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PAVLAKOVICH -- Nick Pavlakovich, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 after a short illness. He was born in Gary, IN. on November 19, 1915. He was a 1st generation American, as his parents (Josip Frank Pavlakovich and Zlata (Goldie) Baksic) immigrated from Chesta, Croatia around the turn of the century. In 1928 after living in Chase, MI, Cleveland and Alliance OH, the family moved back to Gary, IN and with the help of friends and family, they built their home on Fillmore St. He graduated in 1934 from Lew Wallace High School. He was a member of the following organizations: Sphinx '33 and '34; Junior Honor Society; Track Team '33; Safety Committee '33, and Poetry Memory '32. He excelled in math and chemistry while in school. On the 23rd of September 1941 he joined the Army of the United States and left the Air Corps on November 2, 1945 as a 1st Lieutenant. During his service he was stationed in FL, Carlsbad and Deming NM. Most of his time was spent at Deming where he was an instructor for the Bombardier School. Some of his students left the following notes in the class books. "Thanks Nick for helping me over the humps around the end of the month" and "Nick - I think it is a privilege to be next to you in this book. Sure hope we can stick together and sweat this mess out". At Deming, he met his wife to be for 45 years, Etta Fae Eaves and they were married on May 27, 1944 in Mesilla Park, NM. After the military, his career was that as a master carpenter where he worked around the country on such jobs as; Tennessee Valley Authority Dam project in Tennessee, the school for the Navajo people at Keams Canyon, AZ; housing projects at Los Alamos, NM; the high school in Cuba, NM; the Four Corners power plant, the American Gypsum plant, Civic Plaza, and the FOP Lodge in Albuquerque, NM. He was a member of the Carpenter Local Union 1319 in town. He enjoyed bird hunting and fishing on the Brazos and particularly in the Rio Grande "Box" where he blazed his own trails to the river. At home his interests were gardening, crossword puzzles and playing chess. He was particularly proud of his climbing red rose bush and his apple tree on which he had grafted four different types of apples. His favorite hang out was the 4th Street Dunkin Donuts, where he would meet with his friends, everyday for coffee and a manager's special cinnamon roll. He is survived by his children: Nick Jr. and wife Tina, Henry J. and his wife Ann, Joseph R. and his wife Maxine and Barbara Ann Hale and her husband James; grandchildren, Alisa R. and her husband Rick Giron II, Daniel R., Brandy A., Mary E., Stephen E., Jocelyn H., Joseph R.II, Tamara N., Matthew A. and Jacob B.; great - grandchildren, Christopher M., Matthew R., Shalynn L., Julia F., Kimberly N., Constance E., Sydney E., Emilee G.; and his sisters, Katie, Rose and Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his parents (Josip '41 and Zlata '73); wife Etta Fae in 1989; brothers, Zonimar '13, John '15, Peter '27, Emil '75, Joseph '88; sisters, Anna '50 and Goldie 2003; nephew Joseph; and granddaughter Nancy Lydia 2003. Nick's family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staffs at Las Palomas Care and Rehabilitation Center, Ambercare, Preferred Assisted Living & Home Care and especially Vista Sandia for their comfort, professional care, concern and extended support to the family. A celebration of his life will be held at a future date. Services are in care of: Gabaldon Mortuary (505) 243-7861 - 1000 Old Coors Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121.
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REEVES -- Ozzie Reeves A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., Onate Center, Alcalde, N.M.
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RODGERS -- Barbara Ann Rodgers was born on March 9, 1952 and passed away on September 7, 2010. The family of Barbara 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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RODRIGUEZ -- Benny Rodriguez, 54, passed away Wednesday,September 15, 2010 after a long illness. He is survived by his daughters, April and Victoria Rodriguez; and seven grandchildren; mother, Laura Rodriguez; sisters, Gloria Apodoca, and husband Simon, Roseann Lerma, and husband Mark, and Veronica Rodriguez; brothers, Richard Rodriguez and wife Isabel, Joe Rodriguez and wife Liz and Lawrence Rodriguez; sister-in-law Consuelo Roa, and husband Fernando; He had numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father, Ermino Rodriguez; and brothers, Arthur and Edward Rodriguez. Honorary Urn Bearers, Benny Chavez, Joe "Bear" Chavez, Joey Contreras and Mario Rodriguez. Services will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Church of the Ascension 2150 Raymac Rd. SW. Rosary at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., with mass following at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow to Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Benny has been entrusted to Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
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ROONEY -- Patrick Joseph Rooney, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died September 17, 2010, at St. John's Rehabilitation Facility in Albuquerque, with his daughters Anne and Sheila, and his long time friend and former wife, Mara Rooney at his side, after battling a long illness. Patrick, the second of six children, was born November 24, 1927, to Patrick and Elizabeth Rooney at Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim, Ireland. He immigrated to the United States in 1948 and joined the US Army in September 1950, where he served his chosen country with distinction during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Albuquerque in 1953. He worked for many years for the Public Service Company of New Mexico, as well as at Kirtland Air Force Base. He is survived by a sister, Margaret O'Hara, of Melbourne, Australia, a brother, Francis Rooney, of Yonkers, New York, a son, Patrick Francis Rooney, of Broomfield, Colorado, daughters Anne Elizabeth White and Sheila Marie Rooney of Albuquerque, a son, Michael Ray Rooney, of Albuquerque, and seven grandchildren. He enjoyed participating in Veterans of Foreign War as well as American Legion Activities, and was an avid hiker in the Sandia foothills. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the St. Johns Rehabilitation Center, or the St. Vincent De Paul Society. A funeral in Patrick's honor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at John XXIII Catholic Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr NE in Albuquerque. