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ARCHIBEQUE -- Richard Archibeque, 51, passed away April 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his dad, Elias. He is survived by his mom, Emily; brothers Steve, David, Daniel, James, John and wife Wilene; and sister Maryann and husband Taihi; daughters Crystal and husband Ted and Malerie; three grandchildren; and dear friends that knew Richard like family. Mass of Christian burial will be at San Ignacio Church on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Monsignor Leo Lucero officiating.
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BACA -- Ralph Baca passed away in Albuquerque at the age of 61. Services are in the care of: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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BANKS -- Catherine Banks was born on May 18, 1929 and passed away on April 25, 2010. At this time, no services have been arranged. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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BOSSONG -- LaVeda J. Bossong. Visitation today at 10:00 a.m. followed by Life Celebration Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel. Burial to follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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BOYKINS -- Cedric Boykins, 25, died Friday, April 24, 2010. Cedric is survived by his father: Terry L King; children: Tierra six, Cedric Jr. four, Javon two, Michael six months and Theodore six weeks. Visitation will be held today from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE).. A Life Celebration Service will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary of Albuquerque, 1001 Osuna NE. He will be interred with his grandmother Phoenix, AZ along with his brother Tevion King. Please visit Cedric's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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CHAVEZ -- Frank Chavez, Jr. passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 in Albuquerque at the age of 63. Visitation for Frank will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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CRISTO -- George S. Cristo, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 29, 2010 surrounded by his family. George was born in Deming, NM, December 22, 1946. He is survived by his wife Georgianne Cristo; his three children Alexis, Briana and Joseph; and his siblings Ruth, Phillip and Steven. He was preceded in death by his mother Tabita Cristo; and father George Cristo Sr. George served in the Submarine Service of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of New Mexico State University and worked at Bueno Foods in Albuquerque. He loved fishing, wood working and working on his 1968 Camaro. Per his request only a family memorial service will be held, burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com.
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DALEY -- Ralph D. Daley, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Ralph is survived by his wife Gertrude Daley; daughters, Joyce Carr and husband Philip of Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Ellen Davis and husband Robert Denington of Columbia Station, OH; son, Ken Daley and wife Jennifer of Mineral Ridge, OH; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Condolences may be sent 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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FOGEL -- Leo November 8, 1952 - May 7, 2002 Butter - O'Leo Always Remembered Never Forgotten In Loving Memory
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GRACE -- Carl Grace, 90, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 2, 2010. He passed away peacefully at his home with his long time sweetheart near his side. Carl was born in 1919 in St. Joseph, MO and was one of four kids. He married Jean Grace in 1938, whom he met on a blind date in 1935. After nearly 72 years of marriage he loved her as much with his last breath as he did the first time they met. Carl served proudly in the US Navy during WWII, was a magistrate judge in Illinois and retired from the US Forestry Service in Albuquerque. He was known by his family as "Paw" and loved by everyone who came in contact with him. He loved the Lord, adored his family and lived every day serving others. He is survived by his wife, Jean Grace; his eldest daughter, Bonnie Carter; his youngest daughter, Linda Lester and his son-in-law Phil Lester. He has four grandkids; and seven great- grandchildren all whom he loved dearly. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Solar Villa Apartments - 1135 Texas St. NE.
