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ARMENTA -- Pete Armenta Jr. was born on March 13, 1935 and passed away on November 25, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Riverside Funeral Home. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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CHAVEZ -- Joe E. Chavez IV passed November 23, 2010. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 5th 1969. He was a raised in the South Valley and graduated from Rio Grande High School, class of 1987. He took part in football and wrestling. For the past few years he resided in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He enjoyed all outdoor activities. He was a hard working contractor, a dedicated family man, and loved by many. Joe Chavez brought laughter, warmth, and love to all he encountered. Joe Chavez is survived by his three daughters Elisa, Sariya, and Vanessa Chavez; his wife Stephanie; and her parents, Pasqual and Margaret Chavez; his mother Mary Chavez; and nine nieces and nephews; three great-nieces; and one great-nephew; also survived by his first wife Lori Chavez. He was preceded in death by his father Joe E. Chavez III; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah and Robert Sanchez, Yvonne and Fred Padilla, and Diane and Javier Ramos. The services for Joe Chavez will be held Friday, December 3, 2010 at St Edwin Parish 2105 Barcelona SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 with the rosary starting at 8:30 a.m., and the funeral mass immediately following. Gravesite service will take place at Pajarito cemetery.
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CHAVEZ -- Mary P. Chavez, our beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, went to her heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in Albuquerque, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tiofilo and Trinidad Perea; her husband, Frank Chavez; her brothers, Ignacio, Tomas, Robert; and her sister, Delilia. Mary's survivors include son, Aaron Chavez; brothers, Teofilo (TC), and Richard Perea; her sisters, Filomena Cordova, Margarita Cline and Victoria Werner; as well as several nieces and nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at San Ysidro Catholic Church, in Corrales, on Monday December 6, 2010. A Rosary will be recited at 9:15 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will then take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to San Ysidro Catholic Church, PO Box 182. Corrales, NM. 87048. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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DURAN -- Herman Duran, age 51, beloved father, son, and brother, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM. Herman served his country in the Iraqi Freedom prior to retiring from the New Mexico Air National Guard. He also retired from PNM after 24 years of service; and was currently employed by the New Mexico Gas Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post #69. Herman will fondly be remembered as loving and helpful person to all. Herman is survived by his precious son who he loved and adored so much, Nathan Duran; Nathan's mother, Madeline; his loving parents, Romeo and Betty Duran; his brothers and sister, Florentino Duran and wife Sheryl, William Duran and wife Vickie, Lucille Duncan and husband Larry; several nieces, nephews, Godchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Herman will be greatly missed by all. A rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 Fourth Street NW. Service of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., also at the Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Casket Bearers will be Robert Duran, Marcus Duran, Michael Duran, Max Chavez, Juan Chavez, and Charles Chavez. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #69 Honor Guard. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Herman'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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GIBSON -- Robert "Bob" Gibson, 82, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010. He is survived by his niece Terry Lieber, and nephew, Larry Young. Bob was born in Center, TX, but has been a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years. Friends may visit Monday, December 6, 2010, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at French - Westside. Services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 5901 Harper Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guest book for Bob at: RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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GUY -- Larry E. Guy was born on June 11, 1949 and passed away on November 23, 2010. The family of Larry thanks their many friends and relatives 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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JONES -- Mary L. Jones, more affectionately known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Memo, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Mary was born on August 26, 1926 in Helena, AR. Her family moved to southern New Mexico when she was ten. She and Lowell Jones raised a family and farmed in the Hatch Valley for nearly 45 years. Mary maintained residence at the family farm for several years after the death of her husband. She then moved to Albuquerque to be closer to her daughters. She had a long, fruitful and happy life. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Jones; her brother, Jopy Holden; and sisters, Eufala Willis and Margie Stevens. She is survived by her daughters, Margie Bass and husband, Tom, and Johnnie Rhuve Puckett, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jason Bass and partner, Pilar West of Santa Fe, Derril Puckett, Tammi Miller and husband, Matt of Cheyenne, WY, Bill Hudgens and wife, Ariana of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Samuel Bass, Kaidence Puckett, Chance, Wyatt, Parker, Austin, and Halie Miller, and Aaron and Morgan Hudgens; as well as several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and too many friends to name. Mary requested a simple cremation and only a celebration of life with her friends and family at her home, Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. Her ashes are to be scattered on the family farm to be united with those of her loving husband. May she and daddy waltz across heaven as they waltzed together so beautifully in life. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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KENNICOTT -- Carol Kennicott, 76, of Sandia Park, NM and Surprise, AZ, passed away on November 29, 2010. Carol, nee Simon, was born in Salt Lake City, and a long-time resident of Schenectady, NY. She was a volunteer docent at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science's Naturalist Center where she especially enjoyed working with children. She was also a Rape Crisis Counselor, a Court Appointed Special Advocate and a Literacy Volunteer. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Philip R. Kennicott; and her children, Helen K. Baca and her husband Thomas Baca of Albuquerque, Dr. Karen S. Kennicott and her husband Jim Sells, of Corrales, NM, Lisa Kennicott of Edgewood, NM, and Philip L. Kennicott of Washington, DC; and seven grandchildren. The family asks any donations in her memory be made to the University of New Mexico Cancer Center (UNM Cancer Center Development Office; MSC07 4025; 1 University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001).