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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SAIZ -- Nicholas Saiz, 58, of Albuquerque, NM passed away in Galveston, TX on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Nicholas was born in Albuquerque on February 6, 1953 to Felipe Saiz and Mabel (Martinez) Speronelli. Nicholas was a lifetime resident of New Mexico. Nicholas is survived by his mother, Mabel Speronelli; brother, Alex Saiz; sisters, Patsy Padilla, Thelma Martinez, Betty Sanchez, Martha Sanchez, and Debbie Martinez; several nephews and nieces; and several great- nephews and several great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Felipe Saiz; brother, Jerry Saiz; and step-father, Lawrence Speronelli. Three will be a viewing on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial in Albuquerque, NM followed by the burial at Sunset Memorial. Pallbearers will be Alexander Saiz Jr. , Eloy Sanchez Jr., Japheth Padilla, Jerry Martinez, Andrew Martinez, Michael Martinez, Adrian Martinez, Joseph Jinzo, and Danny Francia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Renee Johnson and Catrina Francia. Arrangements entrusted to: Harris-Hanlon Mortuary "Our Family Serving Your Family" (505)832-6130 www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com
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SALAZAR -- Dorothy T. Salazar, 92, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Friends may visit Sunday, September, 19, 2010, 6:30 to 7:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel. A Prayer Vigil will be recited Sunday, September 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo, 1818 Coal Ct SW, with entombment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Salazar at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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SANCHEZ -- Jose P. Sanchez. Arrangements being handled by Gabaldon Mortuary. Visitation will take place at Holy Family Catholic Church on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at 3:30 p.m., followed by a rosary at 4:00. The funeral will be held on Monday 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family, followed by internment at Santa Clara cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Chris Sanchez, Benjamin Ramirez, Carlos Triviso, Michael Sanchez, Ron Lucero, and Lawrence Villanueva; Honorary pallbearers will be Joanna Sanchez, Lorenzo Triviso and Eric Kay.
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SHAW -- EMIL SHAW: LABOR, CIVIL RIGHTS AND PEACE ACTIVIST March 3, 1929 - September 12, 2010 Emil Shaw, a lifelong fighter for progressive causes, died on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque from cardiac and related causes at the age of 81. Born in Vienna, Austria of Jewish parents, Emil and his family were persecuted by the Nazis and came to the United States in 1939. His experiences instilled in him a deep hatred of Nazi ideology, racism and inequality in any form, which he fought all his life. Emil strove for a better life for working-class people, becoming a lifelong member of the Communist Party USA. Emil spent his early years in Michigan and 38 years in Brooklyn, where he married and raised his family. Shortly after his marriage, he spent several months in the army during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge due to faulty eyesight. Emil had many jobs, but worked for a long period of time in a knitting mill and later became a junior high school shop teacher, obtaining a Bachelors Degree from City College in New York. His activities included leading tenant strikes, union work, organizing buses to Washington for civil rights and Vietnam protests, electoral campaigning, and fighting for senior issues. Emil spent his retirement with his wife, Rose, in New Mexico, where he remained an activist to the end. Emil was known and loved for his corny sense of humor, commitment, dedication, and genuine compassion. He loved the arts and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of SouthWest Organizing Project, AFT New Mexico Retirees, Gray Panthers of Greater Albuquerque, the NM AFL-CIO Retirees Council, and Alliance for Retired Americans. Emil is survived by his wife, Rose; daughter Rebecca Shaw-Gove; son-in-law Geoffrey Gove; son Nathan Shaw; daughter-in-law Sandra Shaw; and grandson Michael Shaw. His ashes will be buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Donations can be made in his name to peoplesworld.org or a charity of choice. Arrangements by Direct Funerals, 2919 4th St, NW, Abq, NM 87107. 505-343-8008.
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SHERRY -- Andrew Sherry, 95, of Rio Rancho passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010, after a long life and a short illness. Andy was born on February 16, 1915 to parents, John and Mary Sherry of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Andy served honorably, for his country during WW II as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and participated in combat in the North African Campaign, Sicily, Italy, Rhineland, Ardennes, Belgium, and the Battle of the Bulge where he experienced severe frost bite. Upon returning to the States, and discharge from the service, he was employed by US Steel at their Duquesne works plant as a stove tender in the blast furnace. In 1952, he and his wife, Georgia and son, Don moved across the state to Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania where he began work at the new plant built by US Steel in Morrisville until he retired in 1977. Seeking a warmer, healthier climate Andy and Georgia, with Don's help, moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Andy's beloved wife, Georgia preceded him in death in 1991. Andy was a member and past exalted ruler of Rio Rancho Elks Lodge, #2500. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. Andy is survived by his son, Don, of Rio Rancho; sister, Mary Wolf of North Versailles, Pennsylvania; stepdaughters, Margaret Butler of Talcott, West Virginia and Barbara Brooks of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Andy will be remembered for his easy going, affable good nature and his generosity. Anyone wishing to make a contribution in Andy's memory may do so to the Presbyterian Hospice Foundation. A private family Memorial Service has taken place. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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