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HARMON -- Vesta Harmon, 87, passed away May 5, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Jo Hogland and husband Drue, Brenda Kay "Katie" Harmon; son, Larry E. Harmon and wife Juanita; seven grandchildren, Marty Herrera and wife Gia, Scott Harmon and wife Lisa, Jeffrey Harmon and wife Beverly, Tiffany Amber Newman, Jason Wickham, Misty Dawn Fornwalt and husband Todd, Laura Beth Harmon; She was also survived by her great-grandchildren, Brian, Carise, Krista, Jon, Brandon, Kalena, Ashley, Teresa, Sheyla, Breanna, Jacob, Brooke and numerous other family and friends. Vesta was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Malinda Pemberton; husband of 48 years Thomas Edward Harmon in 1988; grandson Christopher Patrick Herrera in 1996; and all her 12 siblings. Mrs. Harmon was a faithful and loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed. She and her husband were longtime members of First Christian Church. Services will be Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9:00 a.m., at French - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, with burial to follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, 4661 San Pedro NE. Friends may visit Friday, May 7, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Vesta at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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HOPKINS -- Truman Rhea Hopkins went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Truman was born July 30, 1929 in Gladewater, Texas to Johnnie Henry Nathan and Rosa Etta Hopkins. He married Noma Lee Nuckols, the love of his life, on September 1, 1947 in Weatherford, Texas. Truman served twenty years in the Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. Following his retirement with the U.S. Air Force, he worked at UNM and was instrumental in starting the EMT program throughout the state of New Mexico. He then went on to work at the VA Hospital and retired from the VA in 1994. He continued to volunteer two days a week at the VA Hospital up until the time of his death at age 80. Truman is survived by his wife of 62 years, Noma; and two daughters, Cheryl Vineyard and her husband Mike, and Jan Robbins and her husband David; nine grandchildren: Doug Vineyard and wife Lisa, Chris Martin, Jeff Martin, Steffanie Lafors and husband Peter, Jason Gilbert, Matt Robbins and wife Melanie, Nicholas Robbins, Amber Vineyard, and Elizabeth Robbins; six great-grandchildren: Alex, Zach, and Cody Vineyard, Logan and Sofie Lafors, and Christian Gilbert; He is also survived by his brother Larry Hopkins; and sister Beulah Roberts. Truman was preceded in death by his parents; brother Wallace Hopkins; sisters Bernice Adams and Virginia Bess; daughter Judy Lynne Gilbert; and granddaughter Denise Vineyard. Truman served as a deacon at Sandia Baptist Church for more than 25 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be greatly missed. A service celebrating his life will be on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave NE 87112. Family welcomes friends to French Mortuary Friday, May 7, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Mike Vineyard, David Robbins, Doug Vineyard, Chris Martin, Jeff Martin, and Matt Robbins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Sandia Baptist Church building fund. Private burial will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Please visit our online guestbook for Truman at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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KING -- Tevion King, 15, died Friday, April 24, 2010. Tevion is survived by his father: Terry King; Siblings: Terry Jr., Shawna, Lazina, Frederick Lee, Tevin Lee, Torin, Tremaine, Tiffany, Terell, Teri Lee, Brianna, Branai, Lovetta, Summer, Terrance, Travis, Mariana, Rastus. Visitation will be held today from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). A Life Celebration Service will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary of Albuquerque, 1001 Osuna NE. He will be interred with his grandmother in Phoenix, AZ along with his brother Cedric Boykins. Please visit Tevion's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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KNIGHT -- Richard L. A celebration of the life of Richard Knight who died March 19, 2010 will be held on his birthday, May 17, 2010 at El Pinto Restaurant beginning at 11:30 a.m. Those who wish to attend please respond by May 10, 2010 to djknight2@aol.com or call 821-6615.
