rider and had worked in the car business for over 30 years. He was loved and will be missed. Memorial services will be Friday, April 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at Netherwood Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven, Albuquerque, 87120. Please visit our online guestbook for Terry at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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DEAN -- Robin August 22, 1938 to April 16, 2003 Our hearts hurt for you!! Miss you my beautiful Mom! -Melissa
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GARIBAY -- Ignacio Villa Garibay was born on February 18, 1935 and passed away on April 12, 2010. A rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 101 South 9th St, Moriarty, NM with a mass to follow. Interment is to follow at the Estancia Valley Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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GIRON -- Mary B. Giron, 94, passed away, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Socorro, NM. She was born October 19, 1915 in Polvadera, NM, the daughter of Teodoro and Margarita Barreras Giron. Survivors include one cousin, Lillie Apodaca and her four sons and one daughter, Ronnie, Carl, Sandra, Gary, and David. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Paul Giron. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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GUTIERREZ -- Susie Gutierrez, 94, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 12, 2010. She was a homemaker and loving mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. She was a very special person who left something special with each and every person she touched. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gutierrez; son, Ben Gutierrez; and grandsons, Dion Quevedo and Adrian Gutierrez. She is survived by her daughters, Rosalie Aguado, Eileen Gabaldon and husband, Dan, and Carolynn Gutierrez and husband, Donald; brother, Robert Miera and wife, Stella; sister Elisa Miera; grandchildren, Darlene Manzanares and husband, Ray, Bernadette Cala and husband, John, Pamela Chavez and husband, Fidel, Rick Gutierrez, and Rodney Gutierrez and wife, Marlene, Danny Duran, Alex Aguado, Chris Quevedo, Carlo Sena, Cathy Vaughan, Ashley, Andrew and Anthony Gutierrez; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Jude, Angelica, Monique, Mark, Andres, Laura, Derek, Rodney Jr., Phelicia, and Ashton; great great-grandchildren, Angelique, Monet, Senaida and Christopher; and numerous extended family and friends. Visitation for Mrs. Gutierrez will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny, Alex, Rodney, Andrew, Rick and Dominic. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Jr., Andres, Mark, Jude and Anthony. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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HADLEY -- Carl Vernon Hadley, 75, of Albuquerque passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at a local hospital. He is survived by his sons, Arthur Hadley and wife, Shirley and Avery Hadley, Haskell Lewis and Charles Edens; daughters, Margaret Cheeks and husband, Stanley, Edna Joyce Hadley, Nancy Hadley and husband, Chauncey, Sandra Foster and husband, Barry; brother, Michael Hadley; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He iwas preceded in death by his wife Edna (Lewis) Hadley; his parents Arthur G. and Pearline Hadley; two brothers, Ernest and Eugene; and one sister Gloria. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Palm Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1509 Edith SE, with Rev. N.D. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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HOFFMAN -- Pat Linda Hoffman, age 56, a longtime resident of New Mexico, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Brian Hoffman; children, Destiny Hoffman, Matthias Hoffman and wife Tori, Sarah Hoffman, Nathanael Hoffman and wife Amber; grandchildren, Emma, Elisha, Mia, and Eleanore. Pat was an adoring wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a loving heart for special needs children and taught them the love of Christ. Pat was a professional photographer who dedicated herself to capturing the most romantic moments of life. She will be dearly missed by all and was the love of her husband's life. Her children and grandchildren loved her with all of their hearts. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 18, at 3:00 p.m., at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna NE. Please visit our online guest book for Pat at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505)897-0300
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LOFTIN -- Ashley D. Loftin, 96, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Loneta; his son, Steven Loftin and wife Margie; granddaughters, Sandra Loftin, Lisa Inagawa and husband Jamie; Ariel Bedell and husband Adam; and Josephine Lewis and her husband Robert; brother Frank Loftin; and five great - grandchildren. Ashley was preceded in death by his son, Jim Lee Loftin; his sister, Jayne Ford; and his brother, Vernon Loftin. Ashley was born in Tulia, TX, where he grew up until leaving to enter Texas Tech University. He earned a degree in electrical engineering in 1937. He joined the U.S. Army and served with the U.S. Army Signal Corp during the war and continued to serve in the reserve until he retired with the rank of Lt. Col. In 1946, Ashley formed his company, A.D. Loftin and Associates, specializing in electrical power transmission and distribution, serving rural electrical cooperatives throughout the southwest. After retiring in 1984, he enjoyed all kinds of fishing, including deep sea, lake, stream, and ice. He also spent time gardening, tracing his family tree online and became active in the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution). He volunteered at the special collections library and public school. