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BALCO -- Elizabeth F. Balco was born on August 21, 1940 to Peter and Helen (Haveles) Farfaras in New York City. She moved with her family to Danielson, Connecticut, in 1948. Ellie, as she was called throughout her life, attended Danielson Grammar School and Killingly Memorial School, and graduated from Killingly High School in 1957. She graduated from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. She began working in the field of education, teaching mathematics at Ansonia High School and then at the Norwich Free Academy. While teaching, she earned a master's degree from the University of Connecticut in Guidance Counseling. In 1964, she married George J. Balco of Ansonia, Connecticut, and they moved to Greenwich, Connecticut, where she taught mathematics and was a guidance counselor at Central Junior High School. The birth of her children Greg and Catharine began a ten-hear hiatus from teaching, and in 1980 she returned as a part-time computer coordinator and mathematics teacher at the Greenwich Country Day School. As her children grew and became students at the same school, she became a full-time mathematics teacher and subsequently head of the Mathematics Department. She and her first husband were divorced in 1992, and shortly thereafter she moved to Albuquerque and began teaching mathematics at Albuquerque Academy. She continued to teach at the Academy until her retirement in 2006. She married James Romero in 1998, and they settled permanently in Placitas. She was an uncompromising, passionate, and thoroughly professional teacher whose students will remember her not only for her teaching skills but also for the elaborate and striking three-dimensional polyhedra and other geometric constructions that she and her classes created. She was an accomplished seamstress throughout her life and enjoyed all things to do with fabric; she was also an avid artist and combined these interests in a range of fabric and textile arts. She was an enthusiastic golfer, skier, ice skater, and tennis player. Her family and close friends will also remember her as a wonderful cook. She will be remembered and mourned by large communities of friends, colleagues, and former students at all the schools where she taught, in her community in Placitas, and at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, where she and Jim maintained a home and spent many summers. She died on January 12, 2011 at home in Placitas. She is survived by her husband; two children from her first marriage; three of Jim's children; and one grandchild. A memorial service for Ellie will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., at the Las Placitas Presbyterian Church in Placitas. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to one of the following organizations: PB & J Family Services (www.pbjfamilyservices.org); Haven House (http://www.havenhouseinc.org); or La Casa Rosa Food Bank at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church.
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DUGAS -- Col. George A. Dugas US Air Force, Retired, 92, died peacefully in his home on January 13, 2011. He is survived by his sons, Albert Dugas and wife Jacqueline, John Dugas and wife Alice, Thomas Dugas and wife Nancy; daughters, Elizabeth Hadley and husband Daniel, Deborah Sperow and husband David; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. George was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Elsie; his parents, Mary and Steven Dugas; and several siblings. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during WW II and the United States Air Force before retiring after 27 years. After retiring he worked at Kirtland Air Force Base in the Weapons Lab Logistics Dept. Mr. Dugas was an active member of the Mile High Optimist Club for many years. A Rosary will be recited Monday, 5:30 p.m., January 17, 2011 at French, Lomas friends may visit beginning at 4:00 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at The Shrine of St Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd NE. Services honoring his Military Career will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made to any Veterans Organization or the Optimist International, 4737 Danube Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, in his name. Please visit our online guestbook for George at RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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DUPUY -- Ramon "Ray" February 12, 1931-January 17, 2010 It's been a year since you left us to join your mom and dad, Brenda, Dustin and other loved ones in heaven. You remain in our hearts and dreams. Lettie, Martin, Randy and Paula, Joe and Julie, Mark and Cathy, Denise and Bob; loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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EVANS -- Alvin Leroy Evans June 23, 1927 - January 14, 2011 Alvin "Uncle Al" Evans, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away at the family home. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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HELDENBRAND -- Carl Heldenbrand, 87, passed away December 19, 2010. He was born October 3, 1923 in Winston, Missouri to John and Edith Heldenbrand. Upon graduating from high school in Langdon, Kansas he joined the Navy serving our country during World War II onboard the USS Childs. Dad, we thank you for your service. He married Lois in 1950 she preceded him in death in 2009. Carl missed her dearly, but is reunited with her today. They spent their lives together enjoying each other and giving themselves to help others, whether it was being Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus or volunteering at the VA hospital or just taking the time to listen and talk to someone in need. Dad will always be remembered for loving his garden and especially growing his tomatoes. He loved children and we all will remember him always being on the floor wrestling around and having a good time with them. He retired from Sutherland Lumber in 1987. Carl is now reunited with those who preceded him, his wife Lois; his son Curtis; his brother Ralph; sister, Arlene, and his daughter in law, Gina. Surviving him are his son, Edward; his grandchildren, Valerie Bowden, Jon Heldenbrand and wife Kara and Casey Heldenbrand; along with his great-grandchildren, Taylor and James Bowden and Kadence and Lily Heldenbrand; his brothers, Gene of Hutchinson, Kansas, Paul of El Reno, Oklahoma; and his wonderful friend Ruby Parmalee. A special thank you to the VA hospital and staff for the wonderful care Carl received over the years and to Mary, his home health nurse who gave him loving care. Carl was a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW and American Legion. Memorial service will be Thursday January 20, 2011 at 3:00 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. Interment will be Friday January 21, 2011 at 10:30 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com Carl's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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HERBERT -- Henry R. Herbert, Sr. was born March 21, 1938 and passed away January 11, 2011. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
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JANSSON -- Don L. "Sarge" Jansson, 80, a resident of Albuquerque for 61 years passed away Thursday January 13, 2011. Sarge was preceded in death by his parents; wife Joanne; son Steven "Nick"; granddaughter Michelle; and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by sons, Don L. Jansson of Edgewood, Robert J. Jansson and Ken W. Jansson of Albuquerque; daughter Sheryl J. and husband Randy Cross of Virginia; brother Conrad Jansson of Kansas; sisters, Barbara Scott of Oklahoma and Luan and husband Warren Reisch of Texas; seven grandchildren, Chris, Shawn, Jennifer, Joshua, Nick, Cassie and Jaime, and seven great-granchildren. Sarge served in the military for over 22 years and was a decorated war veteran who served in both Korea and Vietnam. In 1971 he opened Sarge Jansson and Sons Plumbing from which he fully retired in 1992 to spend time with his wife. A viewing will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday January 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements in care of Riverside Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE.
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JOHNSON -- Wayne Milton, 61, of Lueders, Texas, passed away at Abilene Regional Medical Center on January 12, 2011. Born in Albuquerque on December 17, 1949 to Milton and Esther (Litts) Johnson (surviving), he spent most of his life in Albuq., graduating from Sandia High School in 1967. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Luci (Trujillo). Together they raised two sons, Travis and Erik (of Lueders,TX),who survive him; as does a granddaughter, Dilana; and a niece they raised, Julie; Also surviving are a sister, Janice Eells; and a brother, Rodger. Wayne loved hunting and catch-and-release fishing and was a master gunsmith who operated the Stamford Mercantile Gunshop. He was known to many in the local construction industry as an outstanding drywaller and was a superior handyman, talents he put to use in building his and Luci's dream house with his own hands. Wayne was a true friend to many. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Memorial services are pending.
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KIRSCH -- James E. Kirsch. Services will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Our Lady Of Fatima Church Albuquerque at 10:30 a.m., with interment at The Santa Fe National Cemetery for Jim Kirsch, 80. Jim went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 1, 2011 following a long illness. A resident of Albuquerque NM since 1973, He was born September 16, 1930 in Erie Pa., the son of J. Edward and Emma Kirsch. A veteran of the U.S.Navy Reserve (1950-1966), Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years Helen Kirsch; his children, Karl Kirsch and wife Iris Kirsch, David Kirsch, Carrie Kurzeka and husband Rob Kurzeka; granddaughter Susan Kurzeka all of Albuquerque; a brother Jack Kirsch and wife Charlotte of Manassas, Va; sisters, Eileen McLaughlin, Elaine Mozdy and husband Frank of Erie Pa. Jim was a devoted loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Deeply loved by all, he will be truly missed.