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MICHAEL -- Mary Elizabeth Michael, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Graveside services will be conducted this afternoon (Friday) at 1:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Mary's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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RATHGEBER SCHWARTZMAN -- Gertrude (Gertie) passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque. Gertie was born in Albuquerque in 1922. She was preceeded in death by both of her husbands Alfred L. Schwartzman and William D. Rathgeber; her son Alfred Schwartzman Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dotson; her granddaughter Lesley Garringer; her sisters, Dorothy Magatagan and Mabel Baggett; her brothers, James Ralph Dotson Jr. and William S. Dotson. She is survived by her son Gary Schwartzman and his wife Sherrell; her brother Phillip P. Dotson and wife Marilyn of Ponca City, Oklahoma; her step-sons and step-daughter Lt. Col. William Rathgeber (Ret) and wife Cathy, and Col. David Rathgeber (Ret) and his wife Insuk, Col. Susan Voveris (Ret) and husband Lt. Col B.J. Voveris. (Ret); She is also survived her grandchildren, Maj. J. Charles Schwartzman (Ret) and wife Geri, Amy Schwartzman Nolker and husband Don, Maryjanet Carrasco and husband Chris; She also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and other family members. Gertie was active in many organizations: Daughters of the Nile, Eastern Star, past member of the Albuquerque Assistance League, she was on the boards of Christina Kent Nursery and All Faiths Receiving Home. She was a member of the Albuquerque Country Club, Nine Hole Golfers, and lifelong member of United Central Methodist Church. She was an outstanding homemaker, wonderful cook and loved to travel with her Husbands. Friends and Family are invited to a visitation on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, a funeral service will be held for Gertie on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church at 1615 Copper NE, burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ballut Abyad Shrine Transportation Fund at 6600 Zuni Rd. SE 87108 or Central United Methodist Church at 1615 Copper NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Gertie at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SANCHEZ -- Robert Anthony, age 57, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, joined his parents, Catherine and Marcellino in heaven on Monday, May 3, 2010. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, family and friends. Robert enjoyed fishing, collecting different things and making people laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Robert is survived by his four loving children, Yvette Sanchez, Robert Anthony Sanchez, Jr., Yvonne Sanchez and Ray Griego; two grandchildren, Jesse and Jade Wageley and eight siblings, Trini Lopez and husband, Tony, Amadeo Sanchez and wife, Barbara, Marie Montoya and husband, Danny, Daniel "Higinio" Sanchez, James Sanchez, Phyllis Silva, Marcellino Sanchez and Mabel Pecos and husband, Leonard. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. A final visitation will be held at the Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Dr., in Albuquerque, NM, on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Sign Robert'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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SCOTT -- Bill W. Scott. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bill W. Scott will be held at the Community of Christ Church on Juan Tabo Blvd just north of Montgomery on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in place of flowers can be sent to the church for "Outreach International".
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SHELTON -- Brooke Nicole Shelton of Edgewood, NM, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 4, 2010 at the age of 28. Brooke was born in Ruidoso, NM, on October 5, 1981, attended La Cueva High School, received a teaching degree from UNM and married the love of her life, Jason Shelton. Brooke was a faithful servant to her Lord Jesus Christ and was a blessing to all who knew her. She was a wonderful wife and an awesome mother. Brooke home-schooled her children and taught them to love the Lord. Her enjoyment for life and beautiful smile was contagious. Brooke's strength, courage, and determination were an amazing example of a life lived through Christ. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on through her four beautiful children. We know Brooke is smiling over us and she is forever in our hearts, until we meet her again. Brooke is survived by her husband, Jason; her children, Mariah, Savannah, JJ, and Allison; her mother and stepfather Donna and Matt Blinn; her father, Steve Williams; brothers, John and Matthew; sister, Jordan; grandparents, Nita Burke and Dave and Charlotte Williams along with numerous aunts, uncles, and extended family members. A Celebration of Brooke's life will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Mountain Valley Church, 5 Dinkle Rd, Edgewood, NM 87015. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SOVERANEZ -- Donald George Soveranez June 18, 1954-May 2, 2010. Donald George Soveranez, 55, of Albuquerque, went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, May 2, 2010. He was born June 18, 1954 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Donald was preceeded in death by his mother Tillie Soveranez; maternal mother Betty Jean; and father George Soveranez. He is survived by his twin brother Ronnie Soveranez (Angie); brothers, Oswaldo (Josephine), Elias, Robert; sister Jospehine; aunts, Bennie Naquin, Christine McLean (Bob); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and Partner of twenty-three years Ron Montoya. Don was a caring and loving person who was always there for anyone, anytime. He loved spending time with family and friends. Don will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. Mass services will be at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha N.E., off of Indian School RD, in Albuquerque, on Saturday , May 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Reception to follow at parish hall.