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MAGRUDER -- Marjorie Trembly Magruder, a resident of La Vida Llena in Albuquerque since 2006, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010. In Albuquerque, she is survived by her daughter Sandy Magruder; her granddaughter Kira Baca and her husband Alex Baca; and her great-grandchildren, Alex Lee and Emily Kay Baca. Ms. Magruder lived a full and happy life. In November this year, accompanied by her children and grandchildren, she celebrated her 90th birthday by snorkeling and visiting ruins in Akumal, Mexico. In Albuquerque, Ms. Magruder was an active member of the First Unitarian Church and La Vida Llena. For over 60 years, Ms. Magruder spent summers at the family's home in Cuchara, CO. Before moving to Albuquerque, Ms. Magruder and her husband lived in Charlotte, North Carolina and Houston, TX. On Saturday, December 4, 2010 a Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., at La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima de Oro, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Next summer a Memorial Service will be held in Cuchara, CO at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Please contact Janna Laudato at 202-236-1089 for more information. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made in Marjorie's name to The Nature Conservancy, 1303 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, 87104-2697. Please visit our online guestbook for Marjorie at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCCRAY -- Sharon Ann McCray was born on January 16, 1946 and passed away on November 22, 2010. The family of Sharon thanks their many friends and relatives 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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PEREZ -- Antonia L. Perez December 3, 2004 It will be six years that we lost our beloved wife of Toby Perez; mother, and grandmother. We love and miss you every single day. Love you Toby and family.
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STELL -- Wayne W. Stell, Sr. passed away on November 24, 2010 in El Paso. He was 97. He served as an elder in the Church of Christ for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel; his son, Wayne Jr.; and his daughter Phyllis. He is survived by three daughters, Zoe Nelson, Janet Hall and Lisa Bishop.
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TESCH -- Amar Tesch beloved father, brother, uncle and son passed away on November 24, 2010 in Panama City, Panama. He served in the US Army. After his service in the Army he was a pres. commercial real estate broker. Owning several businesses throughout his career, National Videos, Realty Option, Tesch Development and currently Panama Realty Advisors. He is survived by his mother Melida Tesch; sister Melinda Tesch; and children Amar Tesch II, Cecilia Tesch, Nicole Tesch, Adan Trotter, Mari Lou Tesch, Marcelo Tesch, Sophia Tesch; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Edward Tesch. Service was held in Panama City, Panama on November 30, 2010 at Inglesia Del Carmen. Services and burial in New Mexico will be at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte on December 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
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TURMAN -- Bob Turman's story begins much as any farm boy's does, picking cotton, milking cows, building a laboratory in the garage... Yes, he grew up on the farm and he was proud of it and that is where his dreams began as well as his love of science. His dreams led to a PhD in Physics from the University of Texas at Austin, research at the University of Oslo Norway, Air Force career, lightning research, work with NASA, Physics instructor at the Air Force Academy, nuclear powered rocket engines and pulsed power and laser research for Sandia Labs. This man, this scientist, this farm boy from Texas did a lot for his country but was also devoted to his family and friends. He was active in his Church, in his community and he loved his family very much. A few that have the honor and privilege to be a part of his life are his wife Carol, Brent and Dawna, Brandi and Gary, Christopher and Ashley, Savannah, Micah, Denali, Marissa, Sherrie and Chuck, Stan, Rita and Ron. To say that he had a positive affect on our lives would be an understatement. We will miss him. Memorial service will be Sunday, December 5, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd NE. Interment will be Monday, December 20, 2010, 11:30 a.m., at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Central United Methodist Church TV Ministry. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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YOAKUM -- Randal Jean Yoakum, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 20, 2010. He was born on March 3, 1931, in Tulsa, OK. He came to Albuquerque in 1939 from Newton, Kansas, with his parents, Oscar and Varoqua Yoakum. He attended Monte Vista Elementary, Jefferson Jr. High and Albuquerque High Schools. He married Sarah Alice Craig and joined the Air Force in 1950. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Company after 35 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sarah Alice Craig Yoakum; four children and their spouses: Kaylynn and Bill Holloman, Randal Craig and Jane (Lovato) Yoakum, Jeannette (Jeanne) and Curtis Bay, and Mitch and Terri (Pesce) Yoakum; and seven grandchildren: Tiffany (Holloman) and spouse Rich Richardson, Chase Holloman, Joel Holloman, Randal Dean Yoakum, Jenilyn Yoakum, and Asher Bay; and four great-grandchildren: Jack, Luke, Cole, and Cora Richardson. He was preceded in death by his oldest granddaughter Jayme Suzanne (Nicholson-Holloman). A celebration of his life will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, NM, on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. A Viewing will be held before the service at 1:00 p.m. A Burial Service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, December 6t, 2010 at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Crossroads of Albuquerque, 5200 Marble Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM crossroadsofabq@aol.com Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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