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ALBERSON -- RACHEL ALICE Born in Clayton, NM on July 30, 1955 to Kenneth and Minnie Alberson, suffered a heart attack on Saturday, July 9, 2011 and left her earthly home in Moriarty, NM to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her natural father, Kenneth George Alberson. She is survived by her loving life partner, Marge Probst; son, Kenneth George Probst-Alberson; mother and father, Minnie and Lewis Topliff of Las Cruces, NM; brother, Mike Topliff and wife, Cyndy of Socorro, NM; brother, Pat Topliff and wife, Barb of Scottsdale, AZ; sister, Berna Woods and husband, Don of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Marty Alberson and wife, Janet of Billings, MT; sister, Connie Topliff and partner, Susanna Laundy of Tucson, AZ; brother, Dean Alberson and wife, Mary of Bryan, TX,; brother, Dennis Alberson and wife, Cathey of Las Cruces, NM; and numerous other relatives and friends. Rachel served the populations of Las Cruces, Tucson, San Francisco and Albuquerque as a highly skilled and dedicated nurse for 36 years. She received her BSN from New Mexico State University and Masters of Nursing from UNM. She and Marge have opened their hearts and home to numerous foster children. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m., at Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria NE in Albuquerque, NM. At a later date, her cremated remains will be placed in the grave of her father in Las Cruces, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a scholarship fund for their 6 year old son, Kenneth George Probst-Alberson at any Wells Fargo Bank. Please visit our online guestbook for Rachel at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
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ALCALA -- THEODORE (TED) Age 57, a resident of Corrales, New Mexico, passed away on July 8, 2011. Ted was born on December 19, 1953 to Frank and Dolores Easterday Alcala of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He served in the US Air Force from 1974 until 1982. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, humor, and his beautiful soul. He can now rest in peace. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Daniel Alcala; and his brother-in-law, Aaron Levin. Mr. Alcala is survived by his children, Cherie Meguess of Pensacola, Florida, Anthony Alcala of Valdosta, Georgia, and Meghan Alcala of Ft. Richardson, Alaska; grandchildren, Brent Meguess, Gabriel Bingham, Kenneth Alcala, Jordyn Alcala, Cole Alcala, and Savannah Alcala; siblings, Greg Alcala, Rick Alcala and his wife, Dottie, Julie Gonyea and her husband, Edde, Mark Alcala and his wife, Barb, Grace Levin, Walter Gutierrez, and Lucila Trowbridge and her husband, Alan; and nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Harley, Elijah, Heather, Christine, Staci, Melissa, Ryan, Ashley, Tamara, Mathew, Brandon, Michael and Christopher. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com. Mr. Alcala's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Chapel 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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ARCHULETA -- MANUEL At the age of 82, went to be with our Lord on July 10, 2011. Mr. Archuleta was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Guthmann; and brother, Francisco Archuleta. He is survived by his spouse, Anita Archuleta of 48 years; son, Richard Archuleta; daughters, Roseanne Archuleta and Valerie Maly; brother, Richard "Dick" Archuleta; sister, Mary Montano and husband, Joe; grandchildren: Richard E. Archuleta, Heather Lujan and Christy Lujan-Vigil and husband, Tom. Mr. Archuleta was a veteran and worked for the Union County Leader for 17 years. He was a commander at VFW for 13 years. Manuel retired as the Clayton, NM County Assessor. Manuel's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation and Viewing on Wednesday from 3-5:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE) followed with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Life Celebration Mass will be on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven. Burial at Santa Fe National Cemetery will be at 12:45 p.m. Please visit Manuel's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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CATSOULES -- JOHN N. Of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died of congestive heart failure on July 8th, 2011 At Lovelace Medical Center Hospice Unit. Mr. Catsoules was 79 years old. The son of Nick and Areti Catsoules, Mr. Catsoules was born on December 22, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a graduate of Youngstown State University and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Preceding him in death was a brother, Emanuel N. Catsoules of Youngstown, Ohio. He leaves a brother, Paul N. Catsoules, of Sun City, AZ; a niece, Christina A. Toras of Pittsburgh, PA; a nephew, Nicholas E. Catsoules of Youngstown, Ohio; and a nephew, Nicholas P. Catsoules, of Cave Creek, AZ. Cremation has taken place. All arrangements are trusted to Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third St SW.
