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CEBADA -- TOMAS Was born May 20, 1942 and passed away August 10, 2011. A private family Memorial Service will take place Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., at the family's home. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
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CHAVEZ -- MARIA VICENTA ADELICIA LUCIA 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Funeral services are pending and will be announced. Bess's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
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DURRIE -- HOPE PEARSALL Passed away in the early hours of August 12, 2011, in Albuquerque, peacefully in her sleep, just one month short of her 96th birthday. She was born on September 17, 1915 in Providence, RI, the middle of three daughters of Harry and Hope Devenish Pearsall. Her family moved to Boston when Hope was six where she attended Miss May's School for Girls and graduated from Radcliffe College, in Cambridge, MA, in 1937 with a B.A. degree in English. At Radcliffe, she flourished in her studies and was popular with her fellow female students, as well as with the Ivy League men of Harvard and Yale. After graduation, she worked for several years in publishing and public relations in Manhattan, where she was a frequent patron of the famed Maxwell's Plum Saloon. After an engagement in New York City, she married Princeton man, John Nicoll Durrie on October 18, 1942 at her parents' home in Chestnut Hill in Boston, and they celebrated 53 years of marriage until her beloved Johnny's death in 1995. They raised two loving children, Patty and Nick, and had four fantastic grandchildren: Justin, Kyle, Scott, and Matthew. She was known to all as Hopie, to a few old friends as Peggy (Pearsall), to a lucky few as Meema or Auntie, and to the luckiest of all, as Mom. She was consistently described as intellectual, classy, kind, sweet, funny, quick with a quip, and generous. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt and friend, making every person feel special. Hopie had a wonderful life, growing up in Boston during the years of bathtub gin and prohibition, summering in her parents home in Rockport, MA (which remained her favorite place in the world), then moving to Albuquerque with Johnny and her two babies in 1948, where she remained until her death. Throughout her life, she enjoyed literature, music, singing, birding with Johnny and friends, and athletic activities---skiing until she was 80, and playing tennis until she was 90. In 1940, she and Elizabeth Benson Conant, were the first women to raft the 31 mile Gunnison River Gorge, and were mentioned in the November 15, 1943 issue of Life Magazine. As a lifelong international traveler into her late 80s, Hopie maintained the sense of adventure and curiosity that made her fearless and the eternal optimist. In Albuquerque, she was a charter member of the Tennis Club of Albuquerque, served as President of the NM Symphony Guild, was actively involved in the UNM Faculty Women's Club, Heritage Club of Albuquerque Academy, on the Board of Directors of Sandia Prep, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, then First Presbyterian, the Junior League of Albuquerque, the Tuesday Literary Club, the Romero House for Unwed Mothers (affectionately known as "Casa Boo Boo") and did editing for the University of New Mexico Press. She is predeceased by her husband, John Nicoll Durrie, her parents, Harry and Hope Devenish Pearsall, her sisters, Patricia Pearsall Dutcher and Rosamond ("Posy") Pearsall Ely Ellett, and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Browning Durrie. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Durrie Brewer, of Albuquerque; her son, J. Nicoll ("Nick") Durrie and his wife, Sandy, of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Justin Nicoll Durrie, and his wife Jenelle Giordano, of Portland, OR, Kyle Meriwether Durrie of Portland, OR, Scott Nicoll Brewer of Lubbock, TX, his wife, Paola, and Matthew Durrie Brewer of Albuquerque; Her other surviving family members include three nieces and six nephews. The date for a memorial service will be determined for sometime this autumn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Animal Humane New Mexico, www.animalhumanenm.org, phone 505-255-5523.
