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BENSON -- SUZANNE T. "SUE" 53, a resident of Albuquerque, died of complications due to Cancer, Friday, July 29, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Paul J. Benson and daughter, Sarah M. Benson, of the family home as well as her mother, Marilyn Lane; brother, Gilbert Theroux of Albuquerque; and sister, Michel1e Riddle of Ignacio, Colorado. Her father, LTC. Gilbert Theroux, preceded her in death. Sue was born in Lawton, OK on July 1, 1958. Sue accompanied her family on her father's various tours of duty throughout the United States. Her family settled in Albuquerque. Sue was a graduate of El Dorado High School in Albuquerque. She was an alumna of the University of New Mexico and Arizona State University. For many years, Sue was an active Windsurfer and Skier. Although she often celebrated her birthday during the Telluride Fourth of July Celebration, Taos Ski Valley was her favorite place to ski in the winter and stay in the summer. Sue supported many activities of The Bosque School, where her daughter graduated. Sue loved her North Valley home with access to the Bosque river trail, where she could walk her beloved Golden Retriever, Roxy. Sue spent the last 18 years at SCI, Inc. She was an equity owner in the corporation founded with friends she had been acquainted with for over 30 years. Sue will be greatly missed by all that have known her. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the French University Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Sue at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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COCA -- WILLIAM (BILL) Age 82, a Barber for 55 years, passed away August 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife Diana; his children, Natalie Page, Beverly Gray, Vincent Coca, partner Dana Jones and Cyndy Coca. Granddaughters, Amanda Gray, Chelsea Page and Jayme Coca. Three brothers; a sister; numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank his former customers for their life long support. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, on August 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Arrangements in care of Riverside Funeral Home 764-9663
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GARCIA -- ANNABEL Passed away August 1, 2011. Services pending. Services entrusted to SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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GUTIERREZ -- DIEGO T. Age 93, went to join his Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2011, while receiving special care at the Raymond G. Murphy, VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM. Diego was born on May 21, 1918 a descendent of Corrales, Barelas and a long time resident of the South West Valley. Diego was a devoted Catholic and was a loyal Parishioner of St. Anne's Parish for many years. In 2003 he received the St. Francis of Assisi Award for his dedicated service to the church. He was also a loyal member of the Holy Name Society for many years. Diego loved and greatly missed the church during his period of extended illness. Diego was a WWII army veteran and served his country proudly, he was also a member of the American Legion Post #72. Diego retired in 1983 after 33 years of working at American Furniture Company. During retirement Diego did volunteer work for the homeless by offering up his services at the Holy Family Parish. He was a Penitente and a member of St. Vincent de Paul. He will be missed by his two pets, Zorro and Lou. He also enjoyed dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estella Montoya and Ignacio Gutierrez; brothers, Jose, Manuel, Ignacio Jr., Raymond and Robert; sisters, Nickolasa Gallegos, Juanita Sandoval and Barbara Gutierrez. His loving wife of 54 years, Lucy. He is survived by his sons, Diego Jr., Charles and wife Ruth, Stephan, Andrew, Michael and his wife Carmen and Alex; daughter, Lupita Pollock and husband Dennis; eight grandchildren, Rochelle Stallings, Vanessa Pollock, Tony, Lucas, Victor, Andrew, Julia Gutierrez and Ashley Santistevens; seven great-grandchildren, Mereah, Salinda, Jothum and Sevonna Stallings, Duke Boys Mateo and Angelo Santistevens and Sylar Paul; many nieces and nephews. Diego had a positive influence on the people he touched. He will truly be missed by everyone. The family would especially like to thank his caregiver Joyce and husband Angelo, and Danica, they have become part of the family. Also, the professional staff at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center floor units four and five, and other support personnel for their compassion and care. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment is to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services entrusted to SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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HILBORN -- DAVID LYLE Passed on July 26, 2011 in Silver Spring, Maryland, after a short illness. His granddaughter, Corina, was at his side. He lived 87 years. David was born in Ontario, Canada. He came to the United States after WWII. He served as church pastor in Michigan. He became a US citizen. He taught elementary-school in Michigan, Shiprock, NM, and Teecnospos, AZ, 1959-65. He graduated with a Masters from Northern Arizona University in 1966 and served as teacher-principal at JFK Day School in Cedar Creek, AZ, 1965-68. He served as an educational administrator in Dulce, NM, 1968-74. He retired in Las Cruces, NM. Survivors include siblings, Rae Hilborn, Eva Shaver, Muriel Thomas, and Edna Wilhelm of Canada; wife, Jacqueline of Anchorage, AK; three children of prior marriage, Gloria Zapata of Burtonsville, MD, Duane of Laguna Pueblo, NM, and Doni Hilborn of Manchester, NH; eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A family memorial service was held July 31, 2011 in Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Forcey Bible Church Library, 2130 E. Randolph Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904. Other mail may be sent to PO Box 9378, Albuquerque, NM, 87119.
