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ACOSTA -- Fermin Acosta a resident of Albuquerque for 47 years and a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2010. Fermin was born August 17, 1924 in Jimenes, Mexico. Fermin is survived by his loving wife, Aurora of 64 years; daughters, Olga Delgado and husband, Jose and Elvia Chavez; one sister, Socorro Corral; three grandchildren, Jose Delgado Jr., Dalia Delgado-Baca and Leanna Jeantete; seven great-grandchildren, Joey, J.J., Jacob, Maya, Zenon, Gaby and Dancia; and many nieces and nephews. Fermin was known for his love for music especially mariachi music, "Era El Sastre De Los Artistas y El Artista De Los Sastres" and baseball. Fermin will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be Sunday, June 6, 2010, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM in the Palm Chapel, Rosary to be recited following viewing at 7:00 p.m. also in the Palm Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, June 7, 2010, 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Drive NW, 87120. Interment to follow Mass on Monday at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Jose Delgado Jr., Francisco J. Delgado "Kiko", Joseph Baca, Jesus Delgado, Sergio Padilla, Herminio Padilla and Matt Jeantete. Online condolences may be expressed at www.danielsfuneral.com. Fermins's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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BRINK -- Martha Lane Root Brink, 94, passed away June 2, 2010 from natural causes in her home. She was born to Francis S. Root and Florence M. Lewis on June 2, 1916 in Fall River, MA and moved to Albuquerque in 1927. Martha is survived by her sons, Walter l. Brink (Debbie) and William Leo "Bo" Wells (Nikke); six grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held Sunday, June 6, 2010, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at French - University location. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at the LSD Chapel, 8130 Sage Ave. SW, with interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. Memorial donations can be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Place NE, Suite 400, Albuquerque, NM 84110. Please visit our online guestbook for Martha at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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DOSSEY -- Sylvia Lee Dossey, age 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 3, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. Visitations will be today (Saturday) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 2nd Street NW, where Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Mike Dietz officiating. Further services and Interment will be conducted in Cortez, CO. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Sylvia'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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ELKINS -- Robert Edward Elkins, 65, a well known resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Gonzales of Albuquerque; his life partner, Linda Champion; and her daughters, Lisa, Teri and Cristi of Albuquerque; sons, Dwane Elkins of Phoenix, AZ and Donald Elkins of Los Lunas; brothers, Kelley Elkins of Las Cruces, NM and Joe Elkins and wife, Gail of Everett, WA; grandchildren, Dwane Jr., Jenna, Justin, Nicholas and Ashley. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Leo Elkins; and son, David Leo Elkins. The family has invited his friends to a memorial visitation to be held in honor of Bob, on Monday, June 7, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at French - University Chapel. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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FISK -- James David Fisk, 29, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Fisk; parents, John and Judy Dutil of Bosque Farms, NM; daughters, Brittney Earls and Aedyn Fisk; sons, Devin Earls, Marshall Fisk; sister, Lora Dutil of Bosque Farms, NM; maternal grandmother, Betty Fisk of Elephant Butte, NM. James was a long time member of DeMolay International and R.O.T.C. A Panachida Service will be held at 5:30 pm, Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane (inside Vista Verde Memorial Park), Rio Rancho, NM with Kurt Burnette, Celebrant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Inurnment will take place 2:30 pm, Monday, June 7, 2010 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at any First Community Bank, in the name of John Armijo, benefit for James D. Fisk children. For those who wish, condolences may be sent to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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GARCIA -- Jose Garcia In loving memory of Jose(Joe)Garcia. Born May 16,1943 - Died May 22,2010. Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Cousin We will miss you. Mother:Rebecca Garcia; Brothers and Sisters: Ed and Kathy Garcia, Tom and Wilma Garcia, Rey and Priscilla Garcia, Paul Garcia, Andy and Dora Garcia, Richard and Angela Olivas, John and Rose Garcia, Greg and Irene Bentz and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. "The Lord watches over you-the Lord is your shade at your right hand." Psalm 121:5
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GILBERT -- Robert M. Sr. In loving memory of Robert M. Gilbert Sr. June 29, 1924 - June 5, 2009 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you Home again. Forever your wife, Arlene
