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FAHEY -- VEGA P. FAHEY One of this city's oldest and most interesting residents, Vega Patricia Fahey, died on September 13, 2010, following a stroke. She celebrated her 107th birthday on August 18, 2010 at the same time she published her memoir, "A Walk in the Footprints of Love," which was reported on NBC's 5:00 News. Mrs. Fahey was a resident of St. Mary Rest Home for four years where she completed the writing of her book begun in the 1960's. She was born in Brooklyn, graduated from Bay Ridge High School and New York University. She was a public school teacher in New York City schools for 15 years and continued tutoring for many years. Twice widowed, she first married J. Raymond McMahon, a prominent attorney in Democratic politics in New York, who died in 1946 at age 44. She met her second husband, Charles Edward Fahey, on a trip to Mexico. He was the tour guide and later an executive in travel and banking divisions of American Express. They lived for 26 years in Mexico where she began creating material for a future book. A devout Catholic since age 19, Mrs. Fahey was instrumental in the development of two organizations devoted to aid the indigent native Indians in remote provinces of Mexico. She served as public relations, publicity and fundraising director for both organizations, which resulted in houses made of stone instead of cactus,roads insead of horse trails,and food brought to millions for the Catholic Relief Services in the US. She and her husband also opened their home in Mexico City to visiting prelates from the US and missionaries in Central America. The Faheys retired to Guadalajara for five years before returning to the US permanently in 1973. The Faheys lived in Prescott, Arizona, until he died there in 1983. They were active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Fahey also lived in Prescott from 1994 to 2006. She did extensive volunteer work in the community,at one time recording the oral histories for patients in a nearby nursing home. Her early work in theater lead to some assignments in radio and video. Mrs. Fahey first lived in Albuquerque from 1985 to 1994 and again from 2006 to the present. Here she was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Because of her volunteer work for the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mrs. Fahey was invited to join that order as a lay member or 'cojourner.' Mrs. Fahey is well known to the business and office community in downtown ABQ from her frequent visits to the Roma Bakery and Deli at Roma and 7th Sts., where she often 'held court.' Survivors include a niece, Anne W. Bearman, Laguna Niguel, California; nephews, William Sandberg, Costa Mesa, and Robert Sandberg, La Crescenta, California; grandnewhew, Richard G. Bearman; grandnephew, Charles Alexander Simpson, Gresham, Oregon; great-grandnephews, David, Chris and Carl Simpson, Gresham, Oregon, and numerous caring friends. Information on how to obtain the book, "A Walk in the Footprints of Love," by Vega P. Fahey is available by writing to remmiks1@cox.net. Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Saturday, 10:30 a.m., October 9, 2010.
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FRANTZ -- Dorthea Louise Frantz, 93, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on August 27, 2010. She was preceded in death by her Husband Eugene A. Frantz, and is survived by son Gene Fulton Frantz; and daughter Sara Frantz; grandchildren: Dorthea Anaya, James Flynn, Natalie Louise Flynn, Nora Booth and Mark Flynn; and great-grand-daughter Abigail Anaya. Dorthea was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma and attended the University of Nebraska, School of Journalism. Visitation will be on September 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, Funeral will be on Friday September 17, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Services are in care of: Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street, SW 505-241-4124
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GALLEGOS -- Abenicio "Benny" Gallegos, also known by his grandchildren as "Papa Bennie" and "Biembie," passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Abenicio was born on July 21, 1915. Bennie enjoyed dancing, fishing, and most of all spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Avelina "Nina" Gallegos; grandsons, Eric Gallegos and Mark Sanchez; parents, Thomas and Melecia Gallegos; brothers, Felix Gallegos and Ralph Gallegos; and sister, Connie Becerra. He is survived by his children, Dorothy Stone and husband Bob, Herald Gallegos and wife, Linda, Annadine Gonzales and husband, Wilfred, Imelda Donigan and husband, Pat, and Benita Ambriz and husband, Gregorio; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Sophie Gurule, Rosie Chavez, Tarsila Griego, Andy Gallegos, and Tony Chavez. The Visitation and the recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 800 Broadway SE. The Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 18, 2010 also, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Mr. Gallegos will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Armando Castelazo, Troy Rogers, H.B. Gallegos, Justin Morin, Danny Sanchez, Adam Scott, Curtis Chavez, Jason Chavarria, Marcus Sanchez, and David Galaviz. Online condolences can be submitted at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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HARSHBARGER -- M. Jane Harshbarger, 64, died on September 4, 2010 after an eight month battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Bob Harshbarger of Albuquerque; son, Steven W. Harshbarger of Bellefonte, PA; four grandchildren, Nicole and Michael Harshbarger-Sanchez of White Rock, NM and Rachel and Joshua Harshbarger of Bellefonte, PA; sister, Margaret Willey of Altoona, PA. Jane was preceded in death by a son, Shawn H. Harshbarger in 2001. