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GALLEGOS -- Jerry E. After a long battle with cancer, Jerry E. Gallegos 74, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends on September 16, 2010. Jerry was born August 29, 1936 in Pastura, NM to the home of Antonio and Josefita (Via) Gallegos. He was reared and attended schools in Pastura and Santa Rosa. Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1955 through 1959. He married Patricia Gallegos on June 16, 1962 in Santa Rosa. Jerry owned and operated Jerry's Super Shell in Santa Rosa for many years. He was also a longtime Guadalupe County Rancher. Jerry was a faithful member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5146 in Santa Rosa where he served as Grand Knight and held many other offices. He was a past member of the Santa Rosa Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief. He was currently serving on the Guadalupe County Live Stock Producers Organization. Jerry enjoyed welding, hunting, camping, fishing, being at his ranch and spending time with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Carolina Gallegos who passed away as an infant, Carrie Campos and Ernestine Trujillo; and his brother Tony Gallegos. Survivors include his wife Patricia of the family home in Santa Rosa; his son Greg Gallegos and significant other Barbra Bailey of Santa Rosa; his daughter Janice McCord and husband Marcus of Rio Rancho; his grandchildren: Brandon Roybal, Michael Roybal, Marcus McCord, Gabriel McCord, Daniel McCord and Michael Bailey; Also surviving are his sisters, Cordelia Snow, and Oma Mettert both of California, Grace Gallegos of Santa Rosa; and his brother Arnold Gallegos of Santa Rosa; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., also at St. Rose Church with Father Joseph Thomas, CMI officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be; Manuel Flores, Eduardo Lucero, George Gonzalez, Max Tenorio, Mark Gallegos and Glenn Gonzalez, Fred Gomez, Toni Chavez, Tim Campos, Dale Houlihan, Leroy Gallegos, Helen Dimas, Benito Via, Carlos Campos, Friggie Campos, Marty Gurule; Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be all his many friends and classmates. All services for Mr. Gallegos have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online condolence please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com
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GARCIA -- Stephanie Ann Garcia was born October 8, 1973 and passed away September 15, 2010. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Church. A Mass will take place on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., also at Nativity Church. Cremation is to follow. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
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GARCIA -- Stephanie Ann Garcia, 36, died suddenly on September 15, 2010. She was born in Santa Barbara California on October 8th 1973, and was a resident of Albuquerque for 24 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Angelina Smith. Stephanie is survived by her husband of 17 years, James L. Garcia; daughter Victoria; and son James Jr; father Robert Smith; sister Joyce Lopez and husband; brothers Michael and Gary Armstrong and wife; and her beloved in-laws, Ralph and Ida Garcia. Rosary will be recited at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin located at 9502 4th St NW at 7:00 p.m., on Monday September 20th 2010. Funeral Service will be held 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the same location. Pallbearers will be Gary Armstrong, Jimmy Rodulfo, Johnnie Saavedra, Ricky Hunter, Chris Garcia, Chris Torres; and honorary Pallbearer Aaron Ortiz. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home.
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GARCIA -- Virginia "Ginny" S. Garcia, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. She is survived by her children Barbara Carrara and husband, Pier, Christine Garcia, Charles "Chip" Garcia, John Garcia and wife, Connie, Anne Ramirez, and Rich Garcia and wife, Bridget; grandchildren David Garcia, Amy Carrara, Aaron Garcia and wife, Taylor, Matthew Garcia, Brianna Garcia, and Dominique Garcia; great-grandchildren Noah Driscoll and Simon Driscoll; and sisters Arla Mae Bogner, Dolly Boettcher and Sally Miller. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Homer Garcia, USAF (ret.) and son Lt. Col. David A. Garcia, USMC (ret.). Ginny was active in the Pearl Harbor Survivors' Association. She was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, where she had been active in the Golden Agers and Holy Name Society. Mrs. Garcia worked for many years at Albuquerque TVI. Rosary will be recited Monday, September 20, 2010 at 8:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE. A memorial mass will follow at 8:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bonaventure Mission, 25 Navarre Blvd, W. Thoreau, NM 87323 or the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society, 615 Virginia St. SE 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Ginny at RememberTheirStory.com. French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GENTRY -- Lois M. Gentry passed away at her home in Oceanside, CA, surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 12, 2010, following a lengthy illness. She was 91. This marks the beginning of her new life in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a much-loved mother, grandmother and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Lois was born on November 7, 1918 to Bonnie and Garth Hammon in Sayre, OK. She later moved to Las Cruces, NM, to help run the family business, where she met and married the love of her life, Frank Gentry. Lois and Frank moved to Albuquerque, NM, where Lois worked at Sandia Labs and helped Frank run multiple businesses. In 1988, Lois, Frank and their son, Greg, moved to Oceanside, CA, where they opened up Amigo Travel Agency and later retired. Lois was preceded in death by three daughters, Bonnie Lee, Donna Lee and Gail Ann; her mother, Bonnie Chambers; father, Garth Hammon; stepfather, Fred Chambers; husband, Frank Gentry and sisters, Maurine McMahan, Florence Gillispie and Peggy Mayes. She is survived by her daughter Dayle Ann Hartenberger and husband, Tim, of Albuquerque, NM; son Greg Gentry and wife, Sonja, of Oceanside, CA; sisters, Katy Loyd of Lufkin, Texas, and Joy Sudigala of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren Jerrod, Kristen and Jason Hartenberger, Linda Gentry, Vallie Miller and Jeremy Shea; and six great-grandchildren. During the last few years of Lois' declining health, her son Greg was blessed with the honor of caring for, and tending to, her every need. His efforts were tireless and unselfish, his stamina and purpose steadfast and unshakable and his love for her deep and unconditional. For these reasons, Lois was able to live out the last years of her life blessed with dignity and grace. Lois was a one-of-a-kind, generous, well-read, nutty coconut ice cream sweet-toothed, intensely faithful servant of the Lord who was deeply devoted to her family and well-loved by all who knew her. She will be missed more than words can tell but will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Hal Schulz officiating, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, with a reception to follow at the family's home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 4:00-8:00 p.m., at Eternal Hills Mortuary, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside. Eternal Hills Mortuary and Memorial Park is in charge of all arrangements and can be reached at (760) 754-6600 for any questions. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, The Salvation Army or Gideons International.