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HOSKING -- GEORGE WILLIAM Lt. Commander George William Hosking, (Ret.) born in Cheyenne, WY May 29, 1923, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011. After graduating Cheyenne High School in 1940, he joined the US Navy. He was assigned to the USS Dale and deployed to Hawaii. Unfortunately, his ship was in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked Sunday, December 7, 1941. The USS Dale was hit, many injured, but no causalities. It was one of the first vessels out of the Harbor. LCMR Hosking was one of today's few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors. He received a Senatorial appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in 1944, graduating Class of 1947. He was then deployed to defend our Country in the Korean Conflict. After the truce was signed in 1953, he returned to the US Naval Academy to teach mathematics. In 1947, he married Betty JoAnne Blickensderfer who preceded him in death in October, 1996 after 49 years of marriage. After retiring from active duty and going Naval Reserve in 1953, he moved his family to Albuquerque and began work for Sandia National Laboratories as a mechanical engineer with retirement in 1983. He became a published author writing about his military experiences in his book entitled "The Lad Who Went to Sea." ISBN: 978-1-4343-2954-7. He is survived by daughters, Jennifer Fritzges and husband, Frank and Susan Gonzales and husband, Arthur; three grandchildren, Bryan Maglidt and wife, Alicia, Sarah Gonzales, and Tommy Gonzales; one great-granddaughter, Ivy Maglidt; two brothers, Jack and Tim Hosking; and numerous nieces and nephews. His experiences, drive and support of his comrades have granted him the honor that he so deserves today. Services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pets for Vets, Inc., 12626 Lloydminster Dr., North Potomac, MD, 20878. Please visit our online guestbook for George at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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HOUSTON -- VIOLET JESSE Was born October 7, 1919 in Coalgate, Oklahoma to Jesse and Pearl Brown. Violet went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the age of 91. She was loved very very much and will be greatly missed. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Sherwood Houston; her daughter, Judy Akin and by her grandson, Mark Albright. Violet is survived by her daughter, Barbara Van Reeth and husband Robert; her son, Dan Houston and wife Betty; grandchildren, Julie Peters, Paul Houston, Danelle Arturet and husband Alex; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Peters and Jaden Arturet. The Funeral Service will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano NW (4th St. and Montano NW) on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 10:30 am. The Graveside Service will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul NE, (just east of Edith). Pastor Jack Connor of Legacy Church will officiate. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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JARNER -- MELROSE JUNE Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, niece and aunt, was called to our Heavenly Father on Saturday July 30, 2011. Melrose June Jarner was born to Rudolph "Rudy" and Agnes Warner in Boyd, Minnesota on June 21, 1932. On June 30, 1951, Melrose was married to her longtime sweetheart Daniel Jarner and the loving couple recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with much of their family and friends by their side. During their 60 years of marriage, Melrose and Dan's love brought them five children, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. As a military couple for several decades, Melrose and Dan had an opportunity to live in two countries and more than half a dozen states. Melrose loved traveling and her road adventures with Dan continued into retirement as they frequently made their way across the country in their RV, visiting the many friends and family they have acquired over the years. A resident of Albuquerque and a devoted member of Faith in Christ Lutheran Church for over 20 years, Melrose, with her warm heart, beautiful smile and sweet soft-spoken voice, was beloved by everybody fortunate enough to know her. Melrose was a survivor of breast cancer, a challenge she approached and overcame with grace and dignity. More than anything, Melrose loved spending time with her family and spoiling her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all of her abundant love. Melrose is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Daniel A. Jarner; her loving children, Tricia Bartolotta and husband Tony, Mark Jarner and wife Lorie, Donna Guiswite and husband Chuck, Ann Anderson and husband Steve, and David Jarner and partner Michael Beck; her grandchildren, Keith "Gados" Paulus and wife Cindy, Tara Nicoley and husband Beau, Tracy Fawver and husband Matt, Sarah Anderson, Tiffany Quintana and husband Edwin, Tammy Quintana and husband Santos, Laura Weese and husband Dan, Andrew Griego, Valerie Buckingham and husband Matt, Talia Bartolotta, Derek Jarner, Emma Beck, and Eva Beck; her great-grandchildren, Kaylyn Lopez, Cameron Eaton, Tyler Quintana, Kyra Nicoley, Shayla Quintana, Lilliana Fawver, Xavier Quintana, Ryley Quintana, Garrett "Trey" Paulus, Brody Buckingham, Elizabeth "Ella" Paulus and Greyson Fawver; her siblings, Myron Warner and wife Margaret, Dorothy Olson and husband Donny, and James Warner and wife Connie; her aunt, Elda Pippke; and many other nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Following cremation, Melrose will be honored with a wake at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 (French Mortuary -1111 University Blvd. NE), a funeral service at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 4 (Faith in Christ Lutheran Church - 1750 Faith Ct. NE) and a committal of her ashes at the Santa Fe National Veterans Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. If friends so desire, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the "Susan G. Komen for the Cure" foundation or the National Kidney Foundation.