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HORTON -- Frances "Granny" Horton nee Wilkinson born in Anyox, BC Canada, May 15, 1917 died at St. Catherine Healthcare and Rehab, Albuqurquere, NM on May 27, 2010. Memorial services were held May 30, 2010 by her loving congregation at Restoration Ministries. She is remembered by Diana Montoya Jaramillo, Major Larry Lawrence (Ret.) and her niece Winifred Ann Heistad; grandsons, Scott (Darla) Sharp and family, Christopher (Caren) Sharp and family; granddaughter Mikel Popp (John) and family; and many nieces and nephews in British Columbia and Alberta. She was predeceased by her husband William George Horton (1975); and only daughter Caroline Jean (2002); father Thomas Jackson Wilkinson; mother Mary Elizabeth Wilkinson; brothers, Frederick, Alexander, Henry and John; sisters, Dora and Winifred. Granny lived her Dash. Psalm 23. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Restoration Ministries for the Homeless, 824 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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LEE -- Clara Lou Lee, a resident of Albuquerque, passed over peacefully on June 1, 2010. Clara Lou was born on February 22, 1933 in Atarque, NM and was raised in Quemado, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James L. Lee, Jr. who died in June of 2005. She is survived by her sons, James Louis Lee III and wife Cynthia, John Lee and wife Cindy; daughter Janet Marie Ohlig and husband Ronald; granddaughters, Lisa Marie Carter and husband Scott, Samantha Kate Lee, Tosha Ann Ducker and husband Michael; grandsons, J. Louis Lee IV and wife Laura, Scott Charles Lee, Christopher Lee Ohlig; great-grand children, Trevor Carter, Anna Ducker and Jacob Ducker; sister-in-law, Patsy Ann Nesbitt; niece, Lee Ann Moores and husband Mark and their daughter Sara; nephew Ralph Dewey Nesbitt and wife Barbara; and many other loving family members and friends; and her daily companion "Tiny", her poodle. Clara Lou loved flowers and nature and was an avid gardener. She loved arts and crafts, puzzles, reading and history. She was an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church. She taught Sunday School, taught in the schools of Ysleta ISD and had her own pre-school in Albuquerque where many children had adopted another "Nana" in their lives. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and all those who knew her. The family wishes to thank Inja (Pip) Thorne for being more than her caretaker but was also her companion. Their love and passion for handiwork crafts and the outdoors kept Clara Lou going strong during these last few months as she battled cancer. Family and friends are invited for a service to pay tribute and celebrate her life on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd in Albuquerque. Clara Lou will be laid to rest on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. on the A Lazy A Ranch in Quemado, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Clara Lou's name to the Quemado Memorial Scholarship Fund. Send to P. O. Box 128, Quemado, NM 87829. Please visit our online guestbook for Clara at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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MANCHESTER -- B. Preston Manchester, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. He is survived by his children, David, and wife, Cindy, Bruce, Wayne, Lora, and husband, Michael; and four grandchildren, Nichole, Ryan, Madison and Cameron. He was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Ester; his brother, Mason; and sister, Lois. Preston was born in East Providence, RI and after joining the Air Force he became a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. He served as a pilot in the Air Force and was a Korean veteran. He had a passion for flying planes, racing boats, driving fast cars and riding motorcycles. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at 609 Encino Terrace NE, where he called home with many friends and close friend, Ramona Garcia. Please visit our online guestbook for Preston at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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MCINTYRE -- Joseph McIntyre. The family thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERUQE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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MULRYAN -- Carol Mulryan, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died June 4, 2010. Carol was born in Axtell, KS in 1935 to Herman and Mary Kuckelman. She is survived by four children, Steven Mulryan and wife Tracy, David Mulryan, Janet Horowitz and husband Jerry, and Gary Mulryan and wife Mary. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Mulryan who died in 2002. A rosary will be recited Monday, June 7, at 7:00 PM at French Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 8, at 8:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Don and Carol Mulryan Endowed Presidential Scholarship, c/o The University of New Mexico Foundation, 700 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 101, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Please visit our online guestbook for Carol at: RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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MURPHY -- Jay Martin Murphy, Sr. In loving memory of Jay Martin Murphy, Sr.January 17, 1965-June 5, 2007. On June 5, 2007 my world was shattered because of losing you. RIP to my father Jay Martin Murphy, Sr. You are always in my heart and prayers. My life will never be the same without you. From your daughter Mariah Murphy. We will always love you - Mariah, Jay Jr., James, John and Theresa.