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CHAVEZ -- MANUEL Sr. A 12th generation New Mexican who loved his family, the ocean, politics and history, died on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at noon. He was 86 years old. Never happy with aging, he liked to think of himself as "more than a half a century old." Chavez was the founder of the Cincinnati-based Parking Company of America and Chavez Properties. He was born in 1925 in Pajarito (little bird), a farming community in the South Valley just outside of Albuquerque. The fourth child in a family of nine boys and one girl, he was taken to his first day of school in a horse drawn wagon. Like his older brothers and sister, he knew only Spanish until the first grade. It's a language his family had spoken at home and retained since the mid 1600's when they arrived from Spain. During high school Chavez began working summers in Los Angeles. He would stand on Sepulveda Blvd to pick up day jobs and told his children how he was always a prized worker - whether it was pruning trees on a farm or parking cars in a downtown lot. His visits to Los Angeles began a lifelong love for the ocean. Chavez served briefly in the U.S. Navy and returned to Albuquerque where he attended college on the GI Bill. It was at the University of New Mexico where he met his future wife, Geraldine Vigil and started a family. He graduated with a degree in Economics and started teaching Civics and Geography at Ernie Pyle Jr. High School. In 1955 he went into real estate with his brother Ben Chaves. In the summer of 1967, he took a trip to Sacramento California where his brother Richard introduced him to the parking business. Chavez saw a world of opportunity for himself and his family. He picked up his family of six children, his wife and moved to Los Angeles to be part of a business with five of his brothers. In 1972, he separated from his brothers and joined forces with his oldest son Manuel. As they finished college, five of his six children followed them into the business. Chavez traveled extensively with his wife as well as with his children and their families visiting Europe, Mexico, Africa, Vietnam, Cuba, Argentina, Chile and back to New Mexico. He had a love hate relationship with the latter. It was the landscape and the people deep in his soul, but it also represented a place where he felt young latinos struggled against racism. It was in California that he felt freer and then eventually, he found his ocean in Miami Beach where he lived for part of the year. In the latter years of his life, Chavez struggled with depression. It was a disease particularly difficult for someone who had always been passionate about life. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Geraldine of Cincinnati and Miami; his six children, Manuel and his wife, Cynthia, Robert and his wife, Debra, Martin and his wife, Kim of Cincinnati, Andrea and her husband, John Dietz of Indianapolis, Susana of Atlanta, and Lydia and her husband, Mark Rabine of San Francisco. Of his nine brothers and one sister, all but two are still alive. Nick, Dan, Richard, Ben and Avelina of Albuquerque. Alex and Frank of Los Angeles and Orange County. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and at last count there were 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Queen City Club, 331 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. The Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Manuel Chavez Sr.'s name to the Freestore Food or the Cincinnati Children's Dental Care Foundation. Tributes and condolences at rohdefuneral.com
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COWAN -- JAMES (JIM) P. Age 68, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He is survived by his three sons, Troy Cowan and wife Kelly of Rio Rancho, NM, Travis Cowan and wife Dora of Gilbert, AZ, Trent Cowan and wife Stephanie of Gilbert, AZ; four grandchildren, Dylan, Devin, Joshua and Sophia. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol in 1992. He was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM until retiring to the Phoenix metro area in 2000. Jim was a United States Naval veteran serving on the USS Intrepid. He was a member of the Teamsters, Local 492 and was an avid sports fan following the Denver Broncos and Nascar. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and following their activities. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel. Entombment will follow the services at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com. Jim's care has been 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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DUARTE -- ABEL FELIX Sr. July 12, 1922-October 28, 1996 Happy Birthday Dearest Father. Fond are the memories of celebrating your birthdays when you were with us. We would bar-b-que and prepare a banquet fit for a king. When you were given clothes as presents they sometimes never got worn and stayed in the closet with the tags still on. But mostly we remember when you read the birthday cards we gave you that made you cry and then saying there was a lot of meaning behind the words. It is said that with time memories fade, but we beg to differ and say the memories of you, dad, are stronger because we miss you. May you rest in the light of the Lord with eternal peace. Love, Your family - Loving wife, Lorenza; daughters, Abelina and Cynthia; sons, Abel Jr., LeRoy, Robert, John, Jose and Ronaldo