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MARTINEZ -- Gilbert G. Martinez, 85, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, January 13, 2011. He is survived by his four children, Patricia Marquart and husband, Richard, Lawrence Martinez and wife, Robley, Anna Marie Loughead and husband, John and Therese Martinez-Loner; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Raymon and Zenaida Martinez; wife, Mary "Peaches"; son-in-law, Rick Loner; granddaughter, Sherie Bernadette Martinez; and brother, Patricino Martinez. He was born on July 28, 1925 in Alameda, NM and graduated from Albuquerque High before entering the United States Navy in 1943. After Gil's honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to Albuquerque. He and Peaches were married in 1948. Gil enrolled at St. Joseph's College for almost two years. He then went to work for the Railroad for a year and then took on a part-time job for the Post Office during the Christmas rush and was never told to go home. Forty years later he retired. He and Peaches enjoyed 57 years of marriage during which they fished, traveled, and thoroughly enjoyed their retirement. His love for his wife knew no bounds, taking care of her for thirteen years during her long illness until her death. Gil was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 9:30 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018. Please visit our online guestbook for Gil at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCANANY -- Mary "Rita" McAnany, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, was called home to Jesus on January 15, 2011. Rita is survived by her five daughters, Mary Randolph and husband Jeff of Omaha, NE, Maggie McKillip and her husband Jim of Albuquerque, Helen McAnany of Las Vegas, NV and friend Yvonne Randall, Maureen Duran and her husband Jerry of Omaha, NE, Berni Sivage and her husband Kevin of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Bunnie Kizer and her husband Bill, Kitty Lomatch, Ed Reinhardt and his wife Pat, and Jim Reinhardt; many nieces and nephews. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, "Red"; and her brother, John Reinhardt. Rita joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944 and served in Santa Barbara, CA. Rita learned the carpentry trade that she used throughout her life, making wooden toys and furniture for children, which she donated to various children's hospitals and charitable youth organizations. The rosary will be prayed on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 7:00, at French-Westside Chapel, with Deacon Steve Rangel officiating. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, with Father John Daniel as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rita's grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit our online guest book for Rita at: RememberTheirStory.com. Lovingly Pre-Planned at FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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MITCHEM -- Lt.Col. James Albert Mitchem U.S. Army (RET), 79, a long time resident of Albuquerque, was born March 17, 1931 in New Albany, Indiana, and departed this life on Friday, January 14, 2011 following a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Veronica; seven children, Roxy Mitchem-Horn and husband Michael, James Mitchem, Jr. and wife Jacqueline, Sylvia Crowder and husband Larry, Michael Mitchem, Steven Mitchem, Gail Overton, and Phillip Mitchem and wife Lisa; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma, Mae, and Charlotte; and two brothers, Robert and Leon. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and four brothers. Lt. Col. Mitchem served 20 years in the United States Army. He traveled the world with his family, and served two tours in Korea and one tour in Vietnam. His military citations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, and several other awards and decorations. He had a wonderful sense of humor and never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. "Farewell Papa, we love you." Friends may visit French ~ Lomas Chapel on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buffalo Soldiers of New Mexico at #2 Hendrix Lane, Los Lunas, NM 87031 or the African American Catholic Community Scholarship Fund at 4000 St. Joseph's NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Please visit our online guestbook for Lt.Col. Mitchem at: www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SANTORA -- Louis J. Santora, 54, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away January 13, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Santora of Rio Rancho; children, Matthew Santora of Las Cruces, NM, James Santora of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Lucia Santora and husband Kipp Siebuhr of Rio Rancho, NM; brothers, Joseph Santora of Hernando, MS, Gerry Santora and wife Linda of North Riverside, IL. He was a resident of Long Island, NY until he moved to Rio Rancho in 1985. Louis was a very personable, outgoing and hardworking man. He especially loved golf and was an avid car enthusiast. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011 with a Memorial Service to immediately follow at 11:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-260-2105. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
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SCHORTJE -- Mary M. Schortje In loving memory of Mary M. Schortje. September 13, 1921- January 17, 2001 We love and miss you Your loving family
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SHEETS -- Robert "Bob" Dale Sheets. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this time; special thanks are extended to the Reverend Scott Sharp and Reverend Greg Henneman and the Chancel Choir of the Central United Methodist Church; and to those who sent floral tributes, cards and food. Your kindness will always be remembered. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Bob's care was entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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THOMSON -- Mark Allen Thomson left this world on Saturday, January 15, 2011 after a very short illness. Mark was born in Mobridge SD on September 13, 1961. He graduated from Crownpoint (NM) High School and attended New Mexico State University. Mark served honorably in the Army and the National Guard. He bravely did a tour of duty in Iraq in 2002-03. Mark was attending the Central NM Community College studying to become a Radiologic Tech. His father Junior George Thomson preceded him in death. Mark is survived by his wife Viola; son John (Leslie); daughters, Stephanie and Victoria; grandchildren, Christian, Eva, Adriana, and Isabella; mother Marge; sisters, Carol (Ken), Jan, Mary (Stewart), Kathy (Otis), Liz (Leo), and Barb (Fenton); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws, and friends. He was a gentle soul, with a heart of gold, loved by all who knew him. A recent comment by a friend exemplifies who Mark was: "I never heard him say a bad word about anyone, or anyone say a bad word about him. I was a better person when I was with him." He will be missed. Reflections Funerals 2400 Washington St. NE Abq is making arrangements. Phone: 505-884-5777, reflectionoflife.com 4:00 p.m., Viewing and 5:00 p.m., Rosary at Reflections; 6:30 p.m., Reception to follow at the Elks Hall located at 2121 Edith NE, Abq. Burial will take place at a later date at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mark's family would appreciate financial donations. If you need additional information, please contact Liz Thomson (505-239-1781)
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