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PACHECO -- Carrie Estrada Pacheco. Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was born Feb. 17, 1923 in Trementina, NM to Juan and Laura Estrada. She peacefully departed this life and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 2, 2010 reaching the age of 87 years old. When Carrie was 18 she met the love of her life, Carlos Pacheco and they were married on July 3, 1941. They shared life joys for 63 years until he was called home in May of 2004. They spent the early years of their lives in South Carolina while Carlos proudly served his country during WWII. When the war was over, they returned home to New Mexico. Carrie began working at Kirtland Air Force Base where she worked for many years until making the decision to become a stay at home mom. She was devoted to the care and well being of her family. She loved and cherished her grandchildren, always responding to their needs before her own. In giving of herself to others, she found the true joy of living. She loved to have a table full of company and her home was always open. Later in life, she began working at New Futures School. She continued her nurturing care of children while at New Futures until her retirement in 1998. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Carlos; parents, Juan and Laura Estrada; stepmother, Juanita Estrada; three sisters; two brothers; and three brothers-in-law. Left to cherish fond memories are her daughter, Olivia Higgins; grandchildren, Laura Garcia, Matt Higgins and wife, Jennifer, Keith Higgins; and three great-grandchildren, Derrick Garcia, Alexis Whatley and Mya Higgins. Carrie is also survived by ex-son-in-law, Craig Higgins who continued to love her; nine sisters; three brothers; ten brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews and family friends. A celebration of Carrie's life will begin with a viewing on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at Riverside Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at Cristo del Valle Presbyterian Church at 10:00 a.m. 3907 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements in care of: Riverside Funeral Home of ABQ., 225 San Mateo NE. 764-9663.
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PADILLA -- Perfilia Padilla, age 88, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. Perfilia was a longtime resident of Socorro, NM, but for the last year had been living in Albuquerque with her daughter due to failing health. Perfilia was born in Quemado, NM on April 30, 1922. At the age of 6 she lost her father and an aunt in a boating accident in a small lake near Quemado. She was raised by her mother and her grandmother. She attended Mt. Carmel School in Socorro and St. Vincent Academy in Albuquerque. She also attended a Catholic University in Ohio. After WWII she married Seles Padilla Sr. They began their careers teaching at a small school in San Mateo, NM. After two years they moved to Polvadera, NM, where they raised their family. Perfilia never lost her love for teaching and at the age of 53 received her degree in elementary education from NMIMT. She then began teaching again at Torres Elementary until her retirement. Perfilia is survived by her children, Seles Padilla Jr. and wife Margaret from Socorro, Mary Ellen Chavez and husband, Stanley from Albuquerque, and Larry Padilla and wife, Jun Fang from Los Lunas, NM. In addition, she is survived by ten grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; three great- great- grandchildren; and many niece, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by a sister, Alice Martinez and husband, Robert from Socorro; and sisters-in-law, Lillie Apodaca from Polvadera,NM, and Susie Padilla from Socorro. She is preceded in death by her husband, Seles Padilla Sr.; and sister, Lupe Vallejos. Funeral services will be on Monday, June 7, 2010 at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro with a rosary recited at 8:30 a.m. and a Mass immediately following. Interment will be at San Lorenzo Cemetery in Polvadera, NM. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-1530
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RAMIREZ -- Vera Ann Ramirez Happy Birthday to our beloved Sister, Daughter and Aunt. We said a birthday prayer for you today-- We asked the Dear Lord above to keep you and Dad in his care and enfold you in his Love. We miss you terribly, You are in our thoughts and prayers every second of the day. We Love You Sweetie, Lots of Love, Mom, Joan, Dolores, Joseph and Families
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URBAN -- Bob Urban June 5, 1984 IN LOVING MEMORY You didn't just take your life, You took a part of mine. Still missing you, Yvonne Hults
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