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GONZALES -- PAMELIA Pamelia Ann Gonzales, age 65 passed away to be with her Lord on August 12, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to Sam and Beulah Batey in Beaumont, TX. Pamelia was a very loving and caring foster parent; her and Eddie took care of over 85 foster children. Pamelia is survived by her husband, Eddie Gonzales of Grants, NM; their children, one daughter, Lisa Encinias, one son, Eddie Gonzales, III; four grandchildren, Ashley Encinias, Kendra Encinias, Bridgette Encinias, and Edward Gonzales, IV. Pamelia is also survived by three sisters and four brothers; including numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be recited on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 3:00p.m. at French Mortuary ~ Lomas Blvd. Chapel with Deacon Mark Bussesemier. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel with Father Jerry Plotkowski as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Pamelia at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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HALL -- JAMES D. Walked into Heaven on Friday, August 5, 2011 after a bout with pneumonia. Jim was born April 12, 1935 to Robert Hall and Laurel Volk in Albuquerque. He married Dorothy Clove on December 12, 1956 in Des Moines, IA. To them were born three daughters, Deborah Hall, Rebecca Hall and Wendy Ann Fickers. James is also survived by his three grandchildren, Jacob Hollenbeck, Raellen Montano and Benjamin Frick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and his sister Genevieve. Jim worked as a heavy duty tire mechanic for freight line companies in Albuquerque. He loved his dog and his cats who were constant companions. Jim loved to fish and to hunt and did so as long as he was able. Jim was cared for throughout his later years by his loving family. He was a charter member of Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church and attended church throughout his life. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 19, 2011, 12:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Valley, 1801 Montano Rd. NW. Please visit our online guestbook for Jim at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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HARTLEY -- ERLINDA Our beloved Mother and Nana, joined her husband and best friend, William Hartley on August 11, 2011. She was born in Quemado, New Mexico on April 20, 1926 to Mauricia Sisneros Padilla and Manfor E. Padilla. Erlinda and Bill were the center of their family that includes Therese Mitchell and husband Thomas, Marti Hartley and Abel, Mary Hartley and husband Mark Nolan, and Rebecca Hartley and husband Ovidiu Viorica. She loved and helped raise 13 grandchildren: Jacki and MJ, Billy and Lindsay, Samara, Tim and Kristi, Scott, Andrea, John and Erica, Tara, and Daniel. She adored her two new great-grandchildren, Jude and Chance. Her sister, Rosie Grace and brother, Nick Padilla and many nieces and nephews, survive her. Erlinda loved hummingbirds, Lobo basketball games, her annual family calendar, and feeding us terrific food. She was a wonderful Mother and Nana and will be missed everyday and will always be in our hearts. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. August 17th at Aquinas Newman Center. Interment to follow at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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HEALY -- ADRIAN "AJ" Services for AJ Healy will be at Calvary Church, 4001 Osuna Rd at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Friends may visit French Monday, August 15, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Donations for burial costs can be made at any USNM Federal Credit Union Branch. Please visit our online guestbook for AJ at: RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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HORTON -- BOB DALE Age 80, a resident of Belen, NM and formerly of Clovis, NM passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Bob was a long time member of the Belen Moose Lodge and he enjoyed many of the moose members and all of the Moose Lodge activities. He was an engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad running trains from Clovis to Belen for over 42 years. He was a member of the BLE (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Union). He was also a member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, retiring from AT&SF in 1992. Bob proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He loved traveling with his wife Barbara throughout the country in their motor home and together they enjoyed many places and many friends. He truly loved all of his grandchildren and always looked forward to be surrounded by them. He was preceded in death by his father, E.L. (Monk) Horton; mother, Daisy Mae Jester Horton; two brothers, Herschel Horton and Terry Horton and nephew, Art Horton. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Barbara A. Sanchez Horton; his children, Nancy Long and husband, Dewey of Lavon, TX, Larry Horton and wife, Gail of Amarillo, TX, Tammy C de Baca and husband, Darren of Albuquerque, NM and Tanya Frazer and husband, Tim of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Jim Horton and wife, Ann; 11 grandchildren, Stephen Horton, Anthony Wilson, Rachel Horton, Bobby Horton, Jeffery Horton, Ashley Long, Dewey Long, Brandy Baldonado, Brian Baldonado, Andre C de Baca and Ashlee C de Baca and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will be at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with Father Bijoi Francis presiding. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Andre C de Baca, Brian Baldonado, James Sanchez, Jeffery Horton, Gil C de Baca and Nickolas Reyes. Sign Bob's online register book at: www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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JARAMILLO -- GENEVIEVE Died 8/8/2011 - private services.