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STERCHI -- Louise Larson Sterchi, 84, passed away May 1, 2010. Born in Tucson, AZ, on September 27, 1925, she grew up in Silver City, NM, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1965. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and sister Ruth Merz. She is survived by her daughter Arline Worsham and her husband John of Houston, TX; her son Ken Sterchi of Las Vegas, NV; her daughter Margaret Sterchi of Blackwood, NJ; her son William Sterchi and his wife Rose of Albuquerque; her son Robert Sterchi and his wife Jule of Ruidoso; and granddaughters Anna Worsham of Fayetteville, AR and Shannon Eghlimi and her husband Cameron of Phoenix, AZ and their sons Sean and Ryan; she is also survived by her sister Inez Candiello; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her gracious, kind nature, her unflagging, positive outlook and of course, her radiant, joyful smile were lifelong gestures of love to her family, her friends and indeed everyone she ever met. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Road NW in Albuquerque. Private interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
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STONE -- Brian Ray Stone, (Stoney) (aka Mr. Field and Stream), a native Texas was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was born in Macon County on November 12, 1934 and descended into the presence of the Lord on May 5, 2010. He ran the roads from Tahoka, TX. to Levelland, TX., back in the 50's. This was his hay day. He was a cotton farmer well into the 60's, had a great career with Farm Bureau Insurance before he retired as a Yellow Freight Driver. Brian was preceded in death by his mother Dona Tuckness Stone; and son, Jason Keith Stone. Brian is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Doris Stone; sister, Judy Carole Shearer; and brother, Stanley Stone. He was first a "born again" Christian then a beloved father to his son David Stone, wife Susie, daughters Carissa and Dawn; his son Daniel Stone, wife Holly, daughter Erin, son Daniel, great-grandson Kyah; stepson, Brent Stroman, wife Brenda, daughter Kourtney and son Kris. Brians parting words "I rode my last horse" may hold true for the time he spent here on this earth, but as the book of Revelations (19:11-19) tells us "And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war......And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.....And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS". A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie, Texas. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Macon Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Texas with a reception to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home. www.waynebozefuneralhome.com
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WINTERMUTE -- Dorothy Ann, 79, completed her earthly journey on April 30, 2010. Our beloved Mom, Lady, Ms. Dorothy, Auntie Doe, Grammie, Aunt Dot, "Gaga" was born October 4, 1930 in Denver, CO to Roy and Mary Beard Riedl. She is survived by her children, David Wintermute and wife Margi, Leta Babb and husband Mike Ondrik, Richard Wintermute, Barbara Wintermute, Timothy Wintermute and wife Pamela, Jeanne Oselio and husband Mike and "adopted" son, James Lueras. Her husband of 52 years, Forest "Gene" Wintermute; and their son, Jimmy Wintermute, preceded her in death as well as six sisters; and two brothers. She had 15 grandchildren, Melissa Covel and husband Troy, Joshua Wintermute and wife Rachael, Samantha Wintermute, Jason Babb, Dr. Amy Babb and husband Marc Steinberg, David Ondrik and wife Becky Holtzman, Dr. Richard Wintermute, Jesse Wintermute, Sarah Wintermute, Rylan Pyy, Chas Dyer and husband Wes, Stephanie Wintermute, Marshall Wintermute, Tiffany Medford and husband Ryan and Cherise Oselio; nine great-grandchildren, Jayson, Ryanne, Ronnie, Christian, Jadon, Landon, Jacob, Nolan and Genesis. She was also survived by her brother Ron Riedl and wife Gloria, Mike Riedl and wife Kelly, Sharon Mitchell and husband Mitch, sisters Linda and Shan and Uncle Willard. She has many nieces and nephews and a large extended family of friends. She was a member of Believers Center of Albuquerque since 1981. Dorothy deeply loved her family and friends and most of all, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a great servant of the Lord, generous, unselfish in every way and loved every person she met; she will be greatly missed. A service celebrating her life will be on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Believers Center of Albuquerque, 320 Waterfall SE. Graveside service will immediately follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE. The family welcomes friends to a reception at Glory Christian Fellowship, 2417 Wyoming NE, immediately following the graveside service. Pallbearers will be Jason Babb, Josh Wintermute, Dr. Richard Wintermute, Jesse Wintermute, Marshall Wintermute, Troy Covel, Marc Steinberg and Ryan Medford. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to Believers Center of Albuquerque or Glory Christian Fellowship Youth Groups.
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