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FITZ-GERALD -- GERALD JR. Was born July 2, 1939 in Houston, TX to Gerald and Elizabeth "Betty" (Eyler) Fitz-Gerald, who raised their only son in Midland, TX. He died peacefully at home of natural causes on July 9, 2011, surrounded by family and friends, in Albuquerque, NM, following an eight-month battle with cancer. An accomplished artist who worked in numerous mediums, primarily watercolor in his early painting periods and most notably monotypes later in his career, Gerald's still-life subjects and Southwestern landscape paintings were hailed as "hauntingly sensual" by The Albuquerque Journal circa 2002. Gerald printed with close friends at New Grounds Workshop in Albuquerque and served on various art acquisition committees and in donation capacities for the Albuquerque Museum. Gerald was also proud of his tenure as the President of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation in the 1990s. Gerald grew up in Midland, TX, attending St. Edward's High School in Austin before attending Rockhurst College in Kansas City. Gerald returned to Austin to earn a B.A. in English from the University of Texas, where he was an active member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Following one year in pursuit of a law degree at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Gerald moved to Albuquerque in 1963. The New Mexican city is where "Gerry" met his future wife, Dorothy Ann Burke, and established his life as a trust officer for Albuquerque National Bank, his employer for nearly 35 years under numerous banners, including SunWest, Boatmen's, and eventually Bank of America. He is survived by his son, Gerald III ("Trey") and daughter-in-law Rachel, residents of Salt Lake City; daughter, Erin Elizabeth, and granddaughter, Catherine Ann, of Albuquerque; and innumerable friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy, in October 2007. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at French-University Chapel. Memorial services will be held Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Allison, Pat & Nannette Hurley, Jack & Kathleen Oestreicher, Roy Farmer, Susannah Lunenfeld and Sevie Taylor. In lieu of flowers or gift, the family requests that donations be made in memoriam of Gerald Fitz-Gerald, Jr. to: The Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87194. Please visit our online guestbook for Gerald at www.remembertheirstory.com French 1111 University Blvd NE (505)843-6333
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GILLESPIE -- RONALD WAYNE Age 51, passed away unexpectedly in his home July 3, 2011. He was born June 15, 1960 in El Paso, Texas. Ron is survived by his mother Norma Jean White; son Eric Gillespie; sister Susan Gillespie; nephew Dustin; two half brothers, Jay Gillespie and Ted Gillespie; two half sisters, Ann Roche and Jan Cortez; aunts, Judy Ray and Family, and Jane Schroder; cousins, Sally Walsh and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron is preceded in death by his father, John Gillespie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Albuquerque Youth Symphony or Rio Vista Football Club. Memorial Service to be held Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 7 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque NM 87109. 505-821-0010 To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Ronald's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
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GRANT -- MARY EMMA Was called home by The Lord on July 8, 2011, three months after her 94th birthday. Mary was born in Malta, Montana to Louis and Mary Natalie DeBray on April 20, 1917, and was one of nine children. Mary was a long time resident of Montana and the state of Washington. She has resided in New Mexico since 2005. After working for the K-Mart Corporation for 25 years, she retired at age 78. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bruce Chidester in 1952; her husband Eugene B. Ayres in 2009; and her son, John Marshall Chidester in 1993. She is survived by three children, Wanda Husman of Albuquerque, NM, George Chidester of Bellingham, WA, and Teri Burrows of Bozeman, MT. She has six grandchildren, Heidi Husman, Bruce Husman, Stephanie Husman, Adam Burrows, William Burrows, and Hannah Burrows; and two great-grandchildren, Hayden and Morgan, Husman. Mary's beautiful smile and loving heart will be missed dearly by all her family and friends. Mary's family would like to thank the staff of Share Your Care Adult Day Care Center, Los Volcanes Road, and Ladera Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center for all their loving care. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, Rio Rancho, NM. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com. Ms. Grant's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Chapel 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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HERRERA -- JUSTO A. Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Justo was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, grandpa and uncle and was dearly loved by everyone. He loved the time he spent playing with his grandchildren. Justo was born in California and loved the beach and the ocean. Even though he was an Albuquerque native, he longed to be at the beach. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and family gatherings. Justo was preceded in death by his father, Justo Herrera; nephew, Matthew Herrera; and brother-in-law, Marcos Sanchez. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Dolores Herrera; daughter, Alisha Herrera (Eric); mother, Virginia Herrera; step-children, Amos and Lashawnda Wilson, Tamara and Michael Archuleta, Allison and Roy File and Rocky and Lisa Wilson; five brothers, Gilbert Herrera and wife, Olivia, Ray Herrera and wife, Peggy, Michael Herrera and wife, Shawna, Edward Herrera and Edward Herrera and wife, Carol and one sister, Dorothy Sanchez. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven nephews; and four nieces. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 PM at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., followed by a Rosary at 7:30 PM. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:00AM at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Road. Interment will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Gonzales, Andrew G. Gonzales, Tyler Pimental, Issac P. Rael, Noah M. Herrera, Jeffery Herrera and Marcos Sanchez. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and Noblin Funeral Service for their care and most of all, all of the family and friends for the many loving thoughts and prayers. An online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
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HODOCK -- MARY A. Age 95, was born October 8, 1915 to Mary and Michael Dedich in Cambridge, Ohio. On July 7, 2011, she quietly passed away in the family home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael and her son, Joseph. Mary was a generous woman who tutored children while in high school and did not attend college in order to help her brother, Michael, pay for medical school. When she married her military husband, she became the ultimate mother and multi-tasker When her husband was on out of town assignments, she was both mother and father to her children. Mary also managed to move the entire family to wherever the next military assignment was. She was blessed with an irresistible personality and a strong will and it was this will that enabled her to actively live her 95 yrs., and enabled her to leave this earth on her own terms to rejoin her loved ones who left this earth before her. Her great sense of humor and a very strong belief in God was shared daily with family and friends. She was blessed with a keen mind that was with her to the end. Mary was the example of how a mother and wife should be and she will greatly missed by her family and all who knew and loved her. Mary is survived by her daughters, Barbara and Teresa Hodock of Albuquerque, Suzie and Lee Duff of Las Cruces; her sister, Helen Kelly, aged 98, Sarasota, Florida; daughter-in-law, Maureen Hodock of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Megan and Robert Schuller of Las Cruces; grandson, Colin and Heidi Duff; great-grandson, Tristin Duff, Roswell; grandchildren, Michael, Stephen, Katie, Annie and John Hodock of Albuquerque; numerous nieces and nephews. The family wants to thank Presbyterian Hospice for their gentle care and guidance. They also thank Dr. Richard Roche, Dr. Steven Wrege, Dr. Bernard Agbemadzo and Dr. Bette Allen and the staff at Presbyterian Wound Care for their gentle and loving care. Pallbearers are, Lee Duff, Colin Duff, John Hodock, Stephen Hodock, Michael Hodock and Joe McGuire. Tristin Duff is an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary on Lomas NE. A Rosary and Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church on 2621 Vermont NE at Claremont. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ronald McDonald Houses in your area. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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MARTINEZ -- JOSE QUINONES Age 93, of Albuquerque, passed from this life on Friday, July 8, 2011. Jose was born in Anthony, New Mexico on October 15, 1917 to Manuel and Camila Quinones Martinez. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and a friend to all. Jose is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ventura; his four sons, Robert (Rita), Daniel (Diana), Jerry (Cecilia), and Michael (Rossela); eleven grandchildren, Yvette Baggerly (Dave), Monique, Daniel, Tanya, Melissa, Jeremy, Alyssa, Nicole, Matthew, Michael and Monet; three great-grandchildren, Andres, Brandon and Tayla; brother, Ramon of Deming; sister, Jesusita of Deming, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Carmen Avalos of Las Cruces. Jose proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII as an artillery man - serving in Europe against the Germans and after Pearl Harbor, in the Aleutian Islands against the Japanese. Jose married Ventura Torres on November 19, 1944 in Garfield, New Mexico. Jose and Ventura moved to Albuquerque in 1952. Jose worked for Jill's Bakery from 1952 to 1984. His hobbies were gardening, watch repair and tinkering with anything that was broken or not. Jose lovingly cared for Ventura at home as her Alzheimer's disease progressed, until his broken hip led both of them to live