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JONES -- NELSON LEE Age 72, died July 31, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Madelyn; children, David J Cerame and wife Susan, Stephanie A Jones, Jason M Jones, Matthew L Jones and wife Amber; grandchildren, Stacy, Nelson, Mariah, Spencer, Tyler, Kathrine and Dalton. Nelson was also survived by three great-grandchildren; many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil L and Dorothy A Jones; brother, Kenton Jones; sister, Sandra Garcia. Mr. Jones was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and served his country in the New Mexico Air National Guard. He worked with the Operating Engineers Union, Local #953 and then at the University of New Mexico as a computer analyst before retiring in 1995. Mr. Jones was the leather craftsman with Common Market at the Flea Market and State Fair since 1975, a craft he learned in 4-H at the age of ten. Nelson could also be seen every year at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta pitching the famous balloon hat. He liked going to the movie theater with his wife and family. Nelson was much loved and will be dearly missed. Services will be held Friday, August 5, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at French, Westside Chapel, with burial to follow. Friends may visit Thursday, August 4, 2011, 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. Memorial flowers are welcome. Please visit our online guestbook for Nelson at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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LARRAGOITE -- MARGARET S. Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2011. A Rosary will be held at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. preceded by a Visitation at 6:00 p.m. A Mass will be recited at Christo Rey on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements under direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Svs 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600
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MARTINEZ -- SHIRLEY A. Age 59, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 29, 2011. She was born in Cuba, NM and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Shirley enjoyed working in her garden as well as decorating for the holidays and special occasions. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel F. Martinez; and brother, Philip Vigil. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Albert Jacquez; her daughters, Nanna Rae Hanna and husband George, Missy Lucero and husband Albert; her precious grandchildren, Ryan Manuel Martinez-Molina, Kaitlyn Elise Ramirez, Melanie Arianna Lucero and Isaiah Aaron Lucero. Also surviving are her mother, Emma D. Martinez; sisters, Theresa, Linda and husband Jim, Carmen and husband Matt, and Sharon and husband Gilbert; and brother, Michael; other numerous relatives and friends. Shirley will be greatly missed by all. Visitations will be Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Cuba, NM, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel of Rio Rancho, with Pastor Kevin Babb, officiating. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. Casket bearers will be Marino Jacquez, Jr., Archie Jacquez, Dennis Jacquez, Albert Lucero, George Hanna, and Jose Campos. Honorary bearers will be Johnny Jaramillo, Marino Jacquez, Sr., and Tony Raegan. Those who wish to express their condolences may visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Shirley'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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O'DONNELL -- KAREN SUE Age 67, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Karen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dale M. O'Donnell (12/31/30 - 12/07/98); her father, Pastor G. Roger Woodall (02/11/20 03/26/05) and her mother, Kathryn L. Woodall (02/28/20 - 11/01/08). Karen is survived by her daughter, Kelly Christine Sanchez (47); her son, Patrick Martin O'Donnell (44); two sisters, Mary Kay Hunter of Kingwood, TX and Rebecca Ruth Gast of Lubbock, TX and their husbands and children. Karen was born in Farmington, NM, the second of three daughters. Karen moved several times growing up as her father, a Preacher of God's Word, was assigned to churches from Arizona to Louisiana. It was during Roger's time in Albuquerque that Karen met Dale Martin O'Donnell who would later become her husband in 1962. As Dale was building a door company and lumber yard, Karen stayed at home to raise Kelly Christine born in 1963 and later Patrick Martin born in 1967. She firmly believed that her calling was to raise her children in the fear and admonition of the Lord and the only way she could do this was to forgo any career aspirations. Karen was an extraordinary mother and wife. Her relationship with the Lord Jesus prompted her devotion to her husband, the raising of her children and praying daily for her family and friends. Every life she touched benefited from her faith and friendship. Karen cherished teaching Sunday School Classes and mentoring young women at Hoffmantown Baptist Church. In addition to her spiritual callings, she became involved in Albuquerque city politics, fighting for the beautification and zoning