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, GA where a family memorial will be held at a later date. Please visit our online guestbook for Ashley at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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LOPEZ -- Lilly Lopez, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. She was surrounded by those who loved her. Lilly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lilly was born on April 1, 1929 in Jarales, NM. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Refugio and Flora Urtiaga; grandson Derek Lopez; and great-granddaughter Celeste Holjencin. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Victor; children, Rose Baca, Irene Abeyta and husband, Alfred, Vickie Sanchez and husband, Chris, Marty Lopez and wife, Marie, Bobby Lopez and wife, Patty, and David Lopez and wife, Yvette; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister; four brothers; and numerous other relatives and friends. Lilly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends and family may visit French - Westside Chapel, Friday, April 16, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Harvest Fellowship, 5331 Montano Rd. NW, Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren; Ashley Abeyta, Carlos Baca, Nicole Elzy, Erica Lopez-Hamby, Jason Lopez, Michelle Lopez, Christopher Sanchez, and Steven Sanchez. Please visit our online guest book for Lilly at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505)897-0300
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MAES -- Esteban Horacio Maes, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the family home. He is survived by his wife Polly, of 56 years; son Steve Maes, daughter Dolores Bryan and husband Edward, Yvette Garcia and husband Rudy and Teresa Maes. He is also survived by his six precious grandchildren, Stephen, Chris and Ashley Maes, Matt, Tom and Maria Bryan and many loving nieces and nephews. He was a member of Annunciation Parish and a retired Assistant Chief of the Albuquerque Fire Dept. Friends may visit Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited following the visitation on Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE. Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 2621 Vermont NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Esteban at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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MCDONALD -- Howard "Bud." The family of Bud McDonald thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy, thoughtfulness, prayers, love and kindness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. He will be missed by many. Sincerely, Mickey, Eric, Danielle and Shalyn, Malia, Greg, Kent and Jalen, Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE 821-0010
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MCNULTY -- Marilyn McNulty, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, passed April 12, 2010. She is survived by her five children, Patrick McNulty and wife Deanna of Las Vegas NV, Kathleen Steichen and husband Craig of Albuquerque, Karen McNulty of Albuquerque, Kimberly McNulty of Albuquerque and Timothy McNulty and wife Angela of Newnan GA; grandchildren, Patrick McNulty, Logan Dixon and Harrison McNulty of Las Vegas NV, Sheena Hamilton and husband Gage, Hailey and Matthew Steichen of Albuquerque, Garrett McNulty-Sikkink of Albuquerque, Jenna and Kendall McNulty-Evans of Albuquerque, and Sean McNulty of Newnan GA; and sister Susan Miller of Las Cruces. Marilyn was a Parishoner of John XXIII Catholic Church. She was born in Jackson MI, June 15, 1930. Marilyn joined the USAF in August 1952, as a flight nurse; honorably discharged in 1959, as Captain. She married her late husband, Leo McNulty in October 18, 1958 and together they raised their five children. The Air Force stationed them in Illinois, France, New Mexico, Texas, Minnesota, Turkey, and Florida. She returned to New Mexico in 1980. Marilyn retired from the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, completing a 40 year career as a Registered Nurse. Marilyn was a loving, devoted and active mother and grandmother. She was active in her church, a caring neighbor, and award winning pie baker. Her unique and great sense of humor remained with her to the end. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Father Charles Daughtry Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel in French Funeral Home, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with interment to follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens, 9500 San Pedro Dr NE in Albuquerque. Please visit our online guestbook for Marilyn at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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MYERS -- Evelyn Myers, 88, expired April 10, 2010. Her funeral service will be held at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm. She is survived by her brother Bill Ehret; son Larry and friend Sandra; granddaughters Evelyn O'Neill and husband Jack, Monika Husson and husband Todd; one great granddaughter and four great grandsons. She came to NM in 1951 with husband Larry and son, and lived on the Long Horn Ranch in Moriarty until it was sold in 1956. She then moved to Albuquerque and worked downtown for 17 years as Deputy Clerk for the Federal Court. We love her and will miss her.