at Manzano Del Sol Village, where they shared a room. Jose was affectionately known as "Scooter" at Manzano Del Sol for his speedy travels around the facility to attend all the activities in which he participated - Bible study, church, bingo, movies - and to spend time in the courtyard. He was an honest, faithful, hard-working man and will be fondly remembered by the numerous lives he touched. His parting remark to everyone was always, "God bless you". Visitation will be held Thursday, July 14, 2011, 6:00-7:00 p.m. with Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 15, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque. Interment will follow with military honors at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Daniel, Jeremy, Matthew, Michael, Andres and Brandon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jose's honor to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 3907 Station D, Albuquerque, NM, 87190, or the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM, 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Jose at: www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MONTOYA -- CARMEN S. Age 90, born in Corrales, NM in 1921 and passed away on July 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clory and Evangelina Silva; sisters, Dora, Pia, and Adela. Her husband of 49 years, Juan Montoya passed away in 1992. She is survived by her son, John Montoya and Carmen Quintana; daughter, Becky Pixley and husband Bruce; brothers, Clory Silva Jr., and Felipe Silva; sisters, Sistie Baca and Mayta Welbat; four granddaughters, Ann Howard, Elizabeth Campbell, Julie Ilgen, Kimberly Spence; and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may visit French Westside location on Wednesday, July 13 from 5-7:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, July 14, at 10:00 a.m. with the celebration of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Sandias, 105 Hospital Loop NE, 87109 or St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church Building Fund, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, 87114. Please visit our online guestbook for Carmen at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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SAIZ -- ELIZABETH M. Age 67, passed away July 10, 2011. Services in care of SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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SANDOVAL -- MELANIE A. Age 29, born May 28, 1982 and passed away July 4, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held from 5pm-7pm on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Services entrusted to: SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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STEPHENSON -- MURIEL L., Ph.D Age 88, longtime resident of Albuquerque, lately of Tucson, AZ. Passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Tucson. She was born in St. Paul Minnesota Jan 15, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Jacob E. and Daisy V. Janzen of Moorhead, MN. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Lonnie F. Stephenson, Jr. (United States Army), and the sister of the late Robert B. Janzen, Ft. Worth, Tx. She leaves as survivors her sister, Dorothy Janzen of Phoenix. Her son, Lonnie F. Stephenson III of Tucson; daughter, Melissa Stephenson, Queens, NY; two grandchildren, Jacob P. Stephenson, U.S. Army Fort Benning, Georgia and Haley R. Stephenson, Tucson. After completing a B.A. Degree from Concordia College in Moorhead MN, Muriel briefly taught in Montana. She then joined the U.S. Foreign Service to work in post-war Germany in Nuremburg and Frankfurt where she facilitated transfer of displaced persons. It was there she met her future husband, "Steve" who was stationed there in the service. Subsequently upon his transfer, they married in Oakland, CA. As a service wife she moved many times, including a tour in Taiwan. In Grand Forks North Dakota, Muriel completed her education at the University of North Dakota earning an M.A. and Ph.D. in English Literature. They moved to Albuquerque in 1969 where she taught in the English Dept. at the University of Albuquerque for a number of years. In 1980 she went to MN to be near her parents as her father was seriously ill. At that time she accepted the position of Academic Dean at St. Thomas University. Upon her father's death, the family returned to Albuquerque where she returned to teaching at the University of Albuquerque. After retirement, Muriel continued her special interest in the fine arts, music and theatre. She traveled widely and attended events in New York and elsewhere always supporting the arts in Albuquerque. She served on the Board of the Arts Commission and on the Board of the Library in Albuquerque. Because of failing health, Muriel in 2008 moved to Tucson to be near her son, Lonnie. It was in Tucson that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Muriel was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, teacher and a staunch friend. She assumed all these roles with dedication, feeling and dignity always striving to do her best despite encountering many obstacles on the way. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 E. Chelwood Blvd, NE, Alb. NM, on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 10:00 am.