of the then developing Northeast Heights. Above all, Karen loved the Lord. Second came her family and friends, many of whom called upon her day or night for her prayers and loving counsel. Karen also loved animals and the O'Donnell household was replete with dogs. She even cared for Darby, her son's pet tarantula as he and his then wife had cats that were constantly threatening the spider. Friends may visit French - Wyoming Chapel Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011, 1:00 p.m., also at French - Wyoming Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Karen at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ROSS -- CAROL LAVONNE Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque for 62 years, died Thursday, July 28, 2011. She is survived by two children, Paul T. Dropinski and Kay L. Jorgenson, both of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Anna, Christina, Paul, Heather, Carol, Tammy, Harllee, and Kathy; several great-children; sisters, Bobbie Hopperstad and Patty Stevens; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Dropinski and Richard Ross; daughter, Patricia Ferguson; and brother, Tom Hughes. She was born on June 17, 1928 in Lincoln, NE to Ethel and Thomas Hughes. Carol graduated from high school in Lincoln and married Paul Dropinski and started her family. They moved to Albuquerque for work and she began to work at the Nazareth Sanitarium in the North Valley, where she worked for 20 years. She then married Richard "Dick" Ross. Carol loved to work in her yard, keep her house immaculate, and shop. She also loved to travel, especially trips on the train. Carol was very outspoken and nothing could embarrass her. She often said that "she never disliked anybody, but just didn't understand some things they did." Carol was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends and family may visit French - University Chapel, Monday, August 1, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 10:00 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Carol at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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TUCKER -- MILDRED IRENE HOLLINGSWORTH Born April 19, 1915 Died July 27, 2011 96 years of age, Mildred, the daughter of Sadie and Ernest Hollingsworth, was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Basil Simms Tucker. She is survived by her daughter, Marji Tucker and son Ernest (Larry) Tucker together with his wife Sherrie; grandchildren David May (and wife Cheryl), Amber Valliant (and husband George), Melissa, Carlton, Shannon Hernandez (and husband Chris) and Tylor; great-grandchildren, JT, Frank, Alicia, Ashley, Donovan, Caitlyn, Aedyn, Rhiannan, Rachael, Amanda, Aaron and Matthew; and great-great-grandchildren Alexa, Drake and Alenah. Mildred was a self taught pianist and organist. She developed an amazing cake decorating talent, making many beautiful wedding cakes as well an unique birthday cakes. She crocheted, knitted, tatted, was an excellent seamstress and made ceramics. Her daughter and granddaughters benefited from these talents. We wish to thank the staff of Vista Care Hospice at Lovelace Hospital Downtown for their loving care for both Mildred and the family and visitors over the time that she was in their care. Memorial services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 4500 Seven-Bar Loop Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
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WATTERBERG -- JOHN 1Lt. John Per Ellis Watterberg, November 20, 1915 - July 29, 2011. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and above all cherished husband of Leah for 66 years. A lovely, gentle man, John was born in Minnesota to tall Swedish stock and served in the Army during WWII. He was an engineer with the signal corps across Africa and into Italy, where he contracted polio. Sent back to the States for rehabilitation, he met Leah Fox, his physical therapist, who always says she "got him when he was flat on his back and couldn't get away". Although his legs were paralyzed, he returned to graduate engineering studies and held a job as the engineer for radio station WLOL in Minneapolis at the same time. They left Minnesota for Albuquerque in 1951, when John was hired as an engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He retired in 1979. John and Leah fell under the spell of the Land of Enchantment, spending countless weekends Jeeping in the outback, enjoying the southwest landscape. He learned to play guitar later in life and loved to strum and sing. He also loved technology, and had some of the first computers available. After retirement, he and Leah built their dream house in the foothills, where they grew a magnificent garden and enjoyed the panorama of New Mexico, watching the weather pass over the valley and reporting as a weather substation. John and Leah had four children, of whom they were extremely proud. John was predeceased by his son, Lt. Colonel Jeffrey John Watterberg, a pilot in the Air Force, and is survived by his wife; his other three children, Phillip, Kristi and her husband Ron Poland, Peter and his wife Tina; his nine grandchildren Aimee Soodan, Joshua Johnson, Jennifer Johnson Thomas, Jessie Johnson, Emily Watterberg, Sarah Skye Watterberg, John Allen Watterberg, Joy Petersen, and Jaqueline Watterberg; and six great-grandchildren. His family was his life, and in return he graced their lives with his warmth, wit, intelligence and beautiful smile. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Disabled Veterans (DAV) at 2001 Foothill Dr. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105 or the Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Please visit our online guestbook for John at RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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WORLEY -- MARY LENA BALDWIN Services were held on Sunday, July 30, 2011, for Mary Lena Baldwin Worley, who went to her eternal rest on Friday, July 29, 2011. A private, memorial gathering was conducted at Ballard Funeral Home by Chaplain Garth Hyde of VistaCare Hospice. Born on February 12, 1929, Mary Lena was the youngest of seven children born to Vashti Willingham Baldwin and William Francis Baldwin, of Roswell. Mary Lena married Earl Louis (Red) Worley on May 5, 1945, in Roswell. Red survives her at the family home. They were married sixty-six years and had three children. Other survivors include one son, William David Worley and his wife, Marcia, of Arlington, Texas; one daughter Cynthia Louise Worley Norman and her husband, Mark of Roswell. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Amelia Brown Goroff and her husband, Preston, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Elizabeth Brown Fulkerson, and her husband, Travis, of Jenks, Oklahoma, Zachary Worley, of The Colony, Texas, and Matthew Worley, also of Arlington. She is survived by two step-grandchildren, Clarissa Norman Harper, and her husband, Tyrel, of Silver City, New Mexico, and Matthew Norman and his wife, Shaundra, of Los Lunas, New Mexico. Mary Lena is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Carson Eli Goroff and Ella Elizabeth Fulkerson; four step-great-grandchildren Graylin Cole Harper, Kinley Grace Harper, Calissa April Norman and Payton Brooke Norman. She is also survived by one brother, Thomas J. Baldwin, of San Bernardino, California; sisters-in-law, Stella Worley Legare(Charles), Louise Worley Mason(Garner), and Barbara Worley (Lloyd). She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joseph N. Baldwin, of Washington, D.C., Robert L. Baldwin, San Bernardino, California, William F. Baldwin, Ft. Hood, Texas; sisters, Helen Baldwin Corn (Donald), Lakewood, California, and Juanita Baldwin Stiles (Charlie), Roswell. Mary Lena was also preceded in death by one son, Benjamin Earl Worley, Hawaii. Special appreciation for the loving care given by Jodie Rogers of VistaCare Hospice, Deborah Adams of Comfort Keepers, Dr. Kumar, and Dr. Jinah. Thank you to George Rivera, family friend, for spending countless hours taking care of Mary Lena. We are grateful to those of you who knew and loved Mary Lena. Mary Lena Baldwin Worley loved to laugh. She had an extremely soft heart, was kind and forgiving to everyone. We loved her so very much and will miss her beautiful smile and her encouraging words. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at: www.ballardfuneralhome.com
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ZIEGLER -- PAUL WILLIAM My name is Paul William Ziegler. I was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1946 to Justine and Alton Ziegler. Growing up in a military family, I moved around a lot, but finally settled in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where I graduated from High School. Shortly after, I joined the Air Force to serve my country in the Vietnam War. After the war, I was stationed at Nellis AFB, Nevada, where I was eventually Honorably Discharged, and soon met the mother of my two children. We up and moved to Albuquerque, NM where I worked for Universal Constructors and built a wonderful 41 year career. I watched in complete joy as both my children, Jennifer Lynn (Ziegler) Kaase and Sean Paul Ziegler, grew to be "highly capable" adults. My daughter married Daniel Kaase and blessed me with two superb grandchildren, Ryan Andrew and Olivia Danielle, all of whom reside in Ft. Worth, Texas. My son married Michele Griego and provided me with another fabulous grandchild, Emily Alice. I wish to say good-bye to my 89 year old father, whom I loved very much. Take care of yourself "you old buzzard." I wish to say to all my friends, thank you for all the wonderful years you gave me, especially the love and support during my final few weeks. To my family, I want you to know that I am very thankful to have had you in my life and you could not have made me happier. I love you very much and I will always be with you. ZIG Paul spent his finals days at his son's home in the arms of his loving family and under the tender care of hospice. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to Heartland Hospice. Services will be held at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church at 4601 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 on August 2, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., A private ceremony will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Rest in peace YOB.
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