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JONES -- ILENE LAVONNE A long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the age of 88. She was born on May 14, 1923 in Ohlman, Illinois. She is survived by her spouse, Delbert Jones, Jr. of Albuquerque; daughters, Carol Wilson and husband Jim of Wisconsin, Kathy Taylor and husband Matthew of Albuquerque; son, Larry Jones and wife Heather of Montana; eight grandchildren; 16 great - grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is remembered as a loving Christian wife, mother, and grandmother whose faith in the Lord was evident in her everyday life. A Memorial Service will be held at Carter Hall in La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima De Oro Rd. NE in Albuquerque, on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Ken Moore officiating. Please visit our online guestbook for Ilene at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCGHEE -- BILLY Billy E. McGhee, 79, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Martha; children, Phillip McGhee, Marjorie Mock and husband Steven; grandchildren, Trevor and Logan; great-grandson, Derek; and many other family and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Lucille; and his brother Bobby. Mr. McGhee was a graduate of McNary High School in Arizona, served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard and the USS Elder and then attended the University of New Mexico where he received his associate's degree. During that time he met the love of his life Martha. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, bowling, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Billy was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He was active in the USBC Bowling Association and a member of the American Legion Post 49. Memorial services will be Friday, August 19, 2011 9:00 a.m., at French - Lomas location. Cremation has taken place and ennichement will follow the service at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Friday. Please visit our online guestbook for Billy at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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MILLER -- ESTHER MARIA 88, passed away August 11, 2011 of natural causes. Esther is survived by her husband, Albert; children, Maria McNeill and Richard Miller; grandchildren, Amanda and Diana McNeill. She was preceded in death by her sister, Emma; brother, Francisco Junior. Esther was born in New York City on August 17, 1922, to Francisco and Maria Bonilla. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from Hunter College in New York City and years later returned to school to earn a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. She had a lifelong passion for learning and education, and among many other accomplishments and skills was fluent in four other languages beyond her native English and Spanish. Over the course of her life Esther worked as a civilian translator and cryptanalyst for the War Department during World War II; a librarian for the New York City Public Library; an elementary school teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Hempstead, NY; and again (after an initial period of retirement) as a librarian for the Esther Bone Memorial Library in Rio Rancho, NM. In Rio Rancho she also worked actively as a volunteer in the St. Joseph's West Mesa Hospital Emergency Room. In 2000 health issues finally forced her to permanently retire. In 1958 Esther married Albert Miller, and the following year gave birth to twins Maria and Richard. The family lived in New York City until 1965, when they moved to Hempstead, NY. After retiring in 1984 the couple moved to Rio Rancho, NM, where they resided until the time of her death. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM. The Rite of Christian Burial will be held at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road Se and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM immediately following the Mass. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com. Esther'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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Mora -- David R. Daddy, Its hard to believe its been a year; What I wouldn't do to have you here. I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new; I thought about you yesterday and days before that too; I think of you in silence I often speak your name; All I have are memories and your picture in a frame; Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part; God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart. We love and miss you ~ Melody and Family
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MORA -- DAVID R. October 6, 1933 - August 15, 2010 We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence, and make no outward show. For what it meant to lose you only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday. It's the heartache of losing you, that will never go away. We miss you and love you so much Daddy! Michelle, Charae, Nick & Mariah
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MORRISON -- RON V. They created love out of thin air as if it were no big deal... But we knew it was magic. Ron, you will always be the joy in my heart, the love of my life. Happy Anniversary, Patti
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WEISS -- CAMERON Cameron Weiss, the son of Curtis and Jennifer Weiss and brother of Kaitlyn Weiss passed away on August 13, 2011. He was 18 years old. Cameron was a fun-loving person who had a good heart and loved and cared about his family and friends. His friends describe him as someone who would give them the shirt off his back, a person who lifted spirits and had a smile that you would never forget. Cameron referred to himself as a lyrical poet and he wrote about life and his experiences both good and bad. Cameron had attended La Cueva High School where he played football and was a wrestler. Cameron is survived by his parents, Curtis and Jennifer Weiss; his sister, Kaitlyn; grandparents, Dave and Carolyn McCandless and Michael and Trudie Weiss; aunt and uncle, Tom and Becky McCandless, Paul and Trudy Duval, Richard and Pat Weiss; great-grandmother, Pauline McCandless; cousins, Tyler and Melanie Lindahl; his three favorite dogs, Faye, Daisy and Charlotte; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Nannette Lewis; great-grandmother Leota Gee; and great-grandfather Tom Meeks. A celebration of Cameron's life will be held at Calvary Church, 4001 Osuna Rd, on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Honorary pallbearers are: Mohamad Kahalah, Dane Vaudt, Chris Speis, Kent Vigil, Justin Mayfield, and Cody Clay Rondeau. Cameron is at peace now. The demons he faced are no longer haunting him. May his soul find places within us all to keep living on. Cameron's smile will live on forever in all of our hearts. We love you Cameron. Rest in peace and be free. Please visit our online guestbook for Cameron at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 Sometimes I feel Like I don't have a partner Sometimes I feel Like my only friend Is the city I live in The city of angels Lonely as I am Together we cry I drive on her streets 'Cause she's my companion I walk through her hills 'Cause she knows who I am She sees my good deeds and She kisses me windy and I never worry Now that is a lie I don't ever wanna feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way It's hard to believe That there's nobody out there It's hard to believe That I'm all alone At least I have her love The city she loves me Lonely as I am Together we cry
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