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HERNANDEZ -- LILLIAN MARIE You are the "LIGHT OF OUR LIVES" OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS. TONY PETE,CARLA AND CAMILLE AND YOUR GRANDCHILDREN.
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HERRMANN -- Veryla Herrmann was born on July 22, 1941 and passed away on March 7, 2010. At this time, no services have been arranged. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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JOHANSSON -- Ruth Johansson, 90, passed away at home on Sunday, March 14, 2010. She is survived by her son, Peter Johansson and wife, Debra; grandchild, Kristin; great-grandson, Kyle; as well as other family and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial service will be held at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church on Taylor Ranch Road on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery with her husband, Gustave Johansson on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local chapter of the M.S. society or Camp Rising Sun, UNM Center for Developmental Disabilities, 2300 Menaul Blvd, NE, Abq, NM 87107. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.
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JOHNSON -- Rick Johnson - Many of us lost a rare and special friend, and the community a respected and passionate leader when cancer claimed Rick Johnson this week at age 66. Rick finally ended his two and a half year standoff with that wretched disease..but cancer plays dirty, so it prevailed. However, it found a true foe in Rick Johnson, who beat the odds and exceeded doctor's expectations throughout. Rick was born in Evansville, Indiana, and lived a childhood filled with exploration of neighborhood forests and canoe-filled lakes. He terrorized old ladies on his bicycle "Blue Flame," wearing his orange action figure cape-much to his mother's chagrin, as it was her bath mat. Rick moved to NM as an adolescent, became a Jefferson Jet, miraculously stayed out of the pokey, forged decades-long friendships, and is still close to many of his junior high buddies today. He attended Highland High School as a jock-preferring sports and girls to studying, and cars to books...but his quick mind and huge intellect spared him from bad grades and detention-most of the time. At UNM, he pledged Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, knowing it would be a strong academic environment.but then helping him get the most out of his college years in "Animal House" style. He cemented many more strong and lifelong relationships with his Pike brothers. He also began a lifetime love of words-excelling in English, writing, psychology and literature-all of which prepared him for a career in advertising. His first professional job, however was as a banker. He was lifted off the UNM campus by the California Wells Fargo recruiters, and spent his first tenure on the west coast learning economics on the job. He also discovered he had a keen business acumen, management abilities, and a love of numbers-which he eventually parlayed into a graduate degree in banking from the prestigious Wisconsin School Of Banking. Missing Albuquerque, he returned and was lured into advertising to join George Mellekas as Vice President of Mellekas and Associates in the early 70's, but then back into banking by another mentor named George-George Maloof, from whom he learned focus and great business lessons like "less is more." Fulfilling a dream of owning his own business, he formed Rick Johnson and Company in 1977 on a card table in his den. He incorporated in 1979, and over the next few years with his beloved wife and partner, Debbie, went on to build the ad agency into one of the largest and longest-tenured success stories in the region. The agency is now well into its thirty-third year, managed by the second-generation leadership of a trusted and valued management team that has worked side by side with Rick and Debbie for decades, along with an enormously talented and dedicated staff. Rick was a generous and involved member of the non-profit community in ABQ, where he shared his considerable talents, insights and drive. He served as a board member of many organizations, including ACCION, Albuquerque Community Foundation, Explora, Greater ABQ Chamber, Middle Rio Grande Business Education Collaborative, NM First, NMSO, UNM Alumni Association, UNM Foundation, Anderson Schools of Management, YMCA, Youth Development Inc. Rick is remembered among those groups for his wry and gracious humor, his uncanny ability to build consensus from chaos, and his piercing compassion for the causes he served. Often when asked, and more often when intrigued and inspired, he also shared his gifts in service as a committee member for ARCA, New Mexico Business Roundtable for Education, UNM Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Communications & Journalism, and more. Rick was honored by the NMAF as a Silver Medalist, KAFB as an Honorary Commander, UNM Outstanding Alumni and more. He and Debbie received the GACC Maxie Anderson Small Business of the Year, TANM Tourism Professionals of the year, Spirit of Achievement Award from National Jewish Hospital, and the New Mexicans of Vision Award from the YWCA, and NMBW Power Brokers for 11 years running. The agency won over 1500 local, regional and national creative awards in its first 30 years, as well being a charter member of the NM Private 100, and receiving the EMORY award for effective business management from Affiliated Advertising Agencies International. Rick thrived on exercise and the outdoors and was an avid tennis player for years, his favorite hitting partners his adored daughters Lauren and Leslie. In recent years he turned his attention to golf, from which he derived huge joy (and frustration) on courses all over the country. However, he favored his home course, ACC, and his regular treasured Tuesday afternoon group of long-time and dear friends who laughed as hard as they worked on their games. He and Debbie also jogged together every weekend, and prior to his illness spent every weekend for almost three decades on the trails together. He ran eight miles the day before his crushing diagnosis. The Johnsons also loved to travel, and were fortunate to be able to see the world together. Rick had a rare ability for languages, and, in addition to Spanish, spoke enough Chinese and Japanese to get directions to the bathrooms and restaurants. Rick's optimism and creativity carried over into his courage and determination in his attack on cancer, earning him the love and affection of the many close friends and caregivers. Rick and Debbie and the family want to send deep gratitude to the many, many angels who kept us out of cancer's clutches, including personal friends, the amazing, efficient and compassionate medical and nursing staff at UNMCC and UNMH, led by the brilliant Dr. Fa Chyi Lee. We are also indebted to the management team and staff at RJC and appreciative of the folks at Pres Hospice. Rick is survived by his wife, partner and soulmate, Debbie; treasured daughters, Leslie Johnson of ABQ and Lauren Hegna of KC; son-in-law Corey Hegna; grandson Jacob; and granddaughter Emily; His brother Doug; and sister-in-law Ruth Johnson helped provide a foundation of hope and love throughout his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Rick Johnson Memorial Fund at the ABQ Community Foundation, P. O. Box 36960, Albuquerque, 87176. They will be used