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CHAVEZ -- John (Johnny) J. Chavez, 43, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 13, 2010 with his loving family at his side. Johnny is survived by his parents, Robert Jr. and Ruth Chavez; any many extended family members. Johnny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Sr. and Della Chavez, and Ramon A. and Sofia Sanchez; and his cousins, Joseph Sanchez, Johnny Esparza Jr., Julian Esparza, and Tracy Beauchamp. Visitation will be Monday, May 17, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Tuesday at the Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Father Gene Gries, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allan Sanchez, Raymond Sanchez, Martin Montano, Michael Montoya, Dominic Maldonado, and Louie Maldonado Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be the C.A.R. C. staff. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuary.inc
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CLEVENGER -- Sally Clevenger, 67, went to heaven on May 11, 2010. Sally is survived by her beloved husband Randall of 46 years; her children, Matthew, Paula, Carol, Michelle, and Keith; her grandchild Kyra; and her brother William Masters and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister Mary. Sally was a beautiful, compassionate, and generous woman loved by her family and all who were fortunate enough to meet her. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to livestrong.org. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Sally's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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COOK -- Josephine Marie McCall Cook, 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 65 years, passed away on May 12, 2010 in her home. She was born September 16, 1924 in Salt Lake City, UT and moved to Nampa, ID at the age of twelve. She and her husband, Pearl, were married for 65 years. She is survived by her husband Pearl Cook of the family home; daughter, Susan Cox and husband Earl; son, Robert Cook and companion Audra Arwood; seven grandchildren, Shanelle Cook, Timothy Cook, Allison Cook, Aaron Cook, Stacy Simpson and husband Buddy, Wesley Cook and wife Laura, and Michael Shackelford; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Thomas McCall, Jr. and wife Shirley. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and three children, William Cook and infants Alice Cook and John Cook. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Friends may visit on Sunday May 16, 2010 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at French-Wyoming Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1100 Montano NW. Interment will immediately follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephine's name to your favorite charity. Please visit our online guestbook for Josephine at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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CORNELL -- Margaret (Eckert) Cornell, 91, a native of Santa Fe, NM, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, in Albuquerque. She is survived by daughters Mary Cornell of Albuquerque, NM, Grace (Larry) Luper of Tequesta, FL, and Johanna (Steve) Williams of Phoenix, AZ; grandsons Dennis (Connie) Mosqueda of Las Vegas, NV, Matthew (Natalie) Mosqueda of Jupiter, FL, plus Ryan Williams, Josh Williams and Michael Williams, all of Phoenix, AZ. Additionally she is survived by 26 nieces and nephews; 54 great-nieces and nephews; and two great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lawrence Cornell; parents Charles and Josephine Eckert; brothers John Eckert, Martin Eckert and George Eckert; sisters Mary Flood, Josephine Eckert Huber, Bernadette Eckert, Eloisa Branch, Charlotte Robertson and Bernadette Beals. For 30 years Margaret operated Flair Finishing School and Modeling Agency, which was honored as "School of the Year" by the International Fashion Modeling Association (IFMA). Margaret served a term as President of the IFMA as well as a term as President of the Private School Association. An avid tennis player, Margaret was a founding member of the Tennis Club of Albuquerque and she twice won State Championships in doubles tennis. Her civic endeavors included her work with Bruce and Alice King on the Boys and Girls Ranch of NM, as well as President of the Albuquerque Civic Symphony Women's Association, Member of the Board of Albuquerque T-VI (now CNM) and instructor at UNM Community College. Margaret was a long-time parishioner at St. Bernadette's Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and taught CCD. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, May 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at St. Francis Cathedral, 131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Williams, John Eckert, Oscar Huber, Greg Flynn, Danny Maxwell, Larry Luper, Javier Magana. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Cathedral, PO Box 2127, Santa Fe, NM, 87504-2127. Please visit our online guestbook for Margaret at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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COURTRIGHT -- Eva L. Courtright, 50, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. She is survived by her parents, John and Merrie Courtright and her brothers and their wives, Roy and Tracy Courtright and David and Donna Courtright; and her niece Katie Courtright. A memorial service to celebrate Eva's life will be held at North Fourth Art Center, 4904 Fourth St. NW on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Animal Protection of NM, apnm.org; Epilepsy Support and Education Services, labepilepsy.org; Keshet Dance Company, keshetdance.org; or VSA Arts of NM Inc., vsartsnm.org.