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Jane retired after many years as a cosmetologist and after retirement continued to cut hair for the homeless at Noonday Shelter. She was a member of Paradise Hills United Methodist Church. Jane was an avid tennis player and belonged to the Albuquerque Senior Tennis Association and the US Tennis Association. She also loved golf. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Jane was an accomplished artist, member of the Rio Rancho Art Association and the Amapola Gallery in Old Town and Corrales Society of Artists. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Paradise Hills United Methodist Church, 4700 Paradise Blvd NW, with Pastor David Snyman officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Noonday Ministries, 101 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3420, (505) 246-8001. Please visit our online guest book for Jane at: RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505)897-0300
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HYMEL -- Deborah "Debbie" Hymel, 57, of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eleanor Hymel. She is survived by her brothers, Louis and wife, Patricia Hymel of Texas and Greg Hymel of Belen; She also leaves behind her nephew, Joseph Gregory Holmes and wife, Emily of Boston, Massachusetts. Debbie was active in the community and enjoyed doing volunteer work for the less fortunate. She was well loved and will be greatly missed. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, September 17, 2010, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at French - University Location. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Rosario Cemetery, 499 Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Debbie at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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JENSEN -- Kenneth E. Jensen, died Friday evening, on September 10, 2010. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1958 and grew wholesale carnations. He enjoyed photography, model airplanes, sailing and hiking. Notably, Ken reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 1985. He leaves a wife; son; daughter-in-law; as well as a brother and his family. Memorial service to be held Friday, September 17, 2010. Call 505-238-4640 for details.
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KERANEN -- June G. Keranen was born on October 11, 1923 and passed away on September 7, 2010. The family of June thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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LAMBE -- James B. Lambe, 79, long time resident of Albuquerque, born in Queens, NY on October 10, 1930, passed away on September 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Kathleen, in 2003; and his son, James, Jr. in 1956. James is survived by his children, Patricia Christophersen and husband Paul, Theresa Liberti and husband Michael, Kevin Lambe and wife Sandy, and Diana Ruiz and husband Ben; grandchildren, Andrew, Anna, David, Kathryn, Christopher, Michelle, Daniel, Brenda, Steven, Nicole, Christian, and Matthew; and eight great-grandchildren. James was a member of the New York State Guard. Subsequent to the State Guard he served in the U. S. Navy from 1949 to 1956. He married his wife, Kathleen, in 1951 and moved to New Mexico in 1971. James and Kathleen owned and operated Rainbow Way Ltd., a Southwestern art manufacturing company, from 1974 to 2002. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at French Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 18, 2010. A private family interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for James at: www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd NE (505) 275-3500
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MADRID -- Rose T. Madrid, age 84, born November 24, 1925 in Canjilon, NM who resided in Albuquerque, NM, passed away September 13, 2010. She is survived by her son Leonard Madrid and wife Mercy; grandchildren: Ricco Madrid, Leonard Madrid Jr., Erika Avila, Tommy Madrid and wife Linda, Jacqueline Calixto and husband Robert; 24 other grandchildren; and many friends and other family. She will be greatly missed! Visitations will take place at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 16, 2010. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., on September 16 2010, also at Nativity. The final viewing will take place at 8:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Alameda Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., at Nativity. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Rose'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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OETTING -- James F. Oetting, 65, passed away September 12, 2010. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Thu September 16, 2010