to support the UNM Cancer Center, UNM Hospital and the Rick and Debbie Johnson Marketing Center at the UNM Anderson Schools of Management. A Memorial Service will be held for Rick on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at the Roy Disney Performing Arts Theatre inside the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street NW. Please visit our online guestbook for Rick at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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KELSO -- Ronald G. Kelso, 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. Ronald is survived by his wife of 53 years Elaine E. Kelso; daughter, Rhonda L. Varley and husband Steve; son, Russell G. Kelso and wife Karen; seven grandchildren, Nathan Varley and wife Mary, Eric Varley and wife Denette, Kaylyn Acree and husband Anthony, Mitch Varley, Jason Van Auken, Lindsie Kelso, Sara Kelso; five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Elliette, Liliana, Aubrielle and Andrew; sisters, Shirley Woods, Billie Sue Avery and husband Monte, Henry Kelso and wife Elizabeth, all of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Hester Kelso. A Memorial Service for Ronald will be held Friday, March 19, 2010, 1:30 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ronald's name to Presbyterian Hospice Center, 8300 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. 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, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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KING -- Lovie E. King, 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1930, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, W. A. King. She is survived by her two children, Vernon King and wife Janet of Albuquerque, LaVerne Moser and husband Gene of Park City, Utah; three grandchildren, Susan Clement and husband Bill, Daniel Moser and wife Helen, Pamela Strasser and husband Fred; four great-grandchildren, Shannon and husband Jake, Kyle Strasser, Christina Moser and Katherine Moser; one great-great grandson, Dakota Liefson. Lovie was born in Comanche, OK, one of ten children born to William and Josephine Ray. She is also survived by one sister, Gladys Johnson of Boca Raton, FL. Lovie was a homemaker until her children graduated high school, at which time she was employed by Creamland Dairy, Inc. She was an active member of Rebekah Lodge for many years, holding positions of Noble Grand and District Deputy President. She was a dedicated and loving wife, and the Matriarch of five generations, whose Christian faith was a sustaining force throughout her entire life. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Ladera Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Ambercare Hospice personnel for their excellent support and loving care, comfort and compassion during the last years of her life. In celebration of her devoted Christian life, private graveside services for the family were held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she was interred with her husband on Monday, March 15, 2010. Lovie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188
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LUJAN -- Juan Didio Lujan, age 88, a devout Catholic, a devoted family man and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Friday, March 12, 2010. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Road NW, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Mr. Lujan'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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MCDOWELL -- Joseph W. McDowell, much loved father, grandfather, uncle and companion, died March 12, 2010 at the age of 86. He is survived by his very special friend and the love of his life, Lydia Santillanez; his son Stephen; his daughter Linda; and son Jeffery and wife, Iris; his grandson Joshua and wife, Kumi. Joe, Mac, or Jose as his close friends called him, grew up in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Drexel Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering. His schooling was interrupted when World War II broke out and he became a B-24 pilot in the 15th Air Force. He was shot down bombing the German oil fields in Ploesti, Romania and was a prisoner-of-war. When he returned to the States, he became a pilot instructor for many years. He retired from the Air Force Reserve in 1960 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After working at Atlantic Refinery and International Latex Corporation in Delaware, Joe moved his family to Albuquerque in 1956, where he worked at Sandia National Laboratories. At Sandia, he worked in the Nuclear Weapons and Solar Programs until he retired in 1983. In retirement, his interest in natural history and the sciences led him to volunteer as a docent and preparatory of fossil specimens at the Museum of Natural History until 2005. He was the first volunteer recognized for 7000 hours of work at NMMNH, a record at the time. While there, he proudly worked almost 10 months to free a never-before-seen genus of Phytosaur from rock, as well as some of the Seismosaurus specimens. He loved his New Mexico and would travel and fish with his buddies, whenever he could. He also loved living in the Sandia Mountains as seen in the multitude of bird, tree, flower and sunset pictures he took. The family is grateful beyond words for his last residence, Beehive Village, where he was treated with utmost kindness, dignity, and caring. Thanks are due, also, to Hospice of New Mexico staff, who tended lovingly to him in his final months. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to support the New Mexico Museum of National History Foundation at PO Box 7010, Albuquerque, NM 87194. A Celebration of Joseph's life will be held at French-Lomas Chapel, Sunday, March 21st, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Joseph at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd NE (505) 275-3500
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NAJERA -- Adalberto Rivas Najera was born on October 25, 1951 and passed away on March 16, 2010. A mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment is to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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NEWMAN -- Betty (Anna) Newman, who went to be with her Lord on March 12, 2010. She was 88 at the time of her passing. She was a long time resident of New Mexico sharing time in both Edgewood and Albuquerque. She dedicated her life to serving faithfully in her church, and most recently was attending Alameda Bible Church in Albuquerque. She was active in the Edgewood Lions Club and senior center before moving back to Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband Vince, 92; son Bobby Newman and wife, Dottie; daughter Nancy Siegel and husband, Rick; two granddaughters, Kara Siegel and Davine Sanchez and husband, Manuel. She also had four great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Risse', Ethan, and Alyssa, of whom all will miss spending special times and nights with her. A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Betty on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Alameda Bible Church, 220 El Pueblo Road NW. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Victory Christian School Gymnasium Fund, 220 El Pueblo Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Please visit our online guestbook for Betty at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri March 19, 2010