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TAPIA -- RUBEN ANGELO Beloved son, father, brother and friend, completed his journey on this earth, Sunday, July 3, 2011. He was born in San Miguel, AZ and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Ruben was the former owner and operator of the Moonlight Electronics and D.J. He was a member of the Eagles in Santa Fe, NM; and life member of the AFLCIO. Ruben enjoyed fishing, cycling, and was an avid animal lover. Ruben is survived by his loving parents, Eloy and Evangelina Tapia of Bernalillo, NM; his children, Monique Y. Tapia of Santa Fe, NM and Nicholas D. Tapia and wife Amanda of Austin, TX formerly of Santa Fe. Also surviving are his sisters, Dianne Tapia, Lorella Tapia, Suzette Gonzales and husband Mario, Jeanette Wicks and husband Rory; his brothers, Steven Tapia and wife Lucy Chavez-Tapia, Xavier Tapia and wife Bernadette and Daniel Sanchez and Angela; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ruben will be greatly missed by all. A Rosary will be recited Friday, July 15, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM, where the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Those who wish to express their condolences may visit www.danielsfuneral.com Ruben'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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TURNER -- MICHELE "SCRAPPY" "Our family chain is broken and nothing seems to be the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again." Just one second can change a life forever. The day you left us resonates in our hearts. Although a year has passed, the sore of your absence has festered. Even the simplest of things remind us of you - a song, an inside joke, even your favorite foods. Although the light went out in our family one year ago, you still play a very active role in our every day lives. We love and miss you every day. In life you could put a smile on anyone's face, turn a bad day into a good one, make us feel comforted by one of your amazing hugs... and in death your memory continues to do so. We love you, Chel! You're in our hearts today and every day. Love always, your brother, Joey, and the Baca family.
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WECKEL -- DOROTHY ELIZABETH Age 85, went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 10, 2011. Our mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend suffered for a short time with cancer and was finally released from the disease. She was welcomed to eternal joy by her parents, Lola Ethel Goodpasture Kornegay and Thomas Gilder Kornegay, and her husband, Wilfin Robertson Weckel. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Dr. Wilfin (Billy) Ray Weckel and wife, Patricia (Hall) Weckel, and Thomas Allan Weckel; and daughters, Kathleen Weckel Boyd and Linda Ann Rhodes and husband, Loren Maurice Rhodes. Mrs. Weckel is also survived by four grandchildren: Geoffrey Weckel and wife, Meridith, Bryan Weckel and wife, Leanne, Beth and husband, Daniel Robinson, and Tabitha and husband, Carmen McCauley. She has seven (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren: Andrew Weckel, Avery Weckel, Morgan Rae McCauley, Sofia Robinson, Tate Robinson, Samuel Robinson, Luke Chester Robinson (to be born in September), Mary Weckel and Kye Weckel, (to be born in late November). Dorothy touched many people through her love of our Lord Jesus Christ and was a Sunday School teacher, prayer warrior, and faithful member of Sandia Baptist Church. Services will be held Friday, July 15, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel. Private interment will take place in Roswell. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sandia Baptist Church Building Fund, 9429 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 or The Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 629, Portales, NM 88130. Please visit our online guestbook for Dorothy at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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YOAKAM -- GENE A. "PAPPY" Pasted away at home on July 2, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his sister, Betty Briggs; four children, G. A. Yoakam, Cheryl Brown-Sampson, Tim Yoakam and Janine; two step-children, Brett Bentley and Jack Bentley; five granddaughters; four grandsons; and many close and wonderful friends and family. Gene better known by his trucking handle, "Pappy" retired from ABF in 1996 after a life-long career in trucking that included time with P. I. E. and Navajo. He was a Union Steward of Teamsters Local 492 and worked effectively for his fellow Teamsters. Pappy was known by all as an honest, kind and humorous friend, father, and husband. Pappy is preceded in death by his mother and father; fourth wife, Marty; and his life-companion, Lucille Tindell. A Memorial Service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services on July 18, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Gene's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Tue July 12, 2011