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CANO -- TONY Age 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 4, 2011. Mr. Cano is survived by his daughter, Antoinette Cano and husband, Joseph Hietpas; his sister, Rose Gonzales and husband, Manuel; three grandchildren, Joseph Jr., Joshua, and Bailey; and many stepchildren and grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial chapel with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at 7:00 p.m., Deacon Jerry Hietpas, presider. Private burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his son in law, Joseph Heitpas; his grandsons, Joshua Cano, and Jesse Gallegos; his sons, Solomon Trujillo and Michael Serna; and his friend Andy Gallegos. Please visit GabaldonMortuaryInc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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DOMINGUEZ -- GENEVIEVE Dear Gen, Happy birthday. I wish you were here with us, You are missed every day, You ARE IN OUR PRAYERS ALL THE TIME.. i ASK THE LORD AND THE BLESSED MOTHER TO KEEP YOU INHEACVEN FOREVER. tAKE CARE OF GRANDMA AND TOUR MOM. aLL OUR LOVE ALWAYS i WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. ERNEST AND YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
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HENDLEY -- WILLIAM R. A resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1997, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his wife and children. Bill was born in Chadron, Nebraska on April 24, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lena Brewer Hendley; brother, James Hendley; and sisters, Ollie Mae, Otsey, Mabel, and Macy. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Virginia; son, Chris, his wife, Pamela and their sons, David, Adam, and Aaron of Keller, Texas; daughter, Jana and husband, Joe Sorroche Jr. and their children, Kathryn and Michael of Albuquerque; son, Gregory and his wife, Mary Helen Short and their children, Will Hendley, Laura-Ann Duran, and Jakob Short of Jarales. Bill's maternal grandfather, Tom Brewer, was, as an infant, the only member of his family to survive a Comanche raid in west Texas. As a girl, his mother, Lena Brewer, participated in the Oklahoma Land Rush. Bill grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and worked as a cowboy, rodeo clown, and guide on a dude ranch. After leaving school at 16, he participated in a trail drive of horses from Chadron, Nebraska to eastern Colorado. He worked on a ferry on Lake Michigan in 1941 as a seaman. Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943, where his specialization was construction foreman. He came to New Mexico to operate heavy equipment and assist in building a research complex - later named Los Alamos National Laboratories, so that nuclear weapons research could be conducted. He was then assigned to the White Sands Missile range, where he witnessed the detonation of the first atomic bomb in July 1945, and the beginning of America's missile program. He escorted German rocket engineers and helped build the V-2 Rocket Launch Pad. Bill was also a qualified sharpshooter, and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged in October 1946. Bill returned to Michigan where he worked for the Dean of Admissions for the University of Michigan as a ranch hand. He persuaded the Dean to admit him to the University, without a high school diploma, promising that if he received a grade lower than a B, the Dean could dismiss him. Bill kept his part of the promise, and using the benefits the G.I. Bill, earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan in 1951. He then earned his law degree from the University of New Mexico in 1956. He was admitted to the Bar in Michigan in January, 1957 and the Bar in New Mexico in April, 1957, where he remained a member for more than 50 years. Bill entered private practice in Albuquerque, first with Tonkin, Cotter, and Hendley, and later with Cotter, Farley, and Hendley. He was active in the State Bar of New Mexico, chairing the Continuing Legal Education Committee in 1963, serving on the New Mexico State Bar Foundation from 1966 to 1967, and serving on the Board of Bar Commissioners from 1967 to 1968. Bill was a private pilot, and enjoyed flying to Mexico and around New Mexico. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He played slow pitch softball with "The Bad Guys". In 1968, Bill was elected to the Court of Appeals. During his tenure, he served as Administrative Judge, Chief Judge, and helped establish the Administrative Office of the Courts. He left the bench in 1986, and began a long and successful career as an arbitration judge, specializing in natural resource and school personnel law until relinquishing his license in December, 2008. Bill enjoyed traveling with his wife Virginia to many destinations, including the Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, England, Spain, Kenya, South Africa, the Seychelles, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, the Marquesas, Australia, New Zealand, St. Helena Island, Ascension Island, the Canary Islands, and Panama. The Big Island of Hawaii was their favorite destination. Bill and Virginia also traveled extensively in North America by RV. They were particularly fond of Big Bend, Texas. Bill's ashes are in an urn made by his son, Chris, and will be interred at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe on June 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. A small reception will follow. Bill's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. If you wish to honor his memory, please make a donation to the Salvation Army, an organization that helped Bill when he was in need as a young adult. The family wishes to thank his hospice nurses, especially Ida Salazar, and all his friends and neighbors who have been so supportive.