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DUGAN -- Dr. Robert Perry Jr., age 78, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lynne; his son Bob III and wife Alisa and kids Robby IV and Bailey of Albuquerque; daughter Cheri and husband Ted Rifkin and kids Riley and TJ of Durango, CO; sisters Carol and husband Ross Rhoads of Charlotte, NC and Connie and husband Dave Voss of Laguna Niguel, CA; and many nephews and nieces. Bob moved here eight months ago from Palm Desert, CA with Lynne to be nearer his family. He devoted his life to the service of Jesus Christ at the early age of seven. Bob graduated with honors from Wheaton College, and then Fuller Seminary in CA. His first church was in Rochester, NH from 1959-63, then Elmhurst, IL from 1963-70, Denver, CO from 1970-78. He ran for U.S. Congress in 1976, then became Director of Public Affairs and V.P. for National Assn. of Evangelicals in Washington, D.C. from 1978-2000. He counseled with every President from Carter to Clinton as the Champion for Christian Causes in America. He was a hero to his bon Bob III and grandson Robby IV as they share his name and destiny. We all loved him and miss him so much, but know his homecoming in Heaven is a brilliant glory in Christ. A Memorial celebration will be held at Calvary Chapel in the Hub, 4001 Osuna NE on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon.
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GOMEZ -- Maria. The family of Maria Gomez 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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HETSCHEL -- Al Hetschel, resident of Albuquerque since 1958 (with a few exceptions thanks to Uncle Sam) died May 12, 2010. Al was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 7, 1928 to Albert E. and Wilma Hetschel. He went on to be an Eagle Scout with two Palms. Al joined the United States Air Force in 1946. In 1952, while stationed in New York, he met Sara Thomas. Al needed special permission to date Sara as she was a 1st Lt. in the Air Force Nurse Corp. They married in 1953. They welcomed Jeff into their family in 1958. Al was then stationed in Alaska and then Sacramento, California. Al retired from the Air Force in 1967 and took up full time residence in the NE Heights. Al would later say he loved every day in the Air Force. He worked for the US Postal Service from 1973 to 1990. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a proud member the Loco Patrol of the Shrine. After Sara's passing on November 12, 2004, he lived at the Woodmark in Uptown Albuquerque where he made many friends including one Ms. Virgie Pace whom brought much joy into Al's life. Al's best friend was Mr. Maurice Bryd who he had lunch with at a Furrs restaurant weekly for nearly 31 years. Chaplain Jeff Hetschel will conduct services at Woodmark Assistant Living, 7201 Prospect Pl. NE on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Al is survived by the Hetschel family of California: Jeff, Debbie, (Mission Viejo) Dan (Portland), Nicole (a nurse in Los Angeles, like her Grandma) and Alyssa (sophomore at Azusa Pacific University). Instead of flowers, Al requests donations made to Shriners Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. Interment under the blue New Mexican sky at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Al at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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HUNTER -- Mary Ellen Hunter, 70, a resident of Corrales, NM since 1967 passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Valeria Hawn and husband Alan of Rio Rancho, NM, Casey Hunter of Albuquerque, NM; son, Jim Hunter and wife Caren of Albuquerque, NM; 11 grandchildren, Dustin and wife Cecily, Mitchell and wife Brandy, Shane, Shelby, Chaz, Heather, Nikki, Ashlee, Cassandra, Kaylee, Joshua; great grandchild, Madison; four sisters, Annette, Helen, Diane, Clara. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James. Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2010 with Funeral Services being held 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2010, all at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. 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, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
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JIRON -- Heidi. In Memory of Heidi Jiron (1926 - 2006) Dearest Heidi, when you entered the Kingdom of the Lord on May 18, 2006, you left a great void in our hearts. We cherish the precious memories of your life with us. We loved you then and we will keep that love for you in our hearts forever. Joe, Frank and Diana
        Published on: Sat May 15, 2010