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GONZALES -- Ely. The family of Ely Gonzales would like to express appreciation to all who sent floral pieces, beautiful cards and gifts, mission contributions, and all who brought and served food. Special thanks to those who spoke so lovingly about Ely. Your thoughts and prayers have been such a blessing to us. Whatever The Lord had you do to console our hearts we thank you so much. We love you all. Please visit the online guest book for Ely at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505)897-0300
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GONZALES -- Gloria Gonzales, 62, a native New Mexican, passed away on September 10, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Felix Gonzales; daughter, Felicia Spicochi and husband John; son, Estevan Gonzales and girlfriend Rebecca Gilmore; sister, Lillian Chavez and husband Orlando; sister-in-law, Mabel Hendrickson and husband Ray; sister-in-law, Angie Soto and husband Sam; niece, Melinde Gonzales and husband Armenio; brother-in-law, Harold and his wife Jimmie; niece, Juanita Chavez and daughter Ivy; sister-in-law, Minnie Martinez; niece, Deborah Santistevan and husband Robert; nephew, Mark Martinez and wife Denise; sister, Nina Hoch. She had a special place in her heart for Seth and Asher Garcia and their parents Abel and Michelle. She also had many other nieces, nephews, "adoptive" children and grandchildren, and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Richards; father, David Martinez; brother, Louie Martinez; brother, David Martinez. She had strong faith in her beliefs as a Jehovah's Witness for 23 years. Her love and laughter will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Walk to Defeat ALS under the team name "Mama Gloria," http://web.alsa.org/goto/mamagloria. A memorial service will be held on September 23, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 109 Waterfall Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Please join us at a reception from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87112. If you wish to assist with the reception please contact the family. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com, Gloria's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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HILL -- Howard Hill, 80, went to be with his Redeemer, Lord and Savior on Friday, September 17, 2010, while in the presence of his loving family at his side. Howard was born in St. Paul, Minnesota where he worked as a welder and resided until moving his family to New Mexico in 1972. After returning to college at the age of 43 and receiving his degree in Vocational Education, he taught Vocational Welding at Farmington High School for 21 years, where his students won many annual competitions. He retired from teaching in 1996 and moved to Albuquerque to be closer to where most of his children and grandchildren were living. He and his wife of 58 years remained there until his death. Howard was a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He was known mostly for his compassion for others and his passion to serve in whatever capacity he was needed. His outward charm broke the barriers of youth through seniors alike. It was not unlike Howard to be seen in one moment mentoring and encouraging children, and the next giving a helping hand to the elderly. His own children remember him as never missing any of their events, or sporting activities, even if that meant a long drive just to be a spectator. Howard is survived by his wife Bonnie; and his four children: Leon and his wife Cheryl and their two children, Jeffrey and Abigail, Richard and his wife Cher and their two children, Courtney and Emma and Courtney's son Orion, George and his wife Sheri and their two children Tyler and Joshua, and Claudia Steinhauser and her husband John; He also has one surviving sister Florence Anderson; as well as many relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Monday, September 20, 2010 from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. at Foothills Fellowship, 12504 Candelaria Road, NE, and again on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 9:00 till 9:45 a.m., also at Foothills Fellowship. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., at Foothills Fellowship, with Reverend Mike Potter officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, September 22, at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Those who wish to leave condolences can do so at: www.DanielsFuneral.com. Howard's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle, Albuquerque, NM, 87110.
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JOHNSON -- Joseph Anthony Johnson Jr., 63 passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in a local hospital. He is survived by two sons, Sean Miles Johnson and Aries Johnson; two daughters, Sabrina Giles and Camille Felicia Johnson; two brothers, James Johnson and Bert Johnson; one sister Marsha John Hendricks; three grandchildren, Elizasa Johnson, Isiah Johnson and Drusilla Sokey. Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Santa Fe, NM. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery. Services are in care of: Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW 505-247-4124
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KERANEN -- June G. Keranen died peacefully on September 7, 2010. She was born on October 11, 1923 in Ironwood, Michigan. She moved to New Mexico in 1947 for treatment of tuberculosis and married Tauno Keranen, also of Ironwood in 1949. They had three children. June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was the keeper of the family memories, loved to travel and meet people, enjoyed a keen intellect and a deep interest in politics. She was a wise woman, beloved by her family, and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tauno; and her youngest son, Steve. She is survived by her son, Bob Keranen and his children, Stuart and Jordan; her daughter, Norma Keranen, her husband Tom Logan, and their son, Iain Logan; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. A memorial service will be held on September 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul NE, Albuquerque 87112. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-7639.
        Published on: Sun September 19, 2010