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IPIOTIS -- MARK ALLEN JOSEPH In Memory of Mark Allen Joseph Ipiotis September 23, 1957 ~ June 6, 1994 Heaven is. I do not doubt that, it is beyond the spectrum of adequate description. You are there. From the moment you left to enter a perfect place of peace, power, and privilege, your heavenly home now. It is something spectacular and complex yet simple, miraculous and full of grace. Visit markipiotis.com
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LEWIS -- DEBORAH J. Born February 24, 1946 in Trenton, New Jersey and passed away on June 1, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM.
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LOVATO -- MARK R. Age 40, died June 4, 2011. He is survived by his son Josh Lovato- Perez and Josh's mother Marie Perez; his parents, Daniel and Peggy Lovato; brother Ric Lovato and wife Renee; niece Courtney; grandmothers, Eleanor Lovato, Lucile McKinney; and many other family including aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Amador B. Lovato and Raymon McKinney; and his uncle Steve McKinney. Mark enjoyed cooking, building models, liked cars, hot rods, sports, was a Boston Bruins and Carolina Panthers fan and was gifted with the computer. He also enjoyed gardening. Mark loved his family and will be dearly missed. There will be a service Thursday, 11:00 a.m., June 9, 2011 at Heights First Church of the Nazarene, 8401 Paseo del Norte NE. Friends may visit Wednesday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at French - Westside location. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation, 4600 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Please visit our online guestbook for Mark at RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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MORA -- ROSALIE MARY Age 57, went to be with our Lord on Friday, June 3, 2011. Rosalie was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rosalie was big hearted; loving and a generous woman who loved to cook, listen to music, and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. Our mother will be remembered as a gracious person who made everyone feel special. Rosalie was preceded in death by her Mother, Lalie Montano; Niece, Raquel Mora; and brother-in- law, Arthur Gonzales. She is survived by her father, Michael Montano Sr.; son, Eduardo Mora, and wife Melanie; daughter, Angelina Flores and husband Patrick; grandchildren, Carlos Mora, Dominick Mora, Julian Flores, Isreal Flores and Isaiah Flores; brothers and sisters, Julia Martinez, Patty Gonzales, Steven Mora and wife, Melba, Larry Mora and wife Annette, Richard Mora, Hance Gonzales and wife Betty, Michael Montano and wife Cindy; and several loving nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Rosalie's life will held at Calvary of Albuquerque located at 4001 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., (time subject to change, please call family for details).
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PADILLA -- JOE MEL February 11, 1944 - June 6, 1983 In Loving Memory
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PELOT -- JOSEPH JAMES SR. Born in Wisconsin, January 14, 1923. Joe Pelot passed away a beloved brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, loving husband, and devout Catholic on June 2, 2011 in the comfort of his long time home on Edith Blvd in Albuquerque. He welcomed anyone and everyone into his home and was dearly loved by all who met him. The birth of Joseph Pelot Sr. along with the blessing of the lord furthered the birth and formation of many families that have grown strong to embrace his beloved memory in the past, present, and for many future years to come. Mr. Pelot loved hunting, fishing, family, church, and anything that involved caring for and taking care of his family. One of his priorities in life was to ensure everyone around him was taken care of 1st and foremost, then, in the most humbling manner would provide for himself. Mr. Joseph James Pelot Sr. will be loved and cherished for as long as we all walk this earth and beyond into the afterlife; of which he is undoubtedly and God willing embracing at this very moment! Rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2011 at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales. Funeral mass to be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales, NM.
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STOVER -- DOROTHY ANN Age 77, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM was called home to rest in peace on June 1, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Stover of Los Lunas, Penny Miller, Carolyn Fitzsimmons and husband, Kenny of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Jenni and Jonni Stover, Stephanie and Lary Groves, Jessieray and Neil Ortega, Rae and Matt Selix, Abby Miller, Chad and Cory Fitzsimmons; great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Lillie, Dominic, Haley, Shania, and Trace; brothers; nieces; nephews and friends near and far. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Buck; sons, James and Wesley; grandson, Michael; parents and two siblings. Services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 10:30 a.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church, 4800 All Saints Rd., with Pastor Wangburg officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Lutheran Preschool. Please visit our online guestbook for Dorothy at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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