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ORTEGA -- Joshua George Ortega, 24, born July 2, 1985, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2010. Joshua was very devoted to his Christian Faith and had a kind heart for anyone he met. He served in the Army for a brief time. Joshua had intentions to be an information specialist and recieve higher education from New Mexico State University as his great passion was for computers. He is survived by his mother Mary Ortega; father Hank and his wife Shannon; brothers Michael (Barbara) & William Lujan, Eric Ortega & sister Missy Ortega. He has many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews to mention. Services for Joshua will be held at Celebration Baptist Church at 5620 Laredo Road Northeast Rio Rancho, NM on Saturday, April 17th at 1:00pm.
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PADILLA -- JOSEFITA S. PADILLA January 31, 1920 - April 16, 1984 In Loving Memory
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PATTERSON -- Myrtle Payne Patterson, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away February 2, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 17, 2010, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM, 505-265-7628. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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PLACEK -- Anna Clarice Placek, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Decatur, Texas. Funeral service are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16th at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Tackett officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Anna was born May 21, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to George and Anna Dekker Bos. She married William Frank Placek on October 20, 1955 in Clifton, New Jersey and was married 36 years at his death in July, 1991. Survived by her son, Jack Placek and wife, Vonya of Decatur; three grandchildren, Shellie Hale and husband, Bobby, Justin Placek and wife, Brittany and Bryce Placek; two great grandchildren, Alexa and Jaxtin Placek.
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SHUMAKER -- John 1953 - 2010 John C. Shumaker, age 56, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Services will be held at New Life Fellowship in Belen on Saturday, April 17 at 11:00 AM. Online guest register available at www.riversideofbelen.com
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TEITELRIS -- Louis Teitelris. March 15,1942 - April 16,2009 It's been one lonely sad year since you were suddenly taken from us. We were all blessed to have you in our lives. The grandkids miss their "Papa". We went through all the 1st of holidays and birthdays without you. We had such great memories of you and the great gifts you gave us. Miss you and love you forever, your wife Gloria and loving family
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UTTERBACK -- Gertrude (Trudi) Utterback April 16,1920- September 16, 2000 Mom, today would have been your 90th birthday and you are spending it with your Lord and Savior. What better way to celebrate! Wishing you a Happy Birthday and missing those lunches at someof your favorite places. We love you and miss you... Love, Debbie, Ken, Cody and Colton
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WALLACE -- William Wallace Jr, 51, passed away the week of April 9, 2010. He is survived by his parents William Sr. and Trudy Wallace; his brother, Johnny Wallace, Charlie and Mary Hubbard; all of his friends at Quanz Advanced Auto Care and all of the many friends he had. Memorial services celebrating the life of this wonderful man whom we all loved will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Quanz Advanced Auto Care, 9111 Eagle Ranch Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Food will be served following the service. All who knew him are welcome. In lieu of flowers, Bill would have wanted you to help someone else in need.
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WEST -- Julianne Wells Scurry West. Mrs. West was born in Winston-Salem, NC on April 12, 1943. She lived in Reidsville, NC and graduated from Reidsville High School in 1961. She graduated from Women's College (currently UNC-G) in Greensboro, NC. She taught school in Winston-Salem, NC and went on to graduate school obtaining her Master's Degree from the University of New Mexico. She later became a Child Therapist at the Bernalillo County Mental Health Center and worked there for many years. She had her own private practice in Child Therapy and later worked for the University of New Mexico until she retired. After retirement she continued to help people who needed her as a participant in many community organizations. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society. Julie will be sorely missed in the Albuquerque community. Her zeal for life and all that it presented marked her as a unique individual with massive amounts of love for others and for causes that benefited humanity. She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Nelson and husband, Allen, of Reidsville, NC; her brother, Bill Scurry and wife, Judy of Winston-Salem, NC; three nieces; as well as 6 great-nieces and 7 great-nephews. She is also survived by two step-children. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Claude and Mary Scurry of Reidsville, NC; her husband, Joe West of Albuquerque, NM; two aunts and three uncles. There will be two Memorial Services: in Albuquerque, NM on April 17, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church and at a later date at Main Street United Methodist Church in Reidsville, NC. The family requests that contributions be made to either of the two churches with which the deceased was associated or the Animal Humane Society. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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WOODRUFF -- Mary Jane Willson Woodruff, 88, of Albuquerque, passed away at her home on Friday, April 9, 2010. She was born January 7, 1922 in Whitman County, WA. She married Jack Woodruff August 8, 1942 in Tucson, AZ. Mary Jane was the oldest of eight children born to Mary Kate and William S. Willson. She grew up on a farm in Whitman County, WA helping to care for her many siblings. She completed grade school (grades 1 through 8) early and so was able to stay home and help her mother with the house and the new baby, Lavonne, for some months. She went to High School in Steptoe while staying with relatives and going home to the farm on weekends. After graduating as Salutatorian, she attended Northwestern Business School in Spokane with her BFF Agnes Beiyer Suess. She then moved to Tucson to work and met and married her eternal companion, Jack. They shared nearly 67 years together. Mary Jane moved back to Washington after Jack was shipped over seas. She worked in Spokane and gave birth to Roger before Jack came home from the war. They had two more children in Washington, Warren and Nancy. Mary Jane followed Jack on his adventures to Utah, Oklahoma, Florida and Socorro, New Mexico, where their youngest child, Nita was born. Jack and Mary Jane moved back to Socorro in 1961 from Pompano Beach, Florida. They leased a gas station at the corner of Fisher Avenue and Park Avenue from 1961 to 1965. They purchased and ran the parts store/auto shop, Woodruff and Sons, at California and Manzanares until 1970. Mary Jane ran the parts counter and was the bookkeeper. They moved their home and business to Fairgrounds Road in 1977. Besides running the business and filling in as an extra on the wrecker, Mary Jane was busy with Pythian Sisters and community service. She ascended to the rank of Grand Chief and served several times as Secretary and Treasure in Pythian Sisters. She was a member and officer of the Socorro Garden Club and worked with Eiko Parson in The Animal Humane Society. She and Jack were volunteers in the landscaping project of Socorro Cemetery. She set a great example for her children and grandchildren of selfless service to others. Mary Jane had a hunger for knowledge and education. She inspired her grandchildren toward the same and made college funding available to them all. Mary Jane is survived by two sons, Roger and his wife Jo, Jarales, NM; Warren and his wife Rachel of Christiansted, St. Croix; daughters Nancy Burris and Nita Cooley of Albuquerque. Surviving grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Adam Woodruff, MS, LMFT and his wife Evelyn and children Jack and Maya, Longmont, Colorado; Dr. Evelyn Blalock, PhD. and daughter Ella Grace, Columbus, Georgia; James W. Burris and Jessica Vodenichar and son, Wyatt, Kenai, Alaska; Jason Woodruff and daughter Megan, Rio Rancho, NM; Jay Burris, San Diego, CA; Scott Woodruff and Jennifer Woodruff of Albuquerque; Heather and her husband Capt. Sean Palmer and their daughters Kennedy and Brynn, Abingdon, Maryland; D. David Timberman II and his wife Amanda and their daughters Brooklynn and Adrianna, Port Charlotte, Florida; Amanda Burris, Albuquerque and Allen Cooley of Phoenix, Arizona. Also surviving are siblings Nan Harwod, Beverly Hale, Norman Willson, Lavonne Mader and Richard Willson. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Jack, sister, Barbara Weaver and brother Bill Willson. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm. It will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kachina Chapel located at 6009 Kachina NW in Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Heartland Hospice Care, 4001